72: The Six Saints Appear

However, Gu Changge smiled and waved his hand, his gaze falling upon the golden halo of the Dao Comprehension Platform.

"Once the Old Ancestors have completed their Breakthroughs, you will naturally know. The most important thing now is to utilize the Marrow Cleansing Pill and the Dao Rhyme of the Dao Comprehension Platform to achieve a dual sublimation of both Aptitude and Cultivation."

Seeing this, the Great Ancestor stopped asking and was the first to consume a Marrow Cleansing Pill.

As soon as the Marrow Cleansing Pill slipped down the Great Ancestor's throat, it transformed into a clear, warm current that slowly flowed down the esophagus into his Dantian.

He was initially concentrating on guiding the medicinal power, but the next second, he suddenly gripped the jade patterns of the Dao Comprehension Platform—the warm current "exploded" in his Dantian, turning into countless golden threads of light that shot towards his Meridians.

The sensation of stagnant, blocked Spiritual Qi instantly melted away, and even his Sea of Consciousness became so clear it could reflect the ancient seal characters on the Dao Comprehension Platform.

However, he couldn't spare the thought to savor the changes in his Aptitude. The power within his body, infused with medicinal strength, Spiritual Qi, and Dao Rhyme, had surged wildly, fiercely colliding with the barrier of the Peak Quasi-Saint Realm. His Meridians hummed, and even suppressing it became a luxury.

"What a powerful Breakthrough opportunity!" The Great Ancestor's Adam's apple bobbed, his voice filled with suppressed excitement.

Golden threads of light condensed into a cocoon around him, and his Quasi-Saint aura rapidly ascended. Even the ancient seal characters on the Dao Comprehension Platform were activated by the Spiritual Qi, lighting up with tiny golden flashes.

The other Old Ancestors also immersed themselves in Cultivation—the Second Ancestor's back was ramrod straight, his palms glowing with a pure white Spiritual Light.

The Fifth Ancestor's fingertips were wreathed in a faint azure Dao Rhyme, and the sharp glint in his eyes grew more intense; the remaining two Old Ancestors were also enveloped in a mist of Spiritual Qi, clearly all swept up by the urge to Breakthrough, with no one distracted by checking their Aptitude.

Xuan Yangzi stood at the edge of the platform, observing the Breakthrough phenomena around the Old Ancestors, feeling his own Dantian grow hot.

He had already touched the threshold of the Saint Realm, and the Marrow Cleansing Pill he had previously consumed still had lingering effects. Now, stimulated by the Secret Realm's hundredfold Spiritual Qi and the Old Ancestors' Breakthrough aura, the power he had suppressed for so long could no longer be contained.

"So be it! Today, I shall charge through the gates alongside the Old Ancestors!"

He simply sat cross-legged on the edge of the Dao Comprehension Platform, circulating his Cultivation Technique to draw in Spiritual Qi. A faint purple Dao Rhyme emanated from his body, and the exhilarating sensation of Aptitude Breakthrough intertwined with the burning intensity of a RealmImpact, causing him to let out a muffled groan.

Just then, a thunderous "Boom!" exploded! The golden cocoon around the Great Ancestor suddenly shattered, and golden Dao Rhyme surged out like a tide, yet it was firmly locked in mid-air by the Formation of the Dao Comprehension Platform.

He abruptly opened his eyes, golden light flashing within them. Although the Saint Realm's pressure had not been fully released, it had already sent the surrounding Spiritual Mist flying backward—a thousand years of arduous Cultivation, finally a Breakthrough!

"I've broken through! I've broken through to the Saint Realm!"

The Great Ancestor let out a long roar, his voice filled with wild joy and exhilaration. His robes flapped wildly from the Spiritual Qi, and even his hair floated upward.

But before his roar faded, a "crack" suddenly echoed from the sky above the Secret Realm!

Purple-black Lightning Tribulation clouds gathered at a visible speed, instantly obscuring the entire sky.

Purple-gold lightning arcs moved through the clouds, like ferocious Lightning Dragons circling, and the destructive aura they emitted made even the newly Breakthrough Great Ancestor's heart tighten.

Although the Secret Realm could block the perception of a Lightning Tribulation, it could not erase the Heavenly Dao's mark on a Realm leap.

If he did not undergo the Tribulation today, the Lightning Tribulation would surely descend above the Sect after he left the Secret Realm.

Gu Changge condensed a wisp of Spiritual Qi at his fingertip, which pierced through the Secret Realm barrier, drawing the Heavenly Dao's perception. In an instant, lightning flashed in the sky, and purple-black tribulation clouds rapidly gathered.

Undergoing Tribulation here would both use the Secret Realm's Spiritual Qi to stabilize their Foundation and save the Old Ancestors from having five Lightning Tribulations descend on their heads as soon as they left.

"It's a Saint Lightning Tribulation!"

However, the Great Ancestor's eyes burned with a fervent light. Just as he was about to meet it, he saw Gu Changge raise his hand and wave it towards the Dao Comprehension Platform.

A faint azure barrier instantly rose, separating the other four Old Ancestors who were still Cultivating, along with Xuan Yangzi. Even the pressure of the Lightning Tribulation was blocked outside the barrier.

"Concentrate on your Breakthrough first; do not be affected by the Lightning Tribulation."

Gu Changge's voice echoed in their minds.

Only then did the four Old Ancestors and Xuan Yangzi come to their senses, quickly recollecting their thoughts and focusing on their Cultivation.

Seeing this, the Great Ancestor cupped his hands to Gu Changge, then turned and charged towards the Lightning Tribulation clouds.

"Today, I shall use this Lightning Tribulation to temper my Saint Origin!"

The first Lightning Tribulation struck with a resounding crash. A purple-gold lightning arc, as thick as a bucket, descended with a destructive aura.

The Great Ancestor condensed a golden light shield in his palm. Ancient runes flowed across the shield, and the moment it collided with the lightning arc, golden light and lightning debris scattered everywhere, shaking the Secret Realm with ripples.

As soon as the lightning arc dispersed, the second Lightning Tribulation followed close behind—this time, two Lightning Dragons intertwined and struck down!

However, the Great Ancestor showed no panic. Saint Spiritual Qi condensed into armor around him, and he charged towards the Lightning Dragons. His fist wind collided with the lightning arcs, actually causing the Lightning Dragons to crumble and dissipate section by section.

He grew more excited with each Lightning Tribulation he faced. With every one he endured, the Saint aura around him became more refined, and even the light in his eyes grew increasingly brilliant.

Just as the Great Ancestor was enduring the fifth Lightning Tribulation, two more Breakthrough Spiritual Lights suddenly erupted from the Dao Comprehension Platform—the Second Ancestor and the Fifth Ancestor had simultaneously broken through to the Saint Realm!

As soon as they opened their eyes, they saw the Lightning Tribulation in mid-air, and their eyes instantly lit up: "Lightning Tribulation, excellent timing!"

Seeing this, Gu Changge raised his hand and withdrew the barrier in front of them, then reinforced the protection for the remaining two Old Ancestors and Xuan Yangzi.

The Second Ancestor and the Fifth Ancestor leaped towards the Lightning Tribulation clouds.

As the Great Ancestor endured the ninth Lightning Tribulation, two more thunderous Breakthrough sounds echoed from within the clouds—the remaining two Old Ancestors had successfully broken through!

In an instant, four patches of Saint Ascension Lightning Tribulation clouds converged high in the sky. Purple-gold lightning intertwined like mad Dragons, and the terrifying pressure made all living beings below bow down, even causing fine cracks to appear in space.

A glint flashed in Gu Changge's eyes, and he suddenly unfurled his long sleeves. An invisible barrier spread out like a heavenly curtain, precisely dividing the four patches of tribulation clouds into independent spatial domains. The raging lightning was firmly confined within its respective area, unable to stir up further chaos.

He stood in the Void Realm, his robes fluttering, and with his own power alone, he stabilized this chaotic Lightning Tribulation that was capable of destroying heaven and earth.

Half a day later, the four Old Ancestors had successfully undergone their Lightning Tribulations. Although they were covered in wounds, they were all enveloped in Saint Dao Rhyme, their auras incredibly powerful.

The Great Ancestor even burst into laughter: "The Saint Realm! This is the power of a Saint!"

Before his laughter faded, a soft "hum" suddenly came from Xuan Yangzi's side—he had also broken through!

A faint purple Dao Rhyme soared into the sky, instantly triggering a Lightning Tribulation!

The purple-black clouds gathered once more, and the lightning arcs were three times thicker than before, clearly due to Xuan Yangzi's even stronger Breakthrough aura.

"Xuan Yang has also broken through!"

Xuan Yangzi took a deep breath and flew towards the Lightning Tribulation. Three lightning arcs intertwined into a net and struck down, but he did not dodge.

Using the Lightning Tribulation to temper his Saint Origin, the lightning arcs not only caused no harm when they struck him but instead made his aura even more refined.

After nine Lightning Tribulations, he landed and waved his hand. Saint Spiritual Qi transformed into a light blade, effortlessly cutting down an ancient tree that was thousands of years old. His eyes were filled with an incredulous ecstasy: "I have also become a Saint!"

Gu Changge looked at the Saint Dao Rhyme around the six individuals, then took out a Spiritual Aptitude Measuring Jade and handed it over.

"Now, test your Aptitude again, and you will know the effectiveness of the Marrow Cleansing Pill."

The Great Ancestor was the first to take it, and the jade surface instantly erupted with brilliant golden light.

"Saint-Grade Medium Grade Aptitude!"

As the Old Ancestors tested one by one, there were two with Saint-Grade Medium Grade Aptitude and three with Saint-Grade Low Grade Aptitude.

"Six Saints! All with Saint-Grade Aptitude!"

Xuan Yangzi held the Spiritual Aptitude Measuring Jade, his thumb repeatedly caressing the Saint runes on the jade surface, his voice filled with a dazed excitement.

The Azure Profound Sect had not seen such a grand occasion in a thousand years, and all of this was due to Junior Brother Changge!

"Among the Seven Great Sects of Xuan Province, how many generations have sought sainthood without success, yet our Azure Profound Sect suddenly produced six Saints! And all with Saint-Grade Aptitude, this is simply like a dream!"

The Great Ancestor's fingertips trembled slightly: "Earlier, when Changge said the Marrow Cleansing Pill could aid in Breakthrough, I had expectations, but seeing this Saint-Grade Aptitude with my own eyes, I still can't believe it—we hadn't hoped for a single Saint in a thousand years, and now six have appeared simultaneously. Our Azure Profound Sect's ancestral graves must truly be smoking with good fortune!"

The Second Ancestor, the Fifth Ancestor, and the others also had eyes full of shock and wild joy.

"With six Saints, plus the Legacy and precious medicines in the Secret Realm, our Azure Profound Sect's Foundation will likely grow exponentially from now on!"

The Great Ancestor bowed deeply to Gu Changge, his voice filled with reverence: "Changge's kindness, we will never forget!"

The other Old Ancestors echoed him, their eyes full of admiration.

However, Gu Changge waved his hand, his gaze sweeping towards the depths of the Secret Realm: "Becoming a Saint is just the beginning. There are still Legacies and precious medicines deep within the Secret Realm, enough for you to charge towards higher Realms."

As he spoke, Gu Changge moved his fingertips, and several Cultivation Techniques appeared in his hand, precisely prepared for the Old Ancestors...