The second day.
Weak Water Lake remained calm and tranquil, like an ancient well.
On the pavilion in the center of the lake, Han Xuanji slowly opened his eyes, nodding slightly:
"The Weak Water Law is nearing the Minor Achievement Realm."
This Water Dao Origin clearly had an effect far beyond expectations.
It not only pushed his comprehension of the Weak Water Law directly to near Minor Achievement, approximately twenty-eight percent, still some distance from truly entering "Minor Achievement," but in this Mortal Realm, this level of Law control could already be called astonishing, comparable to some Ascension Realm Cultivators proficient in the Water Dao.
The benefits brought by this level of Law comprehension were also considerable; even though he did not primarily cultivate Water-element Spells, the power he could unleash when activating the newly acquired xuanming weak water pearl in his hand was incomparable to when he first obtained it yesterday.
With this pearl, combined with the Weak Water Law nearing Minor Achievement, the Weak Water torrent unleashed was powerful enough to instantly severely injure or even cause the demise of ordinary Tribulation Transcendence Realm powerhouses. Even when facing Ascension Realm mighty figures, it possessed a tremendous threat, enough to make them wary and retreat!
This pearl could truly be said to have become a powerful trump card in his hands.
At the same time, his cultivation Realm also rose steadily, firmly stepping into the eighth layer of the Body Integration Realm. His spiritual energy became even stronger, and his overall strength saw a significant improvement.
"The Dao essence here is exhausted, and the Opportunity has been obtained..."
Han Xuanji's gaze swept over Weak Water Lake. At this moment, Weak Water Lake had no effect on him whatsoever.
"It's time to go to the next place."
With a thought, his figure flashed across the lake surface like a phantom. The next moment, he had already appeared on the shore of Weak Water Lake.
Compared to before, he was immeasurably faster.
Han Xuanji's appearance caused the few remaining Cultivators by the lake to tremble.
At this moment, their gazes towards Han Xuanji were filled with awe and an indescribable complexity.
Yesterday's Immortal Abode announcement confirmed that Han Xuanji had indeed taken the Opportunity.
Although they didn't know how great a fortune Han Xuanji had gained, seeing him cross Weak Water Lake so effortlessly clearly indicated a significant harvest.
The Blue-Clothed Cultivator steeled his heart and stepped forward to ask:
"Fellow Daoist, may I ask your Sect or Origin?"
"Just a Loose Cultivator."
Han Xuanji didn't turn his head, his voice flat and emotionless.
As a Cultivator who had achieved Major Achievement in the Dao of caution, it was impossible for him to easily reveal his true information.
"Uh... it was my presumption."
The Blue-Climbed Cultivator's heart tightened. Knowing that the other party was unwilling to reveal his identity, he quickly apologized, his face unable to hide his disappointment.
His original intention was to befriend Han Xuanji, but it was clear the other party had no interest.
And Han Xuanji naturally had no mind for anything else, and his figure quickly disappeared from the spot.
Watching the figure that vanished without a trace, the people by the lake exchanged glances, their faces all bitter.
Only today did they truly understand the meaning of 'there are always people better than you, and heavens beyond the heavens'!
Which of them wasn't a dazzling peerless Prodigy within their respective Sects?
Who hadn't broken previous records and looked down upon their peers?
But in front of Han Xuanji, all their pride was crushed into dust, appearing so pale and ridiculous.
"Forget it... it's good that he's gone."
The Blue-Clothed Cultivator sighed, forcefully suppressing the complex emotions in his heart, his eyes becoming firm again.
"The Immortal Abode has countless Opportunities. Weak Water Lake was not my destiny, but there might be opportunities elsewhere."
With a hint of determination in his eyes, he turned and left the Weak Water Lake, where he no longer had any lingering attachment.
The others also tidied their feelings and dispersed.
...
Outside the Immortal Abode, in North Underworld State.
On a plain.
At this moment, above the sky, dark clouds gathered.
Violent lightning, like silver snakes, danced wildly, transforming into ferocious, roaring Dragons.
Terrifying tribulation clouds covered an area of thousands of miles, and the aura of destruction pressed down, causing countless living beings to tremble and prostrate themselves on the ground.
At the center of the tribulation clouds, a tall, burly figure, radiating monstrous Devilish Qi, stood proudly.
It was none other than the Heavenly Devil Sect Leader—Yu Hantian.
He was already at the Perfection of the Body Integration Realm, and this was his Tribulation Transcendence Realm Lightning Tribulation.
Who knows how much time passed.
Yu Hantian was covered in blood, his demonic armor shattered, but in his scarlet demonic eyes, there was an almost insane excitement.
His aura, under the baptism of the Lightning Tribulation, was like refined iron being forged.
After enduring eighty-one terrifying world-destroying Devilish Lightning bolts, the sky-filling tribulation clouds seemed to have exhausted their power and began to dissipate.
A pure energy, containing destruction and rebirth, descended like sweet dew from the sky, pouring into Yu Hantian's battered body, which nevertheless exuded overwhelming Divine Might.
"Hahaha! I've succeeded!
Tribulation Transcendence Realm, this Lord has finally reached it!"
Yu Hantian's wild laughter reverberated through the clouds. His body surged with Devilish Qi, his injuries recovered at a visible rate, and his aura was more than ten times stronger than before Undergoing Tribulation!
With every gesture, he seemed capable of invoking the Divine Might of heaven and earth.
His gaze was sharp and filled with Killing Intent, finally turning towards the distant horizon, a strange arc forming at the corner of his mouth:
"Shenxuan Sect... your doomsday has arrived.
Once this Lord stabilizes his Realm, it will be the time of your annihilation!"
Great power brought absolute confidence and deeper ambition.
The reason he hated the Shenxuan Sect so much was also because when the Disciples of the Shenxuan Sect were slaying demons and eliminating devils, they inadvertently caused the death of his parents. Since then, he had harbored an intense hatred for these hypocritical Righteous Path Disciples.
Soon.
The news that the Heavenly Demon Sect had gained another Tribulation Transcendence powerhouse spread throughout the world.
Shenxuan Sect, Heavenly Extremity Hall.
The heavy atmosphere was almost palpable, suffocating every Elder in the hall.
The light of the spirit pearls in the hall reflected the unconcealed gloom on their faces.
"The news... is confirmed."
Xuan Weizi's voice was dry and hoarse, breaking the silence.
"Yu Hantian has indeed successfully broken through to the Tribulation Transcendence Realm!"
Although they were mentally prepared, when the news was confirmed again, a suppressed sigh still echoed in the hall.
"Tribulation Transcendence Realm... that's the Tribulation Transcendence Realm!"
An Elder with white hair and beard beat his chest and stomped his feet.
"Alas, the Heavenly Dao is unfair!"
"The Heavenly Demon Sect is already powerful. Now with an additional Tribulation Transcendence, there are probably many Body Integration Realm powerhouses as well, not to mention countless fierce demonic Cultivators..."
Another Elder with a resolute face clenched his fists, his knuckles white, his voice low:
"Although the Sect-protecting Grand Array is strong, I'm afraid... it might not be able to withstand a full-force assault from a Tribulation Transcendence Realm powerhouse!"
Finally, everyone's gaze converged on the main seat at the head of the hall.
Revered Master Xuanxin, who had just returned, sat there. He was at the ninth layer of the Body Integration Realm, usually appearing with an immortal demeanor and a calm, composed expression. At this moment, however, he was enveloped in a deep weariness and solemnity.
He understood better than anyone what the Tribulation Transcendence Realm meant.
He, the strongest in the Shenxuan Sect now, was only at the ninth layer of the Body Integration Realm. It seemed like only one step away, but in reality, it was a chasm!
...
Immortal Abode.
Han Xuanji naturally did not know about the changes happening in the outside world.
Leaving Weak Water Lake, Han Xuanji's figure rapidly moved through the Immortal Abode.
His destination was crystal clear—the Hall of Books.