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Chapter 709: An Opportunity Amidst Chaos
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The news of the Shen Clan’s destruction spread far and wide.
Yet surprisingly—
It did not cause as much of a commotion as one might have expected.
The Shen Clan had been one of the Top Ten Forces of the Desolate Heaven Empire.
The destruction of such a powerful faction should have shaken the entire empire.
Under normal circumstances, countless forces would have discussed the matter.
There would have been outrage.
Fear!
Speculation!
Some might have even accused the Bai Clan of acting too ruthlessly.
However, none of that happened.
Or rather, even if there were people dissatisfied with the Bai Clan, they did not dare to openly express their opinions.
The reason was simple.
The current Bai Clan was no longer the same Bai Clan it had once been.
Not long ago, the Bai Clan had faced the combined forces of four powerful empires.
And they had won.
Therefore, when people heard that the Bai Clan had destroyed the Shen Clan—
Most people merely had one thought.
The Shen Clan was simply unlucky.
Of course, after learning the actual reason behind the conflict, the reactions of many people became even stranger.
The Shen Clan had kidnapped Bai Xueqing.
When this information spread, many people were left speechless.
"Are they insane?"
This was the reaction of countless cultivators.
The Shen Clan had actually kidnapped the sister of the Bai Clan Leader.
At that point, no one even knew what to say.
They could only conclude that the Shen Clan had sought its own death.
Many people could only shake their heads.
"If the Shen Clan was so eager to die, what could anyone possibly say?"
No one could defend them.
Even those forces that had always wished for the Bai Clan’s downfall could only remain silent.
What could they do?
The Li Clan and Zhao Clan had already submitted to the Bai Clan.
The Imperial Family had shown no intention of condemning the Bai Clan.
Who would dare to seek justice for the Shen Clan?
And more importantly—
Why would they?
The Shen Clan had provoked the Bai Clan first.
There was even evidence that they had kidnapped Bai Xueqing.
From the perspective of most cultivators, the Shen Clan had simply brought disaster upon themselves.
As a result, instead of discussing whether the Bai Clan should be punished, the attention of countless forces quickly shifted elsewhere.
The Shen Clan’s resources.
The Shen Clan had existed for countless years.
Over that time, they had accumulated an enormous amount of wealth and resources.
Businesses.
Mines.
Territories.
Trading routes.
Auction houses.
And countless other properties.
Although the Bai Clan had moved extremely quickly and seized the majority of the Shen Clan’s assets—
They could not possibly take everything.
After all, the Shen Clan possessed far too many businesses and resources spread throughout the Desolate Heaven Empire.
There were simply too many things to manage.
Naturally, countless forces began moving.
Some wanted to seize the Shen Clan’s former territories.
Others wanted to take over its businesses.
The competition quickly became intense.
However, everyone understood one thing.
They could compete for whatever the Bai Clan did not take.
But no one dared to touch what the Bai Clan had claimed.
That was an unspoken rule.
No one was foolish enough to provoke the Bai Clan over a few resources.
Thus, the various forces of the Desolate Heaven Empire quickly came to a silent understanding.
The Bai Clan could eat the meat.
As long as they were allowed to drink some soup, they would already be satisfied.
And fortunately for them, there was still plenty of soup left behind.
Although the Bai Clan had taken the most valuable resources and major businesses, they had no interest in personally managing every single business once controlled by the Shen Clan.
Nor did they have enough manpower to immediately take control of everything.
As a result, many of the Shen Clan’s smaller businesses and resources quickly fell into the hands of other factions.
For many forces, the destruction of the Shen Clan was not a disaster.
It was an opportunity.
***
And while countless forces throughout the Desolate Heaven Empire competed over the resources left behind by the Shen Clan—
Bai Zihan remained completely focused on his cultivation.
Inside his cultivation chamber, Bai Zihan sat cross-legged.
The Qi surrounding him surged continuously.
Since returning to the Bai Clan, Bai Zihan had devoted himself entirely to cultivation.
And this time, he was not holding back.
The 100x Cultivation Speed Card had already been activated.
Bai Zihan had also used the Martial Art Enlightenment Card.
Under the effects of the two System items, Bai Zihan’s strength increased day by day.
Bai Zihan remained inside his cultivation chamber.
Time quietly passed.
Then—
Boom!
A terrifying wave of Qi suddenly erupted from Bai Zihan’s cultivation chamber.
The Qi throughout the surrounding area violently trembled.
Inside the chamber, Bai Zihan slowly opened his eyes.
A profound light flashed within them.
"Finally..."
Bai Zihan slowly exhaled.
His cultivation had reached its limit within his current realm.
Rumble!
A thunderous roar suddenly echoed throughout the sky.
The entire Bai Clan trembled.
Everyone instinctively raised their heads.
Dark clouds had begun gathering above the Bai Clan.
The originally clear sky rapidly darkened.
Thick tribulation clouds continuously gathered.
They spread farther and farther.
A terrifying pressure descended from the heavens.
"Heavenly Tribulation!"
The Bai Clan members quickly understood what was happening.
Someone was about to break through.
Someone within the Bai Clan had reached the point of becoming an Immortal Cultivator.
Normally, such a sight would have caused an enormous commotion.
However, among the current members of the Bai Clan, it was not particularly rare.
The Bai Clan had grown rapidly during the past few years.
With their powerful cultivation techniques, abundant resources, and pills provided by the Mu Clan—
More and more cultivators had reached the peak of the Great Ascension Realm.
Almost every week or so, someone within the Bai Clan would attempt to cross the final barrier and become an Immortal Cultivator.
Therefore, the appearance of a Heavenly Tribulation was no longer something particularly unfamiliar or rare.
Yet—
This time was different.
The moment the tribulation clouds appeared, countless people within the Bai Clan immediately noticed something unusual.
The tribulation clouds were enormous.
Far larger than normal.
In fact, they were at least three times larger than the Heavenly Tribulations they had witnessed before.
The dark clouds covered a vast portion of the sky.
Lightning continuously flashed within them.
Each bolt contained a terrifying destructive aura.
The pressure descending from the heavens also felt much heavier than usual.
Many Bai Clan members unconsciously frowned.
"This Heavenly Tribulation..."
An elder who had already reached the Immortal Ascension Realm looked toward the sky.
His expression gradually became serious.
"Isn’t it too powerful?"
Another person nodded.
"It is definitely more powerful than normal."
Although many people in the Bai Clan had witnessed Heavenly Tribulations before—
This one felt completely different.
The pressure alone made countless cultivators feel uncomfortable.
Even some powerful Great Ascension Realm experts felt their breathing become slightly heavier.
The tribulation clouds continued gathering.
Rumble!
Another thunderous roar echoed throughout the heavens.
This time—
The sound was even louder.
The ground itself seemed to tremble.
"Who is undergoing the tribulation?"
Someone finally asked.
Before anyone could answer, a powerful aura suddenly erupted from a particular residence.
Boom!
The Qi surrounding the area surged violently.
At the same time, a figure slowly emerged.
"Clan Leader!"
"Bai Zihan!"
The person undergoing the Heavenly Tribulation was none other than—
The Bai Clan Leader.
Bai Zihan slowly walked out of his residence.
His expression was calm.
He raised his head and looked toward the enormous tribulation clouds gathering above him.
Lightning flashed.
Thunder roared.
The terrifying pressure continued to descend.
However, Bai Zihan did not seem particularly concerned.
Instead, he simply looked at the sky.
"Is this all?"
The Heavenly Tribulation was indeed much larger than normal.
Its pressure was also significantly stronger.
However, to Bai Zihan, it was nothing particularly impressive.
The moment he felt the pressure of the tribulation clouds, a memory surfaced within his mind.
Years ago, after failing to uphold his Heavenly Vow, the Heavenly Tribulation had descended upon him.
At that time, the pressure he had felt was terrifying.
The lightning had contained an incomparably destructive aura.
Even now, Bai Zihan could still remember that feeling.
Compared to that Heavenly Tribulation, the current one seemed much weaker.
Of course, Bai Zihan knew why.
That time—
The Heavenly Tribulation had descended to kill him.
This time—
It was merely testing him.
Bai Zihan narrowed his eyes.
"The size is impressive."
He looked at the enormous clouds.
"But the pressure..."
A faint smile appeared on his face.
"It is nothing compared to before."
If the Bai Clan members heard his thoughts, they would probably be speechless.
The current Heavenly Tribulation was already making countless people nervous.
Yet Bai Zihan actually thought it was weak.
Bai Zihan calmly stepped forward.
The terrifying pressure of the heavens descended upon him.
His robes fluttered wildly.
Lightning continuously flashed above him.
However, Bai Zihan’s expression remained unchanged.
He slowly raised his head.
His eyes met the enormous tribulation clouds.
There was no fear within them.
Only calmness. And a faint trace of anticipation.
"It has been a long time since I’ve experienced this."
Bai Zihan knew that he could absorb the energies contained within the Heavenly Tribulation and refine them into his own Qi.
Therefore, rather than thinking of this as a life-and-death struggle—
Bai Zihan simply treated it as another opportunity to become stronger.
Rumble!
As though responding to his words, the heavens suddenly roared.
A massive bolt of lightning flashed within the dark clouds.
The terrifying tribulation finally began to gather its power.
Countless Bai Clan members stared toward the sky.
Their expressions became serious.
Everyone knew—
The first bolt of Heavenly Tribulation was about to descend.
