81 - The Divine Physician’s Overbearing Wife

Chapter 81 Yan Zhu Guang no longer entered other realms of true intent for training. With the heavenly tribulation already looming, what training could be more urgent? She chose to enter the time rift training room within her own realm of true intent as a plausible excuse for her breakthrough. There is no excuse more compelling than overcoming oneself. However, the current lightning tribulation was merely a test for her spiritual root modification, not her true Gold Core stage tribulation. Yan Zhu Guang could not allow it to descend so quickly. Facing two consecutive tribulations would undoubtedly raise suspicions. While the people of Yi Miao Sect might not notice the peculiarity of the test tribulation, that didn't mean the elders and experts of Fenghua Immortal Sect would be oblivious. The urgent task was to swiftly break through to the Gold Core stage, thus attracting the Gold Core stage tribulation and masking the unusual tribulation at present. If the two tribulations descended simultaneously, their clouds would merge into one. Although it would increase the power of the tribulation severalfold, making it more perilous, Yan Zhu Guang was confident she could endure it. For Yan Zhu Guang, dealing with the heavenly way is much easier than dealing with people. Outside the Qinggong Tower, the tribulation clouds were still gathering. After shattering her realm of true intent, the power within Yan began to surge intermittently, a heartbeat-like rhythm emanating from her dantian, spreading in all directions. Soon, the heavenly way responded. Above the not-yet-fully-formed tribulation clouds atop Qinggong Tower, a new force of heavenly pressure descended, overlaying the previous tribulation power. To those outside, the sudden appearance of the tribulation phenomenon initially seemed to brew, but before the lightning tribulation clouds fully formed, the tribulation power oddly paused for a moment. Subsequently, the power of the tribulation increased severalfold abruptly! The tribulation clouds began to coalesce at a faster pace, and the energy contained within grew even more formidable. The dark, oppressive tribulation clouds thickened rapidly, and their terrifying power made anyone who gazed upon them weak in the knees, even the disciples who had already survived Gold Core tribulations weren't exceptions. "What just happened? Why did the tribulation power suddenly intensify?" "Is this really a Gold Core stage tribulation?" "Who in the world is crossing this tribulation? Who commands such power?" Meanwhile, inside the Qinggong Tower, Yan Zhu Guang's figure disappeared—she was thrown out by the tower. Since the establishment of the Qinggong Tower, it wasn't uncommon for cultivators to break through to the Gold Core stage while challenging it. Once a breakthrough to the Gold Core stage happens, the tribulation forms immediately. If the cultivator remains inside the Qinggong Tower, the tower would have to withstand the tribulation's power on behalf of the cultivator. Although the Qinggong Tower's strength can endure a mere Gold Core stage tribulation, it's a treasure Fenghua Immortal Sect uses to enhance its disciples' strength, not to bear the tribulations for them. If it became a precedent for disciples to deliberately come to the Qinggong Tower to break through and cross tribulations, it would propagate the unhealthy reliance on external forces, and even the mighty Qinggong Tower couldn't withstand repeated tribulations. Therefore, once the tower detects a disciple breaking through to the Gold Core stage, it expels them outside to endure the tribulation. And once outside the tower, regardless of whether a year has elapsed, that entry is void. Without using another entry qualification, there would be no other opportunity to enter the tower again. Of course, Yan Zhu Guang was not bothered at all. The Qinggong Tower wasn't that beneficial to her to begin with. Besides, to make her breakthrough appear reasonable, she had already lingered in the tower for as long as possible. Although her encounter with her true intent realm hastened the timing slightly, it wasn’t by much. She only came out a few days earlier, no big loss at all. When Yan Zhu Guang was ejected from the tower, Yun Mi Xue's gaze was immediately upon her. She seemed to sense this familiar gaze. While descending from the air, Yan Zhu Guang stole a glance back, meeting Yun Mi Xue's watchful eyes. Her Senior Sister didn't seem too surprised, only showing some concern for her upcoming tribulation. Could this expression mean that her Senior Sister already guessed it was her undergoing the tribulation? Yan Zhu Guang's eyes curved, sending Yun Mi Xue a warm, joyful smile. Yun Mi Xue opened her mouth to remind her but then closed it without saying anything, blinking with a touch of reluctance in her eyes. Yan Zhu Guang landed with a thud. When the Qinggong Tower expelled her, she was positioned mid-air, and upon being thrown out, experienced weightlessness. Yet, during her descent, she didn’t bother adjusting her posture, rather chose to gaze at her dear Senior Sister. So, who else could land on the ground with a crash if not her? But it's impossible to make Yan Zhu Guang a laughing stock. At the moment right before embracing the ground, Yan Zhu Guang summoned her flying sword, cushioning her fall before landing heavily, but she still managed to stand firmly. Seeing her unharmed and waving at her, Yun Mi Xue shook her head helplessly and hurriedly transmitted a message: “Stop looking at me. Isn't it time for you to adjust your breath and prepare for the tribulation?” “This tribulation of yours is indeed peculiar. Ordinary tribulations are fraught with danger, and this one far exceeds the usual Gold Core tribulation. Aren’t you afraid it’s not dangerous enough?” “Don’t worry, Senior Sister. I know what I’m doing, no need to worry about me. I just hadn't seen you in a while and missed you terribly, so I wanted to look a bit longer.” To prevent Yan Zhu Guang's tribulation from affecting the Qinggong Tower’s operation, when Yan Zhu Guang was ejected, she was specifically thrown into an open space far away. That area, reserved by the sect for disciples crossing tribulations, offered a vast view and flat terrain, conducive for enduring tribulations. Plus, it was far enough from the Qinggong Tower. Currently, with spiritual insight at merely a Foundation Establishment stage, Yan Zhu Guang couldn't transmit messages to Yun Mi Xue from her location, so she mouthed her words from a distance instead. With a Nascent Soul stage vision, Yun Mi Xue could naturally grasp Yan Zhu Guang’s lip movements, thus chuckled to herself, "Alright, alright, after you cross your tribulation, your Senior Sister will let you gaze to your heart’s content, okay? Now, focus on your tribulation, be good, and don't overestimate yourself.” "Okay." Yan Zhu Guang obediently responded, starting to set up for her tribulation strategy. Yun Mi Xue sighed lightly in her heart, despite Zhu Guang’s calm and astute nature, always reliable. Yet, when she is with her, she seems never to grow up. Whether their frequent companionship is good or bad, she couldn’t help but wonder if she’s leading Zhu Guang astray. While Yun Mi Xue and Yan Zhu Guang conversed from afar, others scrutinizing Yan’s figure also gradually recognized her. As a genius disciple with a Heaven-Attuning Physique, who initially refused numerous personal apprenticeship offers from the Deity Transformation stage elders to follow Senior Sister Yun Mi Xue, Yan Zhu Guang was somewhat famous in Fenghua Immortal Sect. Having joined Fenghua Immortal Sect for merely three years, yet advancing from the fourth layer of Qi Refinement to the initial Foundation Establishment stage without guidance, her cultivation speed was notably fast. Thus, she garnered more attention due to her rapid progression. Upon recognizing Yan Zhu Guang, apart from the titled disciples Yun Chang Yue and Chu Ning Yan, others who occasionally interacted with her, the rest also identified her. However, everyone’s impression of Yan Zhu Guang was still at the moment when she reached the initial Foundation Establishment after three years. But how much time had passed since then? Barely a year, right? And now, from an initial Foundation Establishment stage, she’s reached the Gold Core stage? Watching the ever-bolstering Gold Core tribulation clouds, even the highly skilled Core Formation real persons, honorable titled disciples of Fenghua Immortal Sect, couldn't help but gape. Chu Ning Yan and Yun Chang Yue had almost witnessed her leap from early to late Foundation Establishment stage. They knew Yan Zhu Guang ascended due to an inheritance in a secret realm, propelling her from early to late Foundation Establishment. From Chu Ning Yan’s perspective, it appeared somewhat like a fluke, hardly a sign of great talent. There were many in the cultivation world who advanced rapidly due to inheritance, like the Su You Mo Jun from the Blood-Drop Demon Realm, who reached the Deity Transformation stage in no time. Yet, no one would acclaim such one as a peerless genius. However, for Yan Zhu Guang to ascend directly to the Gold Core stage within a year, in such circumstances, was truly astounding. A middle Gold Core stage cultivator, not yet eighteen—is there much chance of achieving this at all, even if one had started cultivating straight from the womb? Not to mention the prime age for cultivation is typically seven or eight years old. For instance, the Su You Mo Jun, who was thrust to the Deity Transformation stage by the previous Demon Sovereign, had made no progress in decades since, despite this Yan Zhu Guang's cultivation seemingly not stagnating but progressing faster than others? Is the talent of the Heaven-Attuning Physique truly this formidable? Chu Ning Yan's expression toward Yan Zhu Guang couldn’t help but turn complex, suddenly becoming tangled in thoughts, leaving her unsure how to react. Yun Chang Yue’s reaction, on the contrary, was blatantly apparent, as if her gaze lined with two sharp swords stabbed towards Yan Zhu Guang without any pretense. Maybe realizing the greatness of Yan Zhu Guang’s talent left her flustered, momentarily losing the disguise, showcasing undisguised envy. By the time she recollected her emotions and restrained the overly conspicuous expression, it was already too late. While conversing with Yun Mi Xue, Yan Zhu Guang could feel that blatant gaze upon her. She kept her expression unchanged, pretending not to notice, and continued setting up the tribulation array without pause. By the time her preparations for the tribulation were complete, the tribulation clouds overhead still showed no sign of dispersing; they were still brewing intensely. Yan Zhu Guang decided against further action, simply sitting cross-legged to begin regulating her breath. The System couldn't help but voice its concern, "Host, be careful. That woman's gaze is intimidating." Her jealousy is overwhelming. How does the host's talent affect her adversely? What's the need for such envy, especially since she can't be the sect leader now? That look she gave was as if she wanted to devour the host alive. Yan Zhu Guang replied, "Her resentment towards me is a good thing. At least it means she won't secretly harm Senior Sister." Oh, the System sulked, biting a handkerchief. It had never seen a host as dedicated as this one, willing to draw animosity onto herself just to complete the mission and protect her Senior Sister. A host like this deserves nothing less than success. Yan Zhu Guang timed everything perfectly. Once she recuperated from the effort of setting up the formation, the tribulation clouds had fully matured. At that moment, a purple lightning bolt the width of a thumb streaked down. Sensing the tribulation clouds' stir, Yan Zhu Guang instinctively raised her head. Her dark eyes vividly reflected the purple glow of the lightning, making them appear strikingly brilliant.