Chapter 241: Chapter 240: Celestial Tribulation Q&A
While everyone was still lost in discussion, a clap of thunder echoed across the heavens.
Endless tribulation clouds then gathered in the sky. The aura of the Celestial Tribulation filled the air, instantly enveloping everyone. It felt as if they were about to face an endless tribulation at any moment.
Jiang Zuo frowned. If the Celestial Tribulation were to descend just like this, Su Qi could easily be in danger.
He wasn’t sure if the Life-Protecting Treasure could protect her.
Speaking of the Life-Protecting Treasure, Jiang Zuo once again put away the one Su Qi had given him.
Even though it was unlikely to be discovered here, he didn’t want it to get damaged.
After the tribulation clouds appeared, there were no further changes, but it was a sword hanging over their heads. No one knew when it would fall.
Those with a weak mentality might not be able to withstand this kind of pressure.
Afterward, a large screen appeared in front of the platforms.
A line of text appeared at the top of the screen.
Before Jiang Zuo could even see what it said, a hollow and ethereal voice rang out through the entire space: "Welcome to the Celestial Tribulation Quiz Space."
"The rules are as follows: ..."
The words on the screen perfectly matched the hollow voice.
To put it simply, the voice came with its own subtitles, so there was no chance of anyone misunderstanding.
After "The rules are as follows:", no further text appeared, but a set of rules materialized in everyone’s minds.
The rules were simple: after a question was asked, press a button to answer. A correct answer would spare that person’s platform from punishment, while all others would suffer the wrath of the Celestial Tribulation.
Answer nine questions correctly, and you will have successfully passed the tribulation.
There was no definition for failure here; you just had to keep going until you succeeded.
After learning the rules, Jiang Zuo’s brows furrowed tightly.
He had never seen a Tribulation Crossing that was a battle of knowledge.
But he was fearless. What worried him was Su Qi.
On Su Qi’s side, both of them were Tier Two, so their knowledge was bound to be limited.
Chi Xue Child was at least Tier Four, and that Tier Six Island Lord was surely very knowledgeable.
As for his own side, that was another story. Jiang Zuo’s knowledge surpassed that of countless others.
Even Jian Shisan alone could crush everyone here.
Therefore, Jiang Zuo had to find a way to help Su Qi’s group. He couldn’t bear to see Su Qi get hurt by the Celestial Tribulation.
Upon hearing that it was a quiz format, many people’s hearts turned cold.
Zi Feng’s group had no confidence in surpassing the Island Lord. Meanwhile, Chi Xue Child and Blade Master Hai Bian’s group didn’t believe anyone present could surpass Po Xiao; his knowledge was simply extraordinary.
’This Celestial Tribulation is going to be the end of us.’
Su Qi and Jingyue were also incredibly nervous. ’Isn’t this just cornering us?’
’What kind of stupid quiz mode is this? The Celestial Tribulation has no dignity at all.’
But no matter what they thought, the Celestial Tribulation continued.
The hollow voice sounded once again: "Question one: In the current era, what are the ’Four Books’? Please answer."
When the question was announced, everyone was dumbfounded.
"Huh?"
’What kind of question did we just hear?’
The Island Lord had been ready to answer, but he completely froze.
Zi Feng’s group was the same, and even Jian Shisan was baffled.
Jiang Zuo was also shocked. ’The Celestial Tribulation is asking this kind of question?’
’Isn’t this fucking lethal? Isn’t this Tribulation Crossing a bit much?’
The question wasn’t difficult. The difficult part was, what kind of cultivator would ever pay attention to this stuff?
At that moment, the light on Su Qi’s platform lit up.
Then, a hesitant voice came from it, "The Analects, Mencius, University, and Moderation?"
It wasn’t just Su Qi; no one could believe it. ’A great and mighty Celestial Tribulation, asking *this* instead of questions about Cultivation?’
’It’s hard to say if there’s a trick.’
However, after Su Qi answered, the tribulation clouds above flashed, and several bolts of Celestial Thunder descended from the sky.
Except for Su Qi’s platform, which was safe and sound, all other platforms were engulfed by the Celestial Tribulation.
Because their Cultivation was sealed, everyone could only take out their Magical Treasures to resist.
But this Celestial Tribulation was no pushover; it struck and injured most of the people present.
Jiang Zuo directly summoned his shield and flat-out blocked the Celestial Tribulation’s attack.
Jian Shisan was also struck by the lightning, but it wasn’t a major issue for him.
Jian Shisan shook his head. "This Celestial Tribulation is a little dull."
Jiang Zuo thought so too. Having so many people Crossing the Tribulation together might seem novel, but it was uninteresting.
It would be more exciting to just fight each other.
’Of course, fighting is out of the question now.’
Still, even though he hadn’t answered, the Celestial Tribulation was unleashing Celestial Thunder tailored to his strength. How very fair of it.
The Celestial Tribulation didn’t strike Jingyue and the others. Instead, it sent a trace of Spiritual Qi their way, allowing Jingyue to slowly approach Tier Three.
Su Qi also benefited greatly.
The ones having the worst time were Blade Master Hai Bian and his group. The power of the strikes was balanced against their Cultivation, and getting hit nearly cost them half their lives.
’If this keeps up, we’re going to die!’
Blade Master Hai Bian said, "Fellow Daoists, shouldn’t we have an advantage with our numbers?"
Chi Xue Child said, trembling as he gnawed on a popsicle, "Look at platform one. They’re still getting zapped. You don’t see something like this every day."
Liu Yiyi took out her phone and said, "Should I record this? I can sell it to Mo Yan when we get out."
Blade Master Hai Bian shook his head. "They’re not showing their faces; it’s useless. Besides, are you sure we’ll even get the chance to get out?"
Liu Yiyi: "..."
’It seems... we really might not get out of here.’
She had never experienced a Celestial Tribulation before. She never imagined that her first one would be so unconventional.
Zi Feng said, "Enough talk, the second question is starting. If you don’t want to die, then answer. I’m raring to go!"
Everyone: "..."
Just then, the hollow voice rang out again: "Question two: ’Bright moonlight before my bed.’ What is the next line? Please answer."
As soon as the question was asked, many people’s hearts leaped with joy. It was incredibly simple.
But the first one to press the button was Zi Feng. He declared triumphantly, "Two pairs of shoes upon the floor."
Jiang Zuo: "..."
The next moment, thunder surged and the tribulation clouds went berserk, directly drowning Zi Feng’s group on the third platform in lightning.
Endless roars echoed out as their Cultivation seals were even undone by the force.
The intensity had increased severalfold in an instant. ’Is this the punishment for a wrong answer?’
’This Celestial Tribulation is deadly.’
Seeing the lightning striking Zi Feng’s group, even Su Qi was a little scared. Then she pressed the button. "I think it’s frost on the ground?"
Then, the tribulation clouds surged once more, raining down tribulation lightning on the other three platforms.
Zi Feng’s side received some extra "special care."
After the tribulation passed, Lan Yue asked weakly, "Senior Brother, where did you get that answer?"
Zi Feng sighed. "I heard it from Mo Yan once."
"..."
"If I get out of this, I’m definitely killing Mo Yan first," Chi Xue Child sighed, lying prone on the ground.
Things weren’t looking optimistic on Jiang Zuo’s side, either. The Celestial Tribulation had gotten stronger. ’If this goes on for nine rounds, I might actually die.’
Soon, the hollow voice came again: "Question three: ’Hoeing grain under the midday sun.’ What is the next line? Please answer."
The first one to press the button was, yet again, Zi Feng. "I definitely won’t get it wrong this time! It’s the Qingming Riverside Scroll."
Jiang Zuo: "..."
Su Qi: "..."
’Let’s have a moment of silence for them.’
Then the tribulation clouds surged, heading for Zi Feng’s group once more.
Lan Yue said in despair, "Senior Brother?"
Zi Feng said awkwardly, "I heard it from Mo Yan."
"I wouldn’t let her go even if I became a ghost," Chi Xue Child said with utter resignation.
’Since I can’t beat my Senior Brother, I’ll have to settle for Mo Yan.’
The next second, they were once again "taken care of" by the Celestial Tribulation.
