NABC Chapter 103 Second Senior Brother Successfully Forms Nascent Soul
Chapter 103 Second Senior Brother Successfully Forms Nascent Soul
A few days later, the rain stopped and the sky cleared. The courtyard of the inn was filled with the fresh fragrance of earth, and the spiritual plants were covered with crystal water droplets that shimmered with colorful light under the sunlight.
Xu Xiaoxiao practiced her sword in the courtyard, the flashing sword light breaking the tranquility of the early morning.
Mu Zhusheng watched from the sidelines, occasionally offering a few pointers. "Junior Sister, you could make your sword strike a little stronger to bring out the essence of this move," Mu Zhusheng said.
Xu Xiaoxiao sheathed her sword and wiped the sweat from her forehead. "Second Senior Brother, I feel that my swordsmanship has improved a lot recently."
As they were talking, a sparrow flew down onto the courtyard railing and chirped away.
Xu Xiaoxiao walked over curiously, "This spirit bird seems to have a spirit, is something wrong?"
Mu Zhusheng also approached and, after observing it carefully, said, "Judging from its appearance, it seems to be guiding us to a certain place."
The two exchanged a glance and decided to follow Lingque to find out what was going on.
They followed the sparrow out of the inn and through the bustling market.
At the market, vendors hawked various spiritual items, and the crowds thronged.
"Second Senior Brother, where do you think this spirit bird is taking us?" Xu Xiaoxiao asked curiously.
“Follow it, and you might have a wonderful encounter,” Mu Zhusheng said with anticipation in her eyes.
The spirit bird led them to a sacred mountain outside the city.
The mountain is shrouded in mist and clouds, with towering sacred trees and all sorts of strange spiritual sounds echoing through the forest.
As they walked, they discovered a cave hidden behind a mountain wall.
The cave was filled with a soft light and the aroma of medicine.
"Could there be some treasure related to alchemy here?" Mu Zhusheng asked excitedly, quickening her pace.
Upon entering the cave, they saw that the cave walls were covered with ancient alchemical runes, as well as some withered spiritual plant specimens.
Xu Xiaoxiao exclaimed in amazement, "This place is so mysterious! These runes must contain profound alchemy techniques."
Mu Zhusheng searched around and found a dusty alchemy manual in a corner.
"Junior Sister, come and see! This might be the key to improving our alchemy skills."
Xu Xiaoxiao urged Mu Zhusheng to open it quickly, also hoping that her second senior brother would receive a different kind of opportunity. "Second senior brother, open it and take a look."
With excitement and awe, Mu Zhusheng gently brushed away the dust from the alchemy manual and slowly turned the ancient pages.
In an instant, a blinding golden light burst forth from the book, instantly enveloping him, and the powerful force irresistibly pulled him into the book.
As the light faded, Mu Zhusheng found herself in a strange space.
Surrounded by swirling clouds and mist, resembling a fairyland, an elderly man with white hair, a serene face, yet exuding boundless majesty stood suspended in mid-air.
"Junior Mu Zhusheng greets senior. May I ask where this is?" Mu Zhusheng asked respectfully after bowing.
The old man nodded slightly. "I am Xuanfeng, an ancient alchemy master. I left my legacy here for those who are destined to receive it. Now that you have this opportunity, you should try your best to comprehend it."
After saying this, the old man waved his hands, and countless alchemy techniques and insights flooded into Mu Zhusheng's mind like a tide.
After an unknown amount of time, Mu Zhusheng slowly opened her eyes, feeling a surge of spiritual energy within her body, as if a powerful force was eager to break free.
He looked inward and was pleasantly surprised to find that his Golden Core was complete and was smoothly transforming into a Nascent Soul.
At that moment, outside the cave where he was, the sky changed color instantly, with dark clouds rolling and gathering like ink, and faint flashes of lightning.
"Second Senior Brother, what happened?" Xu Xiaoxiao asked with a worried expression.
Mu Zhusheng calmly replied, "Junior Sister, don't be afraid. Because of this inheritance, my cultivation has broken through, and I am about to face the Nascent Soul Tribulation. This is a hurdle on my path of cultivation."
A fierce wind swept in, causing the spirit trees around the cave to bend and fall, their branches and leaves flying everywhere.
The first thunderous roar resounded as if the sky had collapsed and the earth had split open. The dazzling lightning illuminated the dim world as bright as day, striking directly at the location where Mu Zhusheng was.
Mu Zhusheng quickly stood up, her spiritual energy surging around her, to meet the power of the lightning tribulation.
"Junior Sister, you should step back and avoid being affected by the lightning tribulation," he shouted.
Mu Zhusheng stood atop the howling mountain peak, gazing up at the lightning that flickered in the dark clouds, seemingly ready to devour anyone who might approach. He felt both awe for this Nascent Soul Tribulation and a resolute determination to break through his cultivation level.
"Although this tribulation is dangerous, it is an obstacle I must overcome on my path of cultivation. In order to take another step forward on the path of cultivation, and for the sake of my sect and my senior brother, I must not back down." He thought to himself.
Mu Zhusheng quickly mobilized her spiritual power, rapidly forming hand seals to create a blue spiritual power shield in front of her.
The lightning bolt struck the shield, instantly unleashing a blinding light. The powerful impact caused the rocks beneath his feet to shatter, sending dust billowing everywhere.
Mu Zhusheng felt an overwhelming force surge through her, her body trembled slightly, but her eyes grew even more determined. "The power of this tribulation lightning is indeed not to be underestimated, but I am sure I can withstand it."
Immediately following, a second lightning tribulation arrived, even more swiftly than the first.
The wind howled, making his clothes flutter wildly, and the surrounding sacred trees were uprooted and thrown into the air.
Mu Zhusheng took a deep breath, channeled her spiritual power to its limit, and let out a low shout, instantly increasing the light of the shield several times over.
The lightning struck the shield, creating ripples of spiritual energy. His face paled slightly, but he gritted his teeth and persevered, "I cannot lose. My senior brother is still waiting for me."
As the lightning bolts struck one after another, the mountaintop was riddled with holes and reduced to scorched earth.
When the final lightning tribulation arrived, the dark clouds in the sky seemed to be compressed to their limit, and the lightning was so dazzling that it was impossible to look directly at it.
Mu Zhusheng cast aside all distracting thoughts and completely immersed himself in the control of spiritual power. His figure appeared small yet incredibly resolute under the light of the lightning tribulation.
As the final lightning bolt struck, he unleashed all his power, his spiritual energy shield colliding with and neutralizing the force of the lightning.
Amidst a dazzling light and a deafening roar, Mu Zhusheng successfully withstood the attack. His figure, amidst the dissipating aftershocks of the lightning tribulation, resembled a war god reborn from the ashes.
Although Xu Xiaoxiao looked nervous, she obediently retreated to a distance, her eyes fixed on Mu Zhusheng's figure, her hands unconsciously clenching, and she silently prayed for him.
This Nascent Soul Tribulation was incredibly powerful, causing the heavens and earth to change color. Cultivators or spiritual beings in the vicinity were very likely to have noticed it and witnessed part of the process.
Some hermits who are in seclusion in the sacred mountains and are extremely sensitive to fluctuations in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth may be awakened by the powerful spiritual energy when the tribulation occurs, and thus be able to see Mu Zhusheng struggling under the tribulation lightning from afar.
Furthermore, some mythical birds and beasts in the mountains have an instinctive sense of danger and power. The appearance of the lightning tribulation will inevitably alert them, and some curious and daring individuals may hide at a safe distance to witness this thrilling scene of tribulation.
There might even be some rogue cultivators traveling in and out of this area who happen to pass by and are attracted by this sudden tribulation. They will watch with awe and amazement as Mu Zhusheng confronts the tribulation, secretly wondering which cultivator is breaking through to this crucial Nascent Soul realm.
After successfully passing the Nascent Soul Tribulation, Mu Zhusheng's temperament and appearance underwent significant changes.
His once slightly immature face now appears more profound, his eyes seem to hold the stars and the sea, deep and bright, and the glint of his gaze when he does not look at you is like a flash of lightning, making people afraid to look directly at him.
A faint, ethereal glow emanated from her skin, as if a thin veil of jade were lightly draped over it, giving it an otherworldly quality.
His hair grew longer and darker, falling naturally down his back, yet seemed to be surrounded by a gentle breeze, untouched by a speck of dust.
His figure became increasingly tall and slender, his posture as straight as a pine tree, and his every move exuded composure and calmness. The fatigue and unease he had felt from cultivation were completely gone, replaced by an inner confidence and majesty that seemed to resonate even more with the spiritual energy of the world. A unique aura of a Nascent Soul cultivator naturally lingered around him, inspiring awe in all who beheld him.
Xu Xiaoxiao excitedly ran over, "Second Senior Brother, you're amazing! You actually survived the Nascent Soul Tribulation smoothly."
Her eyes sparkled with joy and admiration. Mu Zhusheng was slightly out of breath, but her face was filled with a gratified smile. "I was fortunate to receive the inheritance from my senior and to have my junior sister protect me. Only then was I able to succeed. This Nascent Soul realm is a new starting point for me. I must make further progress on the path of alchemy and cultivation so that I can help my senior brother recover as soon as possible."