Chapter 1756: Chapter 1756: Eh, why are Senior Chu’s eyes all red?

The massive celestial body hovering above the tower’s dome had long since vanished.

It was instead now within Shi Sheng’s Starry Sky Dantian.

Watching the ceaselessly overflowing star power emanating from Shi Sheng’s body, Chu Xinghe was silent for a long time, his brow twitching uncontrollably.

Seeing this.

Mu Fusheng and Blackie exchanged glances before stepping up to Chu Xinghe. “Senior Chu… this is beyond anyone’s control. Regardless, let’s at least wait until Senior Brother’s absorption is complete to avoid him becoming possessed.”

Blackie chimed in to help, “You see, Senior Brother Shi probably didn’t want this either; it’s that ridiculous star that insisted on coming to him.”

Chu Xinghe’s face was etched with black lines.

Didn’t want it?

Chu Xinghe wondered if he really looked like someone gullible enough to believe that.

However, seeing Shi Sheng’s pained expression, Chu Xinghe could only let out a helpless sigh.

As Mu Fusheng had said, if external forces interrupted him at this moment, it might cause a reverse flow of his spiritual channels. The overflowing power within his body wouldn’t be absorbed in time, which could then shatter his spiritual channels and lead to his body exploding.

The star power from the fourth star core was simply too overwhelming for Shi Sheng.

The moment it entered his Starry Sky Dantian, it completely filled it.

Even his entire body’s meridians swelled from the sheer influx of star power.

Because of this, under the watchful eyes of Chu Xinghe, Mu Fusheng, Blackie, and the others–

Shi Sheng’s body began to expand like a balloon, as if the slightest prick of a sharp object could set him off.

Trials and fortune always walk hand in hand.

While his body ballooned precariously close to exploding, Shi Sheng’s aura grew at an astonishing, almost incomprehensible speed.

At this moment, the Starry Sky Dantian completely replaced the starry sky above the high tower. It obscured the countless scattered stars.

In their place were six brilliant, radiant star cores illuminating everything.

Within this Starry Sky Dantian, even Chu Xinghe could feel the density of the surrounding star power–it had become so viscous it was as though he were walking through a swamp.

This viscous star power would eventually fully integrate into the Starry Sky and flow into Shi Sheng’s body.

Soon, outside the high tower, disciples and elders alike looked up.

Above the tower, dark clouds swirled, thunder boomed.

The lightning tribulation.

“Another lightning tribulation? It’s probably that Shi Sheng fellow, right?”

“Most likely. Aside from a few outsiders, only Shi Sheng and the Palace Master went in. Can’t be the Palace Master breaking through, could it?”

“Including this time, how many has he faced now?”

“Four, I think.”

The Star Palace wasn’t unfamiliar with breakthroughs. On the contrary, lightning tribulations descended regularly.

After all, as a first-rate sect, its disciples naturally weren’t lacking in aptitude.

Moreover, cultivators of the Star Path were already rare. Those capable of cultivating star power had talents greater than most cultivators.

Even a random disciple taken out of the sect could be considered a prodigy anywhere else.

But the talents of Shi Sheng and his peers were so extraordinary that they overshadowed the brilliance of others.

At this moment, within the high tower.

Chu Xinghe watched the scene and remarked, “The Fifth Level of Thunder Tribulation–only three days since the last breakthrough. Watching this talent, even I feel envious.”

Blackie, standing beside him, asked, “Is it really envy? Why do I feel like Senior Chu looks more like he’s jealous? His eyes are turning red.”

Jiu Bailu and Gu Sheng couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

Mu Fusheng quickly gave Blackie a tug, signaling him to stop teasing Chu Palace Master.

Chu Xinghe gritted his teeth.

Was he jealous? This was clearly heartbreak!

It was glaringly obvious that he’d lost his sect’s ultimate treasure for good!

How could he not feel green with envy?

If not for maintaining his composure, Chu Xinghe probably would’ve already burst into tears.

But now, what could he do?

Even as such thoughts crossed his mind, Chu Xinghe still couldn’t hide the worry on his face as he stared at Shi Sheng’s condition.

Even though Shi Sheng’s aura was soaring wildly, drawing in the lightning tribulation–it was the Fifth Level of Thunder Tribulation, after all.

Those with expertise knew the risks.

Shi Sheng’s condition was far from optimal.

His body was overfilled with star power, pushing his meridians and Dantian to extreme limits.

In such a state, the slightest lapse in circulating his cultivation technique to absorb this excess power could cause his meridians to rupture. Once even a single meridian gave way, it would create a chain reaction, and not even a deity could save him at that point.

Let alone…

The impending lightning tribulation.

The tempering of lightning tribulation harms both meridians and the body.

He would have to divide his focus to endure it, making the situation an imminent life-and-death crisis.

Nonetheless.

Now, Chu Xinghe could only stand by helplessly, unable to intervene.

If anyone interfered with the tribulation–

The power of the lightning tribulation would multiply, leaving Shi Sheng with no chance of survival.

Seeing this, Blackie chuckled, “Senior Chu, no need to worry. A mere lightning tribulation–Junior Brother surely can handle it.”

Mu Fusheng chimed in, “Among us brothers, Senior Brother Shi has the strongest willpower and state of mind. He’ll definitely pull through.”

Though they said such things,

Mu Fusheng still sent a voice transmission to Lu Changsheng about what was happening to Shi Sheng.

It wasn’t that they doubted him.

It was simply to prepare for everything, ensuring no mishaps.

Jiu Bailu found Mu Fusheng’s actions amusing and said, “Don’t worry. I’ve seen his karmic trajectory. His fate won’t end here.”

As they spoke–

The lightning tribulation descended as expected.

Thunder dragons roared, their cries so powerful they shook the skies above the Star Palace, surging toward Shi Sheng with fury!

Shi Sheng, however, made no move to resist the lightning tribulation.

He merely knitted his brows tightly, his features twisted as he continued absorbing the overwhelming star power.

The bolts of lightning struck Shi Sheng’s body directly!

BOOM-KA-BOOM!

Shi Sheng’s skin instantly tore apart, as though flayed alive, exposing his bloodied flesh and stark white bones.

Even his scorched flesh exuded a faint burnt scent…

Yet…

It was clear–

Shi Sheng wasn’t diverting any of his focus to fend off the lightning tribulation’s assault on his body.

Typically.

While cultivators would drop their defenses and let lightning tribulation strike their bodies to fully maximize the tempering effect–thus increasing their chances of surviving the subsequent tribulations–

They would, at the very least, circulate cultivation techniques to distribute the lightning’s power throughout their bodies, shielding their meridians and hearts.

But in Shi Sheng’s state, he wasn’t making the slightest effort to resist!

The full damage of the lightning tribulation poured into him!

Yet Shi Sheng merely let out a muffled groan, spitting a mouthful of blood, before resuming his relentless absorption of star power, unfazed.

Witnessing this scene–

Even Chu Xinghe was shaken.

To act like this under such dire circumstances–Shi Sheng might appear simple, but in reality, the man was utterly mad…