After gathering what they needed from the cave, Qi Yun and Xiao Xuan set out on their journey to the Heavenly Mystic Demon Sect.Although Xiao Xuan was powerful, carrying an additional person during flight still weighed him down slightly, reducing their speed. However, for Qi Yun, who was experiencing flight for the first time, even this was enough to leave him in awe.From high above, the vast land stretched endlessly before his eyes. For the first time, he truly grasped how immense the world was—far beyond anything he had ever imagined. His longing for cultivation deepened.During their flight, Xiao Xuan gave Qi Yun a brief explanation of the world he now belonged to.This land was called the Heavenly Mystic Continent, a boundless realm surrounded by vast oceans. It was divided into four major regions: East, South, West, and North. The Heavenly Mystic Demon Sect resided in the Western Domain, deep within Soul-Breaking Mountain. However, their sect was not alone—several other demonic sects coexisted in the same region.Among them, the most powerful was the infamous Infernal Hell Sect, which, along with the Nether Ghost Palace of Everlasting Regret Mountain and the Blade Tomb Hall of Black Cloud Ridge, formed the Three Great Demonic Sanctuaries of the Western Continent. These sects housed hundreds—if not thousands—of disciples, their ranks filled with fearsome cultivators who had dominated the demonic path for millennia.Compared to these titans, the Heavenly Mystic Demon Sect was far weaker. With fewer than a hundred disciples, their influence was minimal. Although their sect leader, Han Qingtian, had reached the Divine Soul Realm, the other elders and disciples had relatively low cultivation levels. As a result, the sect maintained an extremely low profile, avoiding unnecessary conflicts.When they finally arrived at the sect, Qi Yun was met with an unexpected sight.Despite its grand architecture, the sect felt eerily empty. The vast courtyards and towering halls, though majestic, lacked the bustling energy he had expected. The scarcity of disciples made the sect appear desolate.Xiao Xuan led him to meet the sect's elders, including Sect Master Han Qingtian and several senior masters. Upon learning that a new disciple had joined the sect, the elders exchanged surprised glances, their gazes filled with curiosity and scrutiny."It has been over twenty years… and at last, we have a new disciple," an older disciple murmured in a hushed voice. There was a trace of bitterness in his tone, as if he had long since given up hope for the sect's growth.After formally greeting the sect's leadership, Xiao Xuan guided Qi Yun to a secluded courtyard. Gesturing toward a finely crafted residence, he said, "This will be your dwelling. Our sect may lack numbers, but every disciple has their own residence. Focus on your cultivation and do not concern yourself with other matters."Qi Yun surveyed his new home.Behind his residence lay a cold spring, its waters emitting an unnatural chill that could be felt even from a distance. A thin mist rose continuously from the surface, giving the area an ethereal, almost dreamlike quality. Beyond the spring, a mountain loomed, its slopes dotted with cultivation caves—isolated chambers where disciples could enter seclusion to enhance their training.Noticing Qi Yun's interest, Xiao Xuan continued, "Our sect may be small, but we are not lacking in cultivation resources. Your only goal is to grow stronger. Within these walls, there is no scheming or deception—but strength reigns supreme. If you wish to stand tall, power is the only path."Qi Yun nodded, absorbing his master's words.Inwardly, however, he remained cautious. Xiao Xuan appeared benevolent, but he was still a practitioner of the demonic path. The demonic sects were notorious for their ruthless and self-serving nature.Moreover, the secret of the Crimson-Eyed Devil Python's core still lingered in Qi Yun's mind. He knew that as long as he remained weak, he was merely a tool—a pawn that could be discarded at any moment.Power. That was the only guarantee of survival.Xiao Xuan handed Qi Yun a jade slip, his tone indifferent. "This contains the sect's foundational cultivation method. Study it well. If you have questions, seek me out."Without another word, Xiao Xuan turned and departed.Qi Yun examined the jade slip. Though it only contained basic cultivation techniques, the details were comprehensive. A sense of calm settled in his heart.He understood one thing clearly—to survive in this perilous world, he had to dedicate himself fully to cultivation.Seating himself cross-legged, he closed his eyes and took a deep breath.The journey of true cultivation had begun.