In the Desolate Realm, martial strength reigns supreme, and cultivation is the mainstream path. At the Qi Refining stage, one can strengthen the body; at Foundation Establishment, one can fly on magical artifacts; at the Golden Core stage, one’s lifespan doubles; at Nascent Soul, one’s spirit can roam the void. With each stage, power grows and lifespan lengthens, until one can shatter the void, ascend to the Immortal Realm, and enjoy eternal life. But for Ye Jialan, all of this was as illusory as flowers reflected in a mirror or the moon in water.
