Chapter 21:The Cultivation World's Shock
Chapter 21: The Cultivation World's Shock
"A man who defies the heavens… is no longer just a man."
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The World Learns of Xiao Tian's Feat
The golden storm clouds that had covered the Black Mist Mountains for hours suddenly vanished.
The entire continent felt the shift in energy—an unnatural silence as if the heavens themselves had been defeated.
From the most powerful sects to the smallest rogue cultivators, everyone sensed it.
> A heavenly tribulation had been overcome…
No, it had been erased.
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Inside the Grand Dao Palace – Central Continent
In a towering golden palace floating above the world, a group of ancient cultivators sat around a glowing mirror.
Each of them was a Saint Realm expert—existences who could destroy entire sects with a wave of their hand.
And yet—
As they watched Xiao Tian erase the heavenly tribulation with a single motion, even they could not stay calm.
One of them, an old man with a white beard and celestial robes, clenched his fists.
"Impossible. No mortal should be able to do that!"
A beautiful woman with silver hair, the Saintess of the Eternal Ice Sect, narrowed her eyes.
"Not only did he defy the heavens… the heavens themselves hesitated before striking again."
A younger-looking man, his eyes like black voids, chuckled.
"This Heavenly Cloud Sect Master… he is no longer just a mere sect leader."
He turned to the others.
"Should we interfere?"
A moment of silence.
Then, the Grand Elder of the Dao Palace spoke.
"Not yet. But if he dares to ascend to the Divine Realm… then we will decide his fate."
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The Martial Emperor's Rage – War Clouds Gather
Far away, in the Martial Sovereign Dynasty, a throne room shook with fury.
A middle-aged man with dragon-like eyes stood up, his aura distorting space itself.
He was Emperor Zhao Wuji, ruler of the greatest mortal empire and a Half-Step Immortal.
And right now—
He was furious.
"A mere sect master dares to challenge the heavens themselves?" His voice boomed like thunder.
A general kneeled before him, sweating. "Your Majesty… should we move against the Heavenly Cloud Sect?"
Emperor Zhao Wuji narrowed his eyes.
"Not yet. But send word to all vassal sects. I want every piece of information on Xiao Tian."
His gaze turned cold and calculating.
"A man who can defy the heavens… may soon defy empires as well."
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The Wandering Celestial's Warning
Back in the Heavenly Cloud Sect, Xiao Tian stood before Tianxu, the mysterious old celestial.
The disciples were still recovering from the shock, but Tianxu's expression remained serious.
"Do you understand what you have done, child?"
Xiao Tian remained calm. "I survived."
Tianxu sighed. "No. You declared war against the heavens themselves."
He turned his gaze toward the sky.
"And soon… the heavens will answer."
Xiao Tian smirked.
"Then let them come."