FOLLOWING A HUNDRED YEARS OF CULTIVATION, I'M DYING BEFORE I GOT CHEATS

Chapter 1315: The Root of the Injury, Small Tribulation Elixir (Part 2)

The confident smile on Jiang Chengxuan’s face gave Xuan Han Immortal a sense of assurance, prompting him to nod slightly and offer a respectful bow without any doubt. The principle of “trust those you use, and use those you trust” was something Xuan Han Immortal understood well.

Jiang Chengxuan had indeed not deceived him. By pushing both the Heavenly Tribulation Divination and the Divination Compass to their limits, Jiang Chengxuan had managed to uncover everything before the divination was abruptly interrupted.

The mysterious destructive force that had been nearly impossible to discern during the battle was, in fact, revealed to be a minuscule needle laced with tribulation energy, used as a weapon in the final moments of that fateful confrontation. It was an expendable immortal treasure forged from tribulation energy, the origins of which were unknown but likely obtained by a powerful figure from the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect.

This tribulation energy-infused weapon had managed to penetrate Xuan Han Immortal’s defenses, leaving an injury that persisted for tens of thousands of years. Even the primordial power of an Earth Immortal had been unable to fully guard against it.

“That explains everything…”

After listening to Jiang Chengxuan’s explanation, Xuan Han Immortal finally understood the true nature of his injury. For tens of thousands of years, he had been unable to heal it, no matter what he tried, because it was not just any ordinary wound but one imbued with tribulation energy.

“No wonder I felt the aura of the Immortal Tribulation Thunder could heal my injury…”

Xuan Han Immortal now realized the reason for his instinctual pull toward the Immortal Tribulation Thunder. It was a natural response to the tribulation energy within him, a sense that the tribulation thunder could be used to counteract his injury.

Both Jiang Chengxuan and Xuan Han Immortal felt as if the clouds had parted, revealing a clear path forward. The first step in treating the injury had been successful—they had traced the cause back to its source. Knowing that the injury was rooted in tribulation energy would allow them to develop more effective strategies for its treatment.

“Congratulations, I believe we’ll soon find a way to heal this injury,” Jiang Chengxuan said, congratulating Xuan Han Immortal. Hearing this, Xuan Han Immortal’s face lit up with joy, and he expressed his gratitude. Jiang Chengxuan’s immediate discovery of a breakthrough had greatly boosted Xuan Han Immortal’s confidence.

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With the root of the injury identified as tribulation energy, Jiang Chengxuan returned to his alchemical research, embarking on a lengthy investigation. First, he scoured the upper volumes of the Immortal Elixir True Tome provided by his system, searching for any elixirs that could counteract tribulation energy.

Next, Jiang Chengxuan sent a confidential letter to Immortal Fuguang of the Tianlong Trading Company, seeking further insight into the nature, characteristics, and origins of tribulation energy.

Immortal Fuguang, being from the same Western Continent and an Earth Immortal himself, generously shared everything he knew about tribulation energy with Jiang Chengxuan. He even provided Jiang Chengxuan with access to the Tianlong Trading Company’s vast collection of ancient records on great tribulations, amassed over countless ages.

After all, when the tribulation eventually descended upon the Western Continent, all its Earth Immortals would need to work together to help the continent survive. A stable Western Continent was beneficial for the growth of all the powers within it.

Receiving these ancient texts was an unexpected boon for Jiang Chengxuan, significantly accelerating his understanding of tribulation energy and its associated rules.

Time flew by as Jiang Chengxuan devised and tested one method after another to counteract the tribulation energy. During this period, he compiled a list of immortal herbs that had an inhibitory effect on tribulation energy, using his deep understanding of alchemy to refine a series of elixirs that could potentially suppress it.

In his secluded chamber, Jiang Chengxuan often felt as if he had returned to his days in the Dan Alliance of the Ten Thousand Stars Immortal Domain. He spent his days and nights in the company of the Mountain-Sea Furnace, endlessly researching and refining various immortal elixirs, delving deep into the principles of alchemy, and honing his craft.

Soon, the first elixir designed to counteract tribulation energy was successfully created. Based on an Earth Immortal-grade elixir from the Immortal Elixir True Tome, Jiang Chengxuan made special modifications, incorporating more ingredients specifically effective against tribulation energy. The resulting elixir had a two-toned appearance, with a clear blue upper half and a chaotic red-black lower half, representing the polar opposites within. Jiang Chengxuan named it the “Small Tribulation Elixir.”

That day, in Xuan Han Immortal’s chamber, Jiang Chengxuan eagerly handed the Small Tribulation Elixir to Xuan Han Immortal for the first trial.

Without hesitation, Xuan Han Immortal swallowed the Small Tribulation Elixir and began channeling his immortal energy to refine it. Instantly, a mysterious power erupted within him. This force was subtle and almost imperceptible, like a gentle breeze, so much so that Xuan Han Immortal initially could not sense its presence.

However, as soon as this power reached his old wound, he felt a sudden, sharp sensation, making his heart tighten as the wound began to ache faintly. The suffocating tribulation energy started to spread from the wound, gradually eroding the surrounding area.

Xuan Han Immortal felt a surge of panic and was about to unleash his immortal energy to suppress the tribulation energy. But before he could act, the formless power of the Small Tribulation Elixir activated, enveloping the tribulation energy and condensing it into a small mass.

The two forces clashed like fire and water, opposing each other yet, strangely, not exploding.

The Small Tribulation Elixir had indeed lived up to expectations, effectively suppressing the tribulation energy!

At that moment, Xuan Han Immortal was first startled and then overjoyed, his expression changing rapidly.

“How do you feel?” Jiang Chengxuan asked cautiously, seeing Xuan Han Immortal’s reaction.

Even though Jiang Chengxuan had put immense effort into refining the Small Tribulation Elixir, he had not had the opportunity to test it, so he was uncertain about its effectiveness. After all, tribulation energy was not just an ordinary Dao force or curse; it was akin to primordial power, a force born from the world’s origin.

Understanding it fully was beyond the limits of an Earth Immortal. All Jiang Chengxuan could do was rely on various ancient records and the experiences of predecessors to piece together his approach.

Fortunately, the tribulation energy afflicting Xuan Han Immortal did not originate from a true heavenly tribulation but from an unknown tribulation-infused immortal treasure. Its level was a notch below that of a genuine tribulation.

“Yes, it’s effective!” Xuan Han Immortal responded excitedly to Jiang Chengxuan’s inquiry.

Hearing this, Jiang Chengxuan finally relaxed, his eyes shining with excitement. Regardless of the challenges, the elixir had worked, proving that his efforts had not been in vain. If there had been no change, it would have meant he had gained nothing.

However, the tribulation energy was not something that could be easily eradicated.

After a while, sensing the changes within his body, Xuan Han Immortal’s expression grew serious as he slowly said, “The elixir has an effect—it can prevent the tribulation energy from spreading, but it’s not strong enough to eliminate it.”

At that moment, the once-ferocious tribulation energy within him had indeed calmed significantly, but its quantity had not diminished.

“Yes, we still need to keep working on it,” Jiang Chengxuan replied, maintaining his composure. He understood that this injury, sustained over tens of thousands of years, would not be resolved overnight.

“This Small Tribulation Elixir has already alleviated my immediate crisis,” Xuan Han Immortal acknowledged, nodding appreciatively.

With the power of the Small Tribulation Elixir, his injury would at least not worsen. It would also allow him to gradually accumulate immortal energy during cultivation, making some progress—unlike before, when it was like trying to catch the moon in water.

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