I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield

Chapter 692: Chapter 506: Heaven and Mortal Three Tribulations, Confidence 2

If it were before Tier Six, the breakthrough would have already succeeded at this moment, but the challenge of the Tier Seven Celestial Human Three Tribulations was just beginning.

"Boom!"

At the moment the bottleneck shattered completely, the sky above the Ice Valley suddenly darkened. The previously clear sky was instantly covered by thick black thunderclouds, with dark purple lightning coursing through them like writhing dragons, making thunderous roars.

Qin Tian looked up, the dark lightning seemed like ’penalty thunder’ condensed by the law, its power far exceeding ordinary lightning, even comparable to his previous Celestial Punishment Divine Thunder.

Taishi Feng looked up at the rolling thunderclouds, took a deep purple Elixir from his storage ring, and swallowed it — it was the Thundercloud Pill.

As soon as the Elixir entered his stomach, it dissolved, a cool medicinal power spreading throughout his entire body along his meridians. He suddenly raised his hand towards the sky, his voice booming like a bell: "Come!"

As if enraged by this provocation, the thunderclouds churned violently. A dark purple celestial thunder as thick as a bowl’s mouth split the sky with destructive momentum, striking down forcefully.

Golden light burst forth around Taishi Feng, his hands crossed protectively over his head, the spiritual energy of the gold element coalescing into a thick spiritual shield.

"Boom!"

The celestial thunder smashed into the spiritual shield, shattering it instantly like a fragile porcelain, the residual force continuing unabated, striking him.

"Pfft!"

Taishi Feng grunted heavily, his body trembling violently. His bronze skin was scorched black instantly, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, his hair standing on end and emitting faint black smoke, making him look utterly wretched.

Yet he gritted his teeth tightly. Although the Celestial Thunder Tribulation was relatively gentle among the three tribulations, countless geniuses had met their doom here. Just the power of the first strike exceeded his expectations.

Without giving him a chance to catch his breath, the second and third celestial thunders arrived in succession, increasing in thickness each time. The dark purple arc of lightning exploded on his body surface, tearing his clothes to shreds, exposing the rolling flesh and ghastly bones beneath.

Huo Yuansheng watched with a tense face, instinctively wanting to step forward and help but restrained the impulse. He knew this was Taishi Feng’s tribulation and external intervention would only strengthen the power of the tribulation.

Just as Taishi Feng was about to collapse, the Thundercloud Pill within him finally erupted completely.

Pale golden lightning patterns appeared on his body surface, wrapping around the falling celestial thunder like living things, unexpectedly beginning to actively absorb the energy from the thunder tribulation.

A gleam flashed in Taishi Feng’s eyes, and he immediately circulated his cultivation technique, guiding this transformed lightning energy to temper his body — the once violent penalty thunder had unexpectedly become a "perfect body-tempering elixir."

Time passed bit by bit, the thunderclouds in the sky gradually dimmed, the power of the lightning weakening until the last celestial thunder fell, only able to stir a ripple on Taishi Feng’s body surface.

When the thunderclouds finally dispersed, the sky above the Ice Valley cleared once more, and the scorched skin on Taishi Feng’s body began to fall away inch by inch, revealing the newly grown skin underneath — more bronze, the muscle lines more fluid and solid, every inch exuding explosive power.

"Boom!" A powerful aura of a Tier Seven Spiritualist burst forth from his body, causing the ice layer to crack with fine lines.

Taishi Feng slowly opened his eyes, a flash of golden light disappearing from his pupils. He stood up, stretching his joints, making crisp snapping sounds, and a smile appeared on his face:

"First round, passed!"

Did he pass just like that?

Qin Tian looked at Taishi Feng’s state, murmuring to himself. If it were at this level...

As soon as he finished speaking, the air around Taishi Feng suddenly distorted.

Without any warning, a mass of blood-red flame erupted from his pores, entangling his limbs and torso like a leech.

The flame was eerily silent, without the scorching heat of ordinary fire. The ice layer below remained pristine, with no sign of melting, yet Taishi Feng let out a muffled groan, his hair instantaneously turning to ash in the firelight, his head shining baldly with a scorched hue.

"This is the Body Burning Tribulation!" Qin Tian’s eyes narrowed, realizing this flame was not merely burning the flesh but was a "tribulation flame" targeting both body and soul.

Sizzle~

The bronze skin sizzled as if doused with strong acid, with blood and flesh melting at a speed visible to the naked eye, dark red liquid dripping through his fingers, condensing into eerie blood beads on the ice surface below.

More terrifying was the scorching pain on a soul level, as if countless red-hot steel needles were probing his sea of consciousness. Even though Taishi Feng was a battle-hardened soldier who fought his way out of a sea of blood, he couldn’t help but convulse, veins bulging on his forehead, teeth gritting tightly, cold sweat mixed with melting blood trickling down his cheeks.

Qin Tian watched Taishi Feng struggling in pain, understanding that the peril of the Body Burning Tribulation lay precisely in this dual challenge.

If his body couldn’t withstand it, it would be incinerated to ashes by the tribulation flame; if his soul couldn’t endure, he would at best lose his mind and become an idiot, at worst be annihilated completely.

In the critical moment, Taishi Feng’s will erupted.

Trembling, he swallowed the Ice Purity Pill he had long prepared.

The elixir dissolved upon entering the stomach, a cool energy like water swiftly traveled along the meridians, greatly alleviating the burning sensation of the Blood Fire; more energy surged to the crown, like a gentle rain nourishing the soul being scorched by the Tribulation Fire, forming a faint blue shield at the edge of the sea of consciousness.

Yet, the Ice Purity Pill was ultimately merely an aid.

The Tribulation Fire continued its frenzied devouring, Taishi Feng gritted his teeth, employing the soul refining method inherited from his clan—though a Spirit Martial Artist, he never neglected the cultivation of his soul. The numerous soul-nourishing elixirs and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures invested by the Golden Clan made his soul strength far surpass that of martial artists of the same tier, though not as potent as specialized Spirit Mages, it was enough for him to withstand the Tribulation Fire.

Time slipped away in agony.

From its initial fierce intensity, the blood-red Tribulation Fire gradually became dim and sparse, and where Taishi Feng’s flesh had melted away, new skin was rapidly growing, the newborn skin glistening with a pearl-like luster and holding greater resilience; his gaze shifted from initial pained ferocity to clarity and resolution, his soul growing more solid through the tempering of Tribulation Fire.

When the final wisp of Blood Fire dissipated into the air, an exuberant vitality far surpassing before erupted from Taishi Feng’s body.

His originally solid muscles appeared more fluid, every inch of texture blending "strength and beauty," the Spiritual Energy surrounding him becoming more condensed and profound—Body Burning Tribulation was both a fatal test and a heavenly opportunity, after overcoming it, both the physical body and soul achieved a qualitative leap.

Taishi Feng slowly exhaled a mouthful of turbid air, he touched his bald head, grinning widely, revealing two rows of white teeth: "The second stage, conquered!"

"Don’t be careless, swallow the Ice Heart Lotus Seed right away."

Zhuge Yu shouted loudly.

"Okay."

Taishi Feng quickly took out the Ice Heart Lotus Seed and swallowed it in one gulp.

Within seconds, Taishi Feng’s body stiffened, and his eyes lost focus.

Qin Tian witnessed this scene, knowing the third stage, the Heart Demon Tribulation, had begun.

Unlike the previous two stages, the Heart Demon Tribulation shows no activity, the Spiritualist falls into an illusion realm constructed by the Heart Demon Tribulation, facing their most feared matters.

If overcome, they successfully ascend, becoming an official Tier Seven Spiritualist, but if failed, there’s only one end—the soul forever falls into darkness.

However, Taishi Feng had the aid of the Ice Heart Lotus Seed, so passing the Heart Demon Tribulation wasn’t a problem.

Soon enough, Taishi Feng opened his eyes, a majestic aura suddenly erupted.

"Brothers, I made it."

Taishi Feng displayed a radiant smile.

Qin Tian and the others hurried over, feeling the Tier Seven presence emanating from Taishi Feng, sincerely saying:

"Congratulations!"

"Haha, it went much more smoothly than I imagined."

Taishi Feng’s laughter was hearty. For any Spiritualist attempting to reach Tier Seven, the Celestial Human Three Tribulations were like a lingering cloud of fear, daunting to everyone, even for Holy Blood Descendants.

This time, although he endured immense pain and pressure, the breakthrough process was far smoother than he anticipated, especially the last stage, the terrifying Heart Demon Tribulation, it was almost like a walk in the park.

When his mind fell into the realm of the Heart Demon, his brain suddenly cleared, realizing it was an illusion, so he easily broke free.

"Let me share my experiences with you all just now."

Taishi Feng seized the moment, describing the detailed sensations he just experienced, the three listened intently.

After listening to Taishi Feng’s recount, Huo Yuansheng felt slightly more confident.

"Old Huo, your turn now."

Taishi Feng laughed and said, "I believe you can do it."

Huo Yuansheng nodded, saying: "Then please watch over me, brothers."

"Sure thing."

Qin Tian and the others retreated to the edge of the ice valley.

Qin Tian looked at Huo Yuansheng as he abandoned distractions and focused his mind, adjusting his breath, and slightly raised his brow, murmuring internally.

"If the Celestial Human Three Tribulations are of this intensity... it seems I need not prepare much."