Who Let Him Cultivate?!

Lu Yang, who was in the distance, heard his master speak like this and suddenly remembered something Fairy Eternity had said upon first meeting his master; she had mentioned that his master could have already reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage long ago, yet for some reason, he had always suppressed his cultivation level.

Was it all for today?

Su Moran's expression tensed as he stared at Daoist Buyu, then suddenly relaxed.

As a cultivator in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, he knew all too well how difficult it was to break through this stage—mind state, cultivation level, condition, enlightenment, elixirs... without one, the rest would be in vain.

Back then, in order to advance to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, he didn't hesitate to blood sacrifice an entire town, using heaven and earth treasures to temper his body. Unfortunately, he still failed, and due to the failed promotion, he sustained severe injuries and fled to the Demon Territory while being pursued by the forces of Great Xia, hiding and healing for over a hundred years.

Only after sacrificing an entire demon race was he finally able to successfully advance to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and the journey was fraught with twists and turns.

For over a thousand years, he had always kept an eye on Daoist Buyu's movements. For instance, over a decade ago, Seek Dao Sect declared Daoist Buyu missing, and it was only ten years later that Daoist Buyu re-emerged before the public eye.

Those ten years of absence must have been Daoist Buyu recovering in secret after failing to Pass Tribulation!

Having failed the Pass Tribulation and sustaining injuries just ten years ago, it was impossible to attempt Tribulation again in such a short period of time!

"Advancing to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? Just bluffing,"

"Whether I'm bluffing or not, you old geezer, try and you'll find out!"

Daoist Buyu roared, no longer suppressing himself. His aura gradually climbed and then skyrocketed. Although his oppressive power wasn't as terrifying as Su Moran's, it was not something a cultivator in the Body Integration Realm could possess.

It was the aura that only someone at the early stage of Transcendance Tribulation could have. Daoist Buyu hadn't yet reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, but he already possessed the aura of that stage!

Boom!

Daoist Buyu, releasing all restraints on his aura, attracted the Heaven-shrouding Thunder Tribulation, dispelling Su Moran's oppressive force. Zigzagging purple-gold lightning ravaged the skies and earth with such ferocity that the land itself trembled.

The citizens of Ye City, whether ordinary people or cultivators, all felt fear and dared not lift their heads to gaze upon the terrifying Heavenly Tribulation.

"Oh-ho, Purple Sky Annihilating Thunder, your master's talent is quite good," Fairy Eternity remarked after just one glance at the Thunder Tribulation, recognizing the type of Tribulation and boasting proudly to Lu Yang, "Of course, it can't compare to the Thunder Tribulation I faced during my Ascension."

Even before Yingtian Immortal became immortal, Thunder Tribulation existed in the world. Yingtian Immortal's Tribulation Dao Fruit was to control the original Thunder Tribulation and to create new forms of it.

According to Fairy Eternity, after Yingtian Immortal's Ascension, the types of Thunder Tribulation increased more than tenfold, becoming complex and plentiful, meeting all the needs of cultivators except for those who wished not to undergo Tribulation.

"There really is a Thunder Tribulation," Su Moran felt that things seemed somewhat beyond his expectations.

Unfortunately, no one could interfere during Tribulation; whoever did so would also need to undergo Tribulation.

He started to think about retreating, slowly moving towards the edge of Ye City. He didn't need to gamble whether Daoist Buyu could really become a Transcendance Tribulation cultivator here or not.

But Daoist Buyu obviously didn't want Su Moran to leave. As Su Moran approached the edge of Ye City, Daoist Buyu dragged the Thunder Tribulation closer to him. If Su Moran dared to leave Ye City, Daoist Buyu was ready to quickly catch up to him, forcing them to undergo the Tribulation together!

Daoist Buyu dared to bet that he could survive the Thunder Tribulation, but Su Moran didn't dare to take that bet.

Seeing this, Su Moran had no choice but to abandon the idea of leaving Ye City.

Facing the thousands of rampaging purple-gold lightning snakes in the sky, Daoist Buyu leisurely exhaled a breath of clear air, and with a thought, countless Spirit Swords emerged from beneath the soil.

One Sword Becomes Ten Thousand!

With two fingers pointing towards the sky, a myriad of Spirit Swords emerged from the ground like fish leaping over the Dragon Gate, their blades twirling elegantly to meet the thousands of lightning serpents.

The clash between sword and lightning once again lit up Ye City as if it were broad daylight, the intensity far surpassing the battle with Wu Lei!

One after another, more ferocious bolts of lightning followed in quick succession, each strike more violent than the last. Daoist Buyu held a Spirit Sword horizontally, its surface reflecting his serene eyes.

Under Daoist Buyu's feet, a magnificent Sword Path unfurled; with each step, a Spirit Sword would emerge, these were the swords of Sword Cultivators he had defeated, their essence etched into his Sword Path as part of it, powered by the sword intent of his heart.

These illusory shadows of Spirit Swords originated from Foundation Establishment Stage opponents, some from Divinity Transformation Stage adversaries, and even an entire wall from the Sword Tower... Now, under Daoist Buyu's empowerment, they had all advanced to a level capable of withstanding Heavenly Tribulation.

Facing the unending assault of Heavenly Tribulation, Daoist Buyu casually picked up a sword from his feet that had cracked in a previous thunder strike, discarded by him, absorbed and restored by the Sword Path; he picked up another and kept repeating this action.

In the throes of the terrifying Heavenly Tribulation, the space within three feet of Daoist Buyu seemed like a sanctuary, unaffected by the Thunder Tribulation.

However, Daoist Buyu did not simply resist with Swordsmanship alone. In truth, not every Spirit Sword could completely block the Thunder Tribulation; portions of it still passed through the swords to Daoist Buyu, who used the tribulation to temper his spirit and body.

During this process, his cultivation level steadily climbed while his presence became increasingly concealed, appearing diminished to outsiders.

When the strongest and final bolt of Thunder Tribulation descended, Daoist Buyu actively dispersed the Sword Path at his feet.

Crack!

Daoist Buyu seemed to become a sword himself, a boundless sea of sword intent hidden within his body, like an Immortal Sword in its scabbard, unnoticeable until the last Thunder Tribulation was about to hit, then the Immortal Sword sprung forth, cutting through the lightning!

The Thunder Tribulation split in two, its light fading, and the clear night sky reappeared before everyone's eyes.

"Is this what it feels like to be in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage? It really is more comfortable than the Body Integration Realm," Daoist Buyu said, sensing the changes following his ascension and revealing a smile.

A typical cultivator would need to consolidate their cultivation upon first reaching the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, but Daoist Buyu had deliberately suppressed it during the late stage of body integration for decades and no longer needed seclusion to solidify it.

He abruptly looked up, staring at the indifferent Su Moran, and spoke leisurely.

"Master Su, you've waited for over a thousand years for the chance to kill me, haven't you?"

"Quite coincidentally, I too have waited for this opportunity for over a thousand years."

"Without killing you, I cannot rest easy."

"Arrogant! Do you think, just by advancing to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, you're qualified to duel with me?" Su Moran's tone remained as flat as ever. Having just ascended to the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, lacking in battle experience, with a clear gap in cultivation level—how does Daoist Buyu intend to fight him?

Daoist Buyu revealed a mocking smile and suddenly launched an attack, catching Su Moran off-guard. His sword broke through Su Moran's defense, leaving a scar on his face.

Daoist Buyu pressed on immediately, locking eyes with Su Moran.

"In the Sect, I have my mentor to practice with; outside the Sect, I had Senior Jiekill to spar with. Why would you think I lack experience in dueling with those in the Transcendance Tribulation Stage?"