I gain ten years' worth of cultivation every day, and even geniuses will only see my doorstep!

Qin Yuan looked at her. "It's precisely because it's dangerous that I have to go. The Myriad Realms Heavenly Domain is our home; I can't watch it be destroyed."

Lin Qing'er knew she couldn't stop him, so she could only nod. "I'll go with you."

The two left the Void Law Palace and flew towards the border of the Myriad Realms Heaven Domain.

At the border, a grayish-white mist surged like a tide. Within the mist, countless ethereal demons roared, densely packed and stretching as far as the eye could see. The weakest were at the first level of the Heavenly Dao Realm, while the strongest—deep within the mist—were two terrifying auras like two black suns.

One is the King of the Void Demons, at the ninth level of the Heavenly Realm. The other is even stronger—the Void Emperor, a being who has surpassed the Heavenly Realm.

Qin Yuan landed on the border city wall, where three thousand Heavenly Dao Lords were already waiting.

"Vice Domain Lord, the demon army is ten times larger than last year," the Lord of the Golden Heavenly Dao reported. "Our defenses probably won't hold for much longer."

Qin Yuan's gaze swept across the city wall. On the wall, countless soldiers were preparing for battle, but their faces were filled with fear.

He took a deep breath and turned to face everyone.

"Gentlemen."

His voice wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.

"I know you're afraid. I'm afraid too. On the other side is the Void Evil Emperor, a being who surpasses the Heavenly Domain Realm. The strongest among us is only at the ninth level of the Heavenly Dao Realm."

He paused.

"But what's the use of fear? If we're afraid, will the evil spirits not come? If we're afraid, will our families not be devoured?"

No one speaks.

Qin Yuan continued, "I come from countless worlds, from a very small world. I've seen situations far more desperate than this. But each time, we've pulled through. Because someone stepped forward. Because someone was willing to give everything to protect us."

He raised his hand, and the power to protect the Heavenly Dao gathered in his palm.

"Today, I stand here. I will not back down a single step. Because behind me lies our home. Because behind me are the people we must protect."

He looked at everyone.

"Would you like to come with me?"

silence.

Then, the first person stepped forward. It was the Lord of the Golden Heavenly Path.

"Vice Domain Lord, I have lived for billions of years and seen countless powerful figures. But I have never seen anyone like you before. If you are not afraid, then I am not afraid either."

The second, the third, the fourth...

All three thousand Heavenly Dao Lords stepped forward.

"We are willing to follow the Deputy Domain Lord and fight to the death!"

Qin Yuan nodded. "Alright. Then let's fight to the death."

He turned to face the grayish-white mist.

"kill!"

No sooner had the words left his mouth than countless ethereal demons surged forth from the grayish-white mist! They covered the sky and earth like a tidal wave!

Qin Yuan unleashed the Xingtian Sword and slashed down! Guardian of the Heavenly Dao - Ultimate!

The greyish-white sword energy, imbued with golden heavenly light, slashed towards the demon army! Boom—! Wherever the sword energy passed, tens of thousands of demons were reduced to ashes!

The three thousand Heavenly Dao Masters followed closely behind, each unleashing the power of their respective Heavenly Dao! The Heavenly Dao of Metal transformed into countless golden swords, the Heavenly Dao of Wood into countless vines, the Heavenly Dao of Water into towering waves, the Heavenly Dao of Fire into a vast sea of ​​fire, and the Heavenly Dao of Earth into countless stone walls…

Two thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine Heavenly Daos converged into a golden torrent, crushing the demon army!

The battle has begun in full force!

Qin Yuan fought his way through the demon army, each sword strike taking down thousands upon thousands of demons. But there were simply too many demons to kill them all.

Suddenly, a terrifying aura locked onto him. The King of the Void Demons.

"Kid, you got away last time, but you won't be so lucky this time!" It opened its huge maw, and a gray-white beam of light shot out!

Qin Yuan stood firm, unyielding, and charged forward with the Xingtian Sword! Guardian of the Heavenly Dao - Ultimate! The sword energy collided with the pillar of light! Boom—!

Qin Yuan staggered back a hundred paces, spitting out blood. The King of the Void Demons remained motionless.

The gap remains enormous. But he did not back down.

He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and raised his sword again. Guardian of Heaven's Dao - Ultimate! Second sword! Third sword! Fourth sword!

Each sword strike was faster and heavier than the last! The King of the Void Demons was enraged by his reckless fighting style.

"You're asking for death!" It opened its massive maw, and an even thicker beam of light shot out!

Just then, a system notification sounded:

[Host detected breaking through a bottleneck during a life-or-death battle. Heavenly Realm Level Two, breakthrough achieved!]

A surge of immense power flowed into Qin Yuan's body! His aura instantly skyrocketed! Peak of the first level of the Heavenly Domain Realm—Second level of the Heavenly Domain Realm!

He wielded his sword, unleashing the second form of the Ultimate Heavenly Dao! The sword energy was ten times stronger than before!

Boom—! The pillar of light shattered! The King of the Void Demons staggered back three steps!

"How is this possible?!" It was filled with disbelief.

Qin Yuan gave it no time to react. The second sword followed immediately! The third sword! The fourth sword! The fifth sword! Each sword was stronger and heavier than the last!

The King of the Void Demons was forced into a crushing defeat! After a hundred sword strikes, it was severely wounded and fled in a frenzy!

"Evil Emperor, save me!" It fled into the depths of the fog.

Just as Qin Yuan was about to give chase, suddenly, an even more terrifying aura descended from the depths of the mist. The Void Evil Emperor.

It was a massive black shadow, more than ten times larger than the King of the Void Demons. Its aura surpassed the Heavenly Realm, reaching a level Qin Yuan had never encountered before.

"Useless." The Void Demon Emperor glanced at the Void Demon King, then turned to Qin Yuan. "A second-level Heavenly Domain Realm cultivator, yet able to defeat a ninth-level Heavenly Domain Realm cultivator. Interesting."

It raised its hand, and a black beam of light shot towards Qin Yuan!

Qin Yuan's pupils shrank sharply; he couldn't withstand this attack! But he didn't flee. Because behind him lay the Myriad Realms Heavenly Domain.

He gritted his teeth and poured all his power into the Xingtian Sword. Guardian of Heaven's Dao - Ultimate - Ninth Form!

The sword energy collided with the black pillar of light! Boom—! The entire void collapsed!

Qin Yuan was blasted away, crashing to the ground, covered in blood. The Xing Tian Sword flew from his hand and embedded itself in the ground a hundred feet away. He struggled to stand up, but found he didn't have the strength to move a single finger.

The Void Evil Emperor sneered. "A second-level Heavenly Realm cultivator, able to withstand one of my attacks and survive. You have something to be proud of."

It raised its hand again, ready to launch the final blow.

Just then, a golden light descended from the sky and landed in front of Qin Yuan. The Lord of the Heavenly Realm.

He has emerged from quarantine.

The Void Emperor's pupils contracted slightly. "You... weren't you in seclusion?"

The Lord of the Heavenly Realm said calmly, "If I weren't in seclusion, why would you be here?"

He raised his hand, and three thousand Heavenly Daos descended simultaneously! That power was more than a hundred times stronger than a year ago! Because he had broken through the Heavenly Domain Realm and reached a completely new realm—the Supreme Heavenly Dao.

The Void Evil Emperor's expression changed drastically. "You—you've broken through to the highest level of the Heavenly Dao?!"

The Lord of the Heavenly Realm did not answer. He unleashed a palm strike, and the three thousand Heavenly Daos converged into a golden torrent, crushing towards the Void Evil Emperor!

The Void Evil Emperor fought with all its might, but was sent flying by a single palm strike! It spat out black blood and fled frantically!

The Lord of the Heavenly Realm did not give chase. He turned around and looked at Qin Yuan lying on the ground.

"Are you alright?"

Qin Yuan shook his head. "It's nothing."

The Lord of the Heavenly Realm raised his hand, and a beam of golden light shot into Qin Yuan's brow. "This is my insight into breaking through to the highest level of the Heavenly Dao. Study it carefully."

Qin Yuan clasped his hands in a respectful bow. "Thank you, Domain Lord."

The Lord of the Heavenly Realm waved his hand. "No need to thank me. The road ahead is up to you."