Chapter 1305: On-the-Spot Breakthrough Is No Match for a Strong Backing

The Fortune Dao Fruit was something Wu Yao had long contemplated before deciding to condense.

This Dao Fruit could manipulate fortune, transform matter, and also bestow fortune upon himself, altering his destiny and turning misfortune into blessing.

After being deceived by the Qilin Immortal, battling with Greydou, and realizing the gap between himself and Yunzhi during their fight, Wu Yao finally understood a fundamental truth: he had only survived until now purely because of incredible luck.

In each encounter, he achieved his desired outcome. When fighting Greydou, he gained the Qilin Immortal's help, avoiding the effects of the "Survival of the Fittest" Dao Fruit within the Box World's seal. After battling Yunzhi, he narrowly escaped death and was displaced outside the Box World.

Although both encounters were perilous, the gains were immense.

This made Wu Yao realize his extraordinary destiny, but relying on something as intangible as destiny was insufficient.

The safest method was to solidify this through a Dao Fruit and develop it further.

To this end, he condensed a nascent form of the Fortune Dao Fruit, combining "creation" and "opportunity."

However, while condensing a nascent Dao Fruit was easy, advancing it further was incredibly difficult.

It was through his fight with Lu Yang that he finally found his opportunity. Fighting with his back against the wall, he achieved a breakthrough in desperation. Under Lu Yang's pressure, he fully unleashed the potential of his nascent Fortune Dao Fruit, reaching the brink of immortal ascension.

Immortal ascension would happen today!

"Is that the legendary Immortal Ascension Tribulation?!"

"Wu Yao is about to become an Immortal?!"

The significance of the Immortal Ascension Tribulation to cultivators was self-evident. It was a tribulation cultivators yearned for and the final formidable obstacle on the path to cultivation. Countless Half-Immortals had perished in the Immortal Ascension Tribulation. The Sword Tower Sovereign, for instance, failed to overcome the Immortal Ascension Tribulation and now existed only as a wisp of remnant soul.

However, no one believed this trial would be difficult for Wu Yao.

The cultivators could no longer remain calm. No one had expected Wu Yao to achieve immortal ascension at this moment.

If he became an Immortal, who could possibly stand against him?

They could only watch as Wu Yao underwent the tribulation. Like all Heavenly Tribulations, the Immortal Ascension Tribulation could not be interrupted. Anyone who dared to interfere would face a fate worse than death.

Lu Yang quickly retreated from the galaxy. This galaxy was already enveloped by the Immortal Ascension Tribulation, and its scope was continuously expanding outwards.

Suns, moons, and stars turned to dust under the tribulation's might. Only Wu Yao remained in the entire galaxy.

Mechanical bodies lost control. Even Dean Gao, watching through a screen, trembled. This was an unavoidable instinct of all living beings.

The might of Heavenly Tribulations had been deeply etched into the souls of all living beings since ancient times. The imprint of fear was passed down through bloodlines.

This was a fear rooted deep in the soul. Cultivators, regardless of their cultivation level, were terrified by this sight.

Only Lu Yang felt little concern. Having witnessed battles between Immortals countless times, he found the Immortal Ascension Tribulation's power to be unremarkable.

No matter how powerful the Immortal Ascension Tribulation was, it was merely a trial for those who had yet to become Immortals. How could it be more terrifying than an Immortal's actual move?

Lu Yang felt a slight regret. It was a pity he wasn't truly at the peak of the Tribulation Transcension stage but had obtained his power by borrowing strength. Otherwise, he could have joined Wu Yao's Immortal Ascension Tribulation, and they could have both become Immortals together.

Lu Yang gazed at the Immortal Ascension Tribulation, his expression shifting slightly. He wondered what would happen if he used his nascent Tracing Dao Fruit on the Immortal Ascension Tribulation.

However, this suicidal thought vanished as quickly as it appeared. The Immortal Ascension Tribulation was certainly at the Immortal level and could not be affected by a half-finished product like a nascent Dao Fruit.

Immediately, another thought occurred to Lu Yang: Had the Immortal Ascension Tribulation truly existed since ancient times? Or could it have been artificially created?

The captured Candle Sky warriors, witnessing this scene, had fanatic looks in their eyes. They shouted praises of the Heavenly Emperor, proclaiming his eternal and everlasting existence throughout the world.

This was the Heavenly Emperor in their hearts. Even if he momentarily faltered and was at a disadvantage, he would still turn the tide and lead them to victory!

A scorching tide of lightning descended, engulfing Wu Yao. The Immortal Ascension Tribulation represented the will of heaven and earth, capable of obliterating the very essence of living beings.

"Hahahaha, Immortal Ascension Tribulation, we meet again! Still the same power? Not enough!"

Yet, from within the endless tide of lightning, Wu Yao's laughter could be heard. He was struck until his skin was torn and his body charred black. Old skin constantly peeled away, replaced by new growth. He appeared to be undergoing a complete transformation, his blood boiling with vigor. With not a hint of defeat or fear, he instead mocked the Immortal Ascension Tribulation as unremarkable.

The second wave of the Immortal Ascension Tribulation descended, far more terrifying than the first. Thousands of lightning bolts coiled around Wu Yao, connecting heaven and earth. They shattered several nearby galaxies. Everyone thought Wu Yao would be defeated, but he continued to withstand the Heavenly Tribulation with full vigor!

This was Wu Yao, the former Emperor Yu, about to return to his peak state. No, after becoming an Immortal, he would be even stronger than his peak state!

The lightning tribulation manifested myriad lightning spirits to punish Wu Yao. Wu Yao responded by letting drops of his blood transform into ink, creating hundreds of demons to counterattack.

The power of the third and fourth waves of the Immortal Ascension Tribulation continuously increased. The entire world was a vast expanse, with only the lightning tribulation remaining between heaven and earth. Wu Yao stood firm, like a steadfast anchor.

However, in the later waves, he could no longer maintain his previous ease. He was covered in wounds. The lightning tribulation transformed into an endless blaze. The sea of fire burned the heavens, collapsing the void. It seemed intent on refining Wu Yao.

Finally, the endless tide of lightning vanished. Wu Yao's body was charred black like charcoal.

"Did he fail?" someone murmured softly.

As if to answer the doubt, a cracking sound emanated from Wu Yao's body. The sound was not loud, yet it reverberated throughout the entire universe.

Old skin peeled away, revealing newborn flesh. It was pristine, smooth, and sacred, as if he had been reborn!

"He's become an Immortal," Lu Yang muttered, scratching his forehead in annoyance. "Not that he can't be beaten."

Half of the picturesque Azure Edge Sword Minor World had become a desert. Lu Yang moved out a portion of the Buddhist Land from the Buddha Nation.

Even though only a portion was moved, it was still the Buddhist Land of the Buddha Nation. With the power of faith interconnected, Lu Yang could forge an immortal body and battle the newly ascended Wu Yao.

However, there was truly no need.

Lu Yang turned his head and glanced at his Senior Sister, who had appeared beside him suddenly. He wasn't sure if she had just returned or if she had been back for a while.

His charcoal-like body completely shattered. Wu Yao's eyes gleamed with immortal light, capable of illuminating a thousand worlds. His body emanated a faint radiance. Every inch of his skin pulsed with immense power. His Dao Fruit had solidified and finally reached perfection. He could now recreate the universe and reshape heaven and earth.

"Young man, if you obediently return my Immortal Sword—"

Wu Yao's gaze fell upon Lu Yang. Before achieving immortal ascension, Lu Yang had been a good opponent, capable of pushing him to that point. But after becoming an Immortal, he no longer held Lu Yang in any regard.

The difference between before and after immortal ascension was like that between mortals and immortals.

Then he saw the figure standing beside Lu Yang, a sight that sent shivers down his spine whenever he recalled it.

Wu Yao shuddered, instantly snapping back to full awareness. His eyes cleared, and he understood everything.

His fervent love for his sword and the excitement of the battle had prevented him from thinking clearly at the time.

Now, seeing Yunzhi, he finally remembered: after he was displaced, wasn't his Immortal Sword picked up by Yunzhi?!

Wu Yao retracted his radiance and flew to Lu Yang's side. He laughed heartily and patted Lu Yang's shoulder.

"What I, Wu Yao, admire most is talented youngsters like you. I won't be needing this Immortal Sword anymore, so I'll give it to you."

"Everything I said just now was a joke, you didn't take it seriously, did you?"