Xiuxian: But It's Not a Game

Chapter 281 Ao Run's Tribulation, the Tribulation of Ten Thousand Miles of Fiery Clouds, the Tribulation of Man

"boom!"

Fire clouds gathered over a range of hundreds of kilometers, condensing into a fire dragon several kilometers long that descended from the sky.

Ao Run roared to the sky and charged directly at the fire dragon.

In an instant, a spark collided with the earth, the fire dragon collapsed, the azure dragon trembled and sank several meters, and the violent fire ring exploded to a distance of six or seven kilometers.

"The first wave!"

In just over ten seconds, a second fire dragon of similar size condensed and fell, and Ao Run met it head-on in the same manner.

"boom!"

The fire dragon collapsed again, but the azure dragon suddenly shuddered and sank more than ten meters, and the exploding fire ring blasted out ten kilometers away.

"The second wave!"

The second great tribulation also has nine waves, each stronger than the last. Surviving all nine waves means you've made it through.

But the key is to survive nine waves.

Don't think you're safe just because it's only the lowest level of heavenly tribulation. Even the weakest heavenly tribulation is still a heavenly tribulation. Its basic power is there. Even a true dragon with a mythical template would be shattered to pieces if it dared to be careless.

Fortunately, Ao Run was not careless and went all out.

The heavenly tribulation continued to condense, and each wave of fire dragons remained the same size, but their power was much stronger than the previous wave.

Ao Run did not dodge; he faced each wave head-on.

"The fifth wave!"

With a violent explosion, a fire dragon descended from the sky and crashed onto the island. The lightning and fire surrounding the dragon exploded and fell like celestial flowers, instantly turning the entire island into a sea of ​​fire.

"Midday cold wave!"

A burst of cold air swept across the entire island, quickly extinguishing the sea of ​​fire and revealing the charred island.

Su Yu's gaze swept over Ao Run, whose body was charred black from the explosion, with large scales broken and dragon blood flowing. His health was still 3520 million. Although he looked miserable, he was actually only suffering from superficial injuries.

Outsiders cannot interfere with other people's tribulations; whoever interferes will be struck down.

If the intervenor's cultivation level is lower than the one undergoing tribulation, the power of the heavenly tribulation will not increase.

For example, if Su Yu intervenes now, the heavenly tribulation he strikes will be calculated as the second heavenly tribulation he will have to undergo in the next round, just like Ao Run.

However, if the intervener's realm is higher than that of the one undergoing the tribulation, such as Canghai helping to resist the tribulation now, it will immediately trigger the third great heavenly tribulation, which is the heavenly tribulation that one undergoes when becoming an immortal. Given Canghai's status as an innate being, the third heavenly tribulation will definitely be the most difficult heavenly tribulation in the future.

"Boom!"

Thunder rumbled across the sky once more, and surging lightning and fire converged, transforming into a blazing white fire dragon radiating blinding light as it crashed down.

After six superimposed tribulations, the power of the heavenly tribulation was several times stronger than the first wave, and it had even developed sentience. The fire dragon bared its fangs and claws, constantly absorbing the primordial energy of heaven and earth to transform into smaller versions of the fire dragon that followed and pounced down.

Ao Run looked up, and the Azure Dragon, which had been enduring the tribulation lightning, finally began to cast a spell. It pressed down with its two dragon claws, and the primordial energy of heaven and earth gathered into two giant dragon claws to meet the attack.

The dragon claw grappling technique collapsed instantly, and the blinding fire dragon plunged headfirst into Ao Run's midday cold wave dragon breath.

"boom!"

The dragon's breath collapsed in the blink of an eye, and the azure dragon fell like a meteor, its flames exploding and turning the entire island into a sea of ​​fire.

"The seventh wave!"

Ao Run didn't meet the attack head-on; instead, he lay prone in the center of the island, enduring the fire dragon that descended from the sky.

The protective aura derived from the two hundred layers of Azure Netherworld Divine Breath Technique appeared and disappeared intermittently, but it managed to block at least one-third of the power. The remaining power was also blocked after deducting the defense, but the health was only slightly over 13 million.

"Two more waves."

"The last wave shouldn't be a problem. She still has a Dragon Ball, a ninth-grade treasure that will definitely hold off the strongest wave. It's just that the eighth wave will require sheer strength."

To be honest, although Su Yu had confidence in Ao Run, she was still a little nervous. Ao Run was not a player; if he failed the tribulation, he would turn to ashes without even a chance to be resurrected.

After all, they've been together for so many years, following me since I was just over level 100, fighting and slowly leveling me up to where I am today. Our relationship is nothing like it used to be.

In Su Yu's heart, Ao Run's position was below Canghai Qingchan but above all the other women.

"If something unexpected happens, let Canghai protect her dragon soul at the last moment."

At that time, she will be refined into the Zhenhai Pearl like the four women to become a companion true spirit, and her physical body will be reshaped when there is an opportunity in the future.

This is a last resort; it's best to avoid it if possible.

After all, once one becomes a companion spirit, one will never be free again.

Fifteen seconds later, the eighth wave of heavenly tribulation arrived as scheduled. Ao Run swallowed the spiritual fruit pill in his mouth, and his health and condition quickly recovered.

"Not bad!"

Su Yu looked up at the sky. Although the pressure of the heavenly tribulation was still terrifying, he felt at ease.

If nothing unexpected happens, there's a high probability that we'll successfully weather this storm.

But just then, he suddenly sensed something and looked up to see a streak of light flying rapidly from the other side of the sky. It stopped more than two hundred kilometers away from the tribulation point, revealing a barefoot, bald young monk wearing a moon-white kasaya. The monk said with a joyful expression:

"Such good luck? A true dragon is actually undergoing tribulation here?"

"It's still a legendary template, perfect for refining into a guardian dragon of the Buddhist kingdom." He clasped his hands together, and the Buddhist kingdom behind his head unfolded, with golden rays flying out and quickly transforming into monks with a level 150 elite template.

These monks, clad in white robes, swiftly dispersed in all directions, their feet barely touching the air. Several monks circled around and, upon seeing Su Yu standing in mid-air, the young monk looked up, a hint of surprise on his face.
"Did someone get there first?"

He leaped over, glanced at Su Yu, and clasped his hands together, saying:
"This dragon is destined to be with this humble monk. I hope that the benefactor will not interfere with this humble monk's dragon-taming."

Su Yu raised her eyelids and saw that this monk was level 188, a first-grade Dao Foundation cultivator. She wondered which top Buddhist sect he was a top expert from.

It's highly unlikely to be the Brahma Buddhist sect, as this place is already quite far from the Blue Mountains Islands.

If nothing unexpected happens, this should be Ao Run's calamity.

The second Great Heavenly Tribulation includes not only the Heavenly Tribulation but also many other additional tribulations such as the Human Tribulation and the Inner Demon Tribulation. Generally, all Dao Foundation cultivators who are undergoing the second Great Heavenly Tribulation will find a safe place to undergo it, either within their sect or by finding a reliable expert to protect them.

At this moment, Ao Run was undergoing tribulation. Su Yu thought it best to avoid conflict if possible, so she said:

"I'm sorry to disappoint you, Master. This is my spirit pet undergoing tribulation; it has no affinity with you."

The monk Wuyuan raised an eyebrow, somewhat displeased, and said:

“Don’t try to deceive me, benefactor. This dragon is clearly ownerless.”

Su Yu frowned, her face turning cold:

"Are you trying to rob me?"

Monk Wuyuan clasped his hands together, his gaze sweeping over Su Yu, silently thinking:

"His level is not high, only 160, which is 28 levels lower than mine, so the advantage is in my hands."

Having made up his mind, he said in a deep voice:

"This humble monk sees that this dragon has committed grave sins, which is why a heavenly calamity has descended upon it. Out of compassion for Buddha, I wish to guide this dragon into my Buddhist kingdom, where I will chant sutras and recite Buddha's name daily to influence it. This is a great act of merit. Your obstruction is surely an attempt to collude with this demonic dragon. Get out of my way immediately, or don't blame me for transforming into a wrathful Vajra to subdue this demon!"

"Damn, they really want to rob us."

Su Yu laughed in exasperation. It was the first time she had encountered someone openly stealing her things. She extended her index finger and beckoned:

"You're far inferior to those monks from the Brahma Buddhist sect. Come on, if you've got the guts."

Wu Yuan's expression turned cold, and his voice quickly became loud:
"As expected, this is a heretical and evil path. Watch this humble monk vanquish the demon today!"

With a sway, his true form, several dozen feet long, appeared, with three heads and six arms. At the top of his six arms, he held two vajra pestles, one in the middle holding a bowl and the other a banner, and at the bottom, one arm holding a mirror and the other a ring.

He threw the Vajra Ring at the start, and it quickly expanded into a golden ring that fell towards Su Yu.

The magic mirror shone brightly, illuminating Su Yu and immobilizing him with an invisible force.

He then threw the bowl with one hand, and the purple-gold bowl expanded in the air, with a powerful suction force coming from the mouth of the bowl, trying to pull him into it.

Finally, the seven-tiered golden banner in his hand flew out and transformed into a thousand-foot-tall golden mountain that crashed down heavily, while the Vajra Pestle remained unmoved.

"You have a small skill, but you still dare to do the same thing!"

Su Yu smiled disdainfully. With a flicker of his body, he revealed his true form with four heads and eight arms, impervious to all magic, repelling gravity and white light, and disappeared in a flash.

"not good!"

Wu Yuan was startled and immediately raised his Vajra Pestle to assume a defensive stance. The next second, a terrifying force beyond his imagination crashed down, and he was instantly overwhelmed by a dense barrage of fists.

“Ding ding ding ding ding!!!”

The sound of hammering echoed loudly, and the three-headed, six-armed body was visibly twisted and deformed by the hammering.

"The Buddha's Kingdom has descended!"

A dazzling golden light exploded, sending Su Yu flying. The twisted and deformed three-headed, six-armed golden ring behind his head quickly unfolded, transforming into a Buddhist kingdom on earth. Inside, countless temples were filled with countless monks who were devoid of joy or sorrow. They clasped their hands together and chanted scriptures. Countless golden Buddhist characters flew out and converged around Wu Yuan's three-headed, six-armed true form, transforming into a thick layer of golden armor that protected him.

"Hypocritical monk!"

The monks in the Buddhist temple all possessed cultivation levels, ranging from dozens to hundreds. After being forcibly converted by Wuyuan using Buddhist teachings, they were incorporated into the Buddhist kingdom and became its members, chanting scriptures day and night to contribute their strength to Wuyuan.

This place contains not only native humans, but also spirits and monsters, and even players.

After being converted, these players' bodies and souls are imprisoned in the Buddhist realm and cannot escape unless someone can completely break the Buddhist realm to awaken them.

Su Yu always felt that the Buddhist methods of salvation forcibly controlled the physical body, soul, and will of living beings, which was even more evil than most demonic methods.

At least most demonic spells only want your physical body or soul; they can kill you once and then resurrect you. They rarely control you forever like Buddhist salvation spells do.

Wu Yuan unfurled his Buddhist kingdom, and immediately more golden light flew out, transforming into figures over level 100 each—all enemies he had previously converted. Among them was a monk with a full pubic hair, level 210, who was also a player. He clasped his hands together in a salute, his voice booming like a bell:

"This humble monk possesses the great supernatural power to create a Buddha-land in the palm of his hand. Please, benefactor, take a look!"

With a slight press of both hands, the world instantly reversed, and all vision was blocked by a gigantic hand that blotted out the sky.

In the corner of her eye, Su Yu saw the giant hands about to close together, and Wu Yuan, leading hundreds of Buddhist protectors, flying towards the small island. It seemed that he wanted to wait for Ao Run to finish his tribulation before forcibly converting him.

"You're fucking asking for death!"

Su Yu flew into a rage, and with a flick of his wrists, summoned the Heaven-Splitting Divine Axe:
"Innate naval mine!"

"Split the sky!"

The Taiyin True Water exploded, filling the Buddha Kingdom in the palm of his hand. Then, a dazzling axe-like aura slashed towards the boundary between heaven and earth. The terrifying burst of light was so great that even the great divine power of an Earth Immortal could not stop it. The Buddha Kingdom was cleaved open for a moment, and a flash of light rushed out of the Buddha Kingdom in the palm of his hand.

(End of this chapter)