Sword Comprehension Stele, the Stubborn Siblings

Mist drifted slowly through the mountains like gauze, shrouding the steep peaks until they appeared and vanished by turns.

The narrow valley cradled by the mountains was like a secret realm meticulously carved by nature, mysterious and brimming with temptation.

Immortal birds spread their brilliant wings and soared through the sky, while auspicious beasts strolled leisurely through the morning mist. Now and then, a clear cry or a deep roar echoed through the valley, lending this land a touch more spirit and vitality.

Cultivators entered this wondrous valley in twos and threes. Some wore ancient daoist robes, while others carried frost-glinting longswords on their backs, every face filled with reverence and expectation.

After entering the valley, everyone found a place to their liking and sat cross-legged, holding their breath and focusing their minds as they attempted to comprehend the martial intent that had remained here for countless eras.

Those intents were like dazzling stars, hidden within every inch of the valley, waiting for those fated to discover and absorb them.

Hua Qiang held his son Hua Xiaoyao's hand in his right and his daughter Hua Sijun's in his left as the family of three slowly entered Enlightenment Valley.

The Peacock King, in human form, followed behind them, his gaze sweeping vigilantly across their surroundings.

This fellow wore a luxurious robe, with handsome features and an extraordinary bearing. An aura of domineering supremacy faintly radiated from him, as though he looked down upon all beneath heaven.

Rather than casually finding a spot to sit like the others, Hua Qiang led his two children straight toward the depths of the valley.

Along the way, exotic flowers and strange herbs exuded a refreshing fragrance, while ancient trees entwined in vines seemed to recount the vicissitudes of time.

As they continued deeper, an enormous