Ruan Xiyan was unaware that the lightning tribulation she experienced during her breakthrough had caused a huge uproar outside.
At this moment, she was beneath the thunderclouds, at the very center of the tribulation.
The intense power generated by the lightning tribulation formed a vortex of lightning storm, tightly engulfing her within it.
Ruan Xiyan felt the surging power enter her body, which aroused waves of trembling throughout her body.
This tingling sensation mixed with pain is truly a unique and unpleasant experience!
Each time, it wasn't just one bolt of lightning striking her body, but several bolts of lightning striking her simultaneously, their power vying to penetrate her body.
Tribulations usually come one after another, so why is it that even the tribulations in her case don't follow any rules and don't play by the rules?
So many lightning bolts falling at once, are they afraid they won't kill her? Or do they have some kind of grudge against her?
Zhai Hui was the closest to Ruan Xiyan. He originally wanted to take revenge, but seeing the dense lightning tribulations all around, he lost all interest in revenge and turned to run away.
Ruan Xiyan glanced at him lightly; how could she let him leave so easily?
Before Zhai Hui could take a step, several vines wrapped around his legs and dragged him away.
"ah--"
Bound by the Soul-Binding Vine, Zhai Hui was dragged directly to the center of the lightning storm, and a shrill scream came from his mouth.
He couldn't even withstand three lightning tribulations before turning to ashes.
Ruan Xiyan was also feeling unwell. Her body was about to burst from the force of the lightning tribulation. Even with the Azure Lotus in her dantian, she couldn't instantly convert so much violent energy.
The excess energy that had not been transformed began to roam throughout the body.
As that violent energy passed through the meridians, cracks appeared in the meridians, resembling a spider web.
However, the black demonic energy that followed immediately smoothed out the cracks in the meridians, restoring them to their original state.
After the violent force subsided, the demonic energy restored her meridians. This happened countless times, and it seemed that the meridians in Ruan Xiyan's body had become the place where they chased and competed.
A trickle of blood escaped from the corner of Ruan Xiyan's mouth.
At first, Fu Chishang was very proud, but then he was filled with worry. He couldn't see the situation at the center of the lightning tribulation at all, and he clenched his hands anxiously.
The tribulation of lightning is an extremely dangerous process during a breakthrough, but it is also a gift from heaven and earth that no one else can replace.
Only by successfully overcoming the tribulation of lightning through one's own abilities can one's strength be improved and consolidated, and one's body will also undergo a tempering process, enabling one to absorb spiritual energy more quickly.
However, Xiao Xi's tribulation was too fierce, unlike any other tribulation he had ever seen.
Half an hour has passed, and the lightning tribulation shows no sign of stopping. I wonder how Xiaoxi is doing now, and whether she can hold on.
Ruan Xiyan passively endured the immense power of lightning entering her body, and in the end, even the Azure Lotus in her dantian was exhausted and somewhat wilted.
After an unknown amount of time, the thunderclouds in the sky finally dissipated.
Ruan Xiyan floated in the air. Her meridians had been tempered and expanded considerably, and a layer of black halo was attached to them.
Ruan Xiyan's strength has also changed.
"The lightning tribulation that lasted a full hour is finally over. Where did Sect Master Ruan come from? He's too powerful," Zi Ren exclaimed.
Normal people would be crippled or killed if they survived such a long tribulation of lightning, but Sect Master Ruan not only survived the tribulation but also successfully broke through.
"However, the aura and power emanating from Sect Master Ruan do not seem to belong to the low-level pseudo-immortal realm." Zi Ren wondered, as a low-level pseudo-immortal realm cultivator could not possibly possess such power.
“It’s a mid-level pseudo-immortal realm,” Fu Chishang said slowly.
"Mid-level pseudo-immortal realm! She skipped the low-level pseudo-immortal realm directly, is that even possible?!" Zi Ren's tone was full of disbelief.
First came the massive lightning tribulation covering several miles, then the breakthrough that skipped a level. He truly learned a lot from Sect Master Ruan today. If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, who would believe it?
Ruan Xiyan looked at her own strength and nodded in satisfaction.
Although she was severely struck by the lightning tribulation this time, she still gained a lot, breaking through to the mid-level pseudo-immortal realm in one fell swoop.
Ruan Xiyan glanced around; the city lord's mansion had been reduced to ruins.
Fu Chishang came over and asked with concern, "Xiaoxi, are you hurt?"
"It's alright." Ruan Xiyan looked at the collapsed warehouse, mobilized her mental energy, and directly lifted the rubble on top, revealing the glittering treasures underneath.
The spiritual artifacts and sacred artifacts were unharmed, but some medicinal herbs and pills were pulverized by the lightning tribulation.
Ruan Xiyan clapped her hands, signaling that it was time to start dividing the treasures.
"Sect Leader Fu, we are so grateful for your help this time. Please choose first." Ruan Xiyan looked at Fu Chishang.
“I don’t need it. Xiaoxi can take it all. You need it more than I do.” Fu Chishang smiled gently.
"Really don't want it?" Ruan Xiyan asked, puzzled.
Among these treasures are one or two high-level sacred artifacts, which would be a considerable temptation even for Fu Chishang, a top-tier power.
Fu Chishang smiled and shook his head.
Ruan Xiyan really couldn't understand the person in front of her. His kindness to her was abnormal, and she even suspected that he wanted to get something from her.
But there seemed to be nothing about her that he wanted to take advantage of; all his actions seemed to come from the heart.
With doubts in her heart, Ruan Xiyan put all the treasures into her spatial storage.
"Is Xiaoxi going to continue venturing into this chaotic land?" Fu Chishang asked.
Ruan Xiyan nodded.
"There is no order in this chaotic place, and danger is everywhere. Xiaoxi must be careful when she ventures here alone to gain experience."
After their brief reunion, it was time to go their separate ways; they each had their own things to do.
"I understand. Sect Leader Fu, please be careful while you are here. Take care, Sect Leader Fu. We'll meet again." After saying this, Ruan Xiyan turned and left.
Fu Chishang watched Ruan Xiyan's departing figure, then looked at Ziren beside him and said excitedly, "Ziren, did you hear that? Xiaoxi was concerned about me just now."
Zi Ren's lips twitched. He felt that his lord had completely gone mad. What Sect Master Ruan said was clearly just a polite remark.
“If we didn’t have other things to do here, I would have liked to venture out into the chaotic world with Xiaoxi, so that I could protect her if we encountered danger.”
"Your Highness, your lack of restraint will not only frighten Sect Leader Ruan, but also arouse her suspicion. Are you prepared to let her know your identity?"
Fortunately, Fu Chishang still had a sliver of reason left. "Ziren, find out the truth of the matter as soon as possible."
He didn't want to wait too long about this.
“Your Highness, I have done my best to investigate,” Zi Ren replied.
After Ruan Xiyan left the city lord's mansion, Fu Chishang and the others also left, leaving behind only ruins.
Those onlookers caught in the lightning tribulation struggled to crawl out of the ruins and rubble. The lucky ones survived with a sliver of life, while the unlucky ones were directly struck to dust by the powerful lightning.
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