Chapter 3256

The Peak of Azure Lotus

The Myriad Spirit Mountain Range, the main headquarters of the Myriad Spirit Sect.

Gongsun Yang stood atop a towering, cloud-piercing peak, gazing into the sky.

A colossal thundercloud hovered in the sky, flashing with lightning and rumbling with thunder. Streaks of tribulation lightning struck down as Sun Tianhu attempted to break through to the Integration Stage.

Sun Tianhu had ascended to the Xuanyang Realm earlier than Gongsun Yang, but Gongsun Yang had achieved the Integration Stage sooner. Both being ascended cultivators, Gongsun Yang's aptitude was superior, earning him greater regard.

A booming thunderous roar echoed from the sky. The thundercloud roiled violently, as massive bolts of silver lightning ripped through the heavens, streaking towards a small valley encircled on three sides by mountains.

Sun Tianhu stood in an open area, protected by a dense, inverted silver light barrier. The barrier's surface bore a lightning pattern. He wore a dazzling golden battle armor, exuding astonishing spiritual energy.

The silver lightning struck the silver light barrier and vanished instantly, as if mud sinking into the sea.

Gongsun Yang had applied for a Heavenly Thunder Transformation Array for Sun Tianhu, which proved highly effective in resisting the lightning tribulation. With this array and a Mid-grade Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure, Sun Tianhu should be able to withstand the Seven-Nine Lightning Tribulation.

As time passed, the power of the descending tribulation lightning intensified. Fortunately, the Heavenly Thunder Transformation Array was strong enough to block every strike.

After about fifteen minutes, the thundercloud churned violently, manifesting six-colored electrical arcs, transforming into a six-colored thundercloud.

"Six-colored Divine Lightning!"

Gongsun Yang's expression became serious. In the history of the Myriad Spirit Sect, it was exceptionally rare for a disciple attempting to reach the Integration Stage to draw six-colored divine lightning. Most attracted four-colored divine lightning, followed by five-colored. Even Sect Master Chen Zilong, during his breakthrough to the Integration Stage, only drew nine bolts of five-colored divine lightning. Within the past ten thousand years, only Gongsun Yang and Sun Tianhu among the Myriad Spirit Sect disciples had provoked six-colored divine lightning during their Integration Stage breakthroughs.

It made sense; Sun Tianhu was the only cultivator from the Eastern Fence Realm in ten millennia to cultivate to the late Spirit Transformation stage and ascend to the Xuanyang Realm. He was far beyond the capabilities of an ordinary cultivator.

After the six-colored thundercloud violently swirled, an ear-splitting thunderous roar echoed, reverberating across heaven and earth.

A startling peal of thunder rang out, and a massive bolt of six-colored lightning struck down, heading directly for Sun Tianhu.

The six-colored lightning struck the silver light barrier with a muffled thud. The barrier swayed slightly, its surface revealing countless silver array patterns, and its spiritual light quickly dimmed, seemingly on the verge of shattering.

Several tiny cracks appeared on the silver formation plate in Sun Tianhu's hand. This array had been used by multiple disciples attempting to reach the Integration Stage and was not its first deployment.

Soon, the second bolt of six-colored tribulation lightning struck. The silver light barrier shook violently, and more cracks appeared on the formation plate in Sun Tianhu's hand.

Dazzling six-colored lightning enveloped Sun Tianhu's figure. Powerful energy waves tore through the void, creating fissures.

The six-colored thundercloud churned fiercely, and a six-colored lightning flood dragon flew out from within, heading straight for Sun Tianhu below.

The six-colored lightning flood dragon plunged into the six-colored lightning, causing a tremendous boom. The lightning light surged, and the ground itself trembled. The small valley, however, remained intact, clearly fortified by a Rank Seven array; otherwise, it would have long been leveled.

A loud beast roar erupted from within the lightning, reverberating throughout heaven and earth.

A large streak of light shot out from the six-colored lightning, flickering to a stop before Gongsun Yang. It was Sun Tianhu, exuding a powerful spiritual pressure. His face was pale, showing signs of severe magical power exhaustion.

He had successfully advanced to the Integration Stage. The power of the six-colored divine lightning had been immense; the Heavenly Thunder Transformation Array was destroyed. Had it not been for Gongsun Yang's assistance, Sun Tianhu, relying solely on his accumulated merit points, would not have been able to apply for the use of the Heavenly Thunder Transformation Array.

"Congratulations, Master, on reaching the Integration Stage."

Gongsun Yang congratulated Sun Tianhu. During their time in the lower realm, Sun Tianhu had been very kind to him.

"Thanks to your help, otherwise I, your master, might still be lingering in the Void Refinement Stage."

Sun Tianhu said with a smile.

Just as Gongsun Yang was about to speak, he took out a pale blue magic plate from his sleeve. He cast a spell into it, and a respectful female voice rang out: "Master, True Monarch Taihao has arrived and says he has urgent matters to discuss with you."

"Urgent matters? Please invite Fellow Daoist Wang to the Welcome Hall! I'll be there shortly," Gongsun Yang instructed.

Given Wang Changsheng's status and cultivation, his personal visit to the Myriad Spirit Sect surely indicated urgent business. "Yes, Master."

Putting away the blue magic plate, Gongsun Yang's face showed a thoughtful expression.

"Go quickly and receive Fellow Daoist Wang! Don't neglect him; he must have important matters to discuss with you. I'll go back to recuperate first."

Sun Tianhu urged.

Gongsun Yang arrived at the Welcome Hall. Not long after, Wang Changsheng entered, a smile on his face.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Wang Changsheng got straight to the point: "Fellow Daoist Gongsun, I wish to borrow your sect's Myriad Demon Mirror. I wonder if you have the authority to grant this?"

"Borrow the Myriad Demon Mirror?"

Gongsun Yang furrowed his brow; this matter was beyond his authority.

Gongsun Yang considered for a moment, then said, "I cannot make a decision on this matter. The Sect Master is currently here; perhaps you should discuss it with him."

"Very well. Then I'll trouble Fellow Daoist Gongsun to inform Fellow Daoist Chen," Wang Changsheng said politely.

"It's no trouble at all. Fellow Daoist Wang, there's no need to be so formal."

Gongsun Yang took out a pale blue magic plate, cast a spell into it, and said, "Sect Master, Fellow Daoist Wang from Azure Lotus Island wishes to borrow the Myriad Demon Mirror. I am currently receiving him in the Welcome Hall. What are your thoughts?"

"I will go and speak with Fellow Daoist Wang myself!"

A resonant male voice rang out.

After a moment, a tall, well-built young man in a golden robe strode in. The young man had fair skin and wore a white jade belt around his waist. Judging by his aura, he was unmistakably a late Integration Stage cultivator.

"I have long heard of Fellow Daoist Chen's great name; I am finally meeting you in person." Wang Changsheng clasped his hands and spoke courteously.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, you are too modest. Who in the Xuanyin Continent doesn't know of the Wang family of Azure Lotus Island, or the Azure Lotus Immortal Couple?"

Chen Zilong said with a smile, stating a fact.

The Wang family now ranked among the top ten human forces in the Xuanyin Continent, with their overall strength surpassing established powers such as the Li, Ximen, and Long families.

No major family or sect began with its current standing. They rose to prominence by seizing opportunities. The cultivation world never lacked powerful cultivators, but those who also possessed great fortune were few and far between.

Recalling the past, the Myriad Spirit Sect was once merely a small sect. It emerged during a reshuffling of major forces in the Xuanyin Continent, opportune for the demise of the Xutian Clan, which allowed the sect to acquire significant territory and cultivation resources. Generations of diligent governance led to its present standing. Similarly, the Essence Fire Clan also rose after the destruction of the Xutian Clan.

The Wang family's current success, in addition to the support from Zhenhai Palace, was also linked to the demise of the Lizard Clan. The rise of a new power is often accompanied by the decline or destruction of established forces.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, I wish to borrow the Myriad Demon Mirror. I kindly request your assistance. A Mid-grade Sky-reaching Spirit Treasure, spiritual herbs, or Rank Seven talismans would all be acceptable in return." Wang Changsheng said earnestly.

"I can lend you the Myriad Demon Mirror, but I have one condition. I'd like to ask Fellow Daoist Wang to do something for me. I haven't decided what it is yet, but I assure you it won't be anything beyond your capabilities, nor would I be able to force you. How does that sound?"

Chen Zilong said with a faint smile. The Myriad Spirit Sect had deep foundations, but what it lacked were high-grade tribulation materials or elixirs for breaking through to the Mahayana Stage. Even if Wang Changsheng possessed such items, he wouldn't offer them. It was better to grant Wang Changsheng a favor, which might prove useful in the future. Anyone with discernment could see that the Wang family's rise was irreversible; the Myriad Spirit Sect had also experienced such a period of rapid development. Providing help in a time of need was difficult, while adding to abundance was easy. Once the Wang family reached a certain scale, they wouldn't need assistance from the Myriad Spirit Sect.

Wang Changsheng was slightly taken aback. On his way here, he had considered various possibilities, such as Chen Zilong requesting precious refining materials or rare spiritual herbs. It seemed he had overthought the situation.

"No problem."

Wang Changsheng agreed. As Chen Zilong had stated, if Wang Changsheng was unwilling, Chen Zilong could not force him.

Chen Zilong flicked his sleeve, and a gleaming golden mirror shot out, flying towards Wang Changsheng. The back of the small golden mirror was engraved with patterns of birds, beasts, fish, and insects, exuding astonishing spiritual energy.

Chen Zilong briefly explained how to activate the Myriad Demon Mirror, suggesting Wang Changsheng practice with a few demonic beasts first.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Chen. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now. Oh, and in twenty years, I will be hosting a grand birthday celebration. If Fellow Daoist Chen is free, please come to Azure Lotus Island for a drink."

"If I have the time, I will certainly go," Chen Zilong promised.

Wang Changsheng nodded, rose to bid farewell, and departed from the Myriad Spirit Sect.