Chapter 296

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Chapter 296"What is that?" The moment the Spirit Soul Talisman appeared before Lu Qing, Lin Zhirui on the tall tower and the Tianji Tower Master were instantly shocked. From the Spirit Soul Talisman, they sensed an extremely profound aura. Just one glance made their hearts waver, deeply moved. Only the old doctor and a few others understood that this was likely the cultivation method Lu Qing had developed himself. The last time the Dao Sounds rang and the moonlight descended, Lu Qing had condensed a spirit talisman and captured the moonlight right before their eyes. However, the talisman Lu Qing summoned this time appeared much stronger than before. As soon as the Spirit Soul Talisman was summoned, the tribulation cloud in the sky quickly reacted. Lightning began to gather and once again started to rotate. Lu Qing gazed at the tribulation cloud, his mind slightly moved, and the Spirit Soul Talisman before him suddenly expanded, flying above him like a shield, protecting his body. Almost at the exact moment the Spirit Soul Talisman shielded Lu Qing, the long-brewing eighth tribulation lightning struck down. In an instant, it struck the Spirit Soul Talisman. Boom! Even though the Spirit Soul Talisman was a mysterious talisman that Lu Qing had condensed using the profound runes of the Shenfu Sect's inheritance, painstakingly crafted with a considerable amount of spiritual power. After it had formed, it was nourished for a long time by the Earth Spirit Pearl, an earth element treasure. But even so, in the face of this tribulation lightning, which had manifested through the condensed will of heaven and earth, it was still difficult to resist. It barely lasted a breath before it was shattered by the tribulation lightning, turning into countless runes and was engulfed in the lightning along with Lu Qing's flesh. "Lu Qing!" Seeing the mysterious talisman Lu Qing had summoned fail to withstand the tribulation lightning, everyone's hearts on the tall tower tightened once more. However, Lu Qing, who was within the lightning, felt a surge of joy. "As expected, after putting away the Earth Spirit Pearl, the eighth tribulation lightning didn't become much stronger. It's about the same power as the seventh tribulation lightning. But with the Spirit Soul Talisman sharing some of the burden, it’s actually easier for me to handle than before." As he bathed in the lightning, feeling the destructive power of the tribulation lightning on his body, Lu Qing’s mind gradually became serene. Without the support of the Earth Spirit Pearl, the space within his brow acupoint began to be infiltrated by the lightning, quickly disintegrating. Even though the Spirit Soul Talisman was shattered, he wasn’t the least bit panicked; he simply and quietly experienced everything. The Spirit Soul Talisman was something he had condensed using numerous spirit soul runes, and now it was merely shattered, without any fundamental damage. As long as the spirit soul runes were not destroyed, he could recondense the talisman at any time. But Lu Qing didn’t do so immediately. Because he noticed that the numerous spirit soul runes, now bathing in the lightning, were undergoing a peculiar transformation. "The power of the spirit soul is inherently yin. According to the Shenfu Sect's records, their lineage’s core lies in the cultivation of the Spirit Soul Talisman. To break through from the Postnatal to the Precelestial realm, the Spirit Soul Talisman must be baptized, absorbing yang energy, transitioning from yin to yang. There are many methods to achieve this breakthrough, such as drawing upon the earth's fire or absorbing the essence of sunlight, slowly transforming it. However, the most yang and explosive force in all of heaven and earth is the power of lightning. And this tribulation lightning, condensed and manifested by the will of heaven and earth, is the purest form of yang energy. Now, my spirit soul runes are bathed in this lightning, providing the best opportunity to transition from yin to yang!" A series of insights rose within Lu Qing's heart. With a turn of his thoughts, the spirit soul runes began to absorb the power of the lightning at a faster pace. When the lightning finally dissipated, revealing Lu Qing’s figure, everyone on the tall tower, who had been anxiously watching, was stunned. This time, Lu Qing's body was surprisingly intact, aside from his skin remaining charred black, his body wasn’t as shattered and ghastly as before. Lu Qing, however, knew exactly what had happened: "After being baptized by the first seven tribulation lightnings, not only has my physical body strengthened, but I've also developed some resistance to the power of the tribulation lightning. Additionally, with the Spirit Soul Talisman sharing the burden, I didn’t have to end up in such a miserable state this time." "However, I didn’t expect that after absorbing so much lightning power, the Spirit Soul Talisman still couldn't completely shed its impurities and transform into a Yang Talisman. Moreover, my physical body is still just shy of shedding its mortal impurities and truly stepping into the Precelestial realm. It seems I’ll have to rely on this ninth tribulation lightning." Lu Qing absorbed the newly emerging vitality, raising his head to gaze at the sky. The tribulation cloud above seemed to sense Lu Qing's thoughts and began to rotate rapidly, forming a whirlpool of gray clouds. In the center of the whirlpool, dazzling lightning quickly gathered, and its overwhelming might made everyone watching this scene feel like they could hardly breathe. "The ninth tribulation lightning." The Tianji Tower Master murmured as he watched the gathering lightning. Although he wasn't sure how many bolts of tribulation lightning there could be. But nine is the extreme number; this is the principle of heaven and earth, so this tribulation shouldn’t exceed this limit. Therefore, this ninth tribulation lightning should be the last one. "As long as Young Master Lu can withstand this tribulation lightning, he will have completely passed this tribulation. Then, the hardships will turn into blessings, and he will leap through the dragon’s gate, ascending to an unimaginable realm." The Tianji Tower Master’s eyes showed anticipation. Originally, the fact that Lu Qing could summon the tribulation cloud was enough to shock him. He didn’t expect there would be nine bolts of tribulation lightning. He was genuinely curious about how powerful someone like Lu Qing would become after passing this tribulation. Outside Tianji Tower, the monk Xuan Ming and others were already dumbfounded. "Nine bolts of tribulation lightning... This is already the limit of the current rules of heaven and earth. There’s no mistake; the object undergoing this tribulation must be an unimaginable treasure!" A crazed light appeared in Monk Xuan Ming’s eyes, completely replacing his previously calm demeanor. "Just emerging and it triggers nine bolts of tribulation lightning? This tribulation treasure is mine!" The man in the black robe hidden in the shadows was equally shaken, nearly losing control of his aura. "Junior Brothers, pay attention. This tribulation treasure must be taken. If we can’t seize it, we must not let it fall into the hands of Xuankong Mountain!" Daoist Yangming secretly instructed his companions. "Nine bolts of tribulation lightning! Senior Brother, what should we do?" The disciples of the Yunshui Secret Realm were equally anxious. "Don’t be reckless! Without my command, no disciple is allowed to act on their own!" However, the senior brother of the Yunshui Secret Realm grew increasingly uneasy and issued another order. Just as many experts were harboring different thoughts, preparing to make their move. The ninth tribulation lightning, which had been brewing for a long time within the tribulation cloud, finally struck down under countless gazes. "Come, let me see what wonders lie beyond the Precelestial realm!" Lu Qing watched the descending lightning, his heart surged, and the scattered spirit soul runes instantly recondensed into a talisman, positioned above his head, facing the tribulation lightning head-on! Boom! Unsurprisingly, this time, the Spirit Soul Talisman was once again shattered by the tribulation lightning, and the lightning struck Lu Qing's body. In an instant, it ripped his body apart. This time, the lightning lingered for an exceptionally long time. When everything finally dissipated, revealing Lu Qing’s form, everyone on the tall tower was utterly terrified. At this moment, Lu Qing’s entire body had almost melted, looking incredibly horrifying. The aura around his body was like a candle flame in the wind, barely perceptible. "Brother Lu Qing... Is he still alive?" Mago's voice trembled as he spoke. But no one dared to answer him; everyone stared intently below, watching the nearly unrecognizable Lu Qing. Just when everyone didn’t even dare to breathe heavily, Lu Qing’s head suddenly lifted, and he smiled in the direction of the tall tower. Though that smile looked terrifying. Mago and the others immediately cheered in relief. "Thank goodness, Brother Lu Qing is fine!" Hearing the cheers from afar, Lu Qing retracted his smile, feeling a lingering fear in his heart. His current appearance was indeed quite pitiful. The blood throughout his body had almost been scorched dry, his internal organs were nearly cooked, and even his skull had a large crack. If not for his powerful spirit soul, he might have died right then and there. "I didn’t expect this ninth tribulation lightning to be so much stronger than the eighth. The path of tribulation is truly treacherous, unpredictable, and full of twists and turns. I originally thought it wouldn’t be too difficult to handle this final tribulation lightning, but I almost suffered a disastrous failure. If it weren't for the life force I habitually reserved for emergencies and the timely consumption of the Earth Spirit Liquid. I might have already turned into a pile of charred remains. No wonder, even in the Immortal Era, everyone feared tribulations. Under heavenly tribulation, there is indeed a sliver of survival. But that sliver of survival isn’t something everyone can grasp. A slight mistake, and you’ll perish on the spot, without even making it to the moment when survival appears." Lu Qing used his incomparably powerful spirit soul to maintain his consciousness, yet his heart was filled with lingering fear. Just now, he had genuinely felt the presence of death. He had come so close to falling in this heavenly tribulation. Fortunately, in the end, he managed to withstand it. The dense vitality once again appeared, enveloping Lu Qing. Lu Qing didn't hesitate, immediately activating his cultivation method, and began to absorb it like a whale. S~eaʀᴄh the Nôvel(F)ire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This time, the vitality was more intense than any previous instance. Wrapped in this vitality, Lu Qing's body began to recover at a speed visible to the naked eye. His internal organs regained vitality, becoming even more vibrant. Bones and muscles regrew, meridians and acupoints were completely reshaped. Next were his skin and hair. This time, Lu Qing didn’t hold back on the vitality; he wanted to restore his body to its peak perfection. As his body recovered, the spirit soul runes scattered around Lu Qing’s body also flew up, quickly recombining and condensing. Before long, when Lu Qing’s body had completely recovered, the Spirit Soul Talisman, which had been shattered before, reappeared, floating before him. The recondensed Spirit Soul Talisman had undergone some changes compared to before. It had not only become more condensed, but its aura had also become more restrained, exuding a warm sunlight-like sensation. And just as the Spirit Soul Talisman was fully recondensed, two beams of light suddenly descended from the center of the tribulation cloud. One fell onto Lu Qing’s body, and the other onto the Spirit Soul Talisman. Immediately, the tribulation cloud began to slowly dissipate. "Hmm?" This change completely caught Lu Qing off guard. The two beams of light came so suddenly that he was caught unprepared. Before he could react, they had already fallen onto him. He immediately used his spirit soul to inspect his body. And soon, a look of surprise appeared on his face. "After this tribulation, the heavens actually granted me two divine abilities?" Lu Qing was overjoyed. From the inheritance left by the Li Huo Sect, he knew that anyone who could survive a tribulation might receive an additional blessing from the heavens. This blessing could vary depending on the tribulation-taker’s performance, with different rewards. It might be a heavenly insight, or a wondrous item like the World Origin Qi. It could even be an ancient inheritance, a powerful cultivation method, or something else. Among all these blessings, the most mysterious were the various divine abilities granted by the heavens. However, divine abilities were extremely difficult to obtain. Even in the Immortal Era, they were incredibly rare. Usually, only those spirit beasts and divine beasts with mysterious origins and profound roots could possess them. For a human cultivator to receive a divine ability from the heavens was far more precious than any divine technique or secret method. Lu Qing had originally thought that obtaining an ancient inheritance would already be incredibly fortunate. But to his surprise, his luck was so extraordinary that he was granted not one, but two divine abilities. Such a heaven-defying fortune would make countless cultivators envious even in the Immortal Era. To know, the tribulation he passed through was merely the lowest of all tribulations—the gray cloud tribulation lightning. In the Immortal Era, such a tribulation was not uncommon. "Could it be because I’m the first person to undergo a tribulation after the changes in heaven and earth and the revival of spiritual energy?" Lu Qing pondered. But at this moment, no one could answer this question for him. Therefore, Lu Qing didn’t dwell on it. Just as he was about to sense the effects of the two divine abilities he had received. A wave of energy came from the sky, and when he looked up, the gray tribulation cloud had completely dispersed, leaving only a few wisps of gray clouds drifting in the sky. At the same time, numerous powerful auras suddenly appeared within Lu Qing’s sensing range, swiftly approaching his location. "What’s happening?" Just as Lu Qing felt puzzled, he saw several bald monks appear not far from him. Their appearance was quite familiar; they were the monks from Xuankong Mountain whom he had seen not long ago at the Sacred City. Leading them was none other than Monk Xuan Ming. Monk Xuan Ming and his companions had rushed in as soon as the tribulation cloud dispersed. And the first thing they saw was Lu Qing standing in the deep pit left by the lightning and the Spirit Soul Talisman floating before him. The moment he saw the Spirit Soul Talisman, Monk Xuan Ming's eyes exploded with a terrifying light. And the monk beside him, Monk Xuan Nu, shouted, "Hey! You there, hand over that treasure immediately!" Table of content

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