As the Saint spoke, a phenomenon descended from the heavens.
The spiritual qi of heaven and earth gathered, and heavenly flowers descended from the sky. Auspicious clouds appeared, heavenly maidens danced, and heavenly palaces appeared in the sky.
With all these, the connection between heaven and man could not help but make one feel intoxicated.
Although there were many people around, the monkey was the only one who received the great art.
When the others saw this, they could not help but feel envy and jealousy, but they did not dare to show it on their faces.
At this moment, the master and disciple were speaking while the other was listening. It was unknown if it was intentional or not, but they did not pay attention to this at all.
The monkey was immersed in the wondrous art and was overjoyed. When it heard the intricacies, it scratched its head and couldn't help but dance, revealing its monkey nature.
This cultivation technique had the 72 Earthly Fiend Transformations, which combined eight and nine. There was nothing in the Heavenly Cycle that could not be changed.
With a single thought, the cultivator could transform into the corresponding form, possessing abilities that were not inferior to their main body.
What was the art of transformation?
This was the true art of transformation!
The Heart Monkey's spirit could transform, but when it came to the physical transformation, it was somewhat lacking.
The 72 Transformations truly brought the profoundness of transformation to the extreme and could be said to be the best art of transformation in the three realms. It was similar to True Lord Erlang's Eight-Nine Arcane Art.
If the Grand-grade Heavenly Immortal Art was the fundamental art, then the 72 Transformations would be the best art of divine arts.
The monkey was immersed in it and danced, unable to contain its joy.
This continued until a deafening voice came from beyond the sky, startling it.
"Do you understand now?"
Many pairs of eyes had complicated gazes. The Ancestor sat high up on the cloud platform, looking at it warmly.
Only then did the stone monkey wake up and kneel on the ground. "Thank you, Ancestor, for imparting the art!"
The Ancestor nodded slightly and did not say anything else. His body turned from corporeal to illusory, disappearing before everyone.
The stone monkey could not conceal the excitement in its heart after obtaining the wondrous art for the first time. Its body leaped, turning into a stream of light and disappearing from the spot.
…
Transform, transform, transform!
On the mountain peak, a figure kept tumbling in the clouds, changing into a myriad of forms.
Birds were agile, tigers roared in the forest, dragons soared in the sky …
The Heart Monkey had the ability to change according to one's will.
It was just that it did not know any arts previously and could only transform based on instinct.
Now that it had learned the transformation of the three realms, it was like a fish in water or a dragon in the sea. It did not take long for it to understand the true essence of transformation.
The changes in material nature and spiritual nature were all within his control.
With a single transformation, it could turn the fake into the real, not the slightest bit inferior to the original. In fact, because it could understand other forms, it could absorb the essence of other forms and make up for its shortcomings, making it even stronger than the original.
Was this the true meaning of transformation?
In the monkey's heart, what it was seeing was equivalent to an ancient Great Sage personally performing for it, presenting the profoundness of the transformations before it, turning them into its own foundation.
This was the greatest treasure of the mythological illusionary realm. He would be able to experience the cultivation experience of the ancient deities.
This was an experience that others could only dream of.
Naturally, Feng Lin wouldn't waste this precious opportunity. Very soon, he learned more profound secrets about the art of transformation from the stone monkey.
Although the Art of Transformation was proficient in combat, it was not a core ability. It was just a natural ability after cultivating the Art of Transformation.
However, the true purpose of the transformation was to avoid calamity and block calamity.
Heaven and Earth were heartless, treating all living things like straw dogs.
The Heavenly Dao was merciless, calamities were everywhere, and all living beings were like weeds.
Heavenly Lightning, Earthly Fire, Water Calamity, Locust Plague … Every single one of these disasters could wipe out countless living beings.
However, the world was vast, and there was always a chance of survival.
Although life was insignificant, it had endless possibilities to evolve.
Regardless of the environment of calamity, life would always be able to evolve and adapt to it.
The camel in the desert, the flood dragon in the magma, the black tortoise in the frozen land …
The world was terrifying, but life would never be wiped out.
And the true meaning of the art of transformation lay in …
Natural selection, survival of the fittest!
Only living beings that could adapt to calamity and evolve would be able to survive.
The art of transformation allowed one to rapidly change according to the environment and adapt to calamity.
Immortal cultivators cultivated in defiance of the heavens.
Immortals were immortal and had the same lifespan as the heavens. This was something that the heavenly dao couldn't tolerate.
Therefore, every time an immortal reached the end of their lifespan, there would be heavenly tribulations. Once they couldn't pass it, they would be annihilated, not even having the chance to reincarnate.
This art of transformation was the number one tribulation transcendence art in the three realms. It could deal with the three calamities of Heavenly Lightning, Yin Fire, and Dark Wind. Only true cultivation holy lands would be able to impart this art.
Earlier, when the monkey was about to break through, the great terror it felt was really because the world had sensed its aura and was about to send down a calamity.
If it tried to barge through recklessly and the Heavenly Lightning struck down, it would definitely die.
Only then did the monkey understand how great of a fortuitous encounter it had obtained. It was overjoyed and couldn't help but let out a long howl toward the sky.
The monkey's howl reached the clouds and reverberated in Fangcun Mountain, attracting the attention of countless people.
…
Boom boom boom!
Dark clouds covered the sky.
In just a month, the stone monkey had learned all of the 72 Transformations and was able to transform at will.
Right now, the true origin energy in its body had already reached a state where it couldn't increase anymore.
Since that was the case, what more could it wait for?
The monkey wasn't a cowardly person to begin with. Now that it had confidence, it didn't hesitate and immediately activated the true origin energy in its body, charging toward its head.
Its spirit left its body and immediately resonated with heaven and earth.
The so-called five hundred years of tribulation didn't refer to the exact number of years but to one's attainment.
It was just that according to cultivation conventions, most cultivators would have to cultivate for at least five hundred years before they had sufficient attainment to face the tribulation.
However, people were different.
In this vast world, there would always be some monstrous geniuses who could cultivate at a tremendous speed. A day's worth of attainment was comparable to a year or even several years.
Lu Dongbin attained Dao in three years, Nezha attained Lotus Body in a day, Erlang Shen attained Battle God of the Three Realms in ten years … All of them were famous figures!
The monkey in front of them was even more extraordinary!
Born from a celestial stone, a day of cultivation was equivalent to a year of cultivation.
Although it had only cultivated for three years, the monkey's cultivation had already far surpassed its peers.
The moment its aura was released, strange phenomena appeared in the sky. Tribulation qi took form.
Wind and clouds gathered, and lightning was born!
Dark clouds pressed down, and soon, the entire Fangcun Mountain was enveloped within. Thunder and lightning crackled, as deep as the ocean. All the cultivators felt as though a great calamity was about to befall them.
Looking over, the tribulation clouds were boundless and had the power to blot out the sky. All lives were extinguished, and nothing could survive.
So, this monkey was undergoing tribulation?
How terrifying was this heavenly tribulation?
It was simply unheard of!
How strong was this monkey's cultivation?
…
Previously, when they saw that a mere demonic monkey was able to receive the teachings of their Patriarch time and time again, although they didn't dare to voice any objections, they were already filled with resentment in their hearts.
It was only now that they understood that every action of their Patriarch had a deeper meaning.
Among all the people in Fangcun Mountain, who had such a shocking cultivation like this monkey?
Although they were of the same race, their hearts were bound to be different.
The human cultivators of Fangcun Mountain couldn't help but feel repulsed by the monkey. However, cultivators revered cultivation the most, so they couldn't help but feel admiration for the monkey.
Boom boom boom!
Lightning slashed down like divine swords. Heaven was enraged, and the grass, rocks, flowers and grass were all charred. It was extremely terrifying.
At this moment, a seemingly stooped figure gradually straightened his back and raised his head to look at the sky. A black tribulation eye was reflected in his golden eyes, spinning non-stop and howling in the air.
Wind and clouds collided, and golden light gathered, suddenly transforming into a heaven-splitting divine sword that slashed down.
Heavenly tribulation …
It had descended!
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