“The changes in your eyes are from the over-saturation of elemental Qi for over a long duration.”

Ji Xian explained as he watched them look at themselves in the mirror.

“You all are now at the peak of Dantian, once you go back and consolidate your gains, breaking through to Essence should be easy.”

Breaking through to the Essence realm at sixteen years old? There would be an uproar if the outside world learn of this.

Suddenly, Ji Xian felt something, he lifted an eyebrow as he looked north towards the ocean.

“Go back, get used to your new body, and don’t come back until you’ve broken through to Essence,” he said.

The five looked at Ji Xian with confusion, feeling the slight shift in his attitude. Nevertheless, they did as they were told and bid their goodbyes.

Ji Xian didn’t look at them. His focus was still on the ocean.

“They’re back again, much faster than I anticipated. The last time was eleven years ago...”

Ji Xian smirked.

“Well, I wonder who is it this time... no matter, the minute they descend, they can forget about returning alive.”

“Hmm, looks like they’re popping out near the Northern Continent. Maybe I should just let them deal with it... Whatever, let's just wait and see. This will also allow me to see what she can do.”

With a smile on his face, he sat down in his chair, lazily rocking back and forth.

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Northern Continent.

At the southern border of the Northern Continent. The sun scalded the earth. The ground was cracked while the humidity was low. Due to the intense heat all year round, this land was completely barren. There was no vegetation as this environment was not suitable for anything to grow.

In this location, hidden underneath the ground was a cave. Due to the lack of light, it was pitch black. Suddenly, two beams of light shot out into the dark. Looking toward the source, a pair of jewel-like silver eyes could be seen. The eyes shifted to the same location Ji Xian was looking at and the cave overflowed with killing intent.

Boom!

The ceiling of the cave blasted open!

A jaw-dropping, beautiful woman, who appeared to be in her early twenties, appeared in the sky wearing a stunning white hanfu. Her long black hair drifted to the wind, causing a few strands to fall out of place. Using her hand, she combed back her hair, further highlighting the beauty that can cause the downfall of any kingdom.

Staring ahead, her eyes flashed with a dangerous light.

She took a step forward and appeared ten thousand kilometers away.

Upon her arrival, a spatial tear ripped open the sky. The fluctuation alerted all the experts of the Mortal Haven World that were in slumber. Their eyes turned solemn. Experts from the Southern Continent looked to the north while the experts from the Northern Continent looked towards the south. At this moment, a frightening silence enveloped the two continents separated by an ocean.

The experts, or Ancestors, of their respective clans and sects in the Northern Continent, made their way towards the spatial tear. The people in the Southern were more relaxed and took no action. In their minds, although it had only been a short time since Ji Xian became the Guardian of the Southern Continent, they believed in his strength. When the Celestials invaded eleven years ago, the previous Guardian died in a fierce battle with the enemies. His death brought despair. At the moment when they thought the battle was lost, Ji Xian appeared. No one knew who he was but with a smirk on his face and with one finger, he killed the invading Celestials. The problem was dealt with before people from the Northern Continent arrived to help. It was an unforgettable scene for everyone watching. From that day forward, Ji Xian became the newly elected Guardian of the Southern Continent.

Above the ocean, one Ancestor after another showed up next to the beautiful woman in white, ready for action.

“Where are the people from the Southern Continent?” An Ancestor asked with his eyebrows pinched.

"…"

No one answered but dissatisfaction can be seen on everyone’s face. Although the two continents rarely interacted, when the time comes to unite and fight against the invaders, the forces from both sides would always show up to help each other. The absence of the people of the Southern Continent made these Ancestors feel uneasy.

Did something happen to them? They wondered.

“Should we send someone to check?" Another Ancestor asked.

Unfortunately, before anyone can reply, a pillar of golden light emerged from the tear and slammed down into the ocean. The next second, the light dissipated to reveal a handsome youth. His white hair, pale grey skin, and green eyes immediately stood out.

This youth’s presence immediately caused immense pressure on the Ancestors. His body emitted a terrifying aura that should not exist in this world, but in a blink of an eye, that aura disappeared.

This did not surprise anyone. Beings from a higher world must restrict their cultivation to a level that a lower world can handle. If they fail to do so, they will be punished by the Universal Will.

“Hmm? is this everyone? Are these all the experts that this World has left after the Celestial race attacked eleven years ago?" The youth muttered as he glanced at everyone.

“And which race are you from?” asked one Ancestor.

The youth raised one eyebrow.

“You can’t tell from my appearance?" He shook his head, “This is the Lower World after all… listen carefully,  I am from the Nether race.”

He casually looked around and focus his gaze on the beautiful woman in the white hanfu.

“You must be Xia Lihua. Have you already become the Guardian of this world? You have become quite famous in the upper world.” He said with a curious expression.

"…"

The youth chuckled after getting no response.

“Why do you people from the Upper World continue to attack us in the Lower World? We shouldn’t have anything of interest to you.” An Ancestor asked.

The youth ignored that Ancestor and didn't bother to even look at him.

He slowly released his restriction and his cultivation quickly rose.

From Qi... to Dantian... Essence... Crystal... Life Destruction.. before it finally stopped at the Holy realm.

As he attempted to push beyond the Holy realm, the sky slowly darkened and a distant rumbling can be heard above.

Hearing it, he stopped his attempt immediately, halting at the peak of the Holy realm.

Other than Xia Lihua, the eyes of everyone else turned serious. They knew from experience that this youth is only the first to be sent down and more will come. They must get rid of him first before the others arrive!

A burly, shirtless Ancestor condensed his Astral Essence into his fist and punched out from behind!

"Lion Splitting Fist!"

A large projection of the fist flew towards the youth! The space rippled and the ocean parted. A loud howl resounded just as it hits him!

But like an egg hitting a wall, the projection exploded into countless particles sending a strong gust of wind into everyone's face.

As the commotion died, that Ancestor who attacked looked at the youth and exclaimed in horror. His attack only left a red mark on his skin!

The youth brushed away at his shoulder before looking at Xia Lihua.

“Let me introduce myself, my name is Di Xiang.”