155: The Twelve Swords of Heavenly Thunder are fully sublimated

"It's done."

Han Li slowly stood up, looking at the twelve swords suspended before him. With a thought, the twelve swords automatically circled around him.

During the refining process, Han Li had also directly refined them.

His thoughts moved with his will.

His Lifebound Treasure, forged from Tianlei Bamboo and Geng Metal of over ten thousand years, far surpassed other Spirit Treasures in terms of potential.

Han Li raised his hand, and one of the swords fell into his grip. True Qi surged, and it instantly grew to seven feet in size.

Purple lightning permeated, emitting an Aura of destruction.

"It naturally possesses the Heavenly Thunder attribute, so let's call it the Heavenly Thunder Sword."

Han Li murmured softly, and the sword in his hand seemed to sense something, vibrating.

The smile in Han Li's eyes grew brighter.

The Heavenly Thunder Swords he refined also incorporated his vital blood.

There was no hindrance in his communication with them.

Their spirituality was also immense.

"Let's see its power..."

With a wave, the other Heavenly Thunder Swords flew into his hand, and Han Li stepped out of the Artifact Refining Room.

Soon, he arrived at a back mountain on Yuhua Peak.

"Buzz—!!"

The Twelve Heavenly Thunder Swords circled around him, and the permeating lightning grew even stronger.

Han Li looked towards the Void Realm. With a thought, the circling Twelve Heavenly Thunder Swords immediately pierced through the air.

Soaring Sword Qi erupted, and the Sword Qi, imbued with the Heavenly Thunder attribute, shattered everything.

"Chirp—!!!"

One sword strike cleaved the Void Realm, leaving a hundred-zhang-long gash. Destructive Sword Qi surged, and it took several breaths of time for the Sword Qi to dissipate, and the resulting spatialcrack healed.

"Not bad." Han Li nodded with satisfaction, then stored the Heavenly Thunder Swords within his body for nurturing.

With the combined power of the current Twelve Heavenly Thunder Swords, they were capable of unleashing power comparable to a Low-Grade Dao Artifact.

This was the might of a combined Magic Treasure.

However, this was just the beginning.

The current problem was that his cultivation was not yet high enough.

Insufficient to forge Dao Artifact-grade Heavenly Thunder Swords.

Moreover, Han Li was not too eager to improve them. When he encountered top-tier Materials in the future, incorporating them into the Heavenly Thunder Swords would make their power even greater.

Having refined the Twelve Heavenly Thunder Swords, Han Li now planned to first enhance his Divine Abilities and Cultivate with peace of mind.

The accumulation from his recent journey had reached its Peak, and it would take some time to thoroughly digest it.

Improving his Divine Abilities would allow his strength to increase faster. During this period, Han Li could also push his cultivation to its limit.

Breaking through to the God Realm was not far off.

Opening his panel, Han Li first checked his data.

"Ben Lei Fist... Life-Taking Spear Technique..."

"First, I'll upgrade these two Divine Ability martial arts, and then the Demonic Origin I condense can achieve a significant improvement all at once."

After some thought, Han Li decided to first focus on upgrading these two martial arts to their highest level.

After all, Ben Lei Fist and Life-Taking Spear Technique were the lowest among his current martial arts Divine Abilities.

The others, except for Taiqing Shadowless Swordplay, were all Heaven-Rank Martial Arts... The mundane days were filled with monotony and boredom.

Three months passed quietly.

Qingyuan Sect, nothing major happened, everything was peaceful.

However, the current Qingyuan Sect had grown considerably.

Breaking the precedent of opening its gates, it took advantage of the influence of the Nine Provinces Tournament to expand significantly.

The number of Disciples exceeded one hundred thousand, and among them, there were quite a few with talent.

The greater the fame, the self-evident the impact on the Sect.

Han Li knew a thing or two about these matters but did not pay too much attention to them.

For three months, Han Li basically cultivated in Qingyuan Sect.

Under his full effort in Cultivate, Han Li had also completely brought the Divine Abilities Thunder Gods Wrath and Peerless Might of Heaven and Earth to Perfection, successfully evolving two Demonic Origins.

One of the Demonic Origins enhanced the Azure Emperor Wood Monarch Fist, while the remaining Demonic Origin, Han Li injected into the Taiqing Shadowless Swordplay.

Taiqing Shadowless Swordplay also successfully broke into Heaven-Rank Martial Arts.

In two months, Han Li's strength had significantly improved.

Inside the Cultivation Room, Han Li sat cross-legged on a futon, having just fused the Demonic Origin and upgraded the Taiqing Shadowless Swordplay.

With a thought, Han Li opened his panel.

name: Han Li.

Realm: Innate Third Realm Late Stage!

martial arts: Azure Wood Earth Emperor Skill Heaven-Grade High Grade (Unity of Heaven and Man 88%) Dragon Elephant Overlord Body Art Heaven-Grade Low Grade (Transcendence 8%) Dragon Elephant Divine Fist Heaven-Grade High Grade (Perfection) Taiqing Shadowless Swordplay Heaven-Grade Medium Grade (Perfection) Kun Peng Transformation Art Heaven-Grade High Grade (Perfection) Heavenly Evolution Divine Art Heaven-Grade High Grade (Proficiency 88%) Heaven Evolution Divine Strike Heaven-Grade High Grade (Perfection) Azure Emperor Wood Monarch Fist Heaven-Grade High Grade (Perfection)

skill: Archery (Perfection) Alchemy (Great Master-Grade 16%) Weapon Crafting (Great Master-Grade 85%) Formation Technique (Great Master-Grade 55%)

Heaven and Earth Demon Seed: (Level Seven 79%)

Divine Ability: Sky Dragon Suppressing Prison (Fourth Realm 50%) Taiqing Sword Intent (Sixth Realm 52%) Devouring Heaven and Earth (Fourth Realm 55%) Azure Emperor Dharma Image (Fourth Realm 15%) Divine Summit Transparency (Second Realm 6%)

Demonic Origin: 0

Looking at the panel, Han Li let out a sigh of relief.

This improvement was very good.

Now, all his martial arts Divine Abilities were Heaven-Grade.

Most were even Heaven-Grade High Grade.

However, from Heaven-Grade to Divine-Grade, Han Li estimated that it would take a long time, possibly only breaking through after reaching the Peak.

Currently, his Taiqing Shadowless Swordplay Divine Ability was at the highest Realm, the Sixth Realm.

The Sixth Realm Taiqing Sword Intent also allowed Han Li to unleash unparalleled power.

Combined with his Heavenly Thunder Sword Magic Treasure, he was peerless.

It could be called a true Divine Ability, transcending the scope of martial arts.

"Next, it's time to focus entirely on Breakthrough. I estimate that if I advance the Azure Wood Earth Emperor Skill by one more stage, I can attempt to break into the God Realm."

Calming his mind, Han Li waved his hand, and the embroidered rivers and mountains map appeared before his eyes.

Taking a step, Han Li directly entered the world of the embroidered rivers and mountains map.

He had never used the two Low Grade Spiritual Veins, and now was the time he needed them.

Sitting cross-legged on the mountain Peak, Han Li instantly activated the Azure Wood Earth Emperor Skill. Brilliant light bloomed around him as he fully absorbed the Low Grade Spiritual Veins.

He directly devoured the Spiritual Veins to Cultivate.

This luxurious method was probably impossible for anyone else to replicate.

Most people's choice was to let the Spiritual Veins slowly nurture Spirit Stones.

For someone like Han Li to directly absorb Spiritual Veins for Cultivate, it was basically impossible.

Spiritual Veins are formed by the essence of Heaven and Earth. The spiritual liquid they contain can directly transform into True Qi and magical power without any Cultivation.

Even God Realm powerhouses rarely use Spiritual Veins directly for Cultivate.

Brilliant spiritual light enveloped Han Li's entire body, gradually forming a spiritual shell like an eggshell.

Han Li fully immersed himself, forgetting everything.

Cultivating within the embroidered rivers and mountains map, he would not be disturbed in any way.

—

Time flowed by, and a heavy winter snow fell.

Several months had passed, ushering in another new winter.

Throughout Qingyuan Sect, there was a lively atmosphere, but Yuhua Peak was quiet and desolate.

Han Li's Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters had intended to visit him, but the Grand Elder said that Han Li was in secluded Cultivation to Breakthrough to a higher Realm and could not be disturbed, so they gave up.

Secluded Cultivation is most taboo against disturbance.

They naturally understood this principle.

A heavy snow covered the entire Qingyuan Sect.

At Chen Qi's dojo, several people from Yuhua Peak gathered in the courtyard, drinking and watching the snow.

"I wonder how much longer Junior Brother will be in seclusion," Chen Qi sighed, looking towards Yuhua Peak.

"Junior Sister, you should work hard. You're still in the Innate Early Stage. When Junior Brother Han comes out of seclusion, the gap will be huge," Huangfu Yanran said with a smile.

Chen Qi rolled her eyes, looking at Huangfu Yanran: "Forget it, I can't compare to Junior Brother. His talent is truly too much of a Prodigy."

"Go out and travel more. Just Cultivate isn't enough. Opportunity is far more important than arduous Cultivation."

Yan Qingfeng said.

"Do you think Junior Brother can break into the God Realm?" Baili Changqing asked.

"Who knows? When Junior Brother first returned, we were all out. After we came back, he had already entered seclusion," Duan Ye said.

"I think he can. Those two from Cangjian Palace and Tai Xuan Sect have already stepped into the God Realm, haven't they? Junior Brother was able to defeat them back then, and he can do it again now," Chen Qi said with a serious expression.

"I heard those two are just waiting for Junior Brother to Breakthrough to the God Realm, then they want to fight him," Huangfu Yanran said.

"Junior Brother's strength is definitely not a problem. If he breaks into the God Realm, he can definitely defeat both of them," Baili Changqing said.

"You weren't present at the Nine Provinces Tournament back then, so you don't know the true situation. I dare say, if he steps into the God Realm, he can definitely win against them both again."

Baili Changqing was serious.

"Let's wait. When Junior Brother comes out of seclusion to step into the God Realm, he will definitely have to undergo Heavenly Tribulation," Huangfu Yanran said.

The few people nodded, then raised their cups for a toast, drinking the wine in their cups together... The sun rose and the moon set, winter faded, and early spring arrived.

Yuhua Peak remained without any movement.

And in Qingyuan Sect, the annual Mountain and River Tournament was approaching, and the entire Qingyuan Sect was filled with a lively atmosphere.

However, in the current Mountain and River Tournament, only Yuhua Peak had no one participating.

Among the thirty-six Peaks, it was the only exception.

Few people, and every Disciple of Yuhua Peak was a Prodigy.

Wu Wuji and Han Li were even the best among the best.

Although the Yuhua Peak lineage did not participate in the Mountain and River Tournament, the atmosphere of the Mountain and River Tournament was very lively.

With the expansion of Qingyuan Sect, many Geniuses emerged.

With sufficient numbers, some high-quality Geniuses appeared.

The venue of the Mountain and River Tournament was also packed with people.

The battles were fierce.

Qualifying rounds, official matches, finals.

Many of the hundred Disciples on the Mountain and River Rankings had also changed.

And with the conclusion of the Mountain and River Tournament, Qingyuan Sect once again returned to silence... Outside Yuhua Peak, in the Void Realm, several figures approached from afar.

Looking at Yuhua Peak, covered by the Peak-protecting grand formation, Chen Qi and the others exchanged glances.

Currently, Han Li still had not come out of seclusion.

With the Peak-protecting grand formation enveloping it, they could not enter.

After exchanging glances, Chen Qi and the others dispersed.

A moment later, the Grand Elder's figure also appeared outside Yuhua Peak.

Looking at Yuhua Peak, the Grand Elder sighed.

"It's been so long, could something else have happened to him?"

The thought flashed through his mind, but then the Grand Elder shook off that idea.

"No, with Han Li's talent, he will definitely succeed."

His mind settled, the Grand Elder then turned and left.

Every few days, he would come to check.

As long as Han Li had not come out of seclusion, he absolutely could not be disturbed... Yuhua Hall, Cultivation Room, the embroidered rivers and mountains map floated in the air.

It burst forth with brilliant light.

Within the Mountain and River World, Han Li sat cross-legged on the mountain Peak, surrounded by a dense spiritual glow.

His Aura also fluctuated, rising and falling like the tides of the ocean.

Half a year had passed since he first entered the embroidered rivers and mountains map for secluded Cultivation.

On the mountain Peak, Han Li, who was sitting cross-legged, suddenly opened his eyes, and a spiritual light burst forth from them. The Aura swirling around him instantly subsided.

The spiritual light dissipated.

Han Li remained seated, slowly exhaling a breath, then he stood up.

During his half-year seclusion, he had completely absorbed both Low Grade Spiritual Veins.

Within his Dantian, his True Qi had also transformed once again.

After absorbing two Low Grade Spiritual Veins, Han Li had elevated his Azure Wood Earth Emperor Skill to the stage of [Transcendent and Saintly].

His True Qi was even more abundant and pure, surpassing even the magical power of Divine Aperture magnates in purity.

"I've reached the limit... I can prepare for Undergoing Tribulation now."

Han Li looked towards the Void Realm, and with a thought, he stepped out of the embroidered rivers and mountains map.

"Rumble~"

The moment Han Li stepped out of the embroidered rivers and mountains map, a powerful thunderous sound surged above Yuhua Peak.

However, it only lasted for a few breaths before the thunderous sound dissipated.

Putting away the embroidered rivers and mountains map, Han Li stepped out of the Cultivation room.

His figure appeared in the main hall.

Gazing at the blue sky, Han Li waved his hand, dispelling Yuhua Peak's protective Formation Technique.

Stepping out of the hall, Han Li looked up at the sky. In the ethereal expanse, he sensed an invisible will.

Heavenly Might!

Martial Artist Cultivate, constantly breaking through themselves, and only when they reach the stage of Breakthrough to the God Realm can they perceive Heavenly Might.

God Realm Martial Artist are existences that Heaven and Earth do not permit to appear; to Break through, they must endure the trials of Heaven and Earth.

Han Li stood still, all the Qi within his body completely restrained.

Motionless.

After a long time, Han Li finally withdrew his gaze.

The Qi within his body was suppressed by him; if released, it could trigger a Heavenly Tribulation at any moment.

He had witnessed his Revered Master and First Senior Brother's Heavenly Tribulations, and now, his own Heavenly Tribulation was upon him.

From the invisible Heavenly Might, Han Li seemed to foresee the Heavenly Tribulation that would descend in the future.

Barring any surprises, it should be the Nine-Nine Great Tribulation.

When he had observed Heavenly Tribulations in the past, he had felt an irresistible Heavenly Might. If not for the Heaven and Earth Demon Seed being able to clear the Heavenly Might, he would have likely suffered greatly then.

This time, it was finally his turn.

"I wonder if my Senior Brothers are around... If they are, I should notify them."

Han Li took out his sound transmission bell and immediately sent a message, receiving a reply shortly after.

Before long, a long rainbow streaked across the Void Realm, and several figures descended from the sky. It was Huangfu Yanran and the others.

Seeing Han Li in the square in front of Yuhua Hall, smiles appeared on their faces.

Stepping forward, they looked at Han Li.

"Are you preparing for Undergoing Tribulation?" Chen Qi looked at Han Li and was the first to ask.

"Yes, tomorrow. I just came out of seclusion today, so I can undergo the tribulation tomorrow." Han Li nodded.

"How confident are you?" Huangfu Yanran asked, looking at Han Li from the side.

"Heavenly Tribulations are unpredictable, but I don't think it will be a big problem," Han Li replied.

Hearing this, the others exchanged glances.

Judging by Han Li's demeanor, he must have a great deal of confidence.

Sensing Han Li's Aura, they even felt he was more unfathomable than their First Senior Brother, who had broken into the God Realm.

"Whoosh—!"

Just then, a whooshing sound echoed through the Void Realm, and the Grand Elder's figure also appeared.

He descended from the sky and arrived before Han Li.

"Han Li, are you going to undergo tribulation?" The Grand Elder looked at him, a hint of uncontrollable excitement on his face.

"I'll undergo tribulation tomorrow, but I feel my Heavenly Tribulation will be quite powerful and is not suitable for Yuhua Peak. I will choose another location to undergo the tribulation."

Han Li nodded and said.

"Alright, you can choose any place in Qingyuan Sect," the Grand Elder nodded.

"Others can observe, which will also provide them with some experience. I believe that in the future, our Qingyuan Sect will see even more God Realm experts emerge," Han Li said to the Grand Elder.

"Alright, no problem," the Grand Elder nodded.

"Junior Brother, where do you plan to undergo tribulation?" Third Senior Brother asked, looking at Han Li.

"Preferably an uninhabited area, a place with few people," Han Li said.

"Hmm, North Mountain then. There are no Disciples living there, and the area is vast, at least a hundred li around will be fine," the Grand Elder said to him.

"Alright, North Mountain it is," Han Li nodded.

North Mountain was a primeval forest, a very remote part of Qingyuan Sect, which he also knew.

"Then, shall I spread this news now?" The Grand Elder asked.

"No problem," Han Li nodded.

Having received Han Li's affirmation, the Grand Elder immediately flew off.

"Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters, come in for a drink," Han Li said.

"Alright," Chen Qi and the others nodded, then followed Han Li into Yuhua Hall... "What the, Elder Han is going to undergo tribulation!"

"No... that can't be, can it?"

"Why not? The Grand Elder just announced the news. Tomorrow, Elder Han will undergo tribulation in North Mountain."

"Undergo tribulation in North Mountain? Why not in Yuhua Peak?"

"How would I know? Anyway, I'm going to North Mountain first thing tomorrow morning."

"Elder Han's Heavenly Tribulation must not be missed. Such a Prodigy talent will surely face the Nine-Nine Great Tribulation."

"This is a rare sight."

"No, I'm going tonight. Tomorrow morning, there probably won't be any spots left."

"..."

When the Grand Elder spread the news of Han Li's Undergoing Tribulation, the entire Qingyuan Sect was shaken.

The news quickly spread among the hundred thousand Disciples.

Yuhua Peak became the focus of everyone's attention.

Since Han Li's last return to the Sect, there had been no news of him.

Now, however, he had brought about an earth-shattering event.

Undergoing Tribulation!

This was an attempt to break into the God Realm, to undergo tribulation and become a God!

If successful, Yuhua Peak would once again gain a magnate.

The tripartite balance of power in Qingzhou would inevitably be completely broken.

A storm was brewing in Qingyuan Sect!

And this storm was continuously infiltrating and expanding.

Some Disciples of Qingyuan Sect came from various aristocratic families, and this news was also relayed to their respective families.

—

In Wu Capital, in a courtyard, with a 'bang', the tightly shut courtyard gate suddenly opened.

Bai Yi held a sound transmission bell, looking at it in his hand, unable to believe it.

Han Li was going to undergo tribulation.

How did this guy Cultivate?!

He's going to undergo tribulation so quickly?!!

Looking at the sound transmission bell in his hand, a storm raged in Bai Yi's heart.

Subsequently, he sent another message to inquire and received a second affirmative answer. Bai Yi gazed into the distance towards Qingzhou.

"Revered Master has always paid attention to him. I must report this news to Revered Master."

Bai Yi came back to his senses and immediately sent out the message using the sound transmission bell.

Demon Suppression Division, study.

Hong Xuanji sat at his desk, holding a sound transmission bell.

"Han Li is going to undergo tribulation..."

"This guy, at such a growth rate, would probably have been a top-tier Prodigy even in the ancient primordial era." Hong Xuanji looked at the sound transmission bell, a ripple in his heart.

"He's going to undergo tribulation tomorrow..."

"That's quite fast. I must also inform Your Majesty about this." Hong Xuanji muttered to himself, and his figure instantly vanished from the study.

Soon, his figure appeared in the Imperial Study of the imperial palace.

Emperor Jianwu looked at Hong Xuanji, and after hearing the report, Emperor Jianwu remained silent for a long while.

"Minister Hong, do you think he can succeed?" Emperor Jianwu said faintly.

"This person, it's highly likely. His Heavenly Tribulation should be the Nine-Nine Great Tribulation. Nie Cangqiong and Qin Wushuang also faced the Nine-Nine Great Tribulation, and he should be no exception. The probability of success is extremely high!" Hong Xuanji said.

"Hmm, your analysis is correct. This person's talent is outstanding. Upon entering the God Realm, my Wu Dynasty will gain another Supreme expert." Emperor Jianwu nodded.

"Then what are Your Majesty's plans?" Hong Xuanji asked, looking at Emperor Jianwu.

"How about this, you represent the court and personally make a visit to Qingyuan Sect, bringing a congratulatory gift. You've met him before, and your relationship is good, so it's very suitable." Emperor Jianwu said.

"Your subject obeys the decree."

Hong Xuanji nodded.

"I will arrange for the Ministry of Revenue to prepare the congratulatory gift for you. Just go to the Ministry of Revenue and pick it up." Emperor Jianwu said.

"Yes." Hong Xuanji cupped his hands.

"If this child succeeds, it will also be a deterrent to the three great Sects. Eternal Sky Sect should also feel a certain level of deterrence." Emperor Jianwu said faintly, looking out the window.

"With the Tian Mo Sect colluding, I'm afraid they won't give up so easily," Hong Xuanji said.

"An additional top-tier power means an additional deterrent. I don't think they're that foolish. If we follow the original plan, this time, we should be able to deal a heavy blow," Emperor Jianwu slowly said.

"Your Majesty is wise, but this old subject believes that the Tian Mo Sect and Eternal Sky Sect will not give up; they will merely delay for some time," Hong Xuanji said.

"That is natural." Emperor Jianwu nodded, then turned around to look at Hong Xuanji: "However, my Wu Dynasty is not to be trifled with. This time, if we can hold them off, then the Yuan Meng territory can belong to my Wu Dynasty."

"Your Majesty's grand aspirations will surely be realized." Hong Xuanji nodded.

"Alright, you may go. Make the arrangements and congratulate him on my behalf." Emperor Jianwu said to Hong Xuanji.

"Yes."

Hong Xuanji nodded and then left the Imperial Study.

Watching Hong Xuanji leave, Emperor Jianwu picked up a golden scroll from a nearby table.

He opened the golden scroll and began to read it.

"He has only been Cultivating for a few years. Could it be that this person truly possesses the potential for the Supreme Dao?"

"This talent, the possibility is very high!"

Looking at the golden scroll in his hand, Emperor Jianwu muttered to himself.

"If he truly has the potential to ascend in the future, then Qingyuan Sect might become an uncontrollable existence. However, there's no rush for now. This person poses no harm to the imperial court. Maintaining this relationship with Hong Xuanji, as long as there are no major adverse effects, then there will be no problem..."

A thought flashed through his mind, and purple flames suddenly rose from Emperor Jianwu's hand, instantly incinerating the golden scroll to ashes.