The 2nd 10th Rank Open Heaven

The Army's 9th rank masters gathered together after hearing the news. They all had one goal in mind, "Improve". More specifically they desired to improve to the point they break through and become 10th rank open heaven realms. 

This was the same goal they had before. However there was a vital difference this time around. What was the difference? There are two, firstly the 9th ranks now all had a much clearer view of where they were and just how much further they must wade through their path to reach the 10th rank open heaven. Secondly they had time to rest and thus clear their minds of any other problems. This helps to bring them back to a focused state. No longer having outside problems occurring left and right, on its own, can be the single largest game changer. 

Naturally, the benefits the 9th ranks were seeing now, were obvious and steadily improving. Some even discover ways to advance more rapidly. Eventually, these methods were adopted by the others and became an integral part of the training methods for all of the new 9th rank Open Heaven Realms. 

~~50 Years Later~~

"Sisters! This Xin Xia is going to break through." Xin Xia said, with a look of stress on her face and her body relaxed. Gradually achieving a zen-like state of mind. 

"Everyone, Sister Xin Xia is preparing to break through to the 10th rank. Take this time to watch. Perhaps we will all gain more insight making the next person advance more easily." Qing Ning said. 

The training halted and all eyes turned to pay Xin Xia their undivided attention. Yang Kai who had already been around the area and helping the 9th ranks to understand a few things, watched as well.

"Brother Yang seems to be the one most interested in this matter. Almost as if he hasn't broken through on his own before." Lei Jin said, teasing Yang Kai, after appearing next to him. 

"Brother Lei, I'm only curious. I may have been the first one to break through to this freakish realm. But I still want to see where I stack up." Yang Kai chuckled. "Besides, it's a very different view from this angle… Out of curiosity… Will Sister Xin Xia need any aid like I did when I broke through?" He asked. 

"Ahahaha, no, I fortunately have the ability to suppress them so they don't make the mistake of attempting too early. I don't want to lose any of my family to something like this. In fact, I paid a not so light price to help keep you alive last time. I'd also prefer not to pay that price every time. I can afford it if it's not too frequent. But anything more than a few every thousand years… I'd prefer to just suppress everyone instead. It's less stressful in the long run." Lei Jin explained. 

"Brother Lei means… Sister Xin Xia is actually…" Yang Kai spoke with a slight stutter. 

"My wife is indeed going to be the first 10th Rank Open Heaven that will experience the full majesty of this transformation immediately." Lei Jin chuckled. "Also, since you're family as well, I'll tell you, Xin Xia isn't the only one." He added. 

"I see, Brother Lei, I have a request…" Yang Kai started. 

"Already taken care of. I had enough confidence in you that I decided to grant your 10th wife a direct connection to one of my World Arrays. Sister Yun Xuan will close the small gap between herself and her other sisters in short order. However, there is nothing else beyond this that I can do to aid her development." Lei Jin interrupted, and explained he already knew. 

"Thank you Brother Lei, I won't forget the kindness you've shown me." Yang Kai said. "Also, when did you realize that I had such a significant Heart Demon?" He asked. 

"Honestly? It was when you and I sparred. I noticed something was off at that time. Though I thought it was something you were aware of. Never did I realize that it was because of something you did to such a beautiful woman. In fact I had thought of what I would do if you turned her away a second time. I might have even forced you to bond together in marriage." Lei Jin said. "After all, a man must take responsibility. So too does a man have to pay for a meal. A word of advice Brother Yang, don't go into debt. And if you can't avoid it. Pay up." He added. 

"Yeah, I got that memo clear now. But I'm on eggshells with who they are going to try to have, force me down next. There were many in my past that came very close." Yang Kai said, covering his worry. 

"Ahahaha, don't worry about it. That's the secret. But now there is a good show. Watch and experience the view from this side. I promise you will learn something from this." Lei Jin smiled, placing a hand on Yang Kai's shoulder. 

The Tribulation that Xin Xia was experiencing only grew stronger and stronger. Eventually reaching a point where others could only watch in awe. Unable to comprehend the majesty as well as the true terror of it. 

Xin Xia's Small Universe's barrier became volatile. The fluctuations of energy could be felt radiating out, washing over the Void. However, none of these fluctuations were harmful in any way. Instead they served as beneficial bits of understanding for anyone who was strong enough to comprehend this power. 

Xin Xia was struggling, sweating profusely and breathing heavily, And then, it hit her. "So that's the true way." She thought with a blissful smile. A few moments later, Xin Xia's Small Universe's barrier split in two, an Inner and an Outer. The Outer Barrier flew away from the Inner barrier at a speed only a few select people could even comprehend. All while the Inner Barrier repaired itself to the fullest extent. Just as strong as it had been before. Except instead of being solitary. It was now inside of its own Great Domain. The 10th rank world acted like an immovable object with an unstoppable force, anchoring the Domain it was in. A new Inner Domain has formed.