“ wǒ bù zhī dào 。”
“我不知道。”
"I don't know."
yǔ mèi mèi xiāng bǐ ， shàng guān yàn xiǎn de yào chéng shú yī xiē ， rán ér jìng jiè de chā jù bǎi zài nà lǐ ， yǎn qián tiān jié de jié guǒ yòu nǎ ér shì tā kě yǐ yù liào dì 。
与妹妹相比，上官雁显得要成熟一些，然而境界的差距摆在那里，眼前天劫的结果又哪儿是她可以预料地。
Compared to her sister, Shangguan Yan appeared more mature. However, the gap in their cultivation levels was obvious, and the outcome of this heavenly tribulation before her was beyond her prediction.
dān xīn ， tǎn tè ！
担心，忐忑！
Anxiety and unease!
shàng guān yàn de xīn yī yàng shì qī shàng bā xià 。
上官雁的心一样是七上八下。
Shangguan Yan's heart was just as unsettled.
yǎn qián de tiān jié lìng rén wèi jù ， shī niáng néng fǒu chéng gōng dù guò wēi jī 。
眼前的天劫令人畏惧，师娘能否成功度过危机。
The current heavenly tribulation was terrifying; could Master Mother successfully navigate through it?
yī qiè dōu shì wèi zhī shù 。
一切都是未知数。
Everything was unknown.
liǎng gè yā tou zhǐ néng zài yī páng hù xiāng gǔ wǔ 。
两个丫头只能在一旁互相鼓舞。
The two girls could only encourage each other on the side.
rú guǒ shī fù zài zhè lǐ jiù hǎo le 。
如果师傅在这里就好了。
If only our master were here.
zài zhè jǐn yào shí kè ， liǎng jiě mèi bù yuē ér tóng xiǎng dào le lín xuān 。
在这紧要时刻，两姐妹不约而同想到了林轩。
At this critical moment, both sisters thought of Lin Xuan simultaneously.
zài tā men de xīn lǐ ， shī zūn jiù shì wú suǒ bù néng de dài míng cí ， kě xī yuǎn shuǐ jiě bù liǎo jìn kě ， shī zūn wài chū ， yǐ jīng shù bǎi nián yǒu yú ， suī rán liǎng jiě mèi jué bù xiāng xìn lín xuān huì chū shì ， dàn zài zhè jǐn yào shí kè gǎn huí lái de kě néng xìng yě shì wēi hū qí wēi dì 。
在她们的心里，师尊就是无所不能的代名词，可惜远水解不了近渴，师尊外出，已经数百年有余，虽然两姐妹绝不相信林轩会出事，但在这紧要时刻赶回来的可能性也是微乎其微地。
In their hearts, Master was a symbol of omnipotence. Unfortunately, distant water couldn't quench immediate thirst. Master had been out for over a thousand years, and although they didn't believe anything would happen to him, the possibility that he might return just in time was virtually non-existent.
tiān xià nǎ ér yǒu zhè yàng de qiǎo hé ？
天下哪儿有这样的巧合？
How could such coincidences occur?
zhè yàng de hǎo shì yě zhǐ néng shì xiǎng xiǎng bà le 。
这样的好事也只能是想想罢了。
Such good fortune could only be wished upon.
cǐ shí cǐ kè ， yǐ tā men de lì liàng shén me yě bù néng zuò ， wéi yī de xuǎn zé ， jiù shì jìng jìng de qí dǎo yǔ děng dài le 。
此时此刻，以她们的力量什么也不能做，唯一的选择，就是静静的祈祷与等待了。
At this moment, with their current strength, there was nothing they could do. Their sole choice was to pray quietly and wait.
léi tíng pī lì bān de jù xiǎng hái zài bù tíng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， tiān sè yǐ chà bu duō dào le shēn shǒu bù jiàn wǔ zhǐ de dì bù ， tóu dǐng qióng cāng ， yín shé luàn wǔ ， rú tóng yù zé rén ér shì de è mó ， fǎ zé zhī lì ， yì xiōng yǒng de mí sàn ér chū 。
雷霆霹雳般的巨响还在不停传入耳朵，天色已差不多到了伸手不见五指的地步，头顶穹苍，银蛇乱舞，如同欲择人而噬的恶魔，法则之力，亦汹涌的弥散而出。
The thunderous roar continued to reverberate in their ears as the sky had almost reached a pitch-black state. Above them, silver snakes danced like demons eager to devour humans, and the force of law surged out.
hù xiāng hùn hé ， huà wèi le yī piàn bào fēng ， suǒ guò zhī chù ， jī quǎn bù liú ， shān shí shù mù ， quán bù cuī kū lā xiǔ de bèi yí wèi le píng dì 。
互相混合，化为了一片暴风，所过之处，鸡犬不留，山石树木，全部摧枯拉朽的被夷为了平地。
Intermingling, it formed a fierce storm that left nothing behind—no chickens or dogs were spared; mountains and trees were all reduced to rubble.
fēng yún wèi zhī biàn sè 。
风云为之变色。
The heavens and earth changed color.
rán ér zài zhè yī piàn fēng bào zhī zhōng ， què yǒu yōu yáng de qín yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
然而在这一片风暴之中，却有悠扬的琴音传入耳朵。
Yet amidst this storm, a melodious tune could be heard.
chōng zhèng píng hé ， rú zhū luò yù pán ， rào liáng bù duàn 。
冲正平和，如珠落玉盘，绕梁不断。
Clear and harmonious like pearls falling into jade, it echoed endlessly. Golden notes emerged from the chaotic primordial energy of the world.
jīn sè de yīn fú ， zài nà fēn luàn de tiān dì yuán qì zhōng fú xiàn le chū lái 。
金色的音符，在那纷乱的天地元气中浮现了出来。
An ancient aura spread, followed by the notes transforming into scales-like shields.
yī gǔ gǔ piáo zhī yì mí sàn ， suí hòu yīn fú huà zuò le yī piàn piàn rú tóng yú lín yì bān de dùn pái 。
一股古朴之意弥散，随后音符化作了一片片如同鱼鳞一般的盾牌。
Shimmering in gold, they floated above the valley of veins.
jīn guāng shǎn shǎn ， mì mì má má ， fú xiàn zài le dì mài gǔ de shàng miàn 。
金光闪闪，密密麻麻，浮现在了地脉谷的上面。
All these were formed by sound waves.
tā men quán bù shì yóu yīn bō biàn huà ér lái 。
它们全部是由音波变化而来。
To apply one's power to such a degree was truly breathtaking.
jiāng fǎ lì yùn yòng dào zhè zhǒng chéng dù ， dàng zhēn lìng rén tàn wéi guān zhǐ 。
将法力运用到这种程度，当真令人叹为观止。
The Sound Wave Art originated from ancient times. Indeed, it had commendable merits.
yīn bō gōng chuán chéng zì shàng gǔ 。 guǒ rán yǒu lìng rén chēng dào de guò rén zhī chù 。
音波功传承自上古。果然有令人称道的过人之处。
Both Shangguan sisters widened their eyes with admiration for Master Mother.
shàng guān jiě mèi jiē dèng dà le yǎn zhū ， duì yú shī niáng chú le pèi fú hái shì pèi fú 。
上官姐妹皆瞪大了眼珠，对于师娘除了佩服还是佩服。
However, heavenly tribulations couldn't be predicted. In the next moment, thick lightning bolts as thick as an arm fell like demonic serpents.
rán ér tiān jié què yě bù néng yòng cháng lǐ chuǎi mó ， xià yī kè ， ér bì cū de diàn hú ， yǐ rú mó mǎng yì bān hěn hěn jiàng luò 。
然而天劫却也不能用常理揣摩，下一刻，儿臂粗的电弧，已如魔蟒一般狠狠降落。
Sizzle...
cī lā ……
刺啦……
A piercing sound of tearing flesh filled their ears. The entire void was bathed in golden light, blinding and dazzling to the point that they could hardly open their eyes.
lìng rén yá suān de sī liè shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， zhěng gè xū kōng ， què shì jīn máng dà zuò ， yào yǎn cì mù ， huǎng dé rén lián yǎn jīng dōu zhēng bù kāi le 。
令人牙酸的撕裂声传入耳朵，整个虚空，却是金芒大做，耀眼刺目，晃得人连眼睛都睁不开了。
...
gāng fēng sì shè 。
罡风四射。
Gale-force winds surged forth.
páng guān de xiū shì míng míng yǐ tuì chū shù bǎi lǐ ， què yī jiù yǒu dǎo méi zhě bèi qiān lián jìn qù 。
旁观的修士明明已退出数百里，却依旧有倒霉者被牵连进去。
Even though spectators had retreated hundreds of miles away, some unfortunate souls were still caught in the crossfire.
bàn suí zhe cǎn jiào shēng dà zuò 。 yǐ yǒu liǎng rén bèi lán yāo zhǎn chéng liǎng duàn le 。
伴随着惨叫声大做。已有两人被拦腰斩成两段了。
With cries of pain, two people were already decapitated. Blood splattered everywhere, causing a commotion among the others.
xuè huā bèng jiàn ér chū ， hài dé qí yú rén děng yī zhèn jīng huāng shī cuò 。
血花迸溅而出，骇得其余人等一阵惊慌失措。
Shangguan sisters were equally shocked.
shàng guān jiě mèi yě shì dà wèi cuò è 。
上官姐妹也是大为错愕。
But Shangguan Ling's response was swift: "Cloud Concealment Sect disciples, retreat another five hundred miles and closely monitor this area to ensure no one disrupts Master Mother's bottleneck breakthrough."
bù guò shàng guān líng de fǎn yìng hái shì hěn kuài de ：“ yún yǐn zōng xiū shì tīng mìng ， zài tuì wǔ bǎi lǐ ， yán mì zhù yì zhè yī piàn dì yù ， jué bù néng ràng rén yǒu jī kě chéng ， dǎ rǎo dào shī niáng jiāng píng jǐng chōng jī 。”
不过上官翎的反应还是很快的：“云隐宗修士听命，再退五百里，严密注意这一片地域，绝不能让人有机可乘，打扰到师娘将瓶颈冲击。”
"Aye!"
“ shì ！”
“是！”
The disciples nearby naturally rejoiced as if granted a pardon. They transformed into streaks of light and retreated.
zài fù jìn shǒu wèi de dì zǐ tīng le ， zì rán dà xǐ ， rú méng dà shè ， fēn fēn huà wèi yī dào dào jīng hóng xiàng hòu tuì qù le 。
在附近守卫的弟子听了，自然大喜，如蒙大赦，纷纷化为一道道惊虹向后退去了。
Indeed, Lingling's handling proved prudent. Shortly after, the region they were in was completely covered by the residual effects of the heavenly tribulation.
ér shì shí zhèng míng 。 líng ér de chǔ zhì shí fēn wěn tuǒ ， yīn wèi shāo hòu jǐn jǐn guò le jǐ xī de gōng fu ， tā men yuán běn suǒ zài zhè yī piàn qū yù ， yě jiù bèi tiān jié suǒ zào chéng de yú bō gěi chè dǐ fù gài diào le 。
而事实证明。翎儿的处置十分稳妥，因为稍后仅仅过了几息的功夫，他们原本所在这一片区域，也就被天劫所造成的余波给彻底覆盖掉了。
If this order had been delayed, most of the present disciples would have been caught in it. With their strength, there was no hope of blocking the residual effects; thus, a gruesome fate awaited them.
ruò shì zhè ge mìng lìng xià dá dé shāo wǎn 。 zài chǎng de dì zǐ shí yǒu ** huì bèi qiān lián 。
若是这个命令下达得稍晚。在场的弟子十有**会被牵连。
Dying like this held no meaning. Hence, all the present cultivators were deeply grateful to Lingling.
yǐ tā men de shí lì ， gēn běn jiù méi yǒu yī sī yī háo xī wàng dǎng zhù tiān jié yú bō ， nà me shī gǔ wú cún jiāng huì shì zhè xiē xiū shì fēi cháng bēi cǎn de jié guǒ 。
以他们的实力，根本就没有一丝一毫希望挡住天劫余波，那么尸骨无存将会是这些修士非常悲惨的结果。
However, Shangguan Qinxin's situation was perilous.
qiě zhè me sǐ ， gēn běn jiù méi yǒu yì diǎn yì yì 。 gù ér zài chǎng de xiū shì rén rén dōu duì líng ér shí fēn gǎn jī 。
且这么死，根本就没有一点意义。故而在场的修士人人都对翎儿十分感激。
Could she overcome this crisis?
kě tā men shì dù guò le wēi jī ， ōu yáng qín xīn de chǔ jìng què wēi xiǎn wú bǐ 。
可他们是度过了危机，欧阳琴心的处境却危险无比。
No one knew for sure.
tā jiū jìng néng bù néng huà xiǎn wéi yí ？
她究竟能不能化险为夷？
Perhaps only the person herself had a clear understanding of her predicament.
méi yǒu rén qīng chǔ 。
没有人清楚。
In the valley of veins, Shangguan Qinxin's cave had already been reduced to ashes. She sat cross-legged with a faint golden light enveloping her body.
huò xǔ zhǐ yǒu dāng shì rén duì zì jǐ de chǔ jìng cái yǒu yí gè qīng xǐng de rèn zhī yǔ gǎn chù 。
或许只有当事人对自己的处境才有一个清醒的认知与感触。
Around her, mountains and earth lay in ruins, flattened by this terrifying heavenly tribulation.
cǐ shí zài dì mài gǔ ， ōu yáng qín xīn suǒ zài de dòng fǔ zǎo yǐ huī fēi yān miè diào le 。
此时在地脉谷，欧阳琴心所在的洞府早已灰飞烟灭掉了。
The protective membrane around her kept receiving impacts from lightning.
qín xīn pán xī ér zuò 。 shēn tǐ bèi yī céng dàn jīn sè de guāng yùn bāo guǒ 。
琴心盘膝而坐。身体被一层淡金色的光晕包裹。
As time passed, the light screen grew thinner, becoming precarious.
ér zài sì zhōu ， shān shí tǔ dì ， zǎo yǐ yī páng láng jí ， bèi zhè kě pà de tiān jié yí wéi píng dì 。
而在四周，山石土地，早已一旁狼藉，被这可怕的天劫夷为平地。
Qinxin wouldn't give up; she gritted her teeth and persisted. However, a hint of regret appeared on her beautiful face.
tā shēn zhōu de bǎo hù mó ， yě bù tíng de shòu dào nà léi diàn de chōng jī 。
她身周的保护膜，也不停的受到那雷电的冲击。
In the end, it was all due to her impatience!
suí zhe shí jiān de tuī yí ， guāng mù yuè lái yuè dàn ， yǐ biàn dé jí jí kě wēi le qǐ lái 。
随着时间的推移，光幕越来越淡，已变得岌岌可危了起来。
The heavenly tribulation was far more terrifying than expected.
qín xīn zì rán bú huì fàng qì ， yǎo yá jiān chí ， dàn jiāo měi de róng yán shàng ， què yǐn yǐn lù chū le yī sī huǐ yì 。
琴心自然不会放弃，咬牙坚持，但娇美的容颜上，却隐隐露出了一丝悔意。
If only she had prepared for longer...
guī gēn jié dǐ ， hái shì zì jǐ tài cāo zhī guò jí ！
归根结底，还是自己太操之过急！
She wouldn't be in such a desperate situation now.
tiān jié yuǎn bǐ xiǎng xiàng de gèng jiā kě pà yī xiē 。
天劫远比想象的更加可怕一些。
But what use is thinking about this now?
ruò shì néng zài duō zhǔn bèi yī xiē shí rì ……
若是能再多准备一些时日……
Shangguan Qinxin clenched her teeth and desperately summoned her power, resisting the attacks of lightning and flames.
jué bú huì xiàng xiàn zài zhè yàng zhuō jīn jiàn zhǒu dì 。
绝不会像现在这样捉襟见肘地。
She couldn't afford to give up. How could she die here?
rán ér cǐ shí zài xiǎng zhè xiē yòu yǒu shén me yòng ？
然而此时再想这些又有什么用？
If she were to perish like this, her husband would be heartbroken.
ōu yáng qín xīn jǐn yǎo bèi chǐ ， pīn mìng de cuī dòng fǎ lì ， dǐ dǎng léi diàn huǒ yàn de gōng jī 。
欧阳琴心紧咬贝齿，拼命的催动法力，抵挡雷电火焰的攻击。
After so much effort to reunite with him, she wanted to spend her days with Lin Xuan.
tā bù néng gòu fàng qì ， zì jǐ zěn me néng sǐ zài zhè lǐ 。
她不能够放弃，自己怎么能死在这里。
However, fate was unkind; the howling winds grew fiercer, and the heavenly tribulation became even more intense.
ruò shì jiù zhè me yǔn luò ， fū jūn yí dìng huì shāng xīn dì 。
若是就这么陨落，夫君一定会伤心地。
...
hǎo bù róng yì cái yǔ zhàng fū chóng jù ， tā hái xiǎng yào tóng lín xuān shuāng sù shuāng qī 。
好不容易才与丈夫重聚，她还想要同林轩双宿双栖。
Meanwhile, Lin Xuan sped towards the valley of veins at breakneck speed.
rán ér tiān gōng bù zuò měi ， hū xiào shēng dà zuò ， jié léi fǎn ér biàn dé yuè fā de xiōng měng le 。
然而天公不作美，呼啸声大做，劫雷反而变得越发的凶猛了。
Fifty thousand miles were nothing for a cultivator like him. With full effort, it took no more than a cup of tea to reach his destination.
……
……
Soon, the scenery ahead was clearly visible.
yǔ cǐ tóng shí ， lín xuān fēng chí diàn chè ， zhèng gǎn wǎng dì mài gǔ 。
与此同时，林轩风驰电掣，正赶往地脉谷。
However, Lin Xuan's face was grim; he had come slightly too late.
wǔ shí wàn lǐ ， duì yú tā zhè ge jìng jiè de xiū shì lái shuō ， bù zhí yī tí ， quán lì gǎn lù ， suǒ fèi yě bù guò jiù yī zhǎn chá de gōng fu 。
五十万里，对于他这个境界的修士来说，不值一提，全力赶路，所费也不过就一盏茶的功夫。
Qinxin was already pushing through her bottleneck.
hěn kuài ， qián fāng de jǐng wù yǐ lì lì zài mù 。
很快，前方的景物已历历在目。
His beloved wife was a bit too anxious.
rán ér lín xuān de liǎn sè què yīn mái yǐ jí ， zì jǐ hái shì shāo wēi lái wǎn le yī xiē 。
然而林轩的脸色却阴霾以极，自己还是稍微来晚了一些。
Lin Xuan felt deeply frustrated.
qín xīn yǐ zài jiāng píng jǐng chōng jī 。
琴心已在将瓶颈冲击。
Initially, when his seniors mentioned she was in seclusion, he thought they still had some time.
ài qī wèi miǎn yǒu xiē tài guò xīn jí 。
爱妻未免有些太过心急。
After all, breaking through to the tribulation realm was no small feat; preparation took a long time.
lín xuān xīn zhōng ào nǎo bù yǐ 。
林轩心中懊恼不已。
As long as she hadn't truly started, he could advise and stop her. But now, this was the result—extreme darkness, with only thunder and lightning visible. This must be the heavenly tribulation!
qǐ chū tīng shī xiōng shī jiě shuō tā zài bì guān ， lín xuān xiǎng zhe ， zěn me yě hái yǒu yī xiē shí jiān 。
起初听师兄师姐说她在闭关，林轩想着，怎么也还有一些时间。
For a moment, Lin Xuan felt at a loss.
bì jìng chōng jī dù jié qī fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， zhǔn bèi de shí jiān yě shì hěn jiǔ de 。
毕竟冲击渡劫期非同小可，准备的时间也是很久的。
Indeed, his current strength was formidable; he had mastered a domain, making him comparable to a scattered immortal or demon king in terms of power. His assets were abundant—materials, elixirs, and treasures beyond count, all rare items.
zhǐ yào tā hái méi yǒu zhēn zhèng kāi shǐ chōng jī ， zì jǐ jiù kě yǐ guī quàn zǔ zhǐ ， nǎ xiǎo de què shì zhè yàng de jié guǒ ， qián fāng shēn shǒu bù jiàn wǔ zhǐ ， tiān sè hūn àn yǐ jí ， wéi jiàn màn tiān de léi huǒ ， zhè bú shì tiān jié shì shén me ？
只要她还没有真正开始冲击，自己就可以规劝阻止，哪晓得却是这样的结果，前方伸手不见五指，天色昏暗以极，唯见漫天的雷火，这不是天劫是什么？
But what good did that do?
yī shí jiān ， lín xuān yě yǒu xiē shù shǒu wú cè 。
一时间，林轩也有些束手无策。
While domain masters could alter the laws of nature within their small range, they couldn't interfere with the entire realm's will.
méi cuò ， tā rú jīn fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， cān wù lǐng yù ， shí lì jī hū yǐ néng yǔ sàn xiān yāo wáng xiàng bǐ ， shēn jiā gèng shì fēng fù ， cái liào dān yào fǎ bǎo ， jiē shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， wú yī bú shì zhēn pǐn zhī wù 。
没错，他如今非同小可，参悟领域，实力几乎已能与散仙妖王相比，身家更是丰富，材料丹药法宝，皆数不胜数，无一不是珍品之物。
This heavenly tribulation was the realm's intent; intervening would be equivalent to declaring war on the entire realm.
kě nà yòu rú hé ？
可那又如何？
No one knew how vast a realm was. If he acted impulsively and tried to help, it wouldn't just be inviting disaster.
lǐng yù qiáng zhě gù rán kě yǐ gǎi biàn tiān dì fǎ zé ， dàn yě shì hěn xiǎo fàn wéi de 。
领域强者固然可以改变天地法则，但也是很小范围的。
Not only could he not save his beloved wife, but her situation might worsen.
ér zhè tiān jié ， zé shì zhěng gè jiè miàn de tiān yì ， ruò yào gān yù ， jiù xiāng dāng yú tóng zhěng gè jiè miàn wèi dí 。
而这天劫，则是整个界面的天意，若要干预，就相当于同整个界面为敌。
After all, with mere human strength against an entire realm—no, not the cultivators within the realm, but the realm itself—it was sheer folly.
yī jiè miàn yǒu duō dà ， shuí yě shuō bù qīng chǔ ， ruò shì tóu nǎo fā rè chū shǒu xiàng zhù ， kě jiù bù jǐn jǐn shì yǐn huǒ shāo shēn zhè me jiǎn dān le 。
一界面有多大，谁也说不清楚，若是头脑发热出手相助，可就不仅仅是引火烧身这么简单了。
Even if he didn't want to admit it, once the heavenly tribulation fell, there was nothing he could do.
bù jǐn jiù bù liǎo ài qī ， fǎn ér huì ràng tā de chǔ jìng gèng jiā xuě shàng jiā shuāng dì 。
不仅救不了爱妻，反而会让她的处境更加雪上加霜地。
Too late!
bì jìng ， yǐ yī rén zhī lì ， duì kàng zhěng gè jiè miàn ， zhù yì ， bú shì jiè miàn shàng de xiū xiān zhě ， ér shì jiè miàn běn tǐ ， zhè zhǒng xíng wéi ， kān chēng yú bù kě jí 。
毕竟，以一人之力，对抗整个界面，注意，不是界面上的修仙者，而是界面本体，这种行为，堪称愚不可及。
Lin Xuan sighed, but his遁光continued unimpeded. He sped towards the valley of veins at incredible speed.
bié shuō zì jǐ ， jiù suàn zhēn xiān lín shì ， ā xiū luó wáng fù huó ， yě yī yàng huì bèi niǎn wèi fěn mò 。
别说自己，就算真仙临世，阿修罗王复活，也一样会被碾为粉末。
(Youth Lion Book Alliance.)
"I don't know."
Compared to her sister, Shangguan Yan appeared more mature. However, the gap in their cultivation levels was obvious, and the outcome of this heavenly tribulation before her was beyond her prediction.
Anxiety and unease!
Shangguan Yan's heart was just as unsettled.
The current heavenly tribulation was terrifying; could Master Mother successfully navigate through it?
Everything was unknown.
The two girls could only encourage each other on the side.
If only our master were here.
At this critical moment, both sisters thought of Lin Xuan simultaneously.
In their hearts, Master was a symbol of omnipotence. Unfortunately, distant water couldn't quench immediate thirst. Master had been out for over a thousand years, and although they didn't believe anything would happen to him, the possibility that he might return just in time was virtually non-existent.
How could such coincidences occur?
Such good fortune could only be wished upon.
At this moment, with their current strength, there was nothing they could do. Their sole choice was to pray quietly and wait.
Boom!
The thunderous roar continued to reverberate in their ears as the sky had almost reached a pitch-black state. Above them, silver snakes danced like demons eager to devour humans, and the force of law surged out.
Intermingling, it formed a fierce storm that left nothing behind—no chickens or dogs were spared; mountains and trees were all reduced to rubble.
...
The heavens and earth changed color.
Yet amidst this storm, a melodious tune could be heard.
Clear and harmonious like pearls falling into jade, it echoed endlessly. Golden notes emerged from the chaotic primordial energy of the world.
An ancient aura spread, followed by the notes transforming into scales-like shields.
Shimmering in gold, they floated above the valley of veins.
All these were formed by sound waves.
To apply one's power to such a degree was truly breathtaking.
The Sound Wave Art originated from ancient times. Indeed, it had commendable merits.
Both Shangguan sisters widened their eyes with admiration for Master Mother.
However, heavenly tribulations couldn't be predicted. In the next moment, thick lightning bolts as thick as an arm fell like demonic serpents.
Sizzle...
A piercing sound of tearing flesh filled their ears. The entire void was bathed in golden light, blinding and dazzling to the point that they could hardly open their eyes.
...
Gale-force winds surged forth.
Even though spectators had retreated hundreds of miles away, some unfortunate souls were still caught in the crossfire.
"Ah!"
With cries of pain, two people were already decapitated. Blood splattered everywhere, causing a commotion among the others.
Shangguan sisters were equally shocked.
But Shangguan Ling's response was swift: "Cloud Concealment Sect disciples, retreat another five hundred miles and closely monitor this area to ensure no one disrupts Master Mother's bottleneck breakthrough."
"Aye!"
The disciples nearby naturally rejoiced as if granted a pardon. They transformed into streaks of light and retreated.
Indeed, Lingling's handling proved prudent. Shortly after, the region they were in was completely covered by the residual effects of the heavenly tribulation.
If this order had been delayed, most of the present disciples would have been caught in it. With their strength, there was no hope of blocking the residual effects; thus, a gruesome fate awaited them.
Dying like this held no meaning. Hence, all the present cultivators were deeply grateful to Lingling.
However, Shangguan Qinxin's situation was perilous.
Could she overcome this crisis?
No one knew for sure.
Perhaps only the person herself had a clear understanding of her predicament.
In the valley of veins, Shangguan Qinxin's cave had already been reduced to ashes. She sat cross-legged with a faint golden light enveloping her body.
Around her, mountains and earth lay in ruins, flattened by this terrifying heavenly tribulation.
The protective membrane around her kept receiving impacts from lightning.
As time passed, the light screen grew thinner, becoming precarious.
Qinxin wouldn't give up; she gritted her teeth and persisted. However, a hint of regret appeared on her beautiful face.
In the end, it was all due to her impatience!
The heavenly tribulation was far more terrifying than expected.
If only she had prepared for longer...
She wouldn't be in such a desperate situation now.
But what use is thinking about this now?
Shangguan Qinxin clenched her teeth and desperately summoned her power, resisting the attacks of lightning and flames.
She couldn't afford to give up. How could she die here?
If she were to perish like this, her husband would be heartbroken.
After so much effort to reunite with him, she wanted to spend her days with Lin Xuan.
However, fate was unkind; the howling winds grew fiercer, and the heavenly tribulation became even more intense.
...
Meanwhile, Lin Xuan sped towards the valley of veins at breakneck speed.
Fifty thousand miles were nothing for a cultivator like him. With full effort, it took no more than a cup of tea to reach his destination.
Soon, the scenery ahead was clearly visible.
However, Lin Xuan's face was grim; he had come slightly too late.
Qinxin was already pushing through her bottleneck.
His beloved wife was a bit too anxious.
Lin Xuan felt deeply frustrated.
Initially, when his seniors mentioned she was in seclusion, he thought they still had some time.
After all, breaking through to the tribulation realm was no small feat; preparation took a long time.
As long as she hadn't truly started, he could advise and stop her. But now, this was the result—extreme darkness, with only thunder and lightning visible. This must be the heavenly tribulation!
For a moment, Lin Xuan felt at a loss.
Indeed, his current strength was formidable; he had mastered a domain, making him comparable to a scattered immortal or demon king in terms of power. His assets were abundant—materials, elixirs, and treasures beyond count, all rare items.
But what good did that do?
While domain masters could alter the laws of nature within their small range, they couldn't interfere with the entire realm's will.
This heavenly tribulation was the realm's intent; intervening would be equivalent to declaring war on the entire realm.
No one knew how vast a realm was. If he acted impulsively and tried to help, it wouldn't just be inviting disaster.
Not only could he not save his beloved wife, but her situation might worsen.
After all, with mere human strength against an entire realm—no, not the cultivators within the realm, but the realm itself—it was sheer folly.
Even if he didn't want to admit it, once the heavenly tribulation fell, there was nothing he could do.
Too late!
Lin Xuan sighed, but his遁光continued unimpeded. He sped towards the valley of veins at incredible speed.
(Youth Lion Book Alliance.)