An Yiyi's cultivation level regressed to the first level of Divine Emperor, but after undergoing the baptism of the Heavenly Dao Sword, not only did she return to her peak, but she also advanced further, stepping into the eighth level of Divine Emperor.
An Shaotang has always been in the Lingxu Secret Realm, and his situation is much better than An Yiyi's.
Moreover, he hasn't been wasting time all these years, constantly striving to cultivate.
Although it seems there's no progress, in reality, he's offsetting the suppression of the Heavenly Dao; increase and decrease balance each other, which is why it seems there's no change.
At this moment, as the Heavenly Dao Sword merges into his body, it seems to liberate him from some kind of restraint, giving him the exhilarating feeling of soaring through the Nine Heavens.
Boom!
An Shaotang's aura surged, shattering the firmament, akin to ten thousand stars exploding simultaneously, with a terrifying presence sweeping across the lands.
