The air crackled with the clash of Sword Qi on the arena as the two fought fiercely, neither gaining the upper hand.
Whether it was the tremor of Spiritual Power or the brilliance of Divine Ability, it all deeply shocked everyone's hearts.
"Do these two people... really have no limits?"
"That's absolutely terrifying!"
The people below the arena were all stunned, muttering to themselves.
"What kind of monster is this?!"
"Even the top geniuses of the Immortal-Burying Holy Heaven and the Grand Void Ascending Heaven are not limited to this... Ninth-Level Sword Intent Ninth-Level Sword Intent, and two of them at that, this..."
The imposing mountains and the brilliant purple morning star twinkled and shone, a rhythm that preceded the slow formation of the Sword Domain.
Anyone with eyes can see that although both of them have reached the ninth level of Sword Intent, given a little time, their Sword Domain will take shape.
The obstacles that hindered many cultivators were never a problem for them.
It can be said that as long as they don't perish, the road ahead will be smooth for them.
boom!
On the arena, the two clashed again, then separated once more. Their Sword Qi collided and dissipated between them, exploding into a dazzling burst of sparks.
Just when everyone thought the battle was about to intensify, a black streak of light suddenly stopped at the edge of the arena.
It was Wang Yan.
He stopped, no longer making a move, and looked at the person opposite him with some surprise.
Opposite him, Qu Youmeng suddenly stopped, knelt on one knee, her long sword in her hand supporting her on the ground, and a look of pain appeared on her beautiful face.
The Spiritual Power around her body surged wildly, becoming increasingly turbulent.
Upon seeing this, the surrounding holy masters were all taken aback.
"Breakthrough in the face of battle?"
Below the arena, Lin Xuan also raised an eyebrow.
He knew that Qu Youmeng's Spiritual Power reserves were basically sufficient; she only needed a trigger to step into the Thearch Realm.
Originally, it was thought that she would break through after the Ten Institutes Grand Competition, but unexpectedly, she found this opportunity when she fought Wang Yan on the arena.
"Set up the formation!"
The elders of the Holy Heaven Association, their expressions changing, immediately began to act. Several of them quickly landed at the edge of the arena, Great Star-Shifting Array descended, spreading out in layers.
In previous years, there have been instances of exceptional talents breaking through on the spot, so they are quite experienced in dealing with these situations.
Lin Xuan stood not far away, watching with great interest as the formation gradually took shape.
This breakthrough is different from the one he had when he broke through in the Profound Domain.
At that time, neither Wu Liang nor Yunli had any resources or capital to set up an array for him, and they even had to choose a location deep in the mountains and forests to prevent too much damage.
Of course, that's also because his breakthrough was truly terrifying.
Meanwhile, in the Eastern Continent, the elders of the Holy Heaven Association set up layers of formations to envelop the entire arena, managing to control the tribulation lightning that caused the Thearch Realm breakthrough within the arena itself.
The Eastern Continent truly lives up to its name as a vast and expansive land.
Not only is the upper limit of the realm higher, but the formations are also more exquisite and profound.
On the arena, as the final layer of the formation descended, Qu Youmeng finally released control over the Spiritual Power within her body. She sat cross-legged on the ground, slowly exhaled, and released the immense Spiritual Power she had suppressed for so long, beginning to connect with the Spiritual Power of heaven and earth.
A terrifying aura began to gather above her head.
The lightning tribulation coalesced.
A dark purple thunder dragon roared, pressing down on half the sky.
A phantom Great Dao appeared behind Qu Youmeng, with flashing sword shadows within, causing everyone's heart to tremble.
Those who are here now are all exceptional talents.
Including these holy teachers.
Without exception.
Back then, when they stepped into the Thearch Realm, it almost always caused the heavens and earth to change color.
Beings like them, upon entering the Thearch Realm, possessed the Great Dao above the fifth level!
Even more impressively, figures like Shangguan Jue and Jiang Chengzun were able to approach ten.
But going any further becomes too difficult.
Comprehending the Great Dao is no easy task; some paths alone can take a lifetime.
Each additional challenge increases the difficulty exponentially.
A Qu Youmeng...
Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, the Great Dao that manifested behind her resembled a bolt of lightning, constantly rumbling and intertwining.
The phantoms converged, like chains, densely packed!
Sufficient...
Seventeen!
Seventeen!?
"Wait, did I misread it or did I miscount?"
"Really...?"
"Seventeen paths... Ha... Now I finally understand what a true prodigy is. It's true, comparison is the thief of joy!"
Everyone was stunned and numb.
They even rubbed their eyes repeatedly, trying to wake themselves up and see if they were dreaming.
It's simply because seventeen lightning tribulations are far too terrifying!
Especially as the lightning tribulation gathered, this oppressive force terrified everyone, causing them to involuntarily swallow hard.
"This... this aura, how can it be so terrifying?"
"In my opinion, even an ordinary Great Emperor wouldn't be able to withstand this tribulation. Hiss, no wonder it's a tribulation of seventeen Great Dao."
"But can we really get through this?"
Amidst the astonishment and worry of the crowd, the elders of the Holy Heaven Association looked even more grave and, without hesitation, set up several more layers of formations.
Almost everyone wore a look of varying degrees of worry.
Feng Wuji also clenched his fists tightly, feeling an indescribable tension in his heart.
Qu Youmeng...
Can we really get through this?
In the Primordial Holy Heaven, all the students, whether they knew Qu Youmeng or were complete strangers, prayed from the bottom of their hearts.
must.
We must successfully withstand this lightning tribulation...
Only the people of the Desolate Ancient Holy Heaven, almost every one of them had varying degrees of malice flashing in their eyes.
For them, this Ten Institutes Grand Competition was a case of trying to steal a chicken but losing the rice instead.
Moreover, they lost face terribly.
They were more than happy for Qu Youmeng to be reduced to ashes under such a terrifying lightning tribulation.
after all...
The ability to comprehend the seventeen Great Dao is indeed terrifying.
However, proportional to this prodigious talent is the power of the impending tribulation lightning!
Amidst the diverse attitudes and gazes of the crowd, the long-brewing tribulation lightning in the sky finally crashed down!
Bolts of lightning struck down.
Almost every one of them was more terrifying than the last.
Bathed in the lightning tribulation that dyed the vast world silvery-white, Qu Youmeng's long hair moved without wind as she sat motionless in the lightning pool.
Her breathing was steady and gentle; far from being injured or weakened by the lightning tribulation, it grew even stronger.
This is just like...
Like...
"She's using the lightning tribulation to temper herself!?"
Some people were immediately shocked.
"Has she gone mad? While it's true that tempering the body with lightning tribulation has its benefits, such a terrifying lightning tribulation could easily kill someone if not handled properly!"
"A madman, a complete madman!"
Despite saying that, the speaker's eyes betrayed an undisguised envy and jealousy.
Because everyone, including him, could sense that Qu Youmeng hadn't been harmed in the slightest.
Her aura was rapidly approaching the Thearch Realm.
In the midst of a chaotic silence, the final bolt of lightning finally crashed down!
The formation had long since shattered, but Qu Youmeng showed no fear, closing her eyes and enduring the final blow of the lightning tribulation!
It was at this moment that her aura finally reached its peak.
Thearch Realm.
Completed!