Chapter 25: The Tribulation Descends

Soft Feather stands in the midst of the Heavenly Tribulation, the lightning waves crashing around her in a deafening roar. She grits her teeth, determined to push through and emerge stronger on the other side. Beside her is a Venerable, a demonic cultivator of great age and experience, but unfortunately for Soft Feather, of little use in the face of the tribulation.

As the first wave of the Heavenly Tribulation strikes, the air crackles with electricity, and the sky darkens with roiling storm clouds. Soft Feather feels her hair standing on end as the energy builds, and she braces herself for the impact. A bolt of lightning strikes her, and she screams as the searing pain courses through her body.

The energy is so intense that it feels like her entire being is on fire, and Soft Feather feels as if she is being ripped apart from the inside out. The pain is indescribable, and she struggles to stay conscious as the lightning continues to surge through her.

Despite the agony, Soft Feather focuses on her core, using the energy of the lightning to strengthen it further. She feels her True Qi grow stronger with every passing moment, and she channels it to keep herself alive.

The lightning wave seems to last an eternity, but finally, it begins to dissipate. Soft Feather gasps for breath, her body trembling with exhaustion and pain. She looks over at the Venerable who had accompanied her, only to find him lying on the ground, his body completely charred and lifeless.

The first wave of the Heavenly Tribulation is over, and Soft Feather realizes that she has survived. Her body may be battered and bruised, but she has emerged from the first wave of the lightning tribulation stronger than ever before.

As she takes a moment to catch her breath, Soft Feather reflects on the Venerable's fate. Despite his cultivation level, he was unable to withstand the power of the Heavenly Tribulation. Soft Feather knows that she still has many waves to face, and the thought fills her with both fear and determination.

She takes a deep breath, steeling herself for what lies ahead. The first wave may be over, but there are still many more to come.

Soft Feather grits her teeth as the second wave approaches. She can feel the intensity of the tribulation building up to a level beyond anything she has ever experienced before. The air around her crackles with electricity, and the lightning strikes become more frequent and more intense. She feels like a tiny insect being battered by a raging storm, with no hope of survival.

As the second wave hits, Soft Feather is engulfed in a blinding flash of light. The lightning strikes her with full force, and her body convulses violently. She can feel every inch of her being being ripped apart by the sheer power of the tribulation. She screams in agony, but her voice is drowned out by the deafening roar of thunder.

Soft Feather feels her consciousness slipping away as she is battered by wave after wave of lightning. The pain is so intense that she can barely think, let alone focus her True Qi. She feels like she is on the brink of death, and that nothing can save her from the merciless power of the tribulation.

But even in the midst of her agony, Soft Feather refuses to give up. She knows that she has to endure if she wants to transcend the tribulation and become stronger. She summons all of her willpower and focuses her mind on her goal. She channels her True Qi into her body, using it to reinforce her physical form and protect herself from the lightning.

Despite the overwhelming power of the tribulation, Soft Feather manages to hold on. She endures wave after wave of lightning, each one stronger than the last. She can feel her body being torn apart, but she refuses to give up. She channels all of her True Qi into her body, using it to reinforce her physical form and protect herself from the onslaught.

Finally, after what feels like an eternity, the tribulation begins to weaken. Soft Feather can feel the intensity of the lightning strikes starting to decrease, and she knows that the end of this wave is near. She summons all of her remaining strength and focuses her mind on her goal. With a final burst of willpower, she channels all of her True Qi into her body and transcends the wave of the tribulation.

Soft Feather collapses to the ground, her body battered and bruised from the ordeal. But she is alive, and she knows that she has become stronger for having endured the Heavenly Tribulation. She lies there for a moment, catching her breath and regaining her strength. Then, as she prepares to face the next wave, she activates one of her trump cards, that allow her to immediately recover to full strength once more.

As the third wave of the tribulation descends upon Soft Feather, the sky darkens and a strange sensation washes over her body. Suddenly, the air crackles with electricity as a bright light illuminates the area. Soft Feather feels the power of the tribulation intensify, and she knows that something unusual is about to happen.

Suddenly, she sees something that leaves her completely stunned. The air in front of her begins to shimmer, and then she hears the sound of a distant army approaching. Soft Feather rubs her eyes, trying to clear her vision, but what she sees only becomes more vivid. It appears as though an entire army is marching towards her, with infantry soldiers, tanks, artillery, and armored vehicles all condensed from highly condensed lightning.

The ground trembles as the lightning infantry approaches, their armor and weapons crackling with energy. The tanks and artillery move in behind them, unleashing a barrage of lightning bolts that rain down on Soft Feather. She tries to dodge the strikes, but they seem to track her every move.

As the armored vehicles roll in, Soft Feather feels herself getting overwhelmed. The lightning is too much for her to handle, and she's forced to take cover behind a nearby boulder. But the lightning tanks and artillery continue to pummel the area, and she knows that she can't stay hidden for long.

She grits her teeth and summons her own lightning power, ready to fight back against this strange army. She unleashes a barrage of lightning bolts towards the enemy, but they seem to have no effect. The lightning tanks and artillery continue to fire at her relentlessly, and she can feel her energy waning.

Finally, after what seems like an eternity, the lightning army begins to fade away, and Soft Feather is left alone, battered and bruised. She takes a deep breath, realizing that this tribulation was unlike anything she had ever experienced before. But despite the difficulties, she knows that she has to continue on, facing whatever else the tribulation has in store for her.

As Soft Feather endures the fourth wave of the heavenly tribulation, she braces herself for another round of lightning strikes. But to her shock, the tribulation takes a sudden turn and unleashes a barrage of missiles condensed out of lightning instead. The sky above her is soon filled with a menacing swarm of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) raining down on her body.

The missiles come in all shapes and sizes, with different warheads and payloads. Some are equipped with high-explosive warheads, while others carry deadly chemicals or contagious biological payloads. Soft Feather has to constantly dodge and evade the incoming missiles, using her lightning speed and agility to stay one step ahead of the deadly projectiles.

The missiles come from all directions, making it impossible for Soft Feather to predict their trajectories or evade them all. Some missiles are so fast that they are practically invisible, and Soft Feather has to rely on her instincts and reflexes to dodge them in time. Others are slower but more maneuverable, and she has to engage in acrobatics to avoid them.

The tribulation seems to have a never-ending supply of missiles, and Soft Feather is quickly running out of stamina. Although, her World Protection Robe is not damaged in any way, her body is still covered in cuts and bruises from the impact of the explosions. But she refuses to give up, knowing that she has to transcend this tribulation if she wants to reach the next level of cultivation.

After what seems like an eternity, the missile barrage finally comes to a halt, leaving Soft Feather battered but triumphant. She stands amidst the smoking wreckage of the tribulation, her body covered in burns and bruises, but her spirit unbroken. She has transcended the fourth wave of the tribulation, and she knows that she is one step closer to reaching the next level of cultivation.

"Is it finally over" She silently says herself.