The dimension remained silent, cloaked beneath the spatial lock near the border of the Tager Desert. Standing at its heart, Su Yan looked at the faces around him—Zeref, Mavis, August, Lione, Bulat, and Sheele. His sapphire eyes brightened with resolve.
"Let's go explore the outside world," he said, lifting his right hand. One by one, he touched his ring finger to each of their foreheads. Golden light spilled forth like warm sunlight, seeping into their minds.
A flood of knowledge surged through them—vivid, overwhelming, yet crystal clear.
They understood the essence of Dou Qi—the spiritual energy permeating the world beyond:
How Dou Qi flows within all living beings and the universe itself.
The cultivation tiers: Dou Zhe, Dou Shi, Dou Ling, Dou Wang, Dou Huang, Dou Zong, all the way to Dou Di.
The various cultivation paths, techniques, and elemental affinities that define power.
The cultures, clans, and politics of the Jia Ma Empire and surrounding territories.
The history and legends that shaped the land—the rise and fall of heroes and dynasties.
The economy fueled by spirit stones, herbs, and the skilled craft of weapons and medicine.
How power systems intertwined with social order and individual destiny.
Breath caught, Mavis whispered, "I can feel the pulse of this world... as if it flows through my veins."
Zeref's gaze sharpened, decades of knowledge rising anew. "This is more than just power… it reshapes how we must see responsibility and strength."
August's young eyes gleamed. "So many paths to walk... so much to learn."
Lione rubbed her forehead, eyes wide. "That's a lot. But I get it—this world isn't just about fighting. It's about understanding what we take in, who we become."
Bulat nodded cautiously. "Knowing this… we can tread wisely now. No more blind strength."
Sheele looked to Su Yan. "Thank you for this gift. Without it, we'd be lost before we'd begun."
Su Yan smiled gently. "This knowledge is the key to surviving—and thriving—outside our sanctuary. We will need it."
They stood silently, absorbing the weight and wonder of their new understanding.
Su Yan extended his hand toward the shimmering spatial barrier that marked their hidden dimension's edge. Golden light surged, and the veil rippled open, revealing the vast, sun-scorched Tager Desert beyond.
Together, they stepped through—the calm oasis behind them, the boundless outside world ahead.
As the desert sun warmed their faces, Mavis exhaled softly. "It's real. We're really out here."
Zeref's voice was low but certain. "We have what it takes now. Knowledge, strength, and purpose."
August flexed his fingers, eager. "Let's see what this world holds for us."
Lione cracked a grin. "Finally, some excitement."
Bulat's calm presence steadied them all. "No matter what lies ahead, we walk forward—together."
Sheele smiled gently. "This is a beginning, not just for the world, but for us all."
Su Yan gazed out toward distant cities and mountains resting beneath the blue sky. "Our story outside has begun."