Chapter 4248: Advanced Taiyi

"How is he? How many lightning tribulations has my husband passed?" Wang Ruyan flew to Wang Tunian's side, asking with concern.Both Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan had fully comprehended the laws. If Wang Changsheng could withstand the lightning tribulation, she would then be confident in her own ability to do so, as she couldn't rely on the Dao Scripture to resist tribulations indefinitely.

"Six already. The second-tier immortal formation can't hold up at all. Master's lightning tribulation is far more powerful than an ordinary Golden Immortal's," Wang Tunian said, a worried expression on his face. He had consulted Cao Yuanxing's notes on breaking through to the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, so he understood the power and number of lightning tribulations faced by Golden Immortals ascending to Taiyi.

Wang Ruyan was not surprised. The Sovereign Path was never easy. When they had initially broken through to the Golden Immortal stage, the number of lightning tribulations was four times that of an ordinary True Immortal, and their power was also several times greater. During their treasure hunts in the Qiankun Ruins and the Myriad Immortal Continent, they had discovered several Taiyi Golden Immortal cave dwellings and obtained their relics, including their personal insights on breaking through to Taiyi Golden Immortal. These provided some reference, but they were, at best, exceptionally gifted cultivators (天骄), not individuals who had comprehended the Sovereign Laws. Thus, Wang Changsheng's lightning tribulation was destined to be more formidable than that of other Golden Immortals.

Thunder boomed continuously as thick, nine-colored immortal lightning bolts struck down amidst a raging wind. The entire area was illuminated in nine hues by the lightning, and powerful air currents spread outwards, reducing mountains to dust and stirring up billowing smoke.

A colossal Taiji pattern materialized out of thin air, floating in mid-air and spinning rapidly. Immortals could employ laws to resist lightning tribulations, but ordinary laws typically could not withstand many bolts.

A thick, nine-colored immortal lightning bolt struck the Taiji pattern. The pattern spun rapidly, pulverizing the lightning. Soon after, an even thicker nine-colored immortal lightning bolt descended, striking the Taiji pattern, which likewise shattered it. When the twelfth nine-colored immortal lightning bolt struck, the Taiji pattern trembled violently, developing small cracks. Upon the impact of the fourteenth nine-colored immortal lightning bolt, the Taiji pattern splintered into pieces.

The nine-colored thundercloud roiled and surged, and an even thicker nine-colored immortal lightning bolt, resembling a massive nine-colored lightning spear, struck down directly towards Wang Changsheng's location. The Qianyu Shield flew out, intercepting the nine-colored lightning spear. Wang Changsheng had obtained some Qianguang Molding Immortal Clay on the Myriad Immortal Continent and refined it into the Qianyu Shield, significantly enhancing its defensive capabilities.

Before the lightning dispersed, another even thicker nine-colored immortal lightning bolt streaked across the sky, striking the Qianyu Shield. As time gradually passed, nine-colored immortal lightning bolts continued to descend. Wang Ruyan and Wang Tunian watched the nine-colored thunderclouds high above with grim expressions, not daring to even breathe.

More than half an hour later, the nine-colored thundercloud was still several tens of feet in size. "It's already 162 lightning tribulations," Wang Ruyan said with a frown. "That's six times the number for an ordinary Golden Immortal breaking through to the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm. The sheer quantity alone is something no ordinary Golden Immortal could withstand, let alone the power, which is far more than just several times greater."

The nine-colored thundercloud roiled and surged, transforming into a burly, golden-robed youth. Countless nine-colored lightning arcs enveloped his body, emanating an aura of world-destroying power. "A fallen heavenly talent, then!" Wang Ruyan's expression hardened; she had encountered this phenomenon once before.

The golden-robed youth, his entire form composed of lightning tribulation energy, descended from high above, standing on two golden wheels. With a sound like crashing waves, a massive blue fist flashed out, soaring to meet the golden-robed youth. This was the 'Fusion Aperture Art'. As the blue giant fist moved, large quantities of white ice shards appeared in its wake, and the void simultaneously ripped apart, leaving it riddled with cracks.

The golden-robed youth moved his right fist to meet the blue giant fist. The two fists collided, and the golden-robed youth's fist instantly disintegrated. The blue giant fist then struck the youth's body, causing his entire form to instantly disperse into a massive ball of nine-colored lightning. Dongli Island shook violently, and a powerful wave of energy spread outwards, reaching the sea. The previously calm ocean began to churn and surge, unleashing colossal waves over a hundred thousand feet high.

After a while, the lightning dispersed, and more than half of Dongli Island had been reduced to scorched earth. Wang Changsheng stood on a clear patch of ground, his face pale, his body covered in numerous bloodstains and covered in dust. The Qianyu Shield floated before him, its surface bearing several fine cracks. An ordinary high-grade immortal artifact would have been utterly destroyed by now.

Above Wang Changsheng's head, the void rippled, and a nine-colored mirror, approximately ten feet in size, materialized. Countless profound runes emerged on its surface before it emitted a stream of nine-colored immortal light, enveloping Wang Changsheng's body. His wounds instantly healed, and he could distinctly feel the vital energy surging within him. His entire body felt imbued with strength, and his physical form had been further reinforced. This was the Heavenly Dao's reward for a Sovereign successfully passing their lightning tribulation—a privilege not extended to ordinary heavenly talents.

When he had broken through to the Golden Immortal stage, he was provided with nine-colored immortal water for healing after passing the tribulation. This time, he received nine-colored immortal light for healing, which also enhanced his vital energy, thereby strengthening his physical body. Of course, Wang Changsheng had not yet attained an Immortal Body, but in terms of physical strength alone, he was incomparable to other peak True Spirits.

Shortly after, the nine-colored immortal light dissipated, and the nine-colored mirror vanished. "Is this what it means to be a Taiyi Golden Immortal?" Wang Changsheng murmured to himself, feeling his entire body brimming with power.

From this moment forward, he had no lifespan limitations, truly living as long as heaven itself. Taiyi Golden Immortals held significant influence in the North Sea Immortal Realm, but in the Sky Morning Sea Realm, they were absolute rulers. With a Taiyi Golden Immortal in their ranks, the Wang family's status on the Chaos Continent would also elevate.

"Congratulations, husband, on advancing to the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm." Wang Ruyan flew over, offering her felicitations with a smile."Master has entered Taiyi! Let's hold a grand celebration, have some good drinks, and celebrate lavishly!" Wang Tunian exclaimed excitedly."There's no rush for a celebration; we can talk about it later," Wang Changsheng said with a smile. He looked at Wang Ruyan and asked, "How is the clan? And there's nothing unusual on the Chaos Continent, right?""Everything is well within the clan, and there are no abnormalities on the Chaos Continent. The Hulan Tribe has been very well-behaved these past few years, with no unusual movements," Wang Ruyan replied.

Wang Changsheng nodded. "That's good. I'll return to Green Lotus Island first to enter secluded cultivation for a period."They teleported back to Green Lotus Island. News of Wang Changsheng's advancement to Taiyi Golden Immortal quickly spread, and it was announced to all major forces in the Sky Morning Sea Realm. Wang Yongqian dispatched messengers to the Chaos Continent to relay this news to Wang Qingshan and others.

In a certain sea area of the North Sea Immortal Realm, a red streak of light soared across the sky. Not long after, the red light halted, revealing a young man in a red monastic robe—it was Zen Master Mingren of the Myriad Buddha Sect. He frowned, forming a hand seal, his brow furrowing deeper.

"He actually advanced to Taiyi," Zen Master Mingren muttered to himself. "Now it will be even more troublesome to sever the karmic ties. To break through to Taiyi Golden Immortal so quickly… even the elite disciples of our sect are no match for this speed."He pondered for a moment, then said, "Forget it. It won't affect my main body anyway. There's no need to expend a massive amount of primordial energy to sever the karma with this person. Let fate take its course!"With these words, Zen Master Mingren flew back the way he came, departing from the area.