Cultivation knows no years, especially in this chaotic space and time.
Here, ordinary Cultivators' sense of time will be diluted; a moment of carelessness might lead to them staying inside for hundreds or even thousands of years.
Han Xuanji not only possessed the Void Tempering transformation of his double pupils but also had a Space-Time Physique, making him quite sensitive to changes in time.
He could even find a place of temporal balance within this space-time cave, where he could observe the profound mysteries of the Dao of Time more clearly.
Soon, several years passed.
Han Xuanji meditated on the Great Dao in the space-time cave, and at the same time, he did not forget to sign in.
He obtained a large number of Space-Time fragments, all of which contained insights into the Dao of Space-Time at the Profound Immortal Rank, and even fragments of Great Dao insights at the Golden Immortal Rank, which brought him immense benefits.
Normally, even with a Space-Time related Physique, comprehending the Law of Space-Time is not easy.
This is because the Great Dao of Space-Time involves too many things; even Cultivators at the Golden Immortal Rank and even the Great Luo Rank cannot claim to freely traverse space and time.
"The Dao of Space-Time is indeed infinitely profound," Han Xuanji murmured softly, a wisp of imperceptible Space-Time power flowing at his fingertips, gently pushing aside a solidified Space-Time fragment that floated by.
His comprehension of the Law of Space-Time had already reached a whole new level.
Although he was still far from truly controlling the Law of Space-Time, he had already surpassed most Cultivators of the same rank; even some newly ascended Golden Immortals might not match his insights into Space-Time.
He stood up, sensing the changes within himself.
"Perhaps, only an existence above the Great Luo can be considered truly transcendent."
Han Xuanji thought of this point.
Legend has it that Great Luo Cultivators can transcend space and time, achieve eternal enlightenment, manifest thousands of Incarnations, and project themselves across all myriad worlds, becoming indestructible through countless kalpas.
However, such existences are probably not truly invincible; they can still be suppressed or even annihilated by existences above the Great Luo.
"The Dao path is long."
Han Xuanji dismissed his distracting thoughts.
After becoming a Dao Child of Lingxu Heavenly Palace, his authority was incomparable to before.
If True Disciples were already above countless people in the Lingxu Immortal Domain, only true Prodigies could become one, enjoying excellent treatment and benefits.
Then a Dao Child could be considered the Lingxu Heavenly Palace's favored son, with a status second only to the Peak Lords, and all Forbidden Lands and Secret Realms within the Sect were open to him.
It could be said that Lingxu Heavenly Palace held no secrets from him.
Han Xuanji now understood why his Master, Immortal Lord Yunmiao, was so excited; for the Sect, his current importance already surpassed that of Immortal Lord Yunmiao, an existence close to a Taiyi Golden Immortal.
Originally, a place like the space-time cave would not be easily opened.
Ordinary True Disciples didn't even know the Sect had such a place, and even some Golden Immortal Rank Elders were unaware.
Only True Disciples with a Space-Time Physique, upon reaching a certain cultivation level and being recognized by the Sect, would be granted access, and even then, it wasn't unlimited.
Yet, Han Xuanji could apply to enter at any time, without even needing any review.
"What if I were a Demon Race spy? Wouldn't Lingxu Heavenly Palace be doomed?"
Han Xuanji inexplicably thought of this.
However, Han Xuanji was actually overthinking; Lingxu Heavenly Palace had naturally already used the Mirror of Heaven to investigate him.
With the System's concealment, the Sect naturally found no problems.
His origins were even clearer, with traces to follow, and he had been observed by several Peak Lords.
Moreover, in a sense, Han Xuanji could be considered a true-blue Cultivator of Lingxu Heavenly Palace, because most of the Legacies in the Taixu Spirit Realm had originally involved Lingxu Heavenly Palace.
For example, Azure Dragon Emperor had actually cultivated in Lingxu Heavenly Palace...
"My comprehension of the Dao of Space-Time is sufficient at this level."
With a thought, Han Xuanji's Dao Child token emitted a faint light, and a guiding force descended, sending him out of this bizarre and colorful space-time cave.
Although this place was good, its greatest drawback was the inability to Cultivate.
Returning to his Immortal Cave on Purple Firmament Peak, approximately three years had passed in the outside world.
Inside the Myriad Phenomena Garden, within a cultivation chamber.
Han Xuanji sat cross-legged, meticulously reviewing and organizing his gains from this trip, cross-referencing his Space-Time insights with the Dao of Sword Intent, Chaos, Reincarnation, and other Great Daos. He felt his own Great Dao path becoming increasingly broad, with a promising future...
On the other side.
Deep within Lingxu Heavenly Palace.
Jade Profound Immortal Revered stood with his hands behind his back, his azure robe fluttering in the fierce winds atop the mountain Peak.
His face was stern, his eyes, as they opened and closed, seemed to contain the birth and destruction of billions of Sword Intent, and his aura merged with the entire sword Peak, so sharp it seemed capable of piercing the firmament.
"Carefree Heavenly Demon..."
Jade Profound Immortal Revered whispered, a cold killing intent spreading tangibly.
He took a step, and his figure was no longer at the Peak.
Soon, he passed through the Lingxu Immortal Domain and arrived at a chaotic land where Laws were in disarray.
Ahead, a vast, turbid River of Death Qi, surging with endless wailing resentful souls and negative emotions, stretched across the Void Realm. The river water was thick like blood plasma, emitting a foul stench that corroded Immortal souls. It was precisely the Upper Realm's infamous death Forbidden Land, the River of Death Qi.
The river was vast, its width unknown, spanning tens of thousands of miles, concealing countless evil Demons and various strange existences.
Here, death tides often appeared, and only Heart Demon and other Demon Race members could safely pass through.
The Carefree Heavenly Demon was once a terrifying existence of the Heart Demon clan, but he was severely wounded by a powerful being from the Heavenly Court, stripped of his Dao Fruit, and his strength greatly diminished. Now, due to the struggle over Incarnations, he found it difficult to return to his Peak.
And one of the Carefree Heavenly Demon's powerful Incarnations was hidden deep within this river, absorbing the evil thoughts of all living beings to Cultivate.
Jade Profound Immortal Revered had no intention of concealing his tracks; he arrived openly at the River of Death Qi, his majestic and vast Sword Intent erupting like an awakened primeval beast.
"Clang—!"
A sword cry, as if from the primordial Chaos, instantly drowned out the wails of billions of resentful souls.
"Carefree Heavenly Demon! Get out here and die!"
Jade Profound Immortal Revered's voice was not particularly loud, yet it was like thunder from the Nine Heavens, imbued with supreme Sword Dao will, clearly spreading to every corner of the long river, shaking countless hidden evil Demons into trembling submission, not daring to show their heads.
Deep within the long river, a most defiled and turbid area suddenly churned.
A gigantic demonic face, condensed from endless resentment and Devilish Qi, emerged, its eyes blood-red, filled with brutality and rage.
"A mere Grand Unity, dares to act wildly in this Lord's Dao field?"
The Incarnation of the Carefree Heavenly Demon manifested as a bare-chested, black-haired man, his eyes full of malevolence.
"A defiled place, yet it dares to be called a Dao field?"
Jade Profound Immortal Revered's eyes were cold, filled with undisguised disdain.
"Slay."
A colossal azure sword shadow, as vast as a galaxy, suddenly slashed down.
"Boom!"
Countless hidden demonic creatures and evil spirits were annihilated in the aftermath of this single sword strike.
From deep within the riverbed came a painful roar of fury, clearly indicating that the Carefree Heavenly Demon's Incarnation had been struck.
"I have no grudge with you; you go too far!"
The Carefree Heavenly Demon was enraged to the extreme, and he was also somewhat bewildered.
Because after the main body of the Carefree Heavenly Demon was slain, countless Incarnations were actually relatively independent existences, and he was not the one who invaded Lingxu Heavenly Palace.
However, Jade Profound Immortal Revered naturally wouldn't listen to such words.
Who told your hiding place to be exposed so early?
Moreover, he didn't know if what the other party said was true or false.
Better to kill wrongly than to let go.
"Lingxu Heavenly Palace is not a place you can easily offend."
Jade Profound Immortal Revered's robe was clean, as if he had only done a trivial matter.
"This is a minor punishment. If you dare to invade my Sect with demonic thoughts again and harm my Disciples, even if you hide in the Nine Nether Yellow Springs, or escape into the past and future, I will still eradicate the root of all your demonic thoughts, annihilating your forms and spirits, so you can never be Reincarnated!"
The voice rolled like thunder, imbued with supreme killing intent, not only echoing throughout the River of Death Qi but also penetrating layers of space, resounding in the hearts of various Immortal Realm powerful beings who were observing this place, as well as the Demon Race overlords hidden everywhere.
Having delivered his harsh warning, Jade Profound Immortal Revered no longer lingered. His figure flashed, and he had already vanished above the River of Death Qi, as if he had never appeared.
After all, this place was the opponent's territory, and he dared not stay too long.
At the same time.
A strong expert from the Jiang Family also arrived in a desolate region, unleashing a massacre and directly suppressing and killing an Incarnation of the Carefree Heavenly Demon.
This was Lingxu Heavenly Palace's retaliation against him.
The war between Immortals and Demons has never been one where the Immortal Dao always retreated; they also frequently initiated wars against the Demon Realm.
Lingxu Heavenly Palace naturally would not sit idly by and await death.