"Ancient King, why have you come to the Imperial Mausoleum so suddenly?" Gu Qingfeng asked.
Gu Ruochen let out a slight sigh. "This king has received news. Recently, all the major Immortal King forces have been acting strangely. It seems they intend to make a move against the Seven Stars Ancient Kingdom."
Gu Qingfeng understood immediately. It must be because he had selflessly helped too many people these past few days, causing the news to spread and attracting the attention of the major Immortal King powers.
To the other Immortal Kings, as established beneficiaries, they naturally were unwilling to see more Immortal Kings appear to share the benefits with them.
They hadn't acted before because they knew Gu Ruochen was doomed—with his foundation and strength, he simply couldn't survive the Immortal King Tribulation.
But now, with Gu Qingfeng appearing out of nowhere, capable of helping others overcome their tribulations, they naturally wouldn't just stand by and watch.
Even if they found it ten thousand times unbelievable that someone in this world could help another survive the Immortal King Tribulation, what if there was a ten-thousand-and-first chance?
They would rather make a wasted trip than risk losing their interests.
"Young friend Gu, to avoid complications, this king must undergo the tribulation now. May I ask, are you prepared?"
Gu Qingfeng smiled faintly. "It's merely the Immortal King Tribulation. No preparation is needed."
His tone was filled with immense confidence and a hint of disdain for the Immortal King Tribulation.
This powerful confidence slightly affected Gu Ruochen as well. He increasingly felt that Gu Qingfeng was very likely a terrifying existence from legend, one that surpassed even Immortal Kings. Only such an existence could face the Immortal King Tribulation with such an expression of disdain.
Gu Ruochen took a deep breath. "Very well. Then everything is entrusted to you, young friend Gu."
As he spoke, he began setting up formations. Terrifying immortal light erupted from his body. With the execution of hand seals, billions of dazzling rays of immortal light, like shooting stars, shot across the entire space of the Imperial Mausoleum.
"Ancestors, grant your protection! Your descendant, Gu Ruochen, seeks success in overcoming the tribulation!"
With Gu Ruochen's loud shout, an eerie humming sound suddenly arose from the vast expanse of mausoleums. The sound grew louder and louder, like the heavenly tones of the Great Dao, becoming increasingly deafening.
One after another, pale blue, semi-transparent humanoid phantoms rose from the mausoleums. Flecks of blue light drifted from their forms, converging towards Gu Ruochen.
These pale blue, semi-transparent phantoms grew more numerous, and the specks of blue light multiplied accordingly.
Simultaneously, as Gu Ruochen absorbed the blue light points, his aura skyrocketed, and a power of world force began coalescing around him.
Watching this scene, Gu Qingfeng immediately understood why the other had chosen to undergo the tribulation here at the Imperial Mausoleum.
Damn! Just look at all the family members covering the mountains and plains!
Not only could this place shield them from the sight of other Immortal Kings, but it also allowed him to borrow the power of his ancestors and the world's force. It was undoubtedly an ideal location for undergoing the tribulation.
Probably, even without his help, Gu Ruochen's initial plan had always been to face the tribulation within the world of the Imperial Mausoleum.
Yet, despite all these preparations, Gu Ruochen still lacked confidence, which spoke volumes about the terror of the Immortal King Tribulation.
However, precisely because of this, Gu Qingfeng grew even more excited. The stronger the Immortal King Tribulation, the better. His family members were finally saved.
At that moment, Gu Ruochen also took out the Heaven-Shielding Umbrella, which had long since belonged to Gu Qingfeng. It was an umbrella entirely black, as if cast from metal, without any patterns, possessing only endless darkness.
The moment the Heaven-Shielding Umbrella appeared, a terrifying Immortal King's pressure filled the world, a formidable aura emanating from the Immortal King weapon.
Looking at this umbrella was like beholding an Immortal King in the flesh.
Swish!
Gu Ruochen opened the Heaven-Shielding Umbrella, covering his body beneath it.
Hmm?!
Gu Qingfeng immediately frowned, looking at Gu Ruochen. The feeling Gu Ruochen gave off had completely changed.
Although the two were close at hand, there was a sense of distance as if they were separated by an entire world.
After observing for a moment, Gu Qingfeng discovered the secret. So this was the effect of the Heaven-Shielding Umbrella—to isolate worlds!
Inside the umbrella was one world; outside was another. The Heaven-Shielding Umbrella could separate worlds. This made it extremely difficult for anyone to attack someone in another world. Even some mighty figures would have to exhaust considerable effort to pierce the world barrier to harm the umbrella's owner.
Moreover, besides defense, the Heaven-Shielding Umbrella could also be used to imprison others, trapping them directly within the umbrella's world.
Such profound mysteries truly lived up to its status as an Immortal King weapon.
Watching Gu Ruochen finish all this, Gu Qingfeng thought, surely the tribulation would start now. But who knew, Gu Ruochen still wasn't done.
First, he took out several pills and held them in his mouth, in case he was severely injured later and couldn't take them in time.
Then he took out several sets of formation disks, placing them one by one in the void. Instantly, at least a hundred defensive formations appeared around him.
The corner of Gu Qingfeng's mouth twitched. He really wanted to remind the other that it wasn't so troublesome, that he didn't need to do anything, just watch from the side would be enough.
But in the end, he didn't say it. This was a matter of trust.
Let him fuss.
One hour later.
Gu Ruochen's major acupoints were plastered with immortal talismans, and arrays of talismans also stood erected at his feet.
Another hour later.
A golden, radiant immortal pagoda, an ancient bronze cauldron, and a deep blue pearl hovered above Gu Ruochen's head. Three-colored light enveloped him tightly.
Then he took out a set of Primordial Dragon Scale Armor, preparing to put it on.
"Enough! Are you ever going to finish?!" Gu Qingfeng, having reached his limit of patience, suddenly roared.
Gu Ruochen frowned but dared not offend him at such a time.
Instead, he explained, "Young friend Gu, this is the Immortal King Tribulation. We must be cautious.
Also, once the tribulation begins, this king will first try to withstand a few strikes. After the treasures are nearly exhausted, then you can intervene, to prevent excessive depletion of your strength."
"Ancient King, you don't need to go to such trouble. Once the tribulation begins, you only need to watch quietly from the side."
Gu Ruochen didn't respond and continued arranging his treasures, clearly not believing Gu Qingfeng's words.
For this Immortal King Tribulation, he had almost emptied the treasury of the Seven Stars Ancient Kingdom.
Seeing this, Gu Qingfeng was utterly speechless, thinking to himself, if you were a demon or monster, this Emperor would definitely teach you a lesson.
Another hour later.
Finally, Gu Ruochen had armed himself to the teeth. He was practically buried under treasures, wearing full-body armor with only a pair of eyes exposed.
"Young friend Gu, this king is about to begin. The Immortal King Tribulation has nine strikes in total. This king is confident about the first six. The last three will require your assistance."
Gu Qingfeng couldn't even be bothered to respond to him anymore.
Subsequently, Gu Ruochen unleashed his aura without reservation, no longer suppressing the arrival of the Immortal King Tribulation.
Instantly, the heavens and earth changed color. Deep within the sky, a patch of pitch-black, ink-like tribulation clouds silently appeared.
Within the depths of the tribulation clouds, eerie, forbidden-like purple lightning flickered.
At that moment, a terrifying pressure descended upon the world. That apocalyptic heavenly might made both Gu Ruochen and Gu Qingfeng tense up simultaneously.
"So this is the Immortal King Tribulation? It is indeed extraordinary." Gu Qingfeng murmured to himself. With his current strength, facing the terrifying Immortal King Tribulation, he couldn't help but feel as insignificant as an ant.
At that moment, the Prison Demon Sword within his palm world began to tremble with excitement, eager and ready.
Sensing this scene, Gu Qingfeng was instantly overjoyed. Faced with such a terrifying heavenly tribulation, the Prison Demon Sword reacted in this manner. One could imagine just how powerful the sword spirit sealed within must be.
't think I'm that capable, I'm just trying my best to stay alive. I've been kind all my life, never did anything bad, yet worldly suffering spared me not one bit. The human world is a nice place, but I won't come back in my next life. A kind young man, who wanted to just get by singing, but through repeated deceits and betrayals, has gone down an irredeemable path.
ive and Ruthless] Before his transmigration, Ye Xuan was playing a game called "Severing Emotions to Attain the Dao." The game's core wasn't about leveling up by fighting monsters, but about conquering various "bad women" with wicked personalities and cold, fickle natures. There was only one method to conquer them: stay unwaveringly by their side, then die at a critical moment, driving them to madness after losing the protagonist. The higher their level of regret, the higher the player's score. To dominate the server, Ye Xuan conquered all the bad women. In the early stages, he showered them with boundless tenderness, only to choose to sacrifice himself for them later, making them weep bitterly and drown in regret. Among them were: Xia Lengyue, the unfaithful immortal wife who chased after powerful men and discarded her husband like trash. Ye Qingcheng, the Demonic Venerable of the Joyous Union Sect, who appeared pure and innocent but was, in reality, promiscuous. Wu Lingxiao, the Empress of the Great Xia Dynasty, who lusted after men and loved maintaining a harem. Bai Qiangu of the Endless Demonic Sect: a bloodthirsty mass murderer. However, when the protagonist transmigrated into the game world, he made a horrifying discovery. Eight hundred years had already passed. The bad women he had conquered had now each become deities and revered ancestors. Faced with the endless stream of toxic women coming for him, Ye Xuan could only rely on his god-tier acting skills to carve a path of survival through this world of treacherous women.
ap a wealthy young lady? Or else I'll be eliminated by the system? Ye Feng, who awakened the Kidnapper System, originally wanted to live a peaceful life but never imagined he would become a kidnapper of young women. However, after some time, he discovered that all the girls the system ordered him to kidnap were far from ordinary. "Big brother Ye Feng~ You've kidnapped my heart, and now you're not allowed to leave me ever again~" "Ye Feng~ You kidnapped me back then, now it's my turn to capture you♡" "Little Feng, you're mine! You can only be mine!" "Ye Feng, none of them deserve you. Only I love you the most♡" ... This is madness, they've all gone mad! Wait, what? Why are all the girls I kidnapped yanderes?!
young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."
