Chapter 3522: Red Snow Mahayana

On Canghai Island, Bai Yuqi, Wang Yuyu, and Chen Yuting stood atop a peak that soared into the clouds, gazing solemnly at the distant thunderclouds.

Liu Hongxue was attempting to break through to the Mahayana stage. She had already successfully passed the inner demon trial, thanks to the Puluo Flame Talisman.

A rumbling thunder echoed as thick silver lightning bolts struck one after another. Liu Hongxue stood in an open area, enveloped by a massive silver light barrier, her face slightly pale. The lightning tribulations repeatedly struck the barrier, producing muffled thuds.

After approximately fifteen minutes, the thunderclouds, still several tens of meters in size, surged and boiled. Then, seven distinct colored arcs of electricity emerged, turning the thunderclouds into a vibrant seven colors.

"Nine seven-colored divine lightning bolts!" Bai Yuqi and the other two breathed a sigh of relief. With the lightning-transforming grand formation, enhanced by a top-grade seventh-tier lightning-absorbing pearl, they anticipated no major issues.

A thunderous roar erupted as a thick seven-colored lightning bolt struck the silver light barrier, causing it to tremble slightly. The seven-colored lightning burst open, and blinding seven-colored light enveloped Liu Hongxue. Soon after, the second lightning tribulation struck, swiftly followed by the third. The thunder continued incessantly. By the time the eighth seven-colored lightning bolt struck, the light intensified, and the ground began to shake.

The seven-colored thunderclouds churned violently, and a massive seven-colored lightning dragon, as thick as a person's waist, emerged, its body wreathed in countless seven-colored electric arcs. The seven-colored lightning dragon let out a resounding roar and plunged from the sky. Liu Hongxue stood her ground, her face pale, the spiritual glow of the silver barrier somewhat dimmed.

With a swift incantation, the void vibrated and warped, as a vast expanse of crimson flames erupted, enveloping her. The crimson sea of fire churned violently, forming a thick crimson pillar that shot skyward, striking the seven-colored lightning dragon. The lightning dragon, unyielding, shattered the crimson pillar. Soon, multiple crimson pillars surged skyward, striking the seven-colored lightning dragon in succession. The seven-colored lightning dragon let out a painful roar, its massive body twisting incessantly before exploding. A giant seven-colored lightning bolt shot into the sky, shaking the entire Canghai Island as smoke and dust billowed.

After a while, the smoke and dust dispersed, revealing Liu Hongxue standing on the ground, utterly pale, still enveloped by a faintly glowing silver light barrier.

The lightning-transforming grand formation proved highly effective in resisting the tribulation, especially as it consisted of only nine seven-colored divine lightning bolts.

A terrifying spiritual pressure emanated from Liu Hongxue, signaling her formal entry into the Mahayana stage.

Liu Hongxue recalled her cultivation journey with deep emotion. She had ascended from the lower realm to the Xuanyang Realm, landing in the Barren Lands, where she had shared life and death with Wang Yingjie for many years before they became dual cultivation partners. Advancing to the Mahayana stage after tens of thousands of years of cultivation was indeed an arduous feat.

"Finally, Mahayana," Liu Hongxue murmured to herself, her eyes shining with joy.

Bai Yuqi and the other two rushed over, congratulating Liu Hongxue.

"I've just advanced to the Mahayana stage, so I need to enter seclusion for a period to cultivate. I'm leaving this place in your care." With these words, Liu Hongxue departed, returning to her residence to meditate and consolidate her cultivation.

"You all clean up here; it's entrusted to you now," Bai Yuqi instructed before leaving. He made his way to the entrance of a magnificent azure palace. A plaque above the entrance bore three large golden characters: "Azure Lotus Hall," indicating the location of the large-scale communication array.

The heavy doors were closed, a giant azure lotus carved into their surface.

Bai Yuqi took out an azure square token. With a gentle flick of his wrist, an azure light flew from it and vanished into the doors. The azure lotus on the doors immediately lit up, and the doors opened automatically. Bai Yuqi stepped inside. The spacious and brightly lit hall housed a large-scale communication array.

Bai Yuqi cast a spell, and the array trembled slightly as countless array patterns lit up.

Less than fifteen minutes later, Wang Yongqian's projection appeared above the array.

"Hongxue has advanced to the Mahayana stage. Is there anything major happening within the clan?" Bai Yuqi asked.

"Old Ancestor Qingcheng has also advanced to the Mahayana stage. With this, our family now boasts six Mahayana cultivators. The Yaksha Clan has submitted to the Human Race, and their territory has been allocated among us. In total, fifteen races have now pledged allegiance to our Human Race." Wang Yongqian's projection was overjoyed.

"That's excellent. Yingjie is also in seclusion, attempting to break through to the Mahayana stage. I'll inform you immediately once there's a result," Bai Yuqi stated.

"Understood." Wang Yongqian's projection nodded.

"Alright then, let's keep in touch." With these words, Bai Yuqi cast a spell, and Wang Yongqian's projection dissipated.

The convenience of a large-scale communication array was undeniable; previously, contacting their clan would have been exceedingly difficult.

Bai Yuqi walked out, and the doors of the Azure Lotus Hall closed.

Meanwhile, on Xuanyuan Continent, in the Sacred Spirit Mountain Range, a branch of the Spirit Race.

Exotic flowers, rare herbs, and grotesque rock formations adorned the landscape.

In a secluded manor, Cilei spoke with a short, plump old man in yellow robes. A terrifying spiritual pressure emanated from Cilei. He had obtained two Nine-Bend Exquisite Fruits from the Dao Grounds, cultivated in seclusion for many years, and successfully advanced to the Mahayana stage after reaching Grand Completion of the Integration stage. The Spirit Race was secretive; thus, the outside world remained unaware of Cilei's breakthrough. The Spirit Race was currently an affiliated race of the Xuanqing Sect.

"Our Spirit Race finally has its own Mahayana cultivator! It wasn't easy!" the old man in yellow robes exclaimed. He sighed, acknowledging that times had changed. The Fiery Spirit Race's rise had been due to the demise of the Void Sky Race, and now the Human Race dominated the Xuanyuan Continent. Recognizing this, the Spirit Race, wise in its understanding of the current era, had no intention of opposing the Human Race.

"I've only recently advanced to the Mahayana stage; I'm no match for the Human Race's veteran Mahayana cultivators. We'll proceed with caution. It won't be too late to disseminate the news once my divine abilities also reach the Mahayana level," Cilei stated gravely.

The old man in yellow robes nodded. "Naturally," he said. "Please cultivate in peace; it's very safe here."

Cilei gave a few instructions, then entered a secret chamber to meditate and cultivate.

In the Barren Lands, within a hidden underground cave, Luo Xiao was speaking with Luo Xiong. Luo Xiao's face was pale, his body covered in blood with bones faintly visible, and a scorched scent emanated from him, indicating severe injuries.

He had successfully passed the great heavenly tribulation but was severely injured and required a period of recuperation. "Just guard here; I'll enter the Cangyuan Orb to heal," Luo Xiao instructed. The Cangyuan Orb was a spatial treasure, inherently possessing its own dimensional space. Luo Xiong readily agreed. Luo Xiao conjured a blue-glowing spherical orb, and with a flash of golden light from his body, he vanished into it.

Inside the Cangyuan Orb, exotic flowers and rare herbs covered the ground, and ancient trees soared skyward. Numerous Yaksha cultivators could be seen. In the southwest corner, a peak soared into the clouds, dotted with many buildings.

Luo Xiao flew down into a manor on the mountain peak. He quickly entered a secret chamber, sat cross-legged, consumed a blood-red spiritual ganoderma, and began cultivating to heal his injuries.

It would not be too late to leave the Xuanyuan Continent once his injuries had healed.