“Thank you, Big Brother!”
This time, Huo Zhen didn’t refuse and accepted all the Tribulation Pills Lin Yun offered.
After giving them away, Lin Yun had not a single Tribulation Pill left.
“By the way, how are Liang Yuan, Yang Wan, and Wei Qi doing with their cultivation?” Lin Yun asked.
“Yang Wan needs 120,000 Tribulation Pills to reach the Eighth Revolution Tribulation Realm. You gave him some before, Big Brother, but it’s far from enough, so he’s slowly saving up. Liang Yuan recently reached the Sixth Revolution, and Wei Qi is currently at the Third Revolution,” Huo Zhen explained.
“We’re still short on Tribulation Pills,” Lin Yun sighed.
Though he had reached the Ninth Revolution Tribulation Realm, his subordinates still had a massive need for Tribulation Pills. Relying solely on his own condensation and the empire’s salary was far too slow.
“Big Brother, it’s normal to lack Tribulation Pills. We’re not in a rush,” Huo Zhen said with a grin.
Huo Zhen knew Lin Yun had already given them plenty and didn’t want to pressure him further.
“Huo Zhen, send someone to the Xingwu Empire to invite Senior Du Yuanzi here. I have matters to discuss with him,” Lin Yun instructed.
When Lin Yun returned to Earth, he had promised to establish a stable, permanent teleportation array. Now that he had solidified his position in Dongyuan Prefecture, it was time to move forward with that plan.
“Got it, Big Brother,” Huo Zhen nodded.
“Also, has anything significant happened in Dongyuan Prefecture over the past year or so?” Lin Yun asked.
“Big Brother, Dongyuan Prefecture is now peaceful and stable, thanks to the last purge of the demon clan,” Huo Zhen said, visibly pleased.
“Good. I’m heading to the Divine Capital to see His Majesty,” Lin Yun said.
Having just stepped into the Ninth Revolution Tribulation Realm, it was time to discuss with His Majesty the detailed preparations for entering the Immortal Realm.
Though Lin Yun had only recently reached the Ninth Revolution and was still far from immortality, it was wise to plan ahead.
Stepping into immortality held immense significance for Lin Yun—whether avenging Ancestor Xuyun or reuniting with Yu Ying, only by becoming immortal would he have the confidence to achieve these goals.
Moreover, immortality meant breaking free from mortal constraints and gaining eternal life.
All of this was profoundly important!
After chatting with Huo Zhen a bit longer, Lin Yun left the prefecture city for the Divine Capital.
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Divine Capital, Imperial Palace.
At the entrance to the Tongshen Hall.
“His Majesty is cultivating. I’ll announce you,” the commander of the imperial guard said.
“Thank you,” Lin Yun replied with a polite smile.
Lin Yun waited at the entrance for about ten minutes.
“Disciple, come in,” Emperor Huoyun’s voice echoed in Lin Yun’s mind.
Lin Yun pushed open the hall’s doors and entered.
“Your disciple Lin Yun pays respects to Master,” Lin Yun bowed.
“How has your recent cultivation been?” Emperor Huoyun looked at Lin Yun.
“Reporting to Master, your disciple has just stepped into the Ninth Revolution Tribulation Realm and came to inform you,” Lin Yun said.
“You’ve reached the Ninth Revolution?” Emperor Huoyun’s eyes flashed with surprise.
But the surprise quickly faded, and he regained his composure.
“I suspected you had a treasure that could manipulate time, and it seems I was right,” Emperor Huoyun said.
He knew it was impossible to advance three levels to the Ninth Revolution in just over a year unless Lin Yun had a treasure that extended cultivation time.
“Replying to Master, your disciple does indeed possess such a treasure,” Lin Yun answered.
Lin Yun had no reason to hide this from Emperor Huoyun, who had given him countless valuable treasures and techniques.
“Good. You can now pause your realm cultivation to focus on other aspects and prepare for the tribulation ahead. The Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations are not easy to overcome,” Emperor Huoyun said.
He continued, “Let me explain the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations in detail. The Three Calamities are major disasters you may encounter in your daily life, capable of destroying you. You may have already faced all three, none, or just one or two.”
“Master, have I already faced the Three Calamities?” Lin Yun asked curiously.
He felt he had encountered many disasters.
Emperor Huoyun closed his eyes, golden light surging above his head.
Moments later, he opened his eyes, “If I’m not mistaken, you’ve faced two, with one remaining. When it will come or what it will be, no one knows, not even me. All you can do is be cautious, very cautious.”
“Thank you, Master, for the guidance,” Lin Yun bowed.
“As for the Nine Tribulations, after reaching the peak of the Ninth Revolution Tribulation Realm, they will come soon enough. Those are the hardest. Without sufficient preparation, stay at the Ninth Revolution and prepare. Don’t rush to the peak. Many Ninth Revolution cultivators prepare for a thousand, even several thousand years, before attempting the Nine Tribulations, and even then, only one in ten thousand may succeed,” Emperor Huoyun said.
Lin Yun was stunned. Preparing for thousands of years with so few succeeding? How terrifying!
“Master, how should I prepare?” Lin Yun asked.
“The Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations are beyond our control, and the difficulty of the Nine Tribulations varies for each person. What we can do is strengthen our physical body and willpower. These are crucial. Many fail their tribulations because these two aspects are lacking,” Emperor Huoyun said.
“Master, I’m not too bad in those areas,” Lin Yun said with a grin.
“No, it’s still not enough. Your willpower is strong, but it’s far from sufficient to endure the tribulations. Your defence is also lacking. You must improve both as much as possible—the stronger, the better your chances,” Emperor Huoyun advised.
“Still far from enough?” Lin Yun was shocked.
The tribulation was indeed daunting!
No wonder so few succeeded, even after thousands of years of preparation—only the most exceptional geniuses prevailed.
“Also, I’ve considered your future and appointed you as Lord of Dongyuan Prefecture to absorb its fortune, which can boost your tribulation success rate. Since your last visit, your fortune has increased significantly, thanks to pacifying the demon clan and earning the people’s support,” Emperor Huoyun said.
“Being Lord of the Prefecture is tied to fortune?” Lin Yun said, astonished.
Emperor Huoyun smiled, “All the prefecture lords I appoint are at the Ninth Revolution Tribulation Realm, precisely to let them absorb fortune and improve their tribulation success rate.”
“I see. Thank you, Master!” Lin Yun quickly expressed his gratitude, amazed at how much Emperor Huoyun had planned for him.
Absorbing fortune explained why the lordship was so coveted.
Emperor Huoyun shifted tone, “However, absorbing fortune takes time—hundreds or thousands—of years for significant effects. Fortune is just one factor; it only increases your chances. If other aspects are lacking, even high fortune won’t prevent failure.”
