Chapter 281 – Weathering the Thunder Tribulation, Finally Becoming an Immortal! [Monthly Ticket Bonus Chapter]

In the Real World, Su Xing’s heart leaped to his throat as he watched.

“Whether this succeeds or not, it all comes down to this!”

“No Martial Virtue… come through for me!”

Su Xing silently prayed, his gaze fixed on the simulation panel.

【Soaring sword intent shot straight into the nine heavens!】

【Even the Thunder Tribulation above the Nine Heavens seemed to stall, the speed of the gathering thunderclouds slowing by thirty percent.】

【The sword aura ultimately vanished into the thunderclouds, sending ripples of golden light across them.】

【Dark clouds blanketed the sky, the atmosphere extraordinarily oppressive, as if even the Thunder Tribulation itself had fallen silent…】

【The sword aura that pierced through the thundercloud layer was clearly something even the Thunder Tribulation had never anticipated!】

【Throughout the ages, countless cultivators facing Thunder Tribulation would activate supernatural arts to resist its might.】

【But without exception, these cultivators would only counter with their supernatural arts after the tribulation lightning had already struck down, using them to diminish the Thunder Tribulation’s power…】

【Yet you did the exact opposite—while the Thunder Tribulation was still gathering its strength, you launched your offensive against it!】

【Before the eyes of all onlookers, in the face of the Thunder Tribulation itself, you unleashed a strike that defied all convention…】

【This “sneak attack” satisfies the No Martial Virtue criteria. Talent successfully activated!】

【One thousand six hundred layers of Protective Sword Aura, empowered by No Martial Virtue, successfully disrupted the formation of the Thunder Tribulation…】

【The rhythm and speed of the Thunder Tribulation’s coalescence shifted, its power vastly diminished from before…】

【Under your expectant gaze, the Nine-Nine Thunder Tribulation descended!】

【Boom boom boom!】

【From this Thunder Tribulation, you sensed a trace of fury… this fury originated from the Heavenly Dao of this realm?】

【It seemed to want to punish you, this young man with No Martial Virtue…】

【But at this moment, even the Heavenly Dao was powerless to act on its wishes!】

【The Nine-Nine Thunder Tribulation descended, and the thunderclouds in the sky slowly dissipated.】

【You drew a deep breath and channeled your remaining Great Dao origin, pushing the Spirit Domain to its absolute limit…】

【The Nine-Nine Thunder Tribulation was blocked by the Spirit Domain, its power further weakened.】

【It pierced through your Protective Hardened Qi and struck your physical body…】

【In that instant, boundless pain penetrated to the very depths of your primordial spirit!】

【At this moment, you finally understood why the Nine-Nine Thunder Tribulation was so difficult to endure.】

【Because this tribulation not only destroyed the physical body—it could directly annihilate a cultivator’s divine soul!】

【Fortunately, your Six Senses Realm divine soul was already incomparably fortified. You activated the divine sense supernatural art “Ruyi Golden Cauldron,” blocking the Nine-Nine Thunder Tribulation’s erosion of your divine sense.】

【Your physical body trembled ceaselessly, yet you still did not fall. Even as your frame had been charred black and was battered beyond recognition, you still refused to give up…】

【Essence of Wood, the Cockroach talent, the Ancient Shaman Physique… under the enhancement of multiple talents and Great Dao powers, your body radiated astonishing vitality.】

【Death and rebirth, destruction and recovery—these states alternated within your body…】

【In the end, you held on!】

【You mustered your last ounce of strength to raise your middle finger toward the Thunder Tribulation in the sky…】

【The Heavenly Dao’s Thunder Tribulation erupted with roar after thunderous roar, seemingly reluctant to accept its defeat, but ultimately dissipated.】

【Congratulations, you have successfully weathered the Nine-Nine Thunder Tribulation!】

【You have become a Human Immortal Realm cultivator!】

Seeing this, Su Xing let out a long breath, unable to hide the excitement in his eyes.

“The Nine-Nine Thunder Tribulation—finally passed!”

“Achieving the rank of Human Immortal… now all that’s left is blocking the Red Moon’s perception!”

Su Xing felt slightly nervous.

If he had ninety-five percent confidence in weathering the Nine-Nine Thunder Tribulation, then his odds of blocking the Red Moon’s perception were only fifty-fifty…

Everything depended on whether the Blessed by Fortune talent would send a warning…

“But regardless, having passed the Nine-Nine Thunder Tribulation, I now officially possess Earthly Immortal-level combat power!”

The corners of Su Xing’s mouth curled upward.

Earthly Immortal-level combat power—in the entire Lesser Azure Cloud Realm, that ranked among the strongest.

Having reached this point, the things Su Xing could accomplish would increase significantly…

Su Xing nodded with satisfaction and turned his gaze back to the simulation panel.

【After weathering the Nine-Nine Thunder Tribulation, you felt certain subtle changes occurring within yourself…】

【The flow of immortal power within you became smoother, and your comprehension of Great Dao origins seemed to have grown considerably clearer…】

【With this, you became a Human Immortal Realm immortal, granted a lifespan of ten thousand years!】

【At this moment, though you had survived the tribulation, your physical body was in ruins. You could only laboriously retrieve a handful of Healing Pills and swallow them to recover from your injuries.】

【Faintly, your divine sense detected several auras approaching this location—after the tribulation, those spectating cultivators wanted to check on your condition.】

【This left you somewhat helpless. If any cultivator harbored ill intentions at this moment, you would have absolutely no power to resist.】

【All you could do was channel the immortal power within you to accelerate your recovery…】

【After some time, you managed to recover a measure of strength, but you remained lying in place, unable to leave.】

【Fortunately, those spectating cultivators knew nothing of your background, and so none dared approach for the time being.】

【Half a day passed like this…】

【Your injuries gradually healed, but your combat power was still less than a third of your full strength…】

【What troubled you was that the surrounding cultivators seemed to have realized you were severely wounded, and they began closing in one after another. Some even looked eager to make a move…】

【Just then, your Blessed by Fortune talent sent a warning…】

【But the source of danger was not the surrounding cultivators!】

【Several dozen meters away from you, space was torn open, and a figure stepped out from the void.】

【You focused your gaze and saw that the newcomer was none other than Blood Three, a cadre of the Advent Cult!】

【You immediately understood—the commotion from your tribulation had been too great, drawing the attention of the Advent Cult, and even alarming Blood Three enough to come deal with you personally…】

【Blood Three cast a cold glance at you and asked why you had betrayed the Advent Cult. You merely responded with a cold smirk and silence.】

【After Blood Three approached you, a thought crossed your mind, and you attempted to apply the “I Can’t Be the Only Unlucky One” talent onto Blood Three.】

【Sure enough, just as you had anticipated, Blood Three furrowed his brow slightly, as if he had sensed something.】

【He extended his hand and pulled out strand after strand of invisible threads of cause and effect.】

【But the “misfortune talent” clung stubbornly to Blood Three, making it impossible for him to shake off for the time being.】

【After sensing the shift in his fortune, Blood Three’s expression grew somewhat grave. The look he directed at you turned to one of anger.】

【After tormenting you for a while, he knocked you unconscious…】

【When you awoke again, you found yourself inside that blood-red formation you had visited once before.】

【Above the formation, blood-red eyes stared down at you…】

【The murmuring of the Red Moon filled your ears…】

【Your consciousness gradually faded…】

【You died!】

【Ding, this simulation has ended!】

After the simulation ended, Su Xing took a deep breath.

“The commotion from the tribulation… was simply too great!”

“Being discovered by the Advent Cult was well within expectations…”

Su Xing shook his head slightly. He estimated that even without being discovered by the Advent Cult, given his severely diminished strength, he would very likely have been ambushed and killed by nearby cultivators.

“And then there’s Blood Three—a Golden Immortal who, as expected, has extensive knowledge of the Dao of Cause and Effect and Destiny… If I try to transfer misfortune onto him, it only brings trouble back onto myself!”

“But fortunately, this simulation’s objective has been more or less fully accomplished!”

The corners of Su Xing’s mouth turned upward as he looked at this simulation’s rewards with anticipation.

【Acquired Dao Physique】: Gold talent, priced at 10,000,000 energy.

【Ten Years of Pill Refining Experience】: Upon redemption, existing pill refinement insights will see a modest increase. Priced at 20,000,000 energy.

【Embryonic Spirit Domain】: An ultimate embryonic Spirit Domain formed by fusing nine types of Great Dao origins—wood, fire, thunder, sword, speed, force, cause and effect, destiny, and space. Possesses multiple properties. The Spirit Domain has currently solidified. Priced at 10,000,000,000 simulation energy.

【Human Immortal Realm, First Layer (Nine-Nine Thunder Tribulation)】: Having undergone the baptism of the Nine-Nine Thunder Tribulation and successfully passed the Five Trials of Becoming Immortal, you possess early-stage Human Immortal Realm strength. Priced at 10,000,000,000 simulation energy.

【Heavenly Thunder Physique (Stage 3)】: The third stage of the Heavenly Thunder Physique, tempered by the Eight-Nine Thunder Tribulation. Increases sensitivity to comprehension of the Great Dao of Thunder, enhances thunder spiritual root purity, improves affinity with thunder spiritual energy, and moderately raises the upper limit of physical body potential. Priced at 5,000,000,000 energy.

【Primordial Martial Pills x500,000】: Low-grade pills for use by Primordial Martial Realm cultivators. Priced at 50,000,000,000 energy.

Su Xing’s gaze slowly fell on the final reward option as he murmured:

“Five hundred thousand pills, valued at fifty billion energy… that’s only a measly one hundred thousand energy per pill?”

Su Xing’s eyes lit up. One had to understand that for each Primordial Martial Pill he sold to Great Xia’s government, he could earn 20 million in energy!

A full two-hundred-fold price difference!

“Tsk tsk, the real concern now is whether Xia’s military can actually absorb all five hundred thousand Primordial Martial Pills.”

Su Xing had serious doubts about this. Even with Great Xia’s thousands of years of accumulation and the full power of an entire nation, could they produce 10 trillion in energy?

Ten trillion simulation energy was equivalent to five million tons of Third Rank exotic metal…

Enough to pile into an entire mountain of exotic metal!

“Five hundred thousand Primordial Martial Pills is a bit too many… And mobilizing 50 billion in energy also requires capital turnover. Two hundred thousand Primordial Martial Pills should be more than enough!”

After some quick calculations, Su Xing figured that by trading gradually with Xia’s military, two hundred thousand Primordial Martial Pills could be fully absorbed…

When that time came, Xia’s military would produce twenty thousand Heavenly King-stage powerhouses within ten years!

His gaze swept past the Primordial Martial Pill option, and Su Xing silently thought:

“I choose to bring out the Spirit Domain embryonic comprehension!”

【You have successfully brought out the Embryonic Spirit Domain. Cost: 10 billion energy. Remaining energy: 13,495,660,000…】

The simulation notification rang in his ears as segments of comprehension and memory appeared in Su Xing’s mind.

At this moment, nine types of Great Dao origins fused together, forming Su Xing’s initial Spirit Domain!

As the Spirit Domain solidified, Su Xing’s domain range expanded further, spreading to an area of a hundred zhang (333 m) in every direction…

Su Xing could clearly sense that within the spirit field grotto-heaven’s range — his Spirit Domain’s range — his mastery over the origin of the sword, spatial origin, and other origins was rapidly improving.

Following that, the aura around Su Xing continued to intensify, and his comprehension of the Great Dao of Cause and Effect and Destiny gradually deepened…

After a moment, Su Xing slowly opened his eyes, a smile playing at the corner of his lips.

“Solidifying the Spirit Domain embryonic form has boosted my combat power by at least fifty percent!”

“No wonder Patriarch Luo Tian was able to dominate the Three Thousand Worlds with his perfected Spirit Domain!”

Su Xing realized that the Spirit Domain was practically a bug-level existence!

Not only could it enhance one’s own strength, supernatural arts, and Great Dao comprehension… it could even diminish an opponent’s power!

With one side gaining while the other lost, a cultivator with a Spirit Domain fighting one without was practically a dimensional-level beatdown!

“However, at the Human Immortal Realm Peak… Earthly Immortal realm immortals have basically all mastered the Spirit Domain embryonic form. The only difference lies in the degree of mastery over the Spirit Domain!”

Su Xing nodded slightly. In this regard, he held an absolute advantage!

With a thought, Su Xing casually deployed the Heavenly Secrets Concealment Art. After being enhanced by the Dao of Cause and Effect and Destiny, the effectiveness of his Heavenly Secrets Concealment Art improved even further!

“Not bad. Combined with the Xuanyuan Breath-Concealing Formation, it’s time to test the results…”

Rather than rushing to claim his cultivation reward, Su Xing first improved his karmic concealment methods — this way, he’d have a better chance of hiding from Red Moon’s perception.

Glancing at the time, Su Xing began disguising his appearance and concealing his aura, preparing to go trade with Lu Yuanwu first.

Moments later, Su Xing arrived at the agreed-upon location.

After trading away the thousand-odd pills he had on hand, Su Xing gained another 20 billion in simulation energy.

…

After the trade concluded, Su Xing rushed without stopping to the Immortal Martial instance.

Upon entering the Myriad Wood Sect ruins, Su Xing — still uneasy — spent several days reinforcing the formations and strengthening the Xuanyuan Breath-Concealing Formation’s effectiveness.

Afterward, Su Xing entered the spirit field grotto-heaven and set up an additional Xuanyuan Breath-Concealing Formation inside.

“Phew… The Myriad Wood Sect’s built-in defensive concealment formations, plus two Xuanyuan Breath-Concealing Formations outside and one inside the spirit field grotto-heaven — that should be enough, right?”

After thinking it over, Su Xing also deployed the Heavenly Secrets Concealment Art, reinforcing his karmic concealment once more before finally turning his gaze to the reward list.

With a mental command, Su Xing attempted to bring out the cultivation feedback.

The air froze for an instant…

The next second, wild joy flashed through Su Xing’s eyes.

The Blessed by Fortune talent hadn’t activated!

This meant the Heavenly Secrets Concealment Art had worked — it had blocked Red Moon’s perception!

“Excellent! This means Red Moon’s current power… is below the Mystic Immortal realm!”

A strange light flickered in Su Xing’s eyes.

If it was only at the Mystic Immortal realm… after Su Xing laid low for a year or so, could he directly ambush and kill Red Moon?

Su Xing smiled faintly and silently thought:

“I choose to bring out Human Immortal Realm, First Layer cultivation…”

【You have successfully brought out Human Immortal Realm, First Layer cultivation (Nine-Nine Heavenly Tribulation). Cost: 10 billion energy. Remaining energy: 23,495,660,000…】

As the simulation notification faded, in the next instant, the aura around Su Xing began surging violently…

A wisp of immortal essence flooded into Su Xing’s body.

Immediately after, various phenomena began manifesting behind Su Xing. Above the spirit field grotto-heaven, thunder clouds seemed to drift past, but they were quickly blocked by the Xuanyuan Breath-Concealing Formation.

Moments later, Su Xing stood up and slowly exhaled a breath of turbid qi…

“Human Immortal stage — achieved!”

The corners of Su Xing’s lips curled upward as he felt the fundamental essence of his life undergo a transformation in this very moment.

His original lifespan of several thousand years had doubled.

From this day forward, Su Xing could enjoy a lifespan of ten thousand years…

“Ten thousand years of lifespan… but I’d actually have to live that long for it to matter!”

Su Xing shook his head slightly. Compared to increased lifespan, it was the growth in strength that truly concerned him.

“Hm? The increase in spiritual power… seems to only be a bit more than one layer?”

Su Xing frowned slightly but quickly understood.

During the Tribulation Crossing stage, the Spiritual Power Trial had already represented the greatest transformation from spiritual energy to immortal power.

And now, compared to the growth in spiritual power, Su Xing’s greater transformation lay in the evolution of his life essence and potential…

“Phew… Immortal realm cultivation — perfectly achieved!”

In this moment, Su Xing’s heart was filled with boundless joy, to the point of feeling a bit lightheaded…

But Su Xing quickly sobered up and mentally berated himself:

“It’s merely the Human Immortal stage… what’s there to get cocky about?”

“Compared to those great powers of the Three Thousand Worlds, I’m still far too weak!”

After repeating this to himself several times, Su Xing’s mindset returned to its usual calm.

Glancing at the time, there were still three days until he needed to pick up his goods from the Tarot Trading Company.

So Su Xing seized the time and refined two more mining puppets.

With this, the total exotic metal energy harvested by his puppets each week reached 13 billion points.

On July 22nd, Su Xing returned to Earth and headed to the Villa to meet with Jin Congxue.

Jin Congxue was wearing a purple dress today.

After a meal together, the two began discussing business.

“Su Xing… regarding the Spirit rice plan you mentioned before, I’ve already contacted Xia’s military…”

“But negotiations are still ongoing… I don’t think there’ll be any major issues, but for them to gather ten million Abyss Stones within a month… that doesn’t seem easy either!”

After hearing this, Su Xing nodded slightly and said, “Don’t worry, Great Xia’s government can come up with them…”

Su Xing suddenly recalled from his simulation that Jin Congxue would face assassination attempts in the future, so he took out several Rank Six and Seven talismans and handed them over, saying:

“These talismans were all refined by senior members of the organization — high-quality ones. Keep them for critical moments to save your life…”

Su Xing then explained to Jin Congxue exactly how to use each talisman.

The two shared a few more intimate moments before Su Xing took the new week’s simulation energy and returned to the spirit field grotto-heaven.

This week, the Tarot Trading Company had provided close to 11.5 billion in simulation energy.

Su Xing’s total energy now stood at approximately 35 billion remaining.

…

New Era, July 22nd, 2025. Su Xing prepared to begin a new round of simulation.

“Begin simulation!”

The moment Su Xing finished speaking, a notification from the simulator sounded in his ears.

【Ding! Detected that the host’s cultivation has broken through to the Human Immortal Realm and possesses over 30 billion simulation energy. Simulator version upgrade triggered… Proceed with upgrade?】

Hearing the simulator’s words, Su Xing was momentarily stunned, then asked:

“Version upgrade? What exactly are the effects?”

The simulator’s voice soon responded:

【Simulator Version 5.0 update features include: simulator currency system enhancement, partial function optimization, Talent Lottery Pool probability increase…】

【Note: This simulator upgrade costs 10 billion simulation energy…】

【Please consult the simulation panel for specific features…】

Su Xing’s curiosity was piqued, and he turned his gaze toward the simulation interface.