Through the Eye of Insight, Zhang Xuan could see that Hall Master Xing's Primordial Spirit was on the verge of dissipating at any moment.
"There are many people who have reached Quasi Leaving Aperture realm, but they fear the might of the lightning tribulation. Take Hall Master Gou for example. Even though he has already reached Leaving Aperture realm, he still doesn't dare to summon the lightning tribulation. It's likely that Hall Master Xing's Primordial Spirit was controlled by a soul oracle, resulting in his current situation."
Zhang Xuan's frown deepened.
"It's impossible to stop Hall Master Xing's Primordial Spirit from entering the lightning tribulation. If he were to forcefully stop it, the lightning tribulation would only grow stronger and stronger.
Ji shi shook his head.
Even though he was only a Primordial Spirit realm pinnacle cultivator, he still knew a thing or two about the Leaving Aperture realm and the Leaving Aperture Ordeal.
This was the judgment of the heavens upon the strong. Cheating would only result in greater backlash.
"Indeed. This is indeed a little troublesome."
Zhang Xuan nodded.
One could only overcome the lightning tribulation by themselves. If others were to interfere, it would only intensify until it reached an uncontrollable level. It was just like how Lozosy didn't intervene when he faced the Saint Ascension Ordeal back then.
If he were to intervene, he would have at least dozens of ways to neutralize the lightning tribulation. However, if he couldn't interfere … that would be troublesome.
"But if we don't think of a solution soon, Hall Master Xing won't be able to hold on for much longer!"
Division Head Liao said anxiously.
"Un."
Zhang Xuan flicked his wrist, and a book appeared in his Library of Heaven's Path. He flipped it open.
A moment later, he exhaled deeply and turned to Wu Shi.
"You're the only one who can save him!"
"Me?"
Wu Shi was taken aback.
Without explaining anything, Zhang Xuan turned to the crowd and asked, "Do any of you have an Origin Spirit Pill?"
"I have one …" Division Head Liao stepped forward and passed a jade bottle over.
"Consume this pill."
With a flick of his wrist, Zhang Xuan tossed the Origin Spirit Pill over.
Catching the pill, Wu Shi's eyebrows shot up.
It was a grade-7 pill, and it was one that harnessed spiritual energy to replenish one's stamina. Even though he had reached Half-Leaving Aperture realm, if he were to consume it without sustaining any injuries or zhenqi, the slightest carelessness could very well result in his body exploding.
"There's no time to explain. Hurry up!"
Division Head Liao's hesitation, Zhang Xuan's face darkened.
"Yes!"
Knowing that the young man before him possessed unimaginable strength, Wu Shi dared not waste his breath. He uncorked the bottle and swallowed the pill.
In the blink of an eye, he felt a burst of heat in his body. The violent energy was restless, as if it was going to burst his entire body.
"There are several flaws in the cultivation technique you practice. As long as you correct these flaws, you will be able to achieve a breakthrough successfully …"
Zhang Xuan's voice sounded like a heavenly melody, exploding right beside his ears. Before Wu Shi could react, he felt the zhenqi in his body slowly flowing under the control of the other party's words.
"Impartation of Heaven's Will … Is Zhang Shi intending to have me repair the flaws and achieve a breakthrough to Leaving Aperture realm?"
Zhang Xuan narrowed his eyes.
Consuming a pill and explaining the flaws in his Primordial Spirit … No matter how foolish he was, it was impossible for him to not understand what was going on.
Just as Zhang Xuan was at a loss for what to do, he suddenly felt his zhenqi gathering the spiritual energy from the Primary Spirit Pill in his body.
Rumble!
In less than three minutes, he had reached the limit of what his body could bear. A primordial spirit that was identical to him drilled out of his glabella and floated in the air.
"Go over!"
Zhang Xuan's eyebrows shot up as he pushed his palm forward.
Before Wu Shi could react, his primordial spirit, which had just left his glabella, had already charged right into the lightning tribulation.
"This …"
Wu Shi's body trembled in fear, and he nearly fainted on the spot.
He had only just reached Leaving Aperture realm, and he hadn't even had the time to reinforce his cultivation yet. Yet, he was already being pushed over … Did Zhang Shi think that Hall Master Xing wouldn't be able to survive alone, so he wanted to bring him along?
"Hurry up and pull Hall Master Xing's primordial spirit into his body!"
Seeing that Wu Shi was still in a daze in the air, Zhang Xuan bellowed.
"Pull it back?"
Wu Shi was taken aback. It was only at this moment that he realized that even though he had entered the lightning tribulation, he hadn't been struck by the lightning tribulation. Heaving a sigh of relief, he hurriedly reached out and pulled Hall Master Xing's primordial spirit back.
Then, he pressed down on it.
Huala!
Hall Master Xing's primordial spirit flew straight into his body.
Hu!
With the nourishment of Hall Master Xing's primordial spirit, Hall Master Xing's primordial spirit immediately felt much safer. As powerful as the lightning tribulation was, it was unable to do anything to him for the time being.
"This … What is going on? Aren't we supposed to interfere with the lightning tribulation? "
Witnessing this scene, everyone was filled with shock. All of them widened their eyes in disbelief.
Under normal circumstances, one shouldn't interfere with the lightning tribulation, so how could Wu Shi's primordial spirit be fine?
"Who said that it's fine? It's already here … "
Zhang Xuan shook his head grimly.
Everyone hurriedly turned their gazes over, and they saw that the lightning clouds in the sky were growing stronger and stronger. They were already on the verge of dissipating, but at this moment, they were gathering once more.
"Wu Shi has only just reached Quasi Leaving Aperture realm, so it's impossible for him to attract the lightning tribulation. Thus, he was able to successfully save Hall Master Xing's primordial spirit. However, this time around, he was discovered by the lightning tribulation, and he's going to face the Leaving Aperture Ordeal as well!"
Zhang Xuan said.
"He's going to face the Leaving Aperture Ordeal as well?"
Everyone staggered in shock.
What was the difference between this and not saving Hall Master Xing at all?
He had just saved one, but he was putting the other in danger. If things went wrong, he might even be struck to death …
"Wu Shi, what are you waiting for? Hurry up and return to your body!"
Paying no heed to the shock of the crowd, Zhang Xuan bellowed.
"Yes!"
Wu Shi also noticed that he was attracted by the lightning tribulation, and his body trembled in fear. He quickly returned to his body and returned to it.
"Zhang Shi, what should I do?"
Zhang Xuan asked anxiously.
"The lightning tribulation only gathered because it sensed your aura. Most of the lightning tribulation has already been absorbed by Hall Master Xing. As long as you don't draw your consciousness out, you should be able to withstand it …"
Zhang Xuan walked up to Hall Master Xing and patted his body a few times. In order to save Hall Master Xing, Wu Shi only managed to gather the lightning tribulation once more. However, after the previous lightning tribulation, most of the lightning tribulation had already been absorbed by Hall Master Xing. Thus, it was unlikely that the might of the lightning tribulation would be too great.
Even though Wu Shi had just achieved a breakthrough to Quasi Leaving Aperture realm, he had just consumed a Spirit Reinforcing Pill, and his Primordial Spirit had been mended. Even if he hadn't cultivated the simplified Heaven's Path Divine Art yet, he should still be able to withstand the lightning tribulation with his physical body.
"Most of the lightning tribulation has been absorbed by Hall Master Xing? That's good … "
Hearing Zhang Xuan's explanation, Wu Shi heaved a sigh of relief. Just as he was feeling relieved, a bolt of lightning suddenly struck down on his head.
Huala!
His hair stood on end, and his Primordial Spirit nearly exploded into smithereens.
"… You mean that most of the lightning tribulation has been absorbed? Why does it feel like the lightning tribulation is even stronger than before? "
Wu Shi's vision darkened, and he nearly fainted.
Wasn't the lightning tribulation absorbed by Hall Master Xing? How could it still be so powerful?
Just as Zhang Xuan was at a loss as to what to do, the young man beside him suddenly said apologetically, "My apologies, I miscalculated … It seems like the lightning tribulation has become even stronger due to your participation. However, don't worry. I believe in your strength. You should be able to overcome it easily!"
"…" Wu Shi.
He had thought that the young man before him was trustworthy, but who could have thought that he would be so unreliable?
Yet, you sent me over without verifying my identity … How can I possibly withstand it?
Just as Zhang Xuan was at a loss as to what to do, he suddenly felt more and more lightning tribulation accumulating in his body.
Huala!
The lightning tribulation exploded within his body, and his Primordial Spirit sustained severe injuries under the impact of the lightning tribulation.
At the same time, his physical body was also torn apart, and blood was seeping out from the corners of his lips. It seemed like he would succumb to the lightning tribulation at any moment.
"It's over …"
Wu Shi's face darkened in despair.
He had just achieved a breakthrough, and he hadn't even reinforced his cultivation yet. Yet, he was already facing the Leaving Aperture Ordeal.
Tzzzzzzzzz!
Just as Zhang Xuan thought that his Primordial Spirit would be destroyed by the lightning tribulation once more, he suddenly felt a surge of zhenqi gushing out from his body, and his injuries healed at a visible rate.
This surge of zhenqi harnessed the might of the heavens, and it was extremely pure. Even the injuries to his Primordial Spirit could be healed with ease.
"This is … something that Zhang Shi left behind in my body?"
Zhang Xuan clenched his fists tightly.
He had seen with his own eyes how Zhang Shi was a Celestial Master Teacher. Given how miraculous this surge of zhenqi was, there was no doubt that it had been left behind by the other party.
It was no wonder the other party dared to send him to save Hall Master Xing.
Hu!
In the blink of an eye, Zhang Xuan's damaged Primordial Spirit had recovered. Following which, another surge of lightning struck him.
Injured, healed, healed …
After ten minutes, Wu shi finally heaved a sigh of relief. He felt as if he had been through hell several times before he heaved a sigh of relief.
The Leaving Aperture Ordeal was over!
Opening his eyes, Zhang Xuan saw that Hall Master Xing's lightning tribulation had already passed, and the ominous clouds in the sky had dissipated.
Even though Hall Master Xing had sustained severe injuries in the beginning, he was still the head of the Combat Master Hall, and he was still a formidable figure in all aspects. This was especially so for his cultivation, which was exceptionally pure. Even though the process had been dangerous, he had still managed to pull through in the end.
"Thank you, Zhang Shi!"
Zhang Xuan hurriedly clasped his fist and bowed deeply to Zhang Xuan.
If not for the zhenqi that the other party had left in his body, he would have surely died on the spot.
Even though it had been excruciating, it had still allowed him to raise his cultivation by two realms within a short period of time, allowing him to reach Leaving Aperture realm primary stage from Half-Leaving Aperture realm.
Just as Zhang Xuan was about to say a few words of gratitude, Zhang Shi suddenly sent him a telepathic message.
"Don't speak. Act as if you have sustained severe injuries."
Wu Shi had no idea why Zhang Xuan would say such a thing, but he knew that it would be a grave matter, so he dared not say anything. His body immediately went limp, and he collapsed weakly to the ground.
"Wu Shi …" Zhang Jiuxiao hurriedly rushed over.
With Zhang Jiuxiao's help, Wu Shi forced himself to his feet. Just as he was about to see what Zhang Shi was up to, the latter's impassive voice suddenly sounded.
"It seems like you already know that we are here. Since that's the case, why don't you just come out? You want to kill me, and I want to kill you as well. There's no need for you to continue hiding!"
"Hide? Who is Zhang Shi talking to? "
Wu Shi was taken aback.
He wasn't the only one who was perplexed. Everyone was perplexed as well.
Other than them, there was no one else on this isolated island. If there was really someone hiding here, it should have been impossible for them to escape from the detection of their Spiritual Perception.
"Hehe … As expected of Zhang Shi, you are indeed formidable. I was just playing a little trick, and you were already able to see through it …"
Just as everyone was about to ask Zhang Xuan about it, a sinister voice suddenly sounded. Following which, they saw a piece of land slowly emerging from the depths of the marsh, as if it had just crawled out from the ground.
"T-this is the Ghost Cavern!"
Zhang Jiuxiao clenched his fists tightly.
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