Washed clean of clouded skies, heaven crossed itself; heart held Ever-Bright, the Dao never wavered

Cicada Cry Sword flew back along its original path. After entering the underground hollow, it transformed into a streak of light and suddenly flashed down.

Within the cavern, Zhang Yu reached out and caught the flowing-light sword firmly in his hand.

He had recalled the flying sword because, at this very moment, he had fully understood the many spiritual changes occurring within the Life-Forsaking Demonfish.

Upon the Great Dao Unified Text, the final chapter seal was now clearly reflected.

Once this seal was completed, he could immediately manifest the visualization diagram and step into the fourth chapter.

Yet he did not rush to act.

Not only was the Life-Forsaking Demonfish here, enemies might also be lying in wait nearby. This was not a good place to advance his cultivation. Should his qi stir and spill outward, it might alert them.

Thus, he decided to leave first. Once his cultivation was complete, he would be able to calmly handle every situation. Whether he departed or returned, he could decide then as he wished.

Heartlight Seal wrapped around his body, and he flew out through the long underground passage before heading south.

Less than half a day later, he arrived before a great rift in the earth.

The Abyss Ape was presently curled up below in slumber. After more than two months, its fur had fully recovered its former appearance, and even its severed arm had regrown after being reattached.

At that moment, it seemed to sense something. Its eyes flew open, and it sprang up. With a boom, it leaped from the rift and landed atop the ground.

Yet upon seeing Zhang Yu in the sky, it let out low whimpering sounds and lowered its body. None of its former savagery remained; instead, it appeared exceedingly docile.

Zhang Yu had come