I get stronger every day I live.

Chapter 169 Ascension Trap, Terror Descends

Lai Yang's battle with the demons was so intense that it caused turmoil throughout the entire Demon Realm Abyss.

The powerful figures in the vicinity sensed the strong aura and subsequently sent people to investigate.

However, by the time they arrived, Moro and his men had already fled, and had even set a trap to ambush and kill them.

Meanwhile, Xiao Hei was successfully rescued by Lai Yang, and the two returned to the Wenxian Sect.

During this time, Xiao Hei hesitated several times, unsure of what to say.

Lai Yang noticed Xiao Hei's unusual behavior and said calmly, "Just say what you want to say. What are you beating around the bush for?"

Upon hearing this, a resolute glint appeared in Xiao Hei's eyes, and he couldn't help but ask, "You already know my identity, so why did you still save me?"

"As I just said, I'm not interested in the grudges between humans and demons, nor do I care about your past identity. As long as you don't do anything to betray us, I will definitely protect your safety." Lai Yang turned to look at Xiao Hei, his calm tone filled with confidence.

Xiao Hei didn't expect that the other party really didn't care about his previous identity as a demon.

It should be known that the cultivators and demons of the Central Continent are sworn enemies, and their enmity is difficult to resolve.

Many cultivators had perished at his hands, yet he still willingly protected it, which touched Xiao Hei's heart.

When it fell into Moro's hands, it thought it was doomed, but unexpectedly, it turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

"Thank you, Master."

The reason why he called Lai Yang "master" before was probably because he was bound to be strong, and Xiao Hei wanted to secretly bide his time and accumulate strength to take revenge.

Now it carries a more genuine meaning.

Of course, if given the chance in the future, it will still seek revenge on Moro.

Not only did Moro, in alliance with powerful demons, obliterate its physical body, but it also intended to completely annihilate it. It would never forget this deep-seated hatred.

Lai Yang nodded.

Soon, the man and the dog successfully returned to the Wenxian Sect, and afterwards, Xiao Hei became the guardian beast of the Immortal Peak.

In the battle at the Demon Realm Abyss, many powerful demons perished under Lai Yang's sword.

The powerful figures from the various immortal sects strengthened the defenses of their territories, as they had assumed that the demon race would be unable to restrain themselves and would soon launch another attack on the Central Continent.

But no one expected that after the battle at Zhenmo Mountain, the demons disappeared without a trace, as if they had vanished from the face of the earth.

Lai Yang and the others were happy to have some free time and focused on their daily cultivation and improvement.

Time flies when you're cultivating yourself; decades have passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, atop the Immortal Peak of the Wenxian Sect, Jian Wuji comprehended the Dao of Heaven and Earth and integrated it into his own swordsmanship.

In an instant, dark clouds filled the sky, thunder roared, and the force of the storm shook the entire Central Continent.

Countless powerful figures were instantly alarmed and turned to look in the direction of the Wenxian Sect, their expressions solemn.

"This is the Ascension Tribulation... How many years has it been? There's still someone who plans to comprehend the Dao and ascend? Who is this person?"

"The path to ascension has been severed. This person is destined to fail because the path to enlightenment and ascension is completely blocked."

"That direction seems to lead to the Wenxian Sect. Let's go take a look."

In an instant, countless powerful figures gathered in the airspace near the Wenxian Sect.

Upon seeing this, the members of the Wenxian Sect immediately activated their sect-protecting formation, fearing that something unexpected might happen.

Sword intent surged like a tide around Jian Wuji, soaring into the sky as if to tear the heavens and earth apart.

"Look, that person looks like Jian Wuji."

"It really is Jian Wuji. He's going to become a sword immortal."

"In the present-day Immortal Quest Continent, it is truly a miracle that we can witness the birth of a sword immortal."

"Don't be too happy yet. Don't forget, the path to ascension is blocked. I don't believe he can really ascend to immortality!"

……

Gradually, a tightly closed celestial gate appeared above the thick clouds, appearing and disappearing in the distance.

Above the celestial gate, immortal energy circulated and golden light shone, undoubtedly making it the gateway to the celestial realm.

Then a broad road paved with celestial energy extended from the celestial gate, passing through rolling thunderclouds and descending.

As long as you step onto it and withstand the baptism of the ascension tribulation, you can successfully ascend to the immortal realm.

The crowd looked on with envy, their eyes gleaming with admiration.

Ascending to immortality—this is a height that countless cultivators on the Immortal Continent can only dream of reaching in their entire lives.

Once you become an immortal, you can embark on the path to eternal life, roaming freely between heaven and earth, unrestrained and free.

Jian Wuji gazed at the Immortal Gate above the sky, his sword-like eyes resolute and unyielding, his gaze as bright as the sun, revealing his desire to ascend to immortality. Sensing the danger of the Ascension Tribulation, he felt no fear, but instead felt a surge of fighting spirit.

"Today, with all of you fellow Daoists as witnesses, I, Jian Wuji, have attained enlightenment and ascended to immortality. Let us see how I overcome this tribulation."

With a roar, Jian Wuji embarked on the path to ascension.

In an instant, a rich aura of immortal energy surrounded Jian Wuji's feet, and then an irresistible suction force pulled him toward the direction of the immortal sect.

Boom boom boom! ! !
Crackling! ! !

Swish, swish, swish! ! ! !

At the same time, the tribulation clouds between heaven and earth became increasingly turbulent and terrifying, like dense nets of lightning covering the space, fiercely striking towards Jian Wuji.

The power of the lightning tribulation was astonishing, yet it could not harm Jian Wuji in the slightest. A boundless sword intent erupted from his body, tearing through the lightning tribulation head-on, fighting against heaven and earth alone, and paving the way for ascension.

Unbeknownst to him, Jian Wuji had already completed two-thirds of his ascension journey.

Under the influence of the immortal energy and Daoist charm on the path to ascension, Jian Wuji's realm and strength became increasingly pure and profound, and his spiritual power gradually transformed into more mysterious and powerful immortal power.

As everyone looked up at Jian Wuji ascending to the Immortal Realm, their expressions grew increasingly tense and solemn, their hearts practically leaping into their throats.

The path to ascension becomes increasingly perilous, and a single misstep can lead to annihilation. Can Jian Wuji truly succeed?
Inside the Immortal Inquiry Sect, gazing at the terrifying lightning tribulation filled with destructive aura, Chu Xiao couldn't help but feel a bit worried. He subconsciously turned to Lai Yang and asked, "Master, do you think Junior Brother Wuji can succeed?"

“Cultivation is inherently defying the heavens; you must believe in it.” A profound look flashed in Lai Yang’s eyes as he spoke in a deep voice.

Jian Wuji wanted to ascend to the Immortal Realm.

Lai Yang tried to persuade him, but he wouldn't listen.

These cultivators are all stubborn fools, dreaming of becoming immortals and never regretting it until death.

Lai Yang respected Jian Wuji's wishes and said nothing more, letting him go his own way.

After all, some things can only be avoided in life if you try them yourself.

At this moment, Jian Wuji was getting closer and closer to the Immortal Gate, and the surrounding heavenly lightning was becoming more and more dense and violent, making him feel somewhat overwhelmed.

Even so, Jian Wuji showed no panic or fear on his face, his eyes fixed firmly on his sword. A lightning dragon formed from heavenly lightning struck Jian Wuji, who was caught off guard and hit directly. The domineering power of the heavenly lightning surged into his body, intending to destroy his physical body and obliterate his soul.

Before this, Jian Wuji had been struck by heavenly lightning countless times by Lai Yang, and had developed a certain immunity to it.

So even though he took a solid hit, it didn't cause him much damage.

Jian Wuji unleashed a powerful sword intent, cleaving through the lightning tribulation with a single strike and charging towards the immortal gate.

Suddenly, Jian Wuji stopped, his eyes narrowing sharply.

Just when he was about to reach the gates of immortality, his path to ascension suddenly broke!

The remaining part of the path to ascension was cut off, but Jian Wuji's cultivation level had not yet been fully transformed.

Jian Wuji's face darkened, and he was immediately caught in a dilemma.

"Look, the path beneath Jian Wuji's feet has been broken!"

"I told you, the path to ascension is blocked. Ascension is no longer possible on the Immortal Continent. If you want to go to the Upper Realm, you have to find another way. Ascension is destined to fail."

"Even if he fails, with Jian Wuji's strength, he will definitely become a Loose Immortal, and the Wenxian Sect will have another Loose Immortal expert."

The crowd discussed amongst themselves, their faces showing regret; clearly, none of them were optimistic about Jian Wuji.

To open the gate to immortality, one must transform one's entire physical realm into immortal energy, and elevate one's mortal body into an immortal body; only then will the gate open automatically.

Jian Wuji already knew that his path to ascension had been blocked, and he had anticipated the current situation.

Jian Wuji did not give up. Instead, he began to cultivate his sword intent in front of everyone, and an extremely powerful and moving aura slowly emanated from him.

Upon seeing this, countless powerful figures were slightly taken aback, their gazes fixed on the location of Jian Wuji.

"What does he want to do? Could it be that he intends to forcibly open the gate to immortality?"

"He's insane, absolutely insane! How dare he?"

"He's trying to force open the gates of immortality. If he fails, he'll surely anger the Heavenly Dao and die without a burial place. He's really a fearless guy."

"He brought this upon himself. If Jian Wuji were to perish, the Wenxian Sect would suffer a great loss of strength, which would be a tremendous benefit for us."

More and more cultivators were drawn to the scene, each with their own thoughts, their eyes fixed on Jian Wuji, who was undergoing tribulation and ascending to immortality.

Some people hope that he will succeed, paving a completely new path for future generations and igniting the hope of ascension.

Some people also hope that he will perish during his ascension. In recent years, the strength of the Wenxian Sect has been growing stronger and stronger. The Wenxian Sect's excessive prominence is not a good thing for other immortal sects.

Jian Wuji raised his longsword, his aura reaching its peak. He was like a peerless sword drawn from its sheath, its sharpness fully revealed, its sword intent breaking through all constraints, making it difficult for anyone to look directly at him.

"With a three-foot-long sword in hand, I dare to fight against heaven and earth and pluck the sun and moon! The path to ascension is blocked, so I will find another way. Today, I will open the gate to immortality with my sword. Even if I die, I will have no regrets."

"Give it to me, open it!"

Jian Wuji unleashed the strongest sword strike of his life.

This sword strike was infused with all of Jian Wuji's cultivation and dedication.

This sword strike was earth-shattering and awe-inspiring.

The sky above the Immortal Continent was cleaved in two by this sword strike. As the crisp sound of mirrors shattering rang out, several alarming cracks appeared in space itself.

Everyone was horrified, their eyes widening in astonishment.

Such terrifying power! This sword strike is probably enough to easily kill a powerful cultivator at the Loose Immortal Realm. It already possesses some power beyond that of an immortal. Even the plane of the Immortal Inquiry Continent would find it difficult to withstand the power of this sword strike.

The sword light landed squarely on the Immortal Gate, and the two collided, unleashing a deafening roar. Powerful energy spread outwards from the Immortal Gate in all directions.

Upon witnessing this scene, countless people secretly hoped that Jian Wuji would successfully break through the Immortal Gate and create another legend of ascension.

The next moment, everyone's expression changed, including Jian Wuji's.

The immortal gate in the sky above was completely unharmed despite being struck head-on by Jian Wuji's terrifying sword; not even a tiny sword mark was left on it.

"Failed...?"

"How is this possible? Even such an attack can't shake the Immortal Gate? Who else can open the Immortal Gate?"

"Could it be that we will never be able to ascend to the Immortal Realm again?"

At that moment, everyone felt an overwhelming sense of powerlessness, and their expressions turned somber and dejected.

Suddenly, a loud bang echoed in the sky, as if the majesty of Heaven had been challenged and was enraged.

A lightning tribulation several times more powerful than the previous one condensed and descended, fiercely striking towards Jian Wuji.

Jian Wuji was severely injured and suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, staining the path to ascension red. His body swayed precariously.

"Oh no! Elder Wuji is in danger!" The faces of the Wenxian Sect members changed drastically, and they exclaimed in alarm.

"Master, we, Master?" Chu Xiao's eyes showed a hint of anxiety. He turned to look at Lai Yang, only to find that Lai Yang's figure had disappeared from the spot at some point.

"Holy crap, who is that guy? How dare he barge into someone else's ascension tribulation? Does he have a death wish?!"

As a cry of surprise rang out, everyone looked in the direction of the figure and was immediately taken aback to see it appear near Jian Wuji.

"Master...Master?" Jian Wuji looked up at Lai Yang, who had suddenly appeared. His face was pale and his voice was weak. "I'm sorry, Master. I failed. I'm sorry. I didn't listen to you. It's dangerous here. Master, please leave. Don't worry about me. This is all my own fault."

Lai Yang sighed softly, "It's alright, I'm here. Don't be afraid, I'll take you back."

Lai Yang reached out to grab Jian Wuji on the path to ascension, but he was immediately rejected and blocked by the path, and countless terrifying heavenly lightning bolts struck him.

The power of those heavenly lightning bolts was enough to instantly obliterate a powerful Loose Immortal, but when they struck Lai Yang, it was as if they were tickling him; he didn't even flinch.

Lai Yang forcibly shattered the Ascension Path, pulling Jian Wuji out of it.

Everyone was stunned by what they saw.

"My God, what did I just see? Someone actually withstood the ascension tribulation and even shattered the path to ascension?!"

"Damn it, this is outrageous! This is outrageous to the extreme!"

"What kind of monster is this guy? He can ignore the bombardment of the ascension tribulation and easily protect Jian Wuji."

Jian Wuji was pulled out of the Ascension Path by Lai Yang, but the Immortal Gate in the sky did not disappear; instead, it slowly opened.

Immediately afterwards, countless terrifying eyes emerged from within the Immortal Gate, their rapidly rotating gazes seemingly peering into the Immortal Continent.

In an instant, everyone on the Immortal Continent felt their scalps tingle and their eyes revealed a look of horror and unease.

"What...what is that? There seems to be something inside the immortal sect!"

Seeing this, Lai Yang's gaze sharpened, and he subconsciously pushed Jian Wuji toward the Wenxian Sect.

The next moment, countless strange tentacles emerged from within the Immortal Gate, invading the Immortal Continent and attacking the surrounding cultivators.

(End of this chapter)