Novel Full Chapter 466
Chapter 466: Chapter 99: Chanting the Wonders, Preparing for Tribulation Chapter 466: Chapter 99: Chanting the Wonders, Preparing for Tribulation “`
Qiu Changtian and the others entered the White Jade Capital, only to see that pavilions, towers, and terraces still floated amidst the clouds afar, their roofs made of liuli and the balustrades of white jade, all radiating the grandeur of an Immortal Sect.
Since the group didn’t know each other well, and given they all had sect missions to attend to, they didn’t engage in much idle chatter.
Instead, they each quickly took control of their flying swords and dispersed, heading towards the towers corresponding to their respective ranks.
As the first rank, Qiu Changtian came to the number one tower closest to the plaza of the White Jade Capital and entered.
After the twelve of them had taken their places, they suddenly heard the sound of evening drums and morning bells coming from the distance, resonating like the grand music of Buddhist chants, deafening and awe-inspiring.
Then, a deep male voice and a soft female voice sang in unison:
“Xuanye shakes the cloud sleeves, the sky resounds with endless joy.
Striding across the Seven Treasures Forest, leisurely wandering the vast celestial avenues.
From afar the Jade Capital mountains, the jade platforms gleam upon high beams.
Looking up at the Golden Que, gazing down upon the White Jade Bed.
In its midst dwells the Venerable Huang-Lao, purple qi turning the heavenly scripts.
Seated in banquet, holding the record of life, the green brush inscribes the glories of Huayang.
A myriad of calamities know no terminus, transcending and soaring above the Land of Undying…”
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Although the crowd scarcely understood the words, they could vaguely sense that it was some sort of Daoist eulogy, and they hurried to memorize it carefully, not daring to miss a single word.Only Qiu Changtian and An Zhisu knew more-they recognized that the deep male voice and the soft female voice were none other than the Sun Sword Master and the Tai Yin Sword Master they had encountered in the final stages of their initial exploration of the White Jade Capital Secret Realm.
After the eulogy ended, the sound of the morning bells and evening drums subsided as well, as if nothing had happened at all.
The group continued to wait patiently for a moment, making sure no further clues were forthcoming, before reconvening at the plaza of the White Jade Capital and then collectively leaving the secret realm.
Outside the secret realm, after the disciples had recited the entire text of the eulogy and confirmed their memories matched perfectly with no omissions, the three Sect Leaders began to contemplate.
“The distant Jade Capital mountains?” murmured the Jade Capital Sect Leader.
His Daoist title was “Jade Capital,” and in the Daoist realm, “Jade Capital” was considered the dwelling place of immortals.
It seemed that this so-called Jade Capital mountains might just be the location of the Golden Que Secret Realm.
“Looking up at the Golden Que?” pondered the Ziwei Master.
To look up suggested a place that was exceedingly high.
“Wandering the vast celestial avenues?” said the Master of Xuandu, smiling.
The ‘vast celestial avenues’ spoke of the wide expanse of the sky.
That is to say, the entrance to the Golden Que Secret Realm was located at a very high place called the Jade Capital mountains, which could only be reached through means such as sword control and other forms of flight.
The three Sect Leaders exchanged glances for a moment before jointly coming to a conclusion.
As for the twelve disciples, some were utterly confused while others had vague guesses.
Warning the disciples not to leak these verses, the three Sect Leaders then led everyone back to their stations.
After three days, the sects went their separate ways!
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Qiu Changtian did not rest for a moment in his cave after returning to Kunlun with Xu Yinglian and the other junior brothers and sisters.
Instead, he went straight to visit Qing Yang True Person Xu Changqing.
“Oh, so you’re beginning your preparations for Core Formation,” said the Qing Yang True Person, who had long since recovered from his injuries caused by the Heavenly Tribulation.
He spoke sternly, “To deal with the Core Condensation Tribulation, it’s best to prepare plenty of Flying Sword treasures, magical treasures, and arrays.”
“Among them, formations are the most effective, as long as they are set up in advance, they can significantly weaken the power of the Heavenly Tribulation compared to flying swords and treasures.”
“As for the art of formations, the Heavenly Craft Workshop of Penglai Jade Pure is the most adept at it.
However, I advise you not to seek help from Penglai, do you understand?”
Qiu Changtian pondered for a moment and then replied:
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“Cultivators facing a Tribulation must rely on themselves for survival; one cannot depend on the help of others in such a crucial matter,”
“Indeed,” Qing Yang True Person said approvingly, “You have had little to do with the Heavenly Craft Workshop.
How can you be so certain they would devote themselves wholeheartedly to your Tribulation?
Whether you are researching on your own or seeking assistance, the perfection of the Formation is not the goal, but minimizing risk factors is essential.”
“Besides Formations, the next option is Magic Artifacts.”
“Magical Treasures and Flying Swords can help you withstand the Heavenly Tribulation, but their effectiveness depends on their Rank.
If you form a Third Grade Golden Core, then Magic Artifacts below Tenth Rank are nothing but one-time consumables.
They won’t last long under the Tribulation.”
“However, this does not mean you do not need Magic Artifacts of ranks below Tenth.
On the contrary, if possible, you should have more on hand.
Even if a Flying Sword can only block one strike of Tribulation Lightning for you, it is still good-it could be the very thing that determines your survival.”
“I see,” Qiu Changtian nodded gravely.
“Having discussed Formations and Magic Artifacts, let’s talk about Daoist Magic,” Qing Yang True Person continued, “In facing the Heavenly Tribulation, Daoist Magic is more efficient than Magic Artifacts, but there is a significant flaw.
Do you know what it is?”
“Is it the consumption of True Yuan?” Qiu Changtian guessed.
“Right,” Qing Yang True Person sighed, “Using Magic Artifacts to withstand the Tribulation expends resources; using Daoist Magic consumes True Yuan.”
“Resources can be prepared in advance, but True Yuan can only be replenished over time.
The Tribulation will not give you time to catch your breath.
The more you use Daoist Magic, the closer your True Yuan is to exhaustion, and the smaller your chances of surviving the Tribulation become.”
“Qing Yang Senior Brother,” Qiu Changtian asked, puzzled, “Can’t I just consume Elixirs?”
“That’s what I was about to discuss with you,” Qing Yang True Person said with a wry smile, “You were there when I faced my Tribulation.
The lightning strikes came wave after wave; where would there be time to consume Elixirs?”
“Even if you really manage to find the time to swallow an Elixir, where will you find the time to refine the medicinal power?
All your focus is on desperately contending with the Tribulation.
There’s simply no time left to breathe.”
“To put it frankly, once the Tribulation descends, the only thing you can do is to keep resisting the lightning strikes to survive the ordeal.”
“Aside from that, entertain no other thoughts.”
“Thank you, Senior Brother, for clearing my doubts,” Qiu Changtian said gratefully.
“No trouble at all,” Qing Yang True Person said with a smile, “Your Jade Mansion is already greatly accomplished.
If you can successfully form your Golden Core, you will be a pillar of strength for our Kunlun.”
“Therefore, I hope you make thorough preparations and not rush into the Tribulation.
Do you understand, my fellow disciple?”
“I understand,” Qiu Changtian spoke softly.
“Also, go see our Master,” Qing Yang True Person pondered for a moment and added, “You’re about to face your Tribulation.
Even if I don’t tell anyone, there’s no way to keep it from him.”
“Moreover, on the matter of facing the Core Condensation Tribulation, our Master can certainly offer you more help than I can.”
Upon hearing this, Qiu Changtian hesitated.
His original intention had been not to inform the Ziwei Master.
If the Sect Leader were to ask about the quality of the Golden Core he had formed, saying it was First Grade might alarm the Master, while lying about it being Second Grade, he feared, would be seen through by the Ziwei Master.
Furthermore, if in the future there arose any special circumstances where the Ziwei Master would learn that both Ling Yunpo and Luo Yan were also First Grade Golden Cores, that would raise even more suspicion.
However, what Xu Changqing said also made sense.
After all, the Master is the Master.
Just the matter of facing the Core Condensation Tribulation was too significant to hide from him.
Plus, he really wasn’t confident about the Tribulation of the First Grade Golden Core.
If he could get some sort of help in facing the Tribulation from the Ziwei Master, wouldn’t that be better than fumbling around on his own?
After weighing the pros and cons, he thought that it was a risk worth taking!