The pain of the pill being shattered made Chen Lin break out in a cold sweat, but this was only the first step in the process of forming a baby.
After the golden elixir shattered, a bit of spiritual light separated from it, and then continued to absorb energy from the golden elixir fragments and began to grow stronger.
This bit of spiritual light is the initial form of the Nascent Soul, and is called the embryo.
Some cultivators are unable to give birth to an embryo after reaching the perfection of the Golden Elixir, and thus lose the possibility of being promoted to the Nascent Soul stage forever. Such cultivators account for the vast majority.
It is precisely because of this that the secret method of warming and nourishing the golden elixir is so precious and is regarded as a secret by all the major families.
If he had not obtained the Five Elements Spirit Cultivation Technique, it would have been impossible for him to give birth to an embryo with his qualifications. Seeing this, the Silver Fairy used some tricks to send Sun Caiyi to his side to help him practice this secret technique.
Chen Lin calmed his mind and didn't think too much.
The process of embryo growth is very long, so don't be impatient.
However, there were no strange phenomena in the world during this period. Although his own energy fluctuations would be abnormal, they were shielded by the formation. He also used several concealing talismans, so he would not be discovered by the black shadow monster.
He sat in front of the stone tablet, practicing as usual, without any change.
It took three days and three nights for the infant embryo to absorb all the energy from the golden elixir fragments.
But to Chen Lin's disappointment, it did not reach the level of bringing about a heavenly calamity.
If there are no other means, even if he has failed here, it means that his aptitude is too poor and the fetus to be born may be weak.
However, he also took the spiritual liquid refined from the Yin-Yang Twin Flowers. This energy had been suppressed in his body. Seeing this, he immediately transferred it to the infant embryo.
With the nourishment of the spiritual liquid, the embryo began to continue to change and grow.
But the growth rate is very slow.
As the energy of the spiritual liquid became less and less, Chen Lin's heart sank a little bit.
He didn't expect that a natural treasure of the Yin-Yang Twin Flowers would have such a weak effect, which was far different from what he expected.
Finally, the last drop of energy of the spiritual liquid was exhausted.
Chen Lin's heart also sank to the bottom.
The embryo still hasn't completed the qualitative change, it seems just a little bit short, but this little bit is like the difference between heaven and earth, making people despair.
He also fantasized that he was very different from other people. As a time traveler, he possessed magical talents and abilities, and he could make rapid progress all the way to becoming an immortal.
Unexpectedly, he couldn’t even pass the Nascent Soul stage.
If one fails to advance, not only will he be unable to become a Nascent Soul cultivator, but even his Golden Core will be shattered. Even if he survives by chance, his cultivation will fall back to the Foundation Establishment stage.
Moreover, the shattering of the elixir causes great damage to the body. It is extremely difficult to condense the golden elixir again, not to mention the chance of forming a second infant. One can only exhaust his lifespan in despair.
No.
He didn't even have a chance to survive. He failed to be promoted. The black shadow monster could kill him with one encounter. Death was right in front of him!
Above the sea.
Xu Baixian and the other two were operating the Mo Yin spirit boat with great difficulty, checking the edge of the vortex area.
"Junior Brother Xu, what should we do now? Should we return home directly or continue to wait for that senior?"
Han Zuxuan glanced at the swirling sea in the distance with horror, then looked at Xu Baixian and said.
In fact, he wanted to leave immediately. He didn't know what kind of monster the black fog was. It almost killed the three of them without even moving a hand. It was too dangerous to stay here.
Moreover, they had been searching here for several days after they woke up, but the senior did not show up. They didn't know whether he was dead or escaped, so there was no point in waiting any longer.
But he didn't dare to make the decision on this matter. If the senior came to them again after they left, it would be difficult to explain.
Xu Baixian didn't know what to do.
It seemed that the senior was somewhat close to him, but in fact he didn't even know his name. If they left rashly and the other party caught up with them and suspected that they were going to embezzle the ship's worth of immortal stones, they would have no way to defend themselves.
Moreover, without that senior, they would not have been able to escort the shipload of cargo back safely in this dangerous deep sea area.
"Look, what that is!"
Just as he was struggling, Zhao Zhengfeng beside him suddenly exclaimed.
The two of them looked up at the sky at the same time following each other's instructions, and saw a large colorful bird flying over, followed by a monster with two heads.
The two were one in front and one behind, one chasing and one fleeing, and in the blink of an eye they came close.
"Quick, sink!"
Han Zuxuan shouted, his face in panic.
It's unknown what species these two monsters are. Although they haven't transformed, the aura they emit is three times stronger than that of a Nascent Soul True Lord. If you don't like them, you can take their lives by just shaking their feathers.
Xu Baixian, who was in charge of controlling the spirit boat, immediately controlled the spirit boat to drill under the sea and disappeared in an instant.
At this moment, the two-headed monster in the sky suddenly let out a strange cry, and two light arrows, one black and one white, were sprayed out from its two heads. The colorful bird dodged one of them but was hit by the other. It let out a mournful cry and fell to the sea.
The two-headed bird still refused to give in and was about to catch the big bird with a dive.
The big bird let out another mournful cry, and its body suddenly exploded, turning into a sea of fire that enveloped the two-headed monster.
After the fire, the big bird and the two-headed monster disappeared, they actually died together!
Not even a trace of the two monsters was left, but there was a black and white bead, which was blown into the sea by the energy of the self-explosion, and kept falling on the light curtain above the ruins.
The tough light curtain was pierced in an instant, and the bead's remaining force did not weaken, and it fell accurately on Chen Lin's head.
Chen Lin was distracted because he was unable to complete the qualitative change of the embryo due to lack of energy. Suddenly, he felt a pure energy containing both yin and yang attributes pouring into his body from the top of his head. Although it was not as strong as the spiritual liquid of the Yin and Yang Twin Flowers, it could be barely absorbed by the embryo.
He didn't know why this happened, but he immediately grabbed this life-saving straw and desperately practiced his skills to transport energy to the embryo.
This time, there was finally a change.
When the energy was about to be exhausted again, the embryo finally broke through the critical point. After a while of twisting and wriggling, it turned into a tiny baby.
Chen Lin secretly thought that this was a close call, and at the same time wondered who was helping him. Could it be that black shadow monster
But his mind was completely focused on the embryo, and he had no ability to pay attention to the situation outside.
And now, there is even less time to check.
The Nascent Soul took shape, an invisible pressure suddenly emerged from the dome, and the heavenly tribulation began!
Xu Baixian and the other two felt that the two monsters had perished together, so they controlled the spirit boat to float out of the sea, intending to see if they could pick up some of the monsters' remains.
A monster of this level, even if it's just some flesh and blood residue and bones, is still of great value. If you can find only the monster pill, you'll be rich.
But as soon as they raised their heads, they saw the sky suddenly covered with dark clouds. The entire sea area became pitch black. The terrifying lightning flashed continuously in the dark clouds, making it difficult for them to even raise their heads.
"This is someone going through the Nascent Soul Tribulation!"
Han Zuxuan was the oldest and most knowledgeable. After a moment of hesitation, he thought of a possibility.
Then he shouted, "Quick, run to the edge!"
After saying this, he didn't even care about the spirit boat and flew away into the distance.
Xu Baixian and the other man were also furious and abandoned the ship and fled at the same time.
Not only were the two of them terrified, this strange phenomenon in heaven and earth also frightened all the monsters in the surrounding seas, causing them to flee madly for fear of being affected.
However, it also attracted the attention of some powerful beings, who cast surprised glances at it, and some even quietly approached here.
Inside the ruins.
The black shadow monster looked at Chen Lin under the stone tablet from afar with an unsightly expression.
Unexpectedly, he was just a little careless, and the opponent quietly began to condense the Nascent Soul. This was also what he was most worried about. The opponent wanted to escape, and this was the only way. As long as the opponent successfully formed the Nascent Soul, then his clone would not be able to hold the opponent back. When the main body could not come out, the animal bones might not be retrieved.
Moreover, at this time, the opponent had already brought down the heavenly tribulation. Not to mention the stone tablet, even if it wasn't there, he wouldn't dare to get close. If he got close, he would be hit by the heavenly tribulation.
So he can only wait until the other party has completed the tribulation. If the other party fails, he won't have to bother.
If successful, even a newly-promoted Nascent Soul would be unable to do anything to his clone.
The first thunderbolt came crashing down.
What’s strange is that the power of the thunderbolt was so strong that the light curtain covering it was not destroyed, but passed through it directly.
Chen Lin seemed very surprised, but he didn't have time to think about it. He took the initiative to face the thunder without dodging.
With his strong body and the advanced thunder-attributed skills he has practiced, this level of heavenly tribulation could not threaten him at all. It was just right for him to cleanse his body and soul.
Sure enough, after the thunder, not only was he not injured, but he looked refreshed and full of energy.
Because there was no defense, it looked very embarrassed.
Not only were his clothes destroyed, but his hair was also burnt to a crisp. It was estimated that he would be bald for a while after he had completed the tribulation.
Chen Lin never cared much about his image, as long as he could gain benefits, so he did not use any lightning-proof treasures for the next two lightning strikes, but relied entirely on his body to block them.
Although miserable, it cleansed all the impurities in the body and purified the soul.
But at this point, he didn't dare to continue doing so.
The first three Nascent Soul tribulations were just appetizers. Starting from the fourth one, the power increased dramatically. It was impossible for him to withstand it with his physical strength.
As for the process of transcending the tribulation, he already knew it clearly through various channels, and he had simulated what to do at each step countless times, so although he had no experience, he would not panic.
He activated the basalt shield in his hand, suspended it above his head, and waited quietly for the fourth thunder tribulation to arrive.
The reason why he was not too afraid of the heavenly tribulation was because he had this defensive magic treasure. This item was an excellent weapon for overcoming the tribulation and was also the embodiment of its greatest value.
He was determined to refine this treasure at all costs. Apart from its reputation as a spiritual treasure, what he valued most was its ability to resist heavenly calamity. After all, he was a man who would be struck by lightning from time to time.
“Boom!”
Lightning as thick as a small bucket fell down with a loud bang, causing the entire ruins space to tremble.
The shadow monster had already hidden far away at the edge of the light curtain, watching with a gloomy face.
He also understood that since the other party had the magic shield, the thunder tribulation could basically not cause any harm to him. His hope lay in the inner demon tribulation that came after the thunder tribulation, which was the most dangerous.
Although to outsiders the inner demon tribulation is only a moment, the person undergoing the tribulation may have gone through ten lifetimes of painful suffering. Countless cultivators who have broken through to the Nascent Soul stage have fallen at this level!