The Bonded Spirit Beast's Tribulation
Dark Clouds rolled in from the horizon, Thunder rumbled, and the sound of lightning rang in our ears. A sudden gust of wind rose and swept in, stirring up waves in the ever-widening Wolf Pool.
At the same time, the Will of Heaven and Earth quietly descended, and an inexplicable pressure fell from the sky.
As time went by, Xuanyin's momentum grew stronger and stronger, and finally she broke through the threshold of the Third Tier rank with unstoppable force.
Its accumulation was so profound that the process of breaking through to the Third Tier was smooth and effortless, without the slightest stagnation.
As the pressure of the Golden Core Realm emanated from Xuanyin, the Dark Clouds in the sky began to slowly rotate, with dense Thunder brewing within them.
Buzz!!
The Demon Race Law Power that had already Bloodline Metamorphosis surged forth and poured into the Formation beneath him, forming a hemispherical, multicolored barrier that shielded Xuanyin from view.
Unlike the order chosen by the Old Ancestor, Xuanyin decided to first use Formation to resist the first few Tribulation Lightning.
Boom!
The intense white light illuminated the dim world, making it crystal clear.
The Thunder, comparable to a strike from False Core Cultivator, meandered like a dragon, drawing a breathtaking arc in the air before crashing down fiercely.
Thump!!
The Thunder collided with the multicolored protective shield, a dazzling light flashed, and the world was instantly shrouded in white.
A moment later, the light dissipated, but the five-colored barrier remained sturdy. After all, it was Third-Tier Lower-Grade Defensive Formation, and it was meticulously set up by the Yang Household at great cost. It barely consumed any power to resist the first Heavenly Tribulation.
Boom! --
Not long after, a second Thunder struck down, this time barely touching the threshold of the Golden Core Level.
The multicolored barrier shimmered with light, its five colors flowing and forming a great cycle of power, which contained and extinguished the Thunder that descended from the sky.
Boom! --
The third Thunder completely entered the Golden Core realm, enough to severely injure an ordinary False Core Cultivator. However, facing the Five Elements Origin-Returning Formation controlled by Xuanyin, it was still powerless and was obliterated by the power of the Five Elements, turning into specks of light and disappearing.
Boom! --
The fourth Thunder struck down almost immediately, its power increasing once more, yet it was still blocked by the Formation.
However, after this attack, more than 60% of the Five Elements Origin-Returning Formation's light was extinguished, and the remaining power was only enough to withstand one more attack.
Boom! --
The Heavenly Tribulation was progressing faster and faster, giving almost no time to react.
Blue Tribulation Lightning snaked down, contorted like a serpent, roaring violently as it bit towards the Formation barrier.
Bang!
Finally, the barrier shattered, and the Formation Disc below the Wolf Pool cracked open with a very clear mark.
Surviving the Heavenly Tribulation is not only a contest of strength, but also of financial resources.
If you don't want to die or be left with a severely damaged body during the Heavenly Tribulation, you have to use all sorts of Spirit Items to accumulate them.
The various Spirit Items required for a single Golden Core Heavenly Tribulation would cost at least 80,000 Spirit Stones.
For ordinary Foundation Establishment Lineage, if a member succeeds in breaking through to the Golden Core, all is well; but if they fail, the entire Lineage will fall into a long period of depression, and there are many cases where the family even declines as a result.
The Five Elements Origin-Returning Formation barrier shattered, but Xuanyin remained completely calm. With a slight flap of her wings, a golden Talisman floated up – a Third-Tier Lower-Grade Glazed Golden Armor Talisman!
Boom! --
At the same time, the sixth Thunder suddenly struck.
Buzz!!
The Glazed Golden Armor Talisman trembled slightly, and as the runes twisted, it transformed into a phantom of an armored figure five zhang tall, exuding an aura of sturdiness, immovability, and indestructibility.
Thump!!
The Thunder and the Talisman collided, the two forces eroding each other, and finally, with a bang, they both dissipated, turning into specks of light that danced in all directions.
Boom! --
Next came the seventh Heavenly Tribulation, with Blue Tribulation Lightning mixed with a hint of purple light, its power greatly increased.
A dazzling golden light shot from Xuanyin's eyes, and as her Law Power surged, an earthen-yellow shield rose into the air.
Third-Tier Lower-Grade Law Treasure: the Heavy Mountain Shield.
The Phoenix-Tailed Heavenly-Sound Chicken is born with the ability to manipulate the Five Phases Spiritual Qi, so it can use any Law Treasure of any attribute with ease, as far as Xuanyin is concerned.
Thump!!
The Heavy Mountain Shield collided with the Thunder, sending sparks flying, electricity raging, and a deafening explosion echoing across the sky.
Bang!!
The Heavy Mountain Shield fell down, emitting blue smoke. This Law Treasure successfully blocked the heavenly Heavenly Tribulation, but it itself suffered considerable damage.
Boom! --
The Heavenly Tribulations have not yet ceased, and the eighth Heavenly Tribulation is about to arrive.
At this moment, Xuanyin, who had just swallowed a Qi-Replenishing Pill Medicine, had not yet had time to fully refine the medicinal power before hastily summoning the Heavy Mountain Shield again.
Click!!
The eighth bolt of Thunder was extremely powerful. After shattering the Law Treasure, it still retained 50% of its power and struck Xuanyin, who was standing in mid-air.
Facing the terrifying Thunder attack, the latter showed no fear. Under the dazzling light of the lightning, Xuanyin spread her wings, which rose up like two Heavenly Blades. With a clang, they cleaved through layers of obstacles and collided with the Thunder in the sky.
Boom!!
The Thunder ravaged its Fleshly Body, scorching its beautiful, multicolored feathers and dimming its fiery red Crown, but it managed to withstand the blow.
Rumble!
The final Heavenly Tribulation was brewing deep within the vortex. Xuanyin lightly flapped its wings, and swallowed a Spring-Returning Mystic Origin Pill.
Meanwhile, Yang Tianyou and the other six Spirit Beasts, who were watching the battle from the Wolf Pool, also sent life force to Xuanyin through the Star-Chart Disk.
With this two-pronged approach, Xuanyin's injuries visibly began to heal, and she was fully recovered before the final heavenly Heavenly Tribulation struck.
Boom! --
The final heavenly Heavenly Tribulation struck down, a pillar of blue and purple Thunder, carrying unstoppable ferocity and explosive force, colliding head-on with Xuanyin, who soared into the air, her eyes gleaming with battle intent.
Thump!!
The electric current, like water, crackled and surged through Xuanyin's body, attempting to destroy her Fleshly Body.
However, thanks to her robust physique honed over many years and the help of the Star-Chart Disk, Xuanyin successfully survived.
Wow!
After the Heavenly Tribulation was over, the dense Dark Clouds gradually split open from the middle, and wisps of Pale Azure Qi of Creation flowed down. Upon careful counting, there were actually eighty-nine wisps, comparable to Second-Rank Golden Core in the Human Race.
Having absorbed all the Qi of Creation, Xuanyin lightly flapped her wings and flew to Yang Tianyou's side. She bowed slightly, her deep voice tinged with excitement, "Master, I have not failed you!"
"Good, very good!"
Yang Tianyou laughed heartily, in a joyful mood, especially after feeling the incredibly pure Spiritual Qi that had suddenly appeared within his body.
The Spiritual Qi that Xuanyin received after breaking through to the Third Tier level was enough for Yang Tianyou to raise his cultivation to the Ninth Layer of Foundation Establishment in a short period of time without any instability.
After encouraging Xuanyin, Yang Tianyou turned to Zhiming and smiled, "It's your turn. With Xuanyin paving the way, you'll know exactly what to do!"