My son is about to break through.

Celestial Court's fortune, ascending to heaven in one step

The Thirty-Six Grade Azure Lotus of Fortune slowly bloomed in the void above the endless immortal realm, each petal seemingly bearing the weight of a vast world.

As the Daoist aura flowed, countless rays of light descended, enveloping the territory of the Xuantian Immortal Dynasty—no, it should now be called the Xuantian Immortal Court—in a sacred and magnificent radiance.

As soon as this immense and unstoppable force of destiny was born, it seemed to have found its home, traversing the endless void and surging forth in a mighty torrent, eventually transforming into a golden pillar of light that pierced through heaven and earth, and pouring into Gu Qingfeng's body with a thunderous roar.

"Om-"

Gu Qingfeng's body trembled slightly, and the aura of the netherworld around him involuntarily spread out. Under the reflection of the golden light of fortune, it revealed a profound and solemn strange scene.

He closed his eyes, his consciousness sinking into the depths of the Great Dao.

The various insights I had gained about the Great Dao of the Netherworld in the past—those profound laws that were once obscure and difficult to understand, requiring thousands of years to even glimpse their true meaning—now flowed forth from the deepest part of my soul like a thawing spring, crystal clear and within reach.

Countless fragments of the Great Dao collided and reassembled within his mind.

His aura surged at a visible speed, causing the cultivation barrier of the late Ninth Tribulation stage to tremble violently. The insurmountable chasm between the late Ninth Tribulation stage and the peak was being constantly eroded by the immense power of fortune.

"Click..."

It was as if some invisible shackle had cracked.

Gu Qingfeng clearly felt that he had already touched that critical point.

The bottleneck at the peak of the Nine Tribulations is within reach, and one can even see the even more expansive scenery beyond the bottleneck.

That is the necessary stepping stone to truly unlock the door to immortality.

however--

Just as he was gathering his strength, preparing to break through the barrier in one fell swoop, the surging torrent of fortune seemed to have reached a certain peak. Although the subsequent power was still immense, it lacked the most crucial edge—the sharpness to break through the ultimate barrier.

The momentum of progress gradually subsided just a hair's breadth from the summit.

Gu Qingfeng slowly opened his eyes. In his deep pupils, the aura of death and the golden light of fortune intertwined, eventually settling into a serene blackness.

He exhaled a breath of stale air, which corroded the space in front of him, creating fine black cracks.

"Pity."

He spoke softly, his voice calm and even, yet carrying a barely perceptible hint of regret.

"Just a little bit more... just one step away from reaching the peak of the Ninth Tribulation Realm."

If he can break through on the spot, with his peak Ninth Tribulation cultivation and his inherent power to defy immortality, it might not be long before he can truly condense the Immortal Dao Fruit and stand shoulder to shoulder with those Immortal Heavenly Venerables who overlook the ages, or even surpass them.

But this lingering regret only remained in Gu Qingfeng's heart for a moment before being replaced by an even more determined resolve.

He stood with his hands behind his back in the void, looking down at the vast territory below, which had been transformed by the advancement of the Celestial Court. His expression quickly returned to its usual indifference and majesty.

"Although I haven't broken through immediately, I'm only one final moment of enlightenment and accumulation away from the peak of the Nine Tribulations."

Fortune has paved the way to the door; opening that door is simply a matter of course.

Gu Qingfeng's mind raced.

"This promotion has saved me at least tens of millions of years of arduous cultivation."

Afterwards, all that's needed is a period of seclusion to process what has been gained and integrate it with the mysteries of destiny; a breakthrough is already a certainty.

He felt the surging power within him, which was several times stronger than before.

He has already reached the pinnacle of the late Ninth Tribulation stage, making him virtually invincible in this realm.

For him, immortality was no longer out of reach.

However, the immense blessings brought about by the Immortal Dynasty's ascension to the Immortal Court extend far beyond him alone.

This celebration of destiny has only just begun.

"boom!"

"Boom--!!"

Starting from the core territory of the Xuan Tian Immortal Court, auras of varying strength, but all containing boundless vitality and the rhythm of the Great Dao, burst forth one after another like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, soaring into the sky!

The Celestial Court's fortune has benefited all living beings, and the first to benefit are all those within the Celestial Court system who hold official positions and are blessed with good fortune!
……

The God King's Mansion, a quiet meditation room.

Gu Xuan sat cross-legged, his body radiating Daoist energy. His cultivation as a Second Tribulation Heavenly Venerable was originally as stable as a mountain, but at this moment it was forcibly infused and elevated by a magnificent aura that descended from the sky and could not be resisted!

The power of destiny was extremely pure, perfectly matching his own bloodline and cultivation techniques. It was not only free of the superficiality of forcing growth, but also like the most supreme source of the Dao, nourishing his physical body, soul, and the origin of the Great Dao.

"Crack!"

It felt as if some barrier within his body had been easily breached. Gu Xuan's entire body trembled violently, and his aura surged dramatically. In an instant, he broke through the barrier of the Second Tribulation and stepped into the realm of the Third Tribulation Heavenly Venerable.

At the same time, the Heavenly Dao sensed that in the chaos, tribulation clouds gathered at an astonishing speed, with destructive lightning brewing within them, locking onto his aura.

"The Third Tribulation of Immortality!"

Gu Xuan suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze flashing like lightning, showing no fear, only boiling fighting spirit and confidence.

As Gu Qingfeng's son and a God-King, his accumulated foundation far surpasses that of his peers. Now, with the blessing of the Celestial Court further solidifying his foundation, he is at the peak of his power.

He stood up and stepped into the chaotic void.

Faced with the terrifying lightning tribulation that would make even ordinary Three Tribulation Celestial Venerables pale, Gu Xuan merely snorted coldly. With a slight thought, an ancient and magnificent immortal seal flew out from between his eyebrows, growing larger in the wind until it reached the size of a mountain, casting down countless brilliant immortal lights that protected him completely.

"Boom!"

The massive, star-like purple lightning bolts struck fiercely, but upon contact with the immortal light, they were dissipated and broken down layer by layer. In the end, only the residual lightning power passed through, which Gu Xuan met with his physical body, using it to temper his physique and soul.

While Gu Xuan was undergoing his tribulation, similar scenes were unfolding throughout the Celestial Court.

"My path has been completed!"

A veteran Saint King who had been in seclusion for many years suddenly had his mind enlightened under the infusion of fortune. The bottleneck that had plagued him for many years as a Quasi-Emperor was suddenly shattered. He roared excitedly, triggering the Quasi-Emperor Tribulation.

A general guarding the frontier suddenly surged in his military camp, triggering a Heavenly Venerable Tribulation from the peak of the Great Emperor realm. Lightning illuminated half the sky, causing his soldiers to cheer wildly.

Some exceptionally talented and deeply accomplished emperors even seized this once-in-a-millennium opportunity to open the door to the Heavenly Venerable realm. Although the process of transcending the tribulation was extremely dangerous, they successfully survived under the mysterious protection of the Celestial Court's fortune and became newly promoted Heavenly Venerable powerhouses.

Of course, those who benefited the most and saw the greatest leap in cultivation were still the members of the Gu royal family.

Gu Xuan and the others were originally at the initial stage of the second tribulation, but now, with the blessing of the vast fortune, their cultivation levels have broken through one after another, triggering their own longevity tribulations.

In an instant, above the territory of the Xuan Tian Immortal Court, amidst the chaos, lightning tribulations rose and fell, their roars echoing throughout the universe, weaving together a breathtaking spectacle.

That was not only a display of the power of the Heavenly Tribulation, but also the most direct proof of the rebirth of the Celestial Court and its flourishing fortune.

Such a world-shaking spectacle could not escape the perception of various forces in the endless immortal realm. Powerful divine senses were projected from beyond the distant space-time, and when they saw the dense, almost continuous tribulation thunderclouds...

Many ancient celestial beings were moved, their hearts filled with complex and indescribable emotions.

"The Celestial Court has just been established, and the return of its fortune has reached such a level... It truly is a creation of heaven and earth!"

The ancient human celestial being who lived in seclusion murmured to himself, a clear envy showing in his aged eyes.

"With this blessing of fortune, even a pig could rise to the heavens in one step."

"A meteoric rise to the heavens in one step...this is the true meteoric rise to the heavens in one step!" Another ancient celestial being, whose territory was adjacent to the Xuan Tian Immortal Court, felt the overwhelming pressure that permeated the area, causing even his own fortune to tremble slightly, and his expression darkened.

"If I had known that Gu Qingfeng was so capable, able to push the Immortal Dynasty to the Immortal Court in such a short time, I would have been able to lower myself and come to serve him back then. Perhaps I would have been one of those enjoying the feast of fortune today."

Many of those who once considered themselves superior and refused to be subordinate to others are now filled with deep regret.

The abundance of the Celestial Court's fortune is beyond imagination. Even a mere sliver of it could save them hundreds of thousands or even millions of years of arduous cultivation, and it is also crucial for a smoother path in the future.

However, opportunities are fleeting. Now that the Xuan Tian Immortal Court has established its power and order, it is now extremely difficult to join and seek a high position.

Of course, some people were secretly delighted and overjoyed.

Those cultivators who, as early as the Xuan Tian Immortal Dynasty, assessed the situation, decisively pledged allegiance, and secured a place in the Immortal Dynasty system through their merits or abilities, are undoubtedly among the biggest winners at this moment.

They enjoyed the thrill of their rapidly increasing cultivation levels, felt an unprecedented clarity about the Great Dao, and their loyalty and sense of belonging to the Immortal Court and Gu Qingfeng reached their peak at this moment.

"My choice was definitely right! Haha!"

A rogue cultivator who had been granted the title of Marquis for his military achievements felt himself soaring from the early stage of the Third Tribulation to the peak of the Third Tribulation, with an incredibly solid foundation, and couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"We swear to serve the Immortal Emperor and the Immortal Court to the death!"

Countless generals and even ordinary soldiers who benefited from it made the most sincere oaths.

A bond of destiny tightly connects them to the Celestial Court, their fates intertwined.

However, after sweeping across the sky filled with lightning tribulations, everyone's gaze involuntarily turned to the other side of the chaos.

That place is where Crown Prince Gu Yang is undergoing his tribulation.

As the Crown Prince of the Celestial Court, Gu Yang holds the highest position and is most favored by the Heavenly Court. The amount and quality of the Heavenly Fortune he receives far surpasses that of other princes or ministers.

Although it is not even a fraction of what Gu Qingfeng obtained, it is still an unimaginable and earth-shattering fortune for a cultivator at the Heavenly Venerable level.

……

In the chaotic void.

Gu Yang stood in mid-air, his bright yellow prince's robes fluttering in the raging storm of calamity energy, yet remaining spotless.

His face was calm, and as his eyes opened and closed, strange phenomena of the birth and death of the sun, moon and stars flowed. He exuded a majestic and righteous imperial aura that commanded all directions, which contrasted sharply with the destructive calamity clouds.

"Boom!!!"

The first bolt of chaotic divine lightning struck, its power comparable to the full-force attack of an ordinary fourth-tribulation celestial being.

Gu Yang neither dodged nor evaded, nor did he even use any divine weapons or magic treasures. He simply raised his right hand, clenched his fingers into a fist, and punched out at the earth-shattering lightning!
The fist was thrown, the void collapsed, and the Great Dao resonated in harmony!

The force of the fist collided violently with the lightning, unleashing a blazing light that illuminated the endless chaos.

As the light faded, the chaotic divine lightning vanished without a trace, and Gu Yang's fist was only covered with a faint layer of charred marks, which were quickly restored to their original state by circulating his qi and blood.

Then came the second, third, and fourth rounds—

Each lightning bolt was more ferocious and profound than the last, sometimes transforming into chaotic lightning dragons to attack, sometimes into a net of annihilation lightning to envelop, and sometimes evolving into various great weapons to strike down.

Gu Yang remained calm throughout, unleashing his supreme divine powers to directly shatter the terrifying lightning tribulations.

His aura did not weaken during the tribulation; on the contrary, it became more and more solid and vast as the tribulation lightning tempered him and his fortune continued to be digested.

Originally, the cultivation level of the Four Tribulations Celestial Venerable had already broken through, and was still advancing towards even deeper levels.

……

Mysterious Celestial Realm.

"Tell me, what level can my elder brother break through to?"

Gu Xuan spoke slowly, his expression solemn.

Hear the words.

Gu Xiu shook his head: "It's hard to say, but he should at least be at the Sixth Tribulation Heavenly Venerable Realm. After all, before this, my brother was already a Four Tribulation Heavenly Venerable. Now that he has received the infusion of the Celestial Court's fortune, it is normal for him to advance to the Sixth Tribulation Heavenly Venerable Realm."

This reasoning is not without merit.

Because of Gu Xiu himself, he stepped directly from the Second Tribulation Heavenly Venerable Realm to the Fourth Tribulation Heavenly Venerable Realm, and passed through two Longevity Tribulations.

To know.

This is merely the increase brought about by the prince's status.

But actually.

The fortune brought by the Crown Prince's position is far beyond what the so-called Prince's position can compare to.

Furthermore, given that Gu Yang's cultivation level is already extremely high, it's not impossible for him to break through to the sixth tribulation realm in one step.

These words made Gu Xuan nod.

have to say.

Gu Xiu's view was exactly the same as his.

"Six Tribulations Celestial Venerable, I wonder how many days it will take for us to reach this stage!"

Gu Xuan looked at Gu Yang, who was undergoing tribulation in the void, with envy on his face.

As the group talked, the Divine Tribulation of Immortality continued to fall.

After a long time.

"My brother's tribulation lightning... its power has already exceeded the level that an ordinary sixth-tribulation Heavenly Venerable would have to face."

Gu Xuan said in a deep voice, his eyes filled with shock.

Although he had only just entered the fourth tribulation, his eyesight was excellent, and he could clearly sense the destructive power contained in the chaotic tribulation clouds.

"Judging from the power and duration of this tribulation lightning, could it be that my imperial brother is on track to undergo the seventh tribulation?"

Gu Xiu was also shocked.

A Seven Tribulation Celestial Venerable is already a step into the realm of a Great Celestial Venerable. Even in the vast and boundless Immortal Realm, such a person would be enough to dominate a region and is a true top-tier powerhouse.

Gu Xuan did not answer immediately, but stared intently at the bright yellow figure that floated in the endless sea of ​​lightning, yet remained as upright as a pine tree.

After a long pause, he said in a low voice, a mixture of amazement and admiration, "Father once said that my elder brother's talent and temperament are both the best."

Only today do I understand what it means to be of noble birth and blessed with good fortune.

Regardless of whether he ultimately reaches the Seventh Tribulation, after being baptized by the Celestial Court's fortune, the Emperor's foundation will undoubtedly be unimaginably profound.

We still need to work hard to catch up.

The other members of the royal family remained silent upon hearing this.

Having witnessed Gu Yang's awe-inspiring tribulation, the slight pride they felt due to their rapid increase in cultivation vanished, replaced by a stronger sense of motivation and urgency.

Born into royalty, one enjoys boundless glory, but also immense pressure.

If we don't strive forward, we risk being swept away by the tide of time. (End of Chapter)