CHAPTER 310: CHAPTER 287: DESIRE FOR NIRVANA!

Time slowly passed.

The originally gentle morning sun gradually transformed into a scorching great sun.

Chen Zhixing and Chen Daoyan first went to the Ziwei Mountain gate.

Chen Zhixing turned his right hand, and the young Void Celestial Divine Vine appeared instantly in his hand.

"Oh? You don’t plan to absorb this vine to gain insight into another Great Tao?"

Chen Daoyan raised his eyebrow.

"No need, biting off more than one can chew. It can be absorbed later if needed."

Chen Zhixing smiled and casually tossed it into the air.

Sss---!

In an instant, the Void Celestial Divine Vine broke through the air, winding around the stone pillars and plaque at the mountain gate.

The roots embedded in the void, leaving a mass of verdant vines entwining the stone pillars and plaque, appearing mundane and without any profound mystery.

However, if an external enemy were to invade at this moment, the Void Celestial Divine Vine would unleash immeasurable might!

Then, Chen Zhixing planted the celestial materials and earthly treasures on the Third Peak.

The Third Peak, already shrouded in Spiritual Qi, instantly transformed into a mortal paradise, with celestial mist appearing, clouds rising, and light flickering.

With just a casual breath, a thick wave of Spiritual Qi surged into the Dantian Divine Sea!

After finishing all this, Chen Zhixing did not hesitate and announced entering seclusion to break through to the Nirvana Realm!

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In the blink of an eye, three months passed.

The weather had turned into winter, and heavy snow began to fall on Ziwei Mountain, covering the Nine Peaks of Ziwei with a thick white blanket.

A young figure sat cross-legged atop the back mountain of the Third Peak, his body covered in frost.

The next moment.

The eyelashes of this figure slowly trembled, then opened a pair of narrow and clear eyes.

"Is it winter now?"

Chen Zhixing gazed into the distance, murmuring to himself.

During these three months, continuously absorbing Spiritual Qi under the profound light and sacred light of the Third Peak, along with his Innate Primordial Tao Body, he finally elevated his cultivation to the True Self Ninth Layer Peak!

Upon reaching True Self Ninth Layer Perfection, he could distinctly feel an ancient door appearing above his Spiritual Sea.

That door was the Nirvana Realm!

Using True Essence to push open this door would directly lead to Nirvana!

The next moment.

Chen Zhixing rose to his feet and, with a light step, vanished from the mountain peak.

Day and night turned over, and the world seemed reversed.

With just a step, Chen Zhixing arrived at the main hall of the main peak.

The usually somewhat desolate hall appeared even colder amidst the midwinter wind and snow.

Chen Zhixing glanced around but did not see Chen Daoyan.

"Third Young Master, are you looking for the Patriarch?"

At this moment, Elder Nether emerged from behind the screen.

"Yes. Where is the Patriarch?"

Chen Zhixing inquired.

"The Patriarch announced seclusion shortly after you did and is currently in seclusion. If there’s anything urgent, I could fetch the Patriarch for you." Elder Nether replied.

"Seclusion?"

Chen Zhixing’s brow slightly furrowed. From what he understood, his grandfather’s cultivation was rather special.

He seemed to be above Nirvana but for some unknown reason was unable to step into the Peak Realm!

This resulted in Chen Daoyan having terrifying dominion in the Nirvana Realm but not matching an opponent of the Peak Realm.

Chen Zhixing had asked Chen Daoyan what obstructed his advancement into the Peak Realm.

Chen Daoyan just shook his head slightly without explanation.

Could Chen Daoyan’s current seclusion be an attempt to break through to the Peak Realm?

"Third Young Master, do you need me to awaken the Patriarch?"

Elder Nether’s words interrupted Chen Zhixing’s contemplation.

"Oh, no need, it’s just a small matter. Let grandfather continue his seclusion, I won’t disturb him."

Chen Zhixing chuckled and prepared to leave.

"Third Young Master, wait!"

At that moment.

Elder Nether called out, and with a pondering expression, said, "Third Young Master, are you here to ask about the Patriarch breaking through Nirvana?"

Chen Zhixing paused, raised an eyebrow, and replied, "That’s right."

Elder Nether smiled slightly, "Third Young Master, I am also in the Nirvana Realm. You can ask me the same."

"Indeed."

Chen Zhixing was slightly taken aback and then broke into a knowing smile.

He almost forgot that the Netherworld Elders were already mighty in the Nirvana Seventh Layer.

A moment later.

The two sat cross-legged beneath a locust tree.

"The breakthrough from True Self to Nirvana generally has three steps."

Elder Nether said solemnly:

"The first step is to undergo the Nirvana Thunder Tribulation!"

As he spoke, Elder Nether pointed at the ground in front of him.

"The Nirvana Thunder Tribulation, known also as the Nine-Nine Celestial Thunder Tribulation, can only be passed by one. During the tribulation, Nine-Nine Celestial Thunders will descend."

"The stronger the combat capacity of a Tribulation Cultivator in the True Self Realm, the stronger the Thunder Tribulation will be!"

"Therefore, to pass this tribulation, one must demonstrate even greater strength during the tribulation than usual!"

"In summary, consider this tribulation as a Limit-Breaking Tribulation!"

"To pass the tribulation, one must break their limits and surpass their former self!"

Chen Zhixing nodded, a glint flashing in his eyes.

Elder Nether glanced at Chen Zhixing and with a heavy expression said:

"Third Young Master, for most Tribulation Cultivators in the True Self Realm, this tribulation isn’t too difficult, given the high upper threshold. They need only make further progress beyond their existing foundation to pass."

"However, Third Young Master, as you cultivate the Nine Gods Technique with nine paths upon you, you are already at the pinnacle of the True Self Realm. Attempting to surpass this tribulation, I fear..."

Chen Zhixing remained silent, exhaling a long breath, his expression equally heavy.

Simply put.

The greatest enemy of this Limit-Breaking Tribulation is not the tribulation thunder, but oneself!

To break this tribulation, one must defeat their former self!

For other cultivators, wanting to progress beyond their current self during the tribulation.

Though difficult, there remains a glimmer of hope.

But for Chen Zhixing...

All nine Great Taos have been fully realized!

His combat power reached nearly unattainable heights!

Desiring to advance further on this foundation, defeating himself.

How difficult it is!

This made Chen Zhixing understand why there are so many True Self Realm cultivators, but so few Nirvana Realm cultivators.

Why so many True Self cultivators hesitate to push open the door to cross the tribulation and break through to Nirvana!

"Third Young Master, I think you are still very young, and there is absolutely no rush to break through to Nirvana..." Elder Nether advised warmly.

Before he could finish.

"Continue, what’s the second step?"

Chen Zhixing interrupted Elder Nether.

"This..."

Elder Nether hesitated but sighed and continued: "The second step is the Life and Death Tribulation!"

"During this tribulation, all the cultivation and Great Tao Laws of the Tribulation Cultivator are sealed."

"Then, the Tribulation Cultivator’s life force withers, leading them into a death-like state of eternal night slumber."

"To overcome this tribulation, one must find a glimmer of life amidst the deathly silence, awaken their physical body’s consciousness, and unlock their Great Tao cultivation!"

"Only by facing death and growing towards the sun!"