CIATB Chapter 282: Against the Heavens
Chapter 282: Against the Heavens
Chapter 282: Against the Heavens
“The experience from the heart-refining tribulation might not be applicable here. I hope Old Ox doesn’t get trapped by the immortality heart demon; this isn’t something that resolves with a simple breakthrough.”
Chen Xun’s black hair flowed as his eyes flashed with clarity, and he scribbled in his notebook, deducing ways to break the cycle from outside. “The chances of awakening on one's own are slim. Old Ox will undoubtedly get caught in it.”
A powerful aura enveloped him. He knew Black Ox too well—knew its greatest vulnerabilities intimately.
He filled page after page in his notebooks, and then, suddenly, they ignited mid-air.
On the shore:
“Moo!”
Black Ox’s eyes trembled. Why was Chen Xun burning the notebooks? This had never happened before.
“Brother Ox?”
“Moo moo!”
With a serious expression, Black Ox stood firm. Chen Xun must be doing something incredibly important—something even it couldn’t fully grasp. After all, his big brother was the smartest person in this world, the “big brain” it trusted.
In the distant sky, Chen Xun remained seated calmly.
“These corrupted beings’ spiritual sense ascensions are also off. It’s possible that the difficulty of the heart demon tribulation is heightened because of their influence.”
His brow furrowed as he analyzed rapidly in his mind. “Nothing comes cheap in this world. I wonder how those who break through to Deity Transformation on the battlefield manage it.”
He pondered further about the so-called Earth Tribulation, which was exceptionally strange. The lightning there was vast and terrifying, yet not as powerful as heavenly tribulations.
He continued to write, his hand moving rapidly as he documented every possible strategy and contingency. “I must ensure that Old Ox has the means to overcome the heart demon tribulation. If he falls, we lose not just a brother but an invaluable ally.”
The air around him rippled as the energy from the heavenly tribulation continued to surge. Chen Xun’s expression remained calm, but his eyes burned with determination. “The heart demon tribulation is not about strength; it’s about conviction. If Old Ox wavers, even for a moment, it will consume him.”
He stopped writing, his pen hovering above the page as he stared into the distance. “I’ve always told myself that every path has its price. If the price of our freedom is to become the enemies of the heavens, then I’ll bear it.”
He closed the notebook and, with a flick of his wrist, set it ablaze. The flames danced in the air, the ash scattering into the wind.
“Old Ox, wherever you are, don’t be afraid. We’re in this together.”
Far below, in the depths of the abyss, the ground shuddered as if resonating with his words. The tainted blood pulsed, and the primordial energy swirled, knitting the black soil lands back together. But Chen Xun knew the peace was only temporary.
“Every battle won is a battle postponed,” he murmured. “Sooner or later, the heavens will strike back harder.”
He glanced down, his eyes narrowing as he sensed the subtle changes in the flow of energy. “The black soil... there’s something else beneath it, something the heavens have tried to bury.”
Just as the thought crossed his mind, the earth trembled again, and an ominous rumble echoed through the air. Chen Xun’s expression hardened.
“If the heavens want to hide something, there must be a reason. I’ll have to uncover it—no matter the cost.”
He stood up, his aura surging with power. “Old Ox, Xiao Chi, prepare yourselves. The next tribulation might not just be a test for one of us—it could be for all of us.”
The wind howled, and the sky darkened, the energy of the impending storm gathering strength. Chen Xun’s eyes shone with unyielding resolve.
“The path ahead is treacherous, but we’ll walk it together. And when the heavens rage, we’ll meet it head-on.”