Chapter 1757: Chapter 1757: I’m Already Here, Right Master?

The entire Cottage.

The one with the most resolute willpower was Blackie, and the other was Shi Sheng.

Blackie’s willpower stemmed from being a body cultivator by nature; the pain endured during body tempering naturally enhanced his physical resilience, making him far more adapted compared to other cultivators.

Simply put, he had become accustomed to it. No matter how painful it was, he could endure it.

But Shi Sheng was different.

Shi Sheng wasn’t even a body refiner to begin with.

Although he was usually protected by his physique and the power of the stars, at this moment, Shi Sheng relied solely on his own body to resist the pain of Thunder Tribulation Tempering Body, without using any means of defense.

What’s more, Shi Sheng’s current situation was as if one of his feet had stepped on the edge of a cliff, with an endless abyss below him. A single misstep would send him plummeting to his death, shattering him into pieces!

Even under such circumstances, Shi Sheng still managed to withstand the first strike of the Thunder Tribulation Tempering Body without a hitch.

This was why Blackie and the others said that Shi Sheng’s willpower and state of mind were the most tenacious.

“Let’s see if he can endure the upcoming Thunder Tribulations… Each subsequent strike will only grow more devastating,” Chu Xinghe said, his expression showing no trace of relaxation.

Countless cultivators had fallen on the final strike of a Thunder Tribulation.

The second strike arrived right on time.

This time, three lightning dragons simultaneously pierced the dark clouds, descending through the sky. Compared to the first, they were even bulkier, and scales like tangible armor had formed on their dragon bodies as they descended fiercely upon Shi Sheng!

Shi Sheng still paid them no heed, focusing entirely on absorbing the star power that continued to swell within him.

The three lightning dragons united in a formation-destroying momentum, merging into one colossal pillar of thunder that struck down violently onto Shi Sheng’s body, entirely engulfing him!

The entire starry sky was filled with blazing lightning.

To the naked eye, it was impossible to see through the lightning to discern Shi Sheng’s current state.

Only a faint muffled groan could be heard from within.

Blackie involuntarily clenched his fists.

Even Mu Fusheng couldn’t help but clasp the jade pendant given to him by Lu Changsheng.

Under the anxious gazes of everyone, it took a long while before the lightning gradually dispersed.

Shi Sheng’s figure reappeared.

He remained seated cross-legged on the ground, but… it was impossible to recognize his face or physical form anymore.

His outer skin had been completely burned, blood flowing endlessly like streams pooling into a crimson pond around him…

His flesh was charred to the point of ruin.

One could even see his Five Organs and Six Orifices…

Though his appearance was utterly disfigured, his life force still flickered faintly–at least he had endured thus far.

But the third strike of thunder arrived in an instant.

Each subsequent Thunder Tribulation was more devastating than the last.

By the sixth strike.

Under the tense gazes of Chu Xinghe and the others, Shi Sheng’s body had already become unbearable to look at.

To endure Thunder Tribulation under such conditions and persist to this point–what kind of indomitable willpower did that require?

Even Chu Xinghe was moved at this point, temporarily forgetting about Shi Sheng’s earlier act of stealing the star core.

But…

This was already the limit.

If he didn’t draw upon the power of the stars to fend off the assault, his Five Organs and Six Orifices, already on the verge of collapse, would fully shatter.

At that point, not even immortals could save him!

Just as Chu Xinghe prepared to step in and rescue Shi Sheng, and Mu Fusheng was about to activate the jade pendant…

Shi Sheng’s swollen body began to contract and return to normal.

Simultaneously, six star cores above the starry sky emitted a gentle radiance, descending upon Shi Sheng’s body.

Shi Sheng’s flesh, shattered bones, and burnt skin began to recover at a speed visible to the naked eye!

The power of the stars returning favor!

This was neither Shi Sheng’s intentional action nor a subconscious one.

If anything, it was likely a benefit brought by the Chaotic Star Record.

Even the Star Divine God Realm, creator of the Chaotic Star Record, couldn’t have anticipated such an outcome.

But then again…

He had no idea that all the cultivation techniques and martial techniques of the Cottage had been improved under Lu Changsheng’s guidance.

The Chaotic Star Record was no exception.

Moreover…

The soft starlight released from the star cores carried an unmistakable Power of Life that everyone could sense.

This was another benefit of a previous special training session–under Lu Changsheng’s guidance, transforming star power into the Power of Law associated with other great paths.

Otherwise, how could Shi Sheng’s horrific injuries have healed so quickly?

As his body recovered.

Through the Thunder Tribulation Tempering Body, his bodily meridians became tougher.

The star power, which had nearly overwhelmed Shi Sheng, could now be absorbed with greater speed and ease.

If anything…

The Thunder Tribulation ended up assisting Shi Sheng.

Faster absorption, better effects.

Now, even though the remaining Thunder Tribulations still hurt, they no longer felt as heart-stoppingly perilous as before, when each strike made Chu Xinghe and the others wince with worry.

Everything then proceeded much more smoothly.

Shi Sheng successfully passed through this Fifth Level of Thunder Tribulation…

Seeing this, Chu Xinghe sighed with a helpless smile, “Although I can finally breathe easier… it’s still unprecedented for someone to handle the final strikes of Thunder Tribulation so easily…”

The destructive power of those final strikes was several times greater than the earlier ones…

To achieve such a feat, it was likely only the monsters of the Chaos Realm or Immortal Realm could rival this.

From here on, everything unfolded seamlessly.

The fourth star core was firmly embedded into Shi Sheng’s Starry Sky Dantian.

As the Starry Sky Dantian was retracted into Shi Sheng’s Dantian, he slowly opened his eyes.

Chu Xinghe finally snapped out of his trance, his expression turning dark and conflicted as Shi Sheng’s eyes opened.

He could clearly sense it now.

The star power of the entire Star Palace was plummeting!

“So, tell me–how are we going to resolve this?” Chu Xinghe asked with a grim face.

Shi Sheng, feeling guilty, scratched his head awkwardly and said, “Senior… this has already become a part of my Dantian. I’m afraid I can’t take it out…”

Chu Xinghe rolled his eyes.

“How about this? You agree to become my last disciple. Then, when you’re strong enough, I’ll leave the Star Palace in your care, and I can go out and explore.”

Shi Sheng continued to smile awkwardly. “But… I already have a master.”

At these words, Chu Xinghe felt the urge to beat someone up.

He wanted to pin down this seemingly honest kid and rub him into the ground repeatedly!

“How about this,” Mu Fusheng suggested, stepping in from the side. “Let’s leave this matter to our master.”

Master?

Even Chu Xinghe’s curiosity was piqued.

He wanted to see just what kind of person could raise these monstrously talented individuals.

“But will Master scold us if we summon him now?” Blackie asked.

Mu Fusheng smiled and said, “Doesn’t matter. We’re already at this point.”

Already at this point?

In a blur, a man dressed in white robes appeared before everyone’s eyes.