123: The power of gods and demons! Thunder strikes!

“It’s really a lightning tribulation…”

Upon seeing this, Wenren Qingxuan’s expression also darkened. Lightning tribulations should only appear when one breaks through to the Second Rank and above. Why would Shengyuan have a lightning tribulation when breaking through to the Third Rank?!

Even if a dual-system Third Ranker was strong, it shouldn't be this abnormal, right?

Wenren Qingxuan felt a bit nervous, but she didn’t show it, her face always maintaining a confident smile.

She couldn’t let the daughters-in-law beside her worry.

Seeing Wenren Qingxuan’s relaxed demeanor, Shen Xinrong and the others indeed became less nervous.

Yue Xiyan, wearing a veil, looked up and stared intently at Li Shengyuan’s figure. She didn’t even realize that her jade-like hand, hidden beneath the sleeve of her long dress, was tightly gripping the hem of her own clothes.

On Qingyang Sect’s flying boat, Sect Master Sect Leader Fang Xiaolin looked at Li Shengyuan’s figure with a solemn expression, muttering in a low voice:

“Is this the lightning tribulation produced during a breakthrough? Even I, at the peak of Yang God, feel a faint palpitation. The lightning tribulation is truly extraordinary!”

However, his heart grew heavier, and he felt an even greater dread towards the lightning tribulation he would encounter when breaking through to the Second Rank.

If Li Shengyuan couldn’t overcome the lightning tribulation, a shadow might be cast upon his heart, making it even more difficult for him to break through to the Second Rank.

The more one fears a lightning tribulation, the harder it is to pass!

At this moment, Chen Qingxuan, who had already successfully broken through to the Third Rank and had not yet consolidated his cultivation before coming to watch Li Shengyuan’s breakthrough, looked at the Sect Master with a solemn expression and said:

“Senior Brother, Lord Li has only just broken through to the Third Rank, and this lightning tribulation is already so terrifying. How will the lightning tribulation for breaking through to the Second Rank compare to this?”

Sect Leader Fang Xiaolin shook his head with a solemn expression, “Each person encounters a different lightning tribulation. Once his breakthrough is complete, it will be my turn to face the lightning tribulation!”

He then patted Chen Qingxuan’s shoulder and said with a smile:

“Whether I succeed or not, Qingxuan, Qingyang Sect will be entrusted to you all to take care of in the future!”

Chen Qingxuan’s expression tightened, and he said in a deep voice: “I believe Senior Brother will definitely be able to break through to the Second Rank. Qingyang Sect still needs you to lead it towards new glory!”

Sect Leader Fang Xiaolin clasped his hands behind his back and smiled indifferently, “Perhaps…”

“If Li Shengyuan successfully overcomes the lightning tribulation and smoothly breaks through to the Third Rank, perhaps encouraged by him, I might have a slightly higher chance of success.”

Then, the few of them fell silent, quietly listening to the roar of thunder from the black clouds high in the sky.

This lightning tribulation was not only useful for Sect Leader Fang Xiaolin, but every cultivator in the Northern Realm could also gain knowledge from it.

If anyone encountered a lightning tribulation during a breakthrough in the future, they wouldn’t be caught in a panic.

As the thunder surged and roared, the world became increasingly oppressive.

At this moment, Li Shengyuan’s breakthrough was also coming to an end.

With a dual-system breakthrough, he had to multitask, simultaneously reaching the Third Rank!

For a Martial Artist to break through to the Third Rank, one must first condense their physical body’s qi and blood to its peak, and then integrate the fully comprehended “Intent” into every inch of their physical body!

Only when the two are integrated, and every piece of flesh and blood contains one’s own will, can a true Undying Golden Body be condensed!

A single drop of blood would then contain the will of a Third Rank Martial Artist, and a lower-ranked practitioner absorbing it would directly explode and die!

As for a Qi Refiner, to break through to the Third Rank and enter the Soul Transformation Realm, their Nascent Soul needs to undergo a transformation from inside out, evolving from a mortal state into a Yin Soul, and simultaneously condense Divine Sense, drastically expanding its range of exploration!

Even if separated from the mortal body, relying solely on the Yin Soul, one can still roam the heavens and earth, existing for a long time. This is the Great Freedom, which is the Soul Transformation Realm!

Currently, Li Shengyuan had reached the peak in everything he needed. What he had to do was to integrate the Intent of Destruction into every inch of his physical body while simultaneously transforming his Nascent Soul into a Yin Soul!

The two progressed simultaneously, starting together, and ending together!

Even Li Shengyuan felt immense pressure at this very moment!

His control over his physical body had reached a perfect state, but if there was even a slight mishap when integrating the Intent of Destruction, his physical body would collapse.

The same applied to the Nascent Soul. If an accident occurred during its transformation into a Yin Soul, the Nascent Soul would gradually dissipate into the world.

However, Li Shengyuan was not worried about this. His Nascent Soul and Great Sun Golden Core complemented each other. Even if the Nascent Soul disappeared, it could be regenerated by the Great Sun Golden Core after some time.

It would just be a severe blow to his vitality, requiring time to recover.

Three days passed quickly, and Li Shengyuan’s breakthrough was already two-thirds complete!

Fortunately, with the aid of Second Rank pills, even with a dual-system breakthrough, Li Shengyuan still appeared calm and unhurried.

However, the further the breakthrough progressed, the more difficult it became. Not only did he need to stabilize the transforming parts, but he also needed to complete the remaining parts, and his energy consumption would become increasingly large.

Many peak Fourth Rank powerhouses failed at the last moment because their mental state wasn't stable, or their qi and blood were insufficient, leading to all their previous efforts being wasted!

Even Li Shengyuan had to exert one thousand percent of his energy to cope!

But just then, Li Shengyuan was surprised to feel a unique energy continuously emanating from the Chaotic Divine Demon Contemplation Method within his body, stabilizing his physical body and Nascent Soul!

The power of the Chaotic Ancient Gods flowed towards the Nascent Soul!

And the power of the Chaotic Great Demons flowed towards the physical body!

At this moment, Li Shengyuan discovered that his already transformed physical body and Nascent Soul underwent astonishing changes once again!

Even the remaining parts of his physical body and Nascent Soul transformed automatically and rapidly without him needing to control them!

The speed was much faster than what he could achieve on his own!

“Could this be the power of gods and demons?!” Li Shengyuan was overjoyed.

“I originally thought it was just a contemplation method, but I didn’t expect it to actually contain the power of Chaotic Divine Demons!”

Li Shengyuan was incredibly eager to see how powerful his physical body and Yin Soul would become after completing the breakthrough.

Would they directly transform into gods and demons?!

The thought filled Li Shengyuan with anticipation and excitement.

The final part of the transformation was, on the contrary, the easiest for him. The power of gods and demons would not only automatically help him transform but also enhance him!

“At this rate, the entire transformation should be completed within half a day!”

Li Shengyuan calmed his mind and waited.

The crowd, who had been waiting for his breakthrough for over a month, was also exhilarated at this moment.

A smile also appeared on Wenren Qingxuan’s mature face, “The little rascal’s breakthrough is going very smoothly. It won’t be long before the transformation is completely finished. Next, he just needs to pass the lightning tribulation.”

“Isn’t it said that lightning tribulations are only triggered by Second Rankers and are very terrifying?” Princess Pingyang asked with some worry.

Shen Xinrong, however, smiled calmly, “I think for Shengyuan, passing the lightning tribulation will be the easiest part. After all, he could face top Third Rank powerhouses before his breakthrough. Now that he’s broken through, he’ll only be stronger! Am I right, Aunt Xuan?”

Shen Xinrong was now increasingly skilled at calling Wenren Qingxuan “Auntie,” and it wouldn't be long before she, like Princess Pingyang, changed her address permanently.

Wenren Qingxuan nodded with a smile, “Xinrong is right. I’m actually looking forward to seeing how powerful that little rascal will be after his breakthrough!”

Sect Leader Fang Xiaolin on Qingyang Sect’s flying boat was also exclaiming repeatedly at this moment, “Li Shengyuan is indeed a prodigy. He has passed the most difficult step with such ease.”

“Next, we’ll see him contend with the lightning tribulation!”

Exclamations and praises also came from the crowd from time to time.

As Li Shengyuan transformed, the pressure emanating from him grew stronger and stronger, even more oppressive than some veteran Third Rank powerhouses!

As noon approached, the sky became unprecedentedly dark, and the pressure on Li Shengyuan finally reached its peak!

Overwhelming qi and blood, as well as soul pressure, spread in all directions!

The phantom of the Divine Demon above his head also shone with golden light, and as for the black and white twin dragons, they had long since completely merged into the Divine Demon.

The moment Li Shengyuan opened his eyes, the lightning, which had already brewed to its extreme in the black clouds high in the sky, roared out towards his tiny figure!

At this instant, the lightning illuminated this part of the world!

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