Dapeng's Time Travel Life

Chapter 300 The Heavenly Gates Open: The Tribulation of Ascension

Zhang Peng was engaged in a lively conversation with his former fellow disciples when the enormous vortex of spiritual energy in the sky grew increasingly violent, its dazzling multicolored light drawing everyone's gaze upwards. In an instant, the spiritual energy of the entire world seemed to be drawn to this vortex, surging and converging wildly.

"It's here! Master's ascension tribulation is about to begin!" Someone shouted from the crowd, and the previous noisy discussions instantly disappeared. Everyone held their breath, and the air was filled with a tense and awe-inspiring atmosphere.

Zhang Peng's heart also tightened. He stared intently at the sky, the power of chaos quietly circulating within his body, seemingly resonating with the immense power that was about to arrive. He knew all too well the terror of the Ascension Tribulation; it was the ultimate test of a cultivator's mind, body, and cultivation level, and the slightest mistake would result in the annihilation of their soul.

As time passed, faint rumbles of thunder echoed from the vortex of spiritual energy, deep and awe-inspiring. Suddenly, a thick pillar of purple lightning crashed down from the vortex, carrying a world-destroying force, hurtling towards the master below. The master, clad in a white robe, appeared tiny beneath the lightning pillar, but his gaze was unwavering, and his body radiated a soft yet powerful spiritual energy, temporarily deflecting the lightning's force.

"This first lightning tribulation is already so powerful; who knows what will happen next?" A fellow disciple beside Zhang Peng said in a low voice, his tone full of worry.

Zhang Peng did not respond; his gaze remained fixed on his master's figure, silently encouraging him in his heart. In the world of cultivation, ascension is the highest honor and the lifelong pursuit of countless cultivators, but behind this honor lie unimaginable hardships and dangers.

The second lightning tribulation followed immediately, this time with three pillars of lightning arranged in a triangular formation towards the master. The master swiftly formed hand seals and chanted incantations, unleashing a powerful defensive spell. A massive spiritual energy shield formed before him, firmly blocking the three lightning pillars. However, the power of the lightning was too great; cracks appeared on the surface of the shield, threatening to shatter at any moment.

Just as everyone was holding their breath for their master, he suddenly shouted, and a ring of golden runes appeared around his body. The runes shimmered with a mysterious light, echoing the shield and gradually dissolving the power of the lightning pillar.

"Amazing!" Zhang Peng exclaimed in admiration. He could feel the immense power and exquisite application of magic contained in his master's move. This required not only profound cultivation but also precise control of spiritual energy and a deep understanding of magic.

However, the terror of the Ascension Tribulation had only just begun to unfold. The subsequent lightning tribulations grew increasingly fierce, the number of lightning pillars constantly increasing, and their color deepening, gradually changing from purple to black. Each lightning pillar contained boundless destructive power. Under the onslaught of the lightning tribulation, although the Master still resisted stubbornly, his robes were ignited by the lightning and fire, his hair became disheveled, and his face showed signs of exhaustion.

Just when everyone thought their master was about to collapse from exhaustion, a strange change occurred in the sky. The sky, which had been occupied by a vortex of spiritual energy, slowly cracked open, and a dazzling golden light shone through the crack, as if it were a gateway to another world.

"The Heavenly Gates open wide!" A gasp erupted from the crowd, everyone staring in shock at the sky. In the legends of the cultivation world, the opening of the Heavenly Gates is an extremely rare phenomenon, only appearing when a very few exceptionally talented and virtuous cultivators undergo tribulation. This is considered an affirmation from the Heavenly Dao and a crucial sign of successful ascension.

Looking at the golden heavenly gate, Zhang Peng felt a surge of inexplicable excitement. He knew that his master's path to ascension might be about to take a turn for the better.

The master seemed to sense the power emanating from the Heavenly Gate, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. He took a deep breath, channeling his spiritual energy to its limit, and unleashed his strongest spell. He raised his hands high, and a massive golden beam of light shot forth from them, hurtling towards the lightning tribulation in the sky.

The golden pillar of light collided violently with the black pillar of lightning, unleashing a deafening roar and a light so dazzling it was impossible to look directly at. Within this light, the master's figure slowly rose, flying towards the Heavenly Gate.

"Go for it, Master!" Zhang Peng silently shouted in his heart, his hands clenched tightly, his palms already covered in sweat.

However, just as Master was about to fly into the Heavenly Gate, an even more powerful black lightning pillar descended from the sky. The power of this lightning pillar far exceeded all the previous lightning tribulations. It carried an unstoppable momentum and smashed fiercely towards Master.

"Oh no!" Zhang Peng exclaimed. He instinctively wanted to rush over to help, but reason told him that the Ascension Tribulation was a test that cultivators had to face alone, and interference from others would only bring more serious consequences.

Before the pillar of lightning, his master's expression turned extremely solemn. He knew this was the final and most dangerous hurdle of the Ascension Tribulation. He gritted his teeth, gathering all his spiritual power in front of him to form an unbreakable defensive barrier.

A black bolt of lightning struck the defensive barrier, unleashing a deafening roar that shook the entire world. The barrier trembled violently under the impact, its surface shimmering with golden runes, seemingly on the verge of shattering.

Just when everyone thought that their master was about to be unable to withstand it, the golden heavenly gate suddenly emitted a soft light, which enveloped their master and gradually weakened the power of the black lightning pillar.

"It's the power of Tianmen!" Zhang Peng exclaimed in surprise, his eyes gleaming with excitement.

With the help of the Heavenly Gate's power, Master finally managed to withstand the final tribulation lightning. His body slowly passed through the Heavenly Gate and disappeared into the dazzling golden light.

"Master has successfully ascended!" A cheer erupted from the crowd, everyone feeling incredibly excited and proud of this moment. Zhang Peng's heart was also filled with joy and emotion. He knew that his master's ascension was not only his personal glory, but also a blessing for the entire cultivation world.

As his master ascended to heaven, the spiritual energy vortex and the Heavenly Gate in the sky gradually disappeared, and everything returned to calm. However, Zhang Peng's heart remained unsettled for a long time. He kept recalling every scene of his master's tribulation in his mind. Those powerful spells, the tenacious resistance, and the final opening of the Heavenly Gate all gave him a deeper understanding of the ascension tribulation.

"Junior Brother Zhang, congratulations on having such a powerful master." A fellow disciple stepped forward and said to Zhang Peng.

Zhang Peng smiled slightly: "Yes, Master's successful ascension has given me more confidence in the upcoming Nascent Soul Tribulation."

The group discussed their master's ascension for a long time, sharing their insights and experiences. Zhang Peng listened quietly, taking everyone's words to heart. These valuable experiences and insights might play an important role in his future Nascent Soul Tribulation.

As night fell, the crowd of onlookers gradually dispersed. Zhang Peng, however, remained alone, gazing at the sky, lost in thought. He knew his own Nascent Soul Tribulation was not far off, and his master's ascension had made him even more acutely aware of the difficulty and danger of overcoming it. But he was not afraid; on the contrary, his heart was filled with fighting spirit.

"I will definitely overcome the Tribulation of Nascent Soul!" Zhang Peng vowed silently in his heart. He took a deep breath, circulated the power of chaos, and felt the surging spiritual energy within his body. Then, he turned around, transformed into a stream of light, and flew towards the direction of his clan.

Upon returning to his family, Zhang Peng immediately entered seclusion. He began to prepare fully for the Nascent Soul Tribulation, carefully studying various methods and techniques for overcoming it, while continuously consolidating and improving his cultivation. He further fused the power of chaos with the spiritual energy within his body, attempting to create more powerful spells to cope with the various dangers of the Nascent Soul Tribulation.

During his seclusion, Zhang Peng's nephews, nieces, and grandsons prayed silently for him, hoping he could safely overcome the tribulation of becoming a Nascent Soul cultivator. They were also busy cultivating and improving their own strength, hoping to provide some assistance to Zhang Peng during his tribulation.

The elders of the family collected various precious spiritual materials and elixirs from all over the place to prepare the supplies needed for Zhang Peng to overcome his tribulation. They knew the importance of the Nascent Soul Tribulation and understood Zhang Peng's significance to the family.

As time passed, Zhang Peng continued his cultivation in the secluded chamber, and his strength steadily improved. He could sense that the aura of the Nascent Soul Tribulation was drawing ever closer, and he had made full preparations to face this life-or-death test.