This Human Immortal Is Too Serious-Chapter 430 - 428: The Most Ridiculous Heavenly Tribulation in History!

This little Fairy undergoing her Tribulation... she looks somewhat unfamiliar, doesn't she?

「Heaven Palace, beside the Heavenly Punishment Pool.」

Wu Wang, dressed in a brocade robe, stood calmly next to the four Divine Pools, frowning at the phantom above the Thunder Pool. Displayed here was a girl in a pale yellow dress with loose, long hair, floating in the air near the Annihilation Sect. Beneath her feet was a wicked forest, and in the distance, some silhouettes of Annihilation Sect Demonic Cultivators could be seen.

Who is this? I don't think I've seen her before. Why would she come to our Annihilation Sect to undergo a Tribulation?

However, since she was a Human Domain Cultivator and looked quite young, it wouldn't hurt to help her.

A Divine Officer stepped forward, holding a book, and announced, "My Lord, look. This is the information of the person undergoing the Tribulation. Cultivators in the Human Domain who can become Immortals must undergo a Tribulation. When they undergo their Heavenly Tribulation, we record their information."

"Hmm." Wu Wang glanced at it and immediately grew cautious.

Dongfang Mumu? This is Immortal Mu?!

Wu Wang examined the girl carefully, noting her delicate features and cheeks that still carried a youthful air, bright eyes, white teeth, and a figure that seemed to have just matured, standing tall and elegant.

How has Immortal Mu, who always maintained the appearance of a young girl, grown so much in the blink of an eye?

She indeed had taken on a bit of the aura of the 'Great Wilderness Youthful Crone'.

"She's a friend, practically family."

Wu Wang smiled. "Give her a bit more of the Heavenly Tribulation."

The surrounding Divine Officers' eyes widened as if they had misheard.

Wu Wang then added, "As for the Heavenly Fire, Heavenly Wind, and the Tribulation of Demonic Thoughts, let's skip those."

The eyes of the Divine Officers around him widened even further, truly thinking they had misheard!

"My Lord, this! We can't just simply waive them!" one of the scaly Divine Officers, Gui Lin, stepped forward, his rather chubby face covered in cold sweat. He whispered, "These are all decreed by the Heavenly Dao; the Heavenly Dao's rules are inscribed in the Divine Court. This lowly god wouldn't dare act so rashly, or the Divine Court will punish me!"

"Oh?" Wu Wang glanced at the section in the Divine Court's records concerning the Human Domain's Heavenly Tribulations and quickly nodded.

So many loopholes to exploit.

Wu Wang smiled. "You must all understand that His Majesty has repeatedly emphasized the important role living beings and the Human Domain play within the order of Heaven and Earth. His Majesty's reliance on me is the best proof of this. Heavenly Punishment, Heavenly Tribulations... what are these to the Human Domain? They are a nightmare hanging over their heads, an unshakeable dread during cultivation! His Majesty has decreed that we show goodwill to the Human Domain. How do we show this goodwill? Heavenly Tribulations are the best way! This way, if you follow what this god says, it will definitely be in line with the Heavenly Dao's rules and will also demonstrate the sincerity of the Heaven Palace. If His Majesty rewards us, we'll all be delighted and share in the promotions and benefits. If His Majesty punishes us, this god will bear it for you! Look how nervous you are. This is hardly a big deal!"

The few minor gods and the group of Divine Officers rejoiced upon hearing these words. Their eyes were glued to Wu Wang, and the speed at which the Tribulation Clouds formed also slowed considerably.

「Human Domain, near Annihilation Sect.」

Dongfang Mumu stood with her arms akimbo, staring at the dawdling Tribulation Clouds in the sky, a series of question marks seemingly popping up above her forehead.

What's going on? Does the Heavenly Tribulation look down on someone undergoing it for the second time?

She had finally overcome the demonic obstacles in her heart and mustered her courage. She was thinking of improving her strength as much as possible before the great battle, which would occur around the time His Majesty the Human Emperor's lifespan reached its limit, to make a contribution to the Human Domain... But now, was the Heavenly Tribulation scorning her?

In the distance, the experts from the Human Emperor Pavilion who had rushed over, the high-level cultivators from the Annihilation Sect, and cultivators from nearby sects who had heard the news, all murmured in hushed voices.

A Transcendent from the Human Emperor Pavilion sighed and spoke of how Dongfang Mumu had failed her Transcendent Tribulation years ago but had managed to live a second life.

Thus, the various Immortals had their own insights and began to seriously discuss why the Heavenly Tribulation was so incredibly slow.

"It's rumored that we all have marks left by the Heaven Palace within us, and the Heavenly Tribulation follows these marks. Last time, Fairy Dongfang underwent a major Tribulation, and the mark was nearly depleted. That's why the Tribulation Clouds are arriving so slowly this time."

"Fellow Daoist, your claim has not been verified and is not established Daoist theory!"

"I, upon observing this scene, believe the sluggishness of the Heavenly Tribulation is surely proof of the Heaven Palace's decline!"

"Indeed. When I was undergoing my Transcendent Tribulation years ago..."

"Fellow Daoist, aren't you in the Heavenly Immortal Realm?"

"Oh, I failed my Tribulation. Luckily, I didn't die. Luckily, I didn't die."

"Spreading fabrications can get you questioned by the Human Emperor Pavilion."

"Ahem, I shall take my leave first. Take my leave first."

At this, many of the onlooking Immortals burst into hearty laughter.

This laughter reached Dongfang Mumu's ears and instantly sounded like mockery of her slow, dawdling Heavenly Tribulation.

Immortal Mu couldn't stand it. With several treasures floating around her, her hands on her small waist, her simply tied ponytail bouncing gently, she looked up and shouted, "If you have the guts, give this Great Immortal a swift one! What kind of ability is this supposed to be? Are you looking down on this Immortal?"

「By the Heavenly Punishment Pool in the Heaven Palace,」

Wu Wang raised his eyebrows at her words and waved his hand. Several minor gods beside him simultaneously wielded several Divine Artifacts from the Heavenly Punishment Hall, and streams of Divine Power vanished from the Divine Pool into thin air!

At the same time, the sound of rumbling thunder came from above Dongfang Mumu's head, like the roaring charge of a thousand armies, as dark clouds rapidly coalesced into a mass, spinning swiftly in the sky. Patches of lightning began to flash, and the overwhelming might of the heavens bore down!

"HIC!"

Immortal Mu covered her small mouth, her large eyes darting around as she instantly softened her stance. "I was just joking earlier. Don't be angry, please don't be angry."

Wu Wang snorted with laughter and pointed his sword-fingers towards the Thunder Pool.

In the Human Domain, at Dongfang Mumu's Tribulation site, an elderly face immediately congealed beneath the Tribulation Clouds. It looked down at Dongfang Mumu for a moment. This aged face then dissipated on its own, forming a light screen beneath the Tribulation Clouds, upon which a line of text in the Human Domain's script appeared.

Dongfang Mumu, fully on guard, subconsciously read it aloud:

"This is a pilot program for a new type of Transcendent Heavenly Tribulation. We regret to inform you that you will face an unprecedented Tribulation."

Dongfang Mumu's lips trembled, and she almost cried out.

The Human Domain experts watching from afar began to discuss heatedly. Some fiery-tempered Daoist Masters were already rolling up their sleeves, preparing to fight the Heavenly Tribulation.

The text on the light screen changed rapidly, and one of the Immortals in the crowd read it aloud:

"This Heavenly Tribulation has two modes.

A. Each strike of the Heavenly Tribulation will release Divine Power evenly. You will endure a Heavenly Tribulation of the same intensity from beginning to end.

B. The power of each Heavenly Tribulation strike will increase incrementally, with roughly one-third of the total Divine Power concentrated in the final blow.

In both modes, the maximum intensity of Divine Power released by the Heavenly Tribulation is the same.

Please make your choice."

Dongfang Mumu blinked. This familiar feeling, this familiar type of calculation problem...

"Choose A!" an elder hurriedly shouted. "Quick, choose A! You can definitely pass A! Many experts have perished during the final blow!"

"A!" Dongfang Mumu cried out loudly. "I choose A!"

The text on the light screen changed again:

*Countdown to the first strike of the Heavenly Tribulation: Ten, Nine, Eight, Seven, Six...*

Immortal Mu took a deep breath. Streams of Immortal Light surged around her, and she stared intently at the gathering lightning patches behind the light screen.

Suddenly, a streak of lightning descended from the sky!

Immortal Mu let out a soft cry, swinging her sword forward to meet it, her figure vanishing into the lightning.

A short while later, the lightning dissipated. A scorched crater appeared on the ground. Dongfang Mumu, looking somewhat disheveled, raised her hand and swallowed several Elixirs.

The light screen appeared again, displaying a line of text:

*Thirty, twenty-nine... seconds until the second Heavenly Tribulation descends.*

Immortal Mu dared not be careless. She regulated her breathing while preparing to face the Heavenly Tribulation's assault at any moment.

Thus, she endured the second, third, and fourth tribulations without any mishaps.

Before the fifth Heavenly Tribulation arrived, the text appeared again...

*Thirty, twenty-nine... seconds until the fifth Heavenly Tribulation descends. Heaven Palace Friendly Reminder: Starting with this Tribulation, Heavenly Fire and Heavenly Wind will be added. Heart-demons may sprout in the fellow Daoist's Dao Heart. Please be vigilant.*

Dongfang Mumu was speechless.

The onlooking Immortals were speechless.

"How come this newfangled Heavenly Tribulation is so different from the ones we faced back in our day?"

"Does the Heavenly Tribulation also judge by appearances?"

"If it really judged by appearances, then wouldn't I, back in my day, have become a Transcendent directly without needing to undergo a Tribulation?"

The Immortals chattered amongst themselves. However, Dongfang Mumu, amidst her Tribulation, gained even more confidence, flying up and down joyfully within the Tribulation.

Finally, the ninth Heavenly Tribulation strike concluded.

Dongfang Mumu was bathed in blood but was not seriously injured. She stood with her hands on her hips, laughing heartily.

Another line of text appeared on the light screen:

*Congratulations on passing the Transcendent Tribulation. Please rate this Heavenly Tribulation on a scale of one to ten, with ten being the highest.*

"Nine points!" Dongfang Mumu replied spiritedly. "I'm docking one point because I'm afraid you'll get arrogant! You should bring down Tribulations for other Human Domain Immortals like this in the future too!"

*The appearance of new types of Heavenly Tribulations is entirely random. Cultivators should not harbor any illusions of luck. Unsafe Tribulation practices, loved ones weep. We look forward to meeting you next time. Thank you.*

SWOOSH—

The light screen and the Tribulation Clouds dissipated simultaneously, transforming into abundant Spiritual Energy that scattered throughout Heaven and Earth.

Dongfang Mumu couldn't help scratching her head. She muttered, "Why do I get the feeling that guy is messing with me?"

But the Transcendent immortal power flowing within her soon made Dongfang Mumu cast aside these confusing thoughts. She turned and returned to the Annihilation Sect's encampment to find a place to cultivate.

Whether the Human Domain was in an uproar or not was beyond her concern.

「Next to the Heavenly Punishment Pool in the Heaven Palace.」

Wu Wang clapped his hands and laughed. "That was an excellent demonstration of Heavenly Punishment. You all know what to do next, right?"

The gods nodded repeatedly, though their eyes still held some doubt.

Seeing this, Wu Wang took out several communication Jade Talismans from his sleeve and stuffed them into the hands of these on-duty minor gods.

"This way, if anyone else undergoes a Tribulation, just send me a message. It's still the same principle: if anything goes wrong, I'll take responsibility. If there are rewards, we'll all share them. Later, after you all finish your shifts, I'll set up a table in the Marriage Hall, and we'll have a good few drinks together!"

"Thank you, My Lord!"

"Rest assured, My Lord! We juniors understand His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor's intentions!"

"Conserving the Divine Pool's Divine Power while also showing goodwill to the Human Domain—this is killing two birds with one stone! Truly killing two birds with one stone!"

Joy and harmony filled the air beside the Heavenly Punishment Pool.

Wu Wang chatted and joked with them for a few more moments before leaving with his hands clasped behind his back, drifting away.

Ah, cultivators of the Human Domain, this is as much as I can help you.

「Within the Heavenly Administrative Palace.」

The Head Manager witnessed this scene, his mouth twitching wildly as he struggled to resist the urge to go and confront Wu Wang directly.

But there was no choice. The current Wu Wang... he probably really couldn't beat him.

「In the deepest reaches of the Heaven Palace.」

Emperor Shun watched Wu Wang's departing figure from the Heavenly Punishment Hall with a smile. Recalling the words Wu Wang had written on the clouds, he couldn't help but murmur to himself, "'Unsafe Tribulation practices, loved ones weep.' This fellow really does have some mischievous thoughts hidden away."

"Is Your Majesty just going to let Wu Wangzi act so recklessly?"

The smile at the corner of Emperor Shun's mouth vanished instantly.

He looked toward the throne next to him, where a faint light was rapidly converging, forming into the phantom image of Xihe.

Emperor Shun said softly, "This is merely part of the plan to show goodwill towards the Human Domain. Although Wu Wang is acting recklessly, he is also using the Heaven Palace's rules to further integrate with it. This is actually a good thing."

Xihe frowned slightly. "Your Majesty, you seem to quite enjoy calling him Wu Wang."

"Although he doesn't want to admit it, and I don't want to admit it either, Wu Wang is indeed like a disciple to me."

Emperor Shun tucked his hands into his sleeves and turned to gaze at Xihe, his eyes filled with warmth. "What's wrong? Why are you so angry today? Is something upsetting you?"

"Nothing." Xihe turned her head away. The grand hall fell into a peculiar silence.

A short while later, Emperor Shun spoke, "Xi'er, if a rift forms between us, how can we even speak of fighting Candle Dragon again?"

Xihe said, "But I am beginning to find it difficult to understand what Your Majesty intends to do."

"Oh?" Emperor Shun showed a puzzled expression, looking at Xihe with sincerity.

Xihe sighed softly, her voice softening considerably as she spoke in a low tone, "Your Majesty, I am well aware that the conflict with Fu Xi changed you a great deal. I never minded these changes, because Your Majesty is Your Majesty. But, Your Majesty... back then, to defeat Candle Dragon, you and I placed our bets on the Head Manager and the Young Master. They did not disappoint us, rising quickly with the support of the Power of Living Beings. We then laid down the Heaven and Earth Seal, banishing Candle Dragon and his followers. Your Majesty said the Star Gods were a threat to us, so when the Star Gods were gravely injured, you and I did not extend a helping hand. Then Your Majesty said the Head Manager was suspected of plotting usurpation. Afterward, Your Majesty suppressed him in every way, eventually leading to his own collapse and the scheme of the Order incarnation, which allowed the Young Master to devour the Head Manager. After Your Majesty returned to the Heaven Palace, you began to say that the Human Domain was the key to breaking the stalemate. You tried every means to pull the Human Domain into the game, attempting to restructure the relationship between the Heaven Palace and the Human Domain. I never tried to persuade Your Majesty otherwise, because I believe Your Majesty can turn the impossible into the possible. But what has Your Majesty done? Do you intend to rely on a mere Wu Wangzi to turn Heaven and Earth upside down?"

Emperor Shun sighed lightly and smiled. "He indeed can turn Heaven and Earth upside down. He is also the only link for reconciliation with the Human Domain."

"And then?" Xihe frowned, staring at Emperor Shun. "How are the gods of the Heaven Palace to conduct themselves? Has Your Majesty considered that?"

Emperor Shun said, "The gods are merely suffering some temporary grievances. After several great wars with the Human Domain, I believe they have come to understand how much power the Human Domain possesses. The Human Domain conceals several great arrays set by Fu Xi. These great arrays were set up for us! Before Fu Xi came to the Heaven Palace to battle me, he ordered them not to use those great arrays because they were left for those who would come later—that is, for the current Shennong Family. Xi'er, the Shennong Family, along with those great arrays, can annihilate me, and they can also annihilate Candle Dragon."

"Is the Human Domain foolish enough to lead Candle Dragon into their own territory?"

"That is why we need to make arrangements." Emperor Shun said warmly, "Xi'er, rest assured, I would never..."

"Never what? Never abandon the Heaven Palace, abandon me, and flee with your beauty?"

Xihe sneered, gazing at Emperor Shun.

She murmured, "Indeed, it's a brilliant plan. You bring the Ice God and her child into the Heaven Palace, then you yourself withdraw, letting them consolidate the combat strength of the Human Domain and the Heaven Palace, using the prestige of the Star Gods to suppress the various gods of the Heaven Palace. Then, with the combined power of Heaven and Earth, they will extinguish Candle Dragon's flames of chaos."

Emperor Shun remained silent.

Xihe said, "Have you ever considered that you still have a wife and children?"

"Xi'er," Emperor Shun said softly, "you're overthinking things. How could I abandon all of this? I possess the dignity of the Heavenly Emperor."

Xihe nodded slowly, and her phantom image vanished with a SWOOSH.

The great hall of the Heaven Palace was quiet for a moment. A long sigh was heard, and then silence returned once more.