156: Ninety-nine great tribulations, the ten evils of ancient times
Dawn broke, and the morning sun's first light rose from the horizon, piercing the darkness.
At Qingyuan Sect, early in the morning, the area near North Mountain was already a sea of people.
What was usually the most secluded place was now filled with countless people.
The vast North Mountain and its surroundings were almost completely packed.
News of Han Li Undergoing Tribulation had spread throughout the Qingyuan Sect.
Early in the morning, numerous Disciples and Elders had arrived near North Mountain... On Yuhua Peak, as the morning sun rose, Han Li's figure also stepped out.
Looking at the morning sun in the sky, Han Li's gaze deepened.
In the ethereal realm, the invisible Divine Might had intensified even further.
"The weather is good..."
Murmuring, Han Li immediately stepped into the Void Realm, transforming into a golden light and disappearing from Yuhua Peak... Instantly, above North Mountain, a golden light materialized from the Void Realm, and Han Li's figure appeared at the peak of North Mountain.
"Elder Han!"
"It's Elder Han!"
"It's starting, it's starting!"
Han Li's figure appearing at the peak of North Mountain instantly invigorated everyone near North Mountain.
Thousands of gazes fell upon Han Li.
The air was filled with a tense atmosphere.
"So many people..."
Standing at the peak of North Mountain, Han Li scanned his surroundings, and in the distant mountains, a vast crowd appeared in his sight.
The Disciples and Elders surrounding North Mountain numbered no less than a hundred thousand.
Although the entire sect had been notified that they could observe, Han Li was still somewhat surprised by the sheer number of people.
His gaze swept across, and Han Li looked at the Grand Elder in the distance.
"Grand Elder, these Disciples are too close. When the Heavenly Tribulation descends later, they might not be able to withstand the Divine Might."
Han Li directly transmitted his voice.
The Grand Elder nodded instantly, then gathered the Elders and began to instruct the nearby Disciples to continuously retreat.
They retreated a full ten li before stopping.
Seeing this, Han Li said no more, looking up at the sky, his internal Aura instantly unleashed.
"Boom—!!!"
A vast and majestic Aura erupted from his body, shaking the Void Realm, and boundless Aura swept across the entire North Mountain.
His Physical Body automatically ascended into the air.
Under the immense Aura, even the Disciples who had retreated ten li felt a spiritual pressure, and they had no choice but to retreat another two or three li.
"Rumble—!!!"
As the Aura was released, a powerful thunderous roar exploded in the Void Realm, and in the sky, a Void Realm vortex condensed, gathering endless tribulation clouds, with purple lightning permeating within the tribulation clouds.
A vast Divine Might emanated from within the tribulation cloud vortex.
Near North Mountain, the air was compressed by the Divine Might.
The surging, immense Divine Might, the might of Heaven and Earth, instilled a strong sense of awe deep within people's hearts.
And at this moment, Han Li, in the center, was enduring infinite Divine Might.
It was as if Ten Thousand Mountains were pressing down on him, shaking his spirit and Soul.
"Buzz—!"
Deep in his mind, the purple Heaven and Earth Demon Seed suddenly pulsed, and the oppressive Divine Might sweeping over his Soul instantly vanished.
He looked up at the sky.
The tribulation cloud vortex continuously expanded, gathering infinite power of Heaven and Earth.
Lightning raged.
Han Li's gaze was firm, without the slightest fear.
At this moment, he had been anticipating its arrival.
And at this moment, near North Mountain, the Elders, Peak Revered Masters, and Disciples of Qingyuan Sect continuously retreated.
The Divine Might emanating from the Heavenly Tribulation, even Innate Elders felt a strong sense of suffocation.
Being too close could lead to being targeted by the Heavenly Tribulation.
The power of the Nine-Nine Great Tribulation was enough to easily kill a Martial Artist at the extreme realm.
Thunder rumbled incessantly, and purple lightning illuminated the Heaven and Earth Void Realm.
Han Li's figure also continuously ascended, stopping only when he reached a hundred zhang above the peak of North Mountain.
Facing the Heavenly Tribulation directly.
Although the Heaven and Earth Demon Seed had dispelled the Divine Might, Han Li could still feel the vast and terrifying nature of the Divine Might.
The power of Heaven and Earth.
The will and Divine Might from the Supreme Heavenly Dao.
All living beings would instinctively feel a sense of fear.
This tribulation must be faced.
Without Undergoing Tribulation, one could not advance.
The trial of Heaven and Earth: succeed and step into the ranks of Martial Dao giants, dominating the world; fail, and one's Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering completely, leaving no bones behind.
Time, at this moment, seemed to have come to a standstill.
The tribulation cloud vortex continuously expanded, reaching a range of several tens of li.
"Roar—!"
Within the tribulation clouds, a resounding Dragon roar shook the Heaven and Earth Void Realm, and a five-clawed thunder Dragon burst out from within the tribulation clouds.
Carrying the power of the Heavenly Tribulation, it sought to pulverize everything in the world.
Its appearance was an exotic Heavenly Tribulation!
Han Li was not too surprised.
Looking at the approaching five-clawed thunder Dragon, the power of the Heavenly Tribulation it contained made Han Li feel a spiritual impact.
Taking a deep breath, Han Li's body erupted with a fiery red light of Qi and blood, like a great sun, radiating brilliant light that even overshadowed the sun's light, making it impossible to look at directly.
Standing in the Void Realm, immense power erupted from within his body, and with a punch, he directly manifested an Ancient Dragon Elephant.
The Dragon Elephant roared, instantly clashing with the five-clawed thunder Dragon.
Lightning flashed, engulfing the sky.
Han Li's figure was bathed in lightning, with destructive lightning traversing through, but with his Physical Body, these scattered lightning bolts did not cause him much harm.
Although the strong light emitted caused discomfort, everyone's gaze remained fixed on the Void Realm above North Mountain.
The Ten Primordial Fiends beast manifested by Han Li's power directly tore apart the five-clawed thunder Dragon; purple lightning traversed his flesh and blood body, but Han Li remained motionless.
When the lightning extinguished, Han Li's figure appeared before everyone, completely unharmed.
The first tribulation, passed safely!
The Grand Elder's taut nerves also relaxed slightly, and Chen Qi and the others' eyes shone brightly, their fists clenched.
"Clang—!"
Immediately after, from within the tribulation clouds, a Phoenix cry was heard.
Crimson light bloomed.
A Phoenix composed of crimson lightning appeared in Han Li's eyes.
Crimson Phoenix.
Among the Phoenix clan, it was considered an ordinary existence.
Containing the power of the Heavenly Tribulation, it manifested within the Heavenly Tribulation, like a true Phoenix reviving, flapping its wings and charging towards Han Li.
"Buzz—!"
At this moment, purple light bloomed, and from within Han Li's body, twelve Magic Treasures of extreme Spirit Treasure power shot out.
These twelve top-grade Spirit Treasures were precisely his Heavenly Thunder Swords.
Han Li suddenly thought, his Heavenly Thunder Swords, imbued with the Heavenly Thunder attribute, forged with Tianlei Bamboo as the core, could they absorb lightning to Body Tempering and enhance the power of the Heavenly Thunder Swords?!
Han Li decided to try; even if it didn't work, it wouldn't be a big deal, as the twelve top-grade Spirit Treasures could also block this Heavenly Tribulation.
Purple light flashed, and Sword Qi erupted into the sky; before the Crimson Phoenix could descend, the Twelve Heavenly Thunder Swords directly charged up, confronting the Heavenly Tribulation head-on.
"These Magic Treasures seem to be a set, and each one is a top-grade Spirit Treasure. The power of this combined Magic Treasure is probably comparable to a Dao Artifact!"
An Elder exclaimed.
As an Elder of the sect, his vision was naturally not so shallow.
The Heavenly Thunder Swords, even the individual Magic Treasures among them, contained Spirit Treasure power that was stronger than ordinary top-grade Spirit Treasures.
Moreover, their Aura was consistent, clearly indicating they were a set of combined Magic Treasures.
Forging twelve combined top-grade Spirit Treasures, this alone was enough to prove Han Li's immense wealth.
"Clang—!"
The Phoenix cry rose again, and the Twelve Heavenly Thunder Swords directly engaged the Crimson Phoenix.
Purple and red lightning filled the sky.
The Void Realm was completely covered.
Activating the Twelve Heavenly Thunder Swords, Han Li could clearly perceive the changes in the Heavenly Thunder Swords.
As he expected, the power of this Heavenly Tribulation was quickly absorbed by the Twelve Heavenly Thunder Swords.
The power of Heavenly Thunder was formidable, but with the characteristics of Tianlei Bamboo, a portion could be absorbed.
This small portion of enhancement alone caused the power of his Heavenly Thunder Swords to surge again.
The crimson lightning disappeared, and the Twelve Heavenly Thunder Swords circled around Han Li's body.
The permeating Spirit Treasure power grew even stronger, and the lightning power contained within also received a partial boost.
"Roar—!"
From within the tribulation cloud vortex, a roar came, purple lightning illuminated the earth, and in the Void Realm, a purple Qilin constructed of lightning appeared.
Roaring, it charged directly towards Han Li.
Standing in the Void Realm, Han Li looked at the approaching purple Qilin, and the Heavenly Thunder Swords circling his body vibrated again, containing extreme Sword Qi, erupting with brilliant lightning, and directly charging towards the purple Qilin... North Mountain trembled, and most of the Heavenly Tribulation was blocked by Han Li, but the overflowing portion of lightning also possessed destructive power.
The peak of North Mountain was literally shaved off by a hundred zhang.
Most of the rocks were in a crystallized state.
The eyes of the Disciples and Elders were fixed on Han Li in the sky, not blinking, afraid of missing anything.
Heavenly Tribulation is continuous; destroying one Heavenly Tribulation is nothing, but continuously destroying them is what makes one powerful.
One Heavenly Tribulation after another was destroyed by Han Li; he did not use other Magic Treasures, relying solely on the Twelve Heavenly Thunder Swords to counter the Heavenly Tribulation.
Each Heavenly Tribulation continuously enhanced the power of the Heavenly Thunder Swords.
After ten Heavenly Tribulations, the power of Han Li's Heavenly Thunder Swords had almost doubled compared to before.
He was using the Heavenly Tribulation as a place to enhance his Magic Treasures.
Of course, the main reasons were the Tianlei Bamboo and Geng Jin; otherwise, let alone enhancement, they would have long been reduced to dust.
"True Dragon, Phoenix, Qilin, Dragon Elephant..."
"His exotic Heavenly Tribulation seems to be the legendary Ten Primordial Fiends Great Tribulation."
The Grand Elder's gaze was solemn, his expression tense, and his spirit was taut.
Exotic Heavenly Tribulations also varied in strength.
The Ten Primordial Fiends Great Tribulation, a great tribulation evolved from the Ten Primordial Fiends beasts, was definitely among the top tier of exotic Heavenly Tribulations.
The other Elders and Peak Revered Masters also had extremely serious expressions.
They naturally knew about the Ten Primordial Fiends Great Tribulation, but they had never witnessed it.
This was the first time they had seen it with their own eyes.
The stronger the exotic Heavenly Tribulation, the higher the potential it represented.
It also signified an existence that Heaven and Earth did not permit, so the descending Heavenly Tribulation would be even more terrifying.
"The Ten Primordial Fiends Great Tribulation, judging by Han Li's appearance, he should have confidence; he hasn't even used the two Dao Artifacts on him yet," a Peak Revered Master said.
Hearing this, the Grand Elder's mind also settled a bit.
The Dao Artifact bestowed by the Sect Leader, and the Dao Artifact obtained at the Nine Provinces Tournament, had not yet been used.
Han Li would surely succeed.
Although he thought so in his heart, the Heavenly Tribulation before him was so terrifying that everything had to be based on reality... One Heavenly Tribulation after another descended, and the further it progressed, the greater the power of the Heavenly Tribulation, and the more terrifying the Ten Primordial Fiends beasts that evolved.
Han Li no longer had his previous calm and composed demeanor.
After destroying a Kunpeng Heavenly Tribulation, Han Li's Aura also fluctuated slightly.
The Twelve Heavenly Thunder Swords also showed a dim light.
After all, they were only top-grade Spirit Treasures; although constructed from Tianlei Bamboo and capable of absorbing lightning for enhancement, that enhancement was not limitless.
Once it reached its peak, it couldn't advance any further.
With a thought, Han Li directly stored the Twelve Heavenly Thunder Swords in his Dantian for nourishment.
“Roar…”
A roar exploded from the lightning, and a Dragon Elephant stepped out from the swirling tribulation clouds.
The purple lightning illuminated it, as if a true Ancient Dragon Elephant had descended, exuding vast Divine Might.
Watching the Ancient Dragon Elephant Heavenly Tribulation sweep towards him, Han Li stepped on the Void Realm, and a roar emanated from his body; behind him, a massive black hole materialized.
Devouring Heaven and Earth!
Now, having reached the current stage of Devouring Heaven and Earth, its power had long since undergone earth-shattering changes.
Everything around it could be devoured; even light could not escape.
Within the black hole, a terrifying phantom of a Kunpeng faintly appeared.
When the Ancient Dragon Elephant Heavenly Tribulation descended, the Kunpeng's long roar resounded, and in the next instant, under everyone's watchful eyes, Han Li swallowed the Ancient Dragon Elephant Heavenly Tribulation in one gulp.
“…”
“!!!”
The Heavenly Tribulation could be Undergoing Tribulation like this?
Watching this scene, everyone was dumbfounded and speechless.
Directly devouring the Heavenly Tribulation, good heavens, this was truly the most novel method of Undergoing Tribulation.
“A Kunpeng phantom, Junior Brother, could it be that he Cultivates the method of the Ten Primordial Fiends?”
Chen Qi and the others' eyelids twitched as they watched.
And at this moment, after the black hole devoured the Dragon Elephant Heavenly Tribulation, purple lightning suddenly erupted from Han Li's body, and a vast destructive force swept out.
Visible shockwaves spread from his body.
In the center, Han Li's body was enveloped in purple lightning, his true appearance obscured.
As the fluctuations spread, the surrounding crowd immediately joined forces to resist the vast shockwave.
The Disciples with lower strength were all shaken to the point of spitting blood.
Fortunately, more than a hundred thousand people working together still managed to block this destructive shockwave.
However, most of the Disciples still felt their Qi and blood churning throughout their bodies.
Even with a certain distance, it was still like this; if they were closer, they might have died on the spot.
The fluctuations subsided, the lightning also dissipated, and Han Li's body reappeared in the Void Realm.
Under everyone's gaze, Han Li exhaled a wisp of white smoke, standing in the Void Realm, seemingly unharmed.
And this Heavenly Tribulation's descent completely destroyed North Mountain, leveling the thousand-zhang peak to the ground.
Dozens of miles of ground were completely crystallized.
“It feels quite comfortable…”
Looking up at the sky, at the swirling tribulation clouds, Han Li blinked.
Heavenly Tribulation Body Tempering.
Although Devouring Heaven and Earth withstood more than ninety percent of the Heavenly Tribulation's power, the remaining ten percent still needed to be endured by his own body.
Within his flesh and blood, Dragon Elephant Divine Embryos and Primordial Embryos emitted powerful vitality.
The two Dragon Elephant Divine Symbols also became even more dazzling.
Moreover, with the help of the Heavenly Tribulation's power, Han Li directly advanced more than a dozen Dragon Elephant Primordial Embryos.
There was no need for autonomous Cultivation; it was entirely driven and enhanced by the Heavenly Tribulation's power, faster than the increase in blood Qi.
Ten percent of the Heavenly Tribulation's power even boosted his strength by a small step.
“Boom—!”
Within the swirling tribulation clouds, lightning exploded, and another Vicious Beast Heavenly Tribulation descended.
“Can't bear too much, still only bear ten percent.”
Han Li's eyes flashed, and he once again activated Devouring Heaven and Earth, devouring this Vicious Beast Heavenly Tribulation.
Ninety percent of the Heavenly Tribulation was devoured, and ten percent of the Heavenly Tribulation's power Body Tempering.
Although it was still ten percent, each subsequent Heavenly Tribulation became more terrifying.
This ten percent was equivalent to one and a half times the ten percent of the previous Heavenly Tribulation.
The Heavenly Tribulation's power entered his body, stimulating his vital flesh and blood; within Han Li's body, Dragon Elephants roared, and new Dragon Elephant Primordial Embryos were formed.
His power increased at a visible rate… “Sixty-five Heavenly Tribulations have passed, and there are still sixteen Heavenly Tribulations left.”
Looking at the swirling Heavenly Tribulation in the Void Realm, everyone's nerves were completely taut.
The Heavenly Tribulation continuously increased, having undergone earth-shattering changes compared to the initial Heavenly Tribulation.
Activating Devouring Heaven and Earth, Han Li stubbornly endured thirty Heavenly Tribulations.
The improvement was immense, increasing five hundred Dragon Elephant Primordial Embryos in one go.
However, the Dragon Elephant Divine Embryo remained unchanged.
Still the same!
This Cultivation, which improved faster than blood Qi and true blood, was equally impressive.
His Physical Body continuously improved under the Heavenly Tribulation, but the power of the Heavenly Tribulation also grew stronger and stronger, making Han Li feel faintly like he couldn't endure it.
“Just a little more, just a little more improvement, and I can condense the third Dragon Elephant Divine Symbol…”
Han Li's gaze was firm; even if he couldn't endure it, he had to. He would endure it. At worst, he would use other Divine Abilities to resist.
Another Heavenly Tribulation descended, evolving into a nine-clawed Thunder Dragon, its might, compared to before, had undergone earth-shattering changes.
“Woo—!”
A long roar sounded, and Han Li fully activated his Devouring Heaven and Earth Divine Ability, stubbornly devouring this Heavenly Tribulation.
It wasn't that he didn't want to bear more of the Heavenly Tribulation's power, but if it exceeded his limits, then not only would it not improve him, but it might even cause him indelible harm.
Undergoing Tribulation was not an experiment; if he failed, there would be no second chance.
A little bit of improvement, striving for victory with stability… All of Qingyuan Sect, countless eyes were focused on the sky above North Mountain.
And at this moment, outside Qingyuan Sect's mountain gate, on a peak, two figures appeared.
“Revered Master, why do all these Heavenly Tribulations manifest as Vicious Beasts resembling the Ten Primordial Fiends?” Bai Yi asked in surprise.
Hong Xuanji looked deep into the Void Realm and said calmly, “This is the Ten Fiends Great Tribulation, a top-tier great tribulation among mutated Heavenly Tribulations. Even God Realm magnates would be injured under this Heavenly Tribulation.”
“Then, does that mean Han Li's strength is already comparable to a Divine Aperture?”
Bai Yi asked in astonishment.
“Not comparable.” Hong Xuanji shook his head.
Bai Yi: “?”
“It surpasses!” Hong Xuanji said calmly.
Bai Yi: “…”
“His talent is formidable. To be able to trigger a legendary great tribulation like the Ten Fiends Great Tribulation, it's not impossible for him to achieve Supreme Paragon in the future.”
Hong Xuanji spoke while watching the Heavenly Tribulation.
“Supreme Paragon!”
Bai Yi's heart pounded.
The pinnacle of the human world, spanning all ages.
Supreme Paragon, this was an existence that had Cultivated to the absolute peak, the ceiling of the human world.
In the current era, there were an unknown number of Supreme Paragons.
“Revered Master, shall we go in and take a look?” Bai Yi asked.
Hong Xuanji shook his head, “Now is a critical moment for Undergoing Tribulation. Didn't you see that the entire Qingyuan Sect has activated its sect-protecting formation? We'll enter after the Heavenly Tribulation passes.”
“Alright then.”
Bai Yi nodded… “Pfft—!”
After seventy-nine Heavenly Tribulations, Han Li spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.
Standing in the Void Realm, he felt wobbly, as if he could fall at any moment.
Watching this scene, the Grand Elder and everyone else's nerves were taut.
“Junior Brother, what are you doing? How can you resist the Heavenly Tribulation by relying solely on martial arts Divine Abilities? Doesn't he have a Dao Artifact? Why isn't he using it!” Chen Qi and his group watched with anxious hearts.
Han Li's mysterious actions truly left people puzzled.
But at this moment, Han Li's eyes were filled with pleasant surprise.
His Dragon Elephant Primordial Embryos had reached two thousand. Although the Dragon Elephant Divine Embryo hadn't changed, the increased number of Dragon Elephant Primordial Embryos had reached a very powerful level.
He had successfully condensed the third Dragon Elephant Divine Symbol.
His strength surged by ten million jun.
However, this also reached Han Li's limit.
He couldn't continue to endure it, otherwise, it might backfire.
He might very well be struck dead by the Heavenly Tribulation.
“Boom—!”
Lightning exploded, and the eightieth Heavenly Tribulation, evolving into a Kunpeng Heavenly Tribulation, descended. Han Li's pupils constricted, and golden light instantly burst forth.
The Shaking Heaven Seal immediately materialized.
“Boom!!!”
Light collided, engulfing the sky, and destructive lightning power shattered everything.
And at this moment, the onlookers had already retreated dozens of miles again.
They had no choice but to retreat; if they were too close, they simply couldn't withstand the Divine Might.
Han Li's figure was swallowed by the lightning.
Subsequently, his figure reappeared; relying on the Shaking Heaven Seal, Han Li successfully blocked eighty Heavenly Tribulations.
However, the spiritual light of this Dao Artifact also dimmed a few shades. The power of this Heavenly Tribulation was no less than a full-power strike from a Divine Aperture magnate.
After enduring the eightieth Heavenly Tribulation, the first human body secret aperture in Han Li's body opened.
His Aura also rapidly increased, reaching the Divine Might contained within a God Realm magnate.
However, this was not the end.
The swirling tribulation clouds rotated, and purple lightning flashed and was released.
The Heavenly Tribulation's Divine Might continuously increased.
Everyone's gazes also became exceptionally solemn.
The last Heavenly Tribulation did not fall as quickly as imagined but was brewing.
The Nine-Nine Ten Fiends Great Tribulation, the last Heavenly Tribulation.
Once he passed it, Han Li would completely step into the God Realm.
And at this moment, in Qingyuan Sect, outside the mountain gate, Hong Xuanji's gaze was fixed on the tribulation clouds deep above North Mountain.
“It seems that what the legends say is true, the final Heavenly Tribulation might be the simultaneous appearance of the Ten Primordial Fiends.”
“Ten Fiends appearing simultaneously!”
Beside him, Bai Yi listened to his Revered Master's words, his gaze fixed on the Void Realm above North Mountain, not blinking once… “Roar—!”
“Woo—!”
“Clang—!”
...Dragon roars, Phoenix cries, Qilin roars, all sorts of sounds emanated from the swirling tribulation clouds.
The sounds resonated, shaking the land of Qingyuan.
Immediately afterward, within the swirling tribulation clouds, a nine-clawed Golden Dragon materialized, formed by golden lightning.
And this was only the beginning; subsequently, a golden Phoenix appeared, a golden Qilin, a golden Dragon Elephant… Golden light illuminated the heavens and earth, and Han Li's expression instantly changed drastically.
The last Heavenly Tribulation, the Ten Primordial Fiends materialized and all appeared.
Each Vicious Beast-evolved Heavenly Tribulation was dozens of times stronger than the eightieth Heavenly Tribulation.
“Damn it, do you really have to care for me so much?!”
Han Li did not hesitate, fully activating his Dao Artifact, the embroidered rivers and mountains map, which immediately materialized.
If he didn't use a Dao Artifact, he would surely die.
“Roar—!!”
The Ten Primordial Fiends roared in unison, instantly charging towards Han Li.
The embroidered rivers and mountains map erupted with dazzling Divine Light, resisting the Ten Primordial Fiends Great Tribulation.
Han Li's figure was submerged within it.
“Pfft!”
“Pfft!”
At this moment, even the hundred thousand people who had retreated also couldn't withstand such Divine Might, and they all spat blood simultaneously.
Just at the critical moment, from deep within Qingyuan Sect, a vast and immense force swept forth, blocking the Heavenly Tribulation's Divine Might for the hundred thousand people, and a golden-robed figure stepped out.
It was none other than the Qingyuan Sect Leader!
Twelve thousand, seeking support!!