Dapeng's Time Travel Life

Chapter 581 The Settlement of Time and the Desire for Ascension

Time flies like an arrow, flowing gently by. Zhang Peng has lost count of how many years he has spent in the cultivation world. His eyes hold the marks of time, yet whenever the night is still and he looks up at the vast starry sky, the image of Earth clearly appears in his mind. That is where he came from. Even though his time in the cultivation world far exceeds his time on Earth, his longing for his homeland grows stronger with each passing year, like fine wine.

At this moment, Zhang Peng had already reached the Great Perfection of the Tribulation Transcending Stage. His aura was restrained, yet it faintly exuded a majestic power that commanded respect. However, this seemingly peak realm had become an insurmountable obstacle for him. For over five hundred years, he had remained trapped here, unable to reach the threshold of a higher realm no matter how hard he tried.

Watching his enemies fade away with time and his former friends gradually depart, Zhang Peng felt a profound loneliness. Throughout his long cultivation journey, he had experienced countless battles and challenges, each victory accompanied by loss. Now, standing at the pinnacle of the Tribulation Transcending stage, he felt an unprecedented sense of solitude.

"When will this path of cultivation end?" Zhang Peng murmured to himself, his voice echoing in the silent cultivation room. He recalled the days he fought alongside Murong Yu, the sharp sword energy of the Chaos Breeze Sword still vivid in his mind; he remembered Liu Ruoli's melodious flute music, the power of sound waves that had helped them escape danger time and time again at crucial moments; and Su Yi's figure hidden in the darkness, the mysterious power of the forbidden dark arts that had also greatly aided their battles; Lan Bing waving her staff, the crystalline light of ice magic, had also become an indelible image in his memory.

These companions who had once shared life and death with him were now all gone. Zhang Peng knew that only by stepping into the legendary Immortal Realm and pursuing a higher realm could he possibly find a way back to Earth. "Perhaps, the Immortal Realm holds the answer I seek." A resolute light shone in his eyes as he secretly resolved to overcome the ascension tribulation and journey to the Immortal Realm.

To prepare for this day, Zhang Peng began to cultivate even more diligently. He secluded himself in the cultivation room every day, the power of the stars flowing within him, resonating with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. He constantly sought to comprehend the mysteries of the star power, attempting to find a breakthrough opportunity within it. Each cultivation session felt as if he were immersed in the vast universe, the twinkling stars seemingly telling him of its secrets.

Besides cultivating, Zhang Peng also began to reflect on his experiences in the cultivation world. He recalled the confusion and bewilderment he felt when he first entered the world, the thrills and excitement of his life-or-death battles, and the people who helped him in his difficulties. These memories became his driving force and strengthened his belief in returning to Earth.

During his secluded cultivation, Zhang Peng would occasionally step out of his cultivation room and venture into various corners of the cultivation world. He witnessed its prosperity and flourishing, as well as the infighting among sects and families. He knew that peace in the cultivation world was not eternal, and only by becoming stronger could he protect this world he had lived in for so long.

As time passed, Zhang Peng's aura grew stronger, and he sensed the approaching Ascension Tribulation. The entire cultivation world seemed to sense this powerful fluctuation, and some astute cultivators began to discuss it amongst themselves.

"Have you heard? Senior Zhang Peng seems to be about to undergo his ascension tribulation," a young cultivator said excitedly.

"Really? That's Senior Zhang Peng! He's the pillar of our cultivation world. What will we do if he ascends to immortality?" another cultivator said worriedly.

"What's there to be afraid of? Senior Zhang Peng has ascended, but there are other powerful figures in our cultivation world. Moreover, perhaps Senior Zhang Peng's ascension will bring us even more opportunities," an old man said with a smile.

Zhang Peng had naturally heard these discussions. He smiled slightly, but his resolve remained unwavering. He knew that the Ascension Tribulation was a tremendous test for any cultivator; a slight misstep could lead to annihilation. But he was fearless, for he possessed unwavering faith and formidable strength.

Finally, on a full moon night, Zhang Peng sensed the approaching tribulation of ascension. Dark clouds filled the sky, lightning flashed and thunder roared, thick bolts of lightning weaving through the clouds, as if announcing to the world the arrival of this calamity…