Chapter 112 The Scent of Jealousy Under the Tribulation

One year later, thunderclouds covered Jinming Peak, and green mist shrouded the mountaintop, with countless vines twisting and turning as if challenging the might of heaven.

Outside Jinming Peak, many figures in the sky were watching the tribulation, especially since this was a tribulation for cultivators, a once-in-ten-thousand-year event, a spectacle that some people could never witness in their entire lives.

Normally, cultivators undergoing tribulation can refer to this information, but most plant cultivators undergoing tribulation just watch the spectacle.

The Golden Peak Formation is activated, preventing outsiders from entering and allowing them to observe from afar. However, cultivators possess eyesight far superior to ordinary people, and some have even cultivated pupil techniques. Even those without pupil techniques will use magical artifacts that enhance their vision to peer inside.

Yao Sisi stood inside the great formation, her heart at peace. With the magic weapon she had crafted, she was almost certain to pass the tribulation. If Yan Li hadn't been so cautious, she wouldn't have needed to wait so long; she could have passed the tribulation the day after obtaining the magic weapon.

The sky was filled with dark clouds, as if a dazzling crack had been torn open in the heavens. The power of the first lightning tribulation was already enough to shock people's hearts, but the first one was only the lightest.

As agreed, Yan Li directly withstood the first lightning tribulation with his physical body, without using any magical artifacts. The rumbling lightning tribulation snaked down like a long snake, its brilliance containing destructive power.

Yan Li took a deep breath, channeling her magic power and vines upwards, challenging the irresistible majesty and vastness of nature, as if she were not undergoing tribulation, but rather wrestling with the lightning tribulation.

As the first lightning bolt struck, a resolute look flashed across his face, but a trickle of crimson blood inadvertently spilled from the corner of his mouth. The emerald green vines that had surrounded him seemed so fragile in the face of this destructive power, like struggling ants, only to be charred and destroyed.

He turned his head slightly. In the distance was the person he cared about most. Although humanity is complex, Sisi is simple. She is kind-hearted. I am so pitiful, she... must feel sorry for me, right?

After the first lightning tribulation was completed, the second lightning tribulation was already gathering power in the sky. According to the previous plan, he should use a magic weapon for the second one.

A vibrant green leaf appeared in his hand, its golden patterns capable of absorbing lightning tribulations.

Dark clouds rolled in the sky, and the surrounding air became scorching and distorted due to the ravages of the lightning tribulation. He wiped his mouth, put the leaf away, and didn't even dare to look at the person in the distance.

Amidst the flashes of lightning, the second lightning tribulation arrived in quick succession, like the prelude to a thunderstorm. This one was straight, powerful, and much stronger.

The sea of ​​lightning that Zhi Xiu feared most was nothing more than this, yet a surge of courage suddenly arose in his heart, and his eyes shone even brighter, as if burning with an indomitable flame. He knew that if he couldn't withstand this lightning tribulation, then he would certainly not be able to succeed in the lightning tribulation he would need to ascend to in the future.

He must be strong and cannot back down.

With a deafening roar, lightning ripped through the sky like a silver sword, slashing straight down. The flashing lightning illuminated everything around as if daylight had broken through the clouds, and the air seemed to ignite wherever the lightning passed.

Yan Li felt like he couldn't breathe. He straightened his back and urged the vines upward to meet the wind. Then, a snapping sound rang out, intertwining with the thunder, like a series of mournful cries.

Blood gushed from the corner of his mouth, and his body staggered unsteadily under the onslaught of the lightning tribulation, finally collapsing heavily to his knees.

In the distance, Yao Sisi couldn't help but take a step forward, her eyes filled with worry. She didn't understand why he had suddenly changed his mind after they had clearly agreed on everything. He had smiled and praised her for the unique magic weapon she had crafted, but now that they were on the "battlefield," he had put it away.

"Having lived for thousands of years, why would I suddenly become so stubborn?"

Qi Mu, standing beside her, glanced at the figure in the distance with a gloomy expression. This plant-like creature was quite cunning; she thought, "If he's so capable, let him endure a few more tribulations." At the same time, she felt a pang of regret. She had endured the entire tribulation for fear of worrying her, only collapsing and vomiting blood back at her cave. Now, thinking about it, she realized how foolish she had been…

Unfortunately, she didn't live to see her next tribulation.

After the second lightning tribulation passed, Yan Li took a while to recover before he staggered to his feet. He took out that leaf again, as if he had returned to the beginning. Si Si knew he was afraid. She had made one magical artifact after another to help him overcome the tribulation, but this leaf was the smallest. It was originally meant to withstand the first few lightning tribulations, but he couldn't bear to part with it. It would be such a pity to damage such a beautiful leaf.

His gaze fell upon the sky, where dense thunderclouds shrouded the world in gray, and the thunderclouds roared as if they were plotting how to strike him dead.

He gently kissed the leaf, his fingers lightly tracing the golden patterns on it. Not daring to look at the person's expression in the distance, he put the magic weapon away again.

The onlookers in the distance were all puzzled. Everyone knew that the peak master of Jinming Peak was a master craftsman, especially skilled in crafting magic weapons for transcending tribulations. Many elders in the sect liked to go to her to ask for magic weapons.

The person undergoing the tribulation was Zhi Xiu, who had a deep connection with her. He traveled a long distance to find her out of deep affection, and it was said that the two of them had cultivated together.

In no time, the fellow disciples who were close friends started gossiping among themselves.

[What's going on? Why didn't that person use any magical artifacts? And even if they didn't, why kiss in public?]

[I don't know, but he's so charming! Why don't I have such a handsome and beautiful Daoist partner? But I noticed the peak master of Jinming Peak is staring at him intently, looking quite worried.]

[Look at the person next to her, their face looks dark.]

[There aren't many pure-hearted warriors in this sect; their peak is really fun.]

[You could say this peak isn't promiscuous, it's nowhere near as explosive as other peaks, but it's strangely interesting nonetheless.]

[Yes, a lot of people have come to watch the excitement. You know, this peak master is usually either in seclusion cultivating, competing in weapon forging, or going on long journeys for training. He doesn't spend much time in the sect, so we don't really know what kind of person he is.]

[Ah, I know that. This peak master is very young, probably even younger than us Golden Core cultivators, but he's already at the Nascent Soul stage. He's a pure cultivator; otherwise, how could he cultivate so quickly if he was always involved in romantic relationships? He's probably a cultivator of the Path of Ruthlessness.]

[No wonder she wasn't interested in any of the many handsome beauties on her peak. When will I ever realize that?]

[Hey, hey, hey, just enjoy the gossip. You're always obsessed with men, how would you understand this kind of pure, innocent atmosphere? I heard you slept with the senior from the next peak?]

[My bad, my senior's physique is too good, I couldn't resist—]

[By the way, I heard that the Nascent Soul stage fox demon from Jinming Peak also likes to stick close to her, is that true?]

[The Nascent Soul stage? I think it's more like the Deity Transformation stage? But it seems to be true.]

[Speaking of which, quite a few male cultivators in the sect actually have a crush on this peak master. When he taught in the front hall, every class was packed; I even audited some of his classes.]

[Wow, the third lightning tribulation is here! What a spectacle! I'll die if I don't use magic weapons!]

Aside from those being struck by lightning, everyone's gaze turned to Yao Sisi, the peak master of Jinming Peak, their gossip instincts reignited.

Yao Sisi frowned. This lightning tribulation was quite powerful, and each tribulation was more powerful than the last. What was he thinking?

Beneath the clouds of tribulation, Yan Li's eyes were resolute. He brushed the long hair that had fallen in front of him behind him, the third strand...

A fierce wind raged, making robes flutter wildly, and lightning roared down from above, tearing through the sky and crashing down once more, illuminating the chaotic night sky and relentlessly pouring down.

Yan Li spat out a dark green bead from his mouth. This was a unique natal spirit bead of plant cultivators. His action caused the crowd to whisper among themselves again.

[Good heavens! They've even used their natal spirit pearl, yet they're still reluctant to use their magic weapon? What's going on?]

[Who knows? Peak Master Yao isn't the type to lack his magical treasures.]

[This is so surreal! Most people would be begging for help and using magical artifacts to get through this...]

Qi Mu glanced at Yao Sisi and placed his hand on her shoulder. "Don't worry, Fellow Daoist Yan must have his reasons for wanting to withstand the tribulation alone. He will use a magic weapon next."

Yao Sisi frowned more and more deeply: "We discussed it before and agreed that we would only take on the first level, but now we're on the third level."

The lightning tribulation roared down, seemingly harboring an even more malevolent hostility towards the plant spirit. The third lightning tribulation was clearly much stronger than the second. He had struggled so much to withstand the second one; was the third one meant to annihilate him?

She stared intently at the figure beneath the lightning tribulation. His back was bent under the weight, almost touching the ground, like a faint, insignificant curve under the immense pressure of nature. The once vibrant vines that had entwined his body were now withered and scattered on the ground, devoid of their former vitality, with flames burning on them. And the person in the middle was on the verge of death.

Yao Sisi pursed her lips. Her cultivation level was higher, and if she got closer, the lightning tribulation would only become more intense. Even if she wasn't afraid, she didn't understand what the other party meant, and whether she should interfere.

"Yan Li! Do you need my help?"

As soon as she said this, the crowd gathered outside and began to whisper among themselves again.

[Wow, that's powerful! Even the lightning tribulation had to intervene.]

[Yes, who wouldn't love that?]

[The person inside moved! My god, such battle damage! Everyone knows some cultivators are incredibly handsome, but this level of handsomeness is rare.]

[Not only is she elegant, but she also has a great figure. Master Yao is truly blessed with good fortune.]

[Are you sure Yao Fengzhu will see this as a blessing? I find her incredibly annoying right now.]

[I don't know if Yao Fengzhu is annoyed to death, but I know the guy next to her must be itching to rush in and kill him...]

[Hahaha, why do I feel like laughing so much?]

[Take it easy, Peak Master Yao is angry right now, don't add fuel to the fire.]

At the summit, Yan Li silently rose from the ground. He had failed once before, but it was only nine lightning tribulations. If ascension were to be far more severe than this, she…

She can't take care of me forever.

She might be leaving soon.

He turned his head to the side, revealing a faint smile, and mouthed, "I'm fine."

Yao Sisi pursed her lips, naturally seeing what he said. She turned her back, afraid that if she continued to watch, she would be unable to resist interfering. She walked a few steps to the outside without saying a word. Qi Mu, who was beside her, said to him, "If you can't bear it, leave first. With you here, it will be even harder for him to concentrate."

Yao Sisi sighed: "If you really want me to leave, I really can't. I think he's taking advantage of my soft heart and won't use any magic weapons to make me worry."

Why are you suddenly being so willful?

"Qi Mu, when you undergo your tribulation, don't be as willful as him."

Qi Mu nodded, agreeing readily on the surface, but feeling regretful in her heart, "I will take good care of myself."

Yao Sisi: "Yes, speaking of which, you are the most reassuring. Even if I leave, I am not worried about Jinming Peak. It will definitely flourish in your hands. If it were left to that little fox Rijiu, it would definitely cause chaos."

Qi Mu didn't speak, but the black hairpin on his head transmitted his voice to him, which was lazy: "I told you you were stupid. You thought you were doing well, but you are the one who doesn't care about people the most. Forget about the main wife, you didn't even get a concubine."

Qi Mu transmitted his voice, "Shut up."

Dark Soul: "Tch, can't I even speak the truth? Is it because it hurts?"

Qi Mu: "That was my own choice. Whether it's good or bad is my own business and has nothing to do with her."

Dark Soul: "All you're good for is your stubbornness. Even if that strange fire refines you, in the end you'll still be left with a mouth full of teeth, right?"

Qi Mu was so angry that he immediately cut off the contact.