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"It's begun."

The Sub-sect Sect Master Zhao Siliang, located in Nine Heavens City, was observing the thunder tribulation through a special method, his expression filled with solemnity.

"Sect Master Zhao need not worry. Hall Master Bai Lu and several Primordial Spirit Realm Elders have said that Chief Alkaid has a very profound foundation in the Divine Refinement Path, so the Heavenly Thunder Tempering should not be a problem for him."

Watching the Heavenly Thunder Tempering with him was You Qianshan, the Domain Master of the Nine Heavens Domain.

The attack on Sun Moon Peak was considered the biggest loss within the territory of the Limitless Star Palace Sect since the end of the war with the Moon Demon Empire. The Limitless Star Palace had mourned the victims through the Void Divine Realm and had openly stated, with righteous indignation, that the attackers would be severely punished.

The encircling Patrol Heaven Warships around Nine Cauldrons Sect had now all been withdrawn.

Without the threat of the Patrol Heaven Warships, You Qianshan's pressure was naturally reduced by a lot, and his mood improved significantly as well.

So much so that he was in the mood to joke, "Rather than worrying whether Chief Alkaid can complete his first Heavenly Thunder Tempering, we should be thinking about how we can keep Chief Alkaid in our Nine Heavens Domain. After all, over in Red City, many people hope that Chief Alkaid will go there, and both Vice Hall Master Xu Kong and Water Sect Grandmaster Dong Liu have expressed more than once their intentions to personally invite him."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Siliang also felt somewhat of a headache.

Compared to the conditions that could be offered by Red City, the Nine Heavens Domain...

Really didn't have much attraction.

At this moment, You Qianshan seemed to perceive something and with a motion of his empty hand...

A scene from the Void Divine Realm was projected before them.

Bai Lu, Xu Kong, Zhang Jianlin, and others were all present.

"Domain Master."

"Sect Master."

Seeing the two of them, the few top Primordial Spirit Realm Cultivators inside greeted them simultaneously.

"Don't stand on ceremony."

You Qianshan said with a smile, "Are you placing bets?"

"Yes, we are betting on how many times Alkaid will undergo Heavenly Thunder Tempering this time."

Xu Kong said, "I personally think that it should be between fifteen to twenty times, within the range of the Thirty-nine Heavenly Tribulations."

"Alkaid's foundation will definitely allow him to get through the first set of nine tribulations, but I've instructed him to prioritize safety, and our observations also suggest that he is careful and cautious by nature, so it should not exceed the range of the first set of nine tribulations."

Bai Lu said.

Hearing her say this, Zhao Siliang nodded slightly, "Alkaid is indeed quite steady in his actions."

"Be that as it may, what if Chief Alkaid feels that even after another ten tribulations, it wouldn't matter? So, I still bet on fifteen to twenty times," Xu Kong stated.

"Then I'll bet on ten to fifteen strikes. Chief Alkaid has always been good at creating miracles," Zhang Jianlin stated his prediction.

Then he turned towards Zhao Siliang and You Qianshan, "Would the Sect Master and the Domain Master care to join in?"

"I have quite a bit of confidence in Alkaid, I'll go with Xu Kong, fifteen to twenty times," You Qianshan said with a smile.

"I'll choose Bai Lu, nine times or less," Zhao Siliang stated.

The group quickly made their selections for the approximate ranges.

Their so-called betting was merely a pastime, at most, those who won the bet could boast in front of others in the future, showing off their exceptional insight, without any actual stakes involved.

And while they were establishing the bet, Alkaid's Primordial Spirit was already being bombarded by Heavenly Thunder, Yin and Yang clashing.

During this process, he could clearly feel his Primordial Spirit being tempered, becoming more solidified.

It was like a body, at this moment becoming more sturdy and powerful, and thereby could also burst forth with even greater strength.

And manifested on the level of the Primordial Spirit was the capacity to accommodate and stimulate stronger Divine Sense.

"Not difficult," Alkaid muttered to himself as his Primordial Spirit continued to rise, heading straight for the deep reaches of the Nine Heavens.

The higher he climbed, the larger became the rumbles of thunder induced by his Primordial Spirit, and by the later stages, not to mention Bai Lu, Zhang Jianlin, and others who had already received the news, even the Great Cultivators in Dragon Majestic City felt something stirring.

"Is someone undergoing tribulation?"

"Which Primordial Spirit Realm Great Cultivator is attempting to break through the barrier?"

"Such dense thunder... This Primordial Spirit has a deep foundation indeed!"

All sorts of discussions emerged from the mouths of the Great Cultivators, who also contacted their friends to inquire about the situation.

Zong Lian, the Sect Leader of Hundred Refinements Sect, was no exception.

And through exchanges with friends, he soon got the news, and immediately...

Looked astonished.

"Alkaid? Wasn't he the Star Master?"

"I only recently found out too, Chief Alkaid is both a Divine and Body Cultivator, with his strength in Divine Refinement far surpassing that of Body Refinement; otherwise, how could he be in charge of the Purple Cloud Courtyard?" responded a Foundation Establishment Technique Cultivator, "I've long heard about Chief Alkaid's profound foundation in Divine Refinement. Now, as he delves straight into the Blue Abyss and encounters Thunder Tribulation for Divine Refinement, it makes sense. The question is, how many tribulations can he withstand in one go?"

"Divine and Body Cultivation..." Zong Lian, hearing his friend's words, couldn't help but feel a little melancholic.

Back when Alkaid first arrived at the Hundred Refinements Sect, he truly hoped that he would stay and continue the legacy of the sect.

But now...

Listening to the rolling thunder Above the Nine Heavens, he ultimately let out a resigned smile.

"Forget it, forget it, such a genius is simply not someone our small Hundred Refinements Sect can contain. If I had insisted on keeping him at the Hundred Refinements Sect back then, it would have ruined his prospects."

With that thought, he put away the lingering sense of regret in his heart and looked up at the sky with the mindset of a bystander, witnessing the rise of a true genius.

...

"Boom!"

Above the firmament, the thunder did not cease.

One after another, the Scorching Sun Heavenly Thunders relentlessly bombarded Alkaid's Primordial Spirit.

Each strike, like a hammer blow, amidst sparkles of fire, further solidified and stabilized his Primordial Spirit.

Furthermore, as he ventured deeper into the depths of the sky, the thunder that fell became increasingly intense.

Theoretically, undergoing eighty-one Scorching Sun Heavenly Thunders would be the pinnacle of this stage.

But reaching that stage and being able to withstand the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Layer are two different matters.

Because as one delves deeper into the Scorching Sun Heavenly Thunder Layer, the number of Thunders drawn by the Primordial Spirit increases, not only constantly surrounded by dancing thunder dragons but sometimes even subjected to the simultaneous strikes of two or three, or even five to six, or eight to nine Heavenly Thunders.

This intensity of attack was naturally incomparable to those cultivators who would finish their Tribulation after withstanding a single Heavenly Thunder Tempering.

The so-called Thirty-nine Heavenly Tribulations and Ninety-Nine Heavenly Tribulations, the "three" and "nine" in their names, also imply the ability to resist three and nine simultaneous Heavenly Thunders, respectively.

Just like now...

Alkaid, who ventured deep into the Thunder Layer, faced an increasing number of thunderstrikes targeting his body.

Three, four...

And even climbing towards five, six!

This scene, observed from a distance by the protector Foundation Establishment Sword Cultivator Zhao He, was one thing, but for Primordial Spirit Realm cultivators like Xu Kong, Bai Lu, and Zhang Jianlin to rise up in alarm was another.

"This..."

"He's reached the depths of the thunderclouds on his first Tribulation? Too bold!?"

"Wasn't Chief Alkaid known for his prudence? How could... how could he plunge into the Heavenly Thunder Layer to such an extent?"

These Primordial Spirit Realm cultivators showed looks of concern.

Even Zhao Siliang and You Qianshan could no longer smile.

At this moment, Alkaid's status was still that of Chief of Purple Cloud Courtyard, but with the submission of his "Purple Cloud 13-type" Flying Sword design, he had gained an importance that even exceeded these Sub-sect Sect Masters and Domain Masters. Should any mishap befall him...

It would be a tremendous loss for the entire Sect.

...

In the Thunder Layer.

As time passed, the bombardment of Heavenly Thunder became increasingly fierce.

At first glance, Alkaid's Primordial Spirit looked almost completely submerged by the thunderstrikes.

Zhao Siliang and others even considered whether to order Zhao He to rush into the Thunder Layer for a rescue.

Just when they were fretting, the previously turbulent Thunder Layer gradually calmed down.

The leaping thunder within the layer, like vortexes, began to dissipate.

"It's over?"

"Wait, this is not how it ends... There is only one way for a Primordial Spirit Realm cultivator to finish their Tribulation, which is to exit the Thunder Layer. If you enter the layer, regardless of the cultivator, a thunderstrike will form under the clash of Yin and Yang. Now, the thunderclouds are dissipating, not following any figure descending until it can spread no further..."

Knowledgeable individuals like Bai Lu, Xu Kong, and Zhang Jianlin exchanged glances, each harboring a bad premonition.

Alkaid's Primordial Spirit...

Destroyed!?
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But just as this dreadful thought emerged, above the cloud layer, an even more brilliant purple light burst forth suddenly.

This purple light did not incite any deafening sounds, but instead it was like the aurora, fleeting and stunning.

However, the moment it appeared, it caused all Primordial Spirit Cultivators who understood its meaning to look up in shock.

"Purple Cloud Divine Thunder!?"

"This can't be possible!"

Bai Lu and Zhang Jianlin were the first to exclaim in disbelief.

The dispersal of the Scorching Sun Heavenly Thunder's clouds was because Alkaid had entered the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Layer!?

On his first Tribulation, he actually broke through the One Nine Thunder Tribulation, Thirty-nine Heavenly Tribulations, and Ninety-Nine Heavenly Tribulations to enter the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Layer!?

This...

How could it be possible!?

Aside from the Heavenly Palace Cultivators, in the entire Nine Cauldrons Sect, the number of Great Cultivators who had passed the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder could not be found in one domain.

For example, Vice Hall Master Bai Lu, originally in charge of the Divine Cultivator affairs in Nine Heavens Domain, was also capable of entering the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Layer but dared not summon the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder for Tempering.

As for Xu Kong...

He had undergone Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Tempering but, like Fang Jie, was transferred from other areas due to recent tensions in the East Sea Archipelago.

This fact indicated the significance of a Primordial Spirit Realm cultivator who had transcended the Purple Cloud Thunder Tribulation.

But now...

Alkaid, on his first Tribulation, had directly entered the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Layer!?

It was simply...

Unprecedented!

Inconceivable!

Zhao Siliang and You Qianshan were quick to react.

Zhao Siliang immediately uttered in a low voice, "Seal the news! The details of today's Tribulation must not leak out in any form!"

You Qianshan also quickly instructed several individuals, "Go deep into the Scorching Sun Heavenly Thunder Layer immediately and stage a rescue ruse. Xu Kong, head to the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Layer and then announce that you have completed your sixth Purple Cloud Divine Thunder Tempering!"

Xu Kong, Bai Lu, Zhang Jianlin, and others also realized the gravity of the situation.

Too talented.

Alkaid's Divine Refinement talent was astonishing.

This kind of talent...

Bai Lu even felt that her extravagant hopes from a few days ago might even become a reality.

Alkaid...

Truly has a chance to break through the shackles and take that crucial step.

Therefore, until he truly reaches that step, and the Nine Cauldrons Sect is strong enough to protect him, Alkaid must keep a low profile.

Otherwise, he would undoubtedly become a prime assassination target for hostile forces.

"Understood!"

The group acknowledged, each leaving their bodies as Primordial Spirits, and ascended into the Nine Heavens.

Once they had left, Zhao Siliang and You Qianshan finally took a breath of relief.

They looked towards the edge of the sky where the purple light flashed continuously...

Their concern gradually faded, and in its place, was an irrepressible ecstasy.

"Is my Nine Heavens Domain about to produce a world-class Divine Path genius?"

"From the moment Alkaid demonstrated his extraordinary abilities in Purple Cloud Courtyard, easily guiding all Artifact Refiners at work, I guessed that his talent in the Divine Path is no less than his aptitude in Artifact Refining... Now it seems, we still underestimated him."

As they spoke, they also quickly realized something.

"Quickly, report this great news to the Sect Leader!"

You Qianshan said emphatically, "Even if it means having the ancestors destroy a Patrol Heaven Warship to save Alkaid... it's worth it! Absolutely worth it!"