Chapter 296: Dual Tribulation of the Divine Soul and Physical Body, Finally Entering the Primordial

Chapter 296: Dual Tribulation of the Divine Soul and Physical Body, Finally Entering the Primordial State!

"What is that?"

When the Divine Soul Talisman appeared before Lu Qing, Lin Zhirui and the Master of the Tianji Tower, who were on the tall tower, were stunned.

They sensed an enigmatic aura from the talisman, causing their hearts to stir and their minds to be deeply moved just from a glance.

Only the old doctor and the others understood that this was probably Lu Qing's self-cultivated path to immortality.

During the last resonance of the Daoist sound and the descent of the moon's essence, Lu Qing had once refined a spirit talisman and captured the moon's essence in front of them.

However, the talisman that Lu Qing summoned this time seemed far more powerful than the previous one.

As the Divine Soul Talisman was summoned, the tribulation clouds in the sky reacted swiftly, beginning to condense lightning and rotate once more.

Lu Qing gazed at the tribulation clouds, and as his mind stirred, the Divine Soul Talisman in front of him suddenly enlarged and flew above him, like a shield protecting his body.

Almost at the same instant that the Divine Soul Talisman shielded Lu Qing, the eighth tribulation thunderbolt, which had been brewing for a long time, descended.

In the blink of an eye, it struck the Divine Soul Talisman.

Boom!

Even though the Divine Soul Talisman was refined by Lu Qing according to the legacy of the Shenfumeng, imitating numerous profound talisman scripts with his divine soul power, and consuming a vast amount of energy to condense this mysterious talisman...

After it took form, it was also nourished for a long time by the Earth Spirit Pearl, a supreme treasure of the earth element.

However, in the face of this tribulation thunderbolt, a manifestation of the will of heaven and earth, it was still unable to withstand it.

It lasted for less than a breath before it was struck by the thunderbolt and burst apart, turning into numerous talisman scripts that were engulfed by the lightning along with Lu Qing's physical body.

"Lu Qing!"

Witnessing that Lu Qing's mysterious talisman was unable to withstand the tribulation thunderbolt, the hearts of the people in the tall tower tightened once more.

However, Lu Qing, who was bathed in the lightning, was filled with delight.

"As expected, after retrieving the Earth Spirit Pearl, this eighth tribulation thunderbolt didn't increase in power by much. It's only slightly stronger than the seventh one.

But with the Divine Soul Talisman bearing part of the burden, I'm handling it much more easily than before."

Bathed in the lightning, sensing the destructive force of the tribulation thunderbolt on his body, Lu Qing's mind gradually calmed.

Without the Earth Spirit Pearl's blessing, the lightning began to seep into the space between his eyebrows, rapidly eroding it.

Even when the Divine Soul Talisman was scattered, he remained calm, quietly experiencing everything.

The Divine Soul Talisman was something he had condensed using numerous Divine Soul talisman scripts, and now it had merely scattered without causing any fundamental damage.

As long as the Divine Soul talisman scripts were not destroyed, he could condense them again at any time.

However, Lu Qing did not do so immediately.

He sensed that the numerous Divine Soul talisman scripts, bathed in the lightning, were undergoing a strange transformation.

"The power of the divine soul is inherently yin. According to the records of the Shenfumeng's legacy, the key to this lineage lies in the cultivation of the Divine Soul Talisman.

To break through from the acquired state to the primordial state, the Divine Soul Talisman must undergo a baptism, absorbing yang energy and transforming from yin to yang.

There are many methods for this breakthrough, such as drawing from the earth's veins or absorbing the essence of sunlight to gradually transform.

However, the most intense and explosive yang energy in the world is none other than the power of lightning.

And this tribulation thunderbolt, a manifestation of the will of heaven and earth, can be considered the ultimate yang and rigid force.

Now that my Divine Soul talisman scripts are bathed in lightning, it's the perfect opportunity for their transformation from yin to yang!"

As insights emerged in his heart, Lu Qing's thoughts stirred, and the numerous Divine Soul talisman scripts began to absorb the power of lightning at an even faster rate.

When the lightning faded, revealing Lu Qing's figure, the anxious people in the tall tower were astonished to discover that his body was intact, except for his skin being charred black, unlike the previous times where his physical body was torn and gruesome.

However, Lu Qing understood what had happened: "After enduring the baptism of the first seven tribulation thunderbolts, not only has my physical body become stronger, but I also have a higher resistance to the power of the tribulation.

With the Divine Soul Talisman sharing the burden, this time I don't have to end up in such a pitiful state."

"However, I didn't expect that absorbing so much lightning power would still be insufficient to cleanse the Divine Soul Talisman and transform it into a yang talisman.

Moreover, my physical body is still lacking a bit before it can completely cleanse away its impurities and truly step into the primordial state.

It seems that I can only pin my hopes on this ninth tribulation thunderbolt."

Lu Qing absorbed the vital energy that had just emerged, raising his head to look at the sky.

The tribulation clouds above seemed to sense Lu Qing's thoughts and began to rotate rapidly, forming a gray cloud vortex.

And in the center of the vortex, dazzling lightning quickly gathered, an overwhelming might that oppressed everyone witnessing this scene, leaving them almost breathless.

"The ninth tribulation thunderbolt!"

The Master of the Tianji Tower murmured as he gazed at the gathering lightning.

He wasn't sure how many tribulation thunderbolts could fall, but nine was the extreme limit in the heavens and the earth, and he believed that this tribulation would not exceed this number.

So this ninth tribulation thunderbolt should be the last one.

"As long as Young Master Lu can withstand this tribulation thunderbolt, then he will have truly passed this tribulation.

After the darkness, there will be light, and he will soar like a dragon, reaching unimaginable realms."

Anticipation shone in the eyes of the Master of the Tianji Tower.

The fact that Lu Qing could attract the tribulation clouds was already shocking enough to him.

He never expected that there would be nine tribulation thunderbolts.

He was very curious to see how powerful someone like Lu Qing, an anomaly, would become after passing this tribulation.

Outside the Tianji Tower, Xuan Ming and the others were already stunned.

"Nine tribulation thunderbolts, this is the limit of the current heavenly rules.

There's no mistake, this treasure that can withstand the tribulation must be an unimaginable treasure!"

Xuan Ming's eyes shone with fanaticism, and he was no longer the calm and composed person he used to be.

"To attract nine tribulation thunderbolts right after its birth? This treasure must be mine!"

The figure in the dark robe also trembled with excitement, almost unable to restrain his own aura.

"Fellow disciples, pay attention. We must obtain this treasure that can withstand the tribulation. Even if we can't get it, we must not let it fall into the hands of Xuankong Mountain!"

Yangming Daoist quietly instructed his companions.

"There are actually nine tribulation thunderbolts! Senior Brother, what should we do?"

The disciples of Yunshui Secret Realm also became anxious.

"Do not act impulsively. Without my order, no disciple is allowed to act on their own!"

However, the senior brother of Yunshui Secret Realm felt even more uneasy and gave orders once again.

Just as many powerful beings were filled with anticipation and were about to make their move, the ninth tribulation thunderbolt, which had been brewing for a long time in the tribulation clouds, finally descended under the gaze of countless people.

"Come, let me see what the scenery is like after the Primordial State!"

Lu Qing looked at the falling lightning, and his mind stirred. The scattered Divine Soul talisman scripts instantly gathered into a talisman, which hovered above his head to face the tribulation thunderbolt!

Boom!

As expected, this time, the Divine Soul talisman was once again blasted apart by the tribulation thunderbolt, and the lightning struck Lu Qing's body.

In an instant, his body was torn apart.

This time, the lightning lasted for an exceptionally long time.

When everything dissipated and Lu Qing's figure was revealed, the people in the tall tower were shocked.

Lu Qing's body was almost melted, and he looked extremely terrifying.

The aura on his body was like a flickering candle in the wind, barely perceptible.

"Brother Lu Qing... are you still alive?"

Ma Gu's voice trembled.

But no one dared to answer him. Everyone stared fixedly at Lu Qing, whose body was almost unrecognizable.

Just as everyone was afraid to even breathe too loudly, Lu Qing's head suddenly lifted, and he smiled at the tall tower.

Although this smile looked terrifying, Ma Gu and the others cheered.

"Great! Brother Lu Qing is fine!"

Hearing the distant cheers, Lu Qing retracted his smile, but he was still frightened.

At this moment, he looked pathetic.

Almost all the blood in his body had been dried up by the lightning, and his internal organs were almost cooked. Even his skull had a big hole in it.

If not for his powerful divine soul power, he would have died on the spot.

"I didn't expect this ninth tribulation thunderbolt to be so much stronger than the eighth one.

This path of tribulation is indeed unpredictable, full of twists and turns, and difficult to grasp.

I thought I would be able to handle this last tribulation thunderbolt easily, but it turned out to be a close call.

If I hadn't kept some vitality as a backup and taken the Earth Vein Spirit Liquid in time, I would have turned into a pile of charcoal by now.

No wonder even in the cultivation era, everyone feared the heavenly tribulation.

There is always a glimmer of hope under the heavenly tribulation.

But not everyone can seize this glimmer of hope.

If one is not careful, they will die on the spot, and there will be no chance of survival."

Lu Qing maintained his consciousness with his extremely powerful divine soul power, but he was still frightened.

Just now, he truly felt the breath of death.

He was just a hair's breadth away from perishing in the heavenly tribulation.

Fortunately, he managed to pull through in the end.

The dense vitality enveloped Lu Qing once more.

Without hesitation, Lu Qing channeled his cultivation technique and began to absorb it voraciously.

The vitality this time was much more potent than any previous encounter.

Wrapped in vitality, Lu Qing's physical body rapidly regenerated at a visible rate.

His viscera and bowels were revitalized, brimming with renewed vigor.

His bones and muscles regrew, and his meridians and acupoints were completely reshaped.

Soon after, his skin and hair began to regenerate as well. This time, Lu Qing did not hold back and intended to restore his physical body to its perfect pinnacle.

As his body recovered, the divine soul talisman scripts scattered around Lu Qing flew up and quickly reassembled.

Before long, as Lu Qing's body fully recovered, the scattered divine soul talisman scripts reappeared and hovered before him once more.

The newly condensed divine soul talisman scripts exhibited slight changes. They became more refined, and their aura was more subdued, exuding a warm, sun-like radiance.

Just as the divine soul talisman scripts regrouped, two streams of light descended from the dissipating tribulation clouds in the sky.

One landed on Lu Qing's body, and the other on the divine soul talisman.

Subsequently, the tribulation clouds began to slowly dissipate.

"Hmm?"

This sudden turn of events caught Lu Qing completely off guard.

The two streams of light descended too swiftly, leaving him with no time to react before they enveloped him.

He immediately mobilized his divine soul power to inspect his body.

Soon, a delighted smile appeared on his face.

"This time, after enduring the tribulation, heaven and earth actually bestowed upon me two divine abilities?"

Lu Qing was thrilled beyond measure.

From the legacy left by the Li Huo Sect, he knew that those who successfully endured the tribulation would be granted an opportunity by heaven and earth.

This opportunity would vary depending on the performance of the tribulation transcender. The better the performance, the greater the reward.

It could be a profound insight into the workings of heaven and earth, the primal essence, or even ancient legacies and powerful cultivation techniques.

Among these opportunities, the most mysterious and elusive were the divine abilities.

However, divine abilities were extremely rare and difficult to obtain.

Even during the cultivation era, they were seldom seen.

Typically, only those mysterious and profound spirit beasts or divine beasts with profound backgrounds would possess such abilities.

For a human cultivator to be granted a divine ability was an incredibly rare occurrence, far more valuable than any supreme secret technique or cultivation method.

Lu Qing had initially thought that he would be fortunate enough to obtain an ancient legacy.

He never expected that his luck would be so extraordinary, as he was bestowed not one but two divine abilities.

Such heaven-defying opportunities were enough to make countless cultivators in the cultivation era turn green with envy.

After all, the tribulation he had just endured was the lowest-level Gray Cloud Tribulation.

During the cultivation era, such tribulation clouds were not uncommon.

"Could it be because I'm the first person to undergo the tribulation after the changes in heaven and earth and the revival of spiritual energy?" Lu Qing wondered silently.

However, for the time being, there was no one who could answer his question.

Thus, Lu Qing did not dwell on it. Just as he was about to sense and explore the two divine abilities he had obtained, a fluctuation emanated from the sky above. He looked up and saw that the gray tribulation clouds had completely dissipated, leaving only a few wisps of gray clouds drifting in the sky.

At the same time, numerous powerful auras suddenly appeared in Lu Qing's perception, rapidly approaching his location.

"What's going on?"

Just as Lu Qing felt puzzled, several bald monks appeared not far from him.

Their appearances were familiar; they were the monks from Xuan Kong Mountain whom he had encountered at the imperial palace not long ago.

Leading them was none other than Xuan Ming, the abbot of Xuan Kong Mountain.

Xuan Ming and his companions had rushed in as soon as the tribulation clouds dissipated.

Their eyes immediately fell upon Lu Qing, who stood in the deep pit created by the tribulation lightning, and the divine soul talisman floating before him.

As soon as Xuan Ming's eyes landed on the divine soul talisman, they shone with an intense light.

Following closely behind him, Xuan Nu shouted, "Hey! Hand over that strange treasure immediately!"

(End of Chapter)

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