31: Chapter 31: Transcending the Heavenly Tribulation

"Ahem, Old Zhao, watch your image..."

Elder Lu tugged at his bright yellow sleeves and coughed lightly a few times, then steered the conversation back to the spirit tool formation.

His expression was somewhat serious, and he spoke with a worried gaze:

"Sect Master Du Busi, are you aware that we built this exactly to your specifications? If the Meteor Thunder Array is used to draw down Heavenly Tribulation lightning, the power will be terrifying; every strike will be equivalent to the full-force blow of a Spirit Saint or even a Spirit Douluo."

"Can this little kid really withstand that?"

Elder Lu looked at Lin Feng, his eyes revealing a hint of skepticism about him.

Not to mention him, even with his own Peak Spirit Douluo strength, he wouldn't dare say he could stay under this spirit tool formation for five minutes.

The power of the Heavenly Tribulation lightning was too terrifying. Furthermore, the Meteor Thunder Array didn't just have the effect of drawing down the lightning; it was also equipped with an amplification formation. Once the lightning struck the Formation Plate, its power could even be amplified three to four times.

"Rest assured, Elder Lu. This Meteor Thunder Array was built according to the requirements I gave to the Sect Master. Since I dared to make such a request, I am naturally capable of withstanding this powerful force of the Heavenly Tribulation lightning."

Lin Feng's smile remained unchanged as he responded calmly.

"Don't worry, President Lu. Xiao Feng has absolute confidence; just set your heart at ease!" Sect Master Du Busi's expression was light and breezy, without a trace of nervousness.

"Old Jin, go bring up that Crimson Gold Demon Scorpion. We've raised it for so long; it's time for the harvest!" Sect Master Du Busi said.

Jin Peng nodded, his figure turning into a speck of golden light as he flew down the mountain. After a while, he flew back up, carrying a dark golden scorpion five or six meters long in his hand.

Its entire body was bound by level-eight spirit tool Soul-Locking Chains, and it glared fiercely at Jin Peng, its angry gaze seemingly wishing it could tear him to shreds.

These spirit tool chains could seal all power below the Titled Douluo level. Although their effectiveness was greatly reduced against Spirit Beasts known for their immense strength, it had more than one Soul-Locking Chain on its body.

Jin Peng frowned, raised his fist, and hammered its head. "Behave yourself for me. If you listen obediently, I can spare you some physical suffering and let you die quickly and painlessly..."

The Crimson Gold Demon Scorpion's skull instantly caved in, and its eyes immediately dimmed, looking as if it had accepted its fate.

"Sect Master, I've brought the Crimson Gold Demon Scorpion!" After securely binding the Crimson Gold Demon Scorpion with his Soul Power, Jin Peng landed beside them.

"Very good!"

Sect Master Du Busi watched the lively Crimson Gold Demon Scorpion and nodded with satisfaction. He looked at Lin Feng, placed his hands on his shoulders, and said with a somewhat stern expression:

"If it becomes impossible, do not force yourself. Immediately withdraw from the formation. If the Crimson Gold Demon Scorpion dies, so be it, but you absolutely must not be harmed..."

"Rest assured, Sect Master, I know my limits!" Lin Feng took a deep breath and said with a firm tone.

After speaking, he walked alone into the Meteor Thunder Array, sat cross-legged with his five hearts facing the sky, and began to meditate with his eyes closed, adjusting his state.

Jin Peng placed the Crimson Gold Demon Scorpion in the center of the metal pillars, using the Soul-Locking Chains to bind its four limbs, making it look as if it were suspended in mid-air.

Jin Peng looked at the Crimson Gold Demon Scorpion expressionlessly, golden Soul Power surging in his palms as he stared at it with cold eyes:

"Don't try any tricks. Trigger the Heavenly Tribulation, and then you can go die obediently..."

The Crimson Gold Demon Scorpion's eyes trembled. Seemingly remembering the inhumane torture it had suffered over the past few months, a trace of relief actually flowed from the depths of its eyes, as if it were rejoicing that it could finally be liberated...

The next moment, the Crimson Gold Demon Scorpion began to attempt to break through the Bottleneck within its body without hesitation.

Over these past few months, the Body Sect had spared no expense to forcibly feed the Crimson Gold Demon Scorpion, pushing its cultivation from over 97,000 years to the brink of its limit.

However, if they could obtain a 100,000-year spirit ring and a 100,000-year Spirit Bone, the price they paid would be worth it!

Elder Lu looked at the Crimson Gold Demon Scorpion placed under the Meteor Thunder Array, his eyebrows suddenly twitching. Watching its aura on the verge of Breakthrough, he suddenly felt uneasy and hurriedly asked Sect Master Du Busi:

"Sect Master Du Busi, what is this for?"

Sect Master Du Busi hesitated for a moment, but still roughly explained the matter of Undergoing Tribulation.

Elder Lu's expression changed drastically; he jumped up instantly, exclaiming: "Sect Master Du Busi, are you crazy? Do you want to send that little kid to his death?"

Sect Master Du Busi's eyes held unprecedented firmness as he said: "I have never been as clear-headed as I am at this moment!"

"I believe in Xiao Feng. He is the next Young Sect Master of the Body Sect. Whatever he says, he will surely accomplish. I have always firmly believed in this!"

Elder Lu's expression first changed, then he exclaimed: "He is the next Young Sect Master of the Body Sect?"

Sect Master Du Busi nodded.

Elder Lu's expression was terrifyingly gloomy. He paced back and forth in front of him, appearing extremely restless and uneasy. "To be chosen by you as the Young Sect Master, that little kid's talent must surely be extraordinary. It's one thing for him to be reckless, but why are you joining in on the nonsense?"

"Even those Vicious Beasts have to be extremely cautious when Undergoing Tribulation, let alone us Spirit Masters of the Human Race?"

"Although we don't have such worries, no one has ever wanted to face head-on a Heavenly Tribulation that can tear even Spirit Beasts to shreds. You are sending him to his death!"

Sect Master Du Busi also knew the danger involved and said helplessly:

"I have tried to persuade him, but I couldn't change his mind. If it really comes to it, even if I have to risk my life, I will bring Xiao Feng out safely!"

"You..."

Elder Lu was so angry that his beard bristled and his eyes widened. If the Body Sect hadn't already agreed to become the protective Sect of the Heavenly Soul Empire, he wouldn't have bothered worrying about such matters for him.

Currently, the situation on the continent was chaotic, and the Sun Moon Empire was eyeing them covetously like a wolf; it was a troubled time. If the Body Sect lost a seed for a future Super Douluo, the Heavenly Soul Empire would lose a portion of its foundation to resist the Sun Moon Empire.

"Alright, President Lu, there is no use in saying more. Start the Meteor Thunder Array as soon as possible; the Heavenly Tribulation is about to descend!"

Sect Master Du Busi watched as the aura of the Vicious Beast on the Crimson Gold Demon Scorpion grew increasingly intense, faintly showing signs of connecting with heaven and earth; this was the exact sign that the Heavenly Tribulation was about to descend.

"Sigh..."

Elder Lu scratched his hair impatiently. Given his cultivation and self-restraint, he uncharacteristically swore, "Damn it, just keep acting recklessly. Let's see how the Body Sect gets ruined by you..."

Unable to sway Sect Master Du Busi, Elder Lu had no choice but to call over the other two vice-presidents to activate the formation.

The three presidents stood at the three corners of the Meteor Thunder Array. With a wave of their hands, all three simultaneously released a beam of Soul Power that landed on the circular metal sphere atop the Meteor Thunder Array.

In an instant, the circular metal sphere burst forth with brilliant white light, and in a split second, it branched out into countless sub-beams of light that shone onto the other metal spheres.

The Meteor Thunder Array was a large-scale composite spirit tool array with hundreds of components, the core of which was the level-eight Meteor Thunder Array in the very center.

As for the other sub-formations, most were made of rare metals engraved with formations, ranked at levels six or seven, one level lower than the Meteor Thunder Array.

As those lights spread out, the Meteor Thunder Array drove the remaining sub-formations, refracting and reflecting off one another in a truly magnificent and spectacular display.

"Rumble..."

Dark clouds rolled across the blue sky, surging toward the direction of the Meteor Thunder Array with the momentum of an overturning sea. The heavens and earth changed color, as if eternal night had descended.

A layer of fine cold sweat broke out on Elder Lu's forehead, and his face instantly turned pale...

The majestic might of the heavens—one could tell the alarm bell was already tolling within the angry thunder!

Elder Lu was so anxious he was jumping up and down like an impatient monkey. He came before Sect Master Du Busi and roared in a low voice:

"Sect Master Du Busi, I sincerely advise you not to play with fire and burn yourself. This Heavenly Tribulation is not something to be trifled with..."

"If anything goes wrong, this entire mountain range could be razed to the ground. I am not joking; I built this spirit tool formation, and I know it best!"

Elder Lu glared at him angrily, his lips trembling slightly. In this moment, he felt deep fear in his heart.

Madmen, this entire group of people from the Body Sect are madmen...

"I alone will bear all the danger; President Lu need not worry about this!" Sect Master Du Busi said in a calm tone, with no emotion detectable in his words.

"You are truly a madman. I won't play along with you anymore. When this Heavenly Tribulation descends, everyone will die here, everyone!!!"

Elder Lu was so anxious he was stomping his feet, roaring at Sect Master Du Busi.

Immediately after, he scrambled down the mountain with the other two vice-presidents, fearing being affected by even a fraction of that supreme heavenly might.

Never mind their Spirit Douluo cultivation; even if a Titled Douluo came, they wouldn't fare well before this Heavenly Tribulation, let alone with the lightning power amplified three or four times.

Bystanders, touch it and die!