Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 767 The Authority of Heaven, Ruling Heaven and Earth (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
"According to ancient texts, only those extraordinary geniuses who defy the heavens and successfully overcome the highest-level 'Nine-Nine Returning to One Tribulation' can trigger such a large-scale celestial phenomenon and bestow blessings!"

"Black Wind Mountains...when did such an earth-shattering figure emerge?"

"Judging from his power, he probably already has the combat strength of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator after just one breakthrough!"

"Investigate immediately! Find out the identity of the person undergoing tribulation at all costs!"

The sect leader of a medium-sized sect looked extremely solemn and immediately sent a secret message to his sect, "But remember, you must not offend them! You can only befriend them!"

Many low-level cultivators could not withstand the pressure and fell from the sky, or bowed their heads, not even having the courage to look up at the figure in the center of the Thunder-Scarred Basin.

The figure bathed in the glow of the sunset was no different from a god in their eyes.

Some cultivators who harbored ulterior motives and originally intended to take advantage of others' weakened state during their tribulation were now sweating profusely and filled with lingering fear.

One by one, they silently concealed all their auras and desperately fled backward, fearing that they would be noticed by that terrifying divine sense.

Li Yunjing's mere divine sense scan and unintentional display of power were enough to awe everyone, making all cultivators within hundreds of miles clearly aware of his presence.

A new giant has been born!

The landscape of this region will likely be completely altered by today's calamity.

He withdrew his gaze, ignoring the terrified and awe-inspiring prying eyes in the distance, and began to concentrate on absorbing the blessings of heaven and earth to consolidate his hard-won Nascent Soul realm.

His body was surrounded by radiant light, and his aura grew stronger and deeper every second.

Li Yunjing: Acting Sect Leader of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" and Owner of the "Xingyue Trading Company"

[Cultivation Level: First Level of Nascent Soul Realm]

[Spiritual Roots: Mid-Grade Heavenly Five Elements Spiritual Root, Mid-Grade Heavenly Lightning Spiritual Root]

[Divine Body: Thunder Divine Body (Peak of the Eighth Level of the Nascent Soul Realm)]

[Divine Sense: Spiritual Manifestation (Radiating 280 Miles) Comparable to the Peak of the Eighth Level of the Nascent Soul Realm]

[Magic Power: All the power of various laws is at or above the sixth level of the Nascent Soul realm, among which the power of thunder is almost comparable to that of the Divine Transformation realm.]

[Spirit Stones: 1500 top-grade spirit stones, 320 million high-grade spirit stones]

【丹药：“万毒夺命丹”15枚、“九霄雷元丹”3枚、“紫府凝元丹”2枚，“玄元聚灵丹”3、“九转玄阴丹”11】

[Talismans: 7 Exorcism Talismans, 5 Protection Talismans, 2 Escape Talismans, 5 Five Elements Divine Thunder Talismans, 28 Six Ding Six Jia Talismans, 4th-Tier Low-Grade Jade Brush and Mountain and River Grinding Stone, 1 Substitute Death Talisman]

[Formations: Fourth-tier low-grade "Immortal Clouds and Misty Clouds Formation", Quasi-Immortal Formation "Nine Heavens Clouds and Thunder Formation", "Six Ding Six Jia Twelve Star Palaces Grand Formation", "Seven Star Dao Canon"]

[Magic Items: Tier 4 Low-grade "Yin Yang Five Elements Heavenly Evolution Sword", "Swift Wind Boots", "Five Dragon Wheels", "Heavenly Thunder Emperor Seal", "Five Poison Divine Needles", "Ten Thousand Poison Banner", "Ten Thousand Paths Glazed Furnace"; Tier 5 Mid-grade "Yin Yang Treasure Mirror", Tier 5 Low-grade "Purple Gold Gourd", Tier 4 Top-grade "Myriad Manifestations Lotus Lamp", Tier 4 Low-grade "Heavenly Net", Mysterious Thunder Origin "Thunder Divine Mace", Tier 4 Mid-grade "Mysterious Heavenly Compass", "Dragon and Phoenix Yin Yang Heavenly Secret Pendant", "Star Essence Bottle", Tier 5 "Bronze Ancient Bell", Tier 4 Mid-grade "Sky Patrol Ship", Ancient Fragmented Immortal Artifact "Tortoise Shell", "Starry Sky Robe" Quasi-Immortal Artifact]

[Cultivation Techniques: Nine Heavens Responding to the Origin Thunder Scripture, The Way of Sacrifice, The Way of Death, Heavenly Poison Scripture, Fifth-Order Yin-Yang Harmony Scripture, Starfall Secret Manual, Profound Yin True Explanation, White Tiger True Scripture, Black Tortoise True Scripture, Azure Dragon True Scripture, Vermilion Bird True Scripture, Fifth-Order Dragon Emperor Scripture, Nine Netherworld Yellow Springs True Scripture]

[Spells: Yin-Yang Five Elements Divine Fist, Thunder Tribulation Divine Fist, Star Technique, Three Heads and Six Arms Great Divine Power, Samadhi True Fire, "Creation Divine Eye"]

Materials: "Fountain of Life", 3 Tier 4 "Dao Seed Beads", and fragments of the Three Lives Stone

[Puppets: 28 low-grade Tier 4 "Puppet Mechanical Beasts"]

[Tokens: Divine Firmament Token, Meteor Token]

[Secondary Positions: Fourth-Tier Advanced Talisman Crafting Grandmaster, Fourth-Tier Peak Array Crafting Grandmaster, Fourth-Tier Advanced Weapon Crafting Grandmaster, Fourth-Tier Intermediate Puppet Crafting Grandmaster, Fourth-Tier Intermediate Alchemy Grandmaster, Fourth-Tier Intermediate Celestial Mystery Grandmaster]

[Industries: Qiwu Mountain Villa, Chaos Palace, Xingyue Trading Company]

[Spirit Beast: Little Yellow Peregrine Falcon (Peak of the First Level of the Golden Core Realm)]

[Spiritual Plants: Blood Bodhi Tree, Five-Colored Flower]

[Captured: Xuan Yin Zhenjun, a Nascent Soul cultivator at the Transformation Realm; Xie Wuyi, a Golden Core Realm expert]

At this moment, the many magical treasures in Li Yunjing's hands, having undergone the forging of the lightning tribulation, have greatly increased in spirituality and all have the potential to evolve.

As long as Li Yunjing nurtures it for a period of time and integrates some new laws of power, the top-grade materials will immediately be upgraded to a higher level!
Besides these normal gains, Li Yunjing had another crucial gain: the changes in his sea of ​​consciousness.

The arrival of the lightning tribulation seemed to activate the "ordinary" sea of ​​lightning, causing Li Yunjing to once again draw upon its power.

With the help of the "Heavenly Thunder Emperor Seal", the power of thunder he could draw out had increased almost threefold!
In the past, when he unleashed his "Purple Heaven Divine Thunder," even a Nascent Soul cultivator at the first level would be severely injured and on the verge of death if they were not careful!

Now, a single "Purple Heaven Divine Thunder" strike could kill even a cultivator at the third level of the Nascent Soul realm!

This is the difference before and after the realm is improved!

Deep within the sea of ​​thunder, the mysterious source of thunder, the "Thunder Divine Mace," revealed its true form for the first time, appearing within Li Yunjing's consciousness.

Previously, when he looked at the "Thunderous Divine Mace," it was like seeing flowers in a dream, vague and unclear. Now, he can truly see this divine weapon clearly.

The world of his consciousness was incredibly mysterious, its size forever unfathomable, but the "Thunderous Divine Mace" occupied one-tenth of his mental will!

It seems to be the spiritual root of heaven and earth at the beginning of creation, the tree of the world.

It stood upright in the center of the sea of ​​thunder, suppressing the four corners of heaven and earth within the entire sea of ​​consciousness.

Within his sea of ​​consciousness, the "Thunderous Divine Mace" stood majestically, its form no longer a blurry shadow, but clearly imprinted in Li Yunjing's primordial spirit perception.

Its entire body presents a dark purple color that is neither gold nor jade, and is simple and profound. The body of the mace is not smooth and flat, but is covered with naturally formed, mysterious and indescribable thunder patterns.

These patterns are not inanimate objects; within them, it seems as if billions of miniature lightning bolts are born and die, flowing and weaving together the supreme law of destruction and creation.

The mace is straight, symbolizing the righteousness and judgment of thunder magic!

Its four edges are distinct, each edge is incomparably sharp, yet it is extremely restrained. Just sensing its existence makes Li Yunjing's primordial spirit feel a bone-chilling majesty and tremor.

Four ancient innate Dao characters can be faintly seen on the mace, their meaning self-evident.

He commands and punishes Heaven and Earth!

These four characters seem to contain the will of the first thunderbolt at the beginning of the universe, and are a symbol of the supreme authority to punish on behalf of Heaven and command all thunderbolts.

Simply by gazing at its form and comprehending its meaning, a vast and profound truth of thunder surged into Li Yunjing's mind, causing his understanding of the "Nine Heavens Responding to the Origin of Thunder Scripture" to rise at an unprecedented speed.

The energy fluctuations it emits are incredibly vast and powerful.

Although it stands quietly in the center of the sea of ​​thunder, it seems to be the hub and core of the entire thunder world.

Every imperceptible energy pulse causes the entire sea of ​​consciousness to surge and undulate with the thunderous tide. The vast and pure thunderous power is absorbed, condensed, and then fed back, its quality having been elevated to an unimaginable level.

The fluctuations carried an aura of primordial chaos, desolate, ancient, majestic, and sacred, as if they had existed since the beginning of time.

Having witnessed the birth and death of countless worlds, it holds the power of final judgment over all evil and disobedience.

At this moment, although the "Thunderous Divine Mace" has not been truly wielded, the terrifying power it contains makes Li Yunjing have no doubt that if he could draw upon even a trace of its primordial power, its power would far surpass any known magical treasure or supernatural ability in the world, enough to shake everything and even reach a higher realm.

It is no longer a simple magic weapon, but more like a part of the power of heaven and earth, the supreme manifestation of the Great Dao of Thunder condensed in his sea of ​​consciousness.

Li Yunjing was deeply moved, realizing that what he had obtained was an embryonic innate Dao artifact with growth potential, far exceeding his expectations.

Its potential points directly to the legendary realm of immortals and gods!

"With this treasure, I have even more confidence in my path!"

Li Yunjing muttered to himself, his mind completely absorbed in his sea of ​​consciousness.

This supreme treasure, far surpassing all others, remained unmoved by Li Yunjing. His divine sense was immersed in it, and he could only feel its sacredness and grandeur!
But they were unable to mobilize this force!
"I see!"

Li Yunjing realized that although the "Thunderous Divine Mace" resided in his sea of ​​consciousness and cultivated with his life, its status was far higher than his current realm.

It was like a sleeping ancient deity, tacitly allowing him to observe, but far from being easily manipulated by him.

The magical power of a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator is as insignificant as a firefly before this supreme treasure; they don't even have the qualifications to unleash one ten-millionth of its power.

Perhaps, as he thought, one must at least reach the realm of Divine Transformation to begin to touch upon the deeper levels of the laws of heaven and earth before attempting to establish initial communication with them and ignite a glimmer of light.

However, even if it cannot be actively driven, its very existence is the greatest blessing.

It suppressed his sea of ​​consciousness, making Li Yunjing's primordial spirit extremely stable, impervious to all evil and unapproachable to inner demons.

Any attack targeting the soul will be swept away and annihilated by the majestic heavenly might naturally emanating from the "Thunderous Divine Mace" before it even touches his primordial spirit.

It constantly absorbs and refines the thunderous power in his sea of ​​consciousness, and the pure energy it feeds back makes Li Yunjing's understanding of the Great Dao of Thunder as natural and smooth as breathing, making his cultivation of the "Nine Heavens Responding to the Origin Thunder Scripture" twice as effective with half the effort.

This is tantamount to a founder of the Thunder Dao teaching him day and night.

More importantly, with it in charge, Li Yunjing felt an indescribable and close connection with the mysterious Thunder Dao, as if he held the key to the ultimate hall of the supreme Thunder Dao, and the fog ahead dissipated, leaving only a smooth road.

"There's no need to rush. With this treasure in hand, the path to greatness is within reach. Right now, we still need to be grounded and practical."

Li Yunjing composed himself, concealing his shock and longing.

The most urgent task is to thoroughly consolidate the Nascent Soul realm and digest the enormous gains from this tribulation.

The radiant glow of heaven and earth surrounding him grew ever more dazzling, enveloping him like a giant cocoon of light.

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth gathered wildly, surging into his limbs and bones, tempering his physical body, and filling the nascent soul in his dantian, which looked exactly like him and was surrounded by electric snakes.

The energy, as it rises, tends to become more harmonious and stable.

The observers in the distance, seeing that the god-like figure in the center of the Thunder-Scarred Basin had completely entered a state of cultivation, and that the suffocating pressure, though still present, no longer carried a scrutinizing meaning, breathed a slight sigh of relief. However, no one dared to take another step forward; instead, they quietly retreated further away, spreading the news that "a giant has been born in the Black Wind Mountains" as quickly as possible.

The storm is only just beginning to brew.

Meanwhile, Li Yunjing, at the center of the storm, remained calm and focused, seizing this precious opportunity to solidify the foundation for his path to the pinnacle of power.

After the energy of heaven and earth completely dissipated and Li Yunjing had fully stabilized his Nascent Soul realm, he finally woke up on the morning of the third day.

"It's time to leave."

Li Yunjing frowned as he sensed the surrounding divine senses of the same level sweeping past him.

He came to the State of Zhao to probe its strength; he didn't want to expose his identity before the "Yuanyang Dao Sect" took action.

Otherwise, if the Zhao state were prepared, it would be extremely disadvantageous for the "Yuanyang Dao Sect" and even their "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

Thirty percent of Zhao's territory will be incorporated into the "Shenxiao Dao Sect"!
Li Yunjing couldn't possibly refuse a benefit that was offered to him so readily!
Especially before the great calamity arrives, accumulating resources and increasing the combat strength of disciples are urgent matters.

"Fellow Daoist, may I have the honor of meeting you? I am Wang Hanyun, the patriarch of the Wang family of the Black Wind Mountains!"

Just as Li Yunjing was about to leave, an old voice came from afar.

The voice came from three hundred miles away and remained lingering, clearly indicating that Wang Hanyun's cultivation was not weak.

"Since they've already spoken, it wouldn't be right for me to leave without saying goodbye."

Upon hearing the voice of the person who had just arrived, Li Yunjing's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately withdrew his foot.

Li Yunjing stood with his hands behind his back in the center of the Thundermark Basin. Although the radiance around him had been restrained, the powerful aura he possessed after being baptized by the heavenly tribulation was still as tangible as a physical entity, causing the surrounding air to stagnate slightly.

He did not respond, but simply gazed in the direction from which the sound came, his gaze seemingly able to pierce through three hundred miles of night.

A moment later, a streak of light cautiously flew from a distance and stopped at the edge of the basin, revealing an old man dressed in a brocade robe with white hair and beard.

The old man had a refined appearance, but his eyes held an undisguised awe and caution. He bowed deeply from afar, keeping his posture extremely humble.

"I am Wang Hanyun, the patriarch of the Wang family of the Black Wind Mountains. I apologize for disturbing your cultivation, fellow Daoist, and hope you will forgive me!"

Wang Hanyun's voice was more respectful than before, even trembling slightly.

He had witnessed the cataclysmic lightning tribulation and the subsequent celestial phenomena firsthand, and knew that the seemingly young cultivator before him possessed terrifying true strength.

Although he was a bit higher than Li Yunjing in terms of cultivation level, in terms of combat power, he probably couldn't withstand a hundred or so rounds from the young man opposite him!

And this was still Wang Hanyun overestimating himself!

If a major battle were to break out, it would be quite remarkable if he could withstand it for eight or ten rounds.

"Patriarch Wang, what is it?"

Li Yunjing nodded slightly, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable air of authority.

Li Yunjing neither showed politeness nor distanced himself from this unfamiliar fellow Daoist. This was the demeanor of a strong person, who did not need to change himself for others.

"I dare not deceive you, fellow Daoist."

"Fellow Daoist, you are undergoing the Supreme Immortal Tribulation here. Your supernatural powers are unparalleled, and your aura is magnificent. This is a feat I have never seen in my thousands of years of cultivation!"

Upon hearing this, Wang Hanyun bowed even lower, his tone becoming even more respectful: "All the cultivators of the Black Wind Mountain Range are deeply grateful. It is truly an honor to have the chance to witness your immortal bearing!"

"I dare to ask, fellow Daoist, since you are new to this place, you must not yet have a place to stay."

"Although my Wang family is a small and humble family, we have a certain foothold here. We are willing to prepare a quiet cave dwelling and offer you fragrant tea and spiritual fruits. We humbly request that you move here and rest for a while, so that my Wang family may do our best to be a good host."

He paused slightly, stealing a glance at Li Yunjing's expression. Seeing that the other party showed no impatience, he continued cautiously, "I have no other intention than to establish a good relationship. It is a great blessing for my Wang family to be able to listen to a few words of teaching from you, fellow Daoist."

His words were extremely humble and ingratiating, perfectly expressing the mixed feelings of a family when faced with a powerful opponent they could not defeat—a desire to befriend them, yet also a sense of unease and fear.

Wang Hanyun was a discerning man. If he could invite this newly emerging "giant" to the Wang family, even just for a short visit, it would greatly enhance the Wang family's status in the "Black Wind Mountain Range".

It can also deter surrounding forces that are eyeing it covetously.

These intangible benefits were almost irresistible, which emboldened Wang Hanyun to be the first to invite Li Yunjing to visit his family.

Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing's eyes flickered slightly.

He needed to know the details of this place, and the Wang family, as local powerful figures, was a good source of information.

Moreover, this person's attitude was respectful, and no ill intentions could be seen at the moment.

"I am Li Wutian, a rogue cultivator."

He hesitated for a moment before speaking slowly, his voice still calm: "In that case, lead the way."

"Thank you for your presence, Fellow Daoist Li!"

Wang Hanyun was overjoyed, his face flushed with excitement, and he quickly bowed deeply again: "Fellow Daoist, please follow me!"

He immediately stepped aside to lead the way, his escape light moving smoothly and steadily, not daring to overstep the mark. He was already extremely excited and began to quickly calculate how to entertain this distinguished guest in order to maximize this hard-won "good fortune".

Li Yunjing nodded slightly, took a step, and silently arrived at Wang Hanyun's side, as if shrinking the distance between them.

He did not use any flashy escape techniques; his aura was harmonious and restrained, yet he possessed the imposing presence of a grandmaster.

This made Wang Hanyun, who was standing to the side, even more awe-inspiring, and his posture became even more respectful.

"Fellow Daoist, please follow me. My humble abode is simple and unadorned; I hope you will not find it offensive."

As Wang Hanyun led the way, he spoke cautiously, trying to close the distance a little, but not daring to bother him too much.

Li Yunjing's terror even made him feel a sense of dread!

"Master Wang, there's no need for such modesty."

Li Yunjing's gaze swept over the vast mountains and scattered markets and sects below, and he said calmly, "I observe that although the spiritual energy of this 'Black Wind Mountain Range' is not the best, it has a unique structure. The fact that the Wang family has been able to take root and thrive here must mean they have something special about them."

"Fellow Daoist, your insight is truly remarkable."

"My Wang family has been operating in this area for over five thousand years. Thanks to our ancestors, we have a fairly good understanding of the distribution of spiritual veins in the mountains, the production of spiritual materials, and the various forces involved."

Upon hearing this, Wang Hanyun's spirits lifted, and he quickly replied, "If you have any questions, fellow Daoist, I will answer them to the best of my knowledge."

His words were both a gesture of goodwill and a subtle way of showcasing the Wang family's value.

Their familiarity with the local situation might be useful to this new tycoon.

After all, the other party suddenly appeared in the "Black Wind Mountains" for some unknown reason, and perhaps they could use their locals.

"When I was undergoing my tribulation just now, I sensed that there were many people watching me from the sidelines."

Li Yunjing remained noncommittal, then asked, "Besides your Wang family, what other noteworthy forces are there in the 'Black Wind Mountains'? How does the Zhao Kingdom's court govern this area?"

"Fellow Daoist, the Black Wind Mountain Range is located on the southeastern border of the Zhao Kingdom. Its resources are not extremely abundant, but they can still support dozens of cultivation families and several small and medium-sized sects."

“Besides my Wang family, the Zhang family of ‘Fire Cloud Valley’, which is famous for refining weapons, ‘Hundred Beast Manor’, which is skilled in taming beasts, as well as the sects ‘Rending Heaven Sword Sect’ and ‘Mysterious Yin Sect’.”

Wang Hanyun's heart skipped a beat, realizing that the other party was gathering intelligence. He immediately became extremely vigilant and cautiously replied, "These forces all have Nascent Soul cultivators in charge, however..."

He paused, his tone tinged with pride, "In the past, most matters in the mountains were discussed and decided jointly by my Wang family and these other families."

Clearly, Wang Hanyun holds a prominent position within the "Black Wind Mountains".

Through this understanding, Li Yunjing also realized that although there were many Nascent Soul Realm cultivators in the Black Wind Mountains, their cultivation levels were not high. They were all people who had recently broken through or whose potential had been exhausted.

This is the border between the Zhao Kingdom and the Yuan Dynasty!

These local sects, with their relatively low family combat strength, were essentially easy targets for the "Yuanyang Dao Sect," allowing them to advance unimpeded without wasting much time or affecting their decisive battle with the Zhao family.

This is good news.

"As for the Zhao court..."

"The imperial court mainly controls the core areas of the spiritual veins and large markets. As for remote areas like the Black Wind Mountains, it mostly adopts a policy of appeasement, collecting annual tributes, and generally does not directly interfere in internal affairs."

Wang Hanyun's tone became more cautious, "Unless something major happens, or a major cultivator at the seventh level of the Nascent Soul realm or above alarms the prefectures and counties, the imperial court will not pay too much attention."

Li Yunjing listened quietly, already having formed a preliminary impression of the Zhao state's ruling strength and the distribution of power in this area.

The border regions, with their complex web of power dynamics and relatively weak imperial control, provided an ideal environment for the "Yuanyang Dao Sect" to secretly infiltrate and ultimately launch its operations.

The two moved at an extremely fast speed, and as they spoke, the mountains ahead appeared to be full of life.

Li Yunjing felt a faint spiritual energy wafting towards him, and a moment later, a tall mountain peak appeared in front of him.

Clearly, the concentration of spiritual energy on the mountain where the Wang family is located is slightly higher.

No wonder the Wang family used this place as their base camp.

After pondering for a while, Li Yunjing made up his mind with a glint in his eyes.

The next moment, the two had already flown within a hundred feet of the mountain peak.

(End of this chapter)