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

Ye Yang's figure broke through the clouds and disappeared.

After breaking through to the Thunder Tribulation Realm.

He was incredibly fast, seemingly able to command the wind and rain, traversing back and forth through space.

Meanwhile, the pale golden lightning patterns all over his body tore through the gale as he sped along.

Before long, Ye Yang arrived at the central area of ​​the desolate region.

As soon as he arrived, Ye Yang let out a soft breath.

A sense of vastness and desolation washed over us.

The trees along the way became increasingly ancient and strange, with the branches of countless ancient trees coiling like dragons, their bark gleaming with a deep brown, almost black, sheen.

"Not here, but up ahead?"

The next moment, Ye Yang regained his composure, looked ahead, and couldn't help but frown.

His figure changed again, and in no time, he had traversed thousands of miles of wilderness, landing on the edge of a low-lying basin.

Looking closely, the ground beneath our feet is no longer ordinary soil.

Instead, they were hard rocks with a grayish-black sheen, and a thin layer of white mist seeped out from the cracks in the ground.

He looked up and saw a huge basin in front of him.

The center of the basin is not covered with trees, but rather a boundless blue ocean.

Occasionally, a huge shadow would sweep across the water, stirring up tiny ripples.

Where the ripples spread, the air itself distorts, revealing the immense power hidden beneath the water.

"Master Ye arrived quickly."

Ye Yang gazed at the ocean ahead, lost in thought, when at that moment, a clear, icy voice came from the shore.

As the words fell, a figure dressed in pristine white slowly emerged from behind the rock.

The newcomer had a handsome face and a somewhat aloof and cold demeanor; he was none other than Dao Ancestor Xuefeng.

He held a folding fan made of ice crystals, the surface of which was carved with images of snow falling all around.

"The message from Dao Ancestor Xuefeng has arrived, and the geography here has triggered such unusual fluctuations in the Dao principles. It must be something extraordinary."

"Just now, even though I was thousands of miles away, I could sense a powerful aura here."

"That's true. To be honest, Dao Ancestor Ye, a few months ago, this place was a swamp. Just a month ago, the water system here overflowed, and suddenly an ocean appeared."

"In that case, it's even stranger."

Ye Yang's heart stirred, and his gaze returned to the black ocean.

The lightning patterns on his fingertips trembled slightly, as he tried to probe what secrets lay below.

However, after casting their divine senses there, all they found was calm and nothing was gained.

But deeper inside, it is blocked by an invisible barrier.

Even his tribulation lightning power could only cause slight ripples the moment it touched the restriction, unable to penetrate even a fraction of an inch.

"What you're saying is indeed strange. Could this place be a celestial site?"

His tone carried a hint of surprise.

Since ancient times, immortals have been extinct in the cultivation world.

Only a few legends and scattered treasures remain, if there really is a site of immortals here.

That was a momentous event that would shake the entire cultivation world.

Whether it is a miracle or not is unknown, but it is a fact that a true spirit should appear in this world.

Dao Ancestor Xuefeng nodded, his tone becoming even more solemn.

"Three days ago, several elders under my command came here to investigate. They inadvertently entered the outer perimeter of the barrier and witnessed an unusual movement, during which they saw a colossal creature emerge from the black ocean."

"The behemoth was covered in dark blue scales, on which flowed the Daoist aura of true spirits. Its back armor was like a floating mountain, and its limbs were as thick as pillars. When it stepped on the sea, even the black currents on the sea surface froze. It seemed to be the legendary Xuanwu behemoth."

"The Xuanwu behemoth?"

Ye Yang's pupils contracted slightly, and a storm raged in his heart.

Xuanwu is one of the four ancient spirits, controlling water and defense, and has long been extinct in the cultivation world.

It's unbelievable that it would appear in this wild, dark ocean.

More importantly, the Xuanwu divine beast has always guarded the vital spiritual veins.

Unless there is an extremely special reason, they will never easily show themselves.

Could there really be some unknown secret hidden beneath this black ocean?

Seemingly seeing through Ye Yang's doubts, Dao Ancestor Xuefeng continued.

"After the Xuanwu behemoth appeared, it let out a low roar towards the center of the ocean, and then sank underwater. My elders are all meticulous people."

"After they sensed something was wrong, they hid in the shadows and observed. They discovered that where the Xuanwu beast had sunk underwater, a spatial rift was faintly visible, containing ancient restrictions and fluctuations, suggesting it might be a relic space left behind by an immortal."

At this point, Dao Ancestor Xuefeng raised his hand and waved it, revealing a light blue jade slip in his palm.

A phantom image was projected from the jade slip, which was the scene of the Xuanwu beast appearing three days ago.

Within the illusory image, the black ocean surged ceaselessly, and a colossal creature burst forth from the water, its bluish-black scales gleaming coldly in the dim light.

The patterns on its carapace are arranged like stars, exuding an aura of dominance that suppresses heaven and earth.

Then the afterimage shifted and froze at the moment the Xuanwu beast sank into the water.

A tiny spatial rift flashed and disappeared beneath the sea surface.

Although it was just a projection, the powerful aura emanating from the crack made Ye Yang feel a strong tremor even through the jade slip.

Ye Yang pondered carefully, his shock growing stronger.

Such spirit beasts are born with true spirits, imbued with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and absorbing the essence of the sun and moon.

Its sudden appearance now suggests either a great opportunity or a major change. "In that case, there's probably a significant secret hidden beneath this black ocean."

“In that case, let’s investigate together. This place is not far from our territory. If any problems arise, it will be a threat to us. We might as well investigate carefully and see what secrets are hidden here.”

As soon as he finished speaking, pale golden lightning patterns bloomed all over Ye Yang's body once again.

This time, the lightning was no longer gentle, but carried a domineering penetrating power.

He raised his hand and waved it, and a condensed lightning tribulation power transformed into a sharp sword, slashing towards the invisible restriction on the surface of the black ocean.

"Hey!"

The moment the lightning collided with the restriction, it produced a piercing sound.

Soon, a pale golden light appeared on the surface of the dark blue ocean.

Ancient patterns flowed across the light screen, eroding each other with the lightning.

Ye Yang's tribulation power was so domineering that ordinary restrictions would collapse upon contact with it.

However, faced with the restrictions set up in the ocean, they could only barely break through a tiny crack.

"Indeed mysterious."

A glint of light flashed in Ye Yang's eyes. Far from being discouraged, he became even more excited.

Now that he has broken through to the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm, his strength has increased considerably.

Compared to before, it's a world of difference.

Even so, the restriction was not destroyed.

It's clear that this restriction is beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

If one can obtain the inheritance of immortals or supreme treasures from it, it will help him break through his own Dao realm.

It has brought immeasurable benefits to the development of the Flying Gate.

When Xuefeng Daozu saw Ye Yang make a move, he no longer hesitated.

The next moment, he waved his ice crystal folding fan, and countless ice-blue snowflakes appeared out of thin air.

Snowflakes coalesced into a giant ice sword, slashing towards the gap in the barrier.

The ice sword contains the ice-type Dao power of Dao Ancestor Xuefeng, which works in conjunction with Ye Yang's lightning tribulation Dao power.

Ice and lightning, softness and hardness, surprisingly resonated together, launching a fierce attack on the weakest point of the restriction.

"Crack!"

A faint, crisp sound rang out, and a crack several meters wide appeared in the light curtain on the surface of the black ocean.

Immediately afterwards, countless dazzling celestial energies emerged from the crevice, and the deep spatial rift below could be vaguely seen.

Ye Yang seized the opportunity, and the lightning patterns on his fingertips surged.

Immediately afterwards, a golden-purple light burst forth from his fingertip, probing into the crevice like a searchlight.

The mysterious light pierced through the spatial rift, and the scene that came into view once again shook Ye Yang to his core.

Beneath the cracks lies not the underwater landscape one might imagine.

Instead, it was a celestial realm suspended in the air.

In the immortal realm, clouds and mist swirl, and jade palaces and pavilions are scattered in an orderly fashion. Seven-colored spiritual springs flow between the buildings, and the branches are full of crystal-clear fruits that exude an enticing fragrance.

In the central area stood a magnificent palace.

The palace is entirely carved from white jade, and its roof is inlaid with countless dazzling crystals. Above the main entrance hangs a plaque.

The plaque is engraved with three ancient seal characters: "Xuanwu Hall".

The Xuanwu Hall is surrounded by four huge stone pillars.

The stone pillar is carved with the phantom image of the Xuanwu beast. The phantom image is so lifelike that it seems to be slowly wriggling, exuding a powerful aura that suppresses all directions.

Between the stone pillars, a huge array was set up.

Behind the Xuanwu Hall, a colossal creature could be vaguely seen coiled up.

At this moment, its eyes were tightly closed, and it was snoring loudly.

He was surrounded by a rich Xuanwu Daoist aura, as if he were asleep, or perhaps guarding something.

“It’s really extraordinary!”

Ye Yang withdrew his Xuan light, his tone tinged with shock.

"The scale of this temple is far beyond what ordinary people can possess; it must contain astonishing immortal inheritances or supreme treasures."

"However, with the Xuanwu beast coiled up to the side and protected by an array, entering the Xuanwu Hall will probably not be an easy task."

Dao Ancestor Xuefeng also saw the scene of Xuan Guang's investigation, his brows furrowed slightly, and he said in a deep voice.

"Although this Xuanwu behemoth is only a descendant of the ancient Xuanwu, upon closer inspection, it is also exceptionally powerful."

"What's even more perplexing is the possibility that there might be other secrets hidden within these immortal ruins."

"If we act rashly and disturb the other restrictions within the ruins, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Ye Yang nodded, deeply agreeing, and becoming even more cautious.

The ruins of immortals in the cultivation world often harbor hidden dangers.

Beneath the seemingly calm surface may lie a deadly trap.

The slightest mistake could lead to utter ruin.
His gaze returned to the black ocean, and lightning patterns slowly pulsed at his fingertips.

He carefully sensed the fluctuations of the Dao principles around him, trying to find a way to break through the restrictions and formations.

After a moment, a look of understanding flashed in Ye Yang's eyes, and he spoke.

“Fellow Daoist, have you noticed that the restrictions and formations around us, although seemingly complex, are all based on the Xuanwu Daoist principles?”

"And the aura of the Xuanwu behemoth resonated faintly with the fluctuations of the formation." (End of Chapter)