I alone am the Invincible One!-Chapter 115: Tribulation
Just like that, within the forbidden area of Heaven Sword Sect, ever since Xu Changqing pulled out the Seven Stars Immortal Slayer Sword, the sword light within the forbidden area had been unceasing.
And every Heaven Sword Sect disciple dared not take out their own sword, because once they did, in less than a moment, under the illumination of the soaring sword light from the forbidden area, the sword in their hand would turn to ash in an instant.
Just like that, the sword light in the forbidden area continued for about half a month before it stopped.
Wang Yufan smiled upon seeing this scene; it seemed Xu Changqing had fully mastered the basic part of Chaotic Swordplay. This Chaotic Swordplay is divided into three major stages.
Now, Xu Changqing, having mastered the basic Chapter, would not fear even fighting a Human Immortal Realm cultivator.
After Xu Changqing walked out of the forbidden area, Heaven Sword Sect Old Ancestor Zhao Jian sent a divine sense to Ling Tian. Soon, Ling Tian announced throughout the entire sect that Xu Changqing was the Saint Son of Heaven Sword Sect, the successor to the next Heaven Sword Sect Master.
At this moment, the three Heaven Sword Sect disciples who were in seclusion heard that so many things had happened to Xu Changqing during their seclusion, and immediately announced a challenge to Xu Changqing.
Facing the challenges from the Heaven Sword Sect disciples, Xu Changqing was fearless, and ultimately, all who challenged him were defeated; he didn’t even draw the sword from his hand, yet they were already unable to resist.
A few days later, dark clouds gathered over the Heaven Sword Sect forbidden area, a vast expanse of black, from which Nine-Colored Divine Lightning continuously emerged.
Wang Yufan immediately saw the clue: this was the Immortal Tribulation of the Heaven Sword Sect Old Ancestor. Successfully passing this tribulation would allow him to enter the Human Immortal Realm, otherwise, he would perish.
At this moment, not only the Upper Domain, but even the Middle and barren landss felt it. If Zhao Jian could successfully break through, he would be the first person in the Heaven Desolate World to pass an Immortal Tribulation in a thousand years, and would be forever etched into the annals of history.
But after all, an Immortal Tribulation is not so easily passed. The Nine-Colored Divine Lightning, each strike more powerful than the last.
After Zhao Jian endured three more divine lightning strikes with his body, he already felt his entire body was about to fall apart. Even so, he felt he could still persist, as there were still six more divine lightning strikes.
Boom. Boom. Boom.
Zhao Jian endured three more divine lightning strikes, leaving only the last three. These six lightning bolts had already shattered all the protective magic treasures on Zhao Jian’s body into ashes, and his clothes were tattered beyond recognition.
Zhao Jian knew in his heart that he might not be able to withstand the last few divine lightning strikes; the next three were the main event.
Boom.
The seventh divine lightning strike fell. This divine lightning was clearly several times thicker than the previous ones. As expected, Zhao Jian was directly blasted into a deep pit, his entire body appearing scorched.
"Cough, cough, cough."
Zhao Jian coughed incessantly; he had almost suffocated just now.
The other Old Ancestors in seclusion in the Upper Domain were all suspended in the sky, their gazes directed towards the Heaven Sword Sect.
They yearned immensely for the Nine-Colored Divine Lightning in the sky, but the pressure emanating from it was something they simply could not withstand at present.
Although they were all at the Half-Immortal Realm, Zhao Jian had cultivated for a longer period, was more senior, and had a deeper understanding of the realm than them. Therefore, they were not at all surprised by Zhao Jian’s ascension to immortality.
This was the choice of the Heaven Desolate World, because the great terror of the world was about to arrive. They did not know if their strength would be able to resist it. The higher their strength, the stronger their self-preservation ability would naturally be.
Boom.
The eighth divine lightning strike crashed down from the sky. Zhao Jian, from within the deep pit, drew two drops of essence blood and drew an abstruse and complex rune on his hand. A phantom of a Tongtian Giant Sword appeared in front of Zhao Jian.
The eighth divine lightning strike hit the giant sword phantom, lasted for less than three breaths, and then directly exploded, subsequently striking Zhao Jian’s body.
Zhao Jian’s chest was directly pierced through, and blood continuously flowed from his mouth. He smiled regretfully, it seemed he still couldn’t reach the Immortal Realm.
For millions of years, it has been extremely difficult for people to become immortals. How many people can pass this lightning tribulation?
He had already withstood eight lightning tribulations. As for this last one, he would definitely turn to ashes.
The ninth divine lightning was continuously forming in the sky. This time, its power was even more terrifying than the combined power of the previous eight.
Zhao Jian had already guessed this outcome, a desolate smile on his face. He had lived for so long, and was fortunate enough to undergo one Immortal Tribulation; this life was not lived in vain.
This time, he didn’t conjure any protection, because all his trump cards were already used up.
Originally, that last giant sword phantom was meant to block the final lightning tribulation, but he didn’t expect it couldn’t even withstand the eighth strike.
Boom.
The ninth divine lightning struck down forcefully, and Zhao Jian closed his eyes. He knew he couldn’t withstand that kind of power.
One breath.
Two breaths.
...
Ten breaths had passed, and the closed-eyed Zhao Jian murmured with a smile:
"So, this is what death feels like, truly without any pain at all. My physical body must have already turned to ashes by now, I suppose."
Just as Zhao Jian was muttering, a voice that made him feel somewhat fearful yet familiar entered his ears.
"I say, old man, you haven’t kicked the bucket yet, what nonsense are you spouting there?"
Hearing the voice, he immediately opened his eyes, only to see a white-clothed youth suspended in the void not far in front of him, like a banished immortal descended to the world. That enormous ninth lightning bolt was actually compressed in his hand.
"Th-this is a World in the Palm." Zhao Jian said in horror.
He had once read in an ancient text that if one’s strength surpassed the Immortal Realm, they could possess a World in the Palm. Indeed, if he wished, he could even destroy the Heaven Desolate World with a single palm. He was at a loss for words.
Seeing Zhao Jian’s dazed expression, Wang Yufan smiled and said.
"Alright, old fellow, with your aptitude, you absolutely cannot withstand this ninth Immortal Tribulation Divine Lightning. However, I can help you, but I have one condition."
Upon hearing what Wang Yufan said, Zhao Jian immediately reacted, realizing he still had hope of becoming an Immortal.
"Senior, please speak." Zhao Jian had already realized that the youth before him must be a terrifying existence, and now could only address him with respect.
"What I want to say is, once you enter the Human Immortal Realm, just help my disciple manage the Heaven Desolate World well. That’s all I ask. Also, what you are breaking through to is merely the Human Immortal Realm. Above it, there are Earth Immortals, Heavenly Immortals, Golden Immortals, True Immortals, and so on.
So, don’t think you’re so amazing just because your cultivation has reached the Immortal Realm, alright?"
Hearing Wang Yufan’s words, Zhao Jian’s eyes held both shock and longing.
"Then, Senior, what realm are you in?" Zhao Jian asked tentatively.
"Me? Hahaha, it’s better if you don’t ask. Now, I will give you the processed ninth divine lightning."
Wang Yufan said, throwing the ninth Immortal Tribulation Divine Lightning from his hand towards Zhao Jian’s body.
