Inside the Ice Fire Yin Yang Eye valley, the scene that had been left in shambles by the Lightning Tribulation and Energy Tides was slowly settling back into normalcy.
The overturned soil gradually sank back down, the billowing steam condensed once more, and only the wisps of pure Life Aura and faint burnt smell lingering in the air revealed what an astonishing transformation this place had just undergone.
Jiang Zhen slowly descended from midair and planted both feet firmly on the ground. The vast aura spilling from him after his breakthrough was swiftly reined in and brought under control.
He slowly pressed both hands downward in front of his chest, making a finishing gesture, then exhaled a long breath of stale air.
The divine light swirling in his eyes gradually faded, restoring their usual depth. Yet deep within his pupils seemed to lie an endless ocean and an unceasing cycle of life, making it impossible for anyone to look directly at him.
"A Zhen!"
Bing'er, who had long been unable to hold herself back, was the first to rush over. Her petite figure carried a fragrant breeze as she threw herself straight at Jiang Zhen.
Snow Empress followed close behind. Her steps remained graceful, but she was not the slightest bit slower, and unmistakable concern filled her cool eyes.
The Sea Princess Phantom also drifted closer, circling Jiang Zhen curiously once.
Sensing that the aura around Jiang Zhen was now completely different from before—seemingly more in harmony with the surrounding world, and carrying a faint, indistinct pressure—a trace of disbelief flashed through Snow Empress's icy-blue eyes.
She tentatively asked in a soft voice, "A Zhen... you... you broke through to... Demigod?"
Jiang Zhen looked at the women gathering around him. A gentle, slightly weary smile appeared on his face as