Chapter 374
On the island, in a secluded valley, amidst the verdant bamboo forest, streaks of light flashed, and faintly, the roar of a tiger seemed to emanate, awe-inspiring to hear. A faint sound of swords echoed all around, and thunder roared, shaking the surrounding land.
Boom!
Suddenly, a deafening roar erupted from the bamboo forest, and a dazzling sword rainbow swept across the void, tearing through the air and stirring up surging waves.
Splash~
This scene was like a celestial sword flashing across the sky, its light soaring into the heavens.
"Um?"
Suddenly, an elderly man with white hair awoke from his meditative state, his gaze sharpening slightly.
His eyes were like two sharp swords, tearing through the sky, piercing through layers of clouds, and shooting straight to the heavens.
The next instant, his pupils suddenly contracted, and he instinctively exclaimed in surprise:
"Your Majesty... she succeeded!"
His voice trembled slightly, and he couldn't hide his excitement!
Instantly, his figure vanished from the spot.
The next moment.
In the bamboo forest, an old man with white hair emerged from the void.
Not far from him was the person he was murmuring to.
"It's done! It's done!"
The old man said with slight excitement, "You've made such great progress in just a few months!"
He looked at the woman before him and was somewhat shocked. In the past few months, her cultivation had improved at an unbelievable speed, almost making him doubt his own knowledge!
The old man was none other than the Wei Clan Old Ancestor.
The woman who has just achieved the supreme status is none other than Sheng Bailan!
At this moment, Sheng Bailan was also extremely happy.
Sheng Bailan let out a long sigh of relief, her brows furrowed with joy, and her eyes shimmered with excitement.
In just a few short months, her cultivation level rose from the King Realm and broke through continuously, finally achieving the status of an Immortal Supreme!
"If it weren't for Master's Inheritance Sword Pagoda, this disciple would have had absolutely no hope of taking this step..."
Sheng Bailan looked at the Wei Clan Old Ancestor and bowed respectfully.
"Hehe."
The Wei Clan Old Ancestor shook his head and sighed softly, "I obtained this Inheritance Sword Pagoda by chance. Even I have never reached its peak, yet you were able to inherit its legacy. Isn't this the will of Heaven?"
"All I did was give it a push."
"Master, there's no need for such modesty. My attainment of the Supreme Realm is entirely due to your guidance. I will never forget your kindness!"
Sheng Bailan bowed again. Of course, she knew that when the Wei Clan Old Ancestor first accepted her as his disciple, it was not out of his own free will, but rather the only choice he had under duress.
Therefore, she cultivated with exceptional diligence, demonstrating her talent and character, which earned her the approval of the Wei Clan Old Ancestor and the privilege of being granted the Inheritance Sword Pagoda.
Regardless, she would always remember the kindness of the Wei Clan Old Ancestor in teaching her.
"Alright, your sisters are waiting for you, go on!"
The Wei Clan Old Ancestor said calmly.
"This disciple takes his leave."
Sheng Bailan bowed again, then turned and left.
Watching Sheng Bailan's departing figure, the Wei Clan Old Ancestor sighed inwardly.
"Where exactly am I lacking?"
The so-called Inheritance Sword Pagoda is the foundation upon which the Wei Dynasty stands, and the basis upon which it achieved the status of Earth Immortal.
In his early years, he was just a Rogue Cultivator, but he unexpectedly obtained this Inheritance Sword Pagoda and comprehended the White Tiger Sword Dao from it. Later, he even evolved a trace of White Tiger Bloodline from it, thus becoming an Earth Immortal and founding the Wei Dynasty!
However, despite his tireless efforts over the years, he never reached the summit and fully comprehended the White Tiger Sword Dao.
Sheng Bailan and he both possess the Tongming Sword Heart, yet the former was able to gain recognition from the Inheritance Sword Pagoda and reach the pinnacle, while he was only blocked on the way and gave up halfway, which already speaks volumes.
There must be something in Sheng Bailan that he could never achieve.
Even he didn't know what it was!
"Well..."
After a long while, he sighed and returned to his secluded cave.
The endless sea.
Sheng Bailan's figure quickly swept across the sea; she was heading towards the island where Ye Ruoshui was.
As she cleared customs, she received a message from the other party inviting her to a get-together.
Before she went into seclusion, Ye Ruoshui, Lin Wanqiu, and Xu Xiuer had already achieved the Supreme Realm. After some time had passed, although it cannot be said that the three of them had made much progress, they were certainly stronger than before.
Her breakthrough to the Supreme Realm was not only due to the Inheritance Sword Pagoda of the Wei Clan Old Ancestor, but also thanks to the spacetime secret realm constructed by the various Earth Immortal Ancestors.
Within the secret realm, the flow of time slowed down significantly. Not only her, but also Ye Ruoshui and the others cultivated within it.
Otherwise, with just a few months, no matter how talented one is, it would be absolutely impossible to break through from the King Realm or Saint Realm to the Supreme Realm!
Thinking of this, Sheng Bailan seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and murmured:
"I've finally managed to put myself on the same starting line as Ye Ruoshui and the others, albeit barely."
Sheng Bailan's expression was calm, yet inexplicably complex. Her memories seemed to have returned to many years ago, when she was still the Sect Master of the Spirit Sword Sect.
When I first met Xiao Minghuang, I only thought she was an extremely beautiful girl, and I unconsciously wanted to spend time with her. However, as the Sect Master of the Spirit Sword Sect, she knew what she should and should not do.
But a simple gift of swordsmanship, intended as a gesture of goodwill, led to a strange turn in her fate.
That night, she inexplicably sneaked into Xiao Minghuang's residence, where some wonderful but unspeakable things happened that she could never forget.
Therefore, this memory took root in her mind and became the most beautiful and indelible memory of her life.
Until that day, when she and Xiao Minghuang Twin Swords Combination perfectly aligned, and fought side by side against a powerful enemy, her emotions finally reached their peak, and she could no longer suppress them.
That moment.
She was willing to die for Xiao Minghuang!
And that's exactly what she did.
At that time, she never even considered that she would have a chance to survive.
That's why she was so bewildered and indifferent when she woke up again.
When Xiao Minghuang presented her with a choice, she was truly caught in a dilemma.
On one hand, she was in a dazed state after just waking up; on the other hand, there was no way she could refuse Xiao Minghuang.
Although she hesitated and felt uneasy, she still followed her heart's decision.
But the ensuing difficulties made her feel overwhelmed.
Not long after their reunion, Xiao Minghuang went to the Southern Wilderness. She was not actually close to Ye Ruoshui and the others, and they treated each other with respect. However, she could sense that Ye Ruoshui, who was the leader of the sisters, was friendly on the surface, but she definitely did not like her in her heart.
She knew full well that with her abilities, let alone competing with Ye Ruoshui for Xiao Minghuang's affections, simply staying by his side would be extremely difficult, let alone competing with him.
All of this left her confused.
Therefore, her only option is to become stronger.
Only by becoming stronger can I win Xiao Minghuang's attention and stand openly by her side!
Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Sheng Bailan's lips.
Now, although she can't say she's defeated Ye Ruoshui, she's no longer as easily manipulated as before!
491. The cataclysm was brought forward, and the annihilation returned to the Eastern Pole.
Deep within the endless sea, a colossal island floats on the surface, surrounded by swirling clouds and mist.
"Thump..."
On the island, ancient trees reach for the sky, vines spread, and pavilions and towers can be faintly seen, creating a peaceful scene, like a blessed land of immortals.
In the center of the island, a towering tree stands tall, its branches twisting and turning like a dragon, its thick branches reaching towards the sky, supporting the entire sky with a hazy black mist that blocks out the sunlight.
The rich Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi gathered, surging like the tide, transforming into layers of misty white vapor that enveloped the entire giant tree, making it seem as if it were draped in a white veil.
Among the branches, bronze fruits hang like fallen stars, gleaming brightly.
These bronze fruits are crystal clear, as dazzling as gemstones, and contain immense spiritual power. Each bronze fruit is comparable to a spiritual elixir, and of extremely high quality.
Beneath the giant tree, there was a low table and several wooden stools.
Three women sat around the wooden table, all with stunningly beautiful faces and slender, graceful figures. Yet, each possessed a unique charm and poise, like three blooming lilies, a sight to behold.
What's even more astonishing is that all three women were surrounded by a mysterious and unpredictable aura, as if they were in harmony with the natural world and the heavens.
These three women were Ye Ruoshui, Lin Wanqiu, and Xu Xiuer.
At the same time.
The calm sky suddenly trembled, a sword's cry resounded through the heavens, and faintly, the roar of a tiger could be heard.
"Um?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Ye Ruoshui's eyes as she looked up.
All I saw was...
In the sky, a huge white tiger phantom leaped into the sky like a tiger emerging from the forest, standing atop the firmament, its roar shaking the heavens, as if announcing to the world the arrival of an immortal supreme being!
"Roar!!!"
Upon seeing this, Lin Wanqiu's face immediately lit up with joy.
"Bai Lan has achieved supreme status!"
Ye Ruoshui pursed her lips. "It's so-so!"
"Didn't Sister Ruoshui worry before that Bai Lan couldn't break through to the Supreme Realm? Hehe!"
"Xu Xiuer teased."
"I was afraid she would hold us back!"
Ye Ruoshui immediately retorted, but a blush crept up her ears.
"Alright, alright, Ruoshui, quickly contact Bailan and invite her over for a chat. Now that we have become Supreme Beings, we have the power to protect ourselves and can go to the Southern Wilderness to reunite with His Highness!"
Lin Wanqiu said with a smile.
"Mmm..."
In response, Ye Ruoshui took out a communication talisman from her sleeve and sent a message to Sheng Bailan.
Just fifteen minutes later.
A silver flying sword appeared, tearing through the void.
A flash of silver light, and the flying sword sliced through the air, coming to a steady stop on the ground not far from Ye Ruoshui and the others.
Immediately following, a graceful figure emerged, dressed in a long snow-white dress, her long black hair dancing in the wind. Her pure and beautiful face carried a hint of indifference, but it was not cold; rather, it was like a gentle breeze, making her much more approachable.
At this point, Sheng Bailan had undergone a complete transformation and had grown considerably compared to before.
This is Sheng Bailan.
"Bai Lan, congratulations on achieving the Supreme status!"
Lin Wanqiu said with a smile.
"Congratulations, Sister Bailan!"