Above the layered Cloud Sea of Non-Existent Heaven.
Chongguang stood amid the clouds, somewhat surprised. This time, he had not taken on the identity of the Primordial True Person, but had appeared here in his original form.
"Greetings, fellow Daoist."
Following the voice, he saw clouds rising and falling, revealing a White-Haired Old Man who smiled at him. "Fellow Daoist, you are the first to reach this place."
Chongguang did not answer. Instead, he continued surveying his surroundings before saying in a deep voice, "I had thought this final tribulation would be the scene of your Golden Seeking in the past. Was I wrong, or do you, as before, wish to have a lengthy talk with me before I officially begin?"
"Both, perhaps."
The Primordial True Person smiled faintly and swept his sleeve. The cloud vapor immediately transformed into a Tea Pavilion. He took a seat first, and Chongguang followed, sitting across from him.
"You have already passed through four tribulations. Can you tell me how you feel?"
The Primordial True Person spoke neither hurriedly nor slowly, calm and composed. "I have suffered many tribulations in my life. What do they look like in your eyes, fellow Daoist?"
Chongguang frowned slightly at that.
Yet his expression soon relaxed, and he said frankly, "It truly has not been easy for you, fellow Daoist."
"The first four tribulations—Myriad Fragrance Marrow was the tribulation you faced during Qi Refining. You were too young then, unable to suppress the desires in your heart. Being plotted against was unavoidable."
"Sea of Sorrow was the tribulation you faced at Foundation Establishment Early Stage. With no hope upon the Dao Path, despair arose in your heart. It was no simple feat for you to overcome it and reclaim your Dao Heart."
"Lost Ferry came when you sought