Sui Yi sensed the oppressive energy in the air, stood up, pushed open the door, glanced at the people standing outside with a hint of mystery in her eyes, and then looked up at the swirling clouds in the sky.

The thunderclouds churned faster and faster, as if they were about to burst forth, with deafening thunderclaps echoing intermittently, and lightning brewing within the clouds.

This time, Suiyi is undergoing a tribulation—the tribulation of transformation. The human body is the most suitable for cultivation. The twenty-four vertebrae of the spine correspond to the twenty-four Qi, and the twelve vertebrae of the lungs are called the Twelve-Story Tower. The navel is the ancestral palace, the inner part is called the Yellow Court, the heart is called the Crimson Palace, the lungs are called the Canopy, the area under the tongue is called the Jade Pool, the soles of the feet are called the Yongquan point, one and three-tenths of an inch below the navel is called Fengdu, the eighteen bends of the small intestine are the eighteen hells, the water passage is called the Earth Gate, and the valley passage is called the Nether Gate. The human body secretly aligns with the way of heaven and earth and the nurturing of all things. The left teeth striking eight notes is the Golden Bell, the right teeth striking eight notes is the Jade Chime, and the front teeth striking eight notes is the Dharma Drum; these eight times total twenty-four repetitions correspond to the twenty-four Qi. Therefore, all kinds of strange cultivators, demons, and monsters consider obtaining a human body as their foundation, so that they can absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and seize innate creation at the fastest speed. Although Suiyi could transform into human form long ago, this is the first time she has undergone a complete metamorphosis.

In the world of cultivation, tribulations are divided into nine levels. Legend has it that before undergoing a tribulation, one is merely a mortal. Passing all nine levels of tribulation grants divine status. Tribulations are recognized by the very fabric of heaven and earth; only those who successfully pass them are qualified to attain godhood. Legend says that each of the nine tribulations is increasingly difficult and perilous. Cultivators must possess magical artifacts to pass these tribulations; otherwise, their cultivation may be completely ruined, or their soul may be scattered and vanish from the world. As the saying goes, "A single clap of spring thunder silently nourishes all things."

This tribulation of transformation is extremely dangerous; the slightest carelessness will result in the annihilation of one's soul. Before the lightning strikes, Sui Yi leisurely pops some spirit stones from her spatial storage and arranges them in various places, forming a large defensive array.

In this part of the sky, the defensive array, under the pressure of the thunder, was torn open like a tattered cloth, revealing the vast, black sky.

To the alarm of the many immortals below, the enormous tribulation cloud was rapidly mutating, with inky blackness churning from the five-colored lightning. At the same time, a point of light in the center of the tribulation cloud grew larger and brighter, becoming blindingly bright, and a tremendous electromagnetic sound emanated from it, as if a laser cannon was about to be fired.

Everyone was stunned. This tribulation lightning was too powerful. Everyone who had come to watch the spectacle began to cast spells and retreat hastily. If they didn't run fast, half of them would probably die on the spot in front of this unprecedentedly huge tribulation lightning.

Even the Grand Elder and the Sect Leader, their bodies brimming with spiritual energy and ready to unleash it, were wondering to themselves whether it was their own Supreme Elder undergoing tribulation or...

"I don't even want to think about it," the Grand Elder said, his face contorted with bitterness. "How come powerful people only fight with other powerful people?"

Just as everyone was panicking, after a flash of white light, Qingrong appeared before them. Someone let out a cry of surprise, which was clearly heard throughout the world.

"This girl has finally appeared!" Just as they were relieved, they tensed up again, their eyes wide with disbelief as they stared at the girl inside the defensive formation.

"This...this tribulation wasn't attracted by her, was it?" The Supreme Elder wasn't present when the tribulation appeared, so...

This conjecture was alarming. Before one could think further, all that could be seen was Qingrong and the young girl taking out their magical treasures, preparing to face the thunder. At that moment, a loud "boom" came from within the thunderclouds, and a bolt of lightning as thick as an arm struck Suiyi, mercilessly slamming into the defensive formation, instantly dimming the originally crystal-clear and shimmering formation.

"Master!" Sui Yi called out to the side with a serious expression. She hadn't expected that the power of the first lightning bolt would exceed her expectations. She wondered how strong the next eight lightning bolts would be.

“Even your master can’t help you at this point.” Qing Rong’s face turned bright red, and her spiritual energy suddenly surged!

Something's not right.

"Master, you don't want to join in the fun too, do you..." Sui Yi was dumbfounded; this was no joke.

"Uh...it seems so. I can't control my spiritual power." Qingrong looked at Suiyi helplessly, really wanting to cry. She shouldn't have come to Suiyi's tribulation, but she didn't expect to be drawn in and have to undergo tribulation herself!

...Sui Yi looked utterly dejected, as if she had no will to live! Her own tribulation was already so severe; if another person were added to the mix, would she even survive?

With a sigh, Sui Yi picked up her magic weapon and shot straight into the sky, fearlessly facing the center of the tribulation lightning.

At this point, it's better to take the initiative and fight than to wait to die! Besides, Master's tribulation lightning hasn't arrived yet; eliminating a few first will make things easier later.

"Boom!" The second bolt of lightning broke through the clouds and crashed down. Sui Yi used her magic weapon to clash with the lightning.

"Boom, boom, bang!" After the second bolt of lightning subsided, Sui Yi's figure slowly descended, awaiting the third. She glanced at Qing Rong while taking a moment to look back.

"Master, can you hold it in?"

"I...I'll try my best to hold it in!" Qingrong answered with difficulty. At this moment, it was truly a once-in-a-lifetime sight!

Everyone realized something was wrong: the disciple was undergoing tribulation, but the master remained completely unresponsive. This shouldn't be happening.

"Oh no, these two have collided during their tribulations!" The First Elder, as expected of a meticulous person, noticed that Qing Rong seemed to be holding something back. After carefully considering the inconsistencies, a terrifying thought suddenly appeared in his mind, and he involuntarily cried out in alarm.

"What?!" Everyone around the Grand Elder was filled with fear. Two people undergoing tribulation together was risking their lives to fight against the heavens.

"Elder, is what you said true?" the Second Elder asked quickly.

"No problem. Junior Sister is undergoing her tribulation, but the Supreme Elder is not helping her at all. In fact, he seems to be frozen in place, standing there motionless with his face flushed red. What else could this be but a tribulation?"

Everyone's hearts were in their throats. This tribulation of ascension was different from other tribulations of lightning; it was extremely powerful. If they weren't careful, it could be a matter of life and death.

"Quickly tell everyone to leave this place, now!" The Grand Elder sensed the growing oppressive aura here and loudly gave the order.

People were too scared to watch the spectacle anymore and rushed off into the distance. It was not worth risking their lives for the sake of excitement.

After the second lightning bolt dissipated, the third one, which had been brewing for a short time, began to strike!

Sui Yi also took the initiative to meet the attack, gathering all her spiritual power in her palms.

"Hmph! Come on then, let's see who's tougher. I'm not afraid of you!" Sui Yi provoked, and Heaven seemed to be enraged, rapidly attacking Sui Yi. "Boom!" A deafening roar shook the earth, and blinding lightning scattered in all directions from the point of impact. The speed was so great that those who couldn't retreat in time were blasted into dust!

"Everyone, retreat!" Upon seeing this scene, the Grand Elder's eyes widened in panic as he shouted anxiously. People scattered in terror, fleeing into the distance, fearing that any delay would mean certain death.

“Master, you…” Suiyi shook her numb hand and turned to look at Qingrong.