Isaac immediately sat down cross-legged, entering a meditative state, silently observing and guiding the strange changes occurring within his body.After about an hour, he exhaled deeply, releasing a breath of turbid air to let his body, which had just undergone a turbulent transformation, return to calm."Finally, a glimpse of reaching the advanced stage of the Divine Sovereign Phase," he remarked, his eyes bright with a trace of satisfaction.Since entering the intermediate stage of the Divine Sovereign Phase, Isaac had felt lost, unable to find the path forward. Now, though the advanced stage was still far beyond his reach, he could at least see a clear way forward.The path required more than merely cultivating spiritual energy. It demanded cultivation of the mind. Only by attaining a state of clarity like a polished mirror, with unique insights into the profound truths of nature, could he hope to reach the advanced stage of the Divine Sovereign Phase.For most, however, the i

Isaac hadn’t expected that Mixandrei would agree so readily.At this moment, he was on his way to the Sea of Death, in search of the cyclops clan. He had left in the middle of the night, traveling at top speed the entire way, aiming to reach the cyclops clan's territory in the shortest time possible and ask for their assistance.Currently, what he needed most were allies.No one else could reach the Sea of Death as quickly as he could and persuade the cyclops clan for help. So, despite knowing that his presence was needed at the Kingdom of Vriweth, he decided to take a risk and personally head to the Sea of Death.The cyclops clan’s territory was located on a massive island in the Ethereal Fairy Sea. The island was enormous, with palaces large enough to accommodate the original forms of the demon beasts residing there.At this moment, Minotaur was carefree, playing with her attendants.Seeing Isaac’s sudden arrival filled her with joy."Isaac! What brings you here?" she exclaime

"The limits of my life were nearly exhausted, and to prolong my time as my strength wanes, I indeed drew on the lives of 400 thousand soldiers from the Southern Sky Kingdom. I acknowledge it's against the natural law, but I have exercised great restraint," the elder continued, letting out a long, weighty sigh."Life and death are but brief flashes across centuries, ephemeral like a blooming flower. Every living being faces the cycle of rebirth, and I merely allowed them an early return to it. There is no need for you to carry this weight.""On the path of martial arts, one must ultimately release the burdens of the mortal world."The deep sigh, coupled with his words, struck Isaac like the resounding toll of an ancient bell. An odd clarity washed over him, dispersing his fatigue and filling him with an inexplicable feeling of openness.Isaac shook his head, quickly anchoring his mind. There was no chance he’d allow himself to be drawn into this mindset. To him, this elder could not

Isaac felt a series of subtle, warm currents flowing through his meridians. This change was unique to the realm’s environment."Much like the people in the Novafur clan, who are naturally more robust than other humans, the Novafur Realm seems to center on strengthening the body." Isaac realized, his perceptiveness allowing him to grasp the essence of the realm almost instantly.Yet, that was as far as he could go. He could only feel a slight enhancement in his body’s resilience from the warming currents in his meridians. Gaining the full legacy of this realm, however, was out of reach.Another half hour passed, and with no additional breakthroughs, Isaac decided to leave the Novafur Realm.As he stepped out of the realm, the surrounding space and time suddenly shifted again. He found himself in an utterly pitch-black area where even the faintest light couldn’t penetrate.Arriving here, he couldn’t deny the unease that crept into his heart. He suspected, once again, that the elder

Isaac had no choice but to use the same method, wrapping the remains in spiritual energy and crushing all the bugs to ensure they wouldn’t escape."Who would’ve thought the black energy from the Dark Dragon Cultivation Manual had this kind of effect?" Isaac marveled, sensing the unique properties of the black spiritual energy flowing within him. This new discovery both surprised and delighted him.Above the vibrant city of Westgate in the bustling heart of the Ironridge Mountains, Isaac drove his sword into the left shoulder of a black-cloaked figure hiding on a rooftop. He infused the strike with spiritual energy, instantly locking the man in placeThe man’s eyes widened in shock. At the first chance, he attempted to self-destruct, his eyes full of resignation. But something suddenly clouded his mind, and he faltered, appearing lost and groggy."If you’re determined to die, at least tell me what I need to know. Otherwise, I’ll keep you alive and make it a slow and painful end," Is