CHAPTER 737: 612 TRIBULATION ASH

Among the group of immortals who had come this time, the vast majority would have to face tribulation in the future, including the five led by Ruan Jiu and even Master Chi Zhang who hadn’t arrived, would also face tribulation.

Despite their high Dao levels and strong mana, they were not excessively fearful, believing they could force their way through the tribulation with their own strength.

Loose Cultivators like Xiankong Ancestor and the Shaoyang God Monarch really saw it as facing doomsday. When the time came, it would be a nine-in-ten chance of death—a sign that their time was running out!

Otherwise, Shi Feiyang wouldn’t have garnered such a response to his invitation.

Upon hearing that Shi Feiyang would go to great lengths, investing his time and effort to create a large-scale project to craft magical treasures for everyone’s future tribulation, spirits immediately rose and many showed their support.

Those Earth Immortals from the smaller sects were especially enthusiastic!

Shi Feiyang had a plan in place and, striking while the iron was hot, he then explained the method and led everyone in rearranging the Nine Palaces and Eight Diagrams formation.

This time not so many people were needed, only eight Divine Peaks surrounding Tongye Island were required. The original master of each peak remained unchanged, and there was no longer any need for the Eight Gates of the Human Plate and the Nine Stars of the Heavenly Plate.

He gathered the vast accumulation of Tribulation Ash together, dividing it into eight parts and enveloping each of the eight Divine Peaks with it. Then, three Purple And Blue Divine Flames appeared above his head. With a puff of Immortal Energy sent forth, the flames split into eight, one for each Divine Peak.

The eight Island Masters had set up Dharma Platforms on their respective peaks in advance. Shi Zhu delivered Ancient Divine Oil from the Emperor’s Mausoleum, capturing the flames on the Dharma Platforms, then, together with the disciples, they exerted their full mana. Following Shi Feiyang’s light shout, everyone cast simultaneously, causing the Divine Flames to flare up violently, transforming into waterfall-like streams that poured down and furiously burned both the Tribulation Ash and the Divine Peaks.

The Tribulation Ash, having been burned by Ancient Poison Flames from an ancient era, had for thousands of years beneath the earth been constantly burned and refined, such that there was no longer any fire on earth that could refine them.

But as they say, there’s a remedy for every problem; the Purple and Blue Duoluo Fire, coming from the heavens, originated in the Nine Heavens Spiritual Energy and interacted with the vile substances of the nine layers of the earth.

With the concerted effort of the group of immortals, it took only half a day for the Purple and Blue True Fire to turn the Divine Peaks into eight huge fireballs, each a thousand feet tall.

He led everyone in treasure crafting right there. The Earthen Immortals from the side sects were all excited, even those who were not directly involved stayed by the side to watch the action, helping out as protectors and lending a hand where they could.

Sects like Emei, Kunlun, Wudang, and Qingcheng were all part of the orthodox Mysterious Sect, including the Snow Mountain Sect which had already switched to the orthodox Mysterious Sect thanks to the complete Guang Chengzi’s Heavenly Book, so they didn’t have to face tribulation.

Qingcheng continued to act as protector there, while the Snow Mountain Sect returned to Central Earth to handle their extensive affairs as they had much to deal with.

Once the Wudang Sect’s business was concluded, Linglingzi led her disciples back to their mountain for quiet cultivation.

However, the Emei Sect had other matters to attend to, and that was the Yi Family.

Li Yingqiong personally came to ask Shi Feiyang about the follow-up with the Yi Family.

While conducting his magic, Shi Feiyang said to her, "This tribulation of the Yi Family... alas, I was too careless beforehand, thinking that with Yizhou’s Dao level, there would surely be no danger. However, it was the younger generation of his family that caused trouble. This tribulation stems from their innate nature, which they failed to temper and integrate completely, causing harm to both their character and their lives. If they get through this safely, it could even turn out to be a blessing in disguise and lay the foundation for their true ascension. But from what I can see, it’s very difficult! I fear some will face calamity!"

He first said a bunch of seemingly useless words, but these were actually of the utmost importance. Since his relationship with the Yi Family wasn’t amicable, saying it directly would fall on deaf ears. He instead spoke to those from the Emei Sect, who could choose to ignore his words, but he couldn’t refrain from speaking out. As the initiator of the South Sea affair, he was like a patriarch, responsible for considering all aspects.

He informed the Emei Sect, "I had asked Tianchi from the Kunlun Sect to take the Heavenly Mirror to rescue the Yi brothers, but I didn’t expect that Gu Chen’s Mystics Yin Demon Formation was too powerful, and the tactics of the Sky Lusting Sect Leader were unpredictable. Not only were they unable to rescue the Yi brothers, but they also nearly faced calamity themselves. Fortunately, several Dao friends with high mana were able to escape in time..."

Tianchi Master, just rescued, stood by with a face full of shame: "Unfortunately, I let the Heavenly Treasure Mirror fall into the Demon Formation, and it was taken by the Demon Corpse Gu Chen."

"That’s not a big deal," said Shi Feiyang. "When I handed the Heavenly Mirror over to you, I had already anticipated this. The various demons and evil creatures that came this time weren’t a big problem, but Xuanyuan Dharma King and Demon Corpse Gu Chen were the most formidable. Ordinary methods would hardly suffice against them. To reduce their killing, I used two baits: one was the flaw in the Qimen Formation, which lured Xuanyuan Dharma King into the trap, and the other was the Heavenly Mirror. Once Demon Corpse Gu Chen got hold of it, he treated it like a precious treasure, and fearing that I would take it back at any moment with a spell, he hastily sealed the treasure mirror with magic and left with it. This way, many lives could be saved."

The people of Heavenly Pond felt even more embarrassed and ashamed after hearing him, "Previously, when we fell into that Mystics Yin Formation, we tried everything but couldn’t break through. We thought we were surely doomed, only to see Gu Chen suddenly retract the Array Formation Demon Banner and hastily depart. At that moment, we didn’t understand his intentions, but now we finally know."

Mr. Zhong asked, "Is that Demon Corpse really that powerful? Do you have a way to retrieve the treasure mirror now?"

Shi Feiyang shook his head, "He has already sealed and imprisoned the treasure mirror and taken it to the West Sea. I’ll have to wait until matters here are resolved before I can personally make a trip to the West Sea to retrieve the treasure mirror."

One of the Heavenly Pond’s people then said, "Then, won’t he take advantage of this time to perform sacrificial refinement on the treasure mirror?"

"Of course, but the Heavenly Treasure Mirror is not an ordinary Magical Treasure, and it clashes with his Mystics Yin Great Method. He won’t be able to successfully refine it in a short period of time."

The Elders of the Kunlun Sect looked at each other, and in the end, it was Mr. Zhong who fist-palmed toward Shi Feiyang and gave a bow, "Due to our Kunlun Sect disciple’s loss of an important treasure, our Kunlun Sect must retrieve this treasure and return it to its rightful owner."

Li Yingqiong also said, "This matter arose because of our Emei Sect disciples, and if not for Uncle Master of Heavenly Pond wanting to save the Yi brothers, this wouldn’t have happened. It should be our Emei Sect that goes to retrieve the treasure."

Shi Feiyang did not stop them. Both Emei and Kunlun were great teachings of the Mysterious Sect in the Central Plains. With so many people present, it wouldn’t do to say that they were not capable, that they couldn’t defeat Gu Chen, and that he should handle it himself when he’s able – that would be too much of a face-slapping statement. Such words could not be said.

He simply kindly reminded them of how powerful Gu Chen was and then told Li Yingqiong, "Among the demonic beings that showed up this time, there were a few who knew Yi Jing had a vendetta with the Sect Hierarch of the Red Body Sect, Jiu Panpo. Unable to defeat the Yi Family, they snatched Yi Family’s Nine Heavens Ten Earths Demon Extinguishing Divine Shuttle and led them toward the Demon Palace of the Nine Ring Mountain in Central Earth. With Yi Jing’s explosive temper, once she got there, she would go all out against Jiu Panpo, they are likely already fighting as we speak."

Upon hearing this, the people of the Emei Sect became tense, fearful that the Yi brothers and Yi Jing would be at a disadvantage, and immediately prepared to set out for rescue.

Shi Feiyang said, "The dispute between Jiu Panpo and Yi Jing isn’t easy to explain. The last time she was captured by Jiu Panpo, it was only because Master Qi of your sect successfully pleaded for her release. Jiu Panpo has now refined the Nine Child Mother Sky Demon to the extreme, and she also possesses a Nine Heavens Heavenly Stars Secret Demon Divine Shuttle. If mishandled, it could unleash a major catastrophe. With so many of you going, it’s sure to end badly. It would be better to send someone with a calm disposition to talk to her, starting with polite reasoning and then resorting to force if necessary. Negotiating a peaceful solution would be best."

Immediately, someone from the Emei disciples said, "That old witch Jiu Panpo, being a Demon Cult Sect Hierarch, is also no good. She has already killed our Senior Sister Yi once; should we let her do it a second time? Besides, it’s only the Iron City Mountain Old Demon’s three scraps of fabric that she’s cultivated some nonsense Demon Scripture from. Our sect alone could handle her, not to mention the Yi family; I’ve already divined that Senior Sister Yi’s master, Master Yi Zhen, has already left. In case of a real emergency, Master You Tan should also be able to get there. We should hurry too. If it’s over by the time we arrive, we might not be able to see that old witch for the last time!"

Shi Feiyang knew this would be the outcome and simply smiled faintly, no longer trying to persuade them.

Li Yingqiong was thinking it over; after bidding farewell to everyone, she took the lead, and along with the disciples and followers of the Emei Sect, they left, rushing toward the Demon Palace of the Nine Ring Mountain in Central Earth to support and rescue the Yi family.

After they had gone, the Loose Cultivator from the South Sea, Ling Xu Zi, asked, "May I inquire if the Yi family will be able to get out of this safely?"

His Juping Island wasn’t too far from the Xuan Turtle Island and had some connections with the Yi family, hence his concern.

Shi Feiyang replied, "This matter cannot be easily resolved. In the end, I will have to go myself. Sigh, with this, I’ll be delayed in retrieving the Heavenly Mirror from Gu Chen, and many more complications will arise."

Shi Sheng dissatisfiedly said, "The calamity this time was entirely brought about by the two Yi brothers’ seeking their own destruction. The Emei Sect is also full of arrogance, not taking Your words to heart at all! This was originally none of our business. Why should Master trouble himself over it and exert effort when they do not appreciate it? It might as well be left to them!"

Shi Feiyang patted his head, laughing, "Already someone who has reached the stage of a Heavenly Immortal and can ascend at any moment, yet still so hot-headed in nature! I didn’t want to interfere, but the Nine Heavens Heavenly Stars Secret Demon Divine Shuttle in Jiu Panpo’s hands was exchanged from me. I bear some of the consequences for that, and even if it weren’t for this, I could never allow such a treasure to cause havoc in Central Earth. I must go, no doubt about it."

After some thought, he called over Lin Han and looked him square in the eye, directly sending a surge of divine thought to communicate certain matters.

Suddenly, Lin Han’s mind filled with new information, leaving him stunned for a moment, before nodding, "I’ll take care of it right away."

With that, he turned and flew into the sky, vanishing with a slight flicker amid the breeze.

Shi Sheng was very curious about what task Shi Feiyang had given Lin Han. He was always together with Lin Han, but this time Shi Feiyang entrusted Lin Han with a task and did not send him. However, as Shi Feiyang didn’t speak of it, he dared not ask.

Shi Feiyang then called over Shi Zhu and also gave some instructions.

Finally, he came to Shi Sheng and directly conveyed to his mind, "The matter between the Yi family and Jiu Panpo cannot end well. The Emei Sect’s involvement will only add fuel to the fire, and eventually, Jiu Panpo will surely use that Secret Demon Divine Shuttle. I’m tied up at the moment and wouldn’t be of much help if I went early; instead, that might escalate the conflict. It’s necessary to act at the critical moment. You must quickly go to Central Earth to find the Elderly Nun Banbian, and tell her that Jiu Panpo’s two disciples, Jin Shu and Yin Shu, are about to face tribulation. They have a past life connection with Elderly Nun Banbian as her disciples. Whether she chooses to save them is entirely up to her decision."