Preparing for Tribulation

After a series of events, life finally returned to normal.

For Ling Xuanxiao, a happy, ordinary, and fulfilling cultivation life was enough.

Three months later, Ling Xuanxiao decided to break through to the Foundation Establishment Stage.

He had already suppressed his realm twice before.

Once, twice, but no more.

The first time was when Di Nüfeng and Liu Qiushui's two elixirs entered his abdomen.

Then, he consumed many tonics from Di Nüfeng.

Now, he had also taken the Heaven Mending Pill that Fanyue had meticulously prepared for Lin Wanqing.

With such a boost, Ling Xuanxiao couldn't help but break through.

Of course, he couldn't break through within the sect. He had already found a safe place to undergo his tribulation.

Before leaving, he reminded his Junior Sister again.

"Senior Brother, are you finally going to become a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Stage?"

To Zhao Lu and the other disciples, Ling Xuanxiao had always been at the Grand Perfection of the Qi Refining Stage.

"Senior Brother, I can protect you!"

Ling Xuanxiao refused without hesitation. "Your task now is to cultivate well and strive to reach the seventh layer of Qi Refining this year. Do not cause trouble while I am in seclusion, do not leave Shushan, and do not casually bring strangers back to Shushan, especially men..."

"Understood, Senior Brother." Zhao Lu blinked.

Senior Brother is worried I'll be snatched away by another man~

After instructing his Junior Sister, Ling Xuanxiao went to see his Second Senior Brother.

Currently, Silver Sword Peak had no Peak Master.

The Senior Disciple had left the sect and his whereabouts were unknown.

Therefore, Silver Sword Peak was temporarily managed by the Second Senior Brother.

"Pain!!"

"So painful!!"

"Hahaha!"

"Telling a joke, I once believed in love."

The Second Senior Brother was drinking alone in his room.

Seeing him like this, Ling Xuanxiao quietly withdrew, asking his Junior Sister Zhao Lu to inform the Second Senior Brother when she had time, as he was going down the mountain to undergo his tribulation.

The Second Senior Brother broke up again.

This was already normal; he would be fine after a while.

In Ling Xuanxiao's opinion, the Second Senior Brother posed the least danger.

Because his love came fast and went fast.

New lovers and old flames always coexisted.

It was said that wherever he went, within a fifty-mile radius, his ex-girlfriend would definitely be there.

Yet, he always claimed to be a pure lover.

"..."

"Soul, come back! Soul, come back!!"

Heavenly Fiend Hall.

Di Nüfeng was calling for Fanyue again.

Chanting your true name from below the Nine Heavens.

Di Nüfeng had already sensed that Fanyue was dead, but she didn't know how he died.

Would Fanyue have a fourth reincarnation?

This made Di Nüfeng very worried, so she quickly destroyed him to prevent her venerable self from being on tenterhooks all day.

"Come back quickly, my Lord, I will continue to follow you..."

Di Nüfeng seemed to be conversing devoutly with Fanyue across the endless River of Time.

Fanyue remained silent, only continuing to flee.

Put down the soul-destroying magical artifact in your hand first.

Fanyue severed contact with Di Nüfeng.

Di Nüfeng sighed lightly, "Honestly, remnants of the old era, still so stubborn..."

"..."

Fanyue reassembled his soul.

He wandered the world like a lost soul.

His true soul was no longer allowed to reincarnate.

The third time, losing all memories was the best proof of that.

And by the fourth time, he could only reappear in the world in the form of a soul.

His cultivation had been completely depleted.

Damn it! Who schemed against me?

Fanyue didn't understand who was plotting against him.

His third reincarnation was so close to success.

But at the last moment, he was schemed against.

However, recalling it, Fanyue couldn't figure out who had dealt him such a fatal blow from behind.

Souls could not linger in the world for long; the Great Dao was rejecting him.

He had to find a usable body, but where could he find one now?

"..."

Ling Xuanxiao left Shushan and fled.

He didn't head directly to his tribulation site but deliberately took a few detours, ensuring no one was following him.

Only then did Ling Xuanxiao dive into the mountains, heading straight for the tribulation site he had prepared earlier.

Inside the huge underground cave, the first level looked like an ordinary cave dwelling.

Spiritual herbs and elixirs were placed around.

Of course, if you wanted to touch these things, you would be in for terrible luck.

This was because hidden mechanisms were behind them. For example, the elixir that looked like a pill for nurturing qi would explode with a touch, emitting a dense poisonous mist.

Another example was the spirit stone, which was actually connected to the Mohist Mechanical Arts behind it.

With a slight movement, it would shoot out poison needles...

Ling Xuanxiao arrived at the second level of the underground cave.

A person identical to Ling Xuanxiao sat here.

This was a Paper Figure transformed by Ling Xuanxiao.

The material used for the Paper Figure was a treasured calligraphy ink nurtured by a Confucian great power, imbued with Law.

However, there was only one such Paper Figure. Ling Xuanxiao had many similar treasures.

Some were obtained when he traveled with the old man, and some were collected by himself over the years.

The third level.

This was Ling Xuanxiao's true tribulation site.

In addition to this, there were formations above.

First, there was a formation to prevent others from peeping with their divine senses.

Then, there was a grand formation specifically designed to kill other souls.

This was to prevent him from being taken over by others when he was at his weakest during the tribulation.

And then...

Finally...

Golden Core Stage.

Within the body, spiritual energy condensed into a Golden Core. The quality of the Golden Core determined the cultivator's future potential.

If there were problems with the Golden Core, at best, it would result in serious injury, a drop in cultivation level, and an inability to advance further in the future. At worst, it would lead to the complete loss of cultivation and endanger one's life.

Golden Cores were also divided into five grades, from fifth to first grade.

Forming a first-grade Golden Core was the best.

Forming a first-grade Golden Core required more materials and was more difficult.

Originally, Ling Xuanxiao only intended to form a second-grade Golden Core.

He had accumulated materials for a long time.

But after obtaining the treasure left by Fanyue, Ling Xuanxiao changed his mind.

Perhaps attempting a first-grade Golden Core was worth a try.

Here is a small class on tribulation, please take notes.

Those who have passed tribulation know this.

The timing of the tribulation is very important. This timing cannot be your birthday, nor your parents' birthdays.

Avoid the first and fifteenth of the lunar month, and especially avoid the birthdays of major deities.

After avoiding these, I cast the divination.

Rest, Injury, Life, Death, Shock, Scenery, Stop. The Life Gate is located at which o'clock direction, at that time the tribulation will occur.

The lightning strikes within the Heavenly Tribulation are not to be underestimated.

However, what's even more troublesome are Inner Demons.

Under the interference of Inner Demons, cultivators fall into their deepest fears and vulnerabilities.

Many cultivators with profound cultivation have, during their tribulation, been affected by Inner Demons.

Seeing visions of their past failures continuously appear, causing their minds to be unsettled during the tribulation, ultimately leading to failure.

Mentality is paramount; with a calm and stable mind, one can maintain composure amidst the raging thunder and rampant Inner Demons.

"..."

Thunderclouds gathered.

Ling Xuanxiao resolutely raised his head.

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