Medical Sage

In the sky above, the terrifying Lei Yun grew denser. The spiritual light that darted and tore through the rolling clouds seemed to become even more violent, making Chen Fei feel as if a thousand-pound boulder was pressing on his heart, leaving him struggling to breathe.

But just then, Chen Fei, Young Master Chen, seemed to suddenly sense something. His expression changed drastically as his eyes swept toward the towering, dense forest not far away, a grim look on his face.

WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH...

The sounds of objects swiftly moving through the forest reached him. Chen Fei soon felt dozens of formidable streams of Demon Qi rushing toward him.

Before long, pairs of dark green, cold lights shone in the forest. Dozens of toads the size of calves emerged and surrounded the area Chen Fei occupied, enclosing him completely.

BANG! BANG!

RUMBLE...

In an instant, sickening Demon Qi surged. The enormous, ugly toads let out a continuous stream of `CROAK CROAK CROAK` sounds that grated on the ears. In the current situation, it was enough to send a chill deep into one’s bones, numbing the limbs and sapping all strength...

This was a dire situation, trapped between a wolf and a tiger!

It made the face of our Chen Fei, Young Master Chen, stiffen instantly. His expression turned extremely grim, and his heart grew heavy.

He had clearly never imagined that what had started as an exciting stroke of good fortune would suddenly take such a dangerous turn.

Damn these beasts! Chen Fei clenched his teeth, his gaze sweeping over the toads. He realized that each of these beasts possessed the strength of a mid-stage First-Level Demon Beast, roughly equivalent to a cultivator at the Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer! There were even two that had reached the late-stage First-Level Demon Beast, equivalent to the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer Realm.

Where in the world did these guys come from? Is my luck just that bad, or is the Cultivation World truly this dangerous and treacherous!? he then muttered in irritation. Under normal circumstances, without the Lei Yun threatening him from above, he wouldn’t fear these toads, which were at most late-stage First-Level Demon Beasts. But what about now?

Now, not only was he being enveloped by the Spirit Qi Baptism from above, but the Toad Demons had also blocked off every direction. They had him completely surrounded, leaving no gaps or opportunities to escape!

My luck is just rotten! Chen Fei felt utterly miserable, but there seemed to be nothing he could do.

”There seem to be a few even more powerful ones in the distance,” Zhen Jingkong suddenly said from within his Sea of Consciousness.

”What!? More powerful? How much more powerful?” Chen Fei’s expression changed dramatically at these words. For the first time, he felt true panic. The current situation was already overwhelming. If something even stronger arrived, how could he possibly fend it off? Wouldn’t that be a disaster!?

”There are a few at the Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer... Don’t worry about them for now. Focus all your energy on receiving the Spirit Qi Baptism. As long as you can endure it, this situation shouldn’t be considered hopeless for you!” Zhen Jingkong said calmly.

Although Zhen Jingkong could remain composed, our Chen Fei, Young Master Chen, was clearly falling short. When he heard Jingkong mention ’a few at the Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer,’ he almost cried out in fright! Then, his face went completely dark, his expression turning grim and panicked.

Was this a joke? Back in the Immortal Ascension Valley, a single wolf demon at the Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer had driven him into a corner, forcing him to come to the Cultivation World ahead of schedule. But now?

But now there are a *few* at the Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer? What the hell is going on? Are they even going to let me play this game!?

Chen Fei’s heart was gripped by panic and utter despair.

BOOM!

RUMBLE...

But at that moment, the sky erupted with deafening thunder!

Immediately, the vast expanse of dark clouds crackled as silver serpents coiled within them. A thunderbolt as thick as an arm crashed down, aimed straight at the Heavenly Spirit Cap on Chen Fei’s head!

”Hold on! The Spirit Qi Baptism consists of three bolts of tribulation lightning. If you can endure them, the benefits will be immense!” Zhen Jingkong shouted.

”To hell with it! I’m going for it!” Chen Fei roared, his eyes suddenly sharpening. He charged headlong into the thunderbolt with his physical body. This scene left the surrounding Toad Demons completely stunned, their eyes wide with shock.

*Is that kid trying to die? Did he get hit in the head with a rock? He’s actually charging into the tribulation lightning with his body!?* The Toad Demons couldn’t believe their eyes, thinking Chen Fei had gone insane and was seeking death.

”What are you doing?” It wasn’t just them; even Zhen Jingkong within the Sea of Consciousness was taken aback and cried out in alarm.

”Didn’t you say I’d get huge benefits if I could withstand this? If we’re going to play, let’s play big! My body isn’t as fragile as you think,” Chen Fei grinned. His body erupted with scorching light, which seeped into his flesh, bones, and meridians. Engulfed in flames, he actually managed to withstand the first bolt of tribulation lightning, his skin splitting open and his flesh torn.

”He... he withstood it!?” the Toad Demons stammered, a trace of fear in their voices.

BOOM!

But just then, the second bolt of tribulation lightning crashed down! This time, it wasn’t just lightning; it was mixed with fiery light. The power of flames was infused within the thunder, making its might even more terrifying.

It was a bolt as thick as an adult’s arm. The electrical energy surged down in a torrent, a tide of lightning that shattered everything in its path. Mixed within the lightning were flames of a terrifyingly high temperature, spreading out in a vast sheet.

*There’s no way he’ll charge at it again...* The Toad Demons were still thinking this, the words not even fully formed in their minds, when they froze in shock once more.

Because our Chen Fei, Young Master Chen, had once again charged toward the howling, descending second bolt of tribulation lightning with nothing but his physical strength!

At that moment, his entire body burst into a radiant glow as he charged forward with incredible force. This time, however, he was sent flying by the lightning strike, his skin ripped open and his body covered in blood. From a distance, he looked like a piece of charcoal. Yet the astonishment in the Toad Demons’ eyes didn’t fade; instead, it deepened!

Because they saw the aura emerging from our Chen Fei, Young Master Chen—at this very moment, after being struck into a charred state by the second bolt—surge dramatically!

His Cultivation Level instantly shot up from the Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer to the Peak of Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer!

His physical strength also advanced in that instant, formally reaching a level comparable to a top-tier Low Grade Defensive Artifact!

”This thing really is useful!” Chen Fei was covered in blood, yet he laughed with pure joy and satisfaction.

With this, it seems I might just be able to put up a fight against the Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer.

”Don’t try to block the third bolt of tribulation lightning with your body. It’s best to give it your all to avoid any accidents,” Zhen Jingkong said, watching the scene with a degree of speechlessness. He shook his head and reminded him again. The Spirit Qi Baptism, like the Foundation Establishment Heavenly Tribulation, consisted of three bolts of lightning. Naturally, the third would be the strongest, so it was best not to be careless.

”Alright, I get it…” Chen Fei naturally understood this principle and chose not to be reckless again.

BOOM!

A short while later, the third bolt of tribulation lightning descended as expected!

This time, there were a shocking three bolts, each as thick as an adult’s arm, plummeting down. They were mixed with water-attribute energy, which restrained fire, and the lightning raged intensely!

Purple lightning and silver serpents became the only thing in the sky. Chen Fei was like a leaf in a tsunami, instantly submerged.

”Sword Qi of Sanyang True Fire, go!”

With a low roar from Chen Fei, thirty-six streams of Sanyang True Fire Sword Qi shot into the sky. They struck one of the three bolts, destroying it, while the Sword Qi itself exploded with a series of crackles.

”Mystic Stone Mirror, up!” Then, our Chen Fei, Young Master Chen, multitasked, summoning the Mystic Stone Mirror. A terrifying pillar of earthen-yellow light shot into the sky, tangling with another of the three bolts and tearing it to shreds.

BOOM!

But at that moment, the final bolt of the Heavenly Tribulation remained. Its lightning was blinding, its silver serpent roaring as it crashed downward... Seeing this, Chen Fei, Young Master Chen, just grinned again. Gritting his teeth, he charged into it with his body once more!

”This kid… he’s truly audacious beyond belief!” Even Zhen Jingkong, within the Sea of Consciousness, was shocked. He never expected Chen Fei to be so bold as to use the lightning from the Spirit Qi Baptism for Body Refinement.

One had to understand, this was the final bolt of the Spirit Qi Baptism! Even an ordinary cultivator at the Peak of Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer would likely be struck dead by this bolt. But now? Now Chen Fei was still ramming into it like a ’fool’… Zhen Jingkong shook his head, a look of wonder and admiration in his eyes.

Indeed, every so-called genius is some kind of madman! Just like when I chose to consume the Star God Grass.

”Be careful. Those guys from the distance are here. Get ready to run,” he then said, his gaze hardening.

WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH...

Just as his words fell, several figures with astonishing Demon Qi emerged from the distant forest!

The one in the lead was unmistakably the same figure from the Golden Toad Cave, clad in Silver White Armor with a toad’s head on his shoulders. Behind him, on his left and right, stood two men in copper armor who also had toad heads. Following them were more than a dozen Toad Demons the size of calves.

The moment these figures appeared, a terrifying wave of Demon Qi spread out.

However, right now our Chen Fei, Young Master Chen, had no time to deal with them! The final bolt of tribulation lightning had already slammed down. Silver serpents danced wildly and lightning howled, nearly demolishing Chen Fei’s physical body!

”This… this kid is actually using the tribulation lightning for Body Refinement? Has he gone mad!?”

Even the figure with the most terrifying Demon Qi, the one wearing Silver White Armor with a toad’s head, saw his face fall. His eyes trembled with shock, his expression one of utter disbelief.

To dare use such tribulation lightning for Body Refinement... the thought alone is horrifying. Just how immense is that kid’s courage!?