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The pressure on Huang Xishi and Feng Miaomiao at this moment was perhaps the greatest they had ever experienced. They dared not let their guard down for even a moment, focusing all their energy and spirit, fearing that a single misstep could invite disaster.
It wasn't that they were particularly afraid of Transcend Tribulation; rather, they understood that undergoing Transcend Tribulation within the Nine Monoliths would trigger a series of reactions. At that point, no Cultivator present in the Nine Monoliths would be able to escape unscathed.
Zuo Dao's Cultivation Method, while somewhat unconventional, did carry its own risks. However, he knew that as long as they were within the Nine Monoliths, he could keep things under control. At least at the moment of the other party's Transcend Tribulation, he could summon them out.
Suddenly appearing in the starry sea, Huang Xishi and Feng Miaomiao felt no sense of being in an unfamiliar place; instead, they felt as if a heavy weight had finally been lifted from their hearts.
"Forget everything else for now; focus on adjusting to your best state. Don't worry about anything else," Zuo Dao said gently to the two women. He then took out a large number of pills and handed them to them. The talismans were even more plentiful, bundled together in stacks of one hundred.
There were Survival Pills, Soul Fusion Pills, Returning Essence Pills, Revitalizing Pills, Vajra Talismans, Giant Stone Talismans, Clear Heart Talismans, and several shimmering Fortune Talismans. These were crafted by Zuo Dao using a remarkable method to extract his own luck. This was Zuo Dao's greatest support for the two women, but ultimately, success in Transcend Tribulation still depended on personal strength.
After confirming that nothing was overlooked, Zuo Dao reminded the two women once more before flying away to a safe distance.
Holding the warm pills and talismans in their hands, the two women suddenly felt an unprecedented tenderness wash over them. For a moment, all thoughts of calamity faded from their minds.
The earth has both Yin and Yang energies that blend into chaos. No one knows where it comes from; from this balance emerged harmony among all things, gradually giving rise to initial spiritual intelligence. This intelligence does not merge with all things but exists beyond the world; it is called the Dao.
Though this Dao does not integrate with all things, it allows all things to comprehend it, forming myriad Great Daos. There are paths of humanity, beasts, demons, gods, light, darkness, fire, and so forth. Thus arose the concept of three thousand Great Daos; however, it is widely understood that three thousand is merely a general term—no one knows exactly how many paths exist in this world. Yet one thing is certain: there is one path that cannot be ignored—that is the Dao.
The Dao rewards good and punishes evil; it balances Yin and Yang and stands firm on foundational principles, leading to prosperity among various races. However, for all beings to grow requires consuming a bit of that Dao.
The essence of the Dao is to diminish excess and replenish deficiency. In just a few words lies a profound truth presented before all spirits.
Calamity is the best proof of this principle of increase and decrease.
To borrow from the Dao cannot come without cost. The more you give, the more the Dao compensates you. However, Cultivators are entirely different; they take without giving back, which leads to calamities. This too is a form of acknowledgment.
The two women had distanced themselves from each other, their calamities now immensely powerful. If they were to come together again, even with all of Zuo Dao's methods, it would be impossible to reclaim them under the laws of the Dao.
Zuo Dao watched from afar, knowing that all he could do was wait. Mu Beihan stood like a wooden statue in the void, observing everything unfold.
"What are you still looking at? Go back and inform the other city lords. Ask Zuo Dao to help guard against any intruders; we must not let anyone approach." In this situation, Zuo Dao had no one left to rely on but these city lords.
Mu Beihan cast a complex glance at Zuo Dao before flying back at a distance. Although he had some thoughts, he realized he couldn't read the other party; the unknown was terrifying, and he couldn't afford to take that risk.
Huang Xishi and Feng Miaomiao had reached a critical moment. After following Zuo Dao for so long, they had a certain responsibility. With calamity looming, the two women quickly adjusted their states and gradually released their self-imposed restraints.
As the two women let go, two clouds suddenly appeared above the starry sea, fiery red like the sun. Zuo Dao knew that they were forming their Calamity Clouds.
The blazing Calamity Clouds rolled and surged continuously, growing larger until they reached a considerable size. Countless bolts of lightning flashed within the swirling clouds, illuminating the starry sea as if it were broad daylight.
Once the fiery red Calamity Clouds reached a certain size, they slowly ceased to expand. However, the lightning within continued to gather and build momentum.
Far away, several city lords felt their hearts tremble at this sight. Such a powerful calamity! Compared to this, their own Immortal King tribulations seemed like child's play.
The commotion was simply too great.
At that moment, they also saw Mu Beihan approaching. Just as they were about to call out with questions, he coldly uttered two words.
"Guarding law."
It was clear what Young Master Zuo meant. During tribulation avoidance, every cultivator would prepare extensively beforehand—not only gathering necessary items but also inviting three to five close friends to observe and guard. This was to ensure the safety of transcending tribulation.
They couldn't understand why Zuo Dao would entrust such a serious matter to them, a group of newcomers.
Is this boldness or ignorance?
The Four City Lords did not think much of it, nor did they exchange glances. They instinctively spread out, subtly sealing off the passage from Spring Breeze Crossing to Transcendence Location.
Zuo Dao naturally saw this scene. Although he still had a backup plan, he preferred not to use it if possible. If the Four City Lords were truly dedicated, he would not withhold their rewards. Zuo Dao was always generous towards his own.
With a thunderous boom, Huang Xishi's tribulation descended first. Above her head, within the Crimson Calamity Cloud, lightning formed into a long spear, its tip aimed downward, striking fiercely toward her head.
Huang Xishi's entire body trembled under the pressure. The might was beyond what an ordinary person could withstand. Although her body resisted the overwhelming force, as she saw the Thunder Spear descending, two beams of unwavering determination shone in her eyes. At the same time, fiery red Vitality erupted from her body and surged forward.
In a swift leap that covered dozens of miles, the fiery red Vitality formed a giant bird around her. The bird's beak fiercely pecked at the Thunder Spear.
"Damn, that's ruthless," Zuo Dao couldn't help but exclaim upon witnessing this scene.
As Huang Xishi's tribulation descended, Feng Miaomiao in the distance also faced her Great Dao Tribulation. It was similarly a fire-red Calamity Cloud and a Thunder Spear. However, it arrived just a few breaths later than Huang Xishi's, yet the lightning spear struck down simultaneously with hers.
Cultivators walked a path of defiance and naturally engaged in rebellious acts. Feng Miaomiao's method of dealing with her tribulation mirrored that of Huang Xishi: the same fiery red Vitality and the same Fire-colored Giant Bird. The difference was that Feng Miaomiao was even more fierce; her bird's claws aimed to grasp the Thunder Spear with intent to seize it.
Zuo Dao then realized that these two women were extraordinary, their resolve toward the path unwavering. How many cultivators dared to counterattack during their tribulations? Most only engaged in passive defense, yet these two women boldly faced their trials head-on.
This made the distant Four City Lords break into a sweat; it highlighted the gap between them.
At this moment, Huang Xishi's Vitality Giant Bird collided with the Thunder Spear. The ripples generated by the impact spread outward like waves, destroying everything in their path.
A silent roar echoed in everyone's hearts.
Huang Xishi was directly struck down by the Thunder Spear, and the giant bird formed from her Vitality was nearly obliterated by this blow.
Huang Xishi was not falling endlessly; below her lay the Great Formation set by Zuo Dao, known as the Ninety Stars Unique Creation of Mountains and Rivers Formation.
As Huang Xishi crashed into the Great Formation, a massive net of starlight visibly appeared at the point of impact, catching her securely while countless beams of light surged into her body.
The first tribulation was safely endured by Huang Xishi, leaving her completely unscathed. Her personal strength, combined with the support of the Great Formation, ensured that she suffered not even a scratch from this strike.
On the other side, Feng Miaomiao's bird claws firmly grasped the Thunder Spear, halting its descent. However, endless bolts of lightning surged through her claws and struck into the Vitality Giant Bird's body. Within the fiery giant bird, a sea of lightning formed, encircling Feng Miaomiao inside.
Compared to Huang Xishi, Feng Miaomiao's method of dealing with the tribulation was far more brutal and dangerous, causing even Zuo Dao to feel a twinge of concern.
At that moment, Feng Miaomiao's mind was as clear as a mirror; she remained undisturbed as an invincible aura erupted from within her, fiercely enveloping the sea of lightning.
"Come on, is it really necessary to go all out like this?" Zuo Dao exclaimed with a curse. He realized that Feng Miaomiao intended to imprison and refine this Thunder Spear.
The risks and rewards coexisted; if she could not refine it before the next tribulation arrived, she would have to endure an attack more than twice as powerful as this one.
However, if she succeeded in refining it, she would gain immense benefits. At the very least, possessing the power of lightning within her would make facing the next tribulation much easier.
Huang Xishi also witnessed this scene and couldn't help but furrow her beautiful brows. It seemed that in some aspects, she was still inferior to her junior sister. Nevertheless, she quickly adjusted her mindset and prepared for the next tribulation to descend.
With the first tribulation intercepted, Huang Xishi's Calamity Cloud grew even more violent. It stirred up towering waves of lightning within the Cloud Sea, roaring silently; even the Four City Lords felt a wave of oppression in their hearts.
The crimson Calamity Cloud began to change; a hint of pale color emerged within its fiery red mass, glaringly bright against its backdrop.
"Damn it, is this old man out of his mind?" Zuo Dao cursed upon witnessing this phenomenon. He knew that each Outer Sect Disciple faced their own challenges during tribulations, but Huang Xishi had encountered the Supreme Ruler tribulation.
Wasn't this part of the Great Celestial Domain? Hadn't its path been damaged? How could the Supreme Ruler tribulation still manifest? With this thought in mind, he turned his gaze back to Feng Miaomiao. Sure enough, the Calamity Cloud above her head was undergoing the same transformation.
At that moment, a terrifying thought suddenly emerged in Zuo Dao's mind. If that were the case, then both Huang Xishi and Feng Miaomiao would truly be in danger. He realized that the various measures he had set up before might not be enough, and for the first time, he felt a sense of regret.
Huang Xishi and Feng Miaomiao also noticed the changes within the Calamity Cloud. Although they did not understand what was happening, their sense of crisis was suddenly magnified countless times.
Huang Xishi summoned her blood-imbued weapon, a translucent feather that shimmered with brilliance. Meanwhile, Feng Miaomiao directly devoured a bolt of lightning, firmly imprisoning it within her Dantian, and similarly manifested a translucent feather in her hand.
This was the first time Zuo Dao had seen their magical treasures. Even with his extensive knowledge, he could not see through them at once. The more means the two women had at their disposal, the more at ease Zuo Dao felt; he wished they had countless abilities at that moment.
"Supreme Catastrophe of the Nine-Five" – the supreme calamity among tribulations. No one knew why such a calamity existed on this earth; even Tang Ren, brother of Tang Zong from ancient times who achieved enlightenment, only faced the "Ninety-Nine Tribulations."
Compared to the "Supreme Catastrophe of the Nine-Five," the "Ninety-Nine Tribulations" seemed much easier. It was said that the Ancient Court's Jade Emperor had endured this very "Supreme Catastrophe of the Nine-Five."
Regardless of whether the two women could safely navigate this calamity, just by being able to invoke the "Supreme Catastrophe of the Nine-Five," it was clear that they had already defied fate; it was no longer merely defiance but an outright usurpation.
At this point, Zuo Dao found himself no longer worried. Under the astonished gazes of the Four City Lords, he set up multiple layers of deception and confinement within the Great Formation. Then he released everyone trapped within the Nine Monoliths.
This was a trial meant for the two women; he could not interfere. At the same time, he held immense confidence in them. He summoned everyone merely to let them witness this "Supreme Nine Kings" tribulation. It was an incredibly rare opportunity.
He did not forget to cast a warning glance filled with murderous intent towards the Four City Lords behind him.
As Transcend Tribulation practitioners, Huang Xishi and Feng Miaomiao experienced an overwhelming sensation while within the Calamity Cloud. The oppressive force weighed heavily upon their bodies and Nascent Souls; if they faltered even slightly, they would be consumed by this power.
They felt that if they could not withstand this pressure, although their lives would not be in danger, the outcome would be far worse—worse than death itself.
Under such pressure, the two women exchanged determined glances and nodded resolutely before flying into the Calamity Cloud together.
Before their Transcend Tribulation, Zuo Dao had informed them that he had set up the "Ninety Stars Unique Creation of Mountains and Rivers Formation" within this starry sea, utilizing the dead energy in this expanse to create a sliver of hope.
At this moment, the Two Women took a different approach; they aimed to use this glimmer of hope to create a miraculous escape.
Zuo Dao also understood the intentions of the Two Women and couldn't help but sigh again at their boldness and decisiveness.
Behind him, countless Outer Sect Disciples had gathered. Each one was astonished by the scene before them, and those with slightly wavering hearts nearly triggered their own calamities. Yet, every one of them persisted.
They were already aware of Zuo Dao's intentions upon their emergence, each having gained a new understanding of their path under the Supreme Catastrophe of the Nine-Five.
Zuo Dao could even sense the fighting spirit erupting from the crowd behind him.
In the distance, the shock of the Four Kings was beyond measure; their resolve was almost taken away by that calamity. If it weren't for Zuo Dao summoning the Heterodox crowd, they might have lost their way entirely. It wasn't that their determination in cultivation was weak; rather, the calamity brought forth by Huang Xishi, Feng Miaomiao, and the Two Women was simply too astonishing.
As they witnessed the sudden appearance of numerous Cultivators behind Zuo Dao, they all felt a surge of suppressed blood rise in their throats.
Thousands of Transcendence Cultivators appeared under the calamity.
Zuo Dao had gone mad!
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