Chapter 1092

But this heavenly tribulation is already right before him—how could he possibly survive it?

Just as utter despair seized his heart.

Suddenly, Qin Qi recalled something, “Yes! When the Celestial Spirit Pure Yang Skill is cultivated to perfection, it grants a thunder skill. This thunder skill, indeed, is trained by absorbing thunder’s power!”

“This tribulation—is it not the perfect opportunity for me to cultivate my thunder skill?”

Before, due to lacking cultivation technique and cultivation level, along with the scarcity of thunder’s power, he had been unable to cultivate it for so long.

Though he’d acquired a few materials imbued with thunder power, the energies within them paled in comparison—far too weak for him to train his thunder skill!

“Right! Rather than block, let it flow!”

A wild gleam flared in Qin Qi’s eyes.

Since there was no other way to endure this tribulation, then it was better to stake his life!

“Do or die!”

He saw the third layer of tribulation raging toward him.

Icy determination filled Qin Qi’s gaze—he threw open his arms, rushing toward the thunder’s might.

“Come!!”

For a moment, Qin Qi’s actions drew sighs from everyone present.

“Has Qin Qi given up?”

“Makes sense—even those at the peak of the Core Formation Stage spend endless years preparing before daring to break through to Nascent Soul and cross this tribulation. Qin Qi’s just some brat in the Fake Core Stage!”

“Looks like Qin Qi’s all out of tricks.”

Luo Mengyi and Wang Baihe exchanged hidden smirks.

“His foundation is solid, sure, but this tribulation isn’t something anyone can simply survive,” Wang Baihe mocked, “Such grand spectacle—too bad it’s just a shameful joke!”

“Say, Mengyi, you ought to seize this chance. Take a good look at this kid’s tribulation. Such breakthroughs are rare, after all. Maybe it’ll teach you a thing or two for when you attempt Nascent Soul yourself!”

Luo Mengyi gave a gentle smile, “Yes, Master!”

But Ji Hongzhuang and Ji Qingzhu’s expressions were clearly not so good.

“Qin Qi…”

Especially Ji Hongzhuang—her eyes reddened faintly.

Could Qin Qi truly be doomed?

Failure in thunder tribulation is nothing like the heart demon tribulation.

The heart demon tribulation, at least, gives a cultivator a sliver of survival. But the lightning tribulation—it’s actual death, not a single chance left alive!

“Rumble rumble…”

In a flash, the tribulation descended!

Ji Hongzhuang covered her eyes, unable to watch. She feared seeing, in that moment, Qin Qi perish beneath the thunder.

Thus, second by second ticked by!

Yet what they awaited was not the announcement of Qin Qi’s death.

Instead—a chorus of shocked cries rang out.

“Wait, this tribulation is indeed striking Qin Qi dead-on, but somehow…he looks like he’s absorbing the tribulation!”

Everyone could see clearly.

The thunder’s power, striking Qin Qi, in that instant, triggered a strange energy within his body.

It actually drew all the thunder’s might into himself!

“Not just absorbing—he’s trying to refine the tribulation’s energy!”

Yan Shuiming’s beautiful eyes widened, “What cultivation technique did he train? How can he refine lightning tribulation? This—how is it possible!”

“Of course, refining thunder tribulation isn’t so easy!” Master Ao Hu, hands clasped behind his back, had now stepped from his carriage. “Should he fail, his body could explode and perish!”

Everyone sucked in cold breaths—hearts throbbing with anticipation.

This Qin Qi—he brought far too many surprises.

Ji Hongzhuang heard this and opened her eyes, “Sister, Qin Qi—!”

Ji Qingzhu grinned, brows unknotted, “Things have turned! I said it—no way Qin Qi would die so easily. Now even this third tribulation, he has a method!”

All unfolded as they’d hoped.

Now, Qin Qi had absorbed the third tribulation within his body.

But the deadliest part lay in the refinement process!

“The tribulation’s power is terrifying. Even if I’ve drawn it all within, should I fail to fully refine it, I’ll burst apart and die!” Qin Qi silently mused. “But with such vast thunder power, how can I possibly refine it all in one go?”

No matter how he thought—it was impossible!

“No—I can’t give up!”

“There must be another way—must be!! Hm? Wait—a way, I’ve got it!!” Qin Qi’s eyes snapped open, epiphany striking in a flash.

Meanwhile, joy and worry mingled among the crowd!

“Master—!” Luo Mengyi, unable to predict the outcome of the scene before her, delicate features now twisted with unease.

Wang Baihe beside her was much the same, equally startled that Qin Qi could absorb tribulation energy into his body!

“Even if he absorbs it, refining’s just as perilous!” Wang Baihe muttered, gritting his teeth, but soon dismissed the thought, “No! How could I think that way!”

“The brat not only brought the tribulation, but survived the first two rounds. By now, it’s not a question of can he weather the third—it’s that I must not let him!”

If Qin Qi gets through all three layers, just his performance today will make killing him on the Grand Battlefield, or within Xuan Yi Sect, exceedingly difficult!

Today, I must make him fail in crossing the tribulation!!

With this resolve, Wang Baihe secretly manipulated power within his sleeve.

No Nascent Soul expert noticed—their attention solely fixed on Qin Qi.

In a blink, from Wang Baihe’s sleeve, a small green snake shot out—it zipped toward Qin Qi, fast as lightning!

“Something’s wrong!”

Yan Shuiming was the first to notice, “That’s Wang Baihe’s Green Bamboo!”

Yet by the time she reacted, it was already too late.

The Green Bamboo was now inches from Qin Qi.

“Wang Baihe—you dare!!” Yan Shuiming roared furiously.

Wang Baihe’s face twisted with malice—he gave no answer, inwardly sneering.

No one could help—too late!

The Green Bamboo’s strike could end Qin Qi instantly. Though punishment would follow, on the Grand Battlefield, no one would penalize him too heavily for killing just one person!

“Careless—never thought Wang Baihe would truly dare this. It’s over…” Monk Wu Xi cursed inwardly.

Yet, as all the Nascent Soul experts believed Qin Qi doomed—

Suddenly, from Qin Qi’s Spirit Pet Bag, Spirit Evil Woman stepped forth without hesitation, unleashing all her power to intercept the Green Bamboo!

Only, Spirit Evil Woman’s strength now could barely reach the sixth or seventh fold of Core Formation Stage. Even at full force, how could she stand against a Nascent Soul’s full-strength assault!!!