"The premise is..."
The small tower added, "that there won't be any unexpected situations when you undergo tribulation."
"Unexpected situations?"
Bai Zihe was stunned, not understanding what he meant.
What kind of unexpected situations could arise during tribulation?
"Tribulation..."
The small tower's voice suddenly became serious, "In the understanding of cultivators, it is a test from the Heavenly Dao for those who seek to defy it."
"In essence..."
"In my opinion, tribulation is a gift from the Heavenly Dao to cultivators!"
A gift...
Bai Zihe was speechless.
So many cultivators had died under the Nine Heavenly Thunder Tribulations.
Could this still be called a gift?
Too much of a gift?
Couldn't handle it?
The small tower continued, "Why after ascending do you gain an immortal body, learn immortal arts, and transform your internal vital energy into immortal power?"
"Because..."
"This is inherently an enhancement from the Heavenly Dao for cultivators."
Thinking about it this way, Bai Zihe felt there was some truth to it.
"However..."
The small tower shook its head, with a hint of disdain, "Too many cultivators have insufficient foundations and are too weak, yet they eagerly wish to ascend to the Immortal Realm. Naturally, they cannot withstand such a generous gift."
"Rather than saying they were struck to death by the Nine Heavenly Thunder, it's more like they suffered from over-nourishment and choked to death."
It did make some sense.
But whether it made a lot of sense, Bai Zihe wasn't sure.
He hadn't attempted tribulation himself, so he knew nothing about the Nine Heavenly Thunder Tribulations.
"Nine Heavenly Thunder Tribulations..."
The small tower's eyes flickered with divine light, "They contain the ultimate principles of heaven and earth, supreme great dao, countless profound meanings, and infinite energy."
"If utilized properly..."
"It can temper a cultivator's body, allowing them to reach new heights."
"It can allow cultivators to gain enlightenment during the tribulation, perceive the laws of heaven and earth more clearly, and further improve their realm!"
"It can purify a cultivator's state of mind, leaving no room for impurities in their divine consciousness, causing them to be annihilated under the tribulation, becoming the purest, most perfect version of themselves!"
These words were resounding.
The small tower spoke with great passion.
As if...
It had personally undergone nirvana and rebirth under the Nine Heavenly Thunder Tribulations.
Bai Zihe also suddenly had a realization.
That's right.
The Tribulation Crossing Realm and Immortals were separated by just one realm, yet their strength differed vastly, like a chasm, like a great divide...
It was all because of the tribulation!
Therefore, the small tower's explanation had merit.
Bai Zihe's earlier thought of using the Xuanyuan Sword and Haotian Pagoda to resist the tribulation wavered.
According to its words.
The Nine Heavenly Thunder Tribulations were a great fortune for cultivators.
He shouldn't miss it, nor should he shut it out with artifacts.
Bai Zihe figured it out – undergo tribulation with his physical body!
Without external aid!
"Then..."
Bai Zihe continued to ask, "Little Tower, are there any other theories about these Nine Heavenly Thunder Tribulations? What did you mean by unexpected situations just now?"
Bai Zihe only wanted to be fully prepared and avoid any surprises.
"Unexpected situations..."
The small tower's face showed a trace of reminiscence, then it said faintly, "For instance, ordinary cultivators' tribulations are generally Nine Heavenly Thunder Tribulations."
"But some defying cultivators, perhaps due to their cultivation techniques, their physiques, their experiences, or their states of mind, might not face Nine Heavenly Thunder Tribulations."
"But instead..."
The small tower looked at Bai Zihe, a smile appearing on its face, "Eighteen Heavenly Thunder Tribulations, or perhaps Twenty-Seven Heavenly Thunder Tribulations... at most, Eighty-One Heavenly Thunder Tribulations!"
This.
Bai Zihe was utterly astonished.
For the vast majority of cultivators, Nine Heavenly Thunder Tribulations were fatal.
Eighty-One Heavenly Thunder Tribulations...
How terrifying must that be!
"Don't worry."
The small tower said with a chuckle, appearing very relaxed, "These legendary tribulations are for legendary figures. Their encounters are beyond what ordinary cultivators can imagine."
"And..."
"If successful, some have directly leaped from the Tribulation Crossing Realm to the Taiyi Golden Immortal level!"
Taiyi Golden Immortal...
This must be a relatively powerful realm among immortals.
Bai Zihe pondered silently.
"As for you..."
The small tower's smile grew even more pronounced, "Given your current Five Elements Body constitution, you'll face at least a Five-Nine or Six-Nine Heavenly Thunder Tribulation!"
Bai Zihe was so choked by its words that he couldn't speak.
Five-Nine...
That meant forty-five thunder tribulations!
Six-Nine...
That meant fifty-four thunder tribulations!
Damn it, that was already many times more terrifying than ordinary cultivators.
Furthermore.
According to the information Bai Zihe had obtained, the thunder tribulations grew progressively more terrifying. By the final dozens of tribulations, their power would likely be thousands or tens of thousands of times that of the first tribulation!
Could he survive with just his physical body?
"And..."
The small tower dropped another bombshell, "If you awaken the Chaos Sacred Body, your tribulation will surely be the legendary Nine-Nine Heavenly Tribulation!"
Bai Zihe was speechless.
He stared at the small tower for a long time, then asked helplessly, "Are you so certain?"
"Of course."
The small tower said with a chuckle, "Back then, my old master was just one step away from the Chaos Sacred Body, and his tribulation was an Eight-Nine Heavenly Tribulation!"
"One step further from the Chaos Sacred Body would be the Nine-Nine Heavenly Tribulation."
The small tower said it casually.
It smiled at Bai Zihe, as if looking forward to it.
Bai Zihe's expression wasn't very good.
So, having a powerful physique meant facing more challenges.
But then he thought of something else – according to the small tower's previous theory, the more tribulations there were, didn't that mean a greater gift?
As long as he survived the tribulation, the increase in his strength would be more significant?
This interpretation seemed perfectly valid.
Thinking of this.
Bai Zihe's heart swelled with heroic ambition.
In just over four years, he had progressed step by step to where he was today.
Four and a half years ago...
He was merely a young master of the Lin family, an ordinary mortal compared to those who could fly through the heavens and traverse the earth.
Now, he stood among the very top echelon of Great Xia, and even the world. What was there to fear!
Fight!
Crush all difficulties!
"Bai Zihe..."
The small tower looked at the change in Bai Zihe's aura and suddenly said, "As long as you can take this step and awaken the Chaos Sacred Body, I will recognize you as my new master."
"And..."
"I will also fulfill my old master's dying wish and bestow upon you a tremendous fortune."
"With his abilities at that time, dealing with the current dark anomalies would increase your chances of victory by fifty percent!"
Hearing this.
Bai Zihe's heart immediately burned with fervor.
To become stronger and receive benefits, why wouldn't he?
"Then it's settled!"
At this moment, Bai Zihe felt more enthusiastic and confident than ever before.
He began to enter seclusion, aiming to break through to the Great Perfection of the Tribulation Crossing Realm.
The day of perfection, the time of tribulation!