CHAPTER 510

Deep within the Hundred Thousand Mountains, there stood a mountain where Lu Qing had once undergone his tribulation.

No—perhaps it could no longer be called a mountain.

After enduring the destruction of four successive Golden Core Thunder Tribulations, it had been struck again and again, carved down each time. Now, it was reduced to a mound just a few dozen zhang tall.

From what was once the most towering peak, it had become a stumpy hill, shorter than many of the surrounding summits.

And today, it was about to face yet another Golden Core Tribulation.

On this mound, Lu Qing and the others had gathered.

There were quite a few people who had come to witness Xiao Yan’s tribulation.

Aside from Doctor Chen and Xiao Li, Wei Shanhai, Wei Xinghe, and Wei Zian were all present.

Even Lady Wei had come.

Over twenty years had passed, but Lady Wei’s appearance had not changed much. She still looked like a beautiful woman in her prime.

Even her blood and qi were still strong, reaching the level of the Internal Organs Realm.

However, there was no air of a martial expert in her every move.

Clearly, while her body was strong, she had no real martial arts attainment.

“Xiao Yan, you must be careful during this tribulation,” Lady Wei said with deep concern.

She did not understand cultivation, and the strength of her qi and blood was due to the many spirit pills Xiao Yan had given her over the years.

She knew nothing of tribulations—only that they were terribly difficult to overcome. Hence, her worry for Xiao Yan ran deep.

“Don’t worry, Godmother. I’ll be fine!”

Still bearing the appearance of a young girl, Xiao Yan replied with confidence.

“Good. That’s the spirit. With that attitude, you’re already three steps ahead,” Doctor Chen said with a satisfied smile as he stroked his beard.

His aura was deep and steady, like an abyss.

Twenty years had passed, and his cultivation had progressed steadily. Now, he was at the peak of the First Transformation of the Golden Core Realm, not far from stepping into the Second Transformation. S

That speed of cultivation was already incredibly fast.

One must know—Doctor Chen had refined a Superior Golden Core back then, and had weathered the ninefold thunder tribulation of the Golden Cloud Tribulation.

His core of spiritual power was at the highest grade, even among other Superior Golden Cores.

To reach the peak of the First Transformation in just twenty years—

Even in the Great Worlds, such a pace was nothing to scoff at.

Take, for example, the Three Holy Lords of the Sacred Mountain. They were among the first batch of Golden Core cultivators in this world.

Yet even the First Holy Lord, whose cultivation was the most advanced, was still at the peak of the First Transformation and had yet to truly step into the Second Transformation.

“I understand, Grandpa Chen!” Xiao Yan nodded vigorously.

“Good luck, Xiao Yan!” Xiao Li called out sweetly, stepping forward.

Wuxing also came up, rubbing its head affectionately against Xiao Yan’s hand, cheering her on.

Once everyone had offered their advice, Lu Qing finally stepped forward.

Looking at the valiant girl before him, his thoughts drifted to the past—when he had just awoken and saw a little girl clutching a gray steamed bun, gazing at him in delight.

He reached out and gently ruffled Xiao Yan’s hair.

“Go on, face the tribulation. Your brother will be here for you.”

“Mm, I know.”

Feeling the warmth of her brother’s palm, Xiao Yan’s heart calmed further. Her reply was soft but resolute.

“Good. Now go. Remember what I gave you—don’t hold back. Use what you must.”

Lu Qing withdrew his hand and turned to Doctor Chen. “Master, let’s head over there.”

“Alright.” Doctor Chen nodded and soared into the air, flying to a nearby peak.

Lu Qing waved his sleeve, summoning a cloud to carry Lady Wei and the others to a distant, safe mountain.

The Heavenly Tribulation carried immense might. Those without sufficient cultivation could easily suffer soul damage if they got too close.

When Lady Wei and the rest had reached a peak several dozen li away—

Suddenly, a deafening crack of thunder split the sky above.

A vast and oppressive Heavenly Might descended from the heavens as a massive vortex of tribulation clouds began to form.

“This... this is the tribulation Xiao Yan has to face?”

Lady Wei stared at the sky-wide vortex of tribulation clouds, her voice full of awe and disbelief.

She was just a noblewoman of a prestigious family. Though she had heard her husband and sons speak of the tribulation’s horror many times—

No amount of words or imagination could match the reality before her eyes.

“Can something like this... truly be withstood by human strength?”

Facing the apocalyptic sight ahead, Lady Wei’s heart tightened involuntarily.

“Master, the scale of Xiao Yan’s tribulation cloud... it’s no less than the one Senior Chen faced back then!”

Wei Zian exclaimed in shock.

“Indeed. Senior Chen’s tribulation was the Golden Cloud Tribulation. Looks like Xiao Yan’s will be the same,” Mago said, his face equally full of astonishment.

Both men exuded extraordinary auras.

They were clearly Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators now.

“Back then, Senior Chen’s tribulation could even shatter mountains. I wonder if Xiao Yan will be able to withstand it.”

“She’ll be fine. Xiao Yan could’ve reached Peak Foundation Establishment ten years ago.

Since then, she’s spent a full decade tempering herself at that level.

According to Senior Chen, Xiao Yan’s foundation and depth far surpass even his own back then.”

“Exactly. And with how much Lord Lu Qing cherishes her, who knows how many preparations he’s made to help her overcome this tribulation? There won’t be any problem.”

On the other side, Wei Shanhai and Wei Xinghe had also joined the discussion.

Listening to her family’s confident remarks, Lady Wei’s anxious heart eased slightly.

Just then, another thunderclap rang out in the sky.

Soon after, a mass of golden, glowing tribulation clouds began to gather, emanating a terrifying and overwhelming Heavenly Might.

“The might of this tribulation is even greater than the one I faced back then.

Looks like Xiao Yan has indeed been diligent in her cultivation over these years.”

From a nearby peak next to the mound where Xiao Yan stood, Doctor Chen sighed as he felt the Heavenly Might pressing down from above.

“She hasn’t slacked off, Master,” Lu Qing said, nodding slightly as he gazed at the golden tribulation cloud forming above.

Though he had long expected this, seeing the golden cloud with his own eyes finally put his mind at ease.

Once Xiao Yan survived the Golden Cloud Tribulation, she would be able to refine a Superior Golden Core, and the road ahead would be smooth and wide.

As for whether she could overcome the tribulation...

Lu Qing had every confidence she could.

After all, over the past decade, he had arranged countless trials and tempering experiences for her.

Her foundation was already as solid as could be.

And with the precious pills and magical artifacts he had prepared—

A mere Golden Cloud Tribulation would never be enough to stop her.

Boom!

As master and disciple spoke, the lightning within the golden tribulation cloud, now fully formed, finally descended with a crash.