37: From Chapter 37 onwards, please call me Master Zhao!

With numerous Cultivators watching, the Formation of the Golden Core within Zhao Yi's Dantian and the Lightning Tribulation began simultaneously.

Boom!

A purplish-red bolt of lightning descended from the sky, instantly destroying the Formation Zhou Yan had set up.

The Lightning Tribulation struck Zhao Yi directly on the top of his head; the immense energy pierced right through him. Under the support of the System, Zhao Yi's Golden Core reached a critical moment, and with this strike from the Lightning Tribulation, it instantly took shape.

A bean-sized Golden Core spun within Zhao Yi's Dantian, constantly devouring True Essence and then exhaling Golden Core Power.

With every rotation, the Golden Core Power within Zhao Yi's body increased by a fraction.

Boom!

The second Lightning Tribulation arrived. Zhao Yi, focused on the Golden Core in his Dantian, was caught off guard and was pierced through once again.

Being pierced through physically was nothing, but the power of the Lightning Tribulation surged into the nascent Golden Core.

The Golden Core trembled, showing signs of collapsing. This gave Zhao Yi a fright, and he immediately ended his Cultivation to focus on dealing with the Lightning Tribulation.

With a rumbling sound, the third Lightning Tribulation descended.

"Body Protection Technique!"

The Body Protection Technique, executed with True Essence mixed with a trace of Golden Core Power, only held for a single breath before the Lightning Tribulation pierced through Zhao Yi again.

The Golden Core in his Dantian vibrated even more violently amidst the Lightning Tribulation. Looking closely, its surface was already covered in dense cracks, but he had managed to endure the third Lightning Tribulation after all.

Boom!

No sooner had the third Lightning Tribulation passed than the fourth arrived, giving Zhao Yi no time to catch his breath.

"Pfft~"

Four consecutive Lightning Tribulations not only shook Zhao Yi's Golden Core but also injured his internal organs, causing him to spit out a mouthful of stagnant blood.

"If this continues, I will surely die."

Zhao Yi knew that the Lightning Tribulation for a Death Cultivator was powerful, but he hadn't expected it to reach such a Major Achievement.

"No wonder those Cultivators don't dare to undergo the tribulation and spend all day mocking my fast cultivation speed..."

"Damn it, after cultivating for so many years, this is the first time I've learned that cultivating too fast is just asking for death."

"But I, Zhao Yi, have cultivated for many years; how could I be someone that you, this thieving heaven, can just take away whenever you please?"

"Come on!"

With a thought, the great sumeru treasure hoe appeared in Zhao Yi's hand.

"Even if I die, I'm going to stir things up for you!"

Facing the Lightning Tribulation, Zhao Yi swung the great sumeru treasure hoe and charged against the heavens.

"Ah!"

The Lightning Tribulation struck the great sumeru treasure hoe, and the immense power of the tribulation instantly knocked Zhao Yi down.

"Huh?"

Zhao Yi, who had smashed a pit into the ground, was surprised to find that the power of this Lightning Tribulation was actually ninety percent weaker than the previous one.

"What's going on?"

Before Zhao Yi could figure out what was happening, the sixth Lightning Tribulation struck the top of his head.

In the intense pain, Zhao Yi almost thought he was done for, and his Golden Core was on the verge of collapse.

At this moment, Zhao Yi saw the great sumeru treasure hoe lying beside him; a lightning mark on the handle was particularly bright.

"Could it be?"

Zhao Yi seemed to understand why the power of the fifth Lightning Tribulation had been reduced.

Enduring the intense pain, Zhao Yi picked up the great sumeru treasure hoe and then laboriously stood it upright.

Just as he finished these actions, the seventh Lightning Tribulation descended.

The Lightning Tribulation struck the head of the great sumeru treasure hoe, the electrical light illuminating Zhao Yi's face. However, there was not a trace of pain on his face; instead, it was filled with surprise and joy.

"I guessed right."

"This hoe really can reduce the damage the Lightning Tribulation inflicts on me."

A second lightning mark also lit up on the handle of the great sumeru treasure hoe.

Rumble~

The Lightning Tribulation, following a certain fixed rhythm, continued unhurriedly, one after another, seemingly endless.

Below the mountain peak, Zhou Yan and Mi Yao looked ashen.

A Lightning Tribulation of this magnitude—let alone a Golden Core—would make even a Cultivator at the Nascent Soul Stage kneel.

"It's already the twenty-seventh Lightning Tribulation, and the tribulation cloud shows no sign of dissipating."

"This is definitely not the Three-Nine Thunder Tribulation. If it's not the Three-Nine Thunder Tribulation, then it must be the Six-Nine Thunder Tribulation."

"Zhao Yi..." "He is doomed."

Mi Yao's voice was filled with a crying tone.

Amidst Mi Yao's crying, the twenty-eighth Lightning Tribulation descended. Then the twenty-ninth, the thirtieth...

Beside the Lesser Strange Spirit Stone Mine, many Cultivators were counting in unison.

"Thirty-first..." "Thirty-second..."

Their voices echoed amidst the thunder; it was unclear whether it was hope or mockery.

Perhaps it was both hope and mockery, but that had nothing to do with Zhao Yi, who was at the center of the Lightning Tribulation. After the Lightning Tribulation was weakened by ninety percent by the great sumeru treasure hoe, it was no longer a threat to Zhao Yi, and he even had time to heal his injuries.

"Fifty-second..."

With the cheers of the many Cultivators, Bai Chuanzhu and Bai Chuanfa turned pale.

There were only two Lightning Tribulations left. If Zhao Yi succeeded in forming his Golden Core, even if their Old Ancestor came out of seclusion, he probably wouldn't be able to do anything to Zhao Yi. In that case, hadn't the Bai family's Cultivators died in vain?

In trepidation, the Lightning Tribulation reached the fifty-fourth strike.

After this Lightning Tribulation, the tribulation cloud in the sky instantly dissipated.

The Cultivators beside the Lesser Strange Spirit Stone Mine cheered loudly, and countless people surged toward that nameless mountain peak.

Faster than these Cultivators were, naturally, Zhou Yan and Mi Yao, who were already on the edge of the Lightning Tribulation. As soon as the Lightning Tribulation dissipated, the two of them rushed up the mountain peak immediately.

"Zhao Yi..." Before arriving, Zhou Yan started calling out first.

"I'm here..." Zhao Yi's voice rang out. "Um, did you bring any clothes?"

While undergoing the tribulation, Zhao Yi had brought a lot of miscellaneous things, but he hadn't brought any clothes.

Following the voice, the two found Zhao Yi in a deep pit. At this moment, Zhao Yi was as black as charcoal, his hair was frizzy and exploding, and he was still emitting black smoke. The clothes on his body had turned into shreds, and he looked indescribably disheveled.

"I have clothes here." Before Zhou Yan could speak, Mi Yao took out a set of clothes and threw them to Zhao Yi.

Zhou Yan... She looked at Mi Yao, lost in thought.

"Cleaning Technique!" A moment later, a refreshed Zhao Yi appeared before the two. He held his head high and lifted his chin.

"From now on, please call me Immortal Master Zhao!"

"Immortal Master Zhao?" "I'll 'Immortal Master Zhao' you. You scared everyone to death during your tribulation."

Zhou Yan didn't coddle Zhao Yi and reached out to pinch his ear. How could Zhao Yi let Zhou Yan succeed? So, he shook his head to dodge. Watching the two play around, Mi Yao covered her mouth and giggled.

Everything was just as she had hoped; it was truly wonderful!

Just then, below the mountain peak, many Cultivators came rushing over.

"What's going on!" "Could it be the Bai family again?"

Zhao Yi took out the great sumeru treasure hoe. He was now a Golden Core True Person with a lifespan of eight hundred years; if the Bai family wanted to fight to the death, Zhao Yi wouldn't mind fulfilling their wish.

"Immortal Master Zhao..." "We congratulate Immortal Master Zhao on forming the Golden Core." "Wishing Immortal Master Zhao longevity!"

"Immortal Master Zhao, can you tell us how you passed the Lightning Tribulation?" "Immortal Master, I have been stuck at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage for a hundred years; how can I break through?"

The many Cultivators chattered all at once, immediately dizzying Zhao Yi with the noise.

Zhao Yi put away the great sumeru treasure hoe, roughly understanding the intention of these Cultivators.

"Everyone, I have just passed the Lightning Tribulation; could you allow me to rest for a few days?" "Ten days from now, I will be here to answer your questions. How about that?"

"Yes, yes, thank you, Immortal Master Zhao. We were being rash."

In the Great Yin Immortal Dynasty, it was a convention for a newly successful Golden Core True Person to answer questions regarding the cultivation of Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining practitioners.

Even as a Death Cultivator who mined, Zhao Yi didn't want to break this convention. Besides, answering questions wouldn't take much time anyway.