I Am A Corpse Collector In The World Of Cultivating Immortals

Chapter 42: Genius Showdown

"In ten days, I, Zhuming, will be reaching Foundation Building. All disciples are invited to observe and learn."

News of a genius about to reach Foundation Building spread like wildfire within the sect.

Chen Shen had just achieved the seventh level of Foundation Building and was slightly stunned when he heard this news at Manxiang Tower.

He calculated the time and realized that it had been over a year since the talented Zhuming with a high-grade spiritual root joined the sect.

Foundation Building was expected, after all. Considering that it took him two and a half years to reach Foundation Building with a medium-grade spiritual root, those with better aptitude would naturally take less time.

However, it seemed unnecessary to make such a big deal out of a genius reaching Foundation Building.

He felt that Yeshuangman was a young person and successor who was diligent and ambitious, but too eager for quick success.

With the annihilation of Yunhai Sect, the grandeur of his disciples reaching Foundation Building was a bit excessive.

It was as if he was saying, "I destroyed Yunhai Sect for development, to expand the territory for Cangwu, and to showcase my grand vision."

The Foundation Building ceremony was meant to show everyone that Zhuming had the potential for Nascent Soul, a time of glory and prosperity for the sect.

Of course, this news was only spread among the inner and outer disciples, and there was no ripple among the true disciples.

It was meant to be shown to the Qi Refining cultivators who hadn't reached Foundation Building yet.

It seemed that Yeshuangman was still very self-aware.

But considering the recent turmoil in Yunhai Cangwu, even the genius reaching Foundation Building could dilute some attention. He probably had this consideration as well.

Ten days later, the genius Foundation Building ceremony went smoothly.

Several true immortals came to show their support and helped with the explanations.

"Why do I feel that these true immortals resemble the Young Sect Master in their appearance?" Chen Shen muttered to himself.

He was the last one to arrive and happened to stand at the end of the line.

"Hmm?"

A fragrance suddenly wafted over, and Chen Shen felt a soft touch on his back.

"Don't push, there's plenty of space here."

Chen Shen turned around with a deep gaze and looked at the seemingly annoyed female cultivator in front of him.

It was she who had bumped into him and spoke those words.

However...

Chen Shen glanced at the several female cultivators behind her, who were winking and making faces at the one who bumped into him.

It was as if they were saying, "Sisters can only help you this far."

The female cultivator in front of him blinked her eyes, and a blush appeared on her pretty face.

"Ah, sometimes being too handsome is also a nuisance. I'm always being harassed." Chen Shen sighed inwardly and didn't say anything.

After all, the identity he was portraying was that of an ordinary mortal. If he revealed his cultivation level, these women who were trying to flirt with him would be in trouble.

Boom!

At this moment, a thunderous sound came from the sky, attracting the attention of the noisy disciples.

Zhuming stood on the stage, his white clothes fluttering.

"Everyone!" A true immortal in the front spoke, his voice faint but clearly reaching everyone's ears.

"Cultivators transcending tribulation usually start from the Gold Core stage. Why is Zhuming facing a tribulation when he has only reached Foundation Building?"

The Gold Core cultivator asked, causing a commotion among the disciples. But the true immortal didn't need any applause and answered himself.

"There are two explanations for a Foundation Building cultivator transcending tribulation. First, their cultivation is heaven-defying and unparalleled. But we don't need to discuss this because Cangwu doesn't have such talents."

"Second, it is the cultivator's innate talent and aptitude, which is predetermined by heaven. Zhuming possesses a high-grade spiritual root, known as a genius in the mortal world. He can reach the threshold of transcending tribulation at Foundation Building. If he succeeds, he will have a chance to achieve Nascent Soul and Soul Formation. If he fails, everything will be lost."

With the explanation from the Gold Core cultivator, Zhuming began transcending tribulation.

The forty-nine small heavenly tribulations descended, with thunder dragons hanging above his head.

Boom!

As the thunder calamity descended, Zhu Ming remained calm and composed. He took out a high-grade spiritual sword, his white clothes fluttering, revealing delicate gold and silver accessories.

"I invite all of you to witness this event, hoping that when you face Transcending Tribulation in the future, you will be prepared and gain some experience.

Transcending Tribulation is going against the heavens. No matter how powerful you think you are, you must give it your all and make adequate preparations.

Spiritual treasures are indispensable, and the stronger the artifact, the better. This is one aspect of it."

Zhu Ming used the spiritual sword to resist the thunder calamity, and the delicate accessories blocked some of the lightning that struck him.

As the thunder calamity approached again, Zhu Ming took out several talismans and stuck them on his body.

"As you can see, talismans can also be used as a means of Transcending Tribulation. This is a lightning-avoidance talisman."

The intertwined lightning hung above Zhu Ming's head, wanting to strike down but seemingly unable to find its direction.

"Oh my, isn't this just a human lightning rod!"

Chen Shen exclaimed, feeling that the cultivation world was not inferior to the technological era.

However, it was evident that the lightning-avoidance talisman was only temporary and could not evade the thunder calamity. It could only be used to buy time and catch one's breath.

"Boom!"

The lightning-avoidance talisman exploded, and the heavenly thunder rolled and fell again.

This time, Zhu Ming was injured and looked somewhat disheveled, with a hint of burnt smell coming from his clothes and hair.

He quickly took out a pill and swallowed it. Before long, the somewhat weakened Zhu Ming was fully healed, looking radiant.

"This is the pill called Wood Returning Pill. It has the miraculous effect of reviving the dead and is a miraculous pill for cultivators to preserve their lives during Transcending Tribulation..."

While Zhu Ming was Transcending Tribulation, he explained in detail about the Gold Core, unveiling a corner of the mystery of Transcending Tribulation for the Qi Refining cultivators.

What was originally thought to be an ultimate personal hero's Transcending Tribulation turned into a Transcending Tribulation feast that included explanations.

Chen Shen looked at Ye Shuang with newfound admiration. The process of this Transcending Tribulation was beyond his expectations.

... ...

In the blink of an eye, two months had passed since Zhu Ming began Foundation Building and became a topic of discussion after meals. Now, the excitement had subsided.

However, a piece of news caused everyone to once again focus their attention on Cangwu, the extraordinary genius.

"Lin Xuan, the successor of the Heavenly Demon Sect's Heavenly Sword, has successfully completed Foundation Building Transcending Tribulation in battle. Moreover, after Transcending Tribulation, he single-handedly defeated four Foundation Building early-stage evil cultivators who had committed numerous crimes."

Some people might question why the Heavenly Demon Sect, which is a demonic sect, would refer to other cultivators as evil cultivators?

It's a matter of perspective!

Let's return to Lin Xuan.

When this news came back, everyone started discussing it.

The pride of the Ten Kingdoms, both of them were Foundation Building cultivators who had undergone Transcending Tribulation. Now, they were comparing who was more powerful.

Moreover, Lin Xuan's previous stories were dug up, and many people secretly cursed Ye Shuang.

"...?!!" Ye Shuang.

"With Lin Xuan's experiences and fortuitous encounters, it seems he is a child of luck."

Chen Shen couldn't help but sigh when he heard the news.

His talent was similar to Lin Xuan's, but he hadn't even obtained a system yet and had reached this stage. Luck was truly extraordinary.

Half a month later, Zhu Ming responded.

After half a month of solitary training, he brought back the head of a mid-stage Foundation Building demonic cultivator, causing a sensation.

Ten days later, Lin Xuan displayed a perfect sword technique, defeating three mid-stage Foundation Building cultivators, once again causing a commotion in the two sects and the Ten Kingdoms. People of the same age looked up to him.

Zhu Ming sneered. The day after Lin Xuan killed three Foundation Building cultivators, Zhu Ming killed four mid-stage Foundation Building demonic cultivators with a single sword strike.

"The competition between geniuses is dazzling and mutually inspiring. It is also a game between the two sects, quite interesting." Chen Shen laughed lightly after eating the latest gossip at Manxiang Tower.

"These two are just building up momentum for a future battle. I wonder if I will become a true Gold Core lord by then, watching the clouds rise."

He looked forward to it.

Time flew by, and September passed.

(End of this chapter)