The crystal-clear Glazed Pagoda shimmered with flowing radiance, seeming to blend into the azure firmament.
As the copper bells swayed gently, their deep tones rang out like an ancient sacrificial hymn, rippling in layers in every direction.
On the highest level of the pagoda, a crowd of gray-robed figures stood by the railing, gazing calmly down at the scene.
Seeing the effects of the Pure Land fade, the Grand Elders of the Tower of Reincarnation nodded with great satisfaction. "Pei Ling has finally been enlightened by the Great Pagoda Edict."
"From now on, this world has gained another savior."
"The Great Pagoda Edict's cultivation and methods are beyond compare. He personally intervened on behalf of such a junior—there can be no room for failure."
"This child's talent is truly exceptional. We only hope that from now on, he'll often perform acts to save the world, slaughter all beneath heaven, and wipe out every race. He mustn't disappoint the Great Pagoda Edict's painstaking efforts..."
Before he could finish, tribulation clouds gathered across the sky. In an instant, heaven and earth darkened, as though they had fallen into endless night.
Terrifying heavenly might poured from the clouds, almost tangible.
All the gray-robed cultivators looked astonished. Had the Ancestor's Dao Tribulation descended ahead of time?
The figure at their head immediately said, "The Ancestor is crossing his tribulation. We must withdraw for now!"
The others all nodded. Every Grand Elder formed the very same Magic Seal, and the enormous Glazed Pagoda instantly radiated myriad dazzling lights, illuminating the four directions. The next moment, all the copper bells rang in unison. The lights drew back, and the pagoda vanished into the void, swiftly departing.
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The tribulation clouds churned, spewing ink-black darkness.
More and more bolts of lightning darted through the clouds, faint thunder