Chapter 78

I actually started joking, and even drew out the Heaven-Earth Covenant?

This joke is really huge!

Could it be that this kid really has the confidence to step into the inner area?

How could that be possible? He's only at the third level of Foundation Establishment.

In the golden age of cultivation, with complete rules, many talented geniuses emerged, yet none could achieve this feat.

In this declining era, how could anyone possibly accomplish it!

Soon, the Leize Zhiling relaxed, its figure gradually faded, then departed, leaving a faint voice.

"I look forward to your performance, although this seems like an impossible challenge."

"But... you indeed have admirable courage, daring to make a Heaven-Earth Covenant with me, hahaha."

"After three breaths, the challenge officially begins."

That slightly mocking laugh entered Qin Yu's ears, but he didn't care at all, his expression very calm.

This time... he directly drew the Qingtan Sword.

First, he challenges himself; Leize can temper him, ensuring the quality of his cultivation.

After all, there is still the Nirvana characteristic.

If he truly can't withstand it, then summon the Niepan Jie Ling.

Finally, using heavenly protection, there is still some hope of entering the inner area.

"Back then, Lin Xue, at the peak of Foundation Establishment, cleared eight levels at the fastest speed, and only broke through to the ninth level upon reaching the Spirit Transformation realm."

"Other normal Foundation Establishment peak cultivators, giving their all, can only reach about the seventh level; achieving this at a young age already counts as quite talented."

"So... this challenge's difficulty is indeed great."

"Otherwise, how could it be called a perilous situation?"

Qin Yu grinned; he had long coveted Leize, there must be many good things inside, and when he loots it, there might be a big surprise.

After all, he is about to enter the ancient ruins.

This might be his last chance to improve.

He must give it his all.

Stepping into Canglan Yu, that is another world; the cultivation world is survival of the fittest, and he is merely a small Foundation Establishment cultivator.

In a sense, he hasn't truly set foot on the martial path.

He is too weak.

But only by enduring the trials of blood and fire can he grow quickly.

The distance to his return to the Blue Star is getting ever closer.

"Boom—!"

Wave after wave of surging qi and blood spread out like a tide, forming a barrier.

The Diamond Sutra fully erupted, his bodily strength nearing ten thousand jin, extremely terrifying.

At this moment, Qin Yu felt that he had an endless power surging within.

"Boom!"

Terrifying thunder surged forth, containing an aura of destruction.

Qin Yu let the thunder strike his flesh; the tingling sensation flowed through his blood and flesh, yet he thoroughly enjoyed it.

Moreover, each bolt of thunder contains some spiritual energy, which his dantian automatically absorbs for cultivation.

This is also why he chose Leize.

"Boom—!"

"Boom—..."

One after another, winding, thick bolts of thunder fell violently from the heavens, unceasing.

Qin Yu lifted the Qingtan Sword and slashed fiercely, cleanly cutting them in half at the waist.

These attacks... are roughly equivalent to the fifth level of Foundation Establishment.

In his current view, they are somewhat weak, not worth noticing.

He walked inward with ease, casually swinging the Qingtan Sword; each strike could shatter a Foundation Establishment fifth-level cultivator.

In just a moment, he had advanced nearly a hundred meters.

He was about to cross into the fifth level.

His speed was extremely fast.

This left the spectators outside completely dumbfounded.

Lin Wu Ren had never seen such an easy and carefree breakthrough; when he himself had tempered his body to the ninth level, he had almost died at the third level, and after 150 meters, each step forward was almost a crawl.

"This kid... actually has some interest."

"In just a few days, he's managed to get this far; if not for a great expert seizing a body, he could indeed become the hope of the Xuanyang Sect..."

"We are already old; this is our last stand, and failure would mean vanishing like smoke."

Lin Wu Ren's stubborn spirit finally eased, and he couldn't help but sigh.

He had never entered seclusion, because constant contemplation was useless.

Because he had once observed a friend's tribulation crossing.

The result, damn it, was completely different from his own.

His own tribulation was extremely complex, or rather, heaven and earth were targeting him elsewhere, preventing further breakthrough.

It was far stronger than an ordinary venerable's tribulation.

He had once secretly broken through before, but it failed; not too disastrous, relying on some divine abilities, he managed to extricate himself.

So, Lin Wu Ren has always been uneasy.

He constantly studied battle tactics and martial skills, even reaching the strength of a newly entered Venerable, yet still dared not undergo the tribulation.

This is also why he has not appeared in Canglan Yu all these years.

He simply had no time.

"It seems you're already prepared; is there no other direction to break through? For instance, strengthen your divine sense a bit to withstand the tribulation's assault on your sea of consciousness," Yang Hao said, his brows furrowed, voice low.

If Lin Wu Ren were to fail, it would be a huge blow to him as well.

Because this group of people all looked up to Lin Wu Ren as their benchmark; he was essentially the leader of their generation back then.

Had he not devoted himself to martial study, the position of sect leader should have been his.

"I've broken through every possible direction; now I… even feel I could hard‑resist a single layer of a Venerable, yet I still lack confidence."

"Just watch calmly; once this is over, I will break through within three days and open new vitality for my Xuanyang Sect."

"This kid actually made it to the fifth stage this quickly."

"But it looks rather difficult now? He truly is a monster… however, the next stage, the sixth, each bolt of thunder carries the power of a perfected Foundation Establishment."

"The ancients of old were truly terrifying; rumor has it that this Leize is a match for the combat power of the ancient era."

Lin Wu Ren gave a bitter smile; each thunderbolt of the fifth stage is roughly the strength of Foundation Establishment levels seven to eight.

Qin Yu could actually rely on his flesh to resist head‑on; such a monster, yet he had spent over ten years as a menial disciple in the Qing Mountains, unknown and unnoticed.

It's a pity, though—such a disciple was taken in as a personal student by the patriarch.

…………

"Boom—"

Qin Yu was nearing his limit; the Azure Abyss Sword could block the lightning but not the pressure on his sea of consciousness!

Each wave of impact made Qin Yu a bit dizzy, even near fainting; in terms of spiritual sense, these days he had only reached Foundation Establishment level six, not strong.

His flesh began to break apart, countless drops of blood spraying, that stabbing pain spreading throughout his body.

It was extremely unpleasant.

"Hummm…"

Within his body a warm current seemed to flow outward slowly.

His Phoenix Rebirth trait activated.

All his wounds were continually mended, exuding a rich vitality.

His internal aura grew more solid, having stabilized at Foundation Establishment level three; the spiritual energy absorbed by his dantian began to fill, advancing toward Foundation Establishment level four.

Moments later, Qin Yu rose to his feet and abruptly stepped into the sixth stage.

A tide‑like pressure, as heavy as a mountain, made Qin Yu's heart shudder.

Terrifying lightning, each strike carrying destruction, comparable to a perfected Foundation Establishment.

"Little Phoenix, it's up to you!" Qin Yu hastily pulled the Little Phoenix from his bosom and held it directly before him.

The dazed Little Phoenix was struck by a bolt of lightning and instantly woke up.

Then he saw lightning filling the sky ahead, each bolt containing a thread of law.

His eyes lit up involuntarily; though painful, it felt extraordinarily satisfying to consume.

Thus, Qin Yu lifted the little red bird and pressed forward into the depths.

But this frightened the Leize Zhiling lurking above the firmament.

Holy shit, you bastard!

You actually brought out a phoenix to block lightning?

Aren't you afraid of being struck by heavenly thunder?

This is the ancient overlord!

A legendary divine beast!