Chapter 1421: Zhang Xuan Struck by Lightning

"Zhang Xuan?"

Master Zhan was startled. He had just heard that name—it was the young master of the stout butler, and a student of Master Yang. Everyone else was also taken aback, turning in unison to look at the stout man nearby. To their surprise, instead of astonishment, he wore a look of relief.

For Sun Qiang, it was indeed a huge relief. He had thought, "Who else but my young master would dare to do something like this?" If it hadn't been him, Sun Qiang would have started to question everything. He sighed, feeling helpless sometimes. All he wanted was to be a diligent, peaceful butler, yet his young master loved to be the center of attention so much. This time, the commotion was so massive, even cleaning up after it would be incredibly difficult!

Sun Qiang slowly closed his eyes, full of resentment. "Low-key, low-key," his young master chanted every day, yet he never once acted that way. Being the butler for such a person... It was utterly exhausting.

"Guiding over a dozen people to break through simultaneously? What is your young master trying to do...?" Now knowing the culprit, Elder Ge could no longer restrain his fury and roared.

"I..." Sun Qiang scratched his head. He truly had no idea what his young master was thinking.

"This isn't the time to lay blame. Quickly find those elders and see if you can persuade them to suppress their cultivation and undergo their tribulations separately..." Master Zhan waved his hand. Once a tribulation arrived, the possibility of it disappearing was very small. However, it might still be possible to lessen its power, making it survivable.

Boom!

Before he had even finished speaking, a violent burst of energy was heard, and a formidable force surged directly towards the thunderclouds. Crash! Attacked, the dark clouds grew even angrier, expanding significantly in an instant.

"What in the..." Everyone flinched and simultaneously turned to look in the direction of the sound. What they saw made their faces turn green. A Hell Vermilion Dragon Beast was joyfully and continuously attacking the thunderclouds, causing them to gather even greater power.

"Where did that creature come from? Stop it at once!" Elder Ge roared in exasperation. Just as he was about to rush over and teach it a lesson, an elder, who had appeared from behind the Vermilion Dragon Beast, flew out. With all his might, he repeatedly struck at the thunderclouds with his sword. Crack! Crack! The thunderclouds, which had covered roughly five thousand *mu*, rapidly expanded to six thousand *mu* in moments.

"Bai Yu, what on earth are you doing?!" Recognizing the elder, Elder Ge clenched his fists so hard they nearly shattered. It was none other than Saint Physician Bai Yu! This man, known for his compassionate heart as a healer, had always been benevolent, unwilling to even harm an ant. Why was he so determined today to have the lightning tribulation strike everyone dead before he would stop?

"Ge Xiong, you've come at just the right time! Quickly, help me attack the lightning tribulation... Hall Master Zhan, you're here too! Please help me attack as well, and be quick, or it'll be too late once the tribulation strikes!" Saint Physician Bai Yu, who was frantically attacking, saw the crowd. His eyes lit up involuntarily, and he urgently called out.

"Attack?" Both Elder Ge and Master Zhan reeled simultaneously, their eyes wide as they stared at each other, seeing confusion reflected in each other's gaze. Had this man gone mad from his medical practice, causing his brain to spasm? The more they attacked the lightning tribulation, the larger it grew. If this continued, everyone would be struck dead...

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh! While the group was still bewildered, unsure of what Saint Physician Bai Yu was up to, they heard another rush of wind. Several figures flew over: Elder Hu Qing, in charge of the Ceremony Hall, along with Teacher Fei, the new students' homeroom teacher, and a few new students.

"Young Master..." Hu Yiwei approached a young man.

"Elder Hu, didn't you... leave?" Feng Ziyi was startled.

"Not yet," Hu Yiwei asked. "Have you heard Master mention taking a student named Zhang Xuan?"

"You mean Senior Brother Zhang!" Feng Ziyi nodded. "If I'm not mistaken, this lightning tribulation was caused by him..." Although he didn't want to admit it, he knew that Zhang Xuan was indeed stronger than him.

"Senior... Brother?" Hu Yiwei's mouth twitched. So, what the stout man said was true! His own young master had already "fallen" and become a junior brother!

"This guy has absolutely no sense of propriety! He knew everyone was about to break through, yet he gathered so many people together, making the tribulation so massive. How is he going to resolve this...?" The more he thought about it, the angrier Hu Yiwei became, huffing. A moment ago, his strength might have been enough to disperse the lightning tribulation. But now, after Saint Physician Bai Yu and the others had messed with it, he had no confidence at all. Even if he miraculously succeeded, he would suffer severe injuries that would be difficult to recover from. He wasn't a master teacher, nor did he possess a compassionate heart for others; he wouldn't engage in such a losing venture.

"Resolve it? Senior Brother doesn't need to resolve it. He intentionally made this lightning tribulation larger..." Feng Ziyi's eyes showed admiration. Before, when he was in the Ceremony Hall, seeing such a massive lightning tribulation would have terrified him. But after what had happened previously, he had completely changed his perspective.

"Intentionally made it larger?" Hu Yiwei looked over, somewhat bewildered, not understanding what his young master meant.

"Yes, Senior Brother Zhang is devouring the lightning tribulation! The larger the tribulation, the more there is to eat..." Feng Ziyi explained.

"Devouring... the lightning tribulation?" Master Zhan and the others also heard this, and they all swayed, barely managing to stay airborne. A lightning tribulation was a punishment descended from the will of the heavens; to contend with it was to contend with the Heavenly Dao itself... Could something like that really be devoured? This had to be a joke!

"Feng Ziyi isn't joking. Master Zhang truly possesses this ability..." Seeing their incredulous expressions, Hu Qing sighed with emotion.

"I saw it with my own eyes too," added Teacher Fei, who was right behind Feng Ziyi. "The lightning tribulation at the Ceremony Hall earlier, though not as big as this one, was still powerful, yet he easily devoured it. Most importantly, he even scared it away..."

"Scared it away? A lightning tribulation can run away?" Everyone remained dumbfounded. The more they heard, the more fantastical it sounded, like pure bragging.

"Where is this Master Zhang? Could we meet him?" After an unknown period, Master Zhan could no longer hold back and quickly asked. They had talked so much, yet they still hadn't seen this legendary figure. What kind of person could gain Master Yang's favor, casually guide others to breakthroughs, and conjure such a massive lightning tribulation?

"He's with the elders who are breaking through..." Feng Ziyi pointed. Everyone quickly looked and saw a young man sitting cross-legged in front of several elders. His mouth was constantly moving, appearing to still be explaining something. The many deacons and elders of the Physician Guild, upon hearing his explanation, were utterly mesmerized, continuously releasing their power, as if afraid the lightning tribulation wouldn't arrive fast enough or be strong enough.

"He's Master Zhang?" Seeing him lecture calmly amidst the vast thunderclouds, Master Zhan and the others were filled with admiration. Even Hu Yiwei couldn't help but nod. Such composure, he had only seen in his own master all these years! No wonder he earned his young master's admiration; this was something an ordinary person couldn't do. At the very least, he couldn't accomplish it.

"Look, Master Zhang is about to eat the lightning tribulation!" Just as everyone was filled with astonishment, the young man who had been lecturing suddenly stopped. He stood upright and, with a slight sway, positioned himself directly beneath the dark clouds. This spot was the easiest place to rush into the lightning, but also the most likely to attract lightning and be attacked.

"He's going to be struck dead like that..." Master Zhan couldn't help but exclaim.

"Haha, you don't need to worry! We just saw this scene a moment ago. I can explain it to you in advance: in a little while, Master Zhang will dive into the dark clouds, which will tremble excitedly, and then..." Seeing Zhang Xuan make a move, Zhang Xu began to explain to the group, intending to recount what he had witnessed earlier. However, he noticed everyone's strange expressions and hurriedly looked up, freezing on the spot. "A-Lai..." Immediately, they saw Zhang Xuan, suspended in the air, seemingly frozen. Before he could even move, a thick bolt of lightning struck him directly on the head. Crack! His entire body was charred, a fragrant smell wafting, as if all he needed was some cumin.

"Is *this* what you meant by... eating the lightning tribulation?" Everyone shuddered, Master Zhan and the others now wearing expressions that said they would believe any wild tale.