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Chapter 559 Holy Land of Tribulation
In the vast and boundless depths of the Void Sea, black mist shrouded the White Emperor Palace like a curtain.

All around roamed grotesque void creatures, some crawling, some howling, wandering in the eternal darkness.

suddenly!

A bolt of purplish-black lightning fell from the sky above the White Emperor Palace, tearing apart the silent void.

It bombarded the White Emperor Palace.

The surging, colliding lightning transformed into ripples that spread outwards.

Wherever lightning passed.

The closest one is a being with strength comparable to a true god.

The colossal beast, resembling a dragon, was struck by the aftershocks of the lightning. Its hard scales shattered like paper, and its massive body was instantly severed in two, plunging into endless darkness.

There are many similar cases.

The weak void creatures didn't even have time to wail before they turned to ashes and vanished.

The slightly stronger ones fled frantically, trying to get away from the source of this destruction.

……

Inside the White Emperor Palace.

Stand still.

Ryuji turned his head to look at the location of the Burial God Void Crystal that sealed Hu Qi.

At this moment, the surface of the crystal has turned pure black.

The white figure of Hu Qi could no longer be seen.

He could only sense that Hu Qi was still inside through his connection with the Burial God Void Crystal.

Purple lightning, red flames, white wind, green vines...

One after another, external tribulations converged upon it.

Clearly, the one undergoing tribulation is Hu Qi, whom he sealed within.

The facts are before us.

Takashi had no choice but to believe it.

The Infinite Lord inside, who had recently broken through to the Jade Realm, was advancing in his Dao Fruit cultivation!
This scene made Takashi feel a little uneasy.

How exactly did they manage to do that?

Even if he wasn't sealed, it would be absolutely impossible for him to advance in such a short time.

Unlike other Dao Lords who face near-death experiences during their tribulations and need to go all out, he is different.

now.

These terrifying external tribulations, powerful enough to tear apart Dao artifacts, only caused a few barely perceptible ripples when they landed on the surface of the Burial God Void Crystal.

It was impossible to break through the Burial God Void Crystal.

Not to mention that it would harm Hu Qi in the slightest.

Conversely, due to the characteristics of the Burial God Void Crystal, it absorbed the power dissipated by these external calamities and became even more stable.

Originally intended to seal the enemy's Burial God Void Crystal, it has now become a means to protect the enemy from external calamities.

In a way, it was a silent mockery of Takashi.

Although he didn't understand how Hugh had managed to do it.

However, the current situation is already quite clear.

The other party used his White Emperor Palace as a place to undergo external tribulation.

Think of this.

He stood up and took a step forward.

In an instant, the entire hall trembled.

The spotless white robe fluttered and rustled even without wind.

An overwhelming and terrifying pressure suddenly erupted from him, sweeping across all directions like a raging torrent, penetrating the White Emperor Palace and spreading into the distance.

The entire void sea trembled.

--boom!

The lightning inside the hall vanished, the red flames dissipated, and the white wind disappeared.

All external calamities collapsed at this moment, as if they had been wiped away by an invisible hand.

However, this situation only lasted for a moment.

The external calamity that had disappeared has reappeared.

Even more powerful than before.

He could clearly perceive it.

This is not the limit of these external calamities.

It only took a few breaths.

The power of these external calamities is actually getting stronger and stronger.

It is so powerful that even a slight touch to a Dao Lord in the Myriad Jade Realm could severely injure them, or even cause their demise.

at this time.

The void trembled slightly, and dozens of hazy figures stepped out from the chaos, standing silently above the main hall.

They came in all shapes and sizes, some wearing long green robes, others covered in black armor, and still others carrying long spears, but all exuded an aura that was equally unfathomable.

Each figure was shrouded in a unique Dao law, some like a galaxy falling, others like raging flames burning the sky.

The terrifying external calamities surrounding us were enough to tear the heavens and earth apart.

The moment it touched these figures, it passed right through them, as if these figures didn't exist at all.

Ryuji's gaze swept over the leading figures, a strange light flashing in his eyes.

He was very familiar with some of the figures.

After all, he personally killed all the Dao Lords.

What is manifesting here at this moment is naturally not the original body of these Dao Lords who have long since died.

These are merely the marks these people leave behind in this world.

Now, it has reappeared in the world as a form of external calamity.

After these figures appeared.

They unleashed all their deadly moves, attacking the location of the Burial God Crystal without reservation.

Saw this scene.

Even Takashi couldn't help but slightly change his expression.

Keep in mind that these are dozens of Dao Lords.

Among them are many who have reached the Dao Fruit realm.

Because of the distance, he was inevitably affected as well.

When the Dao Lord was undergoing the external tribulation.

All living beings within its range will be attacked by these external calamities.

Therefore, some Dao Lords also sought to increase their survival rate.

At this time, they will choose to use the many beings of the world to help them share the burden of the calamity.

This is one method, though somewhat cruel, it is quite effective.

Now, Longsi, and the void creatures surrounding the White Emperor Palace, have obviously become targets of these external attacks as well.

At this time.

Three figures attacked him.

"roll!"

Ryuji snorted coldly.

With a wave of his hand, a giant hand materialized, directly blocking the incoming attack and simultaneously striking out with a palm.

They blasted the three figures apart.

next second.

The three figures reappeared.

More Dao Lords arrived simultaneously.

The leader, a man dressed in black, held a black halberd.

With a flick of his wrist, the halberd transformed into a ferocious black dragon, tearing through space and charging forward with earth-shattering force.

Long Si raised his hand to meet the attack, and the moment the two collided, the Dao Lord and his halberd were blasted into pieces.

But under the enormous impact, Ryuji couldn't help but stagger backward, and the space beneath his feet rippled.

These entities manifest as external calamities.

Although its strength is not as great as the original body.

But they will not die.

As long as the person undergoing tribulation nearby doesn't die, they haven't yet advanced to the Dao Fruit.

These guys can't possibly disappear.

It's pointless to get entangled with these things.

Once you understand this...

Ryuji stopped pressing the issue.

The figure flashed.

They left the White Emperor Palace and appeared at an edge outside the palace.

This place is also home to many void creatures.

Upon seeing Takashi's arrival.

Several powerful void creatures, comparable to Dao Lords, stepped forward.

His expression showed some apprehension and lingering fear.

His gaze was fixed on the White Emperor Palace in the distance.

"Lord White Emperor, may I ask what has happened?"

In response to inquiries from subordinates.

Long Si gazed at the White Emperor Palace in the distance, which was enveloped by numerous external calamities, constantly collapsing yet trying to forcibly heal itself.

His face was cold.

"It's nothing. From now on, this area is a restricted zone. Do not approach without my order!"

The strength of the external tribulation triggered by breaking through to the Dao Fruit Realm is closely related to the Dao Lord himself.

Like a pebble falling into water, the larger the pebble, the higher the ripples it can create.

vice versa.

Everything that is happening now demonstrates the astonishing potential of this Infinite Lord.

It actually triggered the revival of those Dao Lord imprints that had been lost in the long river of time for countless millennia, which descended upon the world as external calamities.

All to prevent him from achieving the Dao Fruit. "This guy..."

Long Si's expression was grim.

The other party probably wants to use the power of the Dao Tribulation to break through the Burial God Void Crystal.

But this is simply not possible.

His supernatural power is simply impossible to break.

The other party's actions will further reinforce the density and stability of the Burial God Void Crystal.

But no matter what.

The other party's behavior was indeed a slap in the face to him to some extent.

Previously, he had kept an eye on Hu Qi to prevent any problems from arising.

This combined the White Emperor Palace with the Burial God Void Crystal.

This also meant that he had no way to separate the two.

If they remain there, they will passively share the power of the external calamity and be attacked.

But once he leaves...

That would be tantamount to voluntarily abandoning the White Emperor Palace.

To him, the White Emperor Palace was a supreme artifact comparable to the Boundary Tower.

The palace is a self-contained space and time; otherwise, it would have been impossible to imprison Hu Qi within it.

But now, under the sweeping influence of the external calamity, he was forcibly driven out of his own residence.

This sudden turn of events filled him with an unprecedented sense of humiliation, a feeling that lingered in his throat.

"It seems we need to find a way to accelerate the erosion of the Origin Realm..."

This thought arose in Takashi's mind.

Originally, he only wanted to invade the Origin Realm slowly and naturally, with minimal cost.

However, this plan now needs to be changed.

This Lord of Infinity is too evil.

He had a feeling that something bad was going to happen if he kept dragging it out.

Even if it comes at a price, we must erode the spirit realm within this dimension as soon as possible.

If successful, the power that the Void Sea gives back will be enough to advance his strength to another level.

We will be able to easily handle any possible changes.

……

Regarding the external situation.

Hu Qi ignored him.

Besides using the Burial God Void Crystal to block the external calamity, he also wanted to deliberately annoy the other party.

That bastard killed him so many times and even sealed him here.

He naturally wanted to collect some interest first.

In this regard.

Hu Qi didn't interfere.

He watched as the enemy continued to attack him.

Hu Qi closed his eyes.

The external tribulations that would make ordinary Dao Lords tremble with fear were nothing to him.

This place is absolutely a sacred place for those undergoing tribulation.

However, the external calamities will not dissipate until the Dao fruit is achieved.

This is the most difficult part of advancing to the Dao Fruit Realm.

While resisting external attacks, they will also encounter internal attacks.

But the good thing is.

Now, external threats are blocked from entering.

Hu Qi doesn't need to worry about it at all.

This undoubtedly relieved his pressure.

You can focus all your attention on the internal tribulation that is about to befall you.

There is actually no distinction between external and internal calamities in terms of who comes first and who comes last.

The difference between the two is that external calamities are themselves transformed from all external calamities.

Come quickly.

As for internal calamity...

Unlike external calamities.

It requires a certain amount of time to develop.

Furthermore, even the Dao Lord himself did not know in what form this inner tribulation would appear.

Because the types of internal tribulations are incredibly diverse.

Such as a certain obsession.

This inner turmoil manifests as an excessive attachment to a certain idea, goal, or emotion.

Such as an obsession with becoming stronger, unresolved hatred, lust, etc.

Whether it is the immortal true god or the Dao Lord who stands above the Sea of ​​Sumeru and overlooks the rise and fall of all the heavens and myriad worlds.

Essentially, it is nothing more than a powerful life form that has undergone a leap in the level of life.

Their desires and obsessions are only more intense and powerful than those of ordinary people.

It is hundreds, thousands, or even tens of thousands of times stronger.

Otherwise, how could they have made such a triumphant march, attained immortality, and reached the pinnacle?
And what makes them able to defeat powerful enemies and remain standing all the way, instead of dying halfway or settling for mediocrity?

Throughout history, which emperors and generals who swept across the land and established dynasties were not driven by boundless ambition and abysmal aspirations?
The principle behind both is the same.

The path to the summit is driven by the power of obsession and desire burning to the extreme.

As for being pure of heart and free from desires, that's just the fantasy of ordinary people.

Lower life forms often fantasize about a group of transcendent and selfless gods and immortals, imagining that they are compassionate and can uphold justice and eliminate injustice for them.

But the truth is...

The truly powerful are only more greedy, more obsessive, and more unshakeable than ordinary people.

Desire and obsession are like rolling stones on a mountain; once they start, they can never be stopped.

Since ancient times, refined people have been advocating abstinence, urging people to be content with little and find joy in simple things.

Too many desires can easily lead to losing oneself, or even bringing disaster upon oneself.

Because desire is indeed a very dangerous thing; it often destroys a person.

However, desire itself is not evil; on the contrary, it is righteous.

Without desire, life would lack the motivation to move forward, but it is important to maintain control and not let oneself lose one's way.

These so-called desires and obsessions are collectively referred to here as inner demons, which are also a type of inner tribulation.

Besides.

There are also internal tribulations from the physical body and the soul.

These are different kinds.

But in reality, they are all some kind of flaw of the Dao Master himself.

When breaking through to the Dao Fruit and undergoing the inner tribulation.

These normally insignificant flaws will be amplified by the power of the inner tribulation.

To achieve enlightenment, one must overcome and resolve these shortcomings.

Only then can true perfection be achieved.

It condenses into the final Dao Fruit.

"Then what is my inner tribulation?!"

Hu Qi was sensing his own body.

However, nothing was found.

This is also one of the most terrifying aspects of the internal calamity.

Because it is in the planning stage.

Even if the Dao Lord himself possessed extraordinary abilities, he would be completely unable to detect it.

Once it erupts, it could drag the Dao Lord himself down with it, causing unimaginable harm.

but.

Hu Qi did not give up.

Because he has other options.

Something moved in my heart.

Above the forehead.

The Eye of Truth opened a crack once more.

However, this time it wasn't directed outwards, but rather at itself.

With the Eye of Truth, there are no blind spots in its vision; self-observation is a piece of cake.

A dazzling golden light shot out from his slightly open eyes, enveloping Hu Qi completely.

In an instant, his body and soul were revealed in perfect detail in his field of vision.

The texture of flesh and blood, the structure of bones, the direction of meridians, the rhythm of cells, and even the mysterious particles that constitute the essence of the soul are all clearly reflected in the depths of consciousness.

However, after searching for a while, nothing was found.

Hu Qi remained calm, but with a slight thought, the vertical slit between his eyebrows widened a few more times.

As the power of the Eye of Truth gradually unfolds, even more intricate scenes reveal themselves.

He saw that the bloodline power of Taiyu Snake had merged seamlessly with his physical body and soul, becoming one.

During this in-depth investigation, until the source of the delusion had opened almost halfway.

A hint of something amiss finally emerged.

It was a thin black thread, wriggling like a living thing between the internal organs, sometimes transforming into a hideous ghost face, and sometimes into twisted incantations.

It is deeply rooted in the depths of the inner world.

It exudes an ominous and eerie aura.

"This is the internal tribulation."

Hu Qi's gaze narrowed slightly.

Thanks to the gift of the Eternal One, he instantly recognized that this was the tribulation power generated by the inner tribulation.

(End of this chapter)