Su Yuan's expression froze in shock.
Why… why did this happen?
She'd clearly already broken through to the True Meaning of the Primordial Earth.
Could it be…
Su Yuan Zhēnzūn suddenly turned to look at Yun Jin.
At that moment, Yun Jin slowly opened her eyes. A faint smile curved her lips, her mood obviously quite pleasant.
"You… broke through too?" Su Yuan Zhēnzūn asked, her emotions tangled and complex.
She'd spent a thousand years in seclusion just to comprehend her own True Meaning of the Primordial Force.
And Yun Jin?
Only a month ago, she'd just mastered a single supreme Law. Now, barely a month later, she'd directly attained the whole Primordial Force itself?
Su Yuan couldn't help feeling a little unwilling to accept it. She quietly circulated her Primordial Force power, trying to compete for control of the earth elements.
She'd heard that True Meanings of the Primordial Force varied in grade. Those who grasped a higher-grade True Meaning could command the elements more powerfully, while those with a weaker True Meaning were utterly helpless before someone stronger.
She believed her own enlightenment was already formidable, and so, pride stirred within her. But no matter how much force she unleashed, all the earth elements kept rushing toward Yun Jin, not sparing her even a glance.
Su Yuan felt a little frustrated. She couldn't help but ask, "What exactly did you comprehend?"
Yun Jin smiled, not bothering to hide it. "Control."
True Meaning was something that couldn't be taught. Even if someone clearly explained their process to you, understanding it yourself was another story entirely.
That was their Primordial Force, not yours.
"Control?" Su Yuan frowned.
Yun Jin nodded. "The earth nourishes all things, but it can also destroy them. Isn't that, in itself, a form of control?"
Su Yuan froze in realization.
So that's the path she took.
Control…
No wonder her understanding of the Primordial Force surpassed her own. But Su Yuan also knew that True Meaning was tied to one's nature. Even if she now knew the direction Yun Jin took, she could never walk the same path.
Still, it surprised her.
Who'd have thought that this young Sect Master could comprehend such a domineering Primordial Force?
Truly, people couldn't be judged by appearances.
Su Yuan was only frustrated for a moment before quickly regaining her composure. She smiled. "Both of us breaking through at the same time makes this battle worth it."
Yun Jin nodded. "Though, your Landscape Scroll seems to have taken some damage."
A corner of the painting had indeed been blasted apart during their fight.
Su Yuan didn't mind. "Even a Saint rank treasure is just an external thing. Only the strength you truly command belongs to you."
Yun Jin chuckled. "Fairy Su Yuan Zhēnzūn truly has a clear and enlightened heart. It's admirable."
Normally, Su Yuan wouldn't care about flattery. But praise from someone of equal power was a different matter—it felt satisfying.
She smiled. "Let's leave the Landscape Scroll first."
Yun Jin agreed.
The next instant, the two appeared back in the stone hut.
Su Yuan put away the scroll and turned toward Yue Zhao and the other two. "You are…?"
"Senior, we're disciples of the Wushuang Sect. We came here to find our Sect Master," Yue Zhao said quickly.
Su Yuan nodded. "The Wushuang Sect has become quite famous lately."
Yun Jin laughed. "A bit of fame, nothing much."
She exchanged a look with Yue Zhao, then continued, "Fairy Su Yuan Zhēnzūn, both of us made breakthroughs from that fight. You probably don't need to go into seclusion again. What do you plan to do next?"
Su Yuan's eyes softened with emotion. "My lifelong wish was fulfilled in a single day. Honestly, I'm not sure what to do next. Maybe I'll travel to the Central Continent."
That was exactly what Yun Jin had been hoping for.
Her eyes lit up. "Has Zhēnzūn ever heard of the Demon Clan?"
Su Yuan paused. "I've heard a bit. But the Demon Clan's far in the Northern Lands, with little connection to the Nanlan Continent."
Yun Jin said, "The Demon Clan was born from greed, obsession, and hatred. If they're weak, it's nothing. But once they grow strong, they bring endless suffering. Do you know about the incident with the Shi Tribe? Zhi Yue practiced evil arts, harming both herself and others until she died. But have you ever wondered where that evil art came from?"
Su Yuan's expression turned serious. "You mean… the Demon Clan's targeting the Nanlan Continent?"
Yun Jin shook her head. "Not exactly. The Demon Clan's separated from the Nanlan Continent by the Central Continent and the Savage Beast Mountains. With humans guarding that front, they can't reach us easily."
Su Yuan looked puzzled.
Yun Jin continued calmly, "My guess is that a Demon Clan expert accidentally entered this world and left behind that evil art, which Zhi Yue happened to find. But think about it, Zhēnzūn. Just one demon and one evil art caused such chaos. What would happen if humans stopped resisting them entirely and let the Demon Clan march into the Nanlan Continent unchecked? Could this land withstand that kind of devastation?"
Su Yuan's expression grew grave. "Sect Master Yun, please speak frankly."
Yun Jin said earnestly, "The Human Race's about to go to war with the Demon Clan. I hope the hundred races of Nanlan will aid us in wiping them out. Fairy Su Yuan Zhēnzūn, your reputation here carries immense weight. If you step forward, more races will follow."
Su Yuan fell silent, deep in thought.
Yun Jin didn't rush her, simply waiting patiently.
After a long moment, Su Yuan looked up. "Sect Master Yun, if you want the hundred races to join the war, you could've used fear instead. If you claimed that the Demon Clan had already found another passage into the Nanlan Continent, that panic would make many eager to fight."
Yun Jin smiled. "That's unnecessary. You didn't cheat inside the Landscape Scroll and fought me fairly. I won't resort to cheap tricks or spread lies in return."
A flicker of admiration flashed in Su Yuan's eyes. This human woman was truly to her liking.
After a moment, she said, "Then I'll join you myself, as an individual, to fight in the Demon Domain. As for whether other races join, that's up to them."
She wanted to go with her?
Yun Jin was a little surprised. "Zhēnzūn…"
Su Yuan smiled faintly. "I want to see for myself what kind of race could be born from all the negative emotions in the world."
"In that case, I couldn't be happier," Yun Jin said, clasping her hands in thanks.
"I heard there's a teleportation array in the Wushuang Mountains connecting the Human Realm and the Nanlan Continent. When you return, inform me," Su Yuan said.
"Of course," Yun Jin replied.
After such an intense battle, Su Yuan sat down to restore her energy, while Yun Jin led her people away first.
"With Fairy Su Yuan Zhēnzūn joining the fight, the Nanlan Continent's side is secured," Yun Jin said with a grin.
Yue Zhao and the others nodded in agreement.
Fairy Su Yuan Zhēnzūn was practically a living banner of prestige. From here on, everything would be much easier.