In that instant, the entire Southern Bright Continent sensed the aura of White Lotus's breakthrough. The terrifying pressure spread outward, and whether human or demon beast, all could clearly feel the boundless oppression.
As the continent's companion divine beast, White Lotus's cultivation breakthrough had an enormous impact on the entire continent. This could be seen from how the Southern Bright Continent had once suffered from a shortage of spiritual energy when he sealed himself away.
For the members of Akatsuki, however, White Lotus's breakthrough meant even more: they could finally head to the Central River Continent.
Two years was neither long nor short. Especially now, with the Ancient Immortal Realm of the Central River Continent about to open, everyone had long remained highly tense. If they failed to enter the Central River Continent before the Ancient Immortal Realm opened, it would be an immense loss for Akatsuki. It would directly cause the gap in strength between them and the geniuses of the Central River Continent to widen beyond repair, making it extremely difficult to catch up afterward.
At that moment, all of Akatsuki's divine emissaries stopped cultivating. Those who had deployed Shadow Clones dismissed them all as well, gathering the fruits of all their cultivation.
"It's finally time to leave!" Lin Chuan rose to his feet and said slowly.
Fortunately, there was still time. The Ancient Immortal Realm had yet to open. That was a blessing amid misfortune.
Before long, everyone gathered in the great hall of the Elder Tower. Excitement filled every face, for they had waited a long time for this day.
Buzz!
A white lotus suddenly bloomed slowly within the Elder Tower's great hall. White Lotus's phantom appeared before everyone, coldly beautiful and noble, carrying supreme pressure.
"You helped me break through to the Great Vehicle stage,