Canglan Continent, above the Void Realm.
As an unquestionable "protagonist"-level figure in this Great Competition of Two Daos, after merging with Cui Shenyoo's separated soul and surviving every Void-Stepping tribulation, the Myriad Corpses Demon Lord had finally set foot upon this Upper Realm land he had dreamed of for so long.
And because he had fused with one of Cui Shenyoo's separated souls, his memories now contained a basic understanding and concept of the Void Realm.
"Who has ascended to the heavens? State your name."
The moment he passed through the Heaven Sealing Great Formation and entered the Void Realm, he heard a majestic voice descend from above.
When he looked up, he saw not a single cultivator. There was only a ring-shaped galaxy formed from four nebulae linked together, while he himself stood at the center of that galaxy.
"So this is the nebula domain formed from the physical bodies of Void-Stepping cultivators?"
Though the Myriad Corpses Demon Lord had already gained an understanding of the Void Realm through Cui Shenyoo's separated soul memories, seeing was believing.
Now that he had witnessed such a grand and fantastical sight with his own eyes, he could not help but feel deeply moved.
"This junior is Futuo, from... urgh!"
After his moment of reflection, the Myriad Corpses Demon Lord opened his mouth to answer. Yet the instant he spoke, pain flashed across his face. His entire body visibly warped, as though some invisible force were tearing at his flesh.
Whoosh—
Fortunately, at that moment, a streak of light shot out from the ring-shaped galaxy. It transformed into a glimmer of starlight that enveloped the Myriad Corpses Demon Lord, allowing him to slowly return to normal.
"Hehe, do not panic, young friend. Of those cultivators who come from native Canglan into the Void