Path of Alchemy Mastery-Chapter 243 - 244 Martial Saint Lotus Tribulation

"Responsibility, protection, familial affection, romantic love; all are things worthy of my vigilance. For these people around me, I must become stronger. I do not want them to suffer any harm. No one, not a single person, shall harm my friends and family."

Mu Can’s previously lost gaze steadily grew firmer, and with that, he entered the zone.

"Break!"

Suddenly rising, he let out a long howl into the sky, the sound traveling far and wide through the continuous mountain range.

Like releasing all the pent-up emotions within his body, Mu Can’s entire presence reached its peak with that howl.

Originally, the sky was clear with the sun high above, but in an instant, it became overcast with dense clouds darkening the whole sky.

Heavenly Tribulation, the powerhouses who could invoke Heavenly Tribulation at the peak of Martial Venerate were invariably those who dominated an era.

"What is that? Look there!"

Countless people in Immortal Ancient City looked towards Immortal Ancient Mountain, even in the talent-rich Immortal Ancient Academy, such Heavenly Tribulation was extremely rare.

"This is Heavenly Tribulation, the Martial Saint Lotus Tribulation. Someone has truly managed to invoke this kind of tribulation."

Many seasoned masters within Immortal Ancient Academy instantly recognized the origins of this tribulation.

Dark clouds slowly gathered above Mu Can’s head, pressing and morphing until, finally, they formed the shape of a massive lotus flower.

Martial Saint Lotus Tribulation, a unique tribulation among Heavenly Tribulations, only likely to appear when breaking through from the peak of Martial Venerate to Martial Saint. In the records of the Mortal World, it has only appeared twice, and those who triggered the Lotus Tribulation eventually became the deans of Immortal Ancient Academy and reached the Void Level before disappearing.

"The Mortal World shall rise." Numerous seasoned teachers, aware of the deeper implications, looked at the huge black lotus in the distance with tears streaming down their faces.

Since the last dean of Immortal Ancient Academy left, the academy had been in a decline for such a long time, relying solely on the support of vice deans from various branches and facing large disturbances like the invasion from the Demon World, the Mortal World had no central figure to rely on.

"Look at that lotus, how beautiful. If only someone could give me one," a woman with a long ponytail said to the man beside her, gazing at the giant lotus in the sky, her face alight with stars. If possible, she would pluck that lotus without any hesitation and preserve it.

"What kind of look is that?" The woman immediately noticed her male companion looking at her as if she were a fool and in a burst of embarrassed anger, grabbed his ear forcefully.

"Ouch, it hurts, stop pinching. I’m telling you, that’s Heavenly Tribulation, the energy contained within is such that even Martial Saints can’t withstand it, and you still think about plucking one as a gift? I doubt many could even get close."

"Oh, then do you know who triggered this Heavenly Tribulation?" Aware of her own ignorance, the woman released her companion’s ear, but still asked with a haughty air, like a proud peacock.

"I don’t know; I’ve seen this kind of tribulation in the historical records of Immortal Ancient Academy; dark as ink, shaped like a lotus, divided into nine petals, each petal representing a layer of Heavenly Tribulation, but there’s a secret, do you want to know?"

The man, rubbing his ear, explained and ended with a sly smile, his expression turning crafty.

"Are you going to tell me or not?" the woman glanced sideways at her companion.

"Same old rule." The man remained unaffected. With his strength, if nonresistance wasn’t an option, this woman would have needed much effort to twist his ear.

"Fine," the woman’s haughty demeanor vanished completely, replaced by a rare hint of shyness on her face.

The man’s eyes gleamed with joy as he slowly leaned his face closer.

Pop!

The woman gently pecked the man’s cheek, revealing that the old rule they referred to was simply this kiss. This kind of behavior, kissing in public, wouldn’t normally be accepted just anywhere without the open-mindedness of the Immortal Ancient Academy.

"Hehe, let me tell you, in the history of the Mortal World, only two people who broke through to Martial Saint caused this kind of Heavenly Tribulation, and both eventually became the current heads of the Immortal Ancient Academy."

The man didn’t keep her in suspense any longer and swiftly explained.

Hehe, it seems that reading more books is beneficial indeed; had I not been curious about the history of the Immortal Ancient Academy and flipped through one more book, today I wouldn’t have earned this kiss.

"Is it the Lotus Tribulation, but who could it be?"

Xuanyuan Mingkong was with Master Ge, and coincidentally, the Sword Venerate was also present, having become a regular person of the Mortal World, often mingling with Master Ge and others.

"You’ll know when the time comes, hehe, the Lotus Tribulation, this is a precursor for the academy head from the Immortal Ancient Academy."

Master Ge was all smiles. The stronger the Immortal Ancient Academy grew, the happier he became.

"Ah, I’m just not sure who it is, and it’s somewhat unsettling." Xuanyuan Mingkong sighed; the Mortal World was a place of constant trouble, and now someone had triggered the Lotus Tribulation, making it unclear whether it was a blessing or a curse.

"What’s the use of worrying? The Heavenly Tribulation has already begun. Old buddy, when you underwent your Heavenly Tribulation, it nearly struck you too. If it triggers the Martial Saint Peak’s Heavenly Tribulation, then it won’t be fun anymore."

Heavenly Tribulations carry the will of the heavens and earth. If someone seeks strong support during their tribulation, then the helper will also attract a more fearsome Heavenly Tribulation. It’s a will that neither tolerates deceit nor insult.

One can only pass the Heavenly Tribulation with their strength to gain recognition from the will of heavens and earth, and possibly receive benefits that ordinary people can’t get.

This is why some people anticipate the Heavenly Tribulation; after all, the blessings from the heavens bring enormous benefits, primarily after gaining recognition from the will of the heavens, it significantly improves the efficiency of absorbing Spiritual Energy.

"Hey, could it be your boy?" Master Ge’s eyes lit up as if he had thought of something.

"Hmm, it can’t really be him, right? That kid is too reckless, breaking through without even notifying me. I’ll have to give him a good talking-to."

Xuanyuan Mingkong fumed, his face flushed red. Breaking through to Martial Saint was a significant event, and Mu Can had just met with him this morning without mentioning a word; the child was becoming increasingly unruly.

"Forget it, such an excellent disciple, would you really discipline him? You might be secretly delighted inside."

Master Ge saw right through Xuanyuan Mingkong’s thoughts. With such a good disciple, who might even become the next academy head, he didn’t believe Xuanyuan Mingkong would really discipline him.

"Don’t worry, if it really is that kid, this level of Heavenly Tribulation won’t affect him at all."

Sword Venerate observed the huge black lotus hanging in the sky and spoke indifferently.

Perhaps only knowing that it wasn’t some mysterious elder who had saved them, but it was Mu Can himself.