Young Master in Flower City

Chapter 877 - 878: Undergoing Tribulation

At this moment, Xiao Tianyu was equally frustrated: "What are you three up to? Are you itching for trouble?"

Damn it, broad daylight, under a clear sky, these three bastards are hugging my leg in front of so many women. What does that mean? Where's the dignity? Also, am I the type to fool around with men?

"Boss, you can kick me, hit me. I, little Guan, have decided not to let go unless you save us!" Guan Zhongyuan said seriously, with Qiu Qianren and the others nodding in agreement.

Compared to being beaten, life is obviously more important.

"Save you?" Xiao Tianyu snorted coldly: "You're hugging my leg. How am I supposed to save you?"

The boss actually makes a lot of sense.

Upon hearing this, the three of Guan Zhongyuan exchanged a glance, then each released Xiao Tianyu's leg and hid behind him, looking terrified, like three frightened rabbits.

Are these even men? Xiao Ziyan and Shangguan Biyue looked at the three with disdain. Even if the sky collapsed, taller ones would hold it up. What's it got to do with you?

Boom~~

Finally, at this moment, a thunderclap exploded from the void, deafening, and terrifying whirlpools of lightning formed, seeming ready to annihilate Earth, with a mighty power like a mountain.

"Hmm?" Hearing the thunder, Xiao Tianyu frowned, his senses immediately reaching into the void for miles, then revealing a look of amazement. Is someone Crossing the Tribulation and Ascending?

If they are, why would it affect Earth?

Thinking of this, Xiao Tianyu was also quite puzzled. Being puzzled naturally arouses his curiosity. He really wanted to see what the reason was that this tribulation lightning would affect Earth.

Thus, Xiao Tianyu snorted: "Let's go have a look!"

"Boss, you go ahead; we'll cover you!" Guan Zhongyuan and the other two hid behind Li Tian, poking their heads out, saying seriously, but Xiao Tianyu ignored them, taking big strides out of the courtyard.

Now, the whole Emperor Star Academy was in an uproar, confused about the situation with the lightning in the void, but when Xiao Tianyu and others appeared, someone spoke: "The president is out!"

"The president is out!"

"..."

Soon, countless eyes fell on Xiao Tianyu, showing a hint of curiosity, seemingly waiting for him to explain what was going on, but their looks were destined to be ignored by him.

"President, what is going on?" Di Cang and the academy's powerful ones came soaring through the air, equally puzzled, to which Xiao Tianyu replied: "I'm not quite sure either. Maybe someone is Crossing the Tribulation and Ascending!"

"Crossing the Tribulation and Ascending?"

Hearing this, Di Cang and others were baffled. They had cultivated for hundreds of years and had never heard of this term before.

And Xiao Tianyu continued: "You don't need to worry, just trivial matters that won't affect Earth!"

At this remark, the three of Guan Zhongyuan rolled their eyes at Xiao Tianyu. Really, boss, Earth is encompassed in this; are you sure it's just trivial? We've never seen such dangerous trivialities.

"Tianyu, what is Crossing the Tribulation and Ascending?" Shangguan Biyue asked, hitting the spot. Instantly, the eyes of Di Cang and others all turned to Xiao Tianyu, showing anticipation, seemingly waiting for his explanation.

"The laws of the universe are intertwined with the five elements. All beings exist within the five elements. Those who can control the universe are: gods, immortals, humans, demons, and the nether. The nether refers to the Netherworld, also known in mortal terms as the Ten Halls of Yama!"

"What, the Ten Halls of Yama, isn't that... King Yama?"

"Hmm!" Xiao Tianyu nodded.

It turns out King Yama truly exists. Guan Zhongyuan was terrified. Damn it, from now on, more incense and prayers to Buddha are needed, but worshipping Buddha is no match for hugging the boss's leg tightly; away with evil demons.

Then, Guan Zhongyuan asked: "Boss, are you an immortal or a god?"

"Neither!" Xiao Tianyu said.

"What, neither? You're not going to tell me you're still human, right?"

"Not so!" Li Tian shook his head: "I've already stepped outside the three realms, and not in the five elements!"

"Oh, I see!" Guan Zhongyuan put on a look of fake understanding, causing Qiu Qianren to roll his eyes at him harshly. No one could top the way this guy pretends.

"And what's the deal with Crossing the Tribulation and Ascending?" Right then, Xiao Ziyan's beautiful eyes blinked with curiosity as Xiao Tianyu explained: "When mortals cultivate into immortals and achieve their true form, they ascend into immortalhood, which is known as Martial Immortal. But mortals, while cultivating toward immortality, do not undergo tribulation crossing. Furthermore, immortals have the limit of life; they are not eternal as rumored to be ageless and immortal!"

What Xiao Tianyu said was entirely accurate.

Martial Immortal, three thousand years of lifespan.

Martial King, fifty hundred years of lifespan.

Martial Emperor, seven thousand years of lifespan.

Martial Venerable, nine thousand years of lifespan.

Martial Emperor, a thousand years of lifespan.

If unable to break through before life's limit, then just like ordinary people, they can only age.

Then, Xiao Tianyu continued: "Only when immortals ascend to gods do they undergo tribulation crossing; gods are truly ageless and immortal. But seeing the situation in this void, it does not seem like an immortal ascending to god, or it wouldn't be such a commotion!"

"Then what's the reason?"

"To be investigated!"

"..." Upon hearing this, everyone's hearts spurted murky blood, that guy, are you sure you're not pretending to know something? To be investigated, and we seriously doubt everything you've said before was a load of nonsense.

Hmm?

However, at that moment, Xiao Tianyu's gaze locked onto the void, brows furrowed deeply; could it be not Crossing the Tribulation and Ascending but rebirth through tribulation? But amidst endless realms and Particle World's vastness, why would this person choose Earth, with its flimsy Spiritual Qi, for rebirth?

This was something Xiao Tianyu couldn't understand; could it be that this person couldn't even control their own existence so they're forced to be reborn on Earth?

The rebirth of a powerful one, Xiao Tianyu had heard of such rumors but had never seen it, making him increasingly curious about who had such immense fortune to be granted another chance of rebirth by the heavens.

One must know, failing to cross tribulation results in a scattered soul, while rebirth, not even one in a billion, is a favor bestowed by fate and the heavens.

"Second brother, have you discovered anything new?" Xiao Ziyan asked.

"It might not be Crossing the Tribulation and Ascending but rather rebirth." Xiao Tianyu murmured, staring at the tribulation lightning in the void.

"Rebirth?" Xiao Ziyan paused for a moment: "Can the dead be resurrected?"

Why do I feel this is becoming more like a fantasy novel? This… is this still reality? Xiao Ziyan internally mused; isn't this just how many online authors write?

And Xiao Tianyu replied: "Not exactly, rebirth is a failed tribulation crossing, where the heavens favor them once more, letting them live another life. Just as the folk saying goes, it's reincarnation, though rebirth through tribulation differs greatly from reincarnation!"

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