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

Ye Yang roared, shattering the thunderclouds that filled the sky.

His eyes were bloodshot, and the anger that had been building up in his chest for years finally erupted.

He was already at a critical juncture in the tempering of the lightning tribulation, and his Dao power and his own insights were about to complete their final fusion. He originally thought he was about to break through to the lightning tribulation realm.

Unexpectedly, this sudden attack not only cut off his path but also sought to kill him.

This resentment and ruthlessness completely ignited the murderous intent in his bones.

Before he finished speaking, Ye Yang suddenly raised his left hand, and the sword at his waist shot out.

Soon, a streak of azure light broke through the shackles of the sea of ​​lightning, soaring into the sky with a sharp roar like a dragon's cry.

It is the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword!
At the same time, he loosely clenched his right hand in front of his dantian.

A jet-black sword intent swept across the area in an instant, and the Evil King Blade appeared out of thin air.

Wherever the blade passed, even the raging lightning was slightly frozen.

With their unparalleled swordsmanship, they strike together to overwhelm their enemies!

"go with!"

With a roar, Ye Yang forcibly reversed the chaotic Dao power within his body, pouring it all into the sword.

The Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword launched the first attack, and the illusory image of an azure dragon on its blade suddenly solidified, baring its fangs and claws as it lunged at the Earth-Suppressing Dragon Nail.

Amidst the howling wind, countless streaks of azure sword energy intertwined to form a giant net, attempting to halt the momentum of the dragon nail.

The Evil King Blade followed closely behind, its blade sinking as it slashed horizontally with an unparalleled domineering force.

The jet-black blade light, like a crack in the sky, aimed straight for the vital part of the Earth-Suppressing Dragon Nail.

"clang!"

The sound of metal clashing resounded throughout the universe, far surpassing the roar of the previous lightning tribulation.

The Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword and the Earth-Suppressing Dragon Nail collided with a deafening roar.

On one side is a mighty azure dragon, and on the other side is a majestic earth dragon.

The moment the two intertwined, most of them shattered instantly. The illusory azure dragon let out a mournful cry, its appearance becoming somewhat ethereal due to the savage, malevolent energy emanating from the dragon nail.

Immediately afterwards, the blade of the Evil King's Blade slammed into the nail.

Amidst the sparks flying, the dark blade light was forcefully deflected.

The earth-suppressing dragon nail left only a faint white mark on its surface, which disappeared in an instant.

"what?!"

Ye Yang's pupils shrank suddenly, and his heart was filled with shock.

His sword and saber strikes embodied the full power of a peak Void Refinement cultivator.

Even ordinary high-grade Dao artifacts would have long since crumbled and disintegrated, but this Earth-Suppressing Dragon Nail remained completely undamaged!

This was the first time the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword and the Evil King Blade had been so passive when they attacked together.

Before he could react, the ancient earth dragon phantom on the earth-suppressing dragon nail roared suddenly, and a powerful pressure descended once again.

The nail suddenly accelerated, breaking through the sword energy barrier, and continued to shoot towards Ye Yang with the power to tear through space.

The lightning tribulation power along the way seemed to be attracted to it.

Surprisingly, a considerable amount of purple lightning crackled around the nail, further increasing its power.

"Well done!"

Instead of fear, Ye Yang's eyes blazed with even stronger fighting spirit.

He tapped his feet on the air, his body moving forward instead of backward, his hands gripping his sword tightly.

His body surged with Dao power, forming a half-gold, half-black light shield on his body.

"The Azure Dragon lowers its head!"

Ye Yang swung his sword, and the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword once again conjured a gigantic azure dragon phantom.

This time, the Azure Dragon no longer charged in a straight line, but instead coiled around the Earth-Suppressing Dragon Nail with agile movements.

The blade struck the side of the dragon nail precisely, attempting to change its trajectory.

"Evil King Slash!"

Almost simultaneously, the Evil King Blade slashed down with overwhelming force, the blade colliding with the nail again.

This time, Ye Yang used all his strength.

Instantly, the veins on his arm bulged, and the web of his hand was cracked from the shock, with blood dripping from his body down the hilt of the knife.

"Buzz!"

The Earth-Suppressing Dragon Nail was struck by the combined force of the sword and the knife, finally coming to a stop in mid-air, its body trembling violently.

It emitted a dull hum, and the phantom image of the earth dragon above became somewhat blurry.

But in just a moment, it regained its footing, and the tip of the nail shone brightly.

An even more violent force surged from the nail, directly shattering the Azure Dragon phantom and forcing the Evil King Blade to retreat repeatedly.

Ye Yang looked up and saw the Earth-Suppressing Dragon Nail floating in the void, surrounded by malevolent energy, and the phantom of the earth dragon glaring angrily.

The lightning tribulation in the sky did not stop. The huge phantom of the lightning beast had already taken shape, and with the power to destroy the world, it rushed towards the direction where he and the Earth-Suppressing Dragon Nail were.

"You want to sever my path to enlightenment? Only if I die and my cultivation dissipates!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Ye Yang took the initiative to meet him, slashing out alternately with the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword and the Evil King Blade.

The light of swords and blades intertwined with purple lightning and black malevolent energy. Each collision caused space to shatter, turning into dust everywhere.

Although the Earth-Suppressing Dragon Nail was powerful, Ye Yang's swordsmanship had reached its peak and was extremely resilient.

In an instant, the cyan sword light, the pitch-black blade light, and the black baleful energy of the Earth-Suppressing Dragon Nail collided and entangled continuously in the sea of ​​thunder.

Neither side could gain the upper hand, resulting in a stalemate.

At the summit of the solitary peak, the old monster in purple robes watched this scene, his face growing increasingly gloomy.

"Ye Yang's strength is even greater than rumored! The Earth-Suppressing Dragon Nail couldn't subdue him?"

The elders of the Poisonous Snake Valley standing nearby were even more terrified.

"Old monster, he's still undergoing his tribulation, yet he's evenly matched with the Earth-Suppressing Dragon Nail. If we let him pass the tribulation, we..."

A ruthless glint flashed in the eyes of the old monster in purple robes.

"What's the panic! He's attacked from both sides and can't hold out for long! The ninth lightning tribulation has already descended. I don't believe he can withstand both the lightning tribulation and the Earth-Suppressing Dragon Nail at the same time. The game has only just begun..."

Above the void, thunderclouds churned like a raging sea.

Purple lightning bolts were brewing an even more terrifying power within the clouds.

Ye Yang was surrounded by the clanging of swords and blades.

The illusory image of the Azure Dragon and the blade of the Evil King flashed alternately, barely managing to keep the Earth-Suppressing Dragon Nail three zhang away.

With each collision, a portion of his Dao power was consumed.

That source of Dao power, which was already close to perfection.

Under the dual pressure of the lightning tribulation and the dragon nail, it was showing signs of collapse.

"puff!"

Another mouthful of golden blood spurted out, and Ye Yang's face grew even paler.

He could clearly feel that his condition was declining at a visible rate.

Meanwhile, the illusory image of the earth dragon on the earth-suppressing nail became increasingly solid.

It seemed to be devouring the surrounding lightning tribulation power, constantly growing stronger.

"We can't go on like this..."

Ye Yang thought to himself, a resolute glint in his eyes.

In normal times, with the combined might of the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword and the Evil King Blade, two top-grade Dao artifacts, this Dragon-Suppressing Ground Nail would be formidable even if it possessed the blood of an ancient true spirit.

That couldn't force him into his current predicament.

but.

He is currently at a critical moment in breaking through to the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm, and the Dao power within his body is already unstable.

Now, having to concentrate on resisting the lightning tribulation, he was even weaker. Just then, the distant void rippled slightly.

Two figures in blue appeared silently on a mountain peak a hundred miles away, staring intently ahead but daring not to make a move.

It was Gu Xuan and Yan Qingying.

The two men had solemn expressions, their hands clenched tightly, staring intently at the figure fighting a bloody battle in the sea of ​​lightning.

Yan Qingying was in tears, her delicate body trembling slightly.

"Senior brother... Senior brother Ye... he's about to collapse!"

She could tell that Ye Yang's situation was extremely dangerous.

Before he could even survive the tribulation of lightning, he was ambushed and killed. This was a sure way to die.

"I know."

Gu Xuan's voice was hoarse, and a trace of pain flashed in his eyes.

As the sect leader, he understood better than anyone how important Ye Yang was to the Flying Sky Sect.

If he were to perish here, the Flying Heaven Sect would surely fall into ruin once again.

At that time, neither he nor Yan Qingying, with their Yuan Shen Dao Realm strength, would be able to defend the current territory of the Flying Heaven Sect.

but……

Gu Xuan's gaze swept towards the distant peak.

Several powerful figures could be vaguely seen there.

"They're from the Earth Dragon Sect...and also from the Poisonous Snake Valley and the Blood River Sect..."

His fists clenched tighter and tighter, his nails digging into his flesh.

"Then what are we waiting for!"

Yan Qingying suddenly stood up, her spiritual power surging, and was about to rush out.

"Sect Leader, let's join forces! Even if it costs us our lives, we must save Senior Brother Ye!"

"stop!"

Gu Xuan grabbed her arm, his voice stern.

"Among those people, there are at least three cultivators at the Refinement of Void Realm."

"If we go up there, we'll only be throwing our lives away!"

"Then what do you suggest we do! Are we just going to stand by and watch Senior Brother Ye die?"

Yan Qingying wept uncontrollably, her voice filled with anguish.

"How much did he sacrifice for the Flying Heaven Sect? He laid the foundation for this empire for us! If he... if he dies, I... I..."

Her voice grew increasingly choked with sobs, until she could no longer speak, only struggling desperately to break free.

Gu Xuan held her tightly, his eyes reddening.

"Qingying, you need to wake up! The current situation is beyond our control!"

"Those people dared to make a move at this time, they must have come prepared! Look at that lonely peak, there are not only experts at the Void Refinement Realm, but there may be even more terrifying beings hiding in the shadows!"

"If we act rashly, not only will we fail to save him, but we will also cause the Flying Heaven Sect to completely lose its last hope!"

Yan Qingying froze, tears blurring her vision.

"But...but I'm not reconciled..."

She gazed at the increasingly frail figure amidst the sea of ​​thunder, her heart aching as she watched.

The man who once stood guard before her, who was unparalleled in both swordsmanship and martial arts, who defeated countless geniuses, who slew the Demon King with one sword and shattered the Demon Ancestor with one blade, was now forced into such a predicament.

"I'm not reconciled either."

Gu Xuan closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

"But I am the sect leader, and I must consider the entire Flying Sky Sect. If Dao Ancestor Ye were to perish, the Flying Sky Sect would still have you and me, and it could continue."

"But if we die too, those covetous forces will devour the Flying Heaven Gate in an instant."

"At that time, all of Junior Brother Ye's hard work over the years will be completely in vain."

He opened his eyes, a fierce glint in them.

"All we can do now is wait. Wait for an opportunity."

"Waiting for what opportunity?"

Yan Qingying asked in a trembling voice.

"Wait... for those who are secretly making moves to show a weakness."

"But...can we wait that long?"

Yan Qingying looked at Lei Hai, where the battle had reached a fever pitch.

The attack of the Earth-Suppressing Dragon Nail grew increasingly fierce, while the light of Ye Yang's swords and blades dimmed more and more.

Gu Xuan did not answer, but stared intently at the battlefield, cold sweat pouring down his forehead.

He's gambling.

I'm betting that Ye Yang can hold out until those people show a weakness.

The powerful members of the Gambling Alliance were able to arrive in time.

I'm betting... that Flying Gate still has a future.

But the situation on the battlefield was far more dangerous than he had anticipated.

In the sea of ​​lightning, Ye Yang's sword light grew dimmer and dimmer, and the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword and the Evil King Blade slowly lost their power.

The attack of the Earth-Suppressing Dragon Nail became increasingly fierce. The illusory image of the earth dragon solidified completely, intertwining with the purple lightning tribulation falling from the sky to form a giant black and white net that fiercely enveloped Ye Yang.

"Brother!"

Yan Qingying abruptly stopped struggling, her previously reddened eyes now filled with resolute determination.

Gu Xuan's heart tightened, and he instantly sensed that something was wrong. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Yan Qingying suddenly turn around and say something.

"Sect Leader, we don't need to wait any longer. If we wait any longer, Senior Brother Ye will really be beyond saving."

"Qingying, what are you doing?"
Gu Xuan's expression changed drastically, and he reached out to grab her.

Yan Qingying gently sidestepped and took out a long sword with a blue flame all over its body from her storage ring.

It was the Azure Fire Sword, a Dao artifact she had painstakingly crafted not long ago.

"Senior Brother Ye has been incredibly kind to me, and to the Flying Heaven Sect as well. If it weren't for him, I would have died long ago, and the Flying Heaven Sect would no longer exist."

“Now that he is in a deadly situation, how can I sit idly by? I know that I am no match for those people on my own. But I have a way to give him a chance to live.”

"You're insane! A Nascent Soul Realm cultivator self-destructing, combined with the power of a Dao artifact, will reduce everything within a hundred miles to nothingness! You will die! You are certain to die!"

Gu Xuan roared hoarsely, his eyes red-rimmed.

"I know."

Yan Qingying smiled calmly, as if she were talking about a trivial matter.

“But if Senior Brother Ye dies, the Flying Sky Sect will be finished. Rather than waiting for those wolves and tigers to slowly devour us, we might as well... take a gamble.”

She took a deep breath, and the Dao power within her body began to circulate wildly.

A faint blue light emanated from her body; it was the power of her natal spirit, which she was forcibly burning.

"Qingying!"

Gu Xuan tried to rush forward, but was blocked by an invisible wall of energy.

"Master Brother."

Yan Qingying turned around and took one last look at Gu Xuan.

"The Flying Gate... I'm entrusting it to you."

Before she finished speaking, she transformed into a streak of azure light and flew towards the swaying figure in the sea of ​​lightning.

The speed was so great that it almost tore space itself apart. (End of Chapter)