Medical Sage

The sunlight raged like a stormy sea, pouring down as lightning filled the air and illuminated the cloudy sky above.

In the ancient forest filled with sky-reaching giant trees, Chen Fei stood covered in blood, his skin split and his flesh torn. He gazed at the thick, intimidating clouds still lingering in the sky as the light in his eyes flickered and his entire body shone brilliantly.

At this moment, he was speechless. Although Zhen Jingkong had made it clear that the Thunder Tribulation Spirit Qi Baptism involved only three bolts of lightning, Chen Fei now felt that statement was wrong. Perhaps he was simply an exception, for the clouds, which emanated a heavy and intimidating presence, were still brewing, gathering the Spiritual Energy from over ten miles around.

In other words, the final tribulation bolt had yet to descend!

And if that tribulation lightning were to fall, it would surely be a tempestuous storm. Therefore, he had to focus his entire being.

”Spirit Qi Baptism… has he succeeded in his tribulation already? But why haven’t the clouds dispersed? And what’s more…”

”Wh-why do I feel another bolt of heavenly tribulation brewing within those clouds!?”

”No, that can’t be right! Aren’t there supposed to be only three Thunderclap Tribulation Lightning trials for the Spirit Qi Baptism? Why now… This completely defies reason!”

…

The surrounding Toad Demons were completely stunned, their faces filled with disbelief and shock. According to their knowledge, the Spirit Qi Baptism involved precisely three trials of thunder. Why was a fourth one now brewing!? Was this some kind of joke? That group of Toad Demons was utterly dumbfounded.

Even the toad Great Demon wearing the Silver White Armor felt somewhat delirious, as if in a dream.

After all, throughout history, Cultivators who could undergo a Spirit Qi Baptism were incredibly rare. Most importantly, once one passed, the benefits to their future cultivation were endless, making them the object of envy and jealousy. But now?

Not only had Chen Fei undergone the Spirit Qi Baptism, but he was facing a Four-Layer Thunder Tribulation Spirit Qi Baptism that, according to their knowledge, should not even exist. How astonishing was such a scene!?

Most crucially, if that human brat managed to pass this tribulation, wouldn’t he undergo a complete metamorphosis and soar to the heavens?

At this thought, the ugly eyes of the Great Demon in Silver White Armor flickered with a cold glint, filled with envy and murderous intent.

Why should that human brat enjoy such blessings and divine favor? No, he must die… he murmured in his heart, his killing intent overflowing. If he wasn’t qualified to experience and enjoy such benefits, he certainly wouldn’t allow others to obtain them.

A Four-Layer Thunder Tribulation Spirit Qi Baptism? The Spirit Qi Baptism has four bolts of heavenly tribulation? Why have I never heard anyone mention this? Inside Chen Fei’s sea of consciousness, Zhen Jingkong’s expression truly changed this time. Born to an extraordinary background with vast knowledge, he should have been intimately familiar with the ’Spirit Qi Baptism’.

Yet now, he discovered that it could actually include a fourth tribulation bolt. The reality was laid bare before his eyes, leaving him no choice but to believe it.

Therefore, even though he managed to remain outwardly calm, a tumultuous storm was already raging within him. This Chen Fei is consistently overturning my understanding.

Soon after, however, his brow furrowed and the light in his eyes flickered as he considered deeper implications. This man not only possesses the legendary and unparalleled Purple Qi Spirit Root, but he’s also now undergoing a four-layer tribulation that is beyond even my knowledge. And then there’s that terrifyingly mysterious drop of Golden Blood inside his body… All of this is absolutely the stuff of dreams! If a monster like this is allowed to grow successfully, could he become the second First Emperor Qin?

At this thought, Zhen Jingkong found it difficult to calm his emotions. But perhaps… it’s possible…

BOOM!

Just then, a thunderous roar erupted from the clouds as another terrifying bolt of lightning descended directly toward Chen Fei. Most importantly, this tribulation bolt was as thick as an average adult’s waist. Within the lightning, dazzling flames and heavy water mixed, causing one’s scalp to tingle and a chill to shoot up the spine.

The intensity of this Thunderclap Tribulation Lightning was such that even a Qi Refining Eighth Layer Powerhouse would struggle to withstand it. Inside the sea of consciousness, Zhen Jingkong’s brow furrowed again, sensing that this was not good.

”Hehe, it looks like we won’t have to lift a finger. That brat is about to be turned into charcoal by this tribulation lightning!”

Seeing this, the Great Demon in Silver White Armor let out a scornful, mocking chuckle.

He had already discerned Chen Fei’s Cultivation Realm. At the mere Peak of the Qi Refining Sixth Layer, he wasn’t even a match for some of the Golden Toad Cave’s stronger subordinates. How could he possibly withstand such a powerful lightning tribulation?

Anyone with half a brain would understand that it was absolutely impossible. It seemed the human brat was doomed this time...

But before that thought could even fully form in his mind, his pupils contracted sharply. He stared intently at Chen Fei, who had just been struck by the tribulation bolt, his face betraying an incredulous horror.

”Hiss! How… how is this possible? Is he dead or not!?” The Great Demon in Silver White Armor shot into the air, his eyes fierce and burning.

BUZZ!

The thick clouds in the sky trembled violently and then vanished completely.

The world fell eerily silent in an instant, as if nothing had ever happened.

But on the scorched, smoking ground where the dense clouds had been, a figure stood motionless. He was pitch-black, this time truly indistinguishable from a piece of charcoal.

”He passed!?”

”Passed what? He has to be dead, right?”

”Dead? No, look!”

…

Amidst the astonished whispers of the surrounding Toad Demons, a collective gasp of shock erupted.

The charred body, like a piece of charcoal, had just stirred slightly.

CRACK! CRACK! CRACK...

Then, the sound of breaking filled the air as the blackened crust on the body’s surface fractured. Layers of burnt old skin peeled away, revealing new, crystalline flesh beneath that shimmered with an otherworldly light. New, resilient muscle and tissue slowly took form before the bulging eyes of the Toad Demons.

”GULP… That brat, he actually passed? He’s not dead!?” The Great Demon in Silver White Armor swallowed hard, his expression rigid. In the next instant, his ugly face turned ashen and exceedingly grim, a deadly chill flashing in his eyes.

Setting aside the incomprehensible Four-Layer Thunder Tribulation Spirit Qi Baptism, the Spirit Qi Baptism itself, once survived, brought unimaginable and endless benefits. Why should that human brat be the one to receive them?

Thick, twisted envy once again filled his eyes.

However, he then seemed to remember something. The jealousy and distortion on his face momentarily faded, replaced by the cruel, mocking sneer of a cat toying with a mouse.

”Little ones, surround him!” The Great Demon in Silver White Armor waved a large hand, his face a mask of cold arrogance as he gave the order. The surrounding Toad Demons immediately closed in, their ugly eyes glittering with a sinister green glow as they spewed poisonous fog from their mouths.

For most Demon Beasts like toads and frogs, their long tongues and the venom in their bodies were their most dangerous weapons.

Seeing this scene, Chen Fei merely frowned slightly, his gaze sweeping over the Toad Demons before dismissing them. His eyes then shifted to the one who gave the order in the distance, the Great Demon in Silver White Armor, and his pupils narrowed again.

Peak of Second Level Middle Stage Beast!?

Despite being several dozen meters away, he could still feel the almost terrifying surge of Demon Qi from the creature.

His heart pounded like a thousand-pound hammer, making him feel as if he were suffocating. A Peak of Second Level Middle Stage Beast was equivalent to a human Cultivator at the Peak of the Qi Refining Eighth Layer. Damn it…

”That’s right, it is indeed a Peak of Second Level Middle Stage Beast. And besides him, there seem to be two other Second Level Middle Stage Beasts…” As if hearing Chen Fei’s whisper, a voice laced with mockery and amusement echoed from within his sea of consciousness. It was Zhen Jingkong, reveling in his misfortune.

Hearing this schadenfreude, Chen Fei’s face instantly darkened. ”Now is not the time to be enjoying my predicament,” he said, exasperated. ”What should I do?”

”What should you do? Isn’t it simple? See if you can beat them. If you can’t, run for it!” Zhen Jingkong added.

Hearing this only darkened Chen Fei’s expression further. What a useless suggestion.

However, the fact that Zhen Jingkong could still joke meant he clearly no longer considered this a hopeless, life-or-death situation. At this thought, much of the tension on Chen Fei’s face vanished, and his heart settled considerably. With a flash of light in his palm, the Mystic Stone Mirror appeared.

”You’ve been lurking in the shadows for so long, isn’t it time you stepped aside? Haven’t you seen enough?” The next moment, Chen Fei’s eyes, as dark and clear as black glass, met the demon’s gaze, a cold sneer forming on his lips as he spoke.

Right now, having successfully passed the Thunder Tribulation Spirit Qi Baptism, he felt an unprecedented strength. So what if he’s at the Peak of the Qi Refining Eighth Layer!?

Besides, if he couldn’t win, he could just run. With his current strength, if he truly wanted to escape, even an opponent at the Peak of the Qi Refining Eighth Layer probably couldn’t stop him, right?

”Hm?”

Hearing Chen Fei’s audacious tone, the ominous light in the Great Demon’s eyes flickered. His expression instantly turned cruel and icy as he stared at Chen Fei. ”Truly fitting for one who could attract a Spirit Qi Baptism,” he said slowly. ”That courage and audacity are admirable and make one see you in a new light. If your Cultivation Realm were a bit higher, I would turn and leave without a second thought. But now… with your meager Cultivation Level at the Peak of the Qi Refining Sixth Layer, can you really back up such brazen words?”

The more he spoke, the more his tone revealed an unshakable confidence in his victory.

The more he spoke, the more the sinister chill in his gaze, along with his excitement, greed, and agitation, were laid bare for all to see.

He was already imagining it. If he could devour this brat who had successfully passed the Spirit Qi Baptism, wouldn’t that be a supreme supplement, a world-shaking opportunity!?

Even if the benefits weren’t equal to passing the Spirit Qi Baptism himself, they surely wouldn’t be far off, would they?