Jiangnan, Extreme Heaven Cliff.
As far as the eye could see, a vast sea of clouds encircled the cliff's summit, blending with the light of sun and moon. Spiritual mist swirled and gathered around a red-lipped, white-toothed youth, his hand resting on the sword before his knees.
Yet the youth's expression was far from pleasant. His brows were tightly furrowed, as though trapped in a nightmare. Only after a long while did he suddenly open his eyes and instinctively slash out with his sword. In an instant, the sea of clouds was cleaved apart, the spiritual mist divided in two, and a clear Sword Scar was carved across the heavens.
"Phew."
True Lord Cheng Tian Zhengde slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, gloom gathering in his eyes. Again, this result. Ting You, how much longer do you intend to torment me?
With that thought, he lifted his head and looked toward the sky again.
The Immortal Pivot of today had changed yet again from the past. Though it was clearly daytime, besides the rising sun, the radiance of a star shone brightly as well.
That was the Xuanling Realm.
Immortal Lord of Tribulation and Karma.
True Lord Cheng Tian Zhengde silently recited that honorific in his heart, gritting his teeth. If he had not made Heart Demons corporeal, how could I have fallen to such a state?
It had been several years!
No matter what he did, the moment he entered meditation, the Heart Demon would seize the opening and drag him into a scene he never wished to recall.
It had been a duel.
At the time, he had been arrogant and proud, believing himself the destined true master of Wall Earth. Thus, he had concealed his identity and personally gone to the Witch Ghost Sect to challenge