Time flew by, and three years passed in the blink of an eye.
During these three years, Han Xuanji mostly signed in at Tiangong Peak and Danding Peak.
Tiangong Peak is also a Legacy peak that has existed since the Shenxuan Sect was founded.
It holds many Artifact Refining workshops with ancient Legacies, all places imbued with the Dao.
Han Xuanji also signed in for many treasures; Divine Weapons and Magic Treasures were Acquired in abundance, not to mention rare Ores, Artifact Refining Legacies, and even Heavenly and Earthly Strange Flames.
However, the best treasure among them was a set of five-star high-grade Flying Swords, which are high-grade Magical Artifacts at the Soul Transformation level.
They could form a Five Elements Sword Formation to slay enemies, with extraordinary power.
One must know that Han Xuanji's Formation level was also not low; with this set of sword Formations, he was confident he could fight even a Soul Transformation Realm expert.
On this day.
Han Xuanji went to an Alchemy workshop on Danding Peak to sign in.
"Congratulations to the host for successfully signing in at Qingyun Alchemy Workshop and obtaining a bottle of top-grade Glazed Golden Pill."
"Glazed Golden Pill... Excellent!"
Han Xuanji was delighted.
This was a famous Divine Pill for Body Refining, capable of greatly enhancing the Physical Body's strength. Even for a Great Master of Alchemy, the success rate for concocting it was not high; only extremely rare Grandmasters of Alchemy could achieve it with near certainty.
For Body Cultivators, the value of each one was immeasurable.
He had received a whole bottle!
"In that case, I can consider improving my Physical Body first."
Han Xuanji's eyes lit up.
He had almost finished Cultivating the Body Refining Cultivation Technique, Unyielding Golden Body; it was only due to insufficient Physical Body strength that he couldn't achieve Major Achievement. This was a good opportunity.
"First, I'll leave the Sect and find a random place."
With this thought, Han Xuanji concealed his Qi and quickly left the Shenxuan Sect.
Soon, he arrived in an uninhabited deep mountain at the edge of the Shenxuan Sect.
"First, I'll set up a Formation to prevent anyone from disturbing me."
Han Xuanji's mind stirred, and a set of Formations was quickly laid out.
After signing in for so many years, he basically knew everything and had everything.
He had more than a dozen sets of such Advanced concealment Formations.
After setting up the Formation.
Han Xuanji casually found a spot and sat down cross-legged.
"I can Breakthrough to Soul Transformation at any time, but I'm unsure of the Heavenly Tribulation's power, and no one is here to protect me during the Tribulation. I need to be fully prepared, and this Physical Body Breakthrough also cannot be rushed."
Han Xuanji thought silently.
He first took out a Glazed Golden Pill, swallowed it, and circulated his Cultivation Technique. Immediately, he felt a tingling sensation throughout his body, as if stimulated by an electric current.
An hour passed in the blink of an eye.
At this moment, Han Xuanji's aura gradually calmed down, indicating that one Glazed Golden Pill was not enough to help him Breakthrough.
This only showed that his Physical Body's potential was extremely high.
This was due to both his Immortal Spiritual Root and the Feather Transformation True Scripture.
After Cultivating the Feather Transformation True Scripture, his Physique had significantly improved, making him an Acquired Immortal Cultivation Sacred Body.
"Continue."
Han Xuanji swallowed more Glazed Golden Pills, but this time he directly took two.
A power sufficient to make an ordinary Nascent Soul cultivator explode surged into Han Xuanji's body, silently merging into every bit of flesh and blood, and his entire body glowed with golden light.
Who knew how much time had passed.
Han Xuanji, with his eyes closed, swallowed two more.
"Boom!"
A shockwave, like a mountain torrent erupting, surged through his limbs and bones!
Han Xuanji's body trembled, and a hint of joy appeared on his face.
"Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle..."
Accompanied by a series of sounds, his entire body glowed with golden light, seeming to undergo a transformation from the depths of his bone marrow.
"Is this the Major Achievement of the Unyielding Golden Body?"
Han Xuanji opened his eyes, feeling incredibly comfortable in his state.
Is this the power of 'paying to win'?
It could only be said that even someone with the worst Aptitude, with so many top-grade Medicinal Pills as aid, could instantly become a Body Refining Genius.
"Defense should be the biggest improvement!"
Han Xuanji raised his right hand and lightly swiped across his left arm, a faint sword light flashing.
The power of this sword light was contained; if it were to strike elsewhere, it would be enough to destroy cities and lands, but at this moment, it left no trace on Han Xuanji's arm.
"Not bad."
Han Xuanji nodded slightly.
The Unyielding Golden Body specialized in tempering Physical Body defense, and after Major Achievement.
With his Physical Body, he could withstand the attacks of ordinary Soul Transformation Realm experts, and even the killing moves of the Nascent Soul Realm would likely find it difficult to harm him.
Most critically, his Physical Body gained a "Golden Body" characteristic, representing indestructibility.
This was also the immortality and eternal existence, living as long as heaven and earth, that countless Cultivators pursued.
However, this faint trace of golden nature was still very far from the legendary Buddha's Golden Body; it would require at least ten more transformations.
"Since my Physical Body has transformed, it's time to fully Cultivate and prepare to Breakthrough to Soul Transformation."
...Within the Shenxuan Sect.
Han Xuanji's days remained peaceful; he still signed in daily and silently Cultivated.
Outside, however, the situation was turbulent.
The Heavenly Demon Sect targeted the Shenxuan Sect, and the Shenxuan Sect was not to be trifled with.
Many Genius Disciples who had been in seclusion emerged.
Nothing more than the rich rewards for slaying Demonic Cultivators.
If one died in battle against Demonic Cultivators, the Sect would also provide a pension.
However, Han Xuanji naturally did not care for these rewards.
He wasn't strong enough yet, and he didn't want to wander around easily, even though there were many places outside where he could sign in.
On this day.
Inside his Immortal Cave.
Han Xuanji opened his eyes, his expression joyful.
He had finally Cultivated the Nascent Soul Realm to its extreme.
"The next step is the Soul Transformation Heavenly Tribulation. I have almost finished my preparations; I just need to find a place to undergo the Tribulation."
Han Xuanji thought silently.
In Immortal Dao Cultivation, after the Golden Core, every major Realm Breakthrough required Undergoing Tribulation.
And upon reaching the Undergoing Tribulation stage, one had to undergo a great Heavenly Tribulation for every minor Realm, which was extremely perilous, but each time one passed, their strength would increase significantly.
Even upon reaching the Ascension Realm, one could not escape the Heavenly Tribulation.
Cultivators in the Ascension Realm needed to undergo an Immortal Ascension Tribulation to Ascend. If they delayed triggering the Immortal Ascension Tribulation, a tribulation of cosmic scale would descend every thousand years. If they passed nine such tribulations and still refused to Ascend, they would face an even more terrifying boundless great tribulation.
Heavenly Tribulation could be called the nightmare of Cultivators.
If one wasn't prepared, they would simply be struck until their Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering!
However, with the development of the Cultivation world, there were naturally various methods for Undergoing Tribulation. For example, the Shenxuan Sect had specialized places for Undergoing Tribulation that could increase the success rate.
Unfortunately, Han Xuanji could not enjoy such benefits at the moment.
Since he had decided to lie low, he couldn't expose himself so early.
Otherwise, it would be difficult for him to explain where his resources came from.
A few days later, Han Xuanji prepared himself and secretly left the Sect.
He arrived at a place very far from the Shenxuan Sect.
Though described as very far, it was actually only ten thousand li away, a distance that didn't take long for high-Realm Cultivators to cover.
Not long after.
Han Xuanji arrived at a valley filled with many purple maple trees, a beautiful environment. Originally, there was a Cultivation Sect here, but it had been plundered by Demonic Path Cultivators a few years ago.
When Han Xuanji arrived, he only found a few Demonic Cultivators using the place as a stronghold. He didn't think much of it and directly contributed to resisting Demonic Cultivators, which could be considered avenging the small Sect.
The first time he underwent the Nascent Soul great tribulation, Han Xuanji discovered that his Lightning Tribulation was much more terrifying than that of ordinary Cultivators. Therefore, this time he was extremely well-prepared.
With numerous Undergoing Tribulation Magic Treasures and his Major Achievement Unyielding Golden Body, how could he possibly lose?
"Twenty years of Immortal Cultivation, diligent and conscientious, knowing my Aptitude was ordinary, I Cultivated day and night without daring to slack off..."
"My life has been like treading on thin ice, ah."
Han Xuanji recalled his smooth journey and couldn't help but sigh.
The next moment, he finally began to assault the Soul Transformation Realm, circulating the Feather Transformation True Scripture, and the Spiritual Qi between heaven and earth began to gather frantically.
Ten li, a hundred li, two hundred li, unconsciously, Spiritual Qi from a thousand li radius surged towards him.
With a bang!
A torrent of Spiritual Qi rose from the ground, making his sleeves flutter and his black hair wild.
"Almost there!"
Han Xuanji murmured to himself, immediately circulating the Feather Transformation True Scripture and making the final push.
Without any surprise.
He instantly succeeded in breaking through the Realm, without any difficulty. A golden Primordial Spirit emerged from the Nascent Soul, and his Physical Body and Divine Sense underwent earth-shattering changes.
Soul Transformation Realm, achieved!
At the same time.
In the valley.
The sky was covered with dark clouds, brewing a terrifying Soul Transformation Heavenly Tribulation.
Even before it descended, its terrifying aura attracted the attention of many Cultivators.
Some Loose Cultivators, seeing this scene, widened their mouths:
"This... what kind of expert is undergoing a Breakthrough?"
For most Loose Cultivators, achieving Foundation Establishment was already quite good. Anyone who reached the Golden Core Realm would basically seek to join a faction. Soul Transformation Cultivators were generally high-ranking members of major powers; for them, such experts only existed in legends.
At the same time.
In a secret chamber somewhere, several Cultivators exuding powerful auras opened their eyes simultaneously.
They were the experts of the Heavenly Demon Sect stationed in Dongcang Prefecture, the weakest of whom were Nascent Soul Realm Cultivators.
Immediately, several Divine Thoughts began to converse.
"This is... a Soul Transformation Heavenly Tribulation?"
"It doesn't seem like someone from the Shenxuan Sect."
"Let's go, let's take a look."
The most powerful Divine Thought immediately made the decision.
Wild Soul Transformation Cultivators were indeed rare, but their foundation was certainly not as deep as that of Cultivators from a great Demonic Path Sect like theirs.
"If he is a Loose Cultivator, perhaps he can be recruited into our Heavenly Demon Sect. We can give him an honorary Elder position and some benefits, and our burden will be much lighter."
"Good."
The others also agreed.
The Heavenly Demon Sect intended to wage war against the Shenxuan Sect, and they had been sent to guard the front lines. If they could recruit a newcomer, they would be safer when the war fully erupted.