The Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Array activated by Empress Lingyao was positioned right at the critical boundary of the Upper Realm’s cosmic system. Jun Changxiao and everyone else resisted the lightning tribulation’s bombardment while advancing with difficulty, ultimately crossing over with both feet.
In other words, though he and the sect hadn’t yet integrated into the entirely new plane, they had already integrated into the entirely new cosmic system, thus meeting the main quest condition of sect-wide ascension to the Upper Realm and smoothly entering the settlement period.
This timing was extremely subtle.
Because if Empress Lingyao had set up the array even slightly lower, keeping Jun Changxiao blocked within the Lower Realm’s cosmic system, then to complete it he would have had to pass through the thunder array!
Gou Sheng currently had no mind to consider the quest, because although it met the completion standard, he and the sect were still in extreme danger, still liable to perish together at any moment.
“You idiot!”
The system said: “After quest settlement, the bomb will be gone. Host can return to the Lower Realm and lie low!”
Jun Changxiao’s eyes brightened.
What forced him to urgently ascend was the bomb with only a few dozen days left. After completion, with the explosive device removed, why would he need to rush to the Upper Realm?
Holding out until after quest settlement and then leaving wasn’t a bad solution.
But…
After directly blocking two lightning tribulations, Jun Changxiao clenched his fists, looking up at the gleaming thunder array, roaring angrily: “Since this old man has come up, how can I be satisfied without breaking this thing!”
People all have hot blood, and Gou Sheng was no exception.
Therefore, this array representing the Upper Realm’s authority must be broken today, fiercely slapping Empress Lingyao’s face, fiercely slapping the Realm Hall’s face!
If Ye Xingchen knew what the Sect Master was thinking now, he would definitely roar: “You lectured me about forbearance before coming up, but you’re the first to lose control of your emotions!”
“Boom!”
“Boom!”
Punishing force rained down like it cost nothing. Part was caught by Jun Changxiao, Black and White Rakshasa, and others, while part was dissolved by the Four Directions Heaven and Earth Array.
“The rhythm is slow.”
Jin Hao said indifferently: “If I were executing this, I’d have sent ten thousand lightning bolts at once already.”
Empress Lingyao said lightly: “The original intention of the Upper Realm predecessors who created this array wasn’t to utterly destroy, but to leave mortal beings a thread of hope within despair.”
“Fine, fine.”
Jin Hao said: “Pretend I didn’t say anything.”
Actually, in terms of punishment intensity, Empress Lingyao had no issues whatsoever, consistently releasing punishing force progressively. The problem was that the Myriad Manifestations Sect had real capability.
“This is just the beginning.”
Jin Hao crossed his arms, saying with interest: “When you enter the thunder array’s core area, that’s when the real nightmare begins. At that time, Lady Empress, you absolutely mustn’t deliberately hold back.”
“This Empress has always conducted business according to the Realm Hall’s rules.” Empress Lingyao said.
“Indeed.”
Jin Hao smiled: “Exploiting the Realm Hall’s loopholes to conduct business.”
This guy had been speaking with sarcasm since appearing until now, really making Empress Lingyao very annoyed, but because of the Realm Hall she could only choose silence.
…
“Boom!”
“Boom!”
Sure enough, as Iron Bones Mountain continuously advanced upward, the punishing force’s quantity, speed, and power all increased compared to before, with disciples successively being shocked into vomiting blood.
Fortunately, the Four Directions Heaven and Earth Array deployed by the entire sect was extremely formidable, enduring the tribulation lightning while advancing upward.
This type of array using people as array nodes depended on the number and strength of those forming the array, so the current situation was that the entire Myriad Manifestations Sect was working together in unity to contend with the Upper Realm’s will.
Ask loudly.
Who in the mortal cosmos could achieve this!
Though the Four Directions Heaven and Earth Array burst forth with tremendous power, the frequent lightning tribulation bombardment still continuously brought enormous threats.
More and more disciples were injured from enduring the terrifying Upper Realm force, until when they were about to be unable to hold on, they could only take healing pills to continue persevering.
This type of rapid recovery pill could only be taken once in a short time, so as the tribulation lightning continued striking with increasing speed, the great array would ultimately break.
Jun Changxiao and Black and White Rakshasa very much wanted to share their burden, but the punishing force bombarding them was also considerable—they were completely unable to spare attention.
Most tragic was Demon King Zilin. The advantage of manifesting his true form was greatly increased defense, but with his body enlarged, the area receiving bombardment became much wider.
“Boom boom boom!”
“Ahhh ahhh!”
The great Purple Hall Master used his massive body to share as much tribulation lightning for the sect as possible, getting blasted into howling screams.
This was still thanks to having entered the Upper Realm’s cosmic system, where restrictions that previously suppressed his strength began slowly lifting—otherwise… he’d probably have perished long ago.
So to speak.
Though Jun Changxiao’s main quest met the conditions, based on the current situation, the Myriad Manifestations Sect positioned under the Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Array had absolutely no possibility of crossing over, unless… an expert came to assist.
“Ding! Congratulations Host on completing the main quest, obtaining abundant martial dao experience.”
“Ding! Host successfully broke through to Upper-tier Void Shattering Realm!”
“Ding! Because Host successfully completed the main quest, soul bomb immediately removed!”
Hearing the quest completion notification, Jun Changxiao felt no joy, instead collapsing and roaring: “Why is there no reward at all!”
Though advancing to Upper-tier Void Shattering Realm allowed him to better endure the punishing force, it fundamentally couldn’t reverse the desperate situation.
“Ding! Host completed mortal realm main quest and entered the Upper Realm, meeting prescribed conditions. Strongest Sect System Upper Realm Version Complete Form officially activated. Please promptly purchase the Upper Realm Version Gift Pack in the purchased goods column.”
Jun Changxiao hurriedly opened the purchased goods column, immediately discovering the product named [Upper Realm Version Gift Pack], purchase condition—1 contribution point.
This price was very cheap!
“Ding! Host spent 1 contribution point, obtained Upper Realm Version Gift Pack ×1, already delivered to spatial ring.”
“Ding! Sect contribution points: 200,000.”
In this situation where the sect could completely collapse at any moment, Jun Changxiao didn’t hesitate to open the gift pack.
“Ding! Host opened newbie gift pack, obtained Vanishing Trace Talisman ×1, obtained Diamond Talisman ×1, obtained Imperial Flight Talisman ×1, obtained Seal Opening Talisman ×1!”
“…”
Hearing the notification, Jun Changxiao nearly collapsed.
Weren’t these just renamed versions of the mortal realm newbie gift pack’s Escape Talisman, Durability Talisman, and Swift Movement Talisman!
“There are definitely differences.” The system said.
“…”
Jun Changxiao was no longer a martial dao novice. From the names he could roughly judge that the brand new talismans given by the gift pack could likely only be used by a single person, unable to resolve the current crisis.
Right, right!
Since the Upper Realm version system gave the gift pack, there must be a first wish!
Jun Changxiao roared in his mind: “My wish is to become the Upper Realm’s boss!”
“Ding! Dream on.”
“…”
“I want to become an Upper Realm super-top-tier powerhouse!”
“Ding! In your dreams.”
“…”
These words didn’t come from the system assistant but from the system body’s notification sound. Though the language was simple, it struck at the vital point, dealing massive damage to Jun Changxiao.
“I…”
“Ding! Host broke through to Upper-tier Void Shattering Realm, meeting requirements. Epic Quest activated!”
Just as Gou Sheng wanted to make his first wish, the notification sounded in his ears again, so he hurriedly reopened the quest panel and clicked on the detailed introduction.
Upper Realm Version Epic Quest [1].
Quest Details: Please ensure Host leads the sect to successfully cross the Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Array, thereby allowing yourself and disciples to possess legitimate ascension status.
Quest Failure: Failed to cross the Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Array, or chose to flee.
Quest Reward: ???
“Great.”
The system said helplessly: “Host must break through now.”
“You’re jinxing me again!” Jun Changxiao roared.
Though he’d acted very tough just now, determined to fight the Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Array to the end, in fact he’d already made his decision—if it didn’t work out, he’d retreat. After all, where there’s life, there’s hope.
Now good.
The words came from the jinx’s mouth, immediately coming with an epic quest that welded the car doors shut so no one could jump out!
“Can you blame me!” The system roared.
“Forget it, forget it.”
After catching several more lightning tribulations that struck down, Jun Changxiao roared in his mind: “My wish is to help me and the sect smoothly cross the Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Array!”
“Ding! Fulfilling Host’s Upper Realm first wish, gifted Divine Modified Lightning Rod ×1!”
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