Xiao Qi sat cross-legged in the center of the sacred valley, his breath completely internalized, as if he had transformed into a piece of unyielding stone. However, within his body, an earth-shaking transformation was proceeding at an unprecedented speed. Within the dantian qi sea, the liquid spiritual power that had been tempered to the extreme by the World-Purifying Ling Yan was, under the stabilization of the Four Symbols Jade Pendant, frantically rotating and compressing around the core. A point of immense solidity, containing boundless energy and profound Dao rhythm, was rapidly taking shape!
Just as the Golden Core embryo was about to completely condense and take form—
"BOOM!!!"
A sound like thunder from the Nine Heavens above, imbued with boundless authority and destructive will, suddenly exploded forth! This sound did not originate from the eardrums but resounded directly in the depths of the soul!
The clear sky darkened visibly to the naked eye! It was not dark clouds, but countless tribulation clouds flickering with multicolored thunder light gathered frantically from all directions, rolling and roaring, instantly covering nearly a hundred li of sky! The tribulation clouds were as heavy as lead, with electric serpents dancing wildly and thunder dragons lurking within, their destructive pressure causing all living beings in the entire Black Miao Witch Tribe to feel a soul-deep trembling!
"Heaven.Heavenly Tribulation! It's a Golden Core Heavenly Tribulation!" Chieftain Mu Yan rushed out of the main hall, his face changing dramatically as he gazed at the terrifying tribulation clouds covering a hundred li, his voice carrying a tremor. "But this momentum.how could it be so terrifying?! An ordinary Golden Core Thunder Tribulation, with tribulation clouds covering ten li would be top-tier. This.a hundred li of tribulation clouds, Nine Heavens authority.unheard of!"
Zhao Tiezhu gripped his fists tightly, his pale golden qi and blood involuntarily boiling on the surface of his body, staring fixedly at the valley direction, murmuring, "Seven Brother."
The Rabbit Spirit had long been frightened and into Zhao Tiezhu's embrace, only its two small ears visible as they trembled.
A hundred li of tribulation clouds! This already exceeded the scope of an ordinary Golden Core Thunder Tribulation. It was Heaven's special "attention" to those who defied the heavens and possessed too profound a foundation—a destruction, but also the highest level of recognition!
"The first tribulation, Gui Water Yin Thunder!" Chieftain Mu Yan's voice was hoarse.
From within the heavy tribulation clouds, a thunder light as thick as a child's arm, azure-blue in color and radiating extreme yin-cold energy, like a venomous serpent emerging from the Nine Abysses, silently tore through the sky and struck directly toward Xiao Qi's head in the center of the valley! This yin thunder was not scorching hot, but specifically injured the soul and froze spiritual power!
Before the thunder light arrived, that cold, dead, and desolate intent had already descended, attempting to freeze Xiao Qi's boiling dantian and condensing divine soul.
Xiao Qi remained cross-legged, his eyes still closed. Just as the yin thunder was about to touch his body, the pale golden radiance of the "Adamantine Indestructible Body" on his body suddenly blazed, qi and blood like dragons, forcibly withstanding the erosion of that cold intent. At the same time, his fingers formed a sword gesture, and a finger wind condensed with the Purification Origin and fierce qi-blood power rose, precisely striking that azure thunder light!
"Sizzle—!"
The finger wind and yin thunder annihilated simultaneously! Xiao Qi's body swayed slightly, the protective radiance on his surface dimming by a third, but his gaze remained composed. First tribulation, passed!
"The second tribulation, Bing Huo Yang Thunder!" Chieftain Mu Yan exclaimed.
The tribulation clouds churned, and a blood-red, thunder pillar crashed down! This thunder contained extreme yang fire, specifically burning the physical body, scorching qi and blood!
Xiao Qi took a deep breath. The World-Purifying Ling Yan that had initially fused within his body stirred slightly, and a wisp of milky-white flame rose on its own to meet that blood-red thunder pillar, enveloping it. There was no explosion, no impact. That yang thunder actually encountered its nemesis, and under the purification and of the World-Purifying Ling Yan, quickly became gentle, eventually transforming into pure yang energy that Xiao Qi absorbed to replenish his consumption!
Second tribulation, relying on the World-Purifying Ling Yan, easily passed!
"The third tribulation, Geng Metal Divine Thunder!" A blindingly bright, razor-sharp thunder light chopped down, as if to cut through space and sever all vitality!
Xiao Qi formed a sword gesture with his fingers, the Red Flame Sword Intent soaring to the heavens, and clashed head-on with that Geng Metal Divine Thunder! The sword intent was, the thunder light razor-sharp. A blinding ball of light exploded in the air, and both finally dissipated. A trace of blood trickled from the corner of Xiao Qi's mouth, indicating he had suffered some vibration.
Third tribulation, relying on sword cultivation, forcefully endured!
"The fourth tribulation, Yi Wood Green Thunder!" A green thunder light filled with vitality yet hiding erosive power descended, like thousands of poisonous vines entangling, eroding spiritual power and corrupting the physical body.
The Purification Origin erupted completely, a milky-white glow covering Xiao Qi's body, completely purifying the erosive power within that Yi Wood Green Thunder, leaving only pure wood attribute energy that nourished his damaged physical body and meridians.
Fourth tribulation, passed!
"The fifth tribulation, Wu Earth Dark Thunder!" A thick as a mountain, crushing everything earth-yellow thunder light slowly pressed down, carrying the will of and annihilation.
Xiao Qi let out a low cry, the essence of the "Adamantine Indestructible Body" combining with the "Earth Golden Diamond Form." His feet seemed connected to the earth, forcibly withstanding that terrifying crushing force, while the qi and blood in his body, like mercury, forcibly endured the impact of the thunder light!
Fifth tribulation, relying on a powerful physical body in resonance with the earth, passed!
"The sixth tribulation, Xun Wind Formless Thunder!" Soundless, invisible, only a strange force that tore the divine soul and scattered original qi appeared from nowhere, directly attacking Xiao Qi's sea of consciousness!
Within his spiritual sea, the Dao Seed's clear radiance blazed brilliantly, the Guardian Sword Heart firm as a rock, and with the remaining Buddhist power of the Sarira guarding, that formless wind thunder was firmly kept at bay!
Sixth tribulation, relying on a powerful divine soul and Dao Heart, passed!
Six consecutive tribulations of varied attributes and stunning power were resolved by Xiao Qi through various means! Although his breath was somewhat disordered and he had sustained some injuries, his eyes grew brighter and brighter, his momentum not only did not diminish but became more condensed and pure under the baptism of the Thunder Tribulation!
The tribulation clouds seemed enraged, churning even more violently, their color gradually transitioning from the previous multicolored brilliance toward a deep, profound purple!
"The seventh tribulation, Purple Thunder of the Heavens!" Chieftain Mu Yan's voice carried immense gravity. "This thunder already contains a thread of Heavenly Dao punishment intent, its power far exceeding the previous ones!"
"BOOM!!!"
A thunder pillar as thick as a water bucket, composed entirely of destructive purple lightning, like a spear of divine judgment from the heavens, with the terrifying aura of annihilating all things, crashed down!
Xiao Qi finally stood up! He let out a long cry toward the heavens. The Golden Core embryo within his body that was about to fully take shape erupted with dazzling light! He no longer defended passively but actively counterattacked!
World-Purifying Ling Yan, Red Flame Sword Intent, Adamantine Body, Guardian Dao Heart, Four Symbols Power. all his techniques at this moment were fused into one, transforming into a chaotic-colored yet infinite vitality and purification-imbued pillar of light that surged against the heavens, colliding violently with that seventh Purple Thunder of the Heavens!
"BOOM—!!!!!"
An unprecedented explosion resounded through heaven and earth, the blinding light causing everyone to temporarily lose their sight! An energy storm swept through the entire valley. Had it not been for the ancient formations of the Witch Tribe protecting the area, perhaps the entire tribe would have been affected!
When the light dissipated, Xiao Qi knelt on one knee, his clothes shattered, blood continuously flowing from the corner of his mouth, his breath withered by more than half, but he stubbornly straightened his spine!
Seventh tribulation, passed!
However, the tribulation clouds in the sky did not disperse; instead, they became even more profound and terrifying! The final two tribulations were brewing! Heaven seemed determined to thoroughly suppress this heaven-defying prodigy!