Published: March 3, 2025
Under the night sky, gazing at the scattered lights among the mountains, Heavenly Wind Ancestor did not turn his head but spoke after a moment.
He still remembered the lively scene at the sect during the nights before the war between humans and demons broke out.
At that time, looking across, every spiritual mountain was illuminated, bringing light to the night.
Unfortunately, ever since the war broke out, every few years they had to send some disciples to the front lines, and over time, the sect gradually became desolate, no longer bustling as it once was.
"It was just luck."
Liu Yu nodded slightly, looking out over the mountains, feeling a bit unfamiliar.
Neither of them were the kind to engage in frivolous talk, and with Heavenly Wind Ancestor about to sit into meditation, they exchanged pleasantries and fell into a brief silence.
Liu Yu could clearly sense the other party’s lack of enthusiasm.
At this moment, there was enough time, and he had no intention of urging him, simply waiting quietly for the other to speak.
"Since the small-scale beast tide began, the war in the cultivation world has lasted for a hundred years."
"This war, I wonder when it will come to an end..."
Perhaps it was the knowledge of impending death, but Heavenly Wind Ancestor suddenly became a bit emotional.
"The initiative in war has never been on the Tian Nan side."
"The demonic race has the upper hand; only if they obtain what they want can there be a possibility of ending this war."
"Conversely, if they cannot achieve their desired results, they probably won't settle easily."
After a moment of contemplation, Liu Yu calmly replied.
Though the truth was harsh, due to their weak strength, the initiative in war had never been on the Tian Nan side.
When the war would end was determined by the demonic race.
However, although relatively weak, the strength of the Tian Nan cultivation world should not be underestimated; it was certainly not something the demonic race could swallow easily and would not face immediate extinction.
For ordinary cultivators, it was indeed a disaster.
However, for yuan ying true monarchs, it was manageable; as long as they did not seek to forcefully make a stand, it was quite simple to preserve their lives.
Yet, passive avoidance of battle was tantamount to seeking their own destruction; one day, they would find themselves with no path to retreat.
Thus, the overall attitude of the yuan ying in Tian Nan was still one of active resistance.
"Indeed, chaos is always ended by the stronger side."
After a long silence, Heavenly Wind Ancestor spoke from his heart.
"Though the ancient era has ended, the structure of the cultivation world formed at the end of ancient times has continued to this day."
"The Central Domain's celestial court deters all sides, and the holy lands have ancient and lofty lineages, making it difficult for ordinary powers to rise."
Thinking of various experiences during his journey in the Central Domain, Liu Yu spoke lightly.
Though communication had been cut off for over a hundred thousand years, the ultimate fate of Tian Nan was still influenced by the Central Domain.
When the power of the Central Domain gathered, the demonic race had to concentrate their forces for defense and dared not easily initiate war against Tian Nan.
With the Central Domain entangled in internal and external troubles, the demonic race could then exploit the opportunity to erode Tian Nan.
At this time, due to the backlash from loose cultivators, the Qian Court Holy Land was likely in a state of disarray, completely unable to manage the demonic race, which was why the war in Tian Nan had continued to the present day.
"The structure of the cultivation world formed at the end of ancient times will eventually change one day."
"Could it be 'Nine Dragons Sovereign'?"
At this moment, Liu Yu's thoughts drifted, and he unexpectedly thought of Nine Dragons Sovereign.
The first wonder refined after the heavens, "Ideal Country," was controlled by legendary loose cultivator Nine Dragons Sovereign, who had already gained the capital to establish a foothold in the Central Domain.