The day finally arrived.
Before sunrise could even paint the horizon, strange changes had already begun appearing throughout the Pacific Ocean.
At first, nobody noticed. A faint fragrance drifted through the air.
The scent spread across the sea like an invisible tide. Every cultivator who inhaled it felt their spiritual energy become slightly more active. Some weaker martial artists even discovered minor bottlenecks loosening inside their bodies.
Then came the second change... The sky.
The clouds above the World Tree Blessing region gradually transformed into swirling golden rings. Countless streams of light flowed between heaven and earth as though the entire world was breathing alongside the giant golden pod floating above the ocean.
The third change shocked everyone. Space itself began distorting.
Small cracks appeared around the World Tree barrier. They weren't destructive tears. Instead, they resembled transparent mirrors constantly breaking and reforming.
