Chapter 811: Preparing for the Tribulation

Chen Mobai was well aware of Patriarch Muqin's condition; she was practically at the end of her tether.

If that weren't the case, she wouldn't have swallowed her pride and offered a high-grade fourth-tier Pure Bamboo as an apology in Beiyuan City.

When they traveled together to the Star Heaven Dao Sect, Chen Mobai secretly used his 'Sound of the Empty Valley' technique to observe her. He found that although she still possessed the immense power of a Nascent Soul within her, it was almost beyond her control, indicating that her physical body had entered a state of decline.

For cultivators, once decline sets in, it is almost an irreversible path towards death.

In such a state, even if Patriarch Muqin fought with all her might, it would be difficult for her to truly harm a Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Chef Shen, do you know the current situation of the Three Great Eastern Barbarian Sects after this battle?" Chen Mobai asked, concerned. His inquiry was closely tied to the Five Elements Sect's next move.

"After the grand formations of the Profound Exaltation Dao Palace and the Sunbathing Sea were breached, they retreated a hundred miles to regroup. However, the crucial factor lies with the four Nascent Soul cultivators..." Shen Shanqing replied, withholding nothing of the information he possessed.

Since Patriarch Muqin and Bamboo, master and disciple, had intervened, they were clearly aiming for a decisive victory. Patriarch Baiwu and Patriarch Jinfeng, too, would obviously not retreat at this point, as years of war had created an insurmountable blood feud between the two sides.

Many cultivators from the Heavenly River Realm possessed a gambling spirit, believing they could win even when victory was uncertain. They believed winning this one battle would win them everything.

Consequently, the four Nascent Soul cultivators of the Eastern Barbarian Lands unleashed their full power, deploying their natal artifacts, precious talismans, and even various potent life-risking secret arts.

The battle had raged for several days, with all four fighting with bloodshot eyes. The battlefield had shifted continuously, leaving shattered mountains and severed rivers in its wake. They had now moved into the Profound Sea.

The Heavenly Dining Tower's intelligence report concluded there.

After hearing this, Chen Mobai fell into deep thought. He wondered if Patriarch Jinfeng might be dealt with by Patriarch Muqin and Bamboo, master and disciple, without him even needing to intervene. Regardless, this was good news for the Five Elements Sect.

After this battle, Patriarch Jinfeng would at least suffer some damage to his foundation, having fought so desperately. The Five Elements Sect merely needed to remain prepared. They would decide their course of action once the outcome of the battle between the four Nascent Soul cultivators became clear.

After thanking Shen Shanqing, Chen Mobai personally saw him out.

Soon after, Zhou Shengqing, whom he had notified, arrived. Upon learning the situation of the Three Great Eastern Barbarian Sects, he was overjoyed.

"Junior Brother, should we seize this opportunity to lead our army to the Eastern Barbarian Lands and raze the Profound Exaltation Dao Palace?"

Zhou Shengqing's suggestion was tempting, but Chen Mobai considered it and shook his head in refusal. "Senior Brother, traveling from the Eastern Barrens to the Eastern Barbarian Lands without a teleportation array is too far. Moreover, if we encounter demonic beasts or strange entities in the Desolate Ruins, we might suffer heavy losses. Let's wait and see."

Chen Mobai had personally traversed the Desolate Ruins between the Eastern Barrens and the Eastern Barbarian Lands. Although cultivators from both regions had developed it over thousands of years, significantly reducing the dangers, it remained primarily the territory of demonic beasts. The advance of ten thousand cultivators from the Five Elements Sect would undoubtedly disturb the various demonic beasts residing there.

This route was dangerous and narrow. Even with Chen Mobai and others providing protection, reaching their destination safely would likely consume immense resources and spirit stones. Then, fighting in a foreign land in the Eastern Barbarian Lands, if the Profound Exaltation Dao Palace managed to activate its fourth-tier grand formation in time, and they failed to breach it quickly, such an aggressive display of force would surely provoke resentment from the various major powers in the Eastern Barbarian Lands.

It was possible that not only the major sects of the Eastern Barbarian Lands, but also the large merchant guilds from the Eastern Lands with outposts there, might intervene. Furthermore, if Patriarch Jinfeng were to make a grand return, the Five Elements Sect, fighting in a foreign land, could suffer devastating losses.

Zhou Shengqing found Chen Mobai's analysis very reasonable. The key factor here remained Patriarch Jinfeng.

"Junior Brother, it's inconvenient for our sect to lack informants and intelligence in the Eastern Barbarian Lands. How about I take a few disciples there?" Zhou Shengqing proposed this after understanding the situation. Indeed, he was the most suitable person in the Five Elements Sect for this task. After all, as a Nascent Soul cultivator, he could essentially move unhindered in the Eastern Barbarian Lands.

"Then I'll trouble you, Senior Brother." Chen Mobai nodded, then asked Zhou Shengqing which disciples he wished to bring.

"Who do you think is suitable? You've managed the sect for all these years, so I'm not very familiar with the younger disciples."

Upon hearing Zhou Shengqing's words, Chen Mobai thought for a moment and nominated a few individuals he favored. "My Primordial Chaos True Qi has reached mastery, so I can set aside the Five Elements Essence for now. How about letting Zhou Wangshen accompany you, Senior Brother? He's nearing the completion of his Foundation Establishment, and once the surrounding situation stabilizes, he can attempt to form his Core."

Of the ten Golden Elixir and Jade Restoration Pills refined by Qing Nü, two had already been used, and one was reserved for Zheng Deming, leaving Chen Mobai with seven. These seven pills would naturally be allocated to their own people first. Among them, E Yun and Zhou Wangshen, who had diligently contributed significantly over the years, would certainly receive their share.

Then there were his disciples. Liu Wenbai still needed a considerable amount of time to complete Foundation Establishment, so a pill from this batch wouldn't be reserved for him. In contrast, his young disciple Jiang Zongheng, specializing in the Immortal Longevity Scripture and having accumulated deep experience in the mortal world over the years, had a profound cultivation realm and no shortage of spirit stone resources. He too was nearing the completion of Foundation Establishment.

Besides him, there was Zhuo Ming. With her current foundation, taking a Golden Elixir and Jade Restoration Pill would guarantee her success in forming a Core. However, Chen Mobai had envisioned a path of enlightenment-based Core Formation for her, so he didn't plan to reserve one for her this time. If she still hadn't achieved enlightenment by the time the next batch of Golden Elixir and Jade Restoration Pills was refined, only then would Chen Mobai allow her to take one.

For the Wood Vein, these were the three pills he had temporarily allocated. The remaining four pills, Chen Mobai intended to allocate to the other four veins based on their contributions in the upcoming battle against the Profound Exaltation Dao Palace. After all, he had finally managed to merge the five veins of the Five Elements into a complete sect, and he needed to demonstrate fairness, showing that all five veins were one family.

Besides the Golden Elixir and Jade Restoration Pills, Qing Nü was also preparing to refine the Water Origin Core-Forming Pill. She had already modified the pill formula, using that water-attribute spiritual fruit as the primary ingredient, and was confident in her success. Once ready, one Water Origin Core-Forming Pill could be given to Luo Xue'er, and one or two could also be given to the Water Vein.

However, this would give the Water Vein an unfair advantage. Chen Mobai considered this and decided to withhold the Golden Elixir and Jade Restoration Pill he had originally planned to save for them. He intended to keep this one, to see if anyone close to him in the Immortal Sect might need it. Meng Huang'er already had a Golden Elixir and Jade Restoration Pill. His remaining concern was Yan Bingxuan. In addition to a Golden Elixir and Jade Restoration Pill, he could also prepare a Water Origin Core-Forming Pill for Yan Bingxuan. With his current status and cultivation, even without explanation, Yan Bingxuan would simply assume he had obtained it through a transaction with higher-ups for her sake, and might be deeply moved.

"Alright, but if it's just him, gathering information in the Eastern Barbarian Lands might be difficult. Junior Brother, could you give me a few more?" Zhou Shengqing was certainly more than willing to guide a descendant of his own Zhou family. The Five Elements Sect was currently flourishing, and it was time for the Zhou family to produce another Core Formation cultivator.

"I have a grand-disciple named Song Huangda, who is currently working with E Yun on the communication projects; he's very astute. There's also Yu Lian, who was almost killed by Kong Lingling. And Mu Yuan, Meng Hong's disciple, is also quite good..." Since Zhou Shengqing requested it, Chen Mobai promptly assigned several Foundation Establishment cultivators he highly regarded to him. This was also their good fortune, as not everyone had the opportunity to be dispatched by a Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Very well. Summon these disciples. Once they're all here, I'll take them to the Eastern Barbarian Lands." Zhou Shengqing knew all these individuals and, seeing that Chen Mobai had provided him with elites, nodded with great satisfaction.

"Senior Brother, one more thing..." Chen Mobai immediately brought up the missing Chu Zuoshu, hoping that if Zhou Shengqing went to the Eastern Barbarian Lands, he could also inquire about his whereabouts.

"He is also considered my disciple. Even if you hadn't mentioned it, Junior Brother, I would do my best. However, he went missing in Jinwu Immortal City, so to get detailed information, one would likely have to go there..." Both of them were already mentally prepared for Chu Zuoshu's soul lamp to shatter. In the Heavenly River Realm, most cultivators who went missing for such a long time eventually met this fate. Nevertheless, they decided to try.

"Oh, right, Junior Brother, when do you plan to undergo your Nascent Soul tribulation?" After the two finished discussing official matters, Zhou Shengqing raised this concern. He knew that Chen Mobai had mastered 'A Leaf Obscures the Eye,' concealing his aura and delaying his heavenly tribulation. However, if he were to fight Patriarch Jinfeng, he would have to go all out, which would certainly trigger his tribulation. To avoid such a situation, he thought it would be better to undergo the tribulation first. Yet, the heavenly tribulation was vast and imposing. Once triggered, it would easily reveal that Chen Mobai had formed his Nascent Soul, potentially alerting Patriarch Jinfeng.

"The Golden Yang Spirit Tree on Beiyuan Mountain's peak seems poised for advancement soon. When it does, I'll trigger my own heavenly tribulation simultaneously. After I pass it, we can publicly declare it was the spirit plant's advancement. If I can't wait, I'll find a secluded spot in the Desolate Ruins to undergo the tribulation, and I might need your help to guard me then, Senior Brother." Chen Mobai explained his plan. If he exposed his Nascent Soul cultivation, Patriarch Jinfeng would certainly not consider coming to the Eastern Barrens. Furthermore, with the Five Elements Sect's current strength, fighting a cross-territorial war would likely drain the sect's finances for over a decade, which Chen Mobai, who prioritized the well-being of the people and basic welfare, found difficult to accept.

"In that case, it would be best to resolve this before I leave for the Eastern Barbarian Lands." Zhou Shengqing understood Chen Mobai's concerns and nodded after hearing them.

"Then I'll inform Ming'er to come over. If the Golden Yang Spirit Tree still hasn't advanced before you leave, Senior Brother, I'll just use 'Pulling up seedlings to help them grow' to force its advancement." Chen Mobai thought about it and decided it was better to be cautious. If he were to undergo the tribulation in the Desolate Ruins, there was a risk that if the heavenly tribulation's might was too immense, it could attract other high-tier demonic beasts from the Ruins. Even with Zhou Shengqing's assistance and his own fifth-tier Sky Origin Pearl and Purple-Green Twin Swords, unexpected situations could still arise. However, in Beiyuan City, with the presence of a fourth-tier grand formation and the Eastern Barrens already being under the Five Elements Sect's dominion, no external enemies would interfere. Chen Mobai's tribulation there would undoubtedly be much easier.

Chen Mobai, ever cautious, decided not to take the risk. Furthermore, he wanted to try and use this heavenly tribulation to temper his magical artifacts. The Violet Lightning Sword had long awaited this opportunity; perhaps with the power of the tribulation lightning, its spirituality could greatly increase, breaking through its limitations and upgrading to the fifth-tier.

"As long as you arrange it, Junior Brother, I have no objections." Zhou Shengqing now agreed with all of Chen Mobai's decisions.

In the following days, Beiyuan City's teleportation arrays began to light up one after another. The first to arrive was naturally Zhuo Ming, from the neighboring Hong County.

"Master, this is your Five Elements Spirit Tree sapling!" Zhuo Ming brought with her the Five Elements Spirit Tree, planted in an earthenware pot. It was half a person tall and resembled jade. Under her careful nurturing, this spirit plant had already reached the first tier. One could faintly discern emerald-green tender shoots and Five Elements Spirit Flowers waiting to bloom.

"You've worked hard, Ming'er." Chen Mobai happily accepted it, then asked Zhuo Ming to first check on the Golden Yang Spirit Tree on the mountain peak. Meanwhile, he transplanted the Five Elements Spirit Tree from the pot into the center of his own domain. With his current level of spirit plant cultivation and the Five Elements spiritual soil already prepared within his domain, the transplantation was naturally an easy success. After completing the transplantation, Chen Mobai used his Void Walk technique to arrive at the summit of Mount Beiyuan.

"Master, it's almost ready. I can gather the terrestrial energy of Mount Beiyuan to assist it, and that will trigger its advancement process." At this point, Zhuo Ming had finished communicating with the Golden Yang Spirit Tree and delivered news that greatly pleased Chen Mobai. His precious disciple was indeed remarkable. When he used the 'Sound of the Empty Valley' to listen, he could only sense that the spirit plant was on the verge of advancement but didn't know why it was stuck.

"Wait half a day. I will arrange for Beiyuan City's grand formation to be activated, so as not to affect innocent bystanders during the tribulation." Chen Mobai spoke, and Zhuo Ming looked a bit puzzled. Given her master's strength and Zhou Shengqing's presence in the city, surely blocking the Golden Yang Spirit Tree's advancement tribulation would be effortless. Why waste massive spirit stones activating the grand formation?

"It's not for the Golden Yang Spirit Tree, but for my Nascent Soul heavenly tribulation." Chen Mobai smiled as he heard her question and delivered the good news.

"Congratulations, Master!" Zhuo Ming's face lit up with surprise and joy upon hearing this. For her, Chen Mobai forming his Nascent Soul was something that could have been predicted, but hearing it truly still filled her with shock and delight.

"Hahahaha, Xuan'er has already formed her Core, and you all will soon too. If I were still in the Core Formation realm, it wouldn't be proper for me to teach you in the future, so I diligently cultivated for a period and formed my Nascent Soul." Before his own disciples, Chen Mobai revealed his true nature.

After the master and disciple conversed for a while, he told Zhuo Ming to rest for a bit, then go inform Yuan Chiye. Soon after, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth began to surge, and a massive Nine Palaces pattern rose from the center of Beiyuan City, only to instantly vanish into the void.

The Sumeru Nine Palaces Formation had been activated. However, Yuan Chiye was not a professional formation master, so Chen Mobai was uneasy leaving him in charge. Therefore, he summoned Yi Shaoqing, head of the Formation Department, via teleportation array. Upon receiving his summons, Yi Shaoqing immediately led all the Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Formation Department to Beiyuan City and began taking over the Sumeru Nine Palaces Formation.

The activation of the grand formation naturally did not go unnoticed by the cultivators in the city. However, Yuan Chiye promptly followed Chen Mobai's instructions and announced that the Golden Yang Spirit Tree was about to advance and undergo its tribulation. The Five Elements Sect even issued a special public notice detailing various precautions to take during the tribulation, to prevent a repeat of the spiritual energy fluctuations and injuries that occurred among numerous cultivators of the Divine Wood Sect during Zhou Shengqing's tribulation.

This was a first for the entire Eastern Barrens. Rogue cultivators of the past had never encountered such treatment. When other sect cultivators or high-tier spirit plants underwent tribulation, areas were always cleared in advance, with rogue cultivators restricted from entering a certain radius; otherwise, they would be met with flying swords. The Five Elements Sect's magnanimous gesture left the cultivators residing in Beiyuan City in awe, confirming its reputation as the Eastern Barrens' foremost sect, with vast vision and a pioneering spirit.

"Junior Brother, do we truly not need to expel them?" Zhou Shengqing was somewhat surprised by this. Still thinking like a local, he believed that even if it meant being shameless, non-Five Elements Sect cultivators should be expelled from Beiyuan City at this time.

"In the future, it will be commonplace for Five Elements Sect cultivators and spirit plants to undergo tribulation. Expelling people every time would be too troublesome. Let this become the established custom." Chen Mobai shook his head. After all, even with many rogue cultivators in Beiyuan City, the Five Elements Sect's cultivators were more than capable of suppressing any unrest. Moreover, besides the two Nascent Soul cultivators, others like Mo Douguang also rushed over upon hearing he was about to undergo tribulation, eager to witness the spectacle. Since that was the case, Chen Mobai simply called over Luo Yixuan and Yin Qingmei as well.

"Master!"

"Sect Leader!"

Both women were delighted upon receiving Chen Mobai's summons. However, upon arriving and seeing so many Core Formation cultivators of the Five Elements Sect gathered, and even Zhou Ye having come from Primordial Chaos Immortal City, their expressions turned serious. Knowing it must be a major event, they immediately saluted Chen Mobai according to etiquette, then greeted Zhou Shengqing and the others.

"The Wood Vein truly is blessed with outstanding talents! Besides the Sect Leader Junior Brother, there are so many rising stars." Zhou Ye looked at the two women and sighed with emotion. It was worth noting that as a Heavenly Earth Spirit Root, he himself had only been at the Foundation Establishment stage at their age.

"Oh, no, no, they are all disciples of the Five Elements Sect," Chen Mobai said with a smile. He then gestured for the two women to dispense with formalities and called Luo Yixuan to his side, inquiring about her cultivation progress.

"Thanks to Master's blessing, I have successfully transformed my cultivation method into the Profound Sea Control Art, and my realm is now stable." Luo Yixuan stood gracefully before Chen Mobai, speaking of her cultivation progress and confusions over the years. Chen Mobai had only superficially reviewed the Profound Sea Control Art, but with the knowledge stored in the Square Inch Book and the fourth-tier Heavenly Computing Orb, he provided precise answers to Luo Yixuan's questions. Upon hearing his explanations, some things dawned on Luo Yixuan, while others remained vague, as her cultivation realm was not particularly high. Furthermore, her ability to form a Core was actually due to the profound foundation laid by Grandma Ming; her own cultivation foundation was still somewhat lacking. But this did not prevent Luo Yixuan from admiring Chen Mobai even more. She had also asked Grandma Ming about these cultivation doubts, but the answers she received were not as insightful as Chen Mobai's. This made her earlier thought, that she could catch up to Chen Mobai after forming her Core, vanish without a trace. Master truly was Master!

At this moment, Luo Yixuan still didn't know why Chen Mobai had summoned her. Seeing so many Core Formation elders present, she dutifully took out her tea-making tools immediately after her questions were answered, and began preparing tea to serve Chen Mobai and the others.

"I never expected Junior Brother's attainments in water-attribute cultivation methods to be deeper than mine," said Nu Jiang, who had listened to the entire conversation between master and disciple. Although he cultivated the Heavenly Waterfall Art, he was surprisingly the one who could best grasp Chen Mobai's explanations, leaving him greatly impressed.

"Primordial Chaos True Qi is the fusion of the Five Elements. Once mastered, one gains comprehensive understanding by analogy." Chen Mobai naturally couldn't tell the truth about this, so he used this as an excuse.

"Sect Leader Junior Brother is being modest. I have also mastered Primordial Chaos True Qi, but I am far inferior to you," Zhou Ye, who had direct experience in this area, stated. His own Primordial Chaos True Qi was cultivated through orthodox methods after his Five Elements spiritual power reached mastery. Yet, even so, he had greatly benefited from the recent conversation between master and disciple. Zhou Ye certainly didn't think Chen Mobai was lying. Therefore, his inability to gain a deep understanding of the other four elements through analogy could only mean that his own talent was vastly inferior to Chen Mobai's.

"Hahahaha, let's not dwell on this. Senior Brother Fu and the others have arrived; I'll go greet them." Chen Mobai laughed and changed the subject. Thinking that many cultivators in the Five Elements Sect would surely reach the Nascent Soul stage in the future, he decided to use his own tribulation as an example for all Core Formation cultivators in the sect to witness. He also hoped this would dispel the fear of heavenly tribulations in the minds of Eastern Barrens cultivators.

Naturally, he wouldn't forget to inform Qing Nü about this, as she was certainly destined to form a Nascent Soul in the future. Bringing her to witness the event in advance would also serve to introduce her to everyone in the Five Elements Sect, laying the groundwork for their future union as Dao companions. Since Mount Tianpeng was close to Giant Wood Ridge, she traveled with Fu Zongjue via the medium-sized teleportation array there. Besides Qing Nü, Chen Mobai remembered that Yan Shaoyin was also on Mount Tianpeng, so he asked Qing Nü to bring him along too. There was no particular reason beyond letting Yan Shaoyin know he had successfully formed his Nascent Soul, ensuring that this former foremost alchemist of the Eastern Barrens would be even more loyal in refining pills for the Five Elements Sect in the future.

Soon, Chen Mobai brought Qing Nü and the others to the summit of Mount Beiyuan. Among those present, only Zhou Ye did not recognize Qing Nü. Upon learning that this stunningly beautiful female cultivator was actually a fourth-tier alchemist, he was greatly astonished.

"Ming'er, begin." Once everyone had arrived, Chen Mobai smiled and nodded to Zhuo Ming. She immediately took out the Myriad Virtues Cauldron, and using this natal artifact, began to gather the terrestrial energy of Mount Beiyuan, channeling it continuously towards the Golden Yang Spirit Tree on the peak. Soon after, the spirit plant, which had long accumulated its energy to completion, began to shed its bark, transforming into a fourth-tier Longevity Wood.

Instantly, the sky became overcast with dark clouds, and lightning flashed with thunder. At this very moment, Chen Mobai also unleashed his own aura!

*Boom!*

The arcing lightning, which had merely flickered within the dark clouds, suddenly surged more than tenfold. Like dragons and snakes, it became dazzlingly bright, and the clouds themselves expanded from covering just Beiyuan Mountain's peak to engulfing most of Beiyuan City.

"Everyone, please wait a moment! I'll be right back!" Chen Mobai, with a relaxed expression, said this to the assembled Core Formation cultivators of the Five Elements Sect beside him. Then, setting down the warm tea Luo Yixuan had prepared, he soared into the sky towards the thunder with his Violet Lightning Sword.

"Is Master going to help the Golden Yang Spirit Tree undergo its tribulation?" Luo Yixuan asked, curious.

"Hahahaha, your master is going to undergo his own Nascent Soul heavenly tribulation!" Nu Jiang had high hopes for this junior Core Formation cultivator, who also practiced a water-attribute cultivation method. Since none of his disciples in Wind Rain Dock seemed capable of forming a Core, he felt that in a hundred years, the Water Vein would be passed to Luo Yixuan. Thus, he proactively answered her question, aiming to leave a good impression.

Upon hearing this, Luo Yixuan was stunned! Although she knew her master's talent was unmatched in the Eastern Barrens for a millennium, his ability to form a Nascent Soul so quickly still exceeded her imagination. But immediately, an unprecedented surge of joy filled her heart. The disciples of Little Southern Mountain genuinely respected Chen Mobai as their master. So, after the initial joy and shock of Chen Mobai forming his Nascent Soul, a touch of worry about the heavenly tribulation crept in.

"Master will definitely pass it..." At this moment, it was Zhuo Ming who came over to comfort Luo Yixuan. She had already triggered the Golden Yang Spirit Tree's advancement; now, it was up to the spirit plant itself. Despite her words, Zhuo Ming was also somewhat nervous. The two fellow disciples watched Chen Mobai in mid-air, facing the lightning tribulation with his Violet Lightning Sword, their hands tightly clenched.

Qing Nü observed this scene and nodded slightly, thinking that at least these disciples of her Dao companion showed good filial piety. At that moment, she noticed Yin Qingmei standing beside the two women, also watching Chen Mobai undergoing tribulation in the sky with a tense expression. This struck her as somewhat odd. She knew this woman, who was not Chen Mobai's disciple. However, considering that the Five Elements Sect's new generation of Core Formation cultivators were all personally nurtured by Chen Mobai, she presumed Yin Qingmei must deeply respect her Dao companion, hence her apparent concern. Thinking this, Qing Nü looked at Zhou Shengqing and the others, who were also watching Chen Mobai's tribulation with great concern. She couldn't help but feel pleased that her Dao companion was so beloved.

In mid-air, Chen Mobai held the Sky Origin Pearl and the Five Extremes Pendant in one hand. As his Primordial Chaos True Qi flowed into them, five-colored spiritual light transformed into a spherical shield, enveloping him. Despite his preparations, not a single bolt of tribulation lightning managed to strike him. This was because the Violet Lightning Sword, like a soaring dragon, weaved back and forth through the void, absorbing every descending bolt of lightning with its blade.

As time passed, the tribulation lightning grew increasingly powerful! Yet, the Violet Lightning Sword also emitted an even more dazzling cold light. Chen Mobai felt the spirit within the sword's body, which, nourished by the ceaseless heavenly tribulation, seemed to have crossed a crucial threshold.

*Master, I want some too!*