We're Still Not Strong Enough

"Ding! Bing Yan has broken through to the Half-Saint Realm and comprehended the True Essence of Extreme Yin. Host's True Essence of the Great Dao +10."

Hearing that familiar mechanical voice, Chu Feng's lips curled into a slight smile, "Yan'er succeeded."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a figure flew out of the cave and stood in the sky.

Everyone subconsciously looked up at the sky and saw Elder Bing sitting cross-legged in the air, quietly waiting for the tribulation clouds to appear.

At the same time, dozens of figures descended towards Serene Peak, among them were the nine chief disciples.

Seeing this, Zhang Ruochen couldn't help but ask, "Chief Chu, isn't it a bit too risky for Senior Sister Bing to undergo tribulation like this?"

Chu Feng smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, Junior Brother Zhang. Elder Bing had already comprehended the True Essence of the Great Dao when he was in the Nirvana Realm. After breaking through to the Half-Saint Realm, his strength is incomparable to that of ordinary Great Sage."

Upon hearing this, the expressions on the faces of everyone present varied, and they quietly awaited the arrival of the tribulation lightning.

Rumble!

The first lightning bolt struck.

Elder Bing didn't even use his cultivation to resist; he simply let the heavenly lightning strike him.

This scene left many people completely dumbfounded.

Even a powerful figure like Great Sage Golden Wing, who usually followed Chu Feng, couldn't help but murmur, "Brother, isn't sister-in-law being a bit too presumptuous?"

Chu Feng explained unhurriedly, "Lightning is the power of extreme strength, while your sister-in-law has comprehended the True Essence of Extreme Yin. The combination of the two can elevate her cultivation to a higher level. Just you wait and see."

hiss...

The surrounding cultivators gasped involuntarily upon hearing this. Was there not a single normal person on Miaomiao Mountain?

Rumble!

The thunder continued.

Unlike the nine lightning tribulations that Great Sage Thunderclap faced during his breakthrough, Elder Bing was now facing Seven-Seven Lightning Tribulation.

There were seven rounds of tribulation lightning in total, with seven bolts of heavenly lightning falling in each round.

For the first three rounds of tribulation lightning, Elder Bing chose to cultivate using heavenly lightning. Only when the fourth round of tribulation lightning appeared did she slightly circulate her energy to resist it.

After one night, only the last lightning Seven-Seven Lightning Tribulation.

Crackling and popping!

A tremendous roar resounded for miles around.

The cultivators in the Dao-Seeking City heard the thunder were so frightened that they hid in their houses, trembling with fear.

At the same time, a Taiji diagram appeared above Bing Yan's head, which neutralized most of the terrifying lightning tribulation. The remaining lightning struck Bing Yan without causing her any damage.

After the tribulation, the tribulation clouds dissipated.

As the sun rose, the original rosy clouds were dyed purple, converging from the horizon toward Miaomiao Mountain. The spiritual energy carried by this phenomenon, along with the sunlight, spread throughout the Dao-Seeking Academy, with Miaomiao Mountain at its center.

The moment the strange phenomenon occurred, all the cultivators present sat cross-legged and began to comprehend the gifts bestowed by the Heavenly Dao.

The snow on Serene Peak melts and turns into spiritual springs that continuously nourish every corner of Miaomiao Mountain.

Every plant and tree in the mountains is bursting with life and thriving.

Seeing this scene, Chu Feng suddenly felt an urge to compose a poem, but seeing everyone cultivating so diligently, he returned to the kitchen to prepare a meal to reward his Daoist partner.

The strange phenomenon lasted for seven days before dissipating.

Lin Ming was the first to open his eyes. He stood up and respectfully addressed Bing Yan in the sky, saying, "Lin Ming, Senior Sister Lin Ming, on becoming Great Sage. I will remember your kindness. If you ever need my help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask."

Bing Yan, with a cool and aloof expression, said calmly, "Junior brother, you flatter me. I'd like to offer my early congratulations on your upcoming breakthrough to Half-Saint."

Upon hearing this, all the cultivators present cast envious glances at Lin Ming.

The regret on the faces of the eight chief disciples vanished instantly. Lin Ming was about to break through to the Half-Saint level, which meant they could benefit from it. Breaking through to the Half-Saint this year would be no problem. Cultivating in the Mundane Institute was truly the right choice.

In the kitchen, Chu Feng was unaware of what had happened on Serene Peak; excited voices kept echoing in his mind.

"Bing Yan has comprehended two points of the True Essence of Extreme Yin, host's True Essence of the Great Dao +20."

"The Great Sage Golden Wing has grasped a bit of the True Essence of the Great Dao; Host's True Essence of the Great Dao has increased by 10."

"Xiao Chen has grasped a bit of the True Essence of Sword Dao, breaking through to the Ninth Level of Dao Integration. The host is rewarded with 80 years of cultivation and +10 to the True Essence of the Great Dao."

"Cao Youqian has grasped a bit of the True Essence of Fist Dao, breaking through to the Eighth Level of Dao Integration. The host is rewarded with eighty years of cultivation and +10 to the True Essence of the Great Dao."

"..."

call...

It took Chu Feng two minutes to finally let out a long sigh of relief and calm down his excitement.

"Yan'er is truly my wife; she gave me so much all at once. I must reward her handsomely tonight."

He put down what he was doing and then flew towards Serene Peak.

In an instant, Chu Feng appeared before everyone. Bing Yan had been searching for Chu Feng the moment she opened her eyes. When she saw Chu Feng appear, she landed on the ground and stood beside him.

"Yan'er, congratulations on entering the Half-Saint Realm."

Chu Feng said with a smile.

Those around also realized what was happening. "We congratulate Elder Bing on becoming Great Sage."

Congratulations to you! Congratulations to you!

Elder Bing responded calmly.

After exchanging pleasantries, Chu Feng said, "To celebrate my wife's breakthrough, I treat everyone to a night of revelry!"

"Thank you, Chief Chu."

"Chief Chu, when are you going to have your wedding?"

"That's right, we want to attend the wedding."

Hearing the whispers of the crowd, Bing Yan blushed slightly, secretly glancing at Chu Feng out of the corner of her eye, her hand unconsciously tugging at the hem of her skirt.

Chu Feng smiled and said, "Soon, I'll ask the dean to set an auspicious date for our wedding."

After a night of revelry.

Most of the disciples of the Miscellaneous Dao Institute chose to go into seclusion for a period of time.

Chu Feng received the dean's order early in the morning and led Xiao Chen and Cao Youqian to the council hall.

When the three masters and disciples arrived at the council hall, the other nine chief disciples and other high-ranking members of the Dao-Seeking Academy were already waiting there.

"Greetings, Dean."

Chu Feng, along with his two disciples, bowed to the dean.

"Sit."

The dean, seated at the head of the table, spoke slowly.

Chu Feng led his two disciples toward the first seat on the left of the dean. As the Great Sage below the Saint, he was no longer the lowly head of the Miscellaneous Dao Institute, and his seat would naturally not be at the bottom.

"I have invited you all here today because I wish to ask you a question."

The dean spoke first, seeing that everyone had arrived.

The Grand Elder of the Internal Affairs Hall stood up, cupped his hands, and asked, "I wonder what important matter the Dean has summoned us here to announce?"

The others present nodded in agreement, saying, "Please clarify, Dean."

The dean stroked his beard and said, "This matter concerns the two candidates for Holy Son, Xiao Chen and Cao Youqian."

Upon hearing this, Cao Youqian was stunned. Although he was a candidate for Holy Son, he had never attended a high-level meeting like the Dao-Seeking Academy.

He glanced subconsciously at his senior brother beside him and found that his senior brother was still as calm as ever, as if he hadn't been the one called out by the dean.

The bigwigs present also showed thoughtful expressions. Xiao Chen and Cao Youqian can be said to be the most outstanding candidates for Holy Son in the history of the Dao-Seeking Academy. Their talents are in no way inferior to those ancient Immortal Emperor.

What's there to discuss between these two?

Seeing the bewildered look on everyone's faces, the dean continued, "I know you all have many questions, but before that, I would like to ask the two candidates for Holy Son to demonstrate their full potential."

"Promise."

Xiao Chen and Cao Youqian said in unison.

They then walked out from behind Chu Feng and came to the center of the hall. After exchanging a glance, they simultaneously made a gesture of invitation.

"Junior brother, please."

"Senior brother, please."

After saying this, the two of them each took ten steps back, and divine light emanated from their bodies. Then, Xiao Chen pointed two fingers into a sword shape at Cao Youqian.

"Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin!"

"Extreme Dao Divine Fist!"

Cao Youqian suddenly threw a punch.

Rumble!

A loud bang suddenly came from the main hall. Chu Feng waved his hand casually, dispersing the aftershocks of the two people. At the same time, the entire hall became so quiet that you could hear a pin drop.

Many of the high-ranking officials present were frozen in their seats, staring at the two men with disbelief.

After a while, a gasp came from the crowd.

"The True Essence of the Great Dao! They both actually comprehended the True Essence of the Great Dao!"

This exclamation snapped many high-ranking officials out of their shock, and they began to praise him.

"You two junior disciples are truly exceptionally talented, a rare find indeed!"

"One can comprehend the True Essence of the Great Dao Integration Realm; I cannot wait that long."

"..."

Hearing the praise, Xiao Chen and Cao Youqian felt embarrassed and responded humbly one after the other.

"You flatter me, my teachers. We still have much to learn and improve upon."

"That's right, we're not strong enough yet."

The senior executives. "..."