novelaction Chapter 753: The Gift of Nirvana Thunder Tribulation
Chapter 753: The Gift of Nirvana Thunder Tribulation
At the exit of the Netherworld, a thick, inky blood mist had yet to dissipate. Yun Yao, clutching the Nine-Turn Resurrection Flower, emitting a warm, fluorescent glow, stepped forth. The moment she did so, the heavens of the cultivation world suddenly cracked with a spiderweb of purple lightning. Her pupils constricted—it was the once-in-a-century "Nirvana Thunder Tribulation," triggered only by those who violated the laws of heaven and shattered their predetermined destiny. Chu Mochen, in her arms, was as pale as paper, his breath almost inaudible. Yun Yao broke off a petal from the Resurrection Flower and placed it in his mouth. The petal transformed into a stream of light and sank into his throat.
"Hold on," Yun Yao's voice was hoarse, and her fingertips brushed Chu Mochen's pale lips. The Fate-Defying Coil vibrated violently against her chest, as if warning of impending danger. However, before she could make any further movement, the first purple lightning bolt, as thick as a bucket, struck down with a bang. Yun Yao held Chu Mochen in her arms, her spiritual energy circulating frantically, trying to hold up a shield. But the purple lightning's power was far beyond imagination, and the shield shattered like glass the moment it made contact. She groaned, and blood flowed from the corner of her mouth.
Amidst the roar of thunder, Yun Yao suddenly heard the system's shrill alarm: "Spacetime turbulence detected! Host must immediately abort the tribulation!" But now, she was locked in the lightning, unable to escape. Another bolt of purple lightning struck, and Yun Yao felt her meridians nearly ripped apart. Just as consciousness was about to fade, she seemed to see a familiar spiritual aura emanating from Chu Mochen's body—it was Chu Mochen's unawakened "Soul of Destiny"!
Yun Yao instinctively reached out to grasp the wisp of soul. The next second, time and space twisted and distorted before her eyes. She and Chu Mochen were drawn into a pitch-black "space-time rift." The whirring sound of spacetime turbulence filled her ears, and her body was wrenched with excruciating pain. In her chaotic state, she desperately tried to merge the wisp of her destiny soul back into Chu Mochen's body, while using her spiritual power to protect his soul.
An unknown amount of time passed, but when Yun Yao opened her eyes again, the thunderbolt had dissipated. She collapsed to the ground, watching Chu Mochen, whose complexion was gradually turning red, and breathed a sigh of relief. The Heaven-Defying Fate Plate slowly emerged, and Chu Mochen's fate line on the plate made her pupils shrink suddenly. The broken red line had been reconnected by the Resurrection Flower, but the end was still entangled with the black mist of the "Heart-Eroding Curse" planted by Liu Yan'er, like a lurking venomous snake, ready to strike a fatal blow at any moment.
"The master of the Void Refining Realm allows one to discern cause and effect. The host must break through to the middle stage within three days to suppress the poison." The system's notification chimed in the silent space. Yun Yao clenched her fists, her nails practically digging into her palms. She knew time was running out, and Chu Mochen's safety couldn't afford even the slightest mistake.
Just as she was about to lead Chu Mochen to find a place to retreat, a sinister laugh suddenly filled the air. Liu Yan'er's figure emerged from the void, the Soul-Capture Banner in her hand rustling as it reflected the image of Yun Yao confronting the Scarlet Flame Kui Niu in a dreamlike world. "Yun Yao, do you think you can save him by obtaining the Resurrection Flower?" Liu Yan'er's eyes were filled with resentment. "The Heart-Erosion Curse isn't so easy to break. Besides, do you really think no one knows your every move in the dreamworld?"
Yun Yao's eyes turned cold, and the light of the Destiny Plate against Heaven became brighter: "It turns out that you have been monitoring me all along!" She understood in an instant that everything since the beginning of the Netherworld Illusion was part of Liu Yan'er's plan. Even this sudden Nirvana Thunder Tribulation was probably related to her.
Liu Yan'er smiled triumphantly, waving the Soul-Snatching Banner in her hand. Countless black mists transformed into sharp claws and clawed at Yun Yao. Yun Yao was about to fight back when Chu Mochen in her arms suddenly groaned in pain. His face instantly turned blue-purple, and black blood oozed from the corners of his mouth—the Heart-Erosion Curse had taken effect prematurely!
"No!" Yun Yao didn't bother to confront Liu Yan'er. She laid Chu Mochen flat on the ground, formed hand seals, and continuously channeled spiritual energy into him. However, the black mist of the Heart-Erosion Curse was like a living thing, frantically corroding Chu Mochen's meridians and soul. Seeing this, Liu Yan'er laughed even more impudently: "Give up, Yun Yao, you can't save him. This Heart-Erosion Curse was formed from my original essence and blood. Unless I die, otherwise..."
Before she could finish her words, Yun Yao suddenly erupted with a powerful aura, the pressure of an early-stage Void Refinement Realm sweeping across the surroundings. A fierce glint flashed in Yun Yao's eyes, "Then I will send you to death!" The Resurrection Flower in her hand suddenly burst into a dazzling radiance, resonating with the power of the Heaven-Defying Fate Disk, forming a massive barrier that trapped Liu Yan'er.
Liu Yan'er's face paled. She hadn't expected Yun Yao to unleash such formidable power in Chu Mochen's life-or-death situation. She waved her Soul-Snatching Banner wildly, attempting to break through the barrier, but Yun Yao's barrier remained unmoved. While suppressing the Heart-Erosion Curse within Chu Mochen, Yun Yao distracted herself with Liu Yan'er. Sweat covered her forehead, and her face grew increasingly pale.
At that moment, a sudden commotion erupted outside the barrier. The elders of the Blood Demon Sect burst through the air. They looked at Liu Yan'er, trapped within the barrier, then at Yun Yao and Chu Mochen, a glint of greed in their eyes. "The Heaven-Defying Fate Disk and the Nine-Turn Resurrection Flower—I never expected to obtain two such treasures at once." The leading elder licked his lips. "Little girl, if you know what's good for you, hand over your things obediently, or else..."
Yun Yao's heart sank. She hadn't expected the Blood Demon Sect to appear at this moment. Chu Mochen's situation was becoming increasingly critical, and she had to face both Liu Yan'er and the Blood Demon Sect simultaneously. The situation was extremely unfavorable for her. But her eyes grew more resolute. She would never allow anyone to harm Chu Mochen, even if it meant risking everything!
She took a deep breath, and the power of the Heaven-Defying Fate Disk and the Resurrection Flower merged once again, radiating a brighter light from the barrier. "If you want something, then see if you have what it takes!" Yun Yao shouted, her spiritual energy condensing into countless lightsabers, piercing the Blood Demon Sect. The Blood Demon Sect's elders responded with a series of attacks, and for a moment, spiritual energy overflowed between heaven and earth, accompanied by a series of explosions.
Liu Yan'er seized Yun Yao's moment of distraction and unleashed her most powerful attack. The Soul-Snatching Banner transformed into a giant black python, lunging at her with bared fangs and claws. Yun Yao sensed danger from behind, but there was no time to dodge. She could only turn around and use her spiritual energy to form a shield. The python slammed into the shield, the powerful impact causing Yun Yao to spit blood and cracking it.
At this critical moment, Chu Mochen suddenly opened his eyes. A golden glint flashed in his eyes, a sign of the awakening of the Candle Dragon bloodline. He roared, and a powerful aura erupted from his body. A golden dragon shadow rushed out of his body, instantly tearing the black python into pieces. Liu Yan'er's face changed drastically. She had not expected that Chu Mochen could awaken the Candle Dragon bloodline even under the torture of the Heart-Erosion Curse.
"Yao'er, I'm fine," Chu Mochen said weakly to Yun Yao. He reached out and took her hand. "Let's take care of them together." Yun Yao saw the determination in Chu Mochen's eyes, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She nodded, and her heart connected with Chu Mochen. The power of the Heaven-Defying Fate Disk and the Candle Dragon Bloodline merged perfectly, forming an even more powerful force.
Seeing the situation loom, the Blood Demon Sect's elders attempted to flee, but Yun Yao and Chu Mochen wouldn't let them. They launched a combined attack, a force as powerful as a tsunami, engulfing the entire Blood Demon Sect. Liu Yan'er, realizing the situation was dire, summoned her life-saving puppet, transforming into black mist and attempting to escape. Yun Yao's eyes grew cold as she flung the Resurrection Flower in her hand. The petals transformed into countless blades of light, slicing the black mist into shreds.
After defeating the enemy, Chu Mochen spat out another mouthful of black blood. The awakening of his Candle Dragon bloodline had consumed a great deal of his energy, and the Heart-Erosion Curse had reactivated. Yun Yao quickly supported him, her heart filled with distress. "Hold on, let's find a place to retreat. I will definitely heal you." She picked up Chu Mochen and flew towards the Mysterious Ice Pond, which she knew was the most suitable place for retreat and consolidation.
On the way to the Cold Pond, Yun Yao's mind raced. She knew that while this crisis had been temporarily resolved, greater challenges lay ahead. The Chaos Demon Sect behind Liu Yan'er and the Heart-Erosion Curse on Chu Mochen were like ticking time bombs. But she would never retreat. No matter how many difficulties and obstacles lay ahead, she would protect Chu Mochen and uncover the truth behind all the conspiracies.
The Mysterious Ice Pond gradually appeared before their eyes. A thick layer of cold air hung over it, and the air around them seemed frozen. Yun Yao, holding Chu Mochen, landed at the edge of the pond. Gazing at the faint light flickering in the depths, she knew that the Ancient Mirror of Rebirth lay dormant there, perhaps offering a solution to her problem. She took a deep breath and, with Chu Mochen, stepped into the cold pond. A new adventure was about to begin.