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Inside the Sea of Knowledge, Xiao Bai nodded at Ying Zhao and hurriedly said,

"Host, I was just about to tell you - things are bad! The system has just scanned the external tribulation, and it seems to be threatening to break into our sanctuary. This tribulation is too powerful. While ascending often involves facing such tribulations, surviving them is usually a narrow escape. But this time, after the system's calculations, if Wen Renming takes it on, it's not just a slim chance of survival; it's almost certain death!"

Hearing Xiao Bai's words, Ying Zhao thought: Could it be the heavens meddling, aiming to take Wen Renming's life through this opportunity?

Besides, this cultivation world is merely one of many smaller worlds inside a spiritual tool. How could there be real ascension beyond its boundaries? Reaching the pinnacle as the Demon Ancestor, Wen Renming should have already reached the limit.

This tribulation is undoubtedly a trick by the heavens. With this realization, Ying Zhao clenched his fists. Turning to Wen Renming, he firmly said, "Wen Ren, rest assured, I will protect you. No one and nothing will harm you!"

Wen Renming, upon hearing Ying Zhao's words, held his hand and smiled softly, saying, "Yun Ping, don't worry, I'll be fine."

Ying Zhao pursed his lips, determined not to sit idle. Lowering his gaze, he discussed with Xiao Bai in the Sea of Knowledge, "Xiao Bai, other than unleashing my original power, do you have any other means to help Wen Renming withstand this tribulation?"

Xiao Bai nodded, saying, "Host, when my creator made me, he left me with some energy for critical times, especially since the heavens have always been troublesome. This power was given to confront and tame the heavens. Host, you and Wen Renming should go to an open area and lure down the tribulation. This lightning tribulation is surely the condensed power of the heavens. I will muster my strength to shield you both and then strike back against the heavens, aiming to completely destroy its consciousness."

Upon hearing this, Ying Zhao was relieved. If it's a power granted by Bai Rui to Xiao Bai, it's bound to be formidable. Given Bai Rui's reputation as one of the ancient ten great beasts, the Teng Snake, his power should be more than enough to repel the heavens and protect Wen Renming.

So, holding Wen Renming's hand, they moved to the open grassland outside the bamboo house. Smiling at Wen Renming, he said, "Wen Ren, the tribulation will arrive soon."

Wen Renming turned towards Ying Zhao, grabbing his arm urgently and said, "Yun Ping, you must leave this place quickly! I can bear this lightning tribulation alone, just wait obediently for my return!"

Yet, Ying Zhao shook his head, whispering softly into Wen Renming's ear, "Wen Ren, if you truly get hurt, do you think I can survive alone? Thus, we must face this tribulation together. If you live, I will live with you; if you die, I will dissipate with you between heaven and earth, alright? Imagine, if we both turn into ashes and merge together, wouldn't that be a romantic tale?"

Saying this, Ying Zhao started to chuckle lightly. Although Wen Renming didn't want to involve Ying Zhao, their many years of coexistence had blurred the line between them.

He knew well that Ying Zhao was speaking the truth; neither could live without the other. Therefore, Wen Renming's face turned resolute in an instant. He brought out all his defensive artifacts, placing them in front of both of them, amassing power in preparation for the impending lightning tribulation.

Thunder rolled ominously in the distance.

The sky in the hidden realm gradually darkened, and in the distance, currents of electricity seemed to be surging in the sky.

Suddenly, a formidable thunder dragon cleaved through the hidden realm, heading straight for Ying Zhao and Wen Renming. The thunder dragon roared with a might that seemed capable of scorching the heavens.

However, just as the thunder dragon reached them, Xiao Bai opened up a protective shield, firmly covering the two of them. With a hissing sound, it transformed into a hornless white Jiaolong, charging directly at the thunder dragon.

The thunder dragon, clearly many times larger than the Jiaolong formed by Xiao Bai, was forcibly dispersed by Xiao Bai’s charge. Xiao Bai swiftly ascended, following the trajectory of the incoming thunder dragon, as if intending to strike directly at the heart of the heavenly dao.

After a long while, the sky in the hidden realm finally cleared. Xiao Bai returned to the sea of consciousness within Ying Zhao. Seeing Xiao Bai looking somewhat droopy, Ying Zhao asked with some concern, "Xiao Bai, are you alright? Are you injured?"

Xiao Bai shook its head, speaking to Ying Zhao with a tearful tone, "No, I'm fine. Although I severely injured the heavenly dao, I still let it escape. I'm sorry, master! I really am useless."

Ying Zhao looked at Xiao Bai's self-blaming appearance, a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. He gently stroked Xiao Bai's forehead, softly saying,

"You've done extremely well, Xiao Bai, truly thank you for this time! Otherwise, with my suppressed power in this small world, I would not have been able to assist Wen Renming. Moreover, if I unleashed my true power here, I would have been expelled by the small world. Xiao Bai, it's thanks to you that both Wen Renming and I could safely get through this tribulation!"

Hearing Ying Zhao's praise, Xiao Bai couldn't help but blush. Somewhat uncontrollably, it wagged its tail and twisted its body, saying to Ying Zhao, "Master, don't praise me like that, it's what I should do!"

Meanwhile, Wen Renming, who was initially bracing for the lightning tribulation, watched as the descending thunder dragon dissipated right before his eyes.

Not knowing what had transpired, Wen Renming turned his head to face Ying Zhao. He had distinctly felt a tremendous force erupting from Ying Zhao, dispersing the lightning tribulation.

Many years of companionship made him unwilling to deceive Wen Renming, so Ying Zhao leaned in and kissed Wen Renming’s lips, saying to him, "This is a little secret of mine, Wen Ren, don't ask, alright?"

Hearing Ying Zhao's words, Wen Renming was shocked, but still nodded. As long as his beloved stayed by his side, Wen Renming would not concern himself with anything else. He hugged Ying Zhao gratefully, whispering, "Yun Ping, thank you."

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