Translator: AnubisTL
The appearance of Qu Yanran instantly ignited the atmosphere in the venue, filling the hall with brilliance. Even Gu Feng, who was hundreds of meters away on the Wind and Cloud Platform, could hear the commotion.
After several months apart, Qu Yanran's charm remained unchanged. Her once slightly immature face now carried a more mature aura, and her entire body radiated the fluctuations of the Innate Realm. Dao rhythms shimmered on her skin, making her resemble a blazing sun and a sharp sword at the same time. She stood there calmly, yet exuded an unfathomable presence that even Gu Feng found intimidating.
"Senior Zhu, what kind of physique does Qu Yanran have? Why does she give off such a spine-chilling aura?" Gu Feng couldn't help but ask softly. Even Chu Youhuan didn't possess such an aura.
"I can't sense her physique, and her aura is strange... I have a vague feeling that her physical body is incredibly strong, possibly even surpassing yours at the same realm... She's dangerous. Don't confront her unless you're absolutely sure!"
Zhu Qingyan, who was attached to the Thunder Spirit Grass, spoke in a low voice. Gu Feng couldn't tell whether she was wary of Qu Yanran herself or the divine artifact within Qu Yanran's body—or perhaps both.
"Big brother, your ex, your current, and your little lover are all watching you. Don't fall now!"
A Fei's honest voice rang in Gu Feng's ears, causing him to roll his eyes in exasperation. He hadn't noticed before that this guy had such a gossipy heart.
The "ex" A Fei referred to was Qu Yanran, the "current" was Chu Youhuan, and the "little lover" was likely Yan Xixi.
As soon as these words were spoken, the reactions of the three women varied. Qu Yanran coldly stared at A Fei, her icy aura making him tremble all over. Chu Youhuan, on the other hand, cursed loudly, threatening to stuff the fat guy into a latrine. Meanwhile, Yan Xixi blushed, lowered her head, and nervously twisted her fingers.
The entire hall erupted in laughter, but two individuals had sinister looks in their eyes: Shu Yuheng, the top-ranked disciple on the Inner Sanctum Heaven Ranking, and Dou Xiaojian, Qu Yanran's loyal follower.
"You have money to chase girls but none to buy me a body? I hope you get struck by lightning, you bastard!"
As Zhu Qingyan cursed, the Thunder Tribulation corresponding to Gu Feng's Postnatal Realm descended.
This Thunder Tribulation was clearly more than ten times stronger than the one during the Qi Refining Realm. Without the top-tier Body Tempering Technique, "Twenty-Four Bridges on a Moonlit Night," which Zhu Qingyan had taught him, Gu Feng would have had no chance of surviving it easily.
However, now it was a breeze.
He stood on the Wind and Cloud Platform, his body like a spear piercing the heavens, unmoving as the Thunder Tribulation washed over him.
The rumbling thunder echoed throughout the outer sect of the Sunset Glow Sect, and the sky was filled with swirling clouds and flashing lightning.
"So strong!"
Everyone couldn't help but marvel as they watched Gu Feng's calm smile. It seemed that his decision to undergo the Thunder Tribulation today wasn't impulsive but well-prepared.
"The Thunder Tribulation has nine waves. The later ones will test the soul, and that will be the real challenge for Gu Feng!" Elder Liu's deep voice resonated throughout the area.
"Strike that bastard dead!" Dou Xiaojian's face was dark, his teeth clenched in hatred. He had long held a grudge against Gu Feng but was limited by the Sunset Glow Sect's rules from interfering in outer sect matters.
"Not bad. You managed to kill my brother. You've got some skills!" Qiu Potian had also arrived at the scene. He had learned earlier that Qiu Tian had fallen at Gu Feng's hands. He wasn't angry—dead people had no value, even if they were his own brother. The stronger Gu Feng was, the more precious the treasures on him would be, and that only excited Qiu Potian more.
The Thunder Tribulation wasn't as intense as expected. It didn't even break through Gu Feng's defenses.
Soon, he had passed the first six waves.
Whoosh—
Everyone felt as if they were standing in a cold wind. A chill seeped into their bodies, making them shiver uncontrollably. The sound of wailing drifted in, like a mournful cry from hell, piercing their souls.
Gu Feng, who was at the center of the Thunder Tribulation, also noticed this change. His expression turned serious as he began to focus.
"The process of cultivating in the Postnatal Realm is about bringing your physique closer to the Innate Body. It's a transformation of both the physical body and the soul, as well as the manifestation of various special physiques.
This realm is extremely important, as it determines your ability to challenge opponents above your level in the future.
Don't think you're so great just because you defeated a fifth-level Postnatal cultivator while at the peak of Qi Refining in the Secret Realm. To be honest, in the Great Ming Dynasty, all the royal children could do that, and many in the sects could as well...
Your ability to challenge higher levels after reaching the Innate Realm will be crucial to the heights you can achieve in the future."
Zhu Qingyan didn't hold back in her criticism. Her words were half-truths. In her era, many at the peak of Qi Refining could defeat fifth-level Postnatal cultivators, but if those Postnatal cultivators had mastered Martial Intent, it was a different story.
For Gu Feng's sake, she didn't mention this, not wanting him to become complacent.
"What is this?" Just a few breaths after Zhu Qingyan finished speaking, she sensed a vast fluctuation emanating from Gu Feng's body. This fluctuation seemed to transcend the world, making her feel insignificant in comparison.
"This is my treasure. I don't know what it is either!"
Since their fates were already intertwined, Gu Feng saw no need to hide it and spoke honestly.
As soon as he finished speaking, the sensation of his soul being pulled returned. Gu Feng felt dizzy, and when he regained his senses, he found himself back in that strange world.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The multicolored Milky Way continued to bombard the chaotic world. Under its relentless assault, cracks appeared in the world's barrier, and a moment later, a strand of multicolored light spilled into the world.
Like a drop of ink falling into a clear lake, the chaotic world began to tremble violently, as if it had been contaminated.
Gu Feng was thrown off balance by the intense tremors, his heart pounding wildly. At the same time, a sense of disgust welled up from deep within him.
He couldn't understand why he felt this way. The Milky Way was dazzling and beautiful, arguably the most beautiful river in the world.
As the multicolored Milky Way continued to seep through the crack, Gu Feng's sense of disgust grew stronger, like an invader entering his territory, making him want to drive it out.
The chaotic world was like a pot of water on a fire, bubbles constantly rising as if it were about to boil.
Everything before him gradually faded, and Gu Feng's soul returned to reality.
"Hey, what are you spacing out for? The timing is about right. Take me out and let me experience the Thunder Tribulation!"
As she urged him, Zhu Qingyan silently wept inside. A once-great figure had fallen to the point where she needed someone else to carry her. How tragic.
Under the astonished gazes of everyone, Gu Feng took out a broken bowl from his Storage Ring. Inside the bowl was some yellow mud, and in the mud was a Spirit Herb with three narrow leaves, two of which were withered and drooping.
What was Gu Feng doing? Everyone was baffled.
Only Shu Yuheng's eyes were sharp, filled with killing intent. "Is this the Thunder Spirit Grass you gave him?"
"What's it to you?"
Chu Youhuan replied nonchalantly. She was also surprised that Gu Feng had taken out the Thunder Spirit Grass at this moment. Along with her surprise, a strange emotion welled up in her heart. She couldn't help but think, "What are you trying to express by taking out the Thunder Spirit Grass now, you rascal!"
"Not good! Gu Feng's soul has been injured, and he's hallucinating!"
Elder Liu's eyes were sharp. He could clearly see Gu Feng's current state.
Gu Feng was holding the broken bowl amidst the Thunder Tribulation, occasionally speaking as if he were conversing with someone. This abnormal behavior made Elder Liu suspect that Gu Feng was hallucinating under the impact of the Thunder Tribulation, and perhaps his mind had been affected by a demonic influence.
"This kid wasn't prepared after all!" Elder Wu from the Cultivation Method Hall stomped his foot, lamenting in distress.
Soon, everyone noticed Gu Feng's strange behavior.
"Why is Gu Feng talking to a broken plant?"
"His mind has been broken by the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation, and he's hallucinating."
"This is bad. It's only the seventh wave, and he's already like this. If the last two waves descend, Gu Feng might just kill himself!"
"The Thunder Tribulation is indeed terrifying. It's not something ordinary people can endure."
"Look, Gu Feng has gone completely mad. He's spitting into the broken bowl!"
"..."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone focused their attention and indeed saw Gu Feng, while enduring the Thunder Tribulation, spitting into the broken bowl.
He was spitting so hard that his face turned red, his tongue sticking out as if he were about to vomit his guts.
"Gu Feng, are you trying to die?"
"Senior Zhu, you said it needed water. All I have is saliva and urine. There's not a drop of water on me. Look at my face—I'm about to spit myself to death."
"You—" Zhu Qingyan was so angry that she almost shook off the only three leaves she had left.
"Were you lying to me all this time? You said you watered me three times a day, but the soil is completely dry."
"The day isn't over yet. I was planning to water you first, but you were so impatient and dragged me here to face the Thunder Tribulation.
Senior Zhu, stop talking. I've been talking to you so much that my mouth is dry. If this continues, I'll have to pee on you."
"You—" Zhu Qingyan was so furious that she jumped up and started slapping Gu Feng's face with her leaves.
Whoosh—
This scene made everyone's eyes bulge out as if they had seen a ghost.
"It's over! Gu Feng can't handle the Thunder Tribulation and has gone completely mad. He's even using a plant to harm himself!"
(End of the Chapter)
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