Surviving the Tribulation, Soul Transformation Stage (Part Three)

The Hundred Strikes of Lightning Tribulation is the scale of the Deity Transformation Heavenly Tribulation for the Nascent Soul stage. As the name suggests, it involves a hundred Tribulation Lightning descending from the sky. Only by passing through it can one truly be considered to have entered the Deity Transformation stage of cultivation.

The crimson Tribulation Lightning, as red as blood, churned within the Tribulation Clouds, its terrifying aura spreading far and wide, even reaching Cultivator across most of Yanling Commandery, who could sense its world-destroying power.

Although Zhuge Xiang was only Heavenly Tribulation of the Deity Transformation stage, because Myriad Flowers Elder was within the range of this Heavenly Tribulation, the power of this Deity Transformation stage Heavenly Tribulation reached the level of the Immortal-Demon Tribulation.

"This feeling? The Immortal-Demon Tribulation? Who is about to break through to the final step and Immortal Ascension?" In Yanling Commandery, many old monsters opened their eyes and wondered in surprise. Then, these old monsters, whose true depths were unknown, rushed over in the direction of the Heavenly Tribulation to find out.

The crimson Lightning, as red as blood, was something Zhuge Xiang had never seen before. The destructive power contained within Lightning was simply indescribable. The Crimson Firmament Immortal Lightning was rumored to be a judgment lightning existing in the Immortal Realm.

Boom...

Having gathered its power, the Crimson Firmament Immortal Lightning transformed into a crimson streak, seemingly tearing through the Void, and struck Myriad Flowers Elder fiercely.

Even though Myriad Flowers Elder was in a state of Ice Barrier, he was still struck and his face turned pale. Zhuge Xiang could see that Myriad Flowers Elder's health bar had visibly decreased by a small section. When the Heavenly Tribulation appears, if anyone interferes, the first to be hit is the one who interferes. This is the judgment of the Heavenly Dao.

"Is this the Heavenly Tribulation of Immortal-Demon level?" Zhuge Xiang's expression changed drastically as he watched his invincible Ice Barrier fail to withstand the blood-red Lightning. Forbidden Technique borrow the power of the rules of Heaven and Earth. Yet this Heavenly Tribulation of Immortal-Demon level could even ignore Forbidden Technique.

The effect of the Ice Barrier hadn't worn off yet, but it was shattered by a Crimson Firmament Immortal Lightning. As expected of Immortal-Demon level Heavenly Tribulation, it could even break Forbidden Technique like the Ice Barrier.

Although the Ice Barrier "Arrogant World Ice Orchid" was shattered and Myriad Flowers Elder was injured, it also meant that he was released from his restraints. Without the slightest hesitation, Myriad Flowers Elder made his move, summoning a silver-white orchid-shaped treasure that emitted thousands of chilling rays of light.

On one side, there was the world-destroying Crimson Firmament Immortal Lightning; on the other, there was a treasure released by Void Returning Stage expert. The auras of destruction and the chilling aura confronted each other in mid-air.

"Zhuge Xiang! Die!" Myriad Flowers Elder raised his hand towards Zhuge Xiang, releasing the defensive power of the Arrogant World Ice Orchid. Although he had been tricked by Zhuge Xiang, the target of this Heavenly Tribulation was Zhuge Xiang after all. As long as he was killed, the Heavenly Tribulation would naturally dissipate.

Crimson Lightning, as red as blood, struck down, hitting the Arrogant World Ice Orchid hard, causing the beautiful ice orchid to tremble violently. A deep and long crack appeared on its surface in an instant.

The Immortal-Demon level Heavenly Tribulation at the level of immortals and demons was terrifying, but it also strengthened Myriad Flowers Elder's determination to kill Zhuge Xiang. Incomparably terrifying power gathered in Myriad Flowers Elder's palm, and then a layer of light shield appeared out of thin air, completely enveloping Zhuge Xiang. In order to prevent Zhuge Xiang from using any more strange methods, Myriad Flowers Elder temporarily imprisoned Zhuge Xiang.

"Die!" He spread his five fingers and squeezed hard against the imprisoned Myriad Flowers Elder's hand.

The light barrier rapidly contracted, clearly intended to crush Zhuge Xiang, trapping him inside. Unless he could break through it, there was no way to escape. But could Zhuge Xiang, with his strength, break through the light barrier set up by the Myriad Flowers Elder?

With a bang, Zhuge Xiang's body exploded instantly under the immense pressure, and fragments of his body flew everywhere.

Myriad Flowers Elder's pupils contracted slightly. He saw that Zhuge Xiang's exploded and scattered body was not flesh and blood, but rather straws flying in the sky.

Decoy Straw Man (Beginner): Requires Divine Ability Stage First Layer Realm. When the user is about to die, a Scarecrow can be made to die in their place. The user will randomly appear within a radius of 100 meters. Consumes 700 MP and has a 600-second cooldown.

The Decoy Straw Man is Skill Book that dropped when Zhuge Xiang used the Peacock Plume to kill Bai Wuming. This Skill is the very Skill that allowed Zhuge Xiang to escape the attack of the Myriad Flowers Elder. If it weren't for this Decoy Straw Man playing a crucial role at the critical moment, Zhuge Xiang would definitely be dead.

"Hmph, do you think you can keep this up for long?" Although the ability of the Decoy Straw Man secretly surprised Myriad Flowers Elder, Zhuge Xiang's strength had only just broken through to the Deity Transformation stage. In Myriad Flowers Elder's view, killing him would be effortless. Could he dodge once, and then dodge a second time?

Boom...

However, before Myriad Flowers Elder could launch a second attack, a continuous barrage of Crimson Firmament Immortal Lightning struck down one after another, shattering his Ice Orchid Treasure. The fierce and terrifying Crimson Firmament Immortal Lightning pressed down on Myriad Flowers Elder.

The Hundred Strikes of Lightning Tribulation become increasingly fierce and dense as they progress. With the Ice Orchid shattered, the continuous Tribulation Lightning overwhelmed even Myriad Flowers Elder.

Boom boom boom...

The crimson Tribulation Lightning, as red as blood, rushed towards Myriad Flowers Elder. Its power was far from reaching the peak of the Void Returning Stage, and this Crimson Firmament Immortal Lightning caused Myriad Flowers Elder immense suffering.

With all their trump cards revealed, including powerful divine Divine Ability and various wondrous treasures, they still couldn't withstand the onslaught of the Crimson Firmament Immortal Lightning. Under the Crimson Firmament Immortal Lightning, Myriad Flowers Elder could no longer be seen with any trace of his previous calm and elegant demeanor. His charred robe, scorched by the Tribulation Lightning, and his disheveled hair made him look utterly wretched.

"No, if this continues, I'll be blasted to death by these Hundred Strikes of Lightning Tribulation..." In just over twenty strikes of Crimson Firmament Immortal Lightning, Myriad Flowers Elder was already overwhelmed. Several cracks appeared on his body, and he could be shattered by the Crimson Firmament Immortal Lightning at any moment. He knew that he couldn't continue like this. He had to find a way to kill Zhuge Xiang, or he would die here.

Although the logic was clear, the Crimson Firmament Immortal Lightning struck one after another, faster and faster. How could Myriad Flowers Elder possibly be distracted to deal with Zhuge Xiang? Otherwise, he would have already made his move.

Without hesitation, he could not wait any longer. For the sake of his own life, Myriad Flowers Elder gritted his teeth, and his physical body instantly transformed into thousands of dazzling petals. One part separated and fearlessly rushed towards the Heavenly Tribulation, while the other part pounced on Zhuge Xiang.

Soul Clone is Clone created from one's own soul and physical body. Simply put, it is a splitting of oneself into two parts, with no distinction between the True Body and the Clone.

To save his life, Myriad Flowers Elder truly made a desperate sacrifice, actually My Residence a part of his soul and body. Such a terrible price is unimaginable. It is clear to you how far Myriad Flowers Elder's anger and hatred towards Zhuge Xiang has reached.

A physical body, fearless of death, charged towards the Crimson Firmament Immortal Lightning. Then, the body expanded like a balloon, before bursting open with a terrifying explosion. This explosion even shattered the descending Crimson Firmament Immortal Lightning.

Self-Detonation, even if it's only a part of the Myriad Flowers Elder, is still Void Returning Stage power. The power of such an existence Self-Detonation is undeniable.

"Death!" With one of his Clone Self-Detonation, buying himself a split second, Myriad Flowers Elder's face was so gloomy it was almost dripping with water. A sharp beam of light locked onto Zhuge Xiang and shot off, its speed so fast that no one could react in time.

"Ding! Notification: You have been locked onto by the opponent's aura and are unable to move."

The system's notification sounded like a nightmare to Zhuge Xiang. He was determined to kill Zhuge Xiang, but his Decoy Straw Man had just dodged the attack. Now, Myriad Flowers Elder had once again locked onto Zhuge Xiang with his aura, rendering him unable to move.

Zhuge Xiang's eyes reflected the light shooting towards him, the destructive power of which was enough to pierce through a mountain. However, his body was locked by the aura, and even the Blood Drinking True King Chain could not remove it. This was not a negative state.

This move was completely beyond Zhuge Xiang's ability to dodge. As expected, Void Returning Stage expert was someone Zhuge Xiang could not resist.

However, just as Zhuge Xiang was about to be pierced by the beam of light from Myriad Flowers Elder, suddenly, a wrist guard on Zhuge Xiang's wrist emitted a strong light.

Myriad Flowers Elder's beam of light seemed to be affected by some unknown force, deflecting at an angle and brushing past Zhuge Xiang before landing on a distant mountain. With a deafening roar, it shattered the mountain.

"This is impossible!" The previous attack was dodged by the Decoy Straw Man, and now the attack inexplicably missed again. This was unbelievable to Myriad Flowers Elder. How could he, with his Void Returning Stage cultivation, be helpless against a Cultivator had just broken through to the Deity Transformation stage?

Misfortune Gauntlet (One-Star Treasure Artifact): Requires Third Layer of Return to Simplicity Realm, Defense +1200, Passive: Nearby targets will be Misfortune Entanglement, 10% chance, Skill attacks will miss, Durability 220/220, Weight 5.

The Misfortune Gauntlet, a passive effect, has a 10% chance to prevent the target's attack Skill from hitting. This is the first time Zhuge Xiang has triggered this effect in the heat of battle since he acquired the Bracer of Misfortune, and this effect can be said to have saved Zhuge Xiang's life at just the right time.

Rumble...

Myriad Flowers Elder was about to make another move, but the Crimson Firmament Immortal Lightning that had already shattered his Clone struck again, its power and density even greater than before, leaving him no time to free his hands.

One of Myriad Flowers Elder's original Clone Self-Detonation- destructed, severely damaging her cultivation. Meanwhile, the power of the Crimson Firmament Immortal Lightning grew even stronger. With this disparity in strength, how could Myriad Flowers Elder possibly withstand the attack of the Crimson Firmament Immortal Lightning?

After only forty or fifty Hundred Strikes of Lightning Tribulation, Myriad Flowers Elder was engulfed by the terrifyingly dense Tribulation Lightning amidst screams.

A beam of light streaked across the sky, accompanied by a piercing scream of intense hatred, forcefully breaking free from the shroud of the Heavenly Tribulation. Zhuge Xiang activated his Eagle Eye Technique and peered into the distance, only managing to make out a figure the size of a palm, whose appearance was exactly the same as Myriad Flowers Elder.

"Did the Nascent Soul escape after the physical body was destroyed?"

In a fleeting glimpse, Zhuge Xiang saw the palm-sized Myriad Flowers Elder Sect escape. He knew then that he had won his gamble, risking his life. (To be continued...)