With a deafening roar of thunder, dense dark clouds slowly pressed down, as if the entire sky was about to collapse.

The terrifying pressure emanating from the Divine Soul level was enough to suffocate ordinary Xuan Immortals. Cultivators below the Xuan Immortal level might even have their Dao hearts shattered, their cultivation destroyed, and become cripples.

Boom!

Like a giant landmass sinking and the world shattering, a thousand-foot-tall thunder giant, enveloped in blood-red lightning, slowly descended from the depths of the dark clouds. Holding a massive warhammer brimming with destructive energy, its blood-red eyes stared emotionlessly at the five female cultivators on the Ascension Platform of Yunji Peak.

However, layers of hazy clear purple clouds enveloped the sky above the Ascension Platform, with golden lamps, purple lotuses, galaxies, sun and moon transformations, and other phenomena swirling continuously, severely distorting the thunder giant’s perception. As a result, the figures and auras of the five women seemed elusive, as if separated by an entire great world.

In the next instant, the warhammer transformed into a terrifying blood-red thunderbolt, thousands of feet long, crashing down through the fortune barrier and exploding on the Ascension Platform.

Brilliant light erupted, and numerous formation restrictions appeared layer by layer under the impact of the explosion, dissipating the shockwaves into nothingness.

Xuebing Xuan and the other four women’s expressions visibly calmed. Although this heavenly tribulation seemed terrifying, its actual destructive power was far less than expected, completely different from the many records in ancient texts. It was clear that with Junior Brother’s fortune protecting them, passing the tribulation was only a matter of time.

Heaven’s will seemed to sense something, and amidst the rolling thunder, hundreds more towering giants, enveloped in blood-red lightning, slowly descended from the depths of the clouds. Holding heavy hammers, long spears, chains, giant swords, and other weapons, their powerful divine senses locked onto the figures on the Ascension Platform.

In the sky, just a hundred miles from Yunji Peak.

Xinyu, Qinghuan, and Tongying Emperors stood shoulder to shoulder, with Shepherd Ying also observing from the side. Surrounded by purple energy and clear light, their auspicious clouds connected above their heads, radiating brilliant light and imposing pressure, with countless phenomena appearing and disappearing.

The Golden Immortal tribulation, which shook the earth and changed the weather, was nothing more than a drizzle to the three Quasi Holy Emperors. Even with five female cultivators, who surpassed the talents of demon sharks, undergoing the tribulation together, its power was only at the level of an ordinary Taiyi Golden Immortal tribulation. With Qing Muling’s current fortune foundation, he could completely withstand it, needing only a few days of rest to recover.

“This must be the youngest Golden Immortal in history, right?”

Shepherd Ying sighed softly. Not to mention herself, even the three Emperors, with their extraordinary talents and continuous fortuitous encounters, had not ascended from the Destiny Realm to the Golden Immortal realm so quickly.

Of course, Qing Muling would likely be even faster in the future. However, he was not an ordinary human cultivator, so the rules and constraints of the human cultivation world did not hold much significance for him.

Golden Immortal cultivation, as the name implies, signifies the immortality of the golden nature. Even a first-grade Golden Immortal has a lifespan of millions of years, barely meeting the standards of a great power in the Great Void. They could serve as the Supreme Sect Master of a Supreme Dao Lineage or a senior Supreme Elder, with the right to sleep and recover in a Hidden Cave Mystical Realm after being injured, becoming part of the sect’s strategic strength.

When Shepherd Ying took over as the Supreme Sect Master, she was only at the peak of the Golden Immortal realm and later broke through to become a Taiyi Golden Immortal.

Qinghuan Emperor glanced at Shepherd Ying. This young Sect Master’s cultivation had also improved significantly recently, having received several private lessons from Qing Muling. She had now firmly stepped into the fifth-grade Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, not far from the sixth grade.

However, the unique aura belonging to Qing Muling on Shepherd Ying was unmistakable, even more evident than on Dragon Ritual Princess. Without his Dao Rhyme assistance, the power of the Creation Heavenly Palace alone would not have achieved such astonishing results.

With Qing Muling’s special care, this Sect Master would likely not be far from the Great Golden Immortal Dao fruit in the future.

That little guy still favored his own Master more. His daughter couldn’t compare.

Thinking of this, Qinghuan Emperor couldn’t help but feel a bit jealous, smiling slightly, “Once these five girls finish their tribulation, it will be our turn to help Muling cross the Elemental Immortal tribulation. Once he becomes an Elemental Immortal, he can truly dual cultivate with Dragon Ritual. I believe he won’t make any more excuses then, right?”

Tongying Emperor chuckled, “I knew you were thinking about this. But Qingchan still hasn’t gotten what she wants! She says she wants to cultivate feelings first and isn’t in a hurry to dual cultivate. Xinyu, don’t you think you owe us an explanation?”

Xinyu Emperor’s expression froze slightly, “Who he wants to dual cultivate with is entirely his own business, right? As the Ancestor, I can’t possibly control even this. Do you expect me to issue a decree ordering him to sleep with a specific girl every night?”

“Why not?”

Tongying Emperor retorted, “We agreed that once his cultivation reached a certain level, he must marry the girls from our two families, including the chosen companions, without any excuses. This isn’t just his personal matter; it concerns the long-term interests of the entire alliance. How can we let him keep delaying?”

Having attained the Dao not long ago, she spoke more directly, without much pretense. This matter indeed couldn’t be delayed any longer, or she and Qinghuan would both be uneasy.

Qinghuan Emperor’s expression became more serious, “Xinyu, and Shepherd Ying, you don’t want any rifts in our relationship, right? Although Muling has his own opinions, he has always respected you. If you say a word, this matter will be resolved perfectly, won’t it?”

Shepherd Ying’s beautiful face blushed slightly, thinking, “When has he ever respected me as his Master? Whenever we meet, he finds an opportunity to touch me, his hands never leaving my ample bosom, claiming it’s ‘speaking with a clear conscience.’”

“Speaking with a clear conscience, huh? Why don’t you touch your own?”

“Alright, it’s settled then!”

Xinyu Emperor weighed the matter for a few moments before finally nodding, “Once he finishes his tribulation, I’ll talk to him. I won’t let you two down.”

“That’s good.”

Qinghuan and Tongying Emperors turned their anger into joy. The Dao Rhyme of the Harmony Spirit Seed had miraculous effects comparable to top-grade spirit pills. Even a Quasi Holy Emperor wouldn’t have the luxury of consuming top-grade spirit pills daily.

With Qing Muling, Dragon Ritual Princess, and Qingchan Fairy, they had great hopes of achieving the Great Golden Immortal Dao fruit, or even the Quasi Holy Emperor Dao Fruit in the future.

Shepherd Ying sighed inwardly. She didn’t believe Qing Muling had truly changed his ways. Thinking of how he looked at Tongying Emperor, he would surely do something audacious in the future. She just hoped that Tongying wouldn’t regret it then.

“One more thing,”

Xinyu Emperor said, “We’ve received information from a spy within the Bright Moon Sword Sect. Lin Xuanyuan has decided to ally with the Clear God Palace and plans to marry that disgraceful Saintess Miaoming. It’s like throwing his old face on the ground for people to trample on!”

Qinghuan and Tongying Emperors weren’t surprised, “It’s disgraceful, but compared to being attacked and having their Dao Lineage destroyed by your Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, this outcome is still acceptable.”

“By the way, I heard that this secret alliance was initiated by the Calamity Fate Palace. So far, they’ve gathered eight Supreme Dao Lineages, forming quite a formidable force!”

Not every Supreme Dao Lineage had a Quasi Holy Emperor. For example, the Bright Moon Sword Sect’s Emperor had recently dissipated his cultivation and passed away due to severe injuries, and the Nine Spirit Proto Gate was in a similar situation.

Although the Calamity Fate Palace currently had three Emperors, none were skilled in combat. They excelled at divining fate and manipulating fortune.

The Demon Path Ancestral Court had one peak Quasi Holy Emperor, and the other Dao Lineages could muster four peak Emperors in total. More Emperors were severely injured and in slumber, but they couldn’t be counted as usable combat power, only serving as potential deterrents.

Tongying Emperor’s eyes sparkled, “So, our alliance’s high-end combat power is no longer dominant. We must quickly gain more Quasi Holy Emperors to counter their pressure. What do you think, Xinyu?”

“Oh? What do you suggest, Tongying?”

Xinyu Emperor asked calmly, already guessing her intentions.

“It’s simple. Our Goddess Sect has a severely injured Emperor in the Hidden Cave Mystical Realm, unable to leave due to the severity of the injuries. We need Qing Muling to visit and heal her. Once she recovers, we won’t fear the Calamity Fate Palace’s threats!”

Tongying Emperor said with a smile.

The so-called “revealing the dagger” was nothing more than this.

“……”

Xinyu Emperor turned her gaze to Tongying, staring at her for a long time before sneering, “So, you finally reveal your true intentions. You just want to monopolize Qing Muling, don’t you?”

“Why would you say that, Sister?”

Tongying Emperor feigned innocence, “I just want Muling to help heal the Emperor. Once she’s healed, we’ll send him back immediately. We’re the closest allies now; don’t we have this bit of trust?”

“Heh…”

Shepherd Ying glanced at her, thinking, “If I believe you, I’d be a fool. Once Qing Muling enters the Goddess Sect’s territory, you’ll imprison him, endlessly extracting his essence until he fathers a bunch of children.”

In the face of immense benefits, any sense of loyalty or trust was meaningless. Even a Quasi Holy Emperor would stoop to shameless acts for Qing Muling.

Moreover, with two peak Quasi Holy Emperors, the Goddess Sect would gain greater influence within the alliance, which would be detrimental to the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace.

From Qing Muling’s perspective, the next Quasi Holy Emperor should come from the Cloud Dream Heavenly Palace, preferably from the Sect Master’s faction, to ensure his safety.