The Beginning

"Sect Master!, preparations are complete for your breakthrough," a servant came running towards Jian Wei, wearing a hat with white clothes embroidered with blue, representing their status as servants.

"Okay, I will be there," Jian Wei replied, his face showing signs of nervousness.

As he spoke, his almond-shaped eyes, framed by a strong jawline and a dusting of stubble, shone with a fierce determination. His muscular build, honed through years of training, was accentuated by his confident stance.

He removed his upper garment, revealing his muscular body. His sharp features and determined expression hinted at the trials he had faced. Donning only his lower garment, he stood ready to confront the heavenly tribulation.

Jian Wei was about to undergo a breakthrough at the Celestial Integration Stage. After delaying his advancement and suppressing his cultivation for five years, he waited until his child became aware of the situation. It was a choice he made to ensure their safety.

Now that their child, Liu Chen, had turned five years old, the time had finally come for Jian Wei to undergo his breakthrough.

"Honey, will you be okay?" Mei Ying asked concern etched across her face.

She stood before him, radiating beauty with her almond-shaped eyes and delicate features. She wore a vibrant red dress, adorned with intricate patterns in the style of traditional Chinese cultivation attire.

"Baba, I will wait for you," Liu Chen spoke, his young voice filled with innocence and love.

At the tender age of five, he stood beside his parents and donned miniature garments inspired by the attire of cultivators. The tiny robe he wore showcased the same golden patterns as his father's, a testament to their shared lineage.

"Yes, my son, I will go and I will return," Jian Wei replied, his voice gentle yet resolute.

He placed a tender kiss on Liu Chen's forehead, then turned to Mei Ying, pressing his lips to her forehead as well. With those affectionate gestures, he bid them farewell, ready to embark on his journey of cultivation

In an open area spanning a mile, cultivators and mortals alike gathered, their anticipation palpable. They had been ordered to wait, for they were about to witness a momentous event—the breakthrough of Jian Wei into the Celestial Integration Stage.

The imminent breakthrough at this stage, after a wait of thousands of years, had drawn cultivators from all corners of the realm. The rarity of such an event, occurring only once in a millennium, had ignited a fervor among cultivators, prompting them to gather in great numbers at the Celestial Harmony Sect.

They eagerly sought to witness the profound spectacle, a testament to their longing to understand the intricate process of a breakthrough at this extraordinary stage

Jian Wei greeted the gathered crowd, exchanging nods and smiles as he made his way towards the designated stage, specially prepared for his breakthrough. The weight of the sect's expectations rested upon his shoulders.

The Celestial Harmony Sect had once been a humble third-rate faction until the tragic demise of its previous founder during a battle with demonic cultivators.

It was then that Jian Wei, rising to the occasion, assumed the role of Sect Master. Through his unwavering dedication, he had transformed the sect from obscurity into a first-rate power.

Now, after deliberately postponing his breakthrough for an extended period, the time had come for him to face the heavenly tribulation.

Heavenly Tribulation was the ultimate trial that cultivators sought to overcome, defying the will of the heavens in their pursuit of immortality. It was the manifestation of nature's resistance to such audacity, growing stronger with each level of cultivation.

Jian Wei stood prepared to challenge the heavens themselves, his determination unwavering as he confronted the imminent tribulation that awaited him.

As Jian Wei made his way toward the prepared stage, he gracefully settled into a lotus formation, ready to commence his cultivation. As he loosened the suppressed energy that he had held back for so long, a profound transformation unfolded in the skies above.

The once serene clouds began to darken, gathering with a sense of ominous anticipation. Thunder rumbled through the air, and the atmosphere grew heavy with electricity.

"Everyone, protect our Sect Master!" exclaimed one of the wise elders, adorned in the traditional white attire of the Celestial Harmony Sect.

The golden borders of their garments shimmered under the darkening sky, and the word "Peace" was intricately engraved upon their robes.

"Our Sect Master will be vulnerable during the tribulation. We must shield him from any impending threats at all costs," another elder declared, their voice filled with determination.

The group swiftly formed a defensive formation, ready to engage in battle at a moment's notice.

Even in the distant villages surrounding the sect, the extraordinary scene did not go unnoticed. Farmers paused in their labor, gazing up at the gathering storm clouds, their curiosity piqued by the spectacle unfolding before their eyes.

"Hey look over there"

Elsewhere, atop a remote mountain peak, a group of young cultivators noticed the gathering darkness in the distance. One of them excitedly pointed out the phenomenon to their companions, prompting them to climb higher for a better view.

"Could those be the clouds heralding a breakthrough? It seems someone truly formidable is about to embark on this momentous journey," speculated one cultivator, their eyes fixed on the swirling vortex above.

Hours passed, and still, Sect Master Jian Wei remained immersed in his tribulation, unwavering in his resolve. The clouds continued to darken, fueling a sense of anticipation as the world held its breath in anticipation of the imminent breakthrough.