C70 The Tenth Lightning Tribulation!

Qi Yun's silhouette vanished into the horizon as Azure darted in front of Qin Buyi to relay Qi Yun's recent words verbatim.

"The apology was just a ruse; what he really wants is to reclaim those Shu Mountain swords," Qin Buyi remarked.

Unfurling its dragon claws, Azure presented the swords to Qin Buyi, "Master, these aren't exactly bargain items. We should really make that old man pay through the nose."

Azure's mercenary-like suggestion brought a chuckle from Qin Buyi.

He then stowed all the swords into the Storage Space.

Boom!

The Tribulation Clouds Qin Buyi had dispersed in the sky once again coalesced, zeroing in on him.

"What's happening?" Qin Buyi wondered.

Azure gazed upward at the reformed Tribulation Clouds. "Master, you've already triumphed over the Tribulation Crossing, haven't you? Why is there another?"

Before Qin Buyi could respond, a message flooded his consciousness.

With a wry smile, he realized, "I brought this on myself."

The Tribulation Clouds should have dissipated, but Qin Buyi had recklessly charged into them, tearing them apart.

His actions had provoked the ire of the Great Dao.

It was unheard of for the Great Dao to encounter such a defiant practitioner, prompting it to unleash another Tribulation Crossing.

This one was known as "Tenfall," a Tribulation synonymous with certain death.

Briefly summarizing the situation to Azure, Qin Buyi instructed, "Azure, head to a safe distance and wait for me to endure this Tribulation Crossing."

Once Azure was at a safe remove, Qin Buyi steadied his breath and gripped the Killing Saber in anticipation of the impending tribulation.

This lightning tribulation was brewing for an unusually long time...

Three days passed.

Perched on Azure's back, Lan Linglong watched the increasingly formidable tribulation cloud with anxiety.

Since ingesting the pill from Lang Ye, her injuries had nearly completely healed, and the imprint of the palm on her chest had vanished.

"Azure, the tribulation's intensity is mounting. Do you think Mr. Qin can make it through?" Lan Linglong inquired, her brow furrowed with concern.

With unwavering confidence, Azure replied, "I'm well aware of the Master's capabilities. He'll manage just fine."

Despite her words, Azure felt a deep uncertainty within herself.

The aura seeping from the tribulation clouds over the past three days had sent shivers even through her.

Lang Ye, with piercing eyes, gazed at the towering figure of Qin Buyi in the sky and pondered,

"Who is this individual? How is it possible to encounter such a being on a lowly planet like Blue Star?"

"He wields the divine powers of Heavenly Dharma and has ascended to the Combination Stage. Our family archives have no record of anyone who has faced the tribulation at this stage."

"And now, he's enduring the tenth lightning tribulation. It's worth noting that even the most gifted prodigies, upon reaching the Tribulation Crossing Stage, face only nine lightning tribulations."

"What sort of creature is he? Could he be a divine Son here for a trial?"

The intensity of the lightning tribulation within the clouds continued to mount.

It had climbed from the late period of the Combination Stage to the pinnacle of Combination Stage perfection.

Should this progression persist, the might of the Tribulation Crossing Stage would soon be upon him.

As everyone watched in anticipation, the aura of the lightning tribulation surged anew.

Azure and the others felt their hearts racing, nearly leaping from their chests.

After half a day, the power of the tribulation stabilized at a half-step beyond the Tribulation Crossing Stage.

Azure's pounding heart steadied slightly as she sighed in relief, "Thank goodness, it's only half-step Tribulation Crossing, not the full Tribulation Crossing Stage."

Lang Ye murmured, "Even if it's not the full Tribulation Crossing Stage, the force of a half-step is beyond what an early Combination Stage cultivator can endure."

Far off, on the ground at the edge of the tribulation clouds, over ninety percent of Blue Star's cultivators had gathered.

Their eyes, wide with astonishment, were fixed on the tribulation cloud above.

"Which esteemed elder is this, undergoing tribulation? When did such a powerful figure emerge on Blue Star?"

"This is the first breakthrough to the Tribulation Crossing Stage since Blue Star entered the era of dwindling spiritual energy."

"Does anyone recognize this venerable one?"

"To become a disciple of this elder would be a dream come true."

At the forefront of the crowd stood Lan Wenhao and Lan Tianhe.

Lan Tianhe turned to Lan Wenhao and remarked, "Third Brother, the reports from Linglong suggest that this Qin Buyi is truly formidable."

Lan Wenhao was profoundly affected by the encounter. "The first time I met him, he was under siege by Martial Marquis and Zhang Feng."

"Look how little time has passed, and he's already advanced to the Combination Stage."

"With my current level of cultivation, he could probably take me down in a heartbeat."

Lan Tianhe chuckled and said, "Third Brother, don't lose heart."

He gestured towards the Blue Star cultivators gathered behind him, "See them? Each one is eager to connect with Qin Buyi but lacks the means."

"Now, consider our Lan Family. We were the first and only ones to assist Qin Buyi. The stronger he becomes, the greater the benefits for our family."

"It's more impactful to lend support than to merely embellish success. The rise of our Lan Family is inevitable."

Lan Tianhe turned to Qi Yun, who stood a short distance away, "Elder Qi, wouldn't you agree?"

Qi Yun had departed earlier, but the uproar from Qin Buyi's Heavenly Tribulation drew him back.

With a wry smile, Qi Yun conceded, "Your Lan Family has indeed placed a winning bet this time."

Hearing this, Lan Tianhe's grin grew even broader. He was well-informed about Qi Yun's predicament, thanks to Lan Linglong.

Unable to resist, he teased Qi Yun, "Elder Qi, Linglong tells me you're a disciple of Shu Mountain. Could I perhaps have a glimpse of the Taia Sword?"

"Seventh Brother, show some respect!" Lan Wenhao chided.

Even though the Lan Family was allied with Qin Buyi, he was a force at the Combination Stage.

Should he take offense, it would be all too easy for him to wipe out the Lan Family.

Stung by Lan Tianhe's words, Qi Yun's expression soured, and he let out a cold huff.

"Had my grandson Lan Yan not perished, your Lan Family would probably have joined the Fire Cloud Secret Realm in their assault on Qin Buyi."

"All I can say is, my grandson's death was timely. His passing suddenly increased the pressure on the Lan Family, forcing them to seek outside support. In a way, his death carved out a future for the Lan Family, hahaha."

Both Lan Wenhao and Lan Tianhe looked uneasy, yet they held back any retort.

Qi Yun's statement was laden with double meanings. As a respected elder, even the patriarch of the Lan Family could hardly fault him for being called 'grandfather'.

If Lan Yan were to survive, it was almost certain that the Lan family would be doomed to follow the Fire Cloud Secret Realm on a one-way journey to destruction.

Amidst the fervent discussions, the massive tribulation clouds high above, spanning tens of thousands of meters, suddenly contracted.

Qin Buyi sat suspended in midair, the Killing Saber resting on his knees. His eyes snapped open. "It's coming!"

The practitioners below inhaled sharply, their gazes locked on the heavens.

Instead of the expected lightning strike, the tribulation clouds continued to condense.

From tens of thousands of meters to thousands... then to mere hundreds.

When the clouds had compressed to a few hundred meters, they began to roil intensely.

Slowly, the form of a long saber emerged from within.

The silhouette of the saber grew increasingly distinct.

Qin Buyi watched the transformation within the tribulation clouds, a sense of déjà vu washing over him.

Dozens of breaths later, the saber's form in the clouds was crystal clear.

Qin Buyi's gaze intensified as he observed the hundreds of meters long saber in the sky.

"Killing Saber!"

The colossal saber, now formed from the tribulation clouds, was unmistakably the Killing Saber that had been Qin Buyi's constant companion.