Free Web NovelChapter 2162: Chapter 2163: Two Cross the Tribulation! Second Update
Ancient Star River City.
Seven continuous days have passed, and within the ancient Star River City, numerous young Martial Artists look resolute. They have all seemingly transformed, remarkably different from themselves seven days ago.
During these seven days, they endured numerous battles and faced several assaults by demonic waves. Everyone gradually adapted, no longer flustered as they were initially. Now, as soon as night falls, everyone automatically enters a battle-ready state.
They have steadily been honed, with every survivor experiencing tremendous changes in both mind and strength.
Challenges bring growth, and it’s no different for them.
Yet, behind this growth, there lies a graveyard of bones and blood.
Dawn has arrived, the demonic wave has just ended, no cries of victory, no despair, only silence.
Exhausted people breathe heavily, feeling that they are still alive, yet again surviving the demonic wave.
Those cowardly or mentally weak have long been eliminated by the repeated demonic waves. Now, what remains can be confidently said to be the elite.
If they can endure a bit longer, the future of martial arts holds great promise for them.
This nightly life-and-death experience will become a valuable life asset for them.
Some fall completely in the demonic waves, while others are reborn, entering a new realm.
Losses and gains appear every day.
Now, the number of survivors has dwindled from tens of thousands to less than two thousand.
At least one-third have perished within the demonic waves.
However, the repeated assaults of the demonic waves allowed the gradually adapting Martial Artists to earn substantial Military Merit Points, enabling them to exchange for many elixirs that restore power.
In this regard, the ancient Star River City is very strict. Even though the demonic waves threaten everyone’s safety, to obtain something good, one must use Military Merit Points to exchange.
Everyone has slain numerous abyss demons, obtaining large quantities of cores, all exchanging them for what they most need once dawn arrives.
"Over these few days, they’ve already adapted," Galos said in the pavilion above.
"Those who didn’t adapt are already dead. Those who survived, even if inner reluctance persists, must make themselves adapt, or else they’d be next to die," Pu Zhen responded. He saw more of the inner worlds of the many young Martial Artists.
"Haha, you do see things clearly."
"Trials are indeed a precious asset. Here, young flowers from a greenhouse cannot survive. Everyone must grow stronger to live, constantly strengthening themselves, trampling challenges underfoot, only then can they see the sunshine of the next day."
The two gazed at the multitude of young Martial Artists, falling silent as they conversed.
Until Galos broke the silence, saying, "Recently, some folks have ventured to our Star River Path; do we need to deal with them?"
Pu Zhen understood what Galos meant, mainly referring to some veteran Martial Artists trampling the rules here in the Star River Path.
Pu Zhen pondered for some time, shook his head, "Let them stay here then. They can help us share part of the demonic wave’s pressure. As long as they don’t step into the ancient Star River City, we need not act."
"Alright, since you say that, let’s leave it then. It’s a bargain for these folks. Have they all forgotten the rules of Star River Path? Were it not for the demonic waves, I would certainly teach them a lesson that not everyone can come casually to our territory." Galos complained, but he wasn’t too angry. Since Pu Zhen spoke, he naturally didn’t say much more.
Hope these folks don’t cross the line, just stay obediently outside. Should they dare meddle in Star River City’s affairs, regardless of their background, they’ll all be killed.
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Deep within the ancient Star River City, the Beast God and Luo Fu watched Jin Shanshun and Qin Feng for one reason: the two were preparing to break through, advancing to the Saint Realm.
The emergence of the demonic waves allowed Jin Shanshun and Qin Feng to undergo a life-and-death tempering. Their martial comprehension grew increasingly rich, now ready to attempt a breakthrough.
In truth, they both wished, upon becoming Saints, to avenge Ye Qiu further, but they also didn’t want the Beast God and Luo Fu to be overly protective of them.
With the Beast God and Luo Fu present, the duo could break through with peace of mind. Of course, whether they can succeed, they aren’t sure.
They exchanged a glance, nodded in unison. Jin Shanshun tapped the ground with his foot, soaring instantly, his arms spread, releasing his aura, starting his sprint towards the Saint Realm.
Soon, dark clouds gathered in the sky, attracting many turning heads watching this scene.
These days, several attempted breakthroughs as soon as the demonic waves ended. Qin Feng and Jin Shanshun weren’t the first.
"Is someone else advancing to the Saint Realm?" A Martial Artist of the Gui Xu realm clenched his fist and spoke with envy.
Presently, among surviving Martial Artists, those at the Gui Xu realm are becoming fewer. Basically, those remaining are of the Saint realm; every Gui Xu realm martial artist’s heart is anxious, hoping to break through as soon as possible to increase their chances of survival when the next demonic wave descends.
Rumble.
The Heavenly Tribulation of Saints arrived.
Jin Shanshun began enduring the Heavenly Tribulation of Saints, with lightning bolts striking down.
First tribulation, second tribulation, third tribulation, fourth tribulation...
Jin Shanshun safely crossed the first four tribulations, but he was severely injured. He wiped the corner of his mouth, looking resolute, "Finally the fifth tribulation, I will definitely succeed."
Bang.
The fifth lightning tribulation was very terrifying; Jin Shanshun felt a shudder throughout. Just as the fifth tribulation descended, Qin Feng brought out the previously obtained Xuan Huang Qi, which could help neutralize the killing intent of the tribulation.
The previously obtained Xuan Huang Qi hadn’t been used until this moment, a crucial time to be useful.
The fifth tribulation crashed down, instantly wrapping Jin Shanshun in lightning, unseen for quite a while.
Until a cough was heard, the Beast God, Jin Shanshun, and Qin Feng all breathed a sigh of relief.
"Now it’s my turn." Qin Feng’s expression moved, then he also soared, rushing towards the Saint Realm.
The clouds, starting to disperse earlier, gathered again, another round of tribulation commenced.
Qin Feng began undergoing his tribulation.
Within the ancient Star River City at another location, during their cultivation, Tai Yi Santo, the Wanderer, Stone Demon Lord, and others sensed the arrival of the Saint Tribulation, opened their eyes, and looked towards there.
"Are those two ants starting to become Saints?" Tai Yi Santo murmured, but after a glance, he ceased watching. With Ye Qiu likely doomed, they were merely Ye Qiu’s subordinates; he didn’t truly care.
At the same time, the five tiger generals passed the news of Jin Shanshun and Qin Feng advancing to Saints.
Hongyuan Holy Son heard this, said indifferently, "No matter, let them jump around a few days. When the demonic wave ends, I’ll have Elder Huang kill them."
