Ling Mo Xie shrugged and said, "It seems you don't intend to die on your own? Then let me help you die. If you're this unaware, there's nothing I can do!"
Upon hearing Ling Mo Xie's words, the Stowaway felt a chill in his heart and quickly activated his Spiritual Energy to prepare for defense. At this moment, he was filled with uncertainty. When he summoned that gigantic Spirit Beast, he had thought that since he had just learned this summoning Spell, being able to summon a Spirit Beast comparable to his cultivation level meant that with further practice, the Cultivation World would be at his mercy.
But now, he had completely abandoned that thought. He was sure that before entering the Heavenly Sound Secret Realm, Ling Mo Xie's cultivation was insignificant to him. However, seeing Ling Mo Xie effortlessly dispatch the Spirit Beast he had summoned filled him with resentment towards the Heavenly Sound Secret Realm. What exactly had Ling Mo Xie gained in the Heavenly Sound Secret Realm?
In the past, those who entered secret realms had never experienced such a sudden increase in power; it was quite remarkable. The techniques he had acquired were already considered among the better ones obtained by previous entrants into the Heavenly Sound Secret Realm.
The Stowaway was puzzled but dared not show any signs of relaxation in front of Ling Mo Xie. Meanwhile, Ling Mo Xie appeared calm, having tested his strength with the Spirit Beast and gaining a rough understanding of his current abilities. Facing this unexpected opponent, he felt confident and unhurried.
Looking at the Stowaway flying in the air, Ling Mo Xie smiled and thought to try out his newly acquired skill.
"Sword Formation!" With a thought, countless Flying Swords emerged from nowhere and instantly surrounded the Stowaway. The Flying Swords spun continuously, and their powerful sword aura forced the Stowaway to channel his Spiritual Energy to resist. However, while he focused all his attention on the Sword Formation, an Earth Dragon suddenly rose from the ground and swallowed him whole.
Then, the Sword Formation disappeared, but the ground continued to undulate; it seemed that the Stowaway was struggling beneath it.
Ling Mo Xie watched the shifting ground and muttered to himself, "Let me add a little more to it!"
As he spoke, there was no visible change on the surface of the ground, but its undulations lessened significantly. Upon closer inspection, one could see a green Seedling emerging from the earth.
This was still a skill from Heavenly Net, but it was directed downwards. Countless roots intertwined within the soil, greatly reducing the Stowaway's ability to struggle.
Ling Mo Xie could still sense the Stowaway's relatively strong aura; it seemed he hadn't sustained significant injuries. Ling Mo Xie frowned and murmured, "Let you sleep forever in the land of the Heavenly Sound Secret Realm; take your time to comprehend its Dao!"
As he spoke, with another thought, the ground gradually became moist, and its undulations began to calm down.
This was another skill of Ling Mo Xie's: Water Attribute Skill - Heavy Water. True to its name, although it resembled ordinary water and could seep through gaps easily, it also possessed properties akin to weak water—feathers wouldn't float on it—and had considerable weight. The Stowaway likely found himself unable to move at this point.
Feeling the Stowaway's aura weakening gradually, Ling Mo Xie clapped his hands. The Evil Ridge Sect truly did not make things easy for him; if he hadn't had the System and merely entered the Heavenly Sound Secret Realm without it, he might have been killed by this guy. However, even though he had turned the tables on him now, he couldn't afford to let his guard down. The Evil Ridge Sect was an entity that could stand alongside Taoist Sect; even with his current cultivation level, safety was not guaranteed.
The Tribulation Period may appear as one of the best cultivation levels in the Cultivation World aside from those in the Great Ascension stage, but in reality, those who failed their tribulations were often bullied by Scattered Immortals who succeeded; it was indeed quite a helpless situation.
After collecting his thoughts, Ling Mo Xie began retracing his steps back. The Daoist Order Decree seemed to have regained its spirit as it flew ahead to lead the way. Thus, during his return journey, Ling Mo Xie encountered no dangers and soon arrived at the Entrance.
Without hesitation, Ling Mo Xie stepped out directly; there was nothing left for him to linger over in the Heavenly Sound Secret Realm. He had obtained what he needed; if there were still things left unacquired, it could only be said that he lacked that fate.
With one step forward, Ling Mo Xie immediately felt a blur before his eyes, and the scenery around him changed in an instant, revealing the luxurious palace of the Taoist Sect.
"Ah, I'm back," Ling Mo Xie murmured to himself, as if he had just sighed in relief. However, at that moment, dark clouds suddenly gathered in the sky, accompanied by a rumbling sound and flashes of lightning.
Is it going to rain? Ling Mo Xie reflexively wondered, but soon his expression changed drastically as he remembered. That's right! In the Cultivation World, during the Tribulation Period, known as the Heavenly Tribulation, cultivators must overcome a calamity.
If one successfully passes this tribulation, they will soar to great heights; if not, there is a ninety-nine percent chance of turning to ashes with no opportunity for reincarnation. The remaining one percent means good luck—if the soul is not extinguished, one can become a Scattered Immortal, but that path is almost irreversible.
Among that one percent, ninety-nine percent are typically obliterated by the millennia-old Heavenly Tribulation during their third or fourth tribulations. They may have lived for thousands of years longer, but the outcome remains largely the same.
Now that Ling Mo Xie was in the late stage of the Tribulation Period, he naturally faced the Heavenly Tribulation. However, because the Heavenly Sound Secret Realm is a special place, it could not sense his presence and allowed him to avoid it until now. As soon as he emerged, he was immediately targeted by the Heavenly Tribulation.
Moreover, the power of the Heavenly Tribulation is not fixed; it increases with the cultivator's level of cultivation during their tribulation. Therefore, since Ling Mo Xie had reached the late stage of his tribulation, this Heavenly Tribulation would be formidable...
Ling Mo Xie had studied the common knowledge of the Cultivation World and quickly realized what was happening. He looked up at the darkening sky filled with gathering clouds that were now tinged with red. The continuous thunder and lightning were quite frightening.
Although he had easily dealt with the Stowaway and his summoned Spirit Beast earlier and recognized his current strength, facing this overwhelming heavenly might left Ling Mo Xie feeling uncertain.
This was not entirely his fault; throughout history, countless people have attempted to undergo tribulations, but those who safely pass are few and far between.
The unusual phenomenon above the Taoist Sect naturally attracted the attention of Daoist Disciples. Within moments, Ling Mo Xie found himself surrounded by them.
Xu Qingfeng was among them. Seeing Ling Mo Xie emerge, he hurried over and asked, "So how was it? Did you gain a lot?"
"Yes, quite a lot!" Ling Mo Xie replied with a grimace. He then pointed at the blood-red lightning in the sky and said, "But now is not the time for that."
Xu Qingfeng was taken aback and looked up at the lightning. He had been drawn over by its abnormality. Upon closer inspection, his expression changed drastically as he exclaimed, "Is that... Tribulation Thunder? So that means you..."
"That's right; I've entered the Tribulation Period," Ling Mo Xie said with a pained expression. "So... this isn't a good time for conversation!"
Xu Qingfeng quickly nodded. Channeling his Spiritual Energy, he swiftly moved backward. His voice echoed in the air: "Then I should keep my distance from you! That Tribulation Thunder looks serious; if I get too close, I might get caught up in it too! Once you've passed your tribulation, we can celebrate together!"
Ling Mo Xie watched Xu Qingfeng dart away faster than a rabbit and couldn't help but shake his head.
At this moment, Xu Qingfeng was organizing the Daoist Disciples who had come out of curiosity to stay away from Ling Mo Xie.
Hong Chi was also among the crowd, watching the Tribulation Cloud above Ling Mo Xie. Instead of being worried, he excitedly said, "He's undergoing tribulation! That means we will soon see the legendary scenery of the Immortal Realm! Haha!" It seemed that he had never considered the possibility of Ling Mo Xie failing his tribulation.
"What’s so great about the Immortal Realm? It’s just like that. But this kid really surprises me. In such a short time, he has already reached the Tribulation Period. Those second-generation immortals in the Immortal Realm probably can’t cultivate this quickly, right?" Chen Yan squatted beside Hong Chi, seemingly responding to his words while also muttering in confusion.
Meanwhile, Ling Mo Xie was looking solemnly at the Tribulation Thunder in the sky. The Tribulation Thunder was still brewing, but Ling Mo Xie could already feel the immense power contained within it. At that moment, the System also sent a notification.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for undergoing tribulation. After the tribulation, the System will undergo an upgrade. Please take out the items needed from your backpack. During the upgrade period, the System will be unavailable. This upgrade will take seventy-two hours; please be patient."
"Upgrade?" Ling Mo Xie was taken aback by this sudden news and said in astonishment. It turned out that the entire System could also be upgraded, but it required undergoing tribulation.
At this moment, Ling Mo Xie was no longer thinking about these things; he was just surprised for a moment before worrying again about the Tribulation Thunder above him. The Tribulation Thunder had been brewing for so long without striking down; it seemed that its power was not to be underestimated.
Meanwhile, the Daoist Disciples watching Ling Mo Xie's tribulation from a distance began to discuss among themselves: "Something seems off with Ling Mo Xie's Tribulation Thunder. Why has it been brewing for so long? I remember when Ming Shixiong underwent tribulation; it only brewed for a quarter of an hour, right?"
"Yeah, I heard that the longer it brews, the more powerful the Tribulation Thunder becomes. It looks like Ling Mo Xie is in trouble!"
These Daoist Disciples often had opportunities to witness their Senior Brothers and Shixus undergoing tribulation. In the Taoist Sect, undergoing tribulation was not as rare as others in the Cultivation World believed. Moreover, the success rate of tribulations among Taoist Sect members was not low—at least thirty percent—much higher than the general success rate in the Cultivation World!
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