Chapter 435 - 434: Celestial Tribulation

Chapter 435: Chapter 434: Celestial Tribulation

Soul Shaping!

This was a Realm only Soul Dao Cultivators could reach.

Generally, ordinary Cultivators wouldn’t undergo Soul Shaping; they would directly condense their Nascent Soul.

But Ling Fei cultivated the True Dragon Refining God Technique. With his powerful soul, after consuming the Nine-leaf Soul Branch, he naturally reached this Realm.

Ling Fei’s Heart Spirit stirred. He wanted to condense the True Dragon Aura and merge it into his soul.

As he did, the Soul Power in his mind condensed and continuously took shape. A blurry human figure appeared, but within it, a dragon’s shadow emerged.

Ling Fei’s soul aura grew steadily stronger.

Yet he felt they were difficult to merge, as if they were rejecting each other.

The human figure represented Ling Fei’s soul-will.

The dragon shadow represented the new True Dragon will he had condensed.

’No matter what, I am ultimately human. I am the foundation. The True Dragon’s Might and the True Dragon’s will can only be used by me; they cannot control me.’ Ling Fei’s thoughts flickered, and he quickly made a decision. Even if the True Dragon’s will was powerful, he couldn’t put the cart before the horse. He was, in the end, himself.

Even if he were to forge a True Dragon Body in the future, he would still be himself.

With that thought, Ling Fei’s path forward became clear.

And so, the dragon shadow in Ling Fei’s mind flickered and was gradually absorbed into the human figure.

In the end, the dragon shadow transformed into a brand and merged into the space between the human figure’s eyebrows.

After all this was done, the human figure condensed from Ling Fei’s Soul Power was continuously solidified.

Finally, the figure transformed into a miniature person that looked almost identical to Ling Fei.

The little figure’s eyes were tightly shut, but with a stir of Ling Fei’s mind, it suddenly opened them, a sharp light glinting within.

If one looked closely, one could see the faint image of a dragon’s shadow in the little figure’s eyes.

A vast soul aura swept out in its wake.

Contained within this soul aura was an immense Dragon’s Might.

If one were to sense it, the soul Ling Fei had shaped was practically like a dragon soul.

’Soul Shaping, a success!’ Seeing this, Ling Fei’s heart leaped with joy.

A successful Soul Shaping meant he had touched upon a new Realm in the Soul Dao.

Just as Ling Fei succeeded in his Soul Shaping, clouds and mist gathered above his head. A Celestial Might converged, and a terrifying aura locked onto him.

That aura made Ling Fei’s very soul tremble.

’This is the Celestial Tribulation!’ As the Celestial Might gathered, a glint flashed in Ling Fei’s eyes, and his expression turned grim.

After a Cultivator reached the Quasi-Nascent Soul Realm, if their accumulation was sufficient, attempting to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm would also attract a Celestial Tribulation.

If they passed the Celestial Tribulation, they would step into the Nascent Soul Realm.

But if they failed, the light consequence was severe injury and the ruin of their Cultivation; the heavy consequence was death, their Dao extinguished.

It could be said that this was an extremely difficult threshold for a Cultivator to cross. For this reason, an unknown number of Quasi-Nascent Soul Realm powerhouses failed their tribulations every year.

Countless other Quasi-Nascent Soul Realm Cultivators would suppress their Cultivation, not daring to face the tribulation.

Because they were afraid of perishing during the attempt.

All these reasons made Nascent Soul Realm Cultivators in the Southern Wilderness extremely rare.

Now, Ling Fei’s soul shaping had also attracted a Celestial Tribulation. How could he be careless?

The Celestial Tribulation was a test for Cultivators.

This was because when a Cultivator condensed a Nascent Soul, even if their physical body was destroyed, as long as the Nascent Soul remained, they could still be reborn in a new vessel.

This was an act of defying the heavens. Thus, the world would not tolerate it and would send down a great tribulation to maintain the balance of heaven and earth.

However, heaven never completely seals off one’s path; it always leaves a sliver of hope.

Ling Fei was well aware of this.

If he succeeded in passing the tribulation, he would become a true powerhouse.

Therefore, for him, this was both an opportunity and a trial.

’If I succeed in passing this tribulation, my Power of Soul will be comparable to that of a Nascent Soul Realm Cultivator.’ Sensing the Celestial Might, Ling Fei was eager to try.

His soul was already very powerful. If he passed the tribulation, he would reach an even higher level.

By then, he would be considered a powerhouse in his own right and would no longer be so helpless against the Beiming Sword Sect.

Right now, Ling Fei desperately needed strength.

Without strength, how could he protect his family and friends?

’Then let me see what this Celestial Tribulation is really like!’ Even though the Celestial Tribulation was terrifying, Ling Fei remained fearless.

A glint flashed in his eyes, filled with formidable battle intent.

The path of cultivation was inherently difficult and fraught with danger.

How could it be easy to climb to the peak?

Without the confidence to press forward relentlessly, how could one overcome one challenge after another?

Therefore, for a Cultivator, an indomitable heart for the Dao was extremely precious.

Of course, having an indomitable heart for the Dao didn’t mean he should seek death.

While sensing the might of the Celestial Tribulation, Ling Fei’s Heart Spirit tensed, and he fully prepared himself to resist with all his might.

「Meanwhile, outside the North Spirit Ruins.」

In North Spirit Ancient City, upon the North Spirit Platform, a mysterious Celestial Might was gathering.

This power enveloped the North Spirit Ruins, causing everyone on the platform to frown slightly.

The elders of the various sects were still waiting here.

"What’s happening?"

"This power... it feels a bit like a Celestial Tribulation!" The elders of the various sects on the platform looked surprised.

"Could someone be undergoing a tribulation inside the North Spirit Ruins?"

"I wonder if it’s a Cultivator or a Demon Beast." Many people looked worried.

If a Demon Beast successfully passed its tribulation, it would be a disaster for the talented disciples who had gone inside.

"It’s been a day since the disciples from the various sects entered. Perhaps some genius has triggered a Celestial Tribulation and is trying to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm," someone else suggested.

Because the timing fit perfectly.

"That’s very likely." Many people nodded.

"If that’s the case, it might be Xu Zitao undergoing the tribulation."

"It could also be Lian Shuang!" The crowd guessed one after another.

"If they succeed in their tribulation inside and enter the Nascent Soul Realm, they’ll be in a much better position to comprehend the various inheritances!"

Many people were incredibly envious.

Only Beiming Huahai appeared perfectly calm.

’Zitao’s accumulation is already very deep. Breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm is just a natural course of events. If he successfully enters this Realm, then our great undertaking can be accomplished.’ A smile touched the corners of Beiming Huahai’s lips.

The blood in his veins was churning, and he had long been eager for action, but he kept his eyes closed, trying hard to suppress the feeling.

As things stood, he was just waiting for Xu Zitao to complete his mission.

’If it really is Xu Zitao undergoing the tribulation, Ling Fei will be in danger the moment he succeeds.’ Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun frowned slightly.

’I hope it isn’t someone from the Beiming Sword Sect.’ The Sect Leaders of the various sects also looked worried.

Inside the North Spirit Ruins, it was considered a training exercise. It was normal for the younger generation to compete and clash.

In there, these elders couldn’t intervene; the situation was clearly beyond their control.

So, as the Celestial Might gathered, the Sect Leaders of the various sects began to worry for Ling Fei.

Although Ling Fei had also reached the Half-step Nascent Soul Realm, his accumulation was clearly insufficient. The one attempting to break through to the Nascent Soul Realm was definitely not him.

Everyone naturally focused on Lian Shuang and Xu Zitao.

If it were an ordinary person undergoing the tribulation, they wouldn’t be so worried, as too many people had failed.

But for some exceptionally brilliant geniuses, the tribulation wasn’t a certain death sentence, but rather an opportunity for advancement.

Xu Zitao was clearly such a genius.

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