Chapter 220: The Tribulation of Ascending to Nascent Soul: The Heart Demon Tribulation and Heavenly Thunder

"Attack Xianxia City?"

"The problem is, they are also one of the members of the Wuji Alliance."

"If we attack them, I fear we will lack a righteous cause."

"At the same time, we will also be held accountable by the Wuji Alliance."

A Golden Core True Person from the Song Family said with some hesitation.

He was not opposed to attacking Xianxia City, but without a righteous cause, it would be easy for others to criticize them.

After all, the Wuji Alliance does not allow its own forces to wage war against one another.

This could easily cause the Wuji Alliance to fall into internal strife.

If they were to anger the Wuji Alliance, they would not fare well either.

"Rest assured, we certainly won't attack Xianxia City in such a blatant manner."

"In fact, we can completely disguise ourselves as Robber Cultivators."

"After all, in this sea area, Robber Cultivators are simply countless; they can never be caught all."

"We will leave after destroying Xianxia City, and even the Wuji Alliance won't be able to know who did it."

Yu Ming, the Yu Family Head, smiled slightly.

He had long since thought of a countermeasure, which was to disguise themselves as Robber Cultivators and raid Xianxia City.

Such things are seen everywhere in this vast ocean and are nothing strange.

Many family cultivators often turn against each other, transforming into Robber Cultivators to ambush and kill other cultivators.

Such slaughter is simply too common.

Even the Wuji Alliance is helpless against such matters.

Unless it incites public outrage, the Wuji Alliance usually turns a blind eye.

"But Xianxia City is composed of three major sects: the Xianxia Sect, the Qingmu Sect, and the Pill Cauldron Sect."

"They possess a total of three Golden Core True Persons."

"Although they are only female Golden Core Cultivators, it is rumored that when they first arrived at the Wuji Alliance, they killed the Three Owls of the Wu Clan; this combat power is not to be trifled with."

"If we fight them to the death, we will inevitably suffer losses, so we must be on guard."

A Golden Core True Person frowned, feeling that the Golden Core True Persons of Xianxia City were also very difficult to provoke.

If one were not careful, it is very likely they would capsize in the gutter.

After all, he still wanted to become a Nascent Soul Ancestor; he did not want to risk his life against other Golden Core True Persons for a bit of petty profit.

If he were to die, his family would likely disappear from this ocean.

The original family island would also be reclaimed by the Wuji Alliance.

"What do the Three Owls of the Wu Clan amount to? They are nothing but a group of Robber Cultivators."

"The reason they have been able to live for so long is purely because their skills in fleeing are exceptional."

"If it were truly a one-on-one fight, a head-on battle, I fear they would not be our match."

"What's more, no matter how powerful the Three Owls of the Wu Clan are, they are merely three Golden Core Cultivators."

"But what about all of us Golden Core families added together? There are at least ten Golden Core True Persons."

"How could they possibly be compared to the Three Owls of the Wu Clan?"

Yu Ming, the Yu Family Head, was simply disdainful.

He felt that mere Robber Cultivators were not worth mentioning and could not possibly be the match of family cultivators like them.

Furthermore, now that they had strength in numbers, destroying Xianxia City was simply an easy task.

Although he despised this group of spineless cowards around him, he still patiently explained the gap in strength between the two sides to them.

"It is said that Xianxia City also has a Third-tier Array Formation; if we head to Xianxia City, wouldn't that be throwing ourselves into a net?"

Another Golden Core True Person raised his own question.

They were all fellows who would not get up early without profit; even if Xianxia City was a great threat, that did not mean they would risk their lives.

If they really could not win, it was not impossible to coexist peacefully.

In any case, for now, the one suffering the greatest loss was the Yu Family, not their families.

They were not the ones in a hurry.

They could even sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight.

If both sides could end up mutually wounded, they could still reap the benefits of the fisherman.

"It is merely a Third-tier Array Formation; not long ago, our Yu Family happened to obtain three Third-tier Forbidden-Breaking Talismans."

"With these Third-tier Forbidden-Breaking Talismans, breaking a Third-tier Array Formation is simply an easy task."

Yu Ming, the Yu Family Head, smiled slightly and took out three talismans from his person.

What?!

The pupils of the many Golden Core True Persons contracted.

They immediately saw the Third-tier Forbidden-Breaking Talisman on the other party; they knew just how precious this kind of Third-tier Talisman was, as it was rumored that this type of talisman was known for being able to break any Third-tier Array Formation.

Once this talisman appeared, no matter what kind of Third-tier Array Formation it was, it could be easily broken.

Of course, the difficulty of refining this type of talisman was also among the best of the Third-tier Talismans.

Even for a Fourth-tier Talisman Master, it was an extremely difficult task to refine one.

The difficulty of obtaining a Third-tier Forbidden-Breaking Talisman was no less than obtaining a Superior Magic Treasure.

On the surface, it only had the power of the Third-tier, but the difficulty of refining it was already comparable to a Fourth-tier Talisman.

They never expected that the Yu Family would actually possess a Third-tier Forbidden-Breaking Talisman; it was truly inconceivable.

"Where exactly did you obtain this Third-tier Forbidden-Breaking Talisman?"

A Golden Core Real Person was very surprised, not expecting the Yu Family to actually have such a foundation.

"Haha, this is also luck."

"This was something our Yu Family inadvertently obtained from a certain Nascent Soul Cave Abode."

"That Nascent Soul Ancestor was a Fourth-tier Talisman Master during their lifetime, and they happened to leave behind a few Third-tier Forbidden-Breaking Talismans."

"Of course, a Third-tier Forbidden-Breaking Talisman cannot destroy a Third-tier Array; its function is mainly to temporarily render a Third-tier Array ineffective, making it unable to exert its effect."

"However, this is completely enough; once there is no Third-tier Array, how could the mere Xianxia City be our opponent?"

The Yu Family Head, Yu Ming, said triumphantly.

This was a great opportunity obtained by the Yu Family, receiving the legacy of a certain Nascent Soul Ancestor.

That is why their Yu Family could give birth to five Golden Core Real Persons in the same era.

Among them, the Third-tier Forbidden-Breaking Talisman is precisely one of the opportunities.

"If that is the case, then we will join this operation."

"That's right, with the Third-tier Forbidden-Breaking Talisman, the mere Xianxia City is nothing."

"Even if we kill the three owls of the Wu clan, so what? We have strength in numbers and can completely crush them."

The attitude of the many Golden Core Real Persons changed immediately.

One by one, they all wanted to join this operation.

After all, they could never do things like sending charcoal in snowy weather, but if it were kicking someone while they were down, they could easily do it in passing.

With so many trump cards for the Yu Family this time, no matter how one looked at it, it was foolproof.

They wanted to take the opportunity to carve up Xianxia City.

"Not bad, not bad."

The Yu Family Head, Yu Ming, smiled slightly and felt very satisfied.

He also knew that these Golden Core Real Persons were unreliable and would only fight when things were going smoothly.

Asking these people to risk their lives was absolutely impossible.

However, this battle was a crushing one; no matter how Xianxia City struggled, it would be impossible to resist.

He wanted to use this war to prove that the Yu Family was the only hegemon of this sea area.

Any force attempting to challenge the Yu Family would surely die.

Obviously, this was also an operation to kill the chicken to warn the monkey, intimidating the surrounding forces that were ready to make a move.

Otherwise, the world would begin to forget the prestige of the Yu Family.

Several days later.

Muxing Island, Qingmu Sect main peak, Sect Master's bedroom.

"Master."

Lin Yazhu lay lazily on Zhou Sui, her pretty face flushed, clearly already exhausted.

"Your cultivation progress seems very good recently; has it already reached Golden Core Perfection?"

Zhou Sui hugged this noble woman and asked with great curiosity.

During this recent period, he would occasionally use Instant Movement to come to Yazhu's boudoir to enjoy the happiness between Dao companions.

After all, Lin Yazhu was now his Dao companion, so naturally, he could not be biased and occasionally needed to come over to care for her.

"That's right."

"After Dual Cultivation with Master, my cultivation has obtained huge progress."

"The Golden Core Dharma Power within my body is already close to Golden Core Perfection."

"But there is still a long way to go before successfully forming the Nascent Soul."

Lin Yazhu said with some excitement.

Clearly, the benefits obtained from Dual Cultivation with Zhou Sui far exceeded her imagination.

Not only had the Dharma Power within her body obtained a rapid increase, but she had also solved the side effects of the Green Wood Longevity Technique.

At the same time, she sensed that her physique had also been tempered by a mysterious power.

Originally, her physical fitness was mediocre, and she had not practiced any Body Refining Technique.

But now, her physical fitness had gradually become strong, already comparable to an ordinary Foundation Establishment Body Cultivator.

If she continued to practice like this, she might be able to compare to a Golden Core Body Cultivator.

No wonder Shen Biqian, that woman, seemed to practice Dharma and Body Dual Cultivation, and her combat power was extremely strong.

Now that she looked at it, it was not at all that this woman had a talent for body refining.

It was purely the credit of her own man.

Otherwise, this woman would have long been burned to death by the Taiyin Spirit Fire and could never have lived to this day.

"Is forming the Nascent Soul so difficult?"

Zhou Sui asked curiously.

Although he was still a long way from forming the Nascent Soul, it did not hinder his curiosity about it.

After all, he would sooner or later step into the Nascent Soul Realm, so he also wanted to know what exactly was going on.

"Of course it is very difficult, I don't know how many times more difficult than forming the Golden Core."

"In this sea area, the number of Golden Core Real Persons is very large."

"But the Nascent Soul Ancestors are very few, already reaching the point of being countable on one's fingers."

"Even a Heavenly Spirit Root Cultivator would not dare to say that they can 100% cultivate to the Nascent Soul Realm."

"This is because the difficulty of forming the Nascent Soul is simply beyond imagination."

Lin Yazhu said with great emotion.

Although she had confidence in herself, she also felt that wanting to form a Nascent Soul was extremely difficult.

If there were no fortuitous encounters, she would never be able to successfully form a Nascent Soul in this lifetime.

Of course, after resolving the flaws and effects of the Qingmu Longevity Palace, her success rate for forming a Nascent Soul had increased by at least thirty percent.

"Where exactly does the difficulty lie?"

Zhou Sui asked in pursuit.

"To ascend to the Nascent Soul Realm, a Cultivator at Golden Core Perfection must Shatter Core Form Infant."

"If the foundation is not solid enough, then this step will end in total failure, and one's body will die and the Dao will vanish."

"Even if one succeeds, this is merely the first step; what follows is the Heart Demon Tribulation."

"It is said that when forming a Nascent Soul, it will attract countless Heart Demons."

"If one cannot overcome them, one will be devoured by the Heart Demons and die."

"Even if one truly succeeds in forming a Nascent Soul, it will attract a third tribulation, which is the Heavenly Thunder Tribulation."

"If one's cultivation is not strong enough and preparations are not complete, one will also perish under the Thunder Tribulation."

Lin Yazhu said in a deep voice.

It is precisely because of these two great tribulations that the number of Nascent Soul Ancestors is so few.

Even in the resource-rich Canglan Sea, Nascent Soul Ancestors are pitifully rare.

"Heart Demon Tribulation, Heavenly Thunder Tribulation."

"Indeed, wanting to ascend to Nascent Soul is not such a simple matter."

Zhou Sui was very moved.

Although he previously knew that wanting to become a Nascent Soul Ancestor was extremely difficult, he had not expected it to be difficult to this extent.

Every step forward, one will encounter a life-or-death tribulation.

This is the Cultivator, walking on thorns, fighting for life against the heavens.

"That's right, if one cannot cross it, then one turns into dust."

"Hundreds of years of Dao practice are all destroyed in an instant."

Speaking of this, a trace of fear could not help but appear in Lin Yazhu's beautiful eyes.

Even though she was a Cultivator at Golden Core Perfection, she also felt fear toward unknown tribulations; this was also an unavoidable matter.

"It doesn't matter, just leave it to me."

"With my help, you will definitely be able to successfully form a Nascent Soul."

"Mere Heart Demon Tribulation and Heavenly Thunder Tribulation are nothing at all."

"Crossing them is also an easy task."

Zhou Sui looked at Lin Yazhu with great affection.

"Mm."

Lin Yazhu's beautiful eyes were like water, looking at Zhou Sui with watery gazes, her heart filled with love.

She felt as if she had strength again.

"Interesting, it seems uninvited guests have come."

Just at this moment, Zhou Sui's heart stirred; his Heart Eye Power silently spread out, covering an area of several thousand zhang, enveloping the entire Qingmu Sect.

All living beings and things in this area were presented before his Heart Eye like a movie, down to the smallest detail.

"Uninvited guests? Are they invaders?"

Hearing these words, Lin Yazhu woke up from her infatuation; she knew that her man would absolutely not say these things without reason, and he must have sensed something.

That was why he said such things.

"That's right, there are ten Golden Core Real Persons in total."

"One at Golden Core Late Stage, two at Golden Core Middle Stage, and seven at Golden Core Early Stage."

"The lineup is quite grand."

Zhou Sui narrowed his eyes; he sensed ten Golden Core Real Persons flying from the depths of the sea, silently landing on Muxing Island.

The other party restrained their aura, and many Cultivators of the Qingmu Sect were unable to detect their movements.

Clearly, this group of uninvited guests harbored no good intentions.

"Ten Golden Core Real Persons? How could so many enemies appear?"

"Could it be Robber Cultivators from the sea?"

"But my Qingmu Sect doesn't have anything; if they really want to rob, why not go to Xianxia City?"

Lin Yazhu was startled.

She knew that this sea area was very chaotic, with various Robber Cultivators emerging one after another, and slaughter everywhere.

But over these five years, the three major sects had also displayed their strength, deterring those Robber Cultivators.

Consequently, many Robber Cultivators did not dare to approach the Samsung Island Group at all.

During this period, their three major sects were also very safe.

But she had not expected that Golden Core Robber Cultivators would still set their sights on the Qingmu Sect.

"Need you ask? When picking persimmons, one naturally looks for the soft ones."

"Clearly, the Qingmu Sect has been treated as a soft persimmon by them."

"So they want to deal with you at the first opportunity."

Zhou Sui said as a matter of course.

"Hehe, treated as a soft persimmon, have I?"

"It seems that the reputation of my Qingmu Sect has not yet begun to spread in this sea area."

"It is just right to use the lives of these Golden Core Real Persons to make a name for my Qingmu Sect."

Lin Yazhu gritted her teeth, feeling very angry.

As a dignified Golden Core Perfection Cultivator, to be treated as a soft persimmon by others was simply unreasonable.

She immediately developed a murderous intent.

"Don't be impulsive, they have many people and are powerful."

"Leave this matter to me."

"You just lie here obediently."

How could Zhou Sui let his woman take action casually? If any accident happened, he would probably regret it too late.

It was better to let his clone take action first to test the mettle of this group of Golden Core Cultivators.

"Mm."

Hearing this, Lin Yazhu's pretty face flushed, and she looked at Zhou Sui with infatuation, but she did not move.

…………

At this very moment, on the edge of Muling Island.

Ten figures appeared in this place; they disguised themselves as Loose Cultivators and snuck into Muling Island.

Leading them was the Yu Family's Supreme Elder Yu Feng, a Golden Core Late Stage Cultivator, who also brought along three Golden Core Elders of the Yu Family: Yu Hongru, Yu Lianhua, and Yu Ying.

Besides them, there was also the Song Family Head Song Zhiwen, a Golden Core Middle Stage Cultivator, who brought along a Supreme Elder, Song Ze, whose cultivation was at the Golden Core Early Stage.

The remaining four were all heads of various Golden Core families, all of whom were Golden Core Early Stage Cultivators.

It could be said that, except for the Golden Core Cultivators left behind to guard their families, almost all the Golden Core powerhouses had come out in full force.

"Is this Muling Island? It is indeed an island with outstanding people and abundant spirit."

"Why didn't I know before that the Spirit Vein of the Samsung Island Group was so good?"

"To think it was snatched up by these three foreign forces?"

Yu Family Supreme Elder Yu Feng sensed the heaven and earth Spirit Qi of the entire Muling Island; it was extremely dense, and without a doubt, it was even better than Yu Family Island where his own family was located, having already reached the level of a Third-tier High-Grade.

Yet, as for Yu Family Island, it only had a Third-tier Middle Grade Spirit Vein so far.

Although in this sea area, it could already be considered a fairly good island.

But the thing one fears most is comparison.

After sensing the Spirit Vein aura on Muling Island, he immediately became jealous.

Don't look at the fact that Third-tier High-Grade and Third-tier Middle Grade only differ by one level, but the Spirit Qi concentration differs by at least more than double.

Even if dozens of Golden Core Real Persons were to cultivate within a Third-tier High-Grade Spirit Vein, there would be no problem at all.

But as for a Third-tier Middle Grade Spirit Vein, if a few Golden Core Real Persons gathered together, plus many Foundation Establishment Cultivators, it would look a bit stretched.

Therefore, he naturally wanted to find an island with a better Spirit Vein.

"Elder, don't worry. After we wipe out Xianxia City, won't this Samsung Island Group belong to us?"

Yu Hongru smiled slightly.

"That is correct."

Hearing this, Supreme Elder Yu Feng also nodded, and his mood immediately felt much better.

"Why come to this Muxing Island? Wasn't it said we were going to deal with Xianxia City?"

Song Family Head Song Zhiwen asked.

"It's very simple. The three major sects—Qingmu Sect, Pill Cauldron Sect, and Xianxia Sect—are of one mind."

"They jointly established Xianxia City."

"But the Sect Masters of the Pill Cauldron Sect and Xianxia Sect have always stayed near Xianxia City, making it very difficult to find an opportunity for an ambush."

"The Qingmu Sect Sect Master is different; he stays on Muxing Island all year round."

"So we come to Muxing Island first to take out the Qingmu Sect Sect Master with the force of a thunderbolt."

"Then the remaining two Golden Core Real Persons will be much easier to deal with."

Supreme Elder Yu Feng revealed an appearance of having everything under control; he wanted to defeat them one by one.

"So that's how it is."

The many Golden Core Real Persons also nodded in unison; although they indeed had the absolute advantage, it did not mean they needed to clash head-on with the enemy.

If they could solve the enemy with ease, why waste so much effort?

"It is said that the Qingmu Sect also has a Third-tier Array Formation. If we arrive at Muxing Island, will our tracks be discovered by them?"

A Golden Core Real Person asked.

"That is not a problem."

"A Third-tier Array Formation also has a coverage range."

"It can only cover a portion of the area of Muxing Island."

"Right now, we have only arrived at the outer area of Muxing Island; the people of the Qingmu Sect cannot possibly discover us."

"Once we arrive at the Qingmu Sect, we will immediately use the Third-tier Forbidden-Breaking Talisman to disintegrate the Third-tier Array Formation."

"Then we will take out the Qingmu Sect Sect Master at the first opportunity."

Supreme Elder Yu Feng said with murderous intent.

"Good."

The many Golden Core Real Persons nodded; although the plan was very simple and crude, it was very effective.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!!!

In an instant, led by Supreme Elder Yu Feng, the group flew toward the direction where the Qingmu Sect was located.

They restrained their own auras, silent and soundless, wanting to reach the Qingmu Sect as quickly as possible.

As Golden Core Real Persons, if they restrained their auras to the utmost, it would be impossible for any Cultivator below the Golden Core realm to detect them.

"What is going on? Why is this island so quiet?"

Suddenly, the Song Family Head Song Zhiwen stopped, frowning; his instincts told him there was a major problem here, as if a faint, lingering aura of danger permeated the air.

"Isn't this a very normal thing?"

"It is said that before the Qingmu Sect came, this was an uninhabited island."

"Even though the Qingmu Sect has moved in, it is only a matter of a few thousand people."

"I estimate that we will only see people once we reach the core area of the Qingmu Sect."

A Golden Core Real Person of the Yu Family spoke up, feeling that this was a very normal matter.

"No, things are not that simple."

"It is not a question of there being no people, but that there is not even any living creature."

"There are no bird calls around, which proves that there are people lying in ambush nearby."

"Damn you, Yu Feng, could it be that you have colluded with Xianxia City to annihilate us?"

Song Family Head Song Zhiwen was both shocked and furious, staring fixedly at the Yu Family Supreme Elder Yu Feng.

Just at this moment, before the Yu Family Supreme Elder Yu Feng could say anything, an invisible soul fluctuation suddenly struck, instantly covering the ten Golden Core Cultivators.

The one who made the move was naturally the Dream Soul Gu, using the skill Nightmare.

Although it is currently only at the Second-tier High-grade realm, as its Host, Zhou Sui's soul power is already comparable to the Golden Core Late Stage.

With the two combined, the power within is enough to affect Golden Core Middle Stage Cultivators.

It could even shake a Golden Core Late Stage Cultivator.

Boom~~

But the next second, Yu Feng and the other Golden Core Cultivators merely let out a muffled groan; an invisible energy shield was released from their bodies, their gazes like lightning, and they were actually not affected in the slightest.

After being attacked, they each took out Dharma Treasures from their bodies, all of which were at least at the level of an Inferior Grade Dharma Treasure.

"To think they could resist the power of the Dream Soul Gu?"

"It seems the Golden Core Cultivators in this sea area are not simple; almost every one of them has a Dharma Treasure that defends against Soul Secret Techniques."

"Otherwise, they would not have been able to resist the power of the Dream Soul Gu so easily."

"If the Dream Soul Gu wants to exert its power, it must at least advance to the Third-tier realm."

In the distance, Zhou Sui naturally perceived this scene.

He was also a bit surprised.

He had originally thought that when the Dream Soul Gu struck, it would at least be able to shake these Cultivators and cause them to fall into a dream.

But he had not expected that they would be completely fine, having become thoroughly immune.

"Damn it, who is it? Who dares to ambush this old man?!"

The Yu Family Supreme Elder Yu Feng was shocked and furious; he had originally thought this plan was foolproof and would surely be able to silently eradicate the Qingmu Sect Sect Master, but who could have imagined that before even reaching the Qingmu Sect's base, they would be discovered.

How could he not know now that perhaps the moment they stepped onto Muling Island, the movements of his group had already been detected.