Realizing that this was indeed the direction Qi Zhiheng was cultivating, the Qi family members all flew towards that direction.

Da Bao, Er Bao, San Bao, Qi Zhi Rui, and Qi Zhi Wu also wanted to go over, but they were stopped and Ye Xin was asked to look after the children.

The children could only watch from a distance.

This is also for the sake of these children. The tribulation lightning of the Nascent Soul stage is already very powerful. If these children in the early stage of Qi Refining are too close, they may be harmed by its power. Moreover, if people with weak minds see such a powerful tribulation lightning, it may leave them with a fear of tribulation lightning, which will be detrimental to their future tribulation.

When Yang Yitian and the others arrived at the scene, a large number of people had already gathered around. The Qi family had also arrived relatively early, having just passed through the first tribulation of lightning.

When the first lightning tribulation struck, Qi Zhiheng did not use any means to resist it, but absorbed most of the lightning tribulation to temper his body.

This was also his purpose this time. He had neglected to cultivate the Five Elements Body Forging Technique during his seclusion, and this tribulation of lightning provided some assistance to his body forging.

The power of the lightning tribulation was domineering enough to be used for body tempering, so Qi Zhiheng would naturally not give up this opportunity. At least he could withstand the power of the first nine lightning tribulations with his own strength.

After the nine tribulations of lightning subside, other methods will be used. Yu Xi Tuan Dui.

Nine tribulations of lightning were the goal Qi Zhiheng set for himself.

One lightning bolt after another struck down, and three days passed in the blink of an eye.

At this moment, Qi Zhiheng had already endured nine lightning tribulations. His robes were torn to shreds by the lightning, and a large amount of lightning current surged around his body. His hair ornament had fallen off, and his hair was disheveled, completely losing his usual neat appearance.

Despite his disheveled appearance, only he knew that this tribulation was not his limit. Therefore, Qi Zhiheng decided to endure another tribulation.

Ten!

Eleven!

Twelve!

Thirteen...

Qi Zhiheng, who had originally planned to endure as many challenges as possible, actually managed to withstand all eighteen challenges.

But this is not the end!

Under the baptism of eighteen lightning tribulations, Qi Zhiheng's body tempering technique directly broke through the third level of the "Five Elements Body Tempering Technique"!

At this moment, his whole body was radiant with light, and his bones, muscles and skin had undergone a qualitative leap. Although his injuries had not healed, his physical strength was already ten times that of the second level. His body, which was about to be unable to withstand the lightning tribulation, broke through its limit and withstood another lightning tribulation.

The changes in his body made Qi Zhiheng feel much better. Compared to the unbearable feeling he had just experienced, the tribulation he was currently enduring was completely within his tolerance range.

He endured two more lightning tribulations with relative ease. When he faced the twenty-fifth lightning tribulation, he clearly lost his previous relaxed and carefree demeanor. His exertion was mainly manifested in Qi Zhiheng, whose skin and muscles suffered extensive burns and ruptures under the lightning tribulation.

Even his face was not spared this calamity; he looked more disheveled than ever before.

Qi Zhiheng had not yet admitted defeat. He could indeed use array formations, talismans, and spiritual energy to block, but he could sense that this was not the limit of his body.

Having undergone the first level of the "Five Elements Body Forging Technique," the brief pain was still within Qi Zhiheng's physical body. His charred face was unreadable, and he could only let out a muffled groan.

He felt he could endure it, but others did not see it that way.

"Ah! Is Master Qi about to fail his tribulation?"

"Not yet. I don't think he's reacting much. He probably hasn't reached his limit yet."

"Master Qi's bones are all showing; I'm afraid he won't survive the next tribulation."

"I don't think so. Master Qi didn't use any other means to block the lightning tribulation from beginning to end. Perhaps he was planning to save all his tricks for the final lightning tribulation."

Some people, lacking external means to block the lightning tribulation, will choose to use those means on the final lightning tribulation. It's understandable that some might think Qi Zhiheng has this idea.

"I don't think Master Qi is incapable of resisting tribulation lightning. Do you think he might be doing it on purpose?"

"It's not impossible. I've been here since Master Qi was resisting the first lightning tribulation. I won't even mention the power of that tribulation, but when it came to him, the power of the tribulation seemed to be weakened by 80 or 90%. If my guess is correct, Master Qi is probably using the lightning tribulation to temper his body."

"Nonsense! Master Qi's injuries are so severe that he's practically just bone. He should stop now. Did you see him have any means of resistance? He's probably lost his mind to the lightning tribulation!"

As soon as he spoke, everyone's attention returned to Qi Zhiheng. At this moment, the twenty-sixth lightning tribulation was still brewing. Judging from Qi Zhiheng's appearance, he probably still planned to use his physical body to withstand the lightning tribulation.

"Could it be that Master Qi forgot to bring a backup plan to withstand the lightning tribulation?"

A moment of silence fell over the area, and then people started discussing the possibility again.

Despite the surrounding whispers, Yang Yitian clenched his fists, feeling a pang of pity. He knew Qi Zhiheng was confident he would succeed in reaching the Golden Core stage, and he carried many items to withstand the tribulation lightning. He certainly didn't lack life-saving methods, as these people thought; he simply hadn't used them yet.

He did consider throwing some talismans over to see if they could help the earth resist, but in the end he chose to trust Qi Zhiheng. Given Qi Zhiheng's track record, he wouldn't do anything without certainty.

Amidst the discussions of the crowd, the twenty-sixth lightning tribulation still descended.

If the twenty-five lightning tribulations had already torn Qi Zhiheng's skin and flesh apart, this time, after enduring the tribulation, Qi Zhiheng was truly separated from his bones and flesh. At this moment, most of Qi Zhiheng's skin and flesh had disappeared without a trace, making him look like a rotting corpse crawling out of hell, extremely ugly.

If an ordinary person were in such a state, they would probably not be able to survive. Qi Zhiheng was indeed unhurried. After the twenty-sixth lightning tribulation stopped, he stretched out his right hand, which was now just white bones, took out a bottle of pills, and swallowed one of them.

This is a healing pill. According to its normal efficacy, as long as one of these level four pills is taken, even a Nascent Soul cultivator can recover from their injuries in a short time.

"Master Qi has finally taken the pill. I thought he was really going to just tough it out like this."

"What a joke! Master Qi is probably at his last gasp right now. Still trying to hold on? Of course he'll use every trick in the book!"

Upon hearing the phrase "at the end of its strength," Yang Yitian couldn't help but glare at it fiercely.

Those who said Qi Zhiheng was at his last gasp immediately shut up! This person was Qi Danshi's Daoist partner, and a Nascent Soul cultivator at that; he was not someone they could afford to provoke.

Yang Yitian felt a bit annoyed. These people were so tactless. He looked at Qi Zhiheng again and couldn't help but feel anxious. Why was his injury healing so slowly? Where had all the pills gone?

At this moment, Qi Zhiheng also felt a little heartbroken, realizing that he had really messed things up this time.

He originally planned that after taking this pill, he would be able to resist the lightning tribulation with a new body. In addition, with his array plate, spiritual artifact, and talismans, he would definitely be able to withstand the last lightning tribulation, no matter how powerful it was.

He never expected the pill to be so ineffective! As his Five Elements Body Tempering Technique advanced to a higher level, the pill's efficacy also diminished.

The original pills were no problem to repair a normal body, but now it has become difficult to repair a body that is hard to shake even by ordinary lightning tribulations.

Qi Zhiheng was in a dilemma. The more he took the pill, the less effective it would become. This was why he hadn't taken it to heal his injuries before, but instead waited until now to use it for the final blow. But now it was as if the heavens were playing a joke on him, telling him that his physique was too good and the repair effect could not achieve the expected results.

Qi Zhiheng: "..."

Left with no other choice, he had to take another pill.

The skin and flesh did grow back faster.

Qi Zhiheng focused on meditation, trying to recover as much as possible while the tribulation lightning was still brewing.

Even though the tribulation was still ongoing, everyone could sense its terrifying power.

Tang Min from Danfeng saw Yang Yitian and walked over. Yang Yitian was feeling a little flustered and didn't really like Tang Min.

After offering a few words of comfort, Tang Min had no other options.

Qi Zhiheng's skin and flesh had mostly grown back, and he was now taking out several array plates and starting to set them up around him. The skin and flesh on his face had not yet grown back, and he looked somewhat terrifying from a distance.

Qi Zhiheng had no time to worry about his appearance. This time, he was determined to use every means at his disposal, otherwise, being blown to bits might be his final fate.

Layers of dark clouds loomed in the sky, threatening to blanket the entire area. Those standing in the distance felt as if the clouds were about to press down.

A loud "boom!" rang out!

Accompanying the thunder was a massive bolt of lightning, two meters thick, which struck down, completely engulfing Qi Zhiheng.

Under the silver light, everyone's mind was captivated by the silver glow, especially the Qi family members, who dared not even breathe loudly for a moment.

Qi Zhiheng, who was enveloped by lightning, was not yet affected by the tribulation.

The lightning tribulation had already been intercepted by his first layer of formation.

He had no fewer than nine layers of this formation. It wasn't that he didn't want to add another layer, but this was the limit he could set up. The current formation plate was already an excellent work, as it could be set up to nine layers.

His injuries were still recovering, and he was holding dozens of talismans in his hand! These talismans were all sets.

The formation could only withstand the attack for a limited time. In less than half a quarter of an hour, the barrier of the nine-layered formation shattered inch by inch after consuming a portion of the lightning tribulation power!

After the last barrier shattered, Qi Zhiheng activated the talisman in his hand and threw it out! It stood against the lightning tribulation in mid-air!

The lightning tribulation was slightly blocked again. The use of the two methods consumed nearly 50% of the lightning tribulation's power, but this was still not enough for Qi Zhiheng to withstand.

Without any hesitation, he took out two more spiritual artifacts and threw them into the air! Together with the talisman, they consumed the power of the lightning tribulation.

His injuries had healed by about 70%, so he shouldn't be blown to bits by the lightning tribulation.

Just as Qi Zhiheng was lost in thought, the power of the talisman was exhausted, and even the two spiritual artifacts were on the verge of collapse. Qi Zhiheng took a pill to restore his spiritual power, allowing his spiritual power to return to a full state.

The last magical artifact shattered, and the lightning tribulation descended, completely engulfing Qi Zhiheng.

The skin and flesh that had just begun to grow back were charred again by the lightning tribulation. However, there was something unexpected: the second healing pill that Qi Zhiheng had taken had not been completely consumed before. While his body was being damaged by the lightning tribulation, the pill continued to repair him. Although it was not visible on the outside, it at least preserved the damage to his internal organs.

Qi Zhiheng let out a painful growl!

This tribulation was no joke; Qi Zhiheng could only hope that the blessings bestowed by heaven and earth after the tribulation would heal his injuries.

The lightning tribulation lasted for half an hour.

During this half hour, the Qi family members did not dare to go out, and the people around them also became much more focused, for fear of stirring up a hornet's nest!

It wasn't that they were overthinking it, but the power of this tribulation was comparable to that of a Nascent Soul cultivator. Qi Zhiheng would likely have a hard time escaping unscathed. While some might be gloating, most disciples felt a pang of regret, considering they were all disciples of the same sect.

The thunderous tribulation finally subsided.

Looking again at the mountain that had been leveled by the lightning tribulation, everyone finally saw Qi Zhiheng's figure amidst the ruins.

Qi Zhiheng has now become a charred humanoid object.

They were quite far away, and no one knew whether Qi Zhiheng was still alive.

Just as they were speculating about Qi Zhiheng's fate, the tribulation clouds in the sky showed signs of dissipating.

Yang Yitian opened his mouth slightly. If the tribulation clouds dissipated, it would mean that the tribulation was over, and Qi Zhiheng would likely be dead.

Just thinking about this possibility made his heart feel like it was being torn apart by a meat grinder!

As he struggled with his decision, a sliver of golden light pierced through the clouds and shone down on the black charcoal below.

Yang Yitian's previously tense heart finally relaxed. The gift from heaven and earth proved that he was still alive.

"Master Qi Dan is still alive!"

When everyone noticed this, they all smiled.

Tang Min patted Yang Yitian on the shoulder and said, "Congratulations! Master Qi has successfully advanced!"

Yang Yitian nodded and smiled, "Is there any need to say anything? I guessed it long ago!" He answered shamelessly, and Wang Quan forgot who was the one who was sweating profusely with nervousness just now.

Tang Min could easily see his nervousness earlier, but he didn't expose him at this moment. He just smiled and congratulated the rest of the Qi family: "Congratulations on the addition of another Nascent Soul cultivator to the Qi family!"

The Qi family members were all very happy.

At this moment, Qi Zhiheng stretched out a charred hand and grabbed a dark shadow! He crushed the shadow and absorbed it! All in one smooth motion.

The dark figure let out a scream and then vanished.

The dark figure from earlier was a demonic tribulation accompanying the gifts of heaven and earth. Qi Zhiheng didn't feel he had any weaknesses, so naturally he wasn't affected by this demonic tribulation. He even dispersed and absorbed the demon. No one knew about this process.

Along with the gifts of heaven and earth came a wisp of primordial purple energy. Upon seeing this wisp of primordial purple energy, Qi Zhiheng's heart immediately settled down.

The modified cultivation method he used required creating a new Law Line to break through to a higher realm, and the Primordial Purple Qi was essential to imbue the Law Line with rules. With this wisp of Primordial Purple Qi, his chances of breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage were greatly increased. At least his next direction was correct, and he could continue practicing that cultivation method.

During the final tribulation, Qi Zhiheng's body was damaged by 90%, but now, thanks to the blessings of heaven and earth, it is rapidly repairing itself.

He thought to himself that this couldn't go on. Next time he formulated a law, he should make sure it was lightning-attribute, so that at least he could save his life when undergoing a lightning tribulation. Just now, bathing in the lightning tribulation, he truly felt like he was about to die. One or two such experiences would be fine, but if he experienced this every time he underwent a lightning tribulation, he was afraid it would leave him with a lasting trauma.

When Qi Zhiheng's body was almost completely healed, Yang Yitian flew over on his sword and draped a garment over his shoulders.

Qi Zhiheng felt a surge of joy upon seeing Yang Yitian. He accepted Yang Yitian's offer to put his coat on him.

"I have successfully formed my Nascent Soul." He was just about to show off to his Daoist partner when the smugness on his face froze.

Yang Yitian hugged the person and said, "I understand."

Qi Zhiheng's lips twitched, somewhat taken aback: "You've reached Nascent Soul stage?"

Yang Yitian nodded, sharing his joy at having also formed his Nascent Soul with his Daoist partner: "Yes, it's been almost half a year since I formed my Nascent Soul."

Qi Zhiheng felt as if a sharp sword had pierced his heart! He had painstakingly secluded himself for so long, only to have his partner tell him that his partner had actually formed his Nascent Soul before him!

If Qi Zhiheng hadn't understood the arduous process of Nascent Soul formation, he probably would have thought it was as simple as growing cabbages!

"How did you achieve Nascent Soul formation?" Qi Zhiheng was somewhat unable to accept such a blow! He felt that his dignity as the dominant one had been trampled upon.

Yang Yitian, however, did not notice his abnormality and said naturally, "I was just drawing talismans, and the lightning tribulation came while I was drawing them."

Qi Zhiheng was dealt another heavy blow! Back in the Qi Refining stage, he already knew of Yang Yitian's ability to advance rapidly! He just hadn't expected that even though his own cultivation speed had increased so much, he still couldn't catch up to his wife! And yet, this gave him such a satisfying feeling of protecting the weak! Well, it was all his pride at work!

He nuzzled his head against Yang Yitian's neck, seeking comfort.

Yang Yitian was puzzled. Qi Zhiheng had never acted like this before. He asked in confusion, "What's wrong? Is your injury still not healed?"

Qi Zhiheng: "..."

"Let's go, we should go back." Yang Yitian helped the person up. "Can you still walk?"

The onlookers seemed to smell a sour, foul odor!

In the end, Yang Yitian took out a hearse and helped Qi Zhiheng inside, then drove the hearse towards the direction where the Qi family was located.

Yang Yitian stuck his head out and said to his family, "Father, Mother, Grandfather, Grandmother, Ancestors, would you like to come up and go back with us?"

The Qi family members quickly waved their hands, and Qi Zhenhe spoke on behalf of everyone: "You should go back first. Your hearse can't carry this many people." What a joke! They had just been fed a mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection), how could they possibly stand between the young couple and be annoying?

Yang Yitian was unaware of their thoughts. He glanced at his hearse and realized that there were indeed quite a few members of the Qi family. It would be big enough to fit them all, but it would be a bit cramped. So he didn't insist. He waved to everyone and said, "Then I'll take Zhiheng back first."

"Go on!" Qi Zhenhe hurriedly urged.

Yang Yitian and his entourage returned in a hearse.

After two years apart, Qi Zhiheng leaned against the hearse and said to Yang Yitian, "I have something to discuss with you."

Yang Yitian looked up and asked, "What is it?"

Qi Zhiheng said, "Look how well you've cultivated! Why don't I become your wife in the future?" That way, he wouldn't have to think about any manly dignity or risk his life cultivating!

Yang Yitian moved closer to him, unsure of what Qi Zhiheng meant by those words. A thought formed in his mind, and he said with a hint of lewdness, "Perhaps you want to experience what it's like to have someone pull strings?"

Qi Zhiheng's reaction was a bit too much; he almost choked on his own saliva! After thinking about what he had just said, it seemed to really match Yang Yitian's statement, but that wasn't what he really meant.

Before he could explain, Yang Yitian objected: "That won't do. I only want to be the bottom. Otherwise, I'll find you some tools to try?" He was born a bottom, and he probably didn't have the mental preparation to be a top.

Qi Zhiheng rubbed his forehead and refused, saying, "Just pretend I didn't say anything." This is getting more and more complicated, so let's skip this topic.

Yang Yitian patted his chest and winked, "You don't need to be embarrassed, I understand!" When you have to exert little effort and can lie down and enjoy yourself without lifting a finger, back on Earth, it was definitely more than one thing!

Qi Zhiheng turned his face around and shut him up from his incessant chatter.

The two hadn't been intimate for a long time, and for a moment they were so engrossed in their kiss that they forgot themselves. They lingered together until they returned to the Qi family's residence on Panyun Peak.

Ye Xin and her triplets were already waiting at the door.

Qi Zhiheng's tribulation lasted for twelve days. After the tribulation stopped, the triplets and twins waited impatiently at the door. Besides them, the rest of his family members had also returned.

Qi Zhiheng and Yang Yitian returned slowly, lagging far behind the others. However, the Qi family members understood that they were returning later than expected.

The triplets just don't quite understand.

After regaining some strength, Qi Zhiheng was able to get down on his own.

Erbao said impatiently, "Father, Daddy, why are you only just getting back!"

Qi Zhiheng was momentarily at a loss for words.

Yang Yitian, as usual, tried to deceive people, saying, "Your father is not in good health, and the hearse will be bumpy, so we can't drive too fast."

Qi Zhiheng: "..." This is such a load of nonsense. The hearse didn't even have wheels; it was practically floating in mid-air. How could they use bumps as an excuse?

Erbao looked speechless, clearly used to Yang Yitian lying through his teeth.

Qi Zhiheng felt a pang of sadness looking at the unspoken understanding between the two. It seemed that the children at home had become closer to his wife during his absence.