Section 78: Successfully Passed Tribulation, Named Morning Glory
By: Gu Zhenren
Author: Gu Zhenren
“You’re bad people too!” the young Sky Fox spat out the World-Ending Red Lotus, turning the assassin leader to ash. She then shifted her gaze, her bright, gem-like eyes glaring angrily at the remaining assassins.
“Retreat, retreat!” The assassins’ expressions changed drastically, filled with unease. They immediately chose to flee without hesitation.
The young Sky Fox’s tail swayed gently, her hands moving with graceful, natural movements, as if dancing. The five elements and wind, all the Great Dao she knew, were seamlessly integrated into her actions.
Chu Yun watched, mesmerized, thinking to himself, “Is this the Spirit Monster Sky Fox? It truly possesses a full spirit! All sorts of Cultivation Methods, in her hands, are imbued with soul and life. No wonder Spirit Monsters are at the true upper echelon of Demonic Beasts. They are indeed far more powerful than Great Demons. This precious spirit alone is something Great Demons cannot compare to.”
When Demonic Beasts reach the Spirit Monster stage, the Spirit within them experiences a qualitative leap. Demonic Beasts gain the ability to think and fight autonomously to a certain extent.
Just like the Sky Fox, who had autonomously used the Fire Virtue True Body Cultivation Method at the critical moment. Chu Yun didn’t need to say anything this time. The young Sky Fox fought with great flair, her use of various Cultivation Methods seeming instinctive, boundless, and in tune with the Great Dao.
Chu Yun stood up, his delight growing with every moment. He witnessed the power of the Spirit Monster Sky Fox firsthand. Those assassins were no match for her; they were quickly overwhelmed by her continuous barrage of Cultivation Methods.
“Sky Fox, eliminate the remaining Fire God Tribulation.” Chu Yun couldn’t help but remind her as the flames subsided, though some Azure Dragons still roared in the sky.
“Yes, Master.” The young Sky Fox turned, her bright eyes, more black than white, glancing at Chu Yun before she sweetly replied. A happy smile bloomed on her fair and rosy face.
Her smile was as pure as a clear, cloudless sky, utterly unblemished. Chu Yun blinked, and as he prepared to look closer, the Sky Fox had already turned and soared into the heavens.
In mid-air, she channeled the Fire Virtue True Body Cultivation Method, transforming into a ball of flame and plunging into hundreds of Azure Dragons.
To everyone’s astonishment, the Azure Dragons clawed and roared, unable to find the Sky Fox. Guided by Heaven and Earth’s connection to her, they became entangled with each other, their flames burning fiercely yet fruitlessly.
In contrast, the flame that the Sky Fox had transformed into grew larger and larger, absorbing the essence of the Azure Dragons. In an instant, it became fierce and powerful.
Chu Yun rejoiced, fully realizing the purpose of the Fire Virtue True Body: “The Fire Virtue True Body is not only a Supreme grade Cultivation Method for offense and defense, but it also possesses restorative abilities! It can absorb power from a sea of flames to restore itself!”
The Azure Dragons were eventually drained and weakened, many dissipating. When the Sky Fox resumed her form as the young fox-tailed lady, only two or three illusory Azure Dragons remained in the night sky.
With a flick of her tail, the young lady unleashed a Wind Dao Cultivation Method. Azure wind blades shot into the sky, vanquishing the remnants of the Fire God Tribulation and disappearing into the Tribulation Cloud.
The Tribulation Cloud arrived and dispersed just as quickly. In the blink of an eye, more than half of it had scattered. Heaven and Earth brightened; it was dawn, the time having shifted from midnight. The dense Tribulation Cloud had merely obscured this part of the world, making the passage of time unnoticed.
“Look, the sunrise!” someone exclaimed.
Just then, a ray of sunlight pierced through the mist. Immediately, a red sun slowly rose from the sea, the surface shimmering with golden light, and the morning clouds ablaze.
Wherever the light reached, the lingering darkness rapidly receded.
Nightmares vanished without a trace. Cheers of joy and regret echoed through Shu City. The Sky Fox’s Spirit Demon Tribulation had finally been overcome, albeit precariously!
“Sky Fox…” Chu Yun looked up to see the young Sky Fox suspended in mid-air. She wore a simple yet charming white dress, appearing as pure and angelic as a celestial being. Sunlight shone upon her, as if emanating from her, casting a white halo around her.
Jin Bihan and the others were silent, moved by the birth of this Spirit Monster.
Chu Yun, touched, said, “Breaking through the deepest darkness, whether in this life or the last, you are a ray of sunshine in my life, Chu Yun. That’s right, I’ll name you Morning Glory… the brilliance of the dawn, no darkness can extinguish you…”
Upon reaching the Spirit Monster stage, Monster Tamers typically gave their companions names, as Spirit Monsters possess higher intelligence.
“Morning Glory?” The young Sky Fox slowly descended. As she heard her name, the pair of fluffy fox ears on her head twitched. Curiosity flickered in her clear eyes, a blend of purity and a hint of allure.
Then, she pouted her cherry lips and affectionately said to Chu Yun in a sweet voice, “Master, I’m hungry.”
Chu Yun was taken aback. “Wait, didn’t you absorb the energy from the Demonic Tribulation? Shouldn’t you be in peak condition?”
Demonic Beasts could absorb Vital Energy instead of consuming blood to satisfy their hunger. But then Chu Yun realized the truth: the Sky Fox wasn’t hungry, she was craving something.
Indeed, the young Sky Fox, Morning Glory, fidgeted slightly before walking over to Chu Yun and tugging at his clothes. “Master, I want to eat fish…”
“As expected…” Chu Yun chuckled, reaching out to pat her small head. “You are indeed my little Sky Fox. Don’t worry, you’ve earned great merit this time, and your Master will not mistreat you.”
“This Sky Fox is truly adorable,” Jin Bihan said, smiling and shaking her head.
The others were also speechless, looking at her with indulgence. After overcoming the Spirit Demon Tribulation, her first words were a request for food. Such an exceptional Demonic Beast was rare indeed.
“Little Sky Fox, your name is Morning Glory, right? A lovely name, very good. You saved my son this time and are a great contributor to Shu Family Island. You can feast on any delicacy you desire!” Shu Tianhao laughed heartily, flying over on his Azure Sea Dragon.
The young Sky Fox, Morning Glory, smiled sweetly but then looked at Chu Yun. “No, I want to eat fish that Master grills himself…”
“Alright, I’ll definitely satisfy you!” Chu Yun pinched her soft cheek, finding it smooth, tender, and wonderfully elastic.
“I never expected the Sky Fox to overcome the Spirit Demon Tribulation and become a Spirit Monster!”
“That was the Six Fiery Ashes Tribulation, and she managed to pass it…”
“It’s not impossible. Chu Yun has Lightning and Fire Transformation Cultivation Methods, the Supreme grade World-Ending Red Lotus, and the Fire Virtue True Body. Plus, he has plenty of elixirs for replenishment. The Sky Fox was well-prepared, and the tribulation’s attrition was definitely immense.”
The members of the expedition were all amazed, their words tinged with fear, shock, and much envy.
“Chu Yun already possessed a Spirit Monster Soldier, and now he has a Supreme grade Spirit Monster, the Sky Fox. He has truly surpassed Tie Ao, and I fear no one among the younger generation can rein him in!”
“More than just the younger generation? With two Spirit Monsters, he is already one of the peak experts in the Archipelago.”
“What’s truly terrifying is his potential. So young, yet his internal Spirit is already so abundant. It’s hard to believe he’s only fifteen.”
“Such talent is no longer human; it’s monstrous. However, Shui Ruolan’s earlier gift of the Rejuvenation Pill must have also been of great help.”
Mentioning Shui Ruolan caused many young talents among the expedition to feel a pang of jealousy.
“Shui Ruolan looks upon Chu Yun with such favor, and her support for him runs so deep, it’s truly baffling! Tie Ao didn’t even receive her Rejuvenation Pill back then.”
“I heard that after Chu Yun passed the Spirit Demon Tribulation, Shui Ruolan also gifted him a bottle of Upper grade healing elixir. Truly…”
“This is the magnanimity of the Rain Island Saintess. With Shu Family Island acquiring its third Spirit Monster, their strength has greatly increased. The landscape of the Archipelago is about to change!”
Everyone chattered amongst themselves, sending the news back to their respective families. Soon, ripples swept across the Archipelago. Spirit Monsters were already a deterrent force there. Shu Family Island, having recently annexed the Yan Family, was still somewhat unstable. The Sky Fox’s appearance was timely, stabilizing the situation.
Shui Ruolan’s mood was utterly dismal.
She hadn’t expected the elite assassin group from Night Rain to fail in such a promising situation! This was a severe blow to her plans.
She had initially hoped to sow discord between the Yan and Shu families, but after the Sky Fox overcame the Spirit Demon Tribulation, Yan Hui, whom she had intended to meet, feigned illness and refused to see her. He wouldn’t even grant her an opportunity for a face-to-face conversation.
“How could this happen?! What exactly happened? Why haven’t they responded to me yet? Could they have perished…”
Shui Ruolan’s eyes flickered, a sense of dread washing over her. Other Night Rain assassins were also approaching Shu Family Island. She hesitated about whether to deploy this precious card to strike at Chu Yun. If the elite assassin group from Night Rain had been defeated, could these lesser assassins succeed?
“Saintess.” Just as she hesitated, a faint voice sounded from the window.
Shui Ruolan’s eyes lit up; she recognized the voice. She immediately looked towards the sound and saw a figure flash in from outside the window.
Shui Ruolan was overjoyed and said to the newcomer, “It’s you! You’re an elite assassin from Night Rain, you truly aren’t dead.”
The person who had flown in was none other than the leader of the assassins who had nearly assassinated Chu Yun that day.
“Alas, I am ashamed. I was close to succeeding, but then a Demonic Tribulation, the Fire God Tribulation, appeared. The Sky Fox used the Fire Virtue True Body to turn the tables. Alas, the Six Fiery Ashes Tribulation has six stages, and they occur randomly. I never expected Chu Yun’s luck to be so good that the Fire God Tribulation would appear at the last moment.” The assassin leader sighed deeply and reported.
“Hmm, the ancient Five Virtues True Bodies were all Supreme grade Cultivation Methods that combined offense, defense, and recovery abilities. I had already suspected this was the reason. Tell me the details… Uh, no!” As she spoke, Shui Ruolan’s expression suddenly changed drastically, and she retreated rapidly, dodging the sudden attack from the “assassin leader.”
*Boom!*
With a deafening roar, the wall burst open. Emerging from the dust were Shu Tianhao, his face ashen, along with Yan Que, the Three Elders, and Chu Yun’s party.
The “assassin leader” let out a triumphant smile. In front of Shui Ruolan, a golden light flashed, and she revealed her true form – it was Jin Bihan.
