NOVPUBChapter 739: Chapter 401 Thunder’s Tribulation Descends_2 Chapter 739: Chapter 401 Thunder’s Tribulation Descends_2 So now, encountering the renowned Loose Cultivator of the Wei Kingdom, Ye Pinghai, Hu Yuan was once again shocked beyond measure, a feeling far surpassing the one he had just moments earlier.
And such an outcome could hardly be blamed on him.
For these two matters were truly too astonishing for words.
After all, the Impact of Golden Core Stage, in the current Wei Kingdom’s Cultivation World, was exceedingly rare indeed.
And yet, the Lin Family had someone quietly reach this phase, merely waiting to overcome the Golden Core Tribulation, adding another Golden Core Cultivator to the Wei Kingdom.
In his eyes, although he had speculated more than once that the Lin’s strength must be considerable,
now it seemed that the Lin Family was far more powerful than initially surmised, with immeasurable strength and adequately concealed depth.
Besides, Ye Pinghai, the Famous Loose Cultivator of the Wei Kingdom, who had disappeared for over a decade, had suddenly appeared on the Lin Family Clan Grounds, having successfully entered the Golden Core Stage.
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It was clear that a decade ago, the cultivation world was rife with news that Ye Pinghai planned to travel abroad to find Core Formation opportunities.
Now it appeared that this was absolutely a ruse.
His actual whereabouts were with the Lin Family Clan Grounds, where, with the help of the Lin Family’s power, he had successfully made the breakthrough into the Golden Core Stage.
It was hard to imagine how these two events, if revealed, could set the Wei Kingdom’s Cultivation World abuzz, swiftly becoming the focal point of discussion among cultivators.
And he himself had witnessed the transformation of the Lin Family firsthand and was the first to see Ye Pinghai after his entry into the Golden Core Stage.
Such an experience left him utterly astounded, unable to believe that this was all actually happening.
It was not until Ye Pinghai took the initiative to greet him that he came to his senses.
Immediately following this, he stepped forward without hesitation, bowing with clasped hands to Ye Pinghai, displaying the etiquette due a junior.
Seeing this, Ye Pinghai chuckled and then quickly gestured with his hand, indicating that Hu Yuan should treat him as an equal.
“Daoist Hu, we’ve had several dealings with each other before, let’s not stand on ceremony!”
“In the Cultivation World, prowess is always respected, and since Ye has already achieved the Golden Core Path, how could I, a junior, exceed my station!”
Hu Yuan wore a serious expression, not daring to believe Ye Pinghai’s polite words at face value.
Otherwise, if met with someone who was only pretending to be modest, he could indeed offend them and suffer a great loss.
However, Ye Pinghai was of a detached nature and naturally wouldn’t concern himself with such trivialities.
Moreover, since Hu Yuan could appear inside the Lin Family grounds at such a crucial moment,
it was clear that he had a harmonious relationship with the Lin Family, or perhaps had reached a certain agreement.
If it was the latter, then most likely he, like himself in the past, was preparing to use the breakthrough insights left by the Patriarch of the Lin Family, as well as the Lin Family’s lands, to impact the Golden Core Stage.
That being said, whether it was the former or the latter, both indicated that Hu Yuan had a deep relationship with the Lin Family; otherwise, it would not be possible as such.
Understanding this, Ye Pinghai smiled faintly, his face revealing a touch of kindness and approachability.
“Ha ha… There’s no need for such formality, Daoist Hu. We are of similar age, and besides, brothers Lin are at the Foundation Establishment level, and they also deal with me on equal footing!”
Hearing Ye Pinghai’s words, Hu Yuan contemplated briefly and could also guess the reason for Ye Pinghai’s successful entry into the Golden Core Stage.
Since he also had a strong connection with the Lin Family and chose the same path, now that Ye Pinghai had put it that way, it would seem ungracious for him to persist.
With these thoughts, he then replied with a smile, “Well then… If Brother Ye insists, I shall oblige!”
“That’s how it should be!”
Ye Pinghai nodded and responded accordingly, his demeanor quite calm, showing no sign of annoyance.
Seeing this, Hu Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.
Subsequently, they chatted casually, idly waiting for the Heavenly Tribulation to arrive.
“Boom rumble…”
Some time later, the dark clouds accumulating in the sky grew denser, and surges of thunder power continuously tumbled within them.
At this rate, it wouldn’t take long for the Threefold Lightning Tribulation to descend its first strike.
At this moment, everyone who saw the changing thunderclouds ended their casual talk and explosively retreated more than ten miles away, pausing atop a mountain peak.
Immediately following, everyone looked up at the thunderclouds in the sky, their expressions solemn.
Especially the Lin Family Members like Lin Tianming, all of them tense and anxiously staring at the thunderclouds, their hearts squeezed with worry for Lin Shikang.
After all, this was the closest the Lin Family had come to the Golden Core since the Ancestral Patriarch passed away.
If Lin Shikang could withstand the Threefold Lightning Tribulation, the Lin Family would possess a true Golden Core Cultivator, thereby reclaiming their status as a Golden Core Family.
Consequently, the Lin Family would return to their peak, even surpassing their golden age.
For this goal, many generations of the Lin Family had strived for hundreds of years, experiencing many ups and downs and surviving numerous crises.
Hadn’t they persevered all this time for this very moment?
At this time, Ye Pinghai, noticing the heavy expressions on their faces, began to offer words of comfort.
“Lin, you really don’t need to worry too much.”
“In my view, Brother Shi Kang’s time in seclusion is even shorter than mine was, suggesting he’s well-prepared or he wouldn’t have progressed so smoothly,” he continued.
“Moreover, the power of this Thunder Tribulation Force doesn’t seem as strong as what I faced back then, and outsiders can’t assist in the process of tribulation; everything depends on him.”
“However, considering Brother Shi Kang’s strength, coupled with the preparations made by the entire Lin Family, his chances of overcoming the tribulation are not low,” Ye assured.
No sooner had he finished speaking than Daoist Hu Yuan voiced his agreement.
“Ye is right, Brother Shi Kang is a man of good fortune and is surely destined to easily overcome the Heavenly Tribulation and step onto the Golden Core Path!”
Hearing the comforting words from the two, Lin Shihua and the others, knowing they were powerless to help, felt somewhat calmer.
Yet, because they cared so deeply about the outcome, they still couldn’t help feeling anxious.
But worrying now was useless; it was better to closely observe Lin Shikang’s entire tribulation process, so when it came time for them to face the Impact of Golden Core Stage, they would be psychologically prepared.
Specifically, for Lin Tianming and Lin Shilu, given their current realm and cultivation, it might be only a few years before they faced such a day.
Understanding this, Lin Tianming and Lin Shilu fixed their gaze on the sky, not missing a single detail.
Meanwhile, Ye Pinghai turned to Daoist Hu Yuan with a smile and said, “Daoist Hu, we invited you here today to witness the tribulation so that you won’t be caught off guard when you face your own Heavenly Tribulation in the future.”
“Such an opportunity is rare; you should watch carefully and absorb some experience from it,” he advised.
Hearing this, Hu Yuan nodded, deeply moved.
To witness the entire process of a Heavenly Tribulation was indeed an uncommon opportunity.
Although the power of the Thunder Tribulation Force varied from person to person,
being able to watch in advance, and from such a close distance, was incredibly beneficial for his upcoming assault on the Golden Core Stage.
It could even be said, without exaggeration, that it would increase his chances of entering the Golden Core Stage by a significant margin.
Such arrangements by the Lin Family, if not for deep trust, would not have included him here.
One could say that the Lin Family’s support was genuinely thorough and well-intentioned. 𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙥𝒖𝒃.𝙘𝙤𝒎
Realizing this, Hu Yuan felt an intense wave of gratitude and was glad that his earlier decision had been so wise.
Refocusing, Hu Yuan also lifted his head, his eyes glued to every motion within the thunderclouds.
“Rumble…”
Continuous flashes of silver light streaked inside the dark clouds as torrents of lightning churned within.
At this moment, what was once a gloomy valley was illuminated by the flashing lightning, appearing as bright as day.
After brewing for a long time, the position of the dark clouds dropped significantly, and the accumulated lightning became denser, reaching a terrifying level.
“Boom…”
The massing of the thunderclouds quickly shaped into a lightning strike as thick as a barrel, resembling a silver-white Thunder Dragon, crashing down into the valley.
The Thunder Dragon moved rapidly, and in the blink of an eye, it descended over the valley.
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