Cultivation System: Stronger with Age Chapter 1131 - 476: Celestial Spirit Fire (2)
Previously on Cultivation System: Stronger with Age...
Initially, I had assumed the third wave of the celestial tribulation would manifest as increasingly potent celestial tribulation thunder. To my surprise, it has revealed itself as the Celestial Spirit Fire, an even more dreadful threat than the thunder. Alas, I can only hope that this wave... Great Success Jade Bright Bodhisattva can endure it!"
Celestial Spirit Fire?
At this very moment, Lin Xuankong, witnessing the ultimate heavenly tribulation of a Strongest Immortal Lord for the first time, was utterly captivated.
After all, he currently resides in the Initial Stage of the Strongest Immortal Lord realm and boasts an astonishingly swift cultivation speed. It is projected that not long from now, he will ascend through the mid-stage, late-stage, and even reach the Perfection of the Strongest Immortal Lord!
Therefore, observing the final heavenly tribulation faced by other powerhouses at the Strongest Immortal Lord level holds immense value for his own future tribulations!
Upon hearing the words of the Qilin Race Elder Clan Leader, Lin Xuankong regarded the cluster of flames with a measure of bewilderment.
His ocular abilities are exceptionally keen, and bolstered by a Supreme Realm Divine Soul, he could clearly discern the small, hundreds-of-feet-in-diameter flame cluster, which appeared a pure white hue. Though the coloration of this celestial tribulation fire was peculiar, deviating from the customary blues, reds, greens, and purples of ordinary flames, nothing extraordinary was observable within the countless undulations of fire above the cluster. In stark contrast, the preceding waves of heavenly thunders from the firmament had been adorned with intricate, profound runes, exuding an aura of immense power and intimidation!
This diminutive flame cluster before them seemed entirely unremarkable. Yet, the Qilin Race Elder Clan Leader indicated its formidable nature, even bestowing upon it the name 'Celestial Spirit Fire'?
Nearby, Guang Yu’er, a cultivator of the Strongest Immortal Lord level, seemed to perceive Lin Xuankong’s confusion and offered a gentle frown.
"Xuankong, your current realm might be insufficient for you to fully grasp the intricacies of the final heavenly tribulations faced by various Strongest Immortal Lords!
The heavenly tribulations that powerhouses at the Strongest Immortal Lord level must confront are inherently varied, dictated by their individual cultivation, might, foundational strength, and the specific cultivation techniques they employ!
For instance, we righteous cultivators of the Immortal Realm’s Human Race typically encounter diverse celestial thunder tribulations, such as the Five Thunders Tribulation, the Yin Thunder Tribulation, the Zhengyang Thunder Tribulation, and the Zhengkun Thunder Tribulation. Conversely, demonic cultivators and the Demon Lords of the Profound Yin Demon Sect predominantly face Heart Demon Tribulations, which often manifest in bizarre and unsettling forms. While nearly half of these may involve thunder, the majority consist of Ghost Soul Tribulations, including classifications like the Ten Thousand Souls Tribulation, the Fierce Soul Tribulation, and the Yin Soul Tribulation!
According to the wisdom passed down by our predecessors who endured Immortal Tribulations, this phenomenon arises because the demonic cultivators of the Profound Yin Demon Sect have committed numerous acts against the natural order during their cultivation to boost their strength, thus leading to encounters with various Yin Souls and malevolent spirits during their celestial tribulations!
Broadly speaking, irrespective of whether one is a Human Race cultivator in the Immortal Realm, a cultivator from the Unbounded Mountain Demon Race, a practitioner of Spirit Platform Buddhism, or a cultivator from a Demon Sect, the heavenly tribulations they individually encounter will differ.
The Five Elements Extermination Tribulation, which we are witnessing, is but one among countless variations of Strongest Immortal Lord-level final tribulations. It is universally acclaimed as a tribulation that no one has ever successfully overcome, regardless of their exceptional talent, abundant treasures, or formidable cultivation techniques. Upon encountering such a Five Elements Extermination Tribulation, all seem destined for inevitable demise!
As for this particular cluster of white flame,
It is indeed known as Celestial Spirit Fire,
And it constitutes a type of heavenly tribulation referred to as the Divine Fire Body Refining Tribulation!
Within the ancient texts of my Guangqing Immortal Sect, it is recorded that the Divine Fire Body Refining Tribulation is also an immensely challenging ordeal to surmount. Records indicate that forty-seven Strongest Immortal Lords encountered this tribulation, yet only two predecessors reportedly managed to persevere, aided by extraordinary fortune!
Furthermore, the ninth layer of the Divine Fire Body Refining Tribulation's attack, which represents the final and most arduous layer to overcome, the most terrifying aspect, has been the downfall of the greatest number of Strongest Immortal Lords. This layer is precisely the Celestial Spirit Fire!
It is said that this fearsome flame incinerates the Strongest Immortal Lord for three full hours without fail. It pierces through the defenses of magical artifacts, mystical treasures, and cultivation techniques, yet it does not harm immortal bodies or artifacts themselves. Instead, it exclusively consumes immortal essence and the divine soul. Upon encountering this formidable Celestial Spirit Fire, the most probable outcome is the complete depletion of all immortal essence!
Should one's strength be even slightly insufficient, or preparations be less than perfect, facing this Celestial Spirit Fire will lead to an inability to shield the divine soul after exhausting one's immortal essence, ultimately resulting in demise!
Yet, the current situation presents the Celestial Spirit Fire as merely the third wave of the celestial tribulation. This third wave of the Five Elements Extermination Tribulation is equivalent to the ninth-layer attack of other tribulations, a truly excessive measure. It remains unknown if Great Success Jade Bright Bodhisattva can endure this onslaught!"
As the explanation concluded, a flicker of concern crossed Guang Yu’er’s eyes, clearly doubting Great Success Jade Bright Bodhisattva’s chances of survival.
After all, regardless of Great Success Jade Bright Bodhisattva’s reputation and might, it is not necessarily superior to those predecessors recorded in the annals of the Guangqing Immortal Sect who tragically succumbed to the Celestial Spirit Fire!
Upon hearing Guang Yu’er, the Strongest Immortal Lord, detail the Celestial Spirit Fire, Lin Xuankong’s reverence for this phenomenon diminished considerably. While this tribulation attack, which solely consumes immortal essence, might pose an extreme danger to other powerhouses at the Strongest Immortal Lord level, his Vigorous in Old Age Life Plate boasts an immense reserve of stored immortal essence, potentially surpassing that of tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of cultivators at the same tier. Given these circumstances, asserting that Lin Xuankong’s immortal essence is insufficient to withstand the Celestial Spirit Fire would be audacious; perhaps in the millions of years of the Golden Dragon Immortal Realm’s existence, another capable of surviving this tribulation could not be found!
However,
While Lin Xuankong was confident in his ability to overcome the tribulation attack known as the Celestial Spirit Fire,
He could not be certain if this Spirit Platform Buddhism's Great Success Jade Bright Bodhisattva possessed the means to overcome it!
The critical point is,
This Celestial Spirit Fire can directly penetrate the defenses of magical artifacts, mystical treasures, and cultivation techniques. Its properties bear a striking resemblance to the innate talent of Lin Xuankong’s Vigorous in Old Age Life Plate, the ability to Pierce the Mountain and Hit the Ox!
If the Celestial Spirit Fire truly operates in such a manner, even if Lin Xuankong were to produce an Eighth-Grade Immortal Artifact at this very moment, it would still be incapable of aiding this Lingtian Buddhism’s Great Success Jade Bright Bodhisattva!
Simultaneously,
He could not move closer to transfer immortal essence to Great Success Jade Bright Bodhisattva. The reason being, should Lin Xuankong fly over and enter the range of the Five Elements Extermination Tribulation, the tribulation’s attack power would amplify severalfold. In such a scenario, it might not assist Great Success Jade Bright Bodhisattva but could instead bring about their demise!
Pondering this,
Lin Xuankong, who had previously been confident in his ability to help Great Success Jade Bright Bodhisattva overcome the Five Elements Extermination Tribulation, could not help but knit his brows.
He mused internally: The peculiar and potent celestial tribulations within the Golden Dragon Immortal Realm are indeed quite baffling and entirely unpredictable! Being unable to assist Great Success Jade Bright Bodhisattva in confronting the Celestial Spirit Fire leaves him feeling powerless! Who knows what kind of celestial tribulation he himself will face when he cultivates to the pinnacle of Strongest Immortal Lord Perfection and attempts to undergo the final tribulation?
According to his cherished companion, Guang Yu’er, the intensity and form of celestial tribulations adapt based on the strength, treasures, cultivation level, and cultivation techniques of the Strongest Immortal Lords. If his own strength as a Strongest Immortal Lord increases, the magnitude of the tribulations might consequently grow more severe...
It appears he must never underestimate the path of cultivation. Even with the extraordinary talents bestowed by the Vigorous in Old Age Life Plate, he should consistently prepare with greater diligence, irrespective of his actions within the Immortal Realm! Previously, he had presumed that possessing Ninth-Grade Immortal Artifacts would significantly simplify the process of overcoming the final tribulation... Now, it seems his recent smooth progress led him to become overly optimistic. Continuing this optimistic outlook in the future might jeopardize his prospects of successfully navigating the final tribulation!
Great Success Jade Bright Bodhisattva and Celestial Eye Demon Lord remain unaware,
Unprepared for the onslaught of the Five Elements Extermination Tribulation, their struggle unknowingly heightened the watchful gaze of Lin Xuankong, who was observing from the periphery. At this moment, both the Great Success Jade Bright Bodhisattva and the Celestial Eye Demon Lord, witnessing the minuscule flame descending ever nearer, had already retrieved a substantial quantity of Profound Truth Jade from the Golden Patterned Ghost Frog Pouches fastened at their waists. They were poised to frantically replenish their reserves as the Celestial Spirit Fire blazed, determined to prevent their immortal yuan and demonic qi from being depleted, which would lead to the utter destruction of their divine souls!