Lingering Secret

After this battle, the Demon Race gained no advantage and, realizing the Human Race was well-prepared, ceased their offensive, leaving both sides in a state of stalemate once more.

The Sea Heaven Sect was tasked with defending only one island this time, known as Shenguang Island. Since this island was far more expansive than Lingxia Island, the Sea Heaven Sect required more manpower for its defense. Consequently, the Five Elements Sect's rotation plan involved swapping this island along with Lingxia Island and that nameless islet.

Every day, aside from patrolling Shenguang Island, Yan Chihuo attempted to cultivate the Taiyi Divine Calculation. At first, just as Daoist Yun Hai had warned, it was impossible to practice, but Yan Chihuo was persistent. After several days, he actually grasped some of the techniques and finally managed to begin his cultivation.

On this day, while Yan Chihuo was practicing the Taiyi Divine Calculation, he heard someone calling from outside his room: "The Sect Master has arrived."

Yan Chihuo heard this and hurried out to greet them. He saw a group of cultivators surrounding a white-browed Daoist—it was none other than Daoist Yuanyuan, with Mo Han walking immediately behind him.

He had not seen Mo Han for many years, and while her cultivation remained at the peak of the late Dao Foundation stage, Yan Chihuo sensed a much sharper Sword Qi about her. He knew this was the result of her diligent sword training over the years.

Daoist Yuanyuan naturally remained at the peak of the Tribulation Stage, though his complexion was exceptionally ruddy, making him appear much younger. Yan Chihuo knew this was a sign that he was on the verge of stepping into the Origin Core Stage, and he thought to himself, *If our sect had one more Origin Core cultivator, things would