Chapter 77: Heavenly Tribulation, Winds and Clouds Stir

All the way back, he laid formations all the way; the spirit stones consumed exceeded Chen Chuyang's budget, being one-fifth more than originally calculated. Fortunately, Chen Chuyang had kept a reserve of spirit stones, but in the end that reserve was completely used up, leaving hardly any spirit stones. This portion of spirit stones needs to be compensated by his father and his sister-in-law Shang Hongxue; otherwise, he truly couldn't bear it.

Chen Chuyang returned to Longshe Shan again; more than half a month had passed, counting various events, almost a month. Chen Chuyang observed the changes in Longshe Shan; there were many changes, possibly due to the spilled spiritual energy nourishing Longshe Shan, gradually altering its core, namely the central area where the spirit veins reside, enhancing the spirit veins' spiritual power, which requires a long period of nourishment.

He didn't look closely, because as soon as Chen Chuyang emerged, he felt a certain resonance between heaven and earth, as if something terrifying had locked onto him, making him uneasy, as if danger could descend at any moment; this feeling was appearing for the first time, and even though Longshe Shan's Formation isolated him, he could still sense it.

He looked up, Chen Chuyang's brows furrowed tightly: 'Is there something above watching me?'

What exactly is it, Chen Chuyang's mind shuddered suddenly.

His face changed drastically; he cursed 'fuck', then hurriedly ran outside Longshe Shan, leaving Longshe Shan at maximum speed. At the instant he appeared, the sky changed color, dark black clouds gathered quickly, occasionally accompanied by two thunderclaps.

Boom—

Thunder struck.

Thunderclaps appeared, the dark clouds became denser and blacker.

A pall of blackness pressed down, making people's hearts restless; they dared not look at the dark clouds above, the terrifying thunderclaps sounded continuously, the intervals grew shorter, and they could descend at any moment. Chen Chuyang ran over several hilltops in succession, already far from Longshe Shan, heading deep into the mountains.

'The heavenly tribulation is coming.'

'Damn it, I never expected that after forming the golden core there would truly be a heavenly tribulation descent, and moreover, my heavenly tribulation is different.'

Chen Chuyang had learned about the realms in this world: after true qi comes forming the golden core, and forming the golden core is accompanied by heavenly tribulation.

Only those who have passed the heavenly tribulation can be considered truly free from the mundane, that is, cultivators.

Forming the golden core, the condensed inner elixir is related to lifespan, and it also elevates one's life stage.

Lifespan greatly increases, at least five hundred years; this lifespan is enough for a clan to rise. In the cultivation world there is a saying: without forming the golden core, one remains forever mortal, because lifespan is always limited and one cannot comprehend the truth of heaven and earth.

Boom—

Chen Chuyang had always thought that his cultivation of the Hunyuan Dao Scripture lacked this stage, that he didn't need to undergo heavenly tribulation or form the golden core; he never expected that there still was this step, nor did he expect that it could truly attract the attention of the heavenly tribulation, thus…

'I can't escape, damn heavenly tribulation; I hope the heavenly tribulation isn't too strong, otherwise I have no preparations at all.'

After confirming there was no danger around, Chen Chuyang looked toward the sky, hoping the heavenly tribulation would descend quickly, pass swiftly, and then depart rapidly.

The appearance of the heavenly tribulation will surely draw nearby people, whether human, demonic beasts, or yin ghosts—none of whom Chen Chuyang wishes to encounter; now he only wants to swiftly pass the heavenly tribulation and vanish.

Boom—

Perhaps it was in response to Chen Chuyang's inner thought, the heavenly tribulation descended.

The first bolt of lightning bombarded him.

Chen Chuyang dared not be careless; he sacrificed the Hunyuan Bell.

Dong—

The bell's sound vibrated, Protector entire mountaintop.

The mountaintop was covered by the Hunyuan Bell's sound; all living beings trembled at this moment, some dying outright.

On the Hunyuan Bell, lightning flickered, occasionally being absorbed by the Hunyuan Bell and becoming part of it.

Chen Chuyang sensed that the Hunyuan Bell seemed to have grown a bit stronger, and his eyes brightened involuntarily.

'Can the heavenly tribulation let the Hunyuan Bell grow quickly?'

The Hunyuan Bell is merely a Spiritual Artifact, and also Chen Chuyang's life-bound weapon.

The stronger the Hunyuan Bell becomes, the stronger Chen Chuyang will become, and its effect on him will be greater.

Chen Chuyang naturally hopes the Hunyuan Bell becomes stronger; this way, his safety is assured.

'Continue.'

The dark clouds pressed down, venting dissatisfaction and anger.

Another bolt of lightning, as thick as an arm, descended and bombarded the Hunyuan Bell.

The Hunyuan Bell sank halfway, its sound trembled, and the bell body seemed on the verge of collapse.

The power of this bolt of lightning is more than five times that of the first; this is still a preliminary estimate. Chen Chuyang frowned, worried that the Hunyuan Bell could not withstand it, for the heavenly tribulation's power is indeed terrifying. The Hunyuan Bell, having not undergone long nurturing and only recently forged, cannot fully exert its power.

The Formation above would also collapse along with it; Chen Chuyang does not want to see such a scene.

'Hunyuan Bell.'

The rotating Hunyuan Bell continues to endure the lightning.

Third.

Fourth.

It refuses to go back, and refuses to retreat.

Chen Chuyang sensed the Hunyuan Bell's intention, laughing and crying at once: 'I know you are powerful, but this is also for your own good.'

Looking up again, two bolts of lightning fell together from behind.

The power is greater than one plus one.

Chen Chuyang was shocked and pale, sending true qi with both hands.

'Swallow it for me.'

This time, he is no longer defending.

Instead, he switched to attack, aligning the mouth of the Hunyuan Bell with that bolt of lightning in the sky.

A strong suction pulled in, and the two bolts of lightning were absorbed by the Hunyuan Bell.

Boom—

Crackle—

The Hunyuan Bell continuously emitted vibrations; the sound of the lightning bombardment rang out intermittently, the Hunyuan Bell seemed unable to bear it, and Chen Chuyang increased his true qi input with both hands, forcibly Protector the lightning inside the Hunyuan Bell.

The lightning subsided, Chen Chuyang looked toward the sky, and another bolt of lightning fell.

Lightning fell continuously, two bolts.

After these two, there is yet another most terrifying bolt of lightning.

Following closely, they fell together, and Chen Chuyang couldn't help but curse his mother.

Damn it.

Primordial Bell, suck again.

Chen Chuyang repeated his old trick, using the same move once.

The Primordial Bell swallowed this bolt of lightning, the Primordial Bell became overstuffed, and began to expand.

That lightning was transmitted to Chen Chuyang's body and physique, causing them to tremble.

Numbness.

Blood vessels and meridians were quickly destroyed.

Primordial True Qi continuously repaired, devouring those lightning bolts.

This process came quickly and went quickly.

The dark clouds in the sky stopped brewing and dispersed.

Chen Chuyang's complexion changed, taking the undigested Primordial Bell with him as he disappeared.

Hum.

Not long after he left, a figure emerged from the ground.

A huge head stared at the sky, stunned for a second.

Then, looking toward the direction Chen Chuyang had gone, he said in surprise: "What a decisive person; after passing the tribulation, he left quickly—this person's strength is not ordinary; we cannot pursue and kill him."

"This tribulation is not an ordinary Core Formation Lightning Tribulation; its power is more than ten times that of a Core Formation Lightning Tribulation."

"It seems an extraordinary talent has appeared in this region; it's a pity I can't eat him—if I could, my strength could at least advance by one realm, and even my bloodline could advance."

He was about to disappear when another figure descended.

He raised his head and met that figure's gaze.

A very strange woman.