157: The power of heaven and earth is earth-shaking

Golden lightning tore through the Void Realm, as the Ten Primordial Fiends' Heavenly Tribulation descended simultaneously.

The Void Realm completely collapsed, transforming into a black hole.

Destructive power continuously spread.

The Sect Leader appeared, resisting the might of the Heavenly Tribulation, allowing everyone to breathe a sigh of relief.

However, some Disciples still fainted outright.

"Grand Elder, arrange for people to take away the unconscious Disciples." The Sect Leader's voice rang out, and the Grand Elder nodded, immediately gathering the Elders to carry away the fainted Disciples.

The remaining group of people stared intently at the golden sky.

Waves of destructive power continued to spread.

Han Li's figure was completely engulfed.

After a full fifteen minutes, the golden lightning finally disappeared.

Han Li's figure then became visible to everyone.

Above his head was the embroidered rivers and mountains map, and the Shaking Heaven Seal was fully activated, both Dao Artifacts now appearing dim.

The embroidered rivers and mountains map was still somewhat intact, but the Shaking Heaven Seal had developed a crack, nearly being completely destroyed.

Han Li was covered in blood, his aura fluctuating wildly.

Despite using two Dao Artifacts to resist, he still suffered severe injuries.

Standing in the Void Realm, he almost fell.

At this moment, the tribulation cloud vortex in the sky vanished, and the Heavenly Tribulation was completely over.

Although he suffered severe injuries from the final blow, Han Li still withstood it.

He had entered the God Realm.

"Pfft—!"

Spitting out blood, Han Li's eyes were dim, and he stored the two heavily damaged Dao Artifacts into his Dantian for nurturing.

"Whoosh—!"

A rainbow light flashed, and the Sect Leader swiftly appeared before Han Li.

"Sect Leader..."

Han Li looked weak, his aura dropping to freezing point.

His life force plummeted dramatically; although he had endured, the damage he sustained was immense.

Yet, even at such a critical state, Han Li still hadn't triggered his Phoenix Nirvana.

This was a passive ability, not something he could control, and it hadn't reached a truly life-threatening degree.

"Don't speak," the Sect Leader said, then took out a Life-Creation Pill and fed it to Han Li.

With the medicinal power of the Life-Creation Pill, Han Li's aura only recovered slightly.

"Whoosh—!"

Then, the Sect Leader waved his hand, taking Han Li and disappearing from everyone's sight.

"It... it's done!"

Only after the Sect Leader disappeared with Han Li did everyone fully react.

"It's done! Elder Han succeeded!"

Excitement spread across the faces of the Elders and Disciples.

They looked as if they themselves had successfully undergone the Heavenly Tribulation.

What did Han Li's successful tribulation mean?!

Entering the God Realm, Qingyuan Sect had once again gained a top-tier powerhouse.

The impact on the entire Qingyuan Sect was self-evident.

Top-tier combat power was not something Xiantian martial artists could compare to.

Adding a God Realm powerhouse was far more significant than adding a hundred Xiantian martial artists.

He was a true pillar of the School.

"I knew he would succeed," Chen Qi and her group also showed brilliant smiles on their faces.

"Senior Brother broke through to the God Realm, and now Junior Brother has also broken through to the God Realm. Revered Master, you can rest in peace."

Tears of excitement welled up in Chen Qi's eyes.

In the past, Revered Master's failure in Undergoing Tribulation had brought an undeniable heavy blow to the entire Yuhua Peak.

But now, its glory had been restored, not only restored but also reached an unparalleled level.

Two God Realm powerhouses in one lineage—this was comparable to Qingyuan Sect's most prosperous era...

At Yuhua Peak, in the Cultivation Room, the Sect Leader looked at Han Li: "Stabilize yourself well. You don't need to worry about other matters."

"Mm." Han Li nodded weakly, then sat cross-legged on the futon, beginning to absorb Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi to recover.

Seeing this, the Sect Leader did not say more, and his figure quickly disappeared...

Qingyuan Sect was filled with joyful sounds.

Han Li's successful Undergoing Tribulation meant Qingyuan Sect had gained another top-tier powerhouse.

The strength of a School depended not only on its Disciples but also on its top-tier combat power.

A School without the protection of top-tier combat power was merely a paper tiger, unable to last long.

Only by achieving top-tier combat power could one truly protect a region.

At least, for the next few hundred years, Qingyuan Sect would surely be safe and sound.

Unless some top-tier war broke out.

Otherwise, it could easily last for a thousand years.

Qingyuan Sect, established over a thousand years ago, had seen its past glory diminish with the disappearance of its top-tier combat power.

Now, it was rising again.

Wu Wuji and Han Li were both the youngest God Realm powerhouses, and their future potential could be said to be immense.

From the Sect's perspective, this was definitely an event worth celebrating...

At Qingyuan Palace, all the Elders and Peak Revered Masters gathered.

They were all assembled in one hall.

The main hall was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

"Elder Han successfully underwent his Heavenly Tribulation. Our Qingyuan Sect will once again gain a Grand Elder."

"Wonderful, simply wonderful!"

An Elder spoke with a beaming smile.

Most of the Elders and Peak Revered Masters had smiles on their faces.

However, Tiandu Peak, among the crowd, seemed a bit awkward.

The feud between Tiandu Peak and Yuhua Peak was well-known to everyone.

Wu Wuji had broken through to the God Realm, and now Han Li had also broken through to the God Realm.

Although they hadn't caused trouble, if either of these two decided to target Tiandu Peak, it was likely no one could stop them.

Even if the Tiandu lineage were annihilated, the Sect Leader probably wouldn't intervene.

There was no way around it; Tiandu Peak had no top-tier combat power. Compared to God Realm powerhouses, the Sect Leader would definitely favor Yuhua Peak.

Moreover, Han Li and Wu Wuji's potential was still so immense; anyone with a brain would understand the situation.

However, at present, no one was paying attention to this point; more attention was focused on Han Li.

"Disperse now. Elder Han is in seclusion stabilizing his cultivation. There's no need to worry."

Just then, the Sect Leader's voice came from the Void Realm, echoing through the main hall.

Hearing this, everyone rose simultaneously. The Grand Elder breathed a sigh of relief, and then all the Elders and Peak Revered Masters followed suit, leaving Qingyuan Palace.

As long as everything was fine...

At this moment, outside Qingyuan Mountain Gate, the Sect Leader's figure appeared.

He looked at a peak not far away and spoke: "Fellow Daoist Hong, may I ask what brings you here?"

"Buzz—!"

A flash of light, and Hong Xuanji appeared before the Sect Leader, bringing Bai Yi with him.

"Fellow Daoist Ye, today is a grand day for Qingyuan Sect."

Hong Xuanji said with a smile.

"Junior Bai Yi greets Sect Leader Ye." Beside him, Bai Yi bowed respectfully.

The Sect Leader nodded gently, then looked at Hong Xuanji and said, "Fellow Daoist Hong is right. Today is indeed a grand day for my Qingyuan Sect."

"The Ten Primordial Fiends' Heavenly Tribulation—that's a legendary top-tier Heavenly Tribulation. Han Li's talent, I'm afraid, means it's not impossible for him to become a Supreme Paragon in the future."

"Fellow Daoist Hong is too kind," the Sect Leader smiled.

"I have come today by Your Majesty's decree, representing Your Majesty, to congratulate Fellow Daoist Han Li."

Hong Xuanji said directly.

"Han Li has just undergone his Heavenly Tribulation and is currently adjusting and stabilizing his cultivation. Fellow Daoist Hong, please come in first. How about we meet after Han Li has stabilized?"

The Sect Leader said.

"Alright, no problem. The guest follows the host's arrangements, haha. I'll follow Fellow Daoist Ye's arrangements." Hong Xuanji laughed heartily.

The Sect Leader nodded, then stepped into Qingyuan Sect.

Hong Xuanji, bringing Bai Yi, also followed into Qingyuan Sect.

"Revered Master, you chat with Sect Leader Ye. I'll go see my cousin," Bai Yi said.

"Alright, go ahead, but do not trespass here," Hong Xuanji nodded.

The Sect Leader said nothing, simply nodded gently. Then, Bai Yi cupped his hands in a bow, bidding farewell to the two, and then left.

"Fellow Daoist Hong, come with me," the Sect Leader said. Hong Xuanji nodded, and then the two figures flew directly into the sky, transforming into a divine light and disappearing...

Time passed minute by minute.

Two days went by, and the news of Han Li entering the God Realm had completely spread to all major forces across the Nine Provinces.

At Cangjian Palace, in a beautiful mountain peak Dao field courtyard, a white-robed figure sat in the pavilion drinking tea.

Beside him, a young man stood, reporting the situation to the white-robed figure.

And this white-robed figure was Nie Cangqiong, the newly promoted powerhouse of Cangjian Palace.

"Elder Nie, that's roughly the situation." The young man beside him bowed.

"Alright, I understand. You may leave." Nie Cangqiong nodded.

The young man then saluted, turned, and left.

"Ten Fiends' Heavenly Tribulation..."

"It seems his Innate talent and foundation are indeed very strong," Nie Cangqiong looked at the Void Realm, his eyes shimmering.

"He's entered the God Realm, very good. Then after a while, I can visit him legitimately and see what level his strength has truly reached..."

Turning his teacup, Nie Cangqiong drank the hot tea in one gulp. Then, his figure disappeared from the pavilion...

Deep within Tai Xuan Sect, in the rear hall of a grand Dao field, Qin Wushuang listened to the report, then turned around to look at the person before him.

"Ten Fiends' Heavenly Tribulation, are you sure?"

"Absolutely certain." The Black-Robed Old Man in front of him nodded.

"Alright, I understand. You may leave first." Qin Wushuang waved his hand. The Black-Robed Old Man nodded, then turned and left.

"Ten Fiends' Heavenly Tribulation..."

"Whether it is or not, I must fight this battle!" Qin Wushuang's gaze was firm as he watched the disappearing black-robed figure in the distance...

For several days, Qingyuan Sect was filled with a joyous and festive atmosphere.

Yuhua Peak, where Han Li resided, became the absolute center of attention.

At this moment, in the Cultivation Room of Yuhua Hall, Han Li spent a full three days before he finally stabilized.

On the futon, Han Li opened his eyes.

In three days, he had stabilized the aura within his body.

His True Qi had also completely transformed into magic power.

His original True Qi already surpassed the magic power of an ordinary Divine Aperture Realm, and now it was even more abundant and pure.

The final simultaneous appearance of the Ten Fiends had severely injured Han Li, but the improvement was immense.

He had opened ten Divine Apertures at once, totaling eleven secret apertures.

With the secret apertures opened, he could communicate with the power of Heaven and Earth and control it.

Under normal circumstances, breaking through to the Divine Aperture Realm would open at most one or two apertures.

The rest would require him to slowly Cultivate and open more apertures.

Divine Aperture Realm.

The more secret apertures opened, the stronger the communicated Heaven and Earth power.

Upon entering Divine Aperture, one could generally control ten li of Heaven and Earth power.

Communicating with the Heaven and Earth power within a ten-li radius to enter the body would cause combat power to surge.

However, Han Li had opened eleven apertures at once, allowing him to control over a hundred li of Heaven and Earth power to enter his body.

Although the Heavenly Tribulation was formidable, the stronger the Heavenly Tribulation, the greater the improvement after Undergoing Tribulation.

At this point, the benefits of top-tier Cultivation Technique also became apparent.

Under normal circumstances, one can open up 108 human secret apertures.

This is basically not a big problem.

And this is only by Cultivating an Earth-Grade Cultivation Technique, opening up 108 human secret apertures.

However, Heaven-Grade Cultivation Techniques can open up even more human secret apertures.

Surpassing 108.

The strength would also be vastly different.

His Azure Wood Earth Emperor Skill, however, can open up a full 360 human secret apertures.

However, the more secret apertures opened, the longer it takes, and the more energy is required.

But this is not a problem for Han Li.

His lifespan is comparable to that of a Supreme Paragon; he has ample time.

Upon reaching the Divine Aperture Realm, Han Li could also see his specific lifespan in the ethereal.

His lifespan was a full 10,600 years.

This lifespan, even those in the Yuanshen Realm, could not hope to match.

Coming back to his senses, Han Li quietly felt every inch of change in his body.

Under the Heavenly Tribulation's baptism, his Physical Body was completely reborn.

Deep within his flesh and blood, 2,000 Dragon Elephant Primordial Embryos had condensed, but there were only 400-some Dragon Elephant Divine Embryos.

The increase of nearly 1,000 Dragon Elephant Primordial Embryos was a tremendous improvement.

With the condensation of the third Dragon Elephant Divine Symbol, his strength, solely from the improvement of the Dragon Elephant Overlord Body Art, increased by 20 million jin of force, a full 500,000 tripods of force.

However, the greatest improvement was the change in power brought about by his Breakthrough to the God Realm.

Breaking through to the God Realm increased his strength by 1 million tripods of force, pushing his total power past 100 million jin of force.

Having opened up eleven human secret apertures, his total strength reached 4.5 million tripods of force, a full 180 million jin of force.

This broke the normal power limit of the Divine Aperture Realm.

With this power, he could even have single-handedly beaten Baoyue National Teacher to death back then.

Even after Breaking through to the God Realm, his Physical Body remained his greatest reliance.

Not only were there changes in his Physical Body, but his mental Soul also grew several times stronger.

Becoming even more profound.

Even compared to the mental Soul of the Divine Hidden Realm, he was not far behind.

He even surpassed it.

However, compared to the Primordial Spirit of the Yuanshen Realm, there was still some difference.

The changes from Breaking through to the God Realm were earth-shattering.

The power of this Realm made Han Li understand why Innate martial artists were mere ants in the eyes of those in the God Realm.

A single thought, the power of Heaven and Earth controlled, could instantly crush an Xiantian martial artist.

Connecting with the power of Heaven and Earth, and with the blessing of the power of Heaven and Earth, it was completely different.

Only by reaching the strength of this Realm could one truly experience it.

"The Shaking Heaven Seal suffered significant damage..."

His mind sinking into his Dantian, Han Li looked at his Dao Artifact.

At the last moment, he used the Shaking Heaven Seal and the embroidered rivers and mountains map to resist, causing both Dao Artifacts to suffer varying degrees of damage.

The embroidered rivers and mountains map was primarily for defense and was also a Medium Grade Dao Artifact, so its condition was better, but the Shaking Heaven Seal was in a terrible state.

It had cracked.

Its spiritual light was dim.

"I still have some other Materials, so restoring it shouldn't be a problem."

Han Li let out a breath, then withdrew his mind.

With a thought, his figure vanished from the Cultivate room.

"Sect Leader is out of seclusion... I wonder if he has the confidence to charge into the Primordial Spirit Realm..."

Han Li stepped out of the main hall and looked towards the depths of Qingyuan Palace.

"I should still go see the Sect Leader." After a moment of thought, Han Li took a step and disappeared from Yuhua Peak.

The next second, he arrived in the depths of Qingyuan Palace, his figure descending from the sky and landing before a golden hall.

"Hmm?"

"There are two magnate auras!"

Looking at the golden hall, Han Li was slightly surprised.

He was somewhat familiar with both auras.

One was the Sect Leader of Qingyuan Sect, and the other... Just as Han Li was pondering, a voice came from within the golden hall.

"Since you've arrived, why not come in." The voice of the Sect Leader sounded.

Han Li calmed his turbulent mind and stepped into the golden hall.

Upon entering the golden hall, Han Li immediately saw two figures.

"Hong Xuanji!"

Seeing the other figure, Han Li recognized him at a glance.

The Supreme commander of the Demon Suppression Division, Hong Xuanji.

Both men's gazes were also on Han Li.

Hong Xuanji scrutinized him from head to toe, his pupils slightly contracting.

Han Li, who had just Broken through to the God Realm, made him feel a trace of trepidation.

"Senior Hong, Sect Leader."

Han Li clasped his fists.

"Now that you've Broken through to the God Realm, there's no need to call me Senior; calling me Fellow Daoist is fine."

Hong Xuanji burst into laughter.

"Fellow Daoist Hong."

Han Li nodded.

"Cultivating for only a few years, yet you've Broken through to the God Realm and become a magnate. Fellow Daoist Han, your Genius truly is astonishing." Hong Xuanji said with a smile.

"I had some Opportunity, which is why I was able to enter. Fellow Daoist Hong overpraises me."

Han Li smiled.

"Fellow Daoist Hong arrived a few days ago, but you had just finished Undergoing Tribulation and needed to stabilize, so we are only meeting today." The Sect Leader said.

Han Li nodded and looked at Hong Xuanji: "Fellow Daoist Hong, you came to Qingyuan; is there something you need to deal with?"

"Not at all." Hong Xuanji shook his head and said, "I came to congratulate you on His Majesty's orders. Coincidentally, on the day I arrived, you were Undergoing Tribulation."

"So that's how it is." Han Li nodded.

Hong Xuanji looked at Han Li, took a step forward, and came before him, revealing a cosmos ring and handing it to Han Li: "Here are some gifts His Majesty brought for you. With your Breakthrough to the God Realm, our Wu Dynasty has gained another Supreme."

"Then I thank Your Majesty for his kindness. When I have time in the future, I will definitely visit His Majesty in the capital." Han Li accepted the cosmos ring and said with a smile.

"Breaking through to the God Realm is indeed a cause for celebration. With Fellow Daoist Han's Genius, it's not impossible for him to contend for the Supreme Paragon in the future." Hong Xuanji smiled and said.

"Supreme Paragon... that's still too far away." Han Li shook his head.

"Where there's a will, there's a way. With Fellow Daoist's Genius, there's still great hope. If there were a Supreme Paragon, then our Southern Continent would be completely stable." Hong Xuanji sighed.

"Such a vast Southern Continent, could it be that there isn't a single Supreme Paragon?" Han Li looked at Hong Xuanji in surprise.

"I'm not too clear about that. Perhaps it's related to the ancient war." Hong Xuanji said.

"I see..."

"The ancient war shattered the primordial lands, and many Supreme Paragons fell. If not for that war, perhaps the situation would be much better now." The Sect Leader said.

"Indeed, it's a pity, but it has already happened; this is an unchangeable fact." Hong Xuanji nodded.

"Alright, let's not talk about this anymore. Since Han Li is out of seclusion, the three of us should have a good drink." The Sect Leader said.

The few people then passed through the hall and arrived at the courtyard in the back.

In the courtyard, the three sat before a pavilion stone table, with various delicacies and fine wines laid out, making one's mouth water.

"Oh, right, Fellow Daoist Han, with your Breakthrough to the God Realm this time, I'm afraid it won't be long before Nie Cangqiong of Cangjian Palace and Qin Wushuang of Tai Xuan Sect come looking for you."

After drinking a cup of wine, Hong Xuanji looked at Han Li and said.

Han Li smiled: "It's alright, what's meant to come will always come. It's just a battle, nothing major."

"Fellow Daoist Han, from your words, it seems you are very confident." Hong Xuanji looked at him deeply.

"It's alright, as for the specifics, I don't know yet. The strength of those two is not weak." Han Li said indifferently.

"Unfortunately, I'm afraid I won't be able to witness this battle with my own eyes." Hong Xuanji sighed.

?

Han Li and the Sect Leader looked at him simultaneously.

"Fellow Daoist Hong, what do you mean by that?"

Han Li asked in surprise.

Hong Xuanji picked up his wine cup, took a sip of wine, and said: "I still have matters to attend to and need to make a trip to the Central Earth Continent."

"Going to the Central Earth Continent..."

The Sect Leader's eyes flickered, as if he understood something, and he looked at Hong Xuanji: "Is it because of the Tian Mo Sect?"

"Partially for that reason, yes." Hong Xuanji nodded.

"Tian Mo Sect?"

Hearing the name of this force, Han Li looked at Hong Xuanji: "Is this force from the Central Earth Continent?"

"Yes." Hong Xuanji nodded.

"This is a Demonic Path Holy Land of the Central Earth Continent; its strength is unfathomable." Hong Xuanji slowly said.

"What's the difference between a Central Earth Holy Land and a top-tier School?" Han Li asked.

"Those who can become a Holy Land are all those who have produced a Supreme Paragon. Although some Holy Lands have declined, their foundation remains. With a core foundation, they can still unleash the strength of a Supreme Paragon. These are what we call Holy Lands."

The Sect Leader said.

Hearing this, Han Li finally understood.

Having produced a Supreme Paragon, even without a Supreme Paragon, yet still being able to unleash the strength of a Supreme Paragon, it could indeed be called a Holy Land.

"Isn't the Tian Mo Sect a Central Earth force? How is it related? Could it be that Fellow Daoist Hong has some grudge with the Tian Mo Sect?" Han Li looked at Hong Xuanji and asked.

Hong Xuanji drank a cup of wine, looked at him, and said: "Although the Tian Mo Sect is a Central Earth force, it is related to the Eternal Sky Sect. A portion of the Tian Mo Sect's power is deeply connected to the Eternal Sky Sect."

"Related to the Eternal Sky Sect..."

Hearing Hong Xuanji's words, Han Li's heart trembled.

Now, he understood the Karma involved.

The Three Demonic Sects of Youzhou were backed by the Eternal Sky Sect, which had always coveted the Wu Dynasty.

With the connection to the Tian Mo Sect, the Eternal Sky Sect would probably be even more difficult to deal with.

Connecting these relationships, Han Li vaguely sensed a huge conspiracy forming.

And this conspiracy, he feared, was not only aimed at a specific force within the Wu Dynasty but at the entire Wu Dynasty.

"The Tian Mo Sect wants to establish roots in the Southern Continent. They can use their connection with the Eternal Sky Sect to advance step by step. To resolve the trouble, the biggest problem is still the Tian Mo Sect."

Hong Xuanji sighed.

"If we could get the support of other Holy Lands, then perhaps the situation would be much better."

Han Li swirled his wine cup, took a sip of wine, and looked at Hong Xuanji.

"So, Fellow Daoist Hong's trip to the Central Earth Continent is to contact other Holy Lands?"

"Yes, I'll give it a try, but whether it will succeed, I don't know." Hong Xuanji nodded.

Listening to these words, Han Li felt a sense of helplessness in Hong Xuanji's tone.

The Wu Dynasty seemed calm on the surface, but beneath it, turbulent waves surged.

If the Tian Mo Sect did not withdraw its forces, the Wu Dynasty might very well be unable to resist.

At that time, chaos would surely engulf the world!