Chapter 360: The Master of Ten Thousand Tribulations and Teasing the Heavenly Tribulation
"It's almost time. The black clouds of the Heaven Supreme Tribulation have appeared!"
At the summit of Sacred Spirit Peak in the ancient secret realm, the sky darkened ominously as massive black tribulation clouds gathered above Xiao Tiance. These clouds exuded a suffocating aura of destruction, sending chills down the spine of anyone witnessing them.
Fatty Wa, familiar with such records in the Heavenly Dao Sect's ancient texts, couldn't help but speak in a serious tone. Beside him, Ling'er's face lit up with joy. The appearance of tribulation clouds signified that Xiao Tiance's breakthrough to the Heaven Supreme realm was imminent.
Ling'er, however, felt no concern. She had unwavering confidence in Xiao Tiance's ability to overcome the tribulation. Although the clouds carried an apocalyptic weight, Ling'er believed they wouldn't pose a significant threat to him.
Between her ability to set up spirit arrays to weaken the tribulation's power and the two grandmaster level arrays embedded in Xiao Tiance's body, they already had ample defenses. Furthermore, the abundant spiritual energy in the Sacred Spirit Pool provided an endless supply of energy for him to recover if needed.
"Good luck, Mister Xiao," Ling'er silently prayed, watching intently.
Meanwhile, Xiao Tiance, sensing the ominous tribulation clouds gathering above, remained calm. The oppressive force, though daunting, did not intimidate him. He focused instead on the power coursing through his body, which had been greatly enhanced by absorbing the golden blood of over a hundred spirit fish.
Even without reaching the Heaven Supreme level, Xiao Tiance felt his body had reached an unprecedented strength. If he were to face his former self, he could now defeat that version of himself using just his physical strength.
Breathing out deeply, he surveyed his Spirit Sea or rather, his Supreme Sea. Watching it nearing capacity, he marveled at the Sacred Spirit Pool's incredible benefits.
"This place is truly a treasure," Xiao Tiance thought. "The spiritual energy here is so abundant that even after compressing my energy several times, my Supreme Sea is nearly full. Outside, this process would take twice as long, and even then, it might not reach this level of perfection. The Heavenly Dao Sect was truly extraordinary. This place alone could serve as the foundation for any superpower."
As these thoughts lingered in his mind, the sky above him darkened completely. The rumbling thunder grew louder, and the tribulation clouds swirled with increasing intensity. Faint images of beasts formed within the clouds, their outlines etched by flashing bolts of lightning.
The vast expanse of tribulation clouds stretched across hundreds of miles, blocking out the sun and plunging the secret realm into darkness. Such a phenomenon had never occurred before, underscoring the terrifying might of a Heaven Supreme Tribulation.
"The scope of these tribulation clouds is incredible," Xiao Tiance mused, his gaze steady. "When the tribulation strikes, I wouldn't be surprised if the clouds stretch thousands of miles."
Despite the looming danger, Xiao Tiance remained unfazed. His Supreme Sea wasn't yet fully charged, and he knew the tribulation wouldn't descend until it was. Using this time wisely, he decided to explore the Heavenly Dao Myriad Tribulations Body a top tier Original Supreme Physique given to him by Fatty Wa.
Placing the jade pendant containing the Heavenly Dao Myriad Tribulations Body in his hand, Xiao Tiance infused it with his energy. The pendant immediately began to glow, ascending to hover above his head.
In an instant, a vivid scene unfolded in his mind: a giant towering tens of thousands of feet tall stood amidst a storm of violent lightning. The bolts crackled and struck the giant's body incessantly, yet he remained unshaken, as if embodying the will of thunder itself.
"So this is the Heavenly Dao Myriad Tribulations Body in its perfected form," Xiao Tiance muttered in awe. "Incredible. With such power, even the strongest Saint Grade Heaven Supremes would struggle to withstand a single strike from this giant."
As he marveled at the sight, a cold, unfamiliar voice echoed in his mind:
"I am the Master of Ten Thousand Tribulations. In an era when the extraterrestrial demon clan invaded the Great Thousand World, their cruel and sinister tactics laid waste to countless lives. My homeland was merely brushed by their presence, yet millions perished under their hands..."
The voice carried the weight of ancient sorrow and unyielding resolve. Xiao Tiance instinctively straightened, listening intently as the voice continued.
"…In that dire time, I created the Heavenly Dao Myriad Tribulations Body, a physique designed to harness the might of endless tribulations. Its power was unmatched, granting its wielder the strength to face even the demon clan's emperors. But the cost of wielding such strength is great. Only those with an indomitable will can endure the trials of this physique…"
The voice faded, leaving Xiao Tiance with a profound sense of awe.
"No wonder it's one of the Original Supreme Physiques," he thought. "This power isn't just about strength it's about enduring endless trials to achieve invincibility."
Smiling faintly, Xiao Tiance turned his gaze upward to the massive tribulation clouds.
"Since this physique thrives on tribulations, let's see how much I can push its potential. Come, tribulation. Show me your might!"
Above, the dark clouds churned ominously, seemingly responding to his defiant challenge.
"Thus, I could not bear to witness the annihilation of all life and the desolation of creation. After years of dedication, I finally developed the Heavenly Dao Myriad Tribulations Body.
This Supreme Physique wields unparalleled power. If mastered, it can dominate all adversaries.
However, the process of cultivating the Heavenly Dao Myriad Tribulations Body is perilous beyond compare. It requires the body to absorb the energy of successive tribulations, with each absorption being a near death experience. To those who inherit this Supreme Physique in the future, tread cautiously. Remember this well."
As the voice faded, Xiao Tiance watched the colossal giant in the vision bathe in wave after wave of tribulation lightning. Each bolt absorbed caused the giant to grow larger and more formidable. The energy radiating from the titan continued to intensify as if there were no limit.
"What a terrifying cultivation method," Xiao Tiance thought, his expression serious. "Absorbing tribulation energy, each wave stronger than the last, is like dancing barefoot on the edge of a blade. A single misstep means death under the tribulation's power, leaving nothing but ashes."
"But 'Master of Ten Thousand Tribulations' what a domineering title. Given his success in creating the Heavenly Dao Myriad Tribulations Body, his luck must have been extraordinary. The name of this Supreme Physique matches its overwhelming might if one can truly master it."
Xiao Tiance etched the cultivation method of the Heavenly Dao Myriad Tribulations Body into his mind. Though fraught with peril, it aligned perfectly with his current circumstances.
Unlike other Supreme Physiques, this one required no external resources only the energy from heavenly tribulations. To reach mastery, the cultivator must endure and absorb the energy of ten tribulations, each more powerful than the last.
The first tribulation sets the baseline. A weaker first tribulation caps the physique's potential, but the process becomes less dangerous. Conversely, starting with a powerful tribulation raises the potential ceiling but drastically increases the risk of failure.
Each tribulation presents a life or death challenge. Completing one allows the cultivator to begin using the physique's power. Three successful absorptions signify minor mastery, six mark major mastery, and nine achieve near perfection. The physique is only truly complete after absorbing the energy of ten tribulations.
However, the text ended abruptly, offering no insight into further stages of cultivation.
Even the creator of this Supreme Physique, the Master of Ten Thousand Tribulations, had only succeeded in absorbing eight tribulations before failing the ninth. Though he narrowly survived, his injuries left him vulnerable. When the extraterrestrial demon clan invaded shortly thereafter, he perished in battle.
In that fateful conflict, the Master of Ten Thousand Tribulations unleashed his power like a thunder god incarnate, annihilating countless demon clan invaders. Even a Celestial Heaven Supreme from the demon clan was reduced to ash with a single strike from him.
Yet, he ultimately fell to a demon emperor. That battle reshaped the Great Thousand World itself, shattering it into its current form a collection of scattered continents.
Xiao Tiance also learned that the second cultivator of this Supreme Physique was the Heavenly Dao Sect's patriarch from tens of thousands of years ago. Unfortunately, the records within the jade pendant offered little information about him, possibly because the patriarch feared the knowledge of the Heavenly Dao Myriad Tribulations Body would be lost and focused solely on preserving the technique.
"What a powerful technique," Xiao Tiance thought with deep respect. "Its creator and its inheritors were all extraordinary figures, and now it's my turn."
Reverence filled his heart, but he quickly calmed his mind. He needed to reach his peak condition for the tribulation. Glancing at the storm above, Xiao Tiance smirked.
"This tribulation's power is impressive perfect for cultivating the Heavenly Dao Myriad Tribulations Body. Starting weak would make the physique useless, but starting too strong could mean instant death. This tribulation strikes the right balance."
Having decided, Xiao Tiance stored the jade pendant and looked up at the sky.
"Boom! Crackle!"
Thunder roared as lightning flashed, tearing through the sky and leaving spatial cracks in its wake. The tribulation storm grew more agitated, but Xiao Tiance remained unfazed.
The storm seemed almost impatient, as if it sensed Xiao Tiance's deliberate stalling. But Xiao Tiance knew the rules until his Supreme Sea was completely filled with spiritual energy, the tribulation would not descend.
Above, the storm raged, its energy growing wilder by the second. It was as if the tribulation itself was frustrated, eager to strike but bound by its own laws.
"Hmph." Xiao Tiance chuckled. "Rules are rules. If you descend before I'm ready, you'll be breaking them. In that case, I'll simply refuse to play along."
He raised his hand and pointed to the sky, his voice steady and commanding: "Let me be clear: until my Supreme Sea is full, this tribulation is not permitted to descend. Violate this, and I'll walk away."
"Boom!"
The storm rumbled loudly as if furious at his defiance. The tribulation clouds seethed, but surprisingly, their intensity began to wane, as though begrudgingly accepting his terms.
Watching this unfold, Xiao Tiance smirked.
"Good. Now wait your turn."
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