Chapter 2174 - 2174: Divine Tribulation

As the Black Dao Heart merged into Qin Chen's body.

It was like a piece of ice encountering fire, melting and integrating into every inch of Qin Chen's flesh and blood.

Moreover, because Qin Chen had previously merged with the Orange Dao Heart,

Now, Qin Chen could clearly feel that the power of the Black Dao Heart and the power of the Orange Dao Heart had some degree of fusion.

His body surface gradually emitted a black-orange glow.

The power of the Black Dao Heart was immense.

In no time, Qin Chen felt his cultivation had reached the peak of the First Layer of the Tribulation Transformation Realm.

And, 'Tribulation Sense' was born.

"Sure enough, just a single Black Dao Heart is enough for me to break through."

Qin Chen did not immediately summon the Heavenly Tribulation.

He needed to fully absorb the power of the Black Dao Heart first.

About an hour later.

Qin Chen clearly felt his physical strength had improved greatly.

Now, he possessed the Dual Essence Dao Body.

"Tribulation Crossing, aiming for the Second Layer of the Tribulation Transformation Realm."

Qin Chen adjusted his breath slightly, then directly summoned the Heavenly Tribulation.

This time's Heavenly Tribulation could even help him achieve a Divine-level Dao Body, so it was extremely crucial.

"Boom rumble——"

In the sky above, it was clear and cloudless one second, and the next, thunderclouds gathered densely.

Moreover, the thunder force was far more terrifying than Qin Chen imagined.

It was as if a giant beast from the sky was about to open its world-destroying mouth and swallow Qin Chen whole.

Gradually, Qin Chen saw a phantom yet divine figure slowly condensing within the Heavenly Tribulation.

It stood towering above Qin Chen, majestic and solemn, as if representing the Great Dao of heaven and earth, making anyone who saw it feel like they were encountering a Heavenly God, inciting a sense of reverence to kneel and worship.

"What is this?"

Qin Chen was extremely astonished.

Is this still a Heavenly Tribulation?

Why did a divine figure appear?

At the Ninth Palace of the Saber Saint Cliff, within the Bamboo Garden.

Dream Saber Lord sat motionless underneath a bamboo, his eyes closed, as if he had blended into nature.

At the moment the divine figure appeared on Yan Jia Mountain, Dream Saber Lord suddenly opened his eyes.

Two sharp gleams shot out like lightning, piercing straight through a large tree in front of him.

He gazed in the direction of Yan Jia Mountain.

Even though it was an extremely long distance, he seemed to be able to perceive everything clearly.

Seeing the divine figure enveloped in the rolling thunder force above Qin Chen's head, a shocked expression appeared on Dream Saber Lord's face.

Those familiar with Dream Saber Lord knew what kind of person he was.

For him to be so moved, it was enough to show just how shocked he was at that moment.

"Is this... the Divine Tribulation?!"

After staring blankly for a long while, Dream Saber Lord uttered.

Given the proximity of Yan Jia Mountain to the Saber Saint Cliff, it wasn't just Dream Saber Lord; many strong cultivators of the Saber Saint Cliff noticed that area as well.

Dream Saber Lord immediately sprang up, then extended his hand, pointing towards the direction of Yan Jia Mountain.

"Swoosh!"

A semi-circular barrier instantly formed, encompassing the entire area around Yan Jia Mountain.

One of the strong cultivators of the Saber Saint Cliff looked in astonishment towards the direction of the Ninth Palace: "Could it be Dream Saber Lord taking action? Who is at Yan Jia Mountain? Ye Wutian?"

Dream Saber Lord had always been mysterious at Saber Saint Cliff, rarely stirred by anything, and he never involved himself in matters of the Saber Saint Cliff.

However, no one in the Saber Saint Cliff could ignore his existence.

On Yan Jia Mountain, Qin Chen naturally also sensed a barrier being set up around him, isolating the surroundings. His heart tensed slightly, then he glanced towards the direction of the Ninth Palace and knew who made the move.

"Even my teacher has been stirred; it seems my Heavenly Tribulation is indeed extraordinary."

Qin Chen murmured to himself.

His mood instantly became heavy.

Little Fairy said: "Qin Chen, I think your Heavenly Tribulation resembles the legendary 'Divine Tribulation'."

"Divine Tribulation?"

"How much do you know about the Divine Tribulation? Tell me about it." Qin Chen said.

Little Fairy replied: "I don't know much either. When the Divine Tribulation descends, it must be because someone has violated the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth; the Divine Tribulation comes with punishment."

"Simply put, the more evil a being is, the more terrifying their Heavenly Tribulation will be."

"It's said that in ancient times, when the Supreme Demons crossed the tribulation, a Divine Tribulation would descend to punish them."

Qin Chen raised an eyebrow, feeling slightly moved, as he speculated: "If I cross this Divine Tribulation, can I become a Divine-level Dao Body?"

Little Fairy said: "It's very possible, but since I've never personally witnessed the existence of a Divine-level Dao Body, it's only hearsay. So it doesn't necessarily mean a Divine-level Dao Body truly exists."

"However, even if the Divine-level Dao Body is false, should you survive this tribulation, you will undoubtedly achieve significant progress."

The stronger the tribulation, the greater the gains after overcoming it.

This is why geniuses often become unrivaled in the same realm, or even capable of battling beyond their level.

Qin Chen looked up at the Divine Tribulation which had reached its peak, his eyes radiating a fervent determination, and he declared with conviction: "I will definitely pass through it successfully."

Having survived many life-and-death tribulations on his journey, how could this Divine Tribulation be the end of him?

"Boom!"

The Divine Tribulation reached its peak, and with an earth-shattering sound, it struck down violently towards Qin Chen like lightning.

In the Bamboo Garden, a hint of tension surfaced on Dream Saber Lord's face, his brows slightly furrowed.

Evidently, he was somewhat worried about Qin Chen.

But he knew that worrying wouldn't help.

It was only up to Qin Chen himself.

"Thud!"

Qin Chen stomped the ground, standing upright, as the Divine Tribulation poured down on him like torrential rain from above.

At that moment.

An unprecedented sensation of tearing surged through him, bringing Qin Chen's nerves to an extremely tense state, and visibly causing veins to pop on his neck.

It felt as if someone was trying to tear Qin Chen's body into pieces of shredded flesh.

Each strand of the Divine Tribulation's power was like a pair of hands, pulling at every part and every inch of Qin Chen's flesh.

"Ah!"

Even Qin Chen, who always had exceptional endurance, couldn't help but let out a scream at this moment.

Dream Saber Lord's heart tightened along with it.

Although he had never experienced the power of the Divine Tribulation, witnessing Qin Chen's plight, he could empathize somewhat.

"Little one, you must hold on; this is a tribulation, but also a blessing for you."

Dream Saber Lord murmured.

The Divine Tribulation frantically washed over Qin Chen's body. One moment he could still scream in pain, and the next he couldn't make a sound, to the point of feeling an illusion of having died.

Gradually, Qin Chen felt as if he could no longer feel his body's existence, as if only his soul remained. This sensation gave birth to a strong sense of bewilderment in his heart.

It was as if he wanted to fall asleep indefinitely.

"I must stay awake!"

"What if it's a Divine Tribulation? If the heavens want me dead, I'll defy and fight against it!"