A man from the Big Dipper, starting his charlatanship at Mount Tai.

Lin Xiu saw all of this and kept it in mind.

Within the Daoist space, the portion of Daoist energy belonging to the "Azure Lotus Bloodline" was quietly evolving, proposing various possibilities for the Chaotic Azure Lotus Great Dao. With each additional observation, Lin Xiu's understanding of this Great Dao deepened.

......

"The affairs of the mortal world are over; it is time to undergo tribulation."

A few days later, Lin Xiu glanced at the bustling mortal world and silently swallowed the top-grade dragon marrow he had bought in the human realm during his travels.

Yan Ruyu: "......."

On Yan Ruyu's exquisitely beautiful face, there was a slightly subtle expression.

Um... why does she feel that Lin Xiu broke through by relying on the Dragon Marrow, rather than by experiencing trials in the mortal world?

"Yan'er, what does that look mean?"

"What's wrong with me eating dragon marrow? It's perfectly normal for cultivators to eat rare and precious herbs. I've already been very restrained by not eating any dream-grade dragon marrow, okay?"

With that, Lin Xiu took a step forward, his figure soaring into the sky.

Almost at the same moment, the weather in the heavens suddenly changed!

"Boom!~"

Dark clouds appeared out of nowhere, instantly covering an area of ​​hundreds of miles! The clouds were as thick as ink, with lightning snakes dancing and thunder dragons churning within them, and a world-destroying pressure enveloped the surrounding area.

The first bolt of lightning struck down, as thick as a palace pillar, its purple light blinding!

Lin Xiu neither dodged nor evaded, but instead unleashed a punch. A golden fist imprint shot upwards against the heavens, colliding head-on with the lightning!

boom!

The lightning shattered, transforming into a rain of electric shocks. Lin Xiu stood in the void, his green robe fluttering, golden light flowing around him, completely unharmed.

The second, the third... the thunder roared like a torrential downpour!

Lin Xiu let out a long roar, and extraordinary phenomena appeared behind him. Golden lotuses bloomed in the sea of ​​bitterness, immortal kings descended upon the nine heavens, beautiful rivers and mountains appeared, green lotuses grew in chaos, and the green lotus opened the heavens... One after another, top-level phenomena rotated, and the power of reincarnation surged, directly shattering several thunder dragons!

Since incorporating the unusual phenomenon as an anchor point into the Lesser Six Paths Reincarnation Fist, Lin Xiu's Lesser Six Paths Reincarnation Fist has become increasingly powerful.

Furthermore, through their intermingling and mutual reflection, Lin Xiu's extraordinary phenomenon was also imbued with traces of the power of reincarnation, becoming even more mystical than before.

......

Yan Ruyu stood on a distant mountain peak, her green robes fluttering in the gale.

She looked up at the figure traversing the sea of ​​lightning, her beautiful eyes unblinking. The lightning illuminated her profile, highlighting her exquisite features. Her gaze remained fixed on Lin Xiu, watching him withstand the heavenly tribulation with his bare body, watching him use extraordinary phenomena to extinguish the lightning, watching him calmly and unhurriedly overcome the tribulation and break through to a higher realm.

Lin Xiu's figure appeared so small amidst the sky full of lightning, yet so dazzling.

Watching Lin Xiu undergo his tribulation, Yan Ruyu's heartbeat quickened without her realizing it.

Even though it was just a minor calamity, Yan Ruyu couldn't help but feel worried for Lin Xiu.

A crimson lightning bolt, as red as blood, struck down, containing destructive killing intent, enough to annihilate the body and soul of a dragon-transformation cultivator. Lin Xiu, however, merely raised his hand and pointed.

The Dao Heaven Mirror flew out from between his brows, its surface hazy yet reflecting countless paths. Crimson tribulation lightning struck the mirror's surface, only to be swallowed whole, transforming into pure lightning essence that nourished itself.

Yan Ruyu was captivated by the sight, but she managed to suppress the tremor in her heart. Her gaze remained fixed on that figure, never wavering.

The heavenly tribulation lasted for a full three hours.

As the last bolt of lightning dissipated, the dark clouds slowly dispersed, revealing a clear blue sky.

Sunlight streamed down, illuminating Lin Xiu. His golden light was contained, and his aura was several times stronger than before his tribulation.

The fourth transformation of the dragon!

.......

Lin Xiu descended from the sky, his green robe spotless, and with a light laugh, raised his hand and said:

"Yan'er, it's your turn. I can sense that it's almost your time."

"Yes, Ruyu understands."

Yan Ruyu nodded gently and, under Lin Xiu's guidance, used some of the Daoist essence of plant-based rare and precious materials that Lin Xiu had modified.

Although everyone says that taking medicine is bad, who can resist taking a top-tier elixir when it's right in front of them?

You say taking medicine will force growth? Then I'd say the effects of the medicine will remain in my body, helping me become even stronger!

Lin Xiu has never minded taking medicine. What? A weak foundation? When taking Daoist divine medicine, there is never any problem with a weak foundation.

As the Daoist energy entered her body, the immense medicinal power dissolved within Yan Ruyu, resonating with her Azure Lotus bloodline. Her aura steadily increased, quickly reaching that critical threshold.

boom!

Yan Ruyu's tribulation has arrived.

Though not as terrifying as Lin Xiu's attack, it was still incredibly powerful. Thunder, like a dragon, crashed down upon her.

Yan Ruyu gave a soft shout, and the Chaos Lotus phenomenon manifested behind her. A lotus rooted itself in the void, its leaves unfurling to absorb all the descending lightning.

Immediately afterwards, the Azure Lotus Heaven-Opening Diagram slowly unfolded. Superimposed phenomena appeared, helping her to resist the heavenly tribulation.

Yan Ruyu floated and sank in the sea of ​​lightning, her green robes fluttering and her black hair flying. She used all her skills to contend with the heavenly tribulation. Although she was not as composed as Lin Xiu, she was still steady and reliable.

Lin Xiu stood at a distance, stroking his chin and watching for a long time, then suddenly sighed.

Because... when Yan Ruyu was undergoing her tribulation, she was shrouded in a layer of hazy chaotic energy. That chaotic energy not only protected her, but also completely concealed her figure as she underwent the tribulation.

"What a pity." Lin Xiu shook his head.

"I originally wanted to see Yan Ruyu's clothes torn to shreds after being struck by lightning, her fair skin and jade-like body faintly visible..."

Lin Xiu spoke softly, but Yan Ruyu seemed to sense it. During the brief moment of her tribulation, she glanced in his direction, and the chaotic energy immediately became even denser.

Lin Xiu awkwardly touched his nose, focusing his attention on his nose and his mind, thinking that he might as well go and fight the Azure Emperor after dinner.

........

Two hours later, the heavenly tribulation dissipated.

Yan Ruyu slowly descended from the sky, her aura much stronger than before, having already advanced to the peak of the Four Extremes.

The moment she landed, Lin Xiu's eyes lit up slightly.

After transcending her tribulation, Yan Ruyu's aura became even more ethereal and otherworldly. Her immaculate blue robe accentuated her slender figure. Her long, black hair cascaded down to her waist, the ends still crackling with the crackling of electricity.

Her skin was as white and lustrous as jade, shimmering faintly in the sunlight, as if carved from the finest mutton-fat jade. Her features were exquisitely refined, with an even stronger air of aloofness in her eyes, yet imbued with a resilience forged through trials and tribulations. Simply standing there, she was like a lotus blooming under the moon, her beauty beyond compare.

Lin Xiu stared at it for three breaths, then suddenly coughed tactically and looked away at the distant mountains:

"Cough... Not bad, not bad. To be able to cultivate to the peak of the four extremes now is already ahead of the younger generation."

"Thank you very much, Little Ancestor Protector."

"Ruyu's breakthrough is all thanks to the young ancestor," Yan Ruyu replied sincerely, pressing her waist slightly.

Yan Ruyu's sincerity came from the bottom of her heart; she truly believed that it was all thanks to Lin Xiu.

Even though Lin Xiu was a hindrance because he "occasionally disturbed her mind," Yan Ruyu still felt that Lin Xiu deserved great credit.

.......

(P.S.: The following chapters should all be combined into one.)

Chapter 158 Innate Dao Diagram Pressure Resistance Training

Lin Xiu sensed something subtle in the smile in Yan Ruyu's eyes, so he changed the subject:

"By the way, Yan'er, I am very satisfied with your performance in the duel against Ji Haoyue not long ago."

"Soon I've arranged a duel for you, and I hope you can win it."

"Oh? What kind of duel? Just give the order, Little Ancestor, and I, Ruyu, will do my utmost." Yan Ruyu was very interested in the duel that Lin Xiu mentioned.

.......

"Soon, a gathering of the younger generation will be held in the Holy City."

"Given the temperament of those prodigies, there will inevitably be some sparring and skill competitions at their gatherings."

"I want you to attend the meeting as the princess of the Qinglian lineage. Then... defeat them all."

"all?"

Yan Ruyu confirmed.

"That's right, all of them!"

Lin Xiu nodded.

"No matter if it's the Ji family's divine body, the Holy Son of Yao Guang, or some other holy land or aristocratic family's descendant, even if it's Emperor Ye himself, you're still going to give him a good beating!"

"No, rather, even if Ye Fan didn't take the initiative to challenge you, you should still challenge him and beat him up!"

"Because... you have to discipline your child early on. If you wait until he's fully grown up, you won't have the chance."

"........."

"Don't worry, little ancestor, Ruyu will definitely not tarnish the reputation of the Qinglian lineage."

Yan Ruyu pursed her lips, a hint of determination flashing in her eyes.

"By the way... will you be going with us then, young master? After all, you... are considered part of the younger generation."

Yan Ruyu had no confidence that she could beat up Lin Xiu as well.

“Me? Of course I’ll go. But… I won’t go as a young person, but as a senior,” Lin Xiu said.

"Senior's identity?...Young Ancestor, could it be that you intend to...Ruyu understands."

Yan Ruyu suddenly remembered Lin Xiu's puppet armor. If she wore that armor, Little Ancestor could really impersonate a senior powerhouse!

"By the way, Yan'er, if you can truly sweep aside your peers, I will pass on a technique to you."

"The power of this method is enough to surpass the combined power of the Chaos Seed Green Lotus and the Green Lotus Heaven-Opening Diagram," Lin Xiu said, throwing out a huge promise.

Upon hearing this, Yan Ruyu's pupils constricted slightly. A technique surpassing the superposition of the two strongest sequence phenomena? What kind of heaven-defying existence must that be?

She took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in her heart, and solemnly said:

"As for the matters that Xiao Zu has arranged for Ru Yu, Ru Yu will certainly do her best and live up to Xiao Zu's high expectations."

Yan Ruyu knew very well that although Lin Xiu looked young, he could definitely call himself the Holy Lord of the Azure Lotus lineage and had the qualifications to stand on equal footing with the Holy Lords of other extreme forces.