Chapter 1847: Left Embrace Right Hold

A Faraday cage is a structure made of metal or a good conductor. Its entire surface maintains an equipotential, protecting its interior from external electric fields.

In his previous life, many Faraday cages were built to withstand millions of volts of high voltage. The one Zu An made here was crafted from special materials, incorporating various rare elemental stones and protective runes inscribed by Yan Xuehen, allowing it to withstand even higher voltages.

All the tribulation lightning was channeled into the earth through the surface of the metal sphere, naturally having no effect on the three individuals floating inside.

"What... what exactly is going on?" Yun Jianyue and Yan Xuehen both watched, mouths agape and eyes wide with disbelief.

It was well known that tribulation lightning was described as the most terrifying existence in all cultivation traditions. Even powerful cultivators undergoing tribulation could accidentally be reduced to ashes, let alone individuals like them who were far from the tribulation realm.

"As I just said, Faraday, the progenitor of electromagnetism, is blessing us," Zu An's mood had improved significantly, and he couldn't help but crack a few jokes.

"Who exactly is Faraday? Tell us about him," Yun Jianyue's tone inadvertently became a little coquettish. The moment the words left her mouth, her face flushed. Oh, this girlish tone was too embarrassing. The Ice Woman would definitely mock her later.

Anxiously, she glanced at Yan Xuehen, only to see her gazing at Zu An's profile with a peculiar look, seemingly completely oblivious to what she had just said.

Good, good. It seemed she was also very curious.

"That's a long story. He was a..." Zu An waited for the multi-fold amplified tribulation lightning to weaken Zhao Hao's combat strength. Having nothing to do for the moment, he began telling the two women Faraday's story, naturally explaining it in a way they could understand.

Yan Xuehen and Yun Jianyue listened with growing fascination. Previously, they had regarded this young man as a junior, and even after their relationship evolved recently, that feeling hadn't completely faded. But now, their gazes held a trace of reverence and admiration.

Just a few feet away was a sea of lightning, and the terrifying surges made their hearts pound.

Yet, simply holding onto Ah Zu and feeling his warm, strong chest brought them more peace of mind than anything else.

Images of their past intimacy involuntarily flashed through the two women's minds, and their bodies grew softer.

Smelling the distinct, faint fragrances from beside him, with warm, soft bodies in his arms—especially holding two of the world's most renowned yet mutually antagonistic women simultaneously—Zu An's emotions were also stirred. He almost couldn't help but lower his head to kiss them.

However, realizing the situation would be unmanageable if he did, he forcefully suppressed the thought.

Suddenly, Yan Xuehen and Yun Jianyue's eyes met, and both stiffened.

Oh no, she saw me being so intimate with Ah Zu. What if she starts to suspect something...?

But she quickly composed herself. The current situation was critical; outwardly, everyone was clinging together out of necessity to survive this tribulation. Wasn't she holding on just as tightly? How could she have the nerve to suspect her?

"Hmph, this Ice Woman usually acts like she's above mortal concerns, but now she's hugging my Ah Zu with a shy look on her face. Her admirers should really see this."

"That demoness used to cultivate some seductive techniques. I should remind Ah Zu not to be deceived by her; her methods for handling men are very cunning."

The two women had different thoughts, but to Zhao Hao's eyes, they both appeared bashful.

Yan Xuehen was like a fairy on an ice mountain; countless men had yearned for her over the years, and even he had once been among her admirers.

However, Yan Xuehen had always treated men coldly. Not only would she never embrace them, but she wouldn't even hold hands or engage in more than a few words of conversation.

But this scene now—how many men's hearts would shatter at the sight of it!

And then there was Yun Jianyue, that demoness. Though a demoness from the Demonic Sect, her stunning, city-toppling beauty rivaled Yan Xuehen's. While Yu Yanluo was widely recognized as the most beautiful woman in the mundane world, in the cultivation world, the top beauties of the righteous and demonic factions were Yan Xuehen and Yun Jianyue respectively.

The two were sworn enemies, having fought countless battles over the years.

If anyone claimed that two such women would simultaneously be embraced by one man, everyone would likely think the speaker was insane.

Even if it were the end of the world tomorrow, a situation where both shared one husband would never occur.

Now, Zhao Hao felt like he was going crazy.

Here he was, getting struck by lightning, while that brat was over there, embracing two beauties and flirting?

Crucially, with these three joining, the power of the tribulation lightning had suddenly quadrupled!

He had originally accumulated power over a long period, unable to break through due to issues with the world's origin. Breaking through here was a natural progression, so the previous tribulation lightning hadn't posed much of a threat to him.

He had been leisurely undergoing his tribulation, thinking about how once he became a True Immortal, he would no longer have to worry about his lifespan nearing its end, a concern that had plagued him for years.

He was also enjoying the look of terror on Zu An's face, contemplating how best to torture him later.

Was there anything more enjoyable in the world?

But now, how had the scene suddenly changed so dramatically?!

It had become him dancing on the edge of life and death, while his opponent leisurely enjoyed the company of two great beauties?

Rage points from Zhao Hao: 444,444,444...

With a loud crash, he was struck, his entire body scorched black and smoking.

His heart tightened, and he dared not let his mind wander anymore. The power of a four-fold lightning tribulation was not something to be taken lightly.

He saw the lightning in the sky begin to merge, changing from its initial white to a dark red, eventually forming massive spherical lightning bolts that hurtled towards him.

Zhao Hao no longer dared to catch them with his hands. Instead, he took out some of the magic treasures and weapons he had collected over the years to help him cope.

Yet, the power of such tribulation lightning was immense. Even though the magic treasures he had collected were not ordinary items, they shattered one after another after enduring several bombardments from the spherical lightning.

On the other side, Zu An exclaimed, "This old fellow really has a lot of magic treasures! I exhausted his previous defensive ones, but he still has so many offensive ones."

Yan Xuehen slightly composed herself. "He is, after all, an emperor of a nation, immensely wealthy. It would be abnormal if he didn't have many magic treasures."

Yun Jianyue, meanwhile, marveled, "Those spherical lightning bolts are incredibly powerful; even Zhao Hao's magic treasures can't withstand them, yet they can't break through your cage. That's truly amazing."

While the spherical lightning attacked Zhao Hao, it didn't spare the three of them either. In fact, because there were more people on their side, the number of spherical lightning bolts directed at them was slightly greater than those aimed at Zhao Hao.

However, all the spherical lightning bolts that struck the specially made Faraday cage were directly channeled into the earth, leaving behind only some residual arcs.

Gazing at the spherical lightning, Zu An was momentarily lost in thought. He had been transported to this world by one of these things back then.

However, upon closer inspection, the power of these spherical lightning bolts seemed far less than the one that had originally transported him. He wondered how he had managed to withstand it without being electrocuted to death.

At that moment, Yun Jianyue suddenly exclaimed in surprise, "With your magic treasure, won't our future tribulations be completely safe?"

Yan Xuehen shook her head. "Not entirely. At its core, tribulation involves using the power of lightning to temper one's entire body, seizing the creation of heaven and earth, and defying destiny to change fate. Although the entire process of lightning tribulation is fraught with danger, it is also an opportunity for cultivators. Only by undergoing the baptism of the lightning tribulation can one guide the primordial power of heaven and earth into their body, allowing for a complete transformation."

"While this magic treasure can help avoid mortal danger, it also means losing the opportunity for a complete transformation. Ultimately, passing the tribulation this way is equivalent to not passing it at all."

"Hmph, you speak as if you've already undergone tribulation yourself," Yun Jianyue snorted.

"While I haven't undergone tribulation, there are relevant records in some ancient texts collected by White Jade Capital. Surely your Demonic Sect isn't lacking such knowledge?" Yan Xuehen feigned surprise as she looked at her, the corners of her lips curling up slightly.

Yun Jianyue's face immediately straightened. "Of course we have it! I was just deliberately saying that to tease Zu An, to make him remember that he shouldn't cut corners on his cultivation path, lest he suffer greatly in the future."

Zu An: "..."

How did their argument involve him? However, he could tell Yun Jianyue was trying to save face, so he didn't say anything.

At this moment, Zhao Hao heard their cheerful laughter. Seeing how relaxed they were while he himself was in such a sorry state, his teeth gnashed with hatred.

Rage points from Zhao Hao: 666,666.

However, a thought suddenly struck him: those three were far weaker than him in cultivation, yet they were so relaxed. It must be due to that strange cage.

Could it be that tribulation lightning doesn't strike people inside such spherical spaces?

If you can do it, why can't I create one myself?

So, with a loud shout, he suddenly drew a circle downwards with both hands, and a golden light shield appeared around him, enveloping him like an eggshell.

The defensive shield he created using all his knowledge was far superior to their dilapidated cage.

He planned to recover his stamina and injuries inside it before continuing his tribulation; otherwise, he wouldn't be able to hold on.

He watched confidently as several spherical lightning bolts struck, but in the next second, they pierced directly through his defensive shield and slammed into him with a bang.

If not for his incredibly robust Earth Immortal body, that single strike would likely have reduced him to ashes.

Even so, his clothes were tattered and torn, making him look worse than a beggar. His body was a bloody mess; the word "miserable" barely began to describe it.

Zu An rolled his eyes, thinking, "What an idiot. It's neither metal nor grounded. What good is it?"