In the blink of an eye, a year had passed.
At last, the Dao Vessel arrived at a barbaric world.
As far as the eye could see, there was nothing but desolation—yellow sand filled the skies, beast roars shook the heavens. Especially when they had just entered this world, a howl rose from its depths.
Even from within the Dao Vessel, it made everyone's hearts tremble in fear, as though their souls were about to be torn from their bodies, leaving their minds in turmoil.
"What kind of Dao Beast was that? Just one roar was enough to throw our Dao Hearts off balance!"
Someone cried out in alarm, staring in horror toward the depths of the wasteland.
Those with lower cultivation were especially affected. Their legs went weak, and some could barely remain standing.
"Could our Heaven Opening trial be here?"
"Heavens, with such a powerful Dao Beast here, can we really make it out alive?"
"This isn't a trial at all—it's clearly sending us to our deaths!"
"..."
For a time, that unknown Dao Beast had frightened countless people with a single roar. Terror showed on their faces, and some had already begun to retreat in their hearts.
"As expected of the children's group!"
Li Tianming felt that those speaking up were not very mature-minded.
Of course, ninety-nine percent of them had remained silent. Yet those who said nothing were more dangerous.
"Silence!"
At that moment, the majestic and imposing voice within the Dao Vessel sounded once more.
With just one word, those whose minds had been unsettled immediately calmed down. Those who had been clamoring to return lowered their heads as well, not daring to look directly at the figure in the air, flashing with boundless divine light.
"That is... the Grand Imperial Mentor!"
Someone recognized that