Chapter 1479: Zhang Xuan Is Missing

"If he truly breaks through this lightning tribulation, the grand competition won't even be necessary..."Zhang Wuchen came forward, looking at the sky full of lightning.

"Indeed, this lightning tribulation far exceeds an ordinary Void Glimmer Tribulation. Even experts at the mid-stage of the Void Glimmer realm in the Saint 8-dan cannot withstand it. If he can pass through this, he will undoubtedly become the top person among the younger generation, beyond any doubt!"The Grand Elder nodded.

Reaching their cultivation level, they could discern the strength of a lightning tribulation at a glance.Zhang Jiuxiao's lightning was like an abyss or a sea, spreading over an unknown vast area, and its power made even them feel a prickling sensation on their scalps.If he truly managed to overcome this, the strongest members of the younger generation, such as Zhang Chun and others, would certainly be no match for him. Becoming the number one was already a certainty.

"He's just a collateral branch disciple... how could he have such rapid progress?"Zhang Wuchen was full of confusion.

"After he finishes this lightning tribulation, we should ask him in detail!"Shaking his head, the Grand Elder, also seemingly puzzled, spoke.

As the two conversed, the second lightning tribulation in the sky gradually formed.*Crack!*This time, it wasn't just pure lightning, but a blade of light, tearing through the air, splitting the surrounding space and leaving dark, gaping fissures.

"It's a lightning soldier from the tribulation..."An elder in the crowd who recognized it swallowed hard.If ordinary lightning was likened to a fist, a lightning soldier's attack was equivalent to using a weapon.Although both were bolts of electricity, their power differed by several times.

"Bring it on!"Having consumed a pill bestowed by his teacher, Zhang Jiuxiao's previous injuries had already recovered. With a roar, a high-grade Saint artifact flew from his hand.His previous highest-grade weapon was only mid-grade. This time, after successfully entering the Saint Son Hall, the clan had rewarded him with a high-grade one, which he immediately brought forth in this critical moment.

*Crack!*The Saint artifact collided with the lightning soldier from the sky and was split in half in the blink of an eye. The lightning's power did not diminish in the slightest and continued to descend.He spread his five fingers, forming a massive circle of true qi before him. The lightning struck into it, producing a violent roar. The entire training ground shook continuously from the impact, threatening to collapse at any moment.Fortunately, this place was frequently used for competitions and had many reinforcing formations set up; otherwise, this single strike would have turned it into ruins.

Although he had blocked the lightning soldier's attack, Zhang Jiuxiao's arms turned black, and he plummeted to the ground like a cannonball, creating a huge crater.

"He wasn't struck dead, was he?""He shouldn't be...""This lightning is too terrifying. Few of the clan's deacon elders can withstand it, and he just broke through, moreover, he crossed an entire major realm...""Let's hope he's alright. Although he's from a collateral branch, his ability to reach such strength is a blessing to the family. Nothing must happen to him!"Discussions broke out, and the faces of the surrounding clan disciples were filled with worry.

The Zhang Clan could stand firm across the entire continent because, despite fierce internal competition, genuine super geniuses were always revered by everyone. Otherwise, without external interference, internal strife alone would have consumed them.

Just as everyone was full of worry, Zhang Jiuxiao shakily flew out from the crater.At this moment, his entire body was charred black, with no intact spot, yet his face still showed stubbornness as he looked at the lightning in the sky, seemingly fearless.

*Rumble!*The third lightning tribulation was imminent.Like the Ethereal Separation Tribulation, the Void Glimmer Tribulation also consisted of three lightning bolts, each more terrifying than the last. Countless strong cultivators had perished within them.

"The third one is not only powerful, but more importantly, it contains a heart tribulation. As a collateral branch member, Zhang Jiuxiao hasn't received extensive cultivation, so I fear his state of mind might find it difficult to overcome..."The Grand Elder's face showed concern.

"Yes, to pass this stage, one needs not only extremely strong willpower but, more importantly, an unyielding resolve — unwavering and unyielding. I'm afraid he... might not be able to hold on!"Zhang Wuchen was also full of tension.

It would truly be a great loss if a genius who suddenly appeared in the Zhang Clan were to be unable to withstand the lightning tribulation.

"The lightning tribulation has accumulated to such a degree that we cannot intervene... How about this: go find Zhang Xuan. If... he can resolve this lightning tribulation and save Zhang Jiuxiao, we can overlook past matters!"After a moment of hesitation, the Grand Elder said.From Zhang Wuchen's report, he knew that this student of Master Yang could single-handedly contend with lightning tribulations, even easily breaking the Space-Void Tribulation. Although Zhang Jiuxiao's Void Glimmer Tribulation was powerful, overcoming it should not be difficult for Zhang Xuan.

"Alright!"Knowing the importance of the matter, Zhang Wuchen's body swayed as he hurriedly flew towards the other party's residence, arriving there in a short time.

"Hmm? He's not here?"His spiritual sense quickly swept through the courtyard but found no one. He frowned, pushed open a door, and entered a room.

"Elder Wuchen!"Jian Qinsheng stood up.

"Do you know where Master Zhang went?"He asked directly.Back when he brought Jian Qinsheng and Zhang Xuan together, after taking the latter to the Blood Pool, he had told him to return on his own. Under normal circumstances, he should have stayed here and not gone far. Why was he gone?

"Master Zhang was taken away by you last night. Afterward, he met Zhang Jiuxiao, who was looking for him, and then he left with him..."Jian Qinsheng thought for a moment and said.Since he was the only one there when Zhang Jiuxiao came looking for Zhang Xuan, he knew it clearly. The two hadn't returned since then. What had happened?

"Zhang Jiuxiao looking for... Zhang Xuan?"Zhang Wuchen froze on the spot: "Are you talking about Zhang Jiuxiao, the collateral branch disciple from the Saint Son Hall?"

"Yes, if it weren't him, I wouldn't recognize him!" Jian Qinsheng shook his head.

"How does Zhang Jiuxiao know Zhang Xuan?" Zhang Wuchen couldn't believe it.This Zhang Xuan had just caused such a big stir, and now he had left with Zhang Jiuxiao, who also caused a stir... Could there be some connection between the two?

"I don't know how they know each other... but their relationship is very familiar!"Jian Qinsheng shook his head.

"I understand..."With an incredulous look, Zhang Wuchen hurriedly flew back.He had come to find Zhang Xuan, and at that moment, the lightning tribulation in the sky had already fully accumulated and descended with a roar.

In an instant, Zhang Jiuxiao seemed to enter a confusing intersection, his soul flickering uncertainly, threatening to extinguish at any moment.He was merely an ordinary collateral branch disciple, holding no status or dignity before a behemoth like the Zhang Clan. Even if he had died in the Qingyuan Empire back then, it was doubtful that any master would have been sent to investigate!It was his teacher who had given him the chance to rewrite his life!His teacher had enabled him to successfully enter the Saint Son Hall, become an ordinary student, and even taken him into the Blood Pool, bestowing upon him the strongest bloodline...

"Teacher said I can pass it, then I definitely can, and I won't disappoint him!"A strong obsession arose in his heart, and a powerful force instantly erupted from within his body. The lightning tribulation, which filled the sky, was astonishingly blocked outside his body, unable to enter.

"This is... bloodline power? Even purer than mine... This is impossible!"The Grand Elder's pupils contracted.