Divine Profound Sect.
Above the sky, the clouds of calamity were as dark as ink, and thunder dragons rolled.
The majestic power of the heavens heavily enveloped the surrounding area for thousands of miles.
Faced with this terrifying calamity that could instantly annihilate an ordinary cultivator at the Tribulation Transcendence Realm, Han Xuanji stood suspended in the void, his robes fluttering in the gale.
Although his expression was calm, a cold, solemn glint flashed deep in his eyes.
"The ninth tribulation lightning was indeed extraordinary..."
Han Xuanji's voice was drowned out by the thunder.
The thunder dragon had almost materialized; it was no longer just simple lightning, but contained the divine power of the Thunder Principle, seemingly capable of destroying the heavens and the earth.
"Don't be reckless."
Han Xuanji originally planned to emulate the protagonists in fantasy novels and withstand the lightning tribulation with his own body.
I thought about it.
Why bother?
If I get struck dead, who can I complain to?
The next second, the ancient crown on Han Xuanji's head burst forth with billions of starlight, the dazzling light flowing down as if it were tangible, empowering every inch of his aura and causing his power to rise steadily.
The Nine Heavens Star-Treading Boots beneath his feet shimmered with a ghostly light, and the seemingly ordinary Daoist robe on his body suddenly lit up, radiating immortal light, as numerous Law Treasure tightly protected his entire body.
Boom!
The lightning transformed into a thousand-foot-long thunder dragon, which suddenly crashed down on Han Xuanji.
Everything around them was illuminated by lightning, turning into a blinding white blur; no one knew what was happening inside.
Upon seeing this, Han Xuanji's mind stirred.
Countless streaks of light shot out from behind him.
In an instant, countless flying swords, like sentient fish, pierced the dim sky, instantly weaving into a mysterious and unpredictable sword formation with a chilling light.
The sword light flowed, and the chilling Sword Qi swept across the land, cutting and shredding the thunder dragon.
Even a single bolt of lightning striking the ground can create a huge crater, scorching the surrounding trees to ashes.
Han Xuanji was in the eye of the storm, but his body remained as steady as a rock. His physical body was already far stronger than that of the Tribulation Transcendence Realm, and he was also protected by many Immortal Artifact. The lightning tribulation that struck him actually provided him with a lot of pure energy the next second.
Two hours later.
The churning clouds, which had been churning for so long, finally let out a low, unwilling roar and slowly dissipated.
A seven-colored ray of light, brimming with boundless vitality, descended from the heavens.
Tribulation Transcendence Realm, Ninth Level!
Feeling the power within him that was several times stronger than before, Han Xuanji couldn't help but smile slightly.
He is now only one step away from the highest realm in the mortal world, the Immortal Ascension Realm.
"However, once you reach the Immortal Ascension Realm, it's best to allow yourself some time to settle down."
After the initial joy subsided, Han Xuanji calmed down and pondered to himself.
The deeper one's foundation and the more solid one's roots are before ascension, the more immeasurable the benefits one can gain after ascension, and the further one can go on the path to immortality.
This is why there are still some Immortal Ascension Realm cultivators in the Spirit Realm; some people haven't triggered the Immortal Ascension Tribulation yet, most likely thinking they'll accumulate more experience in the lower realm.
not to mention...
In the lower realm, the Immortal Ascension Realm is the pinnacle of existence, overlooking all living beings, carefree and revered by all spirits.
Once ascended to the legendary Immortal Realm, one is merely a newcomer, a minor immortal who must start from scratch.
Imagine, you were once a powerful and influential figure in the mortal realm, a peerless genius.
Ascending to heaven and becoming an ordinary celestial soldier would inevitably lead to a breakdown of one's Dao heart.
For most cultivators, the best time to knock on the gates of immortality is when they have nowhere left to go.
Han Xuanji's plan was simple: sign in frequently in the mortal realm before ascending to immortality.
Once you reach the Upper Realm, it won't be as easy as it is now to find a place rich in Daoist essence and sign in.
After completing his breakthrough, Han Xuanji's figure flickered, and he returned to the Devil-Slaying Hall before entering the Immortal Abode Space.
In just a few days, he had completely sorted out the power of the Tribulation Transcendence Realm Ninth Layer, and his realm was extremely stable.
For the rest of the time, Han Xuanji continued to sign in and cultivate within the Hall of Ten Thousand Stars.
He didn't try to acquire the inheritance; he simply focused on cultivation.
Time passed slowly.
Three years have passed in the blink of an eye.
During these three years, Han Xuanji was completely immersed in the process of cultivation. The lifespan of a cultivator at the Tribulation Transcendence Realm is already tens of thousands of years, so three years passed in the blink of an eye for him.
His cultivation level at this time was also extremely close to the Tribulation Transcendence Perfection.
This day.
Han Xuanji signed in as usual.
[Congratulations, host! You have successfully checked in at the Hall of Ten Thousand Stars and received a " Star Palace Token ".]
[The Dao essence here has decreased significantly. It is recommended that the host find another place with abundant Dao essence.]
" Star Palace Token?"
Han Xuanji's heart stirred slightly, and a hint of curiosity arose within him.
[ Star Palace Token: A special item left behind by the Star Palace. After ascension, one can join the Star Palace without undergoing trials by presenting this token.]
"I see."
Han Xuanji nodded slightly, playing with the ancient token in his hand, which was neither gold nor jade, but had a warm and smooth feel and was engraved with intricate star patterns.
He used his Divine Sense to perceive, but found nothing amiss.
It is estimated that the restrictions within can only be activated after reaching the Upper Realm.
If we followed the normal procedure, it would take an unknown amount of effort to retrieve the token in this secret realm.
This item is quite valuable; for an ascendant with no prior experience, it's practically a precious entry ticket.
"This gives me another option."
Han Xuanji put away the token, her eyes gleaming.
In that case, if you have nowhere to go after ascension, you can consider signing in at the Star Palace.
After all, to be able to leave behind a legacy in the lower realm, one's strength and foundation must be incredibly profound.
"However, the Dao essence of the Hall of Ten Thousand Stars has declined too much; it needs to be moved."
Han Xuanji sighed.
He was just one step away from Tribulation Transcendence Perfection.
"And within this immortal abode, it will likely be difficult to find another four-star Dao-rich site..."
Han Xuanji looked around the familiar Star Palace and sighed softly.
Although there are many fortuitous opportunity within the Azure Dragon Immortal Abode, many of these fortuitous opportunity are actually prepared for cultivators of lower realms, and the Dao-rich lands below the fourth star level are no longer of much use to him.
"Perhaps, I could try signing in at some places outside the Daoist realms."
Han Xuanji is now close to Tribulation Transcendence Perfection.
Looking across the world, only those hidden, Immortal Ascension immortals pose a threat to him.
But it's merely a threat.
If a real fight breaks out, the outcome is hard to predict.
Meanwhile, in Great Xia, Cangzhou, in the Taicang Mountain Range.
Several days ago, an astonishing phenomenon erupted deep within this vast, undulating mountain range covered with ancient trees.
A beam of celestial light pierced through the clouds and soared straight into the heavens.
The divine light shone brightly, illuminating all directions. At the same time, the Spiritual Qi in the mountains and forests rose, permeating the myriad peaks and valleys.
The vegetation became visibly greener and more vibrant, and the mountain streams became clearer and more lively.
Some wild animals in the mountains no longer acted haphazardly. Every day, they would spontaneously gather in places rich in Spiritual Qi, instinctively practicing breathing exercises, creating a rather spectacular scene.
Such unusual activity naturally alarmed many Human Race cultivators.
"This must be a sign that fortuitous opportunity arise!"
The news spread like wildfire.
The entire cultivation Immortal Realm of Great Xia was once again in turmoil.