Chapter 1324: Heavenly Tribulation Thunder Technique

A red figure flickered above Cangfeng Imperial City. Feng Xue'er, dressed in a flaming red, cloud-like gown, drifted down from the sky. Her light steps carried her swiftly, and in a mere instant, she had already traversed more than half of the Imperial City.

Upon entering the Imperial Palace, Feng Xue'er approached Cang Yue, who was waiting for her. Cang Yue looked up, a smile gracing her lips: "Xue'er, you're here."

Noticing the worry in the depths of Cang Yue's eyes, Feng Xue'er had already guessed: "Sister Cang Yue, has there been another profound beast disturbance?"

Cang Yue nodded: "This time, the disturbance is in the eastern part of the Death Wasteland, and it's quite large in scale. I've already sent the Cangfeng Profound Palace to deal with it, but I fear their power might be insufficient..."

"I understand." Feng Xue'er immediately understood Cang Yue's meaning, including why she had dispatched the profound practitioners from the Cangfeng Profound Palace this time: "I will send people to hide in the shadows. If the Cangfeng Profound Palace can successfully suppress it, that would be ideal. If not, I'll have them intervene. Sister Cang Yue, there's no need to worry."

"What I'm truly worried about isn't this," Cang Yue sighed softly. "In half a year, this is already the sixth time, and this disturbance occurred merely half a month after the last. Not only are these profound beasts leaving their territories, but their temperaments have also become extremely violent... I fear this is some kind of ill omen."

"I think so too." Feng Xue'er said, "Moreover... there's something I was about to tell you, Sister. Just three hours ago, the Illusory Demon Realm also experienced a similar profound beast disturbance."

"What?!" Cang Yue was slightly startled.

"The location is east of the Hualan Domain... which is also the easternmost part of the entire Illusory Demon Realm."

Cang Yue's delicate brows furrowed sharply, and she whispered, "It seems there's absolutely no way this is a coincidence."

Cangfeng Nation is located in the east of the Profound Sky Continent. The initial profound beast disturbances occurred in the easternmost Flowing Cloud City region, and subsequent incidents gradually spread westward.

Similar profound beast disturbances also appeared in the Illusory Demon Realm, and the affected regions were likewise in the far east.

If this anomaly had only appeared in the east of Cangfeng Nation, it would be one thing, but it also appeared in the east of the Illusory Demon Realm, which is incredibly distant. If it's due to the same cause, then the scope of its influence is truly too terrifying.

Their gazes simultaneously turned eastward. Even with Feng Xue'er's current Divine Way realm, she felt uneasy.

"Tomorrow, I will personally venture a hundred thousand miles into the Eastern Sea to investigate. Sister Caiyi is also very concerned about this matter, and I believe it won't be long before the truth comes out. Sister Cang Yue, there's no need to be so worried," Feng Xue'er comforted her.

"Understood... I'll leave it to Xue'er and Caiyi."

As Feng Xue'er left Cangfeng Imperial City, a hint of solemnity gradually appeared in her beautiful eyes.

The most probable reason for profound beasts throughout an entire region suddenly undergoing such a drastic change in temperament, becoming violent and irrational, is that they sensed an aura that deeply terrified them. However... Feng Xue'er is the first person in the history of the Profound Sky Continent to truly achieve the Divine Way. Her current level is unmatched across the entire Profound Sky Continent, and there is no reason she wouldn't detect an aura capable of affecting weaker profound beasts.

Yet, she had personally visited every location where a profound beast disturbance occurred, but found nothing, detecting not the slightest abnormal aura.

And this eerie unknown was undoubtedly the most terrifying, making her feel far more uneasy than Cang Yue, indeed more than anyone else.

"I must investigate thoroughly." Feng Xue'er murmured softly to herself. Just then, she suddenly thought of something, and her gaze turned to the distant east: "Brother Yun once said that if you travel east from the Profound Sky Continent, a million miles away, there's a place called Cangyun Continent... Could this be connected to there?"

After her monologue, just as she was about to withdraw her gaze, a tiny, crimson star of light suddenly appeared in the immensely distant sky and caught her eye.

It was merely a fleeting flash, yet it felt as if a steel needle had sharply pierced deep into her pupils, causing her phoenix eyes to instinctively avert in an instant... Simultaneously, she distinctly felt as if her soul had been instantly punctured, and an indescribable chill spread throughout her entire body.

That... was...

She immediately turned her gaze back to the east... But after looking directly and searching for a long time, she never saw that crimson star of light again.

Was it an illusion?

Feng Xue'er closed her eyes. After a long while, the chilling sensation that had permeated her soul finally completely faded. As the unforgettable figure, which had haunted her dreams, involuntarily surfaced, her heart and soul became exceptionally warm again.

Four years...

Before, when she was alone in Phoenix Abode Valley, she never felt lonely, no matter how much time passed. But... these past four years... have been so incredibly long...

"Brother Yun, in just one more year, you'll be back... Please, you must return safely..."

***

West God Region, Dragon God Realm, Samsara Forbidden Land.

The Samsara Pure Land, which had been eternally quiet, was now resounding with peals of thunder.

Yun Che floated in mid-air, his entire body bathed in a violently churning sea of purple lightning. As he waved his arms, thousands of purple lights roared and shrieked, each one not only ferocious and dazzling but also clearly imbued with terrifying heavenly might.

A colossal white barrier completely enveloped the space where Yun Che was, ensuring that no matter how fiercely the lightning surged and tore, not a single bolt could escape, nor could it harm the Samsara Forbidden Land in the slightest.

In front of the barrier, Shen Xi wore a simple white gown, its fabric subtly outlining her enchanting curves as a gentle breeze stirred it. Tall, with skin as white and lustrous as ice and snow, and a face as ethereally beautiful as a fairy, she stood quietly, watching Yun Che within the barrier. Her entire being seemed bathed in holy light, exuding an indescribable nobility and sanctity.

He Ling approached silently, holding a faint white glow in her hand. Within the white glow was a single drop of spiritual liquid, which, though tiny, embodied He Ling's tireless effort for an entire day and night. She gazed at Yun Che, her bright eyes shimmering with a dazzling brilliance, and couldn't help but exclaim, "Master, he's so impressive."

Shen Xi's gaze remained fixed on Yun Che, but she gently nodded. "He truly is a complete anomaly."

"Master has been praising him frequently lately." He Ling smiled. Lately, every time she heard Shen Xi praise Yun Che, she would inexplicably feel happy.

She didn't know if it was because he carried the hopes for He Lin, or if it was because she had already intertwined her own destiny with his.

"On one hand, there's the Heavenly Dao Tribulation Lightning, which no one has ever been able to control, and on the other, the seemingly ordinary 'Purple Cloud Arts.' Yet, he has perfectly fused the two, even deriving such astonishing heavenly might."

Given Shen Xi's temperament and profound level, Yun Che was absolutely the first person in history to receive such heartfelt praise from her.

"The derivation and creation of profound arts are extremely difficult, often requiring dozens of generations of effort to achieve perfection. Although Yun Che did not create this art himself, such complex blending and transformations are effectively indistinguishable from self-creation. And he accomplished this degree of mastery in less than a year... Someone like him, it should be impossible to find a second person under heaven."

Shen Xi's words made the extraordinary brilliance in the Wood Spirit girl's eyes shine even brighter. "No wonder he was acknowledged by the Sky Poison Pearl as its master."

Shen Xi glanced sideways, looking at the Wood Spirit girl's profile. "Ling'er, in three more days, the Brahma Soul Death-wish Mark on him will completely fade away."

"...Ah!?" He Ling froze, then let out a startled gasp, her hands, holding the spiritual liquid, unconsciously tightened. She subconsciously murmured, "This... so fast?"

"I didn't expect it to be so fast either," Shen Xi whispered, as if to herself, and a hint of complexity entered her beautiful eyes.

The Life God's Miracle, the highest-level Creation God Art of this era. Without the Creator God Li Suo's Light Origin Power or her Light Sacred Veins, attempting to cultivate it solely with mortal power is as difficult as ascending to heaven.

Yun Che possessed the Evil God Profound Veins, so there were no level barriers to cultivating the 'Life God's Miracle.' In Shen Xi's eyes, he was the most likely to cultivate it in this era, perhaps even the only person who could possibly cultivate the 'Life God's Miracle,' and thus she held high expectations. However, even with these high expectations, she only anticipated him to grasp its rudiments within a year.

But Yun Che's terrifying comprehension ability completely overturned her lifelong understanding.

The first half of the Life God's Miracle, which took her several millennia to cultivate, Yun Che mastered in just six months!

With the first half as a foundation, he completely comprehended the second half in just three months.

When they cultivated together, she initially guided Yun Che's Light Profound Energy. But later, Yun Che began to guide her instead, helping her comprehend the latter half of the Life God's Miracle more quickly.

The Life God's Miracle can redeem all living beings and purify all things, gradually transforming one's own body into a sacred form immune to all evil. After acquiring Light Profound Energy, Yun Che could feel the lingering traces of the Death-wish Mark on his body. From the moment he comprehended the Life God's Miracle, he began to self-purify the Death-wish Mark daily. As the Life God's Miracle reached grand accomplishment, the speed of this self-purification also accelerated.

Now, with his current Light Profound Energy, even if he does nothing, the Death-wish Mark will gradually be erased. From now on, he will never again fear the power of curses like the Death-wish Mark—even if planted by an expert on the level of Qianye Ying'er.

"Ten months ago, he told you that the day the Death-wish Mark is completely purified would be the day you become the Poison Spirit of the Sky Poison Pearl." Shen Xi looked at He Ling. "Ling'er, have you changed your mind?"

After her initial surprise and slight fluster, the Wood Spirit girl's gaze quickly turned firm. "Ling'er... will never regret."

Shen Xi was not surprised by He Ling's answer. She said softly, "The Sky Poison Pearl does not take him as its master; instead, in its 'spiritless' state, it merges with him as one. In other words, the Sky Poison Pearl is now a part of his body. Your becoming the Poison Spirit of the Sky Poison Pearl also means becoming his Poison Spirit. From now on, you must accompany him for all eternity, be bound to him, and your future life will be entirely determined by him."

"Ling'er knows." He Ling's eyes remained as resolute as ever.

Shen Xi nodded gently, and in a very soft voice, said, "Ling'er, I believe he will help you seek vengeance, and he will treat you well. His appearance in your life is not only your salvation but also heaven's compensation to you."

A colossal roar, which even the barrier couldn't entirely conceal, erupted. Within the barrier, thousands of lightning bolts thundered, and heavenly might surged. Yun Che's robes fluttered wildly in the sea of lightning, his long hair streaming, exuding the considerable might of a thunder god descended.

As he lowered his arms, the wildly boiling tribulation lightning quickly vanished. In just two breaths, it completely dissipated without a trace, not even a tiny spark of lightning remaining.

Even the Heavenly Dao Tribulation Lightning, he could control with incredible ease.

Yun Che's hair fell softly. He stretched out his hand, gazed at his palm, and a satisfied smile graced his face.

Finally... finally...

"Jasmine, if you could see this, you would surely be very happy."

When in the Star God Realm, Jasmine reminded Yun Che to combine the Heavenly Dao Tribulation Lightning with the Yun Family's Purple Cloud Arts. Although the Purple Cloud Arts was merely an ordinary profound art from a lower realm, after tens of thousands of years of inheritance and evolution within the Yun Family, it was undoubtedly the most suitable lightning profound art for the Yun Family bloodline. She named it the 'Heavenly Dao Tribulation Lightning Art.'

Yun Che had always kept Jasmine's words firmly in mind.

During this time, he cultivated daily with Shen Xi and continued to comprehend the Life God's Miracle. As he practiced the Life God's Miracle, the Light Profound Energy he derived continuously underwent qualitative changes, and his soul, influenced by it, became increasingly calm and peaceful.

In this state, he began to focus on integrating the 'Heavenly Dao Tribulation Lightning Art' as guided by Jasmine.

Now, nearly ten months have passed. With the successful qualitative transformation of the Purple Cloud Arts' strongest forbidden technique, 'Underworld Prison Thunder Emperor Array,' under the Heavenly Dao Lightning Tribulation, his 'Heavenly Dao Tribulation Lightning Art' has finally taken shape.

Although it is still far from the grand accomplishment realm, reaching such a level in just ten months is already a miraculous feat in the eyes of the world.

Even Jasmine, who understood Yun Che the best, would not have imagined he could achieve such a degree of completion in such a short time... After all, this was originally one of the goals she had set for Yun Che to accomplish within 'three thousand years in the Eternal Heaven Realm.'