Not good!

Noticing that Dongfang Xiong's aura suddenly became chaotic, Dongfang Qing's expression slightly changed, instinctively wanting to shatter this Primordial Spirit Tribulation as before.

"Sect Master!"

Seeing this, Qi Xiu frowned slightly and quickly stepped forward to stop Dongfang Qing from making a move.

"This is the Great Elder's last tribulation attempt. If you disperse his tribulation, it would cut off his hope for survival."

Even though Dongfang Qing was a Primordial Spirit True Honor, he was concerned and confused in face of his brother's tribulation.

Qi Xiu's reminder made Dongfang Qing realize his mistake.

However, seeing Dongfang Xiong's condition, it was clear he was barely enduring the tempering of the Body Tribulation. If his inner aura faltered and the forces of earth, water, wind, and fire ran rampant inside him, he would instantly perish and dissolve into nothingness.

"The Great Elder has faced the Primordial Spirit Tribulation six times, repeatedly failing, yet persisting despite the setbacks.

You are well aware of the terror of the Primordial Spirit Tribulation, Sect Master."

And through such trials, the Great Elder's Dao Heart remains steadfast, not retreating an inch. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

What does a small setback like this matter at this moment?

I believe the Great Elder can certainly overcome this. Don't you agree, Sect Master?"

Every word from Qi Xiu pierced Dongfang Qing's heart like golden needles, causing his tightly knitted brows to slowly relax.

"Those involved are confused while bystanders see clearly.

This time, I didn't see things as clearly as you did."

Awakened by Qi Xiu's words, Dongfang Qing regained his calm.

Sure enough.

Just as Dongfang Qing came to his senses, Dongfang Xiong's previously chaotic and restless aura became calm again, and his pale face gradually showed an indescribable divine glow, exuding an extraordinary and unrestrained, transcendent aura.

"Hmm?"

Noticing the change in Dongfang Xiong, Dongfang Qing showed a hint of delight.

This change signaled that Dongfang Xiong had endured the most difficult phase of the Body Tribulation.

His physique began transforming into the Innate Yuan Yi Realm, breaking through the limitations of mortal lifespan, achieving a body in tune with heaven's longevity.

"You're right. Perhaps my interference was the reason for my brother's failures in his previous tribulation attempts.

Using a divine artifact to guard him was indeed a form of cheating.

In doing so, I unknowingly hindered his path to attaining the Dao.

The Primordial Spirit Great Path is the realm of celestial perfection.

Without experiencing life-threatening tribulations, how can one realize the Dao?

Each time my brother neared death during tribulation, I intervened to save him. Though it preserved his life, it also delayed his opportunity to comprehend the Dao amidst life and death.

Perhaps without my interference, my brother might have already succeeded in his tribulation, achieving the status of True Venerable."

Reflecting on this, Dongfang Qing couldn't help but feel a tinge of regret and guilt, replaying in his mind whether his previous excessive anxiety turned good deeds into ill ones.

"Sect Master, don't blame yourself too much. If the Great Elder had full confidence in surviving the tribulation and you inadvertently interrupted, he would have surely communicated that to you.

If he didn't express it, it's likely he also lacked confidence.

But this time is different.

This is the Great Elder's last tribulation.

Unlike the past six attempts, he's driven by an unrelenting and bold determination.

After six accumulations coupled with this brave resolve.

As a disciple, I believe that this time, the Great Elder will surely breakthrough all obstacles and attain the supreme True Venerable status."

Qi Xiu's words of comfort slightly eased Dongfang Qing's expression, and he looked at the young Daoist beside him with a touch of surprise.

An indescribable mature and deep aura conveyed a sense of a grand master's poise.

"You, young one, your rate of growth truly astonishes me."

Hearing the praise from Dongfang Qing, Qi Xiu laughed lightly and waved his hand:

"Sect Master jests, my cultivation level is still not worth mentioning."

"I'm not talking about your cultivation, but your temperament, wisdom, and... conviction." Turning slightly, Dongfang Qing watched Qi Xiu seriously.

While he knew Qi Xiu's identity was special, he had long focused more on his cultivation progress.

Now seeing his matured temperament and conviction, he couldn't help but marvel.

"Daoist Qingya, perhaps this time you can finally achieve your long-held aspiration..."

However, after this epiphany, Dongfang Qing couldn't help but remember Daoist Qingya's previous statement about Qi Xiu's fate with Shenxiao Sect coming to an end.

Thinking that if Qi Xiu could remain in the Shenxiao Sect, when my brother succeeds in his tribulation and becomes a Primordial Spirit True Venerable.

With Qi Xiu's innate aptitude, achieving the Primordial Spirit is almost a certainty.

Then Shenxiao Sect could likely become the first in recent ancient times to have three True Venerables from one school!

No, I must find a way to renew this child's connection with our Shenxiao Sect. Such a treasure cannot be allowed to slip away.

...

Great Xuan Calendar 1854, Bai Lu.

Former Huaihua Governor Yang Du led the Royalist Camp to attack Shangjing.

The Great Xuan Royal Family held Shangjing, fighting to the death in resistance.

But due to the betrayal of the city's defense general, Duke National Protector, Chang Shiyin of the Zhao Family, the City Protection Array of Shangjing failed.

The Royalist Camp advanced swiftly, easily storming into Shangjing City.

Without the City Protection Array to secure their defense, the Zhao Family's Forbidden Army was powerless against the Six Provinces Alliance Army's assault.

In just half a day, the Royalist Camp reached the foot of the imperial city.

Faced with the combined forces of the Six Provinces Governors, despite the Zhao Family's unwillingness, with Zhao Baye's escape Beyond the Domain,

The only two Primordial Spirit True Honors of the Zhao Family were the Emperor Zhao Xuanyin on the throne and the Great Xuan Dynasty's heir, the East Palace Crown Prince.

Standing with his hands behind his back under the majestic imperial city, Yang Du's gaze was clear as he slowly surveyed the majestic red walls and golden roofs.