Qing Yunzi carefully cradled the Immortal Slaying Stellar Sword in both hands.

The Rank-10 Dharma Artifact faintly hummed, as though acknowledging its new caretaker.

At this moment, Tian Yongheng’s gaze slowly swept across the entire Eternal Peak.

Countless cultivators were cultivating diligently, Immortal Qi drifted through the mountains and rivers, the scene appearing extremely prosperous.

The Eternal Peak was indeed quite strong, at least by Mortal World standards.

If one excluded the major factions, then even without him, the current Eternal Peak could already suppress countless million year old Dao Lineages, dominating the State of Feng as a top force.

However...

It was still far, far from enough.

The image of the Lower Realm Providence converging toward the Second Great Mortal World surfaced within Tian Yongheng’s mind once more.

That feeling of urgency had never disappeared. On the contrary, it had become increasingly obvious during the past ten years.

Something was approaching.

A calamity capable of forcing even the Lower Realm Spirit to mobilize the Providence of countless years could never be simple.

At this thought, Tian Yongheng sighed inwardly.

If possible, he wished every member of the Eternal Peak could become a Half Immortal.

Even better if they all became Vagrant Immortals.

Even though he had initially established this force for his own convenience, he had genuinely come to like the atmosphere and peace over the centuries.

Unfortunately, even he knew that was impossible.

The path of cultivation was extremely cruel; talent, providence, comprehension, opportunities, Dao Heart...

Every step eliminated countless cultivators.

Even with the support of Immortal Qi, reaching the Half Immortal Realm remained unimaginably difficult, at least just within a few hundred years.

At this moment, Tian Yongheng slowly raised his head.

Invisible fluctuations spread throughout the Eternal Peak.

Soon afterward, one figure after another opened their eyes.

They were all the high level members of the Eternal Peak, receiving a message from the Symphony of Infinite Distance.

Within moments, everyone simultaneously received the summons.

...

Several minutes later.

Inside Tian Yongheng’s cave abode.

Dozens of powerful cultivators gathered together.

The atmosphere remained unusually quiet.

Almost everyone was secretly observing Tian Yongheng with strange expressions on their faces.

Something felt... different.

The current Tian Yongheng still possessed that transcendent temperament beyond mortals, but now, there was an indescribable warmth hidden beneath it.

He seemed... more human.

At this moment, Tian Yongheng naturally noticed their reactions.

A faint smile appeared on his face, causing them all to stiffen, partly because they were curious, and partly because it was too damn good looking!

"I know what you’re all wondering."

Everyone immediately became attentive.

After a brief silence, Tian Yongheng calmly explained the matter regarding the Seven Emotions and Six Desires Severing Law.

The cave abode gradually fell into silence.

The more they listened, the more shocked they became.

Even Qing Yunzi’s pupils contracted slightly.

Nobody had expected such a truth.

A punishment imposed by the Heavenly Dao, eight hundred years of suppression, countless emotions imprisoned within his own heart... could there really be such a thing in this world?

At this moment, Mo Yuxin unconsciously clenched her fists. Even though she knew about it better than anyone present, she still felt indignation on Tian Yongheng’s behalf.

Although she was not truly a member of Eternal Peak, she was still present because of her ambiguous relationship with Tian Yongheng.

All the disciples’ eyes became slightly complicated hearing their master’s explanation, including Yang Wei and Wei Qiushan.

Tian Yunchen was even struck frozen on the spot, finally realizing why this younger brother of his always acted as if nothing could enter his eyes.

So, this was his true personality, not that indifference...

Even Wei Yusheng’s expression turned solemn.

Only now did they understand why Tian Yongheng had always seemed so detached.

It was not because he looked down on mortals, nor because he lacked emotions, rather, it was because he had been carrying an invisible burden for centuries.

For a moment, the atmosphere became somewhat emotional.

However, Tian Yongheng merely shook his head, "That matter is already over."

His gaze slowly sharpened.

"What comes next is more important."

The expressions of everyone instantly became serious.

At this moment, Tian Yongheng’s voice echoed calmly throughout the cave abode.

"You all must have sensed it too; the Providence of the Lower Realm is converging, karma and fate are in chaos, and heavenly secrets have been blanketed by an invisible force."

As his words registered, a strange, tense silence filled the Immortal cave abode.

No one spoke, because everyone present had already vaguely sensed it.

The changes within heaven and earth during the last ten years had become increasingly obvious.

Karma was becoming chaotic, Providence was gathering, heavenly secrets were unstable, and even cultivation itself had become easier.

Such changes could not occur without reason.

At this moment, Tian Yongheng slowly looked around the room.

"The Eternal Peak must become much, much stronger."

His voice remained calm, yet everyone could hear the seriousness hidden behind it.

"Within the next few hundred years, I want most members of the Eternal Peak to reach at least the Void Refinement Realm. Abolish the competition to enter the Time Dao Compass; from now on, only cultivators closest to the peak of the Golden Core Realm will enter, and once they reach that step, they must come out to breakthrough to the Void Refinement Realm. There’s no need to cultivate spells or techniques in the Compass for the time being, there’s simply not enough time left for that, just focus on increasing their realm."

Several people instinctively couldn’t help but inhale sharply.

Over a million cultivators, most reaching Void Refinement Realm, and that too within a few centuries?

Such a force would be enough to terrify countless ancient inheritances.

But Tian Yongheng had no intention of stopping, "Tens of thousands should enter the Nascent Soul Realm, and the number of Tribulation Transcendence Realm should be no less than a hundred at the very least. At the same time, all of you possess supreme talents and opportunities, I want you to at least reach the Immortal Ascension Realm by then."

The cave abode became completely silent.

Even Wei Yusheng felt his heart palpitate; fortunately, he was to ascend within the next hundred years and scout the Upper Realm.

Only Tian Yongheng himself remained calm, because in truth, his actual goal was even more outrageous.

He wanted every Eternal Peak member to at least be a Half Immortal, or even a Vagrant Immortal, but he knew those targets were unrealistic for now.

At this moment, Tian Yongheng sighed inwardly once more.

After becoming an Immortal, cultivation had slowed dramatically. Although his future growth would still be terrifying by ordinary standards, the speed could no longer compare to before.

The days of advancing through minor realms every few years had already ended.

Immortality itself was a bottleneck countless geniuses never overcame.