"Form Transformation Tribulation!"
Lan Qingyang's gaze pierced through the mist, locking onto the northern boundary.
A streak of tribulation clouds had silently appeared.
Humans are revered as spiritual beings upholding the laws of heaven and earth, blessed with a unique path of cultivation.
Hence, for other races aspiring to reach the Fifth Stage, they must undergo the trial of Form Transformation Tribulation.
The descent of tribulation is not only the judgment of the laws of heaven and earth but also the innate manifestation of world order.
Even as a proxy of the Heavenly Dao, one cannot easily alter such heavenly punishment.
However, while Lan Qingyang lacked the power to erase the tribulation, he could harness the power of the Heavenly Dao to greatly intensify its might, engulfing those crossing the tribulation in thunderous fury.
Yet, Lan Qingyang would never employ such means against the Wanqing Ancient Tree.
"To reach the Fifth Stage and face the Form Transformation Tribulation, as a Heavenly Dao Immortal Tree, how difficult it is to transform!"
This thought crossed his mind, yet he harbored little sentimentality.
At this moment, whether he transformed or not was inconsequential to Lan Qingyang.
The spiritual root of the Heavenly Dao is the source of myriad laws, beyond the reach of Immortal Bodies and Sacred Bodies.
In terms of cultivation speed, he steadfastly believed no one could surpass him.
Thus, while others needed to undergo tribulation, Lan Qingyang had no such need.
Moreover,
As a Heavenly Dao Immortal Tree, if he truly reached the stage of transformation, even the Qingyang Realm might be powerless to bring down the tribulation.
On the northern lands,
The tribulation thundered down.
Only a majestic verdant divine tree stood tall amidst it, its branches like dragons coiled in clouds, emitting a dense immortal aura from its lush green leaves.
Under the furious bombardment of the tribulation, only slight tremors passed through its branches and leaves, without the slightest sign of damage.
"The power of this tribulation is truly formidable!"
As the image of the northern tribulation spread to the Imperial Capital of the Eastern Domain, it drew together the elders of the Immortal Kingdoms to witness its might.
Though just an image from the law technique, the elders could still sense the terror of the tribulation.
Elder Gu Fang's expression turned grave, "It's heard that upon reaching the Fifth Stage, beings of different races must face the Form Transformation Tribulation. Observing this tribulation, its power may have already reached the level of the Fifth Stage!"
The other elders' expressions changed upon hearing this.
For a Fifth Stage tribulation, it was undoubtedly a calamity of catastrophic proportions for a Fourth Stage perfected cultivator.
However, witnessing the Wanqing Ancient Tree calmly withstand the baptism of the tribulation unscathed, the onlookers couldn't help but feel a sense of awe towards its mysterious origin.
Elder Ji Xuan spoke, "The Wanqing Ancient Tree originates from the Hundred Thousand Celestial Courts, with profound heritage, comparable to Immortal Bodies and slightly superior."
"Though this Form Transformation Tribulation is powerful, it's unlikely to truly endanger its life."
"If the Wanqing Immortal Tree can successfully transform, our Qingyang Immortal Kingdom will gain another Fifth Stage powerhouse!"
"However... apart from the Wanqing Ancient Tree, the other ancient trees will also face the tribulation..."
Each elder expressed their views, but regardless, the Wanqing Valley's traversal of the tribulation was ultimately a joyful event.
At this moment,
Everyone's gaze was focused on the image from the law technique.
Tribulation surged like a tide, tearing through the void, leaving chilling black rifts that swiftly sealed.
As Elder Ji Xuan said, the Wanqing Valley's foundation was profound.
Its strength was not much different from that of ordinary Fifth Stage cultivators.
Though the Form Transformation Tribulation was fierce, it currently posed no mortal threat to it.
However,
As the power of the tribulation intensified, the Wanqing Valley also felt a sharp increase in pressure.
Originally lush green leaves turned to charred black, and the branches bore indelible scars.
Yet, in the next instant, a majestic vitality surged from its roots.
In an instant, vitality permeated the entire valley tree, reviving the charred branches with lush vigor.
Simultaneously,
Roots surged like rampaging dragons, directly confronting the tribulation.
At the same time,
New thunder brewed within the tribulation, swiftly descending.
The two collided in mid-air, instantly shattering the space like a spider's web.
Thick roots shattered inch by inch, but newly born strength immediately emerged, swiftly repairing the broken roots.
"The Second Wood Evergreen Technique, perfectly harmonized with ancient trees, even facing tribulation, can still maintain an advantageous position."
Lan Qingyang observed this scene, silently praising in his heart.
The spiritual power cultivated by the Second Wood Evergreen Technique contained a vast vitality, capable of greatly restoring its own injuries.
Establishing a foundation for enduring tribulation in the long term.
Ancient trees inherently possessed vigorous vitality, combined with the Second Wood Evergreen Technique, capable of maximizing its power.
Like the current state of the tribulation, the Second Wood Evergreen Technique allowed the Wanqing Valley's tree to persist longer during the tribulation, thus having a chance to successfully transform.
"The Fifth Stage tribulation should consist of forty-nine paths. By now, over forty paths have passed, with few remaining."
With the profound heritage of the Wanqing Ancient Tree, this transformation should be largely without great difficulty.
Lan Qingyang thought to this point.
Forty-nine paths of tribulation initially had the power equivalent to a Fourth Stage perfected.
Gradually increasing to the Fifth Stage, by the final few paths, it had nearly reached the peak of the initial stage of the Fifth Stage.
For ordinary cultivators, such tribulation was a matter of life and death. However, for the Wanqing Ancient Tree, it was not a difficult matter.
As if confirming Lan Qingyang's words, with the descent of the final path of tribulation, its terrifying force instantly destroyed large swathes of branches.
The lingering might of thunder struck the main trunk of the ancient tree, its surface covered in a shocking charred black.
Then,
The tribulation dissipated.
Vast vitality gushed forth from the Wanqing Valley's tree, followed by a radiant glow enveloping the entire tree.
In an instant,
The figure of the ancient tree slowly dissipated, transforming into a middle-aged man dressed in green robes, bearing an aura of scholarly refinement.
"From this day forth, I am named Lu Wanqing!"
As the words fell, a ripple seemed to respond in the heavens and earth, seemingly affirming this declaration.
Lu Wanqing, formerly the Wanqing Ancient Tree, descended slowly from the sky, facing towards the Hundred Thousand Celestial Courts, respectfully saluting.
"Grateful to Father Master for bestowing the law technique, assisting Wanqing's successful transformation!"
With that said, spiritual power gathered in the void, and Lan Qingyang's figure reappeared.
"Since transformation is achieved, you may serve as an elder of the Qingyang Immortal Kingdom, guarding the Wanqing Ancient City!"
"Wanqing obeys the decree of the Sovereign!"
Lu Wanqing's expression was solemn, no longer addressing as "Father Master" but respectfully as "Sovereign."
Lan Qingyang nodded slightly upon hearing this, then his figure dispersed.
Seeing this, everyone present deeply bowed towards the place where Lan Qingyang had disappeared.
"Farewell to the Sovereign!"