Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit

On this day.

Woo woo woo!

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

A fierce wind rose on Sumei Island, clouds rolled wildly, and the dark heavens weighed down.

Sizzle!

Boom!

Lightning intertwined and converged, suppressing all living beings in the area so intensely that it was hard to breathe.

The Galaxy Ancestor furrowed his brows upon seeing this scene: "Six-Nine Heavenly Tribulation!"

The True Martial Ancestor Master also recognized it: "Someone in the palace is ascending to the Divinity Transformation stage!"

A breakthrough from Qi Refinement to the Second-order summons the Four-Nine Heavenly Tribulation.

Similarly, a breakthrough from the Second-order to Divinity Transformation invites a heavenly tribulation, known as the 'Six-Nine Heavenly Tribulation.'

The Galaxy Ancestor and the True Martial Ancestor Master had experienced this themselves and were naturally familiar with it.

Seeing the tribulation, the two were vigilant but also breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank goodness."

"It's just a newly ascended Divinity Transformation cultivator."

Previously, they had been speculating about the mysterious figure who infiltrated the Nine Peak Palace and took control of it, suspecting this individual to be a Divinity Transformation stage cultivator.

But now, upon seeing the Six-Nine Heavenly Tribulation, their speculation was naturally invalidated.

Compared to an unknown Divinity Transformation cultivator obtaining the Nine Peak Palace and its treasures, a newly ascended Divinity Transformation cultivator would undoubtedly be easier to deal with.

"Let's go!"

"Leave!"

The two dared not remain under the tribulation clouds. In a flash, they exited the volcano and landed at the furthest edge of Sumei Island, their attention fixed on the Nine Peak Palace nonetheless.

The Moyun Demon Emperor, the Nine Nether Demon Emperor, and the Four Seas Dragon King also leaped out of the volcano.

"Breaking through in the Nine Peak Palace!"

"Is it due to some treasures within the palace, or for another reason?"

"A newly ascended Divinity Transformation cultivator is much easier to handle!"

The six Demon Emperors had different thoughts, but their gazes were all sharp as they locked onto the Nine Peak Palace.

As everyone watched attentively.

Swoosh!

The 'Nine Peak Palace' suddenly transformed into a streak of light and vanished, leaving behind a young cultivator in its place. Dressed in green robes, tall and lean with an extraordinary and handsome demeanor, his presence was striking.

"Human?!"

"A human clan cultivator!"

On the island, the eight Divinity Transformation cultivators were simultaneously shocked. Among them, the faces of Moyun Demon Emperor and the other six darkened while Galaxy Ancestor and True Martial Ancestor Master were brimming with uncontained joy.

As a member of the human clan, the likelihood of being an ally rather than an enemy significantly increased.

At the very least, he would hardly unite with the Demon Race to oppose them.

Compared to the Demon Race acquiring the Nine Peak Palace, this was already a great outcome.

The two suppressed their joy and continued observing.

Tribulation clouds had already taken form. The green-robed cultivator soared out of the volcano, landing atop the mountain summit with his hands clasped behind his back.

There wasn't a single Magical Treasure visible on him.

"Foolhardy courage due to skill?"

"Or simply too careless?"

The Galaxy Ancestor watched the scene with some concern.

Having endured his own Divinity Transformation Heavenly Tribulation, he understood the peril of the Six-Nine Heavenly Tribulation all too well. He had barely succeeded by wielding a Third-order Magical Treasure, suffering significant injuries that took days of recovery afterward.

This man's actions were overly reckless.

"Could it be that the Nine Peak Palace doesn't contain any treasures?"

The Galaxy Ancestor's anxiety grew.

The True Martial Ancestor Master harbored similar thoughts, believing the man was severely underestimating the Heavenly Tribulation and that unforeseen dangers might arise, prompting his covert vigilance.

All eyes remained fixed.

The tribulation clouds converged.

Just as people were thinking the mountain summit figure was overly conceited and surely doomed, he unexpectedly looked up at the heavens, grinned upon seeing the first bolt of tribulation thunder taking shape, and lunged directly into the tribulation clouds!

"Hiss!"

"This man—"

"Can it be done like that?!"

On Sumei Island, all eight Divinity Transformation cultivators—whether the Galaxy Ancestor, the True Martial Ancestor Master, or Moyun, Nine Nether, and the other six Demon Emperors—were collectively stunned, their minds ablaze with shock.

Every one of them had reached the Divinity Transformation stage and experienced the ferocity of the Six-Nine Heavenly Tribulation.

Before undergoing the tribulation, they were nervous and meticulous in preparation.

During the ordeal, they were cautious to the extreme, never daring to relax.

After surviving, they were left battered and grateful for their survival.

This was the universal experience of all Second-order cultivators facing tribulation.

But this man—

"He—"

"He dove in?!"

"Charged straight into the depths of the tribulation clouds?!"

"Can the tribulation be endured this way?!"

It completely overturned their understanding.

One by one, their expressions shifted as they uniformly turned their gaze toward the tribulation clouds above, where a faint figure could be discerned through the clouds, arms wide open—

His expression serene, his stance leisurely, his demeanor relaxed and carefree.

It didn't look at all like he was enduring heavenly tribulation but rather enjoying a bath.

Crackling!

Rumbling!

Bolt after bolt of tribulation lightning struck his body, arcs of electricity flashed, and thunder roared incessantly, yet he remained unmoved.

His flesh remained wholly unscathed.

One bolt!

Two bolts!

Three bolts!

One bolt after another crashed down, each stronger than the last, saturating the tribulation clouds to the point that a massive Thunder Pond seemed to form.

And still, the man remained unfazed, strolling amidst it all.

Nine bolts!

Eighteen bolts!

Twenty-seven bolts!

Layer upon layer of tribulation thunder descended, each layer more intense than the preceding one. Lightning danced like serpents, thunder repelling evil spirits.

Amidst the chaos.

A tiger's roar echoed faintly from within the clouds and lightning. It seemed as though a white tiger materialized, devouring bolts of tribulation thunder. Additionally, sword intent surged to the skies, nearly piercing through the tribulation clouds and shattering the heavens.

The black clouds hung low.

The heavens seemed on the verge of collapse.

The scene was apocalyptic, with incessant thunderclaps and flashes of lightning carrying the might to obliterate the realm and bring annihilation.

Yet, the effort ultimately fell short.

Six layers and fifty-four bolts of tribulation lightning descended, the tribulation clouds resisted, but in the end, the unyielding decree of fate forced them to dissipate.

In an instant—

The wind ceased.

The black clouds dispersed.

The thunder silenced, and the rain stopped.

Sunlight once again shone over the land.

In the span of a moment, it felt as if the world was reborn. Everything appeared revitalized. Even the onlookers involuntarily let out a breath of relief. Faced with this kind of Heaven and Earth Tribulation, no one could avoid a sense of dread and oppression.

The tribulation clouds vanished.

Looking back toward the heavens.

Amid the light, the green-robed cultivator descended from the sky and landed atop the volcano.

The man scanned the surroundings, paused on the Galaxy Ancestor's direction, and bowed respectfully: "Xu Ning, Alchemy Institute Director of the Galaxy Academy, pays homage to the Ancestor!"

One sentence left everyone stunned.

...

"Galaxy Academy?"

"Alchemy Institute Director?"

"You are—"

The Galaxy Ancestor, having watched Chen Jichuan's entire tribulation process, was already in awe. Now, hearing such a ruthless figure address him as 'Ancestor,' his shock compounded immeasurably.

Meanwhile.

The True Martial Ancestor Master was equally astounded: "He's actually a disciple of the Galaxy Sword Sect?!"

Upon seeing that the Nine Peak Palace had fallen into the hands of a human clan cultivator, he had fantasized earlier about the possibility of this individual being a True Martial Immortal Sect or Galaxy Sword Sect True Person.

Now, with his fantasy realized, the reality felt too surreal.

Both the Galaxy and True Martial ancestors were simultaneously thrilled, but Moyun Demon Emperor and the other six Demon Emperors felt as though their mood had plunged into utter despair.

"He's actually a Galaxy Sword Sect disciple!"

"This is terrible news!"

"The True Martial and Galaxy Ancestors were already tough to deal with. Now, with another individual who can withstand tribulation lightning with their flesh alone, who could possibly challenge them in the future?!"

"What's worse, he's obtained the Nine Peak Palace, and who knows how many treasures lie within!"

"This spells catastrophe!"

All six Demon Emperors felt their hearts sink, realizing the dire consequences.

Previously, the forces on Wuhe Star were relatively balanced. The True Martial and Galaxy Ancestors, despite their unity, hadn't been able to present a crushing advantage over the Demon Race factions alone.

But now, with the addition of another Divinity Transformation cultivator.

Whether Moyun Demon Emperor, Nine Nether Demon Emperor, or any of the Four Seas Dragon Kings faced the human faction individually, they would have no way to resist and remain at a complete disadvantage.

Unless they formed an alliance.

But an alliance—

The six Demon Emperors contemplated intensely, their thoughts surging.

Regardless of forming alliances in the future, at this moment the human alliance had already gained the upper hand. Three Divinity Transformation stage cultivators united together meant no matter how the six Demon Emperors collaborated right now—

Six versus three!

While gaining an advantage might not be difficult, attempting to kill all three and retake the Nine Peak Palace simply bordered on wishful thinking, entirely unrealistic.

...

"Too late!"

"The outcome has been decided!"

What the six Demon Emperors realized, the Galaxy and True Martial Ancestors certainly understood as well.

They revealed smiles, their hearts overjoyed, their figures blurring as they teleported to the volcano's summit to look upon the newly ascended Divinity Transformation cultivator, waves of excitement surging within.

"Excellent!"

"Wonderful!"

The Galaxy Ancestor looked at Chen Jichuan and exclaimed thrice in approval, his joy unmistakable.

The True Martial Ancestor Master shared the sentiment, delighted at the addition of another Divinity Transformation cultivator for the human clan.

"Xu Ning pays respect to the Ancestor and to Senior True Martial."

The Galaxy Sword Sect included portraits of the two ancestors, so identifying them was no surprise. Moreover, with his Insight Skill, errors were virtually impossible.

These two figures had each founded the Galaxy Sword Sect and the True Martial Immortal Sect respectively.

Both possessed Divinity Transformation cultivation and were renowned as heroes and protectors of billions of the human clan on Wuhe Star, leading humans toward independence and strength. Were it not for their pivotal rise and efforts to turn the tide, humanity might have long since been enslaved, reduced to mere fodder and blood sacrifices for countless demons, forced to survive in disgraceful obscurity among the wilderness.

Chen Jichuan harbored genuine respect for such figures.

"No need for such formality."

"On Wuhe Star, our human clan has only two Divinity Transformation cultivators. You are the third. Let's regard each other as peers henceforth."

The Galaxy Ancestor, unburdened by ceremony, smiled at Chen Jichuan.

The True Martial Ancestor Master nodded in agreement.

Chen Jichuan, seeing this, no longer insisted and bowed to the Galaxy Ancestor, addressing him: "Senior Brother."

Then he cupped his hands toward the True Martial Ancestor Master, calling him: "Fellow Daoist."

"Haha!"

"Wonderful!"

"Today, Junior Brother ascends to Divinity Transformation. A celebration is in order!"

"For nearly five centuries, True Martial Fellow Daoist and I have largely refrained from concerning ourselves with sect affairs on Sumei Island. Now, we're exceedingly curious about you, Junior Brother!"

The Galaxy Ancestor was indeed overjoyed, his curiosity piqued by Chen Jichuan's background.

Silently, the Galaxy Sword Sect had unexpectedly produced a Divinity Transformation cultivator?!

His curiosity was insatiable.

Thus, along with the True Martial Ancestor Master, they led Chen Jichuan directly away from Sumei Island.

On the island.

The six Demon Emperors remained silent, watching the trio depart, ultimately refraining from attacking. With three Divinity Transformation cultivators joining forces, there was simply no chance to reclaim the Nine Peak Palace from the newly ascended Divinity Transformation cultivator.

Better to leave gracefully.

And carefully consider how to deal with the ever-growing human clan alliance in the future!

...

"Each one knows how to read the situation."

"I was just hoping they'd make a move so we could witness Fellow Daoist Xu's skills!"

The True Martial Ancestor Master remained vigilant; even after leaving for some time, no Demon Emperor had acted. He sighed with relief but couldn't help expressing his mischievous desire.

The Galaxy Ancestor laughed: "We've already witnessed him charge into the tribulation clouds with his flesh alone. What more do you need to see?"

"Haha!"

"True, true!"

"But I must admit, Junior Brother's actions during the tribulation genuinely scared me out of my wits!"

The True Martial Ancestor Master laughed heartily, recalling the scene of the heavenly tribulation, his heart still lingering with unease.

The two ancestral masters were approachable.

Chen Jichuan quickly bonded with them, and the three conversed cheerfully, becoming well-acquainted in no time.

Sharing the same star and human clan roots naturally fostered camaraderie and unity.

Each harbored intentions of deepening their alliance, making their interactions all the more harmonious.

They left Sumei Island.

The trio headed straight for the southernmost tip of Ming State, where they took residence within Red City and arranged a banquet to continue their conversation.

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