The next day, the tribulation lightning in the Six King's Mansion's Heavenly Tribulation Valley did not cease. Every Nascent Soul stage cultivator who attended the banquet saw their cultivation improve. The immortal brews, spirit fruits, and roasted sacred elephant meat that Zhang Fan provided were all treasures for Nascent Soul cultivators. Even Zhang Xing'an and Su Yun, who were not particularly diligent in their cultivation, successfully passed their fourth Nascent Soul tribulation after the banquet.
Naturally, the most shocking news for the Six King's Mansion was about Ling Xiu. The banquet had allowed the fusion of his divine soul and the laws to reach perfection, and he was now preparing to face the God Transformation tribulation. This news caused a considerable stir across the entire Realm Heart Continent.
Cultivators from all sides rushed to the Six King's Mansion, visiting and hoping to witness the marvel of the God Transformation tribulation.
The Six King's Mansion was not stingy; they opened their gates wide and built platforms for more cultivators to spectate. The cultivators from True Fire Cave Heaven also came, though their primary purpose was to apologize to Zhang Fan. After all, Feng Yue had offended Zhang Fan, and although Zhang Fan did not pursue the matter, True Fire Cave Heaven had to make a statement.
"The Six King's Mansion already has the momentum to contend for the title of the foremost sect on the Realm Heart Continent. Now that Mansion Lord Ling Xiu successfully passes the God Transformation tribulation, it will likely solidify that position."
"Don't you know that Senior Zhang Fan is one of the people of the Six King's Mansion and is now revered as their Grand Elder? Even the strongest expert of Canghai Hall, Southern Venerable, is Senior Zhang Fan's disciple. The Six King's Mansion is already invincible, but Mansion Lord Ling Xiu passing the God Transformation tribulation is indeed of extraordinary significance to them." The cultivators chattered amongst themselves, looking at the disciples of the Six King's Mansion with envy.
The area around the Heavenly Tribulation Valley was crowded with people. Even Zhang Xing'an and his wife were curious; they had never witnessed what a God Transformation tribulation looked like. Zhang Lueying also pulled Zhang Fan over, insisting he watch.
"After passing the God Transformation tribulation, will we no longer have to endure the torment of lightning tribulations?" Su Yun asked with a hint of envy.
Zhang Fan nodded. Seeing his parents' expressions, a thought arose in his heart. He decided that after witnessing this God Transformation tribulation, he would help his parents refine those three Dao Origins. Although refining Dao Origins did not guarantee they would break through to the Dao Origin realm, reaching the Void Return stage would not be difficult.
After all, a single Dao Origin contained the entirety of a Dao Origin realm expert's comprehension of the Great Dao and fusion of laws. Merely comprehending a portion of it would be enough for one to reach the Void Return stage.
Ling Xiu had a profound foundation and possessed several immortal treasures. The God Transformation tribulation was not particularly difficult for him. Once the tribulation ended, the people of the Six King's Mansion breathed a collective sigh of relief and then became excited.
"I feel like I am only one step away from the God Transformation realm, but I simply cannot take that final step," the second son, Mo Yan, lamented.
Xiao Yi, Shen Feichen, and others also felt the same and nodded in agreement.
"Everyone, do not worry. Starting today, I will set up a Great Dao Immortal Array to envelop the entire Six King's Mansion. At that time, you will only need to cultivate, and breaking through to the God Transformation realm will not be difficult."
On the third day, a divine rain fell within the Six King's Mansion. Each drop of rain was like an immortal-grade spirit pill, containing immense immortal spiritual energy. The spiritual energy within a radius of a million li converged towards the Panlong Mountain Range. The divine rain sprinkled on the ground, causing many spirit fruits to grow on the Panlong Mountain Range. Countless cultivators bathed in the divine rain, their cultivation rapidly increasing.
Zhang Fan expended a large amount of immortal-grade spirit pills, some of which even contained Great Dao Treasure Pills, integrating them into the Great Dao Immortal Array. In just a few days, the Panlong Mountain Range transformed into a holy land for cultivation.
Upon learning of this, Southern Venerable brought several talented disciples from Canghai Hall to cultivate within the Six King's Mansion. Naturally, Canglan Mingyue and Canglan Qiuyue were among them.
As the former unparalleled pair of the Realm Heart Continent, their strength had also reached the limit of half-step God Transformation, just one step away from entering the God Transformation realm.
Seeing Zhang Fan again, their eyes held a complex emotion. Zhang Fan, once their rival, was now an existence beyond their reach, and they had to offer him the respects of a disciple's junior, kneeling in homage.
"Cultivate well. This divine rain will last for a month. What you achieve depends on your own fortune," Zhang Fan instructed before leaving with his parents and Zhang Lueying.
"Master is truly generous. Such a cultivation environment makes even me, a Divine Refining realm expert, envious," the Blood Demon Flood Dragon boasted. Seeing that no one was paying him attention, he turned his gaze to Southern Venerable and said, "Old fellow, you're a step too late. You missed a great opportunity. Master roasted that Sky-Soaring Sacred Elephant for us to eat, and it was incredibly delicious. What a pity you didn't get to taste it."
Canglan Mingyue and Canglan Qiuyue also sighed, looking at the Blood Demon Flood Dragon. Zhang Fan was indeed a legendary figure; even a demonic beast by his side had now reached the Divine Refining realm.
In a secluded valley within the Panlong Mountain Range, Zhang Fan brought his parents and sister to the location, preparing to help them refine Dao Origins there.
"Above the God Transformation stage is the Void Return stage, which is divided into three major realms: the Great Dao realm, the Creation realm, and the Dao Origin realm," Zhang Fan explained to his parents.
"So, that means Dao Origin realm experts are the strongest in the Void Return stage?" Zhang Xing'an exclaimed. The God Transformation stage was already incredibly distant for him, and he never expected to have such an opportunity.
"That is natural. The domain lord of a mid-level star region may not even reach the Dao Origin realm. A Dao Origin realm cultivator, even in a high-level star region, is a supreme overlord, the peak existence below a Dao Merged Immortal King." As Zhang Fan spoke, he took out the Myriad Beasts Cauldron. With a thought, three crystal-clear Dao Origins appeared.
The Dao Origins were only thumb-sized, rhombic in shape, and covered with complex, inscrutable Great Dao patterns on their surface, emitting a faint pressure of the Great Dao. Within this thumb-sized Dao Origin lay the power of a small world.
Zhang Fan sealed a large portion of the power within these three Dao Origins. With Zhang Xing'an's current strength, he could not fully withstand it. If it were directly integrated into his body, he would likely perish on the spot due to divine essence overload.
"Mom, Dad, and Lueying, open your minds and follow my guidance to integrate this Dao Origin into your bodies. Use the power of your Nascent Soul or Golden Core to nurture it constantly." Zhang Fan manipulated the three Dao Origins, sending them toward the three individuals respectively.
Although Zhang Lueying was only thirteen years old, she had enjoyed the most abundant resources since childhood and had the peak Nine Tribulations realm expert Xiao Kun personally teaching her. Although she had not yet formed a Nascent Soul, she had reached the Golden Core stage.
Zhang Xing'an and Su Yun were somewhat excited, as they understood how precious these Dao Origins were, likely something even Void Return stage cultivators would desperately fight for. Zhang Lueying, on the other hand, watched the scene with anticipation and a sense of ease.
With the assistance of Zhang Fan, an invincible expert below the Immortal King realm, the process of integrating the Dao Origins was smooth. In just one day, they had adapted to the power of the Dao Origin within their bodies.
Of course, the primary reason was that it was only a tiny fraction of the Dao Origin's power; most of it had been sealed by Zhang Fan and would be gradually unsealed as their realms improved.
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