The Heavenly Dao Lightning Tribulation can be considered another form of heavenly punishment; it is by no means that simple.
After several waves of Lightning Tribulation, the originally massive thunderclouds gradually shrank, as if all their power was condensing, preparing to unleash an even more terrifying strike.
As the scale of the thunderclouds changed, the original blue lightning began to change color, gradually becoming silvery-white and dazzling. Suddenly, a silver bolt of lightning, like a sharp sword, struck straight at Miss Xue Er, its power so immense that it forced Miss Xue Er out of her disguise and revealed her true form. Before everyone's eyes, a six-tailed white fox, as white as jade, appeared. Her beauty and purity shone even brighter against the backdrop of the lightning.
However, the power of the lightning did not diminish; on the contrary, it became more restrained and profound. The six-tailed white fox's body trembled slightly under the baptism of the lightning. Her eyes became deep and distant, as if she had fallen into some illusion.
"It's the Heart Demon Tribulation!" Qin Wentong's voice, like a sudden clap of thunder, broke the surrounding silence. He stared intently at the six-tailed white fox on the Tribulation Transcending Platform, his face filled with worry.
Hearing this, everyone turned to look at Miss Xue Er on the Tribulation Transcending Platform.
Her eyes were bloodshot, as if scorched by endless flames, and her body trembled constantly, as if she were enduring immense pain. Her expression was tortured and twisted, as if she were experiencing an unspeakable torment.
The Heart Demon Tribulation is the most bizarre and dangerous of all Lightning Tribulations. Unlike other Lightning Tribulations, it does not directly attack the Cultivator's body, but rather directly attacks their mind. It will cause the Cultivator to fall into endless illusions and pain, testing their Dao Heart and will. Once the Cultivator is unable to break free from these illusions, they will be forever lost within them, and may even suffer Qi Deviation and Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering as a result.
Looking at Miss Xue Er's pained expression, everyone couldn't help but feel anxious for her. They knew that Miss Xue Er was facing an unprecedented test. She needed to hold onto her original intention and Dao Heart to break free from this endless illusion.
However, the illusions of the Heart Demon Tribulation are generated based on the Cultivator's mental flaws, making it easy for people to become trapped.
In the illusory world, Miss Xue Er returned to her familiar Snow Fox Clan territory—Snow Cloud Ridge. This was a beautiful and peaceful place, once filled with laughter and warmth. However, at this moment, Snow Cloud Ridge had become a living Hell. Before her eyes was a scene of devastation: her entire clan had been brutally slaughtered by demonic Cultivators, blood flowed like rivers, and bodies lay strewn everywhere.
Miss Xue Er's mother was being chased by a group of demonic Cultivators. She tried her best to rescue her mother, but there were too many demonic Cultivators, and they were too powerful; she simply couldn't resist. Her heart was filled with anger and pain, but she couldn't vent it. She could only watch helplessly as her mother died tragically before her eyes. That feeling of powerlessness and despair seemed to tear her Soul apart.
Miss Xue Er's eyes turned crimson. Her six fox tails danced wildly, and her white fur gradually turned scarlet with anger.
In the endless slaughter of the illusion, Miss Xue Er completely lost herself. Her heart was filled only with hatred and helplessness. She relentlessly pursued the demonic Cultivators, trying to avenge her mother and clan.
However, the overall strength of the Nine Demon Sect's demonic Cultivators was too great. Miss Xue Er was defeated again and again, but she stood up again and again.
Just as Miss Xue Er was on the verge of collapse, a clear bell sound suddenly rang out. It was a small protective bell her mother had once given her. The bell's sound was melodious and clear, with the effect of Awakening the mind and invigorating the Soul. It was as if a warm power surged into Miss Xue Er's Sea of Consciousness. This power instantly allowed her consciousness to gradually recover and she found herself again.
Miss Xue Er took a deep breath, forcibly suppressed the anger and pain in her heart, and recalled the beautiful times she had spent with her mother, as well as her experience of diligently Cultivating to protect her clan. These memories were like a ray of light, quickly dispelling the darkness in Miss Xue Er's heart.
Finally, Miss Xue Er successfully broke free from the first illusion. However, she did not feel relieved. Because, immediately afterward, she fell into another, deeper illusion.
This time, Miss Xue Er immersed herself in it, expressed her feelings to Li Mu, and became his Dao Companion. They Cultivated together, traveled together, and experienced many ups and downs together.
The days filled with happiness and sweetness made Miss Xue Er intoxicated. She spent many wonderful times with Li Mu, supporting and relying on each other. However, good times did not last long. The happy days quickly ended. Li Mu was killed by the Nine Demon Sect Cultivators who came to find him. At that moment, Miss Xue Er's heart felt as if it had been torn apart. She could not accept this cruel reality.
In the illusion, Miss Xue Er constantly tried to save Li Mu's life, but no matter how hard she tried, she could not change this cruel reality. The pain and despair in her heart surged like a tide, making her completely lost in hatred.
Outside, on the Tribulation Transcending Platform, the six-tailed white fox whimpered in pain under the Lightning Tribulation, trapped in the Heart Demon illusion, unable to extricate herself for a long time. Her pure white fur was scorched black under the Lightning Tribulation, as if she was turning dark due to the Heart Demon.
"Lord Li, quickly think of a way! If this continues, Miss Xue Er won't be able to hold on!"
"That's right! This Heart Demon Lightning Tribulation is too terrifying. Miss Xue Er is deeply trapped in it, seemingly unable to escape."
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The Elders of the Seven Profound Sect, Fang Shixin, Ge Xinyu, and Qin Wentong all looked at Li Mu and advised him. At this moment, Miss Xue Er's condition under the Heart Demon Lightning Tribulation was unusually bad.
Li Mu was well aware of everyone's worries. This Lightning Tribulation had clearly not reached its critical moment, yet Miss Xue Er was already in danger. If he did not intervene in time to save her, she might not be able to pass this hurdle.
Li Mu sighed helplessly, forming hand seals, and activated his prepared move, manipulating the Spirit Treasure Life Spirit Pagoda he had previously given to Miss Xue Er.
The Life Spirit Pagoda within Miss Xue Er's body hummed and vibrated.
The next moment, the prepared move Li Mu had arranged finally activated. A powerful Divine Sense was born from the Life Spirit Pagoda and rushed into Miss Xue Er's Sea of Consciousness.
"Miss Xue Er, what are you doing! Wake up quickly." Li Mu's voice rang out in Miss Xue Er's Sea of Consciousness, stern and sharp, like a morning and evening bell, instantly startling Miss Xue Er, who was trapped in the illusion.
Miss Xue Er gasped, her eyes regaining clarity. Looking at Li Mu's spiritual phantom in her Sea of Consciousness, a warm current surged in her heart. She knew that Li Mu had saved her, pulling her out of the endless illusion.
However, at this very moment, Li Mu's spiritual projection suddenly appeared, attracting the attention of the Heavenly Dao Lightning Tribulation. A subtle bolt of lightning branched off, like a silver arrow, directly entering Li Mu's spiritual projection.
With a soft 'bang', Li Mu's spiritual projection instantly dissipated in Miss Xue Er's Sea of Consciousness, struck by that subtle bolt of lightning. Miss Xue Er watched this scene in horror, a surge of emotion in her heart. She knew this was the price Li Mu paid to save her.
"Lord Li!" Miss Xue Er, now clear-headed, cried out in surprise, then understood. It turned out that Li Mu's spiritual phantom was embedded in the Tribulation Transcending Magic Treasure he had given her, which she hadn't thoroughly checked before. At this moment, she deeply felt Li Mu's care and protection for her.
"Lord Li, it's so good that you're alright!" Miss Xue Er said excitedly, tears shimmering in her eyes.
Li Mu's 'resurrection from death' quickly brought Miss Xue Er, who was trapped in the illusion, back to her senses. Her eyes regained clarity, and the confusion and fear in her heart vanished.
Finally, Miss Xue Er successfully passed the Heart Demon Tribulation, emitting a mystical and powerful aura. Her eyes sparkled with a bright light, no longer showing any confusion, shining as if they could see through everything. Her figure became even more agile, and her snowy white fur was fluffy and clean, like a pure white snowflake drifting down.
However, the Lightning Tribulation did not end there. The thunderclouds in the sky further shrank, and the power of the Lightning Tribulation became even more profound.
"Crack!" A purple, sky-shattering bolt of lightning struck from the thunderclouds, instantly and fiercely hitting the back of the six-tailed Snow Fox.
"Woah!"
Miss Xue Er let out a miserable wail, feeling a piercing pain deep in her Soul. Just a single purple bolt of lightning had the power to make her Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering.
Miss Xue Er felt the terrifying power carried by the purple lightning, and a surge of fear welled up in her heart. However, at this moment, she could not retreat, she could not give up.
Miss Xue Er gritted her silver teeth, squeezing out every last bit of demonic power she had, enduring the bombardment of the tribulation lightning.
"Crack!" Another bolt of lightning struck, and Miss Xue Er felt a sharp pain in her back, as if it were being torn apart. Her body was blasted away, tumbling twice in the air, almost being knocked off the Tribulation Transcending Platform.
As soon as Miss Xue Er landed, she immediately examined herself. The pure white fur on her chest was scorched by the lingering power of the lightning, but she still persevered and did not give up.
The thunderclouds in the sky continuously rolled, as if they wanted to unleash all their lightning power upon Miss Xue Er. Purple lightning bolts struck one after another, each like a sky-shattering hammer, fiercely smashing onto Miss Xue Er's body, making her almost unable to bear it.
However, Miss Xue Er did not retreat. She continuously adjusted her breathing and rhythm, squeezing out all her demonic power to resist the power of the lightning, guiding the lightning power within her body into the earth.
The Lightning Tribulation seemed to have no intention of letting Miss Xue Er off. The violent lightning bolts struck one after another, seemingly endless. The Elders observing the ceremony looked at this scene, all worried for Miss Xue Er.
"It's too terrifying. After the Heart Demon Tribulation, there's even a Nirvana Tribulation. The Heavenly Dao wants to kill Miss Xue Er!" Fang Shixin exclaimed.
"That's right! Why does Miss Xue Er have to Undergo Tribulation through such a Lightning Tribulation? This Heavenly Dao is too cruel!" Ge Xinyu couldn't help but fret with worry.
"Lord Li, Miss Xue Er is in danger!" Qin Wentong looked at Li Mu and said worriedly.
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The Elders of the Seven Profound Sect all looked at Li Mu, anticipating his arrangements.
Li Mu watched Miss Xue Er struggling in pain under the Lightning Tribulation in his Sea of Consciousness, his heart also filled with worry. However, he had already used his prepared move. At present, he truly could not intervene in Miss Xue Er's Undergoing Tribulation. If the Heavenly Dao Lightning Tribulation detected him personally assisting Miss Xue Er, then both of them would face an even more terrifying Heavenly Dao Lightning Tribulation.
Just as Miss Xue Er was about to be exhausted of her last shred of power by the violent Lightning Tribulation, suddenly, her body underwent a change. Her six tails began to emit a strong light, as if a mysterious power was surging within them. Suddenly, a phantom appeared from within Miss Xue Er's body—it was indeed the phantom of a white Nine-Tailed Sky Fox. Its size was more than ten times larger, and its body emitted a mystical and terrifying aura, as if it could merge with heaven and earth, and better control the power of heaven and earth.
Indeed, with the appearance of the Nine-Tailed phantom, Miss Xue Er's movements to condense demonic power to resist the purple lightning became graceful and effortless.
"Nine-Tailed Bloodline, oh my god! Miss Xue Er actually possesses the Heavenly Fox Bloodline, it's simply unbelievable!"
"The Nine-Tailed has appeared in the world, who exactly is that young man? How could he possess such a rare Spirit Treasure?"
"With the power of the Nine-Tailed Sky Fox Bloodline protecting her body, she no longer needs to fear being late."
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Watching the Elders excitedly discussing on the viewing platform, Li Mu understood that he had to make a decision quickly. Miss Xue Er's Heavenly Fox Bloodline Awakening undoubtedly brought her endless potential and possibilities, but this could also bring unnecessary trouble to the Seven Profound Sect.
Li Mu stepped forward, looked at the Elders, and said in a clear voice, "Elders, what we have witnessed today is a great fortune for our Seven Profound Sect. Miss Xue Er, possessing the Heavenly Fox Bloodline, is a treasure of the Seven Profound Sect. However, this matter is of great importance. If it is known to the outside world, it may bring endless trouble to our Sect. Therefore, I request that you all make an oath to jointly keep this secret and never reveal it."
Li Mu's voice suddenly rang out, interrupting the Elders' discussion. He looked at everyone with a serious expression and continued, "Miss Xue Er's Heavenly Fox Bloodline Awakening is a blessing for our Seven Profound Sect, and it is also a secret of our Sect. I do not wish for this secret to be known to the outside world, causing unnecessary trouble."
The Elders nodded one after another, understanding Li Mu's concerns. They knew that the rarity and power of the Heavenly Fox Bloodline, once exposed, would inevitably lead to competition and covetousness from the outside world. This would be a huge trouble for both the Seven Profound Sect and Miss Xue Er.
The Elders nodded one after another, understanding Li Mu's concerns. The rarity and power of the Heavenly Fox Bloodline, once exposed, would inevitably lead to competition and covetousness from the outside world. This would be a huge trouble for both the Seven Profound Sect and Miss Xue Er.
However, the Nine-Tailed Sky Fox Bloodline is an extraordinary existence. Once Miss Xue Er grows nine fox tails, she will...
"Lord Li, rest assured, we understand the seriousness of this matter. We will definitely keep this secret and quietly investigate, not letting the outside world know." Fang Shixin looked at Li Mu and said solemnly.
The other Elders also expressed their stance, stating that they would strictly keep the secret and protect Miss Xue Er's safety.
Looking at the Elders' firm gazes, Li Mu felt relieved. These Elders were the mainstays of the Sect; their loyalty and steadfastness were important guarantees for the Sect's development.
As the Elders made their oath, Miss Xue Er's Undergoing Tribulation entered its final stage. Protected by the power of the Nine-Tailed Sky Fox Bloodline, she effortlessly resisted the bombardment of the lightning. Each time lightning struck, she skillfully defused it, as if the lightning appearing before her had become insignificant.
Finally, when the last bolt of lightning dissipated into the sky, Miss Xue Er also successfully passed the Nirvana Tribulation. Her body exuded an even more powerful aura, like a female warrior who had just returned from the battlefield, valiant and awe-inspiring. (End of Chapter)
