Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1365: 735: March Crossing Tribulation (Part 2)
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Chapter 1365: Chapter 735: March Crossing Tribulation (Part 2)
However, when his eyes locked onto hers, he encountered a pair of ancient, profound eyes—calm and impossible to measure.
In that heartbeat, Zhao Sheng’s previous assumptions vanished; the former "Zhao San Yue" could never have possessed such a gaze. Only someone who had endured the passage of countless eons and witnessed the endless shifting of the world could harbor eyes that saw through all earthly matters.
"Many years have passed; is Ancestor well?" Zhao San Yue asked as she slowly lifted her palm in a formal salute. Her entire presence had shifted dramatically; every word and movement carried an inexplicable charm, her aura as steady as still water, nearly reaching a state of transcendence.
As Zhao Sheng scrutinized her, a specific realization began to take root in his mind.
"You are mistaken! From the moment you vanished until your return, a mere hundred breaths of time have passed."
His revelation instantly shattered the "calm" in Zhao San Yue’s gaze. A flicker of shock crossed her features, though she regained her composure almost immediately.
Looking as though she had just emerged from a long slumber, Zhao San Yue couldn't help but exhale a sigh: "So that is how it is. A hundred breaths of time passed like a dream, yet seven thousand years of Cultivation ultimately felt like water flowing east. Everything was nothing more than an illusion! Alas, how fortunate!"
With that single sentence, Zhao Sheng understood at once that Zhao San Yue had lived through more than seven millennia within the Thought Realm.
Yet, a question arose... her "experience" was entirely different from what he had known in his previous life.
"Could it be she never encountered the Golden Crane Great Saint? Then... did she witness that world-shaking battle of old?" Zhao Sheng’s thoughts raced, analyzing various possibilities in an instant.
Just as he prepared to probe further, Zhao San Yue’s expression shifted slightly. She abruptly sat cross-legged as her aura began to fluctuate violently, radiating a massive and crushing pressure.
Suddenly, the spiritual energy inside the tower surged toward her, instantly creating a small but potent spiritual energy vortex.
At this moment, Zhao San Yue became akin to a spiritual energy "black hole." No matter how much natural spiritual energy rushed in, it was swallowed without a trace immediately.
Realizing the situation was critical, Zhao Sheng swept his long sleeves. Dozens of Top-grade Spirit Stones appeared in the air before exploding in succession.
A vast flood of natural spiritual energy filled the tower's interior, only to be "devoured" by Zhao San Yue in a single breath.
Seeing that these Spirit Stones were not enough, Zhao Sheng crushed another hundred Top-grade Spirit Stones, releasing even more essence into the air.
As batch after batch of Spirit Stones were shattered, Zhao San Yue’s Cultivation level skyrocketed like a rising rocket.
Nascent Soul Seventh Layer Late Stage... Peak!
Nascent Soul Eighth Layer Breakthrough... Mid Stage... Late Stage... Peak!
Ninth Layer Breakthrough... Mid Stage... Late Stage... Great Perfection!
Even upon reaching the Great Perfection Realm, Zhao San Yue showed no signs of slowing down; her aura continued its relentless ascent...
Rumble!
Three breaths later, a sudden clap of dry thunder echoed outside the tower. Inside, Zhao San Yue’s aura transformed completely. A towering tree with golden branches and jade leaves, shimmering with flowing light, manifested behind her. The tree was laden with Spirit Fruits that were pale white and shaped like tiny infants.
When counted carefully, there were exactly eighty-one of them!
"Oh!" Zhao Sheng’s eyes gleamed with surprise. He found the Spirit Fruits on the tree strangely familiar, as they bore a resemblance to the legendary Ginsengfruit.
However, he quickly dismissed such a ridiculous thought.
Looking upward, he pondered silently: "Divinity Transformation Heavenly Tribulation? This girl has truly stumbled upon a massive fortune! But... did she ever... see the Golden Crane Great Saint?"
While he was lost in thought, Zhao San Yue suddenly snapped her eyes open. Divine light erupted from her pupils, sharp as needles and bright as electricity.
"Ancestor, please open this tower! The time for March’s tribulation has arrived; let me face the trial!" Zhao San Yue rose to her feet and cupped her hands, her voice ringing out loudly.
"You are empty-handed; how do you plan to cross the tribulation?" Zhao Sheng’s eyes flickered as he spoke: "Take this for your protection!"
Before his voice faded, a streak of blood-red light shot from his sleeve. It landed in Zhao San Yue’s grasp, shifting into a translucent blood-colored banner barely an inch long.
This was the Red God Banner, now stripped of its former appearance!
Zhao San Yue did not hesitate or act with false modesty; she held the banner with both hands and bowed: "I thank the Ancestor for the treasure! March will not fail the Ancestor’s great expectations!"
"Go!"
Zhao Sheng gave a slight nod and waved his sleeve, instantly teleporting Zhao San Yue outside the tower.
The Heavenly Curtain of Tribulation Clouds hung low, and the destructive aura pulsating within grew more terrifying by the second. Within those dark clouds, one could see Thunder Dragons thousands of feet long thrashing about, their roars growing deafening.
Suddenly, a crimson light erupted from the Nine Nether Tower, turning into a massive rainbow beam that charged toward the heavens.
In the blink of an eye, the rainbow light pierced through the murky tribulation clouds. A massive hole opened in the sky above, and a vast expanse of misty blood light spilled out, making it look as though the heavens themselves were bleeding.
"Who is that? How dare they!" Zhao Zhongping’s face paled, and he couldn't help but exclaim.
"That figure looks like a woman? Could it be..." Zhao Xiandu’s eyes were clouded with doubt as he suddenly thought of the missing Zhao San Yue.
"San Yue! It has to be San Yue! There is no other possible candidate in our clan!"
"That’s impossible! Before she entered the tower, Zhao San Yue was only at the Nascent Soul Seventh Layer. She couldn't possibly have reached Nascent Soul Great Perfection in just three months!"
"Why would it be impossible? What if the Ancestor stepped in?" someone sneered, their voice dripping with jealousy.
"What has San Yue done to deserve... How could the Ancestor... How could..." another began to shout in agitation, but the voice died away as they realized the implications.
Zhao Yanzhuo let out a heavy sigh: "Alas, it appears the true winner of this trial is that child, San Yue. Since our own skills are lacking, we have no right to complain."
At that moment, the Nine Nether Tower ascended into the air. Upon reaching the space above the square, it released a brilliant white light, instantly forming a massive barrier that shielded the entire area.
At some point, the Nine Nether Tower had lost its black hue, its exterior now reflecting a gray-white color.
"Silence!" A cold, indifferent voice resonated from the heavens; it was Zhao Sheng.
Upon hearing him, those below immediately bowed low and sat cross-legged in silence, waiting for the outcome.
Three hours passed in a flash!
The hovering Nine Nether Tower suddenly withdrew its light and shrank in size, eventually becoming a small tower about a foot tall that settled into Zhao Sheng’s hand.
Clutching the miniature tower, Zhao Sheng slowly drifted back to the ground.
Seeing this, the Zhao Family cultivators scrambled to their feet and offered respectful salutes.
By now, the tribulation clouds had vanished from the sky, leaving behind clear blue heavens for thousands of miles.
Zhao Xiandu looked around anxiously, finally unable to contain his curiosity. He asked, "May I ask the Ancestor, was it Zhao San Yue who just overcame the tribulation? Did she... did she succeed?"
"Zhongping, ensure this news is strictly sealed; no outsiders must know of today's events. In a few years, our clan shall have another Divinity Transformation True Monarch!"
Upon hearing the Ancestor’s confirmation, the crowd was struck with shock, causing an immediate uproar.
No one could have imagined that in a mere three months, Zhao San Yue had managed to leap from the Nascent Soul Seventh Layer directly to the Divinity Transformation realm.
This miraculous feat had actually taken place today!
For a long moment, the onlookers could hardly believe what they had heard!
"Zhongping shall strictly follow the Ancestor’s command!" Zhao Zhongping suppressed his joy and hurried forward to salute.
"The rest of you may depart! There will be rewards for you in the future!" Zhao Sheng stated calmly, his gaze sweeping over the others.
"Yes, this junior takes his leave!"