Ancient Formation, Tribulation of Lightning

"Everything's ready? How could I possibly accept that?" Fang Wang asked, feigning hesitation.

Zhou Xue blinked and smiled, "Never mind if you're sorry. You can break through slowly when you get back. As your personal disciple, Yang Yuanzi will definitely do his best to help you."

"No, please, we're family after all!"

"snort!"

Fang Wang felt a warmth in his heart. Since he embarked on the path of immortality, Zhou Xue had always taken care of him, and he hadn't had a chance to repay her.

Only by diligently cultivating oneself can one repay her kindness!

Zhou Xue said, "Don't hold onto hatred in your heart all the time. The path of cultivation is long. Daqi is just a small corner of the world. Taiyuan Sect is not the sect we always belong to. Remember, always put your own cultivation first. Only by becoming strong can you take revenge and get everything you want."

Fang Wang nodded. Zhou Xue had already explained things clearly, so he naturally wouldn't act rashly.

After leaving the Great Sage's Cave, he will continue his secluded cultivation, striving to reach the Condensation Realm as soon as possible, and then obtain the Heavenly Gang Sacred Body True Skill.

With his cultivation at the Concentration Realm, and relying on the Great Perfection Heavenly Gang Sacred Body True Skill and the Nine Dragons Divine Transformation Technique, who in the entire Great Qi cultivation world could be his opponent?

The two began to chat about interesting things in the cultivation world, mainly Zhou Xue talking, since she had been traveling around all these years.

……

Rumbling--

Thunderclouds rolled in, and a continuous drizzle fell.

Fang Wang and Zhou Xue walked through the mountains and fields. The mountains rose and fell, stretching as far as the eye could see. The oppressive thunderclouds made it seem as if the sky was about to collapse, and the thunderous roars, which sounded like the angry cries of gods, added a touch of terror to the world.

Xiao Zi, perched on Fang Wang's shoulder, couldn't help but ask, "Are we really going there? I almost got struck by lightning when I got close. There's probably some ancient formation standing there."

Ever since Xiao Zi was cursed with the Soul-Binding Curse, Fang Wang has allowed it to perch on his shoulder.

Six days have passed since that night.

The Great Sage's Cave Heaven is much larger than Fang Wang imagined. It's hard to imagine how powerful the Great Sage must have been to create such a vast cave.

Without turning her head, Zhou Xue said, "That's right, there is indeed a great formation here. It seems that the inheritance you received is extraordinary, allowing you to understand so much. Fang Wang, once we get out, don't let it go. Keep it as a pet from now on."

"you……"

Little Purple was trembling with anger, but dared not curse, for that would make it seem as if it wanted to run away.

Fang Wang didn't provoke Xiao Zi; instead, he asked curiously, "Perhaps you intend to use the great formation here to help me break through?"

"Yes, this formation has been in place for at least tens of thousands of years. The spiritual energy accumulated over time has been transformed into lightning attribute, which can replace lightning attribute natural treasures."

Zhou Xue answered, her gaze then drawn to a rock.

Fang Wang followed her gaze and saw a man leaning against a rock diagonally in front of him. His clothes were disheveled but not torn. He was just lying against the rock, motionless.

Zhou Xue did not slow down and continued forward.

Upon approaching, Fang Wang realized that the man was already dead, his eyes wide open, staring blankly at the sky.

Zhou Xue stopped beside him, glanced at him, and said, "He has no injuries, but he must have had his soul extracted while he was still alive. He died a very painful death."

Soul extraction?

Fang Wang immediately thought of Lu Yuanjun; that guy loved doing this kind of thing.

Could it be that Lu Yuanjun is nearby?

Upon closer inspection, Fang Wang discovered that the storage bag had been taken, and the corpse's hands were not wearing any rings or similar items.

"Let's keep going. If anyone foolishly takes over our spot, then we'll have no choice but to avenge this Taiqing Sect disciple."

Zhou Xue continued forward, her words causing the little purple snake to tremble slightly.

Fang Wang immediately followed in her footsteps.

After walking a hundred steps, Zhou Xue raised her hand and condensed her natal spirit treasure, a zither. Its color looked somewhat different from the one she used during the Nine Meridians Battle, as if white patterns had been added to the surface of the wooden zither.

She carried the zither forward, unleashing a sharp and imposing aura that secretly alarmed Fang Wang.

This aura is far stronger than that of Xu Lang, who is at the ninth level of the Spirit Pill Realm!

I have no idea just how strong she is.

Fang Wang had always wanted to compete with Zhou Xue, but he was too embarrassed to say it, after all, he had received too much kindness from her.

Lightning flashed ahead, whipping up gusts of wind that billowed the robes of the two men.

Bolts of lightning struck the mountainside ahead, not touching the ground, but the power they emitted was terrifying.

Fortunately, thanks to Zhou Xue's natal spirit, they were not struck by lightning during the rest of the journey, and did not even need to take cover.

After crossing the mountain, Fang Wang stood on the summit and looked out. Ten feet down, there was a stone gate. Passing through the stone gate, there was a stone staircase that stretched for more than ten miles. More than ten miles away, there was a towering peak that soared into the thunderclouds.

For some reason, looking at that peak, Fang Wang felt inexplicably afraid.

He had a feeling that his breakthrough wouldn't be easy and that he would have to suffer.

However, he couldn't back down in front of Zhou Xue, lest he be looked down upon.

Fang Wang quickly followed Zhou Xue's footsteps to avoid being struck by lightning. Xiao Zi lay on his shoulder, trembling, not daring to say a word.

after awhile.

A figure leaped down from a distant peak and sped towards them. Fang Wang squinted and saw that it was Lu Yuanjun.

Lu Yuanjun flew over on his flying sword, dozens of bolts of lightning intertwined around him, but he neutralized them with his sword energy, creating a spectacular scene.

Upon seeing Fang and Wang, he immediately accelerated and flew towards them, quickly arriving in front of them. The lightning behind him seemed to be his cloak fluttering in the air, scattering with the wind.

"Why are you here? There aren't any treasures on the mountain; I guess disciples from other sects have already gotten there first," Lu Yuanjun asked with a smile.

Zhou Xue replied, "We are preparing to practice lightning-based magic."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuanjun nodded slightly, then looked at Fang Wang and asked, "Junior Brother Fang, how is the protection going? Do you need any rare and precious materials to break through to the Spirit Core Realm? If you're lacking anything, just tell your senior brother."

Fang Wang shook his head and smiled, "Thank you, Senior Brother, but I don't need it for now."

Lu Yuanjun nodded, then seemed to remember something and asked with concern, "Junior Brother Fang, I heard that your Fang family suffered a great calamity three years ago. Has the matter been investigated? I have connections in the mortal realm and can help you investigate."

Having lived two lives, Fang Wang understood that he was testing him when he heard him ask that question.

He sighed and said, "It was the doing of the current prime minister. He has already been beheaded by the emperor. How hateful! I really want to kill him myself."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuanjun showed a look of sympathy and said, "Please accept my condolences. Now that the Great Qi is about to transform into a dynasty of immortal cultivation, this is also an opportunity for your Fang family. Let bygones be bygones and move forward on the path of immortality."

"Yes, thank you for your concern, senior brother."

"It's alright, I didn't help much. You guys go on, I won't bother you any longer."

After Lu Yuanjun finished speaking, he nodded to Zhou Xue and then flew away on his sword.

Only after he disappeared into the distance did Zhou Xue speak with a smile, "I underestimated you; you're quite good at hiding your true intentions."

"Once the seed of doubt is planted, it will become a source of apprehension. I just don't know how long he can hold back," Fang Wang said with a shrug, his tone calm.

Zhou Xue smiled, said nothing more, and continued to lead the way.

Xiao Zi tilted her head and swayed her body, very curious about what they were talking about, but dared not ask too many questions.

……

Half an hour later.

On the cliff, Fang Wang sat cross-legged on the ground, surrounded by all sorts of rare and precious materials, including flowers, fruits, plants, strange stones, and even some things whose shapes were indescribable.

Zhou Xue was drawing talismans. Each time she drew one, she would stick it onto a piece of wood and then insert the wooden stick around the rare and precious materials.

Fang Wang looked up and saw thunderclouds overhead, their oppressive power making him very uneasy.

"You're not going to make the young master undergo a tribulation of lightning, are you?"

Little Purple, lying on the rock, couldn't help but ask, and Fang Wang gave it an approving look.

This snake has a very keen eye!

While drawing talismans, Zhou Xue replied, "It can be considered a tribulation of lightning, but it's not as dangerous as a real tribulation. It's just a little painful, but the lightning allows the different medicinal effects to blend better."

It hurts a little?

Oops!

Fang Wang knew he was in deep trouble; the pain in the Immortal Venerable's mouth was something no mortal could imagine.

"You wicked woman, you wouldn't have any ill intentions, would you? Young master, do you really trust her that much? You can't see into someone's heart. I've seen many cultivators who depended on each other when they entered, but started killing each other after they couldn't get out!"

Xiao Zi panicked and quickly tried to persuade Fang Wang.

Zhou Xue ignored Xiao Zi and focused on her work.

Fang Wang was satisfied with Xiao Zi's attitude, but on the surface he still said righteously, "She and I are of the same clan, and we have been through life and death together. How can we not trust each other?"

Even so, he was still apprehensive.

We still need to be careful!

The Nine Dragons Divine Transformation Technique was his reliance, but Zhou Xue had no idea that he had mastered it.

"If I really wanted to deal with your young master, would I need to waste so many rare and precious herbs? As for possession, I don't like men's bodies, and I don't need to possess anyone," Zhou Xue said irritably. After speaking, she glanced at Fang Wang with a meaningful look in her eyes.