Three days later.
The Heaven-Swallowing Secret Realm closed, and the various Dao Lineages and cultivators departed. Peace returned to Fire Province.
Yet heated discussions among the mighty figures of the Three Thousand Provinces showed no sign of abating. The string of events over the past few months had all been explosive.
The Young Demon King had slaughtered foes on all sides, wielding the Heaven-Swallowing Demon Emperor's weapon before cutting down several First Generations in succession. He was simply too fierce.
Moreover, the Demon Emperor's inheritor, who cultivated the Great Unity Heavenly Art, had appeared in other provinces, and several outstanding talents had met with disaster.
Without question, this was a tremendous storm. In the days ahead, the Upper Realm would know no peace.
The Heavenly Immortal Academy.
It was very close to Fire Province. This Dao Lineage stood along the edge of the neighboring Heavenly Immortal Province, immense and extraordinarily magnificent.
Upon entering this sacred cultivation ground, one found clouds and rosy mist billowing around grand, gleaming buildings. Spirit Waterfalls flowed through numerous Divine Mountains, creating a scene of incomparable beauty.
It also enjoyed great renown throughout the Upper Realm and had a long history, having produced many beautiful women. Heroes and talents from every quarter flocked here on account of its reputation, and it ranked among the very finest Dao Lineages.
"The latest Ten Beauties Portrait from the Heavenly Immortal Academy! Anyone interested? The ten most breathtaking beauties!"
"An Enemy-Slaying Portrait of the Young Demon King taking on multiple foes alone, drawn by a creature who survived the secret realm! Highest bidder wins!"
"Don't dismiss it as a mere painting. A master poured his heart's blood into creating it, and it can help you comprehend the Dao."
"What? A portrait of the Demon King slaying his enemies that contains