245: The three disasters have passed, the seven disasters Yang God

A 50% chance isn't actually low.

Each Undergoing Tribulation is a life-and-death test for Yang Spirit Realm Cultivators.

Moreover, the seventh calamity is especially unique and extremely difficult to overcome.

Otherwise, the overt leaders of the Human Realm wouldn't be headed by a Seven Tribulation Yang Spirit.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—

Black nether lotus flowers suddenly bloomed in the Void Realm, their stamens unfurling to reveal pitch-black flames, within which countless figures wailed in agony.

On closer inspection, each figure resembled Sword Ancestor.

In the blink of an eye, numerous black flames entangled him, and his originally vibrant green Sword Qi, which protected his body, fluctuated rapidly, threatening to shatter.

"Void Realm Tribulation Fire... so the fire calamity comes first..."

Gu Changsheng's expression was solemn.

The Tribulation Fire emanating from the Void Realm wasn't scorching, but its methods were insidious; the more slaughter and sin one committed in life, the fiercer this fire became.

It not only burned the body but also tormented the mind.

A moment of carelessness could turn one into ashes.

"However, since Sword Ancestor hasn't yet used the Tribulation Breaking Umbrella, he should have some confidence in this tribulation..."

As he spoke, Sword Qi bloomed in the Void Realm, transforming into green lotus flowers that devoured the sky-filling black flames, and the rampant Tribulation Fire quickly dissipated.

Sword Ancestor appeared composed, clearly holding something in reserve.

Suddenly, the winds in the Void Realm stirred, and a gentle breeze swept across, leaving faint blue traces. Sword Ancestor's expression changed, and he poured a massive amount of Dharma power into the Tribulation Breaking Umbrella.

The umbrella's pearl shot out a brilliant ray of light, merging into the Void Realm and emitting faint milky-white halos that continuously spread. In his perception, the overwhelming Tribulation Qi rapidly diminished.

Whoosh, whoosh—

The gentle breeze swept past, as soft as if it were whispering in one's ear.

"Soul-Exhausting Wind! It's this wind calamity!"

Gu Changsheng's face tightened.

No wonder Sword Ancestor immediately activated the power to overcome difficulties.

The Soul-Exhausting Wind specializes in attacking the Divine Soul; one blow can dissipate two of the Three Ethereal Souls, and two blows can scatter the Seven Corporeal Spirits.

Even a momentary separation of the Three Ethereal Souls and Seven Corporeal Spirits during a calamity could lead to instant death, let alone Sword Ancestor, whose Divine Soul was already damaged.

Indeed, beads of sweat emerged on Sword Ancestor's forehead, and two faint black and white phantoms, representing the Heavenly and Earthly Souls, appeared beside him.

At this moment, both souls were suffering immense pain, threatening to shatter.

"The Heavenly and Earthly Souls are often external, only the Life Soul resides within the body!"

"Condense!"

Sword Ancestor's words were like heavenly decrees. A faint shadow, his Life Soul's true form, emerged from his body and directly seized the Heavenly and Earthly Souls, forcefully integrating them back into his body.

Instantly, two more heads grew beside his Life Soul: one fierce and malevolent, the other benevolent and kind-faced.

At once, his Divine Soul became like a towering mountain, remaining as stable as Mount Tai despite the howling Soul-Exhausting Wind.

"Three Souls united! It seems that Sword Dao Stone truly allowed Sword Ancestor to perfect his Heart Sword..."

Gu Changsheng looked towards the Void Realm, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

The Heart Sword was perfected, and the Divine Soul was consolidated.

It seemed this secret art must have other effects as well.

At this moment, the wind calamity intensified, rapidly transforming from a gentle breeze into nine swirling hurricanes, frantically assailing the Divine Soul.

Crash—

The precious umbrella unfurled, unleashing a torrent of power to overcome difficulties, instantly scattering three hurricanes. Immediately after, under a hazy mystic light, the scattered winds rapidly took shape, becoming three Wind Dragons that tore at the other six hurricanes.

Bestial Calamity Method!

Visibly, the initially mighty hurricanes rapidly diminished.

"The wind calamity has passed, only the final water calamity remains..."

A weight in Gu Changsheng's heart slightly lifted.

The wind calamity specifically harmed the Divine Soul; he wondered what the final water calamity would be like?

Pitter-patter—

A clear yellow liquid emerged from the ground, its aura vaguely familiar to Gu Changsheng.

"Netherworld Qi... Is the final water calamity the Yellow Springs gushing from the earth..."

A thunderous roar echoed in the Void Realm, and the sky-filling water surged upwards, reversing its flow towards Sword Ancestor.

Visibly, Sword Ancestor's protective Sword Qi shattered. Under the corrosion of the Yellow Springs water, his sword body, as clear as jade, rapidly decayed, exposing stark white bones.

Forearm, thigh, chest cavity, eyeballs... In the blink of an eye, Sword Ancestor's body was shattered, as if he had been disemboweled by a vicious criminal, then left to rot for months, revealing putrid organs.

Bang—

An eyeball burst open, splattering foul-smelling fluid into the Void Realm.

Yet, Sword Ancestor laughed wildly: "It's done, my Dao is complete!"

"Sword Ancestor... has he gone mad..."

Gu Changsheng was stunned, dumbfounded.

His aura was clearly weak, like a candle in the wind, threatening to extinguish at any moment, yet he claimed his 'Dao was complete'?

Had he been corrupted?

The next moment.

Thump, thump—

A Sword Heart beat powerfully, its thumping echoing throughout the Void Realm.

Countless flesh, bones, and hairs grew rapidly, and Sword Ancestor's aura quickly strengthened.

"This is..."

Gu Changsheng's mouth was slightly agape, his eyes wide.

Sword Ancestor had actually used the Yellow Springs water to break down and then rebuild, reshaping his body.

Boom—

The Tribulation Qi in the Void Realm dissipated, the dark clouds scattered, and a ray of sunlight pierced through the clouds, falling upon the immortal-like figure in the Void Realm.

"The Tribulation Qi has dispersed... He made it! Sword Ancestor has passed!"

"That's wonderful!"

"My Shu Mountain will surely prosper for eternity!"

"Today, we must drink a grand toast!"

The Disciples of Shu Mountain shouted with Excited.

Le Xiaoyao and the other Sect Heads and Elders all breathed a sigh of relief.

Sword Ancestor was the stabilizing force of Shu Mountain; his successful Undergoing Tribulation was a joyous occasion of immense magnitude.

Suddenly, Elder Mojian, who always opposed Le Xiaoyao, stepped forward and cupped his fists, saying: "Sect Head, Sword Ancestor's successful Undergoing Tribulation of the seventh calamity is a great joy.

I implore the Sect Head to host a hundred-day feast, announcing it to the world, to showcase the might of our Shu Mountain!"

"We implore the Sect Head to grant this!"

Rows of Shu Mountain Elders stepped forward.

"Haha, granted!"

Le Xiaoyao waved his hand.

On this matter, they reached an astonishing consensus.

The figure in the Void Realm descended.

His sword robes billowed, his beard and hair fluttered, an image of an immortal.

Gu Changsheng cupped his fists and congratulated him: "Congratulations, Sword Ancestor, for Undergoing Tribulation and achieving eternal life from now on."

"Haha, I must thank little friend for lending me the treasure, otherwise this old bag of bones would have been scattered by the Soul-Exhausting Wind long ago."

Sword Ancestor laughed heartily, then threw out the Tribulation Breaking Umbrella, along with a brilliant blue Sword Core, sparkling like a diamond.

Inside, blue Qi swirled, forming long, blue-scaled Dragons.

It was Immortal Spiritual Energy!

Immortal Spiritual Energy was not easy to obtain; only by Undergoing Tribulation through the Three Calamities could one open that illusory door and steal a portion.

In the Human Realm, places that could stably produce Immortal Spiritual Energy had long been occupied by various powerful beings.

"Sword Ancestor, this..."

Gu Changsheng intended to decline but was stopped by Sword Ancestor.

"Little friend, do not refuse. This time, I have obtained a massive amount of Immortal Spiritual Energy, enough to forge an Undying Sword Body."

"Undying Sword Body?" Gu Changsheng asked, puzzled.

"Haha, little friend, do you know why a Seven Tribulation Yang Spirit can be a leader of the Four Regions, with far greater authority than a Six Tribulation Yang Spirit?"

At these words, Gu Changsheng was slightly surprised.

Following Sword Ancestor on the Starry Sky Ancient Road, he had encountered no small number of Five and Six Tribulation Yang Spirits along the way.

Although Six Tribulation Yang Spirits were strong, there was no fundamental difference between them and Five Tribulation Yang Spirits.

"Please enlighten me, Sword Ancestor."

"Easy to say. The reason lies in this Undying Dharma Body.

A Seven Tribulation Yang Spirit, after experiencing the Three Calamities, can scatter their Divine Soul into billions of parts, integrating them into every inch of their flesh and blood.

Even if only a drop of blood remains, Rebirth is possible.

All past vulnerabilities and weaknesses disappear.

This is the Undying Dharma Body!

I cultivate the Dao of the Sword, so naturally, it is the Undying Sword Body."

Sword Ancestor paused, then continued: "Besides the undying characteristic, the Dharma Body can also be ignited, instantly unleashing Dharma power that is hundreds of times greater than usual."

"Hundreds of times?"

Gu Changsheng couldn't help but gasp.

A hundredfold, that was absolutely a qualitative leap in difference.

One move... no, perhaps half a move, and a Seven Tribulation Yang Spirit would be enough to kill a large number of Six Tribulation Yang Spirits.

The gap was too vast.

Gu Changsheng pondered for a moment, then asked: "Then, may I ask, Sword Ancestor, what is special about an Eight Tribulation Yang Spirit?"

"An Eight Tribulation Yang Spirit, huh..."