Chapter 688: Overcome tribulation!

As soon as Lu Changsheng returned to Great Dream Immortal City, he prepared to ask Ling Zixiao about the Whale Hunting Banquet. When she saw him, her beautiful eyes sparkled, filled with admiration and worship, and she said, “Isn’t this Immortal Master Yang Ming?”

“I heard that Immortal Master displayed his prowess in the Han Sha Illusion Domain, battling seven Nascent Soul True Lords alongside True Monarch Qingluan, killing two of them, and becoming famous in the Nanhua Cultivation World. It truly makes this humble girl admire you.”

Ling Zixiao, dressed in a blue palace gown, with her cloud-like hair neatly pinned up, carried herself with grace and elegance, yet she spoke like a young girl experiencing first love, utterly infatuated.

“…”

Lu Changsheng knew without thinking that Ling Zixiao must have obtained intelligence about the Han Sha Illusion Domain.

He stepped forward, took his wife’s soft, boneless, fair hand, and said with a righteous expression, “Oh? Since that’s the case, this Immortal Master will tell you all about battling the seven great Nascent Souls…”

As his words fell, he scooped up his wife by her fair, plump legs under her blue and white palace gown. With a gasp from her, he strode into the Immortal Cave, holding her in his arms.

A moment later, a wave of spring warmth enveloped them.

Afterward!

“True Monarch Qingluan helped your Husband, and True Lord Heavenly Silkworm and Nether Fiend True Lord had a grudge against me. So, seeing them attack True Monarch Qingluan, your Husband chose to help them.”

“The reason I risked my life to help was also because after your Husband entered the Secret Realm, I consumed a Medicinal Pill that could activate its effects through severe injury and near-death, allowing for Nirvana and transformation,” Lu Changsheng said softly, holding his wife, whose body was soft and weak.

“Nirvana and transformation through severe injury and near-death? Is there truly such a Medicinal Pill in the world?”

Although Ling Zixiao was displeased that her Husband had risked his life for another woman, she wouldn’t dwell on it.

After all, too much of anything is bad.

Occasionally mentioning it and throwing a small tantrum could even add to their marital intimacy, making her Husband feel guilty and restrain himself a bit.

If she held onto it stubbornly, it would only harm their marital relationship.

“Hmm, this Medicinal Pill is called Profound Dragon Nirvana Pill,” Lu Changsheng said with a smile, not minding telling his wife these things to broaden her knowledge.

After speaking, he asked, “By the way, Zixiao, how has the Immortal City been these days? Besides the Han Sha Illusion Domain, have there been any other major events in the Cultivation World?”

“Besides the Han Sha Illusion Domain, the biggest event is Liang Country and Yue Country continuing their war…” Ling Zixiao nestled in Lu Changsheng’s embrace, her cheeks flushed with a rosy glow, and she said softly.

“Liang Country and Yue Country…”

Lu Changsheng had already guessed that as soon as the Han Sha Illusion Domain ended, the war between the two countries would resume.

Especially since he had killed True Lord Heavenly Silkworm’s Dharma body, which severely weakened Liang Country.

“By the way, was Yun Mei True Lord of the Chi Shen Sect killed by Xuan Jian Zhenjun?” Lu Changsheng suddenly asked.

“Probably not. The related intelligence from the Han Sha Illusion Domain didn’t record it. I’ll pay attention to it later.”

Although Great Dream Immortal City had collected intelligence about the Han Sha Illusion Domain, it was all known through various channels and not first-hand information.

Moreover, the demise of a Nascent Soul True Lord, unless a very few forces deliberately pushed for it, would be very difficult for outsiders to know.

“Hmm.”

Lu Changsheng nodded slightly and continued to inquire about the Whale Hunting Banquet.

“Invitations have been sent out. Heaven Sword Sect has made no moves and stated they will attend on time.”

“However, with such a major event occurring in the Han Sha Illusion Domain, and now True Monarch Qingluan’s whereabouts unknown, and Liang Country and Yue Country continuing their war, Heaven Sword Sect is very likely to make a big move next.”

“Our Great Dream Immortal City is probably considered an unstable factor in the eyes of Heaven Sword Sect,” Ling Zixiao said, her eyes showing a hint of worry.

Although her Husband had killed several Nascent Soul cultivators in the Han Sha Illusion Domain, she knew that it was not easily done and came at a great cost.

Moreover, as a native Cultivator of Jiang Country, she would naturally feel a sense of awe towards Heaven Sword Sect, that behemoth and overlord of Jiang Country.

“It’s fine. I plan to go deep into the Great Dream Marsh to attempt a Breakthrough to Fourth Stage Body Refining. As long as I complete the Breakthrough, I will not fear Heaven Sword Sect.”

“In a few more years, Big Black can also attempt a Breakthrough to Fourth Stage. By then, this entire Great Dream Marsh will be safe and sound,” Lu Changsheng said with a smile, holding his wife’s voluptuous and graceful body.

He was currently not a match for Xuan Jian Zhenjun.

But once he broke through to Fourth Stage Body Refining and properly Cultivated the Vatican Devil True Saint Art, he would be confident in a fight.

And as long as the Rift Sea Mysterious Dragon Whale, which had advanced to a True Spirit-level Bloodline, broke through to Fourth Stage, even Xuan Jian Zhenjun would likely not be its match in this Great Dream Marsh!

“Will there be any danger in breaking through to Fourth Stage Body Refining?” Ling Zixiao immediately asked with concern.

Although she was only at Foundation Establishment Peak, she knew that breaking through to Fourth Stage Body Refining was extremely difficult and could even attract a Heavenly Tribulation.

“Haha, when has your Husband ever done something without confidence?” Lu Changsheng said with a smile, seeing the worry and care in his wife’s eyes.

“It’s not that I’m worried that Lang Jun you would force a Breakthrough to deal with Heaven Sword Sect,” Ling Zixiao said with a hint of a pout.

Although she had full confidence in Lu Changsheng.

However, Lu Changsheng’s growth and Breakthrough speed made even her, his wife, feel a sense of unreality.

In less than a hundred years, he had grown from a Foundation Establishment Early Stage Cultivator when they first met to someone who could kill a Nascent Soul True Lord and was attempting to break through to Fourth Stage Body Refining.

If this were to spread, it would be utterly shocking and would shake the Nanhua Cultivation World!

“Don’t worry, with the Medicinal Pill effects of the Profound Dragon Nirvana Pill, your Husband’s Foundation is now solid and profound. Not only in Body Refining, but if I wished, I could even directly Breakthrough to Nascent Soul.”

“It’s just that my preparations for Nascent Soul are insufficient; I lack the right timing and favorable conditions. If I were to force a Breakthrough, I’m afraid it would at most be a Human Dao Nascent Soul,” Lu Changsheng said with a smile to his wife.

He possessed a Perfect Dao Foundation and a Great Dao Golden Core. As long as he prepared well, even without a Fourth Stage Spiritual Vein, he had some confidence in breaking through to Nascent Soul.

It was just that he lacked the right timing and favorable conditions, the baptism and refinement of earth vein Qi and Heavenly Dao Qi, thus missing the Opportunity to contend for the most top-tier Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul.

“Mmm~”

Ling Zixiao felt relieved upon hearing this, knowing that her Husband could not be measured by ordinary standards.

Most likely, as Senior Red Lotus had guessed, he was a True Venerable Transformation God, or an even higher-level mighty figure who had undergone Reincarnation.

Without further delay, early the next morning, Lu Changsheng, Red Lotus, and the Golden Winged Roc went together into the depths of the Great Dream Marsh.

Although having the Golden Winged Roc and the Rift Sea Mysterious Dragon Whale, two great Demon Kings, was already sufficient.

But to be on the safe side, he still called upon Red Lotus, who was once a Nascent Soul True Lord.

“Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!”

The Rift Sea Mysterious Dragon Whale had advanced to True Spirit-level for over a year, and its appearance was much more elongated and majestic than before.

On its massive body, covered in dark, black-gold scales, dark golden Dragon-shaped patterns slowly flowed, like the most ancient and intricate runes, exuding a terrifyingly profound Aura.

The two Dragon horns on its head were already showing their prominence, thick and sharp, full of majesty and nobility. The fins on both sides were like a pair of wings, broad and thick, covered with fine scales like blades.

After Lu Changsheng and Red Lotus entered the Rift Sea Mysterious Dragon Whale’s stomach, its fins stretched out, creating a terrifying ripple, and then its massive body flew towards the Sea Eye, stirring up surging currents and forming giant whirlpools.

This power was enough to tear many Foundation Establishment, and even Core Formation cultivators, into dust.

Although the Bloodline advancement was not yet completely finished, compared to before, the Rift Sea Mysterious Dragon Whale’s speed had greatly increased. It arrived at the Sea Eye in less than a month.

It was unclear whether it was because the Rift Sea Mysterious Dragon Whale had undergone its Heavenly Tribulation here a year ago, or because Lu Changsheng had killed two Third Stage Peak Demon Kings, but this Sea Eye was currently unoccupied by any Demon Kings.

“Red Lotus.”

Lu Changsheng motioned for Red Lotus and Golden Peng to stand guard above the sea, while he and the Rift Sea Mysterious Dragon Whale entered the Sea Eye for his Breakthrough.

“Husband, please focus on your Breakthrough,” Red Lotus said earnestly, dressed in a red and gold luxurious gown, her skin glowing with a hazy luster, her figure peerless.

“Hmm.”

Lu Changsheng smiled and nodded.

Considering the time, Lu Changsheng didn’t set up any Formations. Upon arriving at the Sea Eye, he threw out a Spirit Eye Spring, tossed several Top-Grade Spirit Stones and a pile of Heaven And Earth Treasure into it, then sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and began to prepare his state for breaking through to Fourth Stage Body Refining.

“Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!—”

As Lu Changsheng’s Cultivation Technique circulated, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi from all directions of the Sea Eye converged towards him like great Dragons.

The Spirit Eye Spring was like a cauldron, and the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Medicine within it began to burn, transforming into a dazzling and magnificent surge of vital Qi, slowly flowing into Lu Changsheng’s body and his limbs and bones.

Lu Changsheng at this moment was not wearing any of the Magic Treasure or Dharma robes he had acquired. He was simply in an ordinary green long robe, with his black hair draped over his shoulders, calmly and peacefully circulating his vital Qi and refining his body.

Time passed bit by bit.

It was unknown how much time had passed.

“Boom! Boom! Boom!”

Lu Changsheng’s vital Qi boiled and roared, and surging, powerful vital Qi overflowed from his pores, stirring up waves of terrifying tsunamis.

From the top of his head, a faint golden Dragon-shaped vital Qi shot into the sky, breaking through immense waves and forming a tidal vortex.

“Is Husband’s vital Qi and physique really just a side cultivation of Body Refining?”

Above the Great Dream Marsh, Red Lotus and the Golden Winged Roc looked in all directions, preventing any Demon Kings from attacking or disturbing them.

Looking at the terrifying commotion caused by the vital Qi roaring like a true Dragon in the deep sea, Red Lotus was secretly shocked.

The vital Qi that merely overflowed, the potential it released, had such power.

If fully unleashed, perhaps just the Physical Body strength alone would be invincible among Core Formation cultivators, comparable to a top-tier Demon King?

At this moment, Red Lotus gained a deeper understanding of Lu Changsheng’s combat power, which allowed him to defeat Nascent Soul cultivators while still in Core Formation.

“Buzz!”

Lu Changsheng brought out his Lifebound Treasure, the Yin Yang Diagram. Wisps of Yin and Yang profound light descended and bloomed, suppressing the tidal vortex of the Great Dream Marsh and stabilizing the vital Qi overflowing from his body.

Although the Yin Yang Diagram, now reforged and upgraded to a quasi-Spirit Treasure, still looked the same as before, upon closer inspection, it had gained a subtle and natural charm.

Black and white mysterious light bloomed, brilliant and blazing, and a Yin Yang Diagram intertwined and swam around Lu Changsheng, with the extreme of Yang embracing Yin, and the extreme of Yin embracing Yang, demonstrating all things, making the handsome and ethereal Lu Changsheng, who resembled a banished Immortal, appear even more extraordinary, like an Immortal King.

As the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi from the Sea Eye was infused and various Heaven And Earth Treasure and Heaven And Earth Spiritual Medicine were refined, even the Yin Yang Diagram found it difficult to stabilize the surging vital Qi within Lu Changsheng’s body.

His internal organs trembled, and his mouth, nose, and ears were enveloped by misty vital Qi, like Dragon pillars.

This was his Physical Body reaching its limit; no matter how much more it was cleansed, it would be useless. He had to Break Through the fourth-rank restriction!

However, Lu Changsheng remained motionless, intending to accumulate this pure and surging vital Qi and medicinal power within his Physical Body, limbs, and bones, as the Foundation for his Breakthrough.

“Boom, boom, boom!!!”

As time passed, the sounds from Lu Changsheng’s body grew louder and louder, his Qi and blood rumbling like a volcanic eruption or a river bursting its banks, impacting his limbs, bones, and internal organs.

Lu Changsheng knew that continuing further would be counterproductive.

The Aura of his near-fourth-rank physique was fully released, his eyes half-open, sensing the Door of Creation within his body.

The thirteenth layer of the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Technique involves sensing the great Door of Creation in the human body, using vital Qi and spirit to blast it open, merging with the Innate Qi of Creation within it, opening the human Treasure Trove, and giving birth to various incredible Divine Ability!

“Break!”

His entire vital Qi, spirit, and soul erupted, striking towards the Divine Treasure of the human body, and an astonishingly powerful Aura swept in all directions like a tsunami, raising endless surging waves.

There was no difficulty, no hindrance whatsoever.

In the ethereal realm, Lu Changsheng seemed to hear a breaking sound, and the human Divine Treasure, the Door of Creation, was opened.

Like a river bursting its banks, the surging and roaring Qi and blood, at this moment, resonated through Heaven and Earth like the profound sound of the Great Dao.

“Boom, boom, boom!”

The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi of Great Dream Marsh and the massive medicinal power from the Spirit Eye Spring continued to pour into Lu Changsheng’s body, intertwining with the opened Door of Creation within him, forming an indescribable Heaven and Earth power.

Lu Changsheng’s vital Qi and spirit boiled, his heart beating like a Divine Devil’s drum, ’thump-thump-thump,’ giving a sense of powerful vigor.

However, at this moment, dark clouds suddenly gathered above Great Dream Marsh.

The sky, which was as blue and clear as if washed, instantly became a dark, oppressive expanse, deep and dim, like an abyss, with rolling thunder and lightning arcs.

Lu Changsheng opened his eyes, shooting out two golden beams of light, and looked up at the sky.

Heavenly Tribulation!

Even across the boundless sea, Lu Changsheng felt his entire being locked by a force of tribulation, his body and mind heavy, making it difficult to evade.

“Is this the Heavenly Tribulation?”

Although he had witnessed the Rift Sea Mystic Whale Undergoing Tribulation.

But experiencing it himself felt completely different.

“Is this Husband’s Heavenly Tribulation?”

Red Lotus murmured in her heart as she looked at the Lightning Tribulation brewing in the sky.

As a Nascent Soul True Lord, she had naturally experienced Heavenly Tribulation.

It was precisely because of this that she understood the terror of Heavenly Tribulation.

Even though she had full confidence in Lu Changsheng, knowing that he would surely pass the Heavenly Tribulation, seeing the sky filled with tribulation clouds, and purple lightning flashing and intertwining, she still felt a bit uneasy.

“Boom!”

A massive bolt of lightning as thick as a water vat slammed down towards Lu Changsheng.

With the experience of the Rift Sea Mysterious Dragon Whale, Lu Changsheng did not use the Sea Eye or Great Dream Marsh to dissipate the Heavenly Tribulation’s power. Instead, he gripped the Wufang Huajie Shi (Five Directions Calamity Stone) and shot into the sky, facing the Heavenly Tribulation head-on.

“Boom, boom, boom!”

The first Heavenly Tribulation struck him, and Lu Changsheng remained completely unharmed.

At this moment, he could feel his Physical Body undergoing an indescribable baptism, his Qi and blood, muscles, and skin rapidly improving.

Not only that, but the Yin and Yang magical power within his body also seemed to have been tempered, becoming even more refined!

“It is as I guessed, Heavenly Tribulation is both a calamity and a test, but also a reward, a gift from Heaven and Earth!”

Lu Changsheng’s eyes gleamed. He put away the Wufang Huajie Shi (Five Directions Calamity Stone) in his hand, gazed at the tribulation clouds in the sky, his black hair dancing, standing tall and proud.

The second Heavenly Tribulation fell, enveloping Lu Changsheng.

He did not dodge or evade, nor did he make any defenses, allowing the Heavenly Tribulation to strike him.

“This…”

“Not using a Treasure for Calamity, nor using a Magic Treasure, but using the Heavenly Tribulation to temper his Physical Body and magical power…”

Red Lotus naturally knew that during the process of Undergoing Tribulation, if one directly endured the Heavenly Tribulation’s baptism, one could gain various benefits.

However, facing the Heavenly Tribulation directly would consume more of oneself, making it difficult to pass the Heavenly Tribulation.

This was a very dangerous act!

Only the most top-tier Prodigy would dare to do so!

Thinking of Lu Changsheng’s various extraordinary feats, Red Lotus said nothing, just watched quietly.

After a few breaths, the second Heavenly Tribulation gradually dissipated.

Lu Changsheng stood amidst the lightning, his body scorched and damaged.

However, the healing divine light from the Nine Treasures Wishful Bone on his chest bloomed, and his injuries instantly recovered at a visible rate. He continued to look up at the sky, his Qi and blood soaring, without any decline, even his Aura growing stronger.

“Boom!”

The third Heavenly Tribulation descended, blazing and dazzling, like a tidal wave of lightning, engulfing the entire area where Lu Changsheng stood, causing fear and terror.

If it were a Core Formation cultivator facing such lightning, they would have to go all out, but Lu Changsheng allowed the lightning to strike him.

However, facing the ocean-like baptism of lightning, Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but grimace, sucking in a cold breath, and activating the Vatican Devil True Saint Art to defend and dissipate part of the Lightning Tribulation.

After all, completely resisting with his Physical Body would inevitably cause injury and affect subsequent Undergoing Tribulation.

Moreover, the Lightning Tribulation truly hurt when it struck!

Aside from gaining the Seven Luminaries Great Freedom Sword Scripture in his early years and using the Seven Luminaries Sword Qi to temper his magical power and remove pill toxins, when had Old Ancestor Lu ever suffered such hardship?

“When Heaven is about to confer a great office upon a man…”

Thinking of the benefits brought by the Heavenly Tribulation, Lu Changsheng still gritted his teeth and endured, resisting with his Physical Body.

However, the price was a scorched body, torn skin and flesh, and blood flowing freely.

“Buzz!”

The Nine Treasures Wishful Bone radiated a blazing luster, and healing divine light surged towards his limbs and bones, intertwining with the immortal substances and surging vital Qi within his body. His injuries fully recovered within a few breaths, and a layer of scorched dead skin peeled off.

After Lu Changsheng took a Medicinal Pill from Loushan True Lord, he continued to face the fourth Heavenly Tribulation.

At this moment, his Chaos Body Origin intertwined, and the effects of the Immaculate Heavenly Fragrance Body fully operated, attempting to reduce the power of the Heavenly Tribulation.

After all, he couldn’t possibly withstand the fourth Heavenly Tribulation with his Physical Body alone, so weakening it a bit wouldn’t matter.

However, this weakening was only a small reduction, and its power was still several tenths stronger than the third one.

Lu Changsheng knew he couldn’t rely solely on his Physical Body to resist. He held the Wufang Huajie Shi (Five Directions Calamity Stone) and summoned his Lifebound Treasure, the Yin Yang Diagram, to dissipate part of the Lightning Tribulation’s power, and then endured the Heavenly Tribulation’s baptism with his Physical Body.

He found that his Yin Yang Diagram also seemed to have improved in quality somewhat under the Heavenly Tribulation’s baptism.

“This Heavenly Tribulation is indeed an Opportunity!”

Lu Changsheng said, grimacing and in intense pain. After recovering from his injuries with the Nine Treasures Wishful Bone, he took two more Medicinal Pill, fully activated his Chaos Body to weaken the Heavenly Tribulation, and prepared to face the fifth one head-on.

Originally, he had planned to use Magic Treasure to undergo the tribulation.

But after feeling the benefits of the Heavenly Tribulation, he decided to try to withstand the tribulation with his Physical Body as much as possible.

“Boom, boom, boom!!!”

Fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth…

As the power of the Heavenly Tribulation increased, Lu Changsheng had no choice but to put on a third-tier Top-Grade armor.

But even so, his Physical Body was pierced, blood splattered, and his armor shattered.

If he didn’t possess the Nine Treasures Wishful Bone and had enough Heaven And Earth Treasure and Heaven And Earth Spiritual Medicine prepared, he wouldn’t dare to undergo the tribulation like this, allowing the Heavenly Tribulation to strike him.

“Boom, boom, boom!”

Watching the ninth Heavenly Tribulation, like the end of the world, descend from the sky, intertwining and crashing down as if to destroy everything, Lu Changsheng’s Great Luo Sword Embryo appeared in his hand.

Although he had witnessed the Rift Sea Mystic Whale’s Undergoing Tribulation, where its Physical Body was reduced to a skeleton under the Heavenly Tribulation, and then it regenerated flesh and blood with the help of immortal substances.

But how could Lu Changsheng dare to imitate that?

In such a situation, a slight mishap could lead to death.

He had already gained enough benefits from this tribulation, so there was no need to be greedy for a little more baptismal gain.

With the Yin Yang Diagram hovering above his head, clad in a third-tier magical robe, the magnificent Sword Qi that covered Heaven and Earth slashed towards the sky. In his left hand, he held the Wufang Huajie Shi (Five Directions Calamity Stone), and the Nine Treasures Wishful Bone on his chest furiously intertwined, gushing forth an endless stream of vitality.

“Boom, boom, boom!!!”

The world-destroying Heavenly Tribulation engulfed Lu Changsheng, causing the Void Realm around him to collapse.

“Crack! Crack! Crack—”

Starting from the seventh Heavenly Tribulation, the Wufang Huajie Shi (Five Directions Calamity Stone) had already been somewhat strained, showing cracks.

At this time, the Heavenly Tribulation was already comparable to the offensive of a Nascent Soul middle stage Cultivator, so this Calamity-transforming Treasure completely shattered.

Not only that, but the third-tier magical robe Lu Changsheng had just put on also shattered under the Heavenly Tribulation.

Even though Lu Changsheng fully activated his Chaos Body and Vatican Devil True Saint Art, his body was scorched, crackling, with torn skin and flesh, blood splattering, and bones breaking. He fell into the Great Dream Marsh.

“It’s done!”

Although Lu Changsheng looked disheveled, his overall state was better than ever before.

Within his body, immortal substances continuously refined his flesh and blood, penetrating deep into his bones, allowing his tissues to regenerate.

His magical power, which was almost impossible to improve further, was three tenths purer and more condensed than before, and the Nine Treasures Wishful Bone on his chest also underwent some indescribable changes under the Heavenly Tribulation’s baptism, as if it became more integrated.

However, the most pleasant surprise was that his physique had Broken Through to the fourth rank, his vital Qi and spirit merged with the Qi of Heaven and Earth Creation, opening the human Treasure Trove, and like a Demon King, he had given birth to Physical Body Innate Divine Ability!