The Great Void.
Violet-white lightning surged in interflow, and a strand of sword intent slowly emanated from the venerable name [Upper Successive Union]. It possessed both the Thunder-Shock and Altar aspects, like a thunder marsh ascending to heaven and transforming into a tribulation pool, stirring the immortal foundation within Xu Xuan.
Tracing upward from [Upper Successive Union] led to the very summit, where the two words [Tribulation Law] radiated killing intent, startling Xu Xuan.
The instant that sword intent burst outward, Qingyue brought forth a sheet of white paper suffused with boundless golden qi. Its light shone down, and words slowly appeared upon it.
The True Person glanced at it, his gaze unchanged and his expression betraying nothing, then said gravely:
"So it is [Tribulation Law], governing punishment and killing. It is a direct transmission from [Tribulation Command] Manor."
Xu Xuan's heart stirred as he recalled the seal-script inscription [Tribulation Law Comes of Its Own].
"Could you tell me about this lineage, True Person? I only know that [Upper Successive Union] is a lightning path from the Northern Sea, but nothing of the origins of [Tribulation Law]."
True Person Qingyue waved his sleeve, putting away the sheet of white paper, and said calmly:
"Most Purple Mansion cultivators know these matters, so there is no harm in telling you. Lü Guan, listen as well. Senior Brother Wuyi certainly would not tell you much about them."
Beside him, Lü Guan remained silent, looking somewhat embarrassed. His grandfather was, after all, exceedingly free-spirited, rarely restraining him or speaking much of such matters.
"The Thunder Department's three ministries are distinguished by their Dao lineages, belonging respectively to the True Lords holding the fruit positions of Divine, Thunder-Shock, and Altar lightning. Together, they oversee heaven's laws. They reside within Great Luo, unseen by mortals, and