The Immortal Wife Is Like A Cloud

At the bottom of Xuanyuan Lake, within the vast area occupied by the Tortoise Sect.

The structures here were all built with massive stones.

Most of them were decorated with patterns of giant turtles.

They looked sturdy and ancient.

At this moment, countless high-ranking members of the Tortoise Sect were gathered in a large stone hall.

However, the venerable Sect Master of the Tortoise Sect was not present this time.

The assembled high-ranking members of the Tortoise Sect were visibly worried.

Standing among them was a tall, upright, middle-aged man dressed in black, his face extremely fierce.

He was the Sky Tortoise Envoy who had barely escaped with his life in Qingzhou.

Now, Qiu Yaoyao is so adamant that she is using the method of evaporating the water of Xuanyuan Lake to break through our sect’s protective barrier.

If she succeeds, no matter what countermeasures the sect master has, our reputation will be tarnished.”

“In my opinion, we might as well agree to Qiu Yaoyao’s demands.

By giving them two level 6 or 7 giant tortoises, we might be able to turn enemies into friends with the Heavenly Dragon Race. At the very least, they would remember the favor of the contracted beasts in the future.

This could secure the Tortoise Sect’s legacy in the Luo River region for generations to come.”

“It is said that the Heavenly Dragon Race treats their contracted beasts like family.

Although giant tortoises are extremely important to our Tortoise Sect, we have also mastered the Immovable Tortoise Seal to the fullest.

Even if we give away two giant tortoises, they won’t be able to learn the secrets of our Immovable Tortoise Seal from them.”

“…”

The discussions in this hall were quite intense.

Many high-ranking members were puzzled by the Sect Master’s instructions before his closed meditation.

As Su Jingzhen’s fame echoed throughout the Luo River region and his exploits spread far and wide, all the members of the Tortoise Sect lived in constant fear.

Now, the situation had finally turned into the worst-case scenario they feared.

“Without the support of the water from Xuanyuan Lake, our giant tortoise array, though still formidable, might not last long.

I don’t think Qiu Yaoyao would come here so openly with just the two of them.

If the Heavenly Dragon Race sends even one or two Tribulation Realm or even Celestial Being Realm cultivators, our protective array won’t last long.”

Faced with this reality, the high-ranking members of the Tortoise Sect became even more anxious.

As the elite of the Tortoise Sect, they could monitor the status of their protective field at any time.

They knew that with their current strength alone, even a single Qiu Yaoyao would be difficult to withstand.

Moreover, they suspected that there must be many Tribulation Realm cultivators and even Celestial Being Realm cultivators from the Heavenly Dragon race lurking in the shadows.

With their current resources, facing the Heavenly Dragon Race was like throwing eggs at a rock.

“If the sect master doesn’t emerge from his closed meditation before the water in Xuanyuan Lake dries up, we should agree to their terms.

Even if it means humiliation and loss of face for our Tortoise Sect, at least we can preserve our legacy.”

In the midst of the discussions, an elderly man with a dignified presence spoke up.

His aura was subdued, but his wrinkled face exuded authority.

His words brought a gradual silence to the room.

Many nodded in agreement with his suggestion.

“We will follow the Grand Elder’s arrangements.”

In the absence of the Sect Master, the Grand Elder’s words carried great weight.

Seeing the reactions of the high-ranking members, the Grand Elder continued, “Now, everyone, follow me to the Ancestral Tortoise Hall.

The sect master is in closed meditation there. Even if he doesn’t appear this time, if the water in Xuanyuan Lake dries up and our protective barrier is breached, we must summon the Ancestral Tortoise.”

With that, the group followed the Grand Elder to the Ancestral Tortoise Hall.

Despite its name, the hall was actually a black water pond within this room.

The pond seemed small, only about a hundred zhang in diameter, but its depth was unknown.

It was filled with wisps of mist, giving it an extremely cold appearance.

Upon arrival, the high-ranking members of the Tortoise Sect became solemn.

They stood silently by the pond, using their abilities to monitor the remaining water in Xuanyuan Lake.

Amidst the tense and anxious atmosphere, another incense stick passed by.

The water in Xuanyuan Lake had almost dried up.

The onlookers at the edge of the lake showed various expressions: some sighed, some were excited, and some felt pity.

“This lake’s water will be completely dried up in less than another stick of incense.

When that happens, the protective shield of the Tortoise Sect will lose much of its power, and a breach will probably be inevitable.

I wonder where the Tortoise Sect will go from there.

Even though the number of Tortoise Sect disciples is considerable, in this world, quantity cannot make up for the quality gap when facing high-level cultivators.”

“I hope Qiu Yaoyao doesn’t unleash her wrath and slaughter the entire Tortoise Sect.”

“…”

As the last drops of water evaporated, Xuanyuan Lake was completely dry.

The Tortoise Sect’s protective shield revealed its true form.

Lines of energy formed a giant ethereal tortoise where the water of the lake had once been.

The ancient eyes of the turtle opened and stared at Su Jingzhen and Qiu Yaoyao.

Seeing this, Qiu Yaoyao and Su Jingzhen’s eyes lit up with excitement.

They exchanged a glance and stepped into the air, landing on the back of the ethereal turtle.

“Sister Yaoyao, how can I help you now?”

Su Jingzhen’s fighting spirit surged as he took out his black brick.

Qiu Yaoyao smiled and said, “That won’t be necessary.”

With that, her aura erupted completely.

Su Jingzhen’s expression froze, replaced by an unprecedented shock.

Qiu Yaoyao’s aura was no longer that of a late-stage Unity Realm, but clearly that of the Tribulation Realm.

Before Su Jingzhen could react, Qiu Yaoyao waved her hand.

A powerful yet gentle force enveloped Su Jingzhen, pushing him out of the Xuanyuan Lake area.

Qiu Yaoyao’s aura continued to rise to its peak.

In the next instant, thick black clouds filled with lightning began to gather above Xuanyuan Lake.

“Those are tribulation clouds! Qiu Yaoyao… Qiu Yaoyao has already broken through to the Tribulation Realm.

And she’s going to experience her first tribulation here!”n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

“I see, she wants to use her tribulation power to break through the protective shield of the Tortoise Sect.

What audacity, what a grand gesture!”

“By using tribulation lightning to break the array, I wonder if the Tortoise Sect is lucky or unlucky.”

“…”