Time flew by, and night fell.
Mo Qian traveled thousands of miles at high speed, using his Blood Demon Divine Ability—Blood Concealment—to completely hide his aura and merge into the darkness.
When Mo Qian's figure reappeared, he had already transformed into a streak of blood, merging into a Spirit Ship that was speeding towards Wanxing Island.
After Mo Qian entered the Spirit Ship, he immediately possessed a Nascent Soul cultivator who was in the midst of Cultivating; his methods were extremely clever, and the process of Blood Concealment and possession did not cause the slightest alarm to the Nascent Soul cultivator.
Mo Qian possessed the Nascent Soul cultivator, perfectly blending his own aura with that of the Nascent Soul cultivator, making it impossible for Wanxing Island's defensive and surveillance formations to detect his presence, thus successfully infiltrating Wanxing Island.
After infiltrating Wanxing Island, Mo Qian still dared not be careless in the slightest; his figure constantly and briefly switched and moved between various hosts, each transition being incredibly cautious, restraining the urge to drink blood, and not attracting anyone's attention.
Finally, Mo Qian infiltrated Li's Treasure Pavilion and possessed a female shop assistant.
Releasing his Void Refining Realm Divine Thought, Mo Qian began searching for the Five Elements Nascent Soul cultivator, who was also the owner of Li's Treasure Pavilion, within the building.
The Void Refining Realm Divine Thought was incredibly powerful and covert; however, he scanned the building again and again but still could not find the Nascent Soul cultivator's presence.
The result greatly surprised him.
"What's going on? He's not here!" Mo Qian's powerful Divine Thought scanned Li's Treasure Pavilion again and again, but he still couldn't find the Five Elements Nascent Soul cultivator's presence.
Mo Qian did not give up and decided to lie low first, waiting for the right moment.
A few days later, through communication and observation with the shop assistants, Mo Qian finally obtained an important clue.
It turned out that Lord Li would quietly leave Wanxing Island every so often, sometimes for a few days, sometimes for half a month.
This news made Mo Qian curse inwardly, and his dissatisfaction with Wu Tian Demon Ancestor grew stronger; according to the Nine Demon Sect's intelligence, Lord Li was supposed to remain holed up on Wanxing Island, but he unexpectedly frequently left the island to enjoy himself, and even did so regularly.
A bunch of incompetent fellows!
In his helplessness, Mo Qian could only brace himself and continue to lie in wait, anticipating Lord Li's return.
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At this moment, Crescent Moon Island, several hundred miles from Wanxing Island.
The island's grand formation was fully activated, and the mist of over a decade finally dissipated.
However, above Crescent Moon Island, terrifying thunderclouds gathered, and Li Mu stood suspended in the air, directly facing the gathering thunderclouds above his head.
A gentleman does not stand under a crumbling wall; ever since he learned that he was targeted by the Nine Demon Sect, Li Mu had decided to withdraw from the Ten Thousand Stars Sea Region and head to the Central Continent Spirit Region.
Therefore, Li Mu harvested the nearly mature Five Elements Spirit Plants in the Painting World Treasure Mansion, obtaining a massive amount of Five Elements light clusters.
After harvesting the Five Elements Spirit Plants from the Painting World Treasure Mansion, Li Mu then harvested Purple Yang Spiritual Mushroom and Yin Soul Fruit, collecting enough plant spirit light clusters to advance his Yin Yang Five Elements Scripture and improve his Cultivation Realm.
Thereafter, under the watchful eyes of Xue'er, Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix, and a host of other tamed Yao Beasts, Li Mu's Cultivation continuously improved, directly Breaking through to the Late Stage Nascent Soul Realm and reaching the Soul Transformation Realm.
At this time, Li Mu's Nascent Soul was no longer an ordinary Nascent Soul, but one that contained powerful Divine Soul power, as if it had merged with Heaven and Earth; his Divine Soul had been enhanced hundreds or thousands of times, becoming extremely keen and powerful.
Li Mu's aura consequently underwent a tremendous change, and his gaze became profound.
Next, as long as he Underwent Tribulation through the Soul Transformation Lightning Tribulation, his Nascent Soul and Divine Soul could fuse with his body, granting him the power of Soul Transformation.
A Cultivator in the Nascent Soul Realm can condense an independent, infant-like form that does not disappear with the body; this is the materialized form of the Primordial Spirit, also known as the Nascent Soul. The Nascent Soul possesses extremely powerful Mental Energy and Law control abilities, and can even manipulate the power of Heaven and Earth, reaching a Realm where it integrates with nature. Cultivators in this Realm have transcended the limitations of Mortals and gained the ability to communicate with Heaven and Earth.
However, to advance in Realm, this Nascent Soul must undergo the baptism of the Soul Transformation Lightning Tribulation. The Soul Transformation Lightning Tribulation is key to the Nascent Soul cultivator's transformation; only by successfully Undergoing Tribulation through the Soul Transformation Lightning Tribulation and being tempered by it, successfully transforming to gain the ability of Primordial Spirit division, can one continue to improve their Cultivation and lay a strong Foundation for the next Realms, Void Refining and Body Integration.
Although the Soul Transformation Lightning Tribulation and the transformation Lightning Tribulation of a Sixth Rank Yao Beast have similarities, their nature and power are vastly different; one is a transformation of the Primordial Spirit, the other a transformation of the Bloodline. The Soul Transformation Lightning Tribulation is a test of the Heavenly Dao on a Nascent Soul cultivator, a comprehensive examination of the Cultivator's Heart-Nature and strength, not only testing the Cultivator's strength and perseverance but also a baptism and sublimation of the Cultivator's spirit.
Li Mu also didn't know what kind of Soul Transformation Lightning Tribulation he would face, but to Undergo Tribulation through it, he had already made ample preparations in advance.
At this moment, thick dark clouds had gathered above Crescent Moon Island. These dark clouds rolled and gathered like poured water, forming a scene like a black ocean wave. Heavenly might permeated within, as if even Heaven and Earth would tremble for it.
"My Lightning Tribulation is coming! You all should temporarily retreat to the side and guard me!" Li Mu looked up at the sky, feeling the increasingly strong Heavenly might. He didn't want Xue'er and Qing Yue to take risks, so he motioned for them to leave.
"Lord Li, you must Undergo Tribulation through the Lightning Tribulation!" Xue'er held Li Mu's hand, her eyes filled with worry. She knew the power of the Lightning Tribulation and the danger of this battle. She didn't want Li Mu to have any mishaps.
"Don't worry, I will succeed!" Li Mu smiled slightly at Xue'er, saying with full confidence.
Soon, Xue'er, Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix, and the others boarded the Earth Element Spirit Ship, vigilantly guarding Li Mu, who was about to Undergo Tribulation.
As the Lightning Tribulation clouds continuously gathered towards Crescent Moon Island, the surrounding sea area felt a powerful Heavenly Dao pressure. Many high-level Cultivators on the surrounding islands, whether Nascent Soul or Void Refining, all witnessed this scene and were attracted by this pressure, coming to observe the ceremony.
"That! Isn't that Master Li!" A Soul Transformation Cultivator exclaimed, pointing at Li Mu beneath the thunderclouds.
"Ah! It really is him! Is he going to Undergo Tribulation through the Soul Transformation Lightning Tribulation?" Another Soul Transformation Cultivator asked in disbelief.
"So fast! Last time I saw him wasn't he Middle Stage Nascent Soul Realm?"
"Perhaps Master Li has always been Late Stage Nascent Soul Realm, but he's just good at concealing his aura!"
"His Aptitude is too outstanding! Reaching Nascent Soul Realm in a hundred Years, and advancing to Soul Transformation Realm in less than two hundred Years?"
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More than a dozen Nascent Soul cultivators and Soul Transformation Cultivators gathered, discussing animatedly.
Soon, Tianshang Honored One, Celestial Venerable Kun Ling, Chen Xuanzi, Ye Qiuming, and a host of other Soul Transformation and Void Refining Cultivators who were on good terms with Li Mu arrived successively.
The Soul Transformation Lightning Tribulation was no small matter; they sensed the familiar aura of the one Undergoing Tribulation and put aside their affairs to come and see what was happening.
"Little Friend Li is truly not forthright! He's secretly Undergoing Tribulation through the Soul Transformation Lightning Tribulation without even telling me!" Celestial Venerable Kun Ling grumbled as soon as he arrived, clearly a bit displeased.
After Celestial Venerable Kun Ling confirmed that the one Undergoing Tribulation was Li Mu, he was both surprised and delighted, yet also felt a sense of being overlooked, his emotions incredibly complex for a moment.
He had once promised Li Mu that if he joined the Kun Family, he could guarantee his advancement to the Soul Transformation Realm within five hundred Years. Thinking of this, Celestial Venerable Kun Ling's cheeks burned; Li Mu, relying on himself, had already welcomed the Soul Transformation Lightning Tribulation in less than two hundred Years.
"Little Friend Li is truly impressive! To be able to advance to the Soul Transformation Realm in such a short time while simultaneously Cultivating Five Elements is simply incredible!" Chen Xuanzi looked at the tribulation clouds, praising sincerely, his tone filled with admiration and envy, greatly surprised by Li Mu's strength and talent.
"Indeed! And his Foundation is so solid, his Five Elements True Qi so profound and boundless, it's truly unbelievable! If he continues at this speed, perhaps he can reach the potential of a Dao Lord within a thousand Years!" Looking at Li Mu, who remained calm and composed under the thunderclouds, Tianshang Honored One speculated with emotion.
A Thousand-Year Dao Lord!
Hearing the judgment made by Tianshang Honored One, everyone's minds were collectively shaken, somewhat disbelieving.
The Great Vehicle Dao Lord is the highest Realm in this world, a goal countless Cultivators dream of. After countless Cultivators and untold Years, those who can achieve the power of a Dao Lord are few and far between.
Let alone reaching the Dao Lord Realm within a thousand Years, that is simply an unimaginable existence.
However, Li Mu seemed to possess such Prodigy talent and Aptitude; advancing to Nascent Soul Realm in a hundred Years, and to Soul Transformation Realm within two hundred Years, his future is limitless. If he continues to Breakthrough the major Realms in two or three hundred Years respectively, reaching the Dao Lord Realm in a thousand Years is not impossible!
For a moment, everyone fell silent. Everyone's gaze was fixed on the thunderclouds in the sky, silently watching Li Mu Undergo Tribulation. A suppressive atmosphere permeated the air, as if even breathing became cautious.
As time passed, the blue thunder Dragons flashing within the thunderclouds became increasingly violent, like raging giant Dragons, shocking to behold. The continuous "rumbling" of thunder was deafening and terrifying. Blue lightning continuously gathered and accumulated power within the thunderclouds, as if brewing a Heavenly wrath.
"Strange! Isn't Master Li Cultivating the Five Elements Technique? Why is the shape of this Lightning Tribulation so peculiar!" Ye Qiuming frowned tightly, staring intently at the tribulation clouds, muttering.
"What's strange about it! Isn't it the common Six-Nine Return to Void Lightning Tribulation for Soul Transformation Cultivators?" Chen Xuanzi frowned, asking in confusion.
"The thunderclouds contain red and white Qi, clearly the Nine-Nine Yin Yang Tribulation, the most powerful among Soul Transformation Lightning Tribulations. In the later stages, two waves of Yin Spirit Lightning and Yang Spirit Lightning will descend, their power terrifying to the extreme." Ye Qiuming quickly stated his doubts.
"What! There's even such a Lightning Tribulation?" Chen Xuanzi was startled, gazing at the dense thunderclouds above, which contained some clearly visible red and white thunderclouds, and immediately believed it somewhat.
"Island Lord Ye, you didn't misread it, did you!" Celestial Venerable Kun Ling asked uncertainly, clearly, he too had seen the Yin and Yang thunderclouds contained within.
"Naturally, I didn't misread it, which is why I'm so puzzled. Isn't Master Li Cultivating the Five Elements Technique? How does it also contain the Yin and Yang Dao?" Ye Qiuming asked with a wry smile.
Hearing Ye Qiuming's words, everyone fell into silence. They probably all guessed one possibility: that the Cultivation Technique Li Mu Cultivated encompassed both Five Elements and Yin and Yang! This was what caused the Heavenly Dao to send down this level of Lightning Tribulation.
If that were truly the case, then this tribulation would be difficult to Undergo Tribulation through!
Li Mu, locked onto by the Heavenly Dao Lightning Tribulation power, took a deep breath, adjusting his state to the best possible.
Li Mu slightly closed his eyes, activating the Yin Yang Five Elements Scripture within his body. A powerful force surged from his Dantian, circulating throughout his entire body. At the same time, he circulated the Perfection Realm Body Refining Cultivation Technique - Spirit Devouring God Nurturing Art, absorbing the surrounding Spiritual Qi into his body to solidify his Physique.
Next, Li Mu activated the Mental Energy Divine Ability of the Star Cloud Contemplation Method—Spirit Gathering Star Condensation—and his Mental Energy instantly became incredibly clear, as if it could perceive all subtle changes in the world. At this moment, he resonated with the stars between Heaven and Earth, as if becoming a dazzling star.
As his Mental Energy condensed, Li Mu's Divine Soul also gradually became ethereal, and then he activated another Mental Energy Divine Ability - Star Soul Domain Transformation, as if he could merge with Heaven and Earth, transforming into a Star Domain. This helped to protect his Divine Soul from being harmed by the Lightning Tribulation.
Soon, Li Mu's body began to emit a faint Five Elements spiritual glow, which was the appearance of his Five Elements Dao Body, formed by the Fusion of massive Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.
Utilizing the power of the Five Elements Primordial Spirit to resist the might of the Heavenly Dao Lightning Tribulation, after all preparations were complete, Li Mu prepared to welcome the baptism of the Lightning Tribulation.
"Crack!"
A silver bolt of lightning suddenly struck down from the thunderclouds, instantly cleaving towards Li Mu below. The power of the lightning was extremely violent, as if it could destroy everything.
With a "bang!", the terrifying silver lightning exploded on Li Mu's body, sending him flying several feet.
"Sizzle!" A series of thunderclaps, countless lightning snakes bloomed on Li Mu's body, as if to completely destroy him.
Enveloped by countless lightning snakes, Li Mu's figure flickered in and out of the lightning, as if he had merged with Heaven and Earth. The deafening roar of electricity echoed between Heaven and Earth, making one tremble.
Li Mu instantly felt intense pain; his Five Elements Spiritual Power, which protected his body, instantly collapsed with one strike. His body was being ravaged and destroyed by a violent force, as if countless sharp blades were simultaneously piercing into his body. His internal organs were in excruciating pain, as if being torn apart, his bones felt as if they were being crushed, and every inch of his skin felt like it was being scorched by flames.
The medicinal power of the Creation Spirit Pill, which he had taken in advance, dissolved in his body, working with his powerful Five Elements Spiritual Power to rapidly repair his injuries.
The Lightning Tribulation had only just begun. Li Mu had endured the first bolt of lightning with his powerful Physique. Although severely wounded, his mind remained clear.
Li Mu continued to pop a Sixth Rank Body Nurturing Spirit Pill into his mouth, activating his Cultivation Technique to continue gathering Five Elements Primordial Power to protect his body. At the same time, he continuously absorbed Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, nourishing his body and Divine Soul. Every breath was accompanied by the influx of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, and his body gradually recovered.
However, the second, third… silver lightning bolts struck down one after another, each carrying the power to destroy everything.
Time seemed to slow down exceptionally at this moment; the descent of each lightning bolt tugged at everyone's heartstrings.
"Master Li's condition doesn't look good!" Chen Xuanzi frowned, saying worriedly.
"His protective Spiritual Power is about to give out!" Ye Qiuming also looked solemn, secretly sweating for Li Mu.
"Too forced! The power of this Nine-Nine Yin Yang Lightning Tribulation is truly too strong, Little Friend Li probably can't sustain it!" Celestial Venerable Kun Ling frowned tightly, deeply worried.
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Everyone held their breath, staring intently at the stubbornly resisting figure beneath the thunderclouds, their emotions fluctuating with Li Mu's situation. (End of this chapter)
