27: The heavenly tribulation was enraged, and Jian Ku died a tragic death.

Under the command, no one dared to disobey.

Aboard the flying boat, hundreds of Sword Shadow Sect disciple simultaneously activated their spiritual power, andOne after another sharp of Sword Qi shot into the sky, converging into a giant thousand-zhang long light sword.

Sword Wither pushed his Body Integration Stage cultivation to its extreme, and the aura of that light sword instantly surged, radiating terrifying power capable of tearing space apart.

“Watch me personally break your Formation!”

He roared, and the thousand-zhang light sword, carrying the power of everyone, fiercely slashed down towards the light barrier of the Taiyi Liangyi Formation!

Mu Qingxue and Luo Ximei, guarding the front of the hall, simultaneously showed a faint smile.

“Seeking death,” Luo Ximei said softly.

Just as the light sword was about to touch the light barrier, the slowly rotating Taiji diagram suddenly accelerated!

A powerful rebound force instantly transmitted back along the light sword!

“Pfft!”

Aboard the flying boat, all Sword Shadow Sect disciple who participated in the attack, regardless of their cultivation level, were simultaneously struck as if by a heavy blow, all spitting out a large mouthful of fresh blood, their auras instantly weakening.

Sword Wither, who bore the brunt, was even more tragic; not only was he sent flying backward, but the light sword, condensed by everyone's combined efforts, shattered inch by inch, and under the powerful backlash, one of his arms exploded into a mist of blood on the spot!

“Ah!”

He let out a painful wail, clutching the stump of his arm with his other hand.

In the sky, the tribulation clouds seemed to be thoroughly enraged.

The Thunder Dragon, capable of annihilating all things, was originally the manifestation of the Heavenly Dao's will, high above, judging all living beings.

But now, it not only failed to split open the seemingly fragile light barrier below but was easily neutralized by it!

The tribulation clouds rolled even more violently, and the entire sky seemed to turn into a pot of thick ink about to boil, the destructive aura brewing within it more than ten times stronger than before!

However, no matter how it roared or accumulated power, the black and white rotating Grand Formation below remained as stable as Mount Tai, forming its own realm, exuding the supreme Daorhyme of “let the wind and rain batter, I stand firm.”

It couldn't split it open.

Yet, it was unwilling to leave.

The Heavenly Tribulation was caught in an unprecedented state of awkwardness and fury.

Just then, it seemed to find a perfect target to vent its anger.

The thunderclouds seemed to open their eyes, slowly turning towards the Sword Shadow Sect's flying boat, which was hovering not far away, also in a daze.

Aboard the flying boat, the one-armed Sword Wither was filled with shock and unwillingness; he couldn't understand how an ordinary mountain-guarding Formation could so easily neutralize even a Heavenly Tribulation?

This completely overturned his centuries-long understanding of Formations and the Heavenly Dao!

Before he could recover from his shock, a terrifying sense of being locked onto, which made his soul tremble, descended from the sky!

“No... this is bad!”

Sword Wither's face instantly turned pale; without thinking, he turned to use a blood escape technique to flee.

Unfortunately, it was too late.

“Boom Kacha!!!”

The tribulation clouds seemed to have condensed all the anger they couldn't unleash on the Qingyao Sect into this one strike.

Several streaks of purple-black divine lightning, covering the sky and earth, fiercely smashed down towards the Sword Shadow Sect's flying boat!

That flying boat, built from ten-thousand-year profound iron and incredibly sturdy, was as fragile as paper in the face of this world-ending thunder punishment; it couldn't even last a single breath before being instantly vaporized.

The dozens of Sword Shadow Sect disciple on board, including the arrogant Body Integration Stage Grand Elder Sword Wither, didn't even have time to let out a scream before their Physical Bodies and Divine Souls were completely annihilated under that majestic Heavenly Might, cleanly erased from this world.

As the Sword Shadow Sect's flying boat turned into cosmic dust, the terrifying tribulation clouds, which had suffocated the entire Heaven and Earth, seemed to have finally vented their impotent rage.

It surged unwillingly a few times, then finally slowly dissipated, as if it had never appeared.

The gloom cleared, and the bright Universe reappeared.

However, the sky did not return to its usual azure blue.

Instead, ten thousand rays of colorful light poured down from the Nine Heavens!

One, two, hundreds and thousands... colorful auspicious clouds appeared out of thin air, converging into a splendid sea of clouds, enveloping the entire Qingyao Sect.

The Sound of the Grand Dao resounded through the sky, ethereal and profound, as if the entire world was celebrating this Heaven-Defying act.

Such a vast auspicious omen shocked the Cultivators of the world more than the ferocity of the previous Heavenly Tribulation.

After all, while Heavenly Tribulation was terrifying, it was still within the realm of understanding. But auspicious omens of this scale usually only appeared in legends when Saints descended or supreme Immortal Treasures emerged!

“It's... it's the Grand Dao's reward!” Mu Qingxue looked up at the sky, her beautiful face filled with fervent adoration, “Revered Master not only successfully Underwent Tribulation through this world-ending Heavenly Tribulation but also attracted the Heavenly Dao Law's recognition and compensation!”

Her words were filled with a matter-of-fact pride. In her heart, Revered Master was an existence worthy of all praise and miracles.

However, the Demon Venerable Luo Ximei beside her frowned slightly, a hint of solemnity and confusion, out of place with the peaceful atmosphere, flashing in her eyes.

She spoke softly, her voice carrying a hint of cold inquiry: “Don't you find it strange? Why would the Heavenly Dao both send down a Lightning Tribulation to destroy Revered Master and then send down such auspicious omens?”

At these words, the joy on Mu Qingxue's face instantly froze.

Yes, this was completely contradictory behavior.

A moment ago, the will contained within that Heavenly Tribulation was pure, undisguised destruction and obliteration, wishing to completely erase Revered Master and the entire Qingyao Sect from the world. But the next moment, the descending auspicious clouds were filled with the meaning of new life and reward, as if cheering for a Child of Heaven born to fulfill a destiny.

How could one existence simultaneously possess two completely opposite attitudes?

Just as the two disciple fell into contemplation, Su Lin's calm and profound voice came from within the Sect Master's main hall.

“It's good that you can think to this extent.”

The voice was not loud, but it clearly entered their ears, invigorating them as they both looked towards the main hall.

They saw a most brilliant seven-colored pillar of light piercing through the roof, enveloping Su Lin's figure.

He sat cross-legged, absorbing the vast energy brought by the auspicious clouds while dispelling their confusion.

“You need to understand that the Heavenly Dao is not a simple whole.

It can be divided into at least two parts: Law and the high and mighty Will.”

“Law is the cornerstone and order that constitutes the operation of this world. For example, high-level Cultivators need to Undergo Tribulation for Breakthrough, and upon success, they will receive the baptism of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi.

This is an iron rule, absolute fairness; it has no emotions.”

“And Will is a certain consciousness that transcends Law.

It has its own preferences, its own judgments, and even its own selfish motives.”

Su Lin's voice paused, a hint of reminiscence entering his tone, “A hundred years ago, the powerful enemy Revered Master encountered, and the Heavenly Tribulation that just wanted to obliterate me,

both originated from that Will. In its eyes, my existence itself was a threat.”

“But, it failed.”

“It failed to kill me, and I, despite its interference, still successfully completed my Core Formation. This triggered the Heavenly Dao's most fundamental Law.

According to the Law, I successfully Underwent Tribulation and should receive a reward.

Therefore, these auspicious clouds came.”