zhè biān ， lín xuān hái méi yǒu zhǔn bèi wán ， tóu dǐng zhī shàng ， màn tiān de huǒ yǔ yòu jiàng luò xià lái 。
这边，林轩还没有准备完，头顶之上，漫天的火雨又降落下来。
Above, Lin Xuan had not finished his preparations when a torrent of fire rain descended once again.
bù cuò ， zhēn de shì yǔ 。
不错，真的是雨。
Indeed, it was raining.
zhǐ bù guò shì yóu huǒ yàn níng chéng de yǔ dī ， ruò lùn wēi lì ， yuǎn wú fǎ yǔ gāng cái de huǒ huí zhù xiāng bǐ ， rán ér mì mì má má ， gēn běn jiù wú chǔ kě duǒ ， huàn líng tiān huǒ níng chéng de bīng qiáng zài yì diǎn yì diǎn de bèi xuē ruò 。
只不过是由火焰凝成的雨滴，若论威力，远无法与刚才的火囘柱相比，然而密密麻麻，根本就无处可躲，幻灵天火凝成的冰墙在一点一点的被削弱。
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.
lín xuān de liǎn shàng xiān shì liú lù chū yī sī chà yì zhī sè。
林轩的脸上先是流lù出一丝诧异之sè。
Lin Xuan's face first showed a trace of surprise.
zhè yī bō gōng jī zěn me tū rán biàn wēn róu le ， dāng rán ， zhè shì xiāng duì lái shuō ， dàn què shí bǐ gāng gāng de huǒ yàn róng yì duì fù 。
这一bō攻击怎么突然变温柔了，当然，这是相对来说，但确实比刚刚的火焰容易对付。
Why did this attack suddenly become gentler? Of course, compared to before, it was easier to deal with, but still formidable.
nán dào shì bào fēng yǔ de qián zhào me ？
难道是暴风雨的前兆么？
Could this be a sign of an impending storm?
lín xuān xīn zhōng rú cǐ xiǎng zhe ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì jǐng tì zhī sè。
林轩心中如此想着，脸上满是警惕之sè。
With these thoughts in mind, Lin Xuan's expression turned vigilant.
suí shí děng zhe kě pà de gōng jī jiàng luò 。
随时等着可怕的攻击降落。
He waited for the terrifying attacks to fall at any moment.
rán ér suí zhe shí jiān de tuī yí ， chú le nà xià gè bù tíng de huǒ yǔ ， gēn běn jiù shén me yě méi yǒu le 。
然而随着时间的推移，除了那下个不停的火雨，根本就什么也没有了。
However, as time passed, nothing else besides the continuous fire rain appeared.
“ zhè ……”
“这……”
"Is... this it?"
lín xuān liǎn shàng liú lù chū jǐ fēn chà yì zhī sè， àn zì dí gū ， dàn jǐng tì xīn què yì zhí méi yǒu jiǎn ruò 。
林轩脸上流lù出几分诧异之sè，暗自嘀咕，但警惕心却一直没有减弱。
Lin Xuan's face showed a hint of surprise. He muttered to himself but his vigilance did not wane.
tiān jié kě méi yǒu hǔ tóu shé wěi yī shuō ， àn lǐ ， yuè shì hòu miàn ， yuè nán yǐ duì fù ， zhè zhōng jiān ， jiū jìng yǒu shén me bù wéi rén zhī de mì mì ne ？
天劫可没有虎头蛇尾一说，按理，越是后面，越难以对付，这中间，究竟有什么不为人知的秘密呢？
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?
jiù zhè yàng ， shí guāng rú bái jū guò xì ， yī huǎng yǎn ， sān tiān guò qù 。
就这样，时光如白驹过隙，一晃眼，三天过去。
Three days passed like a flash.
lín xuān yáng qǐ tóu ， hē le yī dī wàn nián líng rǔ， kàn zhuó shǒu zhōng de yù píng ， liǎn shàng lù chū tòng xī zhī sè， zhǐ shèng xià zuì hòu jǐ dī le 。
林轩扬起头，喝了一滴万年灵rǔ，看着手中的玉瓶，脸上lù出痛惜之sè，只剩下最后几滴了。
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.
xiǎng xiǎng zhè sān tiān de jīng lì ， lín xuān hái zhēn shì hòu pà yǐ jí ， cǐ kè ， tiān shàng yī jiù xià zhe màn tiān de huǒ yǔ ， rán ér lín xuān duì tā ， què méi yǒu yī fēn yī háo de qīng shì 。
想想这三天的经历，林轩还真是后怕以极，此刻，天上依旧下着漫天的火雨，然而林轩对它，却没有一分一毫的轻视。
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.
bù cuò ， lùn wēi lì ， tā què shí méi yǒu bàn fǎ yǔ huǒ qiú huǒ huí zhù xiāng bǐ ， dàn shèng zài lián xù 。
不错，论威力，它确实没有办法与火球火囘柱相比，但胜在连续。
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.
wēn shuǐ zhǔ qīng wā nà yě shì hěn kě pà dì ， biǎo miàn shàng kàn ， méi yǒu shén me liǎo de ， què néng gòu yì diǎn yì diǎn jiāng nǐ gěi hào sǐ 。
温水煮青蛙那也是很可怕地，表面上看，没有什么了得，却能够一点一点将你给耗死。
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.
zhè sān tiān lái ， nà huǒ yǔ jiù méi yǒu sī háo de tíng xiē ， lín xuān zǎo yǐ shōu qǐ huàn líng tiān huǒ ， suī rán qí suǒ huà bīng qiáng duì huǒ de fáng yù lì gèng zú ， dàn xiāo hào de fǎ lì yě fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， zài yǎn qián de qíng xíng xià ， shǐ yòng zhè zhǒng shén tōng xiǎn rán shì bù míng zhì yǔ bù huá suàn de 。
这三天来，那火雨就没有丝毫的停歇，林轩早已收起幻灵天火，虽然其所化冰墙对火的防御力更足，但消耗的法力也非同小可，在眼前的情形下，使用这种神通显然是不明智与不划算的。
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.
xuán qīng zi mǔ dùn cái shì zuì hǎo de xuǎn zé ， rú jīn lín xuān shì pán xī ér zuò ， shuāng shǒu lǐ gè zhuā le yī kuài jí pǐn jīng shí ， zài huī fù fǎ lì ， tā de liǎn sè yě shì hóng tóng tóng de ， shēn tǐ zhōu wéi ， diū zhe jǐ gè yǐ jīng kōng le de hú lú ， zhè jǐ tiān ， chú le wàn nián líng rǔ， gāo pǐn zhì dì líng jiǔ ， lín xuān yě hē le xǔ duō 。
玄青子母盾才是最好的选择，如今林轩是盘膝而坐，双手里各抓了一块极品晶石，在恢复法力，他的脸sè也是红彤彤的，身体周围，丢着几个已经空了的葫芦，这几天，除了万年灵rǔ，高品质的灵酒，林轩也喝了许多。
Otherwise, his mana would have been depleted long ago.
fǒu zé ， fǎ lì zǎo jiù gāi xiāo hào kōng diào le 。
否则，法力早就该消耗空掉了。
His tolerance for alcohol wasn't great, so he already showed signs of intoxication, but his mental clarity remained sharp.
ér tā de jiǔ liàng bìng bù zěn me hǎo ， gù ér yǐ jīng yǒu le jǐ fēn zuì yì ， bù guò shén shí yī jiù shì qīng xī wú bǐ 。
而他的酒量并不怎么好，故而已经有了几分醉意，不过神识依旧是清晰无比。
A faint green light surrounded him, though the light screen appeared somewhat dim.
shēn tǐ zhōu wéi ， qīng guāng liú zhuǎn ， bù guò guāng mù ， yě xiǎn de shì yǒu xiē àn dàn 。
身体周围，青光流转，不过光幕，也显得是有些暗淡。
After all, Lin Xuan had endured for three full days.
bì jìng ， lín xuān yǐ zhěng zhěng jiān chí le sān tiān 。
毕竟，林轩已整整坚持了三天。
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.
yào xiǎo de ， zhè kě shì yuán qì zhī jié 。
要晓得，这可是元气之劫。
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.
suī rán nà huǒ yǔ de gōng jī ， yǔ yǐ qián xiāng bǐ ， yào shāo ruò ， dàn zhù yì ， zhè jǐn jǐn shì xiāng duì lái shuō ， lín xuān rú jīn dù de zhè ge jié ， kě shì jiā qiáng bǎn de ， jiù zhēn shí wēi lì lái shuō ， zhè huǒ yǔ jué bú huì bǐ pǔ tōng dòng xuán hòu qī xiū shì quán lì yī jī de xiào guǒ ruò 。
虽然那火雨的攻击，与以前相比，要稍弱，但注意，这仅仅是相对来说，林轩如今渡的这个劫，可是加强版的，就真实威力来说，这火雨绝不会比普通洞玄后期修士全力一击的效果弱。
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.
rú guǒ huàn yī míng tóng jiē xiū xiān zhě ， yǔ lín xuān yì dì ér chù ， bèi miǎo shā suī rán bù zhì yú ， dàn zài nà huǒ yǔ de lián xù hōng jī xià ， què zuì duō jiān chí yī zhǎn chá de gōng fu 。
如果换一名同阶修仙者，与林轩异地而处，被秒杀虽然不至于，但在那火雨的连续轰击下，却最多坚持一盏茶的功夫。
Of course, Lin Xuan's resources were abundant; ten-thousand-year-old spirit milk was a rare treasure in the Spirit Realm.
zhè ge gū jì yīng gāi méi shén me cuò ， yóu cǐ jiù kě yǐ tuī duàn chū lín xuān de shí lì rú hé 。
这个估计应该没什么错，由此就可以推断出林轩的实力如何。
The Mother-Child Green Azure Shield’s defensive capabilities might not match true divine treasures but should be comparable.
pǔ tōng de dòng xuán zhōng qī de xiū xiān zhě zhǐ néng jiān chí yī zhǎn chá de gōng fu ， ér tā chéng shòu le zhěng zhěng sān tiān hái shén wán qì zú 。
普通的洞玄中期的修仙者只能坚持一盏茶的功夫，而他承受了整整三天还神完气足。
Illusory Heavenly Fire, with its ability to change nature, was truly an unprecedented technique.
ér qiě ， lín xuān shì cāng cù yīng jié de 。
而且，林轩是仓促应劫的。
Combined with his two infant souls and pills, his mana depth and thickness were unparalleled among peers.
dāng rán ， lín xuān běn lái shēn jiā jiù fēng fù ， wàn nián líng rǔ， zài líng jiè yě shì kě yù ér bù kě qiú de bǎo wù 。
当然，林轩本来身家就丰富，万年灵rǔ，在灵界也是可遇而不可求的宝物。
All these factors allowed Lin Xuan to remain unmoved under the fire rain. However, any situation has a limit.
xuán qīng zi mǔ dùn fáng yù de xiào guǒ ， jiù suàn bù jí zhēn zhèng de tōng tiān líng bǎo ， xiāng chà yě yīng gāi bú huì yǒu xǔ duō 。
玄青子母盾防御的效果，就算不及真正的通天灵宝，相差也应该不会有许多。
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.
gèng bú yào shuō huàn líng tiān huǒ ， zhè zhǒng kě yǐ zhuǎn huàn shǔ xìng de huǒ yàn gèng kān chēng nì tiān zhī shù 。
更不要说幻灵天火，这种可以转换属xìng的火焰更堪称逆天之术。
Just as Lin Xuan was pushed to his limits, so too was the tribulation cloud.
zài jiā shàng shuāng yīng yī dān de zǔ hé ， fǎ lì jīng shēn yǔ hún hòu de chéng dù ， wú lùn rú hé ， yě bú shì tóng jiē xiū shì kě yǐ bǐ nǐ de 。
再加上双婴一丹的组合，法力精深与浑厚的程度，无论如何，也不是同阶修士可以比拟的。
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...
zhǒng zhǒng tiáo jiàn jiā zài yì qǐ ， cái ràng lín xuān zài huǒ yǔ xià kě yǐ wēi rán bù dòng ， rán ér rèn hé shì qíng ， zǒng guī shì yǒu yí gè jí xiàn de 。
种种条件加在一起，才让林轩在火雨下可以巍然不动，然而任何事情，总归是有一个极限的。
Despite the small amount left, Lin Xuan's expression turned serious.
cǐ shí cǐ kè ， lín xuān suǒ shèng de fǎ lì jiù yǐ rán bù duō ， jǐn liàng jié shěng xià lái de wàn nián líng rǔ， yě zhǐ shèng xià qū qū shù dī le 。 qǐ háng gēng xīn zǔ tiān huǒ lóng jūn tí gōng hǎo zài lín xuān bèi huí bī dào shān qióng shuǐ jìn de dì bù ， jié yún yòu hé cháng bú shì rú cǐ ne ？
此时此刻，林轩所剩的法力就已然不多，尽量节省下来的万年灵rǔ，也只剩下区区数滴了。启航更新组天火龙君提供好在林轩被囘逼到山穷水尽的地步，劫云又何尝不是如此呢？
For it had brightened significantly.
cǐ shí cǐ kè ， tā de fàn wéi jìn yí bù suō xiǎo le 。
此时此刻，它的范围进一步缩小了。
Lin Xuan extended his divine sense; he could feel the pressure, with mana highly concentrated within.
jǐn jǐn hán gài zhè fāng yuán shù lǐ ， tǐ jī bù jí zuì kāi shǐ shí hòu de shí fēn zhī yī …… bù ， yīng gāi shì bǎi fēn zhī yī 。
仅仅涵盖这方圆数里，体积不及最开始时候的十分之一……不，应该是百分之一。
"Is this finally the last moment?"
rán ér shèng xià de jié yún suī rán bù duō ， lín xuān liǎn shàng què mǎn shì níng zhòng zhī sè。
然而剩下的劫云虽然不多，林轩脸上却满是凝重之sè。
Lin Xuan's murmured voice entered his ears.
yīn wèi tā míng liàng le xǔ duō 。
因为它明亮了许多。
One has seen a pig even if one hasn't eaten pork.
lín xuān jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， néng gòu gǎn shòu dào yā lì ， lǐ miàn suǒ yùn hán de fǎ lì ， fǎn ér gāo dù de nóng suō 。
林轩将神识放出，能够感受到压力，里面所蕴含的法力，反而高度的浓缩。
Tribulation passage is divided into several stages. Lin Xuan had already endured the initial and middle phases; each heavenly tribulation was different.
“ zhōng yú yào dào zuì hòu de shí kè le me ？”
“终于要到最后的时刻了么？”
The final stage, however, was similar for all.
lín xuān nán nán zì yǔ de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
林轩喃喃自语的声音传入耳朵。
Not in terms of attack patterns but rather that every level of tribulation's final phase brought about the most intense attacks.
méi chī guò zhū ròu ， zhè zhū pǎo kěn dìng shì jiàn guò 。
没吃过猪肉，这猪跑肯定是见过。
If one could endure this, congratulations—success!
dù jié yě shì fēn wéi jǐ gè jiē duàn de ， qián miàn yǔ zhōng jiān de guò chéng zàn qiě bù shuō ， lín xuān yǐ jīng áo guò ， měi gè tiān jié yě dōu shì bù yí yàng de 。
渡劫也是分为几个阶段的，前面与中间的过程暂且不说，林轩已经熬过，每个天劫也都是不一样的。
What awaited you would be great benefits.
ér zhè zuì hòu yí gè jiē duàn ， zé dà tóng xiǎo yì 。
而这最后一个阶段，则大同小异。
Should unfortunate events lead to failure, there was only one path left: death.
bìng bú shì shuō gōng jī de fāng shì xiāng chà fǎng fú ， ér shì bù lùn shì nà yí gè céng cì de tiān jié ， zài zuì hòu yí gè jiē duàn yíng lái de gōng jī dōu zuì wèi xùn měng 。
并不是说攻击的方式相差仿佛，而是不论是那一个层次的天劫，在最后一个阶段迎来的攻击都最为迅猛。
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.
rú guǒ néng jiāng qí áo guò ， gōng xǐ nǐ ， dù jié chéng gōng 。
如果能将其熬过，恭喜你，渡劫成功。
Unlike transformed creatures, they did not have to endure such trials.
děng dài nǐ de ， jiāng shì mò dà hǎo chù 。
等待你的，将是莫大好处。
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.
rú guǒ bù xìng dù jié shī bài le ， jié jú yě bú huì yǒu hěn duō xuǎn zé ， shèng yú de lù zhǐ yǒu yí gè ， yǔn luò 。
如果不幸渡劫失败了，结局也不会有很多选择，剩余的路只有一个，陨落。
Transformed creatures lacked the tribulation but their晋级was far more challenging and arduous than that of a peer-level cultivator, much harder.
gù ér bù lùn tiān jié yě hǎo ， yuán qì zhī jié yě bà ， dōu shì xiū shì men zuì wèi wèi jù zhī wù ， yǔ dào guǐ mén guān qù zǒu yī zāo yě chà bu duō 。
故而不论天劫也好，元气之劫也罢，都是修士们最为畏惧之物，与到鬼门关去走一遭也差不多。
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.
xiāng duì lái shuō ， yāo huà zhě dào bù yòng jīng lì cǐ jié nàn de 。
相对来说，妖化者倒不用经历此劫难的。
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.
dàn bù yòng xiàn mù ， sú huà shuō ， jiā jiā yǒu běn nán niàn de jīng ， zhè dào lǐ ， xiū xiān jiè yě xiāng tóng 。
但不用羡慕，俗话说，家家有本难念的经，这道理，修仙界也相同。
Unfortunately, such a divine object was not easily found.
yāo huà zhě suī méi yǒu dù jié zhī è ， dàn tā men běn shēn jìn jí ， gèng shì jiān nán shēn sè ， yuǎn bǐ tóng jiē xiū xiān zhě ， hái yào kùn nán shàng xǔ duō 。
妖化者虽没有渡劫之厄，但他们本身晋级，更是艰难深涩，远比同阶修仙者，还要困难上许多。
The higher the level of a transformed creature, the stricter the requirements for these longevity fruits. This was another significant constraint on them.
hé kuàng méi yǒu yuán qì zhī jié jiàng luò ， yě jiù yì wèi zhe wú fǎ yì jīng xǐ suǐ ， yán cháng shòu yuán le ， hǎo zài líng jiè qí zhēn yì bǎo wú shù ， bèi tā men fā xiàn le zhuān duì yāo huà zhě yǒu yòng de shòu yuán guǒ 。
何况没有元气之劫降落，也就意味着无法易经洗髓，延长寿元了，好在灵界奇珍异宝无数，被他们发现了专对妖化者有用的寿元果。
As various thoughts raced through his mind, Lin Xuan did not know why he suddenly thought so much in this rush.
cǐ wù yòu bèi chēng wéi yāo shòu guǒ ， shì yīn wèi cǐ líng wù bù lùn duì xiū xiān zhě ， hái shì pǔ tōng de fán rén dōu méi yǒu yòng chǔ ， rán ér yāo huà zhě chī le ， shòu yuán què kě yǐ zēng jiā xǔ duō 。
此物又被称为妖寿果，是因为此灵物不论对修仙者，还是普通的凡人都没有用处，然而妖化者吃了，寿元却可以增加许多。
In any case, it had come to a critical stage for him.
kě xī zhè zhǒng nì tiān zhī wù ， gèng bú shì qīng yì kě yǐ zhǎo dào de 。
可惜这种逆天之物，更不是轻易可以找到的。
Success or failure hung in the balance!
ér qiě yuè shì gāo jiē de yāo huà zhě ， duì yú yāo shòu guǒ pǐn jiē de yāo qiú ， yě jiù yuè kē kè ， zhè duì yú yāo huà zhě ， gèng shì yī zhòng dà de chè zhǒu 。
而且越是高阶的妖化者，对于妖寿果品阶的要求，也就越苛刻，这对于妖化者，更是一重大的掣肘。
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?
zhū bān niàn tou zài nǎo hǎi zhōng zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān yě bù xiǎo de ， zì jǐ zài cāng cù zhī jiān ， wèi shén me huì mò míng qí miào de xiǎng shàng nà me duō 。
诸般念头在脑海中转过，林轩也不晓得，自己在仓促之间，为什么会莫名其妙的想上那么多。
Lin Xuan's eyes sparkled with determination as his strong will to survive surged from within him.
zǒng zhī cǐ shí cǐ kè ， duì zì jǐ lái shuō ， yě dào zuì guān jiàn de jiē duàn le 。
总之此时此刻，对自己来说，也到最关键的阶段了。
No matter what, this heavenly tribulation must be overcome.
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.