Chapter 811: Overcoming the Tribulation
In the Ancient Heavenly Palace's mausoleum, within the Golden Lotus Spirit Pool, countless golden lotuses swayed in harmony, emitting ripples of faint golden light. These ripples converged upon a small figure, whose aura grew deeper and more profound, like a bottomless black hole that devoured the spiritual energy of the world around her.
Above, the sky churned as dark clouds gathered, brimming with terrifying power.
For those attempting to break through to the Heavenly Sovereign level, the tribulation that followed known as the Heavenly Sovereign Tribulation was unavoidable. This calamity was so fearsome that even true Heavenly Sovereigns dreaded its power.
Xiao Ze looked up at the ominous black clouds, his expression filled with concern and unease. He recalled his own tribulation, which was particularly intense due to his unique cultivation path and profound foundation. Compared to Xiao Ze and Mu Chen's extraordinary circumstances, Mandala's tribulation was expected to follow a more typical path.
Mandala slowly opened her deep, dark eyes and rose from the golden lotus, her small figure brimming with resolve. Her gaze turned upward to the storm laden sky, her expression heavy with determination.
With a swish, a mysterious black whip appeared in her hand the God Binding Whip. Made from the branches of the ancient Mandala Flower, it was a quasi ultimate divine artifact, perfectly attuned to Mandala's abilities and capable of immense power.
She glanced at the golden lotuses surrounding her, then lightly leaped, leaving the sacred site to protect it from potential destruction during her tribulation.
Suddenly, a stream of pitch black liquid flowed from the clouds, shattering the space around it as it fell. Mandala flicked her wrist, unleashing countless whip shadows that formed a dense black barrier. The combination of her powerful artifact and formidable techniques created an impenetrable defense.
The black liquid crashed against the barrier but could not breach it. Moments later, the flow ceased, but Mandala remained alert.
Her caution proved wise, as a wisp of black flame emerged from the void. Mandala's expression turned grave she recognized this flame as part of the tribulation's second phase, a potent corrosive fire capable of destroying her God Binding Whip if handled poorly.
Without hesitation, Mandala summoned a divine pattern in the shape of a glowing Mandala Flower. This flower exuded an immense sealing force that froze even the broken space around it. However, the black flame remained unaffected, flickering gently as it descended toward Mandala.
The divine flower opened its petals, absorbing the flame into its heart. A second later, the flower disintegrated from within, consumed entirely by the fire. Mandala's face paled as she hastily pushed the remains far away, the flames even corroding the surrounding space as they spread.
Taking a deep breath, Mandala steadied herself. She had narrowly passed the second trial. However, the divine flower she had used was a manifestation of her bloodline abilities, and its loss left her visibly weakened.
The tribulation's third phase arrived swiftly. A massive black meteor emerged from the storm clouds, hurtling toward Mandala with terrifying speed. She swung her God Binding Whip, each strike unleashing devastating power. Cracks spread across the meteor as fragments broke away, yet its core remained intact.
Mandala unleashed every resource at her disposal artifacts, techniques, and even one time use talismans left by powerful cultivators. Finally, the meteor shattered into countless pieces, scattering harmlessly.
From afar, the Heavenly Emperor observed Mandala's display of overwhelming power and turned to Xiao Ze.
"You prepared quite a few treasures for her, didn't you?"
Xiao Ze shook his head with a faint smile.
"Not directly. I made her the leader of the Origin Realm, which gives her access to immense resources."
The Heavenly Emperor nodded in understanding. Mandala's position as the head of a superpower naturally granted her access to resources far beyond what most cultivators breaking through to the Heavenly Sovereign level could dream of.
Unbeknownst to the Heavenly Emperor, Xiao Ze had secretly left Mandala with a final safeguard hidden within the Origin Tree's roots. However, he hoped she wouldn't need to use it, as outside intervention could potentially amplify the tribulation's intensity.
The final phase of the tribulation began. From the storm clouds came countless black bolts of lightning, creating a world of thunder and destruction. Mandala's expression turned grim as she formed intricate seals with her hands. She opened her mouth, spitting out a peculiar Mandala Flower that rapidly expanded into a glowing sphere of dark light.
This sphere enveloped her entirely, shielding her from the relentless barrage of lightning. Though the dark radiance was said to dissolve all attacks, the sheer power of the tribulation wore it down. Bolts of lightning occasionally penetrated the barrier, striking the flower's petals and causing Mandala to tremble in pain.
Despite the strain, she poured her energy into mending the flower, enduring the relentless assault. Time dragged on, each moment heavier than the last.
Finally, the storm began to subside.
In the distance, Xiao Ze and the Heavenly Emperor watched as the black clouds dissipated, revealing a serene sky. Both smiled in relief and joy.
"Mandala has finally ascended to the Heavenly Sovereign realm," the Heavenly Emperor said warmly.
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