In a secluded place in the Nine Heavens, on the Back Mountain of the Demon Sect Mountain Gate, Cheng An'an finally ended her year of seclusion to break through to Spirit Transformation.
Clad in a purple long skirt, she walked out of the secret chamber with worries weighing on her.
Her Spirit Transformation cultivation seemed somewhat strange, its aura nothing like what someone who had just reached Spirit Transformation should possess.
The joy that should have accompanied Spirit Transformation seemed entirely absent from her face. There was only a faint trace of worry as she raised her head to gaze at the horizon, her expression bewildered.
"An'an." The Demon Sect's Sect Master looked at Cheng An'an as she emerged from the secret chamber, delight showing on her face.
Having broken through to Spirit Transformation at her age, Cheng An'an had nearly caught up to her in cultivation. This was a joyous occasion of immense significance for the Demon Sect.
Cheng An'an turned toward the Demon Sect and bowed slightly. "Master."
Cheng Hongye walked up to Cheng An'an, and a trace of doubt flickered across her face as she examined her aura.
Cheng An'an's aura was far more mysterious than that of an ordinary Spirit Transformation cultivator.
But Cheng Hongye also knew that Cheng An'an's breakthrough to Spirit Transformation at such an age was probably inseparably linked to the inheritance in the Divine Realm.
Looking at her master before her, Cheng An'an recalled that eerie scene in her dream, her expression turning dazed... Was that really only a dream?
"Master, is there any way to leave the Ninth Realm?" Cheng An'an slowly asked.
Cheng Hongye froze, then asked in puzzlement, "Why do you want to leave the Ninth Realm?"
Cheng An'an sighed without explaining much, saying only, "I need to find