Chapter 363: Heavenly Supreme, Fatty Offers the Glazed Bottle
"D did he succeed?"
In the ancient secret realm, Ling'er's eyes lit up with joy as she watched Xiao Tiance's body gradually recover. Moments ago, his limbs had turned to ashes, and even his torso had begun to dissipate. Ling'er had been convinced that he had failed the tribulation.
But now, seeing his body slowly reform, she was so overcome with emotion that tears welled up in her eyes.
"Yes, he succeeded. The final strike of the Heavenly Supreme Tribulation carries the essence of life. From this moment, he is truly a Heavenly Supreme powerhouse."
Next to her, Fatty let out a long sigh of relief. If Xiao Tiance had truly perished, Fatty wouldn't have known who else could help him rebuild the Heavenly Dao Sect.
Of course, if Fatty hadn't given Xiao Tiance the method to cultivate the Heavenly Dao Ten Thousand Tribulations Body, someone of Xiao Tiance's physical strength could have easily survived the tribulation. It wouldn't have been so difficult.
Still, in another sense, cultivating the Heavenly Dao Ten Thousand Tribulations Body was no ordinary feat. The creator of this inhuman method, the Master of Ten Thousand Tribulations, was truly a peerless genius.
High in the air, Xiao Tiance's consciousness slowly returned. As he saw his body being reconstructed, a faint smile appeared on his face, though he also felt a lingering sense of fear.
"It seems I underestimated the difficulty of cultivating the Heavenly Dao Ten Thousand Tribulations Body. This was just the beginning, and it was already nerve wracking. There are still eight more tribulations to go, each more powerful than the last. The fact that the Master of Ten Thousand Tribulations survived all eight tribulations is both astonishing and terrifying."
As these thoughts ran through his mind, he examined his newly reconstructed body, moving it around to ensure everything was in order.
Feeling the overwhelming vitality coursing through him, he marveled inwardly, "So this is what it means to be a Heavenly Supreme. No wonder they're regarded as top tier powerhouses in the Great Thousand World. With such abundant life force in my body, unless someone obliterates both my physical form and soul simultaneously, it's nearly impossible for me to die."
He slipped his storage ring back onto his finger, used spiritual energy to cleanse the soot and debris from his body, and then retrieved a fresh set of clothes to wear. Using his spiritual energy, he regrew the hair that had been burned off during the tribulation.
Once he had restored his appearance, Xiao Tiance moved with a thought, flashing to Ling'er and Fatty's side. His speed was far greater than when he was an Earth Supreme at his peak.
With his newfound strength, Xiao Tiance finally understood just how naive he had been before, thinking he could challenge the Western Heaven Battle Emperor someone who had already reached the Celestial Grade of Heavenly Supreme. Now, as a Heavenly Supreme himself, Xiao Tiance realized the vast gap between Earth Supreme and Heavenly Supreme powerhouses.
If his current self were to face his former self, he could easily defeat five of his old selves without breaking a sweat.
"Thank you for worrying about me," Xiao Tiance said, smiling warmly at Ling'er, who was tear streaked, and Fatty, who appeared calm but was visibly relieved.
Ling'er shook her head, a smile breaking through her tears. "Little Sir, as long as you're okay. I was so worried just now!"
Without waiting for a response, she leaped onto his shoulder, her tiny palm sized figure wrapping her arms around his neck. She looked like a miniature doll adorable and lively.
"Hehe, how could I fall so easily? There are still so many things I need to accomplish," Xiao Tiance said fondly, gently patting her small head.
"Mm hmm! Little Sir is the strongest and would never fall!" Ling'er giggled, a look of pure delight on her face. Over the years, it was clear that she regarded Xiao Tiance as the person closest to her heart.
Fatty, standing nearby, carefully observed Xiao Tiance's aura and finally broke into a smile. "Congratulations. You've successfully ascended to Heavenly Supreme. From now on, no matter where you go in the Great Thousand World, you'll be welcomed as a guest of honor by all the great powers."
"Haha, thank you, Fatty. If it weren't for you giving me the method to cultivate the Heavenly Dao Ten Thousand Tribulations Body, I doubt my strength would be as formidable, even after ascending to Heavenly Supreme," Xiao Tiance said sincerely.
Hearing this, Fatty shook his head and huffed in mock anger. "If I'd known you'd try to cultivate the Heavenly Dao Ten Thousand Tribulations Body during the Heavenly Supreme Tribulation, I'd never have given you the method!
"You're far too reckless. Most people meticulously prepare for tribulations, terrified of even the slightest mistake. But not you. Instead of careful preparation, you decided to add the risk of cultivating the Heavenly Dao Ten Thousand Tribulations Body on top of an already dangerous tribulation.
"To be honest, if you'd died, I'd feel incredibly guilty!"
Xiao Tiance couldn't help but laugh at Fatty's childlike appearance as he scolded him. He reached out and scooped up Fatty, holding him close and pinching his cheeks.
Fatty, caught off guard by the sudden display of affection, flailed to push Xiao Tiance away, his face puffed up in annoyance. "I'm not joking! You nearly died just now, don't you understand that?"
Seeing Fatty's flustered reaction, Xiao Tiance laughed even harder. "Haha, relax! Do you really think a mere Heavenly Supreme Tribulation could take my life? You underestimate me, Fatty. If I'd died here, it would only mean I wasn't worthy of being called Xiao Tiance!"
Fatty couldn't help but recall the past, murmuring, "The Sect Master back then… he had the same reckless spirit."
Snapping back to the present, Fatty's expression grew serious. "Regardless, you need to be more cautious in the future. The Heavenly Dao Ten Thousand Tribulations Body is incredibly powerful, but each stage is a life or death challenge. You can't afford to take it lightly.
"If you die, who else will help me rebuild the Heavenly Dao Sect?"
"Hahaha! Don't worry, I'm not going to die," Xiao Tiance replied, his laughter filled with confidence. He couldn't help but notice Fatty's "tsundere" personality. Despite clearly caring for him, Fatty still tried to act aloof and stern.
Ruffling Fatty's hair, he added, "Now that I've completed the Heavenly Supreme Tribulation, it's time for us to leave. You mentioned earlier that you found the Heavenly Dao Glazed Bottle, one of the three treasures of the Heavenly Dao Sect. Once we're out of here, let's use it to claim this entire Sacred Spirit Peak. In the future, when I establish a superpower, this will serve as one of its foundations."
"Mm hmm! I'll collect it after we leave."
Fatty nodded, taking out the Heavenly Dao Glazed Bottle to show Xiao Tiance before the three of them began making their way out of Sacred Spirit Peak.
"Roar!"
At that moment, a dragon's roar echoed through the air. Xiao Tiance turned toward the source and spotted the Spirit Fish King, still trapped by Ling'er's spirit formation. With a chuckle, he said, "I almost forgot about this guy. At this rate, it'll exhaust itself to death if left in the formation any longer.
"Ling'er, release the formation. It'd be a pity for it to die here."
"Alright, Little Sir."
Ling'er smiled sweetly and waved her tiny hand. Instantly, the spiritual beasts Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermillion Bird, and Black Tortoise dispersed into pure spiritual energy, and the massive spirit formation trapping the Spirit Fish King stopped spinning before dissolving into nothingness.
Splash!
The Spirit Fish King fell into the Sacred Spirit Pool. After a moment, it resurfaced, glancing at Xiao Tiance before swishing its tail and disappearing into the water.
"Let's go. I doubt it ever wants to see us again in this lifetime," Xiao Tiance said with a hearty laugh. With that, he led Ling'er and Fatty out of the Sacred Spirit Pool.
Outside the Sacred Spirit Peak, the spirit formation opened a small passage. Once Xiao Tiance, Ling'er, and Fatty stepped through, the opening closed again.
"Lord Tiance!"
At the exit, Jiuyuan and Shi Hao's eyes widened as they saw Xiao Tiance emerge unscathed. Although he was suppressing his aura, the oppressive presence of a Heavenly Supreme was unmistakable. Both of them hurried over and greeted him respectfully.
"No need for such formalities. You've worked hard. While we were inside the Sacred Spirit Peak, nothing unusual happened, I hope?" Xiao Tiance asked with a gentle smile.
"No, my lord. Nobody dared approach. Especially when you began your Heavenly Supreme Tribulation, anyone who had been observing quickly left," Jiuyuan replied respectfully.
"Exactly," Shi Hao chimed in. "When you first entered, many were lurking around, hoping to take advantage of the situation. But as soon as Jiuyuan revealed a hint of his aura, most of them backed off.
"When your tribulation began, even the most daring of them gave up and fled."
Hearing this, Xiao Tiance nodded. "That's good. This space is far more unstable than when I first entered the Sacred Spirit Peak. I suspect it will collapse soon. Let me contact the others. If everything is in order, we'll leave together."
"We'll follow your lead, Lord Tiance," Jiuyuan and Shi Hao replied in unison.
Xiao Tiance turned to Fatty, who nodded and retrieved the Heavenly Dao Glazed Bottle. Holding it up, Fatty patted its surface twice, and colorful lights began to radiate from its opening, accompanied by a strong suction force.
Boom!
The once mighty Sacred Spirit Peak began to quake violently. Under a blinding white light, the entire mountain was uprooted. As Xiao Tiance and the others watched, the enormous peak rapidly shrank. In just a few breaths, it was no bigger than a thumb and was sucked into the bottle.
Xiao Tiance marveled at the sight. Such a small bottle could hold an entire mountain. It was truly worthy of being one of the Heavenly Dao Sect's three treasures. His curiosity about the Heavenly Dao Mirror, the sect's most powerful artifact, grew even stronger.
Fatty noticed Xiao Tiance's astonishment. After sealing the bottle, Fatty explained, "Don't underestimate this bottle just because of its size. Its internal space can hold an entire continent.
"While the Heavenly Dao Mirror is undoubtedly the greatest treasure, the creation of this bottle was the most time consuming. After all, crafting an artifact with such a vast internal space capable of storing living beings is no simple feat."
Xiao Tiance nodded in agreement. Fatty was right. The bottle was akin to a universe in one's sleeve, a masterpiece involving the manipulation of space and time. Such a creation required immense effort.
Fatty then handed the Heavenly Dao Glazed Bottle to Xiao Tiance. Though he didn't say a word, his intention was clear he was giving it to Xiao Tiance.
Xiao Tiance hesitated. While he was tempted to accept, he also knew how precious the bottle was. It was one of the three treasures of the Heavenly Dao Sect, a key part of its legacy. Once the sect was rebuilt, this artifact would serve as its foundation.
Sensing Xiao Tiance's reluctance, Fatty smiled and said, "Even if the Heavenly Dao Sect is rebuilt, it won't be the same as it once was.
"Moreover, the future sect leader may not have the strength to protect the Heavenly Dao Glazed Bottle. If they can't defend it, giving it to them would only bring disaster.
"Therefore, keeping it with you is the best option."
Hearing this, Xiao Tiance understood. In the Great Thousand World, strength was paramount. Possessing such a treasure without the power to safeguard it would only invite calamity.
"Very well. I'll safeguard the Heavenly Dao Glazed Bottle on behalf of the Heavenly Dao Sect. When the sect is rebuilt, if someone with the strength to protect this treasure emerges, I'll return it to them," Xiao Tiance promised.
He accepted the bottle and tried to store it in his storage ring, but no matter how much spiritual energy he used, it wouldn't fit. Realizing the issue, he thought, "Of course! My storage ring might be spacious, but it's nothing compared to this bottle's internal space. There's no way it can contain it."
Taking out a red cord from his ring, Xiao Tiance tied it around the bottle and hung it from his waist. Despite its immense capacity, the bottle was lightweight and virtually indestructible, so he had no concerns about damaging it.
Fatty, satisfied that Xiao Tiance had accepted the treasure, transformed into a thumb sized tower and perched himself on Xiao Tiance's hair tie. Ling'er, meanwhile, disappeared into Xiao Tiance's body.
With everything settled, Xiao Tiance extended his spiritual senses, quickly locating Xiao Xuan and the others.
"Let's go. It's time to regroup with everyone."
"Yes, Lord Tiance," Jiuyuan and Shi Hao replied.
(End of Chapter)
Thank you for the support, friends. If you want to read more chapters in advance, go to my Patreon.
Read 30 Chapters In Advance: patreon.com/Albino1