Stellar Transformation-Chapter 188: Episode 9 - 9 Land of Tribulation Crossing
Chapter Three!
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The weak allow their thoughts to control their actions. The strong, however, let their actions control their thoughts.
Contrary to one’s desires!
Qin Yu had to continue like this unless one day he stood at the pinnacle of the world, where no one could threaten him, and he could be unrestrained and free.
At the door, Qin De quietly watched Qin Yu in the courtyard gazing at the starry sky.
Qin Yu’s eyes, which were observing the stars, were unwaveringly firm.
Suddenly, a smile appeared on Qin Yu’s face.
"Has the Meteor Tear sensed my transformation? No matter what the future holds,, let heaven and earth shatter,, I will face it calmly," Qin Yu, feeling the change in the energy of the Meteor Tear, sensed an even deeper bond with it.
And in that moment, Qin Yu’s state of mind also transformed.
"Middle Stage of Void? Sixty-nine Heavenly Tribulations after five months?" Qin Yu had a trace of a smile on his lips.
His mind suddenly advanced from the Early to the Middle Stage of Void, sensing the long-awaited Sixty-nine Heavenly Tribulations, now just five months away. However, at this moment, Qin Yu was not overwhelmed with surprise or ecstasy.
The path ahead was still long, and all this was just a minor detour.
As for the current troubles with Di Nai from the Nine Evil Hall, it was just a minor fork in the road of Qin Yu’s life.
If Qin Yu did not wish to take this path, he could have chosen to be weak, hiding away in some beautiful tranquil corner and cultivating in peace. But if he really did that, supposing a stronger foe threatened his family, he would only be able to watch helplessly as his loved ones were harmed.
So...
Qin Yu chose to be strong, to be powerful enough to protect his family and brothers. Having made such a decision, his path was already determined.
Struggle, bloodlust, aloofness, madness, violation of conscience, slaughter, intrigue, danger... This was Qin Yu’s path. It was his choice, and he naturally had to be responsible for it.
"Huff!"
Qin Yu released his Spiritual Sense fully, which, now in the Middle Kongming, covered a vast range, enveloping the entire Capital. At that moment, Qin Yu clearly saw... inside the Imperial Palace, the princes peacefully sleeping and his brother, Qin Zheng, diligently reviewing memorials.
His big brother, Qin Feng, was quietly cultivating.
Peaceful and serene.
Only when he saw his loved ones living peacefully and happily could Qin Yu feel satisfied with his choices.
Just like... during his childhood, practicing Outer Strength for over a decade to earn his father’s approval and his father’s smile.
And now, walking on this path of the strong, with no end in sight, all for his family and brothers’ smiles.
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Days went by, and one month after Qin Yu sensed the Sixty-nine Heavenly Tribulations, inside the Yu Royal Mansion,
Xu Yuan was playing chess with Miss Li’er.
Compared to Qin Yu’s skills, Xu Yuan’s chess strength was much greater, especially after absorbing the Foundation Establishment Pill and beginning his cultivation, Xu Yuan’s intellect had become more agile, naturally raising his skill in chess.
"Haha, Miss Li’er, I concede. Miss Li’er’s chess skills are truly superior," Xu Yuan laughed as he admitted defeat.
"Uncle Xu, your chess skills have obviously improved. I think you are not far behind the Chess Saint of the Capital," Li’er smiled as she gathered the pieces.
After the game, Qin Yu, Li’er, and Xu Yuan chatted leisurely.
"What, Little Yu, you’re facing the Sixty-nine Heavenly Tribulations in four months?" Xu Yuan was shocked, having lost his usual carefree composure.
Qin Yu nodded and smiled, "Uncle Xu, what’s the matter? It’s just the Sixty-nine Heavenly Tribulations, nothing to make such a fuss about."
Li’er also looked at Qin Yu, slightly annoyed, "Qin Yu, you’re going to face the Tribulations and you didn’t even tell me."
Qin Yu was stunned when Li’er addressed him by his name, rather than ’Brother Qin Yu’, clearly showing her anger.
"With my current strength, facing the Sixty-nine Heavenly Tribulations should be extremely easy. Unless it ends up being peculiarly bizarre like it was with Little Black. Even then, I can fight it out," Qin Yu said with confidence.
Li’er looked at Qin Yu and sighed after a long time, "Big Brother Qin Yu, be careful, your Heavenly Tribulation is definitely not as simple as you imagine."
However, Xu Yuan said, "Little Yu, I just thought of a plan that can easily lure out Di Nai and kill him."
"Oh?" Qin Yu’s eyes lit up, "Uncle Xu, quick tell me, don’t hide it. What’s the brilliant plan? As long as Di Nai is not taken care of, I always feel somewhat uneasy."
Xu Yuan, fanning himself with a feather fan, confidently said, "Little Yu, according to what you described, what Di Nai most wants is to kill you and Hou Fei, because you killed his brother. But he is not as powerful as you two and doesn’t stand a chance."
"So... just leaking the news of your Tribulation to him should suffice," Xu Yuan confidently looked at Qin Yu.
Qin Yu’s eyes brightened.
"Haha, right, Di Nai hates me and Feifei the most, but he has no chance. So, he’s been hiding somewhere in the Undersea Demon Cultivator World. But if he knows the location and time of my Tribulation... he will definitely come," Qin Yu had thoroughly figured out Di Nai.
Life or death? For revenge, Di Nai definitely wouldn’t mind putting his life on the line.
Wanting to hurt the descendants of the Qin Family was just to make Qin Yu grieve. Just this reason alone, how could it compare to personally harming Qin Yu for vengeance?
"No way!" Li’er suddenly said coldly.
Qin Yu was taken aback.
"Qin Yu, you cannot be careless with the Tribulation. I’ve told you before, this Sixty-nine Heavenly Tribulation is definitely not as simple as you think. Didn’t you see what happened during Little Black’s Tribulation? If you draw Di Nai here and he takes advantage of your Tribulation to attack you, you could really be in trouble," worry filled Li’er’s eyes.
Qin Yu felt warmed inside.
"Miss Li’er, please rest assured. If I devise this plan, I will not allow Little Yu to face danger. At that time, I will ask Hou Fei, the most powerful among us, to hide nearby. The moment Di Nai appears, we will have Hou Fei strike him down," Xu Yuan said calmly.
However, Miss Li’er said, "A blunt weapon? Although Di Nai’s power isn’t as great as Feifei’s, he is desperate for revenge. In the end, he would definitely resort to all means, and if it comes to self-destruction, Di Nai might indeed affect Qin Yu. Moreover, crossing the Heavenly Tribulation is extremely dangerous. If there’s really an accident, that would be terrible."
Xu Yuan was startled, then looked at Qin Yu, "Little Yu, my plan was a bit reckless, let’s not use this strategy for now."
Xu Yuan initially thought that Qin Yu’s tribulation crossing would be extremely easy, but now, hearing what Li’er said, it seemed to be full of danger. A slight misstep could even lead to a failed tribulation and disperse his soul.
Li’er also stared at Qin Yu.
"Alright, alright, I won’t use this strategy, okay?" Qin Yu said to Li’er with a smile.
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Inside the unnamed mountain range under the sea.
"Qin Yu crossing the tribulation?"
Di Nai was shocked, then suddenly grabbed Yan Xin by both arms, glaring with wide eyes and urgently said, "Qin Yu is going to cross the tribulation, could it be the Sixty-nine Heavenly Tribulations? Yan Xin, you can’t joke about this matter, tell me honestly!" Di Nai’s eyes blazed, almost as if he could devour someone.
Seeing Di Nai like this, Yan Xin hurriedly said, "Valley Master, according to the information, Qin Yu said that in three and a half months, he will prepare to cross the tribulation on ’Shihe Island,’ which is comparatively close to the Hidden Dragon Continent. It seems this news was deliberately leaked by Qin Yu."
"Three and a half months later, Shihe Island?"
Di Nai murmured softly, then lifting his head, a cold light flashed in his eyes, "Deliberately leaked, of course, I knew it was deliberately leaked by Qin Yu. This tribulation news, if he didn’t spread it himself, how could we know about it with just our intelligence network?"
"Valley Master, Qin Yu is definitely trying to lure you there," Yan Mou affirmed.
Di Nai sneered, "Of course I know he is luring me there."
"However... if he really is crossing the tribulation, then I must go," Di Nai said coldly.
"Valley Master..." Yan Xin and Yan Mou were shocked.
Di Nai’s eyes narrowed, "According to the message from my three big brothers, this Qin Yu is a descendant of the Qin Dynasty; he hasn’t cultivated for a hundred years, but in such a short period, he has reached such a level of cultivation... If this continues, the gap between my cultivation and his will only grow bigger, and the hope for revenge will only get smaller!"
Yan Xin and Yan Mou fell silent.
They indeed knew the information about Qin Yu. With such a short period of cultivation, his cultivation level was so profound. If he continued at this pace, the gap between Di Nai and Qin Yu would only widen.
"As for that Hou Fei, he is an extraordinary Divine Beast. Initially, my big brothers joined forces and they were no match for Hou Fei. According to big brother, a few years ago, Hou Fei had already crossed the Sixty-nine Heavenly Tribulations, and now his power is even more profound than before. I am even less of a match for him!"
"Valley Master, revenge is not urgent at this moment," Yan Xin and Yan Mou hurriedly said.
However, Di Nai coldly huffed, "It’s not urgent at this moment. But I am different, if I don’t make a move now, I won’t have even the slightest chance later."
"Yan Xin, Yan Mou, now I can only target Qin Yu’s family members. Why? Because facing Qin Yu and Hou Fei directly, I have no hope at all. And I can’t personally take action against Qin Yu’s family members; I bet Qin Yu and Hou Fei are waiting for me in the Capital."
Di Nai burst into madness and laughed, "Haha, to kill Qin Yu’s family members, I don’t dare to take action myself. I can only stay here, and what use am I staying here? No use at all! I might as well go and gamble on that one slim chance!"
"Yan Xin, Yan Mou."
Di Nai suddenly stared at Yan Xin and Yan Mou.
"Valley Master," the two of them looked at Di Nai.
"Listen to me, even from within this valley, I have absolutely no hope of killing Qin Yu’s relatives... Henceforth, you two will take charge of the affairs of the valley. You manage the ’Yin Soul’ matters, remember... kill those relatives of Qin Yu."
Di Nai’s eyes turned red, "As for me, I shall seize that sole hope for revenge. Qin Yu, he set a trap, but... has he never heard the saying, ’Too clever by half’? Even if it costs me my life, I will ensure his tribulation crossing fails and his soul shatters!"
"You two, swear to me that you will take charge of the valley and kill Qin Yu’s relatives," Di Nai stared intently at Yan Xin and Yan Mou.
Making someone swear, especially a cultivator’s oath, is not taken lightly. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮
Yan Xin and Yan Mou looked at each other, but under Di Nai’s terrifying gaze, they could only swear, knowing that if they did not, Di Nai might kill them right there, for he had already descended into madness.
"I, Yan Xin, swear to heaven to oversee the valley’s affairs, aiming solely to kill the Qin family members, never to give up, and if I do, may lightning strike me and my soul scatter."
"I, Yan Mou, swear to heaven to oversee the valley’s affairs, aiming solely to kill the Qin family members, never to give up, and if I do, may lightning strike me and my soul scatter."
The two brothers swore simultaneously.
"Very good, excellent." Di Nai, seeing this, smiled with satisfaction.
"Starting today, I shall seclude myself to refine some secret attack weapons. You two will handle the matters of the valley until that day comes when I shall emerge... Remember, do not disturb me under any circumstances." Di Nai waved his sleeve and walked away.
Yan Xin and Yan Mou exchanged glances, feeling bitter inside.
Originally, they had planned that if Di Nai ever died, they would just disperse and live peaceful lives. But now, forced by Di Nai to swear, they dare not break their oath.
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Yu Royal Mansion.
Qin Yu and Hou Fei flew off directly, while Qin De, Qin Feng, Qin Zheng, Li’er, and others watched them leave.
Watching Qin Yu depart, Li’er shook her head helplessly, thinking to herself, "Big brother Qin Yu, you still sent the message out, willing to risk everything to kill Di Nai... But with Feifei by your side, along with that person... There shouldn’t be any trouble. Sixty-nine Heavenly Tribulations, I hope it doesn’t turn into too big of a disaster."
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Qin Yu and Hou Fei flew side by side.
"Feifei, once we reach Shihe Island, keep your Spiritual Sense spread out constantly. If Di Nai shows himself, just strike him dead directly. I’m not afraid of him, but I feel that Li’er is right, the Sixty-nine Heavenly Tribulations might be larger than I anticipated," Qin Yu said solemnly.
"Rest assured, Big Brother, no matter what, I will not let Di Nai touch even a strand of you," Hou Fei confidently assured.
Qin Yu also smiled. In fact, in his heart, he had never really seen Di Nai as a threat.
If it were Di Long and Di Jian, he might have been a bit cautious. But Di Nai? The threat level naturally diminished.
Moreover, Hou Fei, having overcome the Sixty-nine Heavenly Tribulations, could easily handle even Di Long and Di Jian if they came in person. Little Black didn’t come this time because Qin Yu forced him to protect Qin De and others. He was worried that Di Nai might take advantage of the moment when the Capital’s forces were weak to attack, which could be disastrous.
Having left the boundaries of the Hidden Dragon Continent, they flew south for a while and soon saw a deserted small island with a naturally formed mountain peak very much resembling a ’Crane’, hence named ’Shihe Island’. This island was also the place Qin Yu chose for his tribulation crossing.
(End of Chapter three, writing until Chapter three began to make me dizzy, well, I keep trying, next Chapter Qin Yu’s Tribulation Crossing!)
