Just as Ye Yunfei was making his way towards Tianpo Realm…
Within a secret realm located inside the Main World of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds…
"I have finally encountered the Lightning Tribulation for Earth Immortal!"
An extraordinarily beautiful woman lifted her gaze towards the high skies and murmured to herself.
This woman was Su Qingluo.
She had been training arduously in Lunhui Cave, a secret realm of the Reincarnation Palace, all these years. Now, she had finally reached her breakthrough!
Boom…
The next moment, a terrifying heavenly tribulation began. Boundless bolts of lightning, carrying a savage and destructive aura, poured down majestically from the heavens above.
The lightning bolts came in nine distinct colors, presenting a bizarre and striking spectacle.
This was the legendary Nine-Colored Lightning Tribulation Lightning!
Su Qingluo let out a long whistle and soared into the sky, actively engaging the tribulation lightning raining down from above in fierce combat.
Years of bitter cultivation had fully prepared her to meet the conditions for this breakthrough.
A day later, Su Qingluo successfully transcended the tribulation.
"I have finally become an Earth Immortal!"
Standing high in the sky, Su Qingluo was wreathed in dazzling rays of Immortal Dao laws, luminous like brilliant ribbons of light. They adorned her with an aura of pure sanctity.
"The Earth Immortal realm is indeed powerful," Su Qingluo whispered to herself.
"Hahaha…
Qing Luo, congratulations! You have finally become an Earth Immortal!
Our Reincarnation Palace will have someone to carry on its legacy!"
An old man with snow-white hair and beard suddenly appeared, laughing heartily as he spoke.
"I pay my respects to the Ancestor," Su Qingluo hurriedly stepped forward and bowed.
This old man was precisely the Ancestor of the Reincarnation Palace, and one of the absolute peak powerhouses possessing the greatest strength within the Main World!
Su Qingluo knew that even though she had broken through to Earth Immortal, her power still fell short compared to this Ancestor standing before her.
"Very well, Qing Luo, let us go out now.
We shall announce this joyous news to the entire Reincarnation Palace," the Ancestor said.
"Yes," Su Qingluo nodded.
The next moment, both Su Qingluo and the Ancestor vanished, leaving the secret realm.
Not long after, the Ancestor brought Su Qingluo back to the headquarters of the Reincarnation Palace and announced the news that Su Qingluo had successfully broken through and attained the Earth Immortal realm.
Every member of the Reincarnation Palace was ecstatic, cheering in unison.
"What?
The Main World has connected with the outer Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, and passage between them is now unrestricted?" Su Qingluo was somewhat astonished upon hearing this news.
"Yes. Many beings from within the Main World have ventured out to travel the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds during this time.
The Main World and the Three Thousand Worlds have now become one integrated whole, no longer two separate worlds," Grandma Long answered from the side. Leaning on her cane with a submissive expression, her attitude towards Su Qingluo was even more respectful than before.
"So they have become one world after all…"
Su Qingluo's emotions were rather complex.
When she had left Canghuang World in the past to return to the Main World, she felt that she and Ye Yunfei belonged to two completely different worlds, their levels so disparate that no further connection was possible.
Yet, she never imagined the Main World and the Three Thousand Worlds would connect and merge into the same world!
Over the years, even while secluded in Lunhui Cave for bitter cultivation, Ye Yunfei's shadow had always lingered deep in her heart.
She didn't understand why she couldn't completely forget Ye Yunfei!
"Reporting to Ancestor and Palace Master, the sect leaders of over a dozen major factions are waiting outside, hoping for an audience with the Palace Master!"
Just at this moment, an executive of the Reincarnation Palace hurried in.
"Hahaha…
Their information networks are quite efficient. Su Qingluo has only just broken through, and they already know.
Come, Qing Luo, let us go out and meet them!"
The Ancestor's face was flushed with glee as he laughed and addressed Su Qingluo.
Upon learning of Su Qingluo's breakthrough to Earth Immortal, the leaders of the various major powers within the Main World had flocked to pay their respects!
"Investigate for me the recent situation in Canghuang World and Tianxuan Continent. Also, investigate the current status of this person."
At this point, Su Qingluo cast her gaze towards a maidservant, sending a Sound Transmission instruction.
This maidservant had served Su Qingluo since childhood and was her most trusted confidante.
The maidservant nodded upon hearing Su Qingluo's Sound Transmission, then quietly turned and departed.
"Why can my heart never truly let go of past matters and people?"
Su Qingluo let out a faint sigh within her heart.
At the same time…
Within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, there existed a certain Small World endlessly saturated with blade auras.
It was a fragmented Small World, and moreover, in a state of complete isolation. In other words, this Small World was utterly cut off from the outside, with no ingress or egress!
Within this Small World lived only two beings: an old man and a youth.
The old man strictly supervised the youth's training in blade techniques every day.
After several years, the youth's mastery of the blade path grew increasingly profound.
"Master, I wish to take some time to return to my former world and visit old friends.
I've been away for so long; they are surely looking for me."
One day, the youth spoke to the old man.
"Hmm.
It would do you good to go out and see the world," the old man replied after a moment's thought.
"However, you must remember that one day, we will leave this region of spacetime.
We must return to the true Blade Realm—that is the true paradise for blade cultivators.
Moreover, I still need to reclaim everything I lost," the old man said gravely.
"Master, I understand.
When that time comes, I will leave this region of spacetime with you and return to the Blade Realm," the youth nodded.
"However, for me, this region of spacetime will always be my homeland. I was born here, and there are many people here whom I care about."
The youth added.
"Very good.
You value friendship and loyalty.
This being the case, elevate your mastery of the blade path another level, achieving at the very least the realm of a Blade Emperor before you venture out.
Based on my recent deductions, Master, it seems that this region of spacetime is currently undergoing various upheavals, a place of great unrest.
Without attaining the level of a Blade Emperor, you likely won't possess the means for adequate self-preservation."
The old man thought for a moment before responding.
"Alright, Master. I will follow your advice," the youth nodded.
"Oh right, Master, I wish to ask a question.
What realm lies above the Heavenly Emperor Realm?"
The youth pondered for a beat before speaking up again.
"Above the Heavenly Emperor Realm lies the Immortal Realm.
It consists of Xuan Immortal, True Immortal, and Earth Immortal.
In your region of spacetime, Earth Immortals are already considered among the peak experts."
The old man answered.
"So above Heavenly Emperor Realm is the Immortal Realm…"
The youth nodded in comprehension.
"Master, I will go and practice my blade techniques now."
The youth turned and once again plunged into the arduous practice of his blade art.
"Hmm, very good.
To think I'd stumble upon such an excellent seedling.
My legacy will have someone worthy to inherit it."
Watching the youth's departing figure, the old man gave a satisfied nod.
Were Ye Yunfei present here, he would have immediately recognized this youth as Dugu Huan!
During his past wanderings, Dugu Huan had inadvertently encountered a mysterious old man skilled in blade techniques. He then followed this elder back to this Small World, completely isolated from the outside, to undertake relentless training in the blade path.