Chapter 173: Wang Li’s Advancement To Soul Integration Realm
As the sun began to set, Wang Li spent the remainder of the day with Liu Xue. Her beautiful face lit up with joy as she introduced him to many of her junior sisters. Each one was as beautiful as Liu Xue, their youthful energy and elegance captivating Wang Li.
“Wang Li, this is Feng Lianhua,” Liu Xue introduced, gesturing to a tall, slender girl with delicate features.
“A pleasure to meet you, Feng Lianhua,” Wang Li said, his voice smooth and charming.
Feng Lianhua blushed, her eyes bright with admiration. “The pleasure is mine, Elder Wang.”
“And this is Xian Yu,” Liu Xue continued, indicating a girl with a mischievous smile and sparkling eyes.
“Greetings, Xian Yu,” Wang Li said, bowing slightly.
Xian Yu giggled, her cheeks tinged with pink. “I’ve heard so much about you, Elder Wang.”
“And this is Lian Xing,” Liu Xue added, presenting a serene young woman with a calm demeanor and graceful poise.
“Lian Xing,” Wang Li acknowledged with a nod. “It’s an honor.”
Lian Xing’s eyes softened. “The honor is mine, Elder Wang.”
Wang Li enjoyed his time with these junior sisters, subtly flirting with each one. Their reactions varied from shy giggles to bold glances, each of them delighted to be interacting with him. After all, Wang Li wasn’t just an amazing healer or the honorary elder of the Jade Lotus Palace sect; he was also the Patriarch of the Wang Family. His reputation as one of the youngest patriarchs rebuilding his family after its near destruction added to his allure.
As the evening approached, Wang Li excused himself and left the camp. He walked until he was a sufficient distance away, then stopped and looked up at the sky. The sun was setting, casting a warm glow over the landscape. He finally let go of the restraint on his cultivation, allowing his spiritual energy to overflow in the entire area.
Immediately, dark clouds began to gather in the sky, swirling ominously. The air crackled with energy, and Wang Li knew what was coming. His recent encounter with Palace Mistress Jiu Lan had allowed him to absorb her vast virgin Yin Energy, facilitating his breakthrough from the peak of the Nascent Soul Realm to the Soul Integration Realm.
The dark clouds continued to amass, growing thicker and more turbulent. This was the herald of Wang Li’s Heavenly Tribulation. Back at the camp, both Palace Mistress Jiu Lan of the Jade Lotus Palace sect and Palace Mistress Gao Ming of the Emerald Sea Palace sect sensed the powerful energy. They exchanged worried glances, wondering which expert was going through this terrifying Heavenly Tribulation.
“Who could it be?” Jiu Lan murmured, her brow furrowed in concern.
Gao Ming shook her head. “I don’t know, but we must find out.”
The dark clouds began to pulse with light, and suddenly, a bolt of lightning struck down, the first of many trials. This was no ordinary tribulation; it was a mythical grade tribulation, known as the Divine Elemental Tribulation. It tested not only Wang Li’s body but also his willpower and spirit, with elements of lightning, fire, water, earth, and wind.
Wang Li braced himself as the first bolt of lightning hit him. Pain seared through his body, but he gritted his teeth and endured. He knew that absorbing the power of this tribulation would strengthen his physique tremendously. Each strike of lightning coursed through his veins, burning with an intensity that would have destroyed a lesser cultivator.
The next wave of the tribulation brought fire. Flames roared around him, scorching his skin and muscles. Wang Li focused his mind, drawing the energy into himself, feeling his body grow stronger with each agonizing second. The fire was followed by a deluge of water, crashing down on him like a tidal wave. He struggled to breathe, his lungs filling with water, but he pushed through, absorbing the water element into his core.
The earth element came next, the ground shaking and splitting beneath him. Stones and debris pelted his body, bruising and cutting him, but he stood firm, drawing strength from the very earth that sought to break him. Finally, the wind howled, sharp and cutting, slicing through his skin like blades. Wang Li’s body was pushed to its limits, but he continued to absorb the elemental energy, feeling his physique grow stronger with each trial.
Back at the camp, Jiu Lan, Gao Ming, and many other beautiful elders from both the Jade Lotus Palace and the Emerald Sea Palace sects rushed to the site of the tribulation. Liu Xue, too, arrived with her master, her heart pounding with worry and pride.
As they reached the site, they saw Wang Li standing amidst the elemental chaos, enduring the mythical grade Heavenly Tribulation.
“It’s Wang Li!” Jiu Lan gasped, her eyes wide with shock. Her face tightened with concern. Despite her newly submissive relationship with Wang Li, she couldn’t deny the significance of this moment. If he succeeded, he would ascend to a level of cultivation equal to her own, rendering her powerless to resist him.
“He’s breaking through to the Soul Integration Realm,” Gao Ming said, her voice filled with awe. “At his age… it’s incredible.”
Liu Xue’s eyes were fixed on Wang Li, a mixture of fear and pride in her gaze. “He’ll succeed,” she whispered, more to herself than anyone else. “He has to.”
As the tribulation continued, Wang Li felt his body reach its limit. But he pushed beyond, drawing on every ounce of strength and willpower he had. The elemental forces battered him, each wave more intense than the last. Yet, with each trial, he absorbed more energy, his body growing stronger and more resilient.
The final wave of the tribulation was the most intense. The elements combined, creating a storm of unparalleled ferocity. Lightning, fire, water, earth, and wind all assaulted Wang Li at once. He roared in pain and defiance, his spirit burning with determination. He would not be defeated. He would rise above this challenge and claim his rightful place in the Soul Integration Realm.
With a final, desperate effort, Wang Li absorbed the combined elemental energy. His body felt like it was being torn apart, but he held on, drawing the power into himself. The storm raged around him, but slowly, it began to subside. The dark clouds dispersed, the elements calmed, and the air grew still.
Wang Li stood in the aftermath, his body trembling but whole. He had done it. He had endured the Divine Elemental Tribulation and emerged stronger than ever. As the onlookers watched in awe, Wang Li felt a surge of power within him. He had broken through to the Soul Integration Realm, his potential now truly limitless.
Jiu Lan approached him, her eyes filled with a mixture of relief and admiration. “You did it,” she said softly. “You really did it.”
Wang Li nodded, a weary smile on his face. “Yes, I did. And now, I’m stronger than ever.”
Liu Xue rushed to his side, her eyes shining with pride and love. “Li, you’re incredible!”
He took her hand, squeezing it gently. “Thank you, Xue’er. I couldn’t have done it without your support.”
As the others gathered around, congratulating him on his achievement, Wang Li felt a deep sense of satisfaction. He had not only survived the Heavenly Tribulation but had also grown stronger, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead.
As Wang Li was led back to the combined camp, he could feel the eyes of the many beauties on him, each gaze filled with admiration and respect. The air was thick with excitement and celebration as the news of his advancement spread like wildfire. The entire combined camp, where the female members of the Emerald Sea Palace sect and the Jade Lotus Palace sect resided, was lit up with joy.
“Welcome back, Elder Wang!” several disciples greeted him, their voices filled with enthusiasm.
“Thank you,” Wang Li replied, his smile warm as he acknowledged their greetings.
Wang Li could see the reason for such a celebration. The Jade Lotus Palace sect, known for its exclusively female members, and the Emerald Sea Palace sect’s female disciples and elders had gathered here, creating a sea of beauties.
As Wang Li made his way through the camp, he couldn’t help but enjoy the sight of so many beautiful faces. The celebration was in full swing, with tables laden with food and drink. The disciples had already begun to celebrate, their laughter and chatter filling the air.
“To Elder Wang’s breakthrough!” a voice called out, and a cheer rose from the crowd.
“To Elder Wang!” the disciples echoed, raising their cups in unison.
Wang Li raised his own cup, acknowledging their cheers with a nod before taking a sip. The alcohol was strong, warming him from the inside out. He watched as the disciples began to sing songs, their voices melodious and sweet.
“Let the dancing begin!” someone shouted, and a group of disciples took to the stage, their movements graceful and fluid as they danced to the rhythm of the music.
