Chapter 765: Longevity: My Farming-Style Cultivation Is Too Steady Chapter 765: A Sect with Two Earth Grades

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Seeing Sun Shangxiang accept the Array Plate, Li Muyao immediately cupped his hands: "Senior Sister, the matter of undergoing tribulation is of great importance, so I will not disturb you and will take my leave first."

Having spoken, he was about to turn and leave.

"Wait!"

Sun Shangxiang hurriedly stepped forward, grabbing Li Muyao's sleeve, her eyes full of reluctance, then turned to look at Xu Zhangqing, her tone carrying a hint of pleading: "Master, can Senior Brother come with us?"

"With Senior Brother there, I'll feel more at ease!"

Hearing this, Xu Zhangqing's gaze shifted between Sun Shangxiang and Li Muyao.

He had already been curious about this deep-hidden fellow; now that Sun Shangxiang spoke up on her own, it saved him some trouble.

Xu Zhangqing nodded in agreement: "Yes, you may go together."

A flicker of barely perceptible surprise crossed Li Muyao's eyes, but since he indeed wanted to go, he quickly thanked him: "Thank you, Xu Sikong!"

Xu Zhangqing waved his hand: "Let's go, it's getting late."

Immediately, a group of six flew toward Qingmu Peak.

If the spiritual energy of Hongfeng Valley was like a trickling stream, then the spiritual energy of Qingmu Peak was like an abyss and a sea, concentrated to the extreme.

The place for undergoing tribulation was not at the treetop or the Life Pool, but rather had a fixed position.

It was a huge leaf, the leaf entirely emerald green with clearly visible veins, precisely the "Lingxi Leaf" unique to Qingmu Peak, specially used for disciples to undergo tribulation.

Faint spiritual light swirled around the leaf, layered with array restrictions, able to actively draw upon the Wood Spirit Qi and Life Force of heaven and earth to provide shelter for the one undergoing tribulation.

Because there were few, an appointment had to be made each time, confirming the time in advance.

"Is this the tribulation ground of Qingmu Peak?"

"How amazing!"

"The Lingxi Leaf was refined by the sect's predecessors using divine arts; Wood Spirit Qi and Life Force are abundant, able to weaken the power of the Thunder Tribulation to the greatest extent, and can nourish the vitality of the one undergoing tribulation at critical moments."

Sun Shangxiang and the others were curious, while Xu Zhangqing provided an explanation.

Soon, everyone landed at a position not far from the Lingxi Leaf.

Xu Zhangqing said in a deep voice: "Xiang'er, you go up first to undergo tribulation."

"A Single Spirit Root is relatively simple; just withstand one tribulation bolt, and you can rank as an Earth Grade Golden Core."

"Even if there is a mishap, it can at least secure a Qin Hua Golden Core."

"But be careful; the tribulation is Turbid Thunder that specifically restrains spirit roots, with immense power."

Sun Shangxiang's heart sank, and she nodded in acceptance: "Disciple understands!"

She was a Wood Spirit Root; although she only needed to withstand one bolt, she also knew she could not be careless.

Lin Feng said nervously: "Senior Sister, be careful!"

Qingyao quickly chimed in: "Go for it!"

Ruo Qunshuang instructed: "Don't forget the Golden Light Talisman Qing Ge gave you; activate it immediately if you encounter danger, and do not spare it."

Sun Shangxiang nodded vigorously: "Mm, I will definitely succeed!"

Having spoken, she flew to the center of the leaf, sat cross-legged, closed her eyes, and focused her mind to calm her breath.

After a moment, spiritual energy surged around her body, actively triggering the heavenly tribulation.

In the sky, the originally clear clouds quickly turned gloomy, forming a pitch-black tribulation cloud vortex; at the center of the vortex, golden light flickered, and a sharp, murderous aura slowly descended.

Xu Zhangqing's eyes narrowed: "It's here!"

The words had just fallen when a golden lightning column crashed down from the tribulation cloud vortex, fine golden arcs coiling around the surface of the lightning column.

The lightning column carried a sharp whistling sound as it split the air, striking straight at Sun Shangxiang; before it even landed, the surrounding Wood Spirit Qi was forcibly suppressed by that sharp thunderous might.

Sun Shangxiang suddenly opened her eyes, activating the spirit tools, spirit talismans, and array plates on her body one after another.

Although she was a Single Spirit Root and only needed to withstand this one Turbid Thunder, she did not dare to be the slightest bit negligent, immediately activating all the spirit tools, spirit talismans, and array plates she could use.

Especially the Xuan Yuan Golden Light Talisman, which had already been activated before the lightning column even fell.

Her whole person was protected within layers of defenses, with various spiritual lights filling the surroundings.

With a loud "Boom," the Gengjin Turbid Lightning slammed heavily onto the spiritual light.

Terrifying power collided, stirring up five-colored radiance.

The sharp qi of the Gengjin Turbid Lightning constantly pierced the protection, attempting to erode Sun Shangxiang's Wood Spirit Root, but was blocked layer by layer by the forces, unable to injure her in the slightest.

After a moment, the lightning column dissipated, the tribulation cloud vortex slowly receded, and the spiritual energy returned to calm.

Sun Shangxiang rose; her aura surged violently, and a golden core intertwined with green patterns formed in her Qi Sea, ranking as Earth Grade.

Lin Feng shouted excitedly: "Success!"

Sun Shangxiang showed a brilliant smile: "It went too smoothly!"

Xu Zhangqing and Ruo Qunshuang exchanged a glance, then sighed: "Backed by Qingmu Peak, and with so many spirit tools and spirit talismans as a safety net, of course it went smoothly."

"Back when we underwent tribulation, where were there such good conditions?"

Ruo Qunshuang softly chimed in: "Indeed, disciples nowadays are indeed much less worrisome."

Li Muyao narrowed his eyes slightly, thinking to himself: "This Golden Light Talisman far exceeds ordinary protective talismans; Xu Sikong actually has such treasures in his hands?"

"It seems I must find a way to figure out its origin!"

After Sun Shangxiang returned, Xu Zhangqing said to Lin Feng: "You are a Wood-Wind Dual Spirit Root; you will face two Turbid Thunders."

"The first is a lightning column, the second is a thunder snake; be sure to be careful."

Two tribulation lightnings overlapped, their power surpassing even Sun Shangxiang's.

But having learned from the previous example, Lin Feng instead calmed down: "Disciple obeys!"

He flew to the center of the leaves, sat down, took a deep breath, and directly drew down the heavenly tribulation.

The sky once again gathered tribulation cloud vortices; this vortex was larger than before, its color even more turbid, with golden thunder light flashing sharply inside and heavy, rolling yellow-earth halos.

The two lights intertwined and coiled, emitting an oppressive feeling several times stronger than when Sun Shangxiang underwent her tribulation.

The First Tribulation Lightning descended first, not a single Gengjin Turbid Lightning, but a Gengjin Wutu Turbid Lightning fused with metal and earth attributes.

The lightning column was dark gold throughout, its surface wrapped in yellow-earth electric arcs, mixed with fine golden sharp shards and yellow-earth gravel.

As soon as it appeared, the surrounding Wood Spirit Qi was suppressed by the golden sharp qi, while Wind Spirit Qi was stagnated by the yellow-earth halo, making it difficult to flow.

Lin Feng's expression turned solemn; he dared not be the slightest bit careless, quickly activating the spirit tools on his person and tossing out several protective talismans, layer upon layer of spiritual light spreading before him, forming a thick light curtain.

As for the Xuan Yuan Golden Light Talisman given by Xu Zhangqing, he saved it for last.

Boom!

The Gengjin Wutu Turbid Lightning slammed fiercely onto the protective light curtain; golden sharp qi crazily pierced through, while the heavy yellow-earth force kept crushing.

Under the alternating impact of the two forces, the light curtain instantly rippled densely, its fluctuations far more violent than when Sun Shangxiang had just borne the tribulation lightning.

Lin Feng's complexion changed slightly, feeling a tremendous pressure transmitted through the light curtain, his spiritual power circulation becoming sluggish.

He gritted his teeth, fully channeling spiritual power to stabilize the light curtain, hard-earnedly withstanding the dual-attribute impact, and finally endured this tribulation lightning.

Even so, cold sweat seeped from his temples, and his spiritual power was consumed by nearly three tenths.

And before Lin Feng could catch his breath and replenish his spiritual power, the Second Tribulation Lightning had already descended, its power even surging several times greater than the first.

Within the tribulation cloud vortex, two lights suddenly gathered, transforming into a thunder snake entirely dark gold, covered in yellow-earth patterns, its body coiled with golden sharp arcs and yellow-earth pebbles.

The thunder snake moved extremely fast, its trajectory unpredictable, no longer a simple straight-line impact, but lunging at Lin Feng with a tricky arc, its might even greater.

Golden sharp qi specifically countered Wood Spirit Roots, able to pierce toughness and dissolve vitality.

Yellow-earth power specifically countered Wind Spirit Roots, able to stagnate airflow and suppress spiritual power circulation.

The two restraining powers complemented each other, their might far surpassing single-attribute tribulation lightning.

Xu Zhangqing reminded in a deep voice: "Feng'er, be careful, it can suppress both your spirit roots at once; absolutely do not take it head-on!"

Lin Feng's face turned pale; he hurriedly cast aside distracting thoughts, fully channeling his remaining spiritual power to stabilize the defense, while activating the Xuan Yuan Golden Light Talisman.

Golden light unfolded, overlapping with the previous protective light curtain.

The next second, the Gengjin Wutu thunder snake, with a piercing hiss, slammed into them; golden sharp qi constantly drilled through the light curtain, while yellow-earth power tightly crushed the space, causing the light curtain's radiance to dim at a visible speed.

Lin Feng felt stabbing pain all over and his spiritual power circulation became increasingly difficult; he gritted his teeth, stuffed a spiritual power-replenishing pill into his mouth, and as soon as his spiritual power was replenished, he poured it all into the Xuan Yuan Golden Light Talisman.

The thunder snake coiled around the light curtain, madly tearing and impacting; several times it nearly broke through the defense, leaving Sun Shangxiang and the others watching on the side nervous to the extreme, their hearts in their throats.

After a stalemate of unknown duration, this troublesome Gengjin Wutu thunder snake finally exhausted its strength, transforming into vast sky thunder light and dissipating into the air.

As the tribulation clouds dispersed, Lin Feng's aura surged violently, a Golden Core formed, wrapped in green patterns with flowing wind patterns, also ranked Earth Grade.

Sun Shangxiang cheered first: "Wonderful, Junior Brother also succeeded!"

Qingyao revealed a faint smile, while Ruo Qunshuang's eyes were full of gratification.

As everyone was immersed in joy, two figures quietly appeared.

Leading them was precisely Grandmaster Mu, Xu Zhangqing's master.

Beside him followed a maiden dressed in moon-white Daoist Robes, with a cold and aloof bearing.

This person was precisely Qingyao's true body, also known as the renowned Immortal Maiden Qingyue.

The moment Xu Zhangqing saw her, the smile on his face froze!