"Crossing the Heavenly Tribulation" for a cultivator, a matter of nine deaths and one life!
For a tribulation like Yun Tianping's "Nine Heavens Tribulation," it was a nine deaths and one life within a nine deaths and one life!
It was practically "ten deaths and no life"!
Under normal circumstances, extensive preparations would be necessary.
Tribulation array!
Tribulation artifacts!
Healing pills!
Restoration pills!
...
Not a single one could be missing!
A problem in any of these aspects would drastically reduce the success rate and escalate the mortality rate.
And now, Yun Tianping had just emerged from a great battle, his True Essence depleted to almost nothing.
His condition was dire.
Moreover, he was on the "arena stage," unprepared with a "tribulation array," no pre-arranged "tribulation artifacts," and no "pills"...
Heh, Yun Tianping's attempt to cross the "Nine Heavens Tribulation" was a sure path to ten deaths and no life!
However, Yun Tianping showed no signs of panic. He suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze calm as he looked at the surging tribulation clouds in the sky. An immeasurable confidence emanated from him.
I wish to ascend through tribulation, and no hardship shall deter me!
Rumble!
Soon, the first bolt of "tribulation lightning" tore through the sky, striking down with immense force.
The "tribulation lightning" was fierce, carrying world-destroying power, intent on destroying everything!
A terrifying pressure erupted, almost suffocating those below.
The "Golden Core Elder" responsible for maintaining order on the "arena stage" changed his expression drastically. He dared not delay, and quickly removed the aerial restriction of the "arena stage," allowing the "tribulation lightning" to strike directly.
If the aerial restriction of the "arena stage" were not removed, the power of the "tribulation lightning" would continuously increase until it shattered the restriction.
Crossing a tribulation had always been a cultivator's personal affair. Any outside help would only cause the "tribulation lightning" to grow more powerful and terrifying!
Of course, a "certain senior's" "Great Divine Ability" was a "cheat skill." As long as there was enough money to "spend," it could smoothly resolve the "Heavenly Tribulation" without any backlash.
Indeed, money was power!
Cough, cough, back to the main topic.
When the first bolt of "tribulation lightning" struck, the "metal puppet" beside Yun Tianping automatically moved to protect its master.
Clank, clank, clank!
A metallic sound.
The "metal puppet" crossed its six "great swords" to form a "sword shield," attempting to help Yun Tianping block the "tribulation lightning."
"Get out of the way! Move aside!"
Yun Tianping's deep voice echoed, with unquestionable authority.
The "metal puppet" immediately obeyed, retracting its six "great swords" and obediently stepping aside.
Yun Tianping stood up, hands behind his back, his posture straight. He neither activated a magic treasure nor used a divine ability, facing the "tribulation lightning" head-on.
What, what was Yun Tianping trying to do?
Was he trying to tank the "Heavenly Tribulation" head-on?
Everyone was dumbfounded by Yun Tianping's recklessness!
With this method of crossing the tribulation, he would be struck to death in no time!
As if sensing their thoughts, Yun Tianping spoke, as if explaining to them, and yet also murmuring to himself.
"The Nine Heavens Tribulation, I've studied it carefully!"
"Three minor heavenly tribulations, three major heavenly tribulations, and three grand heavenly tribulations!"
"The first three minor heavenly tribulations are the weakest. I suppressed my cultivation, constantly tempering my physical body with True Essence. Although I am not a true Body Cultivator, my physical body is much stronger than that of ordinary cultivators... I should be able to withstand the first three minor heavenly tribulations with my physical strength alone!"
...
What a "beast"!
Upon hearing Yun Tianping's words, everyone in their hearts labeled him.
More than just a "tough guy," a "beast"!
Ye Qiye narrowed his eyes slightly, sizing up Yun Tianping with great interest.
This time, for the first time in a thousand years, he refrained from his usual "show-off quotes." Instead, he murmured to himself.
"Hmm, Yun Tianping truly does know how to surprise people! His 'beastly' personality fits well with our Abyss style. The talent he's displayed also qualifies him to join our Abyss... Heh, perhaps I should get to know Yun Tianping more closely and see if he's interested in joining our Abyss..."
Rumble!
Under everyone's watchful eyes, the first bolt of "tribulation lightning" descended with world-destroying might, striking Yun Tianping fiercely.
Yun Tianping offered no resistance. He didn't even activate his True Essence, simply using his physical body to bear the brunt of the "tribulation lightning."
Lightning arcs flashed!
Electric light shot out!
Crackling, rumbling, booming...
The "tribulation lightning" was filled with destructive power, sweeping over Yun Tianping's entire body with unstoppable force.
In an instant, just the first instant.
Yun Tianping's clothes turned to ash, vanishing into smoke.
All the hair on his body was charred.
His skin was scorched black.
He looked utterly pathetic!
Yun Tianping felt as if more than ten "lightning dragons" had surged into his body, raging within him, crashing wildly, and continuously causing damage...
Yun Tianping gritted his teeth, enduring.
The muscles in his face trembled violently from the sheer force of his clenched jaw.
Heaven knew the immense pain Yun Tianping was enduring at this moment.
Yet, even so, Yun Tianping maintained a clear mind, not succumbing to the pain, and instead began to guide the power of the "tribulation lightning."
Bang, bang, bang!
A series of "sounds of wind and thunder" exploded within Yun Tianping's body.
This commotion was quite mystical!
On the judging panel, "True Lord Chunyang"'s eyes lit up, as if he had discovered a new continent.
"Oh, Xiao Pingzi is so brave! Daring to use the power of the tribulation lightning to break through internal meridians and enhance his physical strength! This is the most brilliant, and most dangerous, method of Body Cultivation. I wouldn't dare to play this risky at the Foundation Establishment stage, hehe..."
Hearing "True Lord Chunyang's" words, everyone felt both disgusted and shocked!
Disgusted by "True Lord Chunyang's" tone.
"Play this risky"?
Bah!
The car was going too fast!
Shocked by Yun Tianping's performance!
Yun Tianping's imagination was too vast, too crazy!
He was actually using the "power of tribulation lightning" to cultivate his body, it was too exaggerated!
Even "True Lord Chunyang" admitted that he dared not play "this risky"!
Who was "True Lord Chunyang"? He was the "strongest Body Cultivator" on the Central Continent, bar none!
His acknowledgment carried immense weight!
At this moment, the "sounds of wind and thunder" within Yun Tianping's body grew louder, the rumbling intensified, becoming even more mystical!
Yun Tianping's physical body also underwent a miraculous transformation.
On the surface of his body, the charred dead skin peeled off piece by piece, revealing skin of a bronze hue.
The new skin emitted a hazy luster, with divine light contained within, like a newly forged magic treasure.
Everyone could clearly see that Yun Tianping's body had undergone a profound transformation. His physical strength had greatly increased, now comparable to ordinary magic treasures!
And at this moment, the power of the first bolt of "tribulation lightning" gradually dissipated.
Not only had Yun Tianping successfully withstood the first bolt of "tribulation lightning," but his physical body had also been greatly enhanced!
This "way of crossing the tribulation" was truly incredible!