Divine Wilderness Dragon Emperor

Chapter 446: Chapter 445: Xu Zitao’s Tribulation

The mystical aura contained within this elixir was even more profound than before.

Furthermore, Ling Fei had refined two elixirs this time, and he found them much easier to control.

Once the elixirs were complete, the pill furnace immediately rendered its judgment.

”Two Second Grade elixirs, perfectly formed. You may enter the High Level Inheritance Platform.” A cold voice rang in Ling Fei’s ears.

He had passed the assessment and was granted entry to the Alchemy Inheritance Platform.

If one failed the alchemy assessment, they could only observe the alchemical knowledge inscribed on the hall pillars below.

This, too, was considered a reward for simply entering the Pill Dao Inheritance Hall.

WHOOSH!

Flickering light patterns pulled Ling Fei toward the Alchemy Platform ahead.

As his body was drawn upward, Ling Fei’s gaze fell upon a vast and boundless space.

It was like a starry sky, dotted with floating stone platforms. Each one was shrouded in forbidden patterns, like divine platforms suspended in a sea of stars.

The sight left Ling Fei utterly stunned, completely shattering his expectations of the Alchemy Platform.

’Just a moment ago, I thought I was simply going to be on a high platform!’

But now it seemed the platform in the hall was merely the edge of this inheritance space.

The light patterns guided Ling Fei’s body to the most dazzling Alchemy Platform in the depths of the starry sea.

WHOOSH!

Ling Fei’s body passed through the light patterns and landed on the Alchemy Platform.

Upon landing, Ling Fei felt as if he had entered a separate dimension. Before him stood a massive stone wall.

Inscribed on the stone wall was a complete Alchemy Dao inheritance, detailing everything from medicinal ingredients and pill furnaces to true fire and alchemy techniques...

Gazing at the stone wall, waves of emotion crashed within Ling Fei.

’The Alchemy Dao inheritance!’ A delighted Ling Fei sat cross-legged on a cushion before the wall, immersing his Heart Spirit into the stone.

He could not wait to begin comprehending this alchemy inheritance.

As his Heart Spirit sank into the stone wall, the vast alchemical knowledge recorded within was branded into his mind, bit by bit, by his Divine Soul.

The knowledge was so abundant that the more Ling Fei absorbed, the more he felt he had discovered a treasure trove of the Alchemy Dao, filling him with immense joy.

Only now did he understand why Yuan Feng Pill King had insisted he come here to try for a more profound inheritance.

Time passed quietly. In the blink of an eye, three days had gone by.

Ling Fei was continuously absorbing the Alchemy Dao inheritance.

Meanwhile, the people on the North Spirit Platform watched Ling Fei with faces full of envy.

All they could see was a blurry image; the actual alchemical knowledge was invisible to them.

Suddenly, outside the North Spirit Ruins, Celestial Might began to gather once more.

”Celestial Might... is someone else undergoing a tribulation?” As the Celestial Might gathered, all the elders on the North Spirit Platform were startled.

”Use the Spirit Observation Array Patterns and see who it is,” the various Sect Leaders commanded.

Everyone nodded, and someone manipulated the array patterns, shifting their focus.

Their view shifted to the Martial Arts inheritance region of the North Spirit Ruins. Tribulation clouds were gathering, and on a mountain peak, a young man stood tall against the wind.

This young man was none other than Xu Zitao.

”It’s Xu Zitao!”

”To think it’s Xu Zitao undergoing a tribulation!”

”He’s another peerless genius. If it weren’t for Ling Fei, he’d likely be unmatched among the younger generation of the Southern Wilderness!”

”He should be able to pass his tribulation, right?” For a time, the cultivators on the North Spirit Platform broke into a flurry of discussion, their eyes glued to the Martial Arts Region.

They watched as tribulation patterns writhed across the sky. A sinister wind began to howl, carrying a terrifying power that inspired dread.

On a nearby mountaintop stood several geniuses from the Beiming Sword Sect.

Among them were Beichen Feng, Beichen Qingyun, and others.

They had all been searching for opportunities in the Martial Hall region.

However, the sudden gathering of Celestial Might had drawn them all outside to observe the disturbance.

Since they would soon be approaching this realm themselves, any insight they could gain now would be beneficial.

Feeling the fluctuations up ahead, they all frowned involuntarily.

’The tribulation for the Nascent Soul Realm is truly terrifying!’ Beichen Feng felt a sense of dread.

The sinister wind felt as if it could annihilate heaven and earth, making his very soul tremble.

”The Celestial Tribulation corresponds to a person’s cultivation. Senior Brother Xu is exceptionally talented, so his tribulation is naturally more powerful. Ours will be different,” said Beichen Qingyun.

He was a genius himself but had not managed to break into the top twenty. It was thanks to Xu Zitao that he had been fortunate enough to get a spot to enter this place.

”Mm,” Beichen Feng nodded.

At that moment, Xu Zitao began to face the First Tribulation.

’Xu Zitao is undergoing his tribulation?’ a woman in a pale blue dress mused as she appeared on a distant mountain peak.

This woman was Lian Shuang.

She frowned upon seeing Xu Zitao facing his tribulation.

Time passed. The tribulation clouds writhed, and the Fire Tribulation began to descend.

Xu Zitao successfully passed through it.

Finally, the Thunder Tribulation descended. A terrifying Bloodline Power erupted from Xu Zitao’s body, manifesting a Kunpeng that soared upward to strike the lightning.

BOOM!

With a tremendous crash, the Kunpeng was blasted apart. A bolt of lightning descended and struck Xu Zitao, sending him flying. His clothes were instantly incinerated, revealing a suit of armor that shimmered with a ghostly light. The armor radiated an astonishing aura that clearly surpassed a Profound Spirit Supreme Treasure, and it had protected Xu Zitao.

Protected by the armor, Xu Zitao was unharmed despite spitting up a mouthful of blood. He had successfully passed the Celestial Tribulation.

’That’s the Nether Armor!’ Lian Shuang’s eyes flashed with a hint of gravity.

This armor was extraordinary, far surpassing the one Xu Zitao had worn during his battle with Ling Fei. The aura it emitted exceeded anything from the Divine Mansion Realm.

Clearly, Xu Zitao had only donned this armor after entering the North Spirit Ruins.

If he had revealed such an astonishing piece of armor in the outside world, it would have undoubtedly caused a massive stir throughout the Southern Wilderness.

A treasure of this caliber was a rare sight even in the entire Southern Wilderness!

It would have been extremely troublesome if the various sects had not opened the North Spirit Ruins.

”He succeeded?” When the tribulation clouds dissipated, the cultivators on the North Spirit Platform were stunned. The disciples of many rival sects looked on with solemn expressions.

Their sects were rivals of the Beiming Sword Sect.

Now that Xu Zitao had successfully passed his tribulation, they felt an immense, unspoken pressure.

”That armor Xu Zitao is wearing is extraordinary!” Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun stroked his beard, his expression grave.

”It must be beyond the level of a Profound Spirit Treasure,” Sect Leader Yuan added.

However, since they weren’t there in person, they couldn’t truly judge the armor’s power and could only speculate.

”Now that Xu Zitao has passed his tribulation, if he were to meet Ling the Pill Master... wouldn’t that be a clash of titans?”

”I think it’s very likely.”

”I wonder who’s stronger, Xu Zitao or Ling Fei?” As they speculated, many couldn’t help but feel a pang of worry for Ling Fei.

Ling Fei had only undergone a Divine Soul tribulation. Could he really compare to Xu Zitao, who had successfully formed a Nascent Soul?

”Nascent Soul Realm!” On the mountaintop, Xu Zitao rose to his feet. He licked the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes glinting as a sinister smile spread across his face.

’Now that I’ve reached the Nascent Soul Realm, my chances of completing that mission have increased significantly.’ His gaze drifted toward the distant void, his expression turning somewhat ferocious.

”Congratulations on reaching the Nascent Soul Realm, Senior Brother Xu.” Beichen Feng and the others flew over to congratulate him.

”Mm.” Xu Zitao gave the two a detached glance, showing little reaction. It was as if Beichen Feng was nothing more than an ant in his eyes.

’In this Martial Arts World, you can only rely on yourself,’ Beichen Feng thought, a flicker of displeasure in his heart. The encounter only reaffirmed the importance of strength.

If you weren’t strong enough, others would treat you like a dog no matter how much you flattered them.

So after exchanging a few brief pleasantries, he headed back to the Martial Hall to continue his search for opportunities.

’Time to check out the Sealing Demon Platform!’ With a flash in his eyes and that same sinister smile, Xu Zitao slipped away into the depths of the North Spirit Ruins.