117: Breaking through the ninety-nine great tribulations
"Impacting the God Realm..."
Watching the figure disappear into the Void Realm, Han Li exhaled a turbid breath.
"I hope Senior Brother can succeed..."
Muttering to himself, Han Li then turned and entered the main hall... The next day, early in the morning, Han Li stepped into the Artifact Refining Room.
Sitting down, Han Li waved his hand, a red light flashed, and the Fire Tipped Spear instantly appeared before him.
At the same time, Han Li took out a platinum-colored stone.
Gengjin!
He planned to fuse the Gengjin into the Fire Tipped Spear.
If successful, the Fire Tipped Spear could even contend with a Low Grade Spirit Treasure.
Gengjin was also the best treasure for Artifact Refining.
It contained Innate Metal Qi, which greatly enhanced Magic Treasures.
However, Han Li did not intend to melt all of it, but instead cut it in half beforehand.
Half of the Gengjin was enough to significantly improve the quality of the Fire Tipped Spear.
He planned to use the remaining half to enhance the Zhan Ling Sword later.
Magic Treasures fused with Gengjin not only far surpassed Magic Treasures of the same rank but also greatly increased their potential.
Under the control of True Qi, the Fire Tipped Spear exuded a powerful spiritual might.
"Buzz—!"
He spread his hand, and a ball of Innate True Fire instantly appeared, enveloping the Gengjin before him.
The temperature of the Artifact Refining Room also instantly rose significantly.
Holding the Iron Plate in one hand, Han Li fully activated his Innate True Qi to ensure the stability of the True Fire... Two hours later, under Han Li's full activation of the Innate True Fire, the fist-sized Gengjin had turned into a ball of golden liquid.
Immediately, Han Li again separated the Innate True Fire and continued to temper the Fire Tipped Spear.
The temperature of the Artifact Refining Room rapidly soared.
And just as Han Li was refining, in a large hall deep within the Qingyuan Sect, Wu Wuji's figure appeared.
Soon after, the Grand Elder's figure appeared.
"Greetings, Grand Elder."
Seeing the Grand Elder appear, Wu Wuji bowed.
Looking at Wu Wuji before him, the Grand Elder scrutinized him for a few moments, his eyelids twitching.
"It seems your trip to the Tai Xu Ancient Land yielded quite a harvest."
"It was alright, a small harvest," Wu Wuji nodded.
"Why have you come to me today?" the Grand Elder asked.
"I plan to undergo Tribulation and impact the God Realm in two days," Wu Wuji said.
"What?!"
Hearing this, the Grand Elder's pupils instantly constricted.
Looking at Wu Wuji, the Grand Elder's expression was solemn: "Are you sure?"
"Mm."
Wu Wuji nodded.
The Grand Elder frowned tightly, looking at Wu Wuji: "Can't you... wait a little longer?"
Wu Wuji looked at the Grand Elder and shook his head: "I'm afraid not. My accumulation has already reached its Peak; I must make the Breakthrough."
"Alas, alright then," the Grand Elder sighed.
Wu Wuji looked at the Grand Elder and said: "Grand Elder is worried about the Nine Provinces Tournament?"
The Grand Elder nodded: "Yes, precisely because of the Nine Provinces Tournament. If you don't Breakthrough, with your strength, you should be able to win the championship for the Qingyuan Sect."
Hearing this, Wu Wuji's expression was calm, and he said: "Grand Elder, the Sect doesn't only have me. Other Disciples can also do it."
"But there isn't a single Peak of the Acquired Realm! They are all in the Xiantian First or Xiantian Second Realm. How can they compete?" the Grand Elder sighed.
"In the last Nine Provinces Tournament, the Qingyuan Sect was already at the bottom. This time, if we're at the bottom again, then I'm afraid..." the Grand Elder sighed.
Wu Wuji looked at him and said: "Grand Elder, I don't think it's necessary to worry so much. If I Breakthrough to the God Realm, then even if we finish last, there won't be a big problem."
"That's true, but it would be even better if you participated in the Nine Provinces Tournament and then Breakthrough," the Grand Elder said.
"How much longer until the Nine Provinces Tournament?"
Wu Wuji asked.
"About another month. The Sect Leader will be back soon, and preparations will begin," the Grand Elder said.
"Then I'm afraid I can't wait. If I don't Breakthrough, I won't be able to suppress it. If I go and my Aura vibrates, attracting the Heavenly Tribulation, it would be even more dangerous," Wu Wuji said.
"Alright, since that's the case, I'll think about it and see if there are any good prospects this time," the Grand Elder nodded.
"My Junior Brother can participate," Wu Wuji said.
"Who? Baili Changqing or Yan Qingfeng? Could it be that they have also Breakthrough to the Peak of the Acquired Realm?" the Grand Elder's eyes lit up.
"They haven't Breakthrough yet. The person I'm referring to is my Junior Brother, Han Li," Wu Wuji said.
"Han... Han Li?"
The Grand Elder was stunned.
Looking at Wu Wuji, he said: "You're not joking, are you? Han Li just Breakthrough to Innate not long ago. Although his combat power is extraordinary, his Realm is too low. How can that work?"
Wu Wuji looked at the Grand Elder and said: "Grand Elder, you don't know this, but although Junior Brother has only Cultivated for a short time, he has already Breakthrough to the Xiantian Second Realm. Moreover, he Breakthrough several months ago. I met him when I returned, and I feel that there isn't much difference between him and an Peak of the Acquired Realm Martial Artist."
!!!
He Breakthrough to the Xiantian Second Realm several months ago?!
Hearing this, the Grand Elder's eyes widened, looking at Wu Wuji with a face full of disbelief.
"Are you sure you're not joking?" the Grand Elder asked.
"Of course I'm not joking. I don't think I could be wrong," Wu Wuji nodded.
"For the Nine Provinces Tournament, each School will have ten people. Junior Brother can participate and be one of them. Junior Brother Yan and Junior Brother Baili also have no problem," Wu Wuji said.
"In that case..."
"That works. I'll go see him then," the Grand Elder nodded.
"You can see him during my Undergoing Tribulation. You'll know when you sense him. You can also have Junior Brother make a move, then you'll have an idea," Wu Wuji said.
"Mm, then let's do that," the Grand Elder nodded.
"Are you really confident?" the Grand Elder asked Wu Wuji.
"I don't think there's a big problem..." Wu Wuji's voice sounded, and then his figure disappeared from before the Grand Elder.
Watching Wu Wuji disappear, the Grand Elder pondered for a while.
After a long time, he finally looked up.
"Xiantian Second Realm, this kid is truly incredible. But the most important thing is to first see Wu Wuji. I hope he can successfully undergo Tribulation. If so, even if the Nine Provinces Tournament fails, it won't be a big problem."
With a thought, the Grand Elder turned and stepped into the main hall, disappearing... Yuhua Peak, Artifact Refining Room.
Blazing high temperatures enveloped the entire Artifact Refining Room, and rolling heatwaves almost distorted the air.
Red light swept through the entire Artifact Refining Room, like a small sun.
"Whoosh—!"
Han Li's True Qi moved, and a spiritual light instantly entered the Fire Tipped Spear. In the next instant, a powerful and profound Aura vibrated out.
A powerful spiritual might enveloped the entire Artifact Refining Room.
"Done!"
Han Li's eyes showed a look of joy.
His True Qi retracted, and the Fire Tipped Spear fell from mid-air.
The previously red long spear now had a hint of platinum color.
The spearhead exuded a sharp Aura.
After continuous enhancement, he finally raised the Fire Tipped Spear to the level of a High Grade Spiritual Artifact.
And successfully fusing the Gengjin made the power of the Fire Tipped Spear reach an even more terrifying stage.
Han Li's face was pale, but his eyes were filled with joy.
High Grade Spiritual Artifact!
Although it was only an upgrade in quality, the difficulty factor was no less than re-refining it.
The Fire Tipped Spear in his hand, fused with Gengjin, also became heavier, as if weighing a thousand catties.
However, for Han Li, even if it weighed ten thousand catties, or a hundred thousand catties, he could easily wield it.
His Physical Body had always been his strong suit.
"Whoosh—!"
He lightly wielded it, and a blazing, sharp spear shadow manifested, vibrating the air.
Han Li nodded in satisfaction.
The High Grade Spiritual Artifact Fire Tipped Spear, besides the Tian Shuang Sword, should be his strongest Magic Treasure.
It was even stronger than the High Grade Spiritual Artifact Zhan Ling Sword.
Putting away the Fire Tipped Spear, Han Li then closed his eyes to rest, and only recovered to his Peak after an hour.
With a thought, he took out the Zhan Ling Sword again.
"Forget it, I'm not confident enough to upgrade it to a Low Grade Spirit Treasure. I'll wait."
Looking at the Zhan Ling Sword, Han Li temporarily suppressed the thought of upgrading it.
The difference between a Spiritual Artifact and a Spirit Treasure was even greater.
Even with his current Revered Master-level Weapon Crafting, it might still fail.
Furthermore, he no longer had any Materials on him. Besides Gengjin, there were no other Materials.
To upgrade to the Spirit Treasure level, he would definitely need to fuse other Materials.
The difference between a Spiritual Artifact and a Spirit Treasure was not just ordinary large.
Putting away the Zhan Ling Sword, Han Li then stepped out of the Artifact Refining Room.
Arriving in the backyard, Han Li sat in the pavilion and took a sip of tea.
With a thought, he opened his panel to check.
name: Han Li.
Realm: Xiantian Second Realm Early Stage!
martial arts: Qing Yuan Skill Earth Rank High Grade (Peak Perfection 10%) Life-奪ing Spear Technique Earth-Grade Medium Grade (Perfection) Ben Lei Fist Earth-Grade Low Grade (Perfection) Dragon Elephant Overlord Body Art Heaven-Rank Low Grade (Proficient 83%) Dragon Elephant Divine Fist Heaven-Rank Low Grade (Perfection) Taiqing Shadowless Swordplay Earth Rank High Grade (Perfection) Kun Peng Transformation Art Heaven-Rank Medium Grade (Perfection).
skills: Archery (Perfection) Alchemy (Great Master 9%) Weapon Crafting (Great Master 3%) Formation Technique (Great Master 4%).
Heaven and Earth Demon Seed: (Level 6 9%).
Divine Abilities: Thunder Gods Wrath (Third Realm 9%) Peerless Might of Heaven and Earth (Second Realm 8%) Sky Dragon Suppressing Prison (First Realm 89%) Taiqing Sword Intent (First Realm 98%) Devouring Heaven and Earth (First Realm 31%!).
Demonic Origin: 0.
"Sky Dragon Suppressing Prison and Taiqing Sword Intent are also close to Breakthrough. At that time, my strength will advance another level."
Looking at the panel, Han Li took a sip of tea, put down the teacup, then his figure moved, and in the next second, he arrived at the back mountain.
The Tian Shuang Sword appeared in his hand. Han Li swallowed a Comprehension Pill and began to Cultivate... Time passed quickly, and the day Senior Brother had set for Undergoing Tribulation arrived.
During the remaining time of diligent Cultivation, Han Li also raised his Taiqing Sword Intent to the Second Realm stage.
At the Second Realm stage of Taiqing Sword Intent, Han Li was like a peerless divine sword, exuding Sword Intent that soared to the sky. When he unleashed the Taiqing Shadowless Swordplay, its power became even more terrifying.
He could manifest three hundred sword shadows, and the power contained in each sword shadow far surpassed before.
However, he still hadn't broken through the Earth-Grade martial arts. He estimated that he would need to advance to the Third Realm Divine Ability stage to Breakthrough and reach the Heaven-Rank Martial Arts level.
Although Sky Dragon Suppressing Prison hadn't broken through its current stage, it had improved significantly. He was only ten percent away from reaching the Second Realm stage of Sky Dragon Suppressing Prison... When the eastern sky turned white and dawn broke, Han Li got up.
Activating the Kun Peng Transformation Art, in a single breath, Han Li crossed dozens of miles and arrived at his Senior Brother's dojo.
At the Xiantian Second Realm, with his current True Qi, fully activating the Kun Peng Transformation Art could sustain him for a longer time than before.
Traveling ten thousand miles a day is effortless for him.
As his cultivation continuously rises, he believes that soaring ninety thousand miles upwards is not a delusion.
By then, he will be able to roam freely among mortals, and traversing a continent within a single day will be no problem.
Upon arriving at the Daoist temple, Han Li's gaze fell upon the main hall not far away.
It wasn't his first time visiting Senior Brother's Daoist temple; he had been here before.
It was also a place brimming with Spiritual Qi.
Han Li's gaze swept around, and just as he was about to step forward, a whooshing sound came from the sky, and two figures descended.
It was none other than his Second Senior Brother and his Third Senior Brother.
"Junior Brother, you're quite early!"
Baili Changqing laughed heartily, looking at Han Li.
"Second Senior Brother, Third Senior Brother," Han Li greeted Baili Changqing and Yan Qingfeng.
"Junior Brother, your Breakthrough is truly inhuman," Yan Qingfeng said with emotion, looking at Han Li.
He still remembered their first meeting; at that time, Han Li hadn't even Cultivated to the Vein Opening Realm.
Yet now, in just two short years, he had reached the same cultivation as him.
His Aura was even more profound, and facing Han Li, he even felt a sense of facing the former Senior Brother.
This speed of Breakthrough was legendary, even faster than the former Senior Brother.
"...Third Senior Brother, you flatter me," Han Li smiled.
"Alright, stop being sour, Third Senior Brother. Junior Brother won the Mountain and River Tournament the first time he participated; you can't compare," Baili Changqing, who was beside him, said with a laugh.
"...That's true," Yan Qingfeng nodded.
And just as the three were about to walk towards the main hall, another whooshing sound came from the sky, and a purple-robed figure appeared in their sight.
In an instant, he descended from the sky and appeared before the three of them.
Looking at the purple-robed figure before them, Han Li and the other two saluted simultaneously.
"Greetings, Grand Elder."
The Grand Elder nodded lightly, his gaze falling on Han Li.
Sensing his Aura, the Grand Elder's heart trembled.
"Such a profound Aura. It seems Wu Wuji was right; this kid is indeed on par with even the Peak of the Acquired Realm."
"He was only a six-star talent back then. How is he even more of a Prodigy than Chen Dongfeng, who has a seven-star talent? Could it be that something went wrong back then? He's not a six-star talent?"
Looking at Han Li, the Grand Elder's thoughts raced.
He then regained his composure and said, "Let's go. Today is your Senior Brother's day for Undergoing Tribulation. Watch carefully; you can learn some experience."
The three nodded, and then they all went into the main hall, where they soon saw Wu Wuji.
After exchanging greetings, Wu Wuji moved and went to the back mountain of the Daoist temple.
The Grand Elder, Han Li, and the others also went to the back mountain of the Daoist temple.
Wu Wuji's figure soared into the air, and a profound Aura diffused from him.
All over his body, brilliant light shone.
The diffused Aura made even Han Li and the others feel a sense of trepidation.
"Compared to Revered Master, Senior Brother now has probably surpassed him!"
Looking at Wu Wuji in the Void Realm, a thought flashed through Han Li's mind.
And at the same time, within the Qingyuan Sect, many gazes were cast towards the sky above Wu Wuji's Daoist temple.
"Rumble—!!!"
A thunderous sound echoed across the sky, shaking Heaven and Earth. In the Void Realm, large patches of dark clouds gathered, and a majestic Aura diffused from within the dark clouds.
"It has begun!"
At this moment, countless Elders' gazes turned towards the sky above Wu Wuji's Daoist temple.
Han Li and the others' gazes also turned towards the tribulation clouds appearing in the Void Realm.
The tribulation clouds spun, forming a vortex, with purple lightning crisscrossing.
The tribulation clouds continuously expanded, and a terrifying Aura surged out.
The vast Peerless Might of Heaven and Earth enveloped them, forcing Han Li and the others to retreat continuously.
Heavenly Tribulation represents the Peerless Might of Heaven and Earth.
Any living being will feel an instinctive sense of oppression.
Han Li stood still, the Heaven and Earth Demon Seed in his mind clearing the Heaven and Earth pressure, so he didn't feel too much oppression.
Among the few, he was the most relaxed; even the Grand Elder, who was in the Peak of the Acquired Realm, felt a sense of oppression.
"Nine-Nine Great Tribulation!"
The Grand Elder's pupils constricted, his expression extremely solemn.
Han Li and the others' expressions also became extremely solemn.
The Nine-Nine Great Tribulation was the strongest level of Heavenly Tribulation.
In the Void Realm, Wu Wuji's body radiated brilliant divine light, and a solemn expression appeared on his face.
"Given Senior Brother's special Physique, the appearance of the Nine-Nine Great Tribulation... is not unexpected."
Han Li looked at the descending Nine-Nine Great Tribulation and didn't feel too surprised.
For a Martial Artist with a special Physique, the Heavenly Tribulation that descends is also more powerful than that of an ordinary Martial Artist.
"With the Nine-Nine Great Tribulation, the chance of a mutated Heavenly Tribulation appearing is basically a certainty."
Beside him, Second Senior Brother Baili Changqing spoke.
"Senior Brother is well-prepared, and his gains in the Tai Xu Ancient Land were considerable, so he should be fine," Third Senior Brother Yan Qingfeng said.
The Grand Elder and Han Li said nothing, just watching silently.
Purple lightning flickered, and in the next breath, a Dragon's roar sounded from within the Heavenly Tribulation.
A lightning Dragon roared, carrying the Supreme Peerless Might of Heaven and Earth, and instantly charged towards Wu Wuji in the Void Realm.
The first Heavenly Tribulation was a mutated Heavenly Tribulation.
"Buzz—!"
Facing the descending Heavenly Tribulation lightning Dragon, Wu Wuji's body erupted with brilliant divine light. Before the Heavenly Tribulation lightning Dragon could get close, he directly struck first.
Golden light bloomed, forming a golden fist print. With a single punch, powerful lightning and golden light covered the sky.
Destructive Aura spread, and with one punch, the lightning Dragon was shattered.
Wu Wuji's Aura not only did not weaken but became even stronger.
Han Li and the others watched silently.
Then, from within the tribulation clouds, another Phoenix cry sounded, and a Phoenix constructed of lightning descended, swooping down directly towards Wu Wuji.
It was still a mutated Heavenly Tribulation!
The descending lightning Phoenix's Aura was even more terrifying than the previous lightning Dragon.
Wu Wuji's body once again erupted with brilliant divine light, and he charged directly towards the lightning Phoenix.
A Supreme Aura emanated from his body, golden light swept across the sky, destructive fluctuations spread, and the mountainside of the back mountain vibrated intensely, as if it was about to collapse.
Without the aid of any Magic Treasure, Wu Wuji directly used his own cultivation to forcefully destroy two Heavenly Tribulations.
His terrifying strength also shocked countless onlookers... On Tiandu Peak, at the summit, two middle-aged men appeared.
One of them was the Peak Revered Master of Tiandu Peak, and the other was the Peak Revered Master of Xuandu Peak.
"The Nine-Nine Great Tribulation, starting with mutated Heavenly Tribulations, it seems Wu Wuji's potential is extremely profound!"
The Peak Revered Master of Xuandu Peak looked into the distance and sighed.
Then, his gaze turned to Luo Xuan, the Peak Revered Master of Tiandu Peak, who was beside him, and said, "Brother Luo, you once proposed to abolish Yuhua Peak. Now, if Wu Wuji breaks through to the God Realm, I'm afraid..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but the implied meaning was clear to everyone.
Luo Xuan's face was gloomy. He gazed at the Heavenly Tribulation in the distant Void Realm. After a long while, he snorted coldly, "The Nine-Nine Great Tribulation. Wu Wuji might not necessarily succeed in Undergoing Tribulation. Wasn't Feng Taixu killed in the last tribulation? Until the very end, everything is full of instability."
"Brother Luo, this Wu Wuji is even more formidable than the former Feng Taixu. I'm afraid the chances of success are very high," the Peak Revered Master of Xuandu Peak said from the side.
"Back then, Feng Taixu only faced the Six-Nine Heavenly Tribulation, but now it's the Nine-Nine Great Tribulation. Even if Wu Wuji's strength surpasses the former Feng Taixu, what of it? I think his chances of failure are very high."
Luo Xuan said with a cold face.
"Let's wait and see. If he succeeds, then Brother Luo, you should know that given Wu Wuji's personality, if you don't proactively humble yourself and admit your mistake, then you'll be in danger," the Peak Revered Master of Xuandu Peak said.
Luo Xuan's face alternated between cloudy and clear, but he said nothing, his eyes fixed on the distant Heavenly Tribulation... Lightning Dragons, lightning Phoenixes, Heavenly Tribulations, transformed into various terrifying Ancient Dragon Elephant beasts descending.
Their Aura also became more terrifying with each passing wave.
Wu Wuji also lost his initial composure and had to activate his Magic Treasure to resist.
He also sustained some injuries.
Han Li and the others' minds were also tense.
The mutated Heavenly Tribulations of the Nine-Nine Great Tribulation, even if Han Li got close, he would be severely injured.
It was even possible to perish.
They were supposedly Protectors, but in reality, all they could do was watch.
The Nine-Nine Great Tribulation had a total of eighty-one Heavenly Tribulations.
Now, only half had passed, and there were still many remaining, with the danger increasing severalfold...
"Roar..."
Another roar sounded from within the tribulation clouds. Within the tribulation cloud vortex, a terrifying giant beast's phantom manifested: the Ancient Dragon Elephant, Zhen!
Lightning permeated, containing the Supreme Heavenly Might, and instantly charged towards Wu Wuji.
Looking at the descending Heavenly Tribulation beast, Wu Wuji's Aura surged, and a profound True Qi erupted, a divine light soaring into the sky.
It was a precious umbrella.
It radiated seven-colored divine light.
It was indeed a High Grade Spirit Treasure.
The Heavenly Tribulation beast collided, destructive lightning crisscrossed the Void Realm, a Supreme Aura swept over, and intense shockwaves reverberated, forcing Han Li and the others to retreat a few steps.
"Break!"
Wu Wuji's voice sounded. This High Grade Spirit Treasure instantly erupted with extreme light, breaking through the Heavenly Tribulation beast.
His figure reappeared, Wu Wuji's clothes were torn, and blood oozed out, but in his eyes, divine light still shone brightly.
Although he was injured, it had not reached the point of severe injury.
He swallowed a Medicinal Pill, and divine light was once again activated, fully resisting the Heavenly Tribulation... One after another, mutated Heavenly Tribulations descended.
Han Li and the others were also calculating the number of Heavenly Tribulations.
"Eighty have passed; only the last one remains, and Senior Brother will succeed!"
Looking at the Void Realm, Han Li's eyes shone brightly.
As the thought just emerged, a roar came from within the tribulation cloud vortex, purple lightning flashed, and a creature resembling a Dragon and an elephant appeared.
Ancient Dragon Elephant!
A terrifying Aura descended, and Wu Wuji's face instantly changed. The last tribulation was also the most dangerous one.
Looking at the descending Ancient Dragon Elephant Heavenly Tribulation, Wu Wuji suddenly opened his mouth, and a purple light bloomed.
A vast Aura swept across Heaven and Earth, and a Supreme Aura enveloped their hearts.
Dao Artifact!
Han Li and the others' pupils constricted.
Within that purple light, it was indeed a purple precious seal.