On the Tribulation Transcending Platform, under the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation, the Green-Eyed Golden Ape’s body was ten zhang tall, like a small golden mountain. Its golden fur shimmered with dazzling spiritual light, and its eyes, as deep as a clear pool, gazed up at the thunderclouds in the sky, revealing a fearless and resolute expression.
As the thunder grew denser and the dark clouds gathered thicker, a silver lightning bolt suddenly streaked across the sky, striking directly at the Golden Ape on the Tribulation Transcending Platform.
The Golden Ape roared to the sky, its voice shaking heaven and earth. Its body glowed with golden light, and its giant fist, condensing all the golden origin Qi between heaven and earth, punched towards the tribulation lightning, instantly unleashing a golden brilliant light.
“Boom!” With a loud bang, the golden brilliant light and the tribulation lightning fiercely collided in the air. Golden and silver energies intertwined, bursting forth with dazzling light. A powerful energy shockwave spread in all directions, shaking heaven and earth.
The tribulation clouds seemed to have been enraged by the Golden Ape.
The second, third, and fourth tribulation lightning bolts… continuously broke through the clouds and struck down, like dense arrows, shooting madly from the thunderclouds and enveloping the Golden Ape.
Facing the successive tribulation lightning, the Golden Ape showed no fear. Instead, its fierce Aura was ignited. Amidst the floating tribulation lightning, it withstood the tribulation lightning, punching repeatedly, contending against the Laws of heaven and earth.
Countless lightning snakes coiled around the Golden Ape’s body. The Green-Eyed Golden Ape roared to the sky, like a giant beast from primordial times, its voice filled with challenge and unyielding spirit.
As the tribulation lightning struck, the Golden Ape’s golden fur became even more dazzling and brilliant. Every strand of fur contained endless power. Its rugged face, illuminated by the tribulation lightning, appeared calmer and more resolute amidst the ferocity.
The tribulation clouds gathered denser, and the power of the lightning grew stronger, but the Golden Ape fought with increasing vigor. Its figure appeared so small amidst the Lightning Tribulation, yet its tenacity and unyielding spirit gave people an indescribable shock.
Beside the Tribulation Transcending Platform, the spectators were all shaken by this scene.
Fang Shixin couldn’t help but look at Li Mu, excitedly saying, “Sect Master, how did you do it? Not only has Fellow Daoist Jin’s Cultivation Base greatly advanced, but his Heart-Nature has also greatly improved. Facing such a powerful True Spirit Thunder Tribulation, he still has energy left. This True Spirit Thunder Tribulation is very likely to be overcome.”
“Indeed!” Qin Wentong nodded repeatedly in admiration, his gaze towards Li Mu filled with genuine respect. “Fellow Daoist Jin not only has a formidable Physical Body, but what’s even rarer is that he possesses such a tenacious and unyielding will. Under the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation, many beings would feel fear, but he is able to go against the current, fighting with increasing vigor. This spirit is truly rare and valuable.”
In just a short dozen years, the Green-Eyed Golden Ape, with its ordinary Bloodline and young age, underwent such a drastic transformation, possessing such a solid Foundation. All of this originated from Li Mu’s methods.
If the Green-Eyed Golden Ape could overcome this tribulation, it would achieve the Seven-rank True Spirit.
That was a Seven-rank True Spirit!
Countless Demon Kings sought it but could not obtain it. Once one achieved True Spirit, they could possess ten thousand years of Lifespan, existing as the guardian beast for many Sects.
Li Mu’s eyes flickered with a profound light, and he smiled, saying, “The Golden Ape’s achievements today are due to its own efforts. I merely contributed a small amount of my meager strength. True powerhouses are always those beings who dare to challenge themselves and surpass their limits.”
Upon hearing Li Mu’s words, everyone was dumbfounded and did not believe him.
Without the extraordinary methods employed by Li Mu, given the Green-Eyed Golden Ape’s Aptitude and Foundation, it would be almost impossible for it to cross such a huge Cultivation Base chasm and achieve the Seven-rank True Spirit.
Everyone inquired about this matter with Li Mu, aiming to Cultivate a True Spirit Beast themselves. However, he was unwilling to disclose it, which surely contained extremely deep secrets and untold hardships.
Meeting the eager and itching eyes of the crowd, Li Mu instantly saw through their thoughts.
However, the resources and cost Li Mu invested to ensure the Green-Eyed Golden Ape successfully passed the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation were beyond what they could bear.
The Spirit Control Contract, the Spirit Devouring Body Nourishing Art that changes Physique, a continuous supply of high-grade Spirit Pills and Spirit Medicines for nourishment, providing an extreme environment for its arduous Cultivate, then challenging the Sword Tower to temper its Battle Intent, illusion formations to refine its Heart-Nature, Enlightenment Pills to enhance its Comprehension Ability…
Each item incurred a considerable cost, even an unimaginable luxury for many Sects.
Li Mu found it difficult to state directly and politely declined with a smile, “Everyone, the Dao of Cultivation lies within oneself. External forces are ultimately just aids. The Golden Ape indeed had my assistance, but more importantly, it relied on its own persistence and effort. If you also wish to Cultivate True Spirit spirit beasts, I suggest you first start by improving your own Cultivation Base! Otherwise, without a special skill, it might be difficult to sustain.”
After hearing this, although everyone still felt unwilling, they also knew that Li Mu’s words were true. His dual mastery of formations and artifacts was unmatched.
At this moment, under the tribulation clouds, the Green-Eyed Golden Ape was still contending with the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation. Its body was torn and bloody by the lightning, and its golden fur fluttered in the lightning. However, its eyes became even more resolute. Countless lightning bolts crackled on its body, as if they could only temper its Physical Body.
As the tribulation clouds dispersed, the power of the lightning gradually weakened. Finally, a brilliant golden light burst forth from the center of the tribulation clouds, soaring into the sky.
The Green-Eyed Golden Ape’s figure gradually appeared in the golden light. Its Aura became profound and powerful, and a powerful True Spirit pressure emanated from its body, causing everyone around to feel a surge of trepidation.
“It succeeded! The Golden Ape really passed the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation!” Fang Shixin shouted excitedly.
Everyone also cheered, happy for the Green-Eyed Golden Ape’s successful overcoming of the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation.
“Master!” The Green-Eyed Golden Ape absorbed the Lightning Tribulation spiritual dew. It immediately transformed into human form and flew down in front of Li Mu, its eyes sparkling with crystal tears.
The Green-Eyed Golden Ape bowed deeply to Li Mu, choked with emotion, “Master, this little Jin has no way to repay your nurturing. It is you who gave me a new life and the opportunity to advance to True Spirit. This kindness, little Jin will forever remember in my Heart-Nature!”
Looking at the Green-Eyed Golden Ape, a hint of satisfaction flashed in Li Mu’s eyes. He smiled and helped it up: “There’s no need for thanks between us. Get up quickly!”
“Little Jin, you’ve just passed the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation, and your body still needs some time to recover. For now, it’s important that you rest first!” Li Mu paused, then looked at the Green-Eyed Golden Ape and motioned.
Little Jin respectfully nodded, “Yes, Master. I will obey your command and go rest well.”
After speaking, Little Jin bowed deeply to Li Mu again, then turned and nodded to everyone. Its figure flashed, transforming into a golden light and disappearing from the spot.
Watching the Golden Ape leave, Li Mu looked at everyone and motioned, “Alright, Little Jin has gone to rest. Everyone else can disperse now!”
“Sect Master, we shall take our leave!” Everyone bowed in unison to Li Mu, then dispersed.
Watching them leave, Li Mu glanced at Xue’er, whose face was full of joy and a brilliant smile. He couldn’t help but sigh, revealing a bitter smile.
The Golden Ape had successfully passed the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation, but he was still worried about Xue’er and Little Bai. As for Little Wa, with the Dao Monarch Legacy and the Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix Aptitude and Foundation, he didn’t need to worry about them Undergoing Tribulation to True Spirit.
“Li Dage, what’s wrong! Did I do something wrong?”
Seeing Li Mu look at her with a bitter smile, Xue’er couldn’t help but feel a little uneasy. She looked at him and asked somewhat aggrievedly.
Looking at Xue’er’s clear and bright eyes, Li Mu felt a surge of tenderness in his Heart-Nature. He reached out and ruffled her beautiful hair, quickly explaining, “Nothing, it’s just that I’m worried about you and Little Bai encountering danger during the True Spirit Lightning Tribulation. Although you possess the Heavenly Fox Bloodline, your Body Refining and Heart-Nature Cultivation in these aspects are still insufficient. As for Little Bai, it became a Dao through Gu Spirit, so the True Spirit Lightning Tribulation might not be easy to pass safely.”
“Oh, so that’s what you’re worried about.” Hearing this, Xue’er couldn’t help but smile, her eyes sparkling with firm light. She took Li Mu’s hand and solemnly promised, “Li Dage, don’t worry! From today on, I will Cultivate even harder and won’t make you worry. I will definitely be able to successfully pass the True Spirit Thunder Tribulation!”
“As for Little Bai, we’ll help it together!” Xue’er paused, her face serious.
Looking at Xue’er’s determined and confident eyes, a warm current couldn’t help but surge in Li Mu’s Heart-Nature. He smiled and nodded: ““Good, I believe you! We’ll work together, not only to help you but also to help Little Bai overcome this difficult hurdle.”
After a pause, Li Mu looked towards Seven Gods Peak and said with a smile, “If nothing unexpected happens, perhaps I will go ahead of you.”
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Mu used the Five Elements Escape Technique, taking Xue’er and instantly disappearing from the spot.
The next moment, Li Mu, hand in hand with Xue’er, appeared beside a golden spiritual field in the Golden Sword Peak Hall.
Only to see, the golden sword chrysanthemums were like a golden ocean, surging with waves. Each sword chrysanthemum emitted a dazzling light, swaying in the wind, as if countless sharp swords were dancing, emitting crisp sword cries that echoed across the vast spiritual field, displaying immensely powerful Sword Qi.
Under Talent Divine Power - Identifying Myriad Spirits, the attributes of the Golden Edge Sword Chrysanthemum were clearly displayed in Li Mu’s eyes.
【Golden Edge Sword Chrysanthemum (Mature Stage)】
【Grade: Five-rank Spirit Plant】
【Characteristics: Golden light resplendent, breaks through hardness and sharpens, golden origin Qi contained, Sword Qi self-generated】
【State: Sword Qi accompanies the body, Golden Edge Sword Intent follows, rapid growth】
【Golden Edge Sword Chrysanthemum, a Five-rank Spirit Plant, naturally contains gold-element Sword Qi. Its golden light is resplendent, and Sword Qi accompanies its body. Its plant age is 107 years. Growth requirements: a place where golden origin Qi converges, Sword Qi accompaniment, abundant spiritual power. After twenty years of growth, Sword Intent begins to appear. After thirty years, its sword leaves become sharp. After fifty years, the sword chrysanthemum blooms, and a Sword Intent essence is nurtured within its stamens. A hundred-year-old mature Golden Edge Sword Chrysanthemum is one of the core Materials for refining Golden Soul Pills.】
Time flew by, and in a blink of an eye, this batch of sword chrysanthemums had all matured. Li Mu was overjoyed. He had not harvested them immediately, waiting for several other spirit plants planted on the remaining six Ling Peaks: Fire Scale Flame Fruit, Blue Spirit Moon Lotus, yellow vein essence fruit, Green Vine Spirit Sunflower; Illusion Yin Grass, Jade Sun Spirit Fruit, to also enter their mature stage, so they could all be harvested together to obtain Plant Spirit light clusters.
Now, it was almost time.
Li Mu’s eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at the golden spiritual field before him, a joyful smile spreading across his face.
Being inexplicably brought to the spiritual field, combined with what Li Mu said, made Xue’er slightly stunned and utterly confused.
Xue’er looked at Li Mu in confusion, asking, “Li Dage, are you also going to advance to Void Refining? But isn’t your Cultivation Base at Soul Transformation Middle Stage? Haven’t you reached that point yet?”
Li Mu looked at Xue’er and casually made up an excuse, explaining, “Indeed, my Cultivation Base is still insufficient. However, the Cultivation Technique I Cultivate is somewhat special. All the spirit plants planted on Seven Gods Peak have entered their mature stage, and their maturation will provide me with an excellent Cultivate environment. When I fully absorb the essence of these spirit plants, my Cultivation Base will experience a qualitative leap.”
“Really? That’s great!” Xue’er’s eyes lit up, excitedly happy for Li Mu.
“Is it time?”
At this moment, a figure quietly appeared behind Li Mu. It was none other than the Soul Transformation Clone guarding Golden Sword Peak. He walked step by step towards Li Mu, his face as cold as ice, and asked Li Mu.
Li Mu turned around, his gaze meeting that of the gold-element Soul Transformation Clone. After a moment of contemplation, he motioned, “Not that fast. There are still a few spiritual fields that need you all to guard.”
Li Mu decided to temporarily postpone the matter of refining the seven Soul Transformation Clones into a Void Refining Law Domain.
Firstly, simultaneously refining all seven Soul Transformation Clones into Void Refining Law Domains at once was too difficult, and the Star Cloud Contemplation Method had not yet been improved, so Li Mu was not ready. Secondly, although the high-grade spirit plants in the seven extreme spiritual fields did not require too much effort to care for, they were far apart. Li Mu decided to continue having the seven Soul Transformation Clones take care of them, to avoid him having to travel back and forth.
“So that’s how it is!”
The gold-element Clone, connected to Li Mu’s Heart-Nature by some invisible bond, immediately sensed Li Mu’s thoughts and nodded with a sigh of relief.
Li Mu smiled slightly, turned to look at the blooming Golden Edge Sword Chrysanthemums, raised a hand, and released the gold-element spell - Harvesting Technique.
The next second, a golden spiritual light was released from Li Mu’s hand, flying past the roots of each Golden Edge Sword Chrysanthemum.
With a “swish,” a large patch of Golden Edge Sword Chrysanthemums fell, revealing golden light clusters at their roots that only he could see.
Seeing these golden light clusters, Li Mu’s expression lit up with joy. With a sweep of his Divine Sense, each golden light cluster transformed into a golden streak of light, immediately converging towards his body like moths drawn to a flame.
【Talent Divine Power - Plant Spirit Extraction activated. You extracted a Plant Spirit. Innate golden origin Qi +212, Sword Qi power +33】
【Talent Divine Power - Plant Spirit Extraction activated. You extracted a Plant Spirit. Innate golden origin Qi +169, Sword Qi power +29】
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In an instant, dense Plant Spirit Extraction notifications appeared in the log column of the panel. Li Mu was overjoyed. A single Harvesting Technique had harvested Golden Edge Sword Chrysanthemums from over a dozen mu of spiritual fields.
Nearly a thousand mu of Golden Edge Sword Chrysanthemums were enough for him to obtain an astronomical number of Plant Spirit light clusters.
“Li Dage, quickly put away the sword chrysanthemums!”
Seeing Li Mu staring blankly with a joyful expression, indifferent to the fallen spirit plants in the spiritual field, Xue’er quickly waved her hand, putting each Golden Edge Sword Chrysanthemum into her storage ring.
Xue’er’s speed in collecting the spirit plants was incredibly fast. The Golden Edge Sword Chrysanthemums, like golden spiritual swords, were put into the ring. However, this speed was still not as shocking as the rapidly increasing numbers on Li Mu’s virtual panel.
Li Mu came to his senses, coughed awkwardly, and quickly lent a hand, simultaneously releasing the Harvesting Technique and collecting the Plant Spirit light clusters and Golden Edge Sword Chrysanthemums. (End of Chapter)
