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Above, Lin Xuan had not finished his preparations when a torrent of fire rain descended once again.

Indeed, it was raining.

But these were drops formed by flames, and in terms of power, they couldn't match the previous fire pillar attacks. However, they were so dense that there was nowhere to hide; the ice wall forged from Illusory Heavenly Fire was gradually weakening.

Lin Xuan's face first showed a trace of surprise.

Why did this attack suddenly become gentler? Of course, compared to before, it was easier to deal with, but still formidable.

Could this be a sign of an impending storm?

With these thoughts in mind, Lin Xuan's expression turned vigilant.

He waited for the terrifying attacks to fall at any moment.

However, as time passed, nothing else besides the continuous fire rain appeared.

"Is... this it?"

Lin Xuan's face showed a hint of surprise. He muttered to himself but his vigilance did not wane.

There was no such thing as a gentle end to a heavenly tribulation; logically speaking, the later stages should be harder to handle. What secret lay hidden in between?

Three days passed like a flash.

Lin Xuan raised his head and drank a drop of ten-thousand-year-old spirit milk. Looking at the jade bottle in his hand, he showed signs of regret—only a few drops remained.

Thinking back on these three days, Lin Xuan truly felt relieved. Above him, the sky continued to pour down fire rain, but he did not take it lightly.

Indeed, while its power was inferior compared to fireballs and pillars, its continuous nature made it equally terrifying. Like a frog in boiling water, you could be slowly worn out without realizing it.

For these three days, there had been no respite from the fire rain. Lin Xuan had long abandoned Illusory Heavenly Fire; while the ice walls formed by its transformation provided better defense against flames, they consumed considerable amounts of mana. In this situation, using such powers was unwise and impractical.

The Mother-Child Green Azure Shield was the best choice. Now sitting cross-legged, he held two top-grade crystal stones in his hands, restoring his mana. His face was flushed, and several empty葫芦were scattered around him; besides ten-thousand-year-old spirit milk and high-quality spirit wine, Lin Xuan had consumed much.

Otherwise, his mana would have been depleted long ago.

His tolerance for alcohol wasn't great, so he already showed signs of intoxication, but his mental clarity remained sharp.

A faint green light surrounded him, though the light screen appeared somewhat dim.

After all, Lin Xuan had endured for three full days.

Remember, this was an essence energy tribulation. Although the fire rain's attacks were slightly weaker than before, it must be noted that this comparison was relative. The tribulation Lin Xuan faced now was a strengthened version; in terms of true power, the fire rain would not be any less effective than a full-strength attack from a late-stage Profound Abyss cultivator.

If another cultivator of the same level were placed in his position, they might survive longer than one tea break but no more. This estimation should hold true and reveal Lin Xuan's strength.

A regular mid-stage Profound Abyss cultivator could only endure for one tea break, yet he had managed to withstand three days with full energy. Moreover, Lin Xuan was caught off guard.

Of course, Lin Xuan's resources were abundant; ten-thousand-year-old spirit milk was a rare treasure in the Spirit Realm.

The Mother-Child Green Azure Shield’s defensive capabilities might not match true divine treasures but should be comparable.

Illusory Heavenly Fire, with its ability to change nature, was truly an unprecedented technique.

Combined with his two infant souls and pills, his mana depth and thickness were unparalleled among peers.

All these factors allowed Lin Xuan to remain unmoved under the fire rain. However, any situation has a limit.

At this moment, his remaining mana was already scarce; even the precious few drops of ten-thousand-year-old spirit milk he had saved would soon be depleted.

Just as Lin Xuan was pushed to his limits, so too was the tribulation cloud.

Its coverage shrank further, now encompassing only a few miles and its volume reduced to less than one-tenth... no, perhaps one-hundredth of what it initially was...

Despite the small amount left, Lin Xuan's expression turned serious.

For it had brightened significantly.

Lin Xuan extended his divine sense; he could feel the pressure, with mana highly concentrated within.

"Is this finally the last moment?"

Lin Xuan's murmured voice entered his ears.

One has seen a pig even if one hasn't eaten pork.

Tribulation passage is divided into several stages. Lin Xuan had already endured the initial and middle phases; each heavenly tribulation was different.

The final stage, however, was similar for all.

Not in terms of attack patterns but rather that every level of tribulation's final phase brought about the most intense attacks.

If one could endure this, congratulations—success!

What awaited you would be great benefits.

Should unfortunate events lead to failure, there was only one path left: death.

Therefore, whether it was a heavenly tribulation or an essence energy tribulation, they were all fearsome for cultivators, akin to walking the path of no return.

Unlike transformed creatures, they did not have to endure such trials.

But do not envy them; as the saying goes, every family has its own hard-to-swallow scriptures. This truth held in the cultivation world too.

Transformed creatures lacked the tribulation but their晋级was far more challenging and arduous than that of a peer-level cultivator, much harder.

Moreover, without an essence energy tribulation, they could not undergo alchemical purification to extend their lifespan. Fortunately, the Spirit Realm was filled with countless treasures; they discovered longevity fruits specifically beneficial for transformed creatures.

These were called妖寿fruits because this spirit object had no use for cultivators or ordinary humans but greatly increased the lifespan of transformed creatures.

Unfortunately, such a divine object was not easily found.

The higher the level of a transformed creature, the stricter the requirements for these longevity fruits. This was another significant constraint on them.

As various thoughts raced through his mind, Lin Xuan did not know why he suddenly thought so much in this rush.

In any case, it had come to a critical stage for him.

Success or failure hung in the balance!

From stepping onto the path of cultivation to ascending into the Spirit Realm, over 1500 years of storms and trials. Even facing Ice Soul Demon Ancestor, he had endured; how could he fall here?

Lin Xuan's eyes sparkled with determination as his strong will to survive surged from within him.

No matter what, this heavenly tribulation must be overcome.

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