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Chapter 376: Slaying the Heavenly Tribulation
Chapter 376: Slaying the Heavenly Tribulation
"The hallmark of a Divine Transformation Cultivator lies in their ability to manipulate Universal Essence Energy!"
Universal Essence Energy is an even more fundamental force than the essence energy of heaven and earth.
But how can one achieve the manipulation of Universal Essence Energy?
Fang Xing now understood that it was 'Divine Fusion with the Universe'!
When a Transcendent Soul Cultivator's Primordial Spirit merges with the universe, they can control the Universal Essence Energy within a thousand-mile radius.
In the blink of an eye, they can decide the life and death of lower-level cultivators.
At this moment, as Fang Xing's Incarnation listened to the heavenly sounds, his Incarnation body gradually became transparent, ascending and transforming into an even more profound and fundamental 'Primordial Spirit'!
After the Incarnation transformed into the Primordial Spirit, Fang Xing even felt that the myriad mysteries and principles of the universe became incredibly clear, and his heart was filled with a certain impulse.
He wanted to immerse himself in these universal principles, gradually peering into the Great Dao... not wanting to waste a single moment.
This was the 'Dao Transformation Disaster'!
The Primordial Spirit was inherently close to the Dao, and when it merged with the universe, it was as if the universe itself was explaining the principles of the Great Dao.
It was easy to become immersed, but how vast and magnificent was the universe? If mountains and rivers had thoughts, perhaps a single thought would take tens or even hundreds of years to process!
If it were this universe, or a world, or a single thought, it might take thousands or even millions of years!
If the Primordial Spirit were to immerse itself in the 'Divine Fusion with the Universe', it might blink and thousands or even millions of years would pass, and then the cultivator's lifespan would reach its limit, and they would directly sit and pass away...
"Fire..."
After Fang Xing's Incarnation transformed into the Primordial Spirit, the first principle he sensed was the incredibly clear Fire Principle!
Although it was still not as good as directly comprehending the 'Fire God Pillar'.
But in terms of the clarity of the Fire Principle, it even made him feel as if he had already consumed a 'Flame Heart Fruit' that increased his affinity with the principle!
'So... is this the secret of Transcendent Soul Cultivators?'
'Immortal Dao Primordial Spirit, inherently close to the Dao, once cultivated, can greatly increase one's understanding of principles... Of course, in the Immortal Cultivation World, it increases affinity with the Great Dao. In essence, they are the same...'
A thought emerged in Fang Xing's mind.
In the Main Universe and the Immortal Cultivation World, he had not found any Odd Artifacts similar to the 'Flame Heart Fruit'.
But now he realized that he didn't need to.
As long as he broke through the great boundary of the Immortal Dao, it seemed that he would naturally increase his 'Universal Affinity', and the effect was even better than consuming the 'Flame Heart Fruit'.
Because what increased was the affinity with all principles!
'Fire... Wood, Water, Earth, Metal...'
'The Five Elements Principles... based on the principle of space.'
'Universal Principles are not isolated but interconnected and integrated...'
'Void is the foundation of everything...'
'No wonder Transcendent Soul Cultivators, as long as they cultivate the Essence Refinement Lineage, have the possibility of grasping a strand of Void Power...'
Fang Xing suddenly realized.
With the spatial affinity provided by the Immortal Dao Primordial Spirit, along with the description of the Void Path in the Essence Refinement Lineage.
It's not that even a pig could enter, but cultivators who have reached the Divine Transformation stage must have top-notch talent and comprehension, making it highly likely that they can comprehend the Void and grasp a strand of Void Power.
'Why didn't I have so many insights when my True Self transformed my Martial Dao Primordial Spirit into an Immortal Dao Primordial Spirit? Was it because I didn't actively 'Divine Fusion with the Universe'?'
'No, it should be that my True Self ultimately follows the Martial Path, and the foundation of a Martial Warrior is still that of a Warrior... Therefore, even after transforming into the Divine Transformation power, it's impossible to achieve some fundamental improvements...'
'The Cultivation Avatar is different; it's a pure Immortal Cultivator. Although breaking through the great boundary is dangerous, there are also benefits!'
From the perspective of the Primordial Spirit, Fang Xing observed this world again and instantly saw many more differences.
In addition to the Five Elements Principles, there were also Wind, Thunder, and Ice...
Life and Death...
All these principles were also based on space...
But when all these were combined, viewed as a whole, it was still only three-dimensional, like a dead and frozen world...
Only by comprehending time, understanding that one elusive timeline, and peering into the River of Time, could the originally stagnant space be set in motion, transitioning from three dimensions to four!
'Because my essence is still that of a citizen of the Starry Era, and I have the foundation of comprehending the Fire Principle, I can interpret the essence of the universe to this extent...'
'If it were another Immortal Cultivator, they might barely be able to comprehend the Five Elements, and the best among them might be able to sense the Void Power and the River of Time...'
'This is a difference in worldview and expression, but the essence is the same.'
'Wait... What should I be doing?'
Suddenly, Fang Xing's entire body trembled, as if he had fallen from the highest peak, and he instantly became clear-headed: "I'm still in the midst of breaking through, I haven't truly manipulated Universal Essence Energy, refined it into my body, and completed the great boundary breakthrough... I haven't even infused my Primordial Spirit into the sword. What's the point of being engrossed in these insights?"
The profundity of the laws was such that even after ten thousand years of cultivation, one might not fully comprehend a single law, let alone the Great Dao... But my physical body will age and die."
After all, he had experienced the enlightenment of the laws and was immersed without being obsessed.
At this moment, his true self's consciousness reminded him.
With just a slight struggle, he awakened from his previous law comprehension, but he still maintained the state of 'Divine Fusion with the Universe,' attempting to manipulate the external Universal Essence Energy.
The Multicolored Essence Energy Lake became increasingly dazzling, bursting with various colors and beginning to fluctuate and flow...
A ripple occasionally stirred, and the overflowing spiritual pressure was enough to make the Incarnation True Monarch's heart tremble in fear.
This was a mighty divine ability that could easily destroy them!
"Primordial Spirit Cultivators are formless and intangible... Transcendent Soul Cultivators do not have Primordial Spirits. If their Primordial Spirit disperses, they can conceal their cultivation to an unimaginable degree. Even the Divine Perception of Late-stage Primordial Spirit Great True Monarchs would struggle to detect the slightest hint, and they could only be treated as ordinary people..."
Fang Xing experimented with the characteristics of his Primordial Spirit and found that manipulating the external Universal Essence Energy was not easy, but it wasn't particularly difficult either.
With his comprehension of the law of fire, if he primarily used fire-attributed Essence Energy, it would be very simple. He could directly refine it into his body, then use the fire attribute to leverage the other four attributes, and further use the five elements to manipulate the Universal Essence Energy...
With a few more attempts, he would undoubtedly succeed!
Generally speaking, when a cultivator reaches this stage, their Dao transformation is already set in stone.
However, for the Essence Spirit Sword Sage, there was still one crucial step missing—the Primordial Spirit's attachment to a flying sword!
In the quiet room, Fang Xing's Cultivation Avatar sat cross-legged, like a living corpse.
A Peak Spirit Artifact, the 'Rusty Iron Sword,' hovered before him, casting a starlit glow, like a dazzling galaxy.
This was the true body of the 'Rusty Iron Sword,' not some illusory shadow.
At this moment, with the help of the Sword Core and Sword Spirit's tempering as one, and through his long cultivation, Fang Xing's Primordial Spirit had already established an unbreakable connection with the Rusty Iron Sword.
Following this faint link, Fang Xing's Primordial Spirit enveloped the Rusty Iron Sword, and then... he felt the Rusty Iron Sword breathing!
Not only was this Lifebound Flying Sword breathing, devouring Supreme Spirit Stones and Universal Essence Energy, but it also had a network of meridians... and even a heart!
Fang Xing heard... the heartbeat of the Rusty Iron Sword!
At this moment, he finally understood that after the Pill Breaks and Infancy Emerges, the Rusty Iron Sword, this Spirit Artifact, had developed its own life!
The current Rusty Iron Sword could even be seen as a human body, or rather, a 'living corpse' that was highly compatible with his Primordial Spirit.
"Interesting... If my Primordial Spirit attaches to this flying sword, won't I become the sword spirit of the Rusty Iron Sword?"
"No wonder Lifebound Flying Swords don't have artifact spirits; it turns out I am one..."
"This path seems somewhat similar to the ancient Artifact Cultivation..."
"Isn't Sword Cultivation too extreme? Could it have gone astray?"
Fang Xing mocked in his heart, but at this point, there was no turning back. His Primordial Spirit directly entered the Rusty Iron Sword, achieving an incredible harmony.
And then...
The Rusty Iron Sword burst forth with dazzling starlight, like a Milky Way, with twinkling stars, suddenly surging into the sky!
...
"This step of drawing upon the Universal Essence Energy is perfect..."
On Dark Koi Island.
Even the Fire Dragon True Monarch was forced to land by the increasingly heavy spiritual pressure, looking up at the Multicolored Essence Energy Lake.
"It's even... already started to manipulate, but I don't know why it's taking so long to refine it into my body..."
He sighed.
As an heir of the Primordial Soul Sword Sect, his vision and experience far surpassed that of ordinary Incarnation True Monarchs, and he had read several accounts of Transcendent Soul Cultivators' breakthroughs.
The Fire Dragon True Monarch was well aware that many Primordial Spirit Perfection Cultivators had failed at this step of refining the Universal Essence Energy into their bodies.
The Essence Spirit Sword Sage's breakthrough was even more challenging because it involved the additional step of attaching the Primordial Spirit to the flying sword.
Although the Sword Core and Sword Spirit techniques of the Primordial Soul Sword Sect were meant to prepare for this final step, there were still numerous disciples in history who had failed to break through.
Could the Dark Koi Island Master succeed?
Just as the Fire Dragon True Monarch was filled with worry, a dragon-like sword roar resonated from within his body!
Not only him, but other Core Formation Cultivators also pressed their hands against their Dantians, their faces changing slightly.
"An Emperor within the Sword has emerged, and ten thousand swords submit?"
"A Fifth Stage Flying Sword is about to be born!"
The Fire Dragon True Monarch's face lit up with joy.
And then...
Numerous cultivators on Dark Koi Island witnessed a Milky Way rushing out from the depths of the island. It was profound and vast, with twinkling stars within, resembling the universe's starry sky.
In the starry sky, a sword light streaked by, absorbing all the Universal Essence Energy from the Multicolored Essence Energy Lake, and suddenly, a loud roar erupted!
The Rusty Iron Sword, a Peak Spirit Artifact, had just broken through the Fifth Stage, becoming a Primordial Spirit Artifact!
The flying sword roared, instantly devouring the Multicolored Essence Energy Lake, and then, like a meteor, it fell into the Mansion, entering from the Heavenly Dao avatar's Celestial Spirit and settling in the Dantian.
Streamlined Universal Essence Energy emerged, flowing through the meridians and into every limb and bone.
Fang Xing's body instantly became somewhat transparent and slightly fiery... It was as if a piece of stubborn iron was being tempered!
"Divine Transformation! Divine Transformation!"
After repeating this nine times, he opened his eyes, knowing that he had already broken through the Great Boundary!
At this moment, outside, the Heavenly Might was awe-inspiring, with Five-Colored Thunder brewing, which was clearly his Divine Transformation Tribulation!
"In theory... the Transcendent Soul Demonic Heart Tribulation should have arrived by now. Where is my Demonic Heart?"
The Great Sun Mark between Fang Xing's eyebrows slowly bloomed with brilliance, and rays of light descended, illuminating his entire body, even his Sea of Consciousness, and reaching deep into his Primordial Spirit.
And then... nothing happened again.
'Didn't even get to witness it...'
'I wanted to temper my weakness and Sword Heart...'
Fang Xing pouted, and the Rusty Iron Sword appeared in his hand as he soared into the sky.
...
Near Dark Kui Island, Universal Essence Energy raged, and the Five-Colored Thunder Tribulation flashed.
The terrifying Heavenly Might even made Fire Dragon True Monarch feel that a great disaster was about to befall him.
"Divine Transformation Tribulation... Five Elements Thunder Tribulation!"
He gazed at the Five-Colored Thunder, his eyes filled with both apprehension and anticipation: "Senior Uncle should be enduring the Demonic Heart Tribulation... The Transcendent Soul Demonic Heart is said to be incredibly powerful, and even a Sword Sage might fall victim to it... The Demonic Heart's myriad forms are the greatest enemy of Immortal Cultivators!"
"To endure the Five Elements Thunder Tribulation under the influence of the Demonic Heart requires great wisdom and courage!"
Whoosh! Just as Fire Dragon True Monarch was sighing, Fang Xing's figure soared into the sky, casually swinging his sword.
The Rusty Iron Sword, having advanced to the Fifth Stage, erupted with unimaginable dazzling starlight, like a Milky Way, piercing through the thunderclouds.
Wherever the sword light reached, regardless of the type of Five Elements Tribulation Thunder, it quickly dissipated, reverting to the most basic Universal Essence Energy!
"One Sword Breaks All Dharmas!"
The numerous cultivators of Iron Sword Gate looked as if they had witnessed the deity they had worshipped for many years, their eyes filled with yearning and fervor: "The Fifth Stage of the Sword Dao - Break All Dharmas! With a single sword, all kinds of divine abilities, techniques, treasures, and talismans can be broken."
"I never thought... that even the Divine Transformation Tribulation could be broken?"
Witnessing Fang Xing's sword slaying the tribulation, they almost felt like they were seeing a myth come to life! At this moment, all the cultivators on Dark Kui Island were going crazy with worship for the Dark Kui Island Master.
After all, which cultivator didn't know that Immortal Cultivators feared tribulations the most?
Before breaking through a Great Boundary, they would desperately gather all kinds of tribulation-crossing treasures or secret techniques and talismans to weaken the heavenly thunder.
For this, they would even risk their lives.
And when facing the tribulation, they would use all kinds of methods, as long as they could keep themselves alive, it was considered a victory.
Who would have thought that Fang Xing, during his Divine Transformation, would be so carefree, charging straight into the tribulation!
Even more terrifying was... that he dispersed the thunder tribulation with a single sword!
How could those countless predecessors who had perished under the thunder tribulation bear this?
...
High in the sky, Fang Xing stood with his sword.
But the tribulation seemed to follow a standard, regardless of the means used; once it was crossed, it was crossed, and there was no sign of it becoming enraged or doubling in intensity.
The dark clouds gradually dissipated, and the sky became clear and the breeze blew gently.
"Is it over?"
"En, with my strength, if I were to be injured by the Divine Transformation Tribulation, that would be a joke..."
Fang Xing transformed into an Escape Light and returned to his Mansion.
Looking at the Spirit Eye, he saw the Supreme Spirit Stones that had lost all their luster and become dull, and with a light flick of his sleeve, he collected them all.
Then, he began to meditate, silently sensing his own body.
After breaking through a Great Boundary, Immortal Cultivators often needed some time to consolidate their cultivation, or they might risk falling back to their previous realm.
Fang Xing pinched the sword incantation, silently recalling the Ethereal Sword Scripture he had comprehended.
This sword scripture was vast and profound, and if not for already possessing an Immortal Dao Primordial Spirit and a certain sensitivity to space, he might not have been able to enter its path.
But as he comprehended it now, Fang Xing discovered that the golden characters, adorned with dragon scripts and phoenix seals, seemed not to be flat but three-dimensional...
They combined with each other, elucidating the Void Path...
(End of Chapter)
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