Chapter 2393: Chapter 2391: The Final Trial Chapter 2393: Chapter 2391: The Final Trial At this moment, whether through his fleshly eyes, divine sense, or desolate divine eye, Ethan Smith saw the immortal grave before him suddenly vanish, leaving nothing in its place.

And yet, he clearly felt that if he took just one step forward, he would be struck by a fatal blow from this immortal grave.

*This was the unmistakable will transmitted to him, leaving Ethan completely paralyzed with fear.*
In an instant, countless thoughts raced through Ethan’s mind. *If the immortal grave was designed to test people, why would it emanate such dreadful killing intent?*
*It was known that the Immortal Emperor Eden Garner left this immortal grave ages ago. Its original consciousness should have long since dissipated, leaving only instinctual actions. This meant that the killing intent was by no means illusory.*
If he stepped forward, he would very likely face a terrifying strike.

Beyond the immortal grave, the entire sky above Thunder Roar Academy swirled like a vortex.

Countless lightning bolts flickered amidst the Yin clouds, converging toward that vortex with Thunder Roar Academy as the epicenter. More thunderclouds gathered uncontrollably into the vortex, the overwhelming momentum attracting onlookers from all directions.

“Could it be that someone in the Thunder Courtyard is attempting a breakthrough?”

“From this kind of phenomenon, it must be the Tribulation Transcending Realm!”

“Is it possible that the Thunder Courtyard has declared war on the Monohorse Hall? If Edwin Garner is going all out, such a spectacle would make sense.”

Amidst the endless chatter, the scene outside the immortal grave turned increasingly tense.

A convergence of formidable, terrifying auras filled the air as Sebastian Taylor, Chad Wilson, and nearly the entire elite forces of their respective families stood assembled.

“Edwin Garner, what is the meaning of this?”

Sebastian Taylor asked with a hostile tone.

“It means nothing. I have upheld my end of the bargain with you, but my disciple is currently comprehending within the immortal grave. Do I really need your approval for that?”

Edwin Garner’s face remained icy cold, offering them no respect.

He exchanged a glance with Ella Jenkins, and both caught a glimmer of concern in each other’s eyes.

“Dean Garner, to prevent us from comprehending the secrets of the Thunder Emperor, you have activated the final trial of the immortal grave? Do you honestly believe Ethan Smith can inherit Immortal Emperor Eden Garner’s legacy? Let’s see if you can avoid humiliation when your gamble fails!”

Chad Wilson shook his head and sneered.

Everyone’s attention turned to the immortal grave, including the assembled members of the Taylor and Wilson families, who were equally curious.

How was Ethan able to evade the encirclement of the nine Great Families? This trial might provide them with some answers.

Edwin Garner originally intended to give Ethan more time, but he hadn’t expected the two families to arrive so quickly.

The will of the Immortal Emperor was finite; if Edwin Garner and Chad Wilson entered the grave, it would undoubtedly consume an enormous amount of that precious will.

After much deliberation, he finally activated the ultimate trial.

This was a desperate measure, one reserved for moments of life and death for the family. If one could pass the Immortal Emperor’s will, they would receive the full inheritance. However, the Mystic Realm would then be utterly destroyed, leaving nothing for the enemy.

Such a measure was held by nearly every major clan, but it was rarely deployed.

Firstly, it was only used at absolute critical moments, signifying that the dao techniques left by the Immortal Emperor could never again be comprehended. Secondly, it required tremendous confidence in the one being tested.

Ordinary people couldn’t even stand before the Immortal Emperor’s will, much less endure one of its strikes.

Edwin Garner showed a conflicted expression on his face. *This was something left by his ancestors.*
To directly invoke such a last resort left him filled with deep reluctance.

But earlier, seeing Ethan’s performance up to the immortal grave, he made his decision.

Someone who could withstand the agonizing torment of such ferocious lightning might indeed be able to survive this ultimate trial.

Ella Jenkins’s expression was equally grim. She had never heard of anyone surviving the final trial of the Immortal Emperor’s Mystic Realm to this day.

The will of the Immortal Emperor would deliver an overwhelming strike, sparing no mercy–even if it were Edwin Garner himself.

*Inherit, or perish.*
Once, a prodigy of the Ji Family, brimming with unparalleled talent, had wielded True Saint Power to fend off a Second-layer Tribulation Crossing Soul Sculpture. Yet even he failed to pass his ancestor’s test, leading to the Mystic Realm’s complete annihilation.

Within the immortal grave, it had now transformed into a Sea of Thunder.

Amid the endless radiance of lightning, a body of pure fury and lightning gradually took form.

Its cold, indifferent eyes fixed upon Ethan, waiting for his choice.

*In those few seconds, Ethan felt as though his divine soul was about to be exhausted and collapse.*
*This was a life-or-death decision. Even the faintest hints of its aura convinced Ethan that it was insurmountable.*
The disparity between him and the Immortal Emperor Eden Garner was far too vast, and he had only just reunited with Emily Taylor. Should he truly take this step forward?

But then, the scene of Finlay Taylor taking Emily away kept replaying endlessly in his mind–*that feeling of utter helplessness.*
Dean Garner and Ella Jenkins had already given him this chance. Would he falter now? Impossible!

Ethan’s eyes suddenly gleamed with determination as he took a fierce step forward.

Bang!

A drop of Mixed Demon Liquid suddenly erupted within Ethan, unleashing a terrifying aura from his body.

His entire form, down to every cell, exuded pitch-black demonic qi, transforming him instantly into a being like a demon god descending upon the world.

Bang!

Ethan let out an anguished cry, the violent energy surging through his body like a raging ocean. He gritted his teeth tightly, fighting to control that wild power, then threw a punch straight at the lightning-forged figure.

The Sea of Thunder parted in two under the impact of his frenzied punch, sending horrifying tremors throughout the immortal grave.

Countless bolts of lightning and strands of demonic qi spilled out from within the grave.

“What an astounding force of physical strength! That punch may even rival a Second-layer Tribulation Crossing Soul Sculpture. But such an attack expends too much of him–can his body withstand the Immortal Emperor Eden Garner’s trial? With this strength, perhaps defending might provide him a glimmer of hope.”

Chad Wilson shook his head, immediately discerning the critical flaw with his insight.

“Even defending is futile. That Ji family prodigy, Ji Tian, once wielded True Saint Power to face a Second-layer, yet he too fell before the final trial.”

Even Sebastian Taylor felt it lamentable for Ethan.

The Thunder Emperor’s body.

The Thunder Emperor’s incarnation ascended high into the air, standing suspended in the void.

Countless bolts of thunderous force gathered around him, and with a single thought from his divine sense, the lightning morphed into myriad shapes.

In the next breath, he raised his hand and gently swiped–a Sea of Divine Soul erupted dramatically within the immortal grave.

*The familiar presence left Ethan suffocating–it resembled the Sea of Heavenly Dao Thunder, formed from the power of lightning itself!*
Singularity Space!

Ethan struck out with his palm. Before it landed, countless layers of space materialized in front of him.

The Ten Thousand Layers of Space suddenly blocked his path. Only then did Ethan feel a slight easing of the overwhelming pressure.

*His eyes were filled with shock. So this was the terrifying power of an Immortal Emperor? To actually use the strength of one’s body to manifest the power of the Heavenly Dao itself!*
Ethan’s body trembled uncontrollably, as though an ordinary man faced with an insurmountable high mountain or vast ocean, overcome by instinctive fear.

A colossal statue slowly took form, merging into the Sea of Heavenly Dao Thunder. An even more ferocious energy surged forth from that Thunder Emperor figure.