I Can See Through All Things' Information Chapter 1174 - 726: Five Decays of Heaven and Man, First Tribulation of the Primordial Spirit

Lu Qing has been occupied with various tasks since he attained the Primordial Spirit, ranging from traveling and refining elixirs to deducing new cultivation techniques and mastering divine skills.

Consequently, the actual time he has spent in focused meditation using the [Perfect Primordial Spirit Technique] has been remarkably sparse.

However, this does not imply that his progress has halted.

On the contrary, the [Perfect Primordial Spirit Technique] has remained active at all times.

Because Lu Qing utilized his superpowers to integrate and deduce numerous high-level techniques into his primary cultivation method, its nature is far from ordinary.

Even without his conscious effort, the technique operates autonomously, steadily bolstering his cultivation level.

Furthermore, his lifebound magical treasure, the Yin Yang Five Elements Gourd, serves as a constant aid by refining spirit stones and purifying his mana.

It is true that the spiritual energy density in his home world is insufficient for his current Cultivation needs.

Yet, thanks to his massive stockpile of spirit stones, he can freely draw upon the spiritual charm contained within them for his daily progression.

Lu Qing makes it a habit to store a vast quantity of spirit stones inside the Yin Yang Five Elements Gourd specifically for this purpose.

While this method lacks the explosive efficiency of a high-intensity retreat within a spirit gathering array, it has its own advantages.

Its continuous nature ensures his power grows steadily without interfering with his other responsibilities.

Thus, despite the lack of long-term secluded cultivation over the past years, the depth of his cultivation accumulation has become incredibly profound.

Additionally, his constant study of the [Illusion Path] over the last two years has silently and significantly elevated the realm of his primordial spirit.

Now that his [Mistaken] technique has evolved into a great divine skill, his cultivation has hit its peak, signaling that it is time for his first primordial spirit tribulation.

"Primordial Spirit Tribulation..."

Lu Qing could feel the hidden aura of the coming trial; he knew he could trigger the event at any moment he chose.

When that happens, the legendary Primordial Spirit Tribulation will arrive.

Success would mean transforming into a Tribulation-crossing Primordial Spirit.

Lu Qing did not rush into the breakthrough, however. Instead, he consumed a spirit-calming elixir, sat in meditation, and began to harmonize his breathing.

Two years of non-stop Dao comprehension had left his mind and spirit deeply fatigued.

Attempting a breakthrough in such a state would be a dangerously reckless move.

The safest path was to restore himself to his absolute peak before proceeding.

Between the effects of the elixir and Lu Qing’s own remarkable natural recovery, it took only a few days to fully revitalize his heart and spirit.

With no further hesitation, Lu Qing flicked his wrist, deploying a multitude of middle-grade spirit stones to form a spirit gathering array.

As the surging spiritual charm was activated, Lu Qing released the latent aura of the tribulation.

In an instant, a terrifying pressure filled the quiet room. An unfathomable tribulation aura locked onto Lu Qing, seeking to corrode and shatter his physical form.

Boundless tribulation qi erupted from within him simultaneously, attacking from both inside and out to achieve total destruction.

Immediately, black blood trickled from Lu Qing’s nose, and his hair began to turn gray and white at a rate visible to the naked eye.

His skin wrinkled and grew dull, losing all its luster.

A pungent scent of rot and decay began to drift from his body.

He was aging at an unbelievable speed.

Even his mana began to stagnate, filled with the heavy aura of death.

"So this is the Primordial Spirit Tribulation—the legendary Heaven and Man’s Five Declines Tribulation. It is truly frightening."

Lu Qing observed the transformations in his body with a hint of shock.

The primordial spirit tribulations are not like the standard heavenly lightning baptisms one faces when entering a major realm.

It is the much more sinister and bizarre Heaven and Man’s Five Declines Tribulation.

This trial ignores all defenses; the moment it is triggered, it manifests directly upon the cultivator.

No matter how powerful a protective dharma treasure might be, it is useless against the descent of the Five Declines.

Massive amounts of death energy and tribulation qi manifest inside and outside the body at once, attempting to snuff out the cultivator's life.

Aside from a few rare treasures specifically tied to life force, most magical items provide no help during this trial.

The cultivator must rely almost entirely on the depth of their own foundation to survive.

Victory means a massive leap in cultivation and a greatly extended lifespan.

Failure results in the total decay of both the body and the primordial spirit, leaving nothing behind but dry bones.

It is an ordeal that every cultivator in the primordial spirit realm views with absolute dread.

Because of this, those who lack confidence rarely attempt the primordial spirit tribulation early.

Most prefer to spend their time slowly building their foundations.

Only when their lifespan is nearly exhausted do they choose to gamble everything on the tribulation.

Only the most self-assured geniuses would dare to face these tribulations early to keep advancing.

A man like Lu Qing, who reached the primordial spirit realm just over a decade ago and is already facing his first tribulation, is a rarity in the world.

Finding another person with such audacity in any immortal domain would be difficult.

Of course, Lu Qing’s boldness came from his total self-confidence.

He had cultivated the path of the perfect primordial spirit; if he flinched at the first tribulation, how could he ever hope to reach the legendary heights beyond the primordial spirit realm?

In truth, this initial tribulation was not enough to truly trouble Lu Qing.

The Heaven and Man’s Five Declines poured death energy and tribulation qi into him, trying to rot his flesh and soul.

Nevertheless, Lu Qing’s foundation was simply too deep, and the vitality stored within him was unimaginably vast.