Myriad Monster Kingdom, Qingqiu, Spirit Venerable Mountain.
Standing atop the mountain, Chen Sanshi suddenly sensed an eerie fluctuation coming from above.
He looked up warily and saw a golden light faintly glowing behind the dense clouds. The golden light grew ever more resplendent before finally tearing through the heavens and crashing into a massive boulder ahead.
Clang!
Amid a crisp sword cry, the golden light gradually faded, revealing its true form: a flying sword with a pale golden body and a silvery-white edge.
"This is..."
Chen Sanshi found it familiar. He stepped forward. "The rusty sword from the courtyard at the foot of Qingxu Sect's mountain..."
"It is called the Tai'a Sword."
Li Guanfu said, "It seemed Mu Chutai obtained it from a secret realm many years ago. It was said to be a sword left behind by an immortal from the Upper Realm, of an exceptionally high grade."
Chen Sanshi had no mind to admire how exquisite the sword was. "My master's sword appearing here means..."
"Yes."
Li Guanfu sighed. "It means matters over at Kunxu should already be over."
Chen Sanshi fell silent.
"Young Daoist."
Li Guanfu stroked his beard. "It is about time for you to begin closed-door cultivation.
"Although cultivators from the various realms suffered heavy losses and do not dare come over for now, there is no telling when they might come to their senses. It is best to seize the time.
"Behind you, within Old Fox Su's Blessed Land on Spirit Venerable Mountain, there is an ancient true spirit. With its help, you will easily break through the bottleneck during your breakthrough. The only things you must carefully contend with are the Inner Demon Tribulation and heavenly tribulation that follow.
"To break the Inner Demon Tribulation, you must find the incarnation of your inner