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Chapter 119 Beast Tide 21
Now we have reached the most critical moment of the Heavenly Tribulation. The previous Heavenly Tribulations were merely self-destruction. Apart from the first nine tribulations, we can use formations and other external forces to overcome the rest. That's why there was such a commotion before.
However, this is because Qingxu Venerable Lord is a rare individual who relies on his own strength and physical power; external forces are merely icing on the cake for him.
The tribulations he faced earlier were not only a test of his physical strength, but also a test of his cultivation abilities.
Therefore, the disciples who come to watch gain a lot of insights, and those with good comprehension can easily fall into a state of sudden enlightenment.
Most people still rely on external forces to break through to the Mahayana stage. Spiritual herbs, elixirs, and formations that help with this breakthrough have always been highly sought after in the cultivation world, and their appearance will attract numerous powerful figures to scramble for them.
The Seven-Nine Heavenly Tribulation is also known as the Tribulation of the Heart Demon. Cultivating immortality is also about cultivating the mind. There are many different opinions in the cultivation world about the Seven-Nine Heavenly Tribulation during the Mahayana stage, and everyone's experience of going through it is different.
Some people feel that the inner demon tribulation is very real, as if they have actually experienced the inner demon, while others feel it is rather superficial, a torture of the heart.
Regardless of the circumstances, all those who succeeded believed that the tribulation of inner demons was extremely difficult to overcome. As for those who did not succeed, they either died or their cultivation regressed, but it was very difficult for them to break through to the Mahayana stage again.
This is precisely why spiritual objects that have the effect of calming the mind and clearing the mind are highly favored by powerful beings.
The inner demon tribulation tests only a person's seven emotions and six desires. Cultivators have firm minds, but if they are captured by the seven emotions and six desires, no matter how high their strength is, they will find it difficult to ascend to the Great Dao.
This inner demon tribulation is not like the childish inner demon tribulation that Cheng Jiu experienced during his Nascent Soul stage.
It specifically targets the weakest points in a person's heart. You may not pay attention to them at the moment, but the inner demons will amplify them infinitely, exploiting the weaknesses of the human heart.
Even if you believe your mind is clear and pure, and you can't find any weakness in your heart, then it will set up a mental tribulation for you. If you don't have enough experience, it will be difficult to overcome even if your mind is clear and pure.
Greed, anger, ignorance, hatred, love, evil, and desire—how many people in this world can truly understand them?
Therefore, although it is the Seven-Nine Heavenly Tribulation, it is known as the most difficult to pass.
The outside world could not see how Qingxu Venerable had overcome his inner demon tribulation; they could only see the massive lightning tribulation raging.
However, the person undergoing the tribulation seemed to be frozen in place at this moment, having completely let down their guard.
The power of each heavenly tribulation is greater than the last. If one has not overcome the inner demon tribulation by the end of the Seven-Nine Heavenly Tribulation, then this tribulation will be considered a failure.
Whether one can survive depends on one's own strength and whether one can endure the unprotected Seven-Nine Heavenly Tribulation.
At best, it causes serious injury; at worst, it causes death.
Outsiders may feel that the time was very short, but those who were undergoing the tribulation had already experienced countless changes.
Everyone was waiting, and everyone believed that Venerable Qingxu could escape from the tribulation of inner demons.
An unusual movement occurred at Canglan Peak in the distance. Everyone present could feel the temperature dropping. This was due to the numerous restrictions placed on the back mountain, and although they were quite a distance away from Canglan Peak, they could still feel the sharp, cold wind.
If they reacted so strongly here, what about Canglan Peak?
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Canglan Peak, like a piece of azure jade, began to be enveloped layer upon layer.
A strange sight even appeared: ice-blue light began to spread upwards from the foot of the mountain, like a chicken egg, and the entire Canglan Peak was frozen.
Cheng Jiu looked at Canglan Peak with a hint of worry in his eyes: "Uncle-Master Xuanze, I remember that I sent Senior Brother Mao into the ice cave before. Now that Canglan Peak is in this situation, I hope he will be alright."
Thinking of this, Cheng Jiu was filled with terror. It's over, it's over!
She knew her master was in seclusion, but she hadn't considered what would happen if he broke through to the next level.
Now that Master has broken through, the entire Canglan Peak has become Qingxu Venerable's tribulation training ground. Will Mao Hongsheng be alright?
Xuanze squinted. It was Qingxu Venerable's contracted beast. Although it wasn't on Canglan Peak, it could still sense something from it.
"Don't worry, there are special restrictions in the ice cave. The lightning tribulation didn't affect the little fat boy in the ice cave, but the little fat boy is quite lucky!" Xuanze said with some emotion, "After your master finishes his tribulation, the world will be blessed with spiritual rain, which is better than any healing method in the world."
Cheng Jiu listened and thought about it carefully. Although Mao Hongsheng had been frequently injured and living in ice caves since they met, he was indeed quite lucky, like during the Yunxiao Sect's grand competition.
If it weren't for the so-called chosen one causing the beast tide, Guiyuan Sect would probably have been the top sect in the end. The spiritual herbs he collected from that medicine valley would have been enough to make Guiyuan Sect the top sect in the sect competition.
After listening to Xuanze's words, Cheng Jiu put his worries aside. The other companions were still in a state of enlightenment, so the two of them, one human and one dragon, started chatting casually.
Meanwhile, over there, it seemed to be reflecting on Qingxu Venerable Lord's performance during the inner demon tribulation.
The sky was filled with ever-changing clouds, seemingly trying to dissuade this overconfident cultivator from breaking through, like an unruly dragon.
The Seven-Nine Heavenly Tribulation passed quickly, but the ice surrounding Canglan Peak still hadn't dissipated.
Although the Heavenly Tribulation has not yet departed, the sixty-fourth Heavenly Tribulation has also been delayed.
This bizarre scene led those around to begin to have uneasy suspicions.
But Cheng Jiu and Xuan Ze, who had been worried all along, seemed very calm.
Cheng Jiu completely trusted his master, believing that the Heavenly Tribulation was just a small challenge for him.
As for Xuanze, it felt that the mere Seven-Nine Heavenly Tribulation was definitely no challenge for that freak Qingxu. If he couldn't even overcome this, then he shouldn't blame it for looking down on that guy.
The contracted beasts and personal disciples of Venerable Qingxu became very calm. Those below who had bad guesses about Venerable Qingxu kept these guesses to themselves and dared not say them out loud.
As everyone waited, the speculation that Venerable Qingxu would be unable to overcome his inner demon tribulation was shattered.
Helpless, they witnessed another extraordinary sight: the heavenly tribulation was escalating further as it continued to brew.
They didn't even know what Venerable Qingxu had done during his inner demon tribulation.
Normally, a tribulation of lightning would never result in an advancement to a higher dimension midway through, but the case of Qingxu Zhenjun is an absolute exception.
After all, this is the Guiyuan Sect. Although such a situation is rare, it is not that they are completely ignorant.
All eyes turned to the sect leader, who was the most knowledgeable and experienced among those present and should know what was going on.
The sect leader also sensed the many gazes upon him. He carefully examined the heavenly tribulation and fell into deep thought. After a long while, he said, "Although I have never seen this situation before, I witnessed my grandmaster undergoing tribulation when I was young, under the guidance of my master."
The Venerable Qingxu's breakthrough was likely a temporary enlightenment, a Dao tribulation, but it's compatible with his breakthrough to the Mahayana stage tribulation and therefore has priority.
The term "Dao Tribulation" is extremely rare. Not only did he possess a Dao Seed, but he also broke through on the spot and officially stepped into the Great Dao. Many elders were speechless for a moment.
You ask if this tribulation is rare? It's not rare at all. Among the elders present, one or two out of ten who have a master have witnessed it before.
Why is it both unpredictable and rare? Because the Dao Tribulation appears within the Ascension Tribulation, and those who experience the Dao Tribulation must possess a Dao Seed.
Although Dao Seeds are rare, the Five Great Sects are the gathering place of geniuses in the cultivation world, and the threshold for entering the Five Great Sects is extremely high.
Although Dao Seeds are rare, not every disciple with golden aptitude can comprehend them. However, there is a shortcut: carefully hone one's skills during the Nascent Soul stage, comprehend the Dao Seed, and then break through to the Nascent Soul stage.
Those cultivators who can ascend are the cream of the crop. With such a large number of cultivators, it is not uncommon for people with Dao Seeds to exist in the Guiyuan Sect, and even rarer are those who ascend with Dao Seeds.
However, most people still cannot comprehend the Dao seed in their entire lives, and are easily trapped by their aptitude, understanding, and opportunities.
The fact that Venerable Qingxu could begin undergoing the Dao Tribulation at the Mahayana stage immediately spurred the elders present.
Some elders even began to cover their faces. Some of them were even from the same period as Venerable Qingxu, but the other party had already reached the Mahayana stage, while they were still stuck in the Nascent Soul stage or the Dao Integration stage. Even though they knew that Venerable Qingxu was exceptionally talented, they were still discouraged.
Abnormal! Why did they have to be born in the same era as Qingxu?
Moreover, they've all started becoming mentors to others, and yet, in this situation, the mentors are being outmaneuvered and even attacked by others. They're all too afraid to face their own disciples.
However, considering that Cheng Jiu, who was in the Nascent Soul stage, actually comprehended the Dao Seed, and had two like her master, she was also a freak no less powerful than her master.
Suddenly, I felt at ease. If even a disciple can't compare to another's disciple, then of course a master can't compare to another's master either! Since I can't pursue it in my entire life, I might as well openly admit it and let myself go.
Their disciples were unaware of their master's many inner thoughts; they only saw their master wipe his face and then calmly watch Qingxu Venerable Lord undergoing his tribulation in the distance.
As expected of their master, he is indeed knowledgeable and experienced, calmly observing the tribulation so quickly. They are still filled with doubt and excitement because of the appearance of the term "Dao Tribulation," which is far too irrational.
He inwardly berated himself, then turned his gaze back to the distance.
The power of the Dao Tribulation plus the Thunder Tribulation is doubled, not to mention the final nine tribulations.
Thunderclouds shifted and changed, enormous bolts of lightning constantly moved across the sky, and purple light shone brightly above the heavens, as if roaring between heaven and earth.
How can the heavens be bound and the dragon captured? Behold the calamity that will slay the heavens today!
Cheng Jiu sensed an unusual movement within the storage ring, opened it, and a streak of azure light rapidly headed towards the center of the lightning tribulation.
Xuanze looked at the azure light and said, "Qingxu really spoils you. He even lets you carry the Qingxu Sword with you for self-defense."
Cheng Jiu slapped his forehead: "How could I have forgotten about it!"
What a blunder! After returning to the sect, Qingxu Sword remained silent, while she, on the other hand, was overwhelmed with joy at returning home, and then kept busy with the beast tide.
The Qingxu Sword remained silent, so she temporarily overlooked it!
To be fair, the Qingxu Sword truly lives up to its master's reputation as his sword! It's so considerate; in this situation, if it were to forcibly break through the storage ring, Cheng Jiu would be completely helpless.
However, it only showed unusual activity within the ring, prompting Cheng Jiu to release it. This attitude was much better than before, even gentler.
Xuanze naturally understood this as well, and couldn't help but retort, "You look down on the dragon with your sword eyes."
Although in his heart he deeply admired Qingxu Venerable Lord and acknowledged him as his contractor.
However, the first meeting between the man and the dragon was so... it could even be described as forced. How could Xuanze admit that he was convinced? Was he supposed to admit that he was a pervert?
Xuanze rejected the reason for being forced to submit to the other party and expressed disgust!
Moreover, Lord Qingxu was not a very considerate person and did not give him any way out, so the relationship between the human and the dragon was always awkward and uncomfortable for Xuanze.
In this situation, it is reasonable for it to be hostile to all previous contracts with Qingxu Zunjun.
Especially the sword that Venerable Qingxu carries. It was this sword that Venerable Qingxu used to beat Longyuan from head to toe. It was also this sword that Venerable Qingxu used to repeatedly beat Longyuan and force it to form a contract.
Just looking at this sword made Xuanze feel a pang of pain in his heart.
The Qingxu Sword is a very aloof sword. At first, even Cheng Jiu, the only disciple of the Qingxu Venerable, failed to catch its eye.
But Xuanze disliked it, and Qingxu Sword looked down on Xuanze in return.
Therefore, the conflict between the dragon and the sword was inevitable, although it was ultimately resolved by Xuan Ze's angry outburst.
Lord Qingxu looked at the azure sword before him and couldn't help but look in the direction it had come from.
Across the layers of lightning tribulation, Cheng Jiu and his master locked eyes. Cheng Jiu seemed to sense something, stood up from Xuan Ze's body, and began to wave his hand continuously.
Master, Master, do you see? She's grown up!
Qingxu looked at his disciple whom he hadn't seen for so long, and his eyebrows curved into a smile. His disciple had grown up! He also thought about how he had missed his disciple's growth for so many years. After the tribulation, he would definitely teach his disciple properly.
He is my disciple's number one master! As for the others, they are all unqualified masters! Although the two years that Cang Jiyue taught Cheng Jiu were tacitly approved by Venerable Qingxu.
But seeing Cheng Jiu grown up, he couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy. In the blink of an eye, that little guy had grown up so much, and he, as his master, had actually missed out on the little guy's growth.
"Old buddy! Want to come with me too?"
Looking at the roaring, raging lightning tribulation in the sky, it was clearly the last nine most dangerous lightning tribulations.
But Venerable Qingxu remained indifferent, not taking it to heart at all.
In his eyes, the tribulation lightning was not as important as teaching his disciple.
This dismissive attitude seemed to enrage the lightning tribulation, and a bolt of lightning struck down fiercely.
The lightning directly pierced half the sky; everyone could only see the lightning, nothing else.
The world lost its color, and only that one ray of light remained among all things, as if it were the end of the world, or as if it were the ancient sky.
The lightning tribulation is fierce, but those who deal with it are even more fierce!
Although the sword light lacked overwhelming power, it was extremely cold and sharp, as if cutting through tofu. The blade light sliced through paper and made a cut in the heavenly tribulation.
Amidst the overwhelming heavenly tribulation, a few gentle rays of sunlight pierced through, as if time itself had stood still. The sight of the gentle sunlight and the mighty lightning tribulation caused everyone present to hold their breath in awe.
It felt like a moment, yet also like an eternity, before in the blink of an eye it transformed into that apocalyptic scene.
What level of swordsmanship is this? And what an unfathomable sword strike!