Chapter 2113 - 2109: The Second Round of Heavenly Tribulation

The second round of the Celestial Tribulation immediately followed.

This round of the tribulation was far stronger than the previous one, and at the forefront facing it were naturally Pan Gu and Fu Xi.

As the most powerful individuals among the ancient cultivators, Pan Gu and Fu Xi were especially "cared for" by the tribulation. Even if they could completely hide their cultivation and stay in any space, they could not evade the tribulation’s pursuit.

Things were relatively easier for Fu Xi because, unlike Pan Gu, he did not need to bear such a powerful tribulation attack, and with Nuwa still sealed, the attacks aimed at her were few.

Pan Gu wasn’t that fortunate this time. The attacks he faced from the tribulation were relentless, leaving him helpless and forcing him to channel the tribulation’s power towards the Pan Gu Secret Realm again.

"Damn it, it seems the Immortal Realm can no longer be safeguarded. Having a place like the Immortal Realm offers no help against the final tribulation; it’s just too ironic! Do I have to let the Pan Gu Secret Realm bear the tribulation repeatedly until it is utterly destroyed?"

Pan Gu was distressed himself; he didn’t want to enter the Pan Gu Secret Realm repeatedly, but at this moment, it seemed the only way.

Within the heavenly city of the Pan Gu Secret Realm, Ye Fan felt waves of formidable power surging towards it. Lan Jing, bewildered, said, "Ye Fan, why is this place so frequently attacked by the tribulation? Does it only target here?"

Ye Fan shook his head and said, "Because the Pan Gu Secret Realm was formed through the collaboration of the cultivation of ten ancient powers, it’s the essence of these ten powers. The tribulation is aware of the secret realm’s strength, and Pan Gu seems deliberately to lead the tribulation here..."

"So that’s the case. This Pan Gu sounds very despicable!" Lan Jing remarked.

At that moment, a figure appeared within the celestial city, landing directly in the Hundred Immortals Building. It was Pan Gu, seemingly having heard Lan Jing’s comment about him, he disdainfully said, "Human girl, you’d better understand that everything you have now was created by me. You have no right to judge me!"

When Pan Gu appeared in front of Ye Fan, Ye Fan realized he could no longer focus solely on dealing with the tribulation; he also needed to confront Pan Gu, who seemed even more dangerous than the second round of the tribulation.

He thought, "Pan Gu follows me closely, evidently worried I would kill him after the tribulation, so he observes my cultivation progress and the waxing and waning of my power. Once he sees an opportunity, he’ll usurp my power, or even kill me when I’m most vulnerable after the tribulation!"

Ye Fan scrutinized Pan Gu, saying, "What are you here for? Are you, like Fu Xi, planning to kill me?"

"Why would I kill you? There’s no point. As you’ve seen, each round of the tribulation is stronger, and soon enough it will reach a level that neither of us can withstand. Humanity is already on the brink of extinction. As a savior, how much effort are you willing to make for humanity?" Pan Gu, like a lofty deity, said with a preaching tone.

Ye Fan shook his head and said, "Whatever I do, it doesn’t really relate to you. Your heart is solely centered on your own interests, and humanity’s rise and fall have nothing to do with you!"

"Ye Fan, do you think I wouldn’t care about humanity’s survival? Even your life is of my concern. I don’t want you to perish prematurely; I even wish to assist you. But now, it seems that no matter what I do, you won’t appreciate it. Then whatever I do is insignificant!" Pan Gu said.

Ye Fan scrutinized Pan Gu; he didn’t hope Pan Gu would help him, so long as this man didn’t hinder him, he’d feel fortunate.

This person was far too dangerous; Ye Fan didn’t know how to appraise Pan Gu—at least, as he saw it, Pan Gu seemed entirely a self-serving Ancient God. Pan Gu’s power surpassed any conceivable description, with one sole advantage: Pan Gu had strong control over the universe but was completely incapable of managing forces beyond it.

For his own life, Pan Gu straightforwardly nurtured Ye Fan to resist the tribulation, thus giving Ye Fan a chance to kill a god.

"With the second round of the tribulation approaching, don’t you want to do something?" Ye Fan looked up at the white light in the sky and couldn’t help but ask.

"This great opportunity should be yours. Perhaps the real savior humanity awaits is not me, but you." Pan Gu smiled, saying, "Ye Fan, I have high hopes for you. I hope you can do something that amazes me. In the meantime, I will also help you achieve this success. Haha, good luck!"

Once finished, Pan Gu’s figure suddenly disappeared. Although Ye Fan could slightly relax his mind, he dared not let down his guard since he still had to face the formidable power of the tribulation.

"Why did he leave?" Lan Jing was still incredulous.

Ye Fan said coldly, "Perhaps he doesn’t want any confrontation with me. I don’t want to confront him either, at least not for now. Currently, I am not capable of killing him, and I’m compelled to be used by him."

"Then do we now have to face the tribulation?" Lan Jing asked.

Ye Fan sighed lightly, "Yes, we should first go to the council hall to have a look!"

Having said so, Ye Fan directly took Lan Jing to the largest council hall in the celestial city, where Sang Yuan was assigning tasks to the cultivators under her command. Seeing Ye Fan, everyone greeted him with respect.

"Master, you have finally returned!" Sang Yuan was somewhat delighted to see Ye Fan. For her, the power of the tribulation was overwhelmingly strong, and cultivators couldn’t handle such destructive force, with casualties already suffered after the first round of the tribulation.

Ye Fan said, "You all go ahead with your tasks first; I have something to discuss with her."

"Yes, Your Holiness!" Since everyone present were Ye Fan’s believers, after receiving his instruction, they bowed and withdrew, leaving only Lan Jing and Sang Yuan with Ye Fan.

Sang Yuan inquired, "What instructions does the master have?"

Ye Fan sighed, "This is already the second round of the tribulation, much stronger than before. There isn’t much I can do in the Pan Gu Secret Realm right now. Take advantage of this brief time to save as many people to the celestial city as possible!"