## Section 75: Six Divine Ashes Tribulation, Night Rain
**Author:** Gu Zhenren
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Boom! Boom!
Deafening roars, like thousands of thunderclaps, reverberated non-stop. Chu Yun looked up and saw a surging tide of water, crashing down from above. Compared to this deluge, Chu Yun’s figure was minuscule, like a giant elephant crushing an ant.
Facing such heavenly might, Chu Yun’s heart sank. It felt as if a massive mountain was pressing down on his chest, exerting a heavy, oppressive force.
If it were an ordinary Monster Tamer, they would likely be frozen in fear or falter. However, Chu Yun had achieved the life realm of “indifference.” Calming his mind, he continued to ponder, “The five elements are inter-generating and inter-restraining. Even a Demonic Tribulation must adhere to this great Dao. Water is restrained by Earth. I should primarily use Earth-based Cultivation Methods.”
Under Chu Yun’s command, the Sky Fox, with its four feet treading fire, soared upwards. Various Earth-based Cultivation Methods were employed in rapid succession.
The deluge was weakened layer by layer, but its sheer volume was immense. The Sky Fox was engulfed by the monstrous waves.
Even the Sky Fox’s mournful cries were drowned out by the surging, earth-shattering roar of the waves. The Sky Fox, like a small sailboat in the sea, struggled against the waves.
The water’s power shattered the layers of Earth-based defensive Cultivation Methods encasing the fox’s body. The Sky Fox spat out mouthfuls of blood, its bright eyes reflecting the blue water, on the verge of being lost in the terrifying power of Heaven and Earth.
“Sky Fox, hold on!” Chu Yun sensed the danger and immediately sent encouraging messages through his Spirit. Bolstered by encouragement, the Sky Fox’s courage surged. No matter how many waves it endured, it remained like a tenacious blade of grass, its unyielding will to fight supporting its body.
These water waves were also peculiar. They condensed in the air, and as the currents swirled, they focused solely on the Sky Fox, not dissipating. From a distance, it looked like a suspended sea, the size of a lake, hanging in the sky, a truly spectacular sight.
“Hold on…” From atop the City Lord’s Mansion, Shu Tianhao’s gaze intensified as he fixedly watched the Sky Fox’s tiny form within the waves.
“Die, die…” Within the envoy group, countless people cursed in their hearts, desperately hoping the Sky Fox would falter and be swallowed by the waves.
Yet, their hopes were repeatedly dashed. The Sky Fox ultimately held on. Its entire body was soaked, its fur plastered down by water. It panted heavily, clearly bearing no light injuries.
“The Sky Fox is a Sky Fox after all. The combat power of a Supreme grade Demonic Beast is terrifying.”
“It actually endured. However, it seems injured.”
“Hoo…” Shui Ruolan let out a soft sigh, her eyes filled with complex emotions.
The Sky Fox landed, and Chu Yun immediately fed it the prepared Pills. In less than a moment, a brilliant golden light emerged from the Tribulation Cloud. A massive, pure gold spearhead, pointing downwards, its sharp tip aimed directly at the Sky Fox. The air was filled with a deadly aura, as if on a battlefield, with clashing weapons and heavy killing intent.
“This is the Gold God Tribulation from the Six Divine Ashes Tribulation. Fire restrains Gold…” Chu Yun muttered to himself, then suddenly raised his voice, “Sky Fox, use the World-Ending Red Lotus!”
The Sky Fox gathered all its strength and spat out a small fire lotus from its mouth. The crimson lotus bloomed in the air, absorbing a large amount of Fire Vital Energy, and shot upwards, colliding with the tip of the golden spear.
Amidst thunderous explosions, heatwaves surged, and flames raged. The golden spear was melted by the flames, and its terrifying, giant head immediately shrank to half its original size.
“Use the World-Ending Red Lotus again!” Chu Yun exclaimed in delight and commanded once more.
The Sky Fox, already heavily injured, mustered its remaining strength to unleash another red lotus, completely annihilating the golden spear.
“Well done!” Shu Tianhao, witnessing this, clapped his hands in excitement, his face beaming with joy, even happier than Chu Yun.
The envoy group was plunged into despair, filled with sighs and groans.
“How could this happen? The heavenly tribulation is not powerful enough!”
“The Sky Fox, combined with a Supreme grade Cultivation Method, possesses extreme combat power. No wonder Ning Family Island and Yan Family Island were breached.”
“Supreme grade Cultivation Methods are rare treasures in the world. Even from this distance, one can feel an immense heat radiating, truly terrifying…”
Many, gazing at the Sky Fox in the night sky, felt their lips dry, their bodies and minds trembling.
After the Gold God Tribulation came the Wood God Tribulation. A long dragon, entirely composed of Wood Vital Essence, its emerald body almost solidified, engaged in a fierce battle with the Sky Fox high in the sky.
The endurance of the Wood Dragon was astonishing. It could absorb Wood Vital Energy from the air to heal its injuries. This tribulation lasted longer than the sum of the previous three.
The Sky Fox fought with great difficulty. Its snow-white fur was covered in wounds, bleeding profusely. Its Demonic Yuan was also largely depleted, its combat power reduced to less than half of its usual strength. Various Cultivation Methods were used in rotation, and it finally managed to defeat the Wood Dragon.
After the Sky Fox landed, Chu Yun urgently fed it large quantities of Pills. These Pills were incredibly expensive, most of them plundered from Ning Family Island and Yan Family Island.
In an instant, the Pills Chu Yun fed were worth more than five years of tax revenue for a town-level island.
Throughout history, most beings undergoing a Spirit Demon Tribulation have faced similar situations. The chances of a Demonic Beast successfully crossing the Spirit Demon Tribulation on its own are very slim. Demonic Beasts of lower and mid-grade aptitude have weaker Spirit Demon Tribulations. It is extraordinarily rare for Supreme and Upper grade Demonic Beasts to survive the Spirit Demon Tribulation alone, one in ten thousand.
However, with the help of a Monster Tamer, this chance increases tenfold. Especially for someone like Chu Yun who was thoroughly prepared, supported by a faction, and lavishly dispensed resources, the assistance was immense. Without these Pills and Cultivation Methods, the Sky Fox would have perished long ago. What talk of its current state?
“Fortunately, we raided Ning Family Island and conquered Yan Family Island. Otherwise, with the Shu Family’s resources, it would not have been enough to sustain such a massive expenditure,” Chu Yun thought with relief. During the Sky Fox’s tribulation, he, being immersed in it, experienced severe mental exhaustion. Especially when directing the Sky Fox against the Wood Dragon, it required extreme meticulousness, like walking a tightrope. Every little calculation accumulated into an advantage, eventually transforming into victory.
“Only two tribulations left in the Six Divine Ashes Tribulation. Let’s push a little harder, old friend,” Chu Yun said, patting the Sky Fox’s head encouragingly.
The Sky Fox, bathed in blood, struggled to support itself on its limbs, trembling slightly in the night wind. It nudged its head against Chu Yun’s chest and let out a hoarse cry. Despite its weakness, its fighting spirit remained indomitable.
The wind suddenly died down.
The air grew heavy, and the Tribulation Cloud thickened severalfold. It was dark and oppressive, giving the impression that it could descend at any moment, instilling fear.
“The Six Divine Ashes Tribulation, the later stages are even more terrifying.”
“What kind of tribulation is this? I have a bad feeling, as if the end of the world is about to descend.”
“Damn it all, could we be caught in the crossfire and suffer the same fate as Chu Yun?”
Within the envoy group, countless people’s hearts pounded with apprehension, captivated by the oppressive atmosphere filling Heaven and Earth.
The might of the fifth Demonic Tribulation was more terrifying than any before it. The Tribulation Cloud seemed to be brewing something, progressing sluggishly. The pressure from Heaven and Earth in the air had become so dense it felt tangible, imposing a sense of dread even on Chu Yun.
“What could it be? This…” Chu Yun’s eyes widened, his gaze fixed upwards, an expression of irrefutable shock on his face.
He saw the Tribulation Cloud part. A colossal star of earth and stone slowly descended from the sky. Its size was terrifyingly immense, not even the nameless volcano was as large.
As it slowly descended, it instilled a sense of dread and awe in everyone. This Earth God Tribulation was too terrifying; it was a star condensed from Earth Vital Energy.
“Damn it, it would be great if I had an Earth-manipulating Cultivation Method right now,” Chu Yun gritted his teeth, bearing the pressure. He urgently ordered the Sky Fox to unleash its full Demonic Yuan, employing various Cultivation Methods, particularly those of the Wood element, to weaken this massive Earth Star.
“Earth is restrained by Wood. Fortunately, we raided Ning Family Island and had the Yan Family Island’s support, so we don’t lack Wood-based Cultivation Methods.”
The Sky Fox’s current condition was insufficient to activate the World-Ending Red Lotus. However, with Wood-based Cultivation Methods in hand, they were used in rotation. The Earth Star, under the assault of the green Wood-based Cultivation Methods, was gradually being whittled down. But the Earth Star was too vast, and the Sky Fox’s Demonic Yuan was rapidly depleting, soon facing a desperate shortage.
The Sky Fox’s Supreme grade aptitude meant it already possessed one of the largest Demonic Yuan reserves among Demonic Beasts of its level. Combined with the abundant Pills replenishing its blood and energy, its Demonic Yuan still couldn’t keep up with the expenditure. This demonstrated the terrifying nature of the Six Divine Ashes Tribulation.
This was the most difficult Demonic Tribulation Chu Yun had experienced in his current and past lives. It was not only a great test for the Sky Fox but also a formidable challenge for him.
“With the Earth God Tribulation upon us, it’s an opportune moment. Attack!” At this moment, a sudden development occurred. With a sharp cry, a dozen dark figures appeared out of thin air, each wielding a weapon. They split into two groups, one attacking Chu Yun and the other targeting the Sky Fox.
“Night Rain!” Chu Yun exclaimed, his eyes widening in horror. Despite his caution, enemies had managed to infiltrate.
Especially at this critical juncture, when the Sky Fox was on the verge of collapse, these individuals launching a surprise attack plunged Chu Yun into extreme disadvantage.
“The Night Rain assassins, their mastermind is the Shui Family of Yu Island. Shui Ruolan, having gifted the Rejuvenation Pill earlier, has now organized the Night Rain for an assassination. She truly has one face for the world and another behind their backs. One can suspect everyone else, but never her.”
In his shock and anger, Chu Yun drew his Drunken Snow Saber. He had mentally prepared for such a situation. His Drunken Snow Saber clashed with the assassin leader. She was clad in a form-fitting black outfit that accentuated her curves. In her hand, she held a dagger emitting a chilling aura, a Spirit Demonic Weapon.
The Night Rain assassin organization was divided into female and male groups. The female group’s strength and status far surpassed the male group’s. The fourteen assassins attacking Chu Yun were all female. Apart from the leader, who possessed the combat power of a Great Demon general, the rest were all wielding powerful Great Demonic Creatures.
“Night Rain strikes, leaving no survivors. Sky Fox, perish, and Chu Yun, go to hell!” The fourteen female assassins, all masked and dressed in black, shouted in unison. They possessed special stealth Cultivation Methods, like “night rain, subtly seeping through the night, killing without a sound.” Their dagger thrusts were filled with dark and vicious intent.
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