As Li Xuan's figure soared towards the crowd, the previously clear sky was instantly shrouded in gloom. Dense, ink-black storm clouds gathered, thick and oppressive.
The world seemed to merge into one, as if the sky and earth had become a single entity.
Li Xuan's flight halted abruptly. He then turned and rapidly flew towards the distance.
"Is this a Heavenly Tribulation?! Could it be that Li Xuan has completely refined and absorbed the Barrier-Breaking Pill?"
"It must be so, otherwise, how could he have broken through the tribulation so easily within these mere two months!"
"This person is truly too powerful. Ever since he joined the Xuan Sect, it's always been his reputation that shines."
"..."
Witnessing the arrival of the Heavenly Tribulation, the onlookers couldn't help but sigh again. The fact that he could refine the Barrier-Breaking Pill in such a short time was enough to demonstrate Li Xuan's formidable prowess.
After all, even Xie Yu Shan, a second-tier disciple currently at the peak of the Dao Integration realm, had taken a full four months.
"A Heavenly Tribulation for the Dao Fusion realm! If we could witness it, we might even gain some benefit." Someone uttered this, and immediately, the crowd began to fly in the direction Li Xuan had departed.
On the peak of Lang Ya Peak, Gong Zi Mo glanced in the direction Li Xuan had gone and then smiled slightly, "To emerge from seclusion at this time, it seems the Ying Long Cave Heaven truly holds some destiny for you. In that case, Yu Shan, you shall escort him."
"Your disciple obeys! However, Master, are you not worried about disciple Li Xuan's tribulation?" Xie Yu Shan, standing nearby, immediately responded with a nod.
Gong Zi Mo chuckled, "For someone who has cultivated to such a level, how could this master need to worry?"
Xie Yu Shan was momentarily stunned, then nodded with a sense of understanding.
Before Li Xuan joined the Xuan Sect, one had to undergo a tribulation to break through to the Dao Origin realm. Since Li Xuan had managed to cultivate to the peak of the Dao Origin realm, what was there to fear from a Heavenly Tribulation? With this thought, Xie Yu Shan stepped forward to pour tea for Gong Zi Mo again.
"Brother Li has actually emerged from seclusion at this time. Judging by his appearance, he has already refined and absorbed the Barrier-Breaking Pill." Li Xuan's appearance naturally drew the attention of Xi Chu Yun. Xi Chu Yun glanced in the direction Li Xuan had gone, a look of deep joy on his face.
Soon, under everyone's watchful eyes, Li Xuan directly shattered the Heavenly Tribulation with a single punch. This action, as expected, drew further astonished gazes.
The next moment, Li Xuan's figure moved, instantly appearing before Xi Chu Yun.
"You succeeded in your tribulation?" Xi Chu Yun asked, a hint of surprise in his eyes as he looked at Li Xuan. At this moment, Li Xuan's aura was almost imperceptible. He was like an ordinary mortal, giving off no trace of spiritual energy fluctuations. He appeared exceptionally refined and transcendent.
Li Xuan nodded and then smiled, "I didn't expect refining the Barrier-Breaking Pill to take so long. However, the effects of this pill are truly excellent. If I have the chance in the future, I will find one for you as well."
Xi Chu Yun was stunned for a moment, then let out a wry smile.
"Brother Chu Yun, why the long face?" Li Xuan asked, confused by his expression.
"You also took less than three months. Do you know that even Senior Brother Yu Shan took a full four months to refine the Barrier-Breaking Pill when he was at the peak of the Dao Origin realm?" Xi Chu Yun replied with a playful, almost scolding tone.
"I see. Perhaps it's due to differences in individual physiques." Li Xuan finally understood and shrugged with a smile.
Actually, if he considered the time spent in the Prison of Torment, it had indeed been less than three months. However, he had to keep some things about the Prison of Torment to himself.
*Whoosh!*
Just then, a breaking sound cut through the air, and Xie Yu Shan's figure instantly appeared before Li Xuan and Xi Chu Yun.
"Greetings, Senior Brother Yu Shan." Li Xuan and Xi Chu Yun bowed respectfully.
Xie Yu Shan waved his hand with a smile and then addressed Li Xuan, "Congratulations, Junior Brother Li Xuan, on successfully breaking through to the Dao Fusion realm!"
"Thank you, Senior Brother Yu Shan. Without the Barrier-Breaking Pill, I'm afraid it would have taken me much longer to reach the Dao Fusion realm. May I ask why Senior Brother Yu Shan has come?" Li Xuan smiled and then asked Xie Yu Shan.
Xie Yu Shan nodded, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Obtaining the Barrier-Breaking Pill was a result of your own hard work, Junior Brother. I have indeed come to discuss something with you."
Xie Yu Shan paused and continued, "In five days, the Ying Long Cave Heaven will open. Various forces from the Sheng Yuan Continent will send representative disciples to compete for the Spirit Core Source Crystals. Does Junior Brother Li Xuan have any thoughts on this?"
"Ying Long Cave Heaven? Senior Brother Yu Shan, what exactly is this Spirit Core Source Crystal?" Li Xuan was taken aback and asked with a hint of confusion.
"Spirit Core Source Crystals are an upgraded version of spiritual stones for cultivation. Refining these Spirit Core Source Crystals can rapidly enhance our spiritual energy."
"Besides that, the Ying Long Cave Heaven also contains numerous fortuitous encounters. If one is fortunate enough to obtain them, it will undoubtedly greatly boost their cultivation. Pills similar to the Barrier-Breaking Pill might also be found there."
"Oh, right. The Barrier-Breaking Pill that Junior Brother Li Xuan obtained this time was acquired by Senior Brother Ming Chi in the Ying Long Cave Heaven during the last opening and then handed over to the sect."
Xie Yu Shan explained patiently.
After all, Li Xuan had been in seclusion refining the Barrier-Breaking Pill, so it was normal for him to be unaware of the news.
"Even Barrier-Breaking Pills can be found there?" Li Xuan's heart stirred, and he became somewhat excited. As someone who had experienced it, Li Xuan knew the effects of the Barrier-Breaking Pill all too well.
If he could obtain another one, Xi Chu Yun's strength could naturally surge. Moreover, if there were many, he could bring them back to the Cang Mang Continent for his family in the future, which would be excellent.
Seeing this, Xie Yu Shan smiled, "Junior Brother Li Xuan, although the Barrier-Breaking Pill is good, one can only consume one. Furthermore, in the Ying Long Cave Heaven, the Barrier-Breaking Pill is not the most precious item. Now, are you willing to accompany me?"
Li Xuan chuckled sheepishly and then nodded, "I am willing to accompany Senior Brother!"
"Very well, we will assemble at Shang Qing Plaza tomorrow morning," Xie Yu Shan replied with a nod.
The night passed in silence.
*Dong!*
As the sky gradually brightened, the sound of a bell resonated through the heavens and earth. Li Xuan, within his Luo Yu Cave Mansion, immediately rose and walked out of the mansion.
Countless figures stood on Shang Qing Plaza. On the high platform, Xuan Yi Xian and the other five peak masters looked down with solemn expressions.
A moment later, Xuan Yi Xian exchanged glances with the other five and then shifted his gaze to the crowd below, speaking in a clear voice, "The Ying Long Cave Heaven, I believe you are all aware of it. The numerous fortuitous encounters within are a blessing to our Xuan Sect if you can obtain them."
"The sudden opening of the Ying Long Cave Heaven this time must imply even greater opportunities. You must remember to protect your own safety while seeking opportunities. Only with life can you possess everything!"
"We respectfully follow the Sect Master's teachings!" The disciples on Shang Qing Plaza responded in unison.
"Junior Brother Yuan Bai, you shall lead the team this time," Xuan Yi Xian nodded and then said to Wen Yuan Bai.
"I obey the Sect Master's decree!" Wen Yuan Bai nodded and then addressed the crowd with a voice like a thunderous bell, "Depart!"