Chapter 147: Such a Huge Tribulation Cloud (Second Update)

Dark clouds rolled in.

Tribulation energy surged.

A group of powerful figures from the Eternal Sect hovered a thousand miles away, most of them smiling as they watched Daoist Ziyang begin his tribulation.

Daoist Ziyang and Daoist Ziquan were twins, both at the Tribulation Realm, and their exploits in the Great Wilderness had become legendary tales.

"Having cultivated for nearly a millennium, today I finally face my tribulation and ascend. From this day forth, I draw one step closer to the Avenue—truly, my heart is filled with emotion!"

"Hahaha! The path of cultivation is fraught with endless trials, but to surmount a thousand mountains, brave a thousand waves, and cut through thorns—what could be more exhilarating?"

"Indeed! Elder Ziyang possesses the Ziyang Divine Body, and his cultivation has reached perfection. With no further room for advancement in the Tribulation Realm, and having taken the Tribulation Pill with multiple preparations, overcoming this tribulation will be as easy as taking something from a bag!"

"The Mahayana Realm—ah, how deeply one yearns for it!"

As the tribulation clouds continued to grow, the crowd sighed in admiration once more.

"Daoist Ziyang's strength is truly formidable. The scale of the tribulation clouds he has summoned is immense. Once he succeeds, he may leap straight to the pinnacle of the Mahayana Realm!"

"The tribulation clouds have already expanded to a radius of three hundred miles—how terrifying!"

"Thank heavens for the Tribulation Pill. Without it, this tribulation would indeed be fraught with peril."

The tribulation clouds continued to spread.

"Why are they still expanding? They've already reached four hundred miles, haven't they?"

"Gasp... Is this the fearsome power of the Ziyang Divine Body?"

The clouds grew further.

"Five hundred miles! Tribulation clouds spanning five hundred miles—how long has it been since the Great Wilderness last witnessed such a cultivator? Elder Ziyang is mighty! The Eternal Sect is mighty!"

Six hundred miles!

The expressions of the onlookers finally turned grave.

The churning of these tribulation clouds... something was amiss!

Why did they still rage with such ferocity?

Seven hundred miles!

Eight hundred miles!

Beneath the tribulation clouds, Daoist Ziyang gazed at the boundless expanse above. The overwhelming might of the heavens poured down, silencing all living things.

At first, Daoist Ziyang had felt a flicker of pride—after all, the size of the tribulation clouds reflected one's strength.

Larger clouds were a mark of great prestige.

But now... these clouds were simply too vast.

One thousand miles!

The group of Eternal Sect experts hastily retreated in terror, their faces pale with fear.

No, how could this be?

A thousand-mile tribulation cloud? Even with the strength of the Ziyang Divine Body, it shouldn’t reach such an extreme level, right?

It’s still expanding!

Daoist Ziyang’s smile froze on his face.

Only one thought echoed in his mind.

"By the infinite Celestial Lord..."

"Boom!"

Thunder roared through the tribulation clouds.

Pure silver lightning erupted with the most terrifying divine might.

It’s over!

At this moment, Daoist Ziyang felt a chill pierce his heart.

Silver tribulation lightning... No, shouldn’t it have been white tribulation lightning first?

Then gradually turning silver?

The Eternal Sect had long cleared this area, ensuring nothing could interfere with the tribulation.

Yet, such an enormous tribulation cloud appeared!

"Infinite Celestial Lord, damn it..."

"Boom!"

Frenzied silver serpents weaved between heaven and earth.

The dark world suddenly became brighter than ever before.

The deafening roar spread immeasurably far, and the earth trembled violently.

"Boom!"

The second tribulation lightning struck almost without pause.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

One strike after another, each more terrifying than the last.

From the thickness of an arm, to a bucket, then to the width requiring several people to encircle.

One minute.

Three minutes.

Ten minutes.

The tribulation lightning ceased.

On the ground, a massive black crater billowed with white smoke, the earth scorched into granular sand by the extreme heat.

Daoist Ziyang was completely obliterated, not even ashes remained.

"Brother!"

Daoist Ziquan let out a heart-wrenching cry.

"Elder Ziyang!"

A group of people rushed toward the center of the tribulation as soon as the calamity clouds dispersed.

A tiny storage ring, even its setting tattered and ruined, was the only thing Daoist Ziyang left behind in this world.

Tragic!

Too tragic!

"Why did this happen?!"

Daoist Ziquan roared in fury, unable to accept it.

Heavenly tribulation was a trial, a tempering—not a certain death sentence.

But now, why did such a terrifying tribulation appear? A cultivator at the Tribulation Realm triggered calamity clouds spanning thousands of miles, starting directly with silver lightning—this left no chance of survival for the tribulation-taker!

"Where exactly went wrong?"

The members of the Eternal Sect were all horrified, unable to make sense of the situation.

"Could it be... the Tribulation Pill?"

One elder spoke uncertainly.

Aside from the Tribulation Pill, everything else had been prepared by Daoist Ziyang himself. Naturally, he wouldn’t sabotage his own tribulation.

The only extra element was the Tribulation Pill.

"Impossible!"

Feng Changye instantly denied it.

"This Tribulation Pill was given by an ally of the Eternal Sect. The other party is also a top-tier power—there’s no reason they would harm us without cause!"

"Then what’s the explanation for this situation?"

The crowd fell silent.

"Could it be some random occurrence? Should we try another tribulation to test it?"

The elders exchanged glances, then shook their heads helplessly.

Undergoing tribulation was the most significant event for a cultivator—it wasn’t as simple as eating a meal or taking a bath.

"Forget it. Let’s postpone the plan. I’ll consult the Upper Realm..."

...

"Ding~ I laugh triumphantly, I laugh triumphantly, laughing away the mortal world..."

Shen Xitong was already humming cheerfully, "Hmm, hmm, hmm, let’s see you try your Heaven-Stripping Art now. Still stripping the heavens? I’ll turn you all to ashes—see if you can strip anything then!"

"Boom!"

A bolt of lightning suddenly split the clear sky.

Shen Xitong looked up. "Shut up! I only wrote six names—don’t I even have that little bit of authority?"

Lu Ye watched Shen Xitong’s inexplicable antics and recalled the names she had jotted down in that little black notebook earlier. He already knew—someone was about to suffer.

Once this matter was settled, it seemed he would have to pay a visit to the Eternal Sect.

He was the kind of person who couldn’t stand being on someone’s mind.

The moment someone thought about him, he’d feel an itch all over. If he didn’t go and have a little chat, he’d feel like he was letting them down.

Lu Ye snapped out of his thoughts.

Before him, the illusory Sword Mountain trembled as stone swords hummed in resonance.

Transforming into a streak of light, he landed atop Sword Mountain. In an instant, countless sword intents resonated with the stone swords.

The stone swords, having absorbed the sword intents of the Taishang Sword Sect over countless years, now birthed a brand-new sword intent under Lu Ye’s guidance.

Supreme, merciless, and unifying all things—this sword intent manifested upon the stone swords.

At that moment, this sword intent surged upward with an unstoppable momentum, descending majestically upon the peak of Sword Mountain. Thousands of sword intents chimed softly in unison, expressing reverence and submission to the Taishang Sword Intent.

Done!

Lu Ye stretched out his hand, and Sword Mountain transformed into a streak of light, darting into his sleeve.

"Come on, let’s go for a stroll!"

Lu Ye called out to Shen Xitong.

"Ding, got it!"

The system instantly dissolved into specks of light, merging into Lu Ye’s body.

Lu Ye’s figure vanished.

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