Supreme of the Heavenly Realm

The next morning.

When Ye Xuan woke up, he felt somewhat weak, with a slight numbness in his limbs.

Recalling the events of last night, Ye Xuan let out a bitter smile. Even after experiencing brutal battles, he never felt this drained.

Ye Xuan finally felt satisfied, but at the same time, he was somewhat reflective. He had always thought that women were merely tools for entertainment, and no matter how beautiful a woman was, she was just a shell. Now, he realized that if he met someone he genuinely liked, he might be deeply enamored and unable to extricate himself.

"Beauty is the grave of heroes," Ye Xuan mused; this phrase undoubtedly held truth to it.

Exiting the room, Ye Xuan went to the back mountain. He found a quiet place, sat down cross-legged, and began to release the True Yuan within his body to communicate with the heavens and earth.

To achieve a breakthrough to the Martial Emperor, one must connect with Heaven's will and invoke the heavenly tribulation to transform like a butterfly emerging from a chrysalis.

Currently, Ye Xuan possessed the strength to transcend the tribulation.

Ye Xuan calmly cultivated on that precipice, even suppressing the aura around him. Three days later, thunderclouds began to gather above the sky.

"Is it finally coming?" Ye Xuan's eyes glimmered with a trace of light. Once the heavenly tribulation passed, he would no longer be a Sealing Emperor Strong Person but a Martial Emperor Strong Person.

The capabilities of a Martial Emperor could reach the heavens, traverse the void, and travel through planes. Only at the level of a Martial Emperor could one possess the ability to return to the Heavenly Realm.

Ye Xuan activated his True Yuan, waiting for the descent of the Heavenly Thunder.

Crackle!

Within the thunderclouds, lightning gathered, as if a thunder dragon was roaring within. However, after more than ten minutes, the heavenly tribulation had yet to descend.

"What's going on?"

Ye Xuan frowned and looked up at the sky above, only to see the gathered thunderclouds gradually dissipating instead of condensing.

"Did it actually dissipate? Or is the strength insufficient?"

Only by communicating with the will of heaven can one invoke the heavenly tribulation, and without its baptism, one cannot break through.

"It seems that in a short time, relying solely on myself won't be enough to invoke the heavenly tribulation."

Ye Xuan's expression turned thoughtful. The heavenly tribulation was under the Heavenly Realm's control, and unless the conditions were met, no one could change that.

"Unless there's a treasure capable of invoking Heaven's will." Ye Xuan realized that if he wanted to quickly transcend the tribulation and breakthrough, this might be the only shortcut.

"Ao Wuxu is still in Light City; I might as well ask him."

Although the possibility of such a treasure existing was small, it couldn't be ruled out. Asking Ao Wuxu would yield an answer.

…

Inside the main hall.

"Such a treasure does indeed exist."

Ao Wuxu, sitting across from Ye Xuan, pondered for a moment before responding to Ye Xuan.

"Oh?"

Ye Xuan's eyes lit up. It seemed there actually was such a high-level treasure.

"It's said that the Thunder Clan possesses a treasure called the Thunder Emperor Token, capable of invoking heavenly thunder to temper the body. It's said that once one's strength reaches a certain level, it can trigger heavenly thunder. Among the Five Great Clans, the Thunder Clan is currently the strongest, likely because of this reason.

Ao Wuxu said slowly.

"So, it seems that this Thunder Emperor Token is truly unique, but such a precious treasure, the Thunder Clan wouldn't easily lend it..."

Ye Xuan immediately felt a headache. If it were another force, that'd be fine, but with the Thunder Clan, whom he had just offended, the chances of borrowing anything were extremely low.

"Borrow? You're overthinking it. The Thunder Emperor Token is the Thunder Clan's cherished treasure, mere ordinary people can't even glimpse it. Even if I appeal to them on behalf of the Dragon Clan, it's unlikely they'd lend it." Ao Wuxu said with a mischievous smile, thinking Ye Xuan was daydreaming.

"'So does that mean there's no hope at all?'"

Ye Xuan felt somewhat dejected.

"Not exactly. Through legitimate means, you certainly have no chance, but you could use other methods. Maybe sneak in and quietly grab it..." Ao Wuxu whispered.

"You're suggesting stealing?"

Ye Xuan was taken aback; he hadn't considered it.

"Keep it down." Ao Wuxu glanced around. "Why make such a big fuss? With your current strength, who in the Ancient World can stop you? It's just that the power of the Five Great Clans cannot be underestimated, and some subtle tactics are necessary."

"On the first day of next month, the Five Great Clans will gather for the Divine Sacrifice Ceremony at the Water Clan's Temple to communicate with the will of heaven and pray for the Heavenly Token."

"At that critical juncture, the Thunder Clan will undoubtedly be vulnerable, creating an opportunity for you. However, the Divine Sacrifice Ceremony only occurs once every fifty years, so if you miss this chance, there might not be another one."

"Must I steal?"

Ye Xuan frowned. The Thunder Clan wasn't an ordinary force, and if things went wrong, it could be like lighting a powder keg, causing major trouble.

But on second thought, Ao Wuxu was right. If he requested the Thunder Emperor Token from the Thunder Clan, undoubtedly, it'd be a hopeless cause and might only alert them, making future attempts even harder.

Fortune favors the bold. If he were to act, it must be decisively.

"By the first of next month, I must prepare thoroughly."

Ye Xuan's eyes gleamed with resolve. If he was to take action, he would ensure he was fully prepared to succeed without leaving any trace of risk.

The Thunder Emperor Token is the Thunder Clan's major treasure, as Ao Wuxu mentioned before. Clearly, acquiring it openly is impossible, and stealth is the only way.

As for Ao Wuxu's trustworthiness, Ye Xuan hadn't considered it. Right now, he possessed the Ancestor Dragon Bloodline and was a significant figure in the Dragon Clan; if Ao Wuxu were to deceive him, it would be equivalent to deceiving the Dragon Clan.

Moreover, given Ye Xuan's current power, even if complications arose, no one could do anything to him. However, for this operation, to avoid detection, caution was still required.

Half a month passed in a flash.

"Husband, are you really going to the Thunder Clan alone? This is no small matter; wouldn't it be best if I accompany you?" As the day of the Divine Sacrifice Ceremony approached, in Light City, before Ye Xuan's departure, Ling Qianxue voiced her concern.

"There's no need. You just stay here and wait for my return."

Ye Xuan gently brushed Ling Qianxue's hair. Truthfully, being newlyweds, he was reluctant to leave Light City, but he had no choice. He had to resist temptation. Otherwise, indulging in comfort would lead to stagnation or regression, affecting his cultivation.

After bidding farewell to Ling Qianxue and Nangong Yao, Ye Xuan turned around and vanished into the void.