The great sun hung high, divine thunder blazing in splendor.
White vapor drifted through the residence. The many thunder spirits within this ancient estate gradually awakened. Golden-armored deities and white-robed immortal maidens all awaited their orders, then went about their duties like living people.
The study was simple and antique. The [Five Apertures Heart-Ruining Record] stopped, and the elegant offerings on the desk changed again. The golden mirror mingled with bloody light had shattered. With a gentle sweep of his hand, the scholar in immaculate white robes sent every fragment into the pitch-black Dharma Sword.
Wreathed in multicolored light, Jingjing'er manifested from the sword. He glanced at the broken mirror, then deftly summoned a soul from the Grotto-Heaven. It bore Luo Shunfu's likeness. Now eliminated, this man would have to serve within [Fengdu] for a hundred years before gaining release.
Zhou Shi's gaze passed through layers of high walls and cloud. Only the great sun and celestial river remained above the Grotto-Heaven. The azure moon had departed with the [Heavenly Capital Celestial Rite], leaving the already collapsing Grotto-Heaven even more fragmented.
Ever-changing radiance from divine abilities pierced countless buildings. Formations shattered, and Purple Mansion cultivators entered, throwing the place into utter chaos. The Great Void greedily devoured this ancient Grotto-Heaven. Everything belonging to the [Mysterious Thunder Celestial Pivot Immortal Path] was dispersing, destined to fall across the world.
The Foundation Establishment cultivators had long scattered like birds and beasts, carried away by those backing them. Occasionally, one received no response from their True Person and remained stranded within the Grotto-Heaven. Regardless of cultivation, all such people turned to ash.
Zhou Shi slowly rose and picked up the silk document bearing three names. He closed his hand on empty air before him. Thunderlight shone brilliantly as he slowly drew an ancient,