Chapter 438: Crossing the Thunder Tribulation with Three Cups of Bitter Wine
“Taking you as an example, would you care about your ancestors from tens of thousands of years ago?”
“When I would care, I am not someone who forgets their roots.”
“I believe you!”
Chen Changsheng nodded and said, “Students taught by scholars will not be the kind who forget their ancestors.”
“My point is, you and those distant ancestors still share some bloodline affection.”
“How long can this bloodline affection last?”
“A ten thousand years, a hundred thousand years, or even a million years?”
Chen Changsheng’s words left the Drunken Scholar momentarily speechless.
Seeing this, Chen Changsheng picked up his wine cup and slowly sipped.
“Time dilutes everything; in the face of such a long time, many things are so fragile.”
“Eternal Immortal sees through this clearly, which is why he only cares about the present.”
“Because of this, he can live freely and comfortably.”
After hearing this, the Drunken Scholar picked up his cup and looked at Chen Changsheng.
“What about you?”
“Do you live in the present or in the future?”
Facing this question, Chen Changsheng put down his cup and said:
“I am immersed in memories of the past, moving forward in the present, and planning for the future.”
“I struggle in the Sea of Suffering every moment, yet I do not want to leave it.”
“I would rather endure all sufferings than leave the mortal world.”
“This is my path, different from yours.”
Hearing Chen Changsheng’s response, the Drunken Scholar raised his cup and drank the wine in one go.
An unbearable bitter taste surged into his heart.
“What kind of wine is this, why is it so bitter?”
“It’s Hundred Flowers Brew, an exquisite wine that has been stored for tens of thousands of years, one of the top-notch wines.”
“I only bring it out when old friends depart.”
“Now, this bottle of wine is specially prepared for your Mountain River Academy.”
As he spoke, Chen Changsheng poured another cup for the Drunken Scholar.
Looking at the fragrant wine in the cup, the Drunken Scholar felt a sense of disgust for the first time.
“Sir, I have always loved wine, why do I hate it now?”
“Because you can no longer avoid it.”
“Wine doesn’t intoxicate people, people intoxicate themselves. The previous cups could help alleviate future pain, which is why you liked them.”
“But now, there are some things you will have to let go of.”
“Facing these things you are about to let go, you naturally don’t want to forget them, so you now hate the contents of this cup.”
After hearing Chen Changsheng’s words, the Drunken Scholar raised his cup and drank the wine in one go.
This time, the Drunken Scholar felt a hint of liberation.
“Whoosh!”
The third cup was filled. Chen Changsheng began to speak.
“The first cup honors the past, the second cup honors the present, and this third cup honors your future.”
“One day, all living beings will forget you, but I, Chen Changsheng, never will.”
Facing Chen Changsheng’s words, the Drunken Scholar’s lips curled into a smile.
“Now I finally understand why the Master respects you so much. You are the proof of everyone’s existence in this world.”
“Our suffering compared to yours is just a drop in the ocean.”
“This cup of wine should not honor the future, but you, sir.”
With that, the Drunken Scholar raised his cup to Chen Changsheng and drank it all in one gulp.
Three cups of bitter wine went down his throat, and the Drunken Scholar stood up.
Just then, his steps were more resolute than ever.
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At dawn.
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Setting
Simplified Traditional
The first rays of sunlight scattered the darkness of the night.
Countless cultivators gathered around the Mountain River Academy.
Today would be the day for the academy to cross the Thunder Tribulation.
“Whoosh!”
Seven figures appeared in the sky, they were the true disciples of the Mountain River Academy.
Facing these seven prodigies, some people frowned.
There were nine true disciples in total, but only seven had appeared. Where were the other two?
Although they had doubts in their hearts, no one dared to voice them.
Crossing the Thunder Tribulation was a life-and-d*ath ordeal, and the academy had invited cultivators from all over to witness it. This was an unparalleled opportunity.
To still be preoccupied with these minor issues now would be somewhat excessive.
“Rumble!”
The first true disciple began to cross the Thunder Tribulation.
The clear blue sky turned dark with clouds, and a small figure rushed towards the thundercloud.
“Rumble!”
Three lightning bolts, as thick as tree trunks, struck the true disciple of the academy.
Oddly, these three lightning bolts seemed to deviate slightly.
“Bang!”
Three deep pits appeared on the ground, and more lightning began to gather in the air.
Upon closer inspection, everyone realized that this disciple practiced Thunder Law.
“They are truly worthy of being the true disciples of the academy.”
“Based solely on this Thunder Law, no young generation in the Nine Domains can surpass him.”
“Using Thunder Law to counteract the Thunder Tribulation, this might be a way to cross it.”
A powerful figure couldn’t help but praise.
Hearing this, those nearby also agreed: “Using Thunder Law to deal with the Thunder Tribulation is indeed a good idea.”
“However, his cultivation level is equally formidable.”
“To reach the Bone Transformation Realm at such a young age, he truly deserves the title of a prodigy.”
Watching the performance of the academy disciple crossing the Thunder Tribulation, everyone praised him endlessly.
While everyone was focused on the Thunder Tribulation, someone quietly dug a grave.
“Chen Changsheng, this little guy is probably going to be done for. Do you have any way to save him?”
Bai Ze glanced at the sky and couldn’t help but say.
Hearing this, Chen Changsheng, who was digging, replied indifferently, “You know the characteristics of the Thunder Tribulation.”
“If anyone else interferes, they will also be targeted by the Thunder Tribulation.”
“If I save him, do you want everyone here to perish in the Thunder Tribulation?”
Hearing this answer, Bai Ze sighed in frustration.
“Why did they think of controlling the Thunder Tribulation with Thunder Law? The Thunder Tribulation is the power of heaven, and Thunder Law is merely a simulation of the Thunder Tribulation, borrowing at most a trace of lightning power.”
“So, Thunder Law is not a method to cross the Thunder Tribulation.”
Facing Bai Ze’s complaints, Chen Changsheng looked at the sky and said,
“If no one tries, how can you be sure that Thunder Law isn’t helpful for crossing the Thunder Tribulation?”
“From the performance just now, Thunder Law does seem to help.”
“At least, it can conserve strength against the weaker lightning tribulations at the beginning.”
“Zhang Zhenren said that the Thunder Tribulation is about dying to live, but it seems that the initial lightning tribulations are not like that.”
“To truly d*e to live, one must endure the earlier tests.”
“Pity, this child focuses too much on Thunder Law and lacks a solid foundation. He may not survive.”
“The Thunder Tribulation leaves no room for loopholes!”
With that, Chen Changsheng started carving a tombstone.
“Grave of True Disciple Duke of Mountain River Academy—Established by the Undertaker!”
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