Chapter 294

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Chapter 294As the man in black robes moved swiftly through the shadows of the streets and alleys, he calculated the area where the tribulation cloud was forming. It didn't take him long to deduce that it was right above the Tianji Tower, a place he had been watching closely for some time. "So, there’s an extraordinary treasure emerging near the Tianji Tower. It seems the art of divination practiced by the Tianji Tower is indeed remarkable," he thought. Although the Sacred City was vast, the man in black robes was quick, and soon he arrived near the Tianji Tower. However, he did not get closer but instead found a shadowy spot where he could conceal his presence completely and waited. The man in black robes was a practitioner of the purest demonic cultivation. His ability to hide his aura was extraordinary, so much so that even a regular Precelestial Realm expert would have difficulty noticing him. However, he knew he could not escape the detection of the will of heaven and earth, especially not the tribulation cloud, which was an anomaly of the heavens and earth, particularly sensitive to demonic auras. Searᴄh the nôᴠel Fire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If he got too close, he feared he would be the first target of the tribulation cloud. The safest course of action was to wait until the tribulation cloud dispersed and then sneak in to see if he could gain any advantage. Just as he hid himself, several powerful presences passed by him. He glanced at them and recognized them as the same group of Daoist priests who had been following him like a persistent shadow. However, they were now more focused on the tribulation cloud in the sky and did not notice him lurking in the shadows. The man in black robes remained still, calmly hidden in the dark corner. It wasn’t long before he saw several more groups of people passing by, all of them with powerful auras and high cultivation levels. Not a single one was weak. But that was to be expected—the tribulation cloud, though not fully formed, already emitted a dangerous aura that was terrifying. Ordinary martial artists could not withstand the oppressive power and would not dare to approach. When a group of monks passed by, the man in black robes felt a slight tremor in his heart. As a demonic cultivator, he harbored a deep loathing for these practitioners of Buddhist teachings. Seeing so many powerful individuals gathering here, the man in black robes became even more cautious, further concealing his aura. He decided that unless there was a perfect opportunity, he would not act. If his identity were exposed with so many experts present, even with his life-saving methods, he might not be able to escape unscathed. "Amitabha, Daoist Yangming, this humble monk’s knowledge is limited. May I ask, is that tribulation cloud in the sky the legendary one?" In front of the Tianji Tower, Monk Xuanming humbly inquired. "Hmph, Xuanming, stop pretending. With the foundation of Xuankong Mountain, you can’t possibly not recognize what’s in the sky. Are you planning something despicable again?" Daoist Yangming retorted harshly, not giving the monk any face. Seeing Daoist Yangming's rude words, the other monks glared at him, but Xuanming remained calm, only shaking his head with a smile, not taking offense. Daoist Yangming, seeing that Xuanming did not show any anger, felt a bit wary. This old monk was too patient and cunning, making him difficult to predict. However, his worry was more focused on the tribulation cloud in the sky. When a tribulation cloud appears, it signifies the emergence of something beyond common sense. It could either be a breakthrough of an extraordinary expert or the appearance of a rare treasure or heavenly material. Given the recent revival of spiritual energy, it was unlikely that a powerful expert capable of triggering a tribulation cloud would appear. Likewise, heavenly materials and treasures require time to mature, so it was improbable that one would emerge now. The most likely scenario was the imminent appearance of an extraordinary treasure. The Sacred City has an ancient history, existing even during the last Immortal Era. No one knows how many secrets it holds. If there really was an extraordinary treasure hidden below, it wouldn't be surprising. But the thought of this treasure falling into the hands of Xuankong Mountain was unbearable. Daoist Yangming’s heart tightened as he became increasingly wary of Xuanming and his group. "If it's truly a treasure, it doesn't matter who gets it as long as it doesn't fall into the hands of those baldies from Xuankong Mountain!" "Senior Brother, according to the ancient texts of the Yunshui Secret Realm, the appearance of a tribulation cloud often heralds the emergence of an extraordinary treasure. If we can seize it, the strength of our Yunshui Secret Realm will greatly increase!" In another direction, disciples of the Yunshui Secret Realm were also watching the tribulation cloud in the sky with wide eyes. "Don’t be impulsive. This tribulation cloud’s appearance is too unusual. I fear something ominous might happen. We’ve already achieved our goal by capturing several streaks of light earlier. Let’s just observe the situation for now and not be greedy." The senior brother of Yunshui Secret Realm spoke with a serious expression, showing no excitement at all. He had a vague premonition that this tribulation cloud was not as simple as the emergence of an extraordinary treasure. Unfortunately, the area ahead was already shrouded in the aura of the tribulation cloud, and no one dared to use their soul perception to probe the situation inside. If they did, and the tribulation energy attached to them, a single strike of tribulation lightning could obliterate their soul, making even immortals powerless to save them. So, everyone could only wait patiently. Once the tribulation cloud dissipated, the truth would naturally be revealed. "Old Master Chen, what’s happening inside? Where is Young Master Lu?" While various forces outside were converging on the Tianji Tower, those inside the small courtyard were equally at a loss. Not long ago, Lu Qing had entered a deep cultivation state to refine the World Origin Qi. At first, everything was fine, but as time passed, the aura he emitted grew increasingly dangerous. Yet Lu Qing seemed to be in the deepest level of cultivation, completely unaware of the changes outside. Left with no choice, the old doctor led Xiao Yan, Xiao Li, and the others out of the room and into the courtyard. Once outside, they noticed a gray cloud had appeared above the courtyard, covering it entirely. "Ah Qing is still inside cultivating and has not awakened. Master of Tianji Tower, what is this gray cloud in the sky? Could it be coming for Ah Qing?" The old doctor asked, feeling the terrifying aura emanating from the gray cloud. The Master of Tianji Tower also gazed at the cloud above, lost in thought, as if trying to recall something. Finally, when he remembered its origin, his face changed drastically. "Hurry, Doctor Chen, take everyone and leave immediately! This is a tribulation cloud. If you don’t leave now, it will be too late!" With that, he dashed forward, grabbing Mago and Wei Zian by the shoulders, and headed out of the courtyard. Simultaneously, he shouted, "All disciples of the Tianji Tower, evacuate immediately, no delays!" Seeing this, the old doctor understood the seriousness of the situation and wasted no time, leading Xiao Yan, Hu Zezhi, and the others away. Lin Zhirui naturally followed closely behind. At Tianji Tower, the Master’s word was law, and no one dared to disobey. Soon, the disciples of Tianji Tower had all evacuated outside the sect. The Master of Tianji Tower then led the old doctor and his group to a tall tower that stood half a mile from the courtyard where Lu Qing was staying. From there, they could clearly see what was happening. "Master, you just mentioned that the gray cloud in the sky is a tribulation cloud?" Looking at the gray cloud above the courtyard, which was still gathering and had become terrifying enough to make one's heart race, Lin Zhirui asked. "That’s right, it is a tribulation cloud, the kind that is said to only appear in ancient times. I’ve only seen brief mentions of it in the top-secret texts of Tianji Tower. I never expected it to appear here!" The Master of Tianji Tower gazed at the nearly solidified gray cloud, recalling what he had read, feeling deeply shocked. "It is said that the appearance of a tribulation cloud heralds the emergence of an existence beyond common sense, which causes the rules of heaven and earth to resonate and descend the tribulation. Only by surviving the tribulation can that existence be born." "Could the tribulation cloud be targeting Young Master Lu?" Lin Zhirui asked again. "I’m not sure," the Master of Tianji Tower shook his head. But in his heart, he was almost certain that the tribulation cloud was indeed aimed at Lu Qing. He now understood why Lu Qing had always seemed so mysterious and terrifying. Despite still being in the Postnatal Realm, he could battle Precelestial experts, and even those who had fully mastered the Precelestial Realm were not his match. It turned out that his power had reached such an extraordinary level that it triggered a tribulation cloud. The old doctor had the same realization and couldn’t help but worry, "Master, how can Lu Qing survive this tribulation?" "I don’t know," the Master of Tianji Tower shook his head. "There isn’t much recorded information about tribulation clouds in our Tianji Tower, only that they were rare even in the ancient times when spiritual energy was abundant. Perhaps only those in the Four Great Secret Realms know the details." H earing this, the old doctor glanced worriedly towards the courtyard. Although he had faith in his disciple, no one could guarantee that Lu Qing could safely pass through this tribulation. Mago and the others had similar thoughts, but as they looked at the gray cloud in the sky and felt the terrifying aura emanating from it, they knew they could do nothing to help Lu Qing. Only Xiao Yan clung tightly to the still-unconscious Xiao Li, her eyes full of determination. She believed her brother would surely defeat the gray cloud because he had promised never to leave her alone again. "Master, the tribulation cloud is changing again!" As everyone was worrying, Lin Zhirui suddenly exclaimed. Everyone looked and saw that the gray tribulation cloud was indeed changing. The gray color deepened, trending towards black, and within the cloud, flashes of lightning flickered, as if about to strike. At that moment, in the small courtyard where no one could see, Lu Qing, who had been sitting cross-legged in cultivation, suddenly opened his eyes, astonishment flickering within them. "As expected, this World Origin Qi that appeared after the spiritual energy revival contains a trace of the Dao Rhythms that evolve and embrace all things. Even with my abilities, I’ve only comprehended a part of it. But even that has brought me immense benefits. If I could fully comprehend it, it’s unimaginable." Lu Qing was still immersed in his recent insights when he suddenly felt a powerful aura brewing above him, seemingly targeting him. He was slightly startled and spread his soul power around him to sense the surrounding rules of heaven and earth. Quickly, he understood what was happening and saw the gray cloud in the sky. "I see. My accumulation is too strong, far exceeding the limits of the Postnatal Realm, triggering a reaction from the rules of heaven and earth, which are now descending a tribulation to test me." Lu Qing’s mind held the complete inheritance of the Li Huo Sect, so he naturally knew what the gray cloud represented. He also realized why he had failed to break through to the Precelestial Realm before. His accumulation was too great, and only by undergoing the tribulation could his body transform into a Precelestial Body. At that time, the rules of heaven and earth were still evolving and couldn’t yet form a tribulation cloud, preventing him from advancing. In other words, Lu Qing’s growth speed had surpassed the evolution of the rules of heaven and earth, causing the heavens to be unable to meet the conditions for his breakthrough, leaving him stuck in the strange state of being able to draw qi into his body and cultivate true qi, yet still remaining in the Postnatal Realm. Understanding the situation, Lu Qing’s heart calmed. Feeling the accumulating power within the tribulation cloud, he smiled. "A heavenly tribulation, huh? Let’s see if you’re really as terrifying as the legends say." With that, his spirit surged, and his aura suddenly skyrocketed. His soul power burst from his Brow Acupoint, resonating with the rules of heaven and earth around him, drawing on the unseen energy. The dantian qi sea within him exerted a powerful suction force, like a dragon playing in water, absorbing the surrounding spiritual energy and refining it into his own power. At this moment, Lu Qing once again pushed towards the Precelestial Realm. As if sensing Lu Qing’s breakthrough, the tribulation cloud in the sky reacted immediately, slowly beginning to rotate, with a bright light gathering and flickering at its center. Then, in the next moment, under the stunned gaze of countless onlookers, a thunderous roar echoed as a white lightning bolt struck downward. Boom! The powerful force of the lightning bolt instantly shattered the roof of the house where Lu Qing was, causing the surrounding walls to collapse as well. As for Lu Qing, who was sitting inside, he was struck directly by the lightning bolt. When the lightning dissipated, the house where Lu Qing had been was gone, leaving only ruins. In the center of the rubble, Lu Qing, who had endured the lightning strike, looked horrifyingly charred, with parts of his body even showing holes where the lightning had pierced through. "Brother Lu Qing!" "Brother!" "Young Master Lu!" "Young Master Lu!" On the tower, everyone who witnessed this scene couldn’t help but cry out in shock. 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