Breaking Through to Spirit Transformation

"Senior brother, what should we do?" Li Qianyu asked.

"Let someone spread rumors quietly that I will attempt to reach the Spirit Transformation in the second half of next year."

Only then will they truly take it seriously.

Heavenly Feather True Lord said, "If the actors aren't all there, how can such a grand performance proceed?"

Li Qianyu nodded.

Heavenly Feather True Lord added, "At the same time, you must also have the Formation Master prepare to seal off the Featherfall City's Teleportation Formation."

"How will they get here?"

"I will inform you; you can close it two days in advance, given the speed of Great Cultivator's flight."

"With full force, it wouldn't be difficult for them to travel from Mysterious Spirit City to my Ascension Gate."

Li Qianyu thought for a moment, "It seems... to be about the same. Don't worry, senior brother, I will handle this matter well."

You should focus all your efforts on breaking through to the Spirit Transformation stage.

"Yes, I believe that day will be very lively. Tell Langxuan and the others not to be reckless."

Given the current state of our Ascension Gate, we must conserve our strength for the future.

As long as Langxuan, Chanyi, and the others can grow up.

My Ascension Gate still has a future.

Otherwise..

Heavenly Feather True Lord didn't say much, and Li Qianyu understood as well.

The most important factor is Lifespan.

Without the oppression of the Xu Household, even though the Ascension Gate before their passing.

It's estimated that even more Several Nascent Souls can be generated.

After all, the Ascension Gate is not lacking in geniuses; it only intentionally controls the distribution of Nascent Soul resources so that those with even greater Talent can break through to the Nascent Soul.

The rest of them relied on their own efforts to break through to the Nascent Soul.

But if things really get to the point where even the sect is weakening, Li Qianyu and the others won't be stingy with resources.

Two weeks later.

News of Heavenly Feather True Lord's attempt to break through to the Spirit Transformation began to spread throughout the major immortal cities of Southern Heaven.

It started among the Rogue Cultivator.

Then many forces, large and small, also became aware of it.

Countless people were shocked by this.

However, people aren't stupid; such widespread dissemination must have been deliberately orchestrated by someone.

However, this doesn't stop it from being a topic of gossip among those Rogue Cultivators and disciples of the Aristocratic Clan.

"Is it true that Heavenly Feather True Lord is attempting to break through to the Nascent Spirit Transformation?"

"I have been to many immortal cities, and this matter is being discussed everywhere. I dare not say for sure that it is true."

But there's a chance.

After all, Heavenly Feather True Lord was once the most popular person in Southern Heaven.

Rumors are now circulating that the title of "first place" will belong to the Withered Glory True Lord.

"The Withered Glory True Lord is indeed a legend, but he probably hasn't reached the Nascent Soul Limit yet."

"He hasn't even mastered the Dharma Form Phantom; he's still a long way from breaking through to the Spirit Transformation."

"How do you know that Withered Glory True Lord has not condensed Dharma Form? It is possible that the True Lord simply does not need to display it."

Even without the Dharma Form, he could still rival the top five experts in Southern Heaven.

"I wonder how powerful Withered Glory True Lord will be in a few hundred years."

"Wait, weren't we just discussing Heavenly Feather True Lord? How did we get to Withered Glory True Lord?"

"There's no way around it, the Ascension Gate and the Xu Household are too entangled, almost to the point of being irreconcilable. When talking about the Ascension Gate, it's inevitable to talk about the Xu Household."

It is estimated that Heavenly Feather True Lord's attempt to break through to the Spirit Transformation was also to find a way out for the Ascension Gate.

One company is still growing stronger, while the other is declining.

Heavenly Feather True Lord and True Lord Qianyu are still alive, and the Ascension Gate can barely hold on.

But when they passed away...

9

"Sigh, the once Southern Heaven's First Sect, who would have thought that it would fall apart in just two hundred years... It's truly a lamentable situation."

When various factions discuss the Ascension Gate, they inevitably bring up the Xu Household, and all feel sorry for the Ascension Gate's current predicament.

Azure Cloud Sect.

Qingjun's Cave Abode.

Mu Qingfeng looked at the white-haired youth opposite him, "Senior brother, do you think it's true that Tianyu will attempt to break through to the Nascent Spirit Transformation next year?"

Who spread this news?

"Who else could know when he will break through to the Spirit Transformation, besides Heavenly Feather True Lord himself?"

Qingjun took a small sip of tea and said, "However, the fact that he can be so certain means he has already broken through the bottleneck of the Spirit Transformation."

All that's missing is connecting with heaven and earth, using the Heaven-and-Earth Origin Power to condense a true Dharma Form, and also undergoing the Spirit Transformation Tribulation Lightning."

Why did he do that? Wouldn't it have been better to launch a silent attack? That way, the chances of success would be much higher.

Mu Qingfeng looked puzzled.

Qingjun pondered for a moment and said, "He's not a fool; he must have his own plan for doing this."

"However, even if the news is not true, many powerful figures will still gather at the Ascension Gate when it spreads."

Their Sect-Protecting Grand Formation alone has absolutely no chance of stopping them.

Mu Qingfeng thought for a moment and said, "Are you trying to lure us into a trap, just like the Xu Household did back then?"

Qingjun shook his head, "The Central Region is not the Northwest; its top powers are now reduced by half."

Aside from the Ascension Gate, the strongest sect is the Mysterious Spirit Sect, which has been making connections and recruiting people everywhere for the past century.

People's hearts have already turned towards the Mysterious Spirit Sect.

It must be said that the Xu Household's actions were truly ruthless, as if they were slowly extinguishing the Ascension Gate's path to survival.

"Let them eventually have nowhere left to go."

"Alas, in the struggle for power, it's a matter of life and death. Back then, it was the Ascension Gate that first suppressed and dealt with the Xu Household."

Now they are reaping the bitter fruit of their actions.

Mu Qingfeng sighed softly, "However, I think if Tianyu has another purpose in doing this, it must be to deal with the Xu Household, or perhaps for the future of the Ascension Gate."

"Probably," Qingjun said. "Would you like to go and join in the fun?"

"Is Senior Brother going?"

"Naturally, witnessing the scene of someone being challenged at the Spirit Transformation will also benefit me in the future."

Some of the sect's seniors dared not, but I wanted to see the scenery of the Spirit Transformation.

Even if we fail, suffer heavy losses, or even perish under the Tribulation Lightning, it doesn't matter.

We, the sword cultivators, must forge ahead without hesitation.

A hint of admiration flashed in Mu Qingfeng's eyes. "Then I'll accompany you, Senior Brother."

With Junior Brother Guang Yang in charge, the sect can manage.

"Alright." Qingjun smiled faintly.

Mysterious Moon Sect.

Upon hearing this news, Zhang Fan went to Yunxi the next day.

The main hall of the Xu Residence.

Upon seeing Zhang Fan, Xu Chuan smiled and asked, "Zhang, have you come here regarding the matter of Heavenly Feather True Lord?"

"Exactly, was this done by your Xu Household, or by the Ascension Gate themselves?"

Zhang Fan the only one who guessed that Xu Chuan could Heavenly Secrets Divination.

With such methods, it wouldn't be difficult to calculate when Heavenly Feather True Lord would attempt his breakthrough, even at some cost.

"Senior Mysterious Moon, this matter Non-Self the work of my Xu Household," Xu Mingyuan said.

Zhang Fan looked at Xu Chuan, Xu Chuan nodded slightly.

"What is the Ascension Gate's intention? Is it trying to lure all the powerful figures in Southern Heaven to its Ascension Gate?"

"Why don't we go and see for ourselves? But we should go early, the Ascension Gate will probably shut down the Teleportation Formation beforehand."

"Does Fellow Daoist Xu know Tianyu's purpose in doing this?"

"I can guess it, but it's not a big problem."

"This could have an impact on us."

"Zhang, rest assured, what remains is a personal feud between my Xu Household and the Ascension Gate, and will not involve the Mysterious Moon Sect."

However, if necessary, I might ask you to lend a hand, so please don't refuse."

Zhang Fan stroked his beard and smiled faintly, "What kind of relationship do we have? No matter what, I'll naturally stand by your side."

"Thank you very much, Zhang."

"Since you say it's not a big problem, then I'm relieved. When you head to the Ascension Gate, remember to let me know."

"Can."

A short while later.

Zhang Fan took his leave.

Xu Chuan returned to the Withering-and-Blooming Courtyard, and Xu Mingyuan followed him.

"You want to ask about Heavenly Feather True Lord's purpose?"

"Yes."

Xu Mingyuan clasped his hands and said, "However, I also have some guesses. Father, please listen and see if what I say is correct."

Xu Chuan smiled faintly and said, "Go ahead and say it."

"The reason why Heavenly Feather True Lord did this is probably because he knew that his chances of success in this attempt were slim."

I also guessed that when the centennial period arrives, my Xu Household might make a move.

Therefore, he wanted to use this situation to get some forces to side with the Ascension Gate.

Then they can work together to check and balance the Xu Household.

"It seems that my Xu Household's secret guards in various places have also learned quite a bit of information."

"That's right. Many top powers in the Southern Region, Eastern Region, and Western Region are very wary of my Xu Household."

The Ascension Gate was fighting a desperate battle, almost like cornered beasts.

As long as they can stop Heavenly Feather True Lord and True Lord Qianyu, the Mysterious Spirit Sect and its allies alone can destroy the Ascension Gate.

However, some remnants may not be completely eliminated.

In fact, the Azure Cloud Sect and the Void Clarity Sect also knew that once the Ascension Gate was destroyed...

Even if the two of them join forces, they might not be able to suppress us.

Even if we bring in Thunderclap Temple, we still have two allies: Mysterious Moon Sect and Heavenly Fortune Dynasty.

Therefore, Heavenly Feather True Lord is betting that they won't just watch my Xu Household dominate Southern Heaven.

Inviting them was not only to prevent us from taking advantage of Heavenly Feather True Lord's serious injury to attack the Ascension Gate, but also to get them to choose sides.

They used his Ascension Gate as a pawn to counterbalance my Xu Household.

As for the Ascension Gate, it survives in the cracks, plotting its future resurgence.

The feud between our two families is irreconcilable, and as for the other families, they have little reason to attack us.

Targeting someone without cause will only get you blacklisted by the Xu Household!

"You are indeed Linglong perceptive," Xu Chuan said with a faint smile. "Even an old fogey like Zhang Fan might not be able to see through you in a short time."

But you've analyzed it roughly.

"Father, you flatter me. It is only because I am familiar with the situations of both families that I made this assumption."

What do you think of what the child said?

"That's pretty much it, but most importantly, he's buying time."

He's probably not far from achieving the Dharma Form.

"Father, what are the conditions for condensing Divine Ability Dharma Form?"

"Only by comprehending the Power of Heaven and Earth can one draw upon the Heaven-and-Earth Origin Power after breaking through bottlenecks, and forge Divine Ability Dharma Form."

The deeper one's understanding, the more Heaven-and-Earth Origin Power can draw upon.

In High Antiquity, perhaps even one percent would have been enough.

But in this era, only 20% is possible.

This is also related to one's own Dharma Form; the higher the rank of the Dharma Form, the more Heaven-and-Earth Origin Power is required.

Tianyu, Zhang Fan, Qingjun, Tiansha should all be at the Mid-Grade Dharma Form, meaning they have condensed five to six kinds of Divine Ability.

The Supreme Dharma Form requires seven to eight aspects.

There are nine types of Peak Dharma Form.

Above the nine types, there is the Perfect Dharma Form, but that is almost impossible for the Nascent Soul Realm or Spirit Transformation Realm to cultivate.

Of course, Dharma Form is not static; if one's own lineage is strong enough, it can be further improved.

My Xu Household has no shortage of Dharma Form lineage inheritance. Those with Talent can consider Supreme Dharma Form, while those with slightly less Talent can simply choose Mid-Grade Dharma Form.

As for the top...

It all depends on individual fortuitous opportunity.

Of course, there is more than one path to the Dharma Form; for example, De Ling follows the path of the Bloodline Dharma Form.

Through the combined Vermilion Bird Divine Ability Dharma Form and the refinement of one's own Bloodline, it might be possible to rival Peak Dharma Form.

"If it's Peak Dharma Form, how much Heaven-and-Earth Origin Power and earth would be needed to truly forge it?"

"I'm not sure of the exact figures, but it might be 25% or even 30%."

Understanding the Profound Meaning in advance, or condensing Primordial Spirit, should reduce the difficulty of comprehension.

However, neither of these two methods is as easy as comprehending the Power of Heaven and Earth.

"What conditions are required to condense Primordial Spirit in advance?" Xu Mingyuan asked.

"First, you need to hone your own Divine Sense to the point of Half-Step Spirit Transformation. This single step alone has stumped all the current Nascent Soul Perfection."

None of them even reached the Nascent Soul Limit.

I reached the Nascent Soul Limit only because Limit Break of each Cultivation Realm ahead of time, and because of the "Mystic Heaven Spirit-Refining Art" I inherited.

Later, he had a great fortuitous opportunity in the Heavenly Origin Grotto of the West Boundary Palace.

It took him three years to break through the bottleneck of his Divine Sense and reach the Half-Step Spirit Transformation.

I originally thought that the next step after reaching the Nascent Soul Limit was the Spirit Transformation.

The Half-Step Spirit Transformation Divine Sense was beyond my expectations, and it further increased the difficulty of Limit Break.

Finally, there is the Void Refinement Grade Divine Consciousness Crystal.

This item is extremely rare and hard to come by; most True Demon possess bodies at the Spirit Transformation stage.

There might also be those at the Void Refinement Grade.

However, if someone has already successfully possessed another's body and reached the Nascent Soul, then even I am not confident in truly killing them.

Now, I only have one of these Divine Consciousness Crystal left.

"It is at the Spirit Transformation stage. I recently obtained another one in the Blackwater Domain, which can help one person Limit Break to the Golden Core Stage."

"It seems this method is indeed extremely difficult. I estimate that only Zhao Yuan in our clan has a chance to condense his Primordial Spirit ahead of time, just like you."

"Perhaps, but he possesses the Five Elements inheritance, so it's hard to say whether he needs this Void Refinement Grade Divine Consciousness Crystal."

Xu Chuan said, "You can go back now. The Xu Household doesn't need to take any action regarding the Ascension Gate."

You and Chonghui should continue to keep an eye on the major powers in the Northwest.

The Fortune loan has more than two years remaining; it is imperative that no problems arise.

Even if my Xu Household intervenes and strongly opposes it.

"I understand, Father."

"If Tianyu wants to stall for time, it depends on whether my Xu Household will give it to him. As for the other families..."

As a father, I also want to see who truly wants to stand against the Xu Household.

Winter goes and spring comes.

The once desolate Featherfall City has been filled with many cultivators who rent cave abode here.

The cave abode and inns within Featherfall City were almost fully booked.

Many of them were Golden Core Stage cultivators.

For them, renting cave abode and going into seclusion for a year or two is a common occurrence.

If Heavenly Feather True Lord were to attempt to Spirit Transformation.

That was an absolutely unforgettable scene.

During this period, high-level cultivators could often be seen in various areas and on the main streets of Featherfall City.

The entire City seemed to experience a final burst of energy before its demise.

Mysterious Spirit Sect.

The cave cave abode of True Lord Xuancheng.

A man dressed in black sat opposite True Lord Xuancheng.

"Fellow Daoist Yuanmo, please try my Spirit Tea and see how it tastes."

True Lord Yuanmo took a small sip, looked up, and said, "The Spiritual Qi of Fourth Tier Spirit Tea is indeed rare."

Then, he put down his teacup and asked, "By the way, what's your opinion on the Ascension Gate matter?"

"There's a 50% or 60% chance it's true."

"So your Mysterious Spirit Sect doesn't plan to make any moves?"

"Even if Heavenly Feather True Lord truly reaches the Cultivation Realm of breaking through to the Spirit Transformation stage, I don't have a high opinion of him."

If it were the Withered Glory True Lord instead, there might be a real chance of success.

"Withered Glory True Lord is indeed a rare talent in Southern Heaven, as long as he is not targeted by other forces."

The next millennium will surely be his era.

"By the way, are you going to join in the fun later?"

"Of course I will go; I fear I have no hope of ever reaching that point in my lifetime."

But to witness the breakthrough to the Spirit Transformation is considered fortunate.

"We'll go together then, and also invite Fellow Daoist Beichen and Fellow Daoist Yuanfu."

"Good."

Among the original seven top powers in the Central Region, the Su Household remained aloof despite suffering heavy losses in the Northwest last time, and no one targeted them.

The Aristocratic Clan established by the Spirit Transformation cultivators is prestigious enough to intimidate other forces.

The Golden Sun Sect and the Summer Household's resources were largely absorbed by the Mysterious Spirit Sect, and now they are no longer distinguished from each other.

The First Demon Sect, the Spirit Taming Sect, the Ji Household, and the Mysterious Spirit Sect formed an alliance.

As for the Ascension Gate, with Heavenly Feather True Lord and Li Qianyu in charge, it remains the number one power in the Central Region.

But everyone could see clearly that the Ascension Gate was already in decline, and it was uncertain whether it could even overcome the Xu Household's challenge.

It was because of this that the Spirit Taming Sect and the Ji Household later agreed to form an alliance with the Mysterious Spirit Sect.

As for the First Demon Sect, they did so openly and honestly from the very beginning.

They harbored a deep-seated hatred towards the Ascension Gate.

At its peak, it possessed nine Bit Infants, making it stronger than the current Mysterious Spirit Sect.

However, they were defeated by the Ascension Gate.

The tradition almost died out.

The original mountain gate has long been lost to the dust of history, and now almost no one knows the exact location of the First Demon Sect.

Some suspect that the First Demon Sect built its mountain gate underground in a certain Mountain Range, which is why it is difficult to find.

In addition, disciples of the First Demon Sect rarely venture out.

The Ascension Gate then stopped causing them trouble.

But the First Demon Sect has always remembered this blood debt.

Having finally waited until the Ascension Gate Sect weakened, they immediately stepped forward to lend a helping hand to the Mysterious Spirit Sect.

The more True Lord Yuanmo interacted with the Mysterious Spirit Sect, the more unfathomable the Xu Household seemed.

Because within the vast Mysterious Spirit Sect, not a single member of its higher-ups harbored any disloyalty.

At first, he thought it was because the Xu Household had sent people to oversee things.

But in the decades that followed, he visited several times, yet he never saw Ye Fan and his Husband and Wife again.

They had long since gone on a journey and their whereabouts were unknown.

Over the past century.

The Mysterious Spirit Sect has produced one Bit Infant and two or three Peak Golden Core geniuses.

Its foundation is flourishing.

Right now, they're still relying on the Xu Household's influence, but who knows, they might actually have the potential to become a dominant force in the future.

Spring passes and autumn comes.

One day.

The Grand Transmission Array leading to Featherfall City suddenly shut down.

Many cultivators wanted to go to Featherfall City, but all of them failed. When the Formation Master were dispatched to investigate, they immediately learned the reason.

The cause was quickly reported to forces such as the Azure Cloud Sect, Void Clarity Sect, and Mysterious Moon Sect.

Xu Mingyuan and the others were also aware of this.

"Second Grand Uncle." Xu Chonghui looked over.

"It seems this is the signal from the Ascension Gate. I will send a message to my father immediately."

The Withering-and-Blooming Courtyard.

Xu Chuan received the message, opened his eyes, and then looked towards the deep pool. "Moyue."

The pool churned.

A figure rushed out immediately; although he had just emerged from the pool, his entire body was completely dry.

What is it?

"Let's go, to the Ascension Gate."

"Is that old guy about to break through to the Spirit Transformation?"

Xu Chuan nodded and said, "It will be in the next few days."

"Then hurry up!"

Moyue excitedly took to the air and flew towards the Grand Transmission Array.

Xu Chuan smiled and followed closely behind.

"Let's go to Mysterious Moon City first."

What are you going there for?

"I've made an appointment with Zhang."

"As you like."

The two arrived in Mysterious Moon City, where Zhang Fan was already waiting at the Teleportation Plaza. As soon as Xu Chuan and the others arrived, they contacted each other via telepathy.

The three of them were then Teleportation together to Mysterious Spirit City.

"Hmm, quite a few people are using this route!" Xu Chuan said with a faint smile after scanning the Divine Sense.

Zhang Fan stroked his beard and said, "This is the closest Teleportation Formation to the Ascension Gate."

At the speed of Nascent Soul, it would take three or four days to get there.

But a major overhaul will only take a day or two.

"Stop talking, let's hurry up and go, or we'll miss our chance!" Moyue urged anxiously.

"No rush, he's screening the audience. Those who can arrive within two days of the Featherfall City 'Grand Transmission Array closing."

Aside from those who were already waiting there, only Great Cultivator could barely manage it.

"He's quite resourceful; isn't he worried that too many people going will hinder his breakthrough to the Spirit Transformation?"

Xu Chuan and Zhang Fan exchanged a smile and said, "Let's go, we'll leave directly through the Grand Formation."

Xu Chuan led the two men and easily broke through the City-Protecting Grand Formation.

As for the others, they had to go around again and exit through the city gate.

Even if they are Great Cultivator, the Mysterious Spirit Sect will not give them special treatment.

Zhang Fan did not say anything more upon seeing this.

The three were incredibly fast, almost neck and neck, even faster than the Great Cultivator.

Just one day.

They had already arrived at Featherfall City.

Including the time it took to learn the news and report it, only a day and a half had passed since the Featherfall City's Grand Transmission Array was closed.

"There are only tens of thousands of miles left," Zhang Fan said. "There are quite a few people heading to the Ascension Gate Mountain Gate as well."

There's even Foundation Establishment Realm.

He smiled wryly, "You really are a bit too presumptuous."

"Let's continue on our way. I'm sure several fellow cultivators are already waiting there."

Xu Chuan glanced at Featherfall City and set off first.

At the same time.

There were several people dressed differently, some middle-aged and some elderly.

They all looked up at Xu Chuan and his two companions simultaneously.

Ascension Gate Mountain Gate.

A dozen or so Bit Infant cultivators gathered together, along with three others who stood out from the crowd.

There were also dozens of Golden Core, who lived Baili away from the mountain gate and dared not get too close.

"Greetings to Withered Glory True Lord, Mysterious Moon True Lord, Demon Lord Moyue."

The dozen or so Bit Babies came from various factions, but the moment they saw Xu Chuan and his group, they all bowed and greeted him.

This trip was aboveboard, so Xu Chuan did not disguise himself.

"Fellow Daoists, you are too kind."

Xu Chuan and Zhang Fan returned the greeting slightly, but Moyue didn't seem to care much and looked at the three eccentric individuals.

Xu Chuan said, "Fellow Daoist Tiansha, the two people beside you must be Myriad Souls Wan Hun and Fellow Daoist Netherworld, right?"

"I am Netherworld, and you are Xu Chuan, the Withered Glory True Lord? I've heard you are the number one person in Southern Heaven now?"

The black-robed youth Netherworld True Lord, gave a wicked smile.

"Fellow Daoist Netherworld is truly joking. When has it ever come to me, a junior, as the number one person in Southern Heaven?"

The Netherworld True Lord disagreed.

The Old Man Myriad Souls also spoke up, "You are skilled in Spiritual Consciousness Secret Art?"

"In terms of Divine Sense, how could I possibly be a match for the fellow Daoists of the Heavenly Ghost Sect?"

"You're being polite, but your eyes tell me that's not what you really think."

"Why are you both talking about Xu? Could it be that you've both come here because of Xu?"

Xu Chuan smiled faintly.

A short while later.

Several more people arrived, including True Lord Xuancheng, True Lord Yuanmo, True Lord Yuanfu, and Ji Beichen.

"Withered Glory True Lord, Mysterious Moon True Lord."

The four of them also greeted Xu Chuan and Zhang Fan.

Not long after.

Qingjun, Mu Qingfeng, Xu Yan, Zhenchan, and seven or eight other Great Cultivator also arrived one after another.

Less than two days.

Almost all of the top ten experts from Southern Heaven were present, and the number of Great Cultivator exceeded fifteen or sixteen.

At this moment, more than 70% of the top experts have Ascension Gate Mountain Gate.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, do you think the Ascension Gate suddenly shut down its Grand Transmission Array because Tianyu is about to break through to the Spirit Transformation?"

Qingjun looked at Xu Chuan.

"It's pretty close, but I wonder how long Tianyu intends to keep us waiting."

True Lord Yuanmo suddenly said, "With this Sect-Protecting Grand Formation, it's impossible to see what's going on inside."

Why not just break it open and see clearly?

"Why are you in such a hurry, Fellow Daoist Yuanmo?" Mu Qingfeng said, "Once you begin your attempt to break through to the Spirit Transformation, there will surely be astonishing celestial phenomena."

It's not too late to break the formation then."

"Fellow Daoist Mu is right." Many people agreed.

Everyone waited patiently.

Half an hour later.

At the summit of Ascension Peak.

Heavenly Feather True Lord sat cross-legged on a Blackrock atop the mountain.

Upon arriving, Li Qianyu clasped his hands in greeting and said, "Senior Brother, almost everyone has arrived."

"Hmm, what about the arrangements for the other disciples?"

"We've already let them hide on the Main Peak. As long as not too many Great Cultivator attack at once, the Main Peak's Grand Formation is enough to protect them."

"Then remove the Sect-Protecting Grand Formation and bring them in under the guise of inviting them to witness the ceremony."

"Yes, senior brother."

After bowing, Li Qianyu transformed into an Escape Light and flew towards the mountain gate.

"Huh, the Grand Formation seems to be dissipating," someone said in surprise.

Soon, they sensed Li Qianyu flying over.

"Fellow Daoists, my senior brother is about to attempt to break through to the Spirit Transformation today. Please come in and take a look."

Many people were surprised.

Qingjun said, "Thank you for your trouble, Fellow Daoist Qianyu."

Li Qianyu glanced at Xu Chuan, Zhang Fan, and Moyue, then turned and led them to Ascension Peak.

It was halfway there.

The celestial phenomena high in the sky suddenly changed.

The once clear sky turned into dark clouds, and the clouds continued to spread endlessly.

In an instant, it had spread to thousands of miles away.

In fact, this is far from the limit.

The forces in most of the Central Region could see this celestial phenomenon simply by looking up.

If you're not paying attention, you might just think it's an ordinary rainy day.

In the dark clouds.

A subtle, yet palpable, pressure gathered.

The closer you get to the Ascension Gate, the stronger this feeling becomes.

Before reaching the Spirit Transformation, the celestial phenomena at each Cultivation Realm were almost always dazzling with colorful lights and Myriad Dao of light.

And at this moment.

It didn't seem like a blessing from Heavenly Dao; it was more like a furious wrath.

"It's begun," Xu Chuan said calmly.

Everyone's gaze turned serious, and many looked on with envy.

"This is the celestial phenomenon of someone breaking through to the Spirit Transformation; it is indeed Dharma Form to what happened before."

"That's spectacular!"

"With only two hundred miles to go, there's already such intense pressure; this is the wrath of heaven and earth."

"Heavenly Dao is impartial; it merely follows the established rules," Heavenly Baleful True Lord sneered.

A moment later.

Thirty miles away from Ascension Peak.

Li Qianyu stopped and turned around, saying, "My senior brother is attacking on the summit of Ascension Peak, thirty miles away."

Please observe the ceremony from here."

"Yes." Qingjun, Mu Qingfeng, Xu Yan, and Zhenchan spoke up almost simultaneously.

Xu Chuan smiled but didn't say anything.

A cold smile appeared on the lips of Heavenly Baleful True Lord, Netherworld True Lord wore an evil grin.

The Old Man Myriad Souls remained expressionless, but a light shone in his eyes as he stared at the sky above Ascension Peak.

Half an hour passed.

The dark clouds gathered and grew thicker, and flashes of lightning began to appear.

"The feeling of personally witnessing the breakthrough to the Spirit Transformation stage is indeed different from what the sect's records describe."

Mu Qingfeng sighed.

Xu Chuan said, "Fellow Daoist Qingjun, Fellow Daoist Tiansha, the power of this heaven and earth is so strong that if Tribulation Lightning were to truly descend..."

This is probably no small matter.

Do either of you have a solution?

"Since we haven't witnessed the Tribulation Lightning, we can't make a judgment," Qingjun said.

The Heavenly Baleful True Lord conveyed a similar message: "If you are present when I attempt to break through to the Nascent True Lord Spirit Transformation, you will naturally be able to witness it."

"Do any of your sects have detailed records about Tribulation Lightning?"

Qingjun, Xu Yan, and others remained silent.

The Netherworld True Lord sneered, "Even if our sect has records, why would we tell you for no reason?"

What are you willing to offer in exchange?

Xu Chuan looked over and asked, "What does Fellow Daoist Netherworld desire?"

"I've heard that the Demon Heaven Lord Heavenly Fortune Dynasty possesses Fourth-Tier Corpse King. If Fellow Daoist Xu could obtain one..."

"I'd be willing to exchange my sect's records with you."

"With your abilities, why don't you go to Heavenly Fortune City to retrieve it yourself?"

Xu Chuan said, "Even if we were to trade, it would be something I possess."

Fellow Daoist Netherworld, how about we change our terms?

"Since Fellow Daoist Xu is so insincere, let's just forget about it. Perhaps we'll meet today anyway."

The Netherworld True Lord smiled faintly, "Does Fellow Daoist Xu think that Heavenly Feather True Lord is incapable of reaching the Tribulation Lightning stage?"

"Naturally, when the Tribulation Lightning descends, it's either life or death. Tianyu doesn't have the guts to try and break through it."

"He'll most likely not be able to pass the test of Divine Ability Dharma Form and magical forms."

"Withered Glory True Lord, if you continue to Curse my senior brother, please leave this place."

You are not welcome in our Ascension Gate.

"Hehe, we came here not because we were invited by your Ascension Gate."

Do you think a Sect-Protecting Grand Formation can stop all of us?

It's like a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

Moyue snorted coldly, looking at Li Qianyu with hostility, as if he was about to attack at the slightest provocation.

Mu Qingfeng said, "Moyue, why be angry? We are still within the Ascension Gate Sect."

We should still give the host some face.

"Why should I give you face? I'll tell you frankly, we're here to cause trouble."

If you're so capable, when Tianyu successfully condenses his Dharma Form and survives the Tribulation Lightning, you won't intervene.

We're mortal enemies anyway, why pretend?

Or is it that your Azure Cloud Sect can't stand to see the Xu Household doing well, and wants to completely break ties with the Xu Household?

"That's enough," Qingjun said. "Fellow Daoist Kurong, this is also your intention."

"Moyue the Spirit Beast of my Xu Household, so it naturally represents my Xu Household."

Xu Chuan said, "As long as the two of you don't make a move today, the Azure Cloud Sect will remain a friend of the Xu Household."

Qingjun frowned.

Li Qianyu sneered inwardly, "Very well, continue to escalate the hatred and force everyone else to the opposite side."

This idea is actually naive.

For the Azure Cloud Sect, there was no hatred between them and the Xu Household; it was only a struggle over their positions and the future of their lineage.

No matter which faction it is, if it has the potential to unify the Southern Heaven, it will never give up because of a few closely related factions.

The Azure Cloud Sect is another example.

Xu Chuan is too young, and the Xu Household's potential is terrifying.

If this situation is not suppressed in advance, the other Dominant Faction will be suffocated by the Xu Household for the next thousand years.

It's quite possible that they could actually unify the Southern Heaven.

This is something that the Azure Cloud Sect, Void Clarity Sect, and Thunderclap Temple do not want to see.

Having experienced the Northwest War, the Mysterious Moon Sect's interests became intertwined with those of the Xu Household.

If he stands against the Xu Household, he will inevitably be the first to be swallowed up.

Because they are both from the Northwest.

As the saying goes, two tigers cannot share one mountain.

The Xu Household can allow the Mysterious Moon Sect to continue to exist, but only if the Xu Household takes the lead.

Zhang Fan gradually came to understand this as well.

They have completely sided with the Xu Household.

Only the final statement remains.

Faced with the Great Enterprise unification, even if former allies become obstacles, the Xu Household will crush them without hesitation.

It possesses this Fortune of unification.

The Xu Household's clan's Spirit Treasure might even reach the level of a top-tier Spirit Treasure.

With such valuable treasures in hand, the Xu Household will have a greater chance of facing dangers in the future.

The atmosphere at the scene was somewhat somber.

Maybe it's because of the topic, or maybe it's because of the pressure from the world around me.

Heavenly Baleful True Lord suddenly clapped his hands and said, "Well said! Since we are mortal enemies, why should we care about other people's feelings?"

Any dissenting forces will be suppressed.