Shi Jian Emerges from Seclusion, with Heaven, Earth, and People in His Favor!
Several years have passed in the blink of an eye, and the situation on all sides remains unchanged.
The Myriad Demon Domain, Purple Firmament Peak.
The night was deep and all was quiet.
At the bottom of the Thunder Pool at the summit, a fine crack suddenly appeared on the surface of the purple-gold cocoon that had been dormant for several years.
Click.
The faint cracking sound instantly stirred the thunderclouds high in the sky.
Boom!
A thick bolt of purple Frenzied Thunder tore through the sky, striking straight down and crashing into the lightning pool.
The entire Purple Firmament Peak shook violently, and the lightning-attribute plants and trees all over the mountain swayed wildly, spewing out massive amounts of lightning energy.
The cocoon of light exploded completely.
Amidst the churning thunder and water, a colossal bear-like body, as large as Shan Yue, slowly rose to its feet.
On its pure white fur, fine lightning patterns moved like living things, accompanied by Lei Ming, and a constant flow of life and death energy.
Shi Jian opened his eyes.
Lei's eyes held no fury, but rather an unusual calm.
Peak of the seventh-level Demon General, Golden Core Perfection!
With just a simple breath, visible ripples spread through the surrounding space, and the oppressive aura uncontrollably overflowed outwards, instantly sweeping across the Myriad Demon Mountain Range.
Its Divine Sense strength is even faintly comparable to that of Nascent Soul Middle Stage!
On the Boulder Peak, Shi Pan was awakened by this aura. He stood up abruptly, his eyes filled with fanaticism, and knelt heavily facing Purple Firmament Peak.
At Frost and Snow Peak, Shi Yin stopped breathing and bowed in respect.
The Eastern Qingmu Demon Cave, the Western Sun-Devouring Demon Cave, the Southern Water Marsh, the Northern Cloud Radiance Myriad Ridges...
At the same moment, all the Golden Core Demon General felt that terrifying will that surpassed all living beings, and they all bowed their heads in unison.
Ignoring the commotion outside, Shi Jian concealed his aura, his massive body coiled at the edge of the Thunder Pool, lost in thought.
Nascent Soul Formation.
This is an insurmountable barrier standing before all cultivators.
The Golden Core core shatters, the soul transforms, and a nascent Nascent Soul body is born. From then on, lifespan increases dramatically, Divine Ability arise spontaneously, and one can forge Immortal Foundation, directly pointing to the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth.
But this is fraught with danger.
To break through to the Golden Core stage, one must draw upon the Heaven and Earth Qi and earth; to break through to the Nascent Soul, one must directly confront the baptism of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth...
Heaven and earth are impartial, and the Great Dao is vast and boundless.
The moment a cultivator's soul comes into contact with the Great Dao, it is easily assimilated by that vast power, its self-awareness erased, and it transforms into a wisp of pure rule in the world.
This is the greatest calamity for those Nascent Soul Formation stage: the Great Dao erodes them, and inner demons arise spontaneously.
"It's easy to break the elixir, but difficult to guard the heart."
Shi Jian raised his bear paw, looking at the lightning dancing in his palm.
He possessed Indestructible Wild Thunder Will, and his physical body and soul far surpassed those of his peers. However, he still lacked complete confidence in the face of the Great Dao's erosion.
The Golden Core is a threshold for cultivation; once it is achieved, Golden Core officially embarks on the Dao Path cultivation.
Nascent Soul Immortal Foundation completely locks down one's future path. Once the Nascent Soul forms the foundation for immortality, it cannot be changed, and one is fully engaged in the competition for the Great Dao.
Taking this step is more than ten or a hundred times more difficult than crossing the threshold of the Golden Core stage!
Throughout history, countless brilliant figures have ultimately met their end here.
Just then, the clouds outside Purple Firmament Peak began to churn.
A clear laugh pierced through the thunder and reached the mountaintop.
"Brother Shi has been in seclusion for over a decade; his emergence today is truly a cause for celebration."
As clouds gathered, White Crane, draped in a white feathered cloak, descended from the sky.
He landed on the outer edge of the Thunder Pool, his gaze sweeping over Shi Jian's imposing body, a deep sense of dread flashing in the depths of his eyes.
That's incredible.
Although Shi Jian had not yet Nascent Soul Formation, his extremely solid foundation made White Crane Nascent Soul Nascent Soul Early Stage, feel a slight sense of unease.
If he truly succeeds in Nascent Soul Formation his Profound Spirit Continent could possibly suppress this Lightning Bear, a unique species born of heaven and earth?
"Brother Bai, greetings."
Shi Jian spoke calmly, his massive body remaining motionless. He then looked towards the void on the horizon, where the portal above the clouds was faintly visible.
"Your Yunxiao Secret Realm has been well-developed; the Feather Race is currently very powerful."
"It's all thanks to the rules set by Brother Shi back then; my Feather Race is merely following the trend."
White Crane smiled, took two steps forward, and waved his sleeve.
A small, palm-sized sandalwood box floated lightly toward Shi Jian.
Shi Jian caught it with his claws, but didn't rush to open it; he simply watched the White Crane quietly.
"Brother Shi, now that your Golden Core Perfection, you must be planning to Nascent Soul Formation."
White Crane's expression turned serious, his smile vanishing, "The difficulty in Nascent Soul Formation lies in the soul's resistance to assimilation into the Great Dao. When I broke through back then, I almost lost myself in it."
"The contents of this box are called the ' Spirit-Calming Dao-Melding Pill '."
"It was personally refined by me over several years using Profound Purity Bright Water and a few thousand-year-old spirit medicine."
"Taking this pill will form a thin film around the soul, which can resist the erosion of the Great Dao and at least increase the chances of achieving a half-complete Nascent Soul Formation."
With a flick of his claw, Shi Jian opened the wooden box.
A pill the size of a longan, with cloud-like patterns swirling on its surface, lay quietly inside.
The fragrance of the elixir wafted out only slightly, yet it brought a refreshing coolness to Shi Jian's soul. Although this elixir was not made using a sophisticated alchemy method.
But the materials used are truly of high quality.
"Brother Yun, thank you for your kindness."
Shi Jian sighed, but White Crane shook his head, unconcerned, and said:
"We two demons can be each other's confidants."
"Back then, you schemed for me, and today, I owe you nothing."
"Moreover, although the four Human Race kingdoms have reached a truce, their foundations remain strong. Old man Purple Yang of the Supreme Purity Sect is still alive, and the Grand Purity Sect is eyeing them covetously."
"I'm the only Nascent Soul Nascent Soul in the Myriad Demon Domain; I can't hold the line."
"Once they recover, they could join forces and launch an attack at any time. You and I, the two demons, are bound together by fate; if one prospers, we prosper; if one suffers, we suffer together."
"If Brother Shi can Nascent Soul Formation Profound Spirit Continent will be ours to command..."
"It's the right thing to do, both publicly and privately."
Upon hearing this, Shi Jian looked at the White Crane for a few moments and suddenly smiled. This kind of mutual help truly warmed his heart.
When had he ever experienced this while he was among the Human Race?
Whether it was during the Core Formation or in various other situations, Shi Jian was mostly the giver; now, someone wants to ask for his help.
No, it's not like the years I spent hiding among the Human Race.
"Good."
Shi Jian put away the wooden box and changed the subject.
"I'll accept the pills, but the Nascent Soul Formation stage is too tumultuous; the celestial phenomena will surely affect tens of thousands of miles. If it attracts the attention of Human Race monsters who might strike while I'm weakened, can you withstand a few of them?"
Upon hearing this, White Crane's lips curled into a cold smile.
"Brother Shi, rest assured, I have already taken care of this matter."
"Judging by the time, the ' Kunyuan Secret Realm ' at the border between the Clear Blue Kingdom and Grand Purity Sect will open in the next few days."
Is the Kunyuan Secret Realm about to open again?
Shi Jian's eyes flickered slightly. He was all too familiar with this place. It opened only once every hundred years, and this was the third time Shi Jian had experienced it.
"Good."
"Every time this secret realm opens, all the major sects of the Human Race will go there. Supreme Purity, Grand Purity, Righteous Qi Gate, and One Qi Dao Gate, none of them will miss it."
"In order to seize the fortuitous opportunity within the secret realm, those Nascent Soul stage monsters will certainly not miss such a chance to strengthen the mid-level power of their sects."
"At that time, all parties will surely be drawn to the secret realm."
"At that time, it will be the perfect opportunity for Brother Shi to break through to a higher realm!"
After listening, Shi Jian understood.
The time is ripe; the Kunyuan Secret Realm is about to open, attracting attention from all sides.
The location is advantageous; the establishment of the Myriad Demon Domain is a supreme paradise for the Demon Race, providing them with protection. Furthermore, Purple Firmament Peak can offer some assistance.
With his current perfect cultivation level, he first received medicine from the White Crane, which provided assistance, and later Purple Firmament provided support...
With the right timing, location, and people—all three elements in place—it's time for him to make a breakthrough!