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Chapter 1302: The Appearance of the Immortal Tribulation Lightning, The Beginning of the Chaos (Part 1)
Editor: Henyee Translations

As the secret realm opened, an endless wave of tribulation energy began to leak out, forcing countless cultivators to retreat in fear. However, some were not quick enough and were touched by the power of the tribulation energy, suffering horrific injuries.

Behind the retreating tide of cultivators, the pitch-black tribulation energy relentlessly pursued them. Those caught in its grasp let out harrowing screams, their voices echoing through the Southern River Stone Forest, chilling the hearts of all who heard them.

“Ahhh!!!”

The terrifying sounds reverberated throughout the area, filling the atmosphere with a sense of dread and despair. Those touched by the tribulation energy found black veins crawling across their bodies like eerie, cursed totems, infused with the power of destruction at the highest level. Their immortal bodies began to corrode and disintegrate.

Even some Ascendant-level cultivators, when contaminated by the tribulation energy, felt their connection with the Immortal Domain’s laws severed. They looked on in terror as tens of thousands of years of cultivation were erased in an instant. The sheer horror of it all was beyond imagination.

Witnessing these scenes, Jiang Chengxuan’s expression grew serious. This was his first encounter with the power of tribulation energy, and its terrifying nature left a deep impression on him. From the vast waves of tribulation energy, he could vaguely sense a force akin to primordial power, yet fundamentally different—perhaps even opposite.

This led him to speculate whether the great calamities of the Immortal Domain originated from the very essence of the Immortal Domain or the universe itself. But the truth of this could only be revealed in time.

As the tribulation energy receded or withdrew back into the secret realm, the entire Southern River Stone Forest underwent a dramatic transformation. The stone forest within a million miles of the newly emerged void gate was completely erased, vanishing from the world. Even the void itself became unstable, dark, and fragile.

Jiang Chengxuan keenly sensed that the tribulation energy had severely corroded the spatial fabric, leaving it thin and brittle. This could potentially lead to large-scale collapses in the void. If the great calamity spread across the entire Immortal Domain, weakening the spatial fabric everywhere, the consequences would be unimaginable. It might render the Immortal Domain uninhabitable for any cultivator below the True Immortal level.

“Indeed, the great calamity of heaven and earth is not just an empty threat…” Jiang Chengxuan muttered to himself, realizing the true importance of the impending calamity. The sense of urgency in his heart grew even stronger.

“Boom!”

As the retreating figures of countless cultivators moved aside, the void gate finally opened fully with a thunderous roar. A pitch-black chasm stretched across the Southern River Stone Forest, and from within surged an ancient, vast aura that rapidly expanded outward.

Following this, streaks of immortal light, like a meteor shower, shot out from the chasm, each carrying an extraordinary aura.

“They’re out!”

“Finally, they’ve come out!”

“Hahaha! I’ve gained immense fortunes from this journey. That fool is doomed!”

These were the cultivators who had ventured into the secret realm, now emerging after braving countless dangers and treasures. Reborn into the daylight, they shouted triumphantly, holding their hard-earned fortunes.

This sight rekindled the spirits of those cultivators who had been disheartened by the destructive tribulation energy. Their eyes burned with envy as they watched the others emerge.

“Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!”

One after another, dazzling treasures shone brightly, accompanying the cultivators as they returned to the world. The nine-colored immortal light illuminated the entire sky, creating a blinding spectacle. These returning immortals held various treasures: some carried rare materials, others wielded powerful immortal weapons, while some possessed fragments of profound laws—each item a testament to the myriad opportunities within the secret realm.

Seeing this, some opportunistic cultivators who had been lying in wait immediately made their move. Without a word, they unleashed their immortal power, attacking those who had emerged with the treasures.

“Hmph! I’ve been waiting for you! Hand it over!”

“Damn it! You’re courting death!”

In an instant, the already tumultuous Southern River Stone Forest plunged into further chaos as new battles erupted. Numerous figures transformed into streaks of immortal light, clashing violently with their rivals or those bearing coveted treasures.

The opening of the secret realm had sparked fierce combat and slaughter. In the blink of an eye, countless powerful techniques and law-based attacks erupted, shaking the heavens and the earth. Immortal treasures were brandished, and laws were unleashed, with each combatant attempting to dominate the battlefield.

Enormous avatars of power loomed like mountains, treading across rivers and valleys. Every movement shook the heavens, accompanied by thunderous roars. Countless manifestations of the laws of the universe filled the void, transforming the Southern River Stone Forest into an otherworldly landscape.

The terrifying shockwaves and explosions continued to ripple outward, causing one celestial body after another to fall from the sky. These falling stars, engulfed in flames, streaked across the heavens, leaving a trail of destruction. The scene was so grand and brutal that even Jiang Chengxuan felt a twinge of unease.

At this moment, hundreds of immortals were engaged in battle, with many of them being True Immortals.

“It seems the news of the secret realm has spread throughout half of the Southern Continent…” Jiang Chengxuan murmured, his eyes narrowing.

These newly arrived individuals were likely those who had recently learned of the secret realm and, unable to enter, had decided to ambush those emerging from it. However, Jiang Chengxuan cared little for this. His only concern was the fate of his partner, Shen Ruyan.