"The Eye of the North Sea, the land of Return to the Void." The old man slowly uttered a few words. "That is the end of heaven and earth, where all things are exiled. Space and time are chaotic there, and laws are twisted. It may conceal secrets of ancient times, perhaps even fragmented memories of the Law of Power. But it is extraordinarily dangerous. Even a Grand Unity Golden Immortal could lose their way within. You must think carefully."
After saying that, the old man's figure slowly faded, as though merging into the air.
"Remember, child. Strength is indispensable, but the heart that wields it is even more important. Do not let your obsession with saving your mother become a demonic barrier that destroys everything... Your road is still long..."
His lingering voice faded away, and the old man had already vanished without a trace.
Yang Jian stood where he was, turning the old man's words over in his mind as his heart churned like a stormy sea. The shadow of the Sage, the might of the rules, his own inadequacies, the dangers ahead... everything had become clear and cruel.
Yet this time, amid his despair, a faint spark of hope seemed to ignite once more.
The Eye of the North Sea, the land of Return to the Void...
He tightened his grip on the Sky-Shattering Axe, and his gaze became resolute again. No matter how dangerous it was, so long as there was even the slightest possibility, he had to try.
Chapter Two: Enlightenment in Return to the Void, Inner Demons Stirring in Secret
Yang Jian bade farewell to the old Witch Clan man. Though the other had already departed, Yang Jian still bowed toward the empty air. Rather than immediately heading for the North Sea, he first