Chapter 429: 429: The Aesthetics of Chaos
Chapter 429: 429: The Aesthetics of Chaos
The Cloud Butterfly Sword was exceptionally sharp in attack. Because of its versatility, it could also be used defensively, but was not as comprehensive as Qin Changqing’s Six Harmonies Mirror.
However, it was the most suitable for Master Butterfly Cloud. She herself preferred an agile approach, capable of using the instant teleportation ability of a Combined Body Cultivator to evade powerful attacks.
As for the Immortal Artifact Fragments, Qin Changqing continued his relentless study, gaining more understanding with time.
However, significant progress in the short term was not very likely, considering that these objects touched upon the aspect of ‘immortality’.
Qin Changqing was not in a hurry.
His other women were also cultivating. The Sect Leader had been closed for nearly a hundred years, and it was unknown what realm she had reached.
On this day, Qin Changqing visited Guiyuan Sect again.
It had now been over four years since the Sect Leader of Guiyuan had closed herself off for cultivation.
“Husband~”
Master Butterfly Cloud greeted him.
Then, the two silently appeared inside the Cave Mansion.
In the middle of the Cave Mansion, the Sect Leader of Guiyuan stood. Her aura was notably strong.
“Sect Leader, have you succeeded?”
Master Butterfly Cloud was somewhat excited.
The Sect Leader of Guiyuan slightly nodded: “I have survived the First Decline, there is one more Heavenly Tribulation to pass. Once I pass it, it will be completely over.”
Heavenly Tribulation!
“Sect Leader, you go on to face the tribulation. Butterfly Cloud and I will protect you,” said Qin Changqing.
“Okay!”
The Sect Leader of Guiyuan had returned to her previous brilliance.
She was no longer weak and helpless as she was a few years ago.
At this moment, she exuded a radiant aura.
She then flew high up into the sky.
With her appearance, the heavens began to change, and countless clouds were in motion.
An endless, dense layer of dark clouds formed.
The Sect Protection Formation of Guiyuan Sect was activated to prevent the Heavenly Tribulation’s thunder from affecting the sect.
Qin Changqing, along with Master Butterfly Cloud, took up positions on either side, protecting the Sect Leader.
Qin Changqing also cast a formation flag, preparing to collect the Tribulation Thunder to transform it into divine thunder.
“Boom, boom, boom~”
Horrifying thunder fell relentlessly.
This Heavenly Tribulation was indeed terrifying.
These thunders were not the kind tribulation, compared with that tribulation, they were harsh and unyielding.
This was a true tribulation, not a simple test.
And the most terrifying thing was not just these striking thunders, but some gold, purple, and even black thunder mixed within.
Even if the Sect Leader of Guiyuan had achieved Perfect Fusion, if she hadn’t survived the Decline Tribulation, facing this Heavenly Tribulation would mean certain death.
Those at Refining Void or Integrated state could choose to fake death and sleep if they couldn’t withstand the Big Heavenly Tribulation.
But once the Five Declines of Heaven-Man were triggered, there was no way to stop it, and no chance of faking death or going into a coma to delay it.
That’s why some Perfect Fusion cultists in the Holy Land, feeling they couldn’t endure it, would rather choose to fake their death than trigger the Five Declines of Heaven-Man.
With a fake death, there might be a chance to pass in the future. But once the Five Declines of Heaven-Man were triggered, there was no turning back.
The fact that the Sect Leader of Guiyuan had triggered the First Decline showed her bravery.
The reason behind this was probably that she didn’t possess the required means to prevent the Decline. If she wanted to fake her death and go into a coma, she would probably need more resources.
What she needed alone was enough for dozens of Void Refinement-stage cultivators.
Despite the amount required, Holy Lands might not even provide it, even with a heavy price.
Although the Sect Leader of Guiyuan appeared frail before, silently accepting when Qin Changqing did that thing with her, her nature must be a combination of external tenderness and internal firmness.
Otherwise, with her power and talent, joining a Holy Land would be a hundred percent certain.
But she did not, and Guiyuan Sect was not affiliated with any Holy Land.
As a lone woman who had achieved this much, she had done very well indeed.
“Boom, boom, boom~”
This Heavenly Tribulation lasted for almost half a day before it finally ended.
As soon as it ended, the Master of Guiyuan Sect took out a large number of elixirs and fairy stones to replenish her strength.
“Sect Leader, take these.”
Qin Changqing offered her plenty of high-grade spirit stones.
The Heavenly Tribulation was not just a single wave, but a continuous process.
Sure enough, a few days later, the Heavenly Tribulation arrived again.
And, it was stronger than before.
“Husband, the First Decline should have nine waves of Heavenly Tribulation, and if it’s the Second Decline, it’s eighteen waves. Each wave is more intense than the last,” said Master Butterfly Cloud.
Nine waves of Heavenly Tribulation!
Good lord.
If the pattern of this Heavenly Tribulation also doubled, it would be far more terrifying than the Big Heavenly Tribulation that a combined body cultivator faces.
Fortunately, Master Butterfly Cloud has withstood the Decline Tribulation, and in terms of strength, she has, in fact, undergone a qualitative change.
However, she still needs to cross this final Heavenly Tribulation, which is essentially an examination, before officially completing the First Decline.
Although the power of these nine waves of Heavenly Tribulation increase, they don’t double each time.
But they were incredibly horrifying.
The nine waves of Heavenly Tribulation continued for several months before finally coming to an end.
After it ended, although Master of Guiyuan Sect’s aura weakened again, her momentum was extraordinarily impressive.
The decline in aura was due to the fact that she had consumed too much strength in enduring the Heavenly Tribulation.
Her impressive aura was because she had successfully passed the First Decline of Heaven and Man.
Now, she could officially be considered a powerhouse in the First Decline of Heaven and Man!
Next, she would enter a period of calm.
During this peaceful period, she could take good care of her body, replenish her strength, and then wait for the arrival of the Second Decline.
Of course, she could also prematurely induce the Second Decline, but there was no need for it.
Seeing the success of the Master of Guiyuan Sect, Master Butterfly Cloud couldn’t help but feel happy for her.
“Congratulations, Sect Leader.
Qin Changqing also sent his congratulations to the Master of Guiyuan Sect.
The newly Tribulation-passed her, though her hair looked rather unkempt, had a sense of disheveled beauty.
This reminded Qin Changqing of her at certain moments.
As soon as she caught Qin Changqing’s gaze, the Master of Guiyuan Sect seemed to know what Qin Changqing was thinking, and her pretty face turned red.
“I’ll go and consolidate this.”
Having said that, she disappeared on the spot.
Her skin is as thin as that of a Sect Leader.
But now, she really needed to consolidate her gains.
Qin Changqing was just aroused by the Master of Guiyuan Sect, and now that she has successfully passed the tribulation, in high spirits, he took Master Butterfly Cloud…
“Husband, it’s daytime.”
Master Butterfly Cloud was helpless, but in the end, she could only obey her husband and let Qin Changqing do as he pleased on her…
The Master of Guiyuan Sect took quite a while to recover.
In order to pass the tribulation, she had consumed too much true origin, and it would be hard to replenish it all in a few years.
When Qin Changqing acquired the immortal artifact fragment, it took him more than a year, and he didn’t hesitate to consume spirit stones and elixirs.
If The Master of Guiyuan Sect wanted to save some spirit stones and elixirs, then the time taken would be even longer.
After recovery, she would need to work on consolidation.
Therefore, Qin Changqing did not linger in Guiyuan Sect, but returned to the North Region.
Now, the Vast Wave Realm finally had a strong person who had passed the First Decline of Heaven and Man.
Moreover, this strong person who had passed the First Decline of Heaven and Man, was his woman.
Originally, he had helped Master of Guiyuan Sect to pass the tribulation.
Now that she has passed the tribulation, and after her recovery, Qin Changqing was quite confident.
Who knows.
Whether he could make this strong person who had passed the First Decline of Heaven and Man, bear his child.
Qin Changqing couldn’t help but daydream.