Inside the Cloud Mist Internet Café, the atmosphere had grown so quiet that even the faint hum of the machines could be heard across the hall. Every cultivator in the building had gathered around the large display screens, their eyes fixed on the battle unfolding inside the Heavenly War Domain.
The first gate of the Mythic Realm had always been the most intimidating barrier for new challengers.
The Heavenly General was not simply strong.
He was a warrior created to test whether a challenger truly deserved to stand upon the divine battlefield.
And now, for the first time since Mo Tian conquered the realm, someone else was standing before him.
Inside the simulation, the floating battlefield trembled as the Heavenly General raised his massive spear once again.
Golden lightning flickered across the sky.
The spear cut through the air like a falling star.
But Han Jue had already moved.
His body shifted forward instead of retreating.
The spear struck the platform behind him, shattering stone into the clouds.
Inside the café, several cultivators gasped.
"He dodged it again!"
Standing near the screen, Chen Yu spoke quietly.
"He's not giving the Heavenly General any time to control the battlefield."
Beside him, Yan Feng nodded.
"He's forcing the guardian to fight on his terms."
Inside the simulation, Han Jue stepped forward.
His sword flashed through the air.
The blade struck the Heavenly General's cracked armor once again.
Golden sparks scattered across the battlefield.
The cracks widened.
The Heavenly General roared.
The armored warrior swung the spear in a wide arc.
The attack carried enough power to tear the battlefield apart.
Han Jue leaned backward just enough to avoid the strike.
Then he moved forward again.
His sword technique flowed like water.
Each strike targeted the same weakened point in the armor.
Inside the café, the watching cultivators whispered excitedly.
"He's attacking the same place every time."
"He's slowly breaking the armor."
Nearby, Liu Kang laughed loudly.
"Hahaha! That's exactly how you defeat those guardians!"
Standing behind the counter, Lin Tian watched the battle carefully.
Inside his mind, the system panel updated again.
High-Level Combat Detected
Realm Evolution Progress: 44%
Lin Tian nodded slightly.
"The system is learning from these battles."
Inside the simulation, the Heavenly General raised his spear again.
Golden energy surged across the battlefield.
The air trembled under the pressure of the guardian's power.
"You possess strength," the Heavenly General spoke.
His voice echoed across the sky like thunder.
"But this battlefield belongs to the heavens."
Han Jue raised his sword calmly.
"Then I'll take it."
The Heavenly General roared.
The spear descended once more.
The attack moved faster than before.
But Han Jue had already stepped inside the spear's reach.
The blade of his sword flashed.
The cracked armor shattered.
Inside the café, the watching cultivators shouted.
"He broke the armor!"
The Heavenly General staggered backward.
For the first time since the battle began—
The guardian had lost control of the fight.
Standing near the screen, Chen Yu spoke quietly.
"This is the moment."
Yan Feng nodded.
"If he presses now…"
Inside the simulation, Han Jue moved forward again.
His sword technique changed slightly.
Instead of flowing strikes, his next attack moved like lightning.
The blade pierced directly into the exposed core beneath the armor.
The battlefield froze.
The Heavenly General's eyes glowed brightly.
Golden cracks spread across his body.
Then—
The guardian slowly lowered his spear.
"You have proven your strength."
His voice echoed across the floating platforms.
"You may proceed."
The Heavenly General's body dissolved into golden light.
Inside the Cloud Mist Internet Café, the screen flashed.
GATE ONE — CLEARED
For a moment, the entire hall was silent.
Then the crowd erupted.
"He did it!"
"He defeated the Heavenly General!"
"That was even faster than most challengers!"
Standing nearby, Liu Kang burst into laughter.
"Hahaha! I knew that guy could do it!"
Chen Yu nodded slowly.
"That was impressive."
Yan Feng crossed his arms.
"But the second gate is much harder."
On the third floor, Long Wei looked toward Mo Tian.
"Well?"
Mo Tian remained calm.
"He passed exactly as I expected."
Long Wei smiled slightly.
"But the Heavenly War Commander is a different story."
Inside the simulation, the battlefield began transforming.
The floating platforms rearranged themselves.
The clouds shifted.
The enormous Second Heavenly Gate appeared in the distance.
Golden runes glowed across its surface.
Inside the café, the watching cultivators leaned closer to the screens.
"Gate two is appearing!"
"That's where most challengers fail!"
Standing behind the counter, Lin Tian watched the glowing gate calmly.
Inside his mind, the system panel displayed another update.
MYTHIC REALM PROGRESSION
Gate One — Cleared
Gate Two — Activating
Lin Tian smiled faintly.
The real battle of the Heavenly War Domain had only just begun.
Inside the simulation, the second gate slowly opened.
Dark crimson energy spilled across the battlefield.
A towering armored warrior stepped through the gate.
The massive blade resting on his shoulder glowed with destructive energy.
The system message appeared.
GATE TWO GUARDIAN — HEAVENLY WAR COMMANDER
Inside the Cloud Mist Internet Café, the crowd immediately fell silent again.
Because everyone knew one thing.
The Heavenly General was only the test.
But the War Commander…
…was the true beginning of the Mythic Realm.