Syu Fang noticed an interesting lightning technique, so he decided to give it a read.
"In the initial state of the Lightning Divine Step, the user can generate lightning underneath their feet and move as fast as a second-rank magical beast, initial tier."
"In the lower tier, the user generates lightning around his or her body. They can then move as fast as a fifth-rank magical beast."
"This technique is quite interesting. I should definitely learn—"
[DING DING — CONGRATULATIONS FOR LEARNING THE LIGHTNING DIVINE STEP: INITIAL TIER]
[DING DING DING — CONGRATULATIONS FOR LEARNING THE LIGHTNING DIVINE STEP: LOWER TIER]
[DING DING DING — CONGRATULATIONS FOR LEARNING THE LIGHTNING DIVINE STEP: MIDDLE TIER]
[DING DING DING — CONGRATULATIONS FOR LEARNING THE LIGHTNING DIVINE STEP: UPPER TIER]
[DING DING DING — CONGRATULATIONS FOR LEARNING THE LIGHTNING DIVINE STEP: PEAK TIER]
[THE HOST HAS SUCCESSFULLY MASTERED THE LIGHTNING DIVINE STEP]
"....."
"[.....]"
"What the hell?! Can't you at least let me do something on my own?!" Syu Fang practically glared at the system panel in front of him.
[YOU'VE SUCCESSFULLY MASTERED AN EARTH-TIER TECHNIQUE! PREPARING TRANSPORT FOR SPECIAL BREAKTHROUGH!]
"Wait, what?" Syu Fang simply stood there in a daze. Suddenly, his vision blurred, and when he finally collected himself, he noticed his surroundings had changed.
He was standing on top of a mountain. Stunned, he simply stood there as his energy began getting out of control.
[BREAKING THROUGH TO QI GATHERING REALM: TIER 3!]
Suddenly, an overwhelming aura of Qi engulfed the entire mountain, and an explosion occurred.
Bam!
Syu Fang felt dizzy as he stood there. His body gathered even more Qi, which triggered another explosion.
[SUCCESSFULLY BROKEN THROUGH QI GATHERING: TIER 3]
[BREAKING THROUGH QI GATHERING: TIER 4]
Syu Fang gritted his teeth as multiple explosions shook the entire mountain.
The weather began changing as the Ten Thousand Daos resonated with his breakthrough. Suddenly, ominous black clouds condensed in the sky.
Syu Fang turned his attention toward them, and a small smile crept up on his face. He knew what was coming next.
[PREPARE FOR IMPACT — THE FIRST TRIBULATION HAS STARTED!]
A thunderous roar shook the entire Eastern Continent. Syu Fang raised his guard as a bolt of lightning fell toward him. The pressure it emitted was horrifying—yet he didn't need to do anything.
[NULLIFYING THE TRIBULATION ATTACKS]
The thunderbolt slammed against an invisible force. It looked like some kind of barrier protecting Syu Fang.
More thunderbolts rained down by the thousands. Fortunately, none of them were able to pierce the barrier surrounding him.
[THE FIRST TRIBULATION HAS ENDED... THE NEXT ONE IS APPROACHING]
Syu Fang grabbed his sword. At least that might help calm his emotions. All sorts of attacks rained down on him like a hellish storm, destroying the mountain.
He floated in the sky, supported by the system. He knew things wouldn't go so smoothly, so he prepared for the worst.
The clouds shook slightly and vanished. Anyone else might have celebrated, thinking it was over—but no, it wasn't!
[WARNING!!! THE ATTACK OF THE 9TH RANK IS APPROACHING!!!!]
"F**k, I knew it!! Bring it on!" Syu Fang didn't know any techniques or how to fight. Despite having memories of this world's Syu Fang, he still felt like he couldn't use any of his abilities. His mind went blank every time he tried to recall them.
"Wait... I did learn that movement technique!" Syu Fang suddenly remembered the Lightning Divine Step he'd read about in the library.
In the sky, a black feather materialized. For a moment, Syu Fang couldn't help but stare in awe. It was beautiful—but he knew what it represented.
It was the attack of the 9th rank.
"Come," Syu Fang muttered.
As if hearing his words, the feather fell. The Ten Thousand Daos began falling apart as the entire continent shook.
Mortals and immortals alike turned toward the Eastern Continent. Something terrifying was being born. Everyone's hearts trembled at the magnitude of the tribulation.
Somewhere in the Central Continent, an old man stood up with a bewildered expression as he sensed the disturbance.
"Is someone attempting to break through and become an immortal?"
The Xianyu Continent was definitely going to change this year. Countless people cowered in fear of the Heavenly Daos.
Next to the old man, a beautiful silver-haired woman stood. Her expression, usually cold and indifferent, changed slightly. She felt a sense of familiarity—
As if the one breaking through was Tunshi. But she knew it couldn't be him. She knew he had come to the Xianyu Continent to take her away.
An ancient voice had told her months ago. She had decided to get stronger—strong enough to protect Tunshi.
"Well, well, well... it seems my rival can no longer hold back! Hehehehahahahaha! Good, very good!" A blond, handsome young man with a cultivation base at the 9th rank of Qi Gathering laughed with joy.
He stood on a flying sword and had sensed Syu Fang's tribulation. He couldn't help but grin like an idiot. For sixteen years, he had been waiting for Syu Fang.
Now, the lad was finally awake!
What immortal tribulation? He knew something was off—but he didn't care.
He knew it was Syu Fang's tribulation.
[HOST — THE CHANCE OF SURVIVAL IS 23%! PREPARE YOURSELF!]
"F**k! That low!? Fine!" Syu Fang closed his eyes. The system and he synchronized—Syu Fang's dantian expanded as a wild and icy aura gushed out.
He swung his sword, eyes still closed. A sword Qi slash condensed with his energy collided with the falling feather. Even though he didn't know any techniques, controlling Qi was second nature to him, as he was the embodiment of the Heavenly Dao.
Bam!!
The clouds cleared as everything turned white. Time seemed to stop as the feather exploded. The blast engulfed Syu Fang and spread for ten thousand meters, shaking the entire Xianyu Continent.
[SUCCESSFULLY BROKEN THROUGH — 5TH RANK]
[SUCCESSFULLY BROKEN THROUGH — 6TH RANK]
[SUCCESSFULLY BROKEN THROUGH — 7TH RANK]
[SUCCESSFULLY BROKEN THROUGH — 8TH RANK]
[SUCCESSFULLY BROKEN THROUGH — 9TH RANK!]
[YOU'VE AWAKENED THE NOBLE BLOODLINE OF THE STARRY DRAGONS!]
[THE HEAVENLY EYE OF THE ETHERIC IMMORTAL HELL BLOODLINE SHOOK SLIGHTLY!]
[YOU'VE AWAKENED THE FIRST EMBER OF THE TWILIGHT NIGHT TAILS BLOODLINE!]
A lone figure stood in the sky. His expression was cold and indifferent. Dragon-like wings flapped on his back. A divine marking appeared on his forehead.
His eyes held no light. He looked like an immortal being in that moment—one with a beautiful face and figure.
He realized he was still in his female form. It looked a little older now.
"Sigh... the path to invincibility is a lonesome one."