Great Oath, Great Aspiration Forge a Heavenly Venerable Dao Body

At the edge of the Heavenly Demon Realm

Boundless primordial starlight poured down from the firmament. Ancient stars bloomed with intense, radiant colors, nurturing this magnificent land steeped in a primal, ancient air.

Countless living beings seized this rare opportunity to breathe in and exhale the brilliance of the primordial stars, drawing in demon qi and tempering their inner cores.

This was a paradise for demons and spirits.

Zhang Jian was not a Star God, though he had once possessed part of Ziwei's destiny.

Yet as he watched this scene, his expression remained calm.

Had he not lived through the ancient era, he might have watched on serenely, perhaps even with some delight. But having personally witnessed the demon hordes slaughter the human race, his view of the Demon Race had gradually changed.

He now understood that the immortals and gods of the myriad heavens were not born with love or hatred. Most of it arose through the transformations wrought by later experiences.

Having seen all that with one's own eyes, who could pretend it had never happened?

Zhang Jian's expression did not change. A moment later, a stream of watery vapor rode the wind down from the starry sky. In the blink of an eye, a tall and graceful figure appeared at Zhang Jian's side.

It was Jade Carver Dao Lord.

Looking at Zhang Jian, she smiled faintly.

"Forgive me for making Earth Sovereign wait! Earth Sovereign is even more punctual than I imagined!"

Zhang Jian replied casually.

"Punctuality is the first impression one gives others, and it is also the foundation of trust!"

"Fellow Daoist Jade Carver, can you now tell me some of the specific details concerning that Heavenly Realm?"

Jade Carver Dao Lord smiled slightly.

"Let's talk as we go!"

The two immediately transformed into streaks