The cultivators outside the Holy Extreme Sect believed Lin Bai could lead his group of ten thousand to endure the Heavenly Tribulation safely. Everyone was prepared to witness Lin Bai's ascension. However, a sudden, fierce wind arose, rekindling their hopes. "So, within the Heavenly Tribulation, there's not only Heavenly Fire but also a Wind Calamity?" a Great Cheng realm cultivator from Sky Demon Mountain said. "How could the tribulation of ten thousand people be so easily crossed? The real trial is probably in the final nine heavens," a Great Cheng realm cultivator from the Blood Sect said. "For so many people to undergo their tribulation simultaneously, and for Lin Bai to pass through unscathed—that would be too much of a loss of face for the Heavens," a Great Cheng realm cultivator from the Holy Extreme Sect sighed. "However, Lin Bai has allowed us to witness the ultimate form of Heavenly Tribulation. Who knew before that it could contain both fire and wind?" "Unprecedented and unrepeatable. We have to admit, Lin Bai is too strong..." "The Phoenix Seeks Phoenix is truly domineering. Even Qingmu was torn apart by the fierce wind, yet the lower-level cultivators inside the Phoenix Seeks Phoenix remained unharmed. The Dao of Laws is truly terrifying!" "Should we attack those heaven-sent individuals in the Supporting Group and push them into the Heavenly Tribulation?" "Those are people of my Blood Sect. Even if Lin Bai dies, they will remain valiant warriors of the Blood Sect. Old Ghost, do you intend to make an enemy of my Blood Sect?" Without a physical body to protect him, Lin Erbai was the first to be killed by the fierce wind. The second group to be swept away by the wind consisted of Madness Without Battle and three other Players. They were the weakest, and Lin Bai had never given them any Spirit Fruits. The moment the wild wind swept over them, they were instantly eliminated. The live broadcast signal was interrupted. However, the broadcast wasn't entirely cut off. Members of the Lin Bai Support Group were still live-streaming, but they were too far from the center of the Heavenly Tribulation—about a hundred miles away. Their live streams only showed withered branches and fallen leaves swept up by the gales, along with flying sand and stones. They couldn't see the situation at the center of the Tribulation clearly. At that point, all the Players lost any definite news about Lin Bai. Over the past few days, Lin Bai had been regularly feeding Spirit Fruits to the nearby disciples. Everyone had also just consumed the Pill Medicine refined by Gu Yi, so their Divine Soul Condensation had reached an even higher level. Thus, when the gales arrived, everyone's Divine Soul managed to hold out. Xu Longyun, Jiang Qingqin, Hu He's family, and Ye Lan possessed the weakest cultivation. Since they didn't need to worry about their Divine Souls, Tuohai and the others managed to block the wind blades—sharp enough to shred anything—that were mixed within the gales, thereby protecting them. Tuohai and the others knew how important these few individuals were to Lin Bai, so they dared not let any harm come to them. If Lin Bai's cherished ones died, they themselves would likely be the next to be abandoned. Everyone knew Lin Bai still had an ultimate trump card: the Puppet Phoenix Seeks Phoenix. Theoretically, Lin Bai could have undergone the Tribulation without any casualties. However, because he chose to protect Xu Longyun and the others, he opted to resist the Heavenly Tribulation head-on... Therefore, the well-protected Xu Longyun and her companions suffered the least devastation during the Wind Calamity. The one who suffered the most was Qing Yun. Qingmu's main body was enormous, and furthermore, she had no idea that a Wind Calamity even existed within the Heavenly Tribulation. She was completely unprepared when the strong winds arose. In an instant, more than half of the branches on Qingmu were torn to pieces by the wild wind. Qing Yun spat out several mouthfuls of blood. If she hadn't promptly conjured a phantom image to block the wind, she would have been blown to death by the mighty gales in moments... Lin Bai was already severely injured, and the wind brought him to the brink of death once more. He managed to split the condensing Tribulation Clouds with a single saber strike, but he couldn't stop the all-pervasive wind. His Divine Soul was the strongest, blocking the razor-sharp winds. The damage the wind inflicted on his Divine Soul was almost negligible, as it healed faster than it was harmed. Perhaps because the Spirit Fruit Tree was planted in Lin Bai's mind, his Divine Soul's enhancement had no limit. That was why he could easily create a Divided God, equivalent to the Crossing Tribulation Realm, without suffering any damage. However, Xu Longyun and the others couldn't do that. Their Divine Souls, like Qing Yun's, had a limit. Once they reached that limit, no amount of Spirit Fruit consumption would make much difference. And this upper limit was related to their physical strength and cultivation level. Xu Longyun's current cultivation was at the Divinity Transformation Realm. With all the nourishment she had received over these days, the strength of her Divine Soul far exceeded the Crossing Tribulation Realm. She could withstand the raging wind for now, but over time, her Divine Soul would gradually erode until it was ultimately exhausted. Even if she managed to endure until the end, her Divine Soul would be damaged. If she didn't die, she would likely become an imbecile... Little White Fox and others with lower cultivation levels had even weaker Divine Souls. Lin Bai picked a large handful of Spirit Fruits from the tree and precisely delivered them into everyone's hands to replenish their Divine Soul consumption. He also cast the Spring Breeze Turns Into Rain Technique on Qingmu several times to mend her injuries... Thus, beneath the Heavenly Tribulation, a peculiar scene unfolded. The ten thousand people on the periphery were singing and dancing, unharmed amidst the wind, rain, thunder, and lightning. The group in the middle gathered all their cultivation power to erect a protective barrier, forming a circle. They continuously stuffed Spirit Fruits into their mouths while battling the countless razor-sharp blades in the wind. The few individuals encircled in the innermost part did nothing but focus on stuffing Spirit Fruits into their mouths... At the very center, Lin Bai would occasionally cough up blood while slashing his saber at the sky to disperse the Tribulation Clouds; he also had to cast the Spring Breeze Turns Into Rain Technique. Qing Yun protected her true body while waving her Plantain Fan to disperse the Heavenly Fire coalescing from the Tribulation Clouds. She also occasionally had to strike Lin Bai to ensure he remained in a critically injured state... Everyone was incredibly busy, yet seemed to be enjoying themselves. The Tribulation Clouds also seemed to realize time was short, as their speed of condensation accelerated. Initially, they re-formed three to four minutes after being scattered. A day later, this shortened to two minutes. Another day later, they re-condensed in just one minute... ... New ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄhapters are published on 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩✶𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚✶𝕟𝕖𝕥 "Master, we can't go on !" Qing Yun watched the Tribulation Clouds gather faster and faster, speaking anxiously. "If the Tribulation Clouds continue to coalesce instantly after you scatter them, you'll die if lightning strikes and our defenses are not perfectly in place! The Heavenly Tribulation is determined to kill us. Once the Tribulation Clouds fully reassemble, the lightning that falls will surely be far more powerful than before..." "Master, if you really can't hold on, give up on us and use Phoenix Seeks Phoenix on yourself! As long as you survive, we can all make it. Even if you use Metamorphosis Butterfly on us, we can reunite after a short time," Xu Longyun said, her heart aching as she looked at Lin Bai, who was constantly spitting blood and on the verge of death. "Master, don't worry about us anymore. I'm willing to become a butterfly now." Amidst the raging wind, Little White Fox was no longer so optimistic. She looked at Lin Bai, her gaze firming. "Master likes my current appearance. When the butterfly transforms in the future, I'll change back into this form..." "What nonsense are you all talking about! We're just one step away. With me here, everyone can pass through the Heavenly Tribulation," Lin Bai glanced at them, offering comfort. He had persisted for nearly three months within the Heavenly Tribulation, coughing up who knows how many liters of blood. How could he give up when it was almost over? Did he still want to complete the tasks of the War God System? Did he still want the Body of the War God? And what about the 'Be a Good Teacher' mission? As a task-obsessed maniac, Lin Bai's way of thinking always differed from others... However, with over thirty people consuming Spirit Fruits non-stop, the number of fruits on the tree was visibly dwindling, and Lin Bai couldn't help but feel a pang of distress. After all, Qing Yun had initially consumed one-third of the fruits on the tree. Later, to replenish everyone's Divine Souls, many more were eaten. He hadn't been out causing trouble these past few days, so the influx of emotional value from the outside world had steadily decreased. The fruits on the Spirit Fruit Tree hadn't been replenished. If they continued consuming them at this rate, very few would be left after they passed the Heavenly Tribulation. If it helped Xu Longyun and the others pass the Heavenly Tribulation, it would be worth it. But if they failed, the loss would be catastrophic. There were still five days of the Heavenly Tribulation left; he had to think of another way! Lin Bai mentally sifted through all his Skills and reward items. Suddenly, his gaze fell upon the Super Sect Leader System. The next moment, a magnificent hall materialized out of thin air and settled upon Qingmu. The Main Hall stood over thirty meters tall, its exterior adorned with white jade slabs and pillars. Golden bricks and green tiles formed its roof, intricately carved with dragons and phoenixes. A golden plaque hung above the entrance, inscribed with the two characters: "Main Hall." Inside, the hall was paved with azure bricks, covering an area of at least several thousand square meters. At the far end, upon a dais, stood a golden throne, looking grand and solemn... This was the Main Hall, the reward for a task from the Super Sect Leader System. Inside the Main Hall, all attributes of Lin Bai, the Sect Leader of the Righteous Door, were doubled. Lin Bai had always intended to keep the Main Hall as a trump card for ambushing enemies in battle. Now, however, his strength was already top-tier, so the Main Hall's utility in combat had diminished. But during the Tribulation, if his near-death state could unleash tenfold his potential, the Main Hall's doubling effect on all attributes would effectively grant him twenty times his potential. Surviving a few more days of Heavenly Tribulation shouldn't be a problem then, right? The sudden appearance of the grand hall startled everyone. Qing Yun subconsciously asked, "What is this?" "The Main Hall of the Righteous Door." Lin Bai smiled and said casually, "It must be that the ancestors of the sect saw we were struggling with the Tribulation and specially sent it to help us pass through. Come on, everyone move into the Main Hall. I will protect you all during the Tribulation..." With this, he took the lead and Flashed into the Main Hall. Qing Yun followed closely behind. Upon entering the Main Hall, Lin Bai immediately felt his senses sharpen; his strength, speed, and physical fortitude greatly increased, and even his recovery ability doubled in an instant. He instantly recovered from his near-death state. At this time, Tuohai and the other Crossing Tribulation Realm cultivators also escorted Xu Longyun and the others into the hall. But the grand hall was still filled with fierce winds; the drafty Main Hall, exposed on all sides, could not block the pervasive storm and also obscured everyone's sight. Qing Yun looked at Lin Bai with confusion, "Master, the Main Hall doesn't seem to be much help against the Heavenly Tribulation!" As they were speaking, the Tribulation Clouds gathered together again. A bolt of lightning fell, striking directly on the roof of the grand hall. The glazed roof of the Main Hall was immediately shattered by the lightning. Everyone was exasperated. Though they didn't speak, the expressions in their eyes clearly conveyed their thoughts: What kind of useless hall is this? We were better off outside! Heavenly Fire also rained down from the Tribulation Clouds, engulfing Qingmu. Qing Yun's face changed drastically, "Master!" Lin Bai hadn't expected the Main Hall to be unable to withstand even a single bolt of lightning. However, knowing its attribute-doubling function was still active, he quickly said, "Qing Yun, hit me." Qing Yun reflexively slapped him. But the expected severe injury didn't occur, leaving her momentarily stunned. Then another bolt of lightning fell, and a large part of Qingmu's treetop was chopped off. She spat out a mouthful of blood, swaying precariously. "Use twice the force you just used," Lin Bai said urgently. Hearing this, Qing Yun, disregarding her own injuries, struck Lin Bai again without hesitation. Then, she fell unconscious. The moment Lin Bai was severely injured, lightning bolts rained down continuously. Lin Bai swung his saber towards the sky. A saber shadow, larger than before, appeared. It split the falling lightning and scattered almost half of the Tribulation Clouds. Even the gales blowing towards them were blocked by the saber energy... Large patches of clear sky were revealed, and sunlight cascaded down. In that instant, it was as if the ferocious Heavenly Tribulation had never existed... But the raging Heavenly Fire, still burning on Qingmu after most of its trunk had been cut off by lightning, proved that everything that had just happened was not an illusion. Looking at the sunlight bathing them, everyone was once again stunned. "Master, has your strength increased again?" Ye Song asked softly. "My strength hasn't increased, but inside the Main Hall, the power of all my abilities is doubled," Lin Bai said with a faint smile. He Flashed over, picked up the Plantain Fan that Qing Yun had dropped, extinguished the Heavenly Fire burning on Qingmu, and then cast the Spring Breeze Turns Into Rain Technique a few times to help Qingmu recover from her injuries. However, the damage Qingmu had suffered this time was too severe. Even with the Spring Breeze Turns Into Rain Technique, it took her a long time to recover. Her strength was also greatly reduced. She opened her eyes and saw the falling sunlight. She was stunned for a moment. "Master, did we survive the Heavenly Tribulation?" "Not yet, but it should be soon." Lin Bai laughed and continued to use the Spring Breeze Turns Into Rain Technique to heal her wounds. He confidently said, "Hang in there a bit longer, and I will lead you all to become immortals." 「During the following few days.」 Lin Bai's Tribulation-undergoing group returned to their previous pattern: sustain severe injuries, strike the Heavenly Tribulation with the saber, then rest... The spectators outside who witnessed Lin Bai's Tribulation had become numb. Lin Bai's endless stream of countermeasures had led them to give up any hope that the Heavenly Tribulation would strike Lin Bai dead. Now, everyone was merely waiting to see Lin Bai ascend, intending to witness his departure from this world so he could go and wreak havoc in the Fairy World... 「Eighty-one days of Crossing Tribulation.」 The Heavenly Fire turned white, and the divine wind became as black as ink. Even Lin Bai, with his doubled attributes, could only scatter the thick Tribulation Clouds for a short moment before they reassembled... However, even the white Heavenly Fire would be extinguished the moment it emerged under the Plantain Fan. The divine wind, black as ink, which could destroy Divine Souls, now blew weakly, as if it had exhausted all its strength in the confrontation with Lin Bai... As for the lightning, even if it gathered quickly, it could not strike as long as the Tribulation Clouds could not fully condense. Under Lin Bai's continuous use of the Spring Breeze Turns Into Rain Technique, even Qingmu had completely regrown, becoming even more lush than before the Tribulation. Looking at the Tribulation Clouds in the sky that could never fully form, Qing Yun was filled with emotion. "Master, I never imagined I could survive a Lightning Tribulation—let alone one involving ten thousand people—and so easily at that, without a single person dying..." "Easy?" Lin Bai looked weakly at Qing Yun, at the battered Main Hall, and at the few remaining fruits on the Spirit Fruit Tree in his mind. He shook his head helplessly. "I've exhausted all my means. If the Heavenly Tribulation had been even a little stronger, we wouldn't have made it..." Before his words fell, seemingly in response to Lin Bai, the Heavenly Tribulation that Lin Bai had scattered gathered again. Qing Yun instinctively injured Lin Bai. Lin Bai swung his saber towards the sky, but this time, a golden bolt of lightning fell before his saber energy could even strike, heading straight for him. This bolt of lightning was golden, yet streaked with a hint of black. Lin Bai's saber energy scattered the golden lightning. However, the black portion of the lightning pierced through the saber energy and instantly struck Lin Bai. The speed was so fast that no one reacted. Lin Bai, who had been laughing and talking just moments before, lost all signs of life the instant the black lightning struck. His expression froze, and his life force vanished! At the same time, the gales subsided, the Heavenly Fire was extinguished, and the Tribulation Clouds rapidly dispersed as if their mission was complete. A white beam of light descended from the sky, falling on Qingmu. This was the Guiding Light of ascension... However, not a single person stepped into the Guiding Light. All eyes were fixed on the breathless Lin Bai. Qing Yun's face turned deathly pale. She trembled and said, "The Tribulation of Demon Extermination." "What is the Tribulation of Demon Extermination?" Xu Longyun, as if her soul had departed, stared blankly at the lifeless Lin Bai and asked in confusion. "The Tribulation of Demon Extermination is a special Heavenly Tribulation targeting those who have committed heinous crimes. It bypasses all defenses and guarantees a one-hit kill." Qing Yun looked at Lin Bai, who showed no signs of life, and explained helplessly, "It's the heavens' final measure to prevent powerful evil individuals from passing their Tribulation and entering the Fairy World. It was thought to exist only in legends... I never imagined the Tribulation of Demon Extermination was real..."