Chapter 98

"Buzz buzz buzz!" Yang Hao and Elder Wu simultaneously released the restraints on their bodies, allowing the violent spiritual qi within to surge wildly. In an instant, thunderclouds rapidly gathered above the firmament, a thick aura of destruction spread, as if it would level the entire Profound Yang Sect.

Buzz! Yang Hao and Wu Lao simultaneously released the seals on their bodies, allowing the violent spiritual energy within to surge wildly. In an instant, thunderclouds rapidly gathered above the firmament, a dense aura of destruction spreading, as if it would raze the entire Profound Yang Sect to the ground.

We captured: "Buzz buzz buzz!" (sound effect). Yang Hao and Elder Wu simultaneously released the restraints on their bodies, allowing the violent spiritual qi within to surge wildly. In an instant, thunderclouds rapidly gathered above the firmament, a thick aura of destruction spread, as if it would level the entire Profound Yang Sect.

All good.

The elders of Profound Yang Sect, who had been anxiously searching for Yang Hao and the others, froze on the spot, involuntarily looking up at the sky. They sensed those two familiar auras and instantly realized that the Sect Master and Wu Lao were preparing for a breakthrough.

Translation: The Profound Yang Sect elders who were anxiously searching for Yang Hao and the others froze on the spot, involuntarily looking up at the sky. They sensed those two familiar auras and instantly realized the Sect Leader and Elder Wu were preparing for a breakthrough.

Make sure to keep all clauses.

The Profound Yang Sect elders who were anxiously searching for Yang Hao and the others froze on the spot, involuntarily looking up at the sky. They sensed those two familiar auras and instantly realized the Sect Leader and Elder Wu were preparing for a breakthrough.

"So... the Sect Master and the others have also been preparing for a breakthrough these past few days, no wonder they disappeared."

Translation: "So... the Sect Leader and them have also been preparing for a breakthrough these past few days, no wonder they disappeared."

"So... the Sect Leader and them have also been preparing for a breakthrough these past few days, no wonder they disappeared."

"As long as the Sect Master and them succeed in breaking through, our Profound Yang Sect's predicament will be resolved!" Many elders' eyes flashed with brilliance, as if they saw hope for the Profound Yang Sect to escape its predicament.

"As long as the Sect Leader and them succeed in breaking through, our Profound Yang Sect's predicament will be resolved!" Many elders' eyes flashed with brilliance, as if they saw hope for the Profound Yang Sect to escape its predicament.

We must keep the translation "predicament" for that term, and the phrase meaning hope to escape the predicament.

"As long as the Sect Leader and them succeed in breaking through, our Profound Yang Sect's predicament will be resolved!" Many elders' eyes flashed with brilliance, as if they saw hope for the Profound Yang Sect to escape its predicament.

These past few days, they have also received a lot of news. It is said that the five major sects that possess Venerables—Wan Hai Men, Qing Chuan Ge, and others—have secretly formed an alliance, planning to set up a heavenly net and earthly trap in Qingshi County to wipe out the Profound Yang Sect's forces. However, these Heaven-rank cultivators of theirs are utterly powerless against this situation. The Heaven-rank Killing Formation was taken by the Grand Elder, and the Profound Yang Guard all followed him to Qingshi County. Moreover, with the Sect Leader and others missing, the Ancestor nowhere to be found, the Profound Yang Sect's defensive strength has been nearly halved, leaving everyone in a state of panic.

Translation: These days they have also received much news. It is said that the Five Great lineages possessing Venerables—Myriad Sea Gate, Azure Creek Pavilion, etc. —have secretly allied, planning to set a heavenly net and earthly trap in Qingshi Jun to wipe out the Profound Yang Sect's forces. But these Heaven-rank cultivators of theirs are powerless against this situation. The Heaven-rank Killing Formation was taken by the Grand Elder, and the Profound Yang Guard all followed to Qingshi Jun; plus the Sect Leader and others are missing, the Ancestor has no trace, the Profound Yang Sect's defensive strength is nearly halved, and everyone is panicking.

Heaven-rank cultivators are those at the Heaven rank. The Heaven-rank Killing Formation was taken by the Grand Elder. The Profound Yang Guard all followed him to Qingshi County. The Sect Leader and others have gone missing. The Ancestor has left no trace. The Profound Yang Sect's defensive strength has been nearly halved, leaving everyone in a state of panic.

We must keep the translation "heavenly net and earthly trap" for that term.

These days they have also received much news. It is said that the Five Great lineages possessing Venerables—Myriad Sea Gate, Azure Creek Pavilion, etc. —have secretly allied, planning to set a heavenly net and earthly trap in Qingshi Jun to wipe out the Profound Yang Sect's forces. But these Heaven-rank cultivators of theirs are powerless against this situation. The Heaven-rank Killing Formation was taken by the Grand Elder, and the Profound Yang Guard all followed to Qingshi Jun; plus the Sect Leader and others are missing, the Ancestor has no trace, the Profound Yang Sect's defensive strength is nearly halved, and everyone is panicking.

At that moment, Li Xuan appeared outside the Profound Yang Hall, with Elder Hai following closely behind. Li Xuan narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a low voice, "If the Sect Master also breaks through to the Venerable realm, then… you can approach Senior Sister Lin Xue, win over the Sect Master's lineage. As long as you succeed, everything afterward will be easy to handle. Even if Dong Fang Yuan is an unparalleled monster, what of it? Lin Wu Ren, the Sect Master, and Wu Lao together are more than enough to face anything. Moreover, you and I both know that Dong Fang Yuan could never be the genius who would survive the forbidden thunder tribulation."

Translation: At this moment, Li Xuan appeared outside the Profound Yang Hall, with Elder Hai closely following. Li Xuan narrowed his eyes and said softly: "If the Sect Leader also breaks through to the Venerable Realm, then... you can cozy up to Senior Sister Lin Xue and draw in the Sect Leader's lineage. If successful, everything afterward will be easy. Even if Dongfang Yuan is an unparalleled monstrosity, what of it? Lin Wu Ren, the Sect Leader, and Elder Wu standing together are enough to handle anything. Moreover, you and I both know Dongfang Yuan cannot be the genius who breaks the forbidden thunder tribulation."

The term meaning forbidden thunder tribulation translates to forbidden thunder tribulation, and the term meaning genius translates to genius.

At this moment, Li Xuan appeared outside the Profound Yang Hall, with Elder Hai closely following. Li Xuan narrowed his eyes and said softly: "If the Sect Leader also breaks through to the Venerable Realm, then... you can cozy up to Senior Sister Lin Xue and draw in the Sect Leader's lineage. If successful, everything afterward will be easy. Even if Dongfang Yuan is an unparalleled monstrosity, what of it? Lin Wu Ren, the Sect Leader, and Elder Wu standing together are enough to handle anything. Moreover, you and I both know Dongfang Yuan cannot be the genius who breaks the forbidden thunder tribulation."

Elder Hai still wanted to make a final effort; having been stuck at the Earth rank for a long time, he wished to breakthrough to the Heaven rank, which required mobilizing the entire sect's resources and continuously attempting to refine spirit arrays for a breakthrough, though this also carried the risk of failure. When he first proposed this plan, Yang Hao dared not pin his hopes on a single person, after all the chance of failure was not small. Consequently, Elder Hai's desire to seize power grew stronger, intending to back someone to rise to the top. Although it now seems likely he has backed the wrong side, having drawn the bow there's no turning back; he can only grit his teeth and press on.

Translation: Elder Hai still wanted to make a final effort; he had been stuck in the Earth-rank for a long time, wanting to assault the Heaven-rank, and could only concentrate the sect's resources, continuously attempting to refine spirit arrays for breakthrough, though this also carried the risk of failure. When he first proposed this plan, Yang Hao dared not pin his hopes on a single person, after all the chance of failure was not small. Thus, Elder Hai's desire to seize power grew stronger, intending to support someone to rise to the top. Although it now seems likely he backed the wrong side, having drawn the bow there's no turning back; he can only grit his teeth and press on.

Concentrating the sect's resources means mobilizing all of the sect's assets. Continuously attempting to refine spirit arrays for breakthrough refers to repeatedly trying to craft spirit formations to achieve a breakthrough. Though this also carried the risk of failure. When he first proposed this plan, Yang Hao dared not pin his hopes on a single person. After all, the chance of failure was not small. Therefore, Elder Hai's desire to seize power grew stronger, intending to back someone to rise to the top. Although it now seems likely he has backed the wrong side, having drawn the bow there's no turning back; he can only grit his teeth and press on.

Elder Hai still wanted to make a final effort; he had been stuck in the Earth-rank for a long time, wanting to assault the Heaven-rank, and could only concentrate the sect's resources, continuously attempting to refine spirit arrays for breakthrough, though this also carried the risk of failure. When he first proposed this plan, Yang Hao dared not pin his hopes on a single person, after all the chance of failure was not small. Thus, Elder Hai's desire to seize power grew stronger, intending to support someone to rise to the top. Although it now seems likely he backed the wrong side, having drawn the bow there's no turning back; he can only grit his teeth and press on.

A glimmer of hope rose in Li Xuan's eyes as he said, "Not only can we win over Senior Sister, but Qin Yu and the Sect Master are closely aligned; winning him over would be an excellent choice. We could even bring Senior Sister and Qin Yu together, fostering good karma. I intend to leave the Grand Elder's position to him, Elder Hai…" Originally, according to their plan, if Li Xuan were to ascend to the Sect Master position in the future, Elder Hai could use this opportunity to become the Grand Elder—second only to one, above ten thousand.

Translation: A glimmer of hope rose in Li Xuan's depths, and he said: "Not only can we curry favor with the Senior Sister, but Qin Yu and the Sect Leader are closely related; winning him over would be an excellent choice. We could even matchmake the Senior Sister with Qin Yu, forming a good affinity. I intend to leave the Grand Elder's position for him, Elder Hai, you..." Originally, according to their plan, if Li Xuan were to ascend to the Sect Leader's position, Elder Hai could thereby become the Grand Elder, beneath one, above ten thousand.

The phrase meaning beneath one, above ten thousand translates to second only to one, above ten thousand.

A glimmer of hope rose in Li Xuan's depths, and he said: "Not only can we curry favor with the Senior Sister, but Qin Yu and the Sect Leader are closely related; winning him over would be an excellent choice. We could even matchmake the Senior Sister with Qin Yu, forming a good affinity. I intend to leave the Grand Elder's position for him, Elder Hai, you..." Originally, according to their plan, if Li Xuan were to ascend to the Sect Leader's position, Elder Hai could thereby become the Grand Elder, beneath one, above ten thousand.

Elder Hai calmly smiled and said, "It doesn't matter; I only need the resources you promised me back then." For him, the other things weren't particularly important. Immediately, the two began scheming, contacting the other elders, trying to rebuild their strength and vie for the position of Junior Sect Master.

Translation: Elder Hai calmly smiled: "It doesn't matter; I only need the resources you promised back then." To him, the rest wasn't particularly important. Immediately, the two began scheming, contacting other elders, trying to regain strength and vie for the Junior Sect Leader position.

Elder Hai calmly smiled: "It doesn't matter; I only need the resources you promised back then." To him, the rest wasn't particularly important. Immediately, the two began scheming, contacting other elders, trying to regain strength and vie for the Junior Sect Leader position.

From Li Xuan's perspective, Qin Yu, who has only just reached the third level of Foundation Establishment, is utterly unqualified to compete for the position of Junior Sect Master; helping himself is Qin Yu's best option, and Li Xuan cannot think of any reason Qin Yu would refuse.

Translation: In Li Xuan's view, Qin Yu, who is only at Foundation Establishment Third Layer, has no qualification to contend for the Junior Sect Leader position; helping himself is Qin Yu's best choice, and Li Xuan truly cannot think of any reason for Qin Yu to refuse.

In Li Xuan's view, Qin Yu, who is only at Foundation Establishment Third Layer, has no qualification to contend for the Junior Sect Leader position; helping himself is Qin Yu's best choice, and Li Xuan truly cannot think of any reason for Qin Yu to refuse.

As the two were talking, two towering figures descended directly onto the firmament, facing the thunderclouds without any fear.

Translation: Just as the two were talking, two towering figures descended directly onto the firmament, facing the thunderclouds without fear.

Just as the two were talking, two towering figures descended directly onto the firmament, facing the thunderclouds without fear.

"Lin Wu Ren got lucky; if I had known earlier, I would have broken through first. This time… it turned out to be a normal Venerable tribulation." Wu Lao said with a wry smile. They both knew that the baptism of the Life Lightning Dao not only cleanses hidden bodily injuries but also enhances all aspects, even increasing potential. At that moment, both were filled with envy—who would have thought that the first to break through, Lin Wu Ren, would receive such treatment?

Translation: "Lin Wu Ren got lucky; if I had known earlier I would have broken through first, this time... we actually underwent a normal Venerable tribulation." Elder Wu said with a bitter smile. They both knew the baptism of the Life Thunder Dao not only removes hidden bodily injuries but also enhances all aspects, even increasing potential. At this moment both hearts were full of envy—who would have thought the first to break through, Lin Wu Ren, would receive such treatment?

"Lin Wu Ren got lucky; if I had known earlier I would have broken through first, this time... we actually underwent a normal Venerable tribulation." Elder Wu said with a bitter smile. They both knew the baptism of the Life Thunder Dao not only removes hidden bodily injuries but also enhances all aspects, even increasing potential. At this moment both hearts were full of envy—who would have thought the first to break through, Lin Wu Ren, would receive such treatment?

"Not bad either, with the Nirvana Tribulation Spirit present, our chances of success are great! Once we become Venerables, this Sect Master position of mine should be passed on to my junior uncle. Such a person of great fortune, if he becomes Sect Master, might just let the Profound Yang Sect soar and rise against the odds." Yang Hao gazed deeply, speaking in a low voice.

Translation: "Not bad either, with the Niepan Jie Ling present our chances of success are great! Once we become Venerables, this Sect Leader position should be handed over to the Junior Uncle. Such a great fortune-bringer, if he becomes Sect Leader, perhaps he could let the Profound Yang Sect soar and rise against the trend." Yang Hao's gaze was deep, he said solemnly.

"Not bad either, with the Niepan Jie Ling present our chances of success are great! Once we become Venerables, this Sect Leader position should be handed over to the Junior Uncle. Such a great fortune-bringer, if he becomes Sect Leader, perhaps he could let the Profound Yang Sect soar and rise against the trend." Yang Hao's gaze was deep, he said solemnly.

He didn't care about possible opposition from within the sect. Nowadays, the Profound Yang Sect's breakthrough to the Venerable realm largely depends on his junior uncle Qin Yu; otherwise, they might face death and the disappearance of their Dao. Moreover, over the past two days, his disciple Lin Xue has been urging him to cultivate wholeheartedly, to yield the Sect Master position in order to prepare for proving the Dao, and Yang Hao felt her words made perfect sense.

Translation: He didn't care about possible opposition from within the sect. Now the Profound Yang Sect's breakthrough to Venerable largely depends on Junior Uncle Qin Yu; otherwise they might face death and disappearance of the Dao. Moreover, these past two days, his disciple Lin Xue has been urging him to cultivate wholeheartedly, to yield the Sect Leader position in preparation for proving the Dao, and Yang Hao felt his disciple's words made perfect sense.

He didn't care about possible opposition from within the sect. Now the Profound Yang Sect's breakthrough to Venerable largely depends on Junior Uncle Qin Yu; otherwise they might face death and disappearance of the Dao. Moreover, these past two days, his disciple Lin Xue has been urging him to cultivate wholeheartedly, to yield the Sect Leader position in preparation for proving the Dao, and Yang Hao felt his disciple's words made perfect sense.

Boom! The heavenly punishment began to rage, bolts of lightning like mad dragons striking down upon the two. After passing through three successive layers of thunder tribulation, Yang Hao and Wu Lao's eyes were filled with astonishment. They sensed that within the punishment lurked a faint power of the Life Lightning Dao's origin, and that one of the thunderbolts would strip away the destructive force of the Destruction Lightning Dao.

Translation: "Boom rumble rumble!" The heavenly punishment began to rage, bolts of lightning like mad dragons slashing at the two. After passing through three whole stages of thunder tribulation, Yang Hao and Elder Wu's eyes were full of astonishment. Because they sensed that within the punishment lay hidden the power of the Life Thunder Dao's origin, and inevitably a thread of tribulation would eliminate the Destruction Thunder Dao's power.

"Boom rumble rumble!" The heavenly punishment began to rage, bolts of lightning like mad dragons slashing at the two. After passing through three whole stages of thunder tribulation, Yang Hao and Elder Wu's eyes were full of astonishment. Because they sensed that within the punishment lay hidden the power of the Life Thunder Dao's origin, and inevitably a thread of tribulation would eliminate the Destruction Thunder Dao's power.

"Junior Uncle… you are truly a deity! After breaking through, I will definitely give the Sect Master position to you!" Yang Hao said tentatively, and then felt that two strands of the heavenly punishment contained the origin power of the Life Lightning Dao. He was utterly shocked—this junior uncle is practically the father of the Nirvana Tribulation Spirit, daring to secretly break the rules and lend a hand just because of a single word from him. He became even more convinced of one idea: anyone can be provoked, except the junior uncle; even the ancestral master cannot compare to his reliability, at the very least he need not worry about being

Translation: "Junior Uncle... is a true god! After breaking through, I will surely give the Sect Leader position to the Junior Uncle!" Yang Hao said tentatively, and then felt that two strands of the punishment contained the origin power of the Life Thunder Dao. He was utterly shocked—this Junior Uncle is practically the parent of the Niepan Jie Ling, daring to secretly break the rules, lending aid just because of his single word. He further solidified the idea that anyone can be provoked, except the Junior Uncle must not be provoked; even the ancestral master cannot compare to the Junior Uncle's reliability, at least he need not worry about being secretly tripped during the tribulation.

"Junior Uncle... is a true god! After breaking through, I will surely give the Sect Leader position to the Junior Uncle!" Yang Hao said tentatively, and then felt that two strands of the punishment contained the origin power of the Life Thunder Dao. He was utterly shocked—this Junior Uncle is practically the parent of the Niepan Jie Ling, daring to secretly break the rules, lending aid just because of his single word. He further solidified the idea that anyone can be provoked, except the Junior Uncle must not be provoked; even the ancestral master cannot compare to the Junior Uncle's reliability, at least he need not worry about being secretly tripped during the tribulation.

Earlier, the Nirvana Tribulation Spirit mistook its target, believing Lin Wu Ren wasn't a member of the Xuan Yang Sect, and directly summoned heavenly and earthly power to bolster him, unleashing two layers of thunder punishment that nearly killed Lin Wu Ren on the spot. Thus, we must cling tightly to our junior uncle's thigh—not only will we gain thunder-path tempering training, but during the tribulation we'll also receive covert aid; our junior uncle is practically a deity!

Translation: Earlier the Niepan Jie Ling mistook the person, thinking Lin Wu Ren wasn't of the Profound Yang Sect, and directly mobilized heavenly and earthly power to bolster him; after two rounds of punishment, Lin Wu Ren nearly died on the spot. Therefore, one must cling to the Junior Uncle's thigh—not only can one obtain thunder dao tempering training, but during the tribulation one can also receive covert aid; the Junior Uncle truly is a true god!

Earlier the Niepan Jie Ling mistook the person, thinking Lin Wu Ren wasn't of the Profound Yang Sect, and directly mobilized heavenly and earthly power to bolster him; after two rounds of punishment, Lin Wu Ren nearly died on the spot. Therefore, one must cling to the Junior Uncle's thigh—not only can one obtain thunder dao tempering training, but during the tribulation one can also receive covert aid; the Junior Uncle truly is a true god!

However, at that very moment, the Tian Yuan sect masters stationed in the void outside the Xuan Yang Sect were all stunned.

Translation: However, at this very moment, the Heavenly Origin masters keeping watch outside the Profound Yang Sect in the void were dumbfounded.

However, at this very moment, the Heavenly Origin masters keeping watch outside the Profound Yang Sect in the void were dumbfounded.

"What the hell is happening? How can the Xuan Yang Sect keep breaking through over and over? In just two days, someone else has already reached the Venerable realm!" They stared blankly—these old-timers have been stuck at this level for thousands of years, yet the Xuan Yang Sect makes breakthroughs look like child's play.

Translation: "What the hell is going on? How does the Profound Yang Sect keep breaking through, again and again, and in just two short days someone else has broken through to Venerable?" They wore blank expressions, knowing these old fogies have been stuck at this realm for thousands of years, yet the Profound Yang Sect seems to break through as easily as child's play.

"What the hell is going on? How does the Profound Yang Sect keep breaking through, again and again, and in just two short days someone else has broken through to Venerable?" They wore blank expressions, knowing these old fogies have been stuck at this realm for thousands of years, yet the Profound Yang Sect seems to break through as easily as child's play.

"Hah, what does breaking through matter? Once we encircle and slay Patriarch Yang Tian, the Xuan Yang Sect will be nothing." A sect master sneered, his voice dark and menacing. To them, as long as they succeed in ambushing and killing Patriarch Yang Tian, the Xuan Yang Sect—deprived of its backbone—would be utterly insignificant. Right now, they're feeling a bit envious, guessing that the Xuan Yang Sect must have some secret technique for rapid Venerable breakthroughs; otherwise, how could Yang Hao and these old-timers achieve consecutive breakthroughs in just two days?

Translation: "Hah, breaking through is nothing; after we encircle and slaughter Ancestor Yangtian, the Profound Yang Sect won't amount to anything." A master sneered, tone grim. In their view, as long as they successfully ambush and kill Ancestor Yangtian, the Profound Yang Sect lacking a central pillar is utterly insignificant. Now they all feel a bit envious, guessing the Profound Yang Sect surely has a secret method for rapid Venerable breakthrough; otherwise how could Yang Hao and those old fogies achieve consecutive breakthroughs in just two days?

"Hah, breaking through is nothing; after we encircle and slaughter Ancestor Yangtian, the Profound Yang Sect won't amount to anything." A master sneered, tone grim. In their view, as long as they successfully ambush and kill Ancestor Yangtian, the Profound Yang Sect lacking a central pillar is utterly insignificant. Now they all feel a bit envious, guessing the Profound Yang Sect surely has a secret method for rapid Venerable breakthrough; otherwise how could Yang Hao and those old fogies achieve consecutive breakthroughs in just two days?

At that moment, a hazy figure slowly stepped out of the void, Daoic energy swirling around him and radiating a terrifying aura. His eyes flashed like lightning as he fixed his gaze on Yang Hao and said, "I've waited three thousand years for this moment, Yang Hao! Hah, I still recall what happened back then. I've spent three thousand years preparing to break through to the Venerable realm just to interfere with you from the sidelines. Hah."

Translation: At that moment, a vague figure slowly emerged from the void, aura swirling about him, exuding a terrifying presence. His eyes like lightning locked onto Yang Hao, and he said: "I have waited three thousand years, finally I have awaited you, Yang Hao! Hah, the events of those years, this seat still keeps them in mind. I have prepared three thousand years to break through to the Venerable Realm, solely to interfere with you from the side. Hah."

At that moment, a vague figure slowly emerged from the void, aura swirling about him, exuding a terrifying presence. His eyes like lightning locked onto Yang Hao, and he said: "I have waited three thousand years, finally I have awaited you, Yang Hao! Hah, the events of those years, this seat still keeps them in mind. I have prepared three thousand years to break through to the Venerable Realm, solely to interfere with you from the side. Hah."

Several Tian Yuan experts in the void turned their gaze toward the plain‑clothed old man, seeing him stride with the vigor of a dragon and tiger, his spirit brimming, and they immediately recognized him.

Translation: Several Heavenly Origin powerhouses in the void gazed at this old man in plain clothes, seeing him stride like a dragon and tiger, his spirit vigorous, and instantly recognized him.

Several Heavenly Origin powerhouses in the void gazed at this old man in plain clothes, seeing him stride like a dragon and tiger, his spirit vigorous, and instantly recognized him.

"Foguang Sect leader Lin Nan! He actually came here himself? Wasn't he supposed to go to Qing Stone County?"

Translation: "Floating Light Sect Leader Lin Nan! He actually came here in person? Didn't he go to Qingshi Jun?"

"Floating Light Sect Leader Lin Nan! He actually came here in person? Didn't he go to Qingshi Jun?"

"I heard that in their early confrontation, he was suppressed for a full hundred years, only after Yang Hao became sect leader and ceased his outdoor training did he finally get a chance to breathe."

Translation: "It is heard that in their earlier campaigns, he was suppressed for a full hundred years until Yang Hao became Sect Leader and no longer went out for training, allowing him to catch his breath."

"It is heard that in their earlier campaigns, he was suppressed for a full hundred years until Yang Hao became Sect Leader and no longer went out for training, allowing him to catch his breath."

"Furthermore... the most crucial point is that Lin Nan has always wanted to outshine Yang Hao—this has become an obsession. He rose above many true transmissions to become the leader of the Foguang Great Sect."

Translation: "Moreover... the most crucial point is that Lin Nan has always wanted to overwhelm Yang Hao, which has become an obsession. He stood out among many true transmissions and became the leader of the Floating Light Great Sect."

"Moreover... the most crucial point is that Lin Nan has always wanted to overwhelm Yang Hao, which has become an obsession. He stood out among many true transmissions and became the leader of the Floating Light Great Sect."

"Rumor has it he could have broken through to the Venerable realm long ago, but he's been holding back, preparing for three thousand years, even declaring that if Yang Hao dares to break through to Venerable, he'll join him in the tribulation from the side." Everyone sent voice transmissions, discussing the intentions of Foguang Sect leader Lin Nan; they all knew he came to interfere with Yang Hao's breakthrough and to step on Yang Hao's corpse to enter the Venerable realm, avenging the ancient blood feud.

Translation: "Rumor has it he could already break through to the Venerable Realm, but he has been biding his time, preparing for three thousand years, even declaring that if Yang Hao dares to break through to Venerable, he will stand beside him undergoing the tribulation." Everyone exchanged transmissions, discussing Floating Light Sect Leader Lin Nan's purpose; they all knew he came to interfere with Yang Hao's breakthrough and to step on Yang Hao's corpse to enter the Venerable Realm, to avenge the past blood feud.

"Rumor has it he could already break through to the Venerable Realm, but he has been biding his time, preparing for three thousand years, even declaring that if Yang Hao dares to break through to Venerable, he will stand beside him undergoing the tribulation." Everyone exchanged transmissions, discussing Floating Light Sect Leader Lin Nan's purpose; they all knew he came to interfere with Yang Hao's breakthrough and to step on Yang Hao's corpse to enter the Venerable Realm, to avenge the past blood feud.

It turns out that Foguang Sect leader Lin Nan has been watching the Xuan Yang Sect closely; the last time Yang Hao attempted a breakthrough, he had already rushed over, but Yang Hao failed too quickly to withstand the two layers of heavenly tribulation, so he didn't attempt a breakthrough himself. This time, upon learning that Yang Hao is about to break through again, Lin Nan activated a teleportation array and appeared outside the Xuan Yang Sect's mountain gate.

Translation: As it turns out, Floating Light Sect Leader Lin Nan has been watching the Profound Yang Sect; when Yang Hao previously broke through, he had already rushed over, but Yang Hao failed too quickly, unable to withstand two rounds of thunder tribulation, so he did not choose to break through. This time, upon learning Yang Hao was about to break through again, Lin Nan directly activated a teleportation array and arrived outside the Profound Yang Sect's mountain gate.

As it turns out, Floating Light Sect Leader Lin Nan has been watching the Profound Yang Sect; when Yang Hao previously broke through, he had already rushed over, but Yang Hao failed too quickly, unable to withstand two rounds of thunder tribulation, so he did not choose to break through. This time, upon learning Yang Hao was about to break through again, Lin Nan directly activated a teleportation array and arrived outside the Profound Yang Sect's mountain gate.

His eyes blazed with fierce light; for this breakthrough he had prepared heavenly‑grade spirit armor, heavenly‑grade defensive formations, and heavenly‑grade pills, at great expense. With these preparations plus his own strength, he was virtually certain to succeed in the tribulation—even with two great thunder tribulations interfering, he still had an eighty percent chance of success—so he remained completely calm, the corners of his mouth turning up to reveal a ferocious gleam.

Translation: His eyes blazed with brilliance; for this breakthrough he prepared Heaven-rank Spirit Armor, Heaven-rank Defensive Formation, and Heaven-rank Pills, expending vast resources. With these preparations plus his own strength, he almost had a hundred percent chance to succeed in the tribulation, even with two major thunder tribulations interfering he still had an eighty percent likelihood of success, so he was utterly unperturbed, the corners of his mouth turning up to reveal a fierce gleam.

His eyes flashed with brilliant light; for this breakthrough, he had prepared heavenly-tier spirit armor, heavenly-tier defensive formations, and heavenly-tier pills, expending vast resources. Relying on these preparations, plus his own strength, he was almost certain to succeed in the tribulation; even with two major tribulation interferences, he still had an eighty percent chance of success, so he was completely unflustered, the corners of his mouth turning up, revealing a fierce gleam.

"Boom!" A terrifying aura emanated from the void, and the tribulation clouds of the Venerable Tribulation reappeared outside the mountain gate of the Profound Yang Sect. Lin Nan entered the tribulation with confidence and composure, thinking that as long as he defeated Yang Hao, settling Lin Wu Ren and Yang Heavenly Venerable in Qingshi Jun, the overall situation in Canglan Yu would be decided.

But at this moment, the Niepan Jie Ling in the heavens above blinked slightly; upon hearing everyone's words, the corners of its mouth rose slightly.

"You're so thoroughly prepared? A full set of heavenly-tier gear to face the Venerable Tribulation? Rather extravagant. Too bad, who made you an enemy of the Profound Yang Sect? In your next life, be reborn well. If not, then be the offspring of a noble. You'll surely pass this Venerable Tribulation." The Niepan Jie Ling thought to itself, next it was time to let the Profound Yang Sect and Qin Yu know its true purpose—destruction, that is the main theme of the tribulation.