As Hou Bing directed the people, all of them understood what she wanted them to do and they set off in small groups. Asura Hall did not lack materials, or the tech. They had a communication interface that put spiritual communication to shame.

    Five days passed in a blink. Everyone had left apart from Yu Xeidi, Hao Mei, and Tong Bing. Shi Tao was going to manage the Asura Hall with Tian Long, and Tong Bai. Hao Mei was cultivating at the side, and Yu Xeidi was practicing her sword skills ferociously.

    Tong Bai looked at the two of them and asked, "What is causing them to be so eager to get stronger?"

    Hou Bing smiled and said, "They are responsible children and Shi Lang gave them a life where they have the skills to stand up for themselves. They always wanted to do something for him, but all this while he has been shouldering everything on his own. This helplessness is what causing them to focus on their paths and seek progress."

    Tong Bai looked at Shi Lang who was levitating in the distance and asked, "To think that my friend would become such an awe inspiring figure. If only the people from the lower realm who despised him could see what he is capable of."

    Hou Bing shook her head, "He never cared for others recognition of him, why would it matter now?"

    Tong Bai was stunned for a moment and then chuckled, "True, he never cared what the world called him, he would always do what he wants and walk his path carefreely, maybe that is why he is who he is."

    Hou Bing nodded, but suddenly Yu Xeidi stopped practicing and appeared close to Hao Mei, who also opened her eyes. The two girls exchanged gazes and after a few minutes they talked to Shi Tao on the conference and returned to normal.

    Tong Bai could not help but feel curious and asked, "Xiao Yu, what happened?"

    Yu Xeidi turned around and said, "A few people from the lower realm just ascended and they happen to be Master''s friends. Sister Shi Tao had greeted them and told them to stay in and train. The rest of the information can be acquired by communicating with Commander Silence."

    Tong Bai raised her brows and asked, "Is the relation of these people with Brother Shi very strong?"

    Hao Mei replied, "Big Sister greeted them as Uncles, and Aunts, so I guess it is strong."

    Tong Bai nodded and looked over to see Shi Lang shivering. She was surprised and Hou Bing said, "Calm down, the tribulation of the supreme just descended on him. Now, he will rise."

    Tong Bai nodded and asked, "How are you so sure?"

    Hou Bing smiled and replied, "One time Amelia told me a nickname that he earned back in the lower realm, and I believe that he will not let this name go down in vain." Discover more content at empire

    Hou Bing nodded and replied, "Indeed, he is having trouble, if it were that easy to succeed in the tribulation of thoughts, anyone in the world would have claimed to be a superior."

    Tong Bai nodded and then she raised her head to look at the floating island and asked, "They have been peeking at us every now and then. I will go and talk to them about it. I feel restless watching Lang like this."

    As she said this, she vanished from her spot and Hou Bing smiled, as she mumbled, "You have good friends, Xiao Lang."

    ...

    Shi Lang spent one month to finish the eighth cycle and then he found himself back on the Federation. He was back to the day when he met Amelia for the first time. The Dao was not easy to achieve, the tricks that it played on him were not simple. In the final round, Shi Lang was made to confront not only himself but his biggest obsession. His raw craving, to be with Amelia and spend all the time that he could with her.

    The young lady before him was still the same, and Shi Lang forgot about his intention. This time he gave up everything, his dreams, his chase for strength. He focused on cultivating his love life with Amelia.

    He did not join the special divisions but stayed as a scout with her. He did not go up to climb the ranks, but advanced steadily with Amelia beside him. The two of them sired two children and they adopted Shi Tao. However, even when the world was in crisis, Shi Lang did not step up and act like a superior.

    When he and Amelia grew grey hair, they were sitting under the porch of their house, reading books. Shi Tao and their children had gone off to their classes, and it was just the two of them when Amelia asked, "Lang, if someday, I leave you, will you chase after me?"

    Shi Lang was surprised and replied, "Yes, I will."

    Amelia smiled beautifully and asked, "How will you? Imagine the sort of strength it would need to chase after someone who has gone beyond the limits of the world we live in."

    Shi Lang was stunned, everything around him began to shatter. Tears of blood trickled down his cheeks as he looked at Amelia before him. He recalled everything, and Amelia wiped his tears as she said, "Sometimes, you can follow the flow of the nature, but sometimes, it would be better if you take control and tell the world what you want, no?"

    ...

    Hou Bing sensed something and she stood up from the chair. She looked at Shi Lang, who shed a couple of blood tears and a mandala mark as big as a nail appeared between his eyes.

    The barrier around Shi Lang shattered, and black thunder clouds appeared in the sky.

    Hao Mei asked, "What is going on?"

    Hou Bing smiled and replied, "The tribulation has come to pay salutations to the Supreme."