The skies above Ci Jiu Slope were covered in dark clouds. Raindrops fell on the trees, causing them to tremble.
Gao Guang brought more than 20 bodyguards, their spurs and swords clanking. They stood in front of a pavilion for a while and ordered the bodyguards, "All of you, stand guard outside!"
He then strode in. Several men from the Dao Records Department were already waiting for him. One of them was a young man who looked to be less than thirty years of age. He looked extremely capable and experienced. Another man was about fifty years of age and had a beard. He would occasionally look up at the hill. When he saw Gao Guang walk in, he immediately bowed.
"Rise!" Gao Guang saw a chair and sat down. At this point, he did not bother to flatter Pei Zi Yun. His expression was cold and stern as he asked, "What's the situation now?"
When the young Daoist heard this, he reported, "This humble official has a report. Based on the current situation, True Sovereign is not here to enjoy the scenery. He's here to prepare for his Tribulations. If he doesn't succeed today, he will die."
As he spoke, he tried to remain calm and composed. However, he could not hide his jealousy and hatred. His tone was heavy as he looked up at the dark clouds.
Although Gao Guang was not a Daoist, his expression was cold as well. He then asked, "What's the meaning of this Tribulations?"
"This humble official has a report. Since ancient times, Daoists have cultivated many different paths. However, they are divided into Qi Refining, Yin Master, Earth Immortal and True Immortal. Each stage is further divided into ten levels." The elderly Daoist spoke as he looked up at the sky, "Earth Immortal level 5 and 6 are called Tribulations."
"If one cannot overcome it, Earth Immortals will die. After death, they have two choices. One is to become a deity, and the other is to be reincarnated. However, reincarnation does not allow them to retain their memories. The next time they are born, they will be a new person. Everything will have to start anew. Hence, this is not a problem."
When Gao Guang heard this, he relaxed his brows, "Even if he were to overcome the Tribulations, it's not that dangerous? After all, he is still a few levels away from becoming a True Immortal. "
"No!" The elderly Daoist's expression was solemn as he looked up at the hill, "Tribulations are also known as the Tribulations of Life and Death. If one does not overcome the Tribulations, one's soul will be destroyed. But if one survives the Tribulations, it's different.
One survives reincarnation? "Gao Guang was suspicious.
The young Daoist official was silent for a moment before he explained, "It's a reincarnation that retains all of their memories. They are born with foresight and can use it immediately in this life."
"That's right. You can even inherit the original Daoist arts and break through the Gate of Heaven without any difficulty. You only need Spiritual Qi to advance from Yin Master to Earth Fairy. There are no more bottlenecks to speak of. Therefore, it's not difficult to extend the lifespan of an Earth Fairy!"
"In other words, it has become an immortal — at least three times," the elderly Daoist said, and couldn't help but shiver.
"Hiss!" Gao Guang couldn't help but suck in a breath of air as he muttered, "Three times!"
An Earth Immortal could live up to two or three hundred years. Even if one session was 250 years, three sessions would be 800 years. How long would a single session be? Gao Guang's face was ashen. He clenched his fists so hard that his veins were bulging.
"Hu!"
"Hu!"
For a moment, no one spoke in the pavilion. Only heavy breathing could be heard. The more mediocre a person was, the less they would know how terrifying it was. The more powerful a person was, the more they would know how terrifying it was.
Even for an ordinary person, a generation would last for seventy years. After a lifetime of learning, they would be able to accumulate wealth and wisdom. The next generation would then be able to take advantage of the situation and become kings and nobles.
It could be said that if a person were to be reborn three times and still be unable to topple an entire dynasty, that person would be beyond redemption. If they were enemies, it would be difficult to defend against them. Even if this generation wasn't toppled, what about the next generation?
This wasn't a matter of one or two years. It was a matter of hundreds of years. It was impossible to defend against. Although it was true that a person of high status would not be able to reincarnate into a noble sect, it was still terrifying enough.
Gao Guang felt his throat go dry. He grabbed the teapot and poured himself a cup of tea.
"Is there any way to stop it?" Gao Guang asked coldly as he finished the cup of tea.
"It's too late." The elderly Daoist official replied bitterly, "There was a way, but it's too late now."
"Why?" Gao Guang stared at him and asked. He was starting to get a little hysterical.
"Whether it's troops, magical equipment, or a decree, all of these require time. Nobody has thought of that now."
The elderly Daoist official heaved a sigh, "Even if one becomes an Earth Immortal, every level would require at least ten years. But a True Sovereign has only been a few years, and he's about to undergo his Tribulations."
"Ever since he became a Dao Sovereign, no one has ever been able to progress at such a speed."
"Undergoing the Tribulations would topple the entire cultivation world. Not only the imperial court, but the other sects would take action as well. Originally, Dark Altar Sect's Cheng Yuan Zi had hopes of reaching this stage. However, due to a lack of coordination, he lost many of his doppelgangers, and his path to Dao was cut short."
"But how many years has it been since he became a True Sovereign? We didn't expect him to undergo his Tribulations so soon. This time, we didn't expect it as well. We followed the rules and followed him. That's why we have no way of using him. We have no way of getting the right people or items. "
"Even if we send troops to kill him, it's too late. It would take at least half a day for them to get here. By then, the dust would have already settled."
"We can't even send troops to kill him?" Gao Guang spoke as he felt a sense of frustration in his heart. Although Pei Zi Yun was a True Sovereign and had won many battles, he was still a soldier of the imperial court. Gao Guang was under orders from the imperial court to send troops to kill him. He didn't expect it to be too late. He was filled with hatred.
The young Daoist official could tell that Gao Guang was worried and spoke out, "Eunuch, he would have to undergo the Tribulations first. Undergoing the Tribulations is a matter of life and death. In other words, not even five people have succeeded in doing so. Perhaps we don't need to worry about this."
Gao Guang listened as he stared into the distance and mumbled, "Logically speaking, how long has it been since Pei Zi Yun started cultivating?"
As he spoke, the two Daoist officials within the pavilion shuddered as they smiled bitterly. At this point, a loud boom could be heard as thunder rumbled across the pavilion, "It's here!"
Ci Jiu Po, Pavilion
"System!"
A Plum Blossom appeared before his eyes as it grew bigger and bigger, turning into a translucent information interface. It floated in front of his eyes as data appeared before his eyes.
"Earth Immortal: Fourth Level (105.2%)"
When Pei Zi Yun saw this, he revealed a look of joy. It had been fifteen days since the last battle, and he was finally satisfied with the amount of spiritual energy he had.
With a point of his finger, he channeled his spiritual energy into his body. A loud boom could be heard as his Yin Master glowed brightly. It was several times stronger than before. However, he was still lacking the pure Yang energy from the lightning.
"Success or failure hinges on this." Pei Zi Yun thought to himself as memories of the past flashed across his mind. He then turned around and bowed to his master and the Elders, "I implore Master and the Elders to assist me and protect me."
"Sect Leader, you can go ahead. We will protect your physical body." Yu Yun Jun spoke as several Elders nodded their heads. If Pei Zi Yun managed to attain the fifth level of the Earth Immortal Stage, it would mean that Free Cloud Sect would prosper for the next two hundred years.
Pei Zi Yun looked up at the sky as lightning flashed across the horizon. He thought to himself, 'Spring lightning is the weakest lightning. If it were summer lightning, I wouldn't dare to block it. Besides, I have the Plum Blossom. Rather than saying that I'm undergoing the Tribulations, it would be more accurate to say that I'm borrowing some of its energy.'
He sat upright as his Yin Master flew out from his physical body. At this point, it didn't fly up to the clouds. He then pointed a finger, "I implore the Plum Blossom to lend me a hand."
"Boom!" The lightning was of the purest Yang energy, and carried with it a sharp aura. As soon as Pei Zi Yun's Yin Master appeared and activated the Earth Imprint, the sky started to change. It was as if the entire world was looking at him. Immediately, the sound of rolling thunder could be heard as several bolts of lightning fell from the sky.
At this point, the Plum Blossom flashed, and Pei Zi Yun's Yin Master disappeared without a trace. The few bolts of lightning lost their target and landed on the pine trees on the hillside, causing the trees to start burning.
In a split second, the Plum Blossom moved, and a tiny bolt of lightning shot down from it.
Crackle crackle. This bolt of lightning was extremely weak. When it was directed towards Pei Zi Yun, it made a sizzling sound in the air. The moment it landed, Pei Zi Yun's Yin Master, who had been hiding, felt as though a great calamity was about to befall him.
"Now's the time!" Lightning was the nemesis of Yin Masters. It was sharp and destructive. Pei Zi Yun was clear that even with the Plum Blossom's help, it was hard to predict the power of the heavens. However, he couldn't do it twice. Without any hesitation, his Yin Master charged towards the bolt of lightning.
"Let me see the secrets behind the Lightning Tribulations."
Pei Zi Yun's Pure Glass Soul rushed forward and clashed with the bolt of lightning.
"Boom!" From the perspective of Pei Zi Yun's Primordial Soul, this bolt of lightning was like a huge ball of lightning. The moment it came into contact with the bolt of lightning, it was as if the bolt of lightning had been activated.
"This is no ordinary bolt of lightning. It contains the transformations of the Yin and Yang of this world." Pei Zi Yun thought to himself as the Earth Imprint appeared. A huge piece of land started to revolve around his Yin Master.
In the imprint, this was originally a barren land. There were ditches, rivers, and great rivers, but there was no life at all. As the lightning struck down and landed in the river, life and death interchanged, and life was about to be birthed.
In an instant, Pei Zi Yun's Yin Master was like a snowman that had met the scorching sun in June. It started to melt, and his entire Yin Master was on the verge of being destroyed.
At this moment, Pei Zi Yun's physical body was under immense pressure. He groaned as blood flowed out of his orifices. His skin was like a dam that had been opened. Blood flowed out of his pores, and he was completely covered in blood.
Yu Yun Jun's face fell, her eyes were filled with worry. Pei Zi Yun did not have any other thoughts. He activated his Primordial Soul, which shone brightly as it resisted the lightning. After an unknown period of time, a tiny bit of life force appeared. This tiny bit of life force resonated with his Yin Master and absorbed the lightning. When the lightning disappeared, his entire Yin Master had shrunk to half its original size.
"It's done."
Pei Zi Yun's heart flashed with understanding. "If I don't undergo the Lightning Tribulations, I will never know how terrifying the Lightning Tribulations are. I tried my best, but I almost failed."
"It's hard to believe that someone could actually pass the Lightning Tribulations. Although it was only a tiny bit, it was recognized by the world and gave birth to life force. As long as this tiny bit of life force continues to grow, it will be able to nourish my physical body. Could this be the secret behind the immortality of a true immortal?"
"No, I'm still in the midst of the Lightning Tribulations. I can feel the power of destruction. This isn't just a test, it's destruction, it's death."
"Maybe the True Sovereign's Lightning Tribulations weren't this strong, and gave the Daoists some leeway. But after the True Sovereign's Lightning Tribulations, the heavens have grown weary of it. This world no longer allows true immortals to exist. That's why the power of the Lightning Tribulations is so terrifying."
"If I rely on myself, I won't be able to pass it."
"I can only rely on the Plum Blossom to pass it."
Seeing that he had passed the Lightning Tribulations, the thunderclouds did not disperse. Instead, they rumbled as they gathered their strength. Pei Zi Yun did not hesitate any longer. His Primordial Soul entered his body, and all his energy disappeared.
Following that, there was a long howl. The howl of the howl was similar to that of thunder.
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