Cultivation: But Not a Game

The eighth wave, seventy-two strands of Chaos Sword Qi with a power of 450,000 struck down.

Su Yu replicated the method, with 156 sword dragons soaring skywards, obliterated in the blink of an eye, yet the seventy-two strands of Chaos Sword Qi remained.

But he was not flustered, pointing above his head with a light shout:

"Cloud Protection!"

The Cyan Cloud expanded, pieces of Qingyun flew out, the defense of the artifact instantly surged from 1,000,000 to 8,000,000, with a damage reduction of up to 75%.

As soon as Qingyun took shape, the seventy-two strands of Chaos Sword Qi engulfed him, the rampant Chaos Thunder Ring instantaneously expanded over ten kilometers, inundating more than half of Xuankong Mountain.

Chu Xinyue witnessed this scene, her heart involuntarily skipped a beat, her hands instinctively clutching the hem of her dress, unknowingly reddening.

A gentle breeze revealed the unscathed true form with four heads and eight arms, she couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"One final strike remains!"

Su Yu inspected the Cyan Cloud Cover, only losing 1,150,000 defense, merely one-eighth of the 8,000,000 defense of the Cyan Cloud Cover.

Of course, what was just blocked was merely the residuals of the Tribulation Thunder, estimated to be only about one-eighth of the Tribulation Thunder.

"But I can withstand it!"

If guessed correctly, the final strike would be eighty-one strands of Chaos Sword Qi with a power of 500,000, theoretically totaling a burst of 4,050,000.

"This is absurd!"

The release of the Tribulation Thunder happens within a second, only one wave can be withstood, don’t expect rotating artifacts.

Given this power, most eighth-tier artifacts cannot withstand it, even ordinary ninth-tier defense artifacts struggle, only defense treasures like the Cyan Cloud Cover with enhanced defensive magic can endure.

Hence Su Yu was not panicked, with his Cyan Cloud Cover being such a supreme defense treasure.

With Cloud Protection activated by the Cyan Cloud Cover, the total defense was 8,000,000, but with a 75% damage reduction, theoretically able to instantly withstand 3,200,000 damage.

The remaining 850,000 damage, his Battle Immortal true form had 6,000,000 health, with 50% damage reduction, theoretically able to withstand 1,200,000 damage.

"It can be blocked!"

"Even if the power exceeds expectations, I have a trump card; Law of Heaven and Earth needn’t be used for the moment."

Su Yu took a deep breath to calm himself, mana infused into the Cyan Cloud Cover to restore defense.

The formula for defense restoration of an artifact is 1% of the maximum mana, multiplied by the mana conversion rate.

Su Yu now has over 300,000 mana, 1% is 3,000 mana, the mana conversion rate for the Cyan Cloud Cover is 600, resulting in a recovery of up to 1,800,000 mana per second, potentially ensuring indefinite defense as long as mana is not depleted.

"Hum!"

As time passed, the ninth layer of Tribulation Thunder began to gather, the colossal Tribulation Thunder disk in the sky started to shrink, consolidating into a Chaos Sphere.

In the Tribulation Eye sat a vaguely outlined figure within a palace, slowly rising to extend a finger downward.

Then the Chaos Sphere, reduced to its extremity, trembled mightily, in the blink of an eye splitting into eighty-one strands of Chaos Sword Qi, far surpassing the previous Tribulation Thunder, like falling stars.

"This strike...."

Master Xuanwei ascended, his expression composed but his eyes betrayed a trace of unnoticeable anxiety:

"The final strike amassed all the remaining strength of the Tribulation Thunder, far exceeding the eighth layer, not knowing if little Yu has realized."

The elder beside him spoke solemnly:

"Given the Tribulation Crossing, one would naturally have some understanding of potential scenarios; it’s common for the final strike of a celestial tribulation to greatly surpass previous ones, he should have some anticipation."

"Hope he is prepared."

Master Xuanwei lightly exhaled, having cultivated for thousands of years, he hadn’t been this tense for hundreds of years.

Typically, he wouldn’t be worried when a grand-disciple crossed a tribulation, even his numerous disciples in the past didn’t make him tense, it’s simply this grand-disciple was different from his other disciples.

Small Chaos Tribulation, the most formidable celestial tribulation within the first Great Celestial Tribulation, none other.

Successfully crossing this tribulation means certainly establishing a super-grade Immortal Foundation, and a super-grade Immortal Foundation.....

Indicates not only assured success to become an Earth Immortal but also a significant probability of surpassing the immortal mortal limit and ascending to Celestial Immortal in the future.

In the Xuanzhen Immortal Sect’s history of hundreds of thousands of years, over a hundred super-grade Immortal Foundations have emerged, of these, half succeeded in becoming Celestial Immortals, that probability is exceptionally extravagant.

A grand-disciple almost sure to achieve Earth Immortal, with a fifty percent possibility of becoming Celestial Immortal, cannot be valued too highly.

But at this moment, regardless of how much concern, it is futile, outsiders cannot intervene in celestial tribulations, it’s solely up to him to withstand with strength.

"Boom!"

Eighty-one strands of Chaos Sword Qi engulfed Su Yu in an instant.

The Cyan Cloud Cover vibrated fiercely, the surrounding Qingyun shattered into pieces, the surging Cyan Cloud split into fragments in the blink of an eye, only an aura of residual Qingyun descended into the brow of the Celestial Aspect.

"Kill!"

The Battle Immortal true form with eight arms punched toward the sky violently, residual Chaos Sword Qi slashed down, in an instant of contact the Battle Immortal true form rapidly crumbled.

Eight arms fractured, four heads sliced, under the gaze of all, the grand true form fragmented like tofu under Chaos Sword Qi.

"Not good, little Yu is about to be overwhelmed."

The second brother and sister-in-law looked tense.

Chu Xinyue gripped tightly, revealing worry.

The grandmaster and the master both ascended, each with a worried countenance gazing toward the Tribulation Crossing Platform.

Amidst the crowd outside the Tribulation Crossing Platform, there were cries of shock, some in awe of the tribulation’s power, some feeling sorry for Su Yu’s failure, others relieved as their jealousy was released, and a few secretly rejoicing.

Ye Xiyi lowered his eyebrows, expressionless, but was secretly delighted in his heart.

"The Minor Chaos Tribulation has failed, the death penalty is extremely terrifying, even if he doesn’t die on the spot, it will take at least ten years to recover. Ten years is enough for me to advance in my tribulation crossing and leave you far behind."

"The grandmaster will redirect his attention fully on me, and when the time comes, after the grandmaster passes away, most of the assets will be....."

Just as Ye Xiyi was indulging in these thoughts, on the Tribulation Crossing Platform, Su Yu, enduring the pain of his true body shattering, activated the Swordsmanship derived from the ninetieth layer of the Destiny Reincarnation Sword Scripture [Time Sword - Flick of Time].

Time Sword - Flick of Time: Allows oneself to revert to any state ten seconds earlier, with a cooldown of 24 hours.

He directly extended the time node to its maximum.

The Power of Time flowed, causing time to rewind on him. Under the protection of the Power of Time, torn body parts quickly recovered, shattered limbs quickly regenerated, severed heads rapidly reappeared, and in a split second, Su Yu, nearly at death’s door, was restored to full strength.

Meanwhile, the eighty-one strands of Chaos Sword Qi used up most of their power breaking through the Cyan Cloud Cover and the remaining power to tear apart the Battle Immortal Body. The remaining power shattered the eight arms again and sliced toward the heads, but could only slice off two heads before exhausting all its power.

"Kill!"

Su Yu roared to the sky, his voice waves dispelling the residual Chaos Sword Qi, revealing a Battle Immortal Body with only two heads left, all eight arms severed, nearly crippled.

"What is this?"

"Wasn’t he just about to be overwhelmed? How did he withstand it again?"

"Yes, I remember all four heads were sliced off, how did they come back?"

This change happened in an instant, so most of the spectators were unaware of what had transpired, only a select few experts saw it clearly.

Master Xuanwei’s face lit up with relief, stroking his beard while bursting into laughter:

"Good!"

Several elders of Xuankong Mountain smiled, cupping their hands in congratulation:

"Congratulations, Senior Brother, Xuankong Mountain has produced another exceptional talents!"

Master Xuanwei laughed heartily:

"Congratulations to you too, congratulations to you too."

On the other hand, Jin Yinian was similarly bewildered and puzzled, not reacting until other fellow disciples congratulated him.

However, he was always open-minded, never dwelling on things he couldn’t understand, soon breaking into a smile, cupping his fists in return:

"Congratulations to you too, congratulations to you too, all of you honorary senior brothers and sisters, you’re too kind."

"What? How did you teach that?"

"It’s very simple, first you have to do it like this, and then....."

Standing not far away, Shi Chunan and Jin Qianyue watched their master who was boasting excitedly and couldn’t help but twitch the corners of their mouths.

At the foot of Xuankong Mountain, Su Huan and Meng Siyi watched as Su Yu successfully withstood the final wave of the tribulation. Although they couldn’t see how Su Yu did it, they both breathed a sigh of relief.

"Minor Chaos Tribulation, my little brother is at least a First-Grade Dao Foundation!"

Meng Siyi shook her head and said:

"Not only that, a Super-grade Immortal Foundation is also possible."

Su Huan’s eyes widened, murmuring in wonder and joy:

"Really?"

Meng Siyi rolled her eyes at her husband, but he didn’t mind, his face full of joy.

Beside them, Chu Xinyue paid no heed to what they were saying. She simply covered her heart with her hand, letting go of the tension she had just felt.

At this time, Su Yu, who was under everyone’s attention, was reaching out his eight arms to absorb the sweet rain falling from the Eye of the Tribulation. The two severed heads and shattered arms were rapidly regenerating, all injuries, Qi and Blood, and Mana were quickly being restored.

However, that wasn’t the main point. The focus was that with the success of the tribulation crossing, the Power of Heavenly Dao descended, causing all the Qi, Blood, Mana, and the body within him to integrate and form his own Dao Foundation under the effect of the Power of Heavenly Dao.

"Notification: You have successfully passed the first Great Celestial Tribulation, condensing your Dao Foundation!"

"Notification: You have successfully passed the first Great Celestial Tribulation, your maximum level cap is raised to level 199."

"Notification: You have successfully passed the first Great Celestial Tribulation, your lifespan cap is raised to 600 years."

"Notification, based on the type of tribulation and the cultivation skills and other potentials you have practiced, you can establish the following Dao Foundations. Please make a choice within 600 seconds, or a choice will be made randomly after the time limit."

"Profound Court Immortal Foundation, centered on one’s own Supreme Tier Qi Refining Heart Skill Profound Court Manual (Click to view details.)."

"Battle Immortal Foundation, centered on one’s own Nine Heavens Battle Immortal Body (Click to view details.)."

"Time Immortal Foundation, centered on the Law of Time, to form an Immortal Foundation (Click to view details.)."

"Reincarnation Immortal Foundation, centered on the Law of Reincarnation, to form an Immortal Foundation (Click to view details.)."

"Ancient Dragon Immortal Foundation, centered on the True Dragon Bloodline, to form an Immortal Foundation (Click to view details.)."

"Space Immortal Foundation, centered on the Law of Space, to form an Immortal Foundation (Click to view details.)."

"This...."

Su Yu carefully examined the details of these Immortal Foundations one by one, quickly understanding the conditions of many Immortal Foundations, and his expression softened slightly.

Initially, he assumed these Immortal Foundations focused primarily on one type of power, merging and covering other power systems.

In reality, this was both true and not.