Chapter 413

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Chapter 413"Five-colored Tribulation Clouds?" When Lu Qing saw the color of the Tribulation Clouds, he froze for a moment. However, compared to Yan's shock, he was much calmer. "Neither red nor golden, but something unprecedented—five colors. Is it because my foundation is too profound, or because of my Five Elements Constitution? Or perhaps... both reasons?" It was no wonder Lu Qing thought this way. The five-colored Tribulation Clouds were far too reminiscent of the power of the Five Elements. Before the Heavenly Tribulation had fully brewed and unleashed its lightning bolts, Lu Qing activated his Spiritual Powers and gazed into the vast five-colored Tribulation Clouds. Soon, lines of floating text appeared in his vision: [Five-colored Heavenly Tribulation: Manifestation of the power of the Heavenly Dao. Those seeking to achieve a Perfect Golden Core must endure this tribulation.] [Heavenly Tribulation: A test of the Heavenly Dao’s will. Survive, and you live; fail, and you perish.] [Golden Core grades are divided into Upper, Middle, and Lower, with the Perfect Golden Core as the pinnacle. To achieve the Perfect Golden Core, one must pass the Five-colored Heavenly Tribulation.] [The Five-colored Heavenly Tribulation is formed by the Five Elements essence of the Heavenly Dao. One must first withstand the Five Elements Lightning and then endure the Soul Tribulation to successfully transcend.] … "A Five-colored Heavenly Tribulation, the tribulation of the Perfect Golden Core?" After reading the floating information from the Tribulation Clouds, Lu Qing was both astonished and delighted. He was astonished because the appearance of the five-colored Tribulation Clouds was indeed due to his profound accumulation, resulting in their formation. He was delighted because, as long as he could overcome this Heavenly Tribulation, he would condense the Perfect Golden Core. Although he didn’t yet know the mysteries of a Perfect Golden Core, the name alone implied something extraordinary. "So the Golden Core has so many grades. This was never mentioned in the records." Lu Qing, who inherited most of the legacy of the Li Huo Sect, had never seen any mention of Golden Core grades in its teachings. Even Yan, the artifact spirit who had lived for tens of thousands of years and was well-informed, had never brought up this matter. Thus, Lu Qing speculated that the cultivators of this world likely lacked this knowledge. After all, every few millennia, this world experienced the cycle of spiritual energy flourishing and dying, severing the path of immortality. Tens of thousands of years might seem like a long time, but in the grand scheme of cultivation history, it was merely a fleeting moment. With insufficient heritage, it was understandable that a comprehensive cultivation system had not been established. "I wonder if the great world where demonic cultivators originate has information on this matter," Lu Qing suddenly thought. He decided he would find time later to question the demonic cultivator thoroughly. However, all of this would have to wait until he transcended this Heavenly Tribulation. Lu Qing’s mind swirled with thoughts. Thanks to the insights gained from his Spiritual Powers, after uncovering the nature of the Five-colored Heavenly Tribulation, much of the pressure in his heart had lifted. While Lu Qing pondered, the five-colored Tribulation Clouds above fully solidified, and flickers of lightning began to appear. "Then let me see just how powerful a tribulation capable of forging the Perfect Golden Core truly is!" Lu Qing gazed at the sky, his heart surging with boundless courage. As if sensing his resolve, the Tribulation Clouds quickened the pace at which they gathered lightning. "What terrifying power this Heavenly Tribulation wields!" "Is such a tribulation even survivable by mortals?" "That mysterious expert... could they really endure this tribulation?" Hundreds of miles away, numerous hidden experts in the dense forest turned pale as the Five-colored Tribulation Clouds gathered and the Heavenly Tribulation's might intensified. Even at such a distance, the pressure emanating from the tribulation caused their hearts to tremble, making it difficult to bear. They could not imagine how terrifying it must be to face the full brunt of the Heavenly Tribulation directly. Many began to doubt whether the mysterious expert undergoing the tribulation could truly survive it. The thoughts of these onlookers naturally had no effect on Lu Qing. He kept his gaze fixed on the Tribulation Clouds above while continuously circulating his aura to resist the pressure bearing down on him. At the same time, he ensured his state remained at its peak. Finally, he saw the lightning within the vortex of the Tribulation Clouds reach its peak intensity. With a thunderous roar, a blinding bolt of thick white lightning struck down toward him! "So it starts with white? Bring it on!" Seeing the descending white Tribulation Lightning, Lu Qing showed no fear. His gaze sharpened as he raised his energy, spirit, and mind to their absolute peak. He didn’t even use any defensive spells, standing motionless as he awaited the lightning's arrival. Boom! Though described at length, the Tribulation Lightning’s speed was instantaneous. Descending from the sky, it struck Lu Qing in an instant. A tremendous crackling explosion filled the air, and the mountain peak where Lu Qing stood was instantly engulfed in dazzling electrical light. The vegetation and trees on the mountaintop turned to ash, vanishing without a trace. "Taking it head-on with his bare body—this young master is far too reckless!" Inside the Li Huo Cauldron, Yan grew anxious upon witnessing this scene. Yan could clearly see that Lu Qing had not even activated the Body Radiance State, relying solely on his unprotected body to endure the first strike of the Tribulation Lightning. This was the unprecedented Five-colored Heavenly Tribulation. Its true power was still unknown, making Lu Qing’s actions exceedingly dangerous. Unfortunately, despite Yan’s anxiety, it dared not transmit its voice to Lu Qing at this critical moment. Crossing a tribulation was no trivial matter; any distraction could spell disaster. If Yan’s voice transmission caused Lu Qing to lose focus and fail the tribulation, it would bear the ultimate blame. "So that's it. This white Tribulation Lightning contains not only the power of the Heavenly Tribulation but also the sharp essence of metal, capable of slicing and shattering all things." On the mountaintop, Lu Qing, though engulfed in Tribulation Lightning, was not dead. Though his body was in a dreadful state, riddled with wounds and barely intact, his expression remained composed, showing no signs of pain. Instead, he calmly analyzed the Tribulation Lightning that had invaded his body. After a brief analysis, Lu Qing grasped the essence of the first bolt of white Tribulation Lightning. In essence, the Five Elements Lightning combined the destructive power of the Heavenly Tribulation with the strength of the Five Elements. Together, their potency increased exponentially. Compared to ordinary Heavenly Tribulations, this one was dozens of times more powerful. This first bolt of white Tribulation Lightning was a fusion of Heavenly Tribulation energy and the sharp, slicing essence of the Metal Element. It possessed unparalleled sharpness, capable of cutting and shattering all things. "Fortunately, though this lightning is terrifying, I can still withstand it. Moreover, it seems the Metal Element’s essence can be absorbed." Though Lu Qing’s injuries appeared severe, his heart remained steady. He immediately began circulating the Five Elements Body Refining Technique, not only using the Tribulation Lightning to temper his body but also absorbing the Metal Element’s essence within it. This was possible because his cultivation technique encompassed the Five Elements, and during his previous seclusion, he had refined vast amounts of Five Elements Spirit Liquid. Lu Qing's body, having gradually formed the foundation of the Five Elements Dao Body, easily absorbed the law energy of metal from the tribulation lightning into his physical body and spiritual power. Even his Brow Acupoint space was also drawing in this energy. At the same time, Lu Qing’s physical strength, which had previously reached its peak and seemed unable to advance further, began to grow stronger once more. Sensing these changes, Lu Qing’s heart was filled with joy. “As expected, the Body Cultivation Path thrives on destruction and renewal. This tribulation is the best tempering for me.” Without hesitation, he redoubled his efforts, fervently absorbing the surrounding tribulation lightning. Thus, a bizarre scene unfolded. As Lu Qing absorbed the tribulation lightning, his battered and mangled body, riddled with countless wounds, began to heal. The scars vanished one by one. “What is happening? The young master is cultivating within the tribulation lightning? Absorbing it?!” Inside the Li Huo Cauldron, Yan was so stunned that its eyes nearly popped out of its head. It could hardly believe what it was witnessing. Moments earlier, it had been debating whether to pull Lu Qing into the Li Huo Cauldron to protect him should he falter. After all, even if the tribulation failed, his life could still be preserved. The Li Huo Cauldron, a mid-tier Spiritual Artifact, could not be easily destroyed by a mere Golden Core Realm Tribulation. But now, seeing this scene, Yan realized it had been overthinking. Lu Qing didn’t look like someone struggling to survive. Instead, he seemed insatiable, as if the tribulation lightning wasn’t enough for him. Indeed, Lu Qing felt insatiable. As he absorbed the tribulation lightning, he reveled in the exhilaration of his power growing. But suddenly, that feeling vanished. Opening his eyes, he realized the first wave of Metal-element Tribulation Lightning had been completely absorbed and depleted. Lu Qing raised his head toward the sky. “Come on, that tribulation lightning can’t be your limit, can it?” This sight left Yan speechless once more. A tribulation challenger actively provoking the tribulation? Did he not understand that the Heavenly Tribulation represented the will of the Heavenly Dao and could not be defied? Sure enough, as if sensing Lu Qing’s irreverence, the swirling Tribulation Cloud in the sky expanded and darkened. More brilliant lightning began to converge. “Haha, now that’s more like it!” Lu Qing laughed heartily. Perhaps incited by Lu Qing’s taunt, the Tribulation Cloud gathered lightning even faster than before. In moments, another bolt of tribulation lightning descended with overwhelming force. This time, the lightning was green. Boom! The green tribulation lightning struck Lu Qing directly. Yet this time, the tribulation lightning didn’t wreak havoc on the mountain’s surroundings as the previous metal lightning had. Instead, the green lightning spread across the mountain peak, causing lush vegetation to spring forth wherever it touched. In an instant, the areas destroyed by the metal lightning were rejuvenated with verdant growth. Even Lu Qing’s body became covered in plants. Not only did these plants grow from his body, but their roots burrowed deeply into him, embedding themselves into his flesh. They began to siphon away his Life Force, spiritual power, and vitality at a terrifying rate, causing his body to wither and shrink, becoming gaunt in the blink of an eye. “So, this is Wood-element Tribulation Lightning? I never imagined the laws of wood, known as the source of life, could be so terrifying when they turn violent.” Lu Qing marveled at the changes within his body, his eyes flickering with astonishment. Although this tribulation lightning lacked the apocalyptic destruction of the metal lightning, its eerie properties were far more horrifying. The thought of being drained dry and reduced to a lifeless husk, overgrown with plants, was chilling beyond words. “Well then, let’s see who can absorb more, me or these plants!” Without hesitation, Lu Qing activated his Five Elements Gourd, which began to emit a powerful suction force. Under the combined absorption of his techniques and artifact, the plants growing on Lu Qing trembled violently. Not only did they regurgitate the Life Force they had absorbed from him, but they also twisted and writhed until they disintegrated into strands of green Wood-element Law Energy, which Lu Qing absorbed into his body. “What a bizarre tribulation. But this young master isn’t any less strange,” muttered Yan inside the Li Huo Cauldron, its fur standing on end as it watched Lu Qing’s plant-covered form. It had never seen a tribulation manifest in this way, evolving plants to absorb the challenger’s Life Force and drain them dry. Such a death was terrifying beyond imagination. But to its relief, Yan noticed that Lu Qing had figured out a countermeasure. Not only was he resisting the plants’ siphoning, but he was also reversing the process, absorbing their energy instead. To Yan, this five-colored tribulation was unprecedented and terrifying. But as it observed Lu Qing, it seemed that the young master might be even more terrifying than the tribulation itself. From Yan’s perspective, Lu Qing didn’t appear to be enduring the tribulation. Instead, he seemed to be thriving on it. Naturally, Lu Qing was unaware of Yan’s complaints inside the Li Huo Cauldron. Though he seemed to handle the Wood-element Tribulation Lightning with ease, it was far from simple. It required his full concentration and precise coordination with the Five Elements Gourd to successfully absorb and contain the energy. As he continued to absorb, the plants on his body were completely eradicated. Even the vegetation spawned by the wood laws around him was reduced to energy, which he absorbed entirely. Not only did his body fully recover, but his physical strength also advanced to a new level. Additionally, with the integration of two types of Law Energy, the spiritual power within his Dantian Qi Sea began to stir as though on the verge of transformation. However, after a brief fluctuation, it settled once more. Lu Qing understood what was happening. To break through from the Foundation Establishment Realm to the Golden Core Realm, the most crucial step was to fuse spiritual power with Law Energy, culminating in the transformation into Mana. Since he cultivated Five Elements Spiritual Power, the transformation was incomplete because he hadn’t yet integrated all five types of Law Energy. The remaining laws resided within the Tribulation Cloud above. Looking up at the swirling storm in the sky, Lu Qing’s eyes glinted with greed. “Come on, give me more!”

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