Chapter 1069: Chapter 1088: The Grand Gathering of Heaven and Earth
“Is the Heavenly Dao Nine Tribulations really this terrifying?”
Ye Xuan frowned deeply, a look of contemplation crossing his eyes as he struggled to calm down, the trembling from his soul weighing heavily on him.
Never before, truly never before!
Even when the Three Tribulations approached, Ye Xuan’s heart only felt despair and unwillingness, with not a hint of fear.
To put it bluntly, Ye Xuan had forgotten what fear felt like, the term was so unfamiliar to him that he nearly forgot what it meant.
But now!
Ye Xuan felt fear, and the source of this fear was the Heavenly Dao Nine Tribulations.
A simple analogy.
It’s as if a mortal is thrown into a beast’s den, and in front of him stands a fierce tiger gazing menacingly, seemingly ready to pounce and tear the mortal apart at any moment.
At this moment, Ye Xuan felt exactly that way.
“No, my heart is too chaotic. If I do not overcome this fear, my own Heart Demon may arise even before the Heavenly Dao Nine Tribulations descend.”
Suddenly, Ye Xuan’s gaze steadied, the Undying Immortal Scripture surged violently within him, as a strand of Silent Annihilation Origin flowed through his body, and the small tree of time and space swayed at his brow. He exerted great effort to stabilize his mind, finally feeling a bit of relief.
“The Heavenly Dao Nine Tribulations are too terrifying; what horrific existence do they truly contain?” Ye Xuan muttered, his eyes profound to the extreme.
Thousand Tribulations, ten thousand difficulties, teetering between life and death, Ye Xuan had experienced too many hardships, but never had any tribulation unsettled him so deeply.
Ye Xuan trusted his instincts greatly, feeling that the Heavenly Dao Nine Tribulations would be the greatest life calamity he ever faced, far more frightening than the Three Tribulations.
“Preparedness averts peril, early preparations must be made.” Ye Xuan spoke heavily under his breath.
What is called the Heavenly Dao Nine Tribulations is merely a rough description, not just a catastrophe cast by the Heavenly Dao. The Ninth Tribulation transcends even the Heavenly Dao, becoming a calamity of certain death.
Ye Xuan understood well that the Primordial World’s Daoist rules were not complete, a world merely created by Pangu. Even Pangu had fallen in the Ninth Tribulation, its terror beyond imagination.
“I must thoroughly settle the cultivation of the Heavenly Dao Eighth Tribulation first, and more importantly, smooth away the fear of the Heavenly Dao Nine Tribulations in my heart; this is what I must do now.” Ye Xuan muttered.
“But before that, I need a few people to come, maybe from their mouths I can gain something useful.”
Ye Xuan’s gaze was certain, as he casually launched several streaks of golden light, shooting off towards various parts of the Primordial World.
…
Mountain of Mind and Heart, Three Star Cave.
Master Puti sat cross-legged in the void, his entire being appearing ethereal and uncertain, until a streak of golden light appeared before him, prompting him to open his eyes.
“Alas!”
Master Puti sighed profoundly, taking the Golden Light Jade Scroll in his hand, the information within it fully revealed to him.
“What must come will come eventually. Ye Xuan has already achieved invincible momentum, it seems I cannot avoid the disturbances of the outside world. This time he personally invites me to the Grand Assembly of Heaven and Earth, and if I don’t go, I will become his enemy.” Master Puti chuckled wryly, shaking his head.
…
In the Void, the Red Dust swirled.
A Destructive Black Lotus bloomed, its twelve petals pristine and clear, as Luo Hou sat upon the Destructive Demon Lotus, holding a Golden Light Jade Scroll in his hand.
“Heavenly Dao Nine Tribulations, annihilation of all things; Ye Xuan, have you finally felt it?” Luo Hou smiled faintly, casually dispersing the Golden Light Jade Scroll as he closed his eyes to cultivate once more.
Luo Hou was a very proud person, having sworn to surpass Ye Xuan after losing to him, and he would never reside beneath Ye Xuan.
Yet this time, he too must personally attend the Grand Assembly of Heaven and Earth, for he must give Ye Xuan this respect.
This is unrelated to their grudge, but merely an admiration between rivals. Moreover, with Ye Xuan walking ahead of him, Ye Xuan’s journey through the Heavenly Dao Nine Tribulations would also serve as a reference for him.
…
Wuzhuang Temple, beneath the Ginseng Fruit Tree.
Primordial Spirit held a heavy expression, clutching a golden scroll, gazing toward the direction of the Thirty-Three Layered Heaven, releasing a long sigh.
“Unexpectedly, my disciple has invited me to attend. This time’s Grand Assembly of Heaven and Earth seems also to be in preparation for the Heavenly Dao Nine Tribulations.” Primordial Spirit stated with a complex look.
“Daoist brother, do you believe he can overcome the Heavenly Dao Nine Tribulations?” Lu Ya Daoist asked, frowning deeply.
“He can, I am certain he can.” Primordial Spirit replied resolutely, a look of indescribable radiance on his face.
“But Daoist brother, do not forget, that back in the day, we witnessed firsthand the horror of the Heavenly Dao Nine Tribulations, even Pangu was annihilated under the Ninth Tribulation. I am afraid Ye Xuan will…” Lu Ya Daoist expressed his concern anxiously.
“Therefore, this time, we must personally attend the Grand Assembly of Heaven and Earth, to tell him everything we know, in hopes it will aid him.” Primordial Spirit declared in a deep tone.
“Fine, since Daoist brother wants to help him, then we will wholeheartedly support him to the end.” Lu Ya Daoist affirmed with a determined gaze.
…
Time flowed by, the years passing swiftly.
Ten thousand years rushed by, during which the Thirty-Three Layered Heaven stood imposingly above the Heavenly Vault, to which all spirits submitted.
And when the time reached exactly ten thousand years, Daluo Golden Immortals and various Quasi-Saints from all around began gathering at the Thirty-Three Layered Heaven, for the Grand Assembly of Heaven and Earth was about to commence.
Buzhou Mountain, Thirty-Three Layered Heaven.
Immortal clouds surrounded, Immortal Islands floated up and down, indescribable glories crisscrossed the sky, while at the South Heavenly Gate, the mingling of countless figures signaled the arrival of uncountable Daluo and Quasi-Saints.
Regardless of whether they were Daluo or Quasi-Saints, perhaps they were major figures in the Primordial World, but upon reaching the Heavenly Court, each person behaved with humility and courtesy, daring not to show the slightest arrogance.
*Dong—Dong—Dong!*
Eighty-one chimes echoed throughout the Thirty-Three Layered Heaven, and countless figures hurried towards the Turquoise Pool, for the Grand Assembly of Heaven and Earth would commence there.
Turquoise Pool!
The Group of Immortals bowed, Demon Kings stood aside, countless beings sat cross-legged in the Turquoise Pool, the lowest cultivators among them reaching the Daluo Realm, and the Quasi-Saints beyond measure. Each remained silent and still, awaiting Ye Xuan’s arrival.
“The Heavenly Venerate approaches!”
Suddenly, the voice of Gold Star Taibai resounded, as a grand golden path spread down from the Thirty-Three Heavens, revealing a vast and majestic figure emerging from the Heavenly Venerate Palace.
After ten thousand years of settling, Ye Xuan’s spirit finally found peace, and his cultivation became flawless.
“Greetings to the Heavenly Venerate.”
*Boom Boom Boom!*
The Turquoise Pool trembled, mountains roared and seas surged as Ye Xuan walked into the midst of the Turquoise Pool. Daluo and Quasi-Saints stood to pay homage, bowing their heads low without daring to meet Ye Xuan’s majestic gaze.
What is meant by Heaven and Earth revered?
What is meant by all spirits submitting?
The scene at this moment fully illustrated the meaning of these two phrases.