Wait a minute, where is my master?-Chapter 298 - 26: Let Him Die Before the Heavenly Tribulation
Jin Xu’s face flashed with a hint of barely noticeable awkwardness.
But he quickly covered it up.
In fact, this really wasn’t his fault.
After all, the term "Heavenly Tribulation," so familiar to most high-level cultivators, had never appeared in the young Taoist’s cultivation career before.
What? Cultivation also requires crossing the Heavenly Tribulation?
I had no idea.
"Ahem, this Heavenly Tribulation..."
The young Taoist hadn’t finished speaking when Yu Yaoer interjected.
"Young Master, this Heavenly Tribulation might be due to that pill you just concocted. My grandmother experienced something similar when she was concocting top-tier pills in the past.
However...
the tribulation she faced wasn’t as severe as yours."
Yu Yaoer, looking at the increasingly condensing tribulation clouds in the sky, instinctively showed a hint of fear in her eyes.
To the Demon Clan, such Heavenly Tribulation exerts an exceedingly oppressive force.
"Ahem, Little Yu, you don’t need to tell me how it came about, just tell me how it disappears."
Seeing that his demon pet had misunderstood him, Jin Xu asked again, staring at the increasingly dark clouds gathering in the sky.
"How does it disappear?"
Yu Yaoer’s mind momentarily went blank.
Little White, brimming with confidence, said, "Temple master, you just have to withstand it. Of course, there are those exceptionally talented who will challenge it directly by fighting the tribulation clouds.
Back in the Demon Realm, the clan leader of the neighboring Golden Lion Tribe did just such a feat.
But then after that..."
"What happened after that?"
The young Taoist turned his head and asked.
"After that, the Golden Lion Tribe got annexed by us!"
Little White answered enthusiastically.
"Thump!"
The young Taoist knocked on Little White’s head and scolded with a laugh, "What are you doing making witty remarks at a time like this?"
He then turned his head back toward the enormous tribulation cloud in the sky, which seemed as if it was about to engulf the entire Shangjing City.
By then, silver-white arcs of lightning were faintly visible within the dense, ink-like clouds, seemingly brewing a massive catastrophe.
"That feeling of being targeted is getting stronger. But according to Little White, the solution seems to be similar to those fantasy novels I read in my past life," Jin Xu silently pondered to himself.
He was meanwhile contemplating whether to face it straight with a shield of golden spiritual power, or to withstand it with a shield of golden spiritual power.
As for what Little White had just mentioned about those rare geniuses who would go against the norm, he didn’t consider it at all.
You’ve got to be kidding, this is a Heavenly Tribulation.
What if the Strengthening Skill his master gave him isn’t up to par, or if his golden spiritual power can’t hold up?
"Young Master, what Little White just said is correct. But she forgot to mention a very important point."
Yu Yaoer’s voice trembled a bit as her previously stalled mind seemed to clear up.
"Hmm? What did she fail to mention?"
"If a person is undergoing a Heavenly Tribulation, the tribulation’s intensity increases if unrelated people are within its radius. Anyone who enters the radius will also be counted as undergoing the tribulation. And the area that your tribulation covers, Young Master..."
Before Little Fish Demon could finish, Jin Xu had already understood.
He looked sternly at the enormous tribulation cloud that almost covered all of Shangjing City.
...
In the Imperial City, at the Taiji Hall.
Xia Yunzhao sat behind the Dragon Bookcase, absent-minded and pondering what excuse to find today to visit the young Taoist.
Suddenly, her spirit trembled, and a sensation of being targeted emerged spontaneously.
"A Heavenly Tribulation? According to my cultivation, the tribulation for advancing to the Tribulation Crossing Realm shouldn’t be occurring now."
With that question in mind, she teleported outside the hall.
Upon looking up, Xia Yunzhao’s entire body stiffened on the spot.
"Who is undergoing an ascension tribulation in my Shangjing City!?"
This absurd idea appeared in the mind of the Empress of Great Xia.
She looked at the clouds in the sky, which resembled an overwhelming storm, and a feeling akin to seeing a ghost emerged in her mind.
"Your Majesty!"
"Your Majesty!"
In the small square outside the Taiji Hall, space began to ripple.
An elderly and a crisp voice sounded simultaneously.
Soon after, Prime Minister Qin and Commander Kui appeared before Xia Yunzhao.
"Prime Minister, Commander Kui."
"The situation is urgent, let’s dispense with these formalities. Do either of you know who is undergoing the Heavenly Tribulation in Shangjing City?"
Xia Yunzhao saw they were about to bow, so with a wave of her phoenix robe, a burst of spiritual power lifted them both.
Meanwhile, the image of Jin Xu involuntarily flashed through her mind as she spoke.
But in a moment, the Empress of Great Xia dismissed the thought.
"That Taoist with such cultivation, how would he intentionally undergo tribulation within the city. This Heavenly Tribulation, perhaps it’s an act of vengeance by someone from the Demon Sect."
"In response to Your Majesty, the situation arose suddenly. I have already issued an inspection order to my night watchmen, but the tribulation clouds cover too vast an area, and we still have no leads."
Commander Kui spoke while clasping her fists, her eyes filled with solemnity.
At this moment, she could clearly sense that she had been targeted by the clouds above; It was only a matter of time before the Heavenly Tribulation would descend upon her.
Upon hearing this, Xia Yunzhao turned her gaze to Prime Minister Qin.
"I have used the Confucian Divination Skill, but at this moment, the heavenly secrets are obscured, and I can discern no clues."
The elderly Prime Minister, his beard all white, slowly shook his head, and then looking up at the sky, he spoke again, "Your Majesty, the tribulation cloud is too vast, and might take some time to gather entirely.
You should use the Dragon Energy of Great Xia to conceal the heavenly secrets and protect some of the citizens to quickly leave Shangjing."
Prime Minister Qin’s eyes did not hold solemnity.
In those aged eyes—there was only despair.
Even when Xia Xuanmin had passed away before.
This old scholar, who had dedicated half his life to the Great Xia dynasty, had never been so pessimistic.
After all, at that time Great Xia already had a glimmer of new life, and with gradual development, there was always hope of restoring the former days.
But now, with the sky above looking like an ancient beast ready to swallow the entire Shangjing City, the tribulation cloud loomed in his sight.
Prime Minister Qin simply could not see where any chance for Shangjing City lay.
Even though he knew that Jin Xu was also in the city.
But that high-level Cultivator of the Great Xia, was after all just a Cultivator whose strength was somewhat stronger.
Having heard the Prime Minister’s recommendation, Xia Yunzhao initially nodded slowly, and then gently shook her head.
Just as the two ministers in front of her were unsure whether their Empress agreed or disagreed, the Empress of Great Xia spoke.
"For now, I entrust you with the temporary control of the Dragon Energy to mask the heavenly secrets. The task of leading the citizens out of the city is yours, Prime Minister.
However, the ones led out should be half commoners and half Cultivators.
Grandpa’s principle was equality between the immortal and the mortal, not pity for the weak.
As for who to take and who not to take, I trust you will have your own judgement."
As Xia Yunzhao spoke, her hair began to float gently, a consequence of the increasingly numerous silver lightning arcs forming within the tribulation cloud.
After instructing Prime Minister Qin, she turned her head to Commander Kui and said, "Commander Kui, this is the opening token for the Great Xia National Treasury. Take trustworthy individuals, extract all the Spirit Stones and protective artifacts from it, and fortify the City Protection Array.
Also, if anyone dares to cause trouble during this crisis, ensure they die before the Heavenly Tribulation strikes!"
Having said that, the Empress of Great Xia strode towards the nearest Teleportation Array.
"Your Majesty, you..."
The two wanted to persuade her further, but were directly interrupted by Xia Yunzhao.
"I go to find Taoist Jin Xu, to see whether there is a solution. If there is one, that’s well; if not, as the ruler of this nation, I shall stand with my capital.
You two, carry out my orders."
Saying so, the Empress of Great Xia stepped into the Teleportation Array.
In the small square of the Taiji Hall.
Prime Minister Qin and Commander Kui silently exchanged a glance.
Then, they quickly turned and departed to take on the responsibilities the Empress of Great Xia had assigned to them.
