“Hiss…”
Even Lin Yun gasped.
Such was the power of the Karmic Fire!
Physical pain was bearable for Lin Yun, but the torment to his soul was excruciating!
Under the searing karmic fire, Lin Yun felt his head splitting, his vision blurring, his spirit being ruthlessly ravaged.
The pain contorted his face, making him feel unbearable, as if his sanity was slipping away, leaving him unable to think.
This was a dangerous moment. If he couldn’t maintain his sanity under the karmic fire’s torment, his soul would be obliterated, and he would perish!
The previous tribulations allowed various means of resistance, but this one could only be endured head-on!
“It won’t defeat me! It won’t defeat me!”
Lin Yun closed his eyes, gritted his teeth, and fought to hold onto his sanity, his heart resolute as stone despite the burning karmic fire!
At the same time, the Immortal Fate Fruit he had consumed took effect, protecting his mind.
After what felt like an eternity, the karmic fire burned out and finally receded.
The horrific torment in his mind and soul slowly faded.
“Phew…”
Lin Yun let out a long breath, slowly opening his eyes.
The fourth tribulation, the Karmic Fire Tribulation, was finally over.
Though it had passed, Lin Yun still felt lingering pain in his soul, far from pleasant.
One of the greatest challenges of the tribulation wasn’t just enduring each trial but the fact that surviving one could leave you exhausted, forcing you to face the next in a weakened state.
The later tribulations grew harder, and the cultivator’s condition worsened, making it a true test.
Only through experiencing it could one grasp how daunting a tribulation was.
No wonder so many Tribulation Realm cultivators feared it, some even trembling at its mention.
“Hm?”
“Where is this?”
Opening his eyes, Lin Yun found himself in an elegant, antique room, its decor refined.
A pleasant fragrance filled the air, enticing him to breathe it in deeply.
Lin Yun rubbed his temples, the soul’s pain still clouding his ability to think clearly.
At that moment, the door opened, and a breathtakingly beautiful woman approached. Her beauty was stunning, as if she embodied every feminine virtue, flawless in figure, temperament, and appearance.
Even Lin Yun was astonished, never imagining such a beautiful woman could exist.
“Young master, shall I keep you company tonight?”
The stunning woman hooked her arms around Lin Yun’s neck, her breath like orchids, impossible to resist, her voice so soft it sent shivers through him.
As a man, who didn’t have such desires?
This was the fifth tribulation, the Lust Tribulation!
Lin Yun’s heart jolted, instantly realising what was happening.
By now, the woman had settled into his lap, and he could even feel her warmth.
“Get off!”
Lin Yun thrust his hands forward, trying to push her away.
But he found his formidable strength utterly useless. She easily caught his hands and placed them on her waist.
Then, she pushed him down…
“Damn it!”
Lin Yun cursed inwardly. He had completely underestimated this tribulation’s power, unable to break free from her.
He could only close his eyes, yet he still felt every action she took…
Even knowing it was the Lust Tribulation, the sensations were so vivid, how could it be easy to resist?
For someone else, they might have already succumbed, giving in despite knowing it was a tribulation, throwing caution to the wind.
In such moments, men were prone to losing control in a rush of impulse!
Even if they later realised their grave mistake, how could they restrain themselves in the heat of the moment?
But Lin Yun held firm, resolute in his will. Even if he couldn’t resist physically, even if she had pushed him down, as long as he maintained a state of emptiness in his mind, she was nothing!
“It’s all an illusion! An illusion!” Lin Yun repeated silently.
After an unknown time, he suddenly felt raindrops on his body.
Opening his eyes, the surroundings had changed again. He was back on the hill, with the Divine Capital City in the distance.
The Lust Tribulation was successfully passed!
“Phew… that one was tough,” Lin Yun sighed, his forehead beaded with sweat.
Especially coming after the Karmic Fire Tribulation, with his soul already weakened, resisting the Lust Tribulation was no easy feat.
Yet Lin Yun had overcome it.
Five of the Nine Tribulations were done, with four remaining.
But Lin Yun didn’t dare let his guard down, knowing the later tribulations would be even harder.
…
On the distant city tower.
“It looks like Lin Yun has passed the Lust Tribulation. Next is the Heart Demon Tribulation,” the Fire Cloud Emperor said, gazing into the distance.
“Your Majesty, the Heart Demon Tribulation is no easy feat. It demands immense willpower. Unlike the Lust Tribulation, where you can suppress desire, it’s hard to escape your inner demons, especially for someone like him with deep obsessions. His demons will be powerful!” Ice Wing, the Eternal, remarked.
“This one’s tough, but I have some confidence in him for this trial,” the Fire Cloud Emperor replied.
They could see Lin Yun on the distant hill, eyes closed, clearly beginning the Heart Demon Tribulation.
By now, billions of residents had gathered outside the city, forcing the city guards to temporarily close the gates, barring more from coming to watch, as the crowd had grown too large.
Not long after, Lin Yun on the distant hill slowly opened his eyes.
The Heart Demon Tribulation was successfully passed.
The Heart Demon Tribulation tested willpower.
With Lin Yun’s current resolve, it wasn’t enough to stump him, and he passed it relatively easily.
The seventh tribulation, the Reincarnation Tribulation.
As it began, Lin Yun felt the scene before him shift.
He entered a new world, becoming a mortal named ‘Su Wan,’ born as an infant with new parents. He grew up, made friends, met a lover, and ultimately died protecting his family.
Then, he entered another world, becoming a prince who fought through trials to claim the throne, dying of old age.
…
Lin Yun cycled through countless lives, each with a different identity.
This tribulation tested one’s heart and humanity.
