Tribulation Qi and Ways to Deal with It
The giant rhinoceros's back was dented by the impact, and its massive body crashed to the ground, twitched a few times, and then fell silent.
One punch, and a sixth-tier wild beast is killed.
Decisive and efficient.
The remaining two giant rhinoceroses were utterly terrified.
Although they are frenzied, they also have an instinctive fear.
This human in front of me is too strong; I'm no match for him at all.
The lead rhinoceros let out a low growl and turned to flee.
"Trying to run away?"
Li Yunjing's eyes turned cold, and with a flick of his right hand, the Nine True Magnetic Light Sword was drawn from its sheath.
The five-colored sword light flashed and disappeared in an instant, incredibly fast.
puff.
The fleeing giant rhinoceros froze, its head slipping off its neck, blood gushing out.
The sword is drawn, and the beast falls.
In the blink of an eye, two of the three sixth-tier wild beasts were dead.
The last one was so terrified that its limbs went weak, and it suddenly knelt down with a thud, emitting a mournful wail as if begging for mercy.
Li Yunjing held his sword suspended in the air, looking at the giant rhinoceros kneeling and begging for mercy, his brows slightly furrowed.
wrong.
Wild beasts are inherently ferocious, especially those affected by the black mist, which are even more violent and fearless of death. Why would they suddenly beg for mercy?
He landed in front of the giant rhinoceros and placed his hand on its forehead.
Spiritual energy probed in, carefully sensing.
Sure enough, a black mist was emanating from the giant rhinoceros's body, eroding its mind and driving it into a frenzy.
However, Gu Xuan's moonlight had just purified some of the black mist, and the fear brought by the tragic death of its companions briefly restored its clarity.
"The black mist is indeed the root cause."
Li Yunjing drew out a wisp of black mist from the giant rhinoceros's body with a flick of his finger and held it between his fingers.
The black mist, as fine as a hair and as black as ink, carried an aura of decay and rage, constantly twisting and struggling, trying to penetrate Li Yunjing's body.
"Is this the Tribulation Qi?" Li Yunjing murmured to himself.
Wangshu's voice rang in Li Yunjing's ears, tinged with solemnity. "It is the ominous Tribulation Qi of the God-Slaying Tribulation. It is not abundant, but it is extremely corrosive. Not only can it make wild beasts go berserk, but prolonged exposure will also cause cultivators to become restless and Qi Deviation."
"Where does this Tribulation Qi come from?" Li Yunjing asked using his Divine Sense.
"From the depths of the Great Wilderness, at the very bottom of the earth's veins," Wangshu said, "the Tribulation Power arises from the depths of the earth and spreads along the veins. The deeper one goes into the Great Wilderness, the denser the Tribulation Qi becomes. It won't be long before it spreads throughout the entire Five Provinces."
Li Yunjing's expression darkened slightly.
If it spreads along the earth's veins, that would be troublesome.
The earth's veins are interconnected, and once the Tribulation Qi spreads throughout the land, it will be impossible to defend against.
He released spiritual energy from his fingertips, completely refining that Tribulation Qi.
Although the Tribulation Qi was fierce, it could not stop the power of his Dao Realm Origin.
"Roar."
The kneeling rhinoceros let out a low, mournful cry and gently rubbed its head against the ground, as if trying to appease the creature.
Li Yunjing glanced at it. "Now that you've regained your senses, go back to the depths of the Great Wilderness. If you dare to cause trouble in Luozhen Province again, I will kill you without mercy."
The giant rhinoceros seemed to understand. It stood up, glanced cautiously at Li Yunjing, turned and slowly walked into the depths of the Great Wilderness, quickly disappearing into the horizon.
With the three sixth-tier wild beasts dealt with, the remaining beast tide will be much easier to handle.
The fleet unleashed its full firepower, with elders and disciples charging from all sides, while Gu Xuan's moonlight continuously soothed and purified them.
The beast tide quickly collapsed, and the wild beasts scattered and fled, with those that were slow to run being killed.
The battle lasted from noon until dusk, when it finally came to a complete end.
Inside and outside Fallen Star Valley, corpses lay strewn everywhere, and blood flowed like rivers.
Inside the camp, people are clearing the battlefield and treating the wounded.
Zhi Qianshu was covered in wounds, his left arm wrapped in thick bandages. He walked up to Li Yunjing, knelt on one knee, and said in a hoarse voice:
"Thank you so much, Sect Leader Li, for saving us once again! Our immense kindness will be Biyuan etched in the memory of the Yuan Clan!"
"Get up," Li Yunjing helped him up. "What are the casualties?"
Zhi Qianshu's face showed grief. "More than two hundred brothers died, and many more were injured. The mine was also greatly damaged. If the sect leader had arrived half a day later, I'm afraid..."
He dared not think any further.
Li Yunjing patted him on the shoulder. "The dead are gone, the mine can be rebuilt, it's good that people are alive."
"You must be careful about the matter of the Tribulation Qi," Li Yunjing cautioned. "The black mist spreading from the depths of the Great Wilderness can enrage wild beasts and also corrode the human body."
From now on, when patrolling, stay away from the black mist. If you discover the black mist spreading, immediately report it to the sect.
"Black mist?" Zhi Qianshu was taken aback, then nodded. "No wonder the wild beasts have been acting like they've gone mad lately. Don't worry, Sect Leader Li, I've got it."
Li Yunjing then made some arrangements for the defense: leave five escort ships to assist in the defense, send an additional batch of medicines and medical supplies, and send a medical team to stay and help.
Zhi Qianshu was moved to tears and thanked him repeatedly.
After dealing with matters concerning the mines and the tribe, it was already late at night.
Li Yunjing stood high in Fallen Star Valley, gazing towards the depths of the Great Wilderness.
The sky there was darker than elsewhere, with a faint black mist swirling around it, like a lurking beast.
"The Final God-Slaying Tribulation," Li Yunjing murmured to himself.
It's only just begun, and it's already triggered such a massive beast tide. What will it be like when the full Tribulation Power erupts?
"Sect Leader, it's windy, let's go back." Gu Xuan walked behind him and said softly.
Li Yunjing snapped out of his daze and nodded slightly.
"Go back."
The two walked down the hillside side by side.
Three days later, the fleet returned to Luozhen City.
This support mission to the western border has yielded remarkable results.
They slew thousands of wild beasts, including two sixth-tier ones, and seized countless beast materials.
The Luozhen Sect suffered few casualties; only a dozen or so disciples were seriously injured, but no one died.
However, Li Yunjing's mood was not lighthearted.
Upon returning to the sect, he summoned all the Void Refinement Elders and core leaders to the Sect Grand Hall for a meeting.
The atmosphere inside the hall was somber.
Li Yunjing selectively informed everyone about the Tribulation Qi and the Final God-Slaying Tribulation.
Of course, the existence of the Moon God Wangshu is not explicitly stated; it is only said to be a record found in ancient books.
"The black mist deep within the Great Wilderness is the harbinger of the God-Slaying Tribulation Qi. This Tribulation Qi spreads along the earth's veins, causing wild beasts to become frenzied and cultivators to become restless. In severe cases, it can even lead to Qi Deviation and the earth's veins erupting."
"In as little as three to five years, or as long as more than ten years, the Tribulation Power will erupt in full force. At that time, the world will be in chaos, and the entire Dao Realm will be plunged into turmoil."
Li Yunjing's voice was calm, yet it weighed heavily on everyone's hearts.
The God-Slaying Tribulation.
That sounds terrifying.
"Sect Leader, how much does the eruption of Tribulation Power affect us cultivators?" Mo Xuan asked, frowning.
"It will have an impact, but not as fatal as it would be to gods," Li Yunjing said. "The main issues are the disruption of the earth's veins, frequent beast tides, and the proliferation of evil spirits. The cultivation environment will become harsher. High-level cultivators will be less affected, but low-level disciples and mortals will find it very difficult."
"Then what do we do?" Mu You said in a deep voice, "We can't just sit here and wait to die, can we?"
"Of course not." Li Yunjing stood up and walked to the map. "From today onwards, the entire clan will enter a state of war preparedness."
"First, accelerate the construction of Luozhen Province, especially the city defenses and border defenses. All of them should be reinforced and upgraded, and purification and defense arrays should be deployed to resist the erosion of the Tribulation Qi."
"Secondly, accelerate the Fallen Star Ore and focus all our efforts on refining magical Law Artifact, Spirit Treasure, and fleets. Wars will only increase, and military buildup cannot be halted."
"Third, all disciples should strengthen their practical combat training, regularly organize the extermination of wild beasts, adapt to the rhythm of battle, and each hall should accelerate the training of the next generation, so that the younger generation can grow up as soon as possible."
"Fourth, the expansion of the Hall of Rebirth will enhance the Divine Soul Nourishment. As the Tribulation Qi erodes the soul, the Hall of Rebirth will become increasingly important."
Fifth, strengthen ties with the Immortal Alliance and other sects in various states, share resources and intelligence. When the calamity arrives, fighting alone will lead to certain death; we must band together for mutual support.