Chapter 439: Chapter 51: Hundred Flowers Fairy’s Tribulation and the Failed Eight Tribulations True Monarch (Part 2)

There were even Divine Weapons pinning down the vital acupoints of the Ox Demon Celestial Maiden, rendering her helpless despite her vast Divine Techniques and boundless Magical Power, unable to fight back or turn the situation around.

"Ox Demon Celestial Maiden, have you missed me?"

Zhou Chen approached the Ox Demon Celestial Maiden, his gaze scanning her up and down before casually grabbing one of the Divine Weapons pinning her vital acupoints and giving it a shake.

"I miss wondering why you’re not dead yet!"

Ox Demon Celestial Maiden gritted her teeth; Zhou Chen had mercilessly tortured her over the past century, whipping her, electrocuting her with the Thunder Light Ruyi Hand, and using ice and fire...

"How do you know I’m here to seek death?"

Zhou Chen chuckled, gripping the Divine Weapon with force.

He had advanced to the Fa Xiang stage, eager to find a peerless opponent for thirty thousand rounds of battle.

The Ox Demon Celestial Maiden was the best choice.

Not only was her strength formidable.

She was durable.

Besides, the Ox Demon Celestial Maiden wasn’t one of his own.

Using someone else’s possession until it’s broken doesn’t cause distress.

Like a car, for example.

One treasures one’s own, afraid of fully pressing the gas pedal, cautious in poor road conditions, slowing down.

But someone else’s car is different.

No matter the road condition, one stamps the gas pedal to the floor, charging through directly.

No worry about repairs.

There will always be a naive soul who invests heavily to purchase it, only to find problems, resigning to fate, spending out of pocket for fixes, using it cautiously for fear of further damage.

The Ox Demon Celestial Maiden is an Invincible Demon Emperor.

Even with sealed cultivation, her combat prowess remained overwhelming, especially her fighting spirit, extraordinarily fierce.

Zhou Chen’s cultivation and strength skyrocketed, and he was not one to be outdone.

Back and forth.

Life and death.

The Ox Demon Celestial Maiden eventually succumbed to her sealed cultivation and lack of a Divine Weapon, ending up grievously wounded by the fully armed and morally indifferent Zhou Chen, tears streaming, eyes swollen from crying.

"Excellent! I am pleased to see you, heal well, and next time we will duel at the summit of the Forbidden Peak."

Zhou Chen smiled, content as he left.

"Despicable! Better hope you don’t fall into my hands!"

...

Adjusting his belt, Zhou Chen departed the Celestial Ship, returning to Red Dust Peak to revel with the Sect Leader Master and Beautiful Master.

On this day.

Zhou Chen gazed at the Hundred Flowers Fairy embracing him, her skin as fair as mutton fat jade blushing, her beautiful eyes like water, feeling contented.

"My fourth Celestial Tribulation is coming!"

The voice of the Hundred Flowers Fairy flowed softly, with some anticipation and some apprehension; overcoming it meant tremendous progress in cultivation and a significant increase in strength, and another carefree millennium.

If she does not overcome it...

At present, failing to overcome it still allows her to cultivate godly paths.

Caressing Zhou Chen’s handsome and resolute face, the Hundred Flowers Fairy was equally satisfied.

Not only was he attractive, with unparalleled talent, he provided immense assistance, fulfilling her beyond measure.

He could be considered her ideal man.

Just a bit overindulgent.

Though it’s nothing much.

The true nature of a man.

As long as he’s capable, that’s what matters.

"Don’t worry, everything will be fine!"

Zhou Chen smiled, bending to kiss her alabaster smooth forehead, finally rising from bed.

The necessary preparations were already in place.

Zhou Chen set up a grand Array, allowing the Hundred Flowers Fairy to pass through it and leverage its power.

Additionally, Zhou Chen prepared various magical artifacts and elixirs to assist and enhance the strength of the Hundred Flowers Fairy.

With Zhou Chen’s current status and standing.

He’s on par with a Great Emperor.

As the Hundred Flowers Fairy began her breakthrough, the surrounding heaven and earth started to transform.

Bolts of lightning gathered in the sky.

Countless cultivators were alerted.

"It’s the Hundred Flowers Fairy!"

"The Hundred Flowers Fairy is undergoing tribulation!"

"What stage is this?"

"The Hundred Flowers Fairy has passed only three tribulations, this should be the fourth one!"

"The fourth tribulation is far more difficult than the third, a major hurdle, but once surpassed, the fifth and sixth ones aren’t as challenging!"

"A tribulation crossers must endure nine Celestial Tribulations, the first three are wind tribulations, the middle three are fire, and the last three are thunder tribulations, especially the ninth, which not only contains thunder but also the Heart Demon Tribulation, the most terrifying!"

...

Numerous gazes or spiritual senses fell upon the Hundred Flowers Fairy.

To everyone, the Hundred Flowers Fairy was a familiar figure, not just because she is a renowned beauty and a Tribulation Crossing True Monarch.

But also because she’s Zhou Chen’s woman.

Boom!

A bolt of heavenly fire descended from the sky, fiercely igniting the Hundred Flowers Fairy.

A Fire Spirit Pearl appeared on the body of the Hundred Flowers Fairy.

The Fire Spirit Pearl is a fire attribute spirit object.

It can lessen the damage fire inflicts on the Hundred Flowers Fairy.

Moreover.

The Hundred Flowers Fairy also held a Water Spirit Pearl that countered flames.

After easily warding off the first celestial fire.

One celestial fire after another fell, but were all blocked by Hundred Flowers Fairy using arrays and various treasures.

Of course.

Treasures are merely supplementary; while helpful, strength is fundamental.

Yet over this century, with Zhou Chen’s unwavering support and help, the Hundred Flowers Fairy’s strength has also dramatically increased.

"Looks like the Hundred Flowers Fairy can make it through!"

As the fourth tribulation drew to a close, countless powerful figures realized there would be no problem.

However, they were very clear.

Relying solely on the Hundred Flowers Fairy herself, she probably wouldn’t make it through the fourth tribulation.

But the Hundred Flowers Fairy has backing!

This is the benefit of having someone behind you!

Finally.

The Hundred Flowers Fairy passed the fourth tribulation, becoming a Four Tribulations True Monarch, and stepped into the Mid-Stage Tribulation Crossing Realm.

After overcoming the fourth tribulation, the Hundred Flowers Fairy’s cultivation soared, her aura growing increasingly transcendental and ethereal, becoming even more radiant.

"Young Master, I succeeded!"

The Hundred Flowers Fairy excitedly hugged Zhou Chen, overwhelmed with emotion.

Before encountering Zhou Chen.

She had no confidence at all.

She had even prepared for the possibility of her death and the dissipation of her Dao.

"Congratulations on passing the fourth tribulation, one step closer to immortality!!"

Zhou Chen smiled, looking at the dazzling beauty of the Hundred Flowers Fairy’s form, unable to resist.

The Hundred Flowers Fairy followed Zhou Chen for a century, immediately understanding Zhou Chen’s intentions when facing his gaze.

Sure enough.

Zhou Chen picked up the Hundred Flowers Fairy and directly returned to the Hundred Herbs Garden.

The Hundred Herbs Garden is the residence of the Hundred Flowers Fairy, filled with countless exotic flowers competing in beauty, an enchanting sight.

Zhou Chen lifted the Hundred Flowers Fairy’s skirt to her waist, in the rainbow-colored Hundred Herbs Garden, using the flowers as curtains, the sky as duvet, the earth as bed....

"Hundred Flowers, you smell so fragrant....."

...

The powerful figures intending to congratulate them, ended up not seeing Zhou Chen and the Hundred Flowers Fairy, feeling speechless.

They naturally guessed what the two were doing.

After all, Zhou Chen’s behavior, Purple Mansion Sacred Land and Purple Mansion City cultivators are well aware of it.

Purple Mansion Sacred Land.

Shuiyun Peak.

Shuiyun Fairy sat by a small pool.

The pool was planted with Purple Cloud Immortal Lotus.

The spring silently cherishes its gentle flow, the tree shade loves to caress the water diligently.

The little lotus shows its pointed tip, with a dragonfly perched atop.

But at this moment, Shuiyun Fairy had no heart to admire the pool’s scenery, her complexion turned very grim, with a subtle black aura emerging.

Her expression became somewhat ferocious and terrifying.

The Heart Demon was acting up.

The ninth tribulation is extremely difficult, because once it’s crossed, one becomes a Mahayana Half-Immortal.

The ninth tribulation is different from the previous eight.

One must first pass the Heart Demon Tribulation, followed by the Thunder Tribulation.

This Thunder Tribulation is also known as the Half-Immortal Tribulation.

Throughout the ages, countless prodigies who passed eight tribulations, sixty percent perished at the Heart Demon Tribulation, and then thirty percent fell at the Half-Immortal Tribulation, leaving only ten percent who can pass the ninth tribulation, becoming Mahayana Half-Immortals.

Three days later.

"Pfft!"

With a mouthful of black blood sprayed out, Shuiyun Fairy’s face turned as pale as paper, her entire body’s power burst out, alerting countless strong figures in Purple Mansion Sacred Land.

"Shuiyun!"

The nearby Xuanji Fairy’s expression changed, it seemed Shuiyun Fairy was on the verge of failure.

A True Monarch of Eight Tribulations is second only to the Great Emperor and Invincible Emperor in the Purple Mansion Sacred Land among strong figures.

Even Purple Mansion Sacred Land doesn’t have many.

Moreover, if Shuiyun Fairy passes the ninth tribulation, Purple Mansion Sacred Land would have four Great Emperors or Mahayana Half-Immortals, the significance entirely different.

Yaochi Empress and Emperor Ziji appeared.

They immediately realized Shuiyun Fairy could basically be declared a failure, at most she could persist, lingering for a few more years.

Their hearts sank with a shared feeling.

The Immortal Dao is difficult, harder than ascending to the heavens.

Although they are either Great Emperors or Mahayana Half-Immortals, the future Immortal Tribulation and God Tribulation remain a near-death experience for them too.

"Failed!"

Shuiyun Fairy’s face was ashen, though the Heart Demon Tribulation wasn’t over, she knew she couldn’t withstand it.

"Perhaps Zhou Chen could save your life or even advance further, though his methods are a bit unconventional."

Yaochi Empress, unwilling to see her perish, spoke up at last.

Furthermore, this would greatly benefit Zhou Chen.

Eight Tribulations True Monarch.

Far stronger than the Hundred Flowers Fairy who just passed the fourth tribulation.

"No matter the method, I am willing."

Shuiyun Fairy’s ashen eyes revealed unprecedented light, having braved countless hardships and tribulations, she reached this point with much difficulty.

She didn’t want to die.

She didn’t want her hundred thousand years of hard cultivation to vanish like smoke and dissipate!

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