This disparity is so immense that it would inspire awe in anyone.

“Those demonic beings... are doomed!”

Benjamin Foster declared emphatically, “Within a hundred miles, even Golden Core level demonic beings are certain to die!”

Grace Foster nodded in deep agreement.

In fact, when she was pulled by Benjamin Foster into the chasm below, she personally witnessed the three Condensation Realm demonic beings who had been pursuing Benjamin Foster being swept up and refined by the sky-burning flames, and then...

Turned to ashes.

On top of that, the shockwave from the explosion at Dao Comprehension Peak, sixty miles from the blast center, was triggered by the Great Sun True Fire and leveled everything...

In the face of such power, Golden Core level demonic beings stood no chance!

Grace Foster looked at the huge pit before her, lifted her skirt, and knelt down: “Mother, all the uncles, senior brothers, senior sisters, junior brothers, and junior sisters, Lily has avenged you.”

Benjamin Foster watched quietly.

After a long while, he finally said, “There seems to be lingering demonic energy here, corrosive to the body. Let’s leave first.”

A look of sorrow remained on Grace Foster’s face, but she still nodded.

The two fell silent again and walked toward White Jade City.

This time, it took three days.

In this world, the sky is high and the seas are vast—very resilient.

The dust and flames from the hydrogen bomb explosion, though spreading for thousands of miles, were still far from causing a nuclear winter.

Moreover, with the world’s own self-healing ability, after three days, the sky gradually recovered.

Although the scorched earth, mountains, and fields could not possibly recover so quickly, a trace of human activity had already appeared a thousand miles from Frost Sword Sect.

After learning that the demonic disaster in the Yunling Mountains had been eliminated, the people who had been hiding in White Jade City and the surrounding noble families and great sects began to return and rebuild their homes.

“Lily, what are your plans next? Will you try to study at the Taixu Hall and see if you can join the Taixu Sect, or will you find a blessed land rich in spiritual energy to rebuild Frost Sword Sect?”

Benjamin Foster asked.

“Uncle Foster.”

Grace Foster said solemnly, “I will go to the Destiny Division of the Sky Survey Institute to swear an oath. Since the treasure bestowed by Senior Taiyi has allowed me to avenge my mother and sect, I will keep my promise—to serve as a slave or servant, and from now on attend to Senior’s side.”

Upon hearing this, Benjamin Foster recalled the scenes he had witnessed over the past few days...

The great sun crossing the sky!

Burning the heavens and boiling the seas!

To be able to refine such a supreme treasure with the Great Sun True Fire, the cultivator’s level must be unimaginable. If Grace Foster could truly become that senior’s servant, it would actually be a tremendous opportunity for her.

In the face of such fortune, even students of Taixu Hall and disciples of Taixu Sect would have to step aside.

However, based on his observations, that “Taiyi” senior did not seem like a top-tier powerhouse. Most likely, he was a disciple acting under his master’s name, or simply calling himself Taiyi.

A disciple—one level lower.

But...

This actually gave Benjamin Foster hope.

If it were truly the senior who could refine such a treasure with the Great Sun True Fire, Grace Foster wouldn’t even qualify to be his servant.

But if it’s a disciple...

Such a hope becomes possible.

Of course, it’s also possible that “Taiyi” senior is just playing at being mortal.

In any case, this path, whether compared to entering Taixu Hall or rebuilding Frost Sword Sect, offers a much brighter future.

“Since you’ve decided, then go ahead. However... that ‘Taiyi’ senior seems intent on hiding his identity. It may not be easy for you to find him.”

“I sincerely wish to repay Senior Taiyi’s kindness. I will wait for him at the Demon-Slaying Institute—if I can’t wait a day, I’ll wait a month; if not a month, then a year; if not a year, then ten years.”

Grace Foster said earnestly, “Whether or not he is willing to accept me, I will fulfill my vow.”

Benjamin Foster was startled: “Young Sect Master? You...”

“Uncle Foster, you don’t need to persuade me. My mother taught me that in life, one must live up to one’s own conscience. Only with a clear heart can one cultivate the immortal path.”

Grace Foster said.

Benjamin Foster looked at her for a long time, and finally nodded: “Do as your heart tells you.”

...

Time passed, and half a month went by quickly.

During this half month, Henry Carter seized the opportunity to enter seclusion and train diligently.

With the lingering fire spiritual energy in the world stimulating him, the efficiency of the Vermilion Bird Qi Refining Technique increased several times. Coupled with abundant resources, after fifteen days he had actually reached the peak of the second level of Qi Refining.

At this rate, in as little as half a month or as much as a month, the third level of Qi Refining was within reach.

“Excellent.”

Stretching lazily, Henry Carter got up and headed to the dining hall.

Qi Refining cultivators have not yet transcended their mortal bodies, so they still need to eat grains to refine essence into qi.

Even Condensation Realm cultivators cannot live entirely on wind and dew.

As soon as he stepped out, a servant came up to him: “Young master, would you like to eat?”

“Yes.”

Henry Carter replied and walked toward the dining hall.

After a while, he seemed to hear some commotion: “Why is it noisy at the gate?”

“It’s Young Master Harris bringing friends for a gathering. Since you’ve been cultivating for the past half month, Butler Clark was worried they’d disturb you, so he kept them outside the courtyard. Young Master Harris wasn’t happy about it and started arguing with Butler Clark...”

“Young Master Harris?”

At this moment, Henry Carter happened to pass the corridor and saw two groups facing off in the outer courtyard.