Niu Geng faced his tribulation

It turns out that there was a Chancellor Turtle in the East Sea Dragon Palace who was most skilled in Divination. The fact that the Dragon Clan's eyeballs were gouged out naturally aroused the Dragon Clan's anger. However, the Chancellor Turtle's Divination could not predict everything. The only thing he could predict was that this matter was inextricably linked to Wu Xuefei.

Although Ying Wushuang to help the Dragon Palace investigate the matter, how could they completely rely on an outsider when the eyes of a direct descendant of the dragon Dragon Clan had been gouged out? Therefore, today Ao Bing brought Ao Xiaoyao with him to the inland, intending to go directly to the Asura Sect to find Wu Xuefei and ask her for clarification.

Originally, a young Dragon Clan like Ao Xiaoyao was not allowed to leave the East Sea, but Ao Bing couldn't resist Ao Xiaoyao's persistent pleading, and coupled with his confidence in his own strength, he brought Ao Xiaoyao along.

On their way to the Asura Sect, they happened to encounter Zhuge Xiang, who was coming out of the Asura Sect to undergo his Heavenly Tribulation, which led to the current scene.

"The Heart Reflecting Mirror?" Upon hearing Ao Bing's words—using the Heart Reflecting Mirror to confront Wu Xuefei — Zhuge Xiang was slightly taken aback, looking at him with some confusion. What exactly was the Heart Reflecting Mirror's function? What if Wu Xuefei stubbornly denied it during the interrogation? What could he do then?

Seemingly sensing Zhuge Xiang's confusion, Ao Bing smiled, took out an ancient bronze mirror, and explained to Zhuge Xiang, "Brother Zhuge, this Heart Reflecting Mirror is a secret treasure of my Dragon Palace. Although it doesn't offer any substantial help in battle, the person speaking in front of the Heart Reflecting Mirror must never lie. Otherwise, the Heart Reflecting Mirror will automatically flash its light to question and distinguish truth from falsehood. It couldn't be better."

"It's rumored that the Dragon Clan loves collecting treasures. I never imagined they would possess such a treasure," even Zhuge Xiang couldn't help but exclaim in amazement upon hearing about the wonders of the Heart Reflecting Mirror. However, this matter naturally couldn't be easily investigated by the Dragon Clan. After all, Zhuge Xiang and Wu Xuefei had a close relationship, and Zhuge Xiang would naturally help her if he could.

"Actually, I am Asura Sect Disciple, and Princess Ying Wushuang knows this. She also asked me to help investigate this matter. However, Senior Sister Wu has not been in the Asura Sect recently. Since the Dragon Palace has a secret treasure like the Heart Reflecting Mirror, it saves me the trouble of investigating secretly. How about I wait for Senior Sister Wu to arrive before informing Brother Ao?"

After a moment of silence, Zhuge Xiang, his mind racing, spoke to Ao Bing, "Although we can't think of a concrete solution yet, we can only postpone it for now. Besides, Wu Xuefei isn't in the Asura Sect right now, so even if Ao Bing and the others go, it'll be a wasted trip..."

Looking at the Heart Reflecting Mirror in his hand, there was no reaction. Naturally, Zhuge Xiang was not lying; Wu Xuefei was indeed not in the Asura Sect at the moment.

Ao Bing frowned, put away the Heart Reflecting Mirror, and said, "Since Brother Zhuge is willing to help, that's naturally the best. Here is a Communication Jade Talisman. If Wu Xuefei returns to the Asura Sect, or if you have any information about her whereabouts, please inform me. On behalf of the East Sea Dragon Palace, I thank Brother Zhuge for his selfless help."

"Not at all, it was just a small favor, Brother Ao. Until we meet again," Zhuge Xiang said, clasping his hands in thanks after accepting the Communication Jade Talisman from Ao Bing. He then turned and returned to the Asura Sect.

During this time, several powerful figures at the Void Returning Stage found Zhuge Xiang congratulated him on breaking through to the Void Returning Stage. Zhuge Xiang returned their greetings and soon returned to the Asura Sect.

Upon hearing Zhuge Xiang's identity, these Void Returning Stage experts were all stunned, then suddenly realized what he meant and sighed inwardly.

From the moment Luo Ba announced that he would take Zhuge Xiang as his disciple, a fact known to everyone in the Great Qin Empire, to the recent grand event where Zhuge Xiang killed the Void Returning Stage Myriad Flowers Elder at the Floating Mountain Ascension Ceremony, his reputation soared to new heights. Today, he has actually broken through to the Void Returning Stage. Such a speed of cultivation is truly astonishing.

However, it also feels justified. If someone at the Golden Core Stage can kill Void Returning Stage powerhouses, it's understandable that he would face Heavenly Tribulation like Thunder God's Hammer when he enters the Void Returning Stage.

However, the fact that he survived the attack of Thunder God's Hammer was even more Human Heart, and soon, the news would spread throughout the entire Great Qin Empire...

Back at Futuo Mountain, Zhuge Xiang naturally needed to rest and recuperate. The attack from Thunder God's Hammer had not only completely destroyed his defensive magic Treasure Artifact, but he himself had also suffered severe injuries. However, fortunately, Zhuge Xiang was also a Pill Alchemist, and he had always kept healing Pill in his Bag Space. Soon, he gradually recovered to about 70-80% of his injuries.

Rumble...

On this day, Zhuge Xiang was recovering from his injuries when suddenly, a series of Thunderclap sounds rang out overhead, the rolling Thunder God exuding an aura of majesty.

Zhuge Xiang was slightly taken aback. Heavenly Tribulation, another Heavenly Tribulation. However, this Heavenly Tribulation was not Zhuge Xiang's. It was just Small Heavenly Tribulation. Although its aura was strong, it was only at the level of an ordinary Spell attack.

Given Zhuge Xiang's current Nascent Soul Stage cultivation, the Small Heavenly Tribulation that Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator needs to overcome is indeed nothing. However, Zhuge Xiang still stood up and walked out of his cultivation room, because this Heavenly Tribulation actually came from Niu Geng's secluded Cave Mansion. He had actually successfully broken through to the Deity Transformation Realm.

Niu Geng also stepped out of the Cave Mansion, his expression solemn as he gazed at the sky. This Heavenly Tribulation was a test of the Heavenly Dao for Cultivator, and no one could interfere. Even if Zhuge Xiang was worried about Niu Geng, he could not interfere, otherwise, it would trigger a great tribulation of the level of immortals and demons, and both of them would perish. You must know that the Myriad Flowers Elder was killed by Zhuge Xiang with a similar trick back then, and his physical body collapsed.

After being Hundred Strikes of Lightning Tribulation, the rolling Thunderclap gathered and struck Niu Geng with increasing speed and power. Niu Geng, bathed in the attack of Lightning, used his Toxins hands to strike the Lightning, and was able to shatter each lightning bolt.

The Hundred Strikes of Lightning Tribulation, though seemingly powerful, was actually quite intense. A hundred strikes, becoming increasingly frequent, passed in no time. Niu Geng, panting heavily and drenched in sweat, had managed to withstand the Hundred Strikes of Lightning Tribulation, but he had reached his limit.

Although he was panting, Niu Geng couldn't hide a smile on his face. Even though he had reached his limit, he had managed to withstand the Heavenly Tribulation. His cultivation had finally reached the Nascent Deity Transformation stage. He had only been in the Asura Sect for a little over ten years and had already achieved the Deity Transformation stage. Overall, his cultivation speed was enough to earn him the title of genius.

"Niu Geng, don't relax, your Heavenly Tribulation is not over yet..." However, at this moment, Zhuge Xiang spoke up and said to Niu Geng.

Indeed, Niu Geng's Heavenly Tribulation is not over yet, because the Tribulation Clouds have not yet dissipated. Bolts of Thunderclap gather beneath the Tribulation Clouds, transforming into a Giant Sword that hangs horizontally in mid-air...

The Sword of Heavenly Punishment, Niu Geng, actually triggered its Heavenly Tribulation. Doesn't this indicate that Niu Geng is also a genius in cultivation?

The Sword of Heavenly Punishment exuded the majesty of judgment. To Zhuge Xiang, this attack, though merely Spell strike, was nothing special. However, to Niu Geng, the Sword of Heavenly Punishment's attack possessed absolute lethality. Moreover, Niu Geng was already at his limit; how could he possibly withstand this Sword of Heavenly Punishment?

Upon hearing Zhuge Xiang's words, Niu Geng looked up at the sky and saw the Thunderclap sword stretching across the heavens. Feeling its overwhelming power locking onto him, Niu Geng's face turned deathly pale. Clearly, this attack made him feel somewhat desperate. The Sword of Heavenly Punishment could kill more than 99% of Cultivator; that was no joke.

Zhuge Xiang was actually very anxious, but the Heavenly Tribulation was a test of Cultivator by the Heavenly Dao, and it absolutely did not allow outsiders to interfere. Therefore, even though Zhuge Xiang was anxious, he did not know how to help.

While Zhuge Xiang could easily block this level of Sword of Heavenly Punishment, if he were to actually try to block it himself, the Sword of Heavenly Punishment's power would be far greater than it appeared.

"Sigh, if I had known this would happen, perhaps I shouldn't have entered the Tribulation Transcendence Void Returning Stage so quickly..." Looking at the Sword of Heavenly Punishment, Zhuge Xiang felt somewhat helpless.

If Zhuge Xiang were still at the Tenth Layer of the Golden Core Stage, then even if he intervened, the Sword of Heavenly Punishment would only be at the level of Great Heavenly Tribulation, at most no more than the Thunder God's Hammer's Hammer. In his prime, even if he was injured, he should have been able to withstand it. But now, he has entered the Void Returning Stage. If he intervenes, the power of the Sword of Heavenly Punishment will reach the level of Immortal-Demon Tribulation.

The Sword of Heavenly Punishment hung horizontally in mid-air, its majestic aura locking onto Niu Geng's Divine Sense, making it impossible for him to dodge. Moreover, outsiders were not allowed to interfere with this Heavenly Tribulation's attack. Zhuge Xiang watched with growing anxiety, yet there was nothing he could do...

Zhuge Xiang knew very well that Niu Geng was now exhausted and at his limit, and there was no way he could withstand the attack of the Sword of Heavenly Punishment. But was he really going to just watch Niu Geng perish under the attack of the Sword of Heavenly Punishment?

Zhuge Xiang has experienced the suffering of many Cultivators. Throughout history, when Cultivator Tribulation Transcendence, their elders or family members are anxiously waiting by their side, like ants on a hot pan, but they are powerless to help and can only watch helplessly as their juniors perish under the Heavenly Tribulation.

There has never been true fairness in this Heaven and Earth. Some people are born into wealth and luxury, while others are born into poverty. Some are exceptionally gifted and their cultivation progresses rapidly, while others are dull-witted and, no matter how hard they try, they cannot break through. Is all of this fair?

Indeed, there is never absolute fairness in the world. However, some things are equally fair. For example, lifespan. Without breaking through, everyone's lifespan is roughly the same. And then there's the Heavenly Tribulation. No matter how fast you cultivate or how talented you are, the Heavenly Tribulation cannot be passed on to someone else. If you cannot overcome the Heavenly Tribulation, no matter how good your talent or how fast you cultivate, you will only die quickly...

Looking at the Sword of Heavenly Punishment, Niu Geng's face turned deathly pale. He knew he absolutely couldn't withstand this strike. (To be continued...)