Chapter 4534

But this time, Kai didn’t flinch. Instead, he held Zhongli tightly, enduring the thunder tribulation together. Zhongli also faced the thunder’s fury, her eyes resolute and unwavering. The two kissed deeply, lost in each other, oblivious to the bolts of lightning crashing down on them.
Thunderbolt after thunderbolt struck Kai, but he felt nothing. He was completely absorbed in Zhongli’s presence, her expression eclipsing the pain.
Eventually, the storm abated, the thunderclouds dispersed, and calm returned. Yet, Kai and Zhongli remained locked in their embrace, their lips still joined.
After a while, they finally parted, and both of their auras had changed dramatically. Kai not only survived the tribulation and advanced his realm, but Zhongli’s strength had also grown.
“Zhongli, thank you. Without you, I don’t think I could’ve made it through,” Kai said, gently stroking her face.
“Master, it’s you who made this possible. As long as I can stay by your side and serve you every night, I am content,” Zhongli smiled softly.
“I promise, I will never let you get hurt again,” Kai vowed, his eyes filled with determination.
Zhongli nodded, and with that, Kai emerged from the Dragon Slaying Sword.
When he landed before Jian Lao and the others, they were stunned. The aura surrounding Kai had transformed drastically. He had ascended from the seventh level of the Tribulation Realm to the ninth. His breakthrough to the Mahayana Realm was imminent.
“Mr. Chen, I can’t believe you advanced two realms in one go! You survived that overlapping thunder tribulation without injury,” Jian Lao exclaimed in disbelief.
“Overlapping thunder tribulation? Did I really advance two levels?” Kai asked, astonished. He unleashed his aura with a casual wave of his hand, and a terrifying energy surged through the Sword Washing Pond.
Water erupted into the air, shooting tens of thousands of meters high. Outside, Master Tiechui and the others recoiled in shock, scrambling to a safe distance. They had no idea what immense power lay within the Sword Washing Pond.
Kai’s power was beyond anything they had ever seen.
His eyes filled with surprise—Kai hadn’t expected to be promoted directly to the ninth level of the Crossing Tribulation Realm! It seems the sword intent in the Sword Washing Pond really made a difference, he thought to himself.
The sword intent wasn’t the only factor, though. The seven-colored elixir given by Taoist Wuji had also played a significant role in helping him advance two realms. This was his second time absorbing the powerful sword energy in the Sword Washing Pond, and repairing the formation ensured its power remained intact. Because of this, the reputation of the Refining Sect was preserved.
Kai, along with Jian Lao and the other elders, rushed out of the Sword Washing Pond. Seeing them return safely, Master Tiechui and the other members of the Refining Sect rejoiced. Relief and excitement filled their hearts, especially since they had feared the worst for Jian Lao and the missing elders.
“Jian Lao, who was going through the tribulation in the Sword Washing Pond just now? The thunderclouds were terrifying,” Master Tiechui asked, his curiosity piqued.
Jian Lao smiled and glanced at Kai without saying a word. Master Tiechui turned his gaze to Kai, and the aura emanating from him left Tiechui in shock. The devastating thunder tribulation had been Kai’s!
“Mr. Chen, thank you for finding Jian Lao and rescuing our elders,” Master Tiechui said sincerely. “We hope you can stay in the Refining Sect for a while longer. Jian Lao can also help repair the Dragon Slaying Sword and fully restore the sword spirit.”
But Kai shook his head and replied, “I appreciate your kind offer, Master Tiechui. The Dragon Slaying Sword has already absorbed enough sword intent and is fully restored.”
“I still have urgent matters to attend to and cannot stay. However, if the Refining Sect ever needs my help, I will do everything I can.”
With that, Kai instructed Ji Yun to prepare the airship and departed from the Refining Sect. His mind was preoccupied with concerns about the Xiao Dynasty. If the Demon Sealing League launched another attack, the Xiao Dynasty might not be able to withstand it.