Chapter 569: What harm is there in making a little sacrifice?

"Does the Vice Palace Master also have research into the cultivation problems of the Five Elements Spiritual Root?"

Hearing Nian Qinghe's words, Wang Jianqiang became serious.

Upon hearing this, a flash of sorrow crossed Nian Qinghe's eyes.

She nodded gently.

Noticing Nian Qinghe's expression suddenly turn somber, Wang Jianqiang was taken aback.

"I once had a junior brother who, like you, also had a Five Elements Spiritual Root."

After a moment of silence, Nian Qinghe looked at Wang Jianqiang.

Hearing this, Wang Jianqiang suddenly understood in his heart.

Ever since he first met Nian Qinghe, he had felt that her attitude toward him was somewhat different.

It seemed this was the reason.

Thinking of this, Wang Jianqiang looked at Nian Qinghe, "Then, where is he now?"

"Dead, he died during the Heavenly Tribulation while breaking through to the Nascent Soul Stage."

Nian Qinghe sighed.

Hearing this, Wang Jianqiang fell silent.

The Heavenly Tribulation for a Five Elements Spiritual Root during a breakthrough is far beyond what an ordinary person can compare to.

Even for him, he had only narrowly survived it at the time.

"My junior brother was a genius."

Just then, Nian Qinghe's voice continued, "Although he had a Five Elements Spiritual Root, his cultivation speed was much faster than one would imagine, and his comprehension was nothing short of heaven-defying."

"He could instantly learn any technique or spell."

"In the paths of alchemy, arrays, and talismans, his cultivation speed was also incredibly astonishing."

"Moreover, he could also refine Perfect Pills, though at the time of his fall, his alchemy cultivation had only reached the Third-tier Advanced level."

Having said this, she could not help but look at Wang Jianqiang.

At first.

The reason she looked at Wang Jianqiang differently was simply because Wang Jianqiang's constitution was the same as her junior brother's.

But as she learned more later on.

She discovered that Wang Jianqiang was becoming more and more like that junior brother of hers who had already fallen.

Both had the Five Elements Spiritual Root, yet possessed a cultivation speed far exceeding that aptitude.

Both were distracted by several auxiliary paths, yet their cultivation speed in those auxiliary paths was astonishing, without affecting their cultivation improvement speed in the slightest.

Both were able to refine Perfect Pills.

It was just that the difference in their personalities was a bit large.

Her junior brother had a firm Dao Heart.

Unlike Wang Jianqiang, who was surrounded by beauties.

Wang Jianqiang was stunned upon hearing this.

Wait, no?

How does this sound just like me?

Could it be that her junior brother also had a system?

Just as a strange thought emerged in Wang Jianqiang's heart.

Nian Qinghe had already collected her thoughts and continued to speak.

"Since ancient times, Five Elements Spiritual Root cultivators have been rare; those who can reach Foundation Establishment are few and far between, and those who can reach the limit of the Golden Core Stage and face the Nascent Soul Tribulation are even fewer."

"My master and I searched through ancient texts back then, but only found a few scattered words."

"We only knew that breaking through with a Five Elements Spiritual Root is difficult, and when breaking through major realms, the Heavenly Tribulation is far more terrifying than for ordinary people."

"So, before my junior brother underwent his Tribulation, we prepared a large number of treasures for him to resist the Tribulation Lightning."

"With the help of those treasures, my junior brother survived the nine bolts of Tribulation Lightning with no danger."

"But we did not expect that his Heavenly Tribulation did not disappear after the nine bolts of lightning descended."

Hearing this, Wang Jianqiang's expression shifted.

He thought of the scene when he underwent his own Nascent Soul Tribulation.

Thinking of the Heart Demon Tribulation at that time, he still felt a lingering fear.

The Heart Demon Tribulation is born from one's inner obsessions.

Whatever the person in one's heart is like, the person manifested in the Heart Demon Illusion will be the same.

If it weren't for the fact that he completely trusted Luo Yunshang in his heart.

If there had been even a shred of hesitation.

The Luo Yunshang in the Heart Demon Tribulation could never have helped him like that.

And if not for Luo Yunshang's help.

He probably would have fallen back then too.

Regardless of whether Nian Qinghe's junior brother had a system or not, even if he did, it wouldn't be strange for him to fall to this Five Elements Spiritual Root Heavenly Tribulation.

"You must have also experienced the Heart Demon Tribulation when you were undergoing your Nascent Soul Tribulation before, right?"

Just then.

Nian Qinghe suddenly asked Wang Jianqiang.

Wang Jianqiang came back to his senses and nodded, "That's right, I also nearly fell to that Heart Demon Tribulation at the time; being able to survive it can be considered a stroke of luck."

Nian Qinghe nodded, "I can be certain that before my junior brother underwent his Tribulation, his thoughts were clear and he had not the slightest flaw in his heart."

"Therefore, after my junior brother failed his Tribulation and perished, my master and I were in agreement that the Heart Demon Tribulation must be a standard feature for Five Elements Spiritual Root cultivators undergoing Tribulation, and it is unavoidable."

"Moreover, although it is also a Heart Demon Tribulation."

"The Heart Demon Tribulation undergone by a Five Elements Spiritual Root cultivator is bound to be far more powerful than the Heart Demon Tribulation of an ordinary cultivator."

Wang Jianqiang looked at Nian Qinghe, "I have also guessed as much, because before I underwent my Tribulation, no flaws had appeared in my heart either."

"Before that, I had never even developed an Inner Demon."

Nian Qinghe nodded and continued, "You are the same as my junior brother; although you have a Five Elements Spiritual Root, your cultivation speed cannot be measured by conventional logic."

"With your ability, there is no need to worry about the improvement of your cultivation base."

"The only thing that needs to be considered is how to survive this Heavenly Tribulation, which is nearly a death sentence."

"Although the Tribulation Lightning in the Heavenly Tribulation of a Five Elements Spiritual Root cultivator is strong, if it is merely a Transformation God Tribulation, there are many ways to resist it."

"What can truly pose a threat to you is actually the Heart Demon Tribulation."

"Although you were able to survive the Heart Demon Tribulation during the Nascent Soul Tribulation, you might not necessarily be able to endure the Heart Demon Tribulation during the Transformation God Tribulation."

"To be safe, a method to resist the Heart Demon Tribulation must be found."

"And this is the reason why I asked you to come today."

Hearing Nian Qinghe's words, Wang Jianqiang nodded.

Immediately after.

His expression shifted, and he looked at Nian Qinghe.

"Vice Palace Master? Why are you showing me such concern?"

Nian Qinghe was taken aback.

Before Nian Qinghe could speak, Wang Jianqiang continued.

"Let me guess."

"It wouldn't be because I look a lot like your junior brother, would it?"

Upon hearing this, Nian Qinghe fell silent.

Seeing this, the smile on Wang Jianqiang's face suddenly turned strange.

"So it really is like that."

"You must have fallen for that junior brother of yours, and seeing that I look like him, you've taken me as his substitute, right?"

Upon hearing this, Nian Qinghe's expression became stiff.

Wang Jianqiang chuckled and winked at her.

He revealed an expression that said, "I understand you."

He then continued, "Although this is a bit unfair to me."

"But..."

"Who told me I like to help others?"

As he spoke, he patted his chest.

He revealed a magnanimous expression.

"You can just come at me openly; there's no need to be coy, Wang can handle it."

"Even if you want to try something more exciting, that's fine too."

Hearing this.

Nian Qinghe's face slowly turned black.

As Wang Jianqiang's last sentence fell, Nian Qinghe's fair, tender fists were already clenched tight.

"What?"

"Are you embarrassed?"

"It's okay, I can pretend to be the proactive one."

"As the Vice Palace Master of the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace, you have worked hard and contributed much, and Wang holds you in high esteem."

"For this, what does it matter if I make a little sacrifice?"

Hearing this.

Nian Qinghe finally could not hold back.

She threw a punch at him.

"I'll sacrifice your grandfather!"