Chapter 1048 - 544: Daoist Monarch Grand Ceremony (Part 1)

Chapter 1048: Chapter 544: Daoist Monarch Grand Ceremony (Part 1)

Seven Profound Sect, Back Mountain, Tribulation Crossing Platform.

Above, dense thunderclouds gathered.

Li Mu and Xue’Er stood floating in the air, gazing from afar at the thunderclouds above the Tribulation Crossing Platform, their expressions solemn and awe-inspired.

In the thunderclouds, flashes of lightning crackled like giant dragons, each blaze accompanied by deafening roars, foretelling that the imminent Thunder Tribulation is extraordinary.

"Boom!"

The first bolt of Tribulation Thunder could no longer suppress the heavenly might, suddenly tearing through the sky with devastating force, directly striking at the golden tiger on the Tribulation Crossing Platform.

The golden tiger was transformed from a Golden Armor Dao Artifact, emanating a faint golden glow, eyes illuminated fiercely, evil qi soaring sky-high. Facing this Heaven and Earth Destruction strike, it not only showed no fear but instead let out a long howl to heaven, its voice shaking the universe, as the golden light around its body burst forth.

"Roar!" The tiger responded, darting through the air with agile movements, transforming into streaks of golden afterimages, directly confronting the blast of the Tribulation Thunder.

The golden afterimages seemed to be the toughest shield in Heaven and Earth, fiercely colliding with the Tribulation Thunder, igniting layers of airwaves, causing the surrounding void to ripple.

However, how could the Thunder Tribulation be so easily countered? The second and third bolts of Tribulation Thunder came one after another, each fiercer than the last, seemingly intent on tearing the golden tiger apart.

The golden tiger showed no fear, clashing head-on, releasing blinding light and deafening explosions.

"Crack!" A thicker bolt of Tribulation Thunder struck down from the depths of the thunderclouds, its power far surpassing the previous ones, seemingly about to devour the entire world. Facing this fatal strike, the golden tiger not only did not retreat but instead stimulated an even stronger battle spirit, its entire body ablaze with golden light, arcs of electricity flowing between its scales, seemingly merging with the Tribulation Thunder, becoming the most dazzling entity in Heaven and Earth.

"Roar—!" The tiger let out an earth-shaking roar as its whole body suddenly expanded, transforming into a larger golden beast, directly confronting the thick Tribulation Thunder, and the two collided fiercely in mid-air, bursting into dazzling light and deafening roars, causing the entire back mountain to tremble at that moment.

The immense commotion left the disciples of the Seven Profound Sect in awe.

"Who is crossing the Tribulation, how terrifying!"

"Within that golden light, is it... is it the transformation of a Spirit Beast? Is it the Dao Artifact refined by the Sect Master? Crossing the Artifact Tribulation?"

"Such terrifying Tribulation Thunder, it clearly indicates someone is crossing the tribulation! But such a large-scale Thunder Tribulation, even the several Elders within the sect could not summon it, right?"

"Quick, look, that golden beast appears not to be a living creature; it must be the transformation of an Artifact Spirit! The Sect Master’s Dao Artifact is crossing the Artifact Tribulation!"

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The disciples were in fervent discussion, faces full of disbelief. Some stood atop the mountain peaks, others floated in mid-air, their gazes tightly fixed on the golden beast on the Tribulation Crossing Platform and the rampant thunderclouds, filled with shock and curiosity.

The only three Elders left in the Seven Profound Sect, Qin Wentong, Zhong Zilin, and Ge Xinyu, appeared next to Li Mu and Xue’Er.

Looking at the golden tiger beneath the Thunder Tribulation overhead, the three had undisguised delight on their faces.

"Congratulations to the Sect Master for refining such a Top-Grade Dao Artifact!" Qin Wentong clasped his hands first to congratulate Li Mu, his face showing undisguisable excitement.

Zhong Zilin nodded, his eyes sparkling with joy: "The talent of the Sect Master is beyond our reach. This Dao Artifact not only has astonishing defensive power, but it can also contend with the Tribulation Thunder. In the future, a Tier Eight Dao Artifact is within reach. Congratulations to the Sect Master!"

"Indeed! The Sect Master’s Artifact Refining Skill is becoming ever more refined." Ge Xinyu congratulated with admiration and envy.

Li Mu smiled slightly, his gaze deeply fixed on the golden beast on the Tribulation Crossing Platform, feeling both gratified and expectant as he gently raised his hand, condensing a powerful Gold Essence Spiritual Power in his palm, channeling it into the golden tiger, aiding it in crossing the Artifact Tribulation.

With Li Mu’s Gold Essence Spiritual Power infusion, the golden tiger seemed to receive some mysterious empowerment, its golden light becoming even more dazzling. Every scale seemed to contain infinite power, making its confrontation with the Thunder Tribulation even more effortless.

"Roar—!" The golden beast let out a deafening roar once more, now with added confidence and composure. Its form expanded, drawing a perfect arc in mid-air, skillfully evading several impending bolts of Tribulation Thunder, while opening its mouth to absorb the surrounding Power of Thunder into its body, as though enjoying the baptism of the Thunder Tribulation.

The thunderclouds seemed provoked by the golden tiger’s challenge, with Thunder Power wildly converging, forming an unprecedented giant Thunder Pillar, piercing the sky, suddenly striking down at the golden tiger. This blow, gathering all the power within the thunderclouds, was strong enough to change Heaven and Earth.

The golden tiger’s whole body shone brighter, its golden fur’s Sharp Gold Qi and the blue Thunder Pillar interlaced brilliantly. Under all watchful eyes, it leaped up, directly meeting the massive Thunder Pillar in mid-air, causing a monumental collision.

"Boom!" A primordial roar that reverberated through the entire Seven Profound Sect, even spreading thousands of miles beyond.

At this moment, time seemed to freeze, space twisted as the collision point between the golden tiger and the Thunder Pillar erupted with blinding light, like the rising sun illuminating the entire back mountain.

As the light gradually faded, the thunderclouds began to dissipate, revealing the long-awaited blue sky.

And the golden tiger on the Tribulation Crossing Platform, having undergone the baptism of the Thunder Tribulation, became even more formidable. While its body no longer swelled, the palpable sense of power it exuded instilled awe and reverence in onlookers.