Chapter 2768: Taichi Immortal Sect Disciples Ascend

The main headquarters of the Guangyuan Sect, located in the Guangyuan Mountain Range.

Li Yu stood atop a steep peak, gazing solemnly at the thunderclouds in the sky.

The thunderclouds were dense and dark, churning violently. Thick silver lightning bolts tore through the sky, striking one after another into a small valley surrounded by mountains on three sides.

Wang Mengshan stood on a circular platform, over a hundred zhang wide, with a serious expression. A pale yellow shield floated before him, and a thick, three-colored light barrier enveloped his body.

The surface of the yellow shield bore over a dozen fine cracks, and its spiritual light appeared somewhat dim.

The platform itself was covered in arcane formation patterns, and dozens of broken array flags were scattered on the ground around it. Some fragments of array disks could also be seen.

Wang Mengshan was undergoing his Grand Heavenly Tribulation. This was his first Grand Heavenly Tribulation since entering the Void Refinement Stage. The first tribulation was relatively easy: with a low-grade Celestial Spiritual Treasure for defense, a sixth-tier defensive talisman, and several sets of fifth-tier arrays, it was not difficult to pass this stage. Most Void Refinement cultivators could overcome their first Grand Heavenly Tribulation. However, if severely injured before facing even the first Grand Heavenly Tribulation, their life would be at risk.

He possessed a Heavenly Lightning Spirit Transformation Talisman, but he didn't need to use it to pass his first Grand Heavenly Tribulation, thus avoiding troubling his family.

The Guangyuan Sect had activated certain restrictions of its sect-protecting grand array, which was typical for a smaller sect. Void Refinement cultivators of the Wang family, when undergoing their Grand Heavenly Tribulations, would do so on family territory with clan members guarding them.

The Guangyuan Sect's sect-protecting grand array was the "Yellow Sand Covering Spirit Array," a sixth-tier offensive array. As a newly risen sect, possessing a sixth-tier offensive array as their sect-protecting formation was already quite impressive.

Defensive sixth-tier arrays were far more expensive than Celestial Spiritual Treasures, and their effect during Grand Heavenly Tribulations was excellent. Whenever a defensive sixth-tier array appeared at auction, it would spark fierce competition among smaller factions.

For Void Refinement cultivators undergoing Grand Heavenly Tribulation, the items used for tribulation transcendence, from lowest to highest grade, were: sixth-tier talismans, low-grade Celestial Spiritual Treasures, sixth-tier arrays, sixth-tier lightning-absorbing pearls, seventh-tier talismans, mid-grade Celestial Spiritual Treasures, treasures crafted from Nine-Light Divine Clay, seventh-tier lightning-absorbing pearls, and hundred-thousand-year-old Eastern Yi Divine Wood. However, most Void Refinement cultivators relied on sixth-tier talismans, low-grade Celestial Spiritual Treasures, and sixth-tier arrays to overcome their Grand Heavenly Tribulations, compensating for quality with quantity.

If Wang Mengshan were to undergo his Grand Heavenly Tribulation elsewhere, it would arouse suspicion. Void Refinement cultivators from both the Sky Tiger Sect and the Qianyuan Sect always conducted their tribulations in their own strongholds.

A deafening thunderous roar echoed from high in the sky as a massive silver lightning bolt streaked across, heading straight for Wang Mengshan.

Wang Mengshan cast a spell, and the yellow shield's spiritual light flared, rising to meet the strike.

The silver lightning struck the yellow shield with a dull thud, and dazzling lightning engulfed Wang Mengshan's figure.

Continuous thunderclaps resonated as one lightning tribulation after another struck down. Airwaves surged like tides, and dust filled the sky.

After roughly fifteen minutes, the thundercloud had shrunk to only a few dozen zhang in size.

After the thundercloud churned violently, a colossal silver lightning tiger burst forth from within, its body covered in silver electrical arcs, emitting terrifying energy fluctuations.

The silver lightning tiger let out a loud roar and swooped down from the sky.

At that moment, the lightning dispersed, revealing Wang Mengshan. His face was pale, and the three-colored light barrier enveloping his body was dim.

Wang Mengshan's expression hardened. He brought his hands together and slashed towards the void.

A resounding saber hum filled the air as a massive, earthy-yellow saber energy swept out, striking towards the silver lightning tiger.

The silver lightning tiger collided with the yellow saber energy. The saber energy, like thin paper, was torn to shreds by the lightning tiger. However, dense waves of yellow saber energy swiftly followed, striking the silver lightning tiger one after another.

The silver lightning tiger let out a miserable, broken roar, its body shattering into a silver sun ten thousand zhang in diameter. Airwaves surged, and dust filled the sky.

Not long after, a streak of light flew out from the silver sun and landed before Li Yu. It was Wang Mengshan.

Wang Mengshan's face was pale, and his aura was weak.

Li Yu breathed a sigh of relief and asked with concern, "Master, are you alright?"

"I'm fine. Has the Qianyuan Sect made any unusual moves?" Wang Mengshan asked casually.

With the Wang family's support, the Qianyuan Sect had gained a third Void Refinement cultivator, and the number of Soul Transformation cultivators had increased significantly. Relying on the Wang family as their backing, the Qianyuan Sect aggressively expanded its territory, frequently clashing with the Sky Tiger Sect, the Guangyuan Sect, and the An family.

With the support of the Cold Flame Sect, the Sky Tiger Sect, the Guangyuan Sect, and the An family were all developing well. The Sky Tiger Sect had gained a second Void Refinement cultivator, and the An family had also added one.

"A Void Refinement cultivator of the Liu family died during his Grand Heavenly Tribulation. Upon learning of this, Venerable Sky Tiger destroyed the Liu family and seized their territory, which included a medium-sized Heavenly Moon Cold Ore Vein and five fifth-tier ore veins. Furthermore, a descendant of Qianyuan Sect's Grand Elder Lin Tianfeng was killed by an elder of the Sky Tiger Sect. As a result, the Qianyuan Sect began retaliating against the Sky Tiger Sect, and several Soul Transformation cultivators have already been killed or wounded. The Sky Tiger Sect has now sought assistance from our Guangyuan Sect and the An family." Li Yu reported truthfully. The Liu family had a legacy of over ten thousand years, boasting four Void Refinement cultivators at its peak. However, it had been declining year by year, suffering heavy losses in the last racial war, with much of its territory occupied by other forces.

It's easy to add flowers to brocade, but difficult to send charcoal in snow. Once a power begins to decline, it inevitably attracts trouble; at best, it suffers severe damage, and at worst, it is annihilated. The rise of one power invariably encroaches upon the living space of others, making enmity unavoidable. When powerful, rivals dare not go too far, but once in decline, they become a fat sheep in the eyes of other forces, inviting opportunistic attacks.

"Hmph, they don't consider our Guangyuan Sect when they're enjoying everything themselves, but only remember us when they get into trouble. What conditions did he offer?" Wang Mengshan snorted coldly, expressing his displeasure.

The Sky Tiger Sect had monopolized resources, and now, facing conflict with the Qianyuan Sect, they finally sought help from the Guangyuan Sect and the An family.

"The Sky Tiger Sect is willing to give us a fifth-tier ore vein, on the condition that we repel the Qianyuan Sect's attack," Li Yu reported truthfully.

"They think one fifth-tier ore vein is enough to send us away? Do they really take us for beggars? Forget it, let them fight it out. I need to enter secluded cultivation to heal and will not see any guests." After saying this, Wang Mengshan transformed into a streak of light and flew towards Guangyuan Peak.

Qinglian Island, Qinglian Peak.

In a secret chamber, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan stood at the center. Tens of thousands of ghostly entities scurried around. Two Soul-Devouring Golden Toads summoned their Dharma Idols, either spewing golden flames or releasing dense golden light. The ghostly entities were no match for them and were all devoured.

During their trip to Myriad Spirits Abyss, Wang Changsheng used the Myriad Ghost Seal to capture a large number of ghostly entities and also obtained three Yin Pearls from Integration Stage ghosts.

After devouring these ghostly entities, the two Soul-Devouring Golden Toads emitted joyful chirping sounds, and Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan's divine sense grew slightly.

Wang Changsheng took out a pale green magic disk from his robes and cast a spell into it. Wang Moshan's voice rang out: "Old Ancestor, two Soul Transformation cultivators have ascended from the lower realm. One of them is from the Taiyi Immortal Sect, and he wishes to join our family. He is waiting in the assembly hall. What are your thoughts?"