He began his journey to becoming a true immortal by causing others to fail their tribulations.

Although magical artifacts can enhance the power and effects of spells and supernatural abilities, they are ultimately inanimate objects.

Spiritual artifacts, on the other hand, possess a nascent spirituality. They can not only improve their quality through regular nurturing but also benefit their users.

The Twelve Star Heavenly Array Flags have been stored in the Misty Sect's treasury for some time, and the treasury has an array that continuously nourishes the contents with spiritual energy.

However, since no one is using them, the spiritual energy stored in many things has become somewhat overflowing.

Therefore, after Xun Yan made the Twelve Stars Heavenly Array Flags recognize their master, the Twelve Stars Heavenly Array Flags, which had been "stuffed" for a long time, finally found an outlet.

He used all the pure spiritual energy he had accumulated during this period to "feed back" to Xun Yan.

In the past, this feedback would have only increased Xun Yan's strength and made his realm more solid.

However, Xun Yan is now only half a step away from transcending the tribulation. This wave of pure spiritual energy has directly allowed him to cross that line.

Thunderclouds began to gather above Xun Yan's head, and the rumbling thunder could be heard by everyone in the outer sect area.

Seeing this, Xun Yan quickly said, "Everyone, disperse! I'm about to undergo my tribulation!"

Even without Xun Yan saying it, everyone else could see that the outer disciples were retreating.

Those who witnessed Pan's failed tribulation ran the furthest away.

The outer sect elders and deacons also retreated a hundred meters away, their eyes filled with tension as they looked at Xun Yan.

As for Mu Qingrou, she was less than fifty meters away from Xun Yan.

However, considering that she is in the Foundation Establishment stage and is Jiang Wangshuang's personal disciple, she must have many hidden strengths.

Neither the outer sect elders nor the deacons urged Mu Qingrou to leave immediately; they only told her to be careful.

At this moment, Mu Qingrou was still holding a jade pendant in her hand.

Although she had great confidence in Xun Yan's abilities, she couldn't help but worry.

The jade pendant in his hand could directly connect him to Jiang Wangshuang.

She had made up her mind that if Xun Yan was in danger, she would immediately ask Jiang Wangshuang to come and save him, even if she was punished for it.

Xun Yan sat cross-legged on the ground, and the twelve star celestial array flags floating around him had been changed into the Nine Heavens Thunder Array by him.

He wasn't trying to make things more difficult by attracting lightning, but rather because the Nine Heavens Thunder Array could also absorb heavenly lightning.

If he really can't hold on any longer, the Nine Heavens Thunder Formation can help him withstand most of the pressure.

Just to be on the safe side, Xun Yan also took out the Thunderclap Sword and activated the golden silk armor he was wearing, maximizing his defense.

boom--

When the first bolt of heavenly lightning struck, Xun Yan didn't use anything; he simply withstood it with his own physical body.

The violent lightning was swallowed up by Xun Yan's spiritual sea shortly after entering his body. Not only did it not cause any harm to Xun Yan, it also became a tonic for his body and soul.

Although he easily withstood the first bolt of heavenly lightning, Xun Yan's expression remained serious.

"Something's not right. How come it feels like the power of my first bolt of heavenly lightning is comparable to the power of other people's third bolt of heavenly lightning, or even later bolts?"

As if to confirm Xun Yan's idea, the second bolt of lightning that struck down was no longer simply bright white, but had a distinct blue tinge.

sizzle-

The second bolt of lightning still did not cause any substantial damage to Xun Yan. Some of the lightning that could not be absorbed in time turned into arcs of electricity and flowed on Xun Yan's body.

Seeing this, the outer sect deacon frowned. "What's going on? Isn't the power of Xun Yan's tribulation lightning a bit off?"

The outer sect elder also said solemnly, "Yes! If the second heavenly lightning has this kind of power, how terrifying will the ninth heavenly lightning be?"

Mu Qingrou was initially pleased to see Xun Yan easily block the first bolt of heavenly lightning.

However, after overhearing the conversation between the outer sect elder and the deacon, her heart couldn't help but jump again.

"The power has indeed increased considerably, but it's still within my tolerance range."

As Xun Yan thought to himself, the third bolt of heavenly lightning struck.

The lightning bolt, also glowing blue, struck Xun Yan squarely, causing the ground to tremble slightly.

The outer disciples watching couldn't help but shrink back, and one of them couldn't help but speak up:

"Senior Brother Xun seems quite relaxed, but why do I always feel that this heavenly lightning is a bit terrifying?"

"Because that's Senior Brother Xun. If you went up there, you'd probably be struck dead by the first bolt of heavenly lightning."

"This is starting to scare me a bit. What if my tribulation lightning is this powerful?"

"Do you really think you're Senior Brother Xun? I bet it's because Senior Brother Xun's cultivation level is too solid that he attracted such terrifying heavenly lightning."

"It's also possible that Senior Brother Xun has a spiritual artifact protecting him, which has increased the power of the heavenly lightning as well."

As everyone sighed and debated, the tribulation lightning struck again.

And it wasn't just one bolt of lightning that fell; it was three bolts of heavenly lightning striking down simultaneously.

boom--

This time, not only was the ground around them trembling, but the strong winds they generated also made some outer disciples lose their footing.

Mu Qingrou stood motionless in the strong wind, like a stone, with only her long, bluish-green hair fluttering in the wind.

"Senior Brother Xun Yan..." She gripped the communication jade token with increasing force.

Main peak.

Zhang Wenxuan stood by the pavilion. Although the distance was great, his gaze still pierced through the obstacles and landed precisely on Xun Yan.

"You're definitely a promising talent; I hope you won't let me down!"

After being simultaneously subjected to three tribulations of heavenly lightning, the makeshift platform completely collapsed.

However, Xun Yan was not greatly affected. He sat cross-legged in the ruins, without even changing his posture.

Although wisps of green smoke were rising from his body, Xun Yan was still in very good condition.

He looked up at the thunderclouds above his head, inwardly complaining:

"How come there are three bolts of lightning striking me in one go? What did I do to deserve this?"

So what if I caused three people to fail their tribulations? Two of them were undercover agents, and I even helped activate the special physique of the third one.

While it might seem a bit unethical upon closer examination, overall I'm a good person!

Whether it was Xun Yan's吐槽 (tu cao, meaning to criticize or complain) that had an effect, the two tribulation lightning bolts that followed did not fall at the same time.

Its power was somewhat reduced, not only failing to cause Xun Yan much damage or pressure, but also allowing Xun Yan to recover a significant amount of his condition.

Xun Yan, however, was not particularly happy, because he could see a distinct purple hue flowing within the thunderclouds.

And the thunder didn't fall immediately; it just kept making deafening thunderous sounds, as if it was holding back a big one.

"Is this what they call 'supply before a major battle'? Or am I destined to die here today?"

Xun Yan inwardly complained, but his hands moved swiftly.

After he made a hand seal, the Nine Heavens Thunder Array began to operate, and the Thunderclap Sword and the Golden Silk Armor were also prepared to withstand the heavenly lightning.

Just then, accompanied by a thunderous roar like a dragon's roar, a bolt of purple lightning as thick as a pillar suddenly struck down.