Chapter 169: The Truth of the Great Tribulation

Chapter 169: The Truth of the Great Tribulation

Everyone looked up at the sky, gazing at the solemn-faced Late-stage Purple Mansion cultivators with awe in their eyes.

At that moment, an elderly man with a stooped figure appeared, expressing his anguish, "Blood Robe Sword God, this young man is from a branch of the Liu Clan, and he has no relation to our Liu family at all."

The Blood Robe Sword God had not yet appeared, but this Late-stage Purple Mansion cultivator couldn't stop talking.

The cultivators in the city witnessed this scene, their hearts filled with mixed emotions.

"This is a Late-stage Purple Mansion cultivator! With just a flick of their finger, they can shake the entire Thunder Traverse Continent."

As a result, a descendant from a branch of the Liu Clan offended the Blood Robe Sword God, who immediately traveled thousands of miles to come here and capture that descendant.

"This Liu Wen bullies men and oppresses women, and now he's offended the Blood Robe Sword God. It's truly his retribution!"

"Where is the Blood Robe Sword God? Why hasn't he arrived yet?"

The crowd was puzzled and also wanted to see what the legendary Blood Robe Sword God looked like.

"He's here!"

Just then, a figure in a blood-red robe appeared before more than ten Concert Ensemble Late-stage Purple Mansion cultivators.

The man was handsome and tall, holding the hand of an innocent-looking little girl.

However, anyone who saw this little girl would feel only fear and reverence, not deceived by her outward appearance.

She was a Dark Deity.

"This is the Blood Robe Sword God, and his Dark Deity Venerable aura is indeed extraordinary.

Even if he hides his cultivation, I would still consider him a Supreme Powerhouse if I saw him on the street." A man exclaimed, then suddenly looked at the man beside him with a puzzled expression, "Brother Feng Tian, what's wrong? Why are you trembling?"

Feng Tian was staring at the blood-robed man in the sky, his eyes filled with disbelief.

How... How could he be the Blood Robe Sword God?

Flower Sister, standing nearby, was also trembling uncontrollably, her face turning pale.

...

Not far away, Ye Chan covered her mouth as she watched the Rogue Immortal Venerable, unable to speak, her eyes blinking rapidly.

The Rogue Immortal Venerable, upon seeing this, felt extremely proud and finally spoke with satisfaction, "You didn't see wrong, he is the Blood Robe Sword God, and the girl you just gave candy to is his daughter, a Dark Deity.

You've got some guts, I admire you."

At that moment, in the sky, Qi Jianjun was reading out Liu Wen's crimes one by one.

Qi Yuan's eyes shone with a brilliant smile, "The greatest achievement you can boast about in this lifetime is dying at my hands."

He gently pushed his hand, and Liu Wen, who had been spouting nonsense on the Divine Flower Forum, immediately perished.

Qi Yuan glanced at the Late-stage Purple Mansion cultivator who had traveled a thousand miles and said, "I always follow reason. I won't harm the innocent or slaughter entire families. You may leave."

The Late-stage Purple Mansion cultivator heaved a sigh of relief upon hearing this, "Thank you, Blood Robe Sword God, for purifying the cultivation world. When I return, I will definitely be strict with my juniors, encouraging them to do more and talk less."

"Hmm."

Qi Yuan nodded, and his figure dissipated at that moment.

The trumpet sound also abruptly stopped, and the Late-stage Purple Mansion cultivator in the sky disappeared.

The city's cultivators gazed at the sky, still craving more.

"I haven't had enough yet, why did they leave so soon?"

"It would be great to see another killing!"

"Let's go provoke the Blood Robe Sword God again and watch the excitement!"

"Go ahead if you want to!"

At this moment, Qi Jianjun reappeared in the restaurant, leading Qi Yuan.

However, due to the influence of Qi Yuan's Origin Divine Ability, others who saw them would not remember them or associate Qi Yuan with the Blood Robe Sword God.

"The killing is done. Rogue Immortal Venerable, let's go and gather." Qi Yuan called out to the Rogue Immortal Venerable.

Night Chan's heart was pounding, and she didn't dare to speak.

Feng Tian and Flower Sister, standing nearby, turned pale upon seeing the interaction between the Rogue Immortal Venerable and Qi Yuan, their emotions churning.

"Let's go," Qi Yuan called out to the Rogue Immortal Venerable.

Night Chan looked at the Rogue Immortal Venerable, her voice trembling, "My legs... I can't walk anymore. I won't go."

Even now, she struggled to accept the situation, afraid to meet the Blood Robe Sword God and his daughter, fearing she would make a fool of herself.

The Rogue Immortal Venerable sighed, "Alright, then be careful with that. I'll go chat with my friend and bring some more pills for your grandfather later."

Night Chan heard this.

What's the point of giving more pills?

Just give them to me directly, right?

Of course, she didn't say this aloud.

At this moment, the Rogue Immortal Venerable and Qi Yuan sat back in their original seats in the restaurant.

They ordered quite a few dishes.

Qi Jianjun held a wine cup, about to take a sip.

However, Qi Yuan tapped her small hand with his chopsticks, "Children can't drink alcohol."

At that moment, the waiter saw this and smiled, "This is fruit wine, it won't get you drunk. Even children can drink it, it's fine."

Qi Jianjun looked at Qi Yuan with a triumphant expression.

Qi Yuan glared at the waiter, "If my daughter turns out badly, it's your fault."

"The young lady is well-behaved and adorable, with a bright future ahead. She will surely become a Primordial Core Immortal." The waiter said some auspicious words as he had before.

"Don't say that!" Qi Yuan quickly retorted.

The waiter was taken aback, "Divine Infant True Monarch!"

"Use your imagination. I hope that in three hundred years, my daughter will be able to stand alone for eternity." Qi Yuan spoke casually.

The waiter also laughed, finding this customer particularly amusing.

Qi Yuan ate his meal while observing the Rogue Immortal Venerable and said slowly, "Regarding what you mentioned earlier about wanting to break and refine your pill again, I've thought about it for a long time. After discussing it with the Great Sage True Monarch for a few days, we've concluded that you don't need to break and refine your pill again."

Qi Yuan has always been generous to his friends.

He had remembered the words the Rogue Immortal Venerable said in the group chat.

Upon hearing this, the Rogue Immortal Venerable was deeply moved.

At that time, he had only mentioned in the group chat that his Golden Core was unsatisfactory, and he wanted to break and refine it again.

He never expected that the Origin Heavenly Venerable would actually consider his situation.

"After receiving guidance from the Great Sage True Monarch, I think you can follow his Second Core Technique.

Since you're dissatisfied with your previous Golden Core, why not create more?

In recent days, based on your situation, I've roughly created a cultivation art named 'Nine Core Technique,' which can condense up to nine Golden Cores."

However, time was limited, and I didn't manage to complete it.

Once you condense the Golden Core, you'll get used to it. Later, you can refine it into ten or even twenty cores if you wish."

Qi Yuan handed a jade slip to Rogue Immortal Venerable.

It must be said that creating this spell for Rogue Immortal Venerable also gave Qi Yuan much inspiration.

His Stellar Golden Core currently relies on the devouring power of the Sun's True Fire.

But as everyone knows, devouring too much can lead to strange occurrences and cause stomach issues.

So Qi Yuan thought of having his Golden Core follow two paths.

One is to condense more Stellar and Planetary Golden Cores, and the other is to have the Stellar Golden Core devour other Golden Cores.

"Thank you, Origin Heavenly Venerable," Rogue Immortal Venerable said with gratitude, accepting the jade slip.

"No need to thank me. When I lacked cultivation methods, didn't you guys also provide me with some?" Qi Yuan casually replied.

Back then, when he lacked spells, the Four Emperors of the Divine Flower Society had all given him varying degrees of support.

Just then, suddenly, a streak of light descended in front of the tavern.

Several figures appeared in an instant.

Leading them was an elder, whose cultivation was evidently at the Late-stage Purple Mansion.

The cultivators in the tavern, upon witnessing this scene, all revealed expressions of astonishment.

"This is... Feng Xiao Great Power, how did he come here?"

"The one beside him is Green Poor True Monarch, and his face looks rather unpleasant."

"What happened? Why are they here at the inn? Is there some important figure they're visiting?"

At this moment, Feng Xiao's face was filled with fear. He looked ahead and said, "Feng Xiao, along with his unworthy descendant Feng Tian, seeks an audience with Senior Blood Robe Sword God."

In front of Feng Xiao, the previously arrogant Feng Tian knelt, his body covered in wounds, appearing to have endured a severe beating.

However, compared to the pain on his body, Feng Tian evidently feared the legendary Blood Robe Sword God even more.

Flower Sister was also on her knees, her face filled with pleading.

Upon hearing Feng Xiao's words, everyone in the tavern was shocked.

"Blood Robe Sword God?"

"Is the Blood Robe Sword God in the tavern?"

Everyone quickly turned their heads to look, scanning the tavern, but they couldn't see the Blood Robe Sword God anywhere.

The innkeeper and the waiter were also flustered.

At this moment, a languid voice came from inside the tavern.

"I'm eating, don't disturb me.

It's just a minor lesson, and it will be over after that.

Am I the kind of person who holds grudges over small matters?"

Qi Yuan felt helpless.

Indeed, it's better to keep a low profile.

Otherwise, even eating a meal becomes a disturbance.

Sometimes, being too famous isn't a good thing.

Outside the tavern, upon hearing the Blood Robe Sword God's voice transmission, Feng Xiao Great Power heaved a sigh of relief.

"Many thanks to Senior Blood Robe Sword God for your magnanimity."

Green Poor True Monarch also wiped the sweat from his forehead.

The Blood Robe Sword God, he's truly a ruthless killer.

Who would dare to believe that he wouldn't harm others?

The Bright Palace was directly destroyed!

Also Poor Venerable's Heaven-Earth Palace, those once-powerful cultivators, were lined up and beheaded.

Moreover, with that overwhelming blood aura, it's no wonder they consider him a demon.

Without killing millions of living beings, how could one possess such a blood aura?

Feng Xiao Great Power came in a hurry and left in a hurry.

The guests in the tavern looked at each other, sizing each other up.

However, they couldn't tell where the Blood Robe Sword God was.

...

Inside Yaochang Sect.

Pill Fabrication True Monarch was refining pills, and he glanced at the time, "This disciple is just like me when I was young, always slacking off and boasting."

At this moment, a cheerful laughter echoed, "Pill Fabrication, I never thought you'd be so deeply hidden!"

Pill Fabrication True Monarch was startled and saw Ye Chen Great Power arriving with Ye Chan.

"Greetings, Senior," Pill Fabrication True Monarch said, his heart filled with confusion, but he still paid his respects, unsure why Ye Chen Great Power had come.

"You've taken in a good disciple," Ye Chen Great Power couldn't help but say.

Pill Fabrication True Monarch's heart skipped a beat.

Damn, could it be that my unworthy disciple has caused trouble again?

"Senior Ye Chen, what do you mean? Could it be that my unworthy disciple hasn't delivered the pills?"

This Gao Xiaoyu, does she even know what's important?

"The pills aren't important," Ye Chen said, looking at Pill Fabrication True Monarch, his eyes conveying a message, "Brother Pill Fabrication, could it be that you don't know who your disciple is with?"

"It seems like she's with a friend.

My disciple has always been loyal and righteous. A friend of hers has come to this place, facing a formidable enemy.

Fearing defeat, she invited my disciple to help, which delayed the delivery of the pills. Please forgive her, Senior." Pill Fabrication True Monarch's mind raced, quickly adding more details to the story.

Hearing this, Ye Chen narrowed his eyes, "It seems, Brother Pill Fabrication, you truly don't know who your disciple's friend is."

"Who is it, could it be someone who offended you?"

"I wouldn't dare offend that person."

"What?"

"He's... the Blood Robe Sword God."

"What!" Pill Fabrication True Monarch was stunned.

Ye Chen True Monarch's smile was radiant, "With this connection, Yaochang Sect will surely thrive for ten thousand years!"

...

Half a month passed, and the Blood Robe Sword God had almost traveled across the entire Eastern Soil.

The trumpet's sound had also spread throughout the Eastern Soil.

Initially, those who had badmouthed him on the Divine Flower Forum had all received their just punishments.

Nowadays, Qi Yuan's posts on the forum were filled with praise.

The previous anger, debates, and irritating comments had all disappeared.

Qi Yuan, looking at the comments, felt delighted, "It seems our efforts to purify the cultivation world have achieved great success."

In the distance, Jiang Ya was speechless.

Is this success?

This is just people being afraid to speak up, fearing they'll offend you.

Great Sage True Monarch sighed, "Indeed, the cultivation world's atmosphere has improved significantly.

Unfortunately, beneath the calm surface, many evils and injustices still lurk."

Qi Yuan's gaze rarely turned profound, "The purification efforts must continue, and we all need to keep working hard."

At this moment, Jiang Ya said, "Senior, the Ascend Sky Tower is just ahead.

My master said that all the spells in the Ascend Sky Tower are open to you."

In the Moon Viewing Continent, Jiang Ya had made an exchange with Qi Yuan.

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Qi Yuan set off for Ascend Sky Tower to exchange cultivation techniques.

At that moment, Qi Yuan was heading towards Ascend Sky Tower, specifically for the purpose of acquiring cultivation techniques.

In his previous interactions with other Yinshen practitioners, he had gathered quite a collection of spells.

However, in his eyes, it was still insufficient.

After all, the Golden Core stage was a bottomless pit.

Ascend Sky Tower, renowned for its collection of spells, gathered not only from Eastern Soil but also from various regions of the Canglan Realm.

Eastern Soil bordered the Northern Region, but it was far from other realms.

Especially the Central Celestial Domain, even for a Yinshen, reaching there was not an easy feat.

It could be said that in Eastern Soil, the most comprehensive and abundant collection of cultivation techniques was found in Ascend Sky Tower.

After the time it took to burn a stick of incense, a spiritual boat descended.

A towering pavilion, reaching high into the clouds, came into Qi Yuan's view.

Jiang Ya, upon seeing this pavilion, couldn't help but smile brightly, "We're back."

She never imagined that by participating in the Eastern Soil Talents Ranking, so many events would unfold.

It all felt like a dream.

Just then, a white-robed man appeared, exuding elegance and an intense scholarly aura. "Greetings, Blood Robe Sword God."

"Big Senior Brother," Jiang Ya called out.

This white-robed man was indeed Jiang Ya's senior brother.

Great Sage True Monarch turned to the white-robed man, "Hasn't Elder Wutian come down?"

The white-robed man didn't seem surprised by Great Sage True Monarch's address.

"Elder Wutian is confined to the tower, working on a puzzle. He won't come down until it's solved. Please forgive him, Senior," the senior brother of Ascend Sky Tower replied politely.

"It's fine, take me to the tower," Qi Yuan said.

He wasn't interested in meeting Elder Wutian.

What intrigued him was the collection within Ascend Sky Tower.

He wondered if the rumors were true, that it housed spells from all over.

"Please follow me, Senior," the white-robed man said.

Qi Yuan entered, leaving the others behind.

Soon, Qi Yuan arrived at the towering Ascend Sky Tower.

His left eyebrow twitched, and a smile appeared on his face, "It seems there's good news."

As Qi Yuan entered the tower, the white-robed man bid farewell and slowly disappeared.

In the vast tower, Qi Yuan was now alone.

He gazed at the myriad of cultivation techniques on the first floor, a look of satisfaction on his face.

"The reputation of Ascend Sky Tower collecting spells from all over isn't false." Just on this floor, his spiritual sense swept over thousands of spells.

Low-grade, medium-grade, high-grade, Jade-grade, and Profound-grade spells were all present.

On the very first level, he discovered five Heaven Rank spells.

It was worth noting that from Also Exhausted Sovereign and Affectionate Venerable, he had only obtained six Heaven Rank spells.

Here, on the first floor, there were already five, and this was just the beginning.

According to Jiang Ya, Ascend Sky Tower had five levels.

This first level alone seemed richer than most Yinshen practitioners.

Yet, Elder Wutian was merely a Late-stage Purple Mansion cultivator.

"Greetings, Moonlit Venerable."

At that moment, a hoarse voice echoed.

Qi Yuan turned to see an old man in a wheelchair.

His body was frail, like withered wood, but his eyes shone with a piercing light.

Qi Yuan's eyes widened in surprise, "You're a Late-stage Purple Mansion cultivator, yet you're in a wheelchair?"

【This cultivator was somewhat unusual.】

"I've gotten used to sitting, and now I can't leave," the old man's voice was raspy.

"If you were to marry in the future and prepare for the wedding night, would you still be in a wheelchair?" Qi Yuan asked curiously.

"Senior, you're truly an intriguing person."

Qi Yuan didn't show the same fear as others did towards Late-stage Purple Mansion cultivators.

They seemed to interact as equals.

Qi Yuan didn't mind this.

"If one cannot break free from this bodily shackle, how can one talk about marriage?" Elder Wutian said, turning to Qi Yuan, "I envy you, Fellow Daoist, for becoming the Moonlit Venerable. It's a unique way to break free from the shackles, at least for a hundred thousand years of freedom."

"No more riddles," Qi Yuan said, looking at Elder Wutian.

Elder Wutian's eyes fixed on Qi Yuan, "Does the Moonlit Venerable know why the Great Tribulation exists?"

Qi Yuan pondered, his face showing surprise, "You know?"

In fact, he had asked many Yinshen practitioners about the Great Tribulation, but none could provide a clear answer.

Yet, Elder Wutian seemed to know.

"Please look up, Moonlit Venerable, at the brightest star in the sky."

Qi Yuan looked up.

In the sky, a bright red sun shone like a glowing tomato.

"The sun? Is the Great Tribulation the sun?" Qi Yuan's eyes narrowed.

According to the information he had, this sun represented a Yangshen cultivator.

That Yangshen cultivator was the most powerful in the surrounding realms.

Hence, his radiance was the brightest.

Of course, there were undoubtedly stronger Yangshen cultivators shining over the heavens, but they were far, far away from the Canglan Realm.

"Yes and no," Elder Wutian began, "The Great Tribulation has an unclear relationship with that sun.

So, even if the Canglan Realm has some powerful cultivators, facing the Great Tribulation, they can only endure humiliation and survive by sacrificing their flesh."

Hearing this, Qi Yuan's heart understood the gravity of the situation.

If what Elder Wutian said was true, the Great Tribulation was indeed a formidable challenge.

"Thirty thousand years ago, the Canglan Realm gave birth to an unparalleled power.

He created his own cultivation technique and ascended to the rank of Venerable.

Facing the Great Tribulation, he bravely fought, almost overcoming it.

But at that moment, the stars in the heavens shone, and countless deities descended.

That unparalleled power also perished."

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