C2668 The Counterattack
C2668 The Counterattack
Tao Zhen nodded, understanding her point. Her power was connected to the natural order, allowing her to be influenced by it at all times. This meant her cultivation advanced much faster than others. Even the minor stages of the reincarnation realm would progress at an extraordinary speed. As long as she remained at Myriad Clouds Mountain, he had little to worry about.
After resolving the issues with the Pavilion's disciples, Wan Chengfeng returned to Myriad Clouds Mountain and immediately sought out Tao Zhen to inquire about Jiang Fann. Learning from the Divine Wood that Jiang Fann was in the midst of a breakthrough, he headed straight to where Jiang Fann was, eager to see what level Jiang Fann could reach after entering the Mortal Separating Stage.
As he approached the area of the heavenly tribulation, he could see a large number of cultivators gathered, all observing Jiang Fann's progress. Joining Little Mo and the others at the front, he looked towards Jiang Fann. Jiang Fann was enveloped in a red glow, lying quietly in mid-air. He was already injured, and his aura was unstable.
Various types of tribulations descended, leaving even a seasoned cultivator like Wan Chengfeng dazzled and acutely aware of the immense power contained within. Back then, Jiang Fann had helped them navigate their own tribulations, handling the Thunder Tribulation with such ease and composure, seemingly unaffected. Yet now, the tribulation Jiang Fann faced was beyond comprehension.
"What day is it now?" Gu Xie, having sensed the presence of the other, responded, "The tenth day!"
"Why isn't Brother Jiang fighting back? This isn't like the Jiang I know," someone remarked.
Xiao Mo explained, "The master is trapped in an illusion. He can only focus on the tribulation's attacks once he breaks free, but unfortunately, we can't help him right now."
Jiang Fann felt as if he were living a different life altogether. It was as though he had been reborn, with familiar faces constantly appearing around him, immersing him completely. Especially with those few girls by his side, all his troubles seemed resolved, leaving him utterly relaxed. Everything felt so real.
However, Jiang Fann wasn't entirely oblivious. Some scenes allowed him to observe his life from a third-person perspective, which was clearly problematic. Just as he began to notice these discrepancies, a voice would draw him back, urging him to focus on this blissful life, pulling him deeper into the illusion.
"This is the life you've always wanted, the chance to control your own destiny. You should seize this opportunity to change your fate..."
The voice was incredibly tempting. It wasn't that the voice was particularly pleasant, but Jiang Fann could feel its influence on him, yet he couldn't break free despite several attempts.
In the midst of the heavenly tribulation, Jiang Fann's physical injuries were becoming more severe. If not for the power of the divine blood still being released, his body might have already been critically injured, possibly even to the point of death.
The Wushen Order and Little Jade were calling out to Jiang Fann, hoping to awaken him, but their attempts were in vain. The power of the ninth heavenly tribulation continued to press on Jiang Fann, affecting his mind and preventing him from escaping the illusion. Even using Little Jade's power didn't succeed in breaking through.
The Wushen Order spoke up, "Little Jade, think of something quickly. The power of our other immortal treasures isn't having any effect."
The Longevity Robe added, "I can protect his body when it can't hold on anymore, but without the master's power to support me, I won't last long. The urgent task is to wake the master from the illusion."
At this moment, the voice of the God-Slaying Blade chimed in, "I might be able to attempt to disrupt the power of the tribulation, but without the master's aura to support me, I fear I might not withstand the backlash myself."
Xiao Yu sighed, "I've tried several times, but the power of the heavenly tribulation keeps overshadowing mine. The tribulation our master has drawn is truly peculiar. Its power is immense, almost flawless, leaving no room for maneuver. It doesn't give me any chance to intervene..."
The Martial God Command cautioned, "Divine Slayer Blade! Don't act recklessly. Unless absolutely necessary, we must trust in our master's strength. His resolve has been unwavering, and he has remained clear-headed throughout. I believe he can pull through."
Yet, for the next two hours, Jiang Fann still hadn't regained consciousness. The immortal treasures remained silent, clearly tense.
Suddenly, Xiao Yu spoke up with determination. "This isn't working. Our master's divine blood power is starting to wane. As his protective treasure, I'll handle the ninth heavenly tribulation."
The Longevity Robe quickly interjected, "What are you planning to do?"
The Martial God Command added, "Don't do anything rash! If you try to withstand the tribulation's power, you might be completely destroyed by it."
Xiao Yu didn't respond or heed the Martial God Command's warning. The necklace around Jiang Fann's neck began to glow with a silver light, emitting a strong spiritual force. The light continued to shine, and the power of the ninth heavenly tribulation seemed to be held at bay, unable to affect Jiang Fann for the moment.
Feeling the surge of power being unleashed, both Hong Chao and his companion were taken aback. The Venerable Person's eyes lit up.
"An immortal treasure! Is it protecting its master?" Hong Chao remarked with a sigh. "It's a pity Jiang Fann's abilities aren't strong enough to harness the full power of this treasure. The fact that it's protecting him suggests his situation isn't looking good. Even if this treasure can withstand one strike of the heavenly tribulation, it might end up being destroyed in the process..."
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The Venerable Person's eyes were filled with regret upon hearing this. "An immortal treasure that enhances spiritual sense is incredibly difficult to craft. It's such a shame for it to be destroyed like this."
Just then, Jiang Fann's necklace transformed into a human form, fully unleashing its power and soaring into the sky without hesitation. The short burst of strength from the immortal treasure was formidable. Even though Xiao Yu wasn't a defensive treasure, she could still fend off the tribulation's attack. However, once her spiritual strength was depleted, she would be at her limit. Her target was clear—the silver tribulation cloud. She knew that if the tribulation was disrupted, Jiang Fann might awaken from his confusion.
In her human form, Xiao Yu was stunning, with a graceful figure like a celestial being. But everyone understood what she intended to do.
Her eyes were resolute, with no hint of hesitation, ready to face whatever came her way. Just as she was about to soar into the storm clouds, someone suddenly grabbed her.
Turning around, she saw it wasn't just anyone—it was Jiang Fann, looking a bit disheveled.
Jiang Fann forced a smile, "Just cover me for a bit, okay? You really think so little of me?"
Her eyes flickered with emotion, clearly very moved. Jiang Fann pulled her back, and she didn't resist, transforming into a necklace that hung around his neck once more.
Jiang Fann's sudden awakening caused a stir among the onlookers in the distance. He had flown into the sky in an instant, like a flash of red light, just in time to intercept the figure.
Now alert, Jiang Fann took a pill to recover some of his energy, using a chaotic technique to regain his strength and maintain his fighting ability.
He didn't descend immediately. Under the astonished gazes of everyone, Jiang Fann charged directly into the storm clouds of the Thunder Tribulation. No one could see what he was doing, as the tribulation's attacks continued to press down on him. Yet, a small thunder pool appeared beside him.
"I've completed my refinement; the rest is up to you."
The small thunder pool was clearly excited, rushing toward the larger storm cloud's thunder pool. It dove right in, the patterns above swirling and greedily absorbing the pool's power. Jiang Fann could sense a feeling of exhilaration emanating from the small thunder pool.
As the power of the Thunder Tribulation was absorbed, its influence on Jiang Fann diminished, easing his burden significantly. However, the heavenly tribulation was far from over, and a series of attacks continued to descend, requiring Jiang Fann to respond swiftly.
The Venerable Person advised, "Use counteracting methods to deal with the Five Elements Tribulation. Since a certain power can emerge from the Thunder Tribulation, perhaps similar cores exist within the other tribulation clouds."
With this insight, Jiang Fann's eyes lit up, and he flew directly toward the nearest red tribulation cloud. Upon entering, he felt as if he were engulfed in a sea of fire. He carefully sensed the power of the Fire Cloud Tribulation, noticing that its spiritual strength differed from true fire spiritual strength, infused with the unique aura of the heavenly tribulation.
Protected by divine blood and the Heaven Burning Fire, Jiang Fann was almost unaffected here. He even attempted to absorb the spiritual strength, wondering if he could harness the power of the Fire Cloud Tribulation for himself. This power could refine his body, which would be a significant advantage if he could master it.
Soon, he detected a cluster of red flames hidden within the tribulation cloud, the core of its power, guarded by intricate patterns that surpassed any formation marks. Jiang Fann approached it directly, carefully sensing the power above, then enveloped it with the Heaven Burning Fire.
Jiang Fann attempted to channel the power within him, daringly bringing it close to his Innate Dao Fruit. Through numerous experiences, he had gained a deep understanding of the Innate Dao Fruit, which had helped him suppress many formidable forces. It was essentially the source of his strength. If the Innate Dao Fruit could suppress this power, he would be confident in mastering it.
Unfortunately, the Innate Dao Fruit glowed but neither absorbed nor rejected the power; it simply showed no reaction. Jiang Fann felt a bit disappointed because, although he could control the fiery energy of the heavenly tribulation, he couldn't gather it. Even if he could wield it temporarily, the power would gradually dissipate, making it impossible to harness.
Just then, a force erupted within his Qi Sea, unexpectedly beginning to absorb the core power of the heavenly tribulation with fervor. This development took Jiang Fann by surprise.