My gorgeous wife Chapter 2013 - 1981: Forcibly Crossing the Second Tribulation

If the Heavenly Tribulation possessed sentience, it would likely be weeping by now.

Is there truly anyone who toys with it in such a manner?

The Heavenly Soul Tribulation is formidable, is it not? It is a trial that even the Purgatory Demon Lord below holds in dread.

Yet, this individual shattered the Heavenly Tribulation by force, commandeered its power, and asserted absolute dominance.

And after breaching the Soul Realm, he remained unsatisfied, seeking to endure a second Tribulation?

A peculiar smile graced Li Chen's features as he observed the coalescing thunderclouds, his laughter imbued with amusement.

This was no impulsive notion; it was a plan meticulously prepared over an extended period.

One might assert that his breakthrough to the Soul Realm was preordained, merely awaiting the opportune moment. What he lacked was a suitable location for this ascension. To his astonishment, he discovered precisely such a place.

The profusion of Heaven and Earth Essence encircling the ancient tree presented an ideal setting, did it not?

After years of cultivation within the Domain Realm, he awaited this very juncture, though he never anticipated stumbling upon such a location.

"Merely borrowing a measure of Heaven and Earth Essence." Li Chen inclined his head slightly, a smile playing across his ashen visage. Disregarding any potential objection from the ancient tree, he forcefully siphoned the Heaven and Earth Essence from below to sustain himself.

While the preceding Heavenly Tribulation had elevated his cultivation significantly, replenishing the expended vital blood and Qi, which demanded a substantial quantity of Energy, was no simple feat. And what could serve as a superior recourse than the Heaven and Earth Essence found beneath?

Once Li Chen commenced his actions, it was akin to a leviathan’s consumption, drawing in the Heaven and Earth Essence with ravenous intensity.

Even the cultivators positioned at the periphery, witnessing this spectacle, perceived a tangible decrease in the surrounding Heaven and Earth Essence.

Truly, a horrifying spectacle unfolded before them.

The density of Heaven and Earth Essence present here was sufficient to obliterate a Soul Realm expert!

Yet, under the absorption of a solitary individual, such potent Heaven and Earth Essence was marginally diminished; how fearsome must be the extent of this absorption?

Naturally, if Li Chen were acting solely on his own, he would indeed be incapable of absorbing such a vast quantity of Heaven and Earth Essence.

However, within his being resided the Supreme Treasures, which harbored an equally immense requirement for this essence.

The Supreme Treasures currently in Li Chen's possession were, more or less, incomplete or damaged, or deficient in energy. This Heaven and Earth Essence proved to be the most fitting replenishment.

Of the colossal volume of Heaven and Earth Essence Li Chen absorbed, he personally assimilated less than ten percent; the remaining ninety percent was irresponsibly squandered by the Supreme Treasures.

Observing the re-condensation of tribulation clouds in the heavens, Li Chen erupted into hearty laughter and ascended once more into the sky.

Witnessing this, the surrounding luminaries felt a sense of growing numbness.

At this precise moment, they truly grasped the aberrant nature of this individual.

Here was an entity that defied conventional understanding!

To presume they could accurately gauge his capabilities with their limited frameworks was, in truth, a profound underestimation.

Even beings of the stature of Daoist Lords and Purgatory Demon Lords could not suppress their deep apprehension when gazing upon Li Chen.

This person is an unprecedented monstrous genius!

Indeed, if a single descriptor were mandated to encapsulate Li Chen in their collective consciousness, it would be... Monster Genius!

The most terrifying Monster Genius imaginable!

In comparison to the tribulation clouds that materialized when transcending from the Soul Realm to the Domain Realm, Li Chen's second Heavenly Tribulation appeared somewhat less imposing, as if even the celestial phenomenon itself recoiled from an existence like Li Chen.

This time, the Heavenly Tribulation manifested with measured intensity; its imposing aura was neither excessive nor diminished, presenting itself as a thoroughly standard Heavenly Tribulation.

However, for Li Chen, even the power emanating from the Heavenly Tribulation seemed inadequate.

Gazing skyward at the coalescing tribulation clouds, a hint of bemusement flickered across Li Chen's expression.

Nevertheless, despite the moderate potency of the tribulation clouds, it remained an Eighth Rank Heavenly Tribulation, a spectacle of immense grandeur for any ordinary cultivator. Li Chen eschewed any ostentatious displays this time, instead navigating the Tribulation with due propriety.

Upon witnessing this, countless individuals inwardly experienced a pang of chagrin; observing such an extraordinary figure undergoing a Tribulation made them question the value of their own protracted cultivation efforts.

Concurrently, a realization dawned upon them: should such an individual achieve supreme mastery in cultivation, few would stand as his equal.

Among the gathered cultivators, an untold number had firmly resolved within their hearts that, under any conceivable circumstance, they must refrain from becoming adversaries of someone like Li Chen.

His sheer terrifying prowess was indelibly seared into the consciousness of every cultivator present, thanks to this Heavenly Tribulation.

Following the conclusion of the second Heavenly Tribulation, Li Chen offered a smile, retracted his formidable aura, and began his descent towards the ancient tree.

An immense cosmic pressure descended, distinct from the Heavenly Tribulation's aura. It felt like a heaven-obscuring giant hand, gripping Li Chen's cultivation rather than his physical body.

"Is this what they term a cultivation restriction?" Li Chen pondered, sensing his cultivation being gradually bound. He remained still, offering no resistance, allowing the potent momentum to firmly shackle his powers, ultimately suppressing them to the Domain Realm level.

He understood that opposing such a momentum was futile; it was a Seal enacted by a Soul Realm expert. Even with his cultivation breakthrough, attempting to defy such a Law would be a fruitless endeavor.

With his cultivation once again imprisoned to the Domain Realm, Li Chen perceived the internal restriction, a faint smile gracing his lips as he sat cross-legged beneath the ancient tree.

Witnessing Li Chen reseat himself, the surrounding cultivators exchanged curious glances, puzzled by his actions.

Many speculated he was stabilizing his breakthrough, yet upon realizing his cultivation was also bound, a wave of relief washed over them.

If an existence as Heaven-defying as Li Chen could still wield Soul Realm power within this place, their chances of survival would be utterly nonexistent.

Indeed, even a Daoist Lord would find their power curtailed here. If such a monstrous genius were permitted to unleash his Soul Realm cultivation, what hope would remain for anyone else?

However, unknown to them, Li Chen was intently studying the restriction imposed upon him.

"Intriguing," he remarked.

The restriction was undeniably formidable; even a Daoist Lord would struggle to break free without significant consequence.

A mighty Daoist Lord might manage a temporary escape, but it would come at a steep price.

Yet, after thoroughly examining the restriction, Li Chen's smile broadened.

He had discovered a crucial flaw within its intricate design!

"Perhaps, this can serve as a trump card!" A thought sparked, and Li Chen's smile widened further.