Lightning tribulation surged, and Heaven's Will churned.
No one knew how many bolts had already struck within that expanse of blazing white, or what state Bai Xuanling was in now.
Though fierce fighting had raged here not long before, now they could only wait until the heavenly tribulation ended before making further plans.
Xu Linglong was waiting-waiting for Bai Xuanling to fail her tribulation.
After all, the Heavenly Path was severed. Ascension was utterly impossible.
Without Bai Xuanling interfering, the plan could proceed more smoothly.
Her cultivation and combat strength were far too formidable. She was an extremely unstable factor.
Though they had been delayed, it was worth it.
Besides, Bai Xuanling occupied the center as she underwent her tribulation, disrupting all divine sense and spiritual power. Even if they wanted to force an attack, they would end up on the back foot.
After all, without communication, the Heavenly Demons could easily be singled out and killed.
Chu Xingchen was waiting too, though unlike the others.
He could not see what was happening inside either, but amid the blazing white, the system's entries were still strikingly clear.
Bai Xuanling's entries had not changed at present.
At least, there were no entries indicating serious injuries or wounds.
Her cultivation was still [Tribulation Transcendence Peak]. Presumably, that entry would only rise once she had fully weathered the heavenly tribulation.
"Boy, you should know that the path to ascension is severed."
Huang Miao did not press his advantage against the Inferior Tribulation Transcendence Cultivators he had entangled. He flew back to support Chu Xingchen, speaking with a solemn expression.
"Was this Bai Xuanling's choice?"
Chu Xingchen did not answer, asking instead, "Does surviving the lightning tribulation mean ascension has succeeded?"
"In principle, yes." Huang Miao pursed his lips. "The Profound Clarity Heavenly Sect