Chapter 3235: Qingfeng Combination

Four hundred years had swiftly gone by.

On Floating Cloud Island, in the southeastern corner, Sun Yuejiao and Dong Xueli stood atop a towering peak, their expressions solemn. A massive thundercloud hovered high in the sky, with lightning flashing and thunder rumbling.

Wang Qingfeng was attempting to break through to the Integration Stage. Since arriving at Floating Cloud Island, he had frequently sparred with Void Refinement cultivators from Zhenhai Palace and exchanged insights on artifact refining techniques. In the northwestern corner of Floating Cloud Island, there was also a thundercloud, as Ma Qianqian was similarly attempting to break through to the Integration Stage.

A mighty roar of thunder erupted, as thick bolts of lightning struck down one after another. The deafening thunder reverberated across the heavens and earth, echoing continuously throughout Floating Cloud Island.

A short while later, the thundercloud, still several dozen zhang in size, churned violently before giving rise to five distinct types of electrical arcs.

"Five-colored Divine Lightning!" Dong Xueli's expression tightened. Wang Qingfeng had attracted four bolts of five-colored Divine Lightning, but with his Lightning Transformation Talisman and other treasures, he should have no problem surviving the Seven-Nine Heavenly Tribulation; he might not even need the talisman.

A thick bolt of five-colored lightning struck down, heading straight for a specific mountaintop. Wang Qingfeng stood in an open area, his face slightly pale. He wore a thick red battle armor, and the Profound Flame Orb floated above his head, enveloping his entire body in a red light barrier. Upon closer inspection, several tiny cracks could be seen on the surface of the Profound Flame Orb.

Breaking through to the Integration Stage at Zhenhai Palace offered the advantage of defensive seventh-tier formations, making the tribulation easier. However, the Wang family still lacked a seventh-tier formation master, so their family members attempting this breakthrough relied more heavily on treasures and talismans.

The five-colored lightning struck the red aura, causing the Profound Flame Orb to tremble slightly. When the second bolt of five-colored lightning struck, more than a dozen cracks appeared on the surface of the Profound Flame Orb. After the third bolt of five-colored lightning descended, the cracks on the Profound Flame Orb's surface multiplied, and its spiritual light dimmed.

The red battle armor Wang Qingfeng wore was a mid-grade Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure, a treasure he had personally refined. As a sixth-tier artifact refiner, Wang Qingfeng could forge his own treasures for tribulation, thus lessening his reliance on Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan.

The five-colored thundercloud churned violently, transforming into a gigantic five-colored thunder centipede that swooped down from high in the sky, leaving a long white streak in its wake through the void. Wang Qingfeng gripped the Heaven-Burning Saber with both hands and slashed towards the void. A vast expanse of red saber aura swept out, striking at the five-colored thunder centipede.

After a tremendous roar echoed, the red saber aura shattered the five-colored thunder centipede. Dazzling five-colored lightning enveloped the entire peak, and the ground shook violently.

Dong Xueli held her breath, her divine sense sweeping through the lightning. Not long after, a red streak of light flew out and landed before them.

A terrifying spiritual pressure emanated from Wang Qingfeng, indicating his successful advancement to the Integration Stage. There were still more than a dozen tiny cracks on the surface of his red battle armor. With a defensive seventh-tier formation and two defensive mid-grade Sky-reaching Spirit Treasures, Wang Qingfeng successfully advanced to the Integration Stage without needing to use his Lightning Transformation Talisman.

Not every cultivator attempting to break through to the Integration Stage experiences a Seven-Nine Heavenly Tribulation as powerful as those of Wang Yidao, Wang Changsheng, Wang Qingshan, or Wang Ruyan. If that were the case, many rogue cultivators would be unable to reach the Integration Stage. The Seven-Nine Heavenly Tribulation Wang Qingfeng attracted was moderately powerful. He could have spent a few more millennia preparing more treasures and still passed, just not as easily.

Wang Qingfeng sighed with emotion, thinking that if Bai Yuqi could advance to the Integration Stage and set up seventh-tier formations, it would be much easier for other family members to break through to the Integration Stage. If Liu Hongxue advanced to the Integration Stage, she could also refine elixirs to assist family members in their breakthrough to the Integration Stage. Major forces like Zhenhai Palace, Xuanqing Sect, and Cold Flame Sect had comprehensive development in formations, artifacts, elixirs, and talismans, allowing their disciples to pass the Seven-Nine Heavenly Tribulation as long as they didn't attract an overly powerful one. The Wang family currently only had expertise in artifacts and talismans, lacking a sufficient foundation. If Bai Yuqi and Liu Hongxue advanced to the Integration Stage, the situation would improve.

"Congratulations, husband, on reaching the Integration Stage." Dong Xueli congratulated Wang Qingfeng.

"Congratulations, Sixth Brother! Our family has gained another Integration Stage cultivator." Sun Yuejiao's face lit up with joy as she offered her congratulations. Li Yaoyao flew over, her face beaming with smiles.

"Junior Brother Wang, congratulations. You should return to your residence for secluded cultivation to consolidate your cultivation." Li Yaoyao congratulated Wang Qingfeng and offered her suggestion. Wang Qingfeng readily agreed, planning to return to Green Lotus Island after some time.

***

Azure Glaze Sea Region, Heavenly Star Archipelago, Seven Stars Island.

On Yuheng Island, Wang Ruyan stood atop a towering peak, gazing at the four-colored thundercloud high in the sky. Wang Chan had consumed a batch of high-grade Yin Orbs, including three left by Integration Stage ghostly entities, and had subsequently fallen into a deep slumber. She had recently awakened and was now attempting to break through to the Integration Stage. Upon receiving the news, Wang Ruyan rushed over immediately.

Wang Chan had attracted four bolts of four-colored Divine Lightning, and passing this tribulation was not an issue. A clap of thunder sounded, resounding across the heavens and earth, as a thick bolt of four-colored lightning struck down, heading straight for a small mountain valley. A small umbrella shimmering with black light floated above Wang Chan's head, and a black aura enveloped her. She wore blue battle armor with flickering runes on its surface, which was the Profound Water Armor Talisman.

The four-colored lightning struck the black aura, causing the small black umbrella to tremble slightly, and the cracks on its ribs expanded considerably. Soon, the second bolt of four-colored lightning descended, followed closely by the third. The thunder roared continuously, and dazzling four-colored lightning submerged Wang Chan's figure.

After the four-colored thundercloud churned violently, a mantis enveloped in four-colored electric arcs materialized in mid-air and charged downwards. Countless thick golden rays shot out from within the lightning, piercing through the body of the four-colored thunder mantis. With a loud bang, a dazzling ball of four-colored lightning shot skyward, and smoke and dust filled the air.

After a moment, Wang Chan flew out from within the lightning and landed before Wang Ruyan. Her face was pale, and a vast, boundless aura emanated from her. Wang Chan successfully advanced to the Integration Stage without using the Lightning Transformation Talisman. The four bolts of four-colored Divine Lightning did not necessitate its use; she smoothly passed the Seven-Nine Heavenly Tribulation with just one defensive mid-grade Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure, one seventh-tier defensive talisman, and one sixth-tier formation.

"Master, the Lightning Transformation Talisman!" Wang Chan took out the Lightning Transformation Talisman and handed it to Wang Ruyan.

"Take good care of yourself," Wang Ruyan instructed, then put away the Lightning Transformation Talisman and departed.

***

Azure Glaze Sea Region, Heavenly Star Archipelago, Seven Stars Island.

A treasure ship shimmering with blue light was docked near Seven Stars Island. A group of cultivators queued to board, and Wang Chuanming was among them. He had already contacted Cui Yao, recovered the Soul-Entrapping Orb, and eliminated Bian Yun. The Heavenly Eye Tribe, believing it was retaliation from the Witch Tribe, had asked the Blood Whale Tribe to mediate the matter.

The Han family's cross-realm treasure ship set sail once more. Wang Chuanming intended to return to Xuanling Continent to report directly to Wang Changsheng or Wang Ruyan and to request commendation for Wang Yonghao. To gather this information, Wang Yonghao had perished, which was no small loss.

Not long after, Wang Chuanming boarded the ship, and a Han family disciple arranged a cabin for him to settle into. More than half a day later, the cross-realm treasure ship set sail, disappearing into the vast ocean.