With repeated battles after battles, time flew like the wind for Cain, Amber, and Kali.
The climax had already been reached; each of them was continually utilizing their complete limits to their extreme.
'Chi!'
A faint green flash sparkled as Cain summoned a massive amount of Soul energy to teleport mere inches away from a kneeling phantom.
This time, the phantom was an Extreme Sky Ruler expert! The absolute zenith of the Sky Ruler realm!
However, even with a considerable power boost, the phantom was still bleeding all over, kneeling as its energies were nearly depleted.
And in the very instance Cain teleported right next to it, he swiped his Sprial Sword, cleanly beheading the phantom without a hint of resistance.
With a loud bang, the phantom combusted, transforming into pure origin energies.
"Haaah…" Finally, after some time, Cain let loose a tired breath.
His was clothes and face were drenched with sweat causing him to take slight pants of breath. His body didn't have any injuries, but he felt incredibly sore, as if he was training for basically 24 hours.
After fighting numerous battles, Cain needed to use his full power to deal with the Extreme Stage Sky Rulers.
With his skills, he efficiently dealt with each of them. And the end results left him massively winded.
Cain promptly recalled his transformation and stimulated his Soul's Core to quell the chaotic energies in his body.
At the same time, he swept his gaze behind him.
Over at one side of the Martial Field, Kali sat atop an ice block, slowly panted, evidently trying to gather back her energy.
Even under an ice-cold environment, her body was drenched with sweat, causing her robes to tightly cling to her curvaceous body.
As if she could feel Cain's gaze, Kali snapped her eyes open, flashing him a challenging look.
Her body was sore, the energies in her dantian were virtually all used up, it would be hard for her to continue with only a short amount of rest.
And yet, battle intent was surging through the heavens!
For so long, she craved blood-pumping fights like this, where she could stretch the limits of her abilities. Though these may not be authentic life-or-death situations, it was enough for her to fuel her hunger for battle.
Cain similarly couldn't deny the joyous feeling of battle. But he didn't lose his sensibility, recognizing this test was over at this point. He could only flash Kali a small smile in response to her challenge.
Shifting his eyes from her, Cain curled his brows, feeling a rise of amusement as he gazed at Amber.
A couple of rounds ago, Amber had already opted out of this test.
Her combat prowess may be high, but her endurance was undoubtedly the lowest. After facing off against a half-step Sky Ruler, she instantly chose to sit down in the name of mediation rest.
As she rested, her mental psyche was recalling other Spirit Arts, perceiving them at her own leisure.
Compared to the Royal children, Amber believed she clearly knew her limits.
Even with the increase of combat prowess, she held very little desire to rival either Cain or Kali. She especially wanted to avoid Kali's fiery ire. Such a road will only lead to troublesome situations for her.
Thus when Cain settled his amused gaze on her, Amber opened her eyes and gave a causal wave that clearly wasn't tired at all.
Like this, Cain realized they had made their point already.
Their comprehension of Innate Qi was at grandmaster level, giving them grandmaster level of control over their Innate Qi. Furthermore, they were able to perceive numerous perception properties, causing their Qi and Law essence to be numerous times denser than any God Galaxies geniuses.
In the end, who wouldn't want to foster such immense talents like this?
Moreover, neither Cain, Kali, nor Amber would need to worry about schemes and deceits because of Shi Wei's tight aura of complete protection.
And after only a few moments, as Cain expected, he heard Shi Wei's grand voice spread out through the entirety of the Martial Field.
"This has been an eye-opening test. We have seen enough; I am sending you all back now."
An audible snap suddenly ranged through the Martial Field. The snap didn't sound damaging but rather like a short, soothing melody.
When hearing it, Cain, Kali, and Amber felt their mental psyche exhaustion rapidly clear up.
Simultaneously, a white light engulfed them all, healing all injuries in their bodies.
Moments later, the trio felt the power of space shift their senses around, changing their scenery within an instant.
Blinking their eyes, Cain, Kali, and Amber realized they were already back in the hidden chamber.
As they appeared, the trio promptly felt a different atmosphere. One that caused them to slightly knit their brows.
Previously, it was as if a joking atmosphere filled the room like nobody there except one believed they could attain high results.
But now, Cain, Kali, and even Amber could just feel burning gazes on them. These gazes felt as if they were trying to peer into their souls to discover all secrets hidden within their bodies.
Turning their attention over, Cain, Kali, and Amber matched their gazes with the bewildered Royal children.
It didn't matter who it was. Huang Xun, Dai, Rulong, and Jielong could no longer lightly regard them. They were keenly aware of the significant changes that would inevitably happen because of Cain's group's overwhelming talent.
Such information naturally caused so much strange emotions to course through their Martial Hearts.
None of them could suppress their complex feelings, their eyes flashing with ranges they would rarely experience.
Their intense reactions, however, were actually understandable to Cain.
After all, he and Kali were once cultivation waste with no future but was also able to receive the most incredible cultivation resources in the whole family.
Envy is easy to form, especially when talking about shrewd Martial cultivators.
And beyond them was Amber, a Lower Realm talent whose talent surpasses them all.
All that they work for, over countless years, having to experience the true wither and rain in life, was so ruthlessly suppressed. It was the equivalent of having years of hard work basically trivialized right before their very eyes.
How could anyone of them not feel intensely complex?
It would be much weirder if they readily accepted it.
Even Cain could understand the feeling of envy, having experienced it several times in his previous homeworld. But though he could kind of see their views, it didn't mean Cain would genuinely care about it.
He would like these Royal children as allies and rather not have them as enemies. But he certainly wouldn't go out of his way to mend their relationships.
Still, at this point, they are practically strangers to him. And he has much more critical dealings to handle than them.
Cain merely flashed them a slight smile before turning his attention on Shi Wei, asking, "Grandmother, in comparison to the God Galaxies, just what is our distance?"
Shi Wei lightly smiled and gave an answer neither he, Kali or Amber were quite expecting.
"Comparison? Is such a thing truly crucial? You all must know that things are not always one note in our Martial Path. Our kinds are all heaven-defying in some capacity."
At her words, the youths focused their attention squarely on Shi Wei, pondering her meaning.
A few seconds later, Kali was the first to ask, "I mean, grandmother, there are indeed countless people in this Realm. But, when we reach the Divine Origin Realm, shouldn't we still be in the top or even peak echelons of geniuses? Just not because of my confidence but from purely the fact our abilities will only evolve from here on out."
Boastful words, to be sure, but nobody here found Kali's sentiments to be entirely wrong.
At the very least, the Royal children, Cain to even Amber, believed they had somewhat of a threshold grasp over Martial cultivation.
None of them are slackers and pour in hours of work into perceiving Heaven and Earth essence along with Source Laws.
However, Shi Wei's expression didn't change. She calmly said, "Indeed, I can't refute you on this point. Talents do refer to parts such as Martial comprehension and perception, conversion of density, energy accumulations, and high control. But, all your experiences in every aspect of the Heaven and Earth are extremely shallow. Rulong, you are already in your 30s with numerous adventures under your belt. However, your experiences are just barely scratching the surfaces of the Martial Path. But very soon, you all will truly internalize what I mean."
"Eh? Wait, Royal grandmother, wouldn't it be possible for us to just gain the slightest of hints." Huang Dai took a shot in the dark. He and the other Royal children were very eager at this point.
After all, this was the first time that Shi Wei is personally guiding them!
And with only a few words, each of them felt like they were near to peer into minor enlightenment. As if muddle clouds were slowly clearing away for a speck of light.
Even Cain, Kali, and Amber put their utmost focus on Shi Wei's words.
However, they were all doomed to be kept temporarily in the dark.
"Now, if I were to tell you experiences, could that truly count as learning? You should know that peak High God Galaxies or even Heavenly Great World geniuses brutally forges themselves through plenty of experiences. The development of one's Inner World, the enlightenment, comprehension, perception, and aspiration of all Heavenly Dao Laws, the beliefs of one's Martial Heart all must be thoroughly experienced by none other than yourselves."
Shi Wei slowly spoke, her tone seemingly gathering an invisible momentum.
Just from this, it left the young geniuses wanting more guidance. But in the end, they had to suppress their eagerness, knowing full well it won't get them far.
Seeing this, Shi Wei inwardly praised. If anything, it does show that each of them has the adaptability to the situation.
After only a moment of pause, Shi Wei continues to say, "Now then, as we are in agreement, the Dragon Celestial Pool will soon be open for Cain, Kali, and Amber. For the road of experience, a firm foundation is vital. After a little bit of training there, you three will then head to take on the Nightmare Realm."
"The Dragon Celestial Pool!"
"They're really just gaining all benefits…"
The Royal children continuously muttered under their breaths. Flashes of envy sparkled in their eyes.
However, it slightly dimmed compared to before.
With Shi Wei's words, they faintly understood just how much greenhorn they were.
Perhaps characters like Cain, Kali, and Amber appear all over in Heavenly Great Worlds. To get so heavily swayed now may not be the best option for them.
Thus, the Royal children mainly stayed silent after their initial reactions, opting to ponder their current thoughts.
Kali, on the other hand, became visibility excited. Her icy blue eyes overflowed with light as she eagerly asked, "So we're really going to that mythical place! Just when do we leave?"
"In about a day. We have been working on setting it up specifically for you three, and now it is in its final stages." Shi Wei explained and then pointed over to the Royal children.
She told them, "Any one of you, be a dear and give little Cain a brief overview of the Nightmare realm. Unfortunately, I can not tarry any longer; the other ancestors are requiring my presence."
With that, Shi Wei's whole body flashed with a faint purple light before vanishing out of sight and senses.