BXBX NOVEL Chapter 8 - The Truth Behind the Heavenly Tribulation!
Boundless merit surged into Donghuang Taiyi’s body. Wind, fire, water, and lighting disasters flooded the second Emperor of the Yao race’s Heavenly Court instantly. A terrifying aura shook the realm, rising continuously and growing stronger and faster. Gradually, even the aura of the tribulation seemed unable to engulf the emperor within it.
Watching this scene, Emperor Jun felt both pleased and concerned. He acknowledged he was taking a gamble, but for the sake of the greater cause, he had no choice but to take this risk. Even if it might make his younger brother a threat and test the bond they shared, he had no other choice. As for why he didn’t face it himself, it was simply too dangerous. As the leader of the Yao race, the one with the strategic mind, he couldn’t afford to fall into the trap of the Heavenly Tribulation.
Finally, a surge of energy burst forth, signaling the beginning stage of a Quasi-Saint!
Boom!
Breaking into Quasi-Saint using merit wasn’t the best method, but it instantly widened the gap from the Da Luo Golden Immortal. At this moment, Donghuang Taiyi’s magnificent figure overlooked the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands. The tribulation energy was fully suppressed, and countless powerful beings looked gravely upon this formidable figure.
Since the Longhan Tribulation and the fall of the three races, the first visible Quasi-Saint of the Immortal Path had emerged. Although the Wu race’s Di Jiang had also achieved the Quasi-Saint level, he was ultimately of the Wu race and did not walk the same path as the others.
Amidst this, a gigantic ancient bell, radiating a chaotic aura, rang out with a deep “race.” The prohibitions on the Chaos Bell activated, and terrifying power instantly suppressed all of the tribulation energy. The six Dao fruits continued to be melted into the body of the newly ascended Quasi-Saint, Donghuang Taiyi. This was not a simple containment; he was forcibly refining it for his own use, which enabled him to alter the Heavenly Tribulation itself.
“Perhaps it’s truly possible!” Someone muttered softly.
After all, this Dao fruit was only equivalent to a Da Luo Golden Immortal’s and was not at its peak—at best, it was at an early to mid-stage. This Dao fruit indicated that the tribulation set by the Heavenly Dao was still incomplete. With full refinement, a Quasi-Saint might indeed stand a chance. Many powerful beings placed high hopes on the Yao race’s Heavenly Court; after all, no one wanted the tribulation’s power to harm them or their loved ones one day.
However, as all eyes in the Primordial Realm were on this moment, they were unaware.
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At the same time, elsewhere, in the Pangu Palace below Mount Buzhou, many Wu Ancestors who had completed their tribulations descended from the chaotic void. The Heavenly Dao’s unseen gifts, massive merit far surpassing the six Dao fruits of the Yao race’s Heavenly Court, rained down with seven powers of great authority. Each Wu Ancestor refined their portion of the authority. The merit was divided among the six Wu Ancestors and Chu Xuan like a waterfall.
Although the merit didn’t match the Yao race’s Heavenly Court in terms of karma and destiny, it wasn’t the main benefit this time. The critical advantage lay in the seven immense powers that even a Da Luo Golden Immortal would fear. This was an authority at the level of the Dao Ancestor, formed from the Primordial Realm itself, which flowed back with immense benefits. Though it currently remained at the Da Luo Golden Immortal level, as the tribulation evolved, these powers would only grow stronger, reaching at least the Quasi-Saint level.
If the eight powers (counting the Yao race) were united as one, they would become a true Quasi-Saint-level Dao fruit. This was the truth behind the tribulation—far from the assumption of the Yao race’s Heavenly Court and others in the Primordial Realm that the Heavenly Tribulation was initially weak. By total measure, it already posed a real threat to a Quasi-Saint. With continued evolution, it would definitely reach Quasi-Saint perfection, even if it might not reach the level of a Saint.
The Yao race’s Heavenly Court was left with mere remnants while bearing all obligations. As the Wu Ancestors who completed their tribulations descended, they absorbed their corresponding powers, refined their merit, and elevated themselves. Even at their level, they gained significant rewards.
“I sense the opportunity to break through to Quasi-Saint!” Suddenly, Wu Ancestor Gong Gong spoke up.
Immediately, Wu’s Ancestor Zhu Rong followed with a jubilant shout, “Yes! I feel it too!”
Next, Wu Ancestors Qiang Liang and others confirmed the same. All Wu Ancestors who established the tribulation felt the chance to break through to Quasi-Saint. They only needed to fully digest this gain to succeed. This was the reward of their journey, causing the other six Wu Ancestors to feel a stir of envy.
Though all had hopes of a breakthrough after their brother Di Jiang’s advancement, it was the only hope. Even though they were all at the peak of the Da Luo Golden Immortal level, a breakthrough required both opportunity and luck. None had expected that simply establishing the tribulation would allow six Wu Ancestors to advance first.
Watching this scene, Wu Ancestor Xuan Ming felt some jealousy and clung to Hou Tu, her younger sister, complaining, “All those times I treated you well, and you didn’t even make your Chu Xuan include me! This is an opportunity to break through to Quasi-Saint!”
Hou Tu, with a faint blush, glanced at her sister in mild reproach as she pulled away and sighed helplessly. “The tribulation has its own destiny. Our Fellow Daoists established it with an inherent order that cannot be casually altered. Also, don’t say such nonsense—what do you mean by ‘my Chu Xuan’? He’s already a Fellow Daoist; see, I didn’t even get a spot as a Dao Ancestor for the tribulation!”
Xuan Ming knew the reasoning behind this but enjoyed teasing her younger sister. As one of only two female Wu Ancestors, she had always been close to her.
“I don’t care. Let it slide this time, but next time, make sure your Chu Xuan includes me!” She laughed slyly, adding, “As for whether he’s yours—don’t forget what happened the last time he saw you! A mere Golden Immortal is no match for a Wu Ancestor, but how about an Ancestor of the Heavenly Tribulation Dao?”
At this moment, Chu Xuan was also digesting his gains, consuming a Da Luo Golden Immortal-level Dao fruit, absorbing the largest portion of merit, and ascending rapidly in power. Golden Immortal mid-stage… late-stage… Taiyi Golden Immortal early stage… mid-stage… late-stage… nearly reaching Da Luo Golden Immortal.
With Xuan Ming smiling, Hou Tu’s face reddened as she looked away, then directed her gaze to Chu Xuan, who was ascending in one bound. For once, she looked solemn.
“Ascending in one step to Da Luo Golden Immortal is both a blessing and a curse. The marks of tribulation on him are deep. Unlike our older brothers, he can’t conceal them with his Dao attainments.”
Meanwhile, Chu Xuan had little time to think this over. Though he had considered it, achieving Da Luo Golden Immortal overshadowed any minor concerns. He would simply refrain from going out. With the help of the Wu Ancestors, the early condensation of some tribulation laws was a tremendous advantage. The Primordial Realm’s laws surged back, molding the Dao fruit and forcing his tribulation laws to the level of Da Luo Golden Immortal. Though his laws were weaker than the other Wu Ancestors’ at only the initial stage, they still allowed him to ascend swiftly. Additionally, the merit of being the first creator boosted his cultivation, which assisted in refining the Da Luo Golden Immortal level tribulation laws.
Chu Xuan was already on the path to Da Luo Golden Immortal. Golden Immortal mid-stage… late-stage… Taiyi Golden Immortal early stage… mid-stage… late-stage…
“Peak Taiyi Golden Immortal!”
Chu Xuan rapidly exhausted his merit, pushing his cultivation to its utmost, just a step away from Da Luo Golden Immortal.
“This step must be taken!” Chu Xuan resolved. The current Da Luo Golden Immortals were the highest tier in the Primordial Realm. When he had crossed over, he hadn’t been born into a powerful family, nor did he have a system to aid him. Thus, making this step was crucial for him. Within him, his Dao fruit, faintly transparent, exuded waves of disasters and tribulation. Without hesitation, he fully absorbed it.
Boom!