Chapter 882 - 683: Ape Emperor’s Tribulation Crossing
Apparently, the Purple Yuyun Tree Emperor had already detected his arrival.
He had some words about Shen Xuan’s choice to wander leisurely in the city rather than meeting immediately.
"Hehe, does the Tree Emperor lack even this bit of patience?"
Shen Xuan said calmly.
Now, he was already a Tier Four Great Cultivator.
Neither the Purple Yuyun Tree Emperor nor the Divine Power Ape Emperor gave him the same overwhelming pressure as before.
This time, his visit was primarily to bid farewell to the Purple Yuyun Tree Emperor.
He also conveniently asked the Purple Yuyun Tree Emperor to look after Starlight Island.
Entering the Purple Yuyun Immortal City to personally observe the cooperation between Starlight Island and the Wilderness Demon Race was also reasonable.
This partnership brought continuous substantial profits to both the Cyan Cloud Sect and the Wilderness Demon Race.
And the Purple Yuyun Tree Emperor and Shen Xuan were the individuals who benefitted the most.
"I’m not in a rush."
The Purple Yuyun Tree Emperor chuckled lightly.
"However, Fellow Daoist Divine Power has matters to discuss with you."
Upon hearing this, Shen Xuan turned to the silently standing Divine Power Ape Emperor and cupped his hands in greeting.
"Greetings, Fellow Daoist Divine Power."
An equal greeting!
Not addressing as a senior!
The Divine Power Ape Emperor and the Purple Yuyun Tree Emperor brightened at these words.
Two vigorous demonic senses instantly enveloped Shen Xuan, examining him closely.
"Strange! You haven’t condensed a Nascent Soul."
The Divine Power Ape Emperor’s voice was deep, tinged with a hint of doubt.
Shen Xuan only smiled and did not answer.
"Dare to discuss as equals with me! Have you reached the Divine Power Realm in body refining?"
The Divine Power Ape Emperor seemed to have an epiphany, his tone suddenly changing, revealing disbelief.
"Just by chance."
Shen Xuan replied calmly.
"Mr. Shen, have you really stepped into the Divine Power Realm?"
The Purple Yuyun Tree Emperor was equally astonished.
He had known Shen Xuan for over a hundred years.
When they first met, the other party was just a small cultivator in the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment.
In just over a hundred years.
This person had actually stepped into the Divine Power Realm, becoming a Tier Four Great Cultivator on the same level as himself!
Even with his long lifespan and having seen countless cultivators.
Achieving such accomplishments as Shen Xuan was exceedingly rare.
"Good! Good! Good!"
The Purple Yuyun Tree Emperor exclaimed three times, showing joy.
"In that case, Fellow Daoist Divine Power has found the right person."
Without delay, he explained the reason on behalf of the Divine Power Ape Emperor.
"Help Fellow Daoist Divine Power withstand the heavenly punishment?"
Shen Xuan was shocked upon hearing this.
It turned out that after the Demon Race transforms, they encounter heavenly punishment every century or so.
This was the Heavenly Dao’s test and punishment for those who defied the heavens by transforming.
The Divine Power Ape Emperor was currently facing his third heavenly punishment after transformation.
The first two, being tribulations of thunder and wind, he had narrowly passed.
And this third one, according to various signs, was likely a fire tribulation.
Unfortunately, the Divine Power Ape Emperor’s true form was an Earth Attribute of the Demon Race.
Among the Five Elements, earth generates metal but fears fire.
For him, the fire tribulation served as the greatest restraint, increasing the danger manifold.
Should he fail the tribulation, his Primordial Spirit would be burned by skyfire, his True Spirit annihilated, leading to death and disappearance from the Dao.
"Mr. Shen is a Water Technique cultivator, possessing an Ice Technique Golden Core; with ice opposing fire, he must have ways to cope."
The Purple Yuyun Tree Emperor said with a smile.
For the sake of this old friend, he had thrown pride aside and spoke flattery.
"Skyfire heavenly punishment?"
Shen Xuan looked at the Divine Power Ape Emperor.
"Can you confirm, Fellow Daoist Divine Power, what type of skyfire you will encounter?"
"I have prepared the relevant records."
The Divine Power Ape Emperor took out a specially-crafted Jade Scroll.
Shen Xuan accepted it, extending his divine sense within.
It turned out that skyfire was not singular and had no fixed pattern.
The skyfire tribulation encountered by the Demon Race post-transformation would evolve into different forms based on the tribulation taker’s karma, bloodline, cultivation techniques, and other factors.
According to Divine Power Ape Emperor’s self-predictions, apart from the ordinary skyfire, he would likely face three special types of skyfire: Heart Demon Shadow Fire, Red Lotus Karmic Fire, and Bloodline Tribulation Fire.
These three types of skyfire were immensely powerful; even with his level as a Transformed Great Demon, he was not fully confident of overcoming them.
However, if he could survive this tribulation, the Divine Power Ape Emperor’s strength would rise to another level, with hopes of advancing to Middle Stage of Nascent Soul.
Shen Xuan carefully examined the descriptions of the three types of skyfire within the Jade Scroll.
Heart Demon Shadow Fire: Combined with the Heart Demon tribulation, external fire triggers internal fire, potentially causing Soul-corroding Demon Fire.
The tribulation taker needs to resist external fire burns while fending off heart demon invasions, being attacked from inside and outside, doubling the danger.
Red Lotus Karmic Fire: In which red lotus blooms within blood-colored flames, using karma force as fuel.
The heavier the karma, the fiercer the flames. Those with excessive killings and entangled karma find it extremely difficult to pass.
Bloodline Tribulation Fire: Descends upon ancient bloodlines. Fail to pass, and the bloodline degenerates, causing a rebound and demise.
If passed, it would purify the bloodline, returning to its roots.
It seemed the true fear for the Divine Power Ape Emperor was indeed these threefold skyfires.
Shen Xuan fell into contemplation.