Three days later, Yunxi slowly opened her eyes. The lid of the healing pod opened automatically. After sitting up, she rolled her neck and examined herself inwardly with her divine sense. She found that the injuries she had sustained at the Burial Grounds had fully healed, and her cultivation had also advanced, steadily reaching the Integrated Body Late Stage.
Most importantly, her spiritual platform was clear, and she had vaguely touched upon the trajectory by which the laws of heaven and earth operated. A faint smile curved her lips. It had not been in vain that she had risked suffering Heavenly Punishment to cast "Defy Heaven."
Immortal Spirit Grass swayed its leaves and spoke:
"Master, your cultivation has improved again. If you can break through to the Mahayana stage and leave the Ancient Battlefield, you should be able to withstand Heaven's Punishment Lightning."
In high spirits, Yunxi replied:
"May your words come true."
As soon as she spoke, she leaped out of the healing pod. She guided her spiritual power through her body once, and after confirming that no hidden injuries remained, she left the Side Hall. There, she saw Lili, Dian Dian, and Cong Shan standing guard outside its entrance.
"Your Excellency (Master), are you all right?"
The three asked anxiously.
Earlier, they had sensed an abnormality in the Spiritual Qi within the space and knew that something had happened on their master's side. They had rushed over at once, but did not dare enter the Side Hall rashly, so they had guarded outside for three days.
Yunxi smiled and replied:
"I'm fine. You needn't worry. This time, I turned misfortune into a blessing. After gaining some insight, I broke through to the Integrated Body Late Stage."
She then brought the three of them and Immortal Spirit Grass to