#62 - Crossing the Tribulation (Part 1)

Qi Yun reached out and a long sword appeared in his grasp.

Slowly drawing the sword, Qi Yun said solemnly, "Qi Yun, the thirty-sixth generation disciple of Mount Shu, please enlighten me."

Qi Yun's identity really surprised Qin Yi.

Lan Linglong opened her small mouth in disbelief and said, "Didn't the inheritance of Mount Shu die out thousands of years ago?"

Qi Yun glanced at Lan Linglong with admiration: "Little girl, you know quite a lot. The inheritance of Mount Shu has indeed died out on the surface."

"In these thousands of years, Mount Shu has been developing silently in the dark, and the number of disciples has become smaller and smaller."

"Because the entry to Mount Shu's techniques is difficult, and cultivation is even more difficult, only I am left in my generation. If I die, the inheritance of Mount Shu will be completely cut off."

Qi Yun held the sword and pointed it at Qin Yi from afar: "In my hand is the Tai'a Sword, the Sect Leader's token passed down from generation to generation in Mount Shu. Its rank is unknown. It is said that it was left by the founder of Mount Shu after he established the sect."

"Mount Shu sect focuses on swordsmanship. The ultimate goal of every disciple is to become the legendary Sword Immortal who is invincible in attack at the same level. Little friend Qin, be careful."

Qin Yi rubbed the blade of the Killing Life Blade with his fingers, preparing to attack at any time, and said, "Killing Life Blade, a sharp blade that exists for killing."

"The Killing Life Blade Technique I use was created with this blade specifically for killing. I haven't seen any weapon that can beat it at the same level. Please do your best, Old Qi."

Qi Yun looked at the Killing Life Blade without a handguard in Qin Yi's hand and said in a low voice, "What a domineering blade. The blade is full of killing intent. I can smell the blood from here."

"Little friend Qin, you stay with this evil blade all day long, but you haven't lost your mind. It's really incredible."

"Mount Shu Swordplay·Sword Control Technique!"

Qi Yun released the Tai'a Sword in his hand, and the Tai'a Sword turned its blade and quickly attacked Qin Yi.

"Killing Life·Slaughter!"

Qin Yi held the high-speed vibrating Killing Life Blade and met the Tai'a Sword head-on.

"Clang!"

The tips of the blades collided, making a sound of metal clashing.

The Tai'a Sword did not retreat at all. The blade rubbed against the blade of the Killing Life Blade and stabbed towards Qin Yi.

The Tai'a Sword rubbed against the Killing Life Blade, sparks flew everywhere, accompanied by a sharp sound that made people's hair stand on end.

Seeing that the tip of the sword was about to stab Qin Yi.

Qin Yi shouted, "Vibrate!"

Concentrating all his strength on the Killing Life Blade, the Killing Life Blade vibrated at an astonishing frequency of 100,000 times per second, trying to shake the Tai'a Sword away.

The Tai'a Sword remained unmoved, the blade stuck to the Killing Life Blade like a magnet, rubbing against the Killing Life Blade and steadily stabbing towards Qin Yi.

Seeing Qin Yi's behavior, Qi Yun said proudly, "Little friend Qin, how is the power of my Mount Shu Swordplay?"

Qin Yi resisted the Tai'a Sword's attack and said, "The power is enough to look down upon the same level. I have a question. They are both sword control techniques, why is Mount Shu Swordplay so powerful, far surpassing flying swords."

Qin Yi had fought against flying sword attacks more than once, but none of them had made Qin Yi feel so tricky as this time.

Qi Yun heard Qin Yi mention the flying sword and said disdainfully, "How can my Mount Shu Swordplay be compared to those unranked flying swords?"

"Hmph, those cultivators who use flying swords are not considered swordsmen at all. They are insulting the sword by using it."

"A true swordsman must have a sword heart, sword courage, and sword intent. What are those things? The sword in their hands is like a fire stick, without any rules."

During Qi Yun's speech, the Tai'a Sword continued to stab forward, and was now less than five centimeters away from Qin Yi's throat.

Qi Yun put his hands behind his back and said, "Little friend Qin, if you can't resist this sword, please let Hong Wanrou live."

At this time, Qin Yi also put his left hand on the hilt, changing from holding the knife with one hand to holding the knife with both hands.

"Unable to resist? That doesn't exist. Old Qi, I will kill Hong Wanrou. Next, watch carefully."

Qin Yi shouted, "Open for me!"

Qin Yi fully pulled out the Killing Life Blade that was stuck by the Tai'a Sword.

Then he raised the Killing Life Blade high and slashed at the blade of the Tai'a Sword.

"Killing Life·Slaughter!"

"Clang!"

"Killing Life·Slaughter!"

"Clang!"

"Killing Life·Slaughter!"

"Clang!..."

In just a few seconds, Qin Yi attacked hundreds of times.

Under Qin Yi's barbaric and violent crazy attacks, a wail came from the Tai'a Sword.

"Zheng!"

Hearing the wail of the Tai'a Sword, Qi Yun recalled the Tai'a Sword.

A crack that was invisible to the naked eye appeared in the blade of the Tai'a Sword.

A look of pain appeared in Qi Yun's eyes, and he gently stroked the Tai'a Sword with his fingers, as if stroking his beloved woman.

Looking at Qin Yi, Qi Yun said, "Little friend Qin, good knife, good swordsmanship!"

Qin Yi retracted the Killing Life Blade. After the crazy hacking, the Killing Life Blade was still as sharp as ever, and there was no crack on the blade.

After one move, the superiority of the two sides' weapons was immediately apparent.

Just as Qin Yi wanted to continue attacking, the sky suddenly darkened.

The sky, which was still clear just now, was now covered with dark clouds.

Sounds of thunder came from the dark clouds.

Qin Yi felt as if he was locked by the dark clouds, and looked up at the dark clouds above his head.

Qi Yun also looked up at the dark clouds in the sky. His brows switched back and forth between unfolding and tightening, and he murmured:

"Something's wrong! Impossible, how could this happen."

Hong Wanrou asked suspiciously behind Qi Yun, "Uncle Qi, what's going on?"

The dark clouds became larger and larger, and thunder rumbled in the air.

Qi Yun seemed to be sure of something from this posture, and said in disbelief:

"Someone is transcending the tribulation, but only I have broken through to the Integration Stage in Blue Star. Could it be a hermit in the mountains?"

"Impossible, how could I not know if there is a hermit with such cultivation? It's really strange, who is this person?"

Hearing Qi Yun's confusing words, Hong Wanrou couldn't help but think in a certain direction:

"Could it be... could it be that someone is breaking through from the Integration Perfection Stage to the Tribulation Stage?"

Qi Yun nodded with difficulty and said, "It is very likely that this is the case. Breaking through from the Integration Stage to the Tribulation Stage is the first time a cultivator experiences a thunder tribulation on their cultivation path."

"After experiencing a thunder tribulation of nine deaths and one life, very few people can survive. This is also the origin of the name Tribulation Stage."

"Looking at the power of this thunder tribulation, it doesn't seem to reach the standard of the Tribulation Stage. Why is this? It's really confusing."

Qi Yun withdrew his gaze and looked at Qin Yi, "Little friend Qin, someone is transcending the tribulation here, why don't we stop here and watch this person transcend the tribulation first?"

"This will also be of great benefit to us in breaking through the tribulation in the future."

"Crack!"

The first thunder tribulation descended from the dark clouds, and a cyan thunder pillar as thick as a bucket struck straight at Qin Yi.

Qi Yun's eyes widened as if he had seen a ghost, looking at Qin Yi: "You... you..."

The cyan thunder pillar was getting closer and closer to Qin Yi...

"Boom!"

The cyan thunder pillar hit Qin Yi, and Qin Yi only felt numb and uncomfortable.

The intensity of the first cyan thunder pillar was equivalent to just entering the Integration Stage.

Qi Yun looked at Qin Yi, who had passed the first thunder tribulation, and stuttered, "How... how is this possible? A thunder tribulation descends when breaking through from the Void Refinement Stage to the Integration Stage. It's simply unheard of!"

"I said why I felt that the power of the thunder tribulation was still a bit short of the Tribulation Stage just now. Now I understand."

"But even at this intensity, it's not something that the Integration Stage can withstand."

Hearing Qi Yun's words, Qin Yi thought to himself, "I also want to know what's going on."

Qin Yi fully demonstrated what is meant by, if you don't understand something, ask the system first.

He called the system in his heart and said, "System, come out."

The system's lazy voice said:

【My not-so-smart host, what is it that you don't understand again?】

The second thunder tribulation in the sky is brewing.

Qin Yi didn't have time to care about the system's name, and went straight to the point: "I broke through to the Integration Stage, why is there a thunder tribulation? What's going on?"

System: 【This question is very simple, just charge you one thousand mall points.】

Qin Yi: "My points have already been cleared, how can I give them to you?"

System: 【Considering that you don't have any points now, you can owe it first, and I will automatically deduct it when you have it.】

Seeing the system's greedy look, Qin Yi's teeth itched with anger.

He made up his mind and said very simply: "You still don't forget to ask for money in this situation."

"If you don't answer this question for free, do you believe that I will directly let the thunder strike me to death?"

Seeing Qin Yi so straightforward, the system also had a headache.

Hearing Qin Yi want to let the thunder strike himself to death, the system finally compromised and said:

【My stupid host, this system will be merciful and tell you, your whole body attributes are too strong and comprehensive, it is inevitable that the thunder tribulation will descend.】

【Haven't you heard that if a cultivator is too strong, they will be envied by the heavens? You are in this situation now.】

After listening to the system, Qin Yi understood, and the doubts in his heart were swept away. He said very directly and simply to the system:

"The question has been answered, you can get lost now."

【Ruthless host, how can you be like this.】 The system said aggrievedly.

Qin Yi ignored the system.

"Crack!"

The second thunder tribulation that had been brewing in the sky struck towards Qin Yi.

The second thunder tribulation was still as thick as a bucket, and its intensity had reached the standard of the early Integration Stage.

Qin Yi looked at the sky and used his body to withstand this thunder tribulation.

Qi Yun smacked his lips as he watched Qin Yi withstand the two thunder tribulations with his fleshly body, "This physical strength is really terrifying."

Hong Wanrou behind Qi Yun looked at Qin Yi who was transcending the tribulation, and said to Qi Yun, "Uncle Qi, take advantage of his illness to kill him. Now that he is concentrating on transcending the tribulation and has no strength to distract himself, why not take the opportunity to kill him?"

Hearing Hong Wanrou say this, Qi Yun gave her a displeased look and said, "How could I do such a despicable thing? You really disappoint me too much."

Hong Wanrou said in a miserable voice, "Then you don't care about my life or death? After he passes the thunder tribulation, Uncle Qi, are you sure you can stop him?"

Qi Yun said in a cold tone, "I will do my best. If I can't stop him, it can only be said that your life is destined to end."

"You promised my mother back then, my mother was to you..."

Hong Wanrou was about to continue speaking, but was directly interrupted by Qi Yun: "Your mother and I were indeed in love when we were young, but didn't she marry someone else in the end?"

"She found me before her death, and I promised her to take care of you out of consideration for our old relationship. I have taken care of you enough in these years."

"Otherwise, how could a little girl with average talent like you become the master of this Water Moon Secret Realm?"

"In these years, the old relationship has been consumed and there is very little left. I ask myself that I have a clear conscience towards your mother."

"Little friend Qin came to you to seek revenge, isn't it also your own fault? If it weren't for you and the Fire Cloud Secret Realm and Kunlun Secret Realm coveting the opportunities on him, how could it have come to this point."

Hearing Qi Yun's words, a look of resentment flashed in Hong Wanrou's eyes, and she lowered her head and stopped talking.