In the entire Cultivation Realm, millions of Cultivators stood before him as if they were completely naked—not just naked, but even more vulnerable, without a single secret left concealed. Inside and out, everything was laid bare.
This feeling was incredibly terrifying, especially for someone like him who harbored a great secret and yet was weak in strength.
The waters of the Cultivation World were too deep; there could exist Mahayana True Immortals, and among them, there might be sages versed in the secrets of heaven.
If he were to expose himself, he would certainly face annihilation.
Therefore, Xu Yang, at the first opportunity, sent back the Escaping One.
With this layer of protection, his sense of security greatly increased, and he had far fewer concerns in his actions.
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"Nascent Soul, Nascent Soul!"
Atop the Nine Ceremony High Altar, Xu Yang opened his eyes, still as calm as an ancient well.
