Settlement, Sword Intent Power!

"So, what is actually on the other side of the Star Sea rift? Is it truly another plane of existence, as the ancestor of the Qinglian Sword Sect claimed?"

"And why did my master Ruo Tao and the other sword master, who went to explore, both turn black and mutate into bizarre creatures?"

Mu Xingqi had numerous questions in his mind that remained unresolved.

He shook his head and cast those doubts aside. These were not things for a mere Golden Core cultivator like him to ponder right now, and there were still too many uncertainties at present to deduce any useful information.

He only knew so far that in the tenth year, a spatial rift would abruptly appear at the intersection of the Eastern Region and the Star Sea, followed shortly by an influx of countless bizarre and unknown demonic beasts. Later on, humanoid demonic beasts comparable to Spirit Transformation venerables would even emerge, and all these beasts were pitch-black, causing any cultivators who entered to become corrupted as well.

"Forget it, let's look at the rewards first."

Mu Xingqi muttered to himself.

With that, he looked toward the simulation panel.

``` [Simulation ended. You may choose any two of the following rewards.] [Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivation: through your years of bitter cultivation and after joining the Qinglian Sword Sect, you obtained abundant cultivation resources. Coupled with your master's high regard, it took you only a few years to successfully reach the Golden Core Late Stage. Later, pursued by the elder with a false nascent soul, you were forced to break through by force. Fortunately, your luck was decent and you successfully broke through to the Nascent Soul Realm! You achieved the title of Nascent Soul True Lord! Note: this option only includes cultivation and does not include