Chapter 71: Comparing People Is Deadly

Above the heavenly vault, countless lightning snakes danced, continually striking at Qin Yu. Now, Qin Yu's cultivation had broken through to Foundation Establishment third level, which he deliberately suppressed to avoid an unstable realm. At the same time, his lightning intent had also broken through to Great Accomplishment, grasping the power of rebirth within it. Each bolt of lightning contained immense energy and the force of the lightning Dao's law. His fleshly body was also surging, activating every inch of qi and blood; Qin Yu estimated his bodily strength now reached nearly 100,000 catties, compared to before when it seemed he had inexhaustible strength.

At that moment, a solid black cloud carried Qin Yu and the little red bird onward into the depths. "Burp~" the little red bird lay on the cloud, rubbing its round belly with its scarlet wings. Following the Child of Fortune brings many benefits; in this era of flawed rules, being able to eat one's fill is truly rare.

Just then, Qin Yu saw a vague figure wrapped in lightning, resembling a youth. He bowed respectfully: "Senior Qin, I have offended you before." "Is this gift to your liking?" This was Niepan Jie Ling. To him, slaying heaven's pride was easy, but removing the destructive power required careful caution lest he hurt Qin Yu, which was truly exhausting. "Senior, you are too courteous; thank you for sparing me. Though I do not know why this is, I, Qin Yu, will keep this kindness in my heart." Qin Yu returned the salute; likely the earlier Heaven's Destiny trait had mistaken him. Such a tribulation is hard to survive; when he was at Foundation Establishment first level, his bodily strength reached 50,000 catties, and with the Diamond Sutra's aid it rose to 75,000 catties, plus lightning intent, giving him a real chance to pass, for even in ancient times, if nothing went wrong, that was about the limit. Thus Qin Yu still had some confidence, though he would certainly suffer heavy injury, since he had made no preparations.

Niepan Jie Ling trembled slightly at Qin Yu's words, the lightning swirling around him faster. This was a promise from the Heaven's Dao emissary; even if they had merely met by chance, he had already left a deep impression on Qin Yu in his weakness—this was timely aid! In the future, when Qin Yu rises, all he need do is cling to this strong thigh, and he might advance further, mastering the Dao of Lightning, even transcending his body to achieve true longevity, undying and indestructible! In this era of flawed rules, Qin Yu somehow reached Foundation Establishment third level with 100,000 catties of bodily strength and perfected lightning intent; this talent, plus the Heaven's Dao's fortune blessing, will surely make him a hegemon among the heavens, and he surely bears some mission of Heaven's Dao.

Immediately, Niepan Jie Ling waved his hand, and a table congealed from black cloud, along with two chairs, appeared atop the clouds. "Please sit, little friend, please sit." "Your words are enough." "Also, if you encounter any trouble in your future tribulation, you may send word to me; I can come to aid at any time." "Even if… it is someone from your clan or your sect elders who meets with mishap during the tribulation, you may call me." Niepan Jie Ling manifested a lightning seal token in his hand, which fell into Qin Yu's palm. He worries about nothing else, only that Qin Yu might feel embarrassed to summon him. Such feelings, of course, must be forged in weakness to be sincere. If Qin Yu were not currently too weak in cultivation, Niepan Jie Ling would have liked to sign a contract directly, but Qin Yu's strength is insufficient to support it; forcing a contract would only result in annihilation and his fleshly body shattering.

A glint flashed deep in Qin Yu's eyes, his heart involuntarily throbbing. If he could intervene in the tribulation, the sect leader and Elder Wu, among others, could surely cross realms and ascend to Venerable status; mass-producing Venerables would also safeguard his own safety. But… what does Niepan Jie Ling mean by this fervent attentiveness? Surely there is an agenda. Qin Yu felt uncertain, then directly refused: "Senior's kindness is too great for a junior to bear; facing tribulation should rely on oneself alone, only then can one prove the Dao."

Niepan Jie Ling was first anxious, then delighted. This one truly is the Heaven's Dao-chosen emissary; even at the Foundation Establishment realm he already possesses an invincible Dao heart! But… having been refused, he is now urgent, needing to establish a long‑term connection, so he immediately presses forward: "Little friend, stand on ceremony, I feel we are old friends at first sight!" "If you ever have any matter within my ability, I, this seat, will act on your behalf!" "Even if you have no need, your sect elders and clan ancestors also require longevity, right?" "I will take care of all of that!"

"Alright, we'll stop here for today; I must take my leave." As his words faded, Niepan Jie Ling's figure grew faint and illusory, about to dissipate—this surely would not give Qin Yu another chance to refuse. If someday such a matter arose and he needed me, would that not bring our relationship even closer? Qin Yu and the little red bird were instead enveloped by a tribulation‑lightning black cloud and sent to the bottom of the cliff. "Buzz—buzz—buzz!" the tribulation‑lightning black cloud slowly dispersed; those waiting—Yang Hao and the others—stood frozen on the spot, utterly dumbfounded. What… is this situation? Does the tribulation actively send people back? Does crossing tribulation come with such treatment? Is there a pick‑up and drop‑off service? Recalling their own tribulations, none of those lightning bolts had failed to frenziedly strike, seeking to kill them. This damn, the gap between people feels wider than that between a person and a dog! And this improvement… is huge! They sensed Qin Yu's aura had already reached Foundation Establishment third level. "How did the tribulation go? Any injuries?" Yang Hao asked with slight urgency. Qin Yu gave a faint smile: "Sect leader, rest easy; this level of tribulation cannot harm me." "I need to enter closed‑door seclusion for a day to digest today's gains." "There are still more than two days until the ancient ruins; let's see if we can improve a bit further." Yang Hao, Qi Tai, Elder Wu, and the others: "……" They felt like they were about to go mad. In half a day he had risen two minor stages. What the hell more do you want? Are you still preparing to charge the pass? And what does it mean that this tribulation can't hurt you? This damn is a forbidden tribulation! How many innate Dao bodies have perished in it according to legend! Even Lin Xue now feels her junior uncle's talent is monstrous. According to what she heard, in just four or five days he went from Body‑Tempering third level to Foundation Establishment third level—crossing an entire major realm! Finally, Yang Hao produced some healing pills for Qin Yu, then had Qi Tai escort him back to Profound Yang Peak to guard his seclusion, lest any accident occur.