Chapter 201 The last test
Boom! The thunder sounded again, but it could no longer shake the figure standing between heaven and earth.
Guo Songyang, with his strength and wisdom, once again proved what the power of the Sword Sect is and what a true strong man is.
The rumbling sound continued, echoing through the sky. The thunder seemed to tear through the space and headed straight for Guo Songyang.
He was agile, sometimes dodging, sometimes counterattacking, and sometimes confronting head-on. He easily resolved every strike of thunder with ease.
As time went by, the power of the thunder became more and more violent, and Guo Songyang's aura became more and more powerful.
The sky seemed to be enraged, and the thick dark clouds were suddenly torn apart by a flash of lightning, revealing a huge gap. Then, dazzling light poured out like a waterfall, and a lightning column as thick as a bucket rushed towards Guo Songyang with unstoppable force.
Facing this last and most powerful thunder tribulation, Guo Songyang's face showed a trace of solemnity for the first time, but more of it was the joy of impending victory.
"It's finally here, the final test."
He whispered in his mind, his eyes flashing with determination and expectation.
The thunderbolt came in an instant, at such a speed that it was astonishing. In almost the blink of an eye, it completely enveloped Guo Songyang.
A deafening roar echoed between heaven and earth. Amidst the colorful lightning, a flash of golden light was exceptionally dazzling. It was a symbol of the power within Guo Songyang's body that was fighting against the thunder tribulation.
The thunder lasted for a long time and finally subsided.
When the dust settled, Guo Songyang's figure slowly descended. His clothes were a little disheveled and there were a few burn marks in his black hair, but it couldn't hide his heroic appearance.
This scene left everyone present dumbfounded, and their hearts were filled with awe and shock.
No one dared to laugh at him. Instead, they were deeply moved by Guo Songyang's indomitable spirit and courage to challenge.
The dark clouds quickly dissipated, the sun once again filled the earth, and the mountain behind the Temple of War God returned to its former tranquility, but the air was still filled with an indescribable excitement and anticipation.
Everyone looked up at the tall figure in the air and held their breath, as if the whole world had stopped.
Ouch! An exclamation broke the calm air, followed by another, and then another... The exclamations came one after another, as if forming a unique symphony. However, this was not a cheerful melody, but an atmosphere full of tension and surprise.
In midair, the figure with slightly disheveled clothes was like a bright star, instantly attracting everyone's attention. People's eyes were filled with astonishment and awe, as if they had seen a miraculous existence. Who was this mysterious figure? Why did he appear here? What kind of amazing strength did he have? These questions lingered in everyone's mind, but no one could find the answer.
The faces of the sect leaders were solemn. They all knew that the War God Temple would be the only one to take the lead this time. Especially in the Liuyun Sword Sect, the atmosphere was so oppressive that it was as if a storm was about to come. The clouds of worry on the faces of Nangong Yue and other senior leaders were even darker than the sky outside. They knew that the result of this battle might have a far-reaching impact on the entire sect.
Deep inside the sect, the leader of the sect, Murongshan, who was wearing a green robe, sat upright on his seat, like a calm mountain. However, the anger and unwillingness that could not be concealed between his brows revealed his true feelings. The great elder Bao Wujin beside him also had a sullen face. They all clearly realized that the delicate balance with the War God Temple had been broken. With Guo Songyang stepping into the realm of the Sword Sect, this balance had completely collapsed and turned into nothing.
Shangguan Jiannan looked up at the sky, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He was amazed at Guo Songyang's strength, but also worried about the future changes. Guo Songyang's strength was enough to shake the entire cultivation world, and his appearance would bring huge challenges to all the major sects.
"Haha, that's great!" A burst of hearty laughter broke through the sky. Guo Songyang successfully passed the tribulation and the title of Sword Sect was well deserved.
He looked around, smiling at the faces that were either shocked or frightened, and felt secretly proud of himself.
“Thank you all for coming and sharing this moment.”
Before Guo Songyang finished speaking, there was already a barely perceptible hint of pride in his expression.
Guo Cheng was standing by and was delighted to see that his father was safe and sound. He quickly invited everyone to join in the celebration.
Although the various clan leaders were unwilling to accept the defeat, in the face of absolute strength, they could only put on a brave face and exit one after another, returning to their own homes.
Soon, the news of Guo Songyang's promotion to the Sword Sect spread like wildfire, quickly reaching every corner of the Apocalypse Dynasty.
Although the sect leaders felt helpless, they also knew that such news could not be covered up.
The Temple of War God, the former overlord, once again stands at the top of the world of cultivation in an undisputed manner.
Deep within the Tianjian Sect, an undercurrent concerning the future is quietly surging.
As the news of Guo Songyang's sudden increase in strength spread, all major sects were secretly on guard, fearing that this sudden change would cause turmoil in the martial arts world.
Inside the sect's main hall, the top leaders gathered together. The air was so heavy that water could almost drip from it, and every breath seemed so heavy.
"Alas!" Long Qianshan, the sect leader, finally couldn't help but sigh, breaking the silence in the room, "Guo Songyang's breakthrough has undoubtedly cast a shadow on us. We must speed up our pace and improve ourselves to deal with possible crises."
Although his voice was soft, it struck everyone's heart like a heavy hammer.
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone nodded, with the same worry and determination flashing in their eyes.
Obviously, this tension has spread to the entire Tianjian Sect and even to other sects. Everyone is in danger, but they have to struggle forward.
The meeting was brief and efficient. After it ended, the entire sect seemed to be on fire. Both the inner sect elites and outer sect disciples threw themselves into an unprecedented craze for cultivation.
Although the disciples knew little about the decisions made by the top leaders, they could feel the sect's resources being tilted toward them, and the path of cultivation seemed to be smoother than before.
And deep in the secret room of the main hall, Shangguan Jiannan was immersed in the joy of self-breakthrough.
Shangguan Jiannan closed his eyes and concentrated, with a faint green light surrounding his body. It was a sign that he had cultivated the "Yeyouyingwuying Mentality" to the fifth level.
With a crisp sound of breaking through the air, a powerful spiritual energy hit the wall with a deafening sound, announcing another leap in his strength.
"Finally, the fifth level!" Shangguan Jiannan opened his eyes, his eyes flashing with excitement and pride that were difficult to conceal.
This achievement is the result of his hard work and unremitting efforts day and night, which makes him feel very gratified.
However, despite his joy, he also knew that this was far from enough and there was still a long way to go.
"It's far from enough, I must be stronger!" Shangguan Jiannan vowed secretly in his heart, and the spiritual energy around him surged again, as if to devour all obstacles and move towards a higher realm.
He knew that only by constantly breaking through himself could he stand firm in the coming storm.
Among his peers, Shangguan Jiannan's improvement in cultivation was already quite impressive, but at this moment it seemed that this was far from enough.
Looking at the ten major sects, there are many young talents who have entered the Dao Condensation Realm. Some, like Guo Polu, have quietly approached the realm of Sword Emperor.
However, Shangguan Jiannan was still at the Sword King stage. The gap in strength was like a chasm that stood in front of him.
Even if he had a few trump cards in hand, enough to temporarily suppress Guo Polu, if they were used frequently, they would no longer be mysterious and would lose their meaning as trump cards.
"We must speed up the improvement of our strength." Shangguan Jiannan made up his mind secretly.