Chapter 287: Tianfeng Emerges from Seclusion!

"Ye Yuan! Even a Sea Transformation realm cultivator who entered didn't make it out alive. Are you trying to send our elders to their deaths?"

Ling Potian rarely spoke so much, but now he was very stern, enough to make ordinary disciples tremble.

"Potian, let Ye Yuan finish," Luo Qingfeng said.

Ling Potian was taken aback, then fell silent.

Ye Yuan paid it no mind and continued, "If I'm not mistaken, this secret realm, either due to spatial instability or law restrictions, prevents martial artists above the Sea Transformation realm from entering. It's too dangerous for Crystal Condensation realm cultivators, which is why Tianqian Sect broke precedent to join forces with the other seven sects to explore it."

Luo Qingfeng was greatly surprised and said, "So that's it! That explains everything! But if that's the case, it must be extremely dangerous for Crystal Condensation realm cultivators to enter. Should we still join in the fun?"

"Fortune favors the bold! The danger is the same for all eight major sects. Tianqian Sect wants more cannon fodder, so we'll knock out one of their front teeth! Opportunities like this are rare!" Ye Yuan said.

"Ye Yuan, I know you have exceptional talent and combat prowess, but don't underestimate the younger generation of other sects! Especially Tianqian Sect—their direct disciples are much stronger than Yuntian and the others," Xiao Jian suddenly interjected earnestly.

As the strongest sect in the Southern Domain, Tianqian Sect's direct disciples were naturally the most powerful!

Although Li Changyu had been taken as a direct disciple by the Supreme Elder, it was only because of his immense potential.

In terms of actual strength, he didn't amount to much in Tianqian Sect.

Those senior direct disciples were the ones with the greatest strength now.

Ye Yuan suddenly smiled and said, "I'm just offering an opinion to the Sect Master. Whether he adopts it is not for me to decide. But if the Sect Master decides to go, I hope to be included."

"No! Even a Ninth Level Crystal Condensation martial artist died entering. You're only at the Spirit Liquid realm—it's too dangerous! Ye Yuan, you are the hope of our Nethercloud Sect. I don't want anything to happen to you!" Luo Qingfeng refused outright.

Are you kidding?

When Ye Yuan broke through a couple of days ago, Luo Qingfeng was nearly scared to death.

If something went wrong exploring such a dangerous secret realm, he couldn't afford the loss even with the entire Nethercloud Sect!

Ye Yuan didn't argue, but the look in Luo Qingfeng's eyes told him he couldn't be dissuaded.

Luo Qingfeng was extremely frustrated!

He had originally planned to go, but seeing Ye Yuan's attitude, he began to hesitate.

This troublesome ancestor was really willful!

What was a Spirit Liquid realm martial artist doing running around with a bunch of Crystal Condensation realm cultivators?

Just then, a terrifying pressure descended, startling everyone.

"What's going on?"

Luo Qingfeng and the others exchanged glances, then suddenly remembered something and were overjoyed!

"The Grand Elder has broken through! This is wonderful!" Xiao Jian exclaimed happily.

"Let's go! We'll all go see! Ye Yuan, you come too. The Grand Elder's breakthrough is thanks to you," Luo Qingfeng said.

They hurried to Tianfeng's detached residence, where dark clouds gathered above.

"It's a Soul Tribulation! The Grand Elder is undergoing his Soul Tribulation!" Ouyang Yu exclaimed in awe.

For an alchemist, the greatest wish is to experience a Soul Tribulation!

Martial artists opening the Sea Transformation and Soul Sea realms defies heaven, so after reaching the Soul Sea realm, they face heavenly tribulation!

For alchemists who reach the Soul Sea realm, their soul power undergoes a qualitative leap, and each breakthrough also brings down heavenly tribulation!

However, an alchemist's tribulation differs from a martial artist's—it targets only the soul, hence called the Soul Tribulation!

If Ouyang Yu could break through to the Soul Sea realm and become a Pill King, he would experience his first Soul Tribulation.

But... that step was far too difficult for him!

The dark cloud was not large, but it contained terrifying energy that made one's heart pound.

Soon, fine lightning bolts began to fall, piercing through the house and striking where Tianfeng was in seclusion.

The lightning grew more frequent and denser; the mere pressure could suffocate a Crystal Condensation realm cultivator!

Ye Yuan watched this familiar scene, filled with boundless emotion.

In his previous life, he had undergone dozens of Soul Tribulations and was all too familiar with them.

In this life, Ye Yuan was seeing a Soul Tribulation for the first time, naturally evoking endless memories.

Since it's called a Soul Tribulation, it is the calamity of a martial artist's soul!

Many alchemists fell under the Soul Tribulation, their souls scattered.

Those who could survive dozens of Soul Tribulations and reach the peak were nearly invincible!

In his previous life, Ye Yuan had stepped toward the peak step by step like that.

In this life, he believed he would do the same, step by step toward the peak!

No, in this life, he would go even further!

The four beside him obviously didn't notice Ye Yuan's lofty spirit; they watched the scene tensely.

After about half an hour, the lightning gradually decreased, the dark clouds in the sky began to dissipate, and the Soul Tribulation finally ended.

"Come in, all of you!" Tianfeng's voice came leisurely, clearly having noticed them outside.

But the voice sounded a bit weary; having just crossed the Soul Tribulation, Tianfeng was still somewhat weak.

However, Ye Yuan knew this weakness wouldn't last long. Soon, Tianfeng's soul power would surge, truly reaching the level of a mid-stage Pill King.

Seeing Ye Yuan, Tianfeng was quite surprised but very happy.

"Haha, I didn't expect you to be here too, Ye Yuan," Tianfeng said joyfully.

His breakthrough to mid-stage Pill King was all thanks to Ye Yuan, so he naturally felt a closeness to him.

Ye Yuan stepped forward, bowed, and said with a smile, "Congratulations, Grand Elder, on breaking through to mid-stage Pill King!"

"Ah, what's there to congratulate? This mid-stage Pill King is all thanks to you, isn't it?"

"Heh, it's all due to the Grand Elder's deep blessings. What does a youngster like me have to do with it? The Grand Elder's breakthrough to mid-stage Pill King greatly strengthens the pillar of Nethercloud Sect, so it is certainly worth congratulating," Ye Yuan said with a smile.

Seeing that Ye Yuan took no credit, Tianfeng was even more pleased and said with a slight smile, "That's true! Let me rest for a few days, then I'll start refining Soul Attraction Pills! Xiao Jian, Potian, you two must also step up your training and strive to break through to half-step Soul Sea as soon as possible! That way, our Nethercloud Sect can gain three more Soul Sea realm experts, greatly increasing our strength! Let's see if Tianqian Sect still dares to bully our Nethercloud Sect!"

At Tianfeng's words, the four trembled with excitement!

The Soul Attraction Pill, which helps Sea Transformation experts break through to the Soul Sea realm, requires a mid-stage Pill King to refine.

How many years had it been since Nethercloud Sect had a mid-stage Pill King alchemist?

Tianfeng's breakthrough to mid-stage Pill King was immensely significant for Nethercloud Sect!

If Nethercloud Sect could suddenly gain three Soul Sea realm experts, it could leap to a mid-tier position among the eight major sects.

Other sects would have to think twice before bullying Nethercloud Sect again!