556: Chapter 556 Evolution of the Xuanhuang World

Above the skies of the Eastern Region, the lingering Emperor Might and sword rhyme did not dissipate for a long time, silently recounting the legend of the Sword Emperor that had just unfolded.

The eyes of the world remained fixed on the direction of his departure for a long time; in their hearts, only awe and admiration for Sword White Robe surged.

No one mentioned the sins of the Great Yan Holy Land anymore; only that white-robed sword shadow was etched into the depths of every witness's heart.

Across the Xuanhuang Great World, all the Cultivators who had witnessed the entire process through scrying techniques had long forgotten to discuss it. Filled with shock, they sighed at Sword White Robe's elegance and strength.

The most shocked were none other than the group of Prodigies who had climbed the Heavenly Ladder and competed for opportunities at the Dao Zang Academy alongside Fang Hanyu, such as Qin Wuye and Jiang Ruofeng.

At this moment, they all looked toward the Yu Province, their expressions incredibly complex—filled with shock, awe, and an indescribable sense of lamentation.

Qin Wuye's fingertips trembled slightly as he gazed in the direction Fang Hanyu had left, murmuring in a voice full of emotion and submission:

"I still remember when we climbed the Heavenly Ladder; though he was stunning, he was still among our peers. In just a few years, he has actually attained the Dao as a Sword Emperor and leveled the Great Yan Holy Land alone... While we are still tempering ourselves in the Saint King Realm, he has already reached the Peak and looks down upon all living beings!"

Other Prodigies from the Dao Zang Academy also felt deep emotions; some remained silent, some praised in low voices, and some had a fiery light ignite in their eyes.

Amidst the silence where only hearts were surging, someone suddenly snapped out of their shock.

In a trembling and disbelieving tone, they whispered:

"Sword White Robe has already attained the Dao as a Great Emperor. Then what about Battle Asura, Azure Rakshasa, and the others who share the same Sect and fame? Could they..."

The sentence wasn't finished, but the terrifying speculation within it was like a massive boulder thrown into a still lake, setting off stormy waves in the hearts of all the top Prodigies who heard it!

What about his Great Master Senior Brother Battle Asura, who was equally famous and even rumored to be more astonishing in certain aspects?

What about that mysterious and cold Azure Rakshasa?

And Wang Xiaopang and Mo Yu, who showed terrifying potential in the Dao Zang Academy... If Sword White Robe could step into the Emperor Realm and crush a Holy Land at such an age, then what Realm must his fellow Disciples be in?

Once this thought arose, it could no longer be suppressed.

The more one thought about it, the more terrifying it became!

Zizhu Peak.

Fang Hanyu returned, his Sword Intent already withdrawn. Only his eyes were as clear as if they had been washed, without a trace of hostility.

He bowed to Gu Changge.

Gu Changge's gaze fell upon him, and he nodded slightly, saying only, "Not bad."

These two words were the highest praise, affirming that his Heart-Nature, cultivation, and Karma had all reached Perfection during this trip.

Xiao Ruobai and the others returned with Fang Hanyu and were about to exchange a few words when suddenly, the entire Zizhu Peak trembled slightly.

It wasn't the ground shaking, but a resonance originating from the Foundation of heaven and earth, from the level of the Laws.

Everyone's gaze instantly focused there. That was where Ling Xi was in seclusion.

Ling Xi opened her eyes; Chaos was beginning to dawn within them, and immortal light was contained inside. Her aura was harmonious and flawless, already stabilized in the True Immortal Realm.

The moment she completely released her True Immortal aura and engaged in the deepest resonance with the Laws of the Xuanhuang Great World—

"Buzz—!"

A mysterious Dao sound, which didn't come from the ears but echoed deep within the Dao Hearts of all Cultivators above the Saint Realm, resonated between heaven and earth.

With Ling Xi as the center, an indescribable vitality of creation spread out.

It wasn't an increase in Spiritual Qi, but the jubilation of the Laws—it was the cheer of the entire world origin, as if it had broken free from some invisible shackles!

Immediately afterward, at the sources of some of the most ancient dragon veins and the cores of the deepest grotto-heavens and blessed lands in the Xuanhuang World.

Strands and wisps of Immortal Qi, purer than Spiritual Qi and closer to the Origin, carrying a faint rhyme of immortality, quietly emerged!

Although this Immortal Qi was as fine as silk, it was incredibly pure. Its appearance meant that the Foundation of the Xuanhuang Great World had undergone a qualitative change, breaking the upper limit barriers that had existed since ancient times!

The Laws between heaven and earth became clearer and more active, as if injected with new vitality.

Ling Xi stood silently in the Void Realm, feeling the joy and evolution of the world beneath her feet born because of her. A flash of realization crossed her cold eyes.

"So that's how it is. Our achievement of the Immortal Dao in this world serves as a guide, opening the heavens for this world."

"From now on, Xuanhuang is no longer a Lower Realm, but has the Foundation for an immortal path leading to higher levels."

She understood that she was the first, but she would definitely not be the last.

As more fellow Disciples achieved the True Immortal Realm in this world, the immortal Laws absorbed by the Xuanhuang Great World would grow more numerous.

The essence of the world would continuously elevate, and the Immortal Qi it could eventually nurture would become increasingly dense.

One day, perhaps the Xuanhuang World itself could evolve into a true Immortal Realm!

Gu Changge's figure appeared silently not far away. Standing with his hands behind his back, he gazed at these subtle yet significant changes between heaven and earth, a look of understanding and approval in his eyes.

"From mortal to immortal, from death to life. The path of the Xuanhuang World has only just begun. Ling Xi, you have done very well."

This step had come earlier and better than he had anticipated.

Ling Xi turned and bowed respectfully: "This Disciple understands. This is the beginning, not the end."

Three days later, on Zizhu Peak, Xiao Ruobai and the others were already packed and ready to go.

The Great Emperor pressure around them was restrained to the extreme. Though their robes were simple, they could not hide the sharpness settled in their eyes.

Having undergone the tempering of the Emperor Tribulation, they were no longer the fledglings who needed their Revered Master's constant protection.

However, when facing the upcoming journey to the Immortal Domain, they still maintained prudence and respect.

Gu Changge's gaze slowly swept over the four of them. His tone was not as indifferent as usual, carrying a bit more expectation and a few more warnings:

"You few, whether attaining the True Immortal Realm or ascending as Great Emperors, are already top combat powers in Xuanhuang."

"But you must remember, the Immortal Domain is the true whetstone for your growth."

He paused, his gaze deepening, every word clear: "Without enduring wind and rain, it is difficult to become a great talent; without venturing into dangerous places, it is difficult to forge a sharp edge."

"In the past, I protected your safety and paved the way for you to give you the confidence to stand firm, not so that you would live under my protection forever."

"The core of this trip to the Chengyun Immortal Domain is not simple slaughter, but control—controlling the chaotic situation there, controlling those opportunistic forces, and controlling your own Dao Hearts and combat power."

Xiao Ruobai looked up and asked softly: "This Disciple understands. Revered Master wants us to establish a firm foothold first, laying the Foundation for the Sect's subsequent advance?"

"Correct."

Gu Changge nodded in approval. "Although the Chengyun Immortal Domain is chaotic, it is also the first cornerstone for my Azure Profound Sect to step into Chaos and lay hands on the Immortal Realm."

"On this journey, you may kill, subdue, or strategize, but remember three points."

"First, you must not expose the Foundations of the Azure Profound Sect and the Xuanhuang Great World;"

"Second, as for the forces in the Immortal Domain, whether to strike them or pull them in is your own decision. What I want is for you to learn to weigh pros and cons, rather than being blindly bloodthirsty."

"Third, guard your original heart. Do not be swept away by the Chaos and greed of the Immortal Domain. Only if your Dao Heart does not collapse can you go far and steady."