Chapter 441: The Mighty Bai Yujing – Over Twenty Supreme Heavenly Sovereigns
"Congratulations on exiting seclusion, Sir Xiao."
In the Northern Ming Continent, deep within an underground chamber, Xiao Tiance stepped out, greeted by two familiar figures. Fatty Doll and Ling'er quickly flew onto his shoulders, grinning as they offered their congratulations.
Xiao Tiance smiled faintly and nodded. "Thank you for keeping watch these days. How long has it been since I went into seclusion?"
Ling'er tilted her head in thought. "Sir Xiao, it has been nearly six months since you entered the Heavenly Dao Glazed Bottle."
Hearing this, Xiao Tiance nodded; the timeline matched his expectations. After all, it had taken considerable time to upgrade the twelve Heavenly Demon Puppets and refine hundreds of high grade pills. Even with his efficiency producing multiple pills per batch it was a meticulous process.
"Now, I'm preparing to face the tribulation. Would you both like to stay here or come along with me?" Xiao Tiance asked.
"I'll go with you!" Ling'er answered enthusiastically.
Fatty Doll pointed to a pile of Spirit Array Jade Pendants he had crafted on the floor. "Sir Xiao, aside from the initial damaged materials, I've completed all the pendants you requested."
With a flick of his finger, Xiao Tiance summoned a pendant into his hand and examined it. The quality was decent not as powerful as the ones he made personally, but sufficient for most purposes.
"Whoosh!"
He stored all the jade pendants into his spatial ring and turned to Ling'er. "Have you made progress with mastering the Saint Grade Grandmaster Spirit Arrays?"
Ling'er nodded with pride. "Yes! I've mastered five different types of Saint Grade Grandmaster Arrays!" She zipped to his side and lightly pressed her forehead against his.
In an instant, Xiao Tiance felt a surge of information about the arrays flow into his mind. He clearly understood their structure, effects, and potential uses.
"Excellent work, both of you. Let's go. Since you're not staying behind, join me as I face the tribulation. I'll also take this opportunity to show you just how strong the new twelve Heavenly Demon Puppets are," Xiao Tiance said with a smile.
Ling'er merged into his body, while Fatty Doll flew into the Heavenly Dao Pagoda perched atop Xiao Tiance's head.
As the stone door to the chamber opened, the spiritual array activated. Even before Xiao Tiance stepped outside, the surrounding energy rapidly began to converge, forming ominous tribulation clouds.
He emerged into the open air and gazed at the gathering storm clouds, his lips curling into a slight smile. With a single step, he appeared directly beneath the darkened skies.
However, he quickly realized that this was still above Zhu Xian City. If he went through the tribulation here, the entire city could be destroyed. Thinking of this, he flashed away, covering a hundred kilometers in an instant to reach a secluded valley.
The tribulation clouds followed him relentlessly, arriving overhead just as he stopped. Looking up, Xiao Tiance felt not only excitement but a hint of surprise. The intensity of this tribulation was far beyond that of a typical Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign's tribulation. It felt as though it was determined to annihilate him.
But Xiao Tiance wasn't worried. A strong tribulation was precisely what he needed, not only to temper his Heavenly Dao Myriad Tribulation Body but also to provide ample energy for his twelve ravenous Heavenly Demon Puppets.
"Come on!" he shouted.
"Boom! Crack!"
A terrifying bolt of lightning descended, striking Xiao Tiance directly.
Meanwhile, in Zhu Xian City, Mo Yang and several others had already sensed Xiao Tiance's aura when he left seclusion. Watching the fearsome tribulation clouds in the distance, they felt a mix of awe and concern.
"As expected of our Immortal Sovereign. In just six months, he's reached this terrifying level of power," said Huang Jiuji with a smile.
Beside him, Di Yixue nodded in agreement. "Indeed. The Immortal Sovereign's growth is nothing short of monstrous. To think he's already risen from the early stage of Spirit Grade Heavenly Sovereign to such heights in so little time. If given more time, Bai Yujing will undoubtedly become one of the most dominant forces in the Great Thousand World."
Mo Yang sighed in amazement. "Even the Sect Master of my Heavenly Dao Sect in his prime couldn't match this pace. This is excellent news. The stronger the Immortal Sovereign becomes, the more leverage Bai Yujing will have against the foreign demon clans."
As they spoke, several figures suddenly rushed out from within Zhu Xian City.
"It's Xiao Xuan, Huang Min, Mu Ling, Tong Sihai, and Long Zun! Why are they moving so urgently?" Di Yixue asked, astonished.
"They must be preparing to break through," Huang Jiuji and Mo Yang replied simultaneously.
If their speculation proved true, Bai Yujing would soon have even more Supreme Heavenly Sovereigns among its ranks. Just as expected, over the next day and night, lightning tribulations erupted around Zhu Xian City, illuminating the skies as the newly promoted Sovereigns fought to solidify their advancements.
By the end of it all, Xiao Xuan, Tong Sihai, Huang Min, and Mu Ling had each returned to the city, successfully advancing. Xiao Xuan and Huang Min had even reached the mid stage Spirit Grade Heavenly Sovereign level, while Tong Sihai and Mu Ling showed potential to follow suit soon. Even Long Zun, though limited by his talent, achieved early stage Immortal Grade Heavenly Sovereign status.
Counting these new breakthroughs, Bai Yujing now boasted nine Supreme Heavenly Sovereigns, including Xiao Tiance. Such numbers firmly established the sect as a first rate superpower in the Great Thousand World.
At that moment, a sudden, overwhelming force surged from the north. Xiao Tiance appeared amidst the group, radiating incredible power that left everyone in awe.
The journey of Bai Yujing's rise to dominance was far from over.
At the same time, twelve gleaming golden Heavenly Demon Puppets followed closely behind Xiao Tiance. Their formation was precise and orderly, exuding auras that were all at least at the mid stage Spirit Grade Heavenly Sovereign level.
Among them, Qing Hou had reached the half step Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign level. Additionally, the twelve puppets included one at the early stage Immortal Grade Heavenly Sovereign level and another at the mid stage Immortal Grade Heavenly Sovereign level.
The remaining nine puppets consisted of seven at the mid stage Spirit Grade Heavenly Sovereign level and two at the late stage Spirit Grade Heavenly Sovereign level. However, the sheer durability of the puppets' bodies allowed them to fight beyond their levels. Unless faced with a supreme divine beast, opponents of the same rank would struggle against these Heavenly Demon Puppets.
"Whoa!"
The crowd collectively gasped, and when they processed what they had witnessed, their faces lit up with delight.
"Congratulations, Immortal Sovereign! Our deepest congratulations!" they all exclaimed in unison.
"Hahaha, thank you. Bai Yujing's current prosperity is thanks to all of your efforts," Xiao Tiance replied, landing on the city wall. Behind him, the twelve Heavenly Demon Puppets stood neatly in formation, resembling a disciplined army.
"You're incredible, Tiance," Xiao Xuan said, approaching with a gratified expression.
Xiao Tiance chuckled and shook his head. "It's not enough, but for now, it'll do. By the way, Brother Xuan, it's about time we brought our family over from the Dou Qi Continent."
Hearing this, Xiao Xuan's eyes flickered with excitement, but he quickly regained his composure. He hesitated before saying, "Tiance, maybe we should wait a bit longer. Right now, we're still facing threats from the extraterrestrial demon clans. While our family members are strong, their safety here isn't fully guaranteed."
Xiao Tiance thought for a moment and nodded. "You're right. Let's postpone it for another ten years. With our current strength, we can hold the northern battlefront. But since you're concerned, we'll wait. I also have a plan in mind. Once it succeeds, your worries will no longer be an issue."
"Very well," Xiao Xuan agreed with a smile.
Xiao Tiance turned to the gathered group, his gaze filled with pride. Looking at Tong Sihai and the others, he said, "With Bai Yujing's power now greatly increased, I will remain stationed in Zhu Xian City for the next five years. Dragon Lord will also stay behind to assist in guarding the city.
"As for City Lords Mo Yang, Huang Jiuji, and Di Yixue, your spiritual power is already nearing its limit. It's time for you to find a place to break through.
"Bai Yujing is our headquarters, but the other four cities also require strong guardians. Thus, I've decided as follows: City Lord Xiao Xuan will return to guard Bai Yujing. Tong Sihai will oversee Sihai City. Phoenix Min, the leader of the Shouyang Tower, will take charge of Wanyao City. Mu Ling, the leader of the Jin Feng Tower, will guard Baiyu City.
"The rest will follow the orders of their respective city lords."
No one objected to the arrangement. With Bai Yujing now brimming with powerful experts and Xiao Tiance personally overseeing Zhu Xian City alongside the twelve Heavenly Demon Puppets, there was no need for everyone to remain in one place.
"Understood. We will comply with the Immortal Sovereign's commands," they replied in unison. After receiving their assignments, those tasked with guarding cities departed for their posts, while others left to seek breakthroughs.
The Heavenly Tribulation and a New Role
A short while later, in the guest hall of Zhu Xian City, Dragon Lord appeared, his expression somewhat nervous. Xiao Tiance smiled at him and said, "Senior, I've fulfilled our agreement and given you the Breaking Barrier Pill to help you advance. Now that you've achieved your breakthrough, do you regret agreeing to my terms so easily?"
Hearing this, Dragon Lord laughed heartily and shook his head. "I never thought I'd have the chance to reach the Immortal Grade Heavenly Sovereign level in this lifetime. It's all thanks to you, Immortal Sovereign. Since you've placed no restrictions on me, how could I possibly regret it? Breaking my promise now would make me ungrateful!"
"Good! Since you've kept your word, I won't disappoint you either. While your natural talent limits you to the early stage Immortal Grade Heavenly Sovereign level, I plan to research pills that enhance cultivation potential. With some luck, they should allow you to go further," Xiao Tiance said warmly.
Dragon Lord's eyes lit up with excitement. Initially, he had joined Bai Yujing out of necessity, but after witnessing Xiao Tiance's immense power, he had fully embraced his new allegiance. Now, with Xiao Tiance's promise, his resolve to remain loyal was solidified.
"Immortal Sovereign, I will serve you and Bai Yujing with unwavering dedication!"
"Haha, no need to be so formal. With your strength, you're more than qualified to lead one of our five cities. However, since those positions are already filled, I've decided to create a new division: the Tianji Tower. It will focus on intelligence gathering and trade. I want you to serve as its first leader. What do you think?"
Dragon Lord bowed deeply. "Thank you, Immortal Sovereign. I will fulfill my duties to the best of my abilities."
A Worrisome Reunion
Just then, Shi Hao entered the hall, bowing respectfully. "Immortal Sovereign, the Lady has arrived from the capital with her entourage. She's waiting for you in the courtyard."
Xiao Tiance nodded and made his way to the courtyard. However, as soon as he stepped inside, his expression darkened. Medusa, his wife, sat pale and weak, her condition visibly poor.
"You're here, husband," Medusa said with a faint smile.
"What happened?" Xiao Tiance asked urgently.
(To be continued)
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