Chapter 675 – The Heavenly Tribulation Descends Once More, the Forgotten Pearl of the Ocean Two (1/2)

Li Qingshan leapt up and rushed out of the mountain to receive the first bolt of lightning that descended from the sky.

Boom!

The scorching-white lightning immediately struck Li Qingshan, which filled him with a strange numbness. Even the depths of his soul trembled gently, shocked by the terrifying might of the world. Only afterwards did he feel deep pain.

These were lethal bolts of lightning, as well as the greatest test the obscure heavens put forth for creatures who refused to accept their current shape. It was a heaven-sent opportunity to rise up and break through.

The baptism of lightning rapidly depleted the spiritual qi in his sea of qi, but it removed the impurities at the same time, making the spiritual qi merge back together in a completely new way.

Unlike the first heavenly tribulation, tribulation clouds amassed in the horizon, countless times greater in both presence and pressure, hanging low above the Chain mountains. Bolts of lightning crackled in the clouds, continuing to build up without striking down. Under its rampaging surface hid the profound truths of the world.

The world flashed. The bolts of tribulation lighting were like the divine hammer of nature, striking down viciously on a piece of stubborn metal. If he could withstand this tempering process, then his will would become even better forged, but if he could not, then the only fate awaiting him would be obliteration.

Under the intense pain, Li Qingshan’s thoughts instead became extremely clear and calm. If most cultivators could undergo the first heavenly tribulation without facing too much danger, then the danger of the second heavenly tribulation would be multiplied. Who knew how many cultivators had died to this step.

But he felt no fear. Through practising the Nine Transformations of the Demonic and Divine, both his mental willpower and physical body had become extremely tough, reaching a level that far exceeded other Foundation Establishment cultivators. If he still could not survive the tribulation, then he well and truly deserved to die.

At the same time, Ru Xin sat in the Jade Melting cauldron and practised the Heavenly Tome of Cloud Furnace she had obtained from Chu Tian. Refining herself like a pill was not an easy feat, but she did not even frown. Completely bare, she was like a beauty carved from white jade.

As a cultivator’s foundation, the cultivation method was even more powerful than she originally believed it to be. She had undergone overwhelming changes in less than half a year of practising it, and her cultivation broke through to mid Foundation Establishment.

Suddenly, she heard the rumbling of thunder. It possessed the might of the world, such that even her formations were unable to obstruct it.

Don’t tell me?

Ru Xin thought and stopped cultivating, putting on a set of clothes and making her way out of the dwelling. She spotted the figure currently contending with the heavenly lightning and experienced indescribable shock.

Although she knew his actual strength had already surpassed regular Golden Core cultivators a long time ago, strength alone could not make up for certain differences in cultivation and comprehension. By taking this step, he would reach a whole new realm and become a supreme genius of the cultivation community of the Green province.

The rumbling of thunder merged together like an endless roar, swallowing him whole.

Even Ru Xin was unable to stare right at it. She thought, It’s no wonder many cultivators die to the second heavenly tribulation. It really does come with great danger, but I don’t need to worry about him. I practise the Heavenly Tome of Cloud Furnace, so I have a pretty good chance too.

The radiance from the lightning reached a certain limit, and there was a rumble in Li Qingshan’s body. Spiritual qi gathered towards a certain point, forming a revolving, perfectly-round and azure pearl. It radiated with an aura that was vast and deep like the ocean.

The second heavenly tribulation—broken through! The Ocean pearl—condensed!

The clouds dispersed; the azure blue of the sky and the sunlight poured through.

He spread his arms and let out a bellow. The mountains answered back with echoes.

Suddenly, he raised his head and smiled at Ru Xin in the distance. In that moment, all the sunlight gathered on his face, making him seem extremely glorious. Having gone through dangers and hardship, he had finally taken another step forward.

“Congratulations on not being struck to death by lightning!”

After tidying himself up a little, Li Qingshan arrived in Ru Xin’s dwelling. Ru Xin served up tea and smiled gracefully.

“Even if you die, I won’t die. Oh yeah, you’ve changed quite a bit too!”

Li Qingshan studied Ru Xin up and down. Her skin had always been extremely fair and smooth, but now it began to shine with a jade-like gloss, which made her seem a little less lively and more transcendental.

Ru Xin hid nothing. She told him the entire story.

“The Heavenly Tome of Cloud Furnace. I didn’t think this kid would have a use like this. Please don’t tell me you’ll actually turn into a rock in the future, or what would be the point in that?”

Li Qingshan extended a finger and prodded Ru Xin’s cheek gently. Fortunately, it was still warm, soft skin.

“Move your dog paws,” Ru Xin said unflinchingly.