"Now that the Heart Demon has passed, the lightning tribulation is about to arrive... Fortunately for you, the hardest hurdle is already behind you. The lightning tribulation will be no more than a wave of the hand..."
A voice surfaced in Zhan Hongxiu's heart. It was Turtle Elder!
Zhan Hongxiu was a daughter of fortune. When her cultivation, mana, and Divine Abilities had reached Core Formation perfection, she had already been able to withstand dozens of moves from Nascent Soul old monsters...
Even if she merely brought out the lightning-transforming treasure she had acquired by chance, along with that fourth-rank high-grade turtle shell, it would be more than enough to survive a mere Nascent Soul lightning tribulation.
Hearing this, Zhan Hongxiu immediately formed hand seals and drew her Nascent Soul back into her dantian.
Then, a violet jade talisman appeared in her hand. It was a lightning-warding treasure that even Nascent Soul old monsters would covet with red eyes—the Thunder-Repelling Talisman!
Beyond that, the fourth-rank high-grade turtle shell had, after her refinement, become a pitch-black shield that likewise floated above her head.
Zhan Hongxiu let out a clear cry and soared into the clouds like a proud phoenix, passing through all nine layers of lightning tribulation in succession.
In an instant, the thunderclouds dispersed, and the sky shone clear beneath brilliant hues...
Zhan Hongxiu stood proudly amidst the clouds, like a Spirit Immortal descended among mortals...
To low-level cultivators, Nascent Soul old monsters truly were immortals.
"That divine maiden... no, Nascent Soul Venerable..."
"She looks rather familiar!"
"She seems to be the former master of Three Talents Market—Senior Zhan Hongxiu!"
Countless cultivators fell to their knees. "Greetings, High Person! Congratulations, High Person, on achieving the Nascent Soul. The immortal path lies ahead..."
Several elderly cultivators were even more stunned. "A