Chapter 382: Chapter 280: Ao Run’s Tribulation, Ten-Thousand-Mile Fire Cloud Calamity, and Human Tribulation

"Boom!"

Within a hundred kilometers, Fire Clouds converged, forming a fire dragon several kilometers long descending from the sky.

Ao Run roared to the heavens, directly crashing into the fire dragon.

In an instant, the sparks collided with the earth, the fire dragon crumbled, and the Cyan Dragon trembled and sank several meters, a violent ring of fire exploded six to seven kilometers away.

"First wave!"

After a brief ten-second brewing, a second fire dragon of similar size formed and fell, Ao Run faced it head-on once again.

"Boom!"

The fire dragon crumbled again, but the Cyan Dragon shook fiercely and sank over ten meters, the exploding ring of fire blasted ten kilometers away.

"Second wave!"

The second wave of the Great Celestial Tribulation also has nine waves, each wave stronger than the last, surviving nine waves means passing.

But the key is to endure all nine waves.

Don’t think it’s safe just because it’s the lowest tier of tribulation; even the weakest tribulation is still a tribulation, its base power is substantial, even a mythical template True Dragon can be pulverized if careless.

Fortunately, Ao Run was not reckless, she gave it her all.

The tribulation continued to gather, each wave formed the same size fire dragon, but its power significantly surpassed the previous wave.

Ao Run did not dodge, she confronted each wave head-on.

"Fifth wave!"

Accompanied by a violent explosion, a fire dragon descended onto the island, lightning and fire surrounding its dragon body exploded like celestial petals, turning the entire island into a sea of fire.

"Meridian Cold Tide!"

A burst of cold aura swept across the island, extinguishing the sea of fire rapidly, revealing a charred small island.

Su Yu’s gaze swept over Ao Run, who was charred from the explosion, with large patches of scales broken and dragon blood flowing; her health still maintained at 35.2 million, seemingly miserable but actually only superficial wounds.

Someone else’s tribulation is impossible for outsiders to intervene in; anyone who intervenes will be struck.

If an intervener’s realm is lower than the ascender’s, the tribulation power won’t increase.

For example, if Su Yu intervenes now, the tribulation striking down would be according to his next tribulation round, similar to Ao Run’s.

But if an intervener’s realm is higher than the ascender’s, such as Vast Sea assisting now, it would instantly trigger the third Great Celestial Tribulation, which is a Celestial Human Tribulation during ascension, with Vast Sea’s identity as an innate spirit, in the future, the third Celestial Human Tribulation is undoubtedly the highest difficulty tribulation.

"Rumble!"

Thunder rolled and echoed again in the sky, surging thunderfire gathered, transforming into a blindingly bright white fire dragon roaring downwards.

The tribulation, after six times stacking, is several times mightier than the first wave, it has even developed intelligence, the fire dragon clawed at the air, constantly absorbing the Heaven and Earth spiritual energy, turning into mini fire dragons following its descent.

Ao Run raised her head, the Cyan Dragon finally began casting spells after enduring the tribulation thunder, two dragon claws pressed voidly, Heaven and Earth spiritual energy gathered, transforming into two giant dragon claws to meet it.

The grapple instantly crumbled, the blinding fire dragon plunged straight into Ao Run’s Meridian Cold Tide Dragon Breath.

"Boom!"

The Dragon Breath collapsed in the blink of an eye, the Cyan Dragon fell like a meteor, flames exploded turning the entire island into a sea of fire.

"Seventh wave!"

Ao Run didn’t confront it, just laid in the island’s center enduring the descending fire dragon.

The two hundred layers of Cyan Nether Divine Breath Skill derived protective qi shield briefly appeared and disappeared, directly blocking at least one-third of the power, with the remaining major portions reduced by defense and endured; but her health only left just over 13 million.

"Two waves to go."

"There’s not much problem with the last wave, she still has a Dragon Pearl, a Ninth-grade Treasure and Magic will surely block the strongest wave, but the eighth wave requires raw strength."

Honestly, although Su Yu had confidence in Ao Run, he was still slightly anxious, Ao Run is not a player, if the tribulation fails, she will instantly turn to ash without the chance of revival.

After all these years together, from Level 100 onwards she’s been following him, fighting all the way and slowly cultivating to this stage, the bond is no longer as simple as before.

In Su Yu’s heart, Ao Run’s status ranks below Vast Sea and Qingchan, above other female companions.

"If there is indeed an accident, let Vast Sea protect her Dragon Soul at the last moment."

Then she will be refined into the Sea-Suppressing Pearl along with the four females, becoming a companion True Spirit, awaiting the future opportunity to remold her physical body.

This is the last resort, if possible, it’s best not to do so.

Once one becomes a companion True Spirit, freedom can never be attained again.

Fifteen seconds later, the eighth wave tribulation arrived as scheduled, Ao Run consumed a Spirit Fruit pill, her health and status rapidly recovered.

"Not bad!"

Su Yu looked up at the sky, although the tribulation oppression remained terrifying, he instead felt calm.

If nothing unexpected occurs, there’s a high probability of successfully overcoming this tribulation.

But at this moment, he suddenly sensed something and looked up, seeing a streak of light rapidly flying over from the horizon on the other side, stopping two hundred kilometers away from the tribulation point, revealing a young barefoot monk in a moon-white kasaya, who joyfully exclaimed:

"Such good luck? There’s a True Dragon transcending tribulation here?"

"And it’s a legendary template, perfect to refine into Buddha Country’s Guardian Heavenly Dragon."

He clasped his hands in prayer, and a Buddha Country unfolded behind his head, golden lights emitted rapidly transforming into several monks with an elite template of Level 150.

These monks, clad in white robes, swiftly dispersed into the void. A few monks made a wide circle and saw Su Yu suspended in mid-air. Only then did the young monk look up, a trace of surprise appearing on his face:

"Someone has beat us to it?"

He leapt over and sized up Su Yu, then clasped his hands together:

"This dragon is fated with this humble monk. I hope the benefactor will not interfere with my dragon subjugation."

Su Yu lifted his eyelids. This monk’s level reached as high as 188, a First-Grade Dao Foundation. Who knew which elite Buddhist Sect he hailed from?

Most likely, he wasn’t from the Brahma Heaven Buddhist Sect. This place was already far from the Blue Mountain Archipelago.

If there were no surprises, this should be Ao Run’s human tribulation.

During the second Great Celestial Tribulation, besides the heavenly tribulation, there were human tribulations, heart demon tribulations, and other numerous additional trials. All cultivators with Dao Foundations typically seek a safe place to undergo their second Great Celestial Tribulation, either within their sect or with a reliable expert protecting them.

Currently, Ao Run was undergoing his tribulation. Su Yu thought it best to avoid conflict if possible, so he said:

"I am afraid the great monk will be disappointed. This is my spiritual pet undergoing tribulation, and it has no fate with the great monk."

Monk Wuyuan raised an eyebrow, slightly displeased, and said:

"Don’t fool me, benefactor. This dragon clearly has no master."

Su Yu furrowed his brow, his face darkening:

"Are you intending to seize it by force?"

Monk Wuyuan clasped his hands together, his gaze sweeping over Su Yu, pondering to himself:

"His level isn’t high, only 160, 28 less than mine. I hold the advantage."

His mind turned, and he made a decision. He said in a deep voice:

"This humble monk observed that this dragon has committed many sins, hence the heavenly tribulation. My Buddha is merciful and willing to bring this dragon into my Buddha Country, reciting scriptures and chanting daily to enlighten it. This would be a great merit. If the benefactor obstructs it, are you not siding with this demon dragon? Step aside quickly, or do not blame this humble monk for transforming into a Furious-eyed Vajra to exorcise demons!"

"Damn, he really wants to seize it by force."

Su Yu laughed in anger. It was the first time he encountered someone openly trying to rob him. He extended his index finger and beckoned:

"You’re far worse than those monks from the Brahma Heaven Buddhist Sect. If you have the guts, then come!"

Wuyuan’s expression turned cold, his voice rapidly becoming sonorous:

"Indeed, you are of evil and corrupt ways. Watch this humble monk exorcise demons today!"

His figure flickered, revealing his true form of several tens of feet with three heads and six arms. Of the six arms, the topmost held a Vajra divine pestle, the middle arms held a bowl and a canopy, and the lower arms held a mirror and a ring.

He threw the Vajra ring, which swiftly enlarged, transforming into a golden ring descending toward Su Yu.

The treasure mirror flashed white, shining upon Su Yu. An invisible force made it difficult for him to move.

Then, holding the bowl, he threw it. The purple-gold bowl expanded in the air, with a powerful suction attempting to draw him into the bowl.

Finally, a seven-layered golden canopy flew out from his hand, transforming into a thousand-foot golden mountain that heavily smashed down. Only the Vajra divine pestle remained motionless.

"Petty tricks, dare you show off?"

Su Yu sneered disdainfully. His figure flickered, revealing his true form with four heads and eight arms. Immune to All Skill warded off the gravitational pull and white light, as he vanished in a flash.

"Uh-oh!"

Wuyuan was startled, immediately raising the Vajra divine pestle in a defensive stance. In the next moment, a terrifying force beyond his imagination struck, instantly overwhelming him with countless fists.

"Clang clang clang clang clang!!!"

The dense sound of metal clashing echoed in unison, and the three-headed, six-armed true body distorted visibly.

"Buddha Country descends!"

A dazzling golden light exploded, propelling Su Yu away. The distorted three-headed, six-armed figure expanded a golden halo from behind its head, transforming into the Buddha Country on earth, where countless temples housed countless monks sitting solemnly without sadness or joy. They clasped their hands together, reciting scriptures, dense golden Buddhist texts flying out to converge and envelop Wuyuan’s three-headed, six-armed form, transforming into a thick golden armor protecting him.

"Deceitful monk!"

The monks in the Buddha Country’s temples all possessed cultivation, some as low as a few dozen levels and others over a hundred levels, forced into the Buddha Country by Wuyuan’s Buddhist Skill. Becoming part of the Buddha Country, they recited scriptures day and night contributing their power to Wuyuan.

Inside were not only native humans, but also collected spirit monsters, and even players.

These players, after being forced into the Buddha Country, had their bodies and souls restrained within, unable to escape unless someone could thoroughly shatter the Buddha Country, allowing them to regain consciousness.

Su Yu always felt the Buddhist Sect’s method of forcible control over living beings’ flesh, soul, and will was evil, even more so than most demonic sect techniques.

At least most demon sect spells only sought one’s flesh or soul, and after being killed once, one could still find a way to revive. Rarely did the Buddhist Sect force eternal control over an individual.

Wuyuan expanded the Buddha Country, immediately unleashing more golden light, transforming into figures all over level 100, all his past foes forcibly converted, including a monk with towering flesh braids, surprisingly a player with a level as high as 210. He clasped his hands with a ceremony, his voice booming like a bell:

"This humble monk has Great Divine Techniques, a Buddha Country in my palm. I invite the benefactor to take a look!"

His hands pressed down, coming together, instantaneously inverting the world. All directions were covered by an immense hand, obscuring all sight.

Su Yu, glimpsing through the enclosing palm, saw Wuyuan leading hundreds of Buddha Country guardians flying toward the island, seeming to wait for Ao Run to finish his tribulation and then forcibly convert him.

"You’re asking for death!"

Su Yu, enraged, flickered his hands and conjured the Sky Splitting Divine Axe:

"Innate Water Thunder!"

"Sky Split!"

The Taiyin True Water exploded, filling the Buddha Country’s palm world, followed by a dazzling axe arc slashing toward the intersection of heaven and earth. The terrifying burst, even the Great Divine Techniques of Earth Immortal, could not withstand it. The Buddha Country was split open in an instant, and he dashed out in a flash from the palm Buddha Country.