Chapter 919: The Terror of the Second Cultivation Layer

This tribulation is no simple matter; it is several dozen times stronger than an ordinary Condensing Pill tribulation.

Its power is immense, and the tribulation falls swiftly; before one can react, it is already overhead, impossible to dodge.

One can only forcibly withstand it with the body; Shang Hongxue's body continually emits lightning, which surrounds her inside and out. Shang Hongxue's body shudders, releasing Cultivation aura that disperses all the lightning.

Such lightning cannot be endured by an ordinary Condensing Pill cultivator; at the very least, for Shang Hongxue as she is now, this tribulation is terrifying.

The Cultivation aura dispelled most of the tribulation, while a remnant continued to brew within her body.

Upon entering her abdomen, it was instantly devoured by the Primordial Bell, unable to affect the child.

Chen Chuyang and Heishanyang stood afar as Dharma Protectors, allowing no one to approach; this tribulation lasted a long time, and after Shang Hongxue's body erupted, a second eruption followed, her Cultivation aura seeming inexhaustible.

After the second seal was fully opened, Shang Hongxue's whole body exuded a sacred aura, as if a celestial being had descended.

Another bolt of lightning descended; Shang Hongxue raised her hand, seized it, and shattered it outright.

At this moment, she was no longer Shang Hongxue, but seemed to be the Cultivation in command of herself.

The dark clouds above were enraged, brewing a more terrifying tribulation; seeing this, Shang Hongxue raised her hand, condensing a multitude of sword blades—Cultivation aura‑condensed blades—and pointed them at the sky.

"Go."

The sword blades pierced the sky, and the tribulation thus dissipated.

The clouds were riddled with countless holes, densely packed, which soon healed; the tribulation seemed provoked, brewing an even more fearsome strike, the clouds' spread doubled, and the resulting pressure increased severalfold.

Heishanyang, seeing this, worriedly said, "The final tribulation."

"That girl had better be careful; this is the final tribulation, which is often the most dangerous."

"Even a True Person Realm cultivator would perish on the spot if struck by this tribulation."

Heishanyang quickly gauged the terrifying power of this tribulation and turned to Xu Junbai beside him.

"Kid, aren't you going to act? This tribulation is not something that girl Shang Hongxue can survive."

"No rush; you must have faith in Hongxue."

Chen Chuyang folded his arms, inwardly anxious, though he showed nothing on the surface.

The Primordial Bell still resides within her body; perhaps for this crucial tribulation it could…

Shang Hongxue turned her head, nodding at Chen Chuyang to signal him not to intervene.

Chen Chuyang nodded, deciding not to act, choosing to trust Shang Hongxue.

"Boom—"

That tribulation transformed into a lightning dragon, surging toward Shang Hongxue.

Purple lightning covered her body, and purple scales appeared, lifelike.

As if a true dragon had descended.

The lightning dragon bared fangs and claws, swiftly lunging at Shang Hongxue; in less than a breath it reached above her head.

Its speed and power were such that the surrounding space warped.

Shang Hongxue reached out, condensing Cultivation aura in her palm, forming a sword.

That sword exuded a terrifying pressure, matching her aura.

"Crack."

Shang Hongxue swung the sword, which swept across the sky.

The lightning dragon happened to be in its path; in an instant it split in two.

The clouds above likewise split into two parts.

Divided in two.

The sword strike was not yet over; Shang Hongxue's figure vanished, reappearing around the lightning dragon, her form like lightning.

She flashed past the dragon, then the clouds above.

Within a few breaths, the sky brightened.

The lightning dragon suddenly collapsed, scattering to the ground.

Shang Hongxue's body landed; the surrounding Cultivation aura returned to her interior, becoming part of her.

The lightning dispersed.

The Cultivation aura vanished.

Everything around returned to normal.

Shang Hongxue stood firmly on the ground, the sword in her palm gradually dissipating.

The coldness on her face faded, replaced by Shang Hongxue herself.

She smiled, gazing at the sky, and said, "The tribulation has finally been overcome."

She turned, giving Chen Chuyang a toothy grin.

She approached leisurely, her bearing not that of a pregnant woman.

"Chuyang brother, did you see that just now? Am I not handsome?"

Shang Hongxue struck that pose, a handsome pose.

Chen Chuyang nodded repeatedly: "Very handsome, befitting my wife."

He gave a thumbs‑up, and Chen Chuyang still did not forget to examine Shang Hongxue's body; after checking, there was no problem.

The child was fine, and Shang Hongxue was fine.

It seemed as if the her just now were the same as her now, with no difference.

Yet Chen Chuyang always felt something was wrong.

Heishanyang also stared at Shang Hongxue, seeing no problem however he looked.

Man and beast exchanged a glance, finding no issue.

Yet they would not be mistaken.

Little brat.

Heishanyang's voice rang in Chen Chuyang's mind; Chen Chuyang slightly lowered his head, and his glance swept over Heishanyang.

Don't you think something was wrong with her just now?

Hmm.

Chen Chuyang nodded, then examined Shang Hongxue's body and soul, checking everything thoroughly.

Up and down, left and right, everything inspected, leaving no corner unchecked.

Still, no problem was found.

There wasn't a single problem.

Regarding this, Chen Chuyang stared at Shang Hongxue.

Shang Hongxue felt uncomfortable under his gaze and asked, "Husband, what's wrong?"

Chen Chuyang asked, "Did you feel any discomfort just now?"

"No." Shang Hongxue saw Chen Chuyang's worry and quickly said, "Chuyang older brother, you don't need to worry; the power I have after awakening the second layer of Cultivation is not controlled by anyone else."

Having said that, Shang Hongxue immediately changed her posture.

Cultivation qi swirled around her, she transformed instantly, then smiled at Chen Chuyang.

"Look, Chuyang older brother, I'm fine; I feel very strong now."

"Even if it's you, you might not be my match."

Shang Hongxue swelled.

Chen Chuyang: "..."

Heishanyang: "..."

Woman, you're so bold, daring to challenge Chen Chuyang this brat; I admit your strength is not bad, after awakening the second layer of Cultivation your strength increased greatly, but that's not the reason you look down on Chen Chuyang.

Kid, she looks down on you.

Heishanyang turned his head and said to Chen Chuyang with a grin.

With a look of watching a show.

Chen Chuyang blinked, reached out to rub the girl's head, and said, "All right, little girl, that's enough; don't get conceited."

"You are indeed strong now, but don't compare yourself to me, understand?"

She can compare with Shang Hongchen, and also with older brother Qing'er, but she cannot compare with herself.

The gap between them is as vast as heaven and earth.

It's not that Chen Chuyang looks down on her; even if she awakens another layer, she might not last a single round against him.

Not bad, just a single round.

Even that single round is only because Chen Chuyang let her strike; if Chen Chuyang attacked, a single glance would be enough.