428: Madam, don't underestimate people.

After an unknown amount of time, a sudden explosion resounded from the sky, which then became covered in dark clouds.

“Oh dear, I was so focused on Cultivating that I unexpectedly Broke Through to the Undergoing Tribulation Stage!” Chen Xuan said with some surprise, holding the weak Dong Li.

“T-that’s… that’s great! I can finally… you should hurry and Undergo Tribulation! Your Master, your Mistress, will be your Protector!”

“Really, Mistress Dong Li? You’re not planning to kill me anymore?”

“Impossible! I, I would absolutely never lay a murderous hand on you! Just now… just now, those were just angry words! Can you, please, go out and Undergo Tribulation first?”

“Undergoing Tribulation is definitely happening, but before I go, I still have something to give you, Mistress, as a memento!”

“W-what is it?”

“Hehehe!”

Once the Heavenly Tribulation had sufficiently brewed, Chen Xuan soared into the sky, straight into the clouds.

A small Heavenly Tribulation, with his strength to kill a Mahayana Cultivator even in the Body Integration Stage, he didn't need to worry at all, even if he took it head-on.

Moreover, he also had a secret technique to absorb Lightning Tribulation power, which was like having double insurance; a small Heavenly Tribulation was just delivering energy to him!

“Rumble—”

The Heavenly Tribulation descended, streaks of lightning cutting through the sky, falling straight down, striking towards Chen Xuan.

Dong Li, on the other hand, nervously looked up at the sky; she knew that at this moment, Chen Xuan was in the most dangerous situation.

Although she spoke very toughly, deep down, she was still full of concern for Chen Xuan.

On Chen Xuan’s side, he looked up at the Lightning Tribulation in the sky, a confident smile on his face.

Immediately, he took a deep breath, circulated his Cultivation Technique, and the true Qi throughout his body boiled, like a blazing flame, soaring into the sky.

“Come on, Heavenly Tribulation! Although it’s a bit unexpected, I’ve been waiting for you for a long time!”

Chen Xuan roared, his Aura surging. In his eyes, a fierce Battle Intent burned.

The first Lightning Tribulation struck, and Chen Xuan easily received it. His body suffered no harm; instead, under the baptism of the Lightning Tribulation, it became even stronger.

The second, the third, the fourth…

The Lightning Tribulation grew stronger and stronger, but Chen Xuan always wore a faint smile. He was like an peerless War God, standing firm in the Heavenly Tribulation, dissolving all the Lightning Tribulation into nothingness.

Under his control, the power of the Heavenly Tribulation was absorbed by him, transforming into streaks of lightning that entered his body. His body, under the impact of the lightning, was constantly refining his Physical Body, making his Physical Body even stronger.

The last Lightning Tribulation was the most powerful, and Chen Xuan dared not underestimate it. He gathered all the true Qi in his body, preparing to face it.

“Boom!”

With a loud bang, the Lightning Tribulation finally descended. Countless flashes of lightning intertwined, forming a massive pillar of lightning that blasted towards Chen Xuan.

Chen Xuan roared, his entire body’s true Qi erupting, transforming into a brilliant pillar of light, meeting the Lightning Tribulation.

The two collided, producing a violent explosion, and a terrifying energy fluctuation spread outwards.

After several hours of effort, Chen Xuan finally absorbed all the power of the Heavenly Tribulation, successfully Breaking Through to the Undergoing Tribulation Stage. His Cultivation greatly increased, and he could now contend with Cultivators of the Mahayana Stage.

Finally, the Lightning Tribulation dissipated, and the sky returned to calm. A figure slowly descended from the sky; it was Chen Xuan.

“Mistress, I succeeded.” Chen Xuan said with a smile.

“Mm, I know.” Dong Li first smiled, then her face stiffened again.

But Chen Xuan didn't care about that; he excitedly rushed forward and hugged Dong Li tightly, his eyes full of joy.

“Mistress, I finally Broke Through to the Undergoing Tribulation Stage! I’m so happy! Are you happy?”

“You… you let go of me first!”

“I won’t! Mistress, I will always remember your kindness in protecting me. From now on, if you ever need anything from me, just say the word, and I will do my best.”

“Chen, Chen Xuan, calm down. I know you’re a good child. From now on, we are still Master and Disciple, always Master and Disciple.”

“You’ve said it wrong, Mistress. You haven’t taught me anything, but I’ve taught you quite a lot. Between us, we’re not Master and Disciple!”

“Then… then…” Dong Li was speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say, but then she remembered that she was now a Mahayana Cultivator.

“Hmph, if I say it counts, then it counts. Otherwise, do you want to test my strength, Mistress?” Saying that, she directly unleashed her Aura.

But unfortunately, this seemed to have no effect on Chen Xuan at all, and instead, it increased his Battle Intent.

“Hehe, perfect. I also want to test my strength after just Breaking Through. How about it, Mistress, shall we have a match?”

“Arrogant~” Dong Li playfully glared at Chen Xuan.

“With your shoddy skills, how could you possibly be my opponent? Go back and Cultivate for a few more decades before you come back!”

“Mistress, don’t underestimate me! Could it be that you’ve forgotten that before, when I hadn’t Broken Through yet, I already made you beg for mercy? How could you forget now?”

“You…!” Dong Li instantly reacted, her face turning crimson.

“That’s not what I meant!”

“Actually, there’s not much difference. In this aspect, one can also see the strength of one’s combat power.”

As Chen Xuan spoke, he unexpectedly grabbed Dong Li’s fair hand.

“Come, please guide this Disciple, Mistress, on the Dao of fighting enemies and powerful skills!”

“I won’t…”

Before Dong Li could speak, Chen Xuan pulled her into the Immortal Cave for combat practice.

After several days, Chen Xuan finally stabilized his Cultivation, and then he brought the fully recovered, yet extremely weak, Dong Li to the Sect Master Hall.

Thousand Cloud Accumulation had been subdued by two maids from the very beginning, his Cultivation crippled, and he was thrown into a corner of the Sect Master Hall.

Later, if it weren’t for the two maids getting jealous after seeing Chen Xuan and Dong Li together for too long, Chen Xuan might still be stabilizing his Cultivation at that moment.

“Thank you, Mengjie. If it weren’t for you, I’m afraid…” Dong Li held Hua Mengjie’s hand, very grateful.

“N-no, actually, this was also Master’s intention. I… I wouldn’t dare disobey Master’s orders!”

“Exactly. If you want to thank someone, you should thank me! If it weren’t for me, Chen Xuan would still be Cultivating right now!” Ji Youruo’s cold voice came.

At this moment, she had settled things with Dong Li, because now, a certain part of Dong Li had also been “given back to her in her own way.”

Hmm, there are probably still quite a few slap marks.

“Mistress, logically speaking, you should be thanking me, right? After all, if it weren’t for my permission, even they couldn’t have helped you!”

“You… you are just a Rebellious Disciple!”

“I don’t care what you say.”

Chen Xuan waved his hand, then walked to the edge of the Sect Master Hall, looking at Thousand Cloud Accumulation’s disheveled appearance, a mocking smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

“Old Sect Leader, weren’t you very strong before? Why are you so disheveled now?”

Thousand Cloud Accumulation lay on the ground, and upon hearing Chen Xuan’s mockery, he suddenly turned his head, a look of shock flashing in his eyes.

“Chen Xuan? You… who exactly are you?”

“No one special. I’m just… here to help my Mistress get justice!”

Chen Xuan sneered, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

“Justice?” Thousand Cloud Accumulation sneered, “She was I want to marry the one who is not me, I don't understand what I did wrong. I am the one who is right, you should listen to me and help me!”

“No, why can’t you see the situation clearly even at a time like this? Could it be that you’ve always been an idiot, Old Sect Leader!”

“You!” Thousand Cloud Accumulation’s face changed, a flash of anger in his eyes.

“What ‘you’? Old man, you’re ugly and your thoughts are lecherous. Dong Li, is she someone you can covet?”

“You! Insolent brat!”

A flash of anger appeared in Thousand Cloud Accumulation’s eyes, but he dared not act rashly.

Chen Xuan looked at him indifferently, a hint of disdain in his eyes.

“Thousand Cloud Accumulation, you’re already a useless person now. I advise you to obediently kneel and beg for mercy, lest you suffer physical pain!” Ji Youruo couldn’t stand it anymore and directly jumped out and said.

She had been imprisoned in Feixian Sect for many years, so to say that she wasn't resentful in her heart was absolutely impossible.

Thousand Cloud Accumulation snorted coldly, a look of determination flashing in his eyes.

“Hmph, even if I am severely injured, I will not yield to you Demonic Path juniors!”

“Then let me see how hard your bones are!”

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