Zhu Xian: The way of heaven collapses, and I only have one sword!

Chapter 14: Tai Chi Xuanqing Taoist body is formed, three flowers of heavenly tribulation?

"Sister Fairy, what do you think of this sword skill?" Chen Qiye asked.

The ethereal voice of Sword Mother echoed through the sea of ​​consciousness: "Xiao Qiye, this move incorporates your many insights into the Dao of the Sword, and its power is undoubtedly extraordinary. However, swordsmanship is not only about power, but also about being able to move with the heart and perfectly align with one's state of mind."

Chen Qiye nodded slightly, secretly taking note of Sword Mother's advice, and continued to immerse himself in the improvement of "One Sword Frosts Fourteen States".

A few days later, Chen Qiye returned to Tongtian Peak. As soon as he stepped into the courtyard behind Yuqing Palace, he saw Taoist Master Daoxuan standing with his hands behind his back, a pleased smile on his face. "Qiye, you're back. How did you gain from your trip to Xiaozhu Peak?"

Chen Qiye hurried forward to pay his respects and told Taoist Master Daoxuan everything about how he perfected "Moon Sunset and Flower Morning" at Xiaozhu Peak and his breakthrough to the eighth level of Yuqing Realm.

Upon hearing this, Taoist Master Daoxuan's eyes were filled with surprise. "In such a short time, you have made such great progress. This is truly beyond my expectations. It seems that your affinity with the way of the sword is truly profound."

Chen Qiye smiled and said, "These breakthroughs are entirely thanks to Master's daily teachings and Xiaozhu Peak's unique insights. Master, I will now begin a six-month retreat to completely open up all the acupoints in my body."

Taoist Master Daoxuan nodded slightly, his eyes full of expectation. "As for your retreat, I will fully support you. Just focus on your cultivation. I will arrange for people to prepare everything you need. This retreat is not only about breaking through your cultivation, but also about sharpening your mind. Don't rush for success."

Chen Qiye bowed deeply and said, "I will follow Master's teachings and will never let you down."

Under the arrangement of Taoist Master Daoxuan, Chen Qiye was placed in an extremely secret and spiritually rich retreat room. He sat cross-legged on a cushion, slowly closed his eyes, and began to practice Tai Chi Xuan Qing Dao.

Six months was neither long nor short; time flew by in the blink of an eye. When Chen Qiye emerged from his retreat, his demeanor had undergone a profound transformation. Sword shadows swirled around him, a shimmering aura of spiritual energy flowing through his body. Each one, brimming with piercing energy, whirled around him, seemingly poised to burst forth at any moment.

Taoist Master Daoxuan had approached without him noticing, his eyes filled with shock and surprise. He blurted out, "Eighth level completed? No... this is... the ninth level. Qiye, have you forged the Tai Chi Xuanqing Dao Body?"

"After I have successfully opened up all the acupoints in my body in three months, I will use them as points to circulate the Tai Chi true essence to forge the Tai Chi Xuanqing Taoist body. According to my estimation, it shouldn't take long before the Tai Chi Xuanqing Taoist body is strengthened enough to condense the three flowers on the top of the head." Chen Qiye nodded and said.

"Qi Ye, your cultivation is so fast that it will be envied by heaven and earth. After you condense the three flowers on the top of your head, I am afraid there will be a disaster." Taoist Master Daoxuan sighed and said.

"A heavenly tribulation?" Chen Qiye murmured softly, but there was no trace of fear in his eyes. Instead, he was filled with a burning fighting spirit. "Master, since I have been blessed by the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and have been able to cultivate so quickly, I will not be afraid of this heavenly tribulation. May I ask what form it takes?"

"The Three Flowers are divided into the Human Flower, the Earth Flower, and the Heaven Flower. The gathering point is what we often call the Baihui Point. It is the place where the essence, energy, and spirit merge. Ordinary cultivators advance without being envied by heaven and earth, but some with outstanding talents and super-fast cultivation will suffer this calamity. The Three Flowers are also divided into levels. The common levels are three, six, and nine, but this level is not the limit. Above them are twelfth, twenty-fourth, and the pinnacle thirty-sixth level."

Taoist Master Daoxuan calmed down and continued, "This thirty-six-grade celestial flower is a legendary existence. No one has been able to condense it from ancient times to the present. Once it is condensed, it will bring about a catastrophe like the collapse of heaven and earth. The power of its thunder is enough to turn mountains and rivers into dust, and the strong wind can even tear the space apart. The heavenly tribulations corresponding to the twelfth and twenty-fourth grades of celestial flowers are also beyond imagination. Countless brilliant people have been defeated by such heavenly tribulations." "Master, if I condense the 36th grade three flowers, will you be happy?" Chen Qiye said with a smile.

Taoist Master Daoxuan was slightly startled, a complex expression flashing across his eyes, a mixture of relief and a hint of worry. He raised his hand and gently stroked his beard, saying slowly, "Qiye, if you can truly condense the thirty-sixth level of the Three Flowers, your master will naturally be extremely delighted. This means you will reach unprecedented heights in the cultivation world, and hopefully create a world-shaking feat. Your master will also be deeply honored."

He paused, his expression turning serious as he looked at Chen Qiye with deep eyes. "However, the heavenly tribulation brought on by the thirty-sixth-grade three flowers is too terrifying. If you fail, you will be doomed. Although I hope you can break through your limits, I am even more worried that you will encounter an accident. I have watched you grow up, and I really don't want to see you in such a dangerous situation."

"Master, how about we talk about the quality of the heavenly tribulation?" Chen Qiye said after calming down.

Taoist Master Daoxuan nodded slightly and followed Chen Qiye's words, saying, "Alright. The quality of this heavenly tribulation is closely related to the grade of the three flowers condensed. The heavenly tribulation corresponding to the third-grade three flowers is relatively basic. The tribulation thunder is probably ordinary purple thunder, numbering three. After surviving this tribulation, the cultivator can gain a firm foothold in the world of cultivation and achieve some success."

"For a sixth-grade, three-flowered heavenly tribulation, the number of thunderbolts increases to six, and their color turns deep blue, embodying even greater destructive power. At the same time, they are accompanied by small, powerful gale-force winds. These gale-force winds strike between the thunderbolts, disrupting the cultivator's defensive rhythm and mental state. Many cultivators who are not careful will be defeated by this sixth-grade heavenly tribulation."

"As for the Ninth Rank Three Flowers, that presents an even more difficult test. The tribulation lightning, a crimson red, reaches nine in number, each as heavy as a mountain and carrying the power to annihilate heaven and earth. In addition to the tribulation lightning and the mighty winds, demonic illusions will also appear, confusing the cultivator's mind. The slightest wavering will result in all previous efforts being forsaken. Cultivators who successfully survive the Ninth Rank Heavenly Tribulation become giants in their respective regions."

Taoist Master Daoxuan took a deep breath and continued, "As for the heavenly tribulation of the twelfth-grade celestial flower, not only does the number of thunderbolts increase dramatically to twelve, but they also take on a strange black color, imbued with the power to shatter space. The strong winds even become tangible, slicing through everything like a sharp blade. Furthermore, there will be backlash, a double test of a cultivator's Dao heart and strength."

"The twenty-fourth-grade, three-flowered heavenly tribulation is beyond most people's comprehension. The tribulation lightning is no longer simply lightning, but instead transforms into the forms of various ancient ferocious beasts, carrying an ancient, murderous aura. Each strike can blast a massive black hole into the void. At the same time, the laws of heaven and earth will be completely disrupted, strangling cultivators from all sides. To this day, only a few can survive this kind of heavenly tribulation."

"As for the legendary thirty-six-grade three flowers..." Daoxuan Zhenren's eyes flashed with awe. "The horror of its heavenly tribulation cannot be fully described in words. We only know that once it appears, the entire heaven and earth will be eclipsed, all laws will be thrown into chaos, and all things in the world will be affected. This kind of heavenly tribulation may be beyond the scope of human resistance."

Chen Qiye listened to Taoist Master Daoxuan's narration, and the light in his eyes became more and more blazing. He was not frightened by the horror of this heavenly tribulation at all. Instead, he was full of fighting spirit and said in a firm tone: "Master, the more this happens, the more I will try to condense the thirty-sixth level three flowers. I want to become the number one person in the world!"

Taoist Master Daoxuan looked at Chen Qiye's resolute eyes, feeling a mixture of emotions. He knew Chen Qiye's character well; once he made up his mind, he wouldn't change it easily.

"Qiye, since you have made up your mind, I will not stop you. But you must remember that before condensing the three flowers, you must make all preparations." Taoist Master Daoxuan warned earnestly.

"Don't worry, Master. My life is my own and I have my own say. I have been in seclusion for such a long time and I am almost bored to death. Master, I will go to Dazhu Peak to see Zhang Xiaofan now." Chen Qiye said, patting his chest.

"Go, go, it's time for you to have a good rest." Taoist Master Daoxuan waved his hand and said.

(End of this chapter)