my world double door.

Now, when I step into the once prosperous Xiao family territory again, the scene before my eyes is shocking. The once dense world bubbles disappeared without a trace, leaving only an empty, boundless, and deadly void. Without the light of the world bubbles, this place has become dim and silent, like a corner forgotten by time, or like the chaotic state before the birth of the universe.

The mountains that once stood tall and majestic vanished as the world bubble shattered, leaving only some rubble suspended in the void. They drifted slowly in silence without any rules, like lonely wanderers in the universe. Those once prosperous towns are now hard to find even a piece of ruins, as if they had never existed, with only a wisp of dust occasionally floating by, perhaps retaining some of their former breath. The once bustling market is now just an empty void, with no more cries of merchants, laughter of practitioners, or roars of spiritual energy collisions, only endless silence.

The main hall of the Xiao family, once glorious, has been completely destroyed. The palace built with spirit crystals is now riddled with holes, most of it has collapsed, and the ruins are crumbling in the void. Those exquisite carvings and decorations, once a symbol of the family's glory, are now in pieces, scattered in the ruins, and no one cares about them. The majesty and solemnity of the hall are gone, leaving only a dead silence. Occasionally, a breeze blows, raising the dust on the ground, as if it is the last sigh of this palace. The spirit pavilion and the treasure house were not spared either. The cultivation secrets and rare treasures have long disappeared, leaving only an empty space. The scratches and damage on the walls seem to silently tell of the disasters that have been suffered, witnessing the former prosperity and the current decline.

The Xiao family members who once shuttled between various world bubbles have now disappeared. Perhaps they fled and became homeless in this disaster; perhaps they have disappeared in the long river of history, becoming a dust that no one remembers. The once bustling territory now only has the sound of the wind whistling in the void, as if silently mourning for this once prosperous land, and as if telling the past glory and the present desolation, which makes people sigh at the impermanence of fate and the vicissitudes of life.

This empty territory once carried countless dreams and hopes, and witnessed the glorious rise and prosperity of the Xiao family. Now, it is only filled with endless emptiness and desolation. It has become a witness to the changes in history, telling a story of the end of prosperity. In this empty space, the former prosperity and brilliance seem to be just a distant and illusory dream, while the current peace and emptiness is the cruel and true portrayal of reality, leaving endless emotion and contemplation for future generations.

"Now that we have done what we should do, it is time to go back to the sect."

Li Yang's figure appeared out of thin air in the void. He looked around, a smile appeared on his face, and he decided to go back to the sect first.

He did as he said. He took light steps and the power of King Wu and the power of the Spiritual Transformation were combined into one to break into the state of Hedao. The mysterious power created made his figure disappear from the spot in an instant.

When he reappeared, he had returned to Wuji Sect. He continued his life calmly, but Wuji Sect was already in an uproar.

Even the two martial saints, the sect master and the headmaster, are the same!

On this continent, the strong dominate everything, and the weak can only survive in the cracks. At the pinnacle of martial arts, the Martial Saint is the absolute master, their power is enough to change the world, with a single thought, the mountains and rivers change color, life and death are all under their control.

Martial Saint, that is the realm that all warriors dream of. Once you step into the realm of Martial Saint, you can control the power of heaven and earth. With a wave of your hand, the wind whistles and the thunder roars. They can communicate with the elements of heaven and earth with their own spiritual power and condense the power to destroy heaven and earth. There was once a Martial Saint who, in order to deter the evil forces, summoned thunderclouds that covered the sky and the sun. Countless thunderbolts as thick as buckets fell from the sky, turning the evil land into a scorched earth. The earth was blasted into bottomless gullies, mountains and rivers were displaced, and rivers were diverted. The power was so terrifying that it was chilling.

When fighting with others, the attacks of martial saints are like the might of heaven. Their spiritual power is condensed into materialized means of attack, either an extremely sharp spiritual blade or an indestructible spiritual shield. When they use martial arts, the entire space seems to be distorted and time is stagnant. Once a martial saint fought against a powerful enemy. He used a peerless martial art. In an instant, everything between heaven and earth was dyed with the color of his spiritual power. In the face of this powerful force, the enemy had no power to fight back and was directly crushed into powder and dissipated between heaven and earth.

As for the defense of the Martial Saint, it is even more amazing. Ordinary attacks are like ants trying to shake a tree in front of them, and they can't cause any harm to them at all. Their spiritual shield can resist any form of attack, and can even rebound some attacks, making the attacker suffer the consequences. Once a group of warriors with ill intentions tried to besiege a Martial Saint. They attacked at the same time, and all kinds of powerful martial arts and magic weapons attacked the Martial Saint together. However, the Martial Saint just waved his hand lightly, and formed an indestructible spiritual shield, which blocked all attacks. Then, the Martial Saint counterattacked, and his attack killed and injured most of the attackers, and the rest fled in fear.

Under the Martial Saint, the Martial King also possessed great strength, enough to dominate one side and intimidate all quarters, but compared with the Martial Saint, there was a world of difference. Although the Martial Kings dominated one side, their strength seemed insignificant when facing the Martial Saint.

Wuji Sect, as the top sect standing firm on Tianyuan Continent, has a profound foundation like an endless abyss, and strong people gather here like clouds. When its leader was young, he often wore a white robe, and under the sunlight, he looked like a banished immortal. He has an extraordinary temperament, and his deep eyes seem to be able to see through the mysteries of all things in the world. He naturally exudes an awe-inspiring and powerful aura, as if as long as he stands there, the entire Wuji Sect will have an indestructible support.

The Grand Elder Xuan Feng has white hair like snow, but he is energetic. The years have left deep marks on his face, but they have also endowed him with unparalleled wisdom and martial arts realm. He has experienced countless years of precipitation, and each wrinkle hides a thrilling martial arts legend. His existence has long become the pillar of the Wuji Sect. As long as he is in charge of the sect, the disciples feel at ease.

On this day, the sun was shining brightly, but the Wuji Sect was quiet, and the disciples were all practicing. Suddenly, a hurried message broke the silence. A disciple hurried into the sect, and before he could calm down, he shouted loudly: "Sect Master, Grand Elder, something big... something big!" Ye Wuhen and Elder Xuanfeng were discussing martial arts in the quiet room. When they heard the voice, they looked at each other and instantly appeared in front of the disciple.

"Why are you so flustered?" Ye Wuhen looked calm, but his voice was filled with unquestionable authority.

The disciple quickly presented a jade slip of information and said with a gasp, "It's about Senior Brother Li Yang. He... He destroyed the Xiao family with the power of the peak of the Martial King! He also successfully broke through and was promoted to a Half-Step Martial Saint!"

Ye Wuhen took the jade slip and probed into it with his spiritual consciousness. After a moment, a hint of surprise emerged on his originally calm face. He nodded slightly and whispered softly: "This boy is so capable! With the power of the peak of the Martial King, he challenged the Xiao family alone, and was able to break through and be promoted after the battle. His strength and potential should not be underestimated. It is really a blessing for our Wuji Sect!"

Grand Elder Xuan Feng stroked his beard, his eyes full of admiration, "That's right, a Martial King at his peak can destroy a family. This strength and courage are rare among the younger generation. What's even rarer is that he has justice in his heart and dares to declare war on evil forces. This is the demeanor that my Wuji Sect disciples should have."

When the news spread, the entire Wuji Sect was in an uproar. The young disciples were filled with admiration and gathered together to discuss it enthusiastically.

"Senior Brother Li Yang is so awesome. I want to be like him in the future!" A teenage disciple's eyes sparkled and his words were full of longing.

"Yes, he is at the peak of the Martial King. He has such strength and has broken through to become a Half-Step Martial Saint. He will definitely become a Martial Saint in the future, and maybe even a God!" Another disciple echoed, his tone full of envy. The outer disciples also started to discuss. They had heard about Li Yang's deeds, and now they admired him even more. "Senior Brother Li Yang has brought great honor to our outer sect. It seems that as long as we work hard to practice, we will also have a day to shine!" An outer disciple said excitedly.

Although the inner sect disciples usually think highly of themselves, they had to be convinced by Li Yang's feat. "To achieve this, Senior Brother Li Yang's efforts must be beyond imagination. We can't fall behind." A core inner sect disciple said with emotion.

Those fellow practitioners who had practiced with Li Yang were even more touched. "I knew Li Yang was hardworking, but I didn't expect him to have grown to this point. I'm really proud of him!" said a fellow practitioner who had known Li Yang for many years.

In order to reward Li Yang, Wuji Sect held a grand ceremony. On the day of the ceremony, the sun was particularly bright, and the Wuji Sect was decorated with lights and was very lively. The huge red lanterns were hung high, swaying in the wind, as if telling of joy. The disciples lined up neatly on both sides of the road early in the morning, whispering to each other, their faces full of excitement and expectation.

When Li Yang received the news and stepped into the Wuji Sect's mountain gate again, everyone's eyes were instantly focused on him.

He was dressed in a black suit. Although he looked a little tired, his eyes were bright and he was calm under the gaze of everyone. He walked forward steadily, and every step he took seemed calm and confident. Surrounded by the crowd, Li Yang came to the main hall of the clan.

The main hall of the clan leader was solemn and majestic. The stone pillars in the hall were carved with exquisite dragon patterns. Under the sunlight, they seemed to be ready to take off at any time. Ye Wuhen and Elder Xuanfeng had already sat in the hall. Their eyes were like torches, staring at Li Yang who walked in. Li Yang's heart trembled, and he hurried forward and bowed respectfully: "Disciple Li Yang, meet the clan leader and the great elder."

"No need to be polite." Sect Master Ye Wuhen smiled and motioned him to stand up, his eyes full of satisfaction. "Li Yang, you have destroyed the Xiao family and eliminated harm to the people. You have made great contributions. Our sect is proud of you. The strength and courage you have shown have inspired the entire Wuji Sect."

Li Yang said modestly: "I just did what I was supposed to do. I really don't dare to take credit for it. All this is because I remembered the sect's teachings and upheld justice. Moreover, at the critical moment of the breakthrough, I seemed to feel the guidance of the sect's ancestors."

Grand Elder Xuan Feng stepped forward and gently patted Li Yang on the shoulder. "Child, you don't have to be too modest. Everything you have done has not only brought peace to the people, but also won supreme reputation for our Wuji Sect. You are the pride of our Wuji Sect and a role model for all disciples to learn from."

Sect Master Ye Wuhen continued, "From the moment you decided to go to the Xiao family alone, you showed extraordinary courage and responsibility. The fact that you were able to break through and advance after such a fierce battle proves that you have unlimited potential. We all know that for a peak martial king to challenge a family, the difficulties and obstacles involved are beyond imagination. But not only did you do it, you did it so well. We can all imagine the effort and sweat behind it."

"Yes," Grand Elder Xuan Feng echoed, "With your talent and hard work, coupled with your heart of justice, you will surely go further on the road of martial arts in the future. We in the Wuji Sect also look forward to you becoming the mainstay of the new generation and leading us to a more glorious future. In this martial arts path, the Martial Saint is the pinnacle that people look up to. Once you step into it, you will have the power to change the world. You are now a half-step Martial Saint, only one step away from that supreme realm. If you can break through, you will also have that extraordinary power."

Li Yang listened to the words of the two elders, and his heart was filled with emotion and yearning for the realm of martial saint. He raised his head and said firmly: "Thank you for the praise and trust of the sect master and the supreme elder. I will live up to the sect's expectations, work hard to cultivate, win glory for the sect, and strive to reach the realm of martial saint."

Then, Sect Master Ye Wuhen said solemnly: "Li Yang, you have now reached the level of Half-Step Martial Saint, and are only one step away from the Martial Saint realm. This step may seem very close, but it is actually extremely difficult. If you are not careful, you may fall into a bottleneck and find it difficult to make any further progress. This sect has decided to grant you an opportunity to help you break through this barrier."

Li Yang's heart was shocked and he looked at the two seniors with expectation.

Sect Master Ye Wuhen continued, "This opportunity is the insights into the Martial Saint realm and the secrets of breakthroughs left by the Martial Saint predecessors of our sect. These insights and mysteries were summed up by the predecessors through countless training and battles, and are the secrets of our Wuji Sect. They are sealed in a mysterious jade slip, and only disciples recognized by the sect are qualified to open it."

As he spoke, Ye Wuhen took out an ancient jade slip from his arms. The jade slip was engraved with mysterious runes and emitted a faint light. He handed the jade slip to Li Yang and said solemnly: "I hope you can cherish this opportunity, study hard, and break through the realm of martial saint as soon as possible. Once you become a martial saint, you will have the opportunity to touch the highest point of martial arts that can become a god. At that time, the responsibility you shoulder will be even greater."

Li Yang was so excited that he took the jade slip with trembling hands and bowed again: "Thank you, Sect Master! Thank you, Grand Elder! I will definitely live up to your expectations and work hard to comprehend the mysteries contained therein, and move towards the supreme peak of martial arts."

Looking at Li Yang's departing back, Sect Master Ye Wuhen and Grand Elder Xuan Feng smiled at each other.

"This boy will become a great man in the future." Ye Wuhen said.

“That’s right, he will definitely be able to shoulder the responsibility of protecting the Wuji Sect. His growth will be the glory of our Wuji Sect and will also bring new hope to the entire Tianyuan Continent. When he becomes a Martial Saint, he may really be able to embark on the path of becoming a god and reveal the ultimate secrets of martial arts to us.” Elder Xuanfeng nodded in agreement.

In their hearts, Li Yang is like a rising star that will surely shine brightly in the future martial arts world. (End of this chapter)