Seeing the cave return to tranquility, Zhang Yan let out a faint smile. With the aid of the Illusion Outer Phenomenon, he severed attachments of the past, cleared his scattered thoughts, and reached a state of unclouded clarity. The Devils subsequently withdrew, no longer harassing him.
Still, he understood that these numerous Devils were merely biding their time, unable to breach his defenses momentarily. They lurked nearby, waiting for even the slightest flaw to appear in his emotional state, ready to pounce the moment such an opportunity arose.
One must know, the human heart is fickle. Not only is it easily swayed by external temptations, but as long as inner obsessions remain and one hasn't cultivated their Dao Heart to a state of perfect integration like that of the Supreme Saint, flaws will inevitably surface over time.
For now, however, having cleared away many distractions, it could be considered a surprising benefit.
