Chapter 17: Exceeding the Syllabus after Preparation Knowing that the original owner's rank was most likely a setting that could not be changed and that he had to face the heavenly tribulation, He Qing had no better way than to sigh. It seems that she still has to ask other leaders to protect her. As it was a serious question of whether he was in less or more pain, He Qing did not slack off at all. He sent a message to the four sect leaders that day, inviting them to come over for a small meeting. After learning that He Qing wanted to ask them to help her overcome the tribulation, and considering the close relationship among the five major immortal sects and that He Qing had consumed his cultivation in order to save the disciples of Tianxuan Mountain, the sect leaders naturally felt obliged to help. However, they could not help but be curious about how He Qing was able to predict the future. What could He Qing say? She could only use the banner of metaphysics to fool around. She said, "It's a premonition. Recently, my Qi Condensation and Calming Qi exercises have not been going well. There are always some ominous signs. I think the only thing that can cause me such a great sense of crisis is a heavenly tribulation." Daoyi had no doubts and nodded, saying, "It's better to be prepared in advance than to be caught off guard. However, you have to think clearly. The test of the Heavenly Dao is getting more severe each time. If there is interference from others, the next time will be more severe, and the consequences of failing to break through will be more serious." He Qing smiled bitterly: Of course she knows all this, but she can only take one step at a time. Chong Ying carefully felt He Qing's pulse and said solemnly: "But with your current body, it is really difficult for you to survive this heavenly tribulation. Even if we protect you, we cannot completely avoid the damage of the heavenly thunder. If your sea of consciousness is damaged..." Xuan Qingzi stroked his beard and said mysteriously: "Well, I may have a way. I have been in the Tribulation for sixty years. A few years ago, I was inspired and created a barrier that can be used during the Tribulation." He Qing was surprised for a moment: "Is there such a method?" It's not mentioned in the book! Xuan Qingzi said with a slight hesitation: "However, I have not used this formation barrier yet, so I don't know what effect it will have."
He Qing was overjoyed: It’s better to have something than nothing! She knew that she would not die soon, so she invited several leaders to come over just to relieve her pain. It was the worst-case scenario anyway, so being a guinea pig didn't matter. He Qing bowed gratefully and said, "Thank you very much, Master." Guanyue pondered and said, "In order to deal with unexpected situations, why not call Changnian to join the battle as well." Daoyi nodded in agreement: "Yes, Changnian is a practitioner of the Tianxin Jue like you, with similar spiritual energy, and has entered the Nascent Soul stage. With him in the formation, it will definitely be twice as effective with half the effort." "No!" If Gu Changnian were allowed to join the formation, it would be better to just give him his head! As soon as Daoyi finished speaking, Heqing decisively and firmly refused, which attracted the attention of several leaders. He Qing also knew that he had overreacted, and quickly said, "Well, I don't want my disciples to take risks for such a dangerous matter." The four sect leaders looked over speechlessly: ... He Qing held his forehead in embarrassment and explained shamelessly: "I don't mean to let you take risks... It's just that although Chang Nian has entered the Nascent Soul stage, he is still not formed after all, and his foundation is unstable. The risk is too great." After hearing this, Xuan Qingzi, Daoyi and Chongying all showed an "I understand" expression. Xuan Qingzi shook his head in annoyance and said earnestly, "He Qing, over the past ten thousand years, all the ancestors of the Immortal Sect have sacrificed their lives before ascending to heaven. You have grown up under my watch. Although you are young, your talent is outstanding among your peers. If you put aside your distractions, you may have a chance to become the number one in ten thousand years." These words were almost as if "Don't worry about your disciple, just practice hard" were written on his face. But He Qing was also helpless, she just wanted to practice well, and she couldn't do it! However, He Qing was also very grateful for Xuan Qingzi's earnest advice, so he replied solemnly: "Master, I was indeed paranoid in the past. Now I have come to my senses and will not make the same mistake again. I did not have any other intentions in not letting Chang Nian enter the formation. Please do not tell Chang Nian about this, so as not to make him too worried." When several people heard this, they couldn't help but look surprised - He confessed his past mistakes so frankly and honestly. Is he still the He Qing who would walk away in anger after hearing such warnings? And Guan Yue's eyes were even darker: Even He Qing, who was so persistent, had let go. Should he also cut off those private feelings that should not have existed as soon as possible... ■ Just as He Qing had "predicted", the heavenly calamity came on the seventh day after the five masters met. He Qing sat in the Tianmu Cave at the highest point of the North Peak with his eyes closed and concentrated his energy. The cave had been set up with an array formation by Xuan Qingzi, with a translucent golden barrier spreading outward from He Qing as the center. In the sky above the peak, thick dark clouds rolled like ink, and the dull thunder was like a giant beast hidden in it, constantly making terrifying roars. The four sect leaders, led by Xuan Qingzi, all looked up at the sky and became worried at the same time.
Guan Yue asked, "Considering He Qing's calamity last year, is this thundercloud a little too big?" Du Ruo, who was called to join the formation, looked at the cloud layer that almost covered the entire North Peak and agreed, "That's right, this is almost as spectacular as when Sect Leader Xuan Qing was overcoming the tribulation." The thunderclouds that affected Xuan Qingzi during his tribulation had a wide range because he had already entered the tribulation period for sixty years. The tribulation was getting stronger year by year, so its power should not be underestimated. But He Qing has only been in the stage of transcending tribulation for two or three years. Xuan Qingzi thought for a moment with a serious expression, then turned to Du Ruo and ordered, "Go and call Chang Nian." "Okay, I'll go right away." ■ Under the waterfall of Tianxuan Mountain, Gu Changnian was putting the woven wreath on Hua Chiyu's head. Hua Chiyu looked aside shyly, stammered a thank you, and then asked hesitantly: "How did you find time to come here? Immortal Master... don't you need help over there?" When He Qing was mentioned, the tenderness in Gu Changnian's eyes faded a little. He sat down on the edge of the cliff with disgust and said, "She hasn't bothered me recently. I don't know what she is planning." Hua Chiyu hesitated for a while, then followed and sat down next to them, saying timidly, "In fact, I have recently observed that the Immortal Master's words and deeds seem to have changed. That day, I ran into the Immortal Master on the main peak to pick up the junior brothers and sisters from the Yaoguang Sect. She took the initiative to ask about my recent situation, and even..." After a pause, Hua Chiyu blushed and continued, "She also asked me to go to the North Peak to sit down when I am free." Gu Changnian then realized that He Qing had secretly contacted Hua Chiyu, and he became alert and immediately reminded her: "Don't believe her words and don't get close to her." Hua Chiyu nodded: "I know. But, after all, the Immortal Master is your master. If she wants to go through the tribulation, I'm afraid it won't be justified if you're not here." Gu Changnian was stunned: "Experience a catastrophe?" Seeing him like this, Hua Chiyu couldn't help but wonder: "Don't you know? The Immortal Master's Heavenly Tribulation will happen today, and my master has already gone there to protect the Dharma." (End of this chapter)
