CHAPTER 571: CHAPTER 571: THE WILL OF HEAVEN AND EARTH

Di Hai later said, he was so thrilled that he couldn’t contain himself!

Because, as he mentioned, the only true obstacle on the path of cultivation is the will of Heaven and Earth.

But what did he see now?

He saw Yang Tian annihilate the terrifying cloud tribulation with one swift swing of his sword, then he destroyed it entirely. Such a feat—not to mention witnessing it firsthand—he’d never even heard of!

Di Hai himself was a demon; how could he not be stirred by such a powerful and domineering blade? How could anyone not be moved?

As for the elders of the Sword Sect, they were all struck speechless by astonishment.

For a long time, everyone had known how strong Yang Tian was. Whether it was slaying the chief elder of the Ghost King Sect or vanquishing the primordial spirit of the Sword Sect, all of these actions demonstrated Yang Tian’s immense power. Yet, in the hearts of the elders of the Sword Sect, these feats belonged to the realm of mortals and cultivators.

But annihilating and seizing those thunderous clouds was utterly miraculous.

This was something far beyond the capability of mortals!

At this moment, even the High Priest Sword developed a bold and unbelievable conjecture, yet felt it might actually be true.

Could Yang Tian truly be the reincarnation of a God Demon?

Or perhaps even the embodiment of the Tao itself?

Incredibly, Yang Tian’s gaze remained calm, his ears listening yet indifferent.

To him, what he had just slain was merely a fragment of the Heaven and Earth Laws within the Truth Kingdom.

And such destruction was achieved largely through breaking the protection of the heavens. After all, Obsidian from the vast cosmos, a rare and extraordinary natural treasure, could shatter the rules of Heaven and Earth and open a small world akin to the real one.

Of course, he would not explain any of this, for at times reverence itself could be the final outcome.

He still understood the principles of imperial power.

Then Yang Tian slightly lowered his head, looked at Su Youu lying on the ground, and said, "Prepare to receive Heaven’s gift and advance during the tribulation."

Saying this, Yang Tian gently stepped aside and fell silent before Di Hai and the elder, resting near the High Priest Sword.

"Welcome... welcome the power of origin? Promote... promote tribulation?"

Su Youu heard Yang Tian’s words, but confusion still lingered on her face.

Yet, at that moment, Di Hai saw the situation and instantly shouted coldly, "What are you waiting for? Didn’t you hear the words of the God? Advance and face your tribulation!"

"Advance during tribulation? I... do I truly want to ascend?"

Finally, Su Youu heeded her master’s scolding, but seconds later, sheer elation overtook her!

Advancing during tribulation!

This is undoubtedly every cultivator’s dream.

Of course, she naturally desired it.

Yet, when she first heard Yang Tian declare he wanted her to undergo forced tribulation, despair had clouded her heart. But now, realizing her chance to ascend, confusion melted away into excitement!

What was this feeling? What did it even mean?

In that instant, only one word resounded in Su Youu’s mind: Euphoric fortune had arrived—suddenly, overwhelmingly!

Still, despite her wild fantasies, Su Youu dared not neglect this opportunity to advance during tribulation and immediately leapt into action.

In an instant, Yang Tian’s strikes cleared the annihilated cloud tribulation. Suddenly, countless interwoven laws and a lamp infused with Heaven and Earth Spirit descended upon Su Youu.

As night fell, Su Youu’s aura began to rise steadily, finally stabilizing at the pre-tribulation stage and drawing countless envious glances!

After a while!

When the light gradually dimmed, Su Youu immediately suppressed her urge to savor the newfound power she held and quickly lowered her body, kneeling before Yang Tian with a resounding thud. First, she knocked thrice in reverence.

The Spiritual Domain.

For ages, it was revered as a Holy Land in the real world due to its abundant spiritual resources, rare natural treasures, and many ancient relics left behind.

However, since the Spiritual Domain had long been dominated by the top three sects of the True Cultivation Domain—Jianling Sect, Ghost King Sect, and Qingling Sect—ordinary cultivators could hardly enter easily.

But once every four hundred years, the Spiritual Domain would open its gates to all sects of the real world. At that time, nearly all reformers would gather together.

Of course, even when they entered the Spiritual Domain, enjoying a spiritual environment ten times better than the outside world wasn’t their true goal!

Their ultimate aim was singular: Whenever the Spiritual Domain opened, the Three Clans would lead a celestial competition that determined their status in the cultivation domain for the next four hundred years!

In the field of cultivation, the belief in the supremacy of strength remained an eternal pride!

Therefore, since the opening of this cultivation domain, disputes between sects for resources had only grown more intense.

Yet, such disputes had prevented many from reaching maturity, as they were entangled in rivalries.

Thus, since the medieval era, at the proposal of the Three Clans of that time, an immense competition was established, earning the title "Three Clans, Four Gates, One Valley."

If any sect successfully challenged and claimed a position among the "Three Clans, Four Gates, One Valley," they would gain access to the Spirits of the East, West, North, and South, as well as spiritual cultivation resources!

Not only would this reduce disputes, but the intermittent gaps of four hundred years between competitions were enough for successors to grow steadily.

Simply put, once a sect secured its place in the "Three Clans, Four Gates, One Valley," it would enter a period of unparalleled development for the next four centuries.

This made sects increasingly prioritize these competitions, driving them toward prosperity!

At this moment, only one day remained before the great sect competition. Outside the Spiritual Domain, countless sect disciples had passed through prohibition barriers to enter, now gathered around the old site of the competition.

Discussion filled the air, one voice overlapping another.

"Ah! Do you reckon there’ll be a dark horse in this sect competition?"

"A dark horse? What do you mean by that?"

"Wanhua Valley has a woman participating. Although they’ve fought for rankings, no one has ever challenged the top sects; it’s a tradition. So naturally, a dark horse would be one that aims for the Three Clans and Four Gates!"

"The Three Clans? Forget it! Their positions have barely changed since the medieval era. The Four Gates might be possible though. After all, four hundred years ago, the Sword Sect brought down Luosa Sect!"

"Indeed! I can’t forget the scenes from those days!"

Everyone was immersed in conversation. A young woman sat in a very remarkable seat near the front in the Great Martial Arts Hall, obviously attending her first competition and enthralled by what she overheard.

Hearing the crowd’s comments about the Sword Sect as a past dark horse, she couldn’t help but curiously ask an elderly man beside her, "Cabinet Minister, was the Sword Sect truly capable of challenging the status of the Three Clans, Four Gates, and One Valley?" I thought it was all just a show!"

"Nonsense!"

When the elderly man heard this, he gave the woman a stern glare, then scanned the surroundings to ensure no one was listening. Only then did he whisper in a heavy tone, "Do you realize where we are? This isn’t Bai Xiaoting!"

"It is!"

A slightly older man on the other side also grunted and added, "Qi Yu’er, you really need to grow up a bit. We’re here to record the monumental proportions of the ancestors’ divine battles—not to stir up trouble. Once you’re strong enough, then you can make your move!"

"Look at yourself, just look!" Do you think Lu Yingduo enjoys meddling?" Qi Yu’er stuck out her tongue and protested with a humph.

"You..."

The older man, Lu Ying, sighed furiously, almost laughing. He could only leave her be.

Qi Yu’er immediately made a victory gesture but toned down her mannerisms. Instead, she leaned closer to the elderly man, lowering her voice, and said, "Tell me, Cabinet Minister—I’m curious!"

"You... sigh..."

The elder seemed helpless under Qi Yu’er’s pressure and shook his head, saying, "Alright, fine. To summarize, the great battle four hundred years ago..."

The elder clearly held a rich understanding of that ancient, grand battle. His recount, though concise, described Chenjian Sect’s performance during the "Final Big Separation Fist" in astonishing detail, captivating Qi Yu’er’s attention.