High above the Green Heaven of the Southern Border Divine Continent, a majestic blue Water Dragon, embodying both grace and prowess, soared amidst the clouds, thundering forward.

Surrounding it, mist rose in spirals.

Upon closer inspection, one could discern that it was entirely composed of Sword Qi and sword radiance.

This Sword Dragon was none other than what Hong Yuan’s Heavenly River Sword had transformed into!

Feeling the essence of the Heavenly River Sword as a seventh-grade Holy Artifact, along with the newly added origin power of Dream Tao, a gleam of Sword Light flashed in Hong Yuan’s eyes.

Before the Sword Body entered the Eternal Azure Lotus Dreamland, the Heavenly River Sword was still a rather ordinary sixth-grade Sword Tao Holy Artifact; at most, it had devoured the two true intents from the King’s Sword.

The Sword Body underwent just one Dream Tao trial, and the Heavenly River Sword progressed from a sixth-grade to a seventh-grade Holy Artifact, even gaining a vast surge of Dream Tao origin power. Such advancement is truly startling.

My Sword Body and the Heavenly River Sword share a life bond. Unless something unexpected happens, the Sword Body should be able to reach the realm of a seventh-grade Saint in due course. Not to mention, currently, the Sword Body has already overcome two Heavenly Calamities and Earthly Tribulations.

Hong Yuan lightly clenched his fist, and the void shattered, revealing boundless darkness.

The journey through the dream realm had not only advanced the Heavenly River Sword; his Sword Body had also naturally reached the stage of having passed two Heavenly Calamities and Earthly Tribulations, bringing its realm nearly to par with that of the Demonic Body.

With that thought, he began to look into his proficiency panel.

[Name: Hong Yuan]

[Life Span: 33,527 / 8,132,153]

[Talent: 97] 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

[Realm: Fifth-grade Pinnacle]

[Paths:

Tao of Great Moon (Grandmaster 50%), Food Tao (Grandmaster 45%)

Power Tao (Grandmaster 25%), Water Tao (Grandmaster 21%)

Sword Tao (Grandmaster 13%), Transformation Tao (Grandmaster 5%)

Dream Tao (Grandmaster 9%), Soul Tao (Grandmaster 73%)

Wood Tao (Grandmaster 33%), Rhythm Tao (Master 17%)

...]

[Cultivation Technique: Water Dragon Chant Divine Power, Grass Trees Soldiers Divine Power, Five Finger Fist Dream Sword Divine Power...]

...

Compared to the past, after experiencing the Eternal Azure Lotus Dreamland, Hong Yuan had improved in all aspects.

Not only had his Sword Tao reached Grandmaster Attainment, but his Dream Tao had as well. Furthermore, he was pleasantly surprised to have gained control over Rhythm Tao!

Rhythm Tao posits that the operation of all things in the world is governed by ’rules.’ Understanding and controlling these ’rules’ equates to mastering all things in the world.

Strengthening the Immortal Aperture Origin was, of course, also within his grasp!

With the aid of Rhythm Tao, constructing his own Blessed Land Cave Heaven and Destiny Demon Realm became even simpler for Hong Yuan.

Apart from Path attainments, Hong Yuan had also mastered powerful Divine Powers like Water Dragon Chant, Grass Trees Soldiers, and Five Finger Fist Dream Sword.

After encountering the Reverse River, a Heaven Earth Secret Realm, he had even conceived of the idea for an unparalleled defensive Divine Power: the Reversed River Dream Robe.

Once he mastered the Reversed River Dream Robe, then the path to Dream Tao Sainthood could also be advanced to the step of refining his Natal Dream Tao Holy Artifact.

Now, as the nine Great Dream Seeds were nearing the age of sixteen—almost time to begin their Aperture cultivation—the time left for Hong Yuan was indeed short.

The emergence of these Dream Tao Divine Powers had undoubtedly greatly alleviated Hong Yuan’s pressure, allowing him to strive towards Supreme Grandmaster Attainment in the Dream Tao Path!

Reverse River, Reverse River.

Hong Yuan’s eyes narrowed slightly, chanting inwardly.

The fierce whistling of the wind brushed by his ears, but Hong Yuan was unfazed as he began to recall what had transpired in the sixth act of the dream realm.

During his time in the Reverse River, he had a strong premonition that if he recklessly activated the Heavenly Demon Dismantling Divine Power, he might indeed have had a slim chance of conquering the Reverse River with brute force and becoming its master.

Yes, brute force!

When it came to Dao Heart or perseverance, Hong Yuan admitted he was somewhat lacking; he acknowledged this. However, when it came to methods, he would not concede defeat.

If I gain control of the Reverse River and refine the Reversed River Dream Robe Divine Power, I can definitely defeat the Heavenly Horned Ant Emperor with just my Dream Tao attainment! Hong Yuan understood this deeply.

He took a deep breath, observing the customs and culture of the people in the Southern Border Divine Continent below.

Afterward, he then shifted his perspective, transferring it to his Demonic Body.

「Dragon God Sacred Land, Star Bright Hall.」

Star Bright Hall was the place within the Dragon God Sacred Land where Star Power was most concentrated, and its Essence Qi density was among the highest!

The former Star Bright Hall had presented a scene where, high above, a Star River flowed across the heavens, with the Divine Appearances of many Star Gods flickering in and out of sight. It was an incredibly esteemed place of secluded cultivation for many disciples of the Dragon God Sacred Land, and even for its Saints and Elders.

But now, Star Bright Hall’s appearance had drastically changed. A colossal Purple Gold Thorn Tree unfurled its branches willfully, obscuring the sky and sun, stripping the place of its former tranquil and transcendent atmosphere.

Moreover, this Purple Gold Thorn Tree was utterly terrifying. It would wantonly seize the essence of heaven and earth. The branches of its trunk, resembling Purple Gold Flood Dragons, possessed a life-like consciousness, driving away numerous disciples and Elders to monopolize the Essence Qi!

Beneath the Purple Gold Thorn Tree, which resembled a Purple Gold True Dragon, sat a commanding figure clad in a purple-gold dragon robe.

The Demonic Body Hong Yuan!

The Demonic Body of Hong Yuan possessed handsome features and a tall, upright posture, straight as a spear or sword. His silver-white hair cascaded like a waterfall.

He slowly opened his Flood Dragon eyes. Within his crimson pupils, it was as if a Star River flowed, where worlds were annihilated and then reborn.

His presence was ineffably noble!

CRACKLE! CRACKLE—

With Hong Yuan’s awakening, the Purple Gold Thorns swayed continuously, emitting sharp whooshing sounds as they cut through the air.