My son is about to break through.

"Li Qianjue has broken through!"

This exclamation, uttered by some celestial official, instantly shattered the tranquility of the Ziwei Celestial Court's court assembly.

The news was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, stirring up a thousand waves, and the entire hall was immediately enveloped in an indescribable tremor.

The celestial officials looked at each other, their eyes filled with disbelief.

"Our Ziwei Immortal Court has gained another Ninth Tribulation Great Celestial Venerable, truly a cause for celebration!"

The majestic voice of the Ziwei Heavenly Emperor echoed in the hall. He sat on the Nine-Dragon Throne, surrounded by dazzling starlight.

At this moment, the emperor who had ruled the Ziwei Immortal Court for countless years also showed a smile, a smile that contained satisfaction and a hint of profound meaning that was hard to detect.

Having another Nine Tribulations Great Celestial Venerable is naturally a good thing.

In this dog-eat-dog world of cultivation, the number of top experts often determines the rise and fall of a power.

Although the Ziwei Immortal Court has a profound foundation, with each additional top-tier combatant, it means more confidence in future conflicts, especially when facing powerful enemies from all sides.

A powerhouse at this level is considered one of the strongest below the Immortal realm.

The Nine Tribulations Great Celestial Venerable is an existence standing at the pinnacle of cultivation.

In the entire Endless Immortal Realm, such powerful individuals are extremely rare, each one a giant capable of intimidating a region.

One step up.

The goal is to break through to the realm of immortality.

That is the realm that countless cultivators dream of.

However, achieving immortality is not easy.

Throughout history, countless brilliant and extraordinary Nine Tribulations Grand Celestial Venerables have stopped here, unable to touch that mysterious realm in their entire lives.

Breaking through to immortality requires not only talent and resources, but also opportunity and luck; neither can be lacking.

But every immortal being originates from the Nine Tribulations.

The more Nine Tribulations Great Celestial Venerables there are, the greater the possibility of the birth of an immortal being.

This is a process of quantitative change leading to qualitative change, and it is an essential path for the Ziwei Immortal Court to reach a higher level.

As long as there are enough Nine Tribulations, there will eventually be an opportunity for a new Immortal Great Celestial Venerable to emerge.

This idea lingered in the mind of the Ziwei Heavenly Emperor.

He ruled the Celestial Court for countless years, witnessing firsthand the rise and fall of countless dynasties.

Only by continuously cultivating new strong individuals can the Ziwei Immortal Court stand firm in the face of future calamities.

Each additional expert at this level would significantly boost the strength of the Purple Star Immortal Court.

It's not just about improved combat power; it also means having more say in resource competition and territorial expansion.

The deterrent power of a Nine Tribulations Great Celestial Venerable is far more direct and effective than that of a thousand troops.

When the other celestial officials learned of this news, their faces were also filled with shock.

Li Qianjue broke through.

This was something they didn't expect.

In the minds of many celestial officials, although Li Qianjue is exceptionally talented and ranks first among the Azure Dragon Seven Mansions of the Twenty-Eight Mansions, he seems to lack some experience in breaking through the Nine Tribulations.

After all, the gap between the eighth and ninth tribulations is far more difficult than any previous breakthrough.

Since ancient times.

There are only twenty-one experts in the Ziwei Immortal Court who have reached the Ninth Tribulation Realm.

Countless exceptionally talented individuals attempted to reach this level during that time, but ultimately failed to break through.

Either they will never be able to take that step, or they will perish under the heavenly tribulation.

Ninefold Divine Tribulation.

It is enough to annihilate most of the top-tier Eight Tribulations Pneumonia.

Currently, there are only a small number of Nine Tribulations Great Celestial Venerables in the Ziwei Immortal Court.

Those are the Twelve Divine Officials, the Five Marshals, and finally the Four Extreme Emperors.

These twenty-one Nine Tribulation Great Celestial Venerables constitute the most elite combat force system of the Ziwei Celestial Court.

Each of them performs their duties and guards their respective areas, which is the important foundation for the Ziwei Immortal Court to stand tall in the endless immortal realm and suppress all sides.

For example, the strongest beings throughout history, like the Twenty-Eight Constellations, were only at the Eighth Tribulation level.

Although the Twenty-Eight Constellations are an important fighting force of the Celestial Court, they are always one step short of the top level.

This one step makes all the difference.

Among the Twenty-Eight Constellations, Li Qianjue is considered the first to break through the Nine Tribulations.

Not to mention the other celestial officials, even those who were also among the Twenty-Eight Constellations were shocked by this news.

They had known Li Qianjue for many years and knew each other inside and out.

Li Qianjue's breakthrough means that the status of the Twenty-Eight Constellations in the Celestial Court will undergo a tremendous change.

but.

Some are happy, some are sad. This timeless truth applies equally to the Purple Star Immortal Court.

Li Qianjue's breakthrough will inevitably change the existing balance of power. Some people will benefit from it, while others will suffer losses.

Among the Twenty-Eight Mansions.

The powerful figures belonging to the Seven Constellations of the Azure Dragon had smiles on their faces.

They belong to the same lineage as Li Qianjue; their fortunes are intertwined, and their losses are shared.

Now that Li Qianjue has broken through to the Ninth Tribulation, the status of the entire Azure Dragon Seven Constellations in the Celestial Court will rise accordingly.

Li Qianjue is the leader of the Seven Constellations of the Azure Dragon. His breakthrough will undoubtedly greatly increase the strength of the Seven Constellations of the Azure Dragon, making them able to surpass the other constellations.

This means that the Azure Dragon Seven Mansions will have more say in future resource allocation and promotion.

at this time.

As the Heavenly Emperor Ziwei finished speaking, many celestial officials offered their congratulations.

For a time, congratulatory voices rose and fell, and the entire hall was filled with a festive atmosphere.

Regardless of one's inner thoughts, one must maintain a proper outward appearance.

"Lord Li's breakthrough to the Ninth Tribulation Great Celestial Venerable is truly a blessing upon the Celestial Court. The destiny of Heaven rests on the Celestial Court, and even more so on His Majesty!"

An elderly celestial official with white hair spoke tremblingly. He was an elder of the Celestial Court and had witnessed countless rises and falls.

"Lord Li's breakthrough has enhanced the reputation of our Ziwei Immortal Court. I believe he should be richly rewarded!"

Another general in military uniform spoke loudly.

"Indeed, I also believe that a generous reward should be given—"

Immediately following, voices of agreement arose one after another.

Many celestial officials expressed their opinions and suggested that Li Qianjue be rewarded.

Many celestial officials who had initially remained on the sidelines now spoke up in agreement.

They keenly sensed the shift in the wind; a newly emerging Nine Tribulations Great Celestial Venerable was someone they were willing to humble themselves and befriend.

After all, Li Qianjue is no longer the same as before. He broke through to the Ninth Tribulation level and is now a top expert in the entire Ziwei Immortal Court.

From this day forward, Li Qianjue will join the highest decision-making level of the Celestial Court, sitting on equal footing with the Twelve Divine Officials and the Five Marshals.

In situations like these, doing the other party a favor is ultimately not a bad thing.

Those officials who have spent many years navigating the treacherous waters of officialdom are well aware of this principle.

Adding flowers to brocade is not as good as providing charcoal in the snow, but it is always better than kicking someone when they are down.

"Li Qianjue has broken through to the Ninth Tribulation Great Heavenly Venerable. By imperial decree, he shall be rewarded with a Nine-Aperture Exquisite Fruit!"

The Heavenly Emperor Ziwei's voice wasn't loud, yet it clearly resonated throughout the entire hall, each word carrying an undeniable authority. Upon hearing this...

Everyone was shocked.

The entire hall fell silent instantly; even breathing could be heard clearly.

All the celestial officials looked at the emperor on the throne in disbelief, wondering if they had misheard.

The Nine-Orifice Exquisite Fruit!
These five words resounded like thunder in the hearts of all the celestial officials. They certainly knew what it meant.

This is a top-tier celestial medicine.

Legend has it that the Nine-Aperture Exquisite Fruit grows deep within chaos.

Its rarity is unmatched by any other elixir.

These elixirs can greatly enhance a cultivator's comprehension, making them highly beneficial for understanding divine techniques and even for improving one's cultivation level.

For the Nine Tribulations Great Celestial Venerable, every small step forward in cultivation is as difficult as ascending to heaven, while the Nine Aperture Exquisite Fruit can save one from years of arduous cultivation.

The Linglong fruit is divided into one-hole to nine-hole varieties.

The more acupoints there are, the stronger the effect.

A single-aperture exquisite fruit is enough to drive an ordinary Heavenly Venerable mad, but a nine-aperture exquisite fruit is a treasure that even a Nine Tribulation Great Heavenly Venerable would covet.

The entire Ziwei Immortal Court has a limited stock of this grade of exquisite fruit.

Each one is a strategic resource, obtainable only through extraordinary merit.

Inside the main hall, the eyes of several Ninth Tribulation Great Celestial Venerables flickered slightly. Although they quickly regained their composure, the brief fluctuations revealed their true thoughts.

As for other cultivators, there's even less to say.

Those celestial officials at the eighth or seventh tribulation level were even more enraged.

If they could obtain the Nine-Aperture Exquisite Fruit, they might be able to break through their current bottlenecks and reach a higher level.

That's the Nine-Aperture Exquisite Fruit!

A celestial official silently cried out in his heart.

This level of reward goes beyond the scope of ordinary bestowals, which is enough to show how much the Ziwei Heavenly Emperor values ​​Li Qianjue.

If a top-tier Eighth Tribulation Grand Celestial Venerable obtains one, they might even have the chance to break through to the Ninth Tribulation.

This idea ignited the passion of many immortal officials who were stuck at the peak of the eighth tribulation.

However, they also knew that such a treasure was far beyond their reach.

If the Nine Tribulations Great Heavenly Venerable obtains it, it can also allow his cultivation to advance further.

This is why even other Nine Tribulation Great Celestial Venerables were tempted.

At their level, any treasure that can enhance their cultivation is worth fighting for.

No one expected it.

The Heavenly Emperor Ziwei was so generous as to bestow upon him the Nine-Aperture Exquisite Fruit, a treasure beyond compare.

The magnitude of this reward even surpassed the shock brought about by Li Qianjue's breakthrough to the Ninth Tribulation.

"Now that the Xuantian Immortal Dynasty is about to conquer the Ten Thousand Buddha Divine Kingdom, Li Qianjue is representing our Ziwei Immortal Court, so we cannot afford to lose him."

That Heavenly Venerable of Ten Thousand Buddhas is quite powerful; it would not be easy for him to destroy such a divine kingdom.

"Bestow upon me the Nine-Aperture Exquisite Fruit; it is imperative that it destroy the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Buddhas, without fail!"

The Heavenly Emperor Ziwei's gaze fell on one of the Seven Constellations of the Azure Dragon, and the latter was startled and immediately stepped forward to receive the order.

The celestial official understood that this was not just a reward, but also a heavy responsibility.

……

The Celestial Realm of Heavenly Abyss. This is Li Qianjue's cultivation ground, shrouded in immortal energy and dotted with auspicious clouds.

A majestic palace floats in the clouds, exuding an ancient and powerful aura.

Li Qianjue gazed at the immortal fruit contained in the jade box before him. Profound Daoist charm permeated the void, and a wondrous fragrance wafted out. Just a light sniff brought clarity to his mind and spirit.
The immortal fruit was crystal clear, with nine acupoints on its surface that were faintly visible. Each acupoint was absorbing and releasing the essence of heaven and earth, demonstrating the profound mysteries of the Great Dao.

"The Nine-Orifice Exquisite Fruit, Your Majesty's generosity is truly remarkable!"

Li Qianjue also looked somewhat shocked.

He held the jade box with utmost care, as if it were the most precious treasure in the world.

Even though Li Qianjue had already broken through the ninth tribulation and his mind was usually calm and undisturbed, he couldn't help but feel a ripple at this moment.

He never expected that the Heavenly Emperor Ziwei would bestow such a precious treasure.

In Li Qianjue's expectations, obtaining some cultivation resources would already be quite good.

After all, he had only just broken through to the Ninth Tribulation, and could not compare to those veteran Ninth Tribulation Grand Celestial Venerables.

Even a Nine Tribulation Great Celestial Venerable would find it difficult to obtain a treasure of this caliber; it would be impossible to bestow such a gift without making a great contribution.

Li Qianjue knew very well that even those veteran Nine Tribulation Grand Celestial Venerables in the Celestial Court, who had served the Celestial Court for countless years and made great contributions, might not be able to receive a reward like the Nine Aperture Exquisite Fruit.

but now.

With the Nine-Aperture Exquisite Fruit right in front of him, Li Qianjue had no choice but to believe it.

The rich Taoist aura and the refreshing fragrance both attest to the authenticity of this celestial fruit.

Yun Wugou smiled and said, "Brother Dao broke through to the Nine Tribulations Great Heavenly Venerable realm, and His Majesty was overjoyed, which is why he bestowed this Nine-Aperture Exquisite Fruit upon you."

To be honest, we are all extremely envious of such a reward, which also shows how much His Majesty values ​​Brother Dao.

Yun Wugou, one of the Seven Constellations of the Azure Dragon, also had mixed feelings at this moment. He was happy for Li Qianjue, but he couldn't help feeling a little envious.

"Please convey my gratitude to His Majesty!"

Li Qianjue took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, and then asked again.

"Besides this Nine-Aperture Exquisite Fruit, does Your Majesty have any other instructions?"

Li Qianjue knew very well that behind such a generous reward, there must be corresponding expectations and responsibilities.

"His Majesty has learned that you and the Xuantian Immortal Dynasty intend to take action against the Ten Thousand Buddhas Divine Kingdom. Therefore, he has ordered you to completely destroy the Ten Thousand Buddhas Divine Kingdom and eliminate it without leaving any future troubles!"

Yun Wugou said solemnly. This task is not easy. The Myriad Buddhas Divine Kingdom has a profound foundation, and the Myriad Buddhas Celestial Venerable is a veteran Ninth Tribulation expert.

"I will do my utmost in this matter and will absolutely not disappoint Your Majesty!"

Li Qianjue nodded, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes.

Having received such a generous reward, he naturally needs to produce commensurate results. The Kingdom of Ten Thousand Buddhas will undoubtedly be his first battle to make a name for himself after breaking through the Nine Tribulations.

Sensing the much stronger aura emanating from Li Qianjue than before, Yun Wugou took a deep breath.

"The Kingdom of Ten Thousand Buddhas is quite powerful, so you should be careful, Brother Dao. It's a pity that without His Majesty's decree, I cannot take action."

In the end, Yun Wugou shook his head.

As celestial officials of the Celestial Court, they are not allowed to act without authorization.

If there is no imperial edict.

Taking action without authorization would be a violation of the Celestial Court's laws, and even as one of the Twenty-Eight Constellations, one would not be able to withstand such consequences.

Li Qianjue smiled faintly: "You can rest assured about this matter. Not only has my own strength broken through to the Ninth Tribulation Great Heavenly Venerable Realm, but the strength of that Xuan Tian Immortal Emperor is probably comparable to that of the Ten Thousand Buddha Heavenly Venerable."

"In this battle, I am at least 80% confident that I can destroy the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Buddhas!"

As soon as these words came out.

Yun Wugou's pupils contracted slightly, then he nodded.

"I heard that not long ago, the Xuan Tian Immortal Emperor defeated the Rakshasa God Lord of the Immortal Divine Kingdom. Is that true or not?"

"real!"

Upon hearing this, Li Qianjue's expression also became very solemn.

"I was somewhat surprised by that person's strength. The Seven Tribulations Great Heavenly Venerable was able to suppress the Rakshasa God Lord. Looking at history, even that overlord of the past probably couldn't have done it!" (End of this chapter)