Splash!
The Yin Fire penetrates from the top of the head, passes through the internal organs, and scorches the limbs, hair, Sinew and Bone, and bones.
Other True Immortal could only use their Law Power to block, their Divine Ability to dispel, their Law Treasure to protect, and their elixirs to repair. The myriad pains were beyond words, and they could only endure them in the hope of surviving the tribulation.
Lu Qingfeng ignored him.
He allowed the Yin Fire to burn him, even showing a look of enjoyment on his face. His Law Power, Primordial Spirit, and physical body seemed to be wandering in the hot spring, enjoying the nourishment and growing slightly stronger.
"Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!"
This delighted Lu Qingfeng.
You need to know.
To reach his level and advance further, one must cultivate continuously for hundreds or even thousands of years. Through constant accumulation and enlightenment of the Great Dao, one can eventually achieve the Earth Immortal Dao Fruit.
Lu Qingfeng remained calm and composed, having already planned ahead.
Whether in the Nine Netherworlds or via the Black Star Realm to the Southern Florescence Realm, he cultivated without ever neglecting his practice. His exposure to the various cultivation systems within the Human Dao Dharma Domain greatly aided his comprehension of the 'Dutian Great Dao'.
But neither ascetic practices nor extensive learning can bring as much improvement as the current calamity.
"There truly is a great fortuitous opportunity in this world."
Lu Qingfeng felt a slight improvement, taking another step closer to the Earth Immortal realm. He felt that his earlier predictions were correct, and he was overjoyed. Instead of fearing calamities, he couldn't wait to do it again. "Again!"
After the wind and fire comes the 'Thunder Calamity'.
At Sea-Gazing Peak, Qin Fan was at this level, originally facing the final of the Three Calamities in another twenty or thirty years. However, after listening to Lu Qingfeng's sermon, he was moved and gained many insights.
Within ten years, a 'Thunder Calamity' will surely strike.
Lu Qingfeng, however, was going to go first.
"This wind and fire are harmless, and such a function can be said to be attainable. However, before the Dao is heard, there are 'five thunders,' each leading its own forces, attacking each other in a circle. Before the Dao is heard, in an instant, the spirit is scattered and can never be gathered again."
"This is a 'Thunder Calamity'."
His Law Power surged, and five hundred years of cultivation were instantly added to his body.
Dark clouds are coming—
Sizzle!
Rumble!
Thunder Calamity from the sky, accompanied by lightning and thunder, hitting Lu Qingfeng.
Lu Qingfeng's physical body Tongxuan, his Law Power is pure, and his Primordial Spirit is even more solid. He is not afraid of wind or rain, and is unaffected by thunderbolts.
A thunderstorm fell from the sky.
Instead, it caused Lu Qingfeng's actual cultivation level to increase slightly again.
When the thunder subsided, not a single hair on Lu Qingfeng's body was disheveled.
"Three Calamities".
Lu Qingfeng smiled.
This ordeal of Three Calamities brought him considerable surprise. Upon examining himself, he found that his physical body, Primordial Spirit, and Law Power had all improved. Moreover, after surviving the calamities, even the Great Dao before him seemed to have become clearer.
"The Three Calamities are not yet obvious."
"But after the Three Calamities, there are still Nine Difficulties, Ten Tribulations, and even the Five Declines of Heaven and Man."
"These repeated calamities, while severely testing these True Immortal, also paved a path to heaven for them."
Before experiencing the Three Calamities, Lu Qingfeng could only guess and was not sure.
But at this moment.
He was certain—
"After the Five Declines of Heaven and Man, one will surely attain the Earth Immortal Dao Fruit!"
The Lesser Weakwater Realm, through countless tribulations, has redefined the True Immortal.
Above the Four True-Immortal Realms, there are fifteen levels, including the 'Ten Tribulations' and the 'Five Declines of Heaven and Man'. The final Nine Difficulties is the peak of Dao-Entering. Above the Ten Tribulations, each tribulation overcome brings one closer to the Earth Immortal Dao Fruit.
Each tribulation is both a test and fortuitous opportunity.
"The Earth Immortal Dao Fruit is inherently ethereal and elusive. After cultivating to the peak of the Dao-Entering, one becomes entangled in the Everlasting-Life Mist. Changsheng seems within reach, yet remains elusive."
"It inspires despair."
"The boundaries drawn by the Lesser Weakwater Realm are like a 'price tag'."
Lu Qingfeng's eyes suddenly brightened.
This method is cruel—
The twenty-seven tribulations were so severe that even True Immortal could hardly breathe. Under these repeated tribulations, one True Immortal after another fell, either dying or having their souls scattered.
Those who can become Earth Immortal are still few and far between.
But it is a clear path nonetheless.
Furthermore, the various actions taken by the Peach Mountain Four Sects are all attempts at different approaches. If they manage to discover the patterns and rules, they might even be able to create Earth Immortal.
"Pity."
"There's no chance anymore!"
Lu Qingfeng smiled, his long hair, held up by Green Bamboo hairpin, danced in the wind, his clothes fluttering, the handsome young man looking like a fairy from a painting.
Law Power increases.
In the blink of an eye, a thousand years of cultivation have been accumulated.
The earth trembled.
The first of the Nine Difficulties, the 'Earth Difficulty', has arrived.
In the blink of an eye.
Thirty years have passed.
The area at the foot of Five Hells Peak was exceptionally lively.
Because there were two immortal sects on Five Hells Peak, many mortals initially came to become their disciples, bringing their families along, and gradually a village was formed. Merchants discovered a business opportunity and gathered here, gradually forming a small town. Later, many villages near Five Hells Peak also moved here to avoid attacks from wild beasts and demons.
Over time.
It became a small town.
Because the Little Dagger River divides the town into east and west and flows through it, the town is called Little Dagger Town.
Little Dagger Town was already bustling, with all sorts of novel and interesting trinkets for sale. Even the "immortals" from the mountains liked to come down to play. They would also come down from time to time to buy ingredients, fresh fruits and vegetables, and disciples of the immortals could often be seen coming and going.
This day.
In Little Dagger Town, on both banks of the Little Dagger River, seven or eight people gathered in one place on each side.
They were locked in a standoff, the atmosphere tense and volatile.
Both sides had people lying on the ground, some covered in blood and others pale-faced, clearly having engaged in a fight.
The local people kept their distance.
Anyone with common sense knows—
"The people from the Great Victory Sect and Sea-Gazing Peak are fighting again!"
"They fought just a few days ago, and it almost resulted in a fatality. Judging from today's situation, it's going to be quite a spectacle."
Who among the residents of Little Dagger Town doesn't know that the two immortal sects on Five Hells Peak are irreconcilable enemies?! Over the years, it's not uncommon for them to fight to the death; the conflict has been truly fierce.
Those who are older understand this even better—
"More than thirty years ago, the two immortals didn't have such a fierce rivalry. However, starting thirty years ago, their battles gradually increased."
"A few years ago, even immortals who could Heaven-Soaring and disappear into the earth came out and fought a battle. The battle was so fierce that mountains collapsed and the earth cracked!"
No one else knew.
However, the disciples of Sea-Gazing Peak and Great Victory Sect on both sides of the Little Dagger River naturally knew about the battle three years ago.
Upon hearing this, Qiu Bai looked at the disciples of the Great Victory Sect on the west bank and sneered, "Three years ago, Lü Yuan fought against my father and suffered a miserable defeat. If it weren't for my father's kindness, Lü Yuan wouldn't even have a dog's life left. Zhang Zhu, you are considered Lü Yuan's most favored disciple. Do you dare to fight me today?"
Qiu Bai held a sharp sword, his eyes gleaming with a cold light, and looked towards Zhang Zhu on the opposite bank.
He is the son of Qiu Jin and Bai Jing, and he is well aware of the history and grudges between Lü Yuan and his father, as well as Sea-Gazing Peak.
Upon encountering Lü Yuan's disciple, a fighting spirit arose within him.
"Snort!"
"Don't be quick with your words."
"Three years ago, your father, Qiu Jin, only managed to fight my master to a standstill. How dare you spout such nonsense?!"
Zhang Zhu snorted coldly, only defending his master Lü Yuan, but ignoring Qiu Bai's request for a fight.
His battle with Qiu Bai a month ago was evenly matched.
But Sea-Gazing Peak has the 'Enlightenment Grove,' a sacred place for cultivation. After a month, Qiu Bai's cultivation has probably already surpassed his.
Fighting at this time would be extremely unwise.
It would be better to wait for Master to arrive before making things clear.
"Ha ha!"
"Evenly matched?"
"Stop patting yourselves on the back. If you're too scared to fight, then just tuck your tails between your legs. Like master, like disciple. The old one is an ungrateful wretch, and the young one is a coward!"
Qiu Bai laughed loudly.
Zhang Zhu on the other side wanted to avoid the battle, but being young and impetuous, he couldn't stand such provocation and shouted, "You're asking for death!"
Clang!
A streak of yellow light flashed, and a flying sword swept through the air, heading straight for Qiu Bai.
"Good timing!"
Seeing Zhang Zhu provoked, Qiu Bai.
With a sword incantation formed in his hand, a flying sword shot out from his mouth, clashing with the flying sword in the sky. The sword incantation shifted and changed, showcasing the exquisite Swordsmanship of both schools.
Both of them were Qi Refining the seventh level of Qi Refining, having just entered the Late Qi Refining.
At this moment, the two are evenly matched in their fight.
"Call!"
Zhang Zhu breathed a sigh of relief, thinking to himself that the 'Enlightenment Grove' was nothing special.
However.
Qiu Bai, however, seized the opportunity. Seeing the two flying swords locked in fierce combat, he multitasked, one hand forming a sword incantation, the other outstretched, silently circulating his profound inner energy—
Immediately, a bolt of lightning shot up from his palm and struck down from the sky, hitting Zhang Zhu squarely on the head.
"Palm Thunder!"
Zhang Zhu was greatly surprised, not expecting such a turn of events.
There was no time to recall the flying sword, so he could only mobilize his Law Power to protect the top of his head.
Boom!
The lightning struck, but fortunately his Law Power was not weak, and he blocked the Palm Thunder. He was only shaken and staggered.
"Call!"
"Fine!"
Zhang Zhu sighed in relief.
But just as he regained his footing and felt relieved, he caught a glimpse of a cold glint out of the corner of his eye.
Upon closer inspection, a chill ran through me—
"My life is over!"
That cold light was none other than Qiu Bai sword.
Taking advantage of Zhang Zhu's full defense against the Palm Thunder, the Swordlight Splitting and bypassed the blockade, heading straight for Zhang Zhu.
Sword Dao Fifth Level - Swordlight Splitting!
This is a level that only peak Qi Refining or even Primordial Spirit masters can reach. Qiu Bai has clearly just reached it; his sword light can only split into two, but that's enough to deal with Zhang Zhu.
The flying sword moved swiftly, without stopping.
Laugh!
A cold light spun around Zhang Zhu's neck and then turned back.
En route.
They even brought back the flying sword that had fallen from the sky and was now out of control.
"A fine sword!"
Qiu Bai didn't even look at Zhang Zhu. He took the flying sword, looked it over, and couldn't help but praise it loudly.
"..."
Silence reigned all around.
Only after the praise was uttered did they see Zhang Zhu's large head roll off the opposite bank, blood gushing from his neck—a truly gruesome sight.
"Dead!"
"Zhang Zhu is dead?!"
"Senior Brother Qiu is awesome! Senior Brother Qiu, you're invincible!"
On the east bank, after a moment of stunned silence upon seeing Qiu Bai kill Zhang Zhu so cleanly, a thunderous roar of cheers erupted. Even his two fellow disciples, who had been injured in the earlier sword fight, craned their necks to watch from the ground.
"Hey-hey!"
Then he grinned.
On the other hand, a commotion broke out on the west bank—
"Senior Brother Zhang!"
"Junior Brother Zhang?"
"How dare you! How dare you kill someone?!"
For a time, there was a great deal of noise, but no one dared to step forward and shout, nor did anyone dare to step forward and fight.
"Whoa!"
"Dead?!"
Witnessing the bloody scene, some of the timid people covered their eyes, unable to bear watching any longer. Others, though brave, stared wide-eyed at the sight of heads rolling to the ground, deeply shocked.
The East Bank is triumphant.
West Bank Loquat.
Just then, a sword light struck.
Clang!
They attacked Qiu Bai without any regard for reason.
When the sword is drawn, thunderous sounds accompany it.
"Sword Qi Thunderclap!"
"Primordial Spirit has made a move?!"
Qiu Bai was greatly surprised.
He wanted to dodge, but under the cover of sword intent, he had no power to evade at all.
It seemed that with a single sword strike, he would be beheaded and die, following in Bu Zhangzhu—
"My life is over!"
Qiu Bai felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave.
Fortunately, he was not destined to die.
A flash of blue light appeared in the east, transforming into a sharp sword thread that deflected the sword that was about to strike Qiu Bai's face.
Only then did a sound come—
"Lü Yuan, you little brat, bullying the weak with your age, you are truly not a son!"
Upon hearing the voice of the person who had arrived, Qiu Bai, "Father!"
Having survived the ordeal, a cold sweat had already broken out on my back.
A loud voice came from the east.
After the words were spoken...
Only then did they see that one person from each side had revealed their form.
It's not someone else.
The sharp-looking middle-aged man to the east is Qiu Jin, the "Green Leaf Sword" of Sea-Gazing Peak.
The middle-aged man with half-gray hair on the west side is Lü Yuan, the "Demon-Slaying Sword" of the Great Victory Sect.
As Lü Yuan gripped the magic sword, he noticed a faint white mark on it and was shaken—
"Sword-Forged Filament?!"