Heaven Refinement, extending from Level Nine to Level Eleven, from one layer of heavenly tribulation to three layers, each step was a leap, and each brought a qualitative change to the Heaven Refined metal.
The first layer of tribulation was a qualitative change from nothing to something.
The second layer of tribulation was another qualitative change—a double increase from one to two, plus the added stability from the dual-core structure.
The third layer of tribulation only increased by half, but the structure became more stable. This was a critical node. The stability established by three points was already difficult to improve further.
Therefore, Su Ming didn't try to propose a Four-Tribulation Heaven Refinement.
Three Tribulations were sufficient.
Although the third tribulation only made the state more stable, its power was undeniable. Compared to the improvement from One-Tribulation to Two-Tribulation, the improvement from Two-Tribulation to Three-Tribulation was even greater.
If all were at the intensity of a three-colored tribulation, then undergoing three layers of tribulation would indeed be stronger than a nine-colored tribulation, but only by a limited margin.
But now, all three layers were at the intensity of a nine-colored tribulation, superimposed together, triggering a change that even surprised Su Ming.
They perfectly superimposed.
One primarily nourished spirituality.
One primarily triggered bloodline transformation.
One primarily caused energy changes.
The improvement Douluo laws brought to metal wasn't about the elemental imprint. It was just that elemental laws were prominently manifested within the plane. The essence of the improvement was still in spirituality, the enhancement of spirituality.
It was precisely because Douluo Planet's laws possessed this ability that the entire cosmos only had fertile ground for the spiritual forging system on Douluo Planet.
A moment of enlightenment surfaced in his heart.
Su Ming raised his head, staring at the three seemingly intimate layers of Tribulation.
"Su Ming, stop forging!"
Some Limit Douluos began urging Su Ming.
This tribulation was too strong, so strong it gave them a suffocating feeling. Even Quasi-Gods felt despair facing this oppressive force.
The combination of the three layers of tribulation caused the intensity to surge. The demonic energy and Abyssal energy Su Ming had prepared, corresponding to the intensity of the condensed nine-colored tribulation, were actually not enough.
But before Su Ming needed to do anything, the cosmos responded.
Within the vast cosmos, a stream of energy silently descended. Deep within the dark clouds, the starry sky was boundless. Countless starlight, dazzling and brilliant, descended, pouring into these three layers of tribulation.
Su Ming also couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.
It seemed the fusion of transdimensional thunder tribulations had caused the cosmos to sense it, to actually respond. It was supporting the descent of the tribulation.
Was the thunder tribulation a bad thing?
This was an opportunity.
As long as the metal's own foundation is strong enough and the blacksmith made sufficient preparation, this tribulation was an opportunity, an opportunity for Heaven Refined metal to ascend to the heavens in one step.
However, at this moment, the tribulation was too strong, so strong it made Quasi-Gods despair.
Chen Xinjie, stationed at the frontline, his expression changed greatly, looking back towards Douluo Planet. Using a wisp of spiritual power he had left at the Blood God Legion, he observed the tribulation's birth.
On the other side, deep within the channel, an eye opened, staring intently at the direction of Douluo Planet.
"Truly seeking death."
The Abyssal Sage King felt the cause through changes in the laws but did not take action.
He dared not take action.
Not because he feared the Sea God's contingency, but because He worried about getting himself into trouble.
"The fusion of thunder tribulations spanning three planes will alarm the will of the cosmos. I don't want to be targeted."
Abyss's identity within the cosmos was, anyway, not entirely legitimate.
Moreover, this tribulation possessed at least godlike power. He didn't need to intervene either.
On the contrary, it was a perfect opportunity to see what Douluo Planet had up its sleeve.
The change in the tribulation didn't frighten Su Ming; instead, it delighted him.
Zhen Hua also stared blankly at everything, excitement flashing in his eyes.
"Indeed, Three-Tribulation is enough to attract the attention of the cosmos's will. According to Xiao Ming's theory, after the Three Tribulations pass, then find a way to activate the three imprints, further triggering the laws of the universe. One can break through the dimensional constraints, thereby transcending and achieving the so-called Super Refinement!"
Madness also flashed In Zhen Hua's eyes. It must be verified! This forging attempt must succeed!
His eyes were even bloodshot, fixed on the tribulation in the sky.
He looked at the Limit Douluos who were roaring madly, demanding Su Ming stop this forging.
"Everyone, lend a hand! Once this tribulation is over, I guarantee Su Ming will customize a set of four-word battle armor for each of you!"
Zhen Hua made the promise on Su Ming's behalf.
The many Limit Douluos hesitated.
But the aura of the tribulation was chilling.
Su Ming heard Zhen Hua's promise and felt rather helpless.
Although forging Heaven if Refined metal for Four-Word Battle Armor was easy, if so many Limit Douluos actually intervened, he would waste at least a month of cultivation.
So, he stopped pretending. He didn't give the Limit Douluos a chance to help.
The three layers of tribulation had already superimposed complete, perfectly. The tribulation had also coalesced into shape. There was even cosmic energy within that had stabilized the three imprints.
As long as it underwent the tribulation of lightning, this Nine-in-One Heaven Refined metal could leap to the realm of Half-Step to Transcendence.
The Three-Tribulation Su Ming had predicted didn't exist; it was a non-existent theoretical transitional stage.
Three-Tribulation corresponded to Level Eleven, while Half-Step to Transcendence was at Level Twelve.
Su Ming took a deep breath, the status of Lord of the Plane bestowed upon him.
The portion belonging to Douluo laws within the tribulation was forcibly separated.
Intimate And inseparable? Watch my big hand break it apart for you.
Su Ming violently tore apart the connections between the three layers of tribulation, taking away the Douluo laws portion. At this point, Abyssal laws became very powerful, trying to directly devour the demonic laws. Meanwhile, Douluo laws, united with demonic laws from the side, extracted demonic laws from the middle.
The three sets of laws were separated, clearly distinct.
"This way, it's not multiplication, but addition."
Su Ming breathed a sigh of relief.
The other Limit Douluos also breathed a sigh of relief.
But the next second, they all hung their heads in dejection.
It seemed they had just lost an important opportunity.
The tribulation drooped simultaneously.
Su Ming lifted the Nine-in-One alloy in his hand.
He didn't even need to intervene himself.
This Heaven Refined alloy was undoubtedly forged at a Level Eleven standard.
The current tribulation was a test for it. It had at least a 30 percent chance of... Surviving.
If it were only the power of two layers of tribulation, the chance would be at least 70 percent.
Su Ming allowed it to withstand the tribulation first, only intervening when it was in danger. This allowed the Nine-in-One alloy to transform to its maximum extent.
The tribulation lasted for three days and three nights.
Even Su Ming felt somewhat mentally exhausted.
Finally, the tribulation clouds that had shrouded the Blood God Legion for three days dissipated.
What fell upon the earth wasn't bright sunlight, but an extremely dazzling array of colored lights.
In mid-air was a dazzling phenomenon.
With gold as the base, patterns of dragons, phoenixes, and qilin were outlined in the colors of different elements.
The entire phenomenon evolved for several hours, fully taking shape, and finally slowly converging, transforming into a piece of metal. Seeing this, Su Ming melted into the spear condensed from the faith of pioneering. This The metal suddenly turned into the shape of a spear.
Its power surges again.
Through the connection with his faith, Su Ming felt the changes within.
He raised an eyebrow.
Sure enough, energy had been born!
The effect of Abyssal laws on Heaven Refined metal was to give rise to corresponding power.
Because it was metal, the power it condensed could be called metal force, or perhaps metal power.
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