Chapter 389

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Chapter 389"Which Holy Lord is undergoing the tribulation?" In Sacred City, numerous powerful cultivators gazed at the tribulation clouds forming above Sacred Mountain, their shock mingled with intense curiosity. On Sacred Mountain, the only individuals capable of summoning such tribulation clouds were the three Holy Lords. Beyond them, no one else could possibly trigger such a phenomenon. However, based on the tribulation clouds alone, it was impossible to determine exactly which Holy Lord was undergoing the tribulation. Despite their curiosity, the gathered experts dared not approach Sacred Mountain to investigate. The tribulation clouds forming at the mountain's summit were vast, and the heavenly might radiating from them was far more terrifying than when the mysterious young man had previously undergone his tribulation. If they ventured too close, they risked being struck by a stray tribulation bolt. Should that happen, there would be no place to vent their grievances. Thus, they could only remain in Sacred City, watching the spectacle with awe, waiting for the tribulation clouds to dissipate, and hoping for a chance to learn more afterward. "The power of this tribulation is truly terrifying." On Sacred Mountain, the Second Holy Lord and Third Holy Lord were also stunned as they looked at the tribulation clouds above them. They had thought that with their centuries of accumulated cultivation, facing a tribulation would be relatively manageable. Now, however, it seemed they had been overly optimistic. Even though the tribulation clouds had not yet fully reached their peak, the oppressive heavenly might already made their hearts tremble. Indeed, the Golden Core Tribulation was far more daunting than they had imagined. "Big Brother..." The Third Holy Lord turned to the First Holy Lord. "You two should step back," the First Holy Lord said calmly. "The heavenly energy has already been triggered, and there is no turning back. You are both at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Realm. If you linger here and are detected by the heavenly energy, your own tribulations might be triggered as well." "Big Brother, take care of yourself." The Second and Third Holy Lords understood that tribulations were a challenge the cultivator had to face alone. Their presence here would do no good. On the contrary, if their tribulations were also triggered, the combined tribulation would become unimaginably horrific, leaving no chance of survival. Even now, they could feel the suppressed heavenly energy within their bodies beginning to stir. Not daring to hesitate, the two immediately used their movement techniques to retreat from the mountaintop, leaving the range of the heavenly tribulation. As guardians of Sacred Mountain, their true forms could not leave the mountain until they reached the Nascent Soul Realm. Fortunately, Sacred Mountain was vast, and even the tribulation clouds only covered a portion of it. This allowed the Second and Third Holy Lords ample space to avoid the tribulation's influence. As the two retreated, the tribulation clouds above had already solidified, their power reaching its zenith. When they reached a safe distance and looked back, they saw that the tribulation clouds had begun to flicker with lightning. The First Holy Lord raised his head, his expression still calm as he stared at the tribulation clouds, though his gaze turned more serious. Despite his confidence in overcoming the tribulation and achieving the Golden Core Realm after a millennium of cultivation and preparation, the intensity of the tribulation exceeded his expectations. ????????ＮО????ЁS "According to ancient records, tribulation clouds vary in color. The deeper the color, the greater their power. My tribulation clouds are a deep gray with a hint of crimson. That explains why their power is beyond my expectations." The First Holy Lord, having ruled Sacred Mountain and led the world for a thousand years, had inherited profound knowledge and was well-versed in the intricacies of cultivation. Seeing the faint crimson hue within the tribulation clouds, he understood the reason for their formidable power. Nevertheless... A determined look appeared on his face. Although the tribulation's power was unexpected, he believed in his ability to overcome it and step into the Golden Core Realm. His long years of cultivation had instilled in him this unwavering confidence. As the tribulation clouds grew heavier and the lightning within them brighter, the energy began converging toward the vortex at their center. The First Holy Lord did not dare to delay. He summoned all his cultivation and prepared himself. The magical artifacts he had refined within his body were also ready to be unleashed should he struggle to withstand the tribulation lightning. In Sacred City, the numerous cultivators felt the oppressive power of the tribulation clouds and trembled with fear. Even the Second and Third Holy Lords had completely restrained their auras, not daring to show the slightest disrespect toward the heavenly tribulation. Finally, under the watchful eyes of countless spectators, a bolt of tribulation lightning, snow-white with a tinge of crimson, descended from the center of the clouds, striking toward the First Holy Lord atop the mountain. "Come!" A trace of battle intent flickered in the First Holy Lord’s eyes. He formed hand seals, and a massive earthen dragon erupted from the ground beside him, rising to meet the descending lightning bolt. Boom! The earthen dragon collided with the tribulation lightning mid-air. In an instant, the dragon, shimmering with lightning, disintegrated. However, this brief resistance significantly weakened the lightning bolt. The once arm-thick bolt was now reduced to the size of a man’s arm, which the First Holy Lord easily neutralized with another earth-based spell. Thus, the First Holy Lord successfully withstood the first tribulation bolt. "Well done! Big Brother has overcome the first tribulation bolt!" The Second and Third Holy Lords, watching from afar, were ecstatic. The ease with which the First Holy Lord neutralized the first bolt gave them great hope for his success in surviving the entire tribulation. "The power of the first tribulation bolt was as expected." Bathed in the life-giving energy released after surviving the lightning, the First Holy Lord circulated his cultivation technique to absorb it into his body. This energy, infused with the laws of heaven, healed his wounds and strengthened his body—a gift from the heavens. Though the heavenly tribulation was brutal, it also granted cultivators a sliver of life. Each bolt overcome provided healing energy to aid in their survival. "Legends say that the number of tribulation bolts a cultivator faces varies. It could be as few as one or as many as nine. I wonder how many bolts my tribulation will bring?" Fully prepared, the First Holy Lord had done extensive research on tribulations and their variations. While the number of bolts was unpredictable, ancient records stated that nine bolts marked the most powerful tribulation. Such tribulations were rare, reserved for extraordinary prodigies with unparalleled talent and immense accumulation. Alternatively, beings of monstrous evil, whose crimes angered the heavens, could also trigger this ultimate tribulation. In general, the more tribulation bolts a cultivator faced, the greater their talent and accumulation. Likewise, successfully surviving a tribulation with more bolts paved the way for a smoother path in future cultivation. "Let us see how many bolts this tribulation will unleash upon me." The First Holy Lord looked at the clouds above, anticipation gleaming in his eyes.

Chapter 389

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