"It's too easy …"
Zhang Xuan shook his head with a deep sigh.
Even with the experience of countless predecessors as a foundation, it would still take some time for him to comprehend the other Sword Quintessences. Yet, he had managed to achieve a breakthrough in just a few minutes … This was completely out of character for him.
He had been intending to suppress his Sword Quintessence for at least an hour so as to not attract too much attention. Yet, who could have known that it would be so easy for him to achieve a breakthrough so quickly, even surpassing Zhang Xuan's ancestor?
Just the thought of it left him feeling stifled.
Was it really that difficult to keep a low profile and learn slowly?
Was it really that difficult to be an ordinary person?
More importantly, he was only learning a little of the Sword Quintessence. What if the Zhang clan were to demand compensation from him?
"Forget it. Now that I've fused my Speed Swordsmanship with the other Sword Intents, I should be able to overcome the bottleneck of the Phantasmal Space realm. Time to make a breakthrough!"
Zhang Xuan shook his head. Without any hesitation, a powerful surge of energy burst forth from his body.
Hong long!
His aura surged all the way to the heavens, and ominous clouds gathered in the sky. At the same time, Zhang Xuan's body felt like a spring grass bursting out of the soil, or a butterfly emerging from its cocoon. It felt as if he had been reborn!
"This is … the Phantasmal Space Ordeal? He's going to make a breakthrough? "
Zhang Xu and the others swayed uncontrollably. They felt like vomiting blood.
Not only did that fellow manage to comprehend the strongest swordsmanship of the Zhang clan in just a few minutes, he even managed to overcome the bottleneck of the Grand Dominion realm!
"This is the core of the Zhang Clan! I can't do it here!"
Zhang Xu's body swayed weakly, and he let out a long roar.
Lightning tribulations were extremely fearsome, and they could bring great harm to their clan. Even though it had only been a day since Zhang Xuan arrived in the Zhang Clan, most of the lightning tribulations were at the periphery of the Zhang Clan. Even if the lightning tribulations were to be destroyed, they would only be buildings. However, this was the core of the Zhang Clan!
There were countless secret manuals and heritage within the Zhang Clan!
If the lightning tribulation were to descend, the entire Zhang Clan would be in grave danger!
Kacha!
But before Zhang Xu could finish his words, the ominous clouds in the sky suddenly surged, and an intense pressure pressed down on him, causing him to be unable to utter a single word.
Trembling non-stop, his body stiffened.
He had seen plenty of Phantasmal Space realm lightning tribulations, and he had even experienced them himself. However, the ominous clouds before him were thick and heavy, and they carried with them a violent might that even Dimension Sundering realm experts would find difficult to deal with. It felt as if the entire Zhang family would be reduced to ashes if it were to descend upon them.
Was this really just an ascension tribulation?
Even the Cosmic Space Tribulation wasn't this terrifying!
"How could it be so big?"
The First Elder, Zhang Wuchen, and the others who were hiding nearby were also dumbfounded.
The power of the dark clouds was simply too great. It had already surpassed the range of what they could accept. The formation below them was also on the verge of collapsing.
He hurriedly turned to look at the young man in the center of the lightning tribulation, only to see that not only did the latter not show the slightest hint of fear, his eyes were even gleaming with excitement.
"He … should be able to solve it, right?"
Zhang Xuan's face twitched uncontrollably.
"Even though the Netherworld Azure Dragon Beast's lightning tribulation was weaker than this one, it wasn't too far off. It should be able to overcome it …" Zhang Wuchen was not too confident in his chances.
As powerful as the lightning tribulation that the Netherworld Azure Dragon Beast had faced when it achieved a breakthrough to the Macrocosm Ascendancy realm, it still paled in comparison to this lightning tribulation. Back then, Zhang Xuan was able to resolve it, so perhaps this lightning tribulation would be able to do the same too!
Otherwise, he wouldn't have such an expression.
"That's good."
He had seen how the young man had dealt with the lightning tribulation several times. Even though he was worried, he knew that there was no better way to deal with it. Thus, he could only continue watching.
"It seems like that fellow knows that it's my lightning tribulation, so he called all of his aunts over!"
Zhang Xuan shook his head.
Over the past few days, he had been chasing after the lightning tribulation to absorb, and this had infuriated the other party. Most likely, the other party had been waiting for this day to come. Seeing that he had achieved a breakthrough, the other party had immediately gathered all of the lightning tribulation energy that he had absorbed previously.
However, the more lightning tribulation energy there was, the greater the benefits to him. With such a powerful lightning tribulation, he would definitely be able to push for a breakthrough to Phantasmal Space realm pinnacle!
There had been a flaw in the Phantasmal Space realm Heaven's Path Divine Art, but after comprehending the Speed Sword Quintessence, the flaw had been resolved, allowing him to cultivate it perfectly.
"Come!"
With a loud roar, Zhang Xuan charged right into the lightning tribulation and dived right into it.
With a wave of his hand, the Dongxu Gourd, his clone, and the vine flew out once more. At the same time, his Primordial Spirit also separated from his physical body to absorb the rampaging energy within the lightning tribulation.
Geji! Geji!
After absorbing the immense energy from the lightning tribulation, Zhang Xuan's zhenqi cultivation rose from Phantasmal Space realm primary stage to Phantasmal Space realm intermediate stage.
Phantasmal Space realm intermediate stage!
Phantasmal Space realm advanced stage!
Phantasmal Space realm pinnacle!
In less than two minutes, his cultivation had already reached Phantasmal Space realm pinnacle, just a step away from reaching Half-Dimension Sundering realm.
Under the tempering of the lightning tribulation, his Primordial Spirit had also become more well-rounded. Even without the Phantasmal Space realm Heaven's Path Divine Art, his fighting prowess was already on par with Phantasmal Space realm pinnacle cultivators.
This was especially so for his physical body. After being tempered by the lightning tribulation, his skin was glowing with a golden luster, making it incredibly resilient. It was on par with even Saint pinnacle artifacts.
So far, I haven't even absorbed a fifth of the lightning tribulation's energy …
Seeing that the lightning tribulation showed no signs of retreating or weakening at all, Zhang Xuan frowned.
Previously, as long as he absorbed the lightning tribulation fervently, the lightning tribulation would surely flee in fear. However, even though his cultivation had risen by an entire realm, he hadn't even absorbed a fifth of the lightning tribulation's energy … Despite losing so much energy, the lightning tribulation showed no signs of retreating at all.
While the Dongxu Gourd, vine, clone, and the others were also absorbing the lightning tribulation's energy relentlessly, they were unable to pose any threat to him.
If it comes down to it, I'll just have to find a way to push for a breakthrough to Dimension Sundering realm!
A glint flashed across Zhang Xuan's eyes.
The amount of spiritual energy required to reach Phantasmal Space realm was no less than a hundred pinnacle spirit stones. However, the lightning tribulation before him was simply too massive, far surpassing his imagination. Even if he had built up a solid foundation, it was still nothing much to him.
It was not enough to make him flee in fear.
His body was currently brimming with zhenqi, and unless he were to push for a breakthrough to Dimension Sundering realm, he would not be able to absorb any more energy.
Just that … he had not even seen a Dimension Sundering realm Heaven's Path Divine Art yet, so he was completely clueless as to how he should cultivate and push for a breakthrough.
For a moment, Zhang Xuan couldn't help but feel a little frustrated.
In the past, he had been unable to find spirit stones due to his lack of energy, but now, he was fretting over how he was going to absorb so much spiritual energy. More importantly, he had no choice but to absorb it …
…
Beneath the lightning tribulation, the First Elder and the others heaved a sigh of relief upon seeing Zhang Xuan charging into the lightning tribulation just like before.
Previously, Zhang Xuan had used the same move to defeat the lightning tribulation, so it should not be too different this time around as well.
"That fellow's comprehension of swordsmanship is indeed profound, and his proficiency in various occupations and cultivation isn't weak either. It's no wonder he was chosen by Yang shi and accepted as his direct disciple. Just that, I'll have to change his habit of challenging his lightning tribulation at random!"
The First Elder harrumphed coldly.
Most cultivators would have to prepare in advance for their lightning tribulation, such as formations, treasures, and pills. Once they were done, they would have to find a suitable location before attempting the lightning tribulation. Even so, they would still be fearful that something might go wrong. Yet, this fellow actually dared to challenge the lightning tribulation as soon as he felt like it, not caring about the location at all.
It was really a wonder how someone with such a personality could survive for so long without being pummeled to death!
Just as the First Elder's thoughts were running wild, a crack suddenly appeared in the lightning tribulation above. Following which, a head popped out from the dark clouds and looked at the First Elder with a smile.
"First Elder, may I know where the library of the Zhang clan is located?"
"Library of the Zhang clan? What's wrong? Only members of the Zhang clan are allowed to enter the library … "
The First Elder was taken aback for a moment before a frown slowly crept onto his forehead.
Only members of the Zhang clan were allowed to enter the library of the Zhang clan. That fellow was currently in the midst of his lightning tribulation, so why would he ask such a question?
(Last week, I set off on a Monday. I went to Jinggangshan to attend a conference before heading to Beijing to attend a conference of the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League. Finally, I went to Online Literature +. I was on the verge of puking blood from the rush, and when I returned home yesterday, I suffered from altitude sickness and fainted. I only managed to recover today. My heart aches. Please console me.)
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