My son is about to break through.

Everything.

Gu Yang handled everything properly.

Gu Qingfeng went into seclusion.

He was given full authority over all matters concerning the entire Xuantian Immortal Dynasty.

Since Gu Qingfeng entered deep seclusion to break through to a higher realm, almost all the daily affairs of the Xuan Tian Immortal Dynasty have been handed over to the Crown Prince Gu Yang, who is in charge of the country.

Only the most important strategic decisions and those concerning the very foundation of the Immortal Dynasty were retained, which would need to be decided personally by Gu Qingfeng after he emerged from seclusion.

This unreserved trust gave Gu Yang a great deal of room to maneuver.

Therefore, when dealing with state affairs, Gu Yang was able to act freely and implement policies based on his own judgment and ideas, without any reservations.

He neither needs to consult on everything nor worry about his achievements overshadowing the emperor, allowing him to fully utilize his governing abilities.

In addition, the external environment is now unexpectedly favorable.

The evil god clan behaved with unusual restraint around the Xuan Tian Immortal Dynasty, even actively avoiding the Immortal Dynasty's territory and diverting the war to other places.

This greatly reduced the external pressure on the Xuantian Immortal Dynasty, made its border defenses exceptionally solid, ensured that its internal development was not disturbed by war, and made the situation much more stable and secure.

Thus.

The pressure on Gu Yang, the Crown Prince who was in charge of the country, was greatly reduced.

He doesn't need to be constantly on edge, worrying about powerful enemies pressing in, and can devote more energy to developing domestic affairs and strengthening the positive cycle of the Immortal Dynasty.

The most direct manifestation of this is the ever-growing national fortune that gathers above the Celestial Dynasty!

Like a golden torrent that is constantly growing stronger, it has been able to rise steadily and continuously thanks to Gu Yang's diligent governance and the overall vigorous development of the Immortal Dynasty!

As the regent and future crown prince of the Immortal Dynasty, Gu Yang's connection to the fate of the Immortal Dynasty is second only to Gu Qingfeng, the founder and supreme ruler of the Immortal Dynasty!
Every bit of growth and expansion of the nation's fortune will be clearly reflected back to him, bringing subtle yet real blessings and assistance in his spiritual practice.

Under these circumstances, Gu Yang's cultivation, which had already reached the peak of the Three Tribulations Heavenly Venerable Realm for many years but had never been able to find a breakthrough opportunity, finally ushered in a turning point.

He had already vaguely touched the threshold leading to the fourth tribulation of the Heavenly Venerable Realm.

The Nine Tribulations of the Heavenly Venerable.

There is a clear difference in strength between each tribulation.

However, the Nine Tribulations of the Celestial Venerable are roughly divided into three tribulations as a small cycle.

The transition from the third to the fourth kalpa is even more difficult and brings about greater changes than the transition from the fourth to the fifth kalpa!

Gu Yang has been at the peak of the Third Tribulation for a long time, and his accumulation of experience is undeniably profound.

But that final step has always been like looking at flowers through fog, unable to find the entrance, and unable to truly break through.

Now, thanks to the continuous nourishment of the increasingly powerful fortune of the Immortal Dynasty, the hazy mist in his sea of ​​consciousness seemed to be quietly parted by the golden light of fortune, allowing him to finally vaguely find the direction ahead and see the outline of that door.

However, seeing the direction and actually pushing open that door and walking down that road are two different things.

To truly break through, one must reach the Fourth Tribulation Celestial Venerable Realm.

Gu Yang knew that he still had a long way to go, needed more time to mature, and perhaps needed the right opportunity.

……

This day.

Without warning, thick tribulation clouds suddenly began to gather above the long-calamified Xuan Tian Immortal Realm.

A majestic aura, seemingly representing a test of the laws of heaven and earth, emanated from the depths of the void, enveloping a portion of the Immortal Realm.

The Tribulation of Immortality!

This is a sign that a cultivator is about to break through a certain tribulation in the Heavenly Venerable Realm, which will bring about a great calamity!

Gu Yang, who was in seclusion deep within the Crown Prince's residence, was suddenly startled by the familiar fluctuations of tribulation energy. He slowly opened his eyes, and his divine sense instantly pierced through layers of restrictions, looking at the center of the rapidly forming tribulation clouds in the void outside.

Subsequently.

His expression froze slightly, a hint of understanding and relief flashing in his eyes.

"Second brother!"

The person undergoing tribulation was none other than Gu Xuan, who had been appointed as a God-King.

Now that the Longevity Tribulation has descended, its intensity and Daoist fluctuations clearly indicate that Gu Xuan is about to break through to the second tribulation Heavenly Venerable realm.

In this regard.

After the initial slight surprise, Gu Yang quickly came to terms with it.

Gu Xuan's aptitude for cultivation and his understanding of the mind were already quite remarkable.

As Gu Qingfeng's son, he possesses the bloodline of a top-tier Celestial Venerable, and his innate foundation already surpasses that of countless cultivators.

In addition, as a prince of the Immortal Dynasty, he was conferred the title of God-King at a young age and enjoyed the favor of the Immortal Dynasty's fortune and top-level resources.

Subsequently, he accompanied the Xuan Tian Immortal Dynasty army on numerous campaigns, honing his skills on the battlefield and accumulating a wealth of practical experience and insights into life and death.

With such a strong foundation and superior conditions, it is not surprising that Gu Xuan was able to trigger the second level of the Longevity Tribulation and break through to the Second Tribulation Heavenly Venerable Realm today.

Also.

In Gu Yang's view, with Gu Xuan's profound foundation and formidable strength, this mere second level of the Longevity Tribulation would hardly pose any threat to him at all, and his success in overcoming the tribulation was almost a certainty.

It turns out.

Gu Yang's judgment was completely correct.

The second tribulation of immortality, though dazzling with lightning and majestic with power, was enough to make ordinary Heavenly Venerables who had just entered the second tribulation flustered and in danger.

But in front of Gu Xuan, it was as if he had met his nemesis.

Gu Xuan's accumulated foundation during his time at the First Tribulation Celestial Venerable Realm had already reached an extremely formidable level.

Now that he has broken through to a higher realm, his accumulated strength has been unleashed, and his power has undergone an astonishing transformation and leap.

Faced with the barrage of tribulation lightning, Gu Xuan didn't even need to use many techniques to easily pass the second stage of the Longevity Tribulation.

The seemingly terrifying lightning struck him, but apart from a few sparks that caused his robes to billow slightly, it failed to leave any substantial damage.

The second level of the Longevity Tribulation, though powerful, posed no threat to Gu Xuan, whose foundation was unbelievably deep, like a gentle breeze brushing against a mountain.

This is the tribulation I'm undergoing.

From beginning to end, everything went smoothly and without any major incidents; it was a textbook example of a perfect tribulation.

As the last bolt of tribulation lightning was blasted away by Gu Xuan's punch, the tribulation clouds slowly dissipated, and the world returned to clarity, leaving only Gu Xuan's figure, exuding a powerful aura of the second tribulation, standing proudly in the void.

Gu Xuan's breakthrough did not cause much of a stir in the current Xuan Tian Immortal Realm.

If this were the original Xuan Tian Immortal Realm, and the human race had an extra Second Tribulation Celestial Venerable, it would have been enough to shake the entire Immortal Realm.
But it's different now.

Currently, the Xuan Tian Immortal Domain, as the core of the Immortal Dynasty and a gathering place for powerful individuals, has already surpassed three digits in the number of Heavenly Venerable Realm experts, reaching an astonishing scale.
Among them are many Great Celestial Venerables who have reached the fourth, fifth, even sixth and seventh tribulations.
In comparison, a mere newly promoted Second Tribulation Celestial Venerable, while worthy of attention and congratulations, is indeed insufficient to cause too much of a stir or ripple in the Xuan Tian Immortal Realm, where powerful figures abound.

What's more.

The person undergoing this tribulation is also quite special, as he is a descendant of Gu Qingfeng.
Gu Qingfeng's strength is unparalleled in the Endless Immortal Realm, and the power of his bloodline is already a well-known fact.

With such top-tier bloodline flowing through his veins, Gu Xuan's breakthrough to the Second Tribulation Heavenly Venerable Realm was seen by many cultivators as a natural and inevitable outcome.

in contrast.

If Gu Xuan fails to break through for a long time, or if something unexpected happens during his tribulation, that would be truly surprising and cause a lot of discussion.

Not long after Gu Xuan successfully broke through, it seemed to trigger some kind of chain reaction, and soon others followed suit, triggering the Longevity Tribulation.
The person who broke through this barrier was the Third Prince, Gu Xiu, who was enfeoffed as the Prince of the South.
Less than ten thousand years after Gu Xuan broke through to the Second Tribulation Heavenly Venerable Realm, the other party also naturally broke through and successfully entered the Second Tribulation Heavenly Venerable Realm as well.
Thirty thousand years later, Gu Shengxing and Gu Shengan, not wanting to fall behind, broke through almost simultaneously, both reaching the Second Tribulation Heavenly Venerable Realm.
In just 30,000 years.
Within the Xuan Tian Immortal Realm, four members of the imperial family of the Immortal Dynasty have successively broken through to the Second Tribulation Heavenly Venerable Realm.

Such concentrated breakthroughs did attract the attention of some ancient beings within the Immortal Realm, who marveled at the power of the Immortal Emperor's bloodline and the immense nourishment that the Immortal Dynasty's fortune provided to its royal offspring.

but.

Discussions are just that, nothing more.

In the grand and turbulent era we live in, the fact that several princes have broken through to the second tribulation is ultimately just a family matter worth celebrating within the Immortal Dynasty, and it has no direct impact on the external situation.

……

This day.

A sudden change occurred!

All over the entire territory of the Xuan Tian Immortal Dynasty, the national fortune that had been growing stronger day by day suddenly began to boil and churn violently without warning.

A vast and boundless aura, seemingly originating from the collective will of countless beings in the four and a half million immortal realms, suddenly erupted from the void.

“Buzz——!!!”

A magnificent and indescribable Daoist resonance resounded throughout the heavens and earth!
Followed by.

Under the shocked and horrified gazes of all living beings, the celestial dynasty's fortune, which had originally manifested as a phantom of a thirty-three-grade azure lotus, began to undergo a dramatic transformation.

Endless golden fortune converged like rivers flowing into the sea.

The illusory image of the blue lotus rapidly expanded and solidified, its grade rising at a visible speed.

finally!
A colossal, unimaginably large, phantom of a thirty-fourth-grade azure lotus, seemingly capable of covering four and a half million immortal realms and flowing with profound golden light and immortal Dao charm, stood majestically above the boundless void of the Xuan Tian Immortal Dynasty's territory.

Such a vast azure lotus of fortune exudes a majestic and sacred aura that makes all living beings within the territory of the Immortal Dynasty, regardless of their cultivation level, feel suffocated, their breath catch, and their souls tremble and worship.

"A Thirty-Fourth Grade Azure Lotus of Fortune!"

"The national fortune of the Xuantian Immortal Dynasty has been elevated once again!"

"How long has it been? The fortune of the Immortal Dynasty has been advancing one after another! At this terrifying speed, I'm afraid it won't be long before the Xuantian Immortal Dynasty can truly rise to the ranks of supreme immortal courts that can rival the Ziwei Immortal Court!"

The ancient celestial being, with his vast knowledge, gazed at the thirty-four-petaled blue lotus that blotted out the sky, took a deep breath, suppressed the horror in his heart, and spoke with disbelief and deep awe.

They were initially shocked by the astonishing speed of the Xuan Tian Immortal Dynasty's advancement.

but.

When they thought about the terrifying number of 4.5 million immortal domains under the Xuan Tian Immortal Dynasty, they quickly felt relieved.

Four and a half million immortal realms!
What concept is this?
Even those ancient celestial courts that have been passed down for countless eons may not be able to directly control this number of celestial realms.

In terms of territorial size, the Xuantian Immortal Dynasty already stands proudly above all others.

In the past, most of these newly incorporated immortal realms were desolate and naturally could not contribute much effective fortune to the core of the immortal dynasty.

However, after tens of thousands of years of continuous development since Gu Yang took office, many immortal realms have initially recovered their vitality, established order, and their populations have begun to multiply, with the flame of civilization being rekindled.

Even though the current contribution of fortune to each immortal realm is still limited and far from reaching the level of a mature immortal realm.

However, given such an enormous and astonishing base, even small accumulations can create a massive increase in overall fortune, enough to propel the Immortal Dynasty's national destiny to a qualitative leap.

With such a large number of immortal realms as its foundation and source, the future ascension of the Xuantian Immortal Dynasty to the Immortal Court is almost a certainty, without any suspense.

The rest is just a matter of time.

However, judging from the current rapid development and flourishing national fortune of the Xuantian Immortal Dynasty, it probably won't be long before they truly ascend to the Immortal Court!

……

the other side.

At the very instant that the Celestial Dynasty's fortune was promoted to the thirty-fourth grade Azure Lotus.

Inside the quiet room of the Crown Prince's residence.

As Gu Yang was trying to understand the path ahead and break through the bottleneck, a loud buzzing suddenly came from the depths of his sea of ​​consciousness, as if some solid barrier had been instantly shattered by supreme power.

The road ahead, which had been shrouded in layers of mist and whose outlines could only be vaguely seen, suddenly became crystal clear under the influence and blessing of the nation's immense destiny.

All obstacles and confusion vanished, and a golden road seemed to extend from the void, leading directly to the magnificent gate that symbolized the Four Tribulations Celestial Venerable Realm.

Gu Yang's eyes suddenly shone brightly, like two dazzling little suns.

"This is the path to the Fourth Tribulation Celestial Venerable Realm! So that's how it is!"

His mind was clear and unhindered.

next moment.

As Gu Yang stepped out of the quiet room, his aura could no longer be suppressed, erupting like a volcano that had been suppressed for millennia.

A powerful Dao aura, far surpassing the peak of the Third Tribulation, soared into the sky, instantly triggering the Dao laws in the darkness.

“Rumble——!!!”

Above the Xuan Tian Immortal Realm, the void, which had just calmed down due to the advancement of fortune, was once again thrown into turmoil.

Thick, dark clouds, seemingly capable of crushing a star field, gathered at an incredible speed, within which destructive lightning was brewing.

The Fourth Tribulation of Immortality!
Inside the Xuan Tian Immortal City, all the cultivators subconsciously looked up at the sky, which had once again become oppressive and terrifying, feeling the aura of tribulation lightning that was more than ten times stronger than when Gu Xuan and the others were undergoing their tribulation. Their expressions were all different.

"The Fourth Tribulation of Immortality!"

"This means a powerful being is about to break through to the Fourth Tribulation Celestial Venerable Realm!"

"This aura is locked onto the Crown Prince's residence. It seems that His Highness the Regent Crown Prince is about to break through to the next realm and attain enlightenment!"

The celestial being with keen senses instantly determined the identity and location of the person undergoing tribulation.

The core of that calamity-inducing aura was undoubtedly the location of the Crown Prince's residence!
no doubt.

The one who triggered this terrifying divine tribulation at this moment was none other than the Crown Prince Regent—Gu Yang!
First, the Immortal Dynasty's fortune had just advanced to the thirty-fourth rank, and then Crown Prince Gu Yang followed closely behind, breaking through the fourth tribulation.

The close connection between these two things is readily apparent with just a little thought.

Clearly, the immense fortune and support brought about by the nation's advancement became the key opportunity and powerful driving force for Gu Yang to break through that final barrier!
However, before the other cultivators could think too much about it or delve into its mysteries, they did not.

Then, from within the Crown Prince's residence, a figure dressed in a bright yellow Crown Prince's robe, exuding an aura like a dragon, slowly rose into the air.

With a single step, Gu Yang traversed the nine heavens.

Then, his figure completely left the Xuan Tian Immortal Domain and appeared directly in the chaotic void outside.

The fourth level of the Longevity Tribulation is different from ordinary tribulations.

If one undergoes tribulation within the Xuan Tian Immortal Realm, the impact will be too great.

If we're not careful, it could affect other cultivators.

and so.

The safest course of action for such divine tribulations is to undergo them in the Chaos Realm.

Of course.

Even a normal chaotic tribulation has risks, and it is necessary to prevent other cultivators from secretly interfering.

But now that the Xuan Tian Immortal Dynasty is within its borders, Gu Yang naturally doesn't need to worry about these issues. (End of Chapter)