"Today, I, Shangguan Huanling, will transcend the tribulation and ascend! Brother Lu Ye, I'm coming!"
With a loud shout, Shangguan Huanling's aura erupted completely, drawing forth the tribulation energy from the heavens.
The sky remained clear.
"Shangguan Huanling???"
Chu Ling was equally perplexed.
"I'm going to transcend the tribulation!"
Shangguan Huanling shouted again.
The sky remained clear.
Shangguan Huanling was dumbfounded. What was going on?
Wasn't it said that once one's cultivation reached the appropriate level, they could transcend the tribulation? She had definitely reached that level!
To be honest, Chu Ling was also seeing this kind of situation for the first time. If the tribulation wouldn't appear, how could she ascend?
Shangguan Huanling was at a loss.
"Maybe you should try activating the Heavenly Silkworm Nine Transformations?" Chu Ling suggested cautiously.
She actually had some doubts—could it be that Shangguan Huanling was just too weak...
Shangguan Huanling furrowed her brows. What did that mean? Was she implying that Huanling wasn't strong enough?
Impossible! Absolutely impossible!
If the tribulation hadn't appeared, it must be because there was something wrong with the tribulation itself.
What would activating the Heavenly Silkworm Nine Transformations do?
Shangguan Huanling wanted to prove to Chu Ling that even if she activated the Heavenly Silkworm Nine Transformations, the tribulation still wouldn't appear.
Heavenly Silkworm Nine Transformations!
"Boom!"
A thunderous roar!
Tribulation clouds filled the sky.
Shangguan Huanling...
What the hell is this supposed to mean?!
So annoying!!!
Chu Ling, on the other hand, sighed in relief. This time, it was stable!
Barring any surprises, this time Shangguan Huanling should have met the minimum threshold for the tribulation.
When Lu Ye transcended his tribulation back then, he had summoned tribulation clouds stretching for tens of thousands of miles.
Although that was partly because the system had intensified it, it still demonstrated how formidable Lu Ye's foundation was.
Now, it could be seen that Shangguan Huanling had also «N.o.v.e.l.i.g.h.t» grown stronger.
The tribulation clouds rapidly expanded, eventually covering a span of five hundred miles!
The process was also quite smooth—Shangguan Huanling easily transcended the tribulation and ascended.
"Ding ding ding! The fool Shangguan has successfully transcended the tribulation! This system is dying of laughter—when she didn't activate the Heavenly Silkworm Nine Transformations, she couldn't even summon the tribulation!" The system's cheerful voice echoed in Lu Ye's mind.
Lu Ye didn't even lift his eyelids. What did it have to do with him?
"Ding! Who would have thought that the fool Shangguan would be the first to transcend and ascend? Truly unbelievable!"
"The Origin-Devouring Sutra itself is incredibly formidable," Lu Ye said calmly.
Except for the fact that the true essence cultivated by it had no real power, this technique was undoubtedly unparalleled in rapidly advancing cultivation.
However, the true essence indeed lacked strength.
Normally, weak true essence wouldn't even have the potential for ascension since it lacked the necessary impact.
Yet, somehow, a foolish technique like this had appeared.
Cultivation was inherently a challenge against the heavens.
The tribulation was a trial bestowed by the world upon cultivators. Shangguan Huanling's cultivation was so weak that even the heavens hesitated to recognize her as a threat—just imagine how weak she was.
"Ding! She might be coming to find you."
"Can she even find me?"
"Ding... I suspect that she might!"
After Shangguan Huanling's ascension, as expected, no one was waiting to ambush her.
She wasn't unfamiliar with ascension—she had ascended many times in her previous life.
But this time, she felt a bit lost.
In the past, every ascension had been under Lu Ye's guidance—she didn't have to worry about anything. Wherever Lu Ye went, she followed.
Even if Lu Ye wasn't there, Bai Qiulan would lead. If Bai Qiulan wasn't available, Chu Ling would take charge.
In short, she never had to use her own brain!
In the Second Heaven, she hadn't been confused either, as she had been captured immediately upon arrival.
Now, in the Third Heaven, no one was watching over her, and no one came to inquire.
She wanted to find Lu Ye.
Maybe she could ask someone...
Shangguan Huanling soared into the sky, wandering aimlessly, and finally arrived at a city.
"Tianji Pavilion, I’m looking for a cultivator who ascended recently. His name is Lu Ye. How many spirit stones?" Shangguan Huanling asked.
Instantly, countless eyes turned toward her.
"Just ascended? Lu Ye?"
"Yes, I think he ascended about half a year ago."
"Please come with me! Please come with me!"
The staff at Tianji Pavilion felt a sudden sense of crisis and hurriedly led Shangguan Huanling to a side room.
Shangguan Huanling?
Something seemed off!
Demonic Blood Escape!
"Boom!"
Shangguan Huanling transformed into a streak of blood light and vanished.
The people at Tianji Pavilion...
They were stunned. What the... why did she run?
Previously, they had some doubts about whether the Lu Ye she mentioned was the real Lu Ye. But now, seeing the blood light, they understood.
This woman must have a close relationship with Lu Ye—either they belonged to the same sect or were Dao partners.
Because that blood light was identical!
Shortly after, Shangguan Huanling reappeared, scratching her head in confusion.
It seemed like everyone knew Lu Ye. When she mentioned his name, everyone stared at her. Maybe she shouldn't mention Lu Ye’s name directly.
But then, how would she find him?
Just as she was pondering, her Sentimental Dao suddenly reacted.
Huh?
She looked toward the direction of the Three Valleys Abyss.
It felt like Lu Ye was there...
From his secluded spot, Lu Ye could distinctly sense the formation of a causal link. He knew that Shangguan Huanling was likely coming to find him.
"System, do you think she’ll just jump straight into the formation at Three Valleys Abyss?"
"Ding! I think it’s quite possible!"
"Then let’s wait and see."
Lu Ye returned to his cultivation. Even if Shangguan Huanling came, it wasn't like she would see him.
If she entered the formation, it would mean death.
Lu Ye wouldn't take the initiative to kill them, nor would he save them. His mentality was simply to let the bridges be bridges and the roads be roads.
Sixth Layer of Heavenly Fate!
Suddenly.
A loud shout echoed through the Three Valleys Abyss.
"Brother Lu Ye! It's me, Huanling! I miss you!"
"I miss you!"
"Miss you!"
The enormous voice reverberated throughout the entire Three Valleys Abyss.
Lu Ye...
"I will keep following you! I know I was wrong! I won't listen to anyone else's manipulations ever again!"
Shen Xitong's figure appeared.
At this moment, she looked as if she was ready to leap out, but there was also a hint of hesitation in her expression.
Shangguan Fool said she wouldn't listen to anyone else's manipulations ever again? That was a statement Shen Xitong found hard to believe.
She really wanted to go and test how easily Shangguan Huanling could still be swayed. But she was also afraid of getting infected by Shangguan Huanling's stupidity.
That fool was truly a troublesome character.
"Elder Sister Chu Ling also said she knew she was wrong!"
"Brother Lu Ye, did you hear that?"
"We both know we were wrong!"
The massive voice continued to echo. Shen Xitong ultimately restrained herself from rushing out.
That fool sounded so foolish that it was better to wait until she regained some semblance of normalcy before confronting her.
Shangguan Huanling shouted several more times with all her strength.
But still, there was no response.
She couldn't help but mutter to herself.
"Could it be he's not here?"
"Did I just shout all that for nothing like an idiot?"
