Immortal Dao Heavenly Eye

"Someone is about to break through?" "Judging by the direction of the tribulation clouds, is it Tianmen Peak?" "Is Eldest Senior Sister breaking through?" "What kind of nonsense are you talking? If Eldest Senior Sister were breaking through, could the commotion be this small?" "Then is it the Sect Master?" "How long has it been since the Sect Master was last back?" "Junior Brother Lu... no, that's not right either, he just broke through to the Nascent Soul stage." "It's Senior Sister Gan Tian!" Both Dao Seeking Sect disciples and elders noticed the lightning tribulation clouds gathering above Tianmen Peak. The river spirit poked his head out from the water, looked up at Tianmen Peak, and temporarily opened a gap in the sect-protecting grand array to let the lightning tribulation pass through. With the sect-protecting grand array active, the lightning tribulation would strike the barrier rather than Gan Tian. That would count as an outsider interfering with the tribulation, which would only cause its power to swell further and further, to the point where the grand array itself might be blasted apart. Lu Yang recalled the Invincible Nascent Soul, forced to admit that the little thing ran extraordinarily fast. Lu Yang had exerted all his strength and still failed to catch up, lamentably taking second place. Gradually, a crowd gathered at the foot of Tianmen Peak to watch. Even in Dao Seeking Sect, observing a lightning tribulation for breaking through the Void Refining stage was a rare occasion; every occurrence drew onlookers eager to watch and learn. "Junior Brother Lu, who is breaking through?" "Third Senior Sister." "It really is Senior Sister Gan Tian." Disciples of Dao Seeking Sect, various elders, and in the end even the street vendor selling mutton skewers arrived. "This is the fifth disciple to reach the Body Integration stage, isn't it?" the Fourth Elder chuckled. Yun Zhi, Ye Zijin, Dai Bufan, and the Fourth Elder's eldest disciple, Ji Hongwen. "Whoa, how spectacular! Even when my uncle broke through the Void Refining stage, the spectacle wasn't this massive," Meng Jingzhou exclaimed in wonder. He had witnessed his uncle breaking through the Void Refining stage, but he had been young back then and only caught a general glimpse, not even figuring out what kind of lightning tribulation it was. He had been recounting their thrilling experiences in Chunjiang City to Old Horse, only halfway through when he saw something happening at Tianmen Peak and hurried over to join the excitement. A deep, low voice sounded behind the two: "I was just looking for the two of you." Both whipped their heads around, only to see Dai Bufan wearing a stiff, false smile. Heaven only knew how Dai Bufan felt when he received the news from Chunjiang City. Chunjiang City was only twenty li away from the black market he had told Meng Jingzhou about! And despite that, they had sworn vows promising not to cause trouble for half a year? Then again, after reading the report, Dai Bufan knew the blame really couldn't be pinned on the two of them. Still, weren't you two a little too good at stirring up trouble? "You two behave yourselves lately. In a few months, it'll be time to recruit new disciples. You need to set a good example," Dai Bufan warned. The two honest folks nodded hurriedly. "Look quick, the lightning tribulation is about to come down!" Lu Yang shouted, pointing at the sky above. The bluish-purple lightning tribulation surged like terrifying waves, dark and oppressive, pouring down as space itself twisted under the strain into a tight braid. Third Senior Sister stood directly beneath the tribulation, immovable as a mountain, without the slightest intention of removing her blindfold. Dai Bufan commented from the side, "Junior Sister Gan is quite confident. Her eyes are extraordinary—a lethal weapon. She doesn't even intend to take off the blindfold while crossing the lightning tribulation, clearly planning to tough it out with her physical body." "What's so special about Third Senior Sister's eyes?" Lu Yang asked. "That is the legendary Immortal Dao Heavenly Eye. They say it's a set of eyes only an immortal can possess. They can see through the true forms of the demon race and the forms of ghosts and apparitions, and can unleash golden light that cleaves mountains, splits boulders, and shatters crashing waves. Aside from that, whatever other mysteries they hold, I wouldn't know." "Fairy, have you heard of the Immortal Dao Heavenly Eye?" Having asked Senior Brother Dai, Lu Yang immediately turned to ask the great Immortal Fairy. "That kid named Dai is right. She does indeed possess the Immortal Dao Heavenly Eye. But calling them an immortal's eyes is an exaggeration. What cultivation level does this girl have? Her body couldn't withstand an immortal's eyes." As early as the first time she laid eyes on Third Senior Sister, the Immortal Fairy had known Third Senior Sister possessed the Immortal Dao Heavenly Eye. Merely covering her eyes with black cloth, how could that ever escape an immortal's perception? "The Immortal Dao Heavenly Eye does have its extraordinary aspects. You can think of it as a special physique, just like an Immortal Physique. Cultivators who possess the Immortal Dao Heavenly Eye are indeed exceedingly formidable." As they spoke, the lightning tribulation descended. Without relying on any dharma treasures, Third Senior Sister confronted the lightning with her physical body alone. The crackling and popping made Lu Yang's scalp tingle. "This is the best way to cross a tribulation. Relying on dharma treasures is inferior; using the power of the lightning tribulation to temper the body is the orthodox path. At the very least, that was how Immortal Ying Tian designed it back then." With a sudden whoosh, the power of the lightning tribulation surged violently. Caught off guard, Third Senior Sister had a trickle of blood seep from the corner of her mouth, quickly swallowed by the lightning. Fortunately, this wave of the tribulation was over; that sudden surge had been the tribulation's parting blow. "Watch out, there's a second wave!" An azure dragon formed of lightning coiled in midair, its five claws razor-sharp; a gentle clench caused space to fracture. Dai Bufan said with a face full of worry, "Oh no, this should be the Nine Heavens Azure Dragon Tribulation. It's said to be a lightning tribulation created by heaven and earth using the ancient ancestor of the Dragon Clan as a template." This was equivalent to the ancient Dragon Clan ancestor's might gaining the recognition of heaven and earth, leaving an eternal imprint upon the world. In truth, Lu Yang knew that this 'recognition of heaven and earth' was utter nonsense—Immortal Ying Tian had simply taken his sister-in-law and used her as a lightning tribulation. Mortals had no idea that Immortal Ying Tian governed the lightning tribulations, merely believing that the current tribulations were trials sent down by heaven and earth. One had to admit, such a narrative certainly suited Immortal Ying Tian's tastes. *Ding ding dong dong.* The zither strings vibrated with a crystal-clear sound, as though a babbling stream had materialized before everyone. Suddenly, a golden phoenix was born into the world as if emerging straight from the melody, soaring upward to clash fiercely against the Nine Heavens Azure Dragon Tribulation. The sight elicited a chorus of gasps from the crowd: "A clash of dragon and phoenix! This is a wondrous spectacle unseen in a thousand years!" "Is this what Senior Sister Gan Tian gained in the Demon Domain?" "Cultivation has always carried symbolism. Could this signify that Senior Sister Gan Tian can soar across heaven and earth like a dragon and phoenix, becoming a supreme powerhouse?" "Very likely!" Lu Yang watched silently, offering no comment. No matter how he looked at it, this didn't resemble a dragon and phoenix vying for supremacy; it looked more like Immortal Kirin's wives having a domestic squabble. The struggle between dragon and phoenix drew to a close, and both vanished. The lightning tribulation granted Third Senior Sister no respite. Black lightning descended like a cage, cutting off every path of escape. "A cage descends! Oh no, this is an inner demon tribulation!" Dai Bufan's expression shifted drastically. When an inner demon tribulation descended, a cage would lock the path, leaving no retreat; it had to be overcome! Dai Bufan gazed with deep worry at Gan Tian, trapped within the inner demon tribulation. The inner demon tribulation cut off all outside information, making it impossible to give any warnings; she could only rely on herself! "Senior Brother, what is an inner demon tribulation like?" Lu Yang had never undergone an inner demon tribulation. Dai Bufan said gravely, "When undergoing an inner demon tribulation, someone dear to your heart will appear—perhaps your best friend, perhaps your Dao companion, perhaps your senior elder, or perhaps someone you cannot let go of. Even if you can see through them as an inner demon, facing them when they appear no different from the real person, you will still find it hard to strike!" Within the cage, the figure of the inner demon tribulation gradually materialized. Holding a horsetail whisk, with an immortal bearing and transcendent bones, exuding the demeanor of an expert. "Master?" Lu Yang had a bizarre expression. Why did it feel as though Master appearing inside a prison wasn't out of place in the slightest? "I wonder if Third Senior Sister will be able to bring herself to strike against Master." Just as Lu Yang was worrying on her behalf, Third Senior Sister didn't hesitate for even a fraction of a second. She grabbed her ancient zither and smashed it toward Daoist Buyu, then ripped off the black cloth covering her eyes, revealing a pair of sacred, profound eyes as golden light burst forth!