Zheng Fa looked up at the sky, feeling quite curious—he had never witnessed the so-called Three Tribulations of Heaven, Earth, and Man.
According to the cultivation texts he knew, all Loose Immortal would experience this.
The probability of even surviving is extremely small!
According to the < Scarlet Firmament Jade Register >, among cultivators, only one in a hundred can survive this tribulation.
Just as he was trying to recall, a thought suddenly struck him, and he couldn't help but turn his head to look at the sky.
The sky darkened, as if veiled by a layer of gray gauze, hazy and misty.
The air trembled slightly, as if some inexplicable entity had come to his side.
Zheng Fa's body exploded like a firework, turning into hundreds of points of light. These points of light slowly grew and transformed into hundreds of people.
These people, both men and women, with different faces, greedily absorbed the spiritual power within Zheng Fa's body and the runes emanating from him.
Their auras gradually grew stronger, then slowly disappeared from everyone's sight.
" The Heart Demon devour the body." Watching this scene, the Creation Daoist couldn't help but sigh, "To find one's true self amidst countless lifetimes... I'm not afraid to admit it, but looking back now, I realize how perilous this ordeal was."
Instead of mocking them, the Gu God and his companions all seemed to feel a sense of sympathy and nodded in agreement.
"Our Thunderclap Temple is not without treasures capable of suppressing Heart Demon. The most difficult part of this tribulation is that you cannot resist; you can only merge yourself into the Heart Demon," White Lotus shook her head and said, "You can only rely on a bit of your own True Spirit."
Roc then laughed and said, "Back then, I only survived this calamity thanks to the inheritance in my bloodline."
White Lotus also clasped her hands together. "I was protected by my master, who awakened me from my daze."
Creation laughed too, "I rely on Lu Mo, fellow Daoist, but what about Zheng Fa... who does he rely on?"
Everyone looked at Nuwa six companions, only to see that they remained motionless, seemingly with no intention of making a move.
In the courtyard of Zheng Fa, at the Nine Mountains Realm.
"How's it going?"
Little Bird Yuan was extremely anxious and asked the Heavenly Emperor Body.
"My true form has already undergone the Heavenly Heart Tribulation, and now, transformed into Heart Demon, I've been reincarnated." The Heavenly Emperor Body sensed for a moment, his expression strange. "In this life, I'll be a courtesan."
" Heart Demon?" Uncle-Master Pang frowned. "Isn't Zheng Fa the least afraid of Heart Demon?"
The Heavenly Emperor Body shook his head and explained, "This calamity cannot be resisted; it can only be accepted."
"This is..."
Most people in the courtyard frowned.
It wasn't that they lacked faith in Zheng Fa, but rather that no one is guaranteed to survive Heavenly Tribulation.
The Heart-Questioning Tribulation has stumped so many cultivators; even if Zheng Fa is strong, there is still a risk involved.
"This tribulation is truly to bind together the 'self' of all the heavens," the Heavenly Emperor Body explained, "To allow one to return to the Dao Path of this world from all the illusions. If one cannot do so, one's true form will dissipate within these heavens."
Uncle-Master Pang looked distressed and sighed, "I've read those ancient texts, which say that it's best to have a master's protection during this calamity, or even for a powerful figure from the sect to descend upon the heavens to enlighten us, but we..."
The Old Yuan and Uncle-Master Pang exchanged a glance, both looking somewhat ashamed.
The Heavenly Emperor Body remained calm, merely glancing at the Sword Dao Body and asking, "Your turn or mine?"
"I'll do it." Sword Dao Body shook his head, somewhat regretfully. "I think he's quite good at being a courtesan."
Having said that, he joined his index and middle fingers together, thrust them forward, and whispered, "Wake up!"
A streak of light flew from his fingertips and vanished in a flash in the void.
"You... oh, right, you and him were originally one!" Uncle-Master Pang exclaimed in realization, "And you can communicate!"
The Heavenly Emperor Body chuckled lightly, tacitly agreeing with this statement.
Uncle-Master Pang and the others beamed with joy, exclaiming, " This One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones Divine Ability is truly extraordinary!"
"If it weren't for Fellow Daoist Lu Mo, I don't know what would have happened to me back then." Creation Daoist was still recalling the hardships of the Heavenly Heart Tribulation, his expression one of gratitude and relief. "Even if I had managed to survive it, my Divine Soul would have been severely damaged..."
The sky stirred again, with countless starlight coming from all directions and converging in the air to form a human shape, which was Zheng Fa.
He looked energetic and relaxed.
"..."
Before the Creation Daoist could finish speaking, his mouth was half-open. Seeing Zheng Fa's expression, he closed his mouth, seemingly unwilling to speak further.
The Heavenly Heart Tribulation might be quite dangerous for others, and it also presents a challenge for Zheng Fa —his strongest method against Heart Demon, the Yin-Yang Fish Jade Pendant, is no longer usable.
But compared to others, he also possesses the One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones!
Zheng Fa had tried before, undergoing tribulation on his own without his two clones participating. Similarly, when he achieved the Heavenly Emperor Body and underwent Corpse Liberation, he was like an outsider.
However, he and his clone had a close connection, and could sense each other even across countless worlds.
Therefore, he can quickly awaken in each of his incarnations and return to the Dao Path.
As Zheng Dharma Body solidified, his aura became increasingly ethereal, almost as if he were free from the constraints of heaven and earth.
Zheng Fa felt it the most deeply.
In his view, the "freedom" in "Loose Immortal" has two meanings.
Starting from the level of a Loose Immortal, he was able to truly spread his Dao Fruit, with the intention of branching out and flourishing.
Another meaning is actually closer to that of Rogue Person, which simply means having a free and unrestrained attitude.
After gathering all the elements within myself, I truly felt as if I had transcended the Three Realms, or rather, I had truly taken control of my own destiny.
Or rather, he genuinely felt a sense of fulfillment.
He felt neither joy nor sorrow, only a profound sense of liberation Great Freedom, an unrestrained and exhilarating feeling, as if someone had removed a mountain from his body.
Just as he was calmly contemplating the situation, the space around him suddenly began to distort.
Wrinkles appeared in the void.
A spherical space appeared around Zheng Fa, and outsiders could not see what was inside it.
This spherical space is extremely distorted, with countless pipes writhing within it like tentacles.
"This calamity is quite interesting."
Before Creation and the others could speak, Tongtian spoke up with great interest, "Space-time turbulence, Chaos reappearing?"
Zhunти looked at White Lotus as if asking a question.
"This is the Earth Tribulation Earth Tribulation, which is ever-changing and cannot be overcome by anyone but those with a powerful Immortal Body."
"What do you think of Zheng Fa?"
After thinking for a moment, White Lotus surprisingly spoke up, "I believe Fellow Zheng Fa will not be trapped in this calamity."
Creation and the others looked on in surprise, knowing how much White Lotus disliked Zheng Fa's advancement.
What's going on?
White Lotus stated matter-of-factly, "In terms of combat strength, Fellow Zheng Fa has long surpassed Loose Immortal. This calamity is simply not enough to stop him."
Zhunти smiled and looked at White Lotus, saying, "You think highly of him."
White Lotus clasped her hands together, her expression calm. "Unfortunately, they are enemies, not friends."
His words were like a premonition, and Zheng Fa's figure burst out of that spherical space without even his clothes being ruffled.
Everyone knows that Zheng Fa has already overcome the Heavenly Earth Tribulation, which is like an insurmountable barrier for other cultivators, and it even seems that he did so effortlessly.
For Zheng Fa, the only remaining step to achieving Dao Fruit is the Human Tribulation.
Bai Lian seemed to have been waiting for a long time, and finally spoke up, "Ancestor Zhunti."
"Um?"
"The so-called 'Human Tribulation ' refers to those who are entangled with cultivators through karma and obstruct their path," White Lotus said, her eyes gleaming. "We, too, have some karmic ties with them."
The Creation Daoist and the others twitched, suddenly understanding what White Lotus meant.
These six powerful figures, who seemed to have a very high opinion of Zheng Fa before, naturally had some reservations in their hearts.
Judging from what we just saw, these six people seem unwilling to get involved in Zheng Fa's calamity!
Zhunти gave him a deep look, then suddenly smiled and said, "Whatever you say."
White Lotus bowed respectfully and asked, " Founder, is the world now capable of withstanding the aftershocks of our battle?"
Clearly, he was unwilling to give up the Primordial Purple Qi.
"We're here," Tongtian suddenly spoke, his eyes gleaming as if he wanted to see a good show. He added, "But you'll have to wait."
White Lotus was stunned for a moment, not quite understanding the meaning of those words, when suddenly she felt a chill run through her body and looked outside.
In just one glance, the composure on his face vanished, replaced by astonishment; only one thought remained in his mind:
" Zheng Fa has really stirred up a hornet's nest among all races!"
Hundreds of figures, including dragons, Qilin, qilin, Demon God, and great witches, stood in the air, watching Zheng Fa with predatory eyes.
He immediately understood— Zheng Fa's vow of Dao Fruit was too great!
White Lotus knew beforehand that the greater the Dao Fruit oath, the stronger the tribulation, but she never expected such a grand occasion—all the races that were renowned throughout the world had come here.
However, due to the limitations imposed by the Heavenly Rules and the fear of the six powerful beings, the strength of these races was not very strong, but they were still at the level of Loose Immortal.
The emergence of the Human Race was a blow to all races.
Zheng Fa attained enlightenment through the help of the Human Race, and thus naturally bore the consequences of this karma.
Even if White Lotus thought highly of Zheng Fa, she now doubted whether she still needed to take action.
Suddenly, a voice transmitted to his ear. "How about we help Zheng Fa?"
White Lotus looked at the Creation with a strange expression, but she understood perfectly what the Creation was saying— Primordial Purple Qi.
They were genuinely afraid that Zheng Fa would be killed and they wouldn't be able to obtain the Primordial Purple Qi.
Even White Lotus, who only wanted to prevent Zheng Fa from becoming Loose Immortal, never intended to kill him.
The two exchanged Heavenly Eye, then looked at the Golden-Winged Great Peng and the other two, and made up their minds.
Even the Gu God was dumbfounded. "Save Zheng Fa?"
"... yes."
You just said...
White Lotus's expression was also quite complicated. "How could I have imagined that Human Tribulation was so strong!"
Looking up, Creation and the others saw the completely blocked sky and earth, and had to admit that they had never seen such a calamity before.
"Save him..."
Roc's face was full of reluctance.
" Primordial Purple Qi is of utmost importance!"
The Gu God tilted his head back and after a long while said, "I understand your thinking. These people are a little weaker than us, but we can still fight them to the death. What's the price?"
White Lotus opened her mouth, but was speechless.
The Gu God asked seriously, "If I am severely injured while saving Zheng Fa, will your Thunderclap Temple compensate me?"
White Lotus was momentarily confused.
Zheng Fa is a formidable enemy of Thunderclap Temple. If they are seriously injured or even killed while protecting him, how will the sect view him?
Will he be rewarded, or will he be seen as a traitor?
Zheng Fa hadn't expected his Human Tribulation to be so fierce.
In fact, he was no stranger to Human Tribulation.
This brings us to our old acquaintance Great Freedom Devil Ancestor.
This person was interrupted by Zheng Fa when he was proving himself to be the Demon Emperor.
After learning what the Human Tribulation was all about, he realized his own identity—he was also the unlucky one of the Great Freedom Demon Emperor, and he was the Human Tribulation of the Great Freedom Demon Emperor.
Now he suspects that the Great Freedom Demon Emperor has returned for revenge!
Looking at the dark, swarming Demon Beast around him, Zheng Fa felt that retribution had come.
As the saying goes, "Many ants can kill an elephant," and these "ants" in front of me are all exotic species, each one difficult to deal with.
It could even be said that each of them is stronger than they were back then.
Zheng Fa felt that his crime did not warrant such a punishment.
He glanced down at the thousand or so newborn Human Race and guessed that this was not only his own Human Tribulation, but also the tribulation of the Human Race's founding, which he had stumbled upon.
While the myriad races naturally dared not annihilate the Human Race, which had the Nuwa as its backer, on the other hand, their fear, anger, and even hatred intensified as a result.
The myriad races blocking the way seemed unable to contain themselves any longer; powerful auras streaked across the sky, rushing towards Zheng Fa.
Hundreds of enormous demonic bodies completely obscured Zheng Fa's figure.
Lightning, gale-force winds, a tear in space, and trembling mountains.
Those tribes that used to fight to the death, those liches who were sworn enemies, have now joined forces and worked together to deal with just one person!
"Help!"
White Lotus gritted her teeth, deciding that the Primordial Purple Qi was more important, and prepared to rush in.
But the next moment, with a bang, a figure flew backwards towards him.
White Lotus dodged to the side, only to see a great shaman graz his shoulder and crash to the ground, leaving a deep crater.
He quickly turned around and looked, his pupils contracting.
Zheng Fa stood in the air, unmoved by the frenzied attacks of these myriad races!
He was greatly shocked, and upon closer inspection, he saw that Zheng Fa was not completely still.
A layer of golden haze surrounded Zheng Fa, like a soft veil, dissolving all attacks into nothingness.
Protective magic Law Treasure?
How come he's never heard of it?
What kind of protective Law Treasure possesses such power?
As he was wondering, he saw the golden light disappear and land behind Zheng Fa's head.
White Lotus recognized her now!
Merit!
After the Nuwa created humans, she bestowed Merit upon Zheng Fa!
At this moment, the Creation Daoist seemed to have seen through the deception, and looked at White Lotus's expression with great surprise. "This power of Merit actually has such might? Fellow Daoist White Lotus, you didn't mention it before!"
Roc and the others also remembered White Lotus's Merit Golden Wheel, and nodded in agreement. Their eyes became wary as they looked at White Lotus —as if they felt that he had been hiding something and secretly plotting against them.
"... My Merit and his are different." White Lotus didn't want to explain, but she had to.
"No the same?"
"My Merit don't have that much power, not even a tenth of it. His Merit are almost immune to all magic." As White Lotus spoke, her voice grew softer and softer, her expression extremely aggrieved.
It must be said, that's very convincing.
Looking at Zheng Fa, who stood motionless and unharmed in the air, Creation slowly nodded, his expression complex. "Not only is the Merit different, but the tribulation Zheng Fa underwent... is also different from ours."
White Lotus looked at Zheng Fa, unsure whether to feel joy or sorrow.
The good news is that he no longer has to worry about how to explain things to the sect.
Tragically, Zheng Fa had already attained the status of Loose Immortal.
He looked at the Gu God, Gu God seemed to know what he wanted to say, and said with a helpless expression, "His tribulation was too fast, it was unexpected, and he didn't have time."
Seeing White Lotus's displeasure, she added, "He has Merit protecting him, but it might not be useful for my child."
White Lotus glanced at Nuwa, her heart filled with suspicion. Nuwa had given Zheng Fa her Merit earlier, so she must have foreseen this scene.
Nuwa completely ignored his gaze and instead cupped her hands towards Zheng Fa, saying, "Congratulations, fellow Daoist, on achieving the Dao Fruit."
Zheng Fa's reply confirmed White Lotus's suspicions, "Thank you for your protection, Your Majesty."
The Empress still loves herself!
(End of this chapter)