NOVPUBMeanwhile, the outside world had already fallen into a state of chaos and despair at this point.
Experts from the outer space, both righteous and demonic, returned one by one, elevating the status of the Righteous-Demonic War to a global scale. It had already spread throughout the entire Eastern Continent, and no place was safe at the moment.
Demons and demonic cultivators would lurk around unguarded areas of the righteous path, waiting for the perfect opportunity to strike and diminish the power of their opponents, leading to powerful cultivators being dispatches by strong factions to keep things in check in every corner of the world.
For some reason, the Half Immortals of the demonic forces, instead of decreasing, continued to pop out of nowhere, as if they had been waiting for this moment, instilling fear across the entire world.
At the same time, reclusive experts of the righteous path also exited seclusion one after another to join the war. It was no longer a small skirmish or conflict in a state, but a worldwide war. No one could afford to be careless dealing with it.
At this moment, in an unknown realm located beneath the Isle of Heavenly Demons.
Multiple illustrious figures gathered in a semi circle, their faces and expressions hidden with space distorting around them.
"How is Ye Ling's cultivation going? Is he at the Nascent Soul Realm yet?"
One of the figures asked, his deep voice reverberating across the entire secret realm, the heavenly rules of the Mortal World bending to its will like a divine decree.
"Unfortunately, not yet. With the 'resources' we have given him, he should be able to reach the Nascent Soul Realm in a decade or so."
Another voice replied in a calm, indifferent tone.
"Hmph, even with such immense resources, he still can't reach the Nascent Soul Realm quickly? That's an entire world's worth of individuals, including cultivators at or above his level, which should be more than enough for him to cultivate to the Nascent Soul Realm in a few years!"
Someone suddenly retorted, their tone full of disdain and indignation.
"We can't do anything about it. This is the Lower Realm, after all. Even the geniuses here take thousands of years here just to step into the Nascent Soul Realm. Don't make any unnecessary moves, or we'll ruin the plans of those mighty figures. We just have to follow the orders well, and nothing else matters. However, we indeed can't wait much longer, so we'll initiate after Ye Ling reaches the Nascent Soul Realm."
A cold, authorative voice rang through the entire secret realm, immediately shutting up all those who were discontent with these arrangements.
"Then, it's settled. After Ye Ling reaches the Nascent Soul Realm, we'll commence the plan. If you have any complaints, I don't mind sending you back to the Upper Realm."
With this, no one dared to utter a single word anymore. They knew what this person meant by sending them back to the Upper Realm.
They also knew which mighty figure was standing behind this person.
"Of course, fellow daoist. Our power as Half Immortals is extremely restricted in the Upper Realm. Here in the Lower Realm, we can be as unrestrained as we wish, and destroying worlds with a wave of our hand is just a trivial matter. None of us have truly ever understood our true prowess living in the Upper Realm, this trip is an opportunity to understand ourselves better and strive to break the shackles of immortality to step into the legendary Immortal Realm. Who dares to be dissatisfied?"
A flattering voice sounded, followed by multiple similar voices echoing with the same sentiments.
The person did not say anything and just let out a cold snort.
...
2 years later.
Eternal Peak.
A ray of divine light burst out from Tian Yongheng's eyes, even spilling out of his cave abode before being forcefully retracted by him.
The essence of the Heaven Earth Quintessential Sword Finger surged within him, slowly transforming into a Divine Power far more potent than before.
The comprehension given by the system and derived from the Sword Venerable Sword Intent combined together, elevating Tian Yongheng's Sword Intent and Sword Dao to an unparalleled height within the mortal world.
At that moment, the Heaven Earth Quintessential Sword Finger completely finished its transformation. It was no longer the Heaven Earth Quintessential Sword Finger, but a brand new Divine Power that had surpassed the Genesis Realm!
In the realm of Sword Dao formed by his understanding, Tian Yongheng stood in the boundless void, a sharp Sword Intent swirling around him as the Primal Dao Sword materialized in his right hand.
A supreme power, as if suppressing all of heaven and earth, emanated from him and entered the Primal Dao Sword, causing its blade to flicker with divine light.
He raised the Primal Dao Sword, bringing the blade closer to his face, placing two fingers on its surface as the supremely powerful Sword Intent constantly made crackling sounds.
"This is it, my own Innate Divine Power. The Supreme Sword Intent!"
As soon as Tian Yongheng uttered these words, he swung down the Primal Dao Sword in a casual, almost dismissive swing. However, the aftermath directly collapsed the boundless void of the Sword Dao realm, 7 characters similar to the word "Supreme" materialized in the sky before surging towards Tian Yongheng and being absorbed by him.
The Supreme Sword Intent, previously Heaven Earth Quintessential Sword Finger, broke through the constraints of heavenly rules and directly entered the Transformation Realm.
Transformation Realm was the next realm of Divine Powers after the Genesis Realm.
Transformation Realm Divine Powers were generally considered a realm of Divine Powers that only the most exceptional Half Immortals in the Upper Realm could comprehend. Most beings who comprehended Transformation Realm Divine Powers were above the Vagrant Immortal Realm, while even Vagrant Immortals who could comprehend such Divine Powers were given the title of geniuses.
It could be seen from this just how powerful Transformation Realm Divine Powers were.
Having a Transformation Realm Divine Powers and not having one were two completely different concepts.
If a Vagrant Immortal who had comprehended a Transformation Realm Divine Power were to face one who hadn't, the former would win 9 out of 10 times as long as the difference between them was only 2 minor realms, such as Early Stage Vagrant Immortal and Late Stage Vagrant Immortal.
If the other party was a Perfect Vagrant Immortal, the chances of the Early Stage Vagrant Immortal with the Transformation Realm Divine Power winning were only 1 in 5. The realm difference was too vast after becoming an Immortal.
At the same time, the Supreme Sword Intent was Tian Yongheng's Innate Divine Power, like the Five Colored Southern Lights of the Heavenly Feather Crimson Monarch and other Vermilion Birds. Unlike Wang Daoyun's Heaven and Earth Immortal Sword Intent, which was an Innate Talent, the Supreme Sword Intent was different in its nature.
At that moment, unbeknownst to the entire world, Tian Yongheng had already surpassed the bounds of mortals and Immortals, becoming an existence who could slay those Infinitely close to the realm of Immortal Gods.
As he slowly opened his eyes, he immediately went to his interpersonal relationships and clicked on the profile of the Sword Venerable.
It was time to test just how powerful he truly was after all this time.
Before entering the Simulation Battle Trial, he checked what the outside world was doing through his notifications.
[Your disciple, Lu Qingfeng, was besieged by several Nascent Soul experts of the demonic forces. He has been severely injured. Fortunately, he was saved by a mighty figure.]
[Your good friend, Mo Yuxin, has obtained a great opportunity. Her cultivation has greatly increased.]
[Your good friend, Tian Yun, has slain two Perfected Half Immortals of the demonic path. His name has shocked the world once again after tens of thousands of years.]
[Your disciple, Yan Jingfei, has obtained a supreme opportunity. Her Providence has increased drastically.]
[Your good friend, Thundercloud Empress, has been severely injured by a supreme expert of the Demon Race. Fortunately, she was saved by your good friend, Tian Yun.]
[Your good friend, Su Yanlan, dreamed of her past life. Her cultivation and Providence have increased greatly. Her past life memories are slowly starting to awaken.]
[Your disciple, Lu Qingfeng, was attacked by Demons and demonic cultivators.]×28610
[Your disciple, Liu Ruoxue, got a sudden enlightenment. Her cultivation has greatly increased.]
[Your good friend, Tian Yun, was attacked by Demons and demonic cultivators.]×89
[Your...]
"The outside world is too chaotic. Fortunately, I can cultivate in here quietly and continue to get stronger. Before any major changes occur, I need to reach the Mid Stage of Immortal Ascension Realm."
With that, Tian Yongheng no longer hesitated and activated the Simulation Battle Trial. It would truly show how strong he was now compared to a Perfected Vagrant Immortal.
With a click, the space around him changed and the void shimmered as he appeared in the simulated world.
The Sword Venerable floated before him, sword in hand, a terrifying pressure emanating from him, faintly suppressing the entire world around him.
Tian Yongheng subtly tightened his grip on the Primal Dao Sword. He was feeling something he had not felt for a long time in battle.
Fear.
