Chapter 3471: Lu Yin VS. Qi Zun

Lu Yin arched a brow.

Word of Three Tribulations?

He simply waved his hand and unleashed the Setting Sun.

Before the Setting Sun, no lifeforms or conscients could evade. All bathed in the twilight glow that spread from the horizon.

Down below, Qi Gong shouted a warning. "Ancestor, be careful! That’s a comprehension technique! He used that to shatter Wu Wei’s Skyshearer Millstone."

Qi Zun watched as the Setting Sun’s light spread, burning away his remnant consciousness, his knowledge of martial arts, and his entire path.

Before he could unleash his Word of Three Tribulations, he was already being forced back.

Lu Yin's expression shifted. While it might look like the Word of Three Tribulations had not been unleashed, it had actually activated the moment that Qi Zun had formed that odd shape with his hand. Lu Yin had seen the karma.

He did not completely understand the battle technique that the old man called the Word of Three Tribulations, but unexpectedly it had connected with Lu Yin’s karma.

Far away in the universe, Old Tao was astonished. "The Word of Three Tribulations... Qi Zun’s battle technique is terrifying."

Cai Keqing grew curious. "Word of Three Tribulations?"

"The Word of Three Tribulations: Fallen Rebirth. It’s a battle technique that finishes before it even begins. It also has another name: Formless Tribulation Hand," Old Tao explained in a grave tone. "It’s a technique that implants a tribulation within an opponent’s body, before ultimately manifesting as an internal attack. While this might sound rather ordinary, as it’s no different from many other techniques, the true brilliance of this technique lies in the 'Formless' part of its name. It is intangible, shapeless, and impossible to sense. An enemy won’t even know when the Tribulation Word was planted within them. That is the greatest strength of this Word of Three Tribulations.

"Presumably, the Third Boss has already had a Tribulation Word planted within him. If he can’t resolve that, it will become a true tribulation."

Palace Master Yao solemnly commented, "Qi Zun successfully converted the Formless Tribulation Hand into a consciousness technique. He truly deserves his reputation as the strongest consciousness cultivator in the entire history of the Spirit Nidus, surpassing even the High Seraph back then."

Astral Anura's eyes bulged as he stared at the battle. He was fervently praying for Lu Yin’s defeat. If that man lost, the toad would regain his freedom.

He must lose! Lose! Fall for the sake of me, Astral Anura!

Above the Consciousness Domain, both Lu Yin and Qi Zun retreated simultaneously.

One was frightened by the comprehension technique, as his will and knowledge was burned away by the Setting Sun.

The other had been struck by the Word of Three Tribulations.

Qi Zun's face betrayed his astonishment.

Why did the boy retreat? Could he have realized that he was struck by my Word of Three Tribulations? Impossible! I haven’t even activated it yet. How could he know?

Lu Yin focused inward and released the power of his inner universe to shatter the implanted Tribulation Word.

Qi Zun’s expression shifted yet again, as he knew that his trap had been discovered.

How did he do it?

The Formless Tribulation Hand was his greatest battle technique, and it had stunned the entire Spirit Nidus into silence for an era. Even when competing against his peers, such as Yuan Qi, Qi Zun had not faltered. He had commanded fear and had received the High Seraph’s praise.

After the man vanished, the battle technique had been lost. No other expert in the Spirit Nidus had ever cultivated it. It was impossible for a mere boy to have anticipated it.

So how had he known how to react appropriately?

Lu Yin lifted his head again to look at Qi Zun. “An impressive battle technique. You called it the Word of Three Tribulations? Still, that won’t change the outcome of this battle.

“Since you’re already dead, you should stay that way.”

As he spoke, Lu Yin raised a hand and waved it, releasing his Setting Sun again.

The seemingly casual movement associated with the comprehension technique left Qi Zun feeling immense dread. His expression grew serious, and he sat cross-legged in the sky as the vague image of a spinning millstone appeared around him.

This millstone was different from Wu Wei’s Skyshearer Millstone, but seeing it caused Lu Yin’s expression to change.

It was Everstone.

This was the Spirit Nidus’s second-ranked sequence technique. This was the power that the High Seraph had cultivated.

Qi Zun had actually cultivated Everstone as well.

Down below, the members of the Qi family grew reinvigorated. It was true that Qi Zun was the greatest consciousness cultivator in the Spirit Nidus, and he far outshone even Shi Lin. This was because, in addition to his formidable consciousness, the old man had also cultivated the Everstone sequence technique. During his time in the Consciousness Megaverse, even when up against the Thirteen Luminaries, Qi Zun had been fearless. Everstone could not be moved, and it was impervious even against Universe-realm consciousness.

In his era, Qi Zun had been regarded as a calamity to the Consciousness Megaverse.

With Everstone, Qi Zun’s consciousness continued to solidify. While his consciousness lacked Wu Wei’s sheer quantity, if Wu Wei’s consciousness was like water, then Qi Zun’s consciousness was like mud. It still had the flexibility of water, but it had also gained the toughness of mud, and the heavy attack slammed into Lu Yin.

The old man wanted to defeat Lu Yin with pure consciousness.

Lu Yin’s consciousness was comparable to Qi Zun’s, as both were at the Celestial realm. However, Lu Yin’s consciousness was not as pure. He had devoured both Xu Jin and Whiteless God’s consciousnesses, in addition to cultivating his own. While the myriad consciousnesses had merged to form his star of consciousness, they had never fully unified. In contrast, Qi Zun’s consciousness had been forged into an unbreakable comprehensive power through the honing of Everstone long ago.

If it came down to a contest of pure consciousness, Lu Yin stood no chance.

Beneath Everstone, even the Setting Sun struggled to shake Qi Zun’s consciousness.

As for karma, there was little power present to be used. Qi Zun was already dead, and he only existed as a remnant consciousness. While he still possessed Celestial-realm power, he was neither an Ortuser nor a Dukkhan. The spirals of karma could do nothing to the old man.

The only way to completely defeat Qi Zun was through consciousness.

Was that why the Qi family remained in the Consciousness Domain? Because the family’s safety could only be guaranteed in this place?

Within the Consciousness Domain, numerous consciousness cultivators set up spiritual treasure formations so that they could channel their consciousness towards Qi Zun. Since the man had merged with his Everstone, their consciousnesses could continuously strengthen him.

Qi Zun’s consciousness spread across the entire Yijing. He wanted to annihilate Lu Yin, eliminating this threat to the Qi family.

However, Qi Zun did not actually know anything about Lu Yin.

If Lu Yin wanted to leave, Qi Zun would not be able to stop him, not even with the united efforts of the entire domain helping him. However, Lu Yin had no intention of leaving. His purpose in visiting the Consciousness Domain had never been to actually destroy the Qi family. That was merely a facade.

The barrage of consciousness attacks grew ever stronger.

Within Lu Yin’s chest, the star of consciousness within his inner universe trembled, and it even started to crack. It was not able to withstand Qi Zun’s consciousness.

Lu Yin started to bleed from his seven orifices as his vision started to blur and grow distorted.

Seeing Lu Yin’s state thrilled Qi Gong and the other members of the Qi family. This Third Boss could not hope to stand up to Ancestor Qi Zun. He was done for. Utterly finished.

Shi Lin looked up. At this moment, Qi Zun’s consciousness was terrifyingly powerful. Even Shi Lin had no choice but to admit that not even he could withstand such an attack, or even survive such a bombardment.

It was no wonder why Qi Zun was regarded as the strongest consciousness cultivator in the history of the Spirit Nidus.

Outside the Consciousness Domain, all who were still watching unconsciously started to shed tears of blood. While Qi Zun’s consciousness was not directly attacking anyone else, it had agitated the nearby void, expanding its influence as it seemed to cause everything to tremble.

The onlookers were affected by the old man’s consciousness. If their own consciousness was not strong enough to resist, they would shed tears of blood. In a few more severe cases, people bled from all seven orifices.

Old Tao clutched a bamboo pole, his head in agony as it felt like it was splitting open. “The Third Boss won’t be able to make it out!”

Cai Keqing was shedding tears of blood from the corners of her eyes as she stared at the Consciousness Domain. Her gaze was solely focused on a figure whose back was to them. Was he really unable to escape?

Palace Master Yao frowned. She remained unaffected. She had served as the High Seraph’s whetstone, and over time, her consciousness had been strengthened, despite never actively cultivating it herself. The strength of the leaked consciousness was not enough to influence her.

But how was the Third Boss faring?

She did not want anything to happen to him.

Palace Master Yao had once been the High Seraph’s closest confidante, but she had since been captured and forced to become a maid. If the Grandverse Manor fell, she would not long survive afterwards.

Farther away, Zhan Qian was frantically sending messages to the Gate of Laws. The Third Boss could not be counted on at all. Qi Zun, an ancient monster, had emerged.

All of the major factions were focused on what was happening in the Consciousness Domain and the Grandverse Manor in general. If something happened to the Third Boss, were there no other experts in the Grandverse Manor who could provide him with support?

In the Ascendant Hall, the High Seraph calmly stared off into the distance. Things were about to conclude in the Consciousness Domain.

Did he really go to the Consciousness Domain just to destroy the Qi family, or does he have another purpose?

Only someone with unbelievable ambition could rise up to become the ruler of the Tianyuan Megaverse. Lu Yin’s recent actions did not align with such a character.

Is he playing a game of chess against me? If so, then what is his purpose in visiting the Consciousness Domain? He can’t possibly know about

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Show me what you will do

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Let me see more clearly

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In the Consciousness Domain, Lu Yin's vision grew increasingly blurred. He was no longer able to hear any nearby sounds, and a tingling sensation had covered his entire body. He felt as though he was spinning around.

In front of him, Qi Zun sat atop Everstone while staring at Lu Yin.

The vastness of the young man’s consciousness exceeded Qi Zun's expectations. A Universe-realm conscient might have already been defeated, and yet the boy still stood.

Just as Qi Zun had this thought, Lu Yin fell. He plummeted through the sky, falling straight towards the ground of the Consciousness Domain.

Qi Zun let out a breath of relief. Finally, the brat had failed to endure.

Down below, Qi Gong ordered with a shout, “Kill him!”

Cultivators from the Qi family sprang into action, prepared for Lu Yin to reach them.

The members of the Revolt Alliance exchanged glances, unsure of what they should do. If they cooperated with the Qi family at this moment, they might be able to earn a sliver of Qi Zun’s favor.

As long as that ancient monster lived, the Consciousness Domain would be beyond the alliance’s control.

His consciousness was too terrifying. Even the Third Boss, who had managed to outlast Wu Wei, was no match for Qi Zun. The old man was truly the strongest.

“Alliance Leader, should we...?” Feng Zhishang was also considering taking action.

Shi Lin watched as Lu Yin fell. “This all has nothing to do with us.”

Feng Zhishang protested, “But if we act now, perhaps Qi Zun...”

“So what?” Shi Lin turned to face Feng Zhishang. “Do I need to curry favor with someone who’s already dead?”

Feng Zhishang immediately dropped the matter, not daring to say another word. If he pressed the issue, there was no guarantee that Shi Lin’s words would not reach Qi Zun’s ears.

The man may have already died, but his consciousness persisted. Even without a body, he was able to overpower the Third Boss, which no other being in the Consciousness Domain could do.

Shi Lin was not afraid, though that did not mean that he was bold enough to antagonize Qi Zun.

In the sky, Lu Yin’s body fell faster and faster.

Higher up, Qi Zun’s consciousness continued to push Lu Yin towards the ground.

Countless attacks awaited him down below—not only consciousness attacks, but also battle techniques and other powers targeting his body.

The Consciousness Domain could not be provoked, and the Qi family was even more untouchable.

Starting from today onwards, the Qi family would enjoy an unshakable position, as Qi Zun alone was powerful enough to make the High Seraph wary.

“Attack!” Countless attacks streaked towards Lu Yin, engulfing him.

His body crashed into the ground, breaking through the surface and sinking deep into the earth.

Qi Zun raised a hand and pressed down again as he condensed his consciousness into a beam that shot down from above. The beam streaked through the sky, connecting it to the ground below. The density of this consciousness surpassed anything from before. This strike caused even Shi Lin’s pupils to shrink. He had no doubt that, if he was struck by this attack, it would crush his mind.

This was the power of Everstone.

The rumors claimed that even the High Seraph cultivated the Everstone sequence technique.

Outside of the Consciousness Domain, Old Tao and the others who had traveled with Lu Yin grew pale.

What just happened to the Third Boss?

Palace Master Yao clenched her hands into fists. She could feel the terrifying consciousness power contained in the last strike.

Qi Zun showed no signs of holding anything back. Even after achieving victory, he had still launched such a powerful blow. This was the caution of someone who had survived for multiple eras and who had participated in the war against the Consciousness Megaverse.

Astral Anura nearly cheered.

This consciousness is too terrifying! There’s no way that brat could have survived. Besides, even if he did, his mind will be gone.

Above the Consciousness Domain, a smile appeared on Qi Zun’s face. While Lu Yin had been falling through the sky, the old man had not been certain if his opponent had reached his limit or was simply pretending. But it did not matter, as Qi Zun had attacked again with his full power to conclude the match, not giving Lu Yin any chance to counterattack.

This was the end of their battle.