The deep black thunderclouds actually corroded countless tiny space cracks in the Void Realm. The seventh wave of Lightning Tribulation had not yet formed, but the Spiritual Qi within a hundred-mile radius had already been swallowed by the thunderclouds like a tide.
"This is... Nihility Lightning Tribulation. The Lightning Tribulation contains the power of spatial annihilation, capable of corroding all things into nothingness!" Li Mu's expression changed dramatically, and he immediately understood the attribute of the seventh wave of Lightning Tribulation.
This Nihility Lightning Tribulation, compared to the previous waves of Spirit Slaughtering Golden Lightning and Profound Ice Lightning, was even more elusive and strange. Not only did it carry the spatial power to annihilate all things, but it also seemed to touch the Cultivator's deepest, most primitive fears, making one tremble uncontrollably.
Before Li Mu finished speaking, the "demonic eye" in the center of the thundercloud suddenly burst forth with a dark glow, and the first pitch-black Lightning Tribulation bolt struck down with a roar.
"Crack!"
As the first Nihility Lightning Tribulation descended, space seemed to be cut by a sharp blade, leaving a straight and deep crack pointing directly at the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill.
"Boom!" The lightning exploded, and the Limitless Pill Domain on the surface of the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill instantly collapsed. The dark green pill body trembled in the lightning, as if it could be annihilated into nothingness at any moment. That was the wail of the Dao Pill's Origin being eroded by the power of annihilation.
"Limitless begets Grand Ultimate!" Li Mu's ten fingers fluttered like butterflies, and his Hun Dun True Essence surged through his Meridians like roaring rivers.
The fragmented Limitless Pill Markings suddenly collapsed inward, condensing into a primordial singularity of Chaos at the core of the Dao Pill. A point of black and white light exploded from nothingness, and the Yin and Yang twin fish broke out of their cocoons—the Yang fish enveloped in the Sky Burning Golden Flames, and the Yin fish entwined with Mystic Nether True Water, forming a hundred-zhang diameter Grand Ultimate barrier as they interlocked head to tail.
The moment the pitch-black lightning pillar collided with the circulating Yin and Yang, the Void Realm let out a wail like breaking glass. The power of annihilation was forcefully divided by the Grand Ultimate Dao rhythm: the clear Qi ascended, transforming into countless stars in the sky, each star evolving the Dao traces of creation; the turbid Qi settled, condensing into nine Mystic Yellow chains, firmly anchoring the residual lightning in the Void Realm.
The Chaos Divine Light bursting from the Yin and Yang fish eyes actually repaired the space cracks as good as new.
"Grand Ultimate transforms into Two Forms!" Li Mu changed his hand seals, and the Grand Ultimate barrier shattered with a roar. The Yin and Yang Qi condensed into a massive Chaos grinding disc reaching the heavens and earth. The upper pure light of Qian rolled back like a heavenly river, while the lower turbid Qi of Kun surged like Yellow Springs. The ten-thousand-zhang black Dragon formed by the second wave of Lightning Tribulation had just extended its head into the gap of the grinding disc when its Dragon head was lifted to the nine heavens by the pure Qi, and its Dragon tail was dragged into the nine netherworlds by the turbid Qi.
"Hiss--"
The moment the Yin and Yang grinding disc rotated, countless golden etchings appeared in the Void Realm. The black Dragon's lightning scales peeled off piece by piece under the grinding of the Dao rhythm, and the pitch-black power of annihilation was peeled away like silk, revealing seven purple lightning laws swimming at its core.
With each rotation of the grinding disc, a hundred-mile-long Dragon body transformed into sweet dew and spiritual rain, nourishing the twenty-eight Mansions star map on the Dao Pill's surface, making it as brilliant as the Milky Way inverted.
The third wave of Lightning Tribulation descended amidst the furious trembling of the demonic eye. Nine black hole stars tore through the sky, each star's core pulsating with a crimson lightning core, and the Grand Ultimate grinding disc shattered with a roar.
Li Mu shouted, "Two Forms evolve Five Elements!"
The shattered Yin and Yang fragments of the Grand Ultimate grinding disc instantly reassembled, and the Dao laws of the Five Elements Pill Domain quickly evolved and appeared.
The fourth wave of Lightning Tribulation struck down with a roar, and countless bolts of lightning crushed the Five Elements disc.
However, Li Mu rose against the current, and the shattered Pill Domain instantly completed its evolution: "Five Elements evolve Creation!"
The fifth Nihility Lightning Tribulation condensed and formed amidst the roar of the thunderclouds. It was no longer a simple lightning form, but transformed into a constantly twisting Void Realm black hole that seemed to devour everything, carrying a terrifying pressure that made heaven and earth change color.
Guided by Li Mu's will, the shattered Five Elements Pill Domain did not dissipate, but re-interwove in the Void Realm, evolving into a more complex Creation Pill Domain.
Within the domain, the Five Elements generated and overcame each other, cycling endlessly, vaguely possessing the power to open up Minor Thousand Worlds, introducing the power of annihilation into one miniature Universe after another constructed by Dao laws, causing it to be consumed in endless cycles.
"Boom!" The fifth Nihility Lightning Tribulation finally struck. The black hole-like lightning collided with the Creation Pill Domain, instantly erupting with dazzling light, like the collision of two stars, causing ripples in the surrounding space and making even the thunderclouds tremble.
However, this power, capable of annihilating all things, was gradually decomposed under the clever guidance of the Creation Pill Domain, transforming into specks of spiritual light that merged into the Pill Domain, strengthening the foundation of the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill.
Li Mu's expression was solemn, and his eyes became increasingly firm.
As the thunderclouds rolled, the sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth Nihility Lightning Tribulations condensed together. It was no longer simple lightning or a black hole, but transformed into an illusory figure—the Spirit of the Lightning Tribulation, carrying supreme majesty and irresistible power, as if the Incarnation of the entire heaven and earth's will, to end this challenge.
"Creation turns to Reincarnation!" Li Mu's hands formed seals like flying, and the True Essence within his body surged like a rushing river, gathering above the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill.
The Creation Pill Domain suddenly disintegrated, transforming into six Reincarnation whirlpools. Each of the six whirlpools connected to different spatiotemporal dimensions, emitting profound and unfathomable auras.
The colossal lightning shadow crashed down, colliding with the six Reincarnation whirlpools, erupting with a deafening roar.
The Void Realm seemed to be torn apart at this moment. Endless lightning and Reincarnation power intertwined, forming a shocking scene. However, surprisingly, the power of the colossal lightning shadow gradually weakened under the erosion of the six Reincarnation whirlpools, and was finally completely swallowed.
As the seventh wave of Nihility Lightning Tribulation dissipated, the heaven and earth fell into a brief silence, as if even the thunderclouds were slightly fatigued by the continuous challenges. However, the scale of the thunderclouds was shrinking at a visible speed, and at the same time, the power accumulated by the thunderclouds became particularly strong.
The eighth wave of Lightning Tribulation, the last wave of the Eight-Rank Dan Tribulation, was quietly brewing.
Seeing this, Li Mu did not hesitate at all. He took out two more bottles of Dao Pills, Five Elements Dao Pill and Heavenly Star Pill, and quickly swallowed them.
The two types of Dao Pills melted upon entering his throat, transforming into a gentle medicinal power that flowed through his Meridians and throughout his body. Li Mu's depleted True Essence was like a long-awaited rain, rapidly recovering and becoming full; his tottering Divine Soul also stabilized under the nourishment of the medicinal power.
However, before Li Mu could fully recover, a heaven-shattering roar suddenly came from deep within the thunderclouds. The sound seemed to come from ancient times, carrying endless majesty and oppression.
Li Mu looked up and saw that the thunderclouds had shrunk to a hundred zhang in size. Within the pitch-black cloud mass, a thick form was vaguely condensing.
"The eighth wave of Lightning Tribulation is the Destruction Lightning Tribulation!" Li Mu's gaze was solemn, and a strong sense of alarm rose in his heart.
The Destruction Lightning Tribulation slowly condensed deep within the thunderclouds, like a sleeping black Dragon being awakened, carrying the will to destroy everything, gradually revealing its ferocious face. In the thunderclouds, lightning intertwined, like a vast and impenetrable heavenly net, and the Destruction Lightning Tribulation was the most dazzling and fatal thorn in this net.
In the center of the thunderclouds, the Destruction Lightning Tribulation finally condensed into form. It was like a giant Dragon breaking free from a Void Realm crack, its body entwined with dark lightning. Each bolt of lightning seemed capable of tearing space and reorganizing all things. It roared, carrying endless majesty and the will of destruction, and crashed down towards Li Mu.
"Boom!"
The first Destruction Lightning Tribulation finally descended! Heaven and earth seemed to be torn apart at this moment. Wherever the Destruction Lightning Tribulation passed, space was easily ripped apart like fragile paper, leaving shocking cracks. Where the lightning reached, even nothingness was annihilated, as if even the meaning of existence was erased.
The Destruction Lightning Tribulation crashed down, and the moment it collided with the Reincarnation Pill Domain, it erupted with dazzling light. Lightning and the Pill Domain intertwined, and the Void Realm seemed to be torn apart at this moment. Endless annihilation power and Reincarnation power fiercely clashed.
"Reincarnation is endless, life is endless!" Li Mu murmured, his hands quickly forming seals, guiding the power within the Reincarnation Pill Domain, devouring the annihilation power of the Destruction Lightning Tribulation, and at the same time transforming it into pure energy to nourish the Dao Pill.
However, the power of the Destruction Lightning Tribulation was beyond imagination. Even the Reincarnation Pill Domain seemed precarious under this power. The six Reincarnation whirlpools began to show cracks under the bombardment of the Destruction Lightning Tribulation. Lightning and Reincarnation power intertwined, erupting with a deafening roar.
After enduring for a moment, the six Reincarnation whirlpools finally could not withstand the bombardment of the Destruction Lightning Tribulation and began to gradually collapse. The Reincarnation whirlpools shattered one after another under the bombardment of the lightning, transforming into specks of spiritual light and dissipating into the Void Realm.
The Reincarnation Pill Domain completely collapsed, and the Seven-Rank Dao Pill directly faced the threat of the Destruction Lightning Tribulation.
"Seven Absolutes Dao Pill, Seven Domains open simultaneously!" Li Mu roared, fully activating the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill.
The next moment, the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill's innate Pill Markings lit up one after another. The seven layers of Pill Domains—Limitless, Creation, Yin and Yang, Five Elements, Space-Time, Life-Death, and Chaos—unfolded sequentially, forming seven distinct barriers, firmly protecting the Dao Pill within them.
"Limitless Pill Domain, open!" Li Mu low-roared. The Limitless Pill Domain was the first to meet the Destruction Lightning Tribulation. The hazy Chaos Qi vortex collided with the lightning pillar, and was instantly torn apart by more than half, but the power of the Destruction Lightning Tribulation was also weakened by a few points.
"Creation Pill Domain, activate!" Li Mu did not hesitate. The second layer of Pill Domain unfolded. Thousands of illusory spiritual plants grew wildly in the lightning pillar, attempting to transform it into vitality. However, the destructive power in the Destruction Lightning Tribulation was too terrifying. The illusory spiritual plants were torn into pieces as soon as they made contact.
"Yin and Yang Pill Domain, rotate!" Li Mu clasped his hands together. The Yin and Yang Qi transformed into black and white swimming fish, entwining around the lightning pillar, attempting to decompose it. However, the destructive power in the Destruction Lightning Tribulation far exceeded imagination, and the Yin and Yang Qi only lasted for a moment before being completely pulverized.
"Five Elements Pill Domain, suppress!" Li Mu gritted his teeth and activated the fourth layer of Pill Domain. The Five Elements disc slowly rotated under the lightning pillar. The Five Elements powers of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth intertwined into a net, attempting to trap the Destruction Lightning Tribulation. However, the lightning pillar was unstoppable, and the Five Elements disc only lasted for a few breaths before being torn into pieces.
"Space-Time Pill Domain, condense!" A fierce glint flashed in Li Mu's eyes. The fifth layer of Pill Domain unfolded, and the speed of the Destruction Lightning Tribulation was forcefully slowed down, but even so, its power was still terrifying.
"Life-Death Pill Domain, reverse!" Li Mu pushed his hands violently. The Life-Death Pill Domain transformed into gray and white chains, entwining around the lightning pillar, attempting to extract its destructive power. However, the destructive power in the Destruction Lightning Tribulation was too violent, and the Life-Death chains were torn into pieces as soon as they made contact.
"Chaos Pill Domain, devour!" Li Mu low-roared. The last layer of Pill Domain unfolded. The Chaos Void Realm swallowed the Destruction Lightning Tribulation into it. However, the destructive power in the lightning pillar was too terrifying, and the Chaos Void Realm only lasted for a moment before being torn into pieces.
"Boom—!"
The fourth Destruction Lightning Tribulation had just ended when the fifth Destruction Lightning Tribulation arrived quietly. This lightning pillar was even more terrifying than before. A pitch-black lightning Dragon was vaguely visible in the lightning pillar. As the lightning Dragon roared, heaven and earth collapsed.
"Seven Domains merge into one, Seven Absolutes Pill Domain, form!" Li Mu had no time to breathe. A hint of madness flashed in his eyes as he activated his Chaos True Essence, fiercely merging the seven layers of Pill Domains, transforming them into a dazzling seven-colored light screen, firmly protecting the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill within it.
"Boom—!"
The fifth Destruction Lightning Tribulation fiercely struck the seven-colored light screen. The light screen trembled violently, and the seven-colored Dao rhythm circulated wildly, attempting to resolve the destructive power in the lightning pillar.
"Hold on for me!" Li Mu, the seven-colored light screen solidified again, stubbornly blocking the Destruction Lightning Tribulation outside.
However, the Destruction Lightning Tribulation took advantage of its weakness to deliver a fatal blow. The sixth, seventh... until the ninth lightning pillar descended one after another. Each one was more terrifying than the last. Li Mu's face grew paler and paler, and the Chaos True Essence in his body was almost completely drained.
Finally, the ninth Destruction Lightning Tribulation descended! The power of this lightning pillar far exceeded the previous ones. A complete lightning Dragon was vaguely visible in the lightning pillar. Its entire body was entwined with pitch-black lightning, and as it roared, heaven and earth collapsed.
"Roar—!"
The illusory lightning Dragon struck the seven-colored light screen along with the lightning pillar. The light screen trembled violently, and the seven-colored Dao rhythm circulated wildly, attempting to resolve the destructive power in the lightning pillar. However, the destructive power in the Destruction Lightning Tribulation was too terrifying, and the seven-colored light screen only lasted for a moment before being completely torn apart.
"Pfft—!" Li Mu spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, his entire body swaying precariously. However, when he looked at the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill, a hint of relief flashed in his eyes.
The Seven Absolutes Dao Pill successfully withstood the nine Destruction Lightning Tribulations. The Pill Domain was preserved, and the Pill Markings on its surface were incredibly profound. The seven types of Dao Markings perfectly merged, emitting an aura that transcended heaven and earth.
"Finally... it succeeded!" Li Mu let out a long breath, a tired smile appearing on his face.
After successfully overcoming the Eight-Nine Dan Tribulation, the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill seemed to have undergone a complete transformation. The Pill Markings flowing on its surface became even more profound and unfathomable. The seven types of Dao Markings intertwined, emitting an aura that transcended heaven and earth, as if containing endless mysteries and power.
Just then, the gift of the Dan Tribulation arrived quietly. The originally violent thunderclouds began to dissipate, replaced by a gentle spiritual light. These spiritual lights sprinkled down like fine rain, merging into the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill. Every drop of spiritual light seemed to contain the ultimate truth of heaven and earth, greatly increasing the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill's spirituality and making its pill body even more gentle, as if it had its own consciousness.
"This is... the gift of the Dan Tribulation!" Li Mu felt the changes in the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
As the spiritual light continuously merged, the Seven Absolutes Dao Pill's spirituality grew stronger. An illusory infant figure appeared within the pill. The infant's body was entwined with Chaos Qi, and a complete Seven Absolutes Dao marking was imprinted on its forehead, which was a sign of the Pill Spirit's Incarnation!
"Dao Pill becoming sentient?" Li Mu's pupils contracted. He saw a three-inch tall illusory infant figure appear at the core of the Dao Pill.
The illusory Pill Spirit infant solidified at a visible speed. With each drop of Heaven and Earth Dao Nectar it absorbed, the infant's eyes brightened a bit. It seemed to sense the surrounding gazes and made a gesture as if to run. (End of Chapter)
