Free Web NovelChapter 328: Chapter 328: Transcending the Ascension Tribulation
Even though she wasn’t deliberately cultivating, the dense Spiritual Energy still flowed into her body on its own.
Song Wanning even intentionally guided some of it into her internal world, but what was bound to happen, happened anyway.
She did her utmost to suppress it and didn’t make a big deal out of it, instead heading first to the Heavenly Inquiry Sect.
This place held many wonderful memories with her master and martial uncles, carrying nearly all the moments of her youth.
Now that she was leaving, she had to make arrangements for the future once more.
After finding the new Sect Master and talking for a long time, she confirmed that there shouldn’t be any problems for the next hundred years before finally leaving the Sect.
Then, she contacted Mo Yuan and told him the news of her impending ascension.
Upon hearing the news, Mo Yuan desperately wanted to rush over and see Song Wanning off, but she refused.
Left with no choice, he could only stay with the Demon Clan, waiting with anxious anticipation for news.
Song Wanning made many more arrangements. Once she was sure she hadn’t missed anything, she returned to the Song Family to tell her parents and her disciple the news.
Learning that she was about to ascend, they were overjoyed, yet their hearts were also filled with reluctance to see her go.
"Wan Ning, you’ll be in a new and unfamiliar place in the Spirit Realm, and Mom and Dad won’t be able to take care of you. Take all of these Spirit Stones and treasures."
Mu Yuan took out all the Storage Rings Song Wanning had previously given them.
Their daughter was all grown up and about to go to a place without them. How could they not be worried?
Song Qingyun’s eyes were also red as he urged her, "That’s right, your mother is right. These things were yours to begin with, so take them all!"
"As for the Song Family, you don’t need to worry. Mom and Dad will take good care of it. Once our Cultivation is high enough, we’ll come find you immediately!"
Their talent was no match for their daughter’s, and their cultivation speed was leagues behind hers.
Who knew how long they would have to wait before they could ascend.
Just the thought of it was painful.
Seeing the worried looks in her parents’ eyes, Song Wanning didn’t tell them about the potential problems that could arise during ascension, simply smiling and taking their hands.
"Mom, Dad, you’ll be able to ascend soon, too. Our family of three will be reunited then!"
"Now, as I ascend and leave, the Song Family is also developing in an orderly fashion. Everything is heading in the right direction, so I can leave with peace of mind."
"But if anything comes up that’s inconvenient for you to handle, you can contact Mo Yuan. I’ve already spoken with him..."
Song Wanning said a great deal. While her parents were worried about her, she was even more worried about them.
After all, having experienced loss before, she felt even more anxious when facing separation.
To the side, Li Rao stood quietly without interrupting. She was now almost as tall as Song Wanning, her face radiating a youthful energy that made her look cheerful and bright.
However, it was the first time she had ever seen her master be so long-winded, and she watched with wide, curious eyes.
Not until her master turned and gave her a light rap on the head did Li Rao grin sheepishly.
"Master, you can rest assured. I will protect Grandpa and Grandma too!!!"
She puffed out her chest, looking a bit more impishly charming than before.
Song Wanning shot her an amused glare. ’With those skinny arms and legs, it’s more likely that Mom and Dad will be protecting her.’
Still, she was delighted to see Li Rao gradually transform from an introvert into the person she was today.
Confidence could make a person radiate with light.
"You, just focus on your cultivation. When you ascend, your master will be there to check your progress!"
She gave one last piece of advice, patted Li Rao’s head, and began to fly toward the tribulation site she had chosen in advance.
Mu Yuan and Song Qingyun took Li Rao and followed, not alerting anyone else.
It was best not to draw attention to this matter. If someone were to interfere, it would be troublesome.
...
The Heavenly Tribulation continued to gather, its oppressive might surging in all directions.
Song Wanning stood on the mountain peak, her expression cold and tinged with killing intent.
This was a crucial step in completing her mission.
Just in case, she took out the soul token she had obtained from the Trial Tower.
The Trial Tower itself now lay quietly in her Storage Ring. Once she reached the Spirit Realm, she would have to return it to its owner.
The tribulation clouds gathered with extreme speed. A pitch-black mass pressed down, and soon the sky for hundreds of kilometers around grew dark, with only the faint glimmer of flashing lightning visible.
The Golden Small Sword stood on Song Wanning’s shoulder with a solemn expression, instructing the Dragon Spirit and the Divine Nether Profound Fire that if things truly became hopeless, they must prioritize protecting their master.
The three little ones stood ready for battle, while below, the hearts of the three people were filled with apprehension.
This was an ascension Heavenly Tribulation, after all, far more terrifying than any ordinary tribulation.
RUMBLE—
From deep within the clouds, peals of thunder rolled in from the distance, each one landing like a heavy blow upon everyone’s hearts.
The Longsword in Song Wanning’s hand trembled ceaselessly as she gripped it tightly, radiating a thick battle intent.
Finally, a great rift tore open in the sky, and a bolt of Divine Thunder descended from the heavens.
BOOM—
In that instant, the earth shook and mountains swayed, the layers of clouds shattered, and an endless, oppressive might carrying the dense Power of thunder and lightning crashed down upon Song Wanning.
Song Wanning’s heart sank. Her figure shot upward as she actively met the Divine Thunder head-on, Longsword in hand.
With a swing of her sword, gray Chaos Qi shot out without reservation.
BOOM—
The Divine Thunder was struck and immediately let out a massive roar, followed by an explosion of lightning that spread in all directions with a furious CRACKLE.
In a single breath, the surrounding flowers, grass, and trees were incinerated to dust. Countless clouds of smoke and dirt flew in all directions, completely obscuring the view.
Song Wanning’s figure had been completely engulfed by the Divine Thunder.
The expressions of Song Qingyun and the other two changed drastically, and they couldn’t help but clench their fists.
"What... what’s going on?"
Mu Yuan’s face was pale with fright. It wasn’t that she had never seen an ascension Heavenly Tribulation before, but when had she ever seen the very first bolt be so powerful, as if it intended to obliterate her daughter?
They weren’t fools; they could clearly sense the hostility within it.
Mu Yuan’s heart instantly tightened, and she gripped Song Qingyun’s arm, feeling almost breathless.
Song Qingyun’s expression was equally grave. He recalled his daughter’s words, and his heart sank violently.
’Could it be targeting her like this because she was reborn?’
"If... if it’s truly dangerous, then in a moment, I..."
He didn’t finish his sentence.
But Mu Yuan understood what he meant.
’If it truly came down to life and death, even if they were dragged into it, they would rush up to save their daughter!’
’If they were to die, they would all die together!’
"I’ll go too!"
Li Rao also knew something was wrong and whispered at their side.
She stared intently at the Divine Thunder that had engulfed her master, hoping her master would emerge from it quickly.
But she also believed in her master.
’No hardship could stop her master’s ascension. All difficulties were only temporary!’
’Master will definitely succeed!!’
Just as this thought flashed through her mind, Song Wanning’s figure did indeed burst out from the lightning’s glare.
However, this time there was no respite for it to gather strength; another bolt of Divine Thunder struck down directly!
The others were shocked, but Song Wanning was not surprised in the slightest.
Her eyes narrowed as she swung her sword to meet it.
