Eternal Tale

”The remnant soul of the True Spirit has appeared, an ominous sign!”

”A great cultivator has disrupted the laws of the Ancient City... and to a degree that has alarmed the remnant soul of the True Spirit... how bold.”

”Greetings to the True Spirit!”

”Greetings to the True Spirit!”

...

Countless cultivators from various clans in the Ancient City bowed their heads in respect, a tribute to the heavenly true spirits and a show of reverence for the Ancient City’s protection. Such etiquette cannot be neglected.

Yu Fangshuo and the chubby man at the street corner wore grim expressions as they followed suit in paying their respects. Why did it feel like everything was going awry? Which damned great cultivator had stirred the remnant soul of the True Spirit?

If chaos erupted in the Ancient City, causing beings to flee in all directions, how would they carry out their plans?

In another part of the Ancient City.

Shen Shi had also brought a group of disciples to support the Chu family, along with Chen Batian and Chen Yanshu to broaden their horizons. He held high hopes for these two.Yet now, he was still bowing with hands clasped, his heart pounding with fear.

That feeling of being struck by lightning... why had it suddenly returned... could it be that the heavenly true spirits were targeting him?!

Chen Batian bowed perfunctorily, a mysterious smile playing at his lips. The remnant soul of the True Spirit, huh? He wondered how long it could withstand Old Chen and Ancestor Bull.

Chen Yanshu’s eyes gleamed with insight. He had heard Old Chen mention wanting to meet the True Spirit. Could today’s events have been deliberately orchestrated by him?

Old Chen’s deep-seated scheming was terrifying, giving one the eerie impression that even a Tribulation Crossing Venerable was a madman.

Buzz—

The sky seemed to split open with a vast, radiant light as the remnant soul of the True Spirit gazed down upon the Chu family territory, and a wave of anger flowed through the heavens and earth.

Black Bull slightly lifted his gaze, staring deeply at the remnant soul of the True Spirit. Do not disturb my eldest brother’s affairs!

That gaze embodied the six great laws of the universe, filled with supreme pressure and dominance.

In that instant, the aura of the remnant soul of the True Spirit became exceptionally solemn. That gaze made it feel threatened by the essence of immortality, and its gaze penetrated back.

It was a confrontation of gazes, a duel of the strong, a clash that transcended time and space.

In that moment, the earth was silent, the sky soundless, and all living beings felt an irresistible might, the majesty of the strong, the collision of the laws of the universe!

Boom—

Suddenly, a deep, oppressive hum echoed across the sky above the Ancient City. The night abruptly changed, the heavens and earth cleared, and the remnant soul of the True Spirit gradually dissipated, along with the inexplicable, terrifying pressure.

All living beings within the city breathed a sigh of relief, feeling as though they had narrowly escaped a disaster.

However, many strong cultivators and prodigies who had come to the Ancient City were shocked. They understood far more than ordinary beings...

Just now, an unparalleled expert had suppressed the remnant soul of the True Spirit, and in an instant... suppressed the entire Ancient City of True Spirits!

Under absolute power, the eternal rules of the True Spirit were completely nullified, ruthlessly broken by an immortal expert. But no one dared to imitate such an act, wishing to live a few more years.

No one knew who that person was, but everyone knew that this matter was likely inseparable from the Chu family.

And the third elder of the Illusory Moon Immortal Sect had also disappeared today, with the Thunder Abyss still existing in the Chu family territory, becoming a spectacle no one dared to repair.

Yet because of this, the Chu family was not implicated.

Everyone knew there was an unparalleled expert behind the scenes, and Elder Yao was likely doomed, but the relationship between the Chu family and the Illusory Moon Immortal Sect had plummeted to freezing point.

The Chu family’s ancestor sighed inwardly, fearing that Chu Zhen could no longer be sent to the Illusory Moon Immortal Sect. It was truly a disaster out of nowhere; the Chu family had done nothing, yet now it had become a ’sacred land of enlightenment.’

The Thunder Abyss was occasionally visited by strong cultivators, who would bow upon leaving, showing respect to the unknown expert and sympathy for the fate of that demonic Daoist.

They couldn’t help but feel a bit relieved, thinking, ”Well, at least it’s not my fate. Fellow Daoist, may you find your own fortune.”

Two days later.

The Chu family’s Tribulation Crossing ceremony proceeded as scheduled. With the Thunder Abyss as a spectacle and place of enlightenment, its influence grew, attracting many strong cultivators.

This made the Chu family somewhat smug; it was a blessing, not a curse...

And the Chu family’s ancestor was struck by lightning during the Tribulation Crossing, crying out in agony, causing many cultivators to twitch their mouths.

Other strong cultivators crossed tribulations with caution, but you had to make a spectacle of it with a Tribulation Crossing ceremony...

Yet the power of the heavenly tribulation was still terrifying, and the Chu family was anxious, unsure if the ancestor could overcome this hurdle.

Boom!

A world-shaking thunderbolt struck, and the Chu family’s ancestor let out an earth-shattering scream, his primordial spirit being forced out. In such a situation, the Tribulation Crossing was in danger!

At this moment, the atmosphere became subtly tense. The Great Ascension experts from the six sacred lands exchanged glances, realizing that the foundation of the ancient city families was still lacking.

No wonder these cultivator family disciples wanted to enter the Immortal Palace and Dao Palace, rather than sects.

Once in a sect, even if they succeeded in cultivation, they would no longer belong to the family but to the sect, passing down legacies through generations.

Amidst the tribulation clouds in the sky, Chen Xun and Black Bull also frowned. This person’s strength and magical artifact couldn’t withstand the heavenly tribulation; death was certain!

”Moo...”

”If the power of the heavenly tribulation were reduced, this person might be the weakest Tribulation Crossing cultivator in history, unable to comprehend even the laws of the universe, forever trapped in the early stages of Tribulation Crossing.”

Chen Xun’s voice lowered significantly, casting a deep glance at the anxious Chu Zhen, ”This Chu family ancestor, even with borrowed magical artifacts, struggles to pass; he’s a bit hasty, having exhausted all his means.”

Black Bull nudged Chen Xun, feeling a bit down. For the sake of Junior Sister Liu Yuan, let’s defy the heavens once.

”Alright.”

”Moo?!”

”My brother means, as the eldest brother, why pretend to be a saint here.”

”Moo moo!”

Black Bull was deeply moved, nodding heavily. Truly, you’re my good eldest brother!

”Bull, our merits might be reduced a bit; gains and losses are inevitable, so let’s do this sparingly.”

”...Moo moo.” Black Bull hesitated for a moment, then his eyes firmed up again. As long as we’re alive, we can earn more merits.

Chen Xun smiled faintly, bringing two fingers together before his chest, pointing towards the core of the heavenly tribulation.

Boom—

The entire heavenly tribulation suddenly changed. Although the thunder was vast, there was an odd sense of thunderous noise with little rain. The Chu family’s ancestor was shaken to his core, looking up at the heavens in shock.

At this moment, a divine thought also followed the heavenly tribulation’s thunder, instantly entering his body.

The Chu family’s ancestor’s pupils contracted violently, but in a moment, he regained his composure, calmly crossing the tribulation as if nothing had happened.

Two days later, a majestic aura surged, and the Chu family’s ancestor successfully crossed the tribulation!

The entire Chu family erupted in celebration, hosting a grand feast for fellow Daoists. From then on, the Chu family’s status in the Ancient City would ascend to a new level.

However, after crossing the tribulation, the Chu family’s ancestor valued Chu Zhen even more, but the mismatch between her cultivation method and spiritual root attributes prevented him from taking her as a disciple. He could only slowly seek a suitable teacher for her.

Chu Zhen gradually became the cherished jewel of the entire Chu family. With the Chu family’s ancestor backing her, no one dared to force her into anything.