"Immortal Tribulation!"
This celestial sound of the Great Dao emerged, immediately alarming numerous cultivators across the East Suspended Divine Continent.
The Immortal Tribulation is distinctly different from other Thunder Tribulations.
In the depths of the tribulation cloud, the Celestial Realm Gate will appear.
This is an anomaly manifested by the Immortal Dao Laws.
It is also the result of Ancient Immortals comprehending the Path of Heaven and Earth, subduing the will of the heavens.
Above the void, many Primordial Spirit Masters with formidable Dao practices, and even True Immortals, flew out from their reclusive abodes, entering the vicinity of Haojing City.
As soon as they entered the vicinity of Haojing City, they were immediately intercepted by several figures.
"The Great Xia Emperor is about to undergo the Immortal Tribulation. Since you have not been invited, please stay five hundred miles away from the tribulation cloud!"
From the depths of the void, numerous Primordial Spirit True Monarchs manifested around them.
These were the third-generation elites of the Tongshan Dao Lineage.
Wu Liang True Monarch, True Monarch Zhanmo, True Monarch Bone Burning, True Monarch Qingyun, Pursuing Star True Monarch, True Monarch Zijing, Star Shifting True Monarch... one by one, these Primordial Spirit powerhouses appeared, each manifesting the semblance of Immortal Gods, driving away the many powerhouses who came to watch the spectacle.
The faces of many cultivators swept over and they obeyed the advice, temporarily leaving the vicinity of Haojing City.
It wasn’t because they feared these third-generation True Monarchs.
But rather because the Elder Council of the Tongshan Dao Lineage had arrived in advance.
Around Haojing City, several Second Generation Ancestors appeared in the void, accompanied by numerous True Immortal level Guardian Masters.
With such an array, even an ordinary Celestial Immortal would not dare to advance easily, lest they become a target.
Before the magnificent lightning, Zidian Ancestor glanced at the sky, landing upon that giant golden shining gate.
That is the Celestial Realm Gate!
The appearance of the Celestial Realm Gate can either suppress the tribulation lightning or enhance it in conjunction with the Thunder Palace of the Celestial Realm.
This also facilitates the Celestial Court’s assessment of the Immortal Gods in all heavens and myriad worlds.
Those with abundant merit and destiny will have their tribulation lightning reduced, whereas those with overwhelming evil power and karmic force will involve the Thunder God from the Thunder Division of the Celestial Court in the tribulation, aiming to destroy and combat demons.
This strikes from the source to maintain the empowerment of the Dao and the decline of demons for great forces.
As for Zhang Jian, as a disciple of the Tongshan Dao Lineage, he is a disciple of great concern to the Emperor, with a profound background. Having ruled for over a hundred years with vigor and diligence, his destiny should be immense, and his merit will illuminate, potentially reducing some of the tribulation’s power.
"Judging from the layers of the thundercloud, there are nine layers, most likely the strongest Ninefold Thunder Tribulation!"
Ancestor Chufa looked up at the sky and instantly felt solemn.
The Ninefold Thunder Tribulation, nine waves for each layer, is actually the legendary Nine-Nine Thunder Tribulation.
This is quite astounding!
However, this is also a typical scenario.
Zhang Jian is a cultivator under the Saint King Dao, although his destiny and merit are immense, he inevitably bears countless worldly karma.
Even an Ancient Saint King cannot guarantee that every subject under their rule has no grievances or receives equal treatment.
Nor can it ensure every official in the court is just and incorruptible, not exploiting the common people.
Only by hitting it as much as possible.
But this evil power and evil qi will feedback onto those practicing the Saint King Dao.
Ordinarily, such evil power and evil qi are suppressed by the dynasty cauldron and destiny-suppressing treasures, not erupting.
But now, as the great calamity descends, it will naturally stimulate the rapid growth of the thunder tribulation.
The Ninefold Thunder Tribulation is already considered an ideal state.
Some practitioners of the Saint King Dao might even endure the Celestial Punishment Tribulation.
The Celestial Punishment Tribulation exceeds nine layers, with even more terrifying power.
...
Within Haojing City, several graceful figures with varying temperaments gazed afar in the direction of the Observatory Platform.
At the forefront was the Empress of the Western Palace, Bai Liying, followed by the Imperial Consort from the Ji Family, then the Noble Consort Yun, and Pure Consort Meng.
Each of these concubines carried themselves with elegance.
Over the past eighty years, they exuded an aura that grew more mature and maternal.
The three consorts each bore children over the decades.
Even someone like Madam Ji has become a great-grandmother.
Yet these changes did not alter their Dao-seeking hearts.
Especially Madam Ji, whose surroundings were permeated with a strong Immortal Dao charm, clearly indicating her accumulation in Immortal Dao Laws far surpassed that of an ordinary True Monarch.
Madam Yun and Madam Meng hailed from distinguished backgrounds.
Their Dao practices rapidly advanced as well, though still paled in comparison to the Imperial Consort from the Ji Family.
"The first of the nine waves of thunder tribulation has arrived!"
At this moment, the Imperial Consort from the Ji Family looked up towards the sky, her dynasty Dragon Qi oscillating, seemingly with Phoenix Qi flowing through. The Dragon Qi and Phoenix Qi formed the Dragon Phoenix Secret Technique, serving as a warning sign.
At the forefront, Bai Liying only furrowed her brows. After assuming the true form of the Profound Nether Dragon Carp, her sensitivity to such terrifying thunder tribulations became sharper, comprehending the fearsome aspects of the tribulation more clearly.
Moreover, the first wave of the thunder tribulation before them was directly the most unique Great Cavern Divine Thunder among the Three Caverns Divine Thunder, unlikely to be easily overcome.
High-tier cultivators across the void also witnessed this scene.
Typically, when a cultivator undergoes tribulation, such as the Transformation Tribulation, Thousand-Year Divine Tribulation, Dragon Transformation Tribulation, True Immortal Tribulation, the first three waves are often the Three Caverns Thunder Tribulation, with the middle three waves being the Five Extremes Thunder Tribulation.
In the case of the Six-Nine Thunder Tribulation, the fifth wave might be one of the Nine Heart-Burning Thunder Tribulations, specifically targeting the Primordial Spirit Dao Heart.
The final wave could be the most formidable Terminal Thunder Tribulation.
Yet the first wave of this thunder tribulation directly manifested the Great Cavern Divine Thunder, showcasing the terror of the Ninefold Thunder Tribulation.
The eyes of many high-tier cultivators flickered.
Inside the Celestial Essence Hall at the Observatory Platform.
Majestic Emperor’s Qi and Dragon Qi circulated around Zhang Jian.
Through over eighty years of diligent cultivation, not only did his Primordial Spirit transform into the Sheji Emperor, but his true body also fully merged with the Sheji Emperor’s Primordial Spirit, achieving perfection of the Innate Divine Body.