Chapter 149: Ancient Tribulation Crossing Stage

Chapter 149: Ancient Tribulation Crossing Stage

Translator: yikaii Editor: yikaii

"No, there's a problem with the [rules] here," Yun Zhi frowned, sensing something was amiss the moment she acted.

Her strike should have shattered the rules of this place, but instead, the rules seemed to disperse in form but not in essence, which shouldn't be the case even with her holding back.

"There are two types of [rules] here." Yun Zhi realized the issue. The first set of rules, written in the clouds, were the original ones. Later, a mutation occurred, giving rise to the second set of rules, those written in blood.

The contradiction between the two sets of rules caused the entire heavenly realm to be in chaos!

Someone intentionally made the heavenly realm chaotic, allowing entry but no exit!

And since the second set of rules, being an external imposition, could contest with the original set, it suggested that the person who left the second set was more powerful than the master of the heavenly realm!

And Sanli Zhenren was at the peak of the Unity Stage.

"Hehe, who dares disturb my slumber?"

The sound of ice crystals cracking resounded, followed by a tyrannical aura bursting forth from the end point, like a king above the nine heavens, cold and merciless, looking down upon the world.

Light pierced through the sky, and the presence was heart-stopping.

The aura grew stronger, sweeping across everything in its path.

"Tribulation Crossing initial stage," Everlasting Fairy quickly assessed the opponent's realm.

Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou's expressions changed drastically. An early-stage Tribulation Crossing, this was the strongest enemy they had faced. Why was a Tribulation Crossing Stage powerhouse sleeping in a Unity Stage's heavenly realm?!

Everlasting Fairy, with her broad knowledge, quickly thought of a reason.

"It's quite understandable. A heavenly realm is a good hiding place, where one can awaken and gradually recover strength. The downside is the inability to promptly detect changes in the outside world. For example, Sanli Zhenren felt the spiritual essence changing and awoke accordingly. But for this Tribulation Crossing Stage, it's possible he wouldn't wake up even after the great worldly conflicts have ended."

"So he devised a clever method. If Sanli Zhenren could wake up, then upon awakening, Sanli would naturally return to his heavenly realm. Discovering the change in [rules], Sanli would surely take action, which would awaken him."

"This Tribulation Crossing Stage set up new rules in the heavenly realm to ensure that those who mistakenly enter would perish, not disturbing his slumber."

Lu Yang broke out in a cold sweat, not anticipating the complexity behind the scenes.

"Hey, what are you afraid of? With me here, a mere early-stage Tribulation Crossing is nothing, I could kick him to death." Yellow Bean boasted, knowing Yun Zhi was there and it wouldn't be her turn to act.

"I am the Blood Demon Sovereign. Who are you, state your name." The Blood Demon Sovereign coldly eyed Eldest Senior Sister, recognizing that anyone who could easily break the rules was at least at the initial stage of Tribulation Crossing.

But what of it? He was confident that even against a mid-stage Tribulation Crossing, he wouldn't be at a disadvantage.

"Blood Demon Sovereign?!" Meng Jingzhou whispered in shock.

"You know him?" Lu Yang asked.

"I do." The number of Tribulation Crossing Stages is limited, and each one is significant enough to be extensively documented in history books. Thus, Meng Jingzhou had heard of the Blood Demon Sovereign. As a child, when he couldn't sleep, his mother would frighten him with tales of the Blood Demon Sovereign.

"The Blood Demon Sovereign is a demonic cultivator, infamous for his countless killings. Legend has it that he wrote down the names of cities on slips of paper, crumpled them into balls, and whichever he picked, he would use the people of that city for his cultivation. His path to cultivation was paved with bones!"

"He also supported a certain Emperor Yu, becoming the national teacher, wielding great power during the Great Yu dynasty. Later, he disappeared. Some said he had committed too many atrocities and died under thunder tribulation. Now, it seems he was hiding here!"

"Dao Seeking Sect, Yun Zhi."

Seeing Yun Zhi unmoved, the Blood Demon was puzzled. Had his name not reached this era?

Well, then, let's have a grand slaughter and let the world remember my name.

Tribulation Crossing Stage cultivators are different from those at the Unity Stage; they can quickly return to their peak state upon awakening.

A colossal blood-colored giant stood towering, roaring ferociously. The giant transformed the [rules] into an axe, wielding it effortlessly. The space trembled, as if the entire heavenly realm couldn't withstand his might!

Yun Zhi stood with one hand in front of her chest, emitting boundless golden light, resembling a Buddha coming out of a mural, sacred and supreme, inviolable.

She pushed forward with a palm, and thousands of rays of golden light pierced through the darkness, striking towards the blood-colored giant.

The giant tried to block with the dual axes formed from the [rules], but they gradually melted away under the onslaught of golden light, along with the giant's hard shell.

The Blood Demon Sovereign was shocked: "No, you are not at the initial stage of Tribulation Crossing!"

He tore through space, turning to flee. Engaging with someone at the mid-stage of Tribulation Crossing wouldn't determine the outcome quickly. There was no point in provoking such an opponent over pride, it was not worth it.

Tearing through space would randomly transport him to any location in the world, ensuring the other party could not find him.

Just as the Blood Demon Sovereign was about to laugh and issue a fierce declaration, he saw endless brilliant golden light in front of him. Within the light, a graceful figure approached.

The figure seemed to walk slowly, but in reality, moved so fast that she appeared in front of the Blood Demon Sovereign in the blink of an eye.

"No, you are not at the mid-stage of Tribulation Crossing. Not even a late-stage could have such methods. You are at the peak of Tribulation Crossing, or even more..."

"You know too much." Yun Zhi coldly responded, clasping and twisting her hands together to squeeze out the soul of the Blood Demon Sovereign.

The physical body of a Tribulation Crossing Stage is the best material for refinement and should not be easily destroyed.

Yun Zhi took out a jade clean bottle and placed the Blood Demon Sovereign's soul inside, planning to return to the sect and interrogate him slowly.

The entire process was easy and leisurely, as if nothing had happened in the heavenly realm.

Lions and antelopes danced together, proving they were friendly beasts, while elephants lay on the ground, feigning death with their legs in the air.

"It seems that ancient Tribulation Crossing Stages might be hiding in heavenly realms." Yun Zhi pondered. This was an aspect she hadn't considered before. After leaving the heavenly realm, she would need to inform the other four immortal sects and the Great Xia Dynasty.

"Let's go." Yun Zhi left a light remark and started walking towards the destination with graceful steps.

Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou exchanged glances and followed, jogging along.

For them, the journey was without any danger—at least, that's how it seemed to Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou.

But from the perspective of the beasts, it was a different scene—a terrifying grand demon with a chilling aura led her two attendants, roaming freely in the heavenly realm, extremely dangerous.

Upon reaching the destination, they found several giant golden treasure chests and piles of spirit stones. The number of top-grade spirit stones was even more than the high-grade ones, a truly drool-worthy sight.

This place held not only Sanli Zhenren's treasures but also some of the Blood Demon Sovereign's belongings.

Yun Zhi opened the golden treasure chests, revealing various heavenly materials and earth treasures, cultivation techniques, and secret manuals. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were dazzled. Even with Meng Jingzhou's knowledge, it was hard to identify these treasures immediately.

Yun Zhi could easily name and describe their uses: "Dragon Transformation Grass, if consumed and refined by a flood dragon, can increase the chances of transforming into a dragon by thirty percent."

Transforming into a dragon is every flood dragon's dream; it goes without saying how valuable this item is.

"Bodhi Fruit, consuming it enhances one's wisdom roots, but the cost is losing one's hair forever."

"Red Sun Vajra Sand, essential material for refining high-level fire attribute magical weapons."

"Glass Pure Water, applying it all over the body can preserve the physical body for a hundred thousand years."

"Unity Stage demonic beast's inner core..."

"Unity Stage dragon sinew..."

"Happy Union Aphrodisiac..."

There were many treasures related to unions.

(End of the chapter)