Where Did This Grand Elder Come From?

The humanoid black charcoal was blasted to the ground by lightning.

If the Lightning Tribulation were merely a physical attack, then with his [Steel Body], Lu Bai might be able to withstand it, at most experiencing numbness from the pain.

But tribulations like Lightning Tribulation, which are punishments carried out on behalf of Heaven, are not so simple.

Even though Lu Bai wasn't entirely clear on it, he could sense that the thunder contained both yin and yang energies, which were constantly eroding the vitality in his body.

From a distance, the deathly aura emanating from the charred humanoid figure grew increasingly palpable.

The tribulation of Lightning Tribulation that one must face to ascend to immortality is a comprehensive test.

Simply reaching the required cultivation level is not enough; one must also be able to perfectly control one's essence, energy, spirit, soul, soul, and body.

Any imperfection in any aspect will become a flaw in the process of overcoming tribulations.

As for Lu Bai, because his cultivation level soared too quickly, he actually had certain flaws in every aspect.

Not to mention his state of mind; his emotional fluctuations are somewhat unusual, allowing him to use a little trickery when faced with sudden inner demons, but that's all, not enough to help him overcome them.

Under these circumstances, Lu Bai's consciousness gradually became hazy, and his thoughts were completely disjointed due to the excruciating pain of being struck by lightning.

Elder Wang had already escaped the range of the Lightning Tribulation, turned around and looked at the scene in the lightning, and was completely filled with despair.

This is far too much of a difference; they simply cannot survive this Lightning Tribulation.

The tribulations to become an immortal are divided into several levels, each with nine bolts of lightning.

Lu Bai was facing what was clearly the most powerful nine-fold Lightning Tribulation.

There are a total of eighty-one lightning bolts. Judging from the current situation, even the first nine lightning bolts are unlikely to be able to withstand them.

As expected, under Elder Wang's solemn gaze, the first layer of nine lightning bolts stopped after only halfway through.

Immediately afterwards, the thunderclouds dissipated at a speed that defied the laws of physics, and the sky, stretching for hundreds of miles, was once again filled with light.

"You're too impatient."

Elder Wang sighed deeply, his heart filled with anguish.

This kind of clearly methodical cultivation, even if it's only sporadic and inconsistent, which would surely lead to ascension to the immortal Immortal Seedling, actually ended up with a tragic death and the annihilation of their cultivation.

Regardless of the nature of the relationship, one can't help but feel a deep sense of regret.

Elder Wang thought for a moment and decided to go and see if he could find any remains. After all, he was an unprecedented genius in the history of their Qingwang Sect.

He returned to Purple Cloud Mountain, which had been greatly changed by the effects of the Lightning Tribulation.

There is no trace of the original Purple Cloud Mountain left; it is now just a mess of jagged rocks.

Just when Elder Wang was at a loss, he suddenly felt the transmission talisman in his storage ring emitting heat.

He took it out and saw that it was Yuxu Zi contacting him, so he quickly replied with a message.

"Sect Master, I might not have much time right now."

However, Yuxu Zi's voice came directly and abruptly from the transmission talisman.

"Wang the Gambler! What the hell are you up to, you bastard Immortal Venerable?! Why are so many immortal sects sending messages demanding an explanation from our Qingwang Sect?"

Elder Wang was somewhat flustered.

I didn't know how to explain it to begin with, because I led the team and lost the Sect Master's True Inheritance disciple.

Upon hearing Yuxu Zi's words, he suddenly remembered that the matter of the deaths of hundreds of Nascent Soul stage cultivators was not yet over.

Each Nascent Soul stage elder represents a powerful immortal sect. The Qingwang Sect, with its Qingwang Sect, could hardly withstand the discontent of so many sects.

"Are you mute? Speak!"

Elder Wang was completely stunned; he dared not take the blame for such a huge burden.

He carefully chose his words and said blankly, "Uh... it's Lu, Lu Bai. He's still young and impetuous, and he accidentally killed all those fellow cultivators from the immortal sects."

"..."

Yuxu Zi remained silent for a long time.

After a long pause, he said irritably, "You're really something. What do you mean by 'mistake'? He's just ignorant, don't you understand? It's true that there will be casualties among the younger generation in the Dao Commencement Assembly, but this is far too many!"

Could it be that he killed disciples from every immortal sect? Anyone who didn't know better would think our Qingwang Sect was a demonic sect.

Yuxu Zi paused for a moment, then said, "Well, it's come to this. I'll try to find a way to smooth things over, so at least we're still in the right on the surface."

Elder Wang suddenly interrupted Yuxu Zi's telepathic transmission.

He said with some difficulty, "Sect Master, the fellow cultivators I mentioned are my fellow cultivators."

"What do you mean 'yours' and 'mine'? All the major immortal sects in Xuanzhou are one family, we are all fellow cultivators..."

Yuxu Zi's telepathic transmission abruptly ended.

He quickly reconnected. "My God, the Immortal Venerable of Boundless Fortune and Longevity, say it again! Who did that kid kill?!"

Elder Wang, with a "what's the worst that could happen?" attitude, said directly, "So, Lu Bai killed all the Captain the immortal sects."

"... You're not kidding me, are you?"

"The other immortal sects wouldn't be joking with you like that, would they?"

"No, how dare he? Where would he get that ability?"

"How would I know? Anyway, his cultivation level inexplicably reached the Mahayana stage, and he killed over a hundred Nascent Soul cultivators with a single move."

"Hmm? Mahayana stage?"

Upon hearing the words "Mahayana stage," Yuxu Zi's initial fear vanished, replaced by a sudden calm. "Is it guaranteed to be authentic?"

If they were to be slandered, they might panic or feel wronged.

But now that we actually have weapons of mass destruction, what's there to be afraid of?

"In that case, Elder Wang, you should return to the sect with the Grand Elder as soon as possible so we can discuss a solution."

"Where did our Qingwang Sect Grand Elder?" Elder Wang was taken aback.

Without hesitation, Yuxu Zi replied, "Of course it's Elder Lu. He will be the Grand Elder of our Qingwang Sect from now on."

Hearing this, Elder Wang suddenly felt a toothache. "What if, what if Elder Lu has already Feathered Ascension?"

Yuxu Zi: "..."

Click~

The human-shaped charcoal, hidden by rubble, had cracked surfaces, yet still occasionally emitted flickering arcs of electricity.

Lu Bai raised his arm with some difficulty, making a series of sharp cracking sounds.

He did not die from the Lightning Tribulation, but he also did not survive Lightning Tribulation.

In fact, when the inner demons appeared, he realized that he absolutely could not continue.

Leaving aside Immortal Artifact and techniques, he is still far from being able to control his own power.

His foundation is too weak; that's simply not Lightning Tribulation he can withstand right now.

Based on this, before his consciousness completely succumbed, he decisively slashed himself, severing his own cultivation level.

Not even at the Mahayana stage, so naturally there's no question of ascending to immortality. With no target, it's no wonder the Lightning Tribulation vanished into thin air.

Splash~

Feeling much better, Lu Bai suddenly stood up, shook off the charred remains from his body, and then used the steam to wash himself.

"Okay, let me see how much time has passed."