### Chapter 189: Don’t Worry, He’ll Definitely Show Up!
Shen Tu Lie rushed to the Azure Mystic Celestial Mansion.
As soon as he saw Shen Baixiu, he excitedly exclaimed, “Did a decree from the Celestial Realm come through?”
“Are we getting ready to move?”
Shen Baixiu looked at him and nodded, “That’s right! The celestial envoy has already sent the message, and everything is set!”
Shen Tu Lie gasped, bursting with excitement, “That’s fantastic!”
“Ha ha ha…”
“I’ve finally waited long enough! I can’t wait a moment longer!”
Shen Tu Lie seemed even more pumped, especially knowing his junior sister could still be trapped in the Extreme Ice Celestial Palace.
That made him feel incredibly anxious!
If it weren’t for the gravity of the situation, he would have acted ages ago.
But thankfully, good news finally rolled in!
After pausing for a moment, Shen Tu Lie calmed his racing heart and suddenly asked, “Everyone’s getting restless in the Nine States and every Celestial Mansion!”
“Many Tribulation Period cultivators are itching to take action, but who knows why they haven’t?”
Shen Tu Lie spoke, looking a bit perplexed, “We need to find a way to give them a little nudge!”
With that, he fixed his gaze intently on Shen Baixiu.
Shen Baixiu just smiled lightly, confidently saying, “Don’t worry, I’ve already thought of that.”
He then raised his hand, revealing a dark golden token in his palm.
The token shimmered mysteriously, its edges adorned with secretive patterns, and in the middle were inscribed the characters: Infinite Celestial Order.
Shen Tu Lie’s pupils shrank in interest as he asked, “What’s this?”
Shen Baixiu smiled again, replying, “This is the celestial order bestowed by the realm master, a symbol of identity.”
“As long as you hold the token and ascend to the Celestial Realm, you’re one of us. You’ll be safe and sound, and as for those who don’t…”
Shen Baixiu chuckled darkly, his intent clear.
What did that mean? It was obvious!
Of course, they didn’t need this token; who didn’t know their identity in the Celestial Realm?
These tokens were just for those lackeys.
It was simply to ensure they’d ascend without a hitch and be the first to take off!
Shen Tu Lie’s eyes lit up, grinning, “That’s great! I’ll arrange things right away.”
“As long as someone takes the lead, I don’t believe they can keep their cool! After all, who doesn’t want to be the first to ascend and seize the benefits?”
Shen Baixiu nodded, “Go for it!”
Before long, Shen Tu Lie arrived in a flash and left even quicker.
After a quick discussion between the two, he dashed away from the Azure Mystic Celestial Mansion—eager as a kid in a candy store!
Once the plan took off, both he and Shen Baixiu had a ton of things to handle.
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The next day.
It was a breezy day, with the sun shining brightly.
However, a significant event had transpired—it sent the entire cultivation world into a frenzy.
Finally, a Tribulation Period cultivator couldn’t hold back any longer and was ready to bear the tribulation!
And it wasn’t just one or two!
Hundreds of cultivators from various Celestial Mansions began to make noise, claiming they were ready to ascend and become celestial beings!
First up was the Purple Sea Celestial Mansion, where the Nine Heavens Sword Sect’s head, Qin Jian, announced he would lead sixteen emperors into tribulation.
Next, the bl**d Refining Celestial Mansion’s Underworld King Sect followed suit, also sending their emperors to face the tribulation.
In quick succession, more and more big shots from various Celestial Mansions stood up, declaring their intentions to ascend at once.
Naturally, this got many principalities buzzing!
Then came a bombshell—Shen Baixiu and Shen Tu Lie also announced they’d be facing tribulation!
These two were dominant figures in their respective super Celestial Mansions!
Their status was sky-high!
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Within all the Celestial Mansions, they held immense prestige, and now Shen Baixiu and Shen Tu Lie were also about to ascend…
You can imagine how much influence this had on other Tribulation Period cultivators.
To everyone else, if Shen Baixiu could ascend, what was there to be afraid of?
Even if there were traps, with so many ascending at once, how could they not resist?
“It seems the Infinite Celestial Realm truly has no traps!”
“Exactly! Who are Shen Baixiu and Shen Tu Lie? With their status, it’s only logical they’d be confident enough to ascend; they definitely wouldn’t take risks without a backup plan!”
“Ha ha! I need to pick up my training pace! Maybe in my lifetime, I can sneak a peek at the Celestial Realm!”
“No worries! I’ll take the lead and ascend first; if things go awry, I’ll warn my clan.”
“I can’t wait! I’ll ascend with all my fellow Dao friends. I’ve been training for eighteen thousand years, waiting for this day!”
Suddenly, the Nine States and various Celestial Mansions burst into lively chatter.
Although it might seem like ascending the tribulation was just a big deal for those emperors, it truly concerned every single cultivator!
Mortals had seen no one ascend for tens of thousands of years, and now hundreds were about to attempt it…
This was bound to be an extraordinary spectacle, destined to be talked about forever!
As time ticked by, nearly every cultivator flocked to see those preparing for tribulation, eager to witness the moment.
This kind of thing they’d only read about in books; to see it firsthand would be something to brag about for life, even if they could never ascend themselves!
However, cultivators facing tribulation wouldn’t let strangers get close.
Each person preparing for tribulation put up seals for hundreds of miles, blocking other cultivators from approaching.
Some big forces even had tight security.
At this point, everyone could only watch from a distance.
In the Qiongying Celestial Mansion.
Han Xingmian stood atop the Celestial Palace, gazing into the distance, her expression grave.
“Shen Baixiu and the others starting their tribulation means they’re ready to reel in their net. We’ve been pushed to the brink!”
Han Xingmian sighed; they genuinely had little time left.
If Shen Baixiu and the others truly ascended, gaining unmatched power, what could the other forces possibly do to resist?
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In a dilapidated old hall in the Central State.
A multitude of individuals gathered within—the leaders of the Nine States Celestial Alliance.
Among them were Wei Yuan from the Jade Pool Sacred Land, Yang Mu from the Liyue Celestial Dynasty, and the old ancestor from the Pei Family.
Their faces were heavy with concern.
Everyone was silent, the entire hall shrouded in a chilly air of dread.
After a moment, footsteps echoed, drawing their attention as a duo entered.
It was Ye Xi and Zhuang Hongyi, freshly returned from their time training in the Qiongying Celestial Mansion.
“Ye Xi, you finally showed up!”
“What do we do now? The fire is burning at our feet; how can we not act?”
“Do you have any news about your master? Where on earth has he gone? If he doesn’t return, just be honest; he isn’t really going to ditch us and run away, right?”
“Yeah! What about our holy sovereign…?”
Even Yang Mu coughed lightly and said, “Exactly! Is our majesty not coming back? When can we expect her?”
As soon as Ye Xi entered, a flurry of questions bombarded him.
He felt a little helpless inside.
But he still maintained a calm expression, scanning the room before solemnly asserting, “Everyone, don’t worry! My master is definitely not that kind of person!”
He paused for a beat, noticing the skeptical glints in everyone’s eyes didn’t fade…
“Uh—”
“My master often says that honesty is a person’s foundation. A cultivator must have integrity to stand firm in the cultivation world!”
“Rest assured, he’ll definitely show up!”
