Five Physique Tribulations Empyrean Realm

Ars focused on cultivation and no longer counted how much time had passed.

He even ignored the one who used the Ryūmyaku (Dragon Vein) to form countless puppet armies. However, there were also other people sealing the Ryūmyaku.

Despite being trapped within the Ryūmyaku, Ars isn't worried about not being able to leave. After all, the Void Imperfection Physique could penetrate the seal created by Hagoromo and Hamura, the other seals were not worth mentioning.

"It is time..."

Ars opened his eyes, and his figure flew up.

"The Kingdom of Roran has fallen."

Floating through the air, he found the splendid Kingdom of Roran turned into ruins and not a single inhabitant.

"How long have I been cultivating… Don't think about it, the most important thing now is to undergo the Physique Tribulation!"

Feeling a terrifying power from the void approaching, Ars didn't have time to feel melancholy. He flew into outer space and immediately away from the Shinobi planet.

He landed on a large asteroid that was quite far away. He was worried that his Physique Tribulation was too destructive.

(According to the introduction, when a physique cultivator breaks through to the Empyrean Realm, he will undergo five Physique Tribulations. If successful, my strength will increase!)

Recalling the information that suddenly appeared when he broke through to the Grand Completion Realm, Ars prepared his mentality for the Physique Tribulation.

Thousand Arms Tribulation!

(This is it!) Ars's nerves tensed. He didn't dare be careless.

Thousands of invisible hands attacked him from all directions. Each of those hands was so powerful that they could tear through heaven and earth, creating great destruction.

*BAM BAM BAM*

[Mugen (Infinity)'s] defense lasted less than five seconds before breaking. The Inner Physique on Ars' chest radiated the purest and purest light, and the Void Imperfection Physique withstood the blows raining down on it.

Every time that punch injured Ars, his Healing Factor immediately healed the wound, and he continued to endure.

After enduring three days and three nights, the Thousand Arms Tribulation disappeared.

(Hah Hah Hah... This is just the first tribulation, but I'm already having a hard time enduring it. The power level of the cultivation world is indeed above that of the anime world)

Ars still felt pain all over his body. However, the Heavenly Dao (Old Villainous Heavens) did not give him any time to breathe.

Seventeen Dragon Tribulation!

This tribulation tests one's courage and fortitude. Ars is confronted by seventeen monstrous dragons that spew fire, ice, and various other destructive elements. In this trial, he had to face fear and uncertainty, and overcome various temptations to stay firm on his cultivation path.

Facing the seventeen dragons, Ars struggled desperately, his body covered in wounds every second, and occasionally his limbs would be chopped off or crushed by the dragon's attacks. Keep in mind, the Void Imperfection Physique is at the Grand Completion Realm and one step away from the Empyrean Realm. Even so, he received a fatal injury, and it can be seen how terrifying this tribulation power is.

On the fifteenth day, Ars succeeded in slaying all seventeen dragons. The Heavenly Dao acknowledged him passing the Seventeen Dragons Tribulation.

(There are still three more... No wonder so many cultivators die undergoing tribulation... If not for my immortality, I would have already failed the Thousand Arms Tribulation.) Ars smiled wryly.

(How long have I not felt tired?)

The Heavenly Dao sends out the next tribulation.

The Tribulation of the Hundred Suns!

A hundred suns appeared to rise in the sky, generating unbearable heat and causing outer space to brighten. This incident caused the night on the Shinobi Planet to disappear and the sunlight to become so bright that it was difficult to see. As a result, humanity experienced mass panic after seeing only white light.

In Konoha, an Ars clone knows the cause of the chaos that has swept the world.

"Don't die, me..." Said the clone.

In outer space.

All that was left of Ars was a skeleton that was continuously regenerating, but was instantly incinerated by the flames of a hundred suns.

Fortunately, this tribulation only lasted six hours. Everyone on the Shinobi planet regained their sense of sight. But the impact caused by this phenomenon is still ongoing.

(That's crazy! What was that? Who can survive? Whoever can survive, that person is no longer a mortal!)

Remembering his experience of being burned by a hundred suns, Ars got goosebumps and left a psychological impact.

(I've come this far, only two left. I can't fail!) Ars gritted his teeth. His expression was firm, and he refused to give up.

The Heavenly Dao was furious to see that the mortal was still holding out. Then it sends another tribulation.

Shadow Light Tribulation!

This exam tests a person's ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations. Ars is faced with a series of shadows that seem alive and can move at high speed.

Perhaps this is the easiest tribulation. Thanks to his millennial life experience, Ars finds a way to deal with every shadow that appears from all directions and fights them with accuracy and agility.

He passed the Light Shadow Tribulation after five days.

(This is easier than I thought. No, I can't let my guard down, usually the last one will be the hardest!)

Ars threw away his arrogant thoughts. It was very dangerous for him to go through the next tribulation with that mindset.

Heavenly Dao sends the final tribulation.

Immortality Soul Tribulation!

In this test, Ars is faced with his past and bad memories, which are full of suffering and sadness. This exam aims to cleanse and purify one's soul.

It was as if he had returned to his life before starting his endless reincarnations.

Ars... No, Brandon is living the life of a war survivor. He does immoral things in order to survive.

Not only that, it was as if he were repeating the first to sixth reincarnation periods. He has done many bad and unforgivable deeds.

As his mind was about to collapse from being filled with guilt, his Inner Physique which had integrated with the Soul Warming Lotus, cleared his mind, and all guilt disappeared.

(I almost drowned in my guilt… Fortunately, I had the Soul Warming Lotus before breaking through to the Empyrean Realm. Otherwise, I was afraid I would fail.)

Arsharu faces and overcomes his past, accepts the mistakes and decisions he made, and moves on with a strong heart and unwavering determination.

(So this is what the Empyrean Realm feels like, huh… With this level of power, I could defeat my past self in just a few moves.)

Clenching his fists, Ars felt how strong he was. Now he was able to fight against Class 1 Immortal Emperors and not lose so badly.

Just as he was in a good mood, another unexpected situation occurred.

*Crush-Bang*

Suddenly a loud explosion caused the star cluster to shake until all living beings in the Upper Dimensions felt this phenomenon.

(Huh? What's going on? Could it be that the Physique Tribulation isn't over yet? And this power… So strong!)

Ars gulped and looked up nervously.

More was happening continuously in the form of Grand Dao explosions. In the twinkling of an eye, the power of heaven and earth gathered together with all its essence. They formed a storm over Ars.

Powerful entities in the Upper Dimension try to find out what is going on in the Lower Dimension. As a result, they received a severe backlash, and the few weaklings instantly exploded into a mist of blood. Even the method of resurrecting from the dead was neutralized by the Heavenly Dao angering the ants trying to see the secrets of heaven, so they actually died.

This caused them to be terrified and not dare try again.

On the other hand, Ars didn't know he was indirectly saved by the Heavenly Dao. If not, he would be faced with various top-level entities in this universe.

(Can anyone explain to me what's going on?!!!) Ars roared in his heart.