In the astonished gazes of the crowd, the first tribulation lightning descended swiftly. It wasn't as devastating as they had imagined. Wen Zonglin and his party didn't even lose a single strand of hair. The power of the tribulation lightning coursed through their bodies, and the immense power of the Heavenly Dao purified their spiritual energy and repaired their internal injuries.
Before the onlookers could even react, the second and third tribulation lightnings struck one after another. Not only were Wen Zonglin and the others unharmed, but their complexions even improved. Wen Zonglin's white hair even showed signs of turning black.
Seeing Wen Zonglin and his group emerge from the tribulation lightning not only unscathed but even benefiting from it, the nearby Master of Liuyun Pavilion suddenly recalled the scene of his ancestor breaking through the limitations of the Canglan Continent.
At that time, although it was nighttime, it was illuminated as brightly as day by streaks of heavenly lightning and primordial fire. Each bolt carried a killing aura, aimed at taking his ancestor's life. For three full days and nights, after the last bolt of primordial fire, his ancestor was so dishevelled that even his own son couldn't recognize him. Unlike the current situation where they were not only not dishevelled but even looked much better, showing no signs of undergoing tribulation.
Although Ling Huayu and the others had never witnessed heavenly lightning that broke through continental limitations, they knew it should be difficult. They were stunned to see how easily Wen Zonglin and the others underwent their tribulation.
Seeing this, Qiu Yuanxi noticed the lack of surprise on Ling Luoyi's face and curiously asked, "Little Luo'er, judging by your expression, you already know why your master and their heavenly tribulation were so easy?"
Hearing Qiu Yuanxi's words, Ling Huayu and the others looked at Ling Luoyi with confusion. They had never seen such an easy heavenly tribulation. Could it be that all heavenly tribulations for breaking through to the Spirit King realm were this simple?
Sensing their confusion, Ling Luoyi smiled and said, "You are overthinking it. The heavenly tribulation for the Spirit King realm is not this easy. This time, it is because the Heavenly Dao has shown mercy, knowing they are the last hope of the Ancient Spirit Continent, and thus granted them such a relaxed tribulation. Do not harbor any illusions. After this, the Ancient Spirit Continent will return to its former state. If you reach the ninth stage of Great Spirit Master and are about to break through, the heavenly tribulation will no longer be this easy, and you might even die."
Upon hearing this, everyone trembled, and their gazes towards Wen Zonglin and the others became filled with envy.
Two hours later, the last tribulation lightning descended. The aura around Wen Zonglin and the others surged, intimidating the onlookers. Even those with lower cultivation levels were injured. Many Ling family members were nearby, but thanks to Ling Luoyi's protection, they were fine, only feeling that Wen Zonglin and the others had become even more powerful.
This imposing aura did not last long, and Wen Zonglin and the others gradually concealed it. As their auras stabilized, everyone knew that Wen Zonglin and the others had successfully advanced to become first-rank Spirit Kings.
At this moment, the tribulation clouds dispersed, and white clouds suddenly gathered above the Ling family's training grounds. Golden light emanated from the clouds, and slowly, the clouds parted to form a gate. The golden light within was too intense to see what was inside, but a staircase descended from the gate, landing on the Ling family's training grounds.
As the gate opened, a torrent of spiritual energy poured into the Ancient Spirit Continent through the gate, spreading to all corners of the continent. It was absorbed by the earth and then by the Heart of the Continent, which had begun to wither.
Witnessing this unfamiliar scene, not only Wen Zonglin and the others, but almost everyone looked on in bewilderment. It had been too long since anyone from the Ancient Spirit Continent had broken through the limitations to travel to the Ancient Xuan Continent, and the records of such events had gradually been lost, making this scene entirely unfamiliar to them.
When they saw movement from the Ling family, almost everyone had been observing near the Ling family. Upon sensing the sudden surge of aura from the Ling family's training grounds and witnessing this scene, they were undoubtedly shocked. This moment would be etched in their memories forever, until their dying day!
Seeing the bewildered expressions of Wen Zonglin and the others, Ling Luoyi smiled and said, "Master, esteemed seniors, this is the Stairway of Reception. The destination is the Ancient Xuan Continent. Please proceed. The Stairway of Reception appears for a limited time; if you miss it, it will not reappear, so please hurry."
Hearing Ling Luoyi's words, Wen Zonglin remembered another matter and asked with a smile, "Girl, you mentioned earlier that the house you owned in the Ancient Xuan Continent could accommodate us, but you haven't told us the address. Have you forgotten?"
Upon hearing this, Ling Luoyi smiled and said, "Master, after you arrive in the Ancient Xuan Continent, please wait for me at the exit. The exits from the lower realm to the Ancient Xuan Continent are fixed. Please wait for me there."
"Alright, then you must come quickly. This old man doesn't want to be left to sleep on the streets."
"Okay."
Wen Zonglin and the others had already made all arrangements for their sects. Now, unburdened, they stepped onto the Stairway of Reception, walking towards the golden gate under the envious eyes of tens of thousands of people.
As the last person stepped through the gate, the Stairway of Reception disappeared, followed by the gate, and finally, the clouds dispersed. Everything returned to its previous state, as if nothing had happened.
Even though peace had been restored, the crowd gathered around the Ling family had not dispersed. They were all immersed in the scene they had just witnessed, unwilling to emerge.
Ling Luoyi was unconcerned by all this. Feeling the recovery of the continent's spiritual energy, she and Qiu Yuanxi breathed a sigh of relief.
Meanwhile, the Master of Liuyun Pavilion and Li Shu, seeing Wen Zonglin and the others depart without Ling Luoyi making any move, anxiously asked, "Miss Ling, when can we leave?"
The Master of Liuyun Pavilion's words awakened the assembled Ling family members. Yes, Luo'er (Eldest Miss) should be leaving.
Ling Luoyi and Qiu Yuanxi also came back to their senses. Ling Luoyi said, "Master Liuyun, there's no need to rush. We will leave shortly."
The moment the Master of Liuyun Pavilion spoke, he remembered that Ling Luoyi still had to bid farewell to the Ling family. He had been too hasty.
Ling Huayu sighed and handed Ling Luoyi a storage ring. He said to her as if he were a grandfather instructing his granddaughter, "Luo'er, this contains the well wishes of our clan members. Please don't mind it. Protect yourself when you are out there, don't get hurt. If you feel unhappy, come back and visit..."
Ling Huayu rambled on, knowing he couldn't stop Ling Luoyi from leaving, so he let go.
Ling Luoyi accepted the storage ring from Ling Huayu. Seeing that he had finished speaking, she said, "Grandfather, we..."
Suddenly remembering something, Ling Luoyi did not finish her sentence. This time, she might not be qualified to see them again after leaving.
Ling Huayu didn't know why Ling Luoyi stopped speaking. Thinking it was because outsiders were present, he whispered, "Luo'er, we'll meet in the small world."
Hearing Ling Huayu's words, Ling Luoyi neither agreed nor refused, merely forced a smile at him before stepping to the center of the training grounds. The Master of Liuyun Pavilion and Li Shu also walked over. After Qiu Yuanxi bid farewell to Ling Luochen, saying "I'll wait for you," he also walked over.
Looking at the reluctant gazes of the Ling family members, Ling Luoyi reactivated the Ling family's barrier and formations, blocking the view from outside. She took out a teleportation talisman and was about to use it when she suddenly saw Li Shu. Frowning, she said to the Master of Liuyun Pavilion, "Master Liuyun, the Young Pavilion Master has not yet reached the Spirit King realm or above. The Young Pavilion Master cannot pass through this teleportation array."
As she spoke, she shook the talisman in her hand.
"Then what should we do? Miss Ling, can you think of a way?" Li Shu was somewhat anxious. He really wanted to see his mother, whom he had never met.
"How about this? I have a spatial spiritual artifact here. Young Pavilion Master, please make do with it for now. We will release you when we arrive in the Ancient Xuan Continent."