[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-concubines-lead-to-strength-the-path-to-immortal":3,"chapter-concubines-lead-to-strength-the-path-to-immortal-concubines-lead-to-strength-the-path-to-immortal-chapter-268":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Concubines Lead to Strength: The Path to Immortality Begins with Taking a Spouse",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1248039,1677,"Chapter 268: 184: Going to Die? Refining the Heavenly Tribulation? Is This Even Human?_2","concubines-lead-to-strength-the-path-to-immortal-chapter-268",268,"\u003Cp>Chapter 268: Chapter 184: Going to Die? Refining the Heavenly Tribulation? Is This Even Human?_2\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was only at the Fifth Grade of the Ruins Realm, how could he be facing such a Heavenly Tribulation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Five percent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Focus on the tribulation!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I will be nearby, but I cannot intervene…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Survive!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Haitang’s expression was extremely complicated; saying five percent was already an overestimation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if he said any lower, he feared the boy might fall into despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel the oppressive might of the Heavenly Tribulation above his head, though it was much weaker than a typical Ninth Grade breakthrough to the Sage Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still… it was far beyond what a Fifth Grade Ruins Realm cultivator could withstand!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, his figure flashed and he moved away a full fifty miles, leaving the range of the Heavenly Tribulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving Gu Changge alone, standing amidst the mountains, admiring the beautiful scenery around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t help but joke to himself with a self-deprecating laugh, “If I really die here, at least the view is nice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He too could feel the terror of the Heavenly Tribulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was no other choice at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no escaping it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All he could do was look at the two Earth Rank defense magical treasures his ancestor had placed on him, and then he pulled out his own top-grade Heavenly Rank Xuanhuang Tower and held it in his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tried his best to adjust his aura to the optimum state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking up, the Heavenly Tribulation seemed almost ready to descend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he wondered if he should take out the Communication Jade Token to have another word with his father, or leave some final words for his wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then he thought, wouldn’t that just show he had no confidence in himself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he forcibly suppressed the fear of the Heavenly Tribulation in his heart and quietly waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Daoist Fellow… what is this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Red Robe Sage appeared beside the Gu Family Ancestor, frowning at the Heavenly Tribulation and couldn’t help asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Haitang didn’t respond; his heart was filled with complex emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This child was his family’s hope, and even his personal hope for advancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To think that such a chosen one from the Gu Family had now triggered a Heavenly Tribulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Did the heavens really not want to see the Gu Family rise?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The heavens were unjust to the Gu Family!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he didn’t speak, the Red Robe Sage could still see the figure under the Heavenly Tribulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was none other than Gu Changge, the Gu Family’s Young Master with mediocre talent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Gu Family is really cursed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A Fifth Grade Ruins Realm cultivator is causing a Heavenly Tribulation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Red Robe Sage’s eyes widened in disbelief at the scene!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But at this moment, Gu Haitang had no intention to explain further, just silently watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below them, Dongfang Mingyue, unaware of the presence of the two Sages,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>had also noticed the figure standing between the mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her Sixth Grade Void Refining Realm vision, even from tens of miles away, was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man, holding the Xuanhuang Tower, was confronting the Heavenly Tribulation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How could it be him!?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dongfang Mingyue exclaimed in shock, rubbing her eyes in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure holding the Xuanhuang Tower seemed extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But compared to the Heavenly Tribulation, he was still as insignificant as an ant…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a small boat that could capsize in the ocean at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What exactly is going on…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why would it trigger a Heavenly Tribulation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If this guy is killed by the Tribulation Lightning… how can I, the Sword Immortal, ever surpass him?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dongfang Mingyue bit her lip, her brow furrowed, inexplicably worrying for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had yet to take her revenge!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could he have triggered a Heavenly Tribulation and be on the verge of death beneath it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she was powerless to help; a Heavenly Tribulation was beyond her reach, and even beyond the reach of the Dongfang Family Ancestor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would dare to provoke it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Boom——’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Heavenly Tribulation’s momentum built up, a bolt of Tribulation Lightning as thick as an arm instantly struck down!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire world was illuminated in bright white, and Dongfang Mingyue instinctively raised her hand to shield her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here it comes!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Changge roared, not underestimating the arm-thick bolt of Tribulation Lightning, and immediately urged the Xuanhuang Tower in his hand with all his might!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Xuanhuang Tower, upon contact, was directly struck and sent flying, its spiritual essence weakened significantly!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, most of the force of the bolt was dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Changge knew he couldn’t dodge and braced to meet the bolt with his fist, feeling a numbing sensation in his arm as the electrical charge spread over his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, the first bolt of Tribulation Lightning didn’t injure him; he simply shook off the feeling in his arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Gu Family boy…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Probably won’t make it through.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Red Robe Sage remarked, as he saw the situation unfold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nine bolts were part of the Heavenly Tribulation, and just the first was already so difficult to handle; what about the subsequent bolts that might take his life?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Daoist Fellow had better keep quiet,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Haitang said irritably, frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing he was not in the right state of mind, the Red Robe Sage gave a sheepish laugh and said no more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, his mind was filled with amazement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That Gu Family kid, after eighteen years of body refinement, how could he possibly have triggered a Heavenly Tribulation?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly bizarre!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He actually withstood the first bolt without a scratch?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then maybe there’s a chance he might survive…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Dongfang Mingyue’s pupils shrank, and she couldn’t help showing a hint of joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>‘Boom———’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the second bolt of Tribulation Lightning descended, it was as thick as a thigh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its power had at least doubled!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Changge saw that the Xuanhuang Tower hadn’t recovered its spiritual essence, and even if he used it, the effect would be greatly reduced, so he stopped holding back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite feeling Dongfang Mingyue’s presence, he dared not continue to conceal his abilities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately brought out his Innate Divine Ability, the Twelfth Grade Golden Lotus!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Golden Lotus hovered above his head, releasing waves of golden Tao Rhythm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Tribulation Lightning struck, unable to penetrate the barrier of the Golden Lotus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He blocked the hit without any harm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Origin Power of the Heavenly Tribulation nourished his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Gu Changge gasped in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Golden Lotus withstood the hit indeed without damage, but it consumed a full thirty percent of his Spiritual Energy!\u003C\u002Fp>",1102,"2026-06-05T15:31:36.912Z",1,"novelbin.me","5e83719e013e1ab0b53388d01122362a12fe3258725da97005d52af9cc76122a","concubines-lead-to-strength-the-path-to-immortal-chapter-28","concubines-lead-to-strength-the-path-to-immortal-chapter-267",611,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fconcubines-lead-to-strength-the-path-to-immortal-cover.jpg"]