Chapter 1255. The Cause of the Great Tribulation

If this continues, even with the vastness of the immortal realm, the primordial qi of heaven and earth will gradually deplete, ultimately ushering in an era of spiritual decline. The entire immortal realm may even face destruction within the chaotic torrents due to the exhaustion of primordial qi.

"Thus arises the Great Heavenly Tribulation, a cycle of cosmic law, and an opportunity for the countless immortals of the boundless celestial realm to undergo renewal."

"It seems you are a sensible person."

Glazed Immortal Sovereign nodded in satisfaction and spoke, "The Great Heavenly Tribulation is the inevitable course of the Heavenly Dao—unchangeable and unstoppable."

"Be it the master of the Western Abyss Dragon Palace or the lord of the Celestial Fiend Tribe, by instigating this great calamity, they have become the Children of Tribulation in the Western Ran Shenyuan Sea—key protagonists in this cataclysm."

"Therefore, the mighty figures from both the Xiran and Shenyuan cave heavens, and even the Celestial Immortal True Monarchs of the Celestial Court, cannot personally take action against them. To do so would be to defy the Heavenly Dao—do you understand this?"

Upon hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) felt a sudden tremor in his heart.

It was only then that he understood why the master of the Western Abyss Dragon Palace and the lord of the Heavenly Fiend Clan dared to unleash the great tribulation.

Whether it was the covert support from the 10 1000 Demon Ancestral Domain or the behind-the-scenes backing of the 100 Races Celestial Realm, these were merely secondary concerns to them.

It turned out that their identity as protagonists of the Great Calamity was their true talisman. As key figures in this cataclysm, by unleashing boundless tribulations, they were executing the Heavenly Dao's cycle of reincarnation on its behalf.

Except for those fated to face the tribulation, none of the Celestial Immortals in the Qingcang Immortal Realm could take action against them. Otherwise, the Heavenly Dao of the Boundless Immortal Realm would be enraged, and even a Celestial Immortal might perish, their cultivation utterly destroyed.

At this thought, Eldrin nodded and said, "Thank you for the reminder, Senior. I understand."

"Very well, you understand."

琉璃神君点了点头，而后若有所指的感叹道:「古今多少人杰，便是借着量劫主角的身份，踏入大罗金仙之境，哪怕仙庭帝君、妖族大帝都不敢插手阻挠。

"With your innate talent..."

At the mention of this, the Glazed Divine Lord paused briefly.

She said no more, merely casting a glance at Eldrin before continuing, "As for the opportunities within the great tribulation, that is tied to the 1 destined to face it."

"Do you know what happens when an immortal falls from tribulation after entering the heavenly ordeal?"

"Fallen in the Heavenly Tribulation"

Eldrin's eyes flickered with momentary surprise. After a brief moment of contemplation, his gaze solidified with conviction as he declared: "Return the Dao to Heaven!"

"Yes, returning the Dao to Heaven!"

Numinous Lord Liuli nodded, her expression tinged with melancholy as she said, "During the Great Tribulation, when an immortal falls in battle, their primordial spirit undergoes soldier-resolution to enter the cycle of reincarnation. Meanwhile, the Dao fruits and cultivation they’ve honed over a lifetime will dissolve back into the Dao."

"Beyond this, a lifetime of insight into the laws of heaven and earth would merge with a wisp of primordial qi bestowed by the Heavenly Dao, ultimately coalescing into a single strand of Dao Origin."

At this point, Eldrin spoke with unprecedented gravity: "This Source of Dao is both the opportunity within the great calamity and the reward bestowed by the Heavenly Dao upon those who carry out the cycle of the great Dao."

Source of the Dao.

Eldrin murmured to himself, a trace of bewilderment unconsciously surfacing between his brows.

As if realizing that Eldrin knew nothing about this object, the Glazed Divine Sovereign immediately explained, "The Heavenly Dao Source Qi is a supreme energy that only Celestial Immortals can cultivate."

It is akin to the immortal essence within your body, or the World-Creating Power within my own form, yet its profundity surpasses these by a thousandfold, nay, 10 thousandfold.

"Generally speaking, if a Celestial Immortal can cultivate 1,000 strands of Heavenly Dao Source Qi, they are considered to have firmly established their footing in the Celestial Immortal realm."

"If 1 can cultivate 3 1000 Daos, they would be powerful enough to dominate even among Celestial Immortals. Those who master over 10 1000 Daos are likely supreme beings at the Ninth Heaven of the Celestial Immortal realm or beyond."

Although the strand of Providence Source Qi bestowed by the Heavenly Dao was merely 1 thread—requiring the accumulation of 3 1000 strands to coalesce into a single stream—it remained a profoundly mystical substance, an unparalleled treasure for 1 such as you.

The Glazed Immortal spoke unhurriedly, yet a trace of melancholy surfaced in her expression.

That Heavenly Dao Source Qi was infinitely profound and mysterious. Even she possessed only a small amount, typically reserved for contemplation and enlightenment, too precious to refine for mere cultivation advancement.

Hearing this, Eldrin (Person Name) roughly understood the preciousness of this 'Source of Dao'.

Within that wisp of Dao Origin not only existed a strand of Heavenly Dao Source Qi, but it also contained the deceased tribulation-taker's comprehension of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth.

If an immortal were to devour and refine it, even if they only managed to comprehend a small fraction of its essence, it would undoubtedly greatly enhance their foundational cultivation.

At this thought, Eldrin couldn't help but exclaim, "No wonder those who enter the tribulation experience such tremendous growth in power after slaying their opponents and surviving the great calamity."

"Yes."

Numinous Glaze nodded and continued in a measured tone, "The Dao Source is profoundly mysterious, yet it too has its hierarchies and gradations."

"Depending on the cultivation level of the slain, from Early Immortal Ascension to Half-Step Earth Immortal, the condensed Dao Source is categorized into inferior grade, medium grade, superior grade, and supreme grade."

"Inferior-grade Dao Origins can only enhance an immortal's cultivation and comprehension of the great Dao's laws. However, the supreme-grade Dao Origins possess unparalleled mysteries—once refined, they can replenish portions of an immortal's Dao Foundation."

"The more tribulations 1 transcends and the greater 1's innate talent and strength as an immortal, the more profound the 'Source of the Dao' they condense becomes."

"Even a single-fruited immortal, having weathered 9 great tribulations in succession and refined multiple supreme Dao Sources, can mend their own foundation and Dao fruit, forging a Great Luo foundation to break through to the Earth Immortal realm."

"So that's how it is."

Eldrin nodded, then suddenly recalled something and couldn't resist asking, "If that's the case, would some Earth Immortal patriarchs go so far as to hunt down those at the Half-Step Earth Immortal realm?"

Glimmerglass Divine Monarch shook her head, then spoke with detached calm, "For 1 such as you, any Dao Origin below the Supreme-grade Dao Origin holds negligible efficacy."

"For an Earth Immortal Patriarch, even a supreme-grade Dao Origin is useless."

"Very well."

Eldrin nodded thoughtfully, then remarked, "But what if a Terran Immortal Patriarch were to take action, slaying a Half-Step Terran Immortal to seize their 'Source of Dao' and replenish the foundation of their own descendants?"

Unexpectedly, Eldrin remained silent this time.

She remained silent for a long while before speaking: "Whether it be Immortals or Earth Immortals, once caught in the tribulation, 1 must struggle through the great calamity."

"Thus, an unwritten rule had long been established in the immortal realm: when the great tribulation descends, all blessed sanctuaries and cave heavens shall seal their mountains and refrain from intervening."

"If a Terrestrial Immortal truly intervenes, they would be entering the tribulation. While hunting others, 1 must also be prepared to face their own demise, or even the complete annihilation of their sect."

Throughout the ages of the Qingcang Immortal Realm, it was never uncommon for Earth Immortals and Celestial Immortals to plunge into tribulation for the sake of their disciples and sect members. These conflicts often escalated into true fury, leading to the destruction of entire blessed realms.

"Alas."

Hearing this, Eldrin finally understood the true meaning of a Great Tribulation.

He let out a sigh, then bowed deeply and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Senior."

The Glazed Goddess gave a slight nod and said, "There is no need for formalities. In this great tribulation, the Solar Princess, Lunar Princess, and Stellar Princess must all face their ordained calamities."

"I must enter seclusion and will not emerge. Therefore, I need you to lend them a helping hand."

Chapter 1 The biting cold wind swept across the mountain peaks, carrying with it the scent of snow and frost. Lin Xuan stood at the edge of the cliff, his white robes fluttering in the wind. His gaze was fixed on the distant horizon, where the last rays of the setting sun painted the sky in hues of crimson and gold. "1 100 years had passed," he murmured to himself, his voice barely a whisper. "Yet the memory of that day remains as vivid as ever." He closed his eyes, allowing the spiritual energy around him to flow into his body. The cultivation technique he practiced, the 9 Revolutions Profound Art, had reached its seventh layer. With each revolution, his power grew exponentially, inching him closer to the fabled realm of immortality. Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through his meridians. Lin Xuan's eyes snapped open, a flicker of alarm crossing his face. He knew what this meant—the Heavenly Tribulation was approaching. "Master, are you alright?" A young disciple rushed to his side, his face filled with concern. Lin Xuan waved his hand dismissively. "It is nothing. The tribulation is merely reminding me of its presence." He glanced at the disciple. "Have you completed the task I assigned you?" The disciple nodded eagerly. "Yes, Master. I have gathered 32,000 spirit stones and over a 100 healing pills. They are all stored in the treasury." "Good." Lin Xuan's expression softened. "Remember, cultivation is not just about accumulating power. It is about understanding the Dao and harmonizing with the heavens." As night fell, the stars began to twinkle in the sky. Lin Xuan retreated to his meditation chamber, a secluded cave hidden deep within the mountains. The walls were inscribed with ancient runes, glowing with a soft, ethereal light. He sat cross-legged on a stone platform, the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss resting beside him. He took a deep breath, channeling his spiritual energy through his meridians. The air around him shimmered, as if responding to his power. Countless memories flooded his mind—battles fought, friends lost, and the endless pursuit of the Dao. "Will I succeed this time?" he wondered, his heart filled with both anticipation and dread. The Heavenly Tribulation was a trial that every cultivator must face. Those who succeeded would ascend to immortality; those who failed would be reduced to ashes. Suddenly, a voice echoed in his mind, clear and resonant. "Do not fear, Lin Xuan. You have walked this path for thousands of years. You have overcome countless obstacles. This tribulation is but another step in your journey." Lin Xuan recognized the voice—it was Eldrin, the ancient spirit that had guided him since the beginning. A faint smile touched his lips. "You are right, old friend. I have come too far to turn back now." He focused his mind, ready to confront whatever challenges lay ahead. The fate of countless lives depended on his success, and he would not let them down.