My son is about to break through.

"Eight Tribulations Great Celestial Venerable!"

Gu Qingfeng slowly opened his eyes, and deep within his pupils flowed a mystical Daoist aura, as if the scenes of countless beings reincarnating were reflected and floating within them.

Those eyes seemed to bear the weight of the entire underworld; a single glance from them could stir one's soul.

A fruit with nine orifices.

This allowed him to successfully break through the Netherworld Dao from the seventh level to the eighth level in one go.

This legendary elixir truly lived up to its reputation. The profound Daoist principles and ultimate truths contained within it washed over Gu Qingfeng's mind like a sudden enlightenment, allowing him to reach an unprecedented level of understanding of the Dao of the Netherworld.

This is the end.

The power of the Nine-Aperture Exquisite Fruit was barely exhausted.

The surging medicinal power gradually subsided within Gu Qingfeng's body, transforming into nourishment for the Great Dao, settling throughout his limbs and bones.

A breakthrough to a higher level.

This made Gu Qingfeng feel that his strength had increased by at least more than double compared to before.

This qualitative leap is not only reflected in the depth of magical power, but also in the mastery of the laws of heaven and earth and the comprehension of the origin of the Great Dao, both of which have entered a completely new level.

"With my current strength, if I were to face a Nine Tribulation Great Celestial Venerable of the Rakshasa God Lord level again, I'm afraid even he wouldn't have a chance to escape!"

Gu Qingfeng smiled faintly, a testament to his absolute confidence in his own abilities.

Although he was able to suppress the Rakshasa God Lord back then, the other party still managed to find a way to escape. Now, if they were to fight again, Gu Qingfeng was absolutely certain that he could completely capture the other party.

This clearly demonstrates just how significant the difference is between the seventh and eighth kalpas.

This is not merely an improvement in a minor realm, but a fundamental leap in understanding the Great Dao.

However, Gu Qingfeng has a strong foundation. He was able to suppress ordinary Ninth Tribulation Great Heavenly Venerables when he was at the Seventh Tribulation Realm. Now that he has such a strong foundation, if he breaks through to the Eighth Tribulation Realm, his strength will increase even more astonishingly.

This is like a vast lake that, after accumulating enough power, finally breaks through the dam and becomes a boundless ocean.

With his current cultivation level of Eight Tribulation Great Heavenly Venerable.

Gu Qingfeng suspected that, looking at the entire Endless Immortal Realm, there were probably very few cultivators below the Immortal level who could truly threaten him.

Those formidable enemies who once required caution are now nothing more than chickens and dogs in his eyes.

As for immortality—

Gu Qingfeng shook his head.

That level of existence is something he cannot contend with for the time being.

Despite his extraordinary combat power, enabling him to fight beyond his level, the gap between an Immortal and a Celestial Venerable is not merely a difference in realm, but a leap in the level of life itself.

Although Gu Qingfeng was unwilling to admit it, he had to understand the terrifying power of the Immortal Great Celestial Venerable. Let alone his current eighth tribulation level, even if he broke through to the ninth tribulation level in the future, whether he could deal with him was a matter for discussion.

This is not just his personal opinion, but a consensus that has been formed over countless years in the entire Endless Immortal Realm.

It is said that all beings below the Heavenly Venerable are ants.

This statement is even more apt when applied to immortality.

In the eyes of the immortals, even a Nine Tribulations Great Celestial Venerable is nothing more than a slightly larger ant.

Don't say anything else.

One only needs to know that throughout the endless ages, the total number of immortals in the human and evil god races of the endless immortal realms combined is at most about twenty, and that will make it clear.

Compared to the vast and boundless Immortal Realm, and to the countless geniuses and outstanding talents, this number is pitifully small.

Just how difficult is it to break through this level?

Every immortal birth requires countless coincidences, and even more so, extraordinary perseverance and wisdom.

but.

Gu Qingfeng knew he was no match for an immortal at the moment, but if given some time, he would not be afraid of an immortal even if one day they faced him directly.

This confidence stems from his extraordinary talent, his unique understanding of the Dao of the Netherworld, and even more so from his unwavering Daoist heart.

"The Nine-Aperture Exquisite Fruit is a good thing. One fruit allowed me to break through from the seventh tribulation to the eighth tribulation. If I could have a few more, then breaking through to the ninth tribulation would not be impossible."

Once the Netherworld Path reaches its ninth tribulation, there will truly be no cultivator below the Immortal level who can rival me.

At that time, Gu Qingfeng will be the number one person below the Immortal level in the true sense.

"Even if they are immortal, they might still be able to put up a fight!"

A glint of light flashed in Gu Qingfeng's eyes, a look of anticipation for the future and a yearning for a higher realm.

He had always heard of the Nine-Aperture Exquisite Fruit, a kind of elixir, but had never obtained it before.

Only now, having actually consumed and refined it, can one truly understand how miraculous this elixir is.

No wonder.

The fruit with nine orifices is rare.

Throughout history, such miraculous medicines have appeared only a handful of times, and each appearance has sparked fierce competition among countless powerful individuals.

With such miraculous effects alone, it's clear that things won't be that simple.

Think about this.

Gu Qingfeng then emerged from seclusion.

The gates of the Immortal Palace slowly opened, and he stepped out. His Daoist aura was restrained, yet a terrifying aura naturally emanated from him.

Upon receiving the news, Luo Tian and the others came to pay their respects immediately.

"His Majesty!"

Everyone bowed in unison, their voices filled with heartfelt reverence.

"How long will I be in seclusion this time?"

Gu Qingfeng's gaze swept over the crowd, finally landing on Luo Tian, ​​who was at the head of the group.

"His Majesty's current seclusion will last for 35,000 years—"

Luo Tian replied respectfully.

This period of time is unimaginably long for ordinary people, but for cultivators of their level, it is just an ordinary period of seclusion.

Thirty-five thousand years!
This timeframe isn't too long.

According to Gu Qingfeng's estimate, if one were to cultivate normally, it would take at least tens of millions of years of arduous cultivation to break through from the seventh tribulation to the eighth tribulation.

The Nine-Aperture Exquisite Fruit saved him a lot of time.

Gu Qingfeng asked, "How are the preparations going? Has anything else major happened during my seclusion?"

Although he was in seclusion, he always kept a wisp of his divine sense in mind to keep an eye on the outside world. Now that he has come out of seclusion, he naturally wants to know the details.

"The army is all ready. As for something more important, news has come from the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Buddhas that there seems to be a Buddha phenomenon, which has affected many immortal realms."

Luo Tian reported with a solemn expression.

"Whenever the Buddha illuminates the celestial realm, all living beings fall into depravity."

Those cultivators enveloped in the Buddha's light, regardless of their cultivation level, will instantly lose their self-awareness and become mere walking corpses, only knowing how to chant scriptures and recite Buddha's name.

"I suspect that this might be another breakthrough in the power of the Heavenly Venerable of Ten Thousand Buddhas, or perhaps he has cultivated some heaven-defying divine power—"

At this point, Luo Tian's expression became unusually solemn. As Gu Qingfeng's right-hand man, he knew all too well how terrifying the Ten Thousand Buddhas Celestial Venerable was.

This veteran Nine Tribulation Grand Celestial Venerable has ruled the Myriad Buddhas Divine Kingdom for countless years, and his foundation is unfathomable. If he were to make another breakthrough now, it would not be good news for the entire Xuan Tian Immortal Dynasty.

If the opponent makes another breakthrough, it will be even more troublesome.

At that time, the Xuantian Immortal Dynasty will face even greater resistance if it wants to annihilate the Ten Thousand Buddhas Divine Kingdom.

Gu Qingfeng remained calm upon hearing this.

It was as if what Luo Tian said was nothing more than a trivial matter, which did not stir any emotion in his heart.

"In that case, I will meet this Venerable Ten Thousand Buddhas and see if he is as powerful as the rumors say."

His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable confidence.

"Your Majesty... if the Celestial Venerable of Ten Thousand Buddhas truly makes another breakthrough, he will likely reach the peak of the Nine Tribulations. In that case, dealing with him will become even more difficult!"

Luo Tian hesitated for a moment, then whispered a reminder.

As a subject, he had a duty to remind the monarch of potential risks.

Gu Qingfeng understood the other party's concerns, but shook his head.

He naturally knew that Luo Tian meant well, but he was even more aware of his own current strength. "You don't need to worry about these things. I have my own plans. The Nine-Aperture Exquisite Fruit of the Purple Star Immortal Court is indeed a heaven-defying immortal medicine."

Gu Qingfeng stood with his hands behind his back, and the Daoist aura flowing naturally around him caused subtle distortions in the surrounding space and time.

"This time, I have been in seclusion for over 30,000 years, and have already refined the power of the Nine Aperture Exquisite Fruit, thus advancing my cultivation level once again."

He didn't directly state his specific level of attainment, but the confidence conveyed in his words said it all.

"Dealing with that Venerable Ten Thousand Buddhas is naturally no problem!"

This statement was made casually, yet it carried a resolute tone.

Gu Qingfeng gave a simple explanation, which reassured Luo Tian.

As a veteran minister who had followed Gu Qingfeng for many years, he knew that his emperor never spoke without certainty.

Subsequently.

He then ordered Luo Tian to prepare for the attack on the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Buddhas a year later.

This timeframe provides the army with ample preparation time without being too long, so as not to miss the opportunity to win the battle.

At the same time.

The news of Gu Qingfeng's emergence from seclusion also alarmed Li Qianjue.

The newly promoted Nine Tribulations Great Celestial Venerable rushed over immediately, wanting to confirm his suspicions.

"Immortal Emperor Gu!"

Li Qianjue looked at Gu Qingfeng in front of him, seemingly trying to discern anything different about the other man.

He keenly sensed that the Xuan Tian Immortal Emperor before him possessed an even more profound and unpredictable aura than before his seclusion.

Subsequently.

Li Qianjue then asked tentatively. This question concerned his future plans and his assessment of Gu Qingfeng's strength.

"May I ask if the Immortal Emperor has already refined the Nine-Aperture Exquisite Fruit?"

His gaze was fixed on Gu Qingfeng, unwilling to miss any subtle change in the other's expression.

"good--"

Gu Qingfeng nodded and smiled calmly.

He naturally understood the purpose of Li Qianjue's question, but there was no need to hide it.

"The Nine-Aperture Exquisite Fruit is indeed amazing. If it weren't for this immortal medicine, I wouldn't have had the chance to break through to the eighth tribulation."

He casually mentioned this news that was enough to shake the entire Immortal Realm.

"So the Immortal Emperor has already stepped into the Eighth Tribulation... What, you've broken through to the Eighth Tribulation?"

Li Qianjue nodded, instinctively responding at first, then his expression changed drastically, as if he had heard something unbelievable. The news was so shocking that he couldn't process it for a moment.

Eight Tribulations!

If he remembered correctly, this person was originally a Seventh Kalpa.

If one breaks through the eighth tribulation, it will inevitably attract a heavenly tribulation.

That is the order established by the Heavenly Dao, a test that no cultivator can escape.

But here's the thing.

Over the past tens of thousands of years, few unusual phenomena have appeared in the Heavenly Abyss Immortal Realm, and heavenly tribulations have been nowhere to be seen.

This is completely unreasonable.

Gu Qingfeng noticed the other party's confusion, but didn't explain much, only saying a simple sentence.

Some secrets are not to be revealed even to the closest allies.

"I have my own methods to avoid the tribulation of immortality, but these methods can only be used once. The matter of breaking through the eighth tribulation will remain a secret and will be very effective against the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Buddhas."

His tone was flat, as if he were talking about something completely ordinary.

"hiss!"

These words made Li Qianjue gasp in shock.

He could hardly believe his ears; this news was even more shocking than Gu Qingfeng breaking through to the eighth tribulation.

Methods to avoid heavenly calamity.

Although Gu Qingfeng spoke casually, how could he not understand how astonishing the information contained in the other party's words was?

Li Qianjue gave Gu Qingfeng a deep look, and the last trace of doubt in his heart vanished.

He understood that his initial choice was correct, and the future of this Xuan Tian Immortal Emperor was probably much broader than he had imagined.

Subsequently.

Li Qianjue then said, "Not long ago, an unusual phenomenon appeared in the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Buddhas, which was suspected to be another breakthrough by the Heavenly Venerable of Ten Thousand Buddhas. I wonder if the Immortal Emperor is aware of this matter?"

"I am aware of this, but even if the Heavenly Venerable of Ten Thousand Buddhas breaks through, it cannot change the fact that the Divine Kingdom of Ten Thousand Buddhas has been destroyed."

As long as that person hasn't reached the immortal level, I'm confident I can fight them!

Gu Qingfeng smiled calmly, his words brimming with confidence.

Having broken through to the Eighth Tribulation Great Celestial Venerable Realm, he already possessed the confidence to deal with everything below the Immortal Realm.

In Gu Qingfeng's view, the Ten Thousand Buddhas Celestial Venerable is nothing more than a threat.

Hear this.

Li Qianjue took a deep breath and nodded: "With the Immortal Emperor's words, I am relieved. In this battle, we will surely annihilate the Myriad Buddhas Divine Kingdom and eliminate a great enemy for our human race!"

He did not doubt the truthfulness of Gu Qingfeng's words.

This is because even before breaking through to the eighth tribulation, this person was able to suppress and defeat the Rakshasa God Lord.

The power of the Rakshasa God Lord is not much weaker than that of the Ten Thousand Buddhas Celestial Venerable.

If the Celestial Venerable of Ten Thousand Buddhas were to make another breakthrough, his strength would naturally be much greater than that of the Rakshasa God Lord.

but--

The Heavenly Venerable of Ten Thousand Buddhas breaks through.

The person in front of us has also made a breakthrough.

Li Qianjue was well aware of the vast difference between the seventh and eighth tribulations.

For such a prodigy, once he breaks through to the eighth tribulation, his strength will only become more unfathomable.

Perhaps, as the other party said, below the level of immortality, there are probably not many strong individuals who can pose a threat to it.

after all.

Gu Qingfeng, at the Seventh Tribulation level, was able to suppress the Rakshasa God Lord.

At this stage of the Eight Tribulation, one is destined to be even stronger.

then.

Li Qianjue then went down to prepare.

This battle aims to annihilate the Ten Thousand Buddhas Divine Kingdom. Not only will the Xuan Tian Immortal Dynasty's army be mobilized, but the Zi Wei Immortal Court will also be unable to turn a blind eye.

As the commander of the Ziwei Immortal Court guarding the Tianyuan Immortal Realm, Li Qianjue naturally had to make the necessary preparations.

……

Gu Qingfeng made a breakthrough.

It did not cause much of a tremor.

Only a very small number of people actually know this news.

for the rest of the time.

Gu Qingfeng was familiarizing himself with his breakthrough strength, while Luo Tian, ​​Li Qianjue, and others were secretly consolidating their army in preparation for the subsequent expedition.

soon.

A year has passed.

It passed in the blink of an eye.

The atmosphere in the Heavenly Abyss Immortal Realm became much more somber that day. (End of Chapter)