Chapter 543: Seven Beasts Burst (1/2)

Xukong felt pleased with Lin Mu's quick thoughts and nodded his head.

”Exactly! When you tried that it didn't work, right? I think we overlooked the vast difference of power between you and an actual Cub of Great slumber bear. First of all, a beast like that would not be found in a world like this at all. Instead, it would be in a higher leveled world where the heavenly laws are more active.” Xukong said.

”What would that mean for me?” Lin Mu asked.

”That means the environmental conditions were simply not the same for both of you. Instead, what you needed was a little push which came in the form of the tribulation lightning. From what we saw it was the pure tribulation lightning that was intended for Bilao that struck you. It was not a mistake at all, nor was it a chance, it was clearly drawn to you.

I think the problem you have is a contradiction. While you should be able to form a Nascent soul easily like a Great Slumber bear, the world you are in is not optimum for it.” Xukong explained.

Lin Mu listened carefully and went deep in thought. Five minutes later he felt like he understood it and had an idea of what he now needed to do.

”Seeing as I have not broken through to the Nascent Soul realm, I'm guessing that I need more bolts of Tribulation lightning.” Lin Mu said.

”That's right,” Xukong replied.

”But I can't trigger it on my own either due to the contradictions between the bloodlines method and the world's state.” Lin Mu added.

”That's right as well,” Xukong replied.

”Which leaves me with… stealing other's tribulations?” Lin Mu said, feeling a bit unsure.

”Well, that is indeed the most obvious solution.” Xukong answered.

~Sigh~

”And how am I going to find cultivators undergoing heavenly tribulations?” Lin Mu asked.

”That is up to you. Though seeing as how about half of your core is covered in cracks, one more tribulation lightning bolt like this one or a couple more will be enough for you to successfully breakthrough to the Nascent Soul realm and from your Nascent Soul.” Xukong answered.

Lin Mu felt a bit disappointed that there was not an easier way, but then realized this was already a lot more than he had known before. At least now he knew what to watch out for, plus this now meant the only thing that was restricting his cultivation was now time or the lack of resources, but just the right opportunity.

'I should try moving now.' Lin Mu thought as he willed his hands.

At first, nothing happened, but after a few seconds, he was able to make his fingers twitch. Five minutes later, he was able to lift his hand and move it. Half an hour later he managed to sit up properly and finally when an entire hour passed he was able to walk around.

~Ahh~

Lin Mu grunted as he stretched his tense body. The sounds of his joints and bones popping could be heard as a wave of pleasure washed over him. He looked at his tattered robes that were quite dirty and damaged before removing them and cleaning up with the water that he had stored.

He then put on a fresh set of robes and got to checking on Little Shrubby. Lin Mu scanned him with his spirit sense and found that the beast was in a different condition than him. His heartbeats had gotten slower, and it was as if he was in deep hibernation.