Chapter 412

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Chapter 412Lu Qing landed on the peak of a towering mountain and surveyed his surroundings. The mountain he had chosen stood tall and majestic, far more imposing than the peaks around it. Its summit pierced the clouds, radiating a boundless grandeur. Its sheer presence surpassed the nearby peaks by a wide margin, perfectly capturing the lofty and heroic spirit that matched his current state of mind. This time, he would face the Thunder Tribulation standing atop the highest peak! Lu Qing’s heart surged with passion as he raised his gaze to the heavens. Without hesitation, he unleashed the full extent of his aura, allowing his spirit to connect with the mysterious forces of the heavens. Immediately, the sky darkened, and the weather shifted as an ominous phenomenon unfolded above him. A powerful heavenly might descended, and a massive vortex of Tribulation Clouds began to form overhead. As the phenomenon appeared, all living beings within a hundred-mile radius felt its oppressive presence. The terrifying heavenly might sent countless creatures in the mountains trembling in fear. Those closer to the peak where Lu Qing stood felt as though the end of the world was upon them and fled in panic. “What is that?” “Tribulation Clouds! Someone is undergoing a Thunder Tribulation in these remote mountains!” “What a terrifying heavenly might… Who could possibly be facing such a trial?” “Could it be the legendary Golden Core Tribulation?” The vortex of Tribulation Clouds caused by Lu Qing stirred immense commotion, with its immense power detectable even from a hundred miles away. The Hundred Thousand Mountains had already drawn numerous martial cultivators of the Precelestial Realm and above due to the emergence of a Mystic Realm. Furthermore, the actions of a white-robed youth within the Mystic Realm had forced many of these experts to retreat and hide in the dense forests. Now, sensing the immense might of the Tribulation Clouds, these experts were stunned and deeply curious about who could be undergoing such a test in the depths of the mountains. Curiosity aside, not a single one of them dared to approach the scene. Even from dozens of miles away, they could feel the suffocating pressure of the heavenly might, which threatened to overwhelm their spirits. Approaching any closer might lead to their collapse under that crushing aura, with their spirits utterly broken. Moreover, it was taboo to disturb someone attempting a breakthrough. If they provoked the one undergoing the Tribulation, the resulting wrath could leave them with no place to hide, much less survive. “He’s about to face the Golden Core Tribulation.” Inside the Li Huo Cauldron, Yan was also closely observing the situation outside. A deep sense of awe filled its heart. Although Yan had witnessed Lu Qing’s cultivation journey firsthand and had long admired the unparalleled talent of this favored child of the heavens, seeing him face the Golden Core Tribulation still left it shaken. It was simply too fast. Lu Qing’s cultivation speed was beyond belief. From the time Yan first encountered Lu Qing, less than a year had passed. And yet, in less than a year, the boy who had started with merely the cultivation of the Precelestial Realm was now about to ascend to the Golden Core Realm. Such terrifying progress was unheard of, even in the most prosperous eras of the ancient Immortal Era. Yan floated in the spiritual artifact space of the cauldron, carefully sensing the movements outside. In a corner of the same space, a small, shadowy soul form quietly observed Yan. “What’s gotten into this artifact spirit now?” The demonic cultivator’s soul frowned at Yan’s behavior. Yet, he dared not approach or inquire further. Over time, he had come to realize just how much this artifact spirit disliked him. On multiple occasions, it had openly suggested to Lu Qing that he should simply destroy him entirely. Thus, he always remained submissive and avoided provoking it. After all, within this spiritual artifact, Yan held complete dominion, and the demonic cultivator’s fragmented soul was no match for it. “I wonder when I’ll finally earn the master’s trust and regain my body…” he thought with a trace of helplessness. “So this is my Golden Core Tribulation?” On the mountaintop, Lu Qing gazed at the brewing vortex of Tribulation Clouds overhead, feeling the immense might enveloping him. His expression remained calm. “Indeed, it’s far stronger than the Precelestial Tribulation I faced before.” “But I wonder, what color will my Tribulation Cloud take?” The greater one’s accumulation, the stronger the Thunder Tribulation. Succeeding in the Tribulation would result in a firmer foundation, and Lu Qing eagerly anticipated what color the clouds of his Tribulation would take. “What color will the young master’s Tribulation Cloud be?” Inside the Li Huo Cauldron, Yan pondered as well. The color of the Golden Core Tribulation Cloud indicated its power level. The weakest Tribulations produced gray clouds, while the next level up was red. Above red was gold, the highest level of Tribulation Clouds recorded in ancient texts. In the golden age of cultivation, only a handful of geniuses had ever summoned golden Tribulation Clouds. Among those who successfully passed such trials, most went on to achieve the Nascent Soul Realm and became titans of the cultivation world. “Red or gold? With the young master’s accumulation, it must be gold—no, it will surely be the deepest, most radiant gold!” Yan speculated with utmost confidence. Lu Qing had defied all norms. Even at the Foundation Establishment Realm, he had managed to defeat veteran Golden Core cultivators. Such an unprecedented record didn’t just inspire belief; it demanded it. “I have no doubt it will be a golden Tribulation Cloud,” Yan concluded firmly. Lu Qing himself was equally confident. From the inherited knowledge left by the Li Huo Sect, he understood that throughout history, golden Tribulation Clouds represented the peak of the Golden Core Tribulation. He was certain that his own foundation rivaled, if not surpassed, that of any ancient genius. Therefore, his Tribulation Cloud would also be golden—the highest level. Both man and artifact spirit firmly believed the incoming Tribulation Cloud would gleam with a golden radiance. Yet as the massive vortex of Tribulation Clouds condensed and began to manifest its final form… When the clouds’ color finally emerged, both Lu Qing and Yan were stunned. “One, two, three, four, five… Five colors? Five-colored Tribulation Clouds?” Inside the spiritual artifact space, Yan nearly leaped up in shock. “This… This is impossible!” Yan’s expression was filled with disbelief. The appearance of five-colored Tribulation Clouds defied all expectations. Even in the ancient Immortal Era, not once had such a phenomenon been recorded. Not even the most ancient tomes of the Li Huo Sect, some of which dated back to the primordial cultivation era, ever mentioned the Golden Core Tribulation producing five colors! This was an anomaly beyond comprehension, a spectacle that shattered all of Yan’s understanding.

Chapter 412

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