Chapter 204: Chapter 66 The Might of the Heavenly Tribtion


    Heavenly Tribtion, the thing all cultivators fear the most.


    Though the path of cultivation is full of many hardships, if one is cautious andys low, it’s not impossible to avoid risks.


    But the three Heavenly Tribtions—Core Condensation Tribtion, Embryo Formation Tribtion, and Ascension Tribtion—are unavoidable for every cultivator.


    The higher the quality of the Golden Core, the more the power of the Heavenly Tribtion multiplies, to the extent that the survival rate for high-rank Heavenly Tribtions is much lower than that of lower ones… It must be known, those who achieve a higher Golden Core grade are without exception the elite disciples of the major sects, each of them blessed with certain fortunes, truly the chosen ones!


    It can only be said that cultivation is ultimately an act against the heavens. The more capable the cultivator, the more likely they are to perish during the Heavenly Tribtion, which is really the Heavenly Dao redistributing wealth by its own hand.


    The essence of the Heavenly Tribtion is the Thunder Method.


    Qiu Changtian’s cultivation of the “Five Thunder True Law,” one of which is the Heavenly Thunder, is identical to the Tribtion Lightning, and maye in various rich forms, such as metal, wood, water, fire, earth, wind, light, sound, darkness, smoke… but it is definitely of the Thunder Method nature.


    As for the power of the Thunder Method, there’s no need to say much. Just look at the absurd bounty the Demon Cult has ced on Qiu Changtian’s head, one can see the strong sense of fear behind it.


    And the lightning of the Heavenly Tribtion, both in scale and intensity, far surpasses the Thunder Method that cultivators can employ.


    Qiu Changtian and Xu Yinglian stood atop the snow peak, watching Xu Changqing, who was seated in the distant snow valley.<div>


    This ce is known as the “Thunder Tribtion Valley” of Kunlun, where generations of cultivators mostly choose to ovee their tribtions. As a result, the surroundings of the valley’s bottom have been nearly ttened by Heavenly Tribtions, and every so often, they expand yet again.


    “Senior Brother,” Xu Yinglian said in a low voice, the mountain wind making her Daoist robe rustle loudly.


    She tucked her windblown hair behind her ears, then hugged her arms tight:


    “I’m somewhat afraid.”


    “Oh?” Qiu Changtian was somewhat surprised, unable to imagine this strong-willed junior sister suddenly showing such a weak emotion.


    The Kunlun Mirror quickly removed the invincible character setting, only to hear Xu Yinglian continue:


    “I worry whether Great Grandfather will survive the Heavenly Tribtion.”


    “Worrying is of no use,” Qiu Changtian said gently. “But I believe that Senior Brother Xu would not do something if he weren’t confident.”


    “Facing the Heavenly Tribtion, who can be sure of themselves?” Xu Yinglian said somberly.


    “Cultivation itself is an act against the heavens,” Qiu Changtian said.


    “But I’ve heard that if one dies under the Heavenly Tribtion, it’s not just a matter of being crushed to pieces but also of the soul disintegrating, not entering reincarnation,” Xu Yinglian said.


    “Is Junior Sister Xu afraid?” Qiu Changtian nced at her obliquely.


    However, without the aura of the invincible character setting, that ncecked any provocative power and was instantly seen through by Xu Yinglian’s Seven Orifices Exquisite Heart.


    She knew her senior brother was using reverse psychology to boost her spirits, so she responded with a light smile:


    “How could I not be afraid? I too will have to face the Heavenly Tribtion someday, and it might even be the Second Grade Golden Core Tribtion~”


    “Second Grade Golden Core…” Qiu Changtian was speechless and smiled wryly, swallowing the rest of his words.


    It could only be said, if you’re happy, that’s all that matters.


    “But,” Xu Yinglian paused for a moment, then continued, “fear or not, one still has to keep moving forward. The so-called pursuit of the Dao is probably just that.”


    …Perhaps it’s because I’m even more afraid of being left behind that I mock myself in my heart.<div>


    “Junior Sister’s words resonate deeply with me,” Qiu Changtian said approvingly, echoing the “sect spirit” of the Kunlun Taiqing Sect.


    “No time to talk, the Heavenly Tribtion is about to start,” Xu Yinglian shifted her gaze toward the sky.


    The sky, which had been clear and transparent, now borerge swaths of dense clouds; within them, lightning flickered and thunder rumbled ominously. The brilliant arcs of electricity were almost the size of mountain peaks, presenting a terrifying sight.


    “What kind of lightning is that?” Xu Yinglian asked in rm, her voice quivering with an uncontroble tremor.<div>


    “in Cloud Golden Lightning,” Qiu Changtian said gravely, “It’s approaching the power of a Second Grade Golden Core Heavenly Tribtion.”


    No sooner had he spoken than the golden lightning arced down like a violent storm, sending them both hastily retreating on their swords into the air.


    Striking the valley floor, the in Cloud Golden Lightning’s shockwave spread rapidly, shaking the airborne Qiu Changtian and Xu Yinglian so much that they nearly lost their bnce and struggled to maintain it.


    Looking back, the peak where they had just been standing had been sheared off by the shockwave.


    “I didn’t expect the range of the Heavenly Tribtion to be so far… Watch out!” Xu Yinglian suddenly shouted a warning.


    Several strands of in Cloud Golden Lightning had transformed into huge electric serpents that were shing down from the edges of the tempest clouds toward them.


    Without hesitation, Xu Yinglian formed a hand seal and quickly released Great Bright Fire from her mouth and nose, instantly enveloping the sky above.


    However, the electric serpents tore through the wall of mes like knives shredding fragile cloth and continued to descend toward them—until they were slowed to a visible speed by being struck by a massive spirit talisman made of spiritual energy.


    “Your rank is too low!” Qiu Changtian said as he continued to cast the Supreme Jasper Spiritual Talisman to slow down the Heavenly Thunder, pulling back Xu Yinglian, who was ready to release more Great Bright Fire, “The strength of True Qi at the Marrow Cleansing Rank isn’t enough to confront the Heavenly Tribtion head-on!”


    Xu Yinglian, pulled backward by him, saw the electric serpents tearing through one spirit talisman only to get trapped in another. With reluctance, she had to admit that her own strength at the Marrow Cleansing Rank was insufficient against the Third Grade Golden Core Heavenly Tribtion.


    They retreated to a safe area in a single breath, and only then did the electric serpents cease their pursuit, turning back to attack Xu Changqing at the valley floor instead.


    Looking again at the elder brother Xu, he seemed to have adopted the same countermeasures as Qiu Changtian: using the sealing abilities of the Supreme Jasper Spiritual Talisman to bind and weaken arge number of electric serpents.


    Yet, more and more Tribtion Lightning began to break free from the bond of the spirit talismans, continuing their ferocious assault on Xu Changqing.<div>


    “Watch carefully,” Qiu Changtian suddenly said.


    Xu Yinglian looked intently only to see Xu Changqing in the center of the valley, his right hand constantly casting spirit talismans, while his feet began to move in mysterious steps, just in time to dodge the Tribtion Lightning, causing them to createrge craters in the ground as they missed.


    “Is that… a Formation?” Xu Yinglian asked uncertainly.


    “A pre-arranged Formation,” Qiu Changtian replied, “The time and location to confront the Heavenly Tribtion can be chosen, it would be a pity not to use formations.”


    “But I’ve heard that if one relies on the power of a formation, the intensity of the Heavenly Tribtion would increase with the strength of the formation,” Xu Yinglian said with nervous apprehension.


    “To put it precisely, a cultivator cannot relypletely on formations,” Qiu Changtian corrected her, his gaze fixed intently on the center of the valley, “Look closely, for the weaker lightnings, he chooses to defend with the Flying Sword.”


    Xu Yinglian focused her look and noted that indeed, Xu Changqing was executing theyered tactics as Qiu Changtian had described.


    The main force of the Heavenly Tribtion was being dyed and bound by the Supreme Jasper Spiritual Talisman. This Daoist technique, derived from the “Nine Heavens Clear Entrance True Mantra,” was an indisputable method passed down through the disciples of the Kunlun Sect Leaders for countering the Heavenly Tribtion.


    As for the Tribtion Lightnings that broke through the bindings, therger ones were deflected or dodged using formations, while the smaller ones were countered directly with the Flying Sword or Magical Treasures.


    “How long can this hold?” Xu Yinglian said dryly, her expression showcasing utmost concern, “The Supreme Jasper Spiritual Talisman merely dys the descent of the main force of the Heavenly Tribtion, it doesn’t dissipate them…”


    Before she finished speaking, a great number of electric serpents furiously descended, surpassing the critical point of the talisman’s binding and instantly engulfing Xu Changqing’s figure!