17: It's okay, Master. I like the feeling of being struck by lightning.

Jiang Qingchen was not aware of what Sect Leader Mu Tiannan was doing.

However, for several consecutive days, notifications from System Maid kept coming in, and there were already more than a dozen large gift packages piled up in the System space.

At first, he suspected that the System might have a bug. He checked and found that there were indeed more than a dozen large gift packages prominently placed in the space, with no issues.

He thought to himself, he hadn't moved from Wudao Peak, so how did he help the Old Ancestors achieve a Breakthrough?

This was completely absurd.

But soon, he realized, remembering that he had given Sect Leader Mu Tiannan a pile of Medicinal Pills and Enlightenment Tea a few days ago. This matter was probably related to him.

Thinking of this, his mood improved significantly. At this rate, the Sect's development plan should be completed very quickly.

In a few days, he would plant the pan tao tree on the back mountain of Wudao Peak to increase the Spiritual Qi concentration.

He would also find an opportunity to place the Profound Yellow Tower in the Sect for the Disciples to Cultivate.

He glanced at the large gift packages in the System space and silently recited.

"System Maid, open all these large gift packages!"

[Okay, Host.] System Maid received the command and immediately began opening the large gift packages.

[Ding, congratulations Host for opening a large gift package, obtaining the reward of 10 tons of Spiritual Origin Pill, an Immortal Saint Weapon, the Movement Divine Ability Tiantian Bu, and one year of Cultivation!]

[Ding, congratulations Host for opening a large gift package, obtaining the reward of 10 tons of Bone Refining Pill (Fourth-grade Medicinal Pill), and half a year of Cultivation.]

[Ding, congratulations Host for opening a large gift package, obtaining the reward of 10 tons of Seven-Colored Divine Iron, 5 tons of Blood Dragon Wood, and half a year of Cultivation!]

[Ding, congratulations Host, obtaining the reward of 1 ton of Nine-Bend Spirit Ginseng, 10 supreme quality pig whips, and half a year of Cultivation.]

[...]

As more than a dozen large gift packages were continuously opened, he found that apart from the generous rewards from the large gift package obtained when Ye Fojian had a Breakthrough earlier, the other large gift packages were almost all low-grade Spiritual Plants, Spirit Pills, and some Artifact Refining Materials, with the highest being only sixth-grade Materials.

The Cultivation rewards were also only half a year, totaling less than ten years of Cultivation.

He felt that this should be related to the main and side tasks. The rewards for the main task of recruiting Disciples would be more generous, and the Sect's development would probably give different rewards based on the Sect's strength!!

But.

It seemed like something strange had gotten mixed into the rewards?

He specifically took a look and was completely dumbfounded.

Supreme quality pig whips!

And it was exactly what he was thinking of.

"System Maid, what do you mean by this? Am I someone who needs this kind of thing?" he immediately questioned.

System Maid did not pay much attention, but instead replied meaningfully.

[Host, trust me, you will use it in the future!]

"Hey, no, you need to explain it clearly to me!"

"Hey, don't go silent, at least explain it clearly!"

"You're making me very anxious, okay?!"

...

However, the System never said another word.

Helpless, he could only give up.

Then he began to receive the Cultivation rewards.

One year... two years... until the full nine and a half years of Cultivation were all received.

Jiang Qingchen, however, showed no signs of happiness; instead, his face was dark.

Because the full nine and a half years of Cultivation poured into his Physical Body, yet it barely caused any ripples. Besides feeling that his Physical Body seemed to have become a little stronger, he still couldn't Breakthrough his Realm!

He seriously suspected that the System was playing tricks and immediately questioned it.

The System's answer made him despair.

[Sorry, Host, due to your Physique, the Spiritual Qi needed for a Realm Breakthrough is a tiny bit more than what a normal person needs!]

A tiny bit?

Is this really just a tiny bit?

He lay listlessly on the chair, feeling no interest in anything.

On the other side.

Qu Zhiyin's figure floated in mid-air, surrounded by a mysterious Qi.

Her jade hand waved, and marvelous hand seals continuously materialized. As her Cultivation Technique operated, strands of soft light transformed with her fingertips.

A pure Aura emanated from her, and a gentle breeze ruffled her dark hair. Her soft figure was like a Fairy from the heavens, with an ethereal temperament.

She slowly opened her jade eyes, and as her cyan robes fluttered, she rose and stepped forward.

Green lotuses bloomed under her feet, and a bright moon hung in the Void Realm.

In front, a massive green moon was faintly discernible.

It's here!

Jiang Qingchen stood up, a hint of seriousness on his face.

After waiting for several days, Qu Zhiyin finally condensed her Dharma Form.

Then, the next step was the most important one.

Undergoing Tribulation, the Minor Heavenly Tribulation!

Rumble...

Dark clouds formed in the sky, accompanied by lightning and thunder, and strong winds!

The muffled thunder gave people a strong sense of oppression.

Qu Zhiyin looked up at the dark clouds, her expression solemn.

"Come on, let me see what's so terrifying about this Minor Heavenly Tribulation."

She flipped her wrist, her fingers forming a magical seal, and a three-foot green peak suddenly appeared in her hand. Her entire Aura also climbed steadily, reaching its peak, ready to face the Heavenly Thunder.

He silently glanced at Ye Fojian, who was still Cultivating the Heavenly Thunder Body Tempering Art nearby, and then looked at the Heavenly Thunder that was about to strike. He felt the time was ripe.

He patted Ye Fojian, interrupting his Cultivation.

Ye Fojian woke from his Cultivation and looked at his Revered Master with confusion, asking, "Revered Master, is something the matter?"

"Nothing, I'm just going to help you Cultivate!" Jiang Qingchen said expressionlessly, lifting Ye Fojian with one hand, giving him no chance to react.

With a forceful throw, he directly flung Ye Fojian away.

Ye Fojian was about to be happy when he heard that his Revered Master was going to help him Cultivate, but suddenly, he shot up into the air with a 'whoosh', so scared that his Soul almost scattered, and he roared, "Revered Master, what are you doing!!!"

Below, Jiang Qingchen's faint voice reached Ye Fojian's ears. "Fojian, if you don't quickly operate the Heavenly Thunder Body Tempering Art, you're going to be struck dead by the lightning!"

Hearing this, Ye Fojian was startled and turned his head to look ahead.

He found.

A thick bolt of Heavenly Thunder was tearing through space and coming his way.

"Holy crap!"

His scalp instantly tingled, and he quickly operated his Cultivation Technique!

The next moment.

Crack~

A earth-shattering roar.

The terrifying Heavenly Thunder accurately struck Ye Fojian.

Instantly, terrifying lightning raged, tearing his flesh and skin open.

Ye Fojian's body trembled, feeling as if he was being roasted, and his Soul felt like it was being torn apart. He almost lost consciousness.

Hiss...

Enduring the intense pain, he frantically operated the Heavenly Thunder Body Tempering Art, absorbing the lightning to temper his Physical Body, but he could absorb very little.

Rumble...

The terrifying Heavenly Thunder struck him down, heavily smashing him to the ground, and his entire body turned charred black.

He shakily crawled up, and as his Cultivation Technique continuously operated, his injuries were visibly healing.

Qu Zhiyin stood rooted to the spot in shock, momentarily unable to react.

This, shouldn't she be Undergoing Tribulation?

She looked at the charred figure on the ground, a look of worry flashing in her eyes.

"Junior Martial Nephew Ye, how are you? Are you alright?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Fojian wanted to cry but had no tears.

He was almost cooked, how could he be alright?

He really wanted to shout, I'm not alright!

But thinking of his Revered Master's love, he could only be a sacrifice now.

Ye Fojian replied with a mournful face, "I'm, I'm fine, Senior Martial Uncle, I like the feeling of being struck by lightning!"

At this moment, the second bolt of Heavenly Thunder had also finished brewing and was ready to descend.

He looked at the tribulation clouds defiantly, hardening his heart, indicating that he would definitely decide a victor.

"Senior Martial Uncle, move aside, I'll let the lightning strike me!"

After speaking, he arched his body, leaped with all his might, and once again met the second bolt of Heavenly Thunder.

"Hey..."

Qu Zhiyin was about to stop him, but found that Ye Fojian's figure had already appeared in mid-air.

Crack!!!

The second bolt of Heavenly Thunder descended as expected, with immense power, much more terrifying than the first.

Ye Fojian gritted his teeth and met it with a punch.

"Damn it, bring it on!"