245: Lu Clan

The next moment, a grand Dao sound resonated from thin air, and a pure pillar of Law descended from the sky, enveloping both her and the divine seed!

The seed greedily absorbed the Law Power within the light pillar, its form rapidly transforming, its outline becoming clearer, exuding a pressure that surpassed the Nascent Soul Stage—the Primordial Spirit had just formed!

However, just as the Law baptism ended, the most unpredictable Heart Demon Tribulation followed closely.

Cheng Rongrong's body trembled violently, and the newly formed Primordial Spirit's radiance instantly dimmed.

Her face displayed various extreme emotions—deep-seated fear, unfulfilled desires, and world-shattering rage.

Within the illusion, she was engaged in a desperate battle with another 'self'.

"Hold fast to your true self! Cheng Rongrong, that is all you, and yet none of it is you!"

Qin Yu solemnly shouted, her voice like a flowing spring, penetrating the Formation directly into her Divine Soul.

Cheng Rongrong's struggling body gradually calmed, the confusion on her face replaced by resolute determination.

She suddenly opened her eyes, her divine light like a sword, and shouted sternly:

"I am I, only I am real! Disperse!"

As if her words commanded the Law, all Heart Demon illusions shattered in response, vanishing into thin air.

Her Primordial Spirit, at this moment, became crystal clear, flawless and perfect, exuding a serene yet powerful aura.

"Return."

Cheng Rongrong softly murmured, and the perfectly condensed Primordial Spirit, identical to her, transformed into a stream of light and returned to her Purple Mansion between her brows.

At this very moment, the heavens and earth above the academy suddenly changed color!

Heavy tribulation clouds instantly gathered, purple electric snakes danced wildly within them, and an aura of destruction enveloped the four directions.

"Come!"

Cheng Rongrong stood up, facing the sky without any fear.

She did not unleash any Magic Treasure, but instead used her Physical Body and newly formed Primordial Spirit to directly confront the heavenly Lightning Tribulation.

"Rumble!"

The first tribulation lightning struck, tearing her skin, but the wounds instantly healed as her Qi and blood surged, making her Physical Body appear even more lustrous.

The second, the third...

Seven consecutive heavenly lightning bolts, each stronger than the last, all became nourishment for her to temper her Primordial Spirit and Physical Body.

When the final golden lightning liquid, imbued with vitality, bathed her entire body, her aura underwent a qualitative leap.

The dark clouds dispersed, sweet rain fell from the sky, and myriad rays of light shone.

Cheng Rongrong stood silently in the air, Dao rhyme flowing around her, resonating with heaven and earth.

She slowly descended, bowing to you and Qin Yu:

"Master, Junior Martial Uncle, this Disciple has not failed her mission."

You looked at the profound gaze in her eyes, which seemed to see through the ways of the world, and knew that from then on, the Cultivation World had one more Soul Transformation Cultivator named Cheng Rongrong.

Xue Miaoyun, Song Yang, and Song Yu, who were nearby, were incredibly excited; they had been waiting for this moment for a long time.

You couldn't help but feel a touch of envy—these Geniuses breaking through to Soul Transformation seemed much easier than imagined.

You couldn't help but wonder if your own Aptitude could withstand the Heart Demon Tribulation, and if you could endure the test of the Lightning Tribulation?

One must know that the Lightning Tribulation is crucial for tempering the Physical Body, and there's no way to avoid it with a substitute talisman.

Under your and Qin Yu's protection, Xue Miaoyun, Song Yang, and Song Yu soon also broke through to Soul Transformation.

From then on, Fengyun Pavilion possessed five Soul Transformation Cultivators.

After all four had broken through, Qin Yu solemnly said to them:

"Next, you still need to Master more powerful means."

"The Zixiao Immortal Domain is different from the Barren Continent; here, Prodigies emerge in droves, and their methods are ever-changing. Especially powerful Spirit Treasures can allow one to wield stronger Powers of Law, creating a vast difference in strength."

"You can choose to join the academy, continue your studies in your respective paths, and acquire more means. Or you can travel to various parts of the Immortal Domain to seek Opportunities."

You and Qin Yu had long planned for the subsequent development of the four.

With Fengyun Pavilion's current foundation, it could no longer continue to cultivate Soul Transformation Cultivators.

Therefore, leveraging the academy and the vast Immortal Domain to let them grow independently was the best choice.

After all, even though they had achieved Soul Transformation, their strength would be greatly diminished if they lacked powerful Magic Treasures and Spirit Treasures.

However, this problem was not difficult to solve—the Three Thousand Academy's contribution points could be exchanged for many rare Heaven And Earth Treasures. These Materials could then be used to refine corresponding Spirit Treasures and Magic Treasures.

This was precisely the advantage brought by top-tier forces, and also one of the reasons for Kunlun Dao Academy's enduring prosperity.

You suddenly remembered an important matter, so you solemnly instructed them:

"Remember... within the academy, you must not reveal your identity or origins, and even less let anyone know your relationship with me."

"If you go out for experience, you must remember not to fall into danger due to greed, understand?"

"Disciples understand!" the four responded in unison.

Although you are currently still at the Nascent Soul cultivation level, in their hearts, you will always be their Master.

After a moment of contemplation, Cheng Rongrong was the first to speak: "I've decided to join the academy first, and then find an Opportunity to go out for experience."

"Me too!" Xue Miaoyun immediately echoed.

"Us too!" Song Yang and Song Yu also followed suit.

Qin Yu nodded in agreement.

Subsequently, Cheng Rongrong, Xue Miaoyun, Song Yang, and Song Yu each chose academies suitable for themselves—Tianming Academy, Alchemy Dao Academy, Void Academy, and Spirit Beast Academy.

Sunrise—

Just as you were about to go into seclusion, Lu Xiaoxiao came to find you.

As soon as she sat down in the pavilion, she smiled and said, "Our academy's number one Genius, do you still remember our agreement?"

"Remember, of course I remember," you quickly responded with a smile.

Actually, you had long forgotten about it—ever since your four Personal Disciples broke through to Soul Transformation, your mind had been completely occupied with your own Breakthrough to Soul Transformation.

"That's good, come with me then!" she stood up directly and said with a smile.

"Now? Where are we going?"

"I'll tell you in detail on the way."

You nodded, then left with her.

She took you through several teleportation arrays, finally arriving at the Lu Clan Immortal Clan's largest city—Lingyun Prefecture.

This Lingyun Prefecture was comparable in scale to Tianshu City, a magnificent immortal city, and also the only massive city within the Lu Clan Immortal Clan that had a cross-realm teleportation array.

The Lu Clan Immortal Clan and the Liu Clan Immortal Family are both first-rate immortal clans, each governing a Star Continent, with countless affiliated forces under them.

Lu Xiaoxiao then flew with you for three more days before arriving at a floating palace in the clouds—

This aerial palace was shaped like an imperial palace, yet it was hundreds of times more magnificent than a mortal imperial palace, comparable in scale to a small city.

This Celestial Palace was the core of the Lu Clan Immortal Clan's power.

Lu Xiaoxiao led you into a grand hall where a banquet was being held for guests.

Elegant seats lined the hall, and you spotted three familiar figures at some of them—Sima Tao, Chu Fan, and Nangong Feiyan.

Upon seeing you arrive, the three immediately fixed their sharp gazes on you.

Lu Xiaoxiao then introduced the Elder at the head seat to you: "This is the Second Elder of our Lu Clan Immortal Clan."

You immediately bowed: "Greetings, Second Elder!"

The Second Elder, whose real name was Lu Zhenghong, smiled and nodded: "Hearing about you is not as good as meeting you; indeed, heroes emerge from the young."

As he spoke, he gestured for you to take a seat: "Since you're here, please take a seat."