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"impossible!"

The Primordial Celestial Venerable's pupils shrank sharply as he stared intently at the figure in blue robes standing in the void, his face revealing an uncontrollable look of horror for the first time.

He saw it clearly.

When the sphere of light descended, Xuandu did not use any magical treasures or display any supernatural powers.

Even the remaining divine light of martial arts completely dissipated under the erosion of the light orb.

But the moment the ball of light touched Xuandu's body, it vanished without a trace, like a mud ox sinking into the sea!

It was as if the tribulation of creation, which contained the power of the early stage of the second level of the Primordial Great Luo, was nothing more than a gentle breeze in front of Xuandu.

"To withstand the calamity of fate?"

Laozi stared intently at the chaotic martial arts runes flowing around Xuandu:

"His physical body can withstand it? He... his physical body is comparable to that of a Chaos God?!"

Nuwa's eyes also suddenly lit up, and the Creation Stone in her hand trembled violently, almost slipping from her grasp:

"The laws of martial arts... can actually forge such a terrifying physical body?"

The Master of Heaven was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter:

"Hahaha! Good disciple! What a magnificent martial arts form!"

......

On Lingyun Peak, Xuandu slowly raised his head.

His gaze swept over the five figures of saints outside Jin'ao Island, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

He could clearly sense the shock, fear, and even... murderous intent in everyone's eyes.

But so what?

The absolute defense of the North Sea Black Tortoise is the number one defensive divine power in the primordial world.

Moreover, supernatural powers will become stronger as cultivation level increases.

Now that he has reached the Hunyuan Daluo level, his supernatural powers and abilities have naturally increased.

This applies to both the defensive divine power of the North Sea Black Tortoise and the Chaos Light.

The defensive divine power of the North Sea Black Tortoise alone has reached the level of the third level of the Primordial Golden Immortal.

Let alone the power of the initial stage of the second heaven.

Even the tribulation lightning at the peak of the second heaven wouldn't be able to break through his defense!

"The first five tribulations were spent refining the Dao with lightning, tempering the laws of martial arts."

Xuan Du's mind stirred slightly, and he looked inward at himself.

Deep within the Purple Mansion, the primordial rune of martial arts laws had been completely stabilized, its chaotic color growing ever deeper, and its surface covered with dense Dao patterns, faintly resembling the creation of heaven and earth and the evolution of all laws.

Having undergone the tempering of the first five tribulations, the laws of martial arts have approached perfection.

Once the final three tribulations are overcome, the Grand Luo Realm of Hunyuan can be completely stabilized, and perhaps... even reach a higher level!

"A calamity of creation?"

Xuan Du slowly raised his eyes, his voice not loud, yet it clearly resounded throughout the heavens and earth.

"However... it's just fuel for tempering the body."

The Primordial Celestial Venerable's face was ashen, and the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi in his sleeve trembled violently, almost about to be unleashed out of control.

"Arrogant!"

How could he not be angry?

The Tribulation of Creation is a tribulation in which the Great Dao manifests the origin of life, specifically targeting the physical body and soul, and destroying the true spiritual imprint.

Ordinary Grandmasters would be extremely cautious in the face of this calamity, needing to use their natal magic treasures and supreme supernatural powers to resist it layer by layer. The slightest carelessness would result in death and the dissipation of their cultivation.

But Xuan Du... actually withstood it with his physical body, and even said that this tribulation was just a tempering agent for his body?

This is an absolute and blatant insult!

"This child... has become a great threat."

Lao Tzu took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his turbulent emotions, his eyes dark and brooding:

"Xuan Du's physical body is so powerful; if he survives this tribulation... who in the primordial world could possibly subdue him?"

Nuwa's eyes flickered, the Creation Stone in her hand shimmering with light, as if deep in thought:

"Could it be a body tempered by martial arts?"

"Doesn't that mean this path... can lead to the body of a Chaos Demon God?"

Chaos Demon God!

The moment those four words were uttered, even Yuanshi and Laozi were shaken.

The Chaos God is an unparalleled being that existed even before the creation of heaven and earth.

If Xuandu can truly use this method to forge the body of a Chaos Demon God...

That primordial order will be completely overturned!

"We can't let him continue through this tribulation!"

The killing intent in Yuanshi's eyes surged, and he took a step forward, his body erupting with Jade Purity Immortal Light:

"This child must die!"

however!

"Buzz!"

An extremely sharp sword intent slashed down from the top of Jin'ao Island, blocking Yuan Shi's way!

"Second brother."

The Tongtian Sect Leader stood with his hands behind his back, the phantom of the Qingping Sword hovering behind him, his eyes flashing like lightning:

"The tribulations of the Great Dao cannot be interfered with by external forces."

"You want to... violate the rules of the Great Dao?"

The sound was icy cold, and the sword intent was chilling.

Yuan Shi froze, his face turning ashen.

How could he not know the ironclad principles of the Great Way?

The tribulation of the Great Dao is a test of the Great Dao for those who have transcended it. Any external interference will trigger a backlash from the Great Dao, amplifying the power of the tribulation.

At that time, not only will Xuan Du die, but those who intervene... will also be unable to escape the punishment of the Great Dao!

"Tongtian! Are you really going to completely sever ties with us brothers for the sake of this child?!"

Yuanshi gritted his teeth and growled, his eyes blazing with golden flames.

The Master of Heaven's gaze remained calm:

"From the moment you invoked the will of Heaven to suppress and kill Xuandu... there has been no brotherhood between us."

As soon as he finished speaking, the illusory image of the Qingping Sword shone even brighter.

The phantom images of the Four Swords of Zhuxian slowly materialized behind Tongtian, standing in four directions and forming a terrifying sword formation that covered the heavens and the earth!

Although it had not been fully unleashed, the supreme killing power that no one but the Four Saints could break had already made Yuanshi's heart tremble.

"you......"

The primordial energy stagnated, yet it ultimately dared not take another step forward.

He had experienced the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation before.

It is no exaggeration that it cannot be broken without the Four Sages.

Moreover... Laozi's foundation has been damaged and his cultivation level has dropped, making it difficult for him to exert his full combat power.

Even if he and Laozi joined forces, they might not be able to break through the sword formation set up by Tongtian.

"That's enough."

Lao Tzu spoke slowly, his voice hoarse:

"Let's see... the seventh tribulation."

His gaze was dark and brooding as he stared intently at Xuan Du in the void:

"The seventh tribulation... the tribulation of inner demons, which targets the Dao heart, breaks obsessions, and destroys the foundation."

"Although this child has a strong physical body, his Dao heart... may not be without flaws."

......

"Buzz..."

The chaotic thunderclouds churned once more.

This time, it is no longer a manifestation of laws, nor a convergence of origins.

Rather, it was a kind of... intangible and formless, yet soul-piercing, eerie fluctuation that quietly spread from the depths of the thunderclouds.

The Tribulation of Inner Demons!

This tribulation will not attack the physical body or destroy magical treasures; it will only sever the Daoist heart, break attachments, and destroy the foundation.

This is the most dangerous tribulation among all the tribulations of the Primordial Golden Immortals!

Throughout history, countless brilliant and talented individuals have fallen victim to this calamity, their Dao hearts shattered, turning them into mere walking corpses.

"Inner demons..."

Xuandu slowly closed his eyes.

He clearly sensed a strange power silently seeping into his Purple Mansion, eroding the primordial rune of martial arts laws.

This force is invisible and intangible, yet it carries a sense of questioning.

"Xuan Du..."

In a daze, an old, hoarse voice resounded deep within my mind:

"You've secured a lifeline for humanity, established martial arts, passed on the human race, and gathered fortune... Have you ever considered whether humanity... is truly worth it?"

The sound faded.

The scene before my eyes suddenly changed.

It is no longer above Jin'ao Island, no longer shrouded in chaotic thunderclouds.

Rather... a hundred years ago.

On the shores of the East China Sea, a new human tribe was born.

The demon army pressed in, their demonic aura soaring to the heavens, their malevolent energy surging like a tide.

The newborn humans cried out, but were easily torn apart, devoured, and drained of their life essence by the demon race, leaving no trace of their remains.

Blood stained the earth red, and wails echoed across the land.

Xuandu stood in the void, his green robes fluttering, his eyes cold.

He wanted to make a move.

However, his body seemed to be bound by invisible shackles, unable to move.

They could only watch helplessly as those newborn humans died tragically under the claws of the demon race.