The Rise of the Sect: I am the most persistent person in the world of immortal cultivation

"That's certainly a safer approach. However, the Dao Alliance remains a potential threat. Although the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal and the Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor usually refrain from meddling in other people's business, if things escalate too much and affect the balance of the entire cultivation world, they might intervene."

"rest assured."

The man in purple robes scoffed disdainfully.

"Those two from the Dao Alliance have always only been concerned with the major issue of the Demon Clan's invasion. As long as we don't make a show of annihilating our entire clan and don't actively provoke the Dao Alliance's authority, they won't interfere at all."

"Besides, we are the elders of the Dao Alliance, while those Flying Heaven Sect members are just rising stars. Even if they insist on taking the lead, why should they offend the four of us for the sake of the Flying Heaven Sect?"

He paused and continued.

"Moreover, we can find a plausible reason for this operation. We can say that the Flying Heaven Sect's monopoly on the wild resources has disrupted the balance of the cultivation world, and that we took over those strongholds in order to protect the interests of the sect's cultivators."

"In this way, even if the Dao Alliance investigates, we will be in the right and have the upper hand."

"High! It's really high!"

The last gray-robed cultivator, who had remained silent until now, finally spoke. He was Du Qianzhang, the Valley Master of Poisonous Snake Valley, and his voice was as hoarse as a broken gong.

"Sect Master Zi's words are well said, both reasonable and beneficial. In that case, we of Poisonous Snake Valley have no objections and will proceed according to Sect Master Earth Dragon's plan."

The four men exchanged a smile, their eyes gleaming with greed.

They have been coveting the resources of the wild and untamed regions for far too long, and now that Ye Yang is in seclusion, it is a golden opportunity.

The man in purple robes looked up in the direction of the Flying Gate and muttered to himself.

"Master Ye, do you think that by going into seclusion to break through, you can solve all the hidden dangers once and for all?"

"What a pity. In this world, strength is important, but timing and strategy are even more important. During the time you were in seclusion, we were able to completely undermine the foundation of the Flying Heaven Sect."

As soon as the words were spoken, the four figures transformed into four streaks of light, each speeding off in a different direction and disappearing into the horizon in an instant.

Only a strange wind whistled through the air atop the mountain.

at the same time.

The headquarters of the Dao Alliance in Lingxiao City was a scene of peace and solemnity.

The enormous Lingxiao City floats above the sea of ​​clouds, its palaces majestic and surrounded by spiritual energy. Countless restrictions intertwine to form a massive protective shield, guarding this pure land.

This place is not only the core of the Dao Alliance in the Star Sea Realm, but also the key to resisting the invasion of the Demon Race, and it gathers the most outstanding forces in the cultivation world.

Inside the Lingxiao Palace, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal and the Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor sat facing each other.

Between the two was an ancient stone table, on which a pot of spiritual tea was brewing, its fragrant aroma rising and filling the entire hall.

The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal had a handsome appearance, wore a spotless azure robe, and had long hair that cascaded down his shoulders like a waterfall. He held a long azure sword in his hand.

The Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor had white hair and beard, wore a Bagua Daoist robe, and had an otherworldly air about him with deep eyes.

After a long silence, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal suddenly opened his eyes, his brows furrowed slightly, and a sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

"Old friend, can you feel it? There is a powerful spiritual energy fluctuation that is influencing the laws of heaven and earth."

The Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor slowly nodded, extended his right hand, and his fingertips shimmered with spiritual light. Profound runes flowed around his fingertips, clearly indicating that he was deducing the secrets of heaven.

The air inside the hall gradually became heavy, and the aroma of the spiritual tea seemed to be suppressed by this invisible force.

A moment later, the Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor opened his eyes, a hint of surprise flashing in them.

"That's right, someone is attempting to break through to the Thunder Tribulation Realm, which has caused a change in the spiritual energy of heaven and earth."

"who is it?"

"Immortal Qinglian asked, his tone tinged with curiosity."

Those who can attempt to break through to the Thunder Tribulation Realm at this time are no ordinary people.

The Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor continued his deductions, the runes at his fingertips flowing even faster. After a while, a look of realization appeared on his face.

"It's Ye Yang, that young Void Refinement cultivator from the Flying Heaven Sect. I didn't expect him to have the courage to break through to the Thunder Tribulation Realm so quickly."

"Ye Yang?"

The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal paused for a moment, then a faint smile appeared on his lips.

"He is indeed quite capable, with talent far exceeding that of ordinary people. I remember it was less than a hundred years before he broke through to the Void Refinement Realm. It is truly rare for him to accumulate enough strength to break through to the Thunder Tribulation Realm in such a short time."

"Less than a hundred years."

The Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor spoke slowly, his tone carrying a hint of appreciation.

"He is not only talented, but also extremely resilient. Over the years, he has made remarkable achievements in expanding territory in the wilderness and resisting the invasion of the demon race, saving the cultivation world from a lot of trouble."

"If he can successfully break through to the Tribulation Realm, the cultivation world will have another top expert, and he will be of more help in the future fight against the demon race."

After a moment of silence, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal suddenly spoke, his tone tinged with worry.

"My old friend, his breakthrough this time is probably extremely dangerous."

The Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor nodded.

“The tribulation of lightning is inherently extremely dangerous, with a nine-out-of-ten chance of death. What’s more, he’s so young. Although his cultivation speed is extremely fast, his foundation may not be as solid as those old monsters who have cultivated for hundreds of years.”

"but……"

He changed the subject.

"Since this kid dared to choose to go into seclusion to break through, he must have been absolutely confident, or rather, he must have a reason to break through. We old guys shouldn't worry about it."

"That being said, I still feel there's something wrong with it."

The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal's brows furrowed even more.

"This time, the Flying Heaven Sect is making a big move, aiming to open up the wilderness. Those forces that covet the wilderness's resources will not stand idly by and watch him break through and become stronger. I'm afraid someone will take advantage of his seclusion to launch a sneak attack on the Flying Heaven Sect."

Upon hearing this, a cold glint flashed in the eyes of the Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor.

"If that's the case, then those people are really disregarding our Dao Alliance. The Flying Heaven Sect obtaining the development qualification for the Wilderness Region is the will of the entire Dao Alliance. Anyone who dares to cause trouble at this critical juncture is going against the Dao Alliance and against the entire cultivation world."

The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal nodded, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

"That's what I think too. This Dao Ancestor Ye is extremely powerful, decisive, and responsible. He's a promising talent and deserves our help."

He paused, then suddenly stood up and walked to a huge bookshelf in the hall.

The bookshelf was several meters tall and filled with countless jade slips, all of which were precious classics and cultivation insights passed down from the Dao Alliance.

The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal paused for a moment in front of the bookshelf, then took out a cyan jade slip. The jade slip was lustrous and emitted a faint spiritual light, clearly not an ordinary item.

"These are my insights from when I broke through to the Thunder Tribulation Realm. They record all my experiences in dealing with heavenly tribulations. They should be of some help to him."

He turned and called out towards the outside of the hall, "Golden Rain!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a cultivator strode into the hall. He was none other than the Golden Rain Daoist, the personal disciple of the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal.

Jin Yu Daoist entered the hall and bowed in greeting.

"This disciple is here. What are your instructions, Master?"

"Go to the Flying Heaven Gate and give this jade slip to Ye Yang. Tell him it's a small token of my appreciation."

The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal handed over the jade slip and said in a calm tone.

Jin Yu Daoist accepted the jade slip, carefully put it away, and bowed again: "Disciple obeys."

Seeing this, the Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor smiled and took out an exquisite brocade box from his sleeve.

The brocade box is made of Phoebe zhennan wood and inlaid with several tiny spiritual beads that emit a soft glow.

"Since you've already taken the initiative, my old friend, I can't be stingy."

He handed the brocade box to Taoist Jin Yu.

"This box contains a 'Nine-Turn Tribulation-Crossing Pill,' which I spent a hundred years refining. It can stabilize the mind, strengthen the body, and increase the success rate of tribulation crossing by 30%. Ye Yang should be able to use it for this breakthrough. Take it with you."

Jin Yu Dao Ren was startled and quickly accepted the brocade box with both hands, bowing deeply.

"This disciple will certainly deliver the two seniors' sentiments intact to Daozu Ye."

"Go."

The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal waved his hand.

Jin Yu Daoist bowed again, then turned and quickly left. Watching Jin Yu Daoist's departing figure, Qinglian Sword Immortal spoke slowly.

Do you think he'll succeed this time?

The Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor remained silent for a moment, gazing at the sea of ​​clouds outside the window, before slowly speaking. "Success or failure is in the hands of fate, but man proposes, God disposes. However, based on my observations, this person possesses great fortune and an indomitable spirit. Perhaps, he truly can create a miracle."
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Inside the forbidden area of ​​the Flying Heaven Gate, Ye Yang sat cross-legged.

The vortex of spiritual energy around him was still spinning wildly.

His face was as pale as paper, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

His consciousness had already sunk into his body, carefully sensing the surging primordial spirit power in his dantian.

The most crucial step in breaking through to the Thunder Tribulation Realm is to compress and condense all the Dao Power of the Void Refinement Realm within the body, ultimately forming a Thunder Tribulation Dao Power.

This power is the foundation of a cultivator in the Thunder Tribulation Realm.

The higher the quality of one's Dao power, the smoother one's subsequent cultivation path will be, and the stronger one will become.

Conversely, if the quality of the Golden Core is poor, even if the breakthrough is successful, it will be difficult to go far in the Tribulation Realm.

Ye Yang took a deep breath and activated his cultivation technique again, causing the spiritual energy in his dantian to surge like a raging torrent.

He tried to compress these violent spiritual energies together, but the more he compressed them, the more fiercely the spiritual energy resisted.

His meridians were being assaulted by the spiritual energy, causing them to ache with sharp pains, as if they were about to rupture at any moment.

Breaking through to the Tribulation Realm was much more difficult than he had imagined.

Although the spiritual energy within the body is vast, it requires extremely precise control.

The slightest carelessness can lead to a chaotic state of spiritual energy, resulting in serious injury at best, shattering of the dantian and destruction of cultivation at worst, and even endangering one's life.

Ye Yang gritted his teeth, enduring the excruciating pain in his meridians, and tried again and again.

In his mind, he kept deducing various methods of compressing spiritual energy, trying to find the path that best suited him.

Time passed second by second, and the sky outside the forbidden area gradually darkened and then gradually brightened again, repeating the cycle.

Ye Yang was completely immersed in cultivation and lost all awareness of the outside world.

After an unknown amount of time, the spiritual energy in his dantian finally stopped being as violent as before.

With Ye Yang's unremitting efforts, the spiritual energy began to slowly condense, and a golden ball of light the size of a fist slowly took shape in his dantian.

The ball of light emitted a faint golden glow, which, although still very weak, already showed the initial signs of a tribulation of lightning.

A hint of joy flashed in Ye Yang's eyes, but it quickly turned serious again.

This is only the first step in breaking through to the Thunder Tribulation Realm.

Next, he needs to continuously refine this source of Dao power and remove its impurities.

Only in this way can it become more solid and pure; only in this way can it withstand the bombardment of subsequent heavenly tribulations.

He circulated his cultivation technique again, guiding the surrounding spiritual energy to continuously cleanse it.

Outside the forbidden area, at the summit of the main peak of the Flying Heaven Gate.

Gu Xuan remained standing there, gazing in the direction of the forbidden area, his worry undiminished.

In the past few days, he has barely slept, focusing all his attention on the movements in the forbidden area while also handling various affairs of the sect.

Su Muyao flew over from a distance and landed beside Gu Xuan, her expression somewhat solemn.

"Sect Leader Gu, all the cultivators recruited by this realm have arrived, and I have arranged their accommodations and training grounds."

"In addition, an urgent message came from the Wilderness Stronghold, saying that a number of unidentified and unfamiliar cultivators have been appearing near the stronghold recently, and their behavior is very suspicious. Several small-scale conflicts have already occurred."

Gu Xuan's eyes sharpened, and he thought to himself, "Just as I thought."

Those forces that had been secretly watching could no longer hold back.

"Pass down the order: all barbarian strongholds must immediately strengthen their defenses and increase troop deployment. Any unfamiliar cultivator who approaches within a hundred feet of a stronghold must be killed on sight without question!"

Gu Xuan's tone was cold, carrying a hint of determination.

"Furthermore, have the leaders of each outpost closely monitor the movements of those unfamiliar cultivators, and report immediately if any signs of a large-scale gathering are detected!"

"Yes! I'll go and relay the order right away!"

Su Muyao bowed and accepted the order, then turned to leave.

Just then, a streak of light suddenly flew across the sky at great speed, heading straight for the main peak of the Flying Heaven Gate.

Gu Xuan's heart tightened, thinking that an enemy was attacking. He instantly formed a magic seal in his hand, and his spiritual power surged around him, ready to make a move at any moment.

The light quickly landed on the main peak plaza, revealing the figure of a middle-aged cultivator, who was none other than the disciple of the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal, Daoist Jin Yu.

Gu Xuan recognized the person who had come, and his guard was slightly lowered. He quickly stepped forward and bowed.

"So it's Fellow Daoist Jin Yu. May I ask what brings you here from so far?"

Taoist Jin Yu smiled and returned the greeting with a cupped-hand salute.

"Sect Leader Gu, you are too kind. I am here on the orders of my master, the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal, to deliver some things to Dao Ancestor Ye."

As he spoke, he took out the cyan jade slip and the exquisite brocade box from his pocket.

"These are my master's insights from his cultivation when he broke through to the Thunder Tribulation Realm, and they record his experience in dealing with the Heavenly Tribulation."

"In addition, this brocade box contains the Nine-Turn Tribulation-Crossing Pill, personally refined by the Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor. The two seniors heard that Dao Ancestor Ye was going to break through to the Thunder Tribulation Realm, so they specially asked me to deliver it, hoping to lend Dao Ancestor Ye a helping hand."

Upon hearing this, a hint of shock flashed in Gu Xuan's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by deep gratitude.

The Azure Lotus Sword Immortal and the Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor are towering figures in the cultivation world, incredibly powerful and unparalleled. It's surprising that they would specifically step in to help Ye Yang.

This is not only recognition of Ye Yang, but also tremendous support for the Flying Heaven Sect.

"Thank you both, seniors! Thank you, Fellow Daoist Jin Yu!"

Gu Xuan solemnly accepted the jade slip and brocade box, his hands trembling slightly.

"Master Ye is currently in seclusion and unable to express his gratitude in person. I will immediately send these items into the forbidden area to convey the sentiments of the two seniors. The Flying Heaven Sect will never forget the great kindness shown to you two seniors!"

Jin Yu Daoist waved his hand and said with a smile.

"Sect Leader Gu is too kind. Dao Ancestor Ye is exceptionally talented and has defended the cultivation world from the demons in the desolate lands, protecting its peace. He is a pillar of the cultivation world. My master and Dao Ancestor Jiutian have only done their bit."

He paused, lowered his voice, and his tone became serious.

"In addition, my master asked me to tell Sect Leader Gu that the cultivation world has been quite turbulent recently. Some villains are stirring up trouble and want to take advantage of Ye Daozu's seclusion to harm the Flying Heaven Sect."

"If the Flying Heaven Sect encounters problems that cannot be resolved, please seek help from the Dao Alliance. The Dao Alliance will step in to uphold justice."

Gu Xuan felt a warmth in his heart, a surge of warmth welling up from the bottom of his soul.

With the Dao Alliance's promise, even if those hostile forces really take action, the Flying Heaven Sect will have an extra layer of protection. He cupped his hands again and said solemnly.

"Please convey this message to the two seniors, Fellow Daoist Jin Yu. The entire Flying Heaven Sect is deeply grateful."

Jin Yu Daoist nodded, said no more, turned around and transformed into a streak of light, leaving Feitian Gate.

Gu Xuan looked at the jade slip and brocade box in his hand, took a deep breath, and the worry in his eyes dissipated considerably.

With these two items, Ye Yang's confidence in breaking through to the Thunder Tribulation Realm increased even further.

He turned and strode towards the forbidden area. Upon arriving at the entrance, he carefully placed the jade slip and brocade box on the teleportation array at the entrance.

He then channeled spiritual energy, triggering the receiving restriction Ye Yang had previously set up. The restriction activated, and the jade slip and brocade box transformed into a stream of light, entering the depths of the forbidden area.

Inside the forbidden area, Ye Yang was refining his golden core with all his might when he suddenly sensed a gentle fluctuation of spiritual energy.

With a sweep of his divine sense, he saw the cyan jade slip, the exquisite brocade box, and the ancient Xuan's message attached to them.

Upon learning that these were gifts from the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal and the Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor, a hint of surprise flashed in Ye Yang's eyes.

He never expected that these two seniors would lend a helping hand at this crucial moment.

Without hesitation, Ye Yang immediately picked up the cyan jade slip and probed it with his divine sense.

Suddenly, a flood of information rushed into his mind.

Those were all the insights that the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal gained when he broke through to the Thunder Tribulation Realm. From the techniques for breaking through to the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm, to the methods for tempering the physical body, and then to the strategies for dealing with the Heavenly Tribulation, every detail was explained clearly and in an easy-to-understand way.

Ye Yang was overjoyed and immediately adjusted his cultivation rhythm according to the method in the jade slip.

Sure enough, with the insights and guidance of the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal, the refining speed of the Golden Core increased significantly, and it became more stable and purer.

After refining the golden elixir, Ye Yang opened the brocade box again.

A golden-yellow pill, radiating a rich spiritual energy, lay in a brocade box. Its surface was covered with mysterious patterns, and a mellow medicinal fragrance wafted from it. (End of Chapter)