This Sword Cultivator is Somewhat Dependable Chapter 1729 - 62: Striking Water for 3,000 Miles
Yue Hua fell like water, cascading down.
Time had unknowingly arrived at late night.
"Where is the Seventh Layer of Heavenly Tribulation?" Above the lonely island, Lu Qingshan's white hair fluttered, his gaze clear, looking up at the Heaven's Vault, yet the Seventh Layer of Heavenly Tribulation never appeared.
In fact, the tribulation clouds preparing the heavenly tribulation were slowly dispersing.
Because of the dispersal of the tribulation clouds, the Crescent Moon now revealed itself to the world.
Before this, tribulation clouds had blocked the sky and sun, making it impossible for anyone to perceive the changes in the heavenly phenomena and time.
The Nine Layers of Heavenly Tribulation had passed through six layers, one could imagine that the last three layers would bring unimaginable storms, thus Lu Qingshan had always been on high alert.
Yet the Seventh Layer of Heavenly Tribulation was long delayed, instead showing signs of near completion.
Considering this, it's not impossible for the Ninety-Nine Heavenly Tribulations to conclude here.
From the Five Elements Thunder Tribulation to the Yin Yang Thunder Tribulation, and then to Duke of Thunder of the Nine Heavens, Thunder Path Heavenly Dragon, and Heart Demon Tribulation, the Heavenly Dao had unleashed its full repertoire, though unwilling, it had exhausted its means with nothing left to deploy.
But Lu Qingshan absolutely did not believe in this possibility.
He did not believe the Heavenly Dao would simply relent.
....
The originally astonishing tribulation clouds were calming, even as the outskirts were fiercely battling, the Demon Race stronghold who were in dire straits also noticed this change.
No one could remain calm.
"The tribulation clouds seem to be dispersing, has he successfully crossed the tribulation this way?"
"A Ninth Tribulation Realm cultivator, could it be unique in the history of the Human Race?"
"How is this possible, didn't Luohu say that the Heavenly Dao would absolutely not tolerate the existence of a Ninth Tribulation Realm Sword Cultivator, surely intending to annihilate him?" The Demon Lord of the Northern Barbarian tribe expressed shock and uncertainty upon receiving more information.
"A Ninth Tribulation Realm Sword Cultivator, if he were to become a Sword Immortal, might he not someday surpass even Chu Mu?"
No one could remain undisturbed, for one Chu Mu had already caused them significant loss, the Demon Race couldn't bear another Ninth Tribulations Sword Immortal among the Human Race.
Compared to the Demon Lords' shock, Chu Mu showed a sense of relief.
Of course, he didn't relax, holding the Ancient Sword, fiercely battling with the Demon Race stronghold, with not much focus diverted to Lu Qingshan.
The Xuanhuang Sword Qi just now had left all the Demon Lords except Luohu deeply scarred.
This was an excellent opportunity to expand the battle outcome.
If today these twelve top Demon Lords could be completely annihilated, even without killing Luohu, it would be a decisive victory for the greater cause.
....
Lu Qingshan stood silently under the Sky Dome, still not seeing the appearance of the Seventh Layer of Heavenly Tribulation.
The Yue Hua was exceptionally gentle, spreading over him.
He was potentially the only one in this absolute heaven-defying place certain that the tribulation would not end here.
"So, what are you waiting for?" Lu Qingshan stood tall, actively challenging the heavens.
Almost the instant his words fell, the tribulation clouds above dispersed completely.
The clouds parted, the moon shone.
But at the same time, outside the island he stood upon, the entire sea suddenly surged up, the sound of waves hitting spread across all corners.
Heavenly River Sea, moved!
At the same time, waves of startling aura sprang from the cold sea water.
The tribulation, no longer came from the Heaven's Vault, but...
Came from the sea!
Lu Qingshan suddenly lowered his head, already comprehending what the Seventh Layer of Heavenly Tribulation truly was.
Thunder tribulation was useless, heart demons easily dispelled.
The seemingly exhausted Heavenly Dao chose to use the force of external objects to kill Lu Qingshan.
Thus, the Seventh Layer of Heavenly Tribulation was no longer created by the Heavenly Dao, but....
Heavenly River Sea!
"Heavenly River Sea, are you sure you want to interfere with my tribulation today?" Lu Qingshan's voice resonated in all directions, even breaking open the sea.
Upon the utterance of his words, the boiling Heavenly River Sea suddenly calmed.
As if the Heavenly River Sea went silent.
Indeed, it was silent.
Lu Qingshan was not an ordinary cultivator, at least in the view of Heavenly River Sea, he was worth dreading.
Though Lu Qingshan now seemed weak in the face of Heavenly River Sea's might, however... Lu Qingshan possessed Oblivion.
Oblivion's status was supreme, especially in relation to Heavenly River Sea, it held innate bloodline suppression.
With the silence of Heavenly River Sea, the terrifying aura within the sea water was dispersing.
....
Luohu's heart trembled slightly, his eyes showed intense disbelief and deep bafflement.
Whether it was the commotion from Heavenly River Sea or Lu Qingshan's "threat," both were immensely impactful, so he clearly understood what had just happened.
The restless Heavenly River Sea, unexpectedly calmed under Lu Qingshan's single query, no longer boiling.
"This is impossible..."
Even he, with Semi-Saint cultivation, could only negotiate with Heavenly River Sea, there was no such thing as a threatening stance.
Even Chu Mu, a Demi-Ancestor Realm Sword Immortal, was calculated by Heavenly River Sea.
Now a Tribulation Crossing Realm cultivator, could deter Heavenly River Sea with mere words?
By what right?
In every aspect, this seemed unreasonable.
Amidst Luohu's indecisiveness, from the depths, an unknowable intent rippled out from the void, directly reaching Heavenly River Sea.
Hence, after a momentary hesitation, a mocking intent emerged from Heavenly River Sea, then it surged up again.
Heavenly River Sea, being the Boundary Sea, had never been disturbed since its inception, its might so great that not even a Semi-Saint could easily challenge it, and even the Heavenly Dao must show respect.
A mere Tribulation Crossing Realm cultivator, uncertain if he could survive the day, dared to threaten it?
Moreover, last time facing Lu Qingshan's "threat," it chose to ignore it completely.
Where there is one, there will be two.
What is there to fear this time?
Once he made up his mind, the wrath of the Heavenly River Sea came even stronger than before.
Since that's the case, let's settle the old and new grudges today together!
A wave suddenly surged, a mighty tide like an endless wall of white foam, water splashing like shattered pearls, thundering as it rolled towards Lu Qingshan, engulfing the sky.
Majestic and overwhelming.
Boom!
As the tide reached its peak, it exploded, transforming into a waterfall, which then became a vast ocean, cascading towards Lu Qingshan, submerging him entirely.
At this moment, every drop of the Heavenly River Sea was as heavy as a mountain.
That was boundless might.
The devastating force swept forth, as if grinding beans with a millstone, determined to crush Lu Qingshan into pulp.
Under the intense pressure of the Heavenly River Sea, Lu Qingshan's entire body was crackling with tension.
"This is bad!" Even Chu Mu couldn't help but worry for Lu Qingshan amidst the overwhelming scene.
Who could have expected that a cultivator's heavenly tribulation could evolve to such an extent, with enemies not only from the skies but also from the land?
Even the Heavenly River Sea joined in, could this still be called a heavenly tribulation?
It's completely a calamity of slaughter!
Rumble!
The waters of the Heavenly River Sea surged, striking Lu Qingshan, greatly impeding his actions.
This was a great catastrophe.
The water cascading down onto the island beneath Lu Qingshan was like not droplets, but meteors from beyond the heavens.
Without a doubt, under such blows, the island which had endured two heavenly tribulations was beginning to disintegrate.
Heaven and earth rumbled, boulders shattered the clouds, the crust broke into fragments, sinking into the Heavenly River Sea.
If even the island must crumble, how could a human body withstand such an impact?
Spurt!
Lu Qingshan felt a sweet taste in his throat, and spat out a mouthful of crimson blood.
He faced a threat to his life, as his protective mana was continuously eroded by the Heavenly River Sea.
Yet, even when facing life and death, Lu Qingshan remained calm, still full of vigor.
"Suppress everything, Gu Yiyi." Lu Qingshan commanded.
Under the vast sea waterfall, the deep-blue Oblivion River emerged from the void, like a brocade carp leaping out of the sea, captivating to behold.
However, compared to the overwhelming sea waterfall, it seemed too insignificant.
"Big, big, big!" Gu Yiyi shouted.
—It didn't matter, as long as she would act.
The Oblivion River, like the Ruyi Jingu Bang of the Great Sage, rapidly expanded until it reached ten thousand feet, breaking through the tide of the sea waterfall, spanning between heaven and earth.
Not only the sea water, even the white clouds floated below her.
"Come to me!"
With Gu Yiyi's slightly naive shout, a massive vortex appeared on the surface of the towering Oblivion River Sword.
The vortex swirled, with an infinite pull, like a black hole, swallowing all the raging waters of the Heavenly River Sea into the sword.
Rumble!
The Heavenly River Sea roared and struggled, but couldn't resist the Oblivion River's devouring force.
Because of its enormous size, the Heavenly River Sea possessed almost limitless might.
But also because of its enormous size, the distribution of the Heavenly River Sea's strength was too vast, never able to concentrate its power in one place.
Such as it was, it could not resist the power of the Oblivion River controlled by the Eight Tribulation Realm cultivated Lu Qingshan.
Between heaven and sea, there lay a prehistoric behemoth, devouring mountain-heavy seawater.
The deep-blue sword body seemed transparent now, yet impossible to see through.
Like a whale drinking water.
The time was midnight, the full moon appeared dim and lightless, as if even Yue Hua had been swallowed along with the Oblivion River.
The owner of the divine sword, beneath a star-studded sky, stood not on an island, but on the tumultuous blue Heavenly River Sea, seemingly at his feet.
"Yitian, have you ever seen such a magnificent sight?" Lu Qingshan spread his arms, as if embracing the world.
Living with confidence for two hundred years, he would bemuse to cross three thousand miles of water.
"Master, I have not." Yitian sighed.
"There are even more spectacular sights ahead!" Lu Qingshan smiled brightly, assuring Qin Yitian.
"That's truly something to look forward to." Infected by Lu Qingshan's mood, Qin Yitian's spirits lifted.
On the vast sea, the reflection of a brilliant sky gazed.
The Heavenly River Sea no longer raged.
Above the firmament, no more seawater cascaded down.
All the waters of the Heavenly River Sea had been completely devoured by the Oblivion River.
Of course, the Heavenly River Sea still held reserve power, with an entire sea as its backing, its strength was infinite.
But it no longer attempted to attack Lu Qingshan, understanding that its level of power was no longer sufficient, and any further onslaught would be in vain before the Oblivion River.
If that's the case, why make futile efforts?
"After today, the Heavenly River will have no spirit!" The Heavenly River Sea quieted down, but Lu Qingshan was vengeful.
His gaze was like a sword, with killing intent shining.
Rumble!
The Heavenly River Sea stirred another wave, neither big nor small, responding to Lu Qingshan's declaration, expressing its disdain.
Yes, it couldn't do anything to Lu Qingshan, but the converse was also true.
With the bulk of the Heavenly River Sea, though Lu Qingshan could wield the Oblivion River to traverse the seas, treating the Heavenly River Sea like his personal garden to play in, that was all. It begrudgingly tolerated it.