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Chapter 518: Advancing to Nascent Soul
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In the skies above Kaiyang Peak, a figure suddenly appeared. It was none other than Wang Hong's Nascent Soul. His Nascent Soul had condensed to a substantial form, resembling the size of a newborn baby.
Typically, a Cultivator's newly condensed Nascent Soul would be no larger than the size of a palm, but Wang Hong's Nascent Soul greatly exceeded the norm.
"East Master's Nascent Soul is so large?" a Cultivator observing from Qingxu Mountain exclaimed. Some among them had knowledge of Nascent Soul Cultivators.
"East Master is truly a rare talent, a once-in-a-hundred-thousand-year genius in the Cultivation World. Can ordinary people compare to him?" another Cultivator remarked.
The Ma Brothers, who had temporarily set aside their alchemy work, flew out of their cave mansion to witness Wang Hong's Nascent Soul formation and, of course, to offer their flattery. They often reflected on how the best decision they ever made in their lives was to attach themselves to Wang Hong, which allowed them to rise to their current achievements.
Since they had chosen the right thigh to cling to, they were determined to hold on tightly, especially now that they saw it was getting even more formidable.
After advancing to Nascent Soul, Wang Hong's Divine Sense had greatly improved. He naturally heard the Ma Brothers' flattering comments, which made his face blush involuntarily. However, he quickly composed himself and focused on facing the Nascent Soul tribulation.
At this moment, around him, thirty-six fresh green leaves arranged themselves in a formation resembling the Thirty-Six Heavenly Stars.
Wang Hong raised his head to the sky, and from the dark clouds above, a thunderstorm slowly formed. Then, a golden Heavenly Tribulation, as thick as an arm, descended towards him.
The Heavenly Tribulation for Cultivators was different from ordinary lightning, being at least a hundred times more powerful and inherently restraining Cultivators.
However, Wang Hong remained calm and stared at the approaching Heavenly Tribulation. He had a deep understanding of the Nascent Soul tribulation and had a rough estimate of its power. He believed that with the miraculous properties of his leaf Magic weapon, it wouldn't be difficult to withstand the first strike.
"Look at our East Master, fearless in the face of danger, treating the Heavenly Tribulation as nothing," the Ma Brothers praised from below, intentionally raising their voices in case Wang Hong couldn't hear them.
Other Cultivators watching were silently sweating inside. Although they might not have witnessed Nascent Soul tribulations themselves, they had heard of its power. Many talented individuals had met their end during this process.
Just as the Heavenly Tribulation was about to strike, a rune lit up on one of the fresh green leaves in front of Wang Hong.
"Boom!"
The thick, golden Heavenly Tribulation, with the might of a thunderstorm, crashed into a fragile leaf. Many onlookers couldn't fathom how a mere leaf could withstand the Heavenly Tribulation, and some turned away unable to watch.
Although they were Wang Hong's subordinates, most of them rarely saw his leaf Magic weapon in action, as he had a considerable number of Cultivators under him, and he rarely needed to personally intervene.
However, after a deafening noise, Wang Hong's leaf Magic weapon remained intact, with only a slight dimming of its radiance, showing no signs of damage. The arm-thick Heavenly Tribulation had completely dissipated.
Nascent Soul tribulation consisted of three stages, with the first being the weakest, manageable for most Cultivators. The subsequent stages would double in power.
It was said that Nascent Soul Cultivators needed to endure nine Heavenly Tribulations to advance to Soul Transformation, a thought that sent shivers down one's spine.
As for realms beyond Soul Transformation, Wang Hong was uncertain. He had never encountered a Soul Transformation Cultivator, let alone higher-level Cultivators. He even doubted if East Zhou had any Soul Transformation Cultivators, as none had appeared during the recent battle with the Demon Clan.
As the first Heavenly Tribulation dissipated, the second one had already formed, doubling in size.
Under the imposing presence of this second Heavenly Tribulation, the Cultivators on Qingxu Mountain felt immense pressure, their expressions becoming unnatural.
They were merely observing from afar and only experienced a small fraction of the tribulation's aftermath.
However, Wang Hong, facing it directly, had to bear an unimaginable amount of pressure.
With a louder rumble, Wang Hong remained unscathed, flying above Kaiyang Peak. More than half of the thirty-six leaves circling him had dimmed.
Clearly, despite the immense power of the second Heavenly Tribulation, it had failed to harm Wang Hong or his leaf Magic weapon.
"East Master is mighty! East Master is invincible!" Ma Brothers seized the opportunity to flatter Wang Hong.
The other Cultivators cast disdainful glances at them. After all, these two were Golden Core Cultivators and also third-tier Alchemists. Couldn't they show a bit more dignity?
A few Cultivators were tempted to imitate the Ma Brothers, though they felt embarrassed. But the benefits were undeniable. Yet, in the end, they couldn't bring themselves to do it, held back by their pride and shame.
At this point, the third Heavenly Tribulation had formed, and the tremendous pressure made all the Cultivators on Qingxu Mountain feel as though they were being crushed beneath a mountain, struggling to breathe.
Their faces turned pale, some even stumbled and sat on the ground.
A leg-thick golden Heavenly Tribulation descended.
Though Wang Hong believed his leaf Magic weapon could withstand this Heavenly Tribulation, the overwhelming aura made him anxious. To be safe, he summoned his two personal Flying Swords and instantly formed the Tai Chi Sword Formation.
Within the formation, two beams of light, one red and one green, shot out and struck the golden Heavenly Tribulation. In an instant, the Heavenly Tribulation's power diminished by twenty percent.
By this time, the Heavenly Tribulation had reached the top of Wang Hong's head, colliding with the thirty-six leaves.
The collision between the two created a dazzling burst of light in the sky above Kaiyang Peak, blinding everyone and even affecting their Divine Senses.
Following that, the ground trembled, and a deafening noise rang out, making everyone's ears buzz.
After a moment, everything returned to calm. After the deafening sound, there was nothing but silence.
It took a while before Cultivators started to exclaim. At this moment, the top of Kaiyang Peak was charred black, and all the flowers, plants, and trees had turned to charcoal.
Wang Hong's Nascent Soul still floated in the air, and although the thirty-six green leaves had dimmed, they were still arranged in a formation surrounding him like a celestial array.
His eyes were slightly narrowed as he welcomed the raindrops falling from the sky. These raindrops were formed from the tribulation clouds that had just produced the Heavenly Tribulation. As long as a Nascent Soul Cultivator survived the three stages of the Heavenly Tribulation, the remaining tribulation clouds would convert their remaining energy into raindrops.
According to ancient records, this rainwater was known as "Emperial Elixir," which could nourish the physical body and strengthen the soul, providing significant benefits to Cultivators.
It could be considered a reward for successfully enduring the three stages of the Nascent Soul tribulation. Only after absorbing the Emperial Elixir could one be considered a true Nascent Soul Cultivator.
At this moment, Wang Hong summoned both of his personal Flying Swords and his leaf Magic weapon, allowing them to bathe in the Emperial Elixir to enhance their spiritual nature. He also used some prepared Jade vials to aid in collecting the Emperial Elixir.
After all, such precious resources couldn't be wasted.
This time, the leaf Magic weapon had played a significant role, allowing him to pass the Nascent Soul Heavenly Tribulation unscathed. The power of this Magic weapon had exceeded his expectations.
He pondered that if a simple leaf-refined Magic weapon could be this formidable, what would happen if he used branches or even the main body for refinement? The potential power would be extraordinary.
The Cultivators who had been watching the Nascent Soul tribulation were not only impressed by the terrifying nature of the tribulation but were also deeply impressed by the set of leaf Magic weapons in the sky. They marveled at the wonders of these Magic weapons.
Many Cultivators prepared numerous Magic weapons in advance to deal with the tribulation in order to safely pass the Nascent Soul Thunder Tribulation. After one thunder tribulation, they would typically have destroyed three to five items, or even more, of high-quality defense Magic weapons.
In contrast, Wang Hong had simply used what appeared to be fragile leaf Magic weapons and successfully withstood all three stages of the Heavenly Tribulation without a scratch.
Such Magic weapons did exist in the Cultivation World, but they were all legendary treasures that no one had ever had the chance to witness.
Once Wang Hong had collected the Emperial Elixir and looked at his subordinates who had been observing the tribulation, he said, "Congratulations to East Master for advancing to Nascent Soul!"
"Congratulations..."
At this moment, all the Cultivators congratulated Wang Hong sincerely. They were genuinely thrilled because at this critical moment, their East Master had advanced to Nascent Soul, boosting their confidence in defeating the Demon Clan.
"Rejoice with me! Ma Zhong, Ma Yi, come here."
Upon hearing Wang Hong's summons, the Ma Brothers quickly flew to him.
"Today, I successfully advanced to Nascent Soul, so I'm giving you both some pills as a celebration!"
With that, Wang Hong took out a Storage Bag and handed it to the Ma Brothers to distribute.
The two of them received the task with proud expressions, feeling honored by East Master's attention. They promised to complete the task perfectly.
After giving a few more instructions, Wang Hong returned to his cave mansion. He was in his Nascent Soul form outside and couldn't stay away from his physical body for extended periods.
Only Cultivators above Soul Transformation could leave their Nascent Souls outside for extended periods.
Once the Nascent Soul returned to the cave mansion, it descended into Wang Hong's dantian.
At this moment, Wang Hong's physical body slowly opened its eyes and assessed its condition.
The Nascent Soul sat cross-legged in his dantian, with two Flying Swords hovering beside it.
Wang Hong's consciousness shifted, and the Nascent Soul's eyes opened, curiously observing its surroundings. He had a strange feeling that he was the Nascent Soul, and the Nascent Soul was him. It was just that he was still getting used to transferring his consciousness between the Nascent Soul and the physical body.
Switching his awareness back to the physical body, he moved his limbs and felt the condition of his body. His abdomen didn't bulge because of the Nascent Soul's presence in the dantian.
After advancing to the Nascent Soul stage, the intensity of his Spiritual Power had increased significantly, not only in terms of the total amount but also in terms of its quality.
Moreover, his Nascent Soul's Divine Sense had also greatly expanded. With a single scan, he could grasp everything within a five-mile radius, and even items that had previously been impervious to Divine Sense could now be easily detected.
This was why a Nascent Soul Cultivator could effortlessly handle dozens of Golden Core Cultivators.
Only after reaching the Nascent Soul stage could one truly appreciate the difference between Nascent Soul and Golden Core.
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