Within the Cave Mansion, Dao resonance flowed, swallowing every whisper and heavenly secret. Only the wheels of history, accompanied by the lingering echo of the fallen World Tree and the quiet affection taking root at Guangjiang Pass, rolled slowly yet irresistibly onward.
After arriving at Guangjiang Pass, Great Peng did not reveal himself. He merely concealed himself within the clouds high above, even using Yin-Yang Qi to distort the light and aura of his own existence, like an absolute observer.
He soon discovered Yao Ji and Yang Tianyou, and clearly sensed the intertwining aura of immortals and mortals, as well as the unique, pure immortal source within Yao Ji that belonged to a princess of the Heavenly Court.
Combining this with what Qing Huan had said, he understood most of the situation. He also developed a more tangible curiosity toward the child with the Innate Divine Eye who had yet to be born.
Several years were but the blink of an eye to immortals and gods. Yao Ji and Yang Tianyou lived a poor yet warm life at Guangjiang Pass, lovingly accompanying one another and staying far from conflict.
Yao Ji subtly nourished Yang Tianyou's body with her immortal power, ensuring that although he had not embarked upon the path of immortality, he remained free of illness and vigorous in spirit. Yang Tianyou's learning and benevolence also earned him considerable respect among the locals.
Yet beneath the calm, undercurrents stirred. Yao Ji knew that her actions had violated the heavenly laws. Though she loved her husband deeply each day, unease often lingered in her heart, especially concerning the child in her womb.
Relying on her cultivation and vague perception of heavenly secrets, she faintly sensed that this child's birth would surely cause an enormous uproar.
At last, the day of