Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension-Chapter 597 - 375: Heaven and Earth Collapse

"Thunder Emperor Tribulation Order, completely intact,"

Qiu Ling Master’s cold voice echoed through the hall.

Upon hearing the five words "Thunder Emperor Tribulation Order," whether it was the haughty Xin Baiqin, the impulsive Zuo Lingsun, the calm Tianluozi, or the silently observing Zhao Sheng, all had a palpable shock cross their faces, and then flames of desire ignited in their eyes.

For high-level cultivators, Heavenly Tribulation is the last thing they want to face, but it is also an inevitable test of the Heavenly Dao.

Throughout history, countless exceptional talents have racked their brains and exerted all efforts to devise numerous secret techniques to either avoid or weaken Heavenly Tribulation.

The Thunder Emperor Tribulation Order is one of the top-tier among them, crafted by the hands of the Ancient Thunder Emperor.

Because refining the Tribulation Order significantly diminishes the Thunder Emperor’s authority, the cost is so great that even the emperor, holding the title of emperor, is reluctant to forge them lightly.

From ancient times to the present, only about thirty or so have ever been accumulated by the Netherworld. Moreover, most of these are preserved in the treasure vaults of top tier sects, rarely even seen, let alone utilized.

They are held in reserve for the Crossing Tribulations of exceptionally important figures, too precious to be wasted otherwise.

In the last three thousand years, the Thunder Emperor Exorcism Order has only appeared twice, each emergence fostering the rise of a Divinity Transformation True Monarch.

After all, anyone who possesses this Thunder Emperor Exorcism Order can reduce the power of tribulation thunder by half—it’s vital to know that Heavenly Tribulation is an unavoidable hurdle for cultivators from the Golden Core stage onward.

Foundation Establishment advances to Golden Core, Golden Core to Nascent Soul, up to Nascent Soul to Divinity Transformation, are the three inevitable major tribulations.

To pass is to live, to fail is...

Particularly when stepping beyond the Nascent Soul Realm to become a Divinity Transformation True Monarch of unmatched peak. Countless exceptional heroes, legendary ancestors from times immemorial, have all perished before this God Transformation Barrier, dying with unresolved grief. But with a Thunder Emperor Exorcism Order in hand, one could smoothly overcome this critical tribulation.

That being said, Xiao Jiuke and the others had never imagined such a treasure would suddenly appear before their eyes, seemingly within easy reach.

In any other scenario, under any circumstances, it would not be the turn of mere Golden Core cultivators to lay a finger on such a treasure. Therefore, once the Thunder Emperor Exorcism Order was actually placed before their eyes, nobody could remain calm, not even Zhao Sheng.

Zhao Sheng’s eyelids twitched rapidly as he watched the suddenly heated atmosphere within the hall, scratching his head somewhat helplessly.

Indeed, this Thunder Emperor Exorcism Order, even if those present were to truly obtain it, couldn’t be preserved by Golden Core cultivators.

You say, use it to cross the Nascent Soul Thunder Tribulation? That’s a lamentable joke.

Should anyone dare to waste it so, from the day of their advancement to Nascent Soul, it is very likely they would not survive three months.

Because countless angered Late-Stage Nascent Soul Cultivators would strike to take away his life, avenging the obstruction of their path.

Glancing around, Zhao Sheng had already discerned the words "determined to have it" from the looks in everyone’s eyes.

At this moment, Qiu Ling Master spoke again, "The Dragon Tooth Sword is an ancient treasure, perfect for refining into a Lifebound Magic Treasure, fitting even up to the Divinity Transformation Realm. As for the Vast Nine Heavens Scripture, needless to say, you all understand, within it lies the secret for Divinity Transformation; and this Thunder Emperor Tribulation Order... Hehe, do you desire them?"

"Fuck, can you not keep us in suspense like this. Who wouldn’t want it!"

At this moment, the thirteen Golden Core Masters couldn’t help but curse under their breath.

But simultaneously, Zhao Sheng could almost hear others’ wildly beating hearts, their burning gazes hot enough to substantially increase the temperature of the grand hall.

Qiu Ling Master’s enticing tactic could be said to be rather clumsy, or perhaps he simply had no intention of concealing it, but even though they rationally understood there must be some scheme, when the "opportunity for enlightenment" presented itself, how many could truly remain unmoved?

Haha!

Suddenly, laughter erupted resonating throughout the palace, "From the Lord’s words, it seems we are being asked a favor. Speak frankly of your request, I, Tianluozi, will commit wholeheartedly."

"Lord, please speak freely. If there’s anything Xin here can do to help, it would indeed be an honor."

"Hehe! With the Sanbao ahead, even if I, Zuo Lingsun, had to risk my life, I’d compete for it. Junior Sister, wait and see!"

"Such a god-given opportunity, how could I be absent."

Setting aside how the Golden Core Masters vied to express their eagerness, the mysterious Sect Leader remained as solid as a mountain: "You are all exceptional individuals of this era, fortune befalls the destined, the fated will have, the fated will not. Whether you have a fate or not depends on if you have that opportunity."

This meant was already clear, and everyone present understood audibly. fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓

Talks of fate and destiny are empty; it is only the level of strength that matters. If one insists on discussing "fate," naturally, the strong will get the "opportunity," and the rest must step aside.

"Lord, what exactly is this so-called opportunity, please enlighten us?" someone urgently inquired.

Looking again at Qiu Ling Master, his eyes seemed to churn with black mist, swirling like the rising tempest in the Black Abyss, faintly outlining the corner of another world, a sight that made one’s heart palpitate.

This strange phenomenon was fleeting, then the master chuckled, "Since you all are so eager, then go... to sleep!"

No sooner had the words fallen than the figure of the Sect Leader at the main seat suddenly disintegrated, a vast expanse of black haze expanding and spreading out, quickly enveloping the entire palace.

At the same time, Dingshen Venerable, Dingshen, and other ghost cultivators also transformed into black mist, merging into the thick black fog filling the hall.

Zhao Sheng was just about to react when his whole body was suddenly enveloped and restrained by an unimaginable invisible force, rendering him immobile. Simultaneously, a surge of warm currents arose spontaneously in his belly, rushing upwards and instantly entering the Purple Mansion Soul Sea.