Great Scarlet Heaven.
White light surged, and clear qi drifted in a mist.
A golden sun shone brilliantly high above, illuminating this realm. Palaces and towers stood suspended in the air, like an immortal paradise, though its lack of inhabitants left it somewhat desolate.
Before the Heavenly Gate, two figures stood quietly.
Xu Xuan looked at the woman behind him, somewhat puzzled.
Ever since she entered this Grotto-Heaven, all her supernatural qualities had withdrawn, and her aura had become that of a mortal. Even the radiance veiling her face had dispersed, revealing gentle, graceful features.
"So this is what being mortal feels like."
A trace of wistfulness entered Xi En's voice as she brushed the white clouds on either side and breathed in the clear qi here.
"I was born with Divine Status and have never experienced mortal life. Today, I have gained that opportunity."
She said softly, "Why do beings born with Divine Status, such as Immortal Spirits and spirit monsters, struggle to advance further? Only because they have never truly experienced the [Seven Sages], and naturally do not know how to cultivate the [Seven Mysteries]."
Her humanity was now far more abundant than before. She could fully experience the limitations of the [Seven Sages] and develop all manner of mortal-like emotions.
She did not ask Xu Xuan where this realm was, seemingly waiting for him to explain of his own accord.
After some thought, Xu Xuan slowly spoke. "This place is called [Great Scarlet Heaven]. Have you heard that name, True Lord?"
Xi En's gaze instantly deepened. A faint light of water transformation flickered behind her. Only after a short while did she speak. "Great Scarlet Heaven? I have indeed heard of it..."
"In ages past, the Dao Venerables manifested in the world and imparted their teachings to