Under the insight of the Heavenly Talent “Identifying Myriad Spirits,” the attributes of the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill were clearly displayed before Li Mu’s eyes:
【Seven Absolutes Dao Pill】
【Grade: Eight-Rank Saint Pill】
【Characteristics: Six Absolutes Combined, Law Emerging, Spiritual Charm Blooming, Dao Charm Naturally Formed, Spiritually Connected to the Divine, Origin Strengthening.】
【Status: Pill Spirit Perfection, Purest Medicinal Properties, Seven Absolutes Dao Patterns, Spiritual Light Contained.】
【Characteristics: The Seven Absolutes Dao Pill gathers the power of six Seven-Rank Dao Pills—Reincarnation, Five Elements, Taiyi, Wuji, Soul Return, and Creation—and is refined by Chaos Fire. This pill contains seven ultimate Dao charms, which can help cultivators break through cultivation Bottlenecks, comprehend the ultimate truths of heaven and earth, and even glimpse the Origin of the Great Dao.】
At this moment, the multicolored divine rainbow at the dome of the Alchemy room suddenly trembled violently, and nine Void Realm fissures opened up above the Painting World Treasure Mansion.
Each fissure brewed different colored Lightning Tribulations: crimson like karmic fire, the Heaven-Burning Lightning; deep blue like a cold abyss, the Profound Ice Lightning; dark purple, the Chaos Annihilation Lightning… Nine of the most ferocious and dangerous Lightning Tribulations in heaven and earth actually appeared simultaneously at this moment!
“This is… the Eight-Nine Dan Tribulation!” Li Mu’s pupils constricted.
He immediately waved his large hand, and Chaos True Essence surged out, activating the Formation Puppets and initiating the “Heavenly Evolution Stealth Formation.”
Eighty-one jade Formation Puppets rotated like stars, outlining the trajectory of the Zhou Tian in the Void Realm.
The moment the Formation Patterns lit up, the grotto-heaven where the Painting World Treasure Mansion was located suddenly rippled like water, and the Aura of the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill was divided into tens of millions of strands, quietly dissipating along different spatiotemporal dimensions.
“Formation Activate!” With a clear shout, thirty-six main Formation Puppets submerged into the earth veins, and forty-five auxiliary Formation Puppets formed a formation in mid-air.
The Spiritual Qi in the grotto-heaven suddenly reversed, and the Heavenly Dao Will, which had been pointing directly at the Dao Pill, suddenly became lost in layers of spatiotemporal folds.
However, this Eight-Nine Dan Tribulation seemed even more violent than any previous one.
Not only did the Lightning Tribulations in the nine Void Realm fissures not weaken due to the activation of the “Heavenly Evolution Stealth Formation,” but they seemed to have been completely enraged, their lightning growing even more dazzling and their power increasing, as if to completely tear apart this heaven and earth.
“Not good! This Dan Tribulation actually has its own consciousness; it’s tracking the Aura of the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill!” Li Mu’s expression was solemn.
He could feel that even though the pill Qi was dispersed through the Heavenly Evolution Stealth Formation, the Lightning Tribulation could still capture a tiny connection, like a hound tracking its prey, pressing closer step by step.
At this critical moment, Li Mu’s thoughts raced, and his figure flickered, disappearing into the Painting World Treasure Mansion with the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill.
The “Heavenly Evolution Stealth Formation” could not spare the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill from the Eight-Nine Dan Tribulation; now, it could only experience this Dan Tribulation personally.
Li Mu appeared outside, where thunderclouds gathered in the sky, covering the sun.
An extremely oppressive Aura permeated heaven and earth; even the air seemed to have solidified.
“Master!” The White Feather Spirit Eagle flapped its wings in terror, fleeing far away.
It had long been scared out of its wits by the sudden Lightning Tribulation.
Li Mu stepped on the Void Realm, his robes fluttering in the strong wind.
He waved his hand and retrieved the Painting World Treasure Mansion, which was hidden around the White Feather Spirit Eagle’s neck.
At this moment, the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill suspended in Li Mu’s palm suddenly trembled and hummed, and seven streams of light shot up from the Dao Patterns, actually condensing into a Heavenly Gang phenomenon in the clouds, as if inviting the Lightning Tribulation to compete with it.
Li Mu’s expression was solemn, and with a wave of his hand, he summoned the Puppet Spirit, Mingyue, from the Painting World Treasure Mansion.
“Mingyue, summon the Formation Puppets and set up the Star Array!” Li Mu summoned the Star Array Formation Puppets from the tianxuan ring, while simultaneously issuing commands to Mingyue.
“Understood!” Mingyue happily agreed, extending her small hand, and the Sky Puppet Spirit Token appeared, shining with spiritual light.
Immediately, a Heavenly Puppet gate opened with a roar, as if connecting to another world.
From it, three hundred and sixty Six-Rank Formation Puppets emerged in a continuous stream; their figures were agile, their bodies dotted with starlight, and their eyes flickered with intelligent spiritual light.
The Star Array Formation Flag in Li Mu’s hand then disintegrated, transforming into three hundred and sixty small flags, which fell into the hands of each Formation Puppet.
Immediately, they obeyed Mingyue’s instructions and dispersed in all directions.
Three hundred and sixty Formation Puppets simultaneously formed hand seals, and the Formation Flags in their hands erupted with dazzling starlight, connecting in the sky to form a Star Array covering a hundred li.
The Star Array instantly shone with ten thousand feet of starlight, and the Formation Flags in the hands of the three hundred and sixty Formation Puppets simultaneously erupted with brilliant starlight.
The entire array seemed to transform into a vast and boundless star river, confronting the thunderclouds above the sky, with a magnificent Aura.
At this moment, the Dan Tribulation thunderclouds in the sky had gathered to their extreme, as if the wrath of the entire heaven and earth was condensed at this moment, ready to pour down.
In the thunderclouds, nine different colored Lightning Tribulations intertwined, like nine enraged Dragons, poised to strike.
“Master, the Star Array is complete.
Now it depends on whether the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill can withstand the test of the Dan Tribulation!” Mingyue stood beside Li Mu, her gaze fixed on the increasingly dense thunderclouds in the sky, her tone carrying a hint of nervousness.
Li Mu nodded, his expression solemn.
The Eight-Nine Dan Tribulation was no small matter; there were eight waves of lightning strikes, seventy-two Lightning Tribulations, each capable of reducing any Dao Pill to ashes.
But the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill was different; it gathered the power of six Seven-Rank Dao Pills and was refined by Chaos Fire, possessing Heaven-Defying medicinal power.
If it could successfully Undergo Tribulation, its spirituality and medicinal power would reach unprecedented heights.
Although the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill was born from his hands, it was ultimately an Eight-Rank Extreme Dao spiritual object.
If it successfully Underwent Tribulation this time, its spirituality would reach Perfection, and it would definitely choose to escape.
Therefore, Li Mu had to be prepared and had Mingyue set up the Star Array in advance to block it.
If the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill could not Undergo Tribulation this time, then all the effort Li Mu had put in during this period would be in vain, and he could only accept it.
“No matter the outcome, this is the Dao of Alchemy; success brings a chance to break through the Bottleneck, failure means starting over!” Li Mu silently chanted in his heart, his eyes filled with determination.
He released the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill, allowing it to fly out and meet the Eight-Nine Dan Tribulation.
At this moment, the heaven and earth suddenly brightened, and the first wave of Lightning Tribulation descended!
“Boom—”
Nine crimson Heaven-Burning Lightning bolts, like nine fire Dragons, tore through the Void Realm, carrying raging flames, and rushed directly towards the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill.
Li Mu frowned, his hand seals changed, and Chaos True Essence surged out.
He remotely controlled the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill and shouted, “Taiyi Dao Pattern, protect the pill!”
The Taiyi Dao Pattern on the surface of the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill suddenly lit up, transforming into a green light curtain, blocking all the lightning and fire.
The pill body trembled slightly, as if absorbing the power of the burning fire from the lightning and fire, converting it into its own spirituality, and perfecting itself.
“Crack, crack…”
Accompanied by bursts of thunder, crimson Heaven-Burning Lightning bolts struck down one after another.
The green light curtain formed by the Taiyi Dao Pattern instantly decomposed and transformed the violent energy contained within the lightning and fire, turning it into pure spiritual power, which slowly merged into the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill.
In the sky, the nine fire Dragon-like Heaven-Burning Lightning bolts gradually dissipated, but their lingering power was still shocking.
The entire heaven and earth seemed to tremble under this force, and the air was distorted by the high temperature, forming visible ripples.
After enduring the baptism of the first wave of Lightning Tribulation, the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill’s surface glowed even brighter; the previously contained spiritual light now flowed like a tangible substance, and the pill body seemed to have undergone a sublimation internally.
“Good! The first wave of Lightning Tribulation has passed, and the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill was able to resolve it so easily; it seems my worries were unnecessary.” Li Mu secretly rejoiced, but the solemnity on his face did not diminish.
The Eight-Nine Dan Tribulation had just begun, and the power of each subsequent wave of Lightning Tribulation would be stronger than the previous one.
Immediately after, the second wave of Lightning Tribulation followed.
Nine deep blue Profound Ice Lightning bolts, like nine ice Dragons, carrying extreme cold power, rushed down directly.
Li Mu let out a low shout: “The Profound Ice Lightning is extremely cold; Five Elements Dao Pattern, dissolve!”
The Five Elements Dao Pattern on the surface of the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill suddenly lit up, and the Five Elements power of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth transformed into a five-colored light wheel, completely dissolving the extreme cold power of the Profound Ice Lightning.
However, the power of the Profound Ice Lightning was still not to be underestimated.
The five-colored light wheel gradually dimmed under the impact of the lightning.
“Reincarnation Dao Pattern, reverse the universe!” A hint of determination flashed in Li Mu’s eyes, and Chaos True Essence surged out again, assisting the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill in Undergoing Tribulation.
The next moment, the Reincarnation Dao Pattern on the surface of the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill suddenly reversed, and the extreme cold power of the Profound Ice Lightning was forcibly transformed into pure Origin Qi, feeding back into the Pill Spirit.
The spiritual light on the pill body became even more brilliant.
…
The Eight-Nine Dan Tribulation was vast and boundless, its power spreading thousands of li away.
Soon, several streams of light flew in from all directions.
From the east, a purple-robed Elder with crimson hair and beard, riding a fire-element Flying Sword, arrived swiftly; it was none other than the Grand Elder of the Dan Ding Sect, Chixiaozi.
His Dao charm surprisingly resonated with the tribulation clouds.
“It’s actually the Eight-Nine Dan Tribulation!” Chixiaozi stared intently at the center of the Lightning Tribulation, his pupils reflecting the image of the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill Undergoing Tribulation.
His Natal Pill Furnace, the “Myriad Form Cauldron,” in his sleeve vibrated uncontrollably, and he exclaimed excitedly, “If this pill is completed, it will be the treasure of our Dan Ding Sect!”
From the northern sky came a deafening cry; a Golden-Winged Great Peng spread its wings, covering half the sky.
After flying near the Lightning Tribulation, it immediately transformed into a golden-haired man with vertical pupils; it was the Golden-Winged Demon Emperor.
His eyes were fixed on the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill, and a greedy smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: “If such a treasure pill can fall into my hands, I will definitely break through my current Bottleneck and achieve Mahayana!”
At the same time, the western mountains shook violently, and a colossal creature burst out of the ground.
It was an ancient Bloodline Earth Giant Bear, carrying a green-robed Elder who rushed over by escape land.
The Elder’s face was withered, but his eyes sparkled with wisdom; he was the reclusive Elder of Medicine King Valley—Withered Wood Senior.
Withered Wood Senior gently stroked the giant bear’s back, muttering, “An Eight-Rank Saint Pill is a rare sight.
It’s not in vain for me to witness its birth in my lifetime.”
To the south, a winding river suddenly surged, and a Black Profound Spirit Snake leaped out of the water, transforming into a graceful woman.
She wore a water-blue long dress, her face cold and exquisitely beautiful; she was the Azure Wave Demoness.
She gazed at the center of the Lightning Tribulation, pondering inwardly, “If this pill can help me break through my shackles, I will spare no effort to seize it.”
…
Strong cultivators from all directions rushed over, some standing in the clouds, others hidden in the Void Realm, all with piercing gazes, closely watching the movements of the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill.
A battle for the Eight-Rank Saint Pill seemed to be on the verge of breaking out.
However, facing these covetous strong cultivators, Li Mu did not show the slightest fear, as if he had long anticipated this scene.
His Divine Thought moved, and the next moment, several figures appeared one after another beside him.
“Li Dage!” Xue’er exclaimed with concern.
“Master!” The Green-Eyed Golden Ape, Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix, Ink Jade Rock Lizard, Azure Jade Ginseng King, and Qinglong - Qing Lin all looked at Li Mu and respectfully said in unison.
Xue’er, in a white dress like snow, had nine frosty tail shadows appearing behind her, and a bone-chilling Aura surrounded her, as if even the air was frozen; the Green-Eyed Golden Ape was burly, his body shining with golden light, and his Battle Intent soared to the sky; the Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix wore a red palace dress, her red hair swaying like flames, like a spirit born from fire, and her eyes flashed with waves of killing intent.
The Ink Jade Rock Lizard transformed into a yellow-robed youth, burly and stern-faced, exuding the toughness and steadiness of rock; the Azure Jade Ginseng King, who transformed into a green-robed Elder, had white hair and beard, a benevolent face, and held a withered wooden staff.
Qinglong - Qing Lin circled in the air, his Dragon body gradually shrinking, finally transforming into a handsome youth in white jade, with deep eyes, surrounded by a faint Dragon might that inspired awe.
“I need to focus on dealing with the Dan Tribulation.
The strong enemies lurking around, I’ll leave them to you!” Li Mu looked at everyone and gestured.
“Li Dage, don’t worry, with me here, no one will get half a step closer to you!” Xue’er happily agreed.
Before her words fell, her nine frosty tails swayed gently, and her figure instantly disappeared from her original spot.
“Master, those petty individuals, leave them to us!” The Green-Eyed Golden Ape clenched his fists, golden light shining, and laughed heartily.
Before his words fell, his figure had transformed into a golden lightning bolt, rushing towards the south.
The Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix’s body burned with raging flames, and her eyes were filled with chilling killing intent: “Hmm, Master, you can focus on Undergoing Tribulation!”
The Azure Jade Ginseng King held his withered wooden staff, and a hint of sharpness appeared in his benevolent face, as he calmly said, “Although this old man is not good at fighting, my loyalty to my master is second to none.”
As Li Mu nodded, the Crimson Refining Fire Phoenix had already transformed into a crimson meteor, rushing towards the east.
As her red dress fluttered, three thousand fiery feathers transformed into molten chains, intercepting Chixiaozi’s Myriad Form Cauldron in mid-air.
On the western battlefield, the collision between the Ink Jade Rock Lizard and the Earth Giant Bear raised a hundred-zhang dust storm.
Withered Wood Senior’s “Eternal Green Staff” tapped the ground, and within a ten-li radius, it instantly transformed into a green wood cage.
Countless vines pierced into the Ink Jade Rock Lizard’s body, but suddenly stiffened upon touching its rock marrow core—those vines were petrifying at a visible speed!
“Old man, your wood Spirit Qi tastes good.” The Ink Jade Rock Lizard licked the corner of its mouth, and a ten-thousand-zhang Rock Lizard Dharma appeared behind it.
The petrified vines exploded with a roar, and each fragment transformed into earth spikes, attacking Withered Wood Senior.
Most astonishing was the battle between Qinglong - Qing Lin and the Golden-Winged Demon Emperor.
The youthful Qing Lin held a Seven-Rank Dao Halberd, its shaft flowing with a faint green light, which was the manifestation of his wood-attribute spiritual power.
Myriad Wood Teng Snakes transformed into a wooden net, frantically coiling around the Golden-Winged Demon Emperor.
The Golden-Winged Demon Emperor was agile, and with a flap of his wings, golden light surged like a tide, continuously slashing at the wood Teng Snakes, trying to break free from the wooden net’s Bondage.
However, the wooden net formed by the Myriad Wood Teng Snakes was endless and constantly regenerated.
Each vine contained powerful strength, trapping the Golden-Winged Demon Emperor within it, making it difficult for him to escape.
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For a time, around the vast Lightning Tribulation, thrilling battles were unfolding. (End of this chapter)
