Chapter 273: Saint Body Small Success, Saint Heir to Undergo Tribulation?

Saint Body Small Success, Saint Heir to Undergo Tribulation?

Three to five days had passed since the Gu Family held its banquet.

Many forces had mostly left Qingzhou, but the Gu Family’s main city was still much busier than usual.

At this moment in the Young Master Palace of the Gu Family, Gu Changge had finished a night of cultivation and finally heard the system prompt in his ear:

[Daoist Couple: Liu Qingqing (Ruins Realm·Late Stage), refined a third-grade Root Bone Pill (+15), third-grade Comprehension Pill (+10), would you like to share the effects immediately?]

[Daoist Couple: Wang Yue (Ruins Realm·Late Stage), refined a third-grade Root Bone Pill (+15), third-grade Comprehension Pill (+10), would you like to share the effects immediately?]

[Daoist Couple: Yuan Youbai (Void Refinement Realm·Early Stage), refined a third-grade Root Bone Pill (+15), third-grade Comprehension Pill (+10), would you like to share the effects immediately?]

“It’s finally here…”

Gu Changge looked at the prompt but did not choose to share the effects immediately.

Last time, when his Root Bone broke through the barrier of five hundred, reaching the level of Saint Body Talent, it triggered a Heavenly Tribulation. Although it was a close call, it still gave him quite a scare.

Looking at his wives who were still in closed-door cultivation, he simply left the Young Master Palace and headed directly to the Back Mountain.

Living in the Young Master Palace now made it much more convenient to go to the Back Mountain without having to pass through the Inner Court.

Soon, he arrived at the foot of the Back Mountain.

Before he even began to ascend, three figures emerged from the lonely small courtyard at the base of the mountain.

“Young Master.” The Old Blind Man was the first to bow and salute.

The two Sword Sect Elders who were temporarily residing there also bowed with friendly smiles and said, “Saint Heir.”

In these past few days, the three had gotten along well, with great benefits for the Old Blind Man.

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He was now quite confident about breaking through to the Sage Realm. All he had to do was to visit the Central State Sword Sect to receive the rewards intended for him, and then he could attempt to strike at the Sage Realm!

Gu Changge also bowed slightly to the three in kind.

“I wonder if the Saint Heir has any instructions?” Sage Zhao took the initiative to ask.

He was filled with anticipation, as they weren’t afraid of being given tasks by the Saint Heir; they were afraid of being of no use to him.

As long as they could be of help to this Saint Heir, they would be on board with the promising future within the Sword Sect!

“Indeed, there is something I would like the two seniors to help with.”

“However, it’s not for now, I’ve come to the Back Mountain today to meet the Ancestor.”

Gu Changge casually said as he saw the two Sages staring at him, full of expectation.

“Well said, well…”

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Upon hearing that he indeed had something for them to help with, Sage Zhao and Sage Jian Chen immediately brightened, and with a bow, they assured they would manage any matter for the Saint Heir.

After bidding farewell to the two, Gu Changge then stepped onto the Back Mountain, with dense mazes naturally dissipating as he passed by.

Gu Changge, out of curiosity, even used his Innate Divine Ability, the Taoist Pupil, for a moment, as his pupils swirled with dark golden ancient Inscriptions, the maze in his eyes seemingly non-existent.

Even if the Ancestor didn’t intentionally dissipate it, he could easily pass through the maze, and with the proper materials, he could now set up an identical maze himself!

After satisfying his curiosity, he then dispersed the Taoist Pupil.

In no time, he arrived at the familiar spot.

Without surprise, the Gu Family Ancestor was leisurely sitting by the lake, fishing.

He didn’t speak to disturb him, quietly standing behind the Ancestor and waiting.

It wasn’t until 15 minutes later that the Ancestor suddenly reeled in his line, and a big fish was tossed up, landing precisely in the fish basket.

Gu Changge watched the appearance of the large fish, taken aback, as the fish seemed extraordinarily big!

But then he thought of the Seventh Grade Unlimited Realm Demon Beasts that the Ancestor usually caught, hiding at the bottom of the lake. After slaying them, although the valuable parts were removed, there was still quite a bit of demon beast meat left in the lake.

Presumably, it was the meat of the seventh-grade demon beasts that had this effect, causing these common fish to nearly reach the Qi Condensation Realm.

“Ancestor.”

Since the Ancestor had reeled in his line, Gu Changge then bowed and called out.

“Is it because the Origin Power is running low?”

“When Gu Kuang goes to Duanbei City in a few days, the old man could also make a trip there and catch a few suitable demon beasts to bring back.”

The Gu Family Ancestor turned his head with a friendly smile, and when he looked at Gu Changge, his eyes were filled with pride.

This child was truly a blessing to the Gu Family.

So impressive, he would likely break through to the Seventh Grade Unlimited Realm sooner than expected, more rapidly and miraculously than I had anticipated.

“That’s not it,” Gu Changge replied.

“Since the old master returned from Duanbei City, he brought back some demon beasts.”

“They are just enough for what’s needed.”

Gu Changge shook his head slightly.

“Oh?”

“So, what trouble have you encountered?”

“Or…”

“Do you have something in mind?”

The Gu Family Ancestor heard that he wasn’t in need of demon beasts, was slightly startled, then took a deep look at him.

Since this youngster came to him, it definitely wasn’t a trivial matter.

Otherwise, with his current authority in the Gu Family, he could easily command the Gu Family Elders to take action.

Even the two Sages from the Sword Sect, although their strength was only at the Early and Mid-Stage of the Sage Realm, they would certainly suffice for ordinary issues.

Why then come to find himself?

“Ahem…”

“It’s not because of someone else.”

“Frankly, I feel like I might have to face Tribulation again.”

Gu Changge did intend to ask the Ancestor to leave the mountains when he went to the Imperial City for the best safety and security.

But that wasn’t why he came this time.

“That’s how…”

“Hmm?”

“What do you mean by ‘have to face Tribulation again’?”

Gu Haitang nodded slightly upon hearing him, but his expression froze as his words reached the tip of his tongue.

He looked bewildered at the youngster, truly unable to comprehend.

Last time he underwent tribulation, he claimed he had achieved the never-before-seen Saint Body Talent, which made him unacceptable to Heaven and Earth.

But what about this time?

It hasn’t been long since then, and besides, he hasn’t made a breakthrough in a Great Realm, so why would he draw another Heavenly Tribulation?

“I… I’m not certain at the moment,” the junior admitted, “but I feel like I’m about to undergo tribulation.”

“So, I would like to ask the Ancestor to help protect me and, incidentally, find a quiet place.”

Gu Changge could not help but give a wry smile; he didn’t know how to explain this to the Ancestor.

“This…”

“When will you undergo the tribulation?”

Gu Haitang looked at him with a mixture of belief and doubt. If it were anyone else telling him that they were about to face tribulation, she would have simply slapped them away.

But this kid… it was actually possible…

After all, he had summoned a Heavenly Tribulation last time, and it was likely the same this time.

But at this moment, Gu Haitang could not sense the slightest hint of the Heavenly Tribulation’s presence, not a single sign of it being due.

When the Ancestor asked this, Gu Changge merely extended three fingers slowly.

“Three months?”

Gu Haitang asked, puzzled.

She then watched as the young man changed to show two fingers.

“It can’t be two days, can it?”

Gu Haitang felt something was amiss but couldn’t quite put her finger on it.

But those two fingers… they changed to one…

“…”

“It surely can’t be now!?”

Gu Haitang’s mouth hung open; he seemed to have understood…

This wasn’t about three months, or two days; this was a countdown!?

As Gu Changge’s fingers folded down,

a system prompt echoed in his mind:

[Host shares Daoist couple’s achievements, Root Bone +45, Comprehension +30]

[Root Bone: 806]

[Comprehension: 737]

For a moment, after the shared effect, he could clearly feel a miraculous change in his body.

If he were to look within, he could even see dark golden, complex, and ancient inscriptions on his bones, as if his entire skeleton and flesh had become a rare Magic Treasure in this world.

Having folded his fingers, Gu Changge looked up at the sky.

Gu Haitang was also staring towards the horizon, her face a mixture of shock and uncertainty.

“There isn’t any…”

“Holy shit!”

“It really just happens like that!?”

Gu Haitang had been admiring the clear skies, the boundless clouds, and was about to comment that the young man might be worrying unnecessarily.

But suddenly, she was enveloped by a terrifying presence that made her heart lurch.

Unbeknownst to her, a dark cloud had already covered the sun, and as the wind churned, the sky immediately darkened.

Although Gu Haitang had lived nearly two thousand years and seen many wonders,

she couldn’t help but curse!

What kind of monster was this?

Not only did he summon a Heavenly Tribulation, but he could also predict its arrival with such accuracy?

He wasn’t on the verge of breaking through to the Sage Realm, which would traditionally summon a Heavenly Tribulation.

“Let’s go!”

Without a second thought, Gu Haitang grabbed the young man by the shoulder and in one step, they vanished from Gu Family’s Back Mountain.

The terror of the impending tribulation was palpable to her—more so than the last.

It was almost on par with the Heavenly Tribulation faced by ordinary Cultivators crossing Ninth Grade, stepping into the Sage Realm!

At this moment, within a small courtyard at the base of Gu Family’s Back Mountain,

two Sword Sect Elders who initially felt good about finally being able to help were taken aback!

Their faces turned drastically as they looked up at the sky above the mountain.

“How could it be… a Heavenly Tribulation?”

Sage Zhao, who was only in the Early Stage of the Sage Realm, thought he had made a mistake when he first sensed that terrifying pressure.

But seeing the same expression on Sage Jian Chen, he no longer doubted.

“Why would there be a Heavenly Tribulation in the Northern Domain?”

“Is the Gu Family Ancestor making a breakthrough?”

Sage Jian Chen furrowed his brow, equally perplexed.

“Not good!”

“The Saint Heir is still on the Back Mountain; if they are affected by the tribulation, wouldn’t that be dangerous!”

Sage Zhao suddenly realized something, exclaiming in alarm.

However, they both soon sensed the aura of the tribulation quickly moving away, being drawn elsewhere.

The one undergoing tribulation had left the Back Mountain!

“Let’s go check it out!”

Sage Jian Chen’s expression turned grave. He couldn’t understand why a Heavenly Tribulation would appear in the Northern Domain—could it be that the Gu Family Ancestor could really advance further even here?

With a mutual glance, they decided to follow and find out for themselves.

Without witnessing it personally, they would not believe that anyone in the Northern Domain could trigger a Heavenly Tribulation!

The Old Blind Man was completely confused, but they decided to take him along regardless.

He was on the cusp of Ninth Grade Perfection, and upon returning to Central State, with the elixirs and rewards provided by the Sword Sect, he would be able to attempt a breakthrough to the Sage Realm.

If he could witness a tribulation in advance, his chances of success in reaching the Sage Realm would be greatly enhanced!

Together with the Old Blind Man, the two vanished from the courtyard,

following the span of the tribulation’s reach.

Amongst the swirling winds, Tribulation Clouds had already formed, and within them, the power of the Heavenly Tribulation was rapidly brewing.

In Gu Family’s main city, many Cultivators felt uneasy, as if some danger was nearing.

“Strange…”

“Here comes that feeling again.”

“Last time it suddenly turned cloudy, started raining lightly, and we all felt uneasy.”

“And now, it’s the same again.”

“What exactly is going on?”

Cultivators who had experienced this before, with doubts in their hearts, began looking for places to take shelter.

However, since nothing happened last time, they figured there wouldn’t be any real danger.

“This feeling… it kind of reminds me of Heavenly Tribulation described in the records…”

“But isn’t that only supposed to happen when advancing to the Sage Realm in Central State?”

“Too weird…”

Yet among the city’s population, there were some from other powers who had stayed behind after the banquet and had yet to leave.

Among these Cultivators, a few with more experience felt this feeling—accompanied by the sudden change in weather—seemed like the legendary Heavenly Tribulation.

But had anyone in the Northern Domain truly witnessed Heavenly Tribulation?

Despite their speculations, there was no way to confirm.

…

Before long, Gu Changge was brought by the Ancestor to the same woods as last time.

Located hundreds of miles outside Gu Family’s main city, it was a place rarely tread by others.

“Do you have confidence?”

“This Heavenly Tribulation… its power might be nearly as formidable as that of the Sage Realm’s tribulation.”

“Perhaps… even stronger!”

Gu Haitang frowned with worry as she looked at Gu Changge and asked.

She could feel that the might contained within this Heavenly Tribulation even faintly surpassed the one she encountered during her breakthrough to the Sage Realm!

Although they had witnessed his tribulation before and seen him refining Heavenly Tribulation Power.

But… with such overwhelming power this time, could he, a Sixth Grade Refining Void Realm cultivator, withstand it?

“There shouldn’t be any issues…”

Gu Changge shook his head, as he had now mastered the Heavenly Tribulation Power and had sufficient resistance to it.

As long as the first strike of the Heavenly Tribulation didn’t kill him, he would be able to start refining the Heavenly Tribulation Origin to strengthen himself, and the remaining tribulation lightning would be easily refined by him.

“Be careful.”

“I will guard you, but there is nothing more I can do to help.”

Gu Haitang took a deep look at him and then withdrew dozens of miles away.

At that moment, three figures also appeared at the location.

Jian Chen immediately noticed the Gu Family Ancestor and knew him to be a Great Power at the Perfection of the Sage Realm, but he couldn’t understand how he was capable of undergoing tribulation in the Northern Domain.

Clearly, in the Northern Domain, it was impossible to use Star Power for body tempering, and the spiritual energy was also very thin.

Maintaining one’s cultivation without regression was difficult enough, let alone making a breakthrough.

But he also noticed the figure standing in the woods, the Saint Heir.

Could it be that the Gu Family Ancestor wanted him to witness the tribulation in advance, to prepare for his future breakthrough to the Sage Realm?

Just as they brought Tributor Xue, all to let him gain some experience and understanding of the Heavenly Tribulation in advance.

The three individuals did not dare to approach the Gu Family Ancestor closely, so they chose to stand beside Gu Changge.

“Saint Heir…”

“Your Gu Family’s Ancestor is quite extraordinary!”

Jian Chen was the first to speak, but he found it strange that although they were now further away from the Gu Family Ancestor, the unease in his heart had intensified.

It was as though he had entered the core of the Heavenly Tribulation’s domain.

“Uh…”

“Perhaps you should still go over to the Ancestor’s side.”

Gu Changge looked up at the tribulation cloud that was almost completely formed and hurriedly said.

“The Saint Heir may not know, but we cannot approach within the range covered by the Heavenly Tribulation.”

“Otherwise, the Heavenly Tribulation will also lock onto our presences…”

Sage Zhao held the same notion, but midway through his sentence, he too felt something was amiss.

He looked up.

Wasn’t that tribulation cloud directly above his head?

Dead center…

This was the exact center; as for the Gu Family Ancestor, his position was dozens of miles away, with no tribulation cloud enveloping him anymore.

“This tribulation cloud!?”

Jian Chen exclaimed in surprise, his pupils shrinking.

“I drew it here,” Gu Changge said without the luxury of further explanation and then continued, “You’d better hurry to the Ancestor’s side.”

His simple words exploded in the ears of the three like thunder.

They simply couldn’t fathom why a Sixth Grade Refining Void Realm cultivator would draw the Heavenly Tribulation!?

It was not right…

There were actual thunderous explosions ringing in their ears now!

The tribulation cloud was on the verge of complete formation.

And that thunder was causing their hearts to panic, making them want to flee at once!

Without a moment to further inquire, Jian Chen and Zhao Hai immediately grabbed Old Blind Man by the shoulders and instantly took shelter dozens of miles away, where the Gu Family Ancestor stood.

Sure enough, that sense of terror in their hearts vanished at that moment.

“This…”

“This!?”

Jian Chen was so shocked he could hardly speak, staring at the figure standing dozens of miles away, suspended in the hills.

A strong wind blew by, rustling his dark robe.

At that instant the tribulation cloud fully formed, and a downpour began.

The first tribulation lightning within was also brewing!

“How is this possible, how can this be…”

“Why is this happening?”

Sage Zhao looked on with a somewhat vacant stare at the scene.

“The Young Master…”

“How could he have drawn the Heavenly Tribulation?”

“Is the Young Master in danger?”

At that moment, Old Blind Man’s heart was in his throat, knowing as a Ninth Grade Annihilation Realm being, feeling the terrifying aura contained within that Heavenly Tribulation, there was an undeniable sense of impending doom.

Even if the Young Master was a prodigy, he was ultimately just a Sixth Grade Refining Void Realm!

This Heavenly Tribulation was clearly aiming for the Young Master’s life!

Death was certain, there was no chance for survival!

It shouldn’t be… it simply shouldn’t be!

“No, it’s not…”

“Daoist Fellow, what on earth is going on here!?”

“How can you look so calm!?”

Jian Chen couldn’t help but turn to the Gu Family Ancestor, who, despite frowning, didn’t seem too panic-stricken.

His demeanor was also strangely calm!

The significance of the Young Master Gu to the Gu Family was known to all.

Even Jian Chen, a Sword Sect Elder, was worried for Gu Changge.

He felt a wave of despair.

So why did the Gu Family Ancestor seem calm, showing only a trace of unease?

“He has undergone tribulation before.”

“Everyone stop the noise.”

Gu Haitang was lying if she said she wasn’t anxious; she definitely cared more about her own family’s younger generation’s safety than anyone else.

But what use was worrying when she couldn’t interfere with the Heavenly Tribulation?

She could only frown and scold in response.

Her words left all three, including Old Blind Man, stunned.

Their faces filled with astonishment.

What did she mean by… he had gone through tribulation before?

He was only at the Sixth Grade Refining Void Realm; how could he have undergone tribulation previously?

Could the rumors of an Immortal reincarnation be true?

At that moment, Jian Chen who had regarded this as rumor, had now started to question his certainty.

Was it possible that tales of Immortal reincarnation were real?

“But this Heavenly Tribulation’s power, it’s no weaker than a breakthrough into the Sage Realm. How will he resist?”

Sage Zhao watched the Tribulation Thunder Power brewing within the cloud, his expression one of utter defeat.

The talented disciple whom the Sword Sect had promised much to obtain, was he really about to fall just like this?

Just as they were in shock, the first tribulation lightning, thick as a thigh, completely coalesced. In an instant, it struck down, lighting up the hills so brightly it seemed almost translucent!

Including Gu Haitang, despite the discomfort in their eyes, they all stared intently at that figure, not wanting to miss a single thing, as if only by watching with their own eyes could they find some reassurance!