Shattered Sword Stone, Invoking Heavenly Tribulation

Qiu Changfeng was terrified after hearing Xiang Tian's words.

"Absolutely not, young master. To be frank, our Immortal Academy's treasure cannot be taken away by outsiders!"

Treasure?

Xiang Tian was stunned. This was what he was talking about? If you wanted to talk about treasures, why didn't you just say so openly? You were acting so coy, I thought you had some ill intentions towards me!

Seeing Xiang Tian's interest, Qiu Changfeng chuckled, "As you know, our Changning Immortal Academy has the Sword Comprehension Stone left by the Changning Immortal King. This stone contains the Immortal King's Sword Intent, and every month, students are allowed to comprehend it."

"That's a good thing."

Xiang Tian was surprised, not understanding what Qiu Changfeng meant earlier.

Qiu Changfeng looked helpless, "It is indeed a good thing, but last month, that Sinan Yao suddenly triggered the Sword Comprehension Stone's resonance and directly absorbed one-tenth of its Sword Qi!"

"Sinan Yao?"

Xiang Tian frowned. The surname Sinan was quite rare. Currently, the most influential power in the Heavenly Realm should be the Sinan Family, led by Riyao, who controlled ninety percent of the Heavenly Realm's overt technological core.

Seeing Xiang Tian's expression, Qiu Changfeng clapped his hands, "This kid is one of the heirs of the Riyao Family. He has countless technological life-saving methods. More importantly, his talent is truly remarkable. Although we should nurture him as a student of the Immortal Academy, there are many complexities involved, which I believe you, young master, can understand."

Xiang Tian nodded. Indeed, the Riyao Family's development core was diametrically opposed to cultivation. Although they eventually converged, it was hard for anyone to feel good when a treasure painstakingly acquired by cultivators over centuries was taken away by someone who played with high technology.

Xiang Tian gave a wry smile, "Dean, why do you trust me so much?"

Qiu Changfeng waved his hand, "Young master, this is actually the Immortal King's intention. The Immortal King said that as long as you make a move, young master, Sinan Yao won't get a single bit. Feel free to use your methods. It's best if you can directly absorb and refine the Sword Intent. This advantage should not go to others. Perhaps, young master, you can break through to the Deity Transformation Realm with this. Don't worry, I'll arrange everything for you. You can make your move tomorrow!"

To be honest, Xiang Tian was a little touched. His gaze towards Qiu Changfeng softened considerably. He was just someone with connections. Although the old man feared him to some extent, the actions of the Immortal Academy's leadership team over the past few days were truly impeccable.

Now it was Qiu Changfeng's turn to be flustered. Why did this young master's gaze seem so strange?

Could it be that the rumors about the powerful having peculiar fetishes were true, and he had stumbled upon one?

Damn it... should I take a bath?

Xiang Tian: ...

Something's wrong. Why is this old man blushing? And he looks so shy?

"I understand. I'll go and refine the Sword Comprehension Stone tomorrow."

After saying that, Xiang Tian pushed Qiu Changfeng out, absolutely unwilling to let the old man stay any longer.

Closing the door, Xiang Tian breathed a sigh of relief, lamenting how absurd the Immortal Academy was. It seemed he would have to be more careful in the future.

The next day was a holiday for the academy, with no classes. Xiang Tian woke up a little later. After a simple wash, he headed towards the training grounds.

Sinan Yao was a student in the Prodigy Class. Everyone in the class was in the Deity Transformation Realm, and there were only thirty spots. Their monthly studies were like closed-door cultivation, but at the end of the month, they could challenge one of the members. If they won, they would take their place and enter the Prodigy Class for cultivation.

It had to be said that the competitive pressure at the Immortal Academy was immense. Of course, that was only for others. As for Xiang Tian... he was just here to relax and had no intention of joining. Cultivating for a month in closed-door sessions would drive him crazy?

In the backyard training grounds, four pillars stood tall, suppressing the area, each carved with one of the Four Divine Beasts, exuding solemnity and majesty.

Quite a few students were already sitting cross-legged in the center of the field. In the middle was a large black stone, faintly emitting a sharpness that was being subtly drawn out by some of the students.

The most prominent among them was a person with red hair, sitting cross-legged with closed eyes. He was quite handsome, wearing a school uniform embroidered with patterns of the sun, moon, and stars. Many female students nearby were secretly glancing at him, their admiration written all over their faces.

Xiang Tian narrowed his eyes. This must be Sinan Yao, who had just emerged from closed-door cultivation in the Prodigy Class for the holiday. He had a prominent family background, good looks, and solid talent. No wonder so many girls were throwing themselves at him.

Qiu Changfeng was also on the plaza. Seeing Xiang Tian appear, he frantically gestured to him.

Under Qiu Changfeng's expectant gaze, Xiang Tian walked onto the plaza, sat down with the crowd, held his breath, and began to guide the Sword Comprehension Stone with his mind.

Time ticked by, and Xiang Tian's face turned completely dark.

What kind of broken stone is this? It's not giving me any face?

I'm actively communicating with you with my mind, and you're ignoring me?

Qiu Changfeng and the other teachers, who had been paying close attention to Xiang Tian, were also puzzled. This young master with a powerful background... seemed a bit incapable!

Xiang Tian stood up and walked towards the Sword Comprehension Stone with a dark expression.

"Young master, be careful! The Sword Comprehension Stone will release Sword Qi once you get close."

Xiang Tian shook his head, indicating he was fine.

His action quickly attracted the attention of many people. Upon recognizing Xiang Tian, their expressions became strange, but no one thought of warning him.

Many even scoffed inwardly, What a fool, daring to approach the Sword Comprehension Stone. You'll be minced into meat paste soon.

Surprisingly, the teachers supervising nearby uniformly turned their gazes elsewhere, pretending to be engrossed in their books.

Thus, Xiang Tian walked closer step by step. Just as most people's faces showed schadenfreude, the Sword Comprehension Stone finally made its move.

The entire stone erupted with Sword Intent, directly causing those who were comprehending it to feel as if they had been enlightened. When they opened their eyes, they were all very surprised.

What's going on?

Immediately after, they felt that after the Sword Intent dissipated, another sharp Sword Qi began to condense, and a person was still standing in front of the Sword Comprehension Stone.

Everyone's gaze collectively shifted to the supervisory seats.

There, a teacher was holding a cup, his eyes wide, trying his best to pretend to be intently focused on a book on the table, his hand still trembling.

He was cursing inwardly. You guys are smart enough to run away quickly, and I'm the only one left with short legs.

The moment the Sword Intent erupted, Qiu Changfeng had already slipped away. The remaining teachers, seeing the situation was dire, also beat a hasty retreat.

He could only mutter to himself, "I'm reading, I can't hear, I can't see..."

The scene grew more chaotic, and no one was meditating and comprehending anymore.

The sharp sword energy seemed to want to tear Xiang Tian apart, proclaiming its supreme majesty.

Xiang Tian's eyes sharpened. If he couldn't even handle this stone, he would truly be letting down Qiu Changfeng's good intentions.

On his wrist, the Companion Bracelet erupted with dazzling light. He punched directly into the sword energy vortex, scattering it immediately.

This scene completely stunned countless students! What kind of monster was this?

Immediately after, another punch.

Boom!

Stone fragments fell from the entire Sword Comprehension Stone, and the Sword Intent contained within surged out.

Everyone rejoiced.

They quickly used their techniques to collect the wisps of Sword Intent drifting in the air.

Xiang Tian, unhurriedly, opened his mouth wide. The ethereal Sword Intent seemed to solidify and flew into his mouth.

"Holy crap, what is this guy doing? He's eating Sword Intent!"

Qiu Changfeng, who was secretly observing from afar, was also dumbfounded. The little adult's methods were truly incredible!

However, the speed at which everyone else collected the Sword Intent couldn't compare to Xiang Tian's devouring speed. As the Sword Comprehension Stone was about to crumble, someone finally couldn't hold back.

"How dare you hog the Sword Comprehension Stone? Classmates, we can't let this selfish guy succeed."

Seeing the students' rising indignation, Qiu Changfeng and the others hidden in the shadows tensed up, ready to intervene. Suddenly, a thunderclap echoed through the sky.

"Rumble."

Dark clouds pressed down on the city, and black lightning arcs churned within, their momentum terrifying and boundless.

"Whoa, a lightning tribulation!"

Someone in the plaza exclaimed, and everyone's faces turned pale with shock. Qiu Changfeng, in particular, found it hard to believe.

This... this was actually a Black Lightning Tribulation!