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

Purple lightning struck, its deafening roar shaking the ground and sending dust billowing into the sky like a mushroom cloud.

Even though the outer disciples were far enough away, they were still blown about and staggered by the wind.

Some of the more timid people even knelt on the ground, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.

Although they were at the Qi Refining stage and were clearly different from ordinary people, this level of heavenly lightning still stirred up their most primal fears.

Even Mu Qingrou, who was closest, had to circulate her spiritual power to wrap herself up so that she wouldn't be completely swallowed up by the dust.

Just as she was about to activate the communication jade tablet, Jiang Wangshuang's voice echoed in her mind: "Don't worry, he's fine."

Hearing her master's voice, Mu Qingrou felt a little relieved, but when she looked at the mushroom cloud, her eyes were still full of worry.

As the mushroom cloud gradually dissipated, Mu Qingrou and the others gradually saw Xun Yan's figure.

A large pit, four or five meters deep, appeared around Xun Yan, but he and the ground beneath him remained completely intact.

Xun Yan closed his eyes tightly, exhaled a breath of turbid air, and his spiritual sea began to change.

The Linghai Sea surged with towering waves, and amidst the crashing of the waves, a building slowly rose into the sky.

As the building continued to rise, its full appearance gradually came into view.

It was a nine-story spirit tower, crystal clear, as if it were exquisitely carved from crystal.

However, if you pay close attention, you can discover that this spirit tower has a Daoist charm that is in harmony with heaven and earth.

This is the most direct proof of the Foundation Establishment stage: the construction of a spiritual tower within the spiritual sea.

The more layers the tower has, the greater its potential. Even if one cultivates step by step, as long as one does not perish prematurely, breaking through to the Golden Core stage is only a matter of time.

The Nine-Story Spirit Pagoda is a peerless talent not only within the Misty Sect, but throughout the entire Spirit Sea Continent.

Many outer disciples helped each other to their feet, and one couldn't help but speak up:

"Has Senior Brother Xun successfully transcended his tribulation?"

"I don't know, but at least I survived."

"Isn't surviving a success in itself? And haven't you all noticed that Senior Brother Xun's aura is much more powerful than before?"

"Indeed, but why is Senior Brother Xun still not moving?"

"I don't know, maybe it's digesting that final bolt of heavenly lightning!"

"That last bolt of lightning was terrifying. If it were me, I definitely wouldn't have survived."

"I can only say that he is indeed Senior Brother Xun. Even when faced with such terrifying heavenly lightning, he still gives people the feeling that it is nothing special."

"Heh. Only Senior Brother Xun can be so relaxed. Anyone else would probably be reduced to ashes by now."

Seeing that Xun Yan hadn't moved, Mu Qingrou took a step forward.

However, she was worried that she might disturb or affect Xun Yan, so she took a step back and returned to her original position.

He then paced back and forth, his heart filled with worry and turmoil.

At that moment, Xun Yan slowly opened his eyes, and it was clear that lightning was flashing in his pupils.

Before Xun Yan could speak or make any move, he suddenly unleashed a burst of energy.

Along with this aura, a giant formed entirely of lightning appeared behind Xun Yan.

The giant was estimated to be four or five meters tall, with bulging muscles all over his body. His face was exactly the same as Xun Yan's, but he gave people a more resolute and majestic feeling.

After glancing up at the dissipating thunderclouds, the giant transformed into a bolt of lightning and entered Xun Yan's body.

This is precisely the external manifestation of the Immovable Heavenly Thunder Body.

After this tribulation, Xun Yan not only broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage, but his Immovable Heavenly Thunder Body was also improved to a certain extent.

Not only can it withstand more violent lightning energy, but the effect and efficiency of tempering the body and soul will also be greatly improved.

The peak master of Divine Body Peak suddenly stood up, his gaze fixed unobstructed on Xun Yan, his eyes gleaming as he said:

"It's actually a nine-story spirit tower, perfect for me to be your personal disciple."

An elder who was contemplating the universe also turned his gaze to Xun Yan.

There are quite a few people like them who are eager to take on disciples, and even some of the monks who are currently in seclusion are thinking of coming forward to take on disciples.

But before they could act, they all received a telepathic message from Zhang Wenxuan: "He is the personal disciple I am currently observing."

Upon hearing this, everyone sighed and then went back to their own business.

The peak master of Divine Body Peak muttered:

"You're such a cheapskate. Making him my personal protégé won't hold him back. Besides, you should be quicker to observe him! I seriously suspect you're just trying to tempt him."

"Come to the main peak," Zhang Wenxuan transmitted his voice.

"I have something to do, so I won't bother you anymore, hahaha..."

The peak master of the Divine Body Peak shattered space with a single punch and skillfully slipped inside, disappearing without a trace.

The outer training plaza.

Upon seeing the Thunder Giant, many outer disciples couldn't help but exclaim in surprise:

"What was that just now? Could it be that Senior Brother Xun also has a special physique?"

"It's very likely that it was activated after successfully transcending the tribulation."

"No wonder Senior Brother Xun was able to help Senior Sister Mu activate her physique; it turns out he himself is no ordinary person."

"Senior Brother Xun is definitely different from us, otherwise how could his tribulation lightning be so powerful?"

"I wonder if I have any special constitution, could Senior Brother Xun help me activate it?"

"I'm even more curious about what kind of special physique Senior Brother Xun possesses."

"When Senior Sister Mu activated her physique before, two peak masters immediately came to snatch her away. Why aren't there any peak masters this time?"

"Perhaps it's because Senior Brother Xun's special physique isn't rare enough!"

"Something is better than nothing. I still have to say, Senior Brother Xun is amazing!"

Although they didn't know that Xun Yan's Immovable Heavenly Thunder Body was also a rare physique, they were even less aware that Zhang Wenxuan had stopped the group of people who wanted to take him as a disciple.

But that doesn’t stop them from continuing to admire Xun Yan.

As Xun Yan stood up, Mu Qingrou came to him immediately.

"Senior Brother Xun Yan, are you alright?" While asking, Mu Qingrou also took out a small porcelain bottle. "This contains top-grade Qi-Nourishing Pills. Would you like to take one?"

Xun Yan smiled and shook his head, saying, "I'm fine. Not only did I successfully transcend the tribulation, but I'm also in excellent condition, so I won't waste your pills."

"Oh. Alright!" Sensing Xun Yan's powerful aura, Mu Qingrou could only put the pills away.

She then smiled and said, "Senior Brother Xun Yan, congratulations on breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm."

Upon hearing Mu Qingrou's words, many outer disciples almost unanimously said, "Congratulations, Senior Brother Xun, on breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm."

"Thank you all for your congratulations, fellow disciples," Xun Yan said, clasping his hands in a fist salute.

The outer sect elder walked over with a smile and said:

"Xun Yan! You have now reached the Foundation Establishment Realm and can go to the inner sect to cultivate. I will go and handle the formalities for you now, and try to go to the inner sect today."

Xun Yan was overjoyed at the thought of unlocking the inner sect map and having a high chance of encountering more targets.

He suppressed the urge to smile and bowed, saying, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Elder."

"Hahaha! Of course, of course." Seeing that Xun Yan was neither arrogant nor impatient, and that his manners were still impeccable, the outer sect elder couldn't help but burst into laughter.

He had a feeling that Xun Yan's future was limitless, and that it was definitely a wise move for him to establish a good relationship with Xun Yan early on.