Return

Beside her, strands of sword qi condensed like grasses pushing through the soil, growing rapidly until they filled the air.

Each strand of sword qi was clear and crystalline, as thin as a cicada's wing, bearing the sharpest edge in the world. They circled Yun Ying, guarding her.

Gradually, the light between Yun Ying's brows dimmed, and the fiercely burning white divine flames steadily contracted, gathering together.

Ring!

A divine note of the Sword Dao rang out. The sword qi in the air trembled with clear, crisp chimes. Their terrifying edges slowly receded as the crystalline strands merged into sword blossoms, seemingly carved from crystal, exquisite beyond compare.

A small white sword appeared between Yun Ying's brows. Its form was indistinct, divine light flowing over it, yet it held an indestructible will of the Sword Dao.

The sword blossoms transformed again, as though returning to their original simplicity, becoming individual Sword Dao Runes. Radiance flowed through them, wisps of sword qi curling around them like countless divine swords spanning the sky, their edges awe-inspiring.

A little later, Yun Ying opened her eyes. Sharp rays shot from them, leaving holes in the mountain wall.

The Sword Dao Runes vanished, and the radiance between her brows withdrew entirely, as though it had never appeared.

"My Sword Body and Sword Soul have taken shape. My foundation is established."

Yun Ying spoke softly. Her body resembled pure white jade, giving off a spiritual radiance that enveloped her and formed a faint halo, sacred and transcendent like a divine ring.

Now, she had completed both flesh becoming spirit and the remolding of her true self. Both stages were flawless and complete, and she could enter the third stage, nurturing spirits within her Cave Heavens, at any time.

Much of this was thanks to the divine blood the elder had left behind. While helping her refine her bloodline, it had also tempered her body and spirit, bringing about a profound transformation.

Thus, Yun Ying had been able to complete the first two stages of the Spirit Transformation Realm in such a short time.

Boom!

An enormous crash rang out, and the entire small world shook violently. This was a sign that the exit from the Hundred Broken Mountains was about to manifest. It would open within the next two days.

"Not one of you will escape!"

The roar shook heaven and earth. The Divine Monkey King charged out, slaughtering in every direction, and reached the place where the exit would appear. He barred the way, ready to slay gods or buddhas should they stand in his path.

One warrior held the pass, and ten thousand could not break through!

Sure enough, with his quasi-sacred medicine stolen, the Divine Monkey King would never let the matter rest. He had come straight to block the gate.

"This is bad. That monkey king means to keep us all here."

Yun Xi woke from her cultivation, her expression growing solemn. The Divine Monkey King was undoubtedly among the strongest in the Array Formation Realm. It would take a Venerable to subdue him.

"Don't worry. A Venerable will intervene. We only need to wait patiently."

Yun Ying remained composed. If the exit opened yet not a single person emerged, the powerful figures outside would surely notice.

"Mm."

Yun Xi nodded. Though a small world separated them, the powerful figures outside could still strike across that distance.

The next day, space twisted, and an enormous gateway manifested, connecting to the outside world.

The instant the gateway appeared, many creatures rushed toward it. But with the Divine Monkey King guarding that spot, there was no way anyone could pass.

The outcome was obvious: every creature that tried to force its way through was killed by the Divine Monkey King, without the slightest chance to resist.

Even the pure-blooded creatures-the Chi Dragon, Zhujian, Bifang, and others-were driven back by the Divine Monkey King despite using powerful treasures. They could not get through.

Just as the Divine Monkey King thought he had everyone firmly in his grasp, a powerful figure outside finally intervened.

It was the Fire Kingdom Human Emperor, Huo Ling'er's imperial father. Though only an avatar, he easily pinned the Divine Monkey King to the ground. Had the small world's laws not interfered, the Divine Monkey King would have been refined away on the spot.

Having nearly been refined to death by the Fire Kingdom Human Emperor, the Divine Monkey King was terrified. He immediately fled, rushing into the depths of the Hundred Broken Mountains.

Once the Divine Monkey King left, everyone surged toward the gateway.

"Let's go."

Yun Ying and Yun Xi exchanged a glance, then passed through the gateway and returned to the outside world.

Outside the exit, powerful figures from the various factions and races had gathered, all waiting for their younger descendants to return.

"My lady, I'm sorry. I lost to a human youth and brought shame upon you!"

Upon returning to the chariot, the Little Golden Beast begged Yun Xi's forgiveness. The Little Golden Beast appeared badly injured, with even a horn broken off.

"A human youth injured you?"

Yun Ying grew curious.

"Yes. He's that Bear Child from the Void God Realm."

The Little Golden Beast answered through gritted teeth.

"Bear Child..."

Yun Ying looked thoughtful. Yun Xi had indeed told her that a Bear Child had appeared in the Void God Realm a year ago. He was formidable in the Blood Moving Realm; not only had he broken Shi Yi's record, but he had also offended many people.

From that account alone, she could tell he was someone who recognized neither law nor heaven.

"There's no need to bring this up again. Return to Heavenly God Mountain."

Yun Xi cut the subject short, seemingly reluctant to let Yun Ying concern herself with it.

"Yes, my lady."

Naturally, the Little Golden Beast obeyed the young mistress's command.

Although the Old Golden Beast had learned what had happened from the Little Golden Beast, the Old Golden Beast said little. It would not be proper for the older generation to interfere in a conflict between youngsters.

Then the Old Golden Beast and the Little Golden Beast drove the chariot away, taking Yun Ying and Yun Xi back to Heavenly God Mountain.

After Yun Ying and Yun Xi left, the exit grew exceedingly lively. As more people returned from the Hundred Broken Mountains, news of what had happened inside spread rapidly.

The news that the two sisters, Yun Ying and Yun Xi, had seized an intact quasi-sacred medicine soon caused a sensation.

"As expected of descendants of the Primordial Sacred Mountain. Their strength is astonishing!"

Countless powerful figures marveled. The name of the Primordial Sacred Mountain carried tremendous weight.

Aside from them, the most famous were the Double-Pupiled One, Shi Yi, and that Bear Child. They had divided a quasi-sacred medicine between them, and Shi Yi had also brought out a Beast King's corpse.

That Beast King had been gravely wounded in a fierce battle with the Divine Monkey King, leaving it on the brink of death. After it fled, Shi Yi had reaped the windfall.

News also spread that Bear Child had packed up all the divine sand in the Immortality Spring's pool and taken it away, leaving countless people unsure whether to laugh or cry.

Before long, the chariot returned to Heavenly God Mountain.

As soon as they reached the sacred mountain, a group of clanspeople came forward to greet them, elders and youngsters alike.

"Yun Xi, Yun Ying, welcome home. How was your haul? Did you obtain the Immortality Divine Spring?"

A middle-aged man spoke with a smile.

"Fourth Uncle, I failed to obtain the Immortality Divine Spring. But thanks to Little Ying, we seized a quasi-sacred medicine."

Yun Xi answered.

"A quasi-sacred medicine?!"

At first, hearing Yun Xi say she had failed to obtain the Immortality Divine Spring, they had felt regret and disappointment. But when they heard the words "quasi-sacred medicine," they immediately cried out in astonishment.

Though a quasi-sacred medicine was not a sacred medicine, it could transform into one. Heavenly God Mountain possessed only a single sacred medicine, which showed just how precious they were.

With proper nurturing, a quasi-sacred medicine would surely transform into a true sacred medicine. Once that succeeded, Heavenly God Mountain would possess another sacred medicine-an existence that could anchor its very foundations.