Immortal Divine Tribulation

Chapter 193: Return

“Agggrrr… ”

The resounding dragon roar echoed through the nine heavens and ten earths, creating an unforgettable scene. Above the sky, a Purple Gold Divine Dragon, measuring about thirty zhang in length, soared across the vast expanse, its overwhelming Dragon Might cascading down to the earth, filling the surroundings with a sacred and majestic aura.

“It really… is a Divine Dragon…” The old National Teacher trembled slightly as he stood atop the most magnificent palace of the Soaring Dragon Dynasty, murmuring to himself.

“Divine Dragon!”

The Purple Gold Divine Dragon carried Tian Fan as it flew toward the central region of the Divine Martial Continent, drawing countless people to bow in reverence. Among the myriad mountains, birds, beasts, insects, and fish all prostrated themselves on the ground, continuously kneeling in worship.

The Divine Dragon had emerged, and the world worshipped; all beasts were subdued!

During this process, the figure of another person atop the little dragon was also highlighted, his pure white robes fluttering, resembling a deity descending to the mortal realm.

In the central region of the Divine Martial Continent, this place was truly a paradise for cultivators, vast and boundless, with towering peaks, ancient trees reaching the sky, and beautiful mountains and waters. It was also the founding ground of the ancient martial Shangguan Family.

Ahead, clouds and mist swirled, resembling a fairyland. Here, spiritual birds and immortal herbs were abundant, and above the sky, there were even mystical palaces, like patches of pure land suspended among the clouds. Towering mountains stood tall, cascading down magnificent waterfalls, creating an awe-inspiring sight.

On each high mountain, there was a grand temple, exuding an imposing atmosphere. Here, one could feel a sense of grandeur and divine might, unmatched, because it was the ancestral land of the Shangguan Clan.

However, at this moment, the once-vibrant family seemed to lack vitality, with some areas showing signs of withered grass and trees.

“Agggrrr… ”

Suddenly, a tremendous dragon Agggrrr reverberated above the central domain’s sky, shaking the ancient buildings below, causing them to tremble. The Purple Gold Divine Light even obscured the sun in the sky.

“Oh my, what am I seeing!”

“A Divine Dragon!”

In the central region, countless cultivators were horrified, immediately bowing down to the Void.

“It’s Tian Fan, it’s Tian Fan, that kid has returned!”

In the Baoque Palace, Shangguan Jingyi stood up abruptly, while Shangguan Yunfeng, standing beside him, was equally excited. No one in the Shangguan Family was more familiar with that dragon roar than they were.

Everyone in the family rushed out, even Shangguan Yuntian and several old-timers appeared among the crowd, standing in the martial arts arena, gazing into the distance where a tiny black dot was rapidly approaching.

“Agggrrr… ”

The loud dragon roar shook the heavens and the earth. The oldest palaces of the Shangguan Family trembled, and in the astonished gazes of everyone, a Purple Gold Divine Dragon tore through time and space, appearing above the martial arts arena in the blink of an eye. Looking at the massive dragon body above, the people felt their bodies tremble with excitement, many unable to resist bowing deeply, with words like sacred and majestic instantly appearing in their hearts.

“That person is riding the Divine Dragon to our Shangguan Family!”

Tian Fan stood quietly atop the little dragon’s head, a faint smile on his face. This scene would be unforgettable for everyone in the Shangguan Family; the white figure standing atop the Purple Gold Divine Dragon became an everlasting monument in their memories.

“How… are you?”

Shangguan Yuntian and several elders stepped forward. Although they were shocked by the emergence of the Divine Dragon, they were more concerned about their precious princess.

The Shangguan brothers stepped forward, momentarily at a loss for words.

“Yes, I’ve gathered them all, I’ve collected them!”

Tian Fan was equally excited, waving his hand as five brilliant pearls appeared beside him. Golden, silver, green, gray, and blue, the five-colored divine light pierced through the sky, and endless five-element spiritual energy spread throughout the Shangguan Clan, causing some withered grass and trees to rapidly grow back, with orchids blooming and fragrant vegetation everywhere.

“Wonderful! Wonderful! Tian Yi, hurry! Tian Yi! Come out quickly!” The elderly man with white hair shouted joyfully, tears even welling in his old eyes.

In the core area of the Shangguan Family, on a pure white divine jade platform, a girl in purple lay serenely, a playful smile still gracing her lips.

Seeing this beautiful face again, Tian Fan couldn’t help but tremble.

“So beautiful!”

The little dragon and Little Phoenix exclaimed simultaneously, the two little ones slowly flying forward, circling around Zi Ying’s body, watching this stunning girl who had lost her youthful vitality, lying quietly on the jade platform. Both little creatures couldn’t help but feel a surge of anger.

“Young man, come here, I’m about to begin!”

Tian Yi’s face was filled with joy, not only because their precious princess was about to be revived but also because he had seen the legendary Five Spirit Orbs.

Tian Fan nodded, taking a deep breath as he slowly stepped into the arena, while everyone else retreated. If anything went wrong at this critical moment, they would find it hard to accept.

“O wandering souls of the world, gather the sacred energy of the Five Spirits through time and space, penetrate the myriad heavens, accept my call, and return!”

Shangguan Tian Yi’s white hair floated, golden light flickering around him, and the Five Spirit Orbs slowly rose, forming a divine circle above the sky, gently rotating and showering endless five-element sacred energy.

Buzz…

Tian Fan’s body trembled slightly, a faint purple light flew out from within him, surrounded by the five Spirit Orbs. The spiritual energy between heaven and earth surged wildly, the purple light gradually expanding, and ten of the most brilliant divine rays shot from every corner of the world, merging into the purple divine light, slowly forming a faint purple Soul Shadow.

Looking at the purple figure in the sky, the five Spirit Orbs slowly circled around her. Tian Fan’s body began to tremble violently; despite his strength, tears welled up in his eyes.

On the divine jade platform, Zi Ying’s body slowly rose, moving to the center of the Five Spirit Orbs, merging with that faint soul shadow. At the same time, the five Spirit Orbs trembled simultaneously, a beam of heavenly light engulfing Zi Ying within, pouring down overwhelming sacred power.

“Ha ha…”

A silver bell-like laughter echoed from within the light beam, and everyone cheered. Tian Fan could no longer hold back, tears streaming down his face. It wasn’t that he was weak, but the joy of regaining what was lost moved him deeply.

As the thick beam of light dissipated, Zi Ying’s enchanting figure appeared before everyone. Her bright eyes and white teeth, charming smile, and radiant gaze swept over everyone present, finally landing on Tian Fan. Her little head tilted slightly, her eyes curving into crescent moons, utterly captivating.

The Five Spirit Orbs and her aura resided within Tian Fan’s body, imprinted with everything that had happened during this time. At this moment, as Zi Ying was revived, this longing transformed into another imprint, condensing into her Sea of Divine Consciousness, all past memories surfacing in her mind.

“Daughter!”

“Girl!”

“Sister!”

“Miss!”

Everyone shouted excitedly, many shedding tears. That kind and lovely girl had finally returned. Even the big yellow dog in the farthest corner of the Shangguan Family howled to the sky, as if it too sensed the presence of that person.

Boom…

Suddenly, the world turned pitch black, and above the sky, thunderclouds flashed, and purple lightning surged.

“I haven’t advanced?”

Tian Fan whispered, but in just a moment, he realized that it was actually Zi Ying undergoing Tribulation, dying and being reborn. She had finally broken through her bottleneck, advancing to the Immortal Ascension Realm, sensed by the Dao, and the Heavenly Immortal Tribulation had descended.

Boom…

A thunderclap struck, lightning flashed, and from ten thousand zhang high, it fell directly toward that delicate figure, the force of the lightning being overwhelmingly fierce, causing the earth and mountains to rumble.

Tian Fan was startled and was about to step forward, but he was held back by Shangguan Yuntian, who gently shook his head at him. His expression was calm; he had absolute confidence in his precious daughter.

Facing such a terrifying Heavenly Tribulation, Zi Ying appeared very composed. With a gentle lift of her hand, a Purple Gold Divine Lotus appeared above her head, blocking all the heavenly tribulations.

A golden ancient sword crossed the sky, transforming boundlessly, firmly protecting her within. Despite the fierce lightning and the destructive aura continuously surging, it found it hard to break through.

Tian Fan watched in astonishment; Zi Ying was undergoing Tribulation with such ease. He suddenly felt a sense of embarrassment, wishing he could find a crack in the ground to hide in, as every time he faced Tribulation, it was a life-and-death struggle, as tragic as it could be.

Boom…

It seemed that even heaven was enraged; the powerful Heavenly Tribulation could not harm a delicate girl.

A massive explosion erupted in the sky, purple lightning surged, and dense black clouds gathered. A beam of divine light carrying endless destructive energy transformed into a world-destroying divine light, shattering the endless void. Many ancient buildings collapsed, and Shangguan Yuntian and the others were all alarmed, activating their protective barriers, looking anxiously toward the sea of thunder.

Amidst the endless tribulation clouds, Zi Ying’s delicate figure appeared so sacred and untouchable. Her bright gaze shone, and her hands slowly moved, revealing ancient golden divine spells, the powerful divine might causing the destructive tribulation clouds to tremble slightly.

“That’s!”

Several elders and Shangguan Yuntian all changed color, revealing expressions of immense excitement.

“The Twenty-Third Sword, World Annihilation!”

Zi Ying’s voice was soft and gentle, yet it clearly resonated throughout every corner of the Shangguan Family. Everyone displayed expressions of shock, their lips trembling. The Twenty-Third Sword, even the undefeated legend Shangguan Yuntian had only mastered after turning a hundred, yet now, a girl barely twenty had reached this stage. They found it hard to imagine.

Boom…

A tremendous explosion shattered endless time and space, destroying countless palaces. The power of the Twenty-Third Sword was so overwhelming that even heaven seemed to fear it. The tribulation clouds dispersed, and a seven-colored divine radiance descended from the sky, enveloping Zi Ying within, bringing forth heavenly blessings, with countless little spirits fluttering around her, making her appear like a celestial maiden descending to the mortal realm.

Everyone was entranced, gazing at that figure. Tian Fan could no longer tear his gaze away, staring foolishly at that celestial face. The people of the Shangguan Family all displayed expressions of immense excitement; their precious princess had revived and had stepped into the Immortal Ascension Realm. A twenty-year-old Immortal Ascension Expert was enough to shake the Divine Martial Continent for seven days and nights.

“Ha ha… Father, Ancestor, Second Ancestor, Grandpa Tian Yi, Brother…”

Zi Ying descended from the sky, a sweet smile on her face, her delicate body radiating enchanting silver light, pure and elegant.

“Girl, we were so worried about you! From now on, don’t act recklessly; we old bones can’t bear it!”

“Nonsense, you all can still live for tens of thousands of years. If you keep talking nonsense, I’ll pull your beards!”

Zi Ying pouted, her delicate hands tugging at the beard of an old man beside her. The old-timers looked at her with affectionate eyes, smiling happily.

“Zi Ying, Ying Ying…”

The two little creatures were completely unreserved, flying around Zi Ying, landing on her shoulders, one on each side. Zi Ying was overjoyed, affectionately stroking the two little ones. There was no helping it; their charm was simply too great for girls.

Tian Fan watched her from a distance, the anticipation and longing he had felt day and night were all for the chance to see her mischievous and lovely self again. But now that it had all come true, he found it hard to take a step forward.

“Pervert, do you want to say something to me?”

Zi Ying was as beautiful as ever, pure and lovely, her large eyes sparkling like black jewels, radiating a bright light, her gaze as enchanting as moonlight.

Tian Fan gazed at her, his black hair dancing, white robes fluttering. The two stood ten steps apart, looking at each other from afar. Tian Fan’s lips trembled slightly, and a few words slowly slipped from his mouth.

“I… like you!” (G: 喜欢 (xǐ huan) – to like; to be fond of)

Like hearing the most beautiful music in the world, a blush appeared on Zi Ying’s stunning face. She stepped forward gracefully, her eyes more beautiful than crescent moons, her jade-like hands slowly opening, gently embracing the white-robed young man before her.