The second and third waves of tribulation lightning struck in quick succession, each more terrifying than the last!
The lightning morphed into various forms. Sometimes it fell like a torrential downpour, sometimes it struck like a giant axe splitting the heavens, and sometimes it even carried the illusions of inner demons!
Shi Wanshan's battle armor roared and his gauntlets cracked. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, yet he fought with increasing valor. Using the tribulation lightning to temper his physique, his aura grew even more condensed and majestic amidst the pain!
Cracks appeared on Li Muran's precious orb, and his water barrier was torn apart several times. However, his Dao heart remained firm, and his spells were exquisite. He always managed to mend the defenses just in time, using the flexibility of water to continuously dissipate the overbearing power of the lightning.
Ye Guying's sword shadows fluttered wildly. Sometimes they were like a lingering drizzle that neutralized the lightning's force, and sometimes they struck like a startled swan to shatter the core of the lightning. With a clear and illuminated sword heart, he unexpectedly captured a trace of vitality within the destruction of the tribulation lightning, integrating it into his own sword Dao.
The other Peak Masters also displayed their respective abilities. Some had all their magical treasures destroyed and suffered heavy injuries, yet they gritted their teeth and persevered.
Xuanyangzi watched with his heart pounding in fear. Several times, he couldn't help but want to ask Gu Changge to intervene. But seeing Gu Changge remain calm and indifferent, and observing that his junior brothers, though in a sorry state, had increasingly bright eyes and auras that continuously sublimated amidst the destruction, he forcefully suppressed the urge.
Finally, the most terrifying ninth wave of tribulation lightning descended!
It was no longer simple lightning, but almost a manifestation of the laws of the world!
A massive, dark purple lightning spear, seemingly composed of pure destructive will, shot toward them, carrying a coercive pressure that made the entire secret realm tremble!
Roar!
Shi Wanshan burned his vital blood. A giant mountain dharma avatar emerged behind him as he threw his entire body at the lightning spear!
Li Muran spat out a mouthful of essence blood into his orb, drawing upon the power of the entire lake beneath his feet to form a water dragon that surged toward the sky!
Ye Guying became one with his sword, transforming into an extremely dazzling emerald sword light that pierced directly into the core of the lightning spear!
...
Earth-shattering explosions rang out one after another, and a blinding light engulfed everyone's vision.
The light gradually dissipated.
The several Peak Masters were seen in tattered clothes, their bodies charred and their auras sluggish. Some were even half-kneeling on the ground, evidently having suffered extremely severe injuries.
But!
The tribulation clouds above their heads began to slowly disperse. Streams of incomparably pure gifts from heaven and earth, containing vibrant vitality, auspicious rainfall, and the radiant light of laws descended from the sky and merged into their bodies.
Their injuries healed at a visible rate. The charred skin peeled off, revealing newborn skin that glowed with a holy radiance.
Their auras began to climb madly. After breaking through a certain limit, they became vast, profound, and majestic!
A brand-new coercive pressure of the Saint Realm, transcending the mortal world, slowly spread out from them!
They succeeded!
Relying on their own solid foundations, ample preparations, and tenacious wills, they had successfully survived the Saint Tribulation and officially stepped into the Saint Realm!
Xuanyangzi let out a long breath of relief, an incredibly gratified and excited smile appearing on his face.
Gu Changge looked at the Peak Masters who were reshaping their Saint bodies and completing their transformations amidst the auspicious signs, and a faint curve formed at the corner of his mouth.
At this moment, deep within the secret realm, the auras of the five patriarchs also fluctuated slightly, transmitting thoughts of approval and gratification.
The auspicious rainfall fell like divine nectar from the highest heavens, containing the purest vitality and law fragments in the world, gently nourishing the broken bodies and exhausted divine souls of the Peak Masters.
They greedily absorbed this gift from heaven and earth following their successful tribulation. The charred dead skin around their bodies quickly fell away, revealing the newborn skin beneath, which was as lustrous as jade and emitted a faint holy radiance.
Their broken bones were reshaped amidst crackling sounds, becoming even tougher. Their dried-up meridians were filled by the sweet rain, becoming broad and full of vitality.
Their sluggish divine souls were like parched earth receiving rain, rapidly growing stronger. Their spiritual altars became completely clear, and their comprehension of the laws of heaven and earth became unprecedentedly lucid.
A brand-new, vast, and majestic power surged and flowed within their bodies. That was a power unique to the Saint Realm!
Their life levels underwent a fundamental leap, and their lifespans increased explosively. With every movement, they could draw upon the power of heaven and earth, looking down upon all living beings as if they were ants.
Shi Wanshan suddenly opened his eyes, a brilliant light shooting from them. He couldn't help but look up to the sky and let out a hearty, resounding roar. The sound waves rolled out, shaking the surrounding mountains until they echoed in response.
Hahaha! How satisfying! How thrilling! I have finally succeeded! This power of the Saint Realm is truly extraordinary!
He forcefully clenched his fists, feeling the terrifying power within his body that was enough to move mountains and fill seas, as well as his Saint body that was a hundred times tougher than before. His face was filled with wild joy and heroism.
Li Muran slowly stood up, surrounded by swirling water vapor. His aura became as profound as the sea, containing an incalculable power within its peacefulness.
He wore a gentle and satisfied smile on his face, carefully comprehending his incredibly close connection with the water element laws of heaven and earth, as if he could summon the power of rivers, lakes, and seas with a single thought.
When water flows, a channel is formed; the Dao follows nature. This tribulation was also a baptism for my state of mind. He murmured to himself softly, his Dao heart becoming even more harmonious and clear.
The other Peak Masters also successively stabilized their realms, their faces brimming with uncontrollable excitement and exhilaration.
They looked at each other, all seeing the same joy and emotion in each other's eyes. Hundreds of years of bitter cultivation and the accumulation of countless resources had finally culminated today. Leaping past the brink of life and death, they had transformed like fish leaping over the dragon gate to achieve the Saint position!
Xuanyangzi was already so excited that he could hardly control himself. He stepped forward quickly, looking at his junior brothers who had been reborn with profound auras, his eyes even growing a little moist.
Good! Good! Good!
He said the word good three times in a row, his voice trembling slightly from excitement.
Junior Brother Shi! Junior Brother Li! Junior Brother Ye... all of my junior brothers! Congratulations! Congratulations to you all! Today, our Azure Profound Sect adds six more Saints!
He looked around at the six newly advanced Saints before him, then sensed the auras of the five patriarchs deep in the secret realm who had already stabilized their realms. His heart swelled with boundless pride, and he couldn't help but laugh aloud.
Hahaha! Heaven blesses our Azure Profound Sect! Counting the five patriarchs, and... and Junior Brother Changge, our Azure Profound Sect now has thirteen Saint Realm experts! Thirteen!
This number made even him feel a wave of dizziness and disbelief.
Thirteen Saints!
What kind of concept was this?
Looking across the entire Eastern Region, in any past era, the publicly known Saints could be counted on one's fingers!
Top-tier sects like the Burning Heaven Palace and the Demonic Heaven Sect already had profound foundations, enough to awe an entire region, yet they still hadn't produced a single Saint.
But now, his Azure Profound Sect, quietly and without making a sound, actually possessed a full thirteen Saints!
This was a terrifying force sufficient to sweep across Xuan Province, overturn the existing power structure, and even make the ancient noble families and sacred grounds of the entire Eastern Region look upon them with caution!
All of this was because of...
Xuanyangzi's gaze involuntarily turned to Gu Changge, who had stood quietly to the side all along, calm and composed. His eyes were filled with endless gratitude and awe.
It was because of the heaven-defying resources this junior brother had brought, because of the supreme cultivation techniques and guidance he provided, and because of the unparalleled sense of security he brought by watching over the sect.
Only then were his junior brothers and the patriarchs able to cultivate and break through without any distractions, ultimately accumulating their strength and achieving success in one fell swoop!
] [Lone Wolf, No Male Gaze] [Protagonist is pursued early on; extreme protagonist-stans, stay away!] The "Carnival Paradise" descends and slowly devours the real world in the form of a game. By chance, Zhu Yan awakens the talent [Roleplay], becoming one of the first beta players. He thought he could develop safely, but after clearing the first instance, he is branded by humanity as the chief culprit behind the game's spread—a traitorous villain. A villain? Who would ever... become one! He'll be the villain! From then on, Zhu Yan is not only a player but also a lackey for the Carnival Paradise. Between the straight path and the crooked path, he chooses the con. With his left hand, he dons the villain's mantle, staging scenes within instances, infuriating players who decry him as a despicable traitor, all while the game happily promotes him. With his right hand, he joins the non-human organization "Fangcun Mountain," which opposes the Carnival Paradise, transforming into a mysterious player who slaughters game bosses, earning cheers of "Long live the expert!" from fellow players. Gradually, Zhu Yan rises to become an S-rank human player in Fangcun Mountain's archives, while also being the Carnival Paradise's certified top game Boss. But when the final war erupts and both major factions place their hopes in him— Players tag his various aliases: "Experts, this offensive depends on you." The Carnival Paradise's supreme Boss throws an arm around his neck: "Bro, you're the iron, I'm the steel; you can't let me down again!"
ts me of treason?" "Correct. The host must return to the capital and gradually build up influence." "Wait—I have half a million soldiers, and you want me to go back to the capital to 'build influence'?" "Host, you are currently the Northern Garrison General, loyal to the Great Xia Dynasty." "Of course I am loyal to Great Xia! Absolutely loyal!" "But you keep referring to yourself as 'We'..." "Never mind the details! Summon all the regional commanders and military officers! We suspect treacherous officials are manipulating the court! They shall march with Us to the capital and purge the corrupt!" "......"
ut it can buy an entire year of absolutely perfect training results! Su Yu stared at his empty wallet and decisively opened up various online loan platforms. “Borrow a thousand bucks! Recharge my vitality!” Boom! His vitality broke a hundred points, shattering the limits of the human body! “Borrow ten thousand bucks! Recharge my combat skills!” Boom! A basic punching technique so common it was everywhere instantly maxed out, revealing the ultimate assassination technique of Five Elements Unity—Inner Force! When a rich kid hired assassins for a midnight ambush, aiming to break both of his legs, they instead ran headfirst into a monster—a human-shaped tyrannosaur, brimming with dragon-like vitality. With just two fingers, Su Yu snapped a steel staff reinforced with alloy. Staring at the killer’s stash of stolen cash—a staggering quarter-million dollars—he showed a corporate-sincere smile: “Thanks for the pre-exam gift pack, Mr. Zhao! I’m gonna go re-invest this!” Three days later, at the National Martial Arts College Entrance Exam, while everyone else struggled just to reach the passing line, Su Yu threw a single punch—and more than a thousand vitality points literally detonated the entire arena!
young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."
