He began his journey to becoming a true immortal by causing others to fail their tribulations.

Even ordinary lightning strikes pose a significant threat to those in the Qi Refining stage.

An array pattern appeared above Pan Qie's head, triggering the defensive array of the training area.

However, it is ultimately just an outer sect formation, so its defensive power and duration are not high.

The formation dimmed visibly after blocking just one bolt of lightning.

However, cultivation ultimately depends on oneself. The fact that they were able to help block a bolt of heavenly lightning is already an act of great kindness and righteousness from the Misty Sect.

Pan Qie will have to bear the heavenly lightning strikes from now on.

In the past, Pan would have been confident.

But now, not far away is Xun Yan, who has a half-smile on his face, and the Soul-Devouring Gu in his body is still stirring.

This greatly damaged his confidence.

The path of cultivation is to defy fate and change one's destiny!

If one lacks willpower and confidence, the strength one can unleash will be greatly diminished.

When facing the tribulation lightning, such discounts are often fatal.

"ah--"

After enduring a bolt of heavenly lightning, Pan let out a miserable scream.

A plume of black smoke rose from his head, and he looked rather disheveled.

Lu Ge couldn't help but whisper, "Brother Yan, can Pan Qie really succeed in overcoming the tribulation?"

"This is only the second bolt of heavenly lightning, and it's already like this. There are still seven more to come!"

Seeing Pan Qie's appearance, Xun Yan knew that the sandalwood residue on his body was at work.

In other words, Pan Qie was indeed the assassin who killed the original owner of the body.

Suppressing the urge to smile, Xun Yan spoke with a serious expression:

"I don't know, but Pan Qie dared to undergo the tribulation, so he must have something to rely on. Maybe he still has some trump cards he hasn't used yet."

No matter how miserable I was before, it doesn't matter. As long as I can successfully overcome this tribulation, all the suffering I endured will be worth it.

At this point, Xun Yan specifically looked at Pan Qie, and their eyes met.

Since Xun Yan did not deliberately lower his voice, Pan Qie heard his words clearly.

This made Pan Qie's heart skip a beat again.

"He actually knew I had a trump card! And neither his complexion nor his eyes showed any signs of having suffered a serious injury."

Could it be that asking me to activate Xun Yan's Soul-Devouring Gu was a test?

If I do it, I will be treated as a traitor and dealt with. Then, is the trump card she gave me also fake?

Since that's the case, I might as well reveal my trump card now. If it works, at least it will help me successfully overcome this tribulation.

If it's useless... being struck dead by heavenly lightning is better than being tortured to death by the methods of the Joyful Union Sect!

Thinking of this, Pan took out a mirror from his pocket and held it high above his head.

Upon seeing the mirror, some people in the crowd frowned slightly.

But he quickly composed himself and showed a similar puzzled expression to the others.

Another bolt of lightning struck, hitting the mirror that Pan Qie had taken out squarely.

Like pouring water into a boiling oil pan, the lightning exploded the moment it touched the mirror.

The flying arcs of electricity resembled tiny snakes, hurtling towards the onlookers.

Most of the people who came to observe were outer disciples, and the highest level they reached was only the twelfth level of Qi Refining.

None of them have any experience in transcending tribulations.

Even a broken version of lightning can instinctively evoke fear when faced with a sudden bolt of lightning.

Although the outer sect deacons and elders intervened in time and blocked most of the heavenly lightning, the scene was still in chaos.

"Everyone, stay away..."

Before the outer sect steward could finish speaking, two more bolts of lightning struck down in quick succession.

More intense and violent arcs of electricity raged around, making the scene increasingly chaotic.

Taking advantage of the chaos, Xun Yan pretended to be unable to dodge in time, and was struck by an arc of electricity.

He wanted to test the effects of the Immovable Thunder Body within a safe range.

"It feels tingly and numb, which is quite comfortable. So even if I physically withstand this heavenly lightning, I won't be in fatal danger."

Xun Yan thought to himself with delight.

On the other side, Pan Qie's mirror had also reached its limit.

After a series of "crack" sounds, it shattered into pieces all over the ground.

"This breast protector really works..."

Looking at the shards scattered all over the ground, Pan Qiedao felt a little devastated.

Although it only blocked three bolts of heavenly lightning, it could indeed save one's life in a critical moment.

Even in battles between Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, this mirror can be of great use.

But now this mirror has been used up too early, and I haven't even been able to successfully overcome the tribulation yet.

Under the multiple blows, Pan suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood.

"I'm not reconciled!"

Before Pan Qie's roar had completely subsided, another bolt of lightning struck him squarely.

He fell backward, completely blacked out, and passed out.

Losing consciousness during the tribulation means the tribulation has completely failed.

Even if you survive, there will be no improvement.

The thunderclouds in the sky did not disappear, and the final three bolts of lightning would not let Pan Qie off the hook just because he had fainted.

At the same time, the system's voice rang in Xun Yan's mind:

[The host has successfully disrupted Pan Qie's tribulation.]

[This not only prevented Pan Qie from breaking through the Reverse Foundation Establishment stage, but also severely damaged Pan Qie's body and soul.]

[Let Pan Qie be reduced to a useless mortal.]

Overall rating: Grade C.

[Special reward for the host: Thunderous Mind Clarity.]

[Thunderous Clarity—The host's mental state and soul strength have been greatly enhanced.]

[The host's resistance to illusions and illusions has been greatly increased.]

[It can further refine the soul by enduring various levels of spiritual energy.]

[Unless the person who intervenes is two major realms above the host, it is difficult to hypnotize or control the host.]

Not only did he receive a reward, but he also crippled Pan Qie. Xun Yan quickly suppressed the urge to smile.

His brain was working at lightning speed:

"To make it easier to claim the system rewards, I need to leave a good impression on everyone as much as possible."

That way, even if I'm discovered interfering with someone else's tribulation in the future, it will at least protect me once or twice.

Previous tests have confirmed that I can withstand the heavenly lightning that Pan Qie summoned. In that case…”

Thinking of this, Xun Yan immediately rushed towards Pan Qie.

"Brother Yan, what are you doing?" Lu Ge shouted anxiously.

"I'll help him withstand the remaining heavenly lightning; he should still be saved!" Xun Yan answered loudly, as if afraid the others wouldn't hear him.

Upon hearing this, the outer sect steward scolded, "Come back! Don't be a hero!"

The outer sect elders then stepped in to pull Xun Yan back.

In the path of cultivation, strength is certainly important, but one's state of mind and character should not be overlooked.

This is especially true for a sect.

A person with excellent character and a good mindset, but whose abilities are not top-notch.

They are often more important than those who are top-notch in ability but have poor mindset and character.

Even if the former cannot become the sect's top combat force, they can certainly become the sect's cornerstone.

The latter may seem to allow the sect to reach a higher level, but it is more likely to bring about the sect's destruction.

The outer sect elders felt that Xun Yan was the former, so they couldn't bear to see Xun Yan meet with misfortune so early.

However, the lightning struck much faster than the outer sect elders.

Xun Yan, however, bravely shielded Pan Qie from the lightning with his own body just as it struck him.

sizzle-

The violent energy of the heavenly thunder surged and crashed within Xun Yan's body.

Xun Yan felt waves of pain, and even his soul trembled.

However, this pain was completely within Xun Yan's tolerance range.

Furthermore, he could clearly feel the energy of the heavenly lightning tempering his body and soul.

This allows the strength of both to steadily increase.

Seeing that Xun Yan was not only unharmed but also seemed to have gained something, the outer sect elders stopped what they were doing.

There's no rush to pull Xun Yan back.

But at that moment, the last two bolts of lightning struck simultaneously.

They merged together and then slashed down at Xun Yan.