Terran Guardian - Chapter 3676

Chapter 3654 Heavenly Punishment

“The Ancient Immortal King Tribulation!”

This fluctuation of aura also drew Shen Changqing’s attention.

He hadn’t expected that the Xuantian Dao Sect had another prodigy capable of undergoing the Ancient Immortal King Tribulation.

Over the years,

the number of prodigies in the Xuantian Dao Sect capable of undergoing the Ancient Heavenly Tribulation was extremely limited.

The reason was simple:

the conditions for triggering the Ancient Heavenly Tribulation were far too stringent.

For most cultivators, even after meticulously refining themselves to the point of no further advancement, they might not actually be able to trigger the Ancient Heavenly Tribulation.

Furthermore,

even if they did manage to trigger the Ancient Heavenly Tribulation, whether they could overcome it was another matter entirely.

Therefore,

for most cultivators, breaking through to a higher realm was enough; as for undergoing the Ancient Heavenly Tribulation, they naturally avoided it like the plague.

After all—

if they failed to overcome it

, they would inevitably perish.

Many cultivators were willing to pay a heavy price to break through to a higher realm, so naturally, few were willing to take such a risk.

Therefore…

Even with the Xuan Tian Dao Sect’s greatly increased foundation and the emergence of many more geniuses, very few cultivators were able to withstand the Ancient Tribulation.

Now, the appearance of the Ancient Tribulation naturally caught Shen Changqing’s attention.

With a sweep of his divine sense, he took in everything within the entire Xuan Tian Dao Sect.

“Sword Peak’s Xiao Ling… so it’s this boy undergoing tribulation!”

Shen Changqing

‘s expression was one of understanding. He was naturally familiar with Xiao Ling.

During the Grand Competition, Xiao Ling was the only cultivator at the first level of the Great Power realm to break into the top twenty.

Geniuses are naturally easy to remember.

Although Xiao Ling didn’t originally possess a powerful immortal body or bloodline, his comprehension of swordsmanship was exceptional.

If Qing Yu’s comprehension of swordsmanship was comparable to, or even surpassed by, a few within the Xuan Tian Dao Sect, then Xiao Ling was one of those few.

It could be said that

the latter’s talent in swordsmanship was even stronger than the former’s.

Since the Grand Competition, Xiao Ling had disappeared without a trace, and over time, Shen Changqing had forgotten about him.

After all,

Xiao Ling was just a cultivator at the Great Power Realm, not worth his attention.

Shen Changqing naturally couldn’t remember him constantly.

But now, the appearance of the Ancient Immortal King Tribulation brought this prodigy back into Shen Changqing’s sight.

At this moment,

the Ancient Heavenly Tribulation descended.

The powerful fluctuations shocked all sides, especially when ancient phantoms traversed the river of time, attracting the attention of many powerful figures.

…

“An Ancient Heavenly Tribulation!”

“The Xuan Tian Dao Sect has produced another prodigy capable of undergoing the Ancient Heavenly Tribulation… Who is this person?”

“This is the Ancient Immortal King Tribulation. If nothing unexpected happens, it should be a cultivator who joined the Xuan Tian Dao Sect in the last one or two million years!”

Many Immortal Emperors looked at the Xuan Tian Dao Sect with subtle expressions, secretly speculating.

For a prodigy capable of undergoing the Ancient Immortal King Tribulation, breaking through to the Ancient Immortal Realm wouldn’t take too long.

For such prodigies to reach the Immortal King realm, even a million years is considered relatively slow.

However, considering the perilous nature of this tribulation, many cultivators aspiring to the Eternal Immortal King Tribulation do not rush into breakthroughs but instead allow themselves time to mature and gain sufficient confidence before attempting a breakthrough.

Therefore,

these powerful individuals simply extend their timeframe.

However, the Xuan Tian Dao Sect has too many disciples, and even more capable of breaking through to the Immortal King realm.

Truly knowing someone’s identity is not an easy task.

While everyone was secretly speculating, the Eternal Immortal King Tribulation continued to descend.

Xiao Ling, alone with his sword, had reached an unbelievable level with the Great Thunder Sound Sword Technique. Although it was merely an Immortal King divine power, it now contained a unique charm.

Every move exuded a natural Daoist aura, while simultaneously containing a majestic thunderous intent, seemingly capable of purifying evil and inspiring awe.

“The Great Thunderclap Sword Technique was created by an ancient immortal of Sword Peak who observed the changes in thunder and lightning in heaven and earth. This divine power contains the destructive intent of thunder.

But now, observing Xiao Ling’s use of the Great Thunderclap Sword Technique, the destructive intent in his swordsmanship has undergone a transformation, filled with the ultimate, yang, true meaning of thunder.

It is evident that this young man has his own unique understanding of the Great Thunderclap Sword Technique, truly surpassing his predecessors and possessing his own path of swordsmanship!”

Shen Changqing observed Xiao Ling’s tribulation and discerned his true strength in just a moment.

If the Great Thunderclap Sword Technique of Sword Peak belonged to his predecessors, then the Great Thunderclap Sword Technique in Xiao Ling’s hands now is his own divine power.

The divine powers of the predecessors ultimately belong to them; no matter how much the latter cultivates, they can never achieve a perfect match.

There is only one reason:

the divine power one creates oneself is the only one that truly suits oneself.

Even with exceptional talent and comprehension, those who follow in their footsteps are ultimately merely imitating the creators, always falling short.

Even at the same level, their understanding of the same divine ability will not match that of the original.

However, there are exceptions.

There are those with extraordinary comprehension who can surpass their predecessors

, forging their own unique path upon the original divine ability—a path truly suited to themselves. In

that case ,

the divine ability becomes their own

, though derived from the original, it has no absolute connection to it.

These things are easier said than done.

Clearly,

Xiao Ling has reached this point.

At this moment

, the Great Thunder Sound Sword Technique in his hand is no longer the original Great Thunder Sound Sword Technique of Sword Peak; it belongs to the original.

If Xiao Ling were to pass on this divine ability, Sword Peak would have two Great Thunder Sound Sword Techniques.

These two sword techniques share the same name and contain similar profound meanings, yet they are entirely different.

“I thought I had overestimated this person’s talent in swordsmanship, but now it seems I still underestimated him.

Without even truly reaching the Immortal King realm, he has already mastered a top-tier Immortal King divine ability; such swordsmanship talent is truly exceptional.

Within the sect, perhaps only Gu Qingyang can truly surpass him!”

Shen Changqing thought to himself.

Gu Qingyang possessed the Innate Sword Embryo Immortal Body, a type of swordsmanship immortal body, naturally granting him divine assistance in cultivating swordsmanship abilities.

There are many immortal bodies in the world, most distinct, but some quite similar.

The Innate Sword Body and the Innate Sword Embryo Immortal Body are both innate swordsmanship immortal bodies.

Both possess unique strengths in swordsmanship.

Now,

Xiao Ling, with a mere mortal body, rivals an innate immortal body in swordsmanship talent, demonstrating his immense power.

With that thought,

Shen Changqing silently watched Xiao Ling undergo his tribulation.

Although the Ancient Immortal King Tribulation was terrifying, enough to cause the death of 99% of cultivators attempting to break through to the Immortal King realm, Xiao Ling clearly possessed a strong foundation and had forged his own path.

Therefore

, even with the formidable heavenly tribulation, he escaped unscathed.

As the last ancient phantom dissipated, an aura far more powerful than that of an ordinary Immortal King erupted from Xiao Ling, spreading in all directions.

Simultaneously,

Qianhen rushed to the location of Xiao Ling’s tribulation.

Upon his arrival, he saw Xiao Ling standing motionless, seemingly undergoing a profound transformation.

Seeing this,

Qianhen’s face lit up with joy.

“This is a blessing from Heaven!”

He knew that Xiao Ling was currently receiving a baptism from Heaven, and once completed, he would undergo an astonishing transformation.

At this time,

the experts from Sword Peak and other peaks also arrived.

Qianhen said in a deep voice, “Xiao Ling is currently receiving the blessing of Heaven. I hope everyone will not disturb him. If he is affected, the entire Sword Peak will fight to the death!”

Qianhen’s warning was undisguised. Upon hearing this,

the

experts from each peak did not become angry, but instead smiled calmly.

“Peak Master Qian, rest assured, although Xiao Ling is a prodigy of Sword Peak, he is also a disciple of our Xuan Tian Dao Sect. Such an opportunity for the blessing of Heaven is rare; how could we interfere!”

“Indeed, Peak Master Qian, you are judging others by your own petty standards!”

Despite these words,

Qianhen dared not relax his guard in the slightest.

After all, Xiao Ling was the hope of the entire Sword Peak, and he absolutely could not allow any accidents to occur.

But just then,

a figure slowly appeared, and a mysterious aura spread out, instantly silencing the previously noisy scene.

Everyone looked at the figure and respectfully greeted him, “Greetings, Sect Master!”

“Hmm.”

Shen Changqing waved his hand, saying nothing, only silently watching Xiao Ling before him.

Qianhen was secretly delighted to see this.

He hadn’t expected

that Xiao Ling’s breakthrough would even alarm this person.

After a long while,

Xiao Ling finally awoke from the blessing of Heaven. He glanced at the crowd around him, and when he saw Shen Changqing’s figure, his expression changed slightly, followed by a hurried bow.

“Disciple greets Sect Master!”

“No need for formalities. You have now passed the Ancient Immortal King Tribulation and received the blessing of Heaven. It seems that our Xuantian Dao Sect will have another top genius, which is truly a cause for celebration!”

As Shen Changqing spoke, he flipped his hand, and a miniature sword appeared out of thin air, accompanied by a powerful aura.

The gazes of many cultivators present were fixed on the miniature sword, unable to look away for a moment.

Anyone with discerning eyes could see that this sword was of extraordinary quality.

Even cultivators at the Ancient Immortal Realm were tempted by it.

The next instant,

Shen Changqing flicked his hand, and the miniature sword transformed into a stream of light, directly plunging into Xiao Ling’s dantian.

“This sword is called Heavenly Punishment, a supreme treasure I forged long ago, containing a power I left behind.

If you ever encounter mortal danger, you can activate this power.

With this power, you can kill anyone below the Immortal Emperor level!”

These words caused many cultivators’ expressions to change.

Kill anyone below the Immortal Emperor level!

For most cultivators, this was a rare life-saving trump card.

For a moment,

their eyes were filled with envy as they looked at Xiao Ling.