Chapter 370: Chapter 86: Begging for a Response, Transformation Thunder Tribulation!

Lin Chen listened and became even more puzzled, asking:

"That’s not right! It’s not the transfer of Thunder Tribulation’s power... Then how did the person sealed by begging die on the spot?"

Jiang Liqian thought for a moment and replied: "It should be the judgment of the Celestial Dao! The Celestial Dao deemed that person incapable of bearing this cause and effect, thus directly annihilating him! He couldn’t even wait for the Thunder Tribulation to be crossed!"

"Moreover, the cause and effect of begging not only manifests within the Thunder Tribulation but also has a significant impact on the cultivator himself! It’s like that person is burdened while moving forward, and their cultivation speed, future fortune, and luck might all be affected..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen furrowed his brows even tighter.

He felt confident about crossing the Thunder Tribulation and did not need to worry.

But having cultivation speed and future fortune affected... This was something Lin Chen could not accept!

Especially the concept of fate, intangible yet truly existing, largely determines a cultivator’s future achievements.

Lin Chen pondered for a while, then asked:

"Then... how can one determine if a person can bear the cause and effect of being sealed by begging?"

This time, Jiang Liqian didn’t think for long and quickly answered:

"Consider it mainly from two aspects! Firstly, the person’s status and importance! For instance, many years ago, there was a dynasty composed of cultivators. Also known as the Immortal Country..."

"The lord of the Immortal Country, wielding lives of countless mortals and cultivators, enjoying supreme authority, also bears great cause and effect."

"Therefore, to the lord of the Immortal Country, a mere beggar’s karmic force is insignificant..."

"Of course, this is because the lord’s strength is strong enough!"

"But if it’s a member of the royal family of the Immortal Country, though their cultivation may not be high, their status and fortune are very strong, their fate intertwined with the destinies of countless members of the Immortal Country, they could also bear this cause and effect..."

Lin Chen slightly nodded after hearing this and asked, "Then... what is the second type?"

"The second type depends on the cultivator’s talent who is sealed by begging!" Jiang Liqian explained as clearly as possible.

"As long as the cultivator’s talent is strong enough, naturally, they are not afraid of cause and effect afflicting them, because the Celestial Dao will judge that he can smoothly cross the Thunder Tribulation...but they will also suffer some backlash."

After Jiang Liqian finished explaining, Lin Chen seemed to be pondering.

At this moment, Jiang Liqian was caught in a dilemma.

She looked at Li Zhenqian and Zhou Tieshan who were unconscious behind her.

Then glanced at Lin Chen beside her...

For a long while, as if making a major decision, her eyes filled with determination.

Jiang Liqian knew, even if the answer was "like a human", the Tree Demon borrowed the seal.

But if one cannot bear the cause and effect, resulting in the failure of Transformation Thunder Tribulation...

Everyone would still only face death!

And although Jiang Liqian admired Lin Chen’s potential, she did not think Lin Chen could bear such a great cause and effect...

Because even she herself would have to bear a tremendous cause and effect to offer this seal.

At this time, a quarter of an hour has passed.

The elder Tree Demon approached again, smilingly asking:

"Fellow Daoist, do you think I look like a human?"

The Tree Demon smiled with hidden menace; Lin Chen had no doubt that if the answer did not meet his expectations, the four of them would die on the spot!

And Jiang Liqian took a deep breath and said:

"I think you..."

Just as Jiang Liqian was halfway through speaking, she was pulled aside by Lin Chen.

Lin Chen said smilingly:

"How could it be like? I see you as clearly being human!"

Lin Chen answered swiftly; Jiang Liqian beside him was even taken aback.

When she finally reacted, she looked at Lin Chen in shock.

She had made clear the intricacies of the seal by begging... Yet Lin Chen answered without hesitation.

Moreover, Lin Chen was smiling, clearly appearing relaxed.

"Senior Brother Lin..." Jiang Liqian silently uttered, feeling a sudden burst of immense gratitude.

She knew that Lin Chen’s one answer was equivalent to a mass of human sentiment.

But immediately, Jiang Liqian looked at Lin Chen with worry and silently grasped a Jade Seal within her bosom.

"Hahaha~ Hahaha~"

In front, the elder Tree Demon burst into laughter upon hearing Lin Chen’s answer.

He was almost moved to tears.

"Finally, finally, this old man is going to transform!"

Lin Chen stood still, calmly observing the Tree Demon.

Meanwhile, he was a bit curious...

What exactly is this Transformation Thunder Tribulation?

Suddenly...

A massive gap ripped open in the sky, as if the heavens had torn apart.

Lin Chen glanced at it, knowing the rupture wasn’t of the real sky but of the sky within this Secret Realm!

The Celestial Dao is greater than the sky of relics!

The power of the Celestial Dao descended forcefully...

The crossing of the tribulation was about to commence...

Thunder clouds converged in the sky.

Rumble, rumble, rumble!

Within the calamity cloud, the Thunder Tribulation seemed to be thrashing.

The old tree demon laughed loudly, leaping up towards the thunder tribulation in the sky...

"One, two, three... nine"

Lin Chen stood among the peach trees, looking up at the sky, counting the number of thunder tribulations.

"Forty-nine..."

Finally, when Lin Chen counted to the forty-ninth bolt, the thunder tribulation in the sky began to gradually dissipate.

At the same time, heavenly light descended, illuminating the entire ruins.

In the ruins of the Dragon Spirit Sect, within a radius of a thousand miles... all cultivators looked up at the sky.

"Starting today, Qing State will witness the emergence of a Transformed Great Demon!"

Jiang Liqian silently thought to herself.

But she quickly turned her gaze to Lin Chen, her eyes full of worry.

"Lin... Senior Brother Lin, how are you feeling?"

Jiang Liqian feared deeply that Lin Chen might suddenly die...

Lin Chen blinked and said: 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

"I feel like... nothing at all."

Hearing this, Jiang Liqian was stunned.

No feeling? How... how is that possible?

This is the karma of the Transformation Thunder Tribulation!

And the Four-Nine Thunder Tribulation at that!

According to the potential of that tree demon, he shouldn’t be able to overcome it at all!

Only because most of the power of cause and effect from the thunder tribulation was borne by Lin Chen, the tree demon could cross it smoothly.

Such terrifying karma, not to mention Lin Chen, even she would have to pay a great price.

Jiang Liqian carefully examined Lin Chen, seeing that his complexion was rosy and his breath steady, as if he hadn’t been affected at all...

"Could it be... the power of cause and effect was transferred to Senior Brother Lin’s thunder tribulation?"

Jiang Liqian speculated.

"Senior Brother Lin comes from a humble background, naturally lacking status and power, far inferior to a Divinity Transformation Cultivator..."

"With this, there is only one possibility, which is that Senior Brother Lin has great potential in the future! Recognized by the Celestial Dao... believing he can withstand this karma..."

Thinking this, Jiang Liqian’s eyes showed a hint of worry.

The power of the thunder tribulation is too great, posing a huge danger to cultivators...

"No matter what, this calamity was borne by Senior Brother Lin for me... in the future, I must repay this favor!"

Jiang Liqian thought to herself.

"Hahaha~hahaha~"

As the thunder tribulation completely retreated, a hearty laugh came from the high sky.

Soon, a figure appeared in front of Lin Chen.

It was the old tree demon!

Compared to his previous half-human, half-tree appearance, the old man’s form had dramatically changed.

His height had shrunk from three meters to a short old man of 1.6 meters.

His limbs and flesh body had completely transformed into human form, shedding the bark-like skin on his face, turning into wrinkles.

He wore a peach blossom coat, resembling an old man by the roadside.

At this moment, he approached with a face of amazement and said to Lin Chen:

"Strange, truly strange!"

"I originally intended to ask that young lady for a sealing token, she bears mystical fortune, should have assisted me in crossing the tribulation... but unexpectedly, you seized it first."

"And judging by your appearance... you don’t seem to be greatly affected!"

The old tree demon circled around Lin Chen several times, exclaiming in disbelief.

"This kid, I can’t see through... I can’t see through! What is your origin after all?"

After wandering for a while, he cleared his throat and said:

"Ahem, I, True Monarch Taoyao, have never liked owing favors in my life."

"Today, you helped me acquire a sealing token and cross the Transformation Thunder Tribulation... I promise you three requests, as long as they are within my capabilities, feel free to ask!"

Hearing this, Lin Chen blinked, feeling mildly pleased.

"What a favorable situation, this is a favor from a True Monarch of Divinity Transformation!"

"Could it be that I misjudged this old man... perhaps he truly is a good person?"

At this time, Jiang Liqian transmitted an explanation:

"He is repaying karma, he owes you for asking for a sealing token... he must repay, otherwise his future cultivation will not progress!"

"However, the favor from a Transformed Great Demon is genuine; use it wisely, it’s compensation for your bearing of karma..."

Lin Chen nodded silently, a favor from a Divinity Transformation True Monarch is incredibly precious.

Before him, True Monarch Taoyao urged with a cheerful smile:

"Young one, while I’m in a good mood... quickly put forward your requests."

Lin Chen knew Taoyao desired to quickly rid himself of karma.

He pondered for a moment and replied:

"Alright!"

"My first request is for you to kill the Blood Pupil old devil and annihilate the Nether Realm!"