Myriad Tribulations Mystic Water

The moment Gu Changge's voice fell, he gently pinched his fingertips in the void, and four drops of water, crystal clear as if containing infinite tribulations and the essence of rebirth, materialized out of thin air.

The instant the water droplets appeared, the air over the entire Purple Bamboo Peak seemed to freeze. An indescribably heavy, ancient aura, as if capable of cleansing one's very soul, spread through the surroundings, causing even a powerhouse like Xuanyangzi to feel a jolt of alertness!

"This is the Myriad Tribulations Mystic Water," Gu Changge said softly.

"Absorbing this water is like enduring countless tribulations without perishing, containing the opportunity for creation and new life. It can wash away dust and impurities from the soul, temper one's Dao foundation, and elevate one's aptitude."

Recently, Gu Changge had obtained a pool of this water through his daily check-in, and now was the perfect time to test its effects.

With these words, he flicked his finger!

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

The four drops of Myriad Tribulations Mystic Water transformed into four streaks of light, vanishing into the foreheads of Li Xuanfeng and the other three!

The four of them let out almost simultaneous, suppressed groans as their bodies shook violently!

The moment the water entered, it felt like billions of icy mystic needles pierced their limbs, bones, and the deepest recesses of their souls.

At that instant, they seemed to fall into a vast and cruel reincarnation illusion.

Their souls and bodies simultaneously endured the baptism of ten thousand tribulations: the scorching pain of blazing flames, the tearing agony of heavenly lightning tempering their flesh, the torment of inner demons gnawing at their spirits, the desolation of passing ages, the void of collapsing laws...

Countless phantom tribulations arose and faded within their sea of consciousness. With each dissolution and rebirth, it was as if they underwent a complete cycle of life and death.

These trials pushed their willpower, physical bodies, spiritual energy, and even their Dao hearts to the brink of collapse, only for them to be reshaped and reborn under the miraculous power of the Myriad Tribulations Mystic Water.

The four individuals' spiritual energy surged and circulated at an unprecedented speed. Under the grinding of ten thousand tribulations, the last traces of impurities were thoroughly refined away.

It became pure and flawless, as clear as crystal glass, now imbued with a resilient Dao charm that had weathered countless storms without perishing.

Their auras climbed steadily.

Their aptitudes advanced from the middle and lower grades of the Saint level, all the way to the supreme grade of the Saint level!

Gu Changge did not stop. He joined his fingers like a sword and repeatedly pointed at the four from a distance.

Mysterious incantations turned into tangible runes, fusing into their bodies like a master blacksmith wielding a hammer forged of supreme divine power.

With precise strikes, he forged the surging power racing through their meridians, helping them fully absorb the potency of the Myriad Tribulations Mystic Water, solidify it, and perfectly merge it with their own foundational roots.

This process seemed brief, but for Li Xuanfeng and the others, it was like enduring a long cycle of rebirth.

When the final incantation entered their bodies, the four erupted with towering spiritual light, and their auras completely stabilized.

By now, their temperaments had undergone a dramatic transformation.

Their gazes were deeper and more introspective, their spiritual energy flowed in perfect unity with no trace of stagnation, faintly resonating with the Dao rhythm of heaven and earth.

A powerful aura radiated involuntarily from them, bringing a heavy sense of pressure even without intentional release.

Though their cultivation remained at the Heavenly Human realm, the purity of their spiritual energy, the strength of their physical bodies, the condensation of their souls, and their understanding of their own paths had all undergone a qualitative leap!

The foundation they had built was so solid that it was unparalleled among those of the same stage.

Li Xuanfeng slowly clenched his fist, feeling the spiritual energy within him—now purified and condensed several times over, surging like a great river—and a newfound, unprecedented confidence swelled within him.

At this moment, he had a strong intuition that if he were to face Fahong again, he wouldn’t even need to exert himself in a bitter struggle. With his completely reborn, profound foundation and a deeper understanding of his techniques, he was absolutely certain he could defeat him!

Xuanyangzi couldn’t wait another moment. He stepped forward, and four testing jade slips flew out from his sleeve, aligning to assess the four individuals’ aptitudes.

Shi Wanshan and Ye Guying also held their breath, staring intently at the testing jade.

The four jade slips burst forth with dazzling, radiant runes imbued with the perfect dao rhythm, glowing with boundless light!

Saint-class supreme-grade aptitude!

And all four had achieved it simultaneously!

“Hiss—!”

Xuanyangzi sucked in a breath of cold air, his hand trembling slightly as he clutched the mirror.

Shi Wanshan’s eyes, as round as bronze bells, widened even further, and his mouth gaped wide enough to fit a fist.

On Ye Guying’s face, utter shock and disbelief appeared.

This was the Saint-class supreme-grade aptitude, after all.

Throughout the entire Xuanhuang Great World, it was hard to say whether enough people could even be counted on one hand.

Yet now, with a casual move from Gu Changge, he had conjured four individuals with Saint-class supreme-grade aptitudes out of thin air.

Terrifying to such a degree!

Absolutely terrifying to such a degree!

“The Ten Thousand Calamities Arcane Water… What kind of divine substance is this, its effects so heaven-defying?!”

Xuanyangzi’s voice trembled. He had read extensively and had never heard of such a miraculous thing before!

It could allow someone to undergo the baptism of ten thousand calamities in a short time, achieving a leap in life level!

He looked at Gu Changge, his tone filled with immense emotion and a faint trace of unspoken pity.

“Changge, a divine treasure that snatches the creations of heaven and earth like this—even for you, it must be extremely precious and not abundant in stock, right?

For these lads, you really dipped into your very marrow!”

Upon hearing this, Gu Changge’s expression remained calm, his gaze seemingly drifting carelessly toward the system space.

A deep, bottomless pool of mysterious water, suffused with the aura of the ten thousand calamities, could be seen quietly floating and sinking.

He looked at Xuanyangzi, who wore an expression of “I understand—this must be extremely rare,” and gave a slight nod, responding slowly and leisurely:

“Senior Brother hits the nail on the head. This thing is indeed… not too plentiful.”

Xuanyangzi’s face immediately showed a look of “just as I thought.” He gave Gu Changge a heavy pat on the shoulder.

Everything was conveyed in the silent gesture. In his eyes, this junior brother had truly given his all for the sect’s future, sparing no effort!

Shi Wanshan was so excited his face turned crimson. Clenching his fists tightly, he stared at his disciple, Shi Jingxian, who had undergone a complete transformation. His lips quivered as he declared:

“Good! Excellent! After this baptism, Jingxian and Mochen are likely comparable to some veteran King-level experts!”

Ye Guying took a deep breath. As a swordsman, he could most keenly detect the sharp yet harmoniously restrained sword intent emanating from Mu Chenyu. He murmured,

“Sword heart clear and bright, foundation flawless. This boy’s future achievements in the sword path will probably far surpass mine! Gu Changge, this generous gift of yours—the Sword Howling Peak acknowledges its heaviness!”

The three looked at Gu Changge with gazes full of boundless gratitude and fervor.

Gu Changge cast a glance at the four youths, who appeared completely renewed, and nodded slightly, saying indifferently: “The foundation is now initially laid. How far you go in the future depends on your own paths.”

Hearing this, the four were still somewhat dazed, as if caught in a dream.

Saint-class supreme-grade aptitude? This was a level of talent they wouldn’t even have dared to imagine in the past!

Especially Shi Jingxian, who instinctively raised his hand and gently pinched his arm, thick and powerful as refined iron, with his thumb and forefinger.

Eh? It didn’t hurt?

Shi Jingxian felt a surge of joy at first, a naive grin spreading instantly across his chubby face. "Hey! It doesn't hurt! So I'm not dreaming after all! Great!"

But this wild thrill lasted only a moment. His muddled mind suddenly snapped to a halt.

Wait! Something's off!

No pain?

Shi Jingxian's heart immediately sank. The brief elation vanished into thin air, replaced by a look of profound disappointment on his face.

He murmured to himself, "No... no pain? So... it really was a dream? I knew it—how could good fortune like this ever come to me..."

Though his voice was quiet, none present had dull ears.

His master, Shi Wanshan, upon hearing this, was so angry he nearly choked. What a blockhead!

He stormed forward in a single stride and smacked the back of Shi Jingxian's head with a hand as wide as a winnowing fan, producing a sharp "smack"!