ALL NOVEL Chapter 168 - Mysterious Stone Pool, a Celestial Body
Xu Yang soared into the tribulation cloud, his entire body bursting with blazing golden light that overshadowed the brilliance of the Order Divine Chains formed by thunder. Radiant and majestic, his body and soul resembled something innate, madly devouring the arcs of purple lightning striking down upon him!
The cloud seemed to sense a great threat, evolving into many terrifying visions: the Thunder Dragon Devouring the Sky, the Purple Thunder Suppressing the Abyss—all exuding an aura of utter destruction. Thunder roared, shaking the heavens, blocking Xu Yang’s way and attempting to prevent him from reaching the Thunder Tribulation Liquid!
A world-destroying divine thunder descended upon Xu Yang, thunder and fire bursting forth with annihilating power. Lightning arcs splashed from the calamity cloud, obliterating several mountain peaks in their wake. These peaks, once verdant and teeming with towering trees, were now reduced to a desolate wasteland. The air reeked of scorched earth, and everything in sight was pitch black.
This is the horror of the heavenly tribulation—just a single arc of lightning held destructive power capable of leveling endless mountains. Ordinary practitioners would have long since been reduced to ash under such a tribulation!
But for Xu Yang, this supreme heavenly tribulation was utterly powerless. The thunder struck him like a tickle—it couldn’t even leave a scratch on his skin!
Throughout history, even the Holy Body, renowned for its invincible flesh, could not withstand heavenly tribulation as effortlessly as Xu Yang, let alone delve into the calamity cloud itself to retrieve the Thunder Tribulation Liquid!
The rarity of Thunder Tribulation Liquid, one of the ten great spiritual objects of heaven and earth, is due to its inaccessibility. Few cultivators could break through the layers of thunder and reach the stone pool where the liquid was stored. Surviving the tribulation alone was already considered the ultimate feat!
Xu Yang stood tall amidst the raging thunder, his Supreme Yang Physique fully activated. With the operation of the Nirvana Treasure Technique, the violent thunder energy was effortlessly neutralized, transformed into pure power, and absorbed. His Dao Body grew even more radiant, exuding rich life essence, while his Yuanshen became stronger, reaching a level comparable to that of an immortal elixir in human form!
“Enough. Any more, and it won’t improve me much.”
Xu Yang stopped entertaining the calamity cloud. He raised his hand, shattered the mysterious thunder-formed creatures around him, and headed straight for the depths of the cloud.
Within moments, he reached the source of the Thunder Tribulation Liquid.
In front of him lay a five-foot square stone pool. The pool exuded an ancient aura, its simplicity hinting at countless years of history. Its stone walls were adorned with mysterious patterns resembling Dao runes. These patterns weren’t carved—they seemed innate, imbued with extraordinary power.
As Xu Yang approached, the Dao runes burst forth with divine light, emanating the will of heaven itself. The light surged toward him, aiming to annihilate him with ease.
“What a treasure!”
Xu Yang’s eyes gleamed. Channeling the power of his Dao Body, he blocked the divine light and stepped closer. Stretching out his hand, he gripped the stone pool, surging his divine power to move the mysterious pool entirely.
“Boom!”
Under the immense force of his supreme power, the stone pool trembled slightly!
“There’s hope!”
Excited, Xu Yang gritted his teeth and increased his strength further. Veins bulged on his neck as he poured more power into the effort.
But just as he was about to move the stone pool, a sudden and inexplicable sense of danger struck him. It was as though an unfathomable presence hidden in the shadows was watching him. If he dared to take the stone pool, he would face a catastrophic divine punishment, obliterating him on the spot.
The feeling sent chills down Xu Yang’s spine.
“Heavenly Dao, you bastard! You won’t even let me take an ownerless treasure?!”
“I’ll fuck you!!!”
Muttering curses under his breath, Xu Yang reluctantly released the stone pool. With a resigned expression, he said:
“Fine. I can’t move this stone pool. Forget it. I’ll just take some Thunder Tribulation Liquid this time.”
Although Xu Yang was unwilling, it was not wise to compete with the Heavenly Dao at this time. At the very least, he needed to be promoted to the Mahayana realm before he could have the strength to challenge the Heavenly Dao…
In the stone pool, lightning flashed, and a pool of water radiated pure white light, exuding unimaginable life essence. One could faintly hear bursts of thunder roaring, accompanied by a rich and lingering fragrance.
“The Thunder Tribulation Liquid is really good, but…”
Xu Yang still wanted to move the stone pool as well. He was convinced that this mysterious pool could continuously produce Thunder Tribulation Liquid!
A chicken that lays golden eggs—or in this case, liquid lightning. Any reasonable person would know to take both the chicken and the eggs!
Unfortunately, the Heavenly Dao had other plans and left Xu Yang with only the golden eggs. Otherwise, he would have taken it all without hesitation.
“Take some!”
Xu Yang took out a jade bottle and drew the Thunder Tribulation Liquid from the stone pool. Soon, the pool was nearly empty.
He intended to take it all. After all, he had eight direct disciples and Xiao Hongluan. Born from thunder and brimming with endless vitality, the Thunder Tribulation Liquid could never be too much!
“Hmm?”
Xu Yang frowned in surprise, his heart jolting. At the bottom of the nearly empty stone pool, he saw a ‘celestial body’ with skin that was crystal-clear and radiant. She had an elegant face, a dignified figure, and a graceful presence. Between her eyebrows was a three-colored petal mark, glowing faintly with a hazy luster. Her eyes were closed, her hands rested flat on her abdomen, and she exuded an air of peace and serenity, as though in a deep slumber.
“This is…”
Xu Yang reached out, intending to lift her out. However, an immensely dangerous killing intent suddenly loomed overhead, ready to strike at a moment’s notice. He knew that if it fell, it would mean instant death without even a burial.
“Heaven is stopping me!”
Xu Yang frowned, his hand hovering in the air, hesitating. He neither withdrew it nor moved further.
For a moment, there was a tense stalemate.
Suddenly, Xu Yang made his decision and reached down resolutely.
“Boom!!!”
From above, a blood-red thunderbolt roared down, striking beside him. The resulting spray of thunder and fire scorched his skin, drawing golden blood.
He was injured.
“It’s a warning!”
Xu Yang’s heart sank as he felt the brewing terror above. Looking at the ‘celestial body’ at the bottom of the stone pool, he clenched his teeth, summoned his resolve, and a lotus appeared beneath his feet. He shot out of the calamity cloud at full speed.
Boom!!!
Several blood-red bolts of thunder rained down in fury. The deafening roars caused the void to collapse within a span of thousands of miles, shaking the stars in the heavens.
In an instant, the calamity cloud itself shattered into nothingness!
A cool gust of wind swept through, and the sky and earth cleared instantly. The heavens turned blue and pure as though washed clean, with drifting clouds and dazzling sunlight.
A handsome figure emerged from the void, without pausing, descending toward Purple Cloud Peak.
Qingming Sect
“The thunder tribulation has passed! Master Xu has become a Venerable!!!”
In the Qingming Sect, a group of disciples gazed at the dissipating thunderclouds with joy on their faces, shouting in excitement.
“After the Grand Elder and the Sect Master, our Qingming Sect now has another Venerable. Truly, it is a blessing from the ancestors!”
“Master Xu is not even forty years old, yet he has already reached the Void Shattering realm. Doesn’t this make him not only the youngest True Lord of the Northern Province but also the youngest Void Breaking Venerable?”
“Hiss! I almost forgot that Master Xu isn’t even forty!”
“Master Xu isn’t forty, but he’s already a Venerable. I’m over sixty, and I’m still barely at the Core Formation realm. At this point, am I even living like a proper cultivator?”
“Don’t be discouraged. At least you’re older than Master Xu!”
“You really know how to comfort someone…”
T/N: Again, if you haven’t noticed, True Lord is for those at the Divine transformation realm, Venerable for those at the Void Shattering realm. Xiao Hongluan is just Ji Hongluan, the sect master, Xiao is term of endearment for those close to you.