A strong sense of awe and worship naturally welled up in Zhao Ziyan's eyes.
Such cultivation speed—even within the Immortal Sects—was unheard of.
Despite being a core disciple of the Qionghua Immortal Sect, having access to abundant resources, top-tier instruction, and the most advanced sword cultivation techniques, Zhao Ziyan had only reached the Nascent Soul Realm (元神境). Even as a sword cultivator—known for surpassing ranks in combat—she could at most contend with Yang God Realm opponents.
But compared to the True Spirit Realm (真灵境), the gap was utterly astronomical.
A difference of heaven and earth.
Yet beyond shock, she felt joy and admiration. To her, Yi Tianxing had always been the strongest—then, now, and surely in the future as well.
The stronger her brother became, the better.
After all, billions followed Yi Tianxing now—their fates intertwined. His gain was their gain; his loss was their loss.
"We're all grasshoppers tied to the same rope."
"If Husband has now broken into the True Spirit Realm, doesn't that mean the Heavenly Dao Seal has been lifted?"
"Won't this release all major powerhouses into the world—leading to utter chaos?"asked Yao Yue, her brows furrowing with concern.
The lifting of the Heavenly Dao Seal wasn't something to be taken lightly.
Its consequences were immense—far beyond mere 'freedom.'
"No need to worry," Yi Tianxing replied calmly."So long as Great Yi remains steady, no cultivator or sect will dare violate our laws.
The laws of Heavenly Statutes themselves suppress violators—reducing their strength by 30%.Combined with the will of the people, even Dao-level experts won't act recklessly.
Besides, when we eventually leave the Divine-Demon Battlefield, Great Yi's strength will be beyond anyone's estimation."
The lifting of the seal was inevitable.
It might even signal the end of the first great calamity, ushering in a golden age of cultivation—where Heavenly Dao principles would be clearer and more accessible than ever.
A year of training in that era would equal a hundred years before.
No true powerhouse would dare miss such an age of opportunity.
And so, the stronger one was, the less likely they were to emerge and meddle.
In short, Great Yi had little to fear.
Even compared to a Seven-Star Immortal Sect, Great Yi's foundation and power were not inferior—only its heritage was still catching up.
"Before I entered the battlefield," said Zhao Ziyan,"Even my master began treating Great Yi with utmost seriousness—viewing my brother as an equal."
Her elevated status within Qionghua Sect had come directly from this shift in attitude.
"Ziyan," asked Serpent Empress after a pause,"Can you tell us more about Qionghua Sect? What's it like inside the Immortal Sects?"
"Of course. It's not a secret." Zhao Ziyan smiled."Qionghua Sect is located in the Kunlun Mountains, one of the most sacred mountain ranges on the Primordial Continent."
Kunlun was vast, mysterious, and revered—a place of sacred peaks and divine beasts.
Within it existed countless sects and forces, but the ruler of the Kunlun Mountains was none other than the Queen Mother of the West (西王母).
"They say the Queen Mother built the Kunlun Heavenly Palace atop the sacred peak.There, she shelters divine beasts, spirit creatures, and even gods—so long as they obey the palace's laws.No one dares disrespect her—her strength is unfathomable."
Zhao Ziyan's voice was full of longing.
Kunlun wasn't just beautiful—it was the most spiritually blessed land under the heavens, home to countless hidden powerhouses.
Within the mountain range were countless Immortal Sects, from One-Star to Eight-Star.
Even a Seven-Star sect like Qionghua wasn't considered top-tier here.
"There are Eight-Star Sects like Jade Pool Holy Land, Hundred Flowers Immortal Palace, and Seven Emotions Holy Ground, each with supreme experts presiding over them."
She went on to share more details of Kunlun, including its spiritual richness, abundant treasures, and unexplored zones rumored to hold unimaginable secrets.
Still, Qionghua Sect's territory was limited, and as most disciples focused on cultivation, few truly explored the range. Even she only had general knowledge.
Yet what she shared was already a wealth of insight.
"The Primordial Continent is far too vast," Zhao Ziyan continued."Even our elders know little of the outside world.
Due to the Heavenly Dao Seal, we've mostly stayed inside Kunlun.But we've heard that other great lands exist—like the Five Sacred Mountains, each slightly inferior to Kunlun but still formidable."
"Each of these mountains is home to many Immortal Sects. And then there's Buzhou Mountain—the greatest mountain of all. Even Kunlun can't compare."
"Or the Ten Thousand Great Mountains, where barbarians, demonic sects, and all sorts of dark forces reside. It's said to be extremely chaotic."
"From what we've heard, the Primordial Continent is the true center of the Eternal World."
Zhao Ziyan held nothing back—she spoke earnestly and in great detail.
"Eventually, Great Yi will expand into the PrimordialContinent," Yi Tianxing said with a faint smile."But now is not the time. First, we must build our foundation steadily and patiently."
"When the war between the Dragon, Phoenix, and Qilin clans ends, that's when Great Yi will truly begin its expansion."
"This Divine-Demon Battlefield is the perfect opportunity to build our strength."
Every day, millions of soldiers were added to Great Yi's army—an astonishing rate.
Such buildup was almost unbelievable—but entirely real.
By the time Great Yi launched its expansion, its sheer force alone would leave nearby factions speechless and defenseless.
"When we march," he said calmly,"our war machine will crush everything in its path."
"Brother, this is a gift from me."Zhao Ziyan smiled and brought out several jars of spiritual wine."Each year, at Qionghua Sect, I brewed a jar of wine for you.
It's called Icefire Spirit Wine (寒冰烈火酒).Drinking it allows one to feel both icy cold and burning heat, tempering the body."
"It doesn't build resistance like normal medicines—so it can be consumed indefinitely.
The flavor's good, too. My senior once made a Nine-Rotation version, where the fire and ice alternate within the body, amplifying the refining effect. Mine isn't as strong… but it's made with heart."
Her voice carried both pride and a tinge of regret.
"Even if it were the Nine-Rotation version, it wouldn't compare to this."
"Because you made it," Yi Tianxing said warmly."That alone makes it priceless."
His tone was genuinely resolute, his appreciation unmistakable.
"As long as you like it."Zhao Ziyan beamed with joy.
"By the way," she added,"the war between the Three Clans isn't simple.
When I left the sect, Kunlun Heavenly Palace sent an order—All sects are forbidden from interfering.
Whoever gets involved won't receive Kunlun's protection.
All sects must shut their gates and wait out the calamity."
Clearly, she hoped this information would help Yi Tianxing judge the situation better.
"Let's observe and wait.As long as it doesn't affect Great Yi, I don't care if they fight each other to extinction."Yi Tianxing remained calm.
He had already anticipated this outcome.Outside events wouldn't touch the Divine-Demon Battlefield.
Suddenly, Zhao Ziyan looked up.
"Brother... do you have any news of our parents?"
Now that she had reunited with Yi Tianxing, two other familiar faces surfaced in her thoughts.
"No."Yi Tianxing shook his head."They're not within Great Yi's territory.
But I'm sure they're alive—their names still appear on the Investiture of the Gods list (封神榜).
Only the living can receive Great Yi's fate blessings.
I can only hope they're safe—until we find them."