New Chapter: First Jade Pool Grand Gathering

If the mythology has vanished, why is there still Lightning Tribulation strike?

Are the extraordinary ups and downs fluctuating with the shift of the center of the Supernatural World? Since this place is already desolate and barren, why is there still such a powerful restraining force?

Unsurprisingly, Wang Xuan was being struck by lightning. The moment he broke free, the destructive energy born from nothingness struck him down again.

He was able to withstand it. Although his body was slightly dark and he looked somewhat disheveled, he continued to push upwards. He wanted to see the source of the heavenly tribulation, what area, what thing was providing it with power.

Boom!

The blinding thunderstorm wasn't just streaks of lightning; it was like tangible mountains crashing down on him. It was so violent that a normal eighth-level Free and Easy Carefree Journey would be instantly shattered, leaving not even a trace.

However, he had been struck by various powerful Super Material in the extraordinary source world, such as flames and thunder, which would often engulf him and subject him to violent baptisms. He had long since developed resistance to them.

Wang Xuan's clothes had already been blown apart and turned to ashes in an instant. His hair was also burned and his skin was charred, but he was unharmed inside. He continued to charge forward, actively entering the depths of the lightning to explore the source of the void Lightning Tribulation.

Unfortunately, it has no origin or source; it was just inexplicably created by splitting it open.

He opened his Spiritual Heavenly Eye and used his keenest senses to capture and search for clues. Finally, he discovered the hidden void rift.

That's... the power of radiation?

To this end, he did not hesitate to use the strongest means, surpassing divine sense. In less than a second, he seemed to become a god or an immortal, transcending himself.

He appeared in a flash at the edge of the void where lightning had just emerged. The gap here was almost negligible, and dense light radiated from within.

With a deafening roar, Wang Xuan shattered the place with a single punch, tearing open a crack in the ground as he plunged towards the source of radiation, eager to uncover the truth.

Even more terrifying was the radiation within the cracks, which resembled a dense spiderweb, traveling from afar and rippling with light waves. At its mysterious and unknown source, it seemed as if a projection of Supernatural Universe was manifesting.

"Is that the center of the Supernatural World today?" He wanted to rush forward.

However, this time he suffered a heavy blow, as if he were facing Forbidden Domain. The energy level radiating from the front of the crack surged.

Wang Xuan was sent flying by the blow. This time, he was seriously injured, with his skin torn open and his bones exposed in some places.

Supernatural Factor flowed, and then flames erupted from his body, causing him to grimace. This healing was a bit like adding fuel to the fire; he hadn't fully adapted to the Red Substance after all.

The Heavenly Tribulation became even more dazzling and stronger than before. Wang Xuan floated and struggled amidst the lightning, his primordial spirit and physical body undergoing a terrifying baptism.

After regaining his composure, he couldn't resist any longer. He strained to unleash his maximum power and once again made a successful prediction. He rushed to the newly appeared void rift and, before the lightning could emerge, he suddenly tore it open. Gazing at the center of the Supernatural World at the end of the radiation, he saw that it was magnificent, enormous, and awe-inspiring. Even though it was just a blurry projection, it was still breathtaking.

At its source, where the projection originates, is the most intense Supernatural War of this era unfolding? The rise and fall of powerful races, the transformation of the central universe, the illumination and destruction of forbidden items, all intertwine to create a radiant and sacred light.

But behind the brilliance lies bloodshed, the destruction of Star Soil, and the collapse of the world. Only a few victors truly stand in the radiant light.

This time, Wang Xuan didn't try to get close. He realized that if he dared to step against the radiation, he would most likely die. Even if it was just the radiation from the projection, it was beyond his current level of exploration. His cultivation level was still too low.

Boom!

He was struck by lightning and emerged.

This tribulation didn't last very long, mainly because it couldn't kill him. The intensity of the radiation was just that, which was already considered the strongest tribulation that could be released at this level.

During the battle, Wang Xuan endured the excruciating pain and advanced his cultivation to the ninth level of the Carefree Journey Realm.

Amidst endless lightning, his body was charred black until the place fell silent, with only him standing motionless, arcs of electricity flowing between his brows and within his flesh.

His spirit and body withstood a severe lesson from the Great Universe in this Exhausted Era. Although he was injured, the problem was not serious and he was able to recover.

"I've advanced to the ninth level of the Carefree Journey, but I have a feeling of being bound hand and foot. Is this the 'watchful gaze' of the Great Universe? Is it trying to correct me?"

"Perhaps I should learn to adapt to its gaze, withstand this oppression, coexist with it, and let it gradually adapt to me as well," he muttered to himself.

At the same time, he wondered if the two fundamental elements of flesh and blood light and inner vision light would be able to better resist the suppression of the Great Universe when they returned.

Now, his strength has increased dramatically, far surpassing what he used to be. In this era, in this silent universe, he has no extraordinary rivals.

"Has Shang Yi really left completely?" Wang Xuan was filled with regret, still thinking about the Ascension Banner, and wanted to find Shang Yi and smash him to pieces!

He felt he should find an opportunity to explore the higher world, not only to search for traces of Shang Yi, but also because the once-in-a-millennium Jade Pool Grand Gathering was approaching. In the desolate atmosphere, would he be the only visitor there? Or would he happen to encounter some creature?

Now, Wang Xuan's primordial spirit can return from his physical body to the sky Misty Sea in an instant, and can also rush back to the present world from there in an instant.

"The primordial spirit should go to the source world of Super Material to cultivate, where the cultivation will improve faster. In the end, although my physical body has become stronger, it is still somewhat unaccustomed to it and will probably need a few more years of transition."

At the same time, he could sometimes hear the whispers of terrifying creatures there, occasionally accompanied by insights into the Great Dao, which also involved terrifying battles involving Supernatural Great Universe, and so on, which attracted him greatly.

"Wang Xuan, are you alright? You scared me to death!" As the Silver Spaceship approached, the Mechanical Xiao emerged. It had just witnessed the Great Calamity descend, like a vast waterfall cascading from the heavens, or Universe Sea bursting its banks—it was terrifying.

"It's nothing." Wang Xuan shook off a layer of charred dead skin, and Supernatural Factor spread. His hair regenerated. He entered the spaceship, washed his body, and put his clothes back on.

He was injured, mainly because he risked his life to explore the source of the Heavenly Tribulation and peer into the projection at the center of the Supernatural World. He was hit by the light radiated from it and was almost torn apart.

In recent years, no matter where he is, even when he is traveling, he makes sure to talk to his parents and Zhao Qinghan every day to avoid worrying his family.

"We should be able to return to Old Earth before dark, and still have time for dinner."

Sure enough, he managed to sit down at the table for dinner. And his parents came today; they had just finished another trip and stopped by to see him and Zhao Qinghan.

"How did you get injured?" Zhao Qinghan examined his body.

"It's nothing, I've just gotten a bit stronger and survived a tribulation," he said with a smile.

"You mean, in this era, you've undergone a heavenly tribulation?" Wang Zesheng asked with a surprised expression.

"Yes, it was the Great Heavenly Tribulation in the late stage of the Carefree Journey. I saw a projection of the Supernatural Universe and was injured by the radiated light," Wang Xuan reported.

Then he quickly followed up by asking if there were any extraordinary people who had done this before, and if there were any corresponding records in miscellaneous books.

"A very small number of individuals have cultivated extraordinary powers, and some have even managed to overcome tribulations, but these abilities cannot last long and eventually lead to their demise," Wang Zesheng explained.

At this point, he told Wang Xuan that he could go and see the records himself. In the extraordinary secret archives of the Relevant Department, there was an inscription on a bronze cauldron that recorded this event.

"There really is a source," Wang Xuan muttered, seemingly disappointed about something.

The family chatted and laughed during the meal, enjoying themselves immensely. Most importantly, Wang Xuan announced they were planning to have a child, which made Old Wang and his wife extremely happy.

Zhao Qinghan stepped on his foot under the table, then piled a lot of food on his plate to shut him up.

In just two days, Wang Xuan recovered completely, with no wounds left. His blood and energy were even more vigorous, making him "as vigorous as a dragon and as fierce as a tiger".

Within his body, divine light shone, making his internal organs exceptionally clear and radiant with vitality. His blood and marrow shone brilliantly, like the sun shining brightly.

"I feel like we're having a baby," Wang Xuan said that evening, a strong intuition that was impossible to put into words.

"Here we go again." Zhao Qinghan found it somewhat amusing, gently patted him, and said, "Let nature take its course."

"We'll know next month; they'll be able to find out." He felt he should make a trip to Yaochi soon to see if he could pick any peaches.

Five days later, Wang Xuan piloted the Carefree Boat, ready to set off. With this treasure, he was not afraid of not being able to get close, and he could even enter with his physical body.

The most difficult thing is that in this era, he cannot sense those layers of Mental World, and even if he finds a vague trace, he can still go there.

"Found it. This is indeed cutting off the path for future cultivators. The first layer of the Mental World has almost melted away, blurring into nothingness, and is almost invisible."

The second, third, and so on up to the sixth peak were all ethereal and almost disappeared; they were barren and devoid of vegetation.

In this era, it is an extremely luxurious idea for extraordinary individuals to "support" themselves and maintain their extraordinary status, let alone activate supreme treasures.

As the Red Substance rose, Wang Xuan still chose Great Black Mountain, setting off from there. In a flash, the Carefree Boat passed through layers upon layers of Mental World, forging ahead all the way upwards.

Finally, he arrived at the area near the Higher Mental World. Nowadays, it is extremely rare for people to be able to come here, unless they are exceptional individuals.

Normal cultivators have no access to the Higher Mental World.

After searching for a long time, Wang Xuan finally found Higher Spirit World called Yaochi. He stood on the Carefree Boat and truly entered it.

There are still plants and trees here, but they lack that emerald green glow. The old appearance is still there, but unfortunately, it lacks the corresponding amount of Supernatural Factor.

Wang Xuan sighed. This trip was destined to be in vain. How could peaches grow without Higher Mental World that transcends the Super Material?

As expected, the place was deserted and there wasn't a single person in sight.

In the distance, there were patches of peach trees, but unfortunately the leaves were wilted, and all the peach trees looked sickly, without buds or fruit; they were barely alive.

This was Wang Xuan's first time participating in the Jade Pool Grand Gathering, but he was alone.

A thousand years ago, immortals gathered here, all spirits manifested their divine power, and no ordinary mortals came and went. Every person who attended the gathering had a very important background.

Now, the Jade Pool is silent and desolate. Of those who attended the gathering back then, not a single immortal or extraordinary person has appeared. As time has passed, everything the Vanished, and no one can reach this place anymore.

"Um?"

Suddenly, Wang Xuan's eyes flashed with divine light. On one side of the peach grove, the place where all the immortals used to gather, he saw a Jade Stone Table surrounded by several futons.

That's not the point.

The key point is that there are several peach pits on the Jade Stone Table, which look like they were eaten not long ago and were left behind by someone.

Of course, the most attractive thing is that there is a jade plate on the stone table, with two big red peaches and some dried peach flesh.

The person has vanished, their whereabouts unknown. Is this what was left for him, and for those who come after him?