On the Tianxuan Continent, the tribulation lightning at Tianwu Peak had been ringing for several days, drawing the attention of countless cultivators to the Tianyan Sect, because Lingxiao Zhenjun, one of the strongest cultivators on the continent, was about to ascend.
Several thousand years have passed since the last ascension.
Everyone knows that the path to ascension has been severed, yet Lingxiao Zhenjun can still summon the lightning of ascension.
For a time, this tribulation of ascension caused a great sensation, and even some reclusive patriarchs focused their attention on Tianwu Peak.
There are concerns, expectations, and some people with malicious intent.
The people of Tianyan Sect had no time to care about what others thought. Xun Kuang, under the scrutinizing gazes of all, activated the sect's protective formation, striving to ensure that his junior brother's ascension would not be affected.
"Sect Leader, this Ascension Tribulation is too terrifying! Can True Monarch Lingxiao withstand it?" an elder asked worriedly.
He had experienced the lightning of ascension in his childhood and knew the power of lightning tribulations. The sheer scale of this lightning tribulation was far beyond what an ordinary cultivator could withstand.
Xun Kuang pursed his lips, and even he, who was usually so composed, almost lost his composure at this moment. "The power of lightning tribulation is related to a cultivator's talent. The higher the talent, the stronger the lightning tribulation one can withstand."
Ling Xiao is incredibly talented; it's normal for him to face this kind of tribulation. We should have faith in him!
Xun Kuang spoke with certainty, but it was unclear whether he was comforting those around him or convincing himself.
While everyone was discussing it, Jiang Shang, who was caught in the lightning tribulation, was also suffering.
He had anticipated a powerful tribulation upon his ascension and had made thorough preparations, but the power of the tribulation still exceeded his expectations. Now that the tribulation was more than halfway over, his spiritual energy was in turmoil, and he was almost unable to withstand it.
Whenever he felt he couldn't hold on any longer, a faint, tangible power would appear around him. Jiang Shang knew that this power was the force that bound him to the Chosen One.
Jiang Shang felt around on An Ge's body for a flask, on which An Ge had drawn a pattern for him. Unexpectedly, at the crucial moment, this flask also absorbed some of the power of the lightning tribulation.
Jiang Shang smiled wryly, realizing he was really benefiting from his little apprentice's success.
Just as An Ge was thinking, the ninth lightning tribulation appeared, accompanied by a roar, and the entire Tianyan Sect seemed to be plunged into a sea of lightning.
"Boom!" The lightning tribulation struck amidst everyone's gasps of surprise.
Jiang Shang felt as if his internal organs were being burned, and he couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood.
"Is it over?" He looked up at the sky, which had not yet faded.
The nine tribulations of lightning had passed, and the entire Tianyan Sect was filled with joy. However, the powerful figures frowned.
Xun Kuang clenched his fist hidden in his sleeve. "Something's not right. The ascension phenomenon hasn't appeared."
No sooner had the words been spoken than another roar came from afar. When everyone looked up, they saw a giant wave surging in from the dark sky, as if it would swallow the heavens and the earth.
Interspersed among them were white silver lightning bolts.
"How could there be silver lightning? Just how terrifying is Junior Brother's talent?" Xun Kuang roared in disbelief.
Silver lightning, according to legend, only appears in those whose talent is so high that it cannot be tolerated by the Heavenly Dao. He had previously thought it was nonsense; how could someone's talent exceed the Heavenly Dao's capacity to bear it?
Now that this had happened right before his eyes, and the one suffering the tribulation of lightning was none other than his own junior brother, Xun Kuang was momentarily speechless.
Jiang Shang smiled helplessly. He had always thought he was highly talented, but he never expected it to be this high, which made him quite happy. However, once he felt the power contained within the silver lightning, he couldn't be happy at all.
There was still some time before the silver lightning struck, so Jiang Shang sat cross-legged, making the most of the time to recover his strength.
Oh no! The moment Jiang Shang was about to absorb the spiritual energy, he sensed something was wrong; the spiritual energy in the world seemed insufficient.
The lack of spiritual energy caused him to recover extremely slowly. Judging from this situation, he would not be able to recover to 50% of his strength before the next tribulation.
With less than half of his strength, he met the Silver Lightning with predictable results.
When Jiang Shang realized something was wrong, many others also noticed the problem.
Ordinary cultivators might not notice the change in spiritual energy, but those with powerful cultivation knew the moment the silver lightning appeared that the spiritual energy of heaven and earth had become even thinner under its suppression.
"True Monarch Lingxiao is about to perish." This was a common feeling among many cultivators.
Apart from those short-sighted and jealous cultivators, the other cultivators couldn't help but feel a sense of sorrow, and even a sense of disappointment at their unfulfilled expectations.
The ascension of True Monarch Lingxiao not only represents him personally, but also concerns all cultivators of the Tianxuan Continent. If he succeeds, does it mean that they too may have the possibility of ascension in the future?
Now it seems that this possibility no longer exists.
But some people think that even if someone doesn't have that much talent, they might still succeed in ascending to immortality. So, it seems they also have a chance.
Everyone had different thoughts; no one believed that Jiang Shang would have any chance of surviving under the silver lightning.
The moment Xun Kuang realized something was wrong, he staggered.
"Sect Leader, you must hold on!" The elders, barely suppressing their anxiety, supported Xun Kuang.
Lingxiao Zhenjun is about to perish; their sect leader absolutely cannot be harmed. Otherwise, the entire Tianyan Sect will suffer a tremendous blow.
"I'm fine." Xun Kuang waved his hand, looking at Jiang Shang in the center of the lightning tribulation, a trace of grief flashed in his eyes, "This was my junior brother's own choice. Cultivation is about fighting against the heavens and against fate."
Xun Kuang was right. Jiang Shang looked up at the lightning tribulation and laughed heartily.
He did not regret his choice. Jiang Shang had been exceptionally talented since childhood and had always been the center of attention.
To die in the tribulation of ascension now is to say that this life has not been in vain.
Moreover, he didn't perish because he couldn't withstand the nine lightning tribulations, but because his exceptional talent attracted the silver lightning. From this perspective, his death was glorious.
"Hahaha, my life, Jiang Shang, has been worthwhile!" Jiang Shang's unrestrained laughter echoed from the center of the tribulation.
"Junior brother, don't give up!" Xun Kuang shouted at the top of his lungs. He knew that these words might just be a slogan, but what if, just what if, they worked?
After all, his junior brother has always been an unpredictable person; perhaps he can create a miracle.
"Senior brother, I won't be able to help you anymore. Elders and peak masters, the Tianyan Sect will have to work harder for you from now on," Jiang Shang said nonchalantly.
"We will swear to protect the Tianyan Sect with our lives." Everyone bowed to Jiang Shang, creating an atmosphere of extraordinary solemnity.
The people of Tianyan Sect were already in tears when they learned that there was not enough spiritual energy, and some sentimental female cultivators even fainted from crying.
More than anything, there was fear and anxiety about the future development of the Tianyan Sect.
The Tianyan Sect has lost Lingxiao Zhenjun, which is like losing an arm and will surely be severely weakened.
After giving his last words, Jiang Shang closed his eyes. He didn't regret it, but he was extremely saddened that he could no longer be Xiao Ge'er's support.
"You brat, don't be too sad in the future." Jiang Shang felt extremely reluctant to let her go.
"Master!" Just then, he seemed to hear An Ge's voice.
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