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Chapter 152: How About Letting This Old Man Help You Find Out?

"Ten lightning calamities tribulation?"

Ji Hong’s expression changed.

He had been suspecting that Li Xun’s heavenly tribulation was not the nine lighting calamities, but the ten one. However, without sufficient historical evidence, he had not dared to make a definitive judgment. But now that his royal uncle had spoken, it was almost certain.

Li Xun had indeed undergone the ten lightning calamities tribulation!

This was the first time in history.

No wonder his royal uncle had just praised him for handling things well. It turned out it was because he had shown goodwill toward Li Xun rather than hostility.

Just imagine—if the Great Zhou Empire truly had such an enemy, the entire dynasty would likely be unable to sleep peacefully.

"But, Royal Uncle, Li Xun is planning to head to the Great Chu territory soon..." Ji Hong hesitated before speaking.

He had already tried persuading Li Xun, but to no avail.

"Don’t worry."

The Northern King smiled faintly, his gaze distant as he said, "Whether it’s the Great Zhou or the Great Chu, to Li Xun, they are merely ponds. And a mere pond cannot bury a true dragon!"

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The Next Day

The events outside Blackstone City spread at an astonishing speed.

Countless people were discussing what had happened.

A nine lightning calamities tribulation—something rarely seen in ten thousand years—had appeared once again. This was enough to cause a great stir, especially because, after the ninth tribulation, another one had descended.

This led many to believe that the tribulation Li Xun had endured was not the nine lightning calamities tribulation, but an unprecedented ten lightning calamities tribulation!

After all, just because it had never been recorded in history didn’t mean it had never existed.

What if Li Xun was creating a new Chapter in history?

Meanwhile, the person at the center of this storm, Li Xun, was already seated in his golden divine chariot, rapidly making his way back to Profound Sun Sect.

After a full day of cultivation, the divine radiance around his body had completely receded. He now appeared as if he were one with the heavens and earth, surrounded by an inexplicable rhythm, as if he might ascend to immortality at any moment.

"The divine light bestowed by heaven is indeed extraordinary. My aptitude and comprehension have both improved by a level, and my strength is on the verge of breaking through to the mid-stage of the Life and Death Realm."

Inside the chariot, Li Xun opened his eyes. His gaze was like two heavenly swords—sharp beyond measure—making it impossible for anyone to meet his eyes directly.

"It took me nearly two months to travel to Yunzhou territory, but now that my flying treasure has been upgraded to a supreme-grade one, the return journey should be shorter."

Glancing out the window for a moment, he then withdrew his gaze and immersed himself in cultivation once more.

A month’s time might not be enough to break through, but he could certainly make progress in his divine techniques. Perhaps this time, his Great Yan Divine Technique could reach the major completion stage.

Once the Great Yan Divine Technique reached major completion, his spiritual sense might even rival that of a Divine Palace Realm expert.

With such a trump card, he would have greater security when heading to the Great Chu Dynasty.

Time Passed...

A month later, Profound Sun Sect was finally in sight.

The sect looked the same as when he had left, but Li Xun himself had undergone a complete transformation. His strength had stabilized at the early stage of the Life and Death Realm.

His progress in the Great Yan Divine Technique had exceeded his expectations.

Initially, he thought that reaching major completion in a month would already be remarkable, but in reality, he was just a step away from achieving total completion.

His remarkable progress was inseparably linked to the divine light that he had snatched from the Champion Marquis.

Having absorbed two divine lights alone, his comprehension had transformed drastically compared to before. Coupled with the assistance of the Mind-Clarity Bodhi Seed, heavenly-ranked divine techniques were no longer too difficult for him.

Apart from the Great Yan Divine Technique, all his other divine techniques—such as Six Path Heaven Tyrant Fist, Mountain River Seal, and more—had all reached the total completion stage.

With his newfound strength and expanded vision, he turned his focus to cultivating earth-ranked divine techniques, finding them effortless to master.

This was the advantage of having a high vantage point—just like how a Saint, when practicing an Earth Divine Technique, could likely achieve minor completion with just a glance.

Before reaching the sect, Li Xun waved his hand, retracting the Golden Divine Chariot, and flew into Profound Sun Sect.

The two outer disciples guarding the mountain gate immediately bowed upon seeing him.

"We pay our respects to Senior Brother Li Xun!"

"We pay our respects to Senior Brother Li Xun!"

Li Xun gave a slight nod before his figure disappeared into the Mountain-Guarding Formation.

As they watched him return to the sect, the two gatekeeping disciples were overwhelmed with excitement. They had never expected that Senior Brother Li Xun would acknowledge them.

Recently, news had spread that Li Xun had personally defeated the Champion Marquis of the Great Chu Dynasty!

They didn’t know exactly who the Champion Marquis was, but one thing was clear—Senior Brother Li Xun had already become a Life and Death Realm powerhouse!

And in Profound Sun Sect, a Life and Death Realm cultivator was already considered elder-level!

"I heard that Senior Brother Li Xun survived the nine lightning calamities tribulation. Do you think that’s true?"

"You got it wrong—Senior Brother Li Xun actually survived a ten lightning calamities tribulation!"

"Regardless of the number of tribulations, the fact that Senior Brother Li Xun has broken through at such a young age... Do you think he might become a Saint in the future?"

"If that happens, we can proudly claim to be disciples of a holy land or a sacred sect when traveling outside!"

"Becoming a Saint isn’t that easy. There hasn’t been a single person in the Great Zhou Empire who has overcome the Saint Tribulation in thousands of years."

The title ’Saint’ marked the greatest distinction between first-rate and second-rate powers.

For example, both the Great Zhou and Great Chu dynasties were first-rate forces, whereas Profound Sun Sect was merely second-rate. The key reason? Profound Sun Sect lacked a Saint to oversee it.

While the two disciples continued their discussion, Li Xun had already arrived at the sect’s back mountain.

Earlier, the moment he approached Profound Sun Sect, a notification from the system echoed in his mind. Just as he expected, Profound Sun Sect did indeed have a peak Divine Palace Realm expert.

Moreover, the item that he needs to invest in them is the Hun Tian Pill!

"Why is it missing?"

Standing still, Li Xun scanned the surrounding mountain ranges with his spiritual sense, his brows gradually furrowing.

He clearly remembered—this place was supposed to be the sect’s back mountain, where the Grand Elder usually went into seclusion.

And yet, upon arriving here, he found nothing unusual.

There was no trace of anyone.

Not even a single intact building.

It was as if this place was nothing more than an untouched, desolate wilderness.

There was no sign that any of the sect’s senior figures resided here.

"Missing? What are you looking for? Want this old man to help you find it?"

Just then, a hoarse yet teasing voice rang out beside Li Xun.

"Hmm?"

Startled, Li Xun swiftly turned his head.

To his surprise, a hunched old man had somehow appeared nearby without him noticing.

He was thin and frail, with his hands clasped behind his back. His loose robes were so oversized that they nearly dragged along the ground.

At this moment, he stood ten meters away, his cloudy eyes scanning Li Xun from head to toe, filled with deep satisfaction.

"Not bad, not bad."

"The Profound Sun Sect actually managed to produce someone with a divine physique. This is truly a blessing from the heavens!"

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