The unification of all three results in the reconstruction of the true self.
When Zhu Chen's physical body was shattered by tribulation lightning, the process of bodily reconstruction and the return of his natal spirit perfectly allowed him to complete this stage.
It could truly be called a blessing in disguise.
Although his current cultivation was only at the Inscription Realm, his true combat power already far surpassed those at the Array Formation Realm. Even against a Venerable Realm expert, he was confident he could win!
"Your cave heaven seems… unusual," Liu Shen said slowly.
"Could you show it to me?"
Liu Shen knew Zhu Chen possessed many secrets, so she did not pursue the reason behind his sudden breakthrough. Instead, she shifted her focus to his cave heaven.
Earlier, while observing him, she had already sensed that his cave heaven differed from others.
"I just opened ten cave heavens and merged them into one. It's nothing special," Zhu Chen replied casually.
Faced with Liu Shen's request, he naturally did not refuse and directly revealed his unique cave heaven to her.
To be honest, Zhu Chen himself was not entirely satisfied with it.
He knew that Shi Hao had opened ten cave heavens, then combined them with a physical cave heaven, and finally merged everything into a single unique cave heaven.
Zhu Chen, on the other hand, had only opened ten grotto-heavens, without a physical grotto-heaven—meaning he was one step behind Shi Hao.
Because of this, he felt his unique grotto-heaven might be inferior.
The only difference was that each of his grotto-heavens was an independent divine ring grotto-heaven, whereas Shi Hao's were not.
However, Liu Shen's next words instantly caused Zhu Chen's eyes to widen.
"The embryonic form of a universe is appearing within the grotto-heaven… I never expected you to open a cosmic grotto-heaven."
A cosmic grotto-heaven?" Zhu Chen was stunned.
"What kind of grotto-heaven is that? I've never heard of it."
"I've never personally seen such a grotto-heaven either," Liu Shen said slowly.
"But in the distant Immortal Ancient Era, someone once refined a small universe into an immortal seed, cultivating three strands of immortal energy and surpassing all of their contemporaries…"
Zhu Chen knew exactly who Liu Shen was referring to.
However, that person had refined an external small universe into an immortal seed.
Zhu Chen, on the other hand, had achieved something similar within his grotto-heaven.
This meant his potential was unquestionably even higher.
At that moment, Liu Shen handed him a precious bone.
This was none other than the Grass Character Sword Technique that Zhu Chen had previously lent her for comprehension.
"I have already mastered this technique," Liu Shen said.
"Its power is formidable, but to unleash its true strength, one must fully comprehend the essence of the sword path…"
She then explained several key insights regarding the cultivation of the Grass Character Sword Technique.
Zhu Chen immediately expressed his gratitude, knowing that this guidance would greatly accelerate his comprehension.
However, Liu Shen soon revealed another piece of information.
Huo Ling'er was gone.
On the third day after Zhu Chen passed through the interdimensional passage, the Fire Emperor personally led a group to Stone Village and took Huo Ling'er away.
This revelation surprised Zhu Chen.
The Fire Emperor's ability to locate this place meant he must have been aware of Zhu Chen and Huo Ling'er for a long time.
And when he arrived at Stone Village, he must have seen Liu Shen as well.
With Liu Shen present, Huo Ling'er's safety was guaranteed—
so why did the Fire Emperor take her away?
"The Fire Emperor left you a letter before he departed," Liu Shen said.
She handed Zhu Chen a sealed letter.
After reading it, Zhu Chen finally understood.
It turned out that the Hundred Broken Mountain Small World was about to open, and the Fire Emperor wanted Zhu Chen and Huo Ling'er to enter it for training.
At the end of the letter, the Fire Emperor specifically instructed Zhu Chen to immediately go to the Heaven-Mending Pavilion and enter Hundred Broken Mountain through its passage.
Zhu Chen couldn't help but laugh after reading it.
With his current strength....
entering Hundred Broken Mountain would be effortless, wouldn't it?