My son is about to break through.

Chaotic void, sacred land of mountains and seas.

Within the magnificent temple, starlight flowed and the Taoist spirit naturally arose.

Holding a set of array banners shrunk to the size of a miniature nebula, the Celestial Venerable of Mountains and Seas carefully examined each profound star-shaped Dao trace within them with his divine sense, his face revealing an undisguised joy and amazement.

"Excellent, what a fine Lesser Heavenly Cycle Star Formation!"

He couldn't help but clap his hands in admiration, his eyes gleaming.

"Indeed, it is derived from the supreme formation of the Chaos Holy Land—the Zhou Tian Micro Dust Formation. Although it is not as all-encompassing and nearly immortal as the original formation, it has brought the mysteries of the Zhou Tian stars to the extreme and has already captured three-tenths of its essence!"

"Gu Qingfeng is truly a genius rarely seen throughout the ages. Just by observing the incomplete array base, he was able to not only fully comprehend it in such a short time, but also innovate and create this top-notch array that integrates offense and defense and is mysteriously self-generated!"

Such talent is truly astonishing!

With the cultivation and vision of the Mountain and Sea Celestial Venerable at the peak of the seventh tribulation and with half a foot at the eighth tribulation, ordinary eleventh-order formations were already beyond his comprehension.

But this Small Heavenly Cycle Star Array truly amazed him.

Its ingenious design, rigorous Dao traces, and concentrated power far surpass other formations of the same level. Given time, it may very well have the potential to advance to a higher level.

More importantly, the strategic value of this formation is a timely help for the sacred land of mountains and seas!

The evil god clan launched a relentless offensive, causing the Ziwei Immortal Court to suffer repeated defeats. Many of its subordinate forces also suffered heavy losses, and its territory continued to shrink.

As an important member, the Sacred Land of Mountains and Seas is under tremendous pressure, with many key sections of the Immortal Realm's defense line in grave danger.

Having such a powerful defensive formation now ensures that a key stronghold remains as stable as Mount Tai, giving the overall battle situation a precious respite. Its significance far exceeds what a few documents can measure.

With a slight thought, the Celestial Venerable of Mountains and Seas sent out a gentle yet irresistible intention.

Before long, a tall and composed figure entered the temple.

The person who came was his personal disciple, and also the most famous prodigy in the Mountain and Sea Holy Land in recent years - Gu Xianlin.

Gu Xianlin's aura was harmonious and restrained, yet it faintly revealed a powerful sword intent about to burst forth, like a peerless divine sword hidden in a box. Although its sharpness was concealed, it had already caused the surrounding void to tremble slightly.

"Master."

Gu Xianlin bowed respectfully, his tone respectful but not humble.

The Celestial Venerable of Mountains and Seas looked at his disciple carefully for a moment, and his eyes showed even more approval: "Your aura is harmonious, your foundation is solid, and your aura of the Great Dao has reached the critical point."

"Immortal, it seems you're just one step away from reaching the Second Tribulation Realm."

Gu Xianlin remained calm and said frankly, "Reporting to Master, this disciple has indeed gained some insights. Within a hundred years, I should be able to trigger a tribulation and break through to a higher realm."

"good very good!"

The Celestial Venerable of Mountains and Seas stroked his beard and laughed heartily, feeling increasingly relaxed.

"A hundred years is but a fleeting moment for us."

If you need any resources, just ask, and the Holy Land's treasure trove will be completely open to you!

"You must enter the Second Tribulation Realm in the most perfect condition to solidify your supreme foundation!"

He placed high hopes on this disciple of his.

Gu Xianlin possesses exceptional talent, and even more remarkable is his unwavering character and clear Dao heart. He comprehended two complete Great Dao Laws at the First Tribulation Realm, and his true combat strength has already surpassed that of other Heavenly Venerables of the same level, making him capable of contending with some Second Tribulation Realm beings.

Once he truly breaks through to the Second Tribulation, his strength will undergo a qualitative leap. At that time, fighting beyond his level will be commonplace, and he will be hard to beat among those of the same realm. He may even be able to suppress many veteran Second Tribulation peak experts and become the true backbone of the Holy Land.

"Thank you Master!"

Gu Xianlin bowed in thanks and then asked.

"Master, you have summoned me here. What important matter do you wish to instruct me on?"

When the conversation turned to serious matters, the Celestial Venerable of Mountains and Seas regained his solemn expression and said in a deep voice, "You are aware of the current chaotic situation. Evil gods are rampant, and the war on the northern front is critical."

Although the Holy Land has dispatched several elders to oversee the situation, the pressure remains immense, and the defensive line continues to retreat.

He paused, then continued, "Originally, I planned for you to personally go to the Northern Underworld Immortal Domain with the Small Zhou Tian Star Array that you just obtained from the Xuan Tian Immortal Dynasty, to take over the defense of a region. With your abilities, you should be able to stabilize the situation and even launch a counterattack."

Upon hearing this, Gu Xianlin's eyes narrowed slightly, and he waited for what was to come.

"but--"

The Celestial Venerable of Mountains and Seas changed the subject.

"Breaking through to the next realm is crucial to your future path and is of paramount importance; you cannot afford to fail."

Over the course of a century, the situation on the front lines, though perilous, has not yet completely collapsed.

You should focus on your seclusion and break through to the next level. Once you have successfully entered the Second Tribulation Realm and stabilized your cultivation, it will not be too late to go to the Northern Underworld Immortal Realm.

At that time, with the divine array in your hand and sitting in command of the region, you will truly be able to unleash the power of a stabilizing force!

Gu Xianlin knew that his master's arrangement was the most appropriate, and immediately nodded solemnly: "Disciple understands, and will certainly live up to Master's expectations. Within a hundred years, I will definitely break through the realm!"

……

Meanwhile, in the western front of the Xuan Tian Immortal Dynasty, the core of the Xuan Tian Immortal Dynasty's territory is the Liu Huo Immortal Domain.

After being ravaged by repeated bloody battles, this immortal realm, though scarred and devastated, exudes an indomitable will that never gives up.

In the center of the Immortal Realm, inside a temporary palace engraved with countless defensive runes, a terrifying sword intent that soared into the sky and seemed to sever the cycle of reincarnation for eternity suddenly erupted!
Rumble!
Above the Immortal Realm, endless chaotic energy gathered wildly, transforming into thick, ink-black tribulation clouds that covered billions of miles of void!
The destructive aura suppressed all living things, and the void itself seemed to solidify.

Double Divine Tribulation!

The dazzling and intense lightning, like the Milky Way pouring down from the heavens, carrying the supreme power to incinerate all things and judge the heavens, struck fiercely at the palace below!

However, just as the lightning was about to strike...

"Zheng!"

A clear and melodious sword cry resounded throughout the universe, as if it came from the ancient times and pierced through the ages!

A beam of azure sword light shot into the sky from the palace. It was initially small, but then it expanded rapidly, transforming in an instant into an enormous, slowly rotating azure sword lotus.

On the lotus petals, countless intricate and profound sword energy runes appeared and disappeared unpredictably. Each wisp of energy cut through the void, exuding the supreme sword essence of perfection, purity, and cleansing the world.

The azure sword lotus collided violently with the destructive lightning tribulation!
There was no earth-shattering explosion as expected, only the sickening hissing sound of countless sword energies and lightning annihilating, intertwining, and colliding with each other.

The terrifying lightning tribulation, which was enough to easily injure or even kill an ordinary second-level Heavenly Venerable, was actually weakened, crushed, and purified layer by layer by that seemingly beautiful sword lotus.

As the sword light flowed, it was as if the Azure Emperor had descended upon the world, wielding power over the world's battles and yet containing boundless vitality.

"Azure Lotus Sword Dao - The Sword of Purification!"

In the distance, two figures stood side by side in the void; they were Gu Xuan and Gu Xiu, who were ordered to guard this place.

Looking at the peerless sword lotus that withstood the heavenly tribulation without being at a disadvantage, Gu Xuan couldn't help but show a complicated expression.

"The second divine tribulation, I never expected that Sheng Nan would step into this realm before you and me. Thinking back to when she first entered the Heavenly Venerable Realm, it seems like only yesterday."

Such rapid progress truly fills us, as imperial uncles, with both pride and shame!

He benefited from the massive resources allocated by the Immortal Dynasty and the occasional guidance from Gu Qingfeng. He believed that his cultivation speed had far surpassed that of his peers, but so far he had only barely reached the late stage of the first tribulation, still some distance from the peak, let alone triggering the second divine tribulation.

Gu Shengnan, who was considered a junior, had already left everyone else far behind and was the first to knock on the door.

Gu Xiu remained relatively calm, though his eyes held a hint of amazement, and spoke slowly.

"Aside from my elder brother, the Crown Prince, who is exceptionally talented and unfathomable, among the many outstanding descendants of my Gu family, Sheng Nan is indeed the first to touch the threshold of the second tribulation."

She possesses a pure heart and an unparalleled talent for swordsmanship. With resources bestowed upon her by her father, the Emperor, her achievements today, while unexpected, are also entirely reasonable.

His gaze pierced through the void, looking at the ever-shining blue lotus blooming proudly amidst the sea of ​​lightning, and he continued speaking.

"After this tribulation, Sheng Nan's strength will surely increase dramatically. With the offensive power of her Azure Lotus Sword Dao, combined with her cultivation as a Second Tribulation Celestial Venerable, her strength should be able to firmly rank among the top three in our Gu family."

With her in charge of the Flowing Fire Immortal Realm, the burden on our shoulders will be much lighter.

Gu Xuan nodded in deep agreement upon hearing this.

Despite being shocked by Gu Shengnan's rapid breakthrough, the two had no doubt that she could successfully overcome her tribulation.

Princess Anyang, known as the "Azure Lotus Sword Master," had already had her combat prowess brutally proven in the repeated bloody battles of the Flowing Fire Immortal Realm.

Countless evil god clansmen died under her Azure Lotus Sword, and even several powerful first-tribulation and even a second-tribulation level evil god forbidden lord were annihilated by her sword.

Her sword had already proven everything.

Although the Second Divine Tribulation is terrifying, for this sword master who has already begun to walk out of his own invincible sword path, it may not be a tribulation, but a baptism to temper his sword heart and hone his sword intent!

Under the awe-inspiring gazes of the two princes and countless cultivators in the Immortal Realm, the azure lotus became even more dazzling and its sword intent even more refined and pure. It even began to devour the power of the tribulation lightning and turn it into its own.

The outcome of this breakthrough was already predetermined.

……

"Your offspring, Gu Shengnan, has broken through to the Second Tribulation Heavenly Venerable Realm!"

"Reward Boost Points * 3000000!"

"Your offspring, Gu Xuan, observed the Second Divine Tribulation and seemed to gain some insight, resulting in a slight improvement in his cultivation!"

"Your descendant, Gu Xiu, observed the Second Divine Tribulation and gained some insights, resulting in a slight improvement in his cultivation!"

"Your offspring, Gu Xianlin, is currently in seclusion attempting to break through to the second level of the Heavenly Venerable Realm, and his cultivation has improved!"

"Your offspring, Gu Xianlin, has comprehended the Great Dao and his cultivation has slightly improved!"

"Your offspring, Gu Xianlin, has received resources from the Sacred Land of Mountains and Seas, resulting in a significant improvement in his cultivation. He is on the verge of breaking through!"

"Your offspring..."

……

Inside the Immortal Dynasty's palace, Gu Qingfeng glanced at the information panel as usual, and the contents of the panel made him pause slightly.

"Sheng Nan has finally broken through."

Gu Qingfeng muttered to himself, a subtle, almost imperceptible smile unconsciously curving his lips.

He was momentarily surprised by the result, but quickly regained his composure.

He knew Gu Shengnan's talent all too well.
With a pure heart and an almost instinctive, terrifying intuition for swordsmanship, he is a natural-born sword immortal.

The original intention of sending her to the Flowing Fire Immortal Realm, where the battle was most intense, was to use the most brutal battlefield as a furnace and the blood of the evil god as a whetstone to help her temper her sword heart and break through that final barrier.

In retrospect, this move was perfectly timed.

The Azure Lotus Sword Dao reached its zenith through battle and finally blossomed under the Second Divine Tribulation.

His gaze continued downwards, seeing that Gu Xuan and Gu Xiu had gained some insights from observing the Heavenly Tribulation, and that Gu Xianlin, far away in the Sacred Land of Mountains and Seas, was also approaching the edge of breaking through the realm with the full support of the Sacred Land's resources.

An indescribable sense of satisfaction and a touch of pride flowed quietly through his heart like a warm current.

"Sheng Nan broke through the realm first, and my Gu family then had a second Second Tribulation Heavenly Venerable."

"That child Xianlin has a profound foundation; he's on the verge of breaking through to the next realm, and then he'll be the third!"

Gu Qingfeng stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze seemingly piercing through the many barriers of the Immortal Palace, seeing the Gu family's fortune rising like oil on a raging fire.

"In just a few million, looking across this endless chaos and countless immortal realms, how many longevity families can rival my Gu family?"

This is not arrogance, but a judgment based on cold, hard facts.

Ordinary longevity families, having passed down their lineage for millions of years, are already considered extremely fortunate to produce one or two Celestial Venerables, enough to protect the family for countless years.

Excluding him, the head of the family, the Gu family now has no fewer than ten descendants who have achieved the position of Heavenly Venerable, whether openly or secretly.

Such a grand spectacle is something that even ancient families with a history of millions of years, let alone those with a history of tens of millions or even hundreds of millions of years, can achieve.

There are three reasons for this.

Firstly, there is the most crucial Heavenly Venerable bloodline!
Gu Qingfeng himself was a Seven Tribulation Great Heavenly Venerable, and his bloodline power was an incomparable innate blessing for his descendants.

This powerful lineage laid the foundation for the terrifying advantage that the descendants of the Gu family had from the very beginning.

How could other noble families possess a Seven Tribulations Great Celestial Venerable as their bloodline source?

Secondly, there is the vast national fortune and endless resources of the Xuantian Immortal Dynasty!

It possesses 850,000 immortal realms, governs trillions of living beings, and gathers resources that can be described as all-encompassing.

As a royal family, the Gu family enjoys the highest level of resources in the entire Immortal Dynasty. Whether it's cultivation techniques, secret manuals, elixirs, divine materials, or blessed lands, the Gu family members have priority access to them.

Such extravagance—using the resources of an entire dynasty to support an entire clan—is unimaginable for any independent, immortal family.

Their cultivation levels are built upon the foundation of the entire Immortal Dynasty, so how could their progress not be rapid?

Thirdly, it is the continuous and fierce battles that hone our skills!
The war against the evil god race is cruel, but it is also the best testing ground.

All the members of the Gu family, whether they are Gu Shengnan, Gu Xuan, Gu Xiu, or other clansmen who fight in various places, have grown up fighting in blood and fire.

The insights gained between life and death, the clash between the great way and evil methods, are most likely to stimulate potential and break through limits.

This is a precious experience that can never be obtained by cultivating oneself in a greenhouse.

"With bloodline, resources, and experience, it would be strange if the Gu family were not strong."

Gu Qingfeng slowly closed his eyes, his mind connecting with the increasingly powerful and magnificent family fortune in the darkness. He could also feel that his long-stagnant mid-stage Seventh Tribulation cultivation seemed to have become slightly active as a result. (End of this chapter)