Rebirth of the Tribulation Immortal

The news of the Dragon King's death spread like wildfire. Whispers of Tang Xiu's battle against the tyrant reached every corner of the martial arts world. For decades, the Dragon King had ruled with an iron fist, and his fall created a massive power vacuum that no one could ignore.

The stronghold of the Dragon's Fang, once a symbol of fear and oppression, now lay in ruins. Tang Xiu, Xu Liang, and Lei Xian stood at its gates, gazing at the fortress that had once seemed impenetrable.

"It's over," Xu Liang said, his voice carrying both relief and exhaustion.

"No," Tang Xiu replied, his tone firm. "This is just the beginning. The Dragon King's death will bring chaos. Every clan, sect, and family will fight to claim his former territory. If we don't act, we'll only see more bloodshed."

Lei Xian nodded. "He's right. The Dragon King ruled through fear, but his power kept the martial arts world in balance. Now that he's gone, it's only a matter of time before war breaks out."

Tang Xiu took a deep breath. "Then we must ensure that balance doesn't come at the cost of innocent lives. I'll rebuild what the Dragon King destroyed, but I'll need your help to do it."

As Tang Xiu and his allies returned to the White Lotus Sect, he began planning the creation of a new organization—one that would unite the fractured martial arts world and prevent the chaos that was brewing.

He named it the Heavenly Alliance, a coalition of sects, clans, and rogue cultivators who shared the same vision: a world where strength wasn't used to oppress but to protect.

The Heavenly Alliance would be different from the Dragon's Fang. Instead of ruling through fear, it would operate on principles of justice and equality. Tang Xiu's reputation as the one who defeated the Dragon King gave him the authority to rally others to his cause.

Xu Liang, ever loyal, took charge of recruiting rogue cultivators who had been oppressed by the Dragon King. Lei Xian used her knowledge of the martial arts world to forge alliances with smaller sects and clans. Meanwhile, Tang Xiu worked tirelessly to train and organize the alliance's forces.

While Tang Xiu built the Heavenly Alliance, the martial arts clans began to make their moves. Without the Dragon King to unify them, rival factions emerged, each seeking to claim dominance.

Among them was the Fierce Wind Clan, a powerful group known for their ruthless tactics and mastery of speed-based martial arts. Their leader, Feng Zhentian, had been one of the Dragon King's top lieutenants. With the Dragon King gone, Feng Zhentian saw an opportunity to seize power for himself.

"The death of the Dragon King is our chance," Feng Zhentian declared during a secret meeting with his advisors. "We'll crush this so-called Heavenly Alliance before it even begins."

The Fierce Wind Clan launched a series of attacks on villages and smaller sects that had pledged loyalty to Tang Xiu. They left no survivors, sending a clear message to anyone who dared to oppose them.

When the news of the Fierce Wind Clan's actions reached Tang Xiu, his fury was palpable.

"They dare to attack the innocent?" he said, his voice cold. "I won't allow it."

Xu Liang clenched his fists. "Feng Zhentian needs to be stopped. If we let him continue, the Heavenly Alliance will lose all credibility."

Tang Xiu nodded. "We'll strike back, but we must do it strategically. Feng Zhentian thrives on fear. If we show him that his tactics don't work, he'll lose his advantage."

Tang Xiu devised a plan to lure the Fierce Wind Clan into a trap. Using the White Lotus Sect's resources, he spread false information about a supposed treasure hidden in the mountains near the sect's territory.

As expected, Feng Zhentian took the bait. He led his forces to the mountains, eager to claim the treasure for himself.

Tang Xiu, Xu Liang, and Lei Xian waited in the shadows, their forces hidden among the rocky terrain. When the Fierce Wind Clan arrived, Tang Xiu launched a surprise attack.

The battle was intense. The Fierce Wind Clan's warriors were fast and deadly, but Tang Xiu's forces fought with discipline and determination. Tang Xiu himself was a whirlwind on the battlefield, his golden aura cutting through the chaos like a beacon of hope.

Feng Zhentian, seeing his forces overwhelmed, confronted Tang Xiu directly.

"You think you can defeat me?" Feng Zhentian sneered. "I was the Dragon King's right hand! You're nothing but a child playing at being a hero!"

Tang Xiu's expression remained calm. "The Dragon King fell because he underestimated me. You'll share his fate."

The two clashed, their techniques lighting up the battlefield. Feng Zhentian was fast, his movements almost too quick to follow. But Tang Xiu's experience and mastery of ancient cultivation techniques gave him the upper hand.

In the end, Tang Xiu landed a devastating blow, sending Feng Zhentian crashing to the ground.

"You lost because you relied on fear and brute strength," Tang Xiu said, standing over the defeated leader. "The world doesn't need tyrants like you anymore."

With the Fierce Wind Clan defeated, the Heavenly Alliance gained more supporters. Villages, sects, and even smaller clans began to rally behind Tang Xiu's banner.

But Tang Xiu knew that this was only the beginning. The Dragon King's death had unleashed a wave of ambition across the martial arts world. New enemies were emerging, each more dangerous than the last.

As Tang Xiu stood atop a hill overlooking the White Lotus Sect, he felt the weight of the responsibility he had taken on.

"I won't stop until the world is at peace," he vowed. "No matter how many battles I have to fight."

Xu Liang approached him, a letter in hand.

"Tang Xiu," he said, his expression grave. "We've received word from the Heavenly Palace Sect. They want to meet with you."

Tang Xiu's eyes narrowed. The Heavenly Palace Sect was one of the most powerful factions in the martial arts world, known for their secretive ways and immense resources.

"A meeting?" Tang Xiu said. "Or a trap?"

Xu Liang shrugged. "Either way, we can't ignore it. They're too influential."

Tang Xiu nodded. "Then it's time to see what the Heavenly Palace Sect wants."