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This is Immortal World Arc – Episode 10 of
A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality – Immortal World Arc (Book 2).
In this episode, we continue the structured explanation of the Immortal World Arc, carefully following the original novel’s progression. Episode 10 advances further into the Immortal Realm storyline, presented with clear narration and faithful breakdown of the source material.
This video focuses on accurate chapter explanation without adding, modifying, or assuming events beyond the original text.
⚠️ This is a novel explanation series.
⚠️ The Immortal World Arc (Book 2) does NOT have an anime adaptation.
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Stay tuned for Episode 11.
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Welcome to Novel Studio.
This is Immortal World Arc – Episode 10 of
A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality – Immortal World Arc (Book 2).
In this episode, we continue the structured explanation of the Immortal World Arc, carefully following the original novel’s progression. Episode 10 advances further into the Immortal Realm storyline, presented with clear narration and faithful breakdown of the source material.
This video focuses on accurate chapter explanation without adding, modifying, or assuming events beyond the original text.
⚠️ This is a novel explanation series.
⚠️ The Immortal World Arc (Book 2) does NOT have an anime adaptation.
⚠️ All visuals are used for storytelling and explanation purposes only.
Stay tuned for Episode 11.
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00:00Welcome back to Novel Studio. Today, we're explaining a record of a mortal's journey to immortality.
00:06Immortal Realm. This story teaches patience, strategy, and the power of careful decisions.
00:12Let's see what lessons today's chapter reveals.
00:14Even though the four body, integration cultivators had already summoned their
00:18strongest defensive treasures and erected multiple protective barriers,
00:23cold sweat still poured down their backs.
00:25The four fiery black pythons lunging toward them were only thirty to forty feet long,
00:30but those flames were not ordinary fire. They were manifested from the ninth heaven devilish,
00:36flames that had previously filled the entire valley. As elite members of the heavenly ghost sect,
00:41they understood better than anyone how terrifying those flames truly were.
00:45Even a body integration cultivator could not afford the slightest distraction when facing such fire.
00:51One lapse in concentration could mean irreversible destruction. Never in their wildest dreams had
00:57they imagined that one day they would become the targets of their own sect's most dreadful flames.
01:03Just as the fiery pythons were about to crash into them, a burst of brilliant white light suddenly
01:08appeared high above the valley. The light split into four streaks and descended at astonishing speed.
01:14It was so fast that it felt like instantaneous teleportation. Four translucent streaks of sword
01:19light appeared before the body integration cultivators. The sword spun rapidly in mid-air,
01:25forming four wheels of light about ten feet in diameter. In the next instant,
01:30the fiery black pythons collided with the rotating wheels. Boom!
01:34The valley shook violently as the pythons exploded into bursts of black fire.
01:39Shockwaves tore through the air. When the explosions subsided,
01:43the devilish flames had been completely extinguished. Immediately afterwards,
01:47space fluctuated above the valley. A black-robed man materialized. He appeared to be in his forties,
01:53refined and composed, yet his brows were sharp like drawn swords, radiating authority.
01:59The four sword wheels reverted to streaks of white light and returned to his body, vanishing in a flash.
02:06Marshal Uncle Duan! The four body integration cultivators cried out in relief and excitement.
02:11Hanley stood calmly where he was, his gaze lifting toward the newcomer.
02:16The man was none other than Duan Renly, one of the two Grand Ascension Stage,
02:21patriarchs of the Heavenly Ghost Sect. Duan Renly swept his eyes across the devastated,
02:26devilish flame valley. The once revered sacred ground was now in ruins.
02:31The four body integration cultivators looked battered and defeated. Though his face remained
02:36composed, his eyelids twitched slightly. Then his gaze locked onto Han Lee. Without speaking,
02:42Duan Renly extended one hand forward and spread his fingers. His five fingers turned translucent,
02:48spiritual light flickering wildly at his fingertips. In an instant, countless streaks of white light
02:55shot out and transformed into hundreds of one-foot-long white bone-flying swords.
03:00They screeched as they tore through the air, raining down upon Han Lee. Han Lee immediately formed a
03:06hand seal. Crack! Pop! His body expanded drastically. Golden radiance erupted outward as countless,
03:12golden scales formed across his skin, covering him entirely. The storm of bone-swords struck him in
03:18the blink of an eye. Explosions of white and golden light swallowed him whole. Shockwaves roared outward
03:25like a hurricane, and thin white spatial rifts tore open within several hundred feet of the impact zone.
03:31At the same time, space rippled above the explosion. A small black seal appeared, instantly expanding to
03:37the size of a pavilion. It descended with overwhelming black radiance, releasing suffocating spiritual
03:43pressure that twisted and warped the air below. Then an earth-shattering boom rang out. The giant seal
03:50suddenly stopped ten feet above the ground. It could descend no further. Duan Renly's expression finally
03:55shifted slightly. The explosions faded. Han Lee stood unmoved like an immovable mountain. His right arm,
04:02completely covered in golden scales, was raised high above his head. He was holding the giant black
04:07seal aloft. His feet had sunk into the earth. Cracks radiated outward from where he stood. He
04:13looked up at Duan Renly calmly. Then he bent his right arm slightly and thrust it upward. Boom! The
04:19massive seal was hurled away like a wooden block, shooting out of the valley and disappearing into the
04:25distance. Without hesitation, Han Lee sprang into the air and appeared before Duan Renly in a flash.
04:31Throwing a vicious punch, Duan Renly remained expressionless. At that very moment a silver
04:37ring suddenly appeared behind Han Lee and shot toward him. Han Lee reacted instantly, turning and
04:42chopping downward with his hand. The ring split in two. But to his surprise, the two halves vanished,
04:49leaving only after-images. In the next instant they reappeared on either side of him. The halves merged
04:55again, reforming into a complete ring that constricted tightly around Han Lee's body.
05:00Blinding spiritual light erupted from the ring as it tightened. Sparks flew violently between the
05:06ring's inner surface and… Han Lee's golden scales. The scales crackled under immense pressure as if
05:12they were about to shatter. In the corner of the valley, Liu Lair cried out anxiously,
05:17''Brother Rock!'' Meanwhile, the four body integration cultivators were ecstatic. Han Lee,
05:23however, showed no panic. He let out a low roar. Thunderous rumbling echoed within his body. Five
05:29specks of blue light appeared on his chest and abdomen. His muscles bulged violently,
05:34his frame expanding further. With tremendous force he raised his arms outward. The silver
05:39ring expanded under overwhelming strength. Countless silver runes flashed across its surface,
05:44but they could not withstand his power. With a dull crack, the ring exploded. A serious expression
05:50finally appeared on Duan Renly's face. He retreated swiftly, raising his hands as if to unleash more
05:56techniques. But Han Lee vanished instantly. In the next breath, he reappeared behind Duan Renly
06:03like a ghost and threw another punch. Golden radiance blazed from his fist, tearing. A massive
06:08white rift through space. Don Renly turned and spat out a crimson cloud that transformed into a
06:14crimson light shield. Han Lee's fist struck. The shield caved in then exploded into blood mist. His
06:21punch pierced straight through Duan Renly's chest. Yet Han Lee knew it wasn't over. Duan Renly's body
06:28dissolved into blood mist, leaving only a white skeleton hanging from Han Lee's arm. Then,
06:33over a thousand feet away, space fluctuated again. Duan Renly reappeared, seemingly unharmed,
06:40though slightly pale. Everything had happened in the blink of an eye. The four body integration
06:45cultivators exchanged stunned glances. Duan Renly studied Han Lee silently before speaking.
06:51To think that a body cultivator, comparable to a grand ascension. Being has appeared in this realm
06:57after my centuries of seclusion. May I ask your name? You're too kind, fellow Daoist Duan. My name
07:04is Han Lee, he replied with a faint smile. Casually tossing aside the white skeleton, the golden scales
07:10faded. He appeared willing to end the battle there. Duan Renly's tone turned cold. As someone of your
07:16caliber you should act befittingly. Why have you wreaked havoc in our heavenly ghost sect and harmed so
07:22many disciples? I believe you owe me an explanation. Han Lee's smile cooled. Amusing. Your sect abducted
07:29someone close to me and forcibly teleported me here. I was hoping you would give me an explanation.
07:34Duan Renly faltered slightly and turned to the four body integration cultivators.
07:39What is going on? They all looked at the purple-bearded man. After hesitating, he said,
07:45I heard someone invaded our sect. I investigated and found fellow Daoist Han formidable. So I
07:51teleported him here into the array. As for why he came, I don't know. Investigate this matter
07:56immediately, Duan Renly ordered. Yes. The purple-bearded man flew away at once. Silence fell.
08:04Han Lee gave Liu Lier a reassuring glance, then looked back at Duan Renly calmly.
08:08Fifteen minutes later, the purple-bearded man returned and transmitted a message.
08:14Duan Renly frowned slightly, then waved dismissively. So you're from the Cold Flame
08:19Sect, fellow Daoist Han? He asked slowly. That's right. Incredible. The Cold Flame
08:25Sect produced such a body cultivator in secret. My congratulations. I suggest you don't change the
08:31subject, Han Lee replied evenly. Duan Renly continued smoothly.
08:36It appears you had a conflict with a now-deceased Outer Court Elder. Everything afterward was a
08:42misunderstanding. Since he is dead and matters are clarified, there's no need to continue fighting.
08:48I will escort you out. He judged that Han Lee had concealed his true cultivation base.
08:52With the other Grand Ascension Patriarch absent, further conflict was unwise.
08:58Han Lee smiled coldly. So I was teleported here without reason.
09:02Attacked by your sex cultivators. And now I'm told it's a misunderstanding.
09:06Would you accept that if you were in my place, fellow Daoist Duan?
09:10Duan Renly's indifferent voice rang through the devastated valley.
09:13What do you want? Han Lee didn't hesitate.
09:16I want fifty kilograms of refined Yin Dawnstone. The words fell like a thunderclap. For a heartbeat,
09:23the entire valley went silent. Even the wind seemed to freeze.
09:27Then… You want fifty kilograms of Yin Dawnstone? You destroyed several major restrictions of our
09:33sect and completely ruined the… Devilish Flame Valley! How dare you make such a brazen demand?
09:39You must be delusional! The four-body integration
09:42cultivators erupted in fury before. Duan Renly could even respond. Spiritual pressure flared around
09:49them and killing intent filled the air. Duan Renly's expression remained mostly unchanged.
09:54But a faint trace of anger crept into his voice. You're asking far too much, fellow Daoist.
10:00An entire Yin Dawnstone mine produces only half a kilogram per year. You're asking for fifty
10:05kilograms at once. Don't you think you're going too far? Han Lee smiled faintly. I don't think so.
10:11Surely you can't tell me the heavenly ghost sect cannot offer even that much? The calmness in his
10:17voice was more provocative than open arrogance. Duan Renly's patience snapped. It seems you came
10:23here to cause trouble. If you refuse to leave, then you may remain here forever. As soon as he
10:29finished speaking, a vast expanse of crimson light burst from his body, illuminating the entire valley.
10:35Terrifying spiritual pressure flooded outward, making even the surrounding space feel heavy and
10:41solidified. He opened his mouth, releasing a miniature crimson flag only inches tall.
10:46The flag spun in the air before swelling to ten feet in height. Baleful key surged across its surface.
10:53Upon it was the image of a sinister, ghostly head with curved, horns, its eyes tightly shut.
10:59Duan Renly chanted an incantation. Crimson light surged violently across the flag, stirring gusts of
11:06wind that reeked of blood and decay. Suddenly, the ghostly head opened its cavernous mouth and released
11:12a thick pillar of crimson, light straight at Han Lee. Even before it struck, a nauseating stench
11:19filled the valley. The temperature plummeted. But Han Lee vanished. The crimson beam struck nothing but
11:25empty air. In the next instant, spatial ripples erupted behind Duan Renly. Han Lee appeared and
11:31threw a punch. His fist was covered in golden scales. In a split second, hundreds of golden
11:37fist projections exploded forward like a torrential storm. Each carried astonishing force, powerful
11:44enough to shatter space itself. Facing this overwhelming attack, Duan Renly merely extended a
11:50finger and pointed at the giant, crimson flag. The flag responded instantly. A vast, crimson mist
11:57burst forth like lightning, spreading outward into a cloud several hundred feet wide, completely
12:02enveloping Duan Renly. The golden fists rained down upon the cloud. Yet it was as if they struck an
12:09enormous wall of cotton. The power within each punch vanished upon contact. With every impact,
12:14the crimson cloud actually expanded slightly. Han Lee's brows furrowed. Without hesitation,
12:21he withdrew and retreated. The crimson clouds surged like a tidal wave, then split apart,
12:26forming numerous crimson vortexes that twisted violently. Powerful suction tore through the
12:32surrounding air, warping space itself. Rumbling thunder echoed. Han Lee felt the air tighten around him.
12:38Invisible forces pressed in from all directions, slowing his retreat. Then the ghostly head's
12:45eyes on the crimson flag snapped open. Two suns of blood-red light blazed forth. Han Lee's vision
12:51blurred. The next moment he found himself inside a crimson world. Above him stretched a murky red sky.
12:57Below was an endless sea of blood. Thin blood mist hovered above its surface, carrying a faintly sweet
13:03scent. This is a domain treasure! Han Lee exclaimed, surprise flickering in his eyes.
13:09Duan Renly stood not far away in mid-air, hands behind his back, robes fluttering as crimson mist
13:16coiled around him. You are knowledgeable, he said coldly. This is the heavenly ghost blood flag.
13:22The supreme treasure of our heavenly ghost sect. Consider it your honor to die within its domain.
13:28Is that so? Han Lee replied with a cold harumph. Suddenly, ghostly howls erupted from every
13:35direction. Countless voices screamed and screeched, rising and falling in maddening waves. Han Lee's
13:41consciousness wavered. His eyelids grew heavy. A strange bloodlust rose in his heart. An urge to
13:48slaughter. To fight. To drown in violence. But in that critical instant, he formed a hand-seal. A cool,
13:55refreshing energy surged from his glabella and flowed through his meridians. The deranged
14:00thoughts vanished instantly. The howls fell silent. Duan Renly's eyes widened. The blood mist was formed
14:06from the resentment of countless ghosts. It could cloud the mind and stir one's deepest desires. Even
14:12he wouldn't have recovered so easily if caught unprepared. The fact that Han Lee remained unaffected
14:18meant one thing. His spiritual sense was even stronger than Duan Renly's. One of Duan Renly's trump
14:24cards had failed. Han Lee's figure blurred. He shot toward Duan Renly. Duan Renly snorted coldly and
14:31formed another hand-seal. The sea of blood below churned violently. An enormous wave rose up and
14:37swallowed him whole. Han Lee halted mid-flight. He closed his eyes and extended his immense spiritual
14:42sense. His brows tightened. This space felt boundless. Even his spiritual sense could
14:48penetrate less than two hundred feet into the sea of blood. Duan Renly had vanished. After a moment,
14:54blue light flashed in Han Lee's eyes as he activated his bright-sighted spirit eyes. Everything within
15:00several hundred feet beneath the blood sea became clear. Beyond that, endless murkiness. He flipped his
15:06hand and swallowed a cloud-crane herb, then poured spiritual power into his eyes, preparing to push his
15:12vision to its limits. But suddenly, the sea thousands of feet ahead began to churn violently.
15:19Viscous blood spiraled into a colossal vortex. Han Lee ascended over a thousand feet into the air,
15:25watching carefully. At the vortex's center, waves crashed violently. Then an enormous skeleton rose from
15:32the depths. It was over a thousand feet tall. Its bones were translucent crimson like blood jade,
15:39engraved with countless profound runes. Between its curved horns, Duan Renly's nascent soul sat
15:45cross-legged, eyes closed. Han Lee's gaze sharpened. The nascent soul's eyes snapped open.
15:51It spat out seven balls of blood essence while forming rapid hand seals. The blood essence exploded
15:57into seven clouds of mist, wrapping around the nascent soul like spirit serpents. Crimson radiance engulfed it.
16:04Then the glowing sphere shot into the skeleton's skull. Two crimson lights ignited within the
16:10skeleton's eye sockets. Every rune across its body lit up. The vortex below surged upward in a spiraling
16:17pillar of blood, enveloping the skeleton entirely. Within the pillar, the skeleton's form began to change,
16:23expanding, transforming. When the blood receded, the skeleton was gone. In its place stood a terrifying,
16:30ghostly creature over a thousand feet tall. It had blood-red eyes, curved horns, dark purple bat wings,
16:37and crimson fur covering its massive body. Its limbs were disproportionately long and monstrous.
16:43The aura it emitted caused even space itself to tremble. So this is the legendary blood heavenly
16:49ghost from the nether realm? Han Lee murmured. The creature raised one arm. Crimson flames erupted
16:55from its palm as it grabbed toward Han Lee. The sky darkened. An enormous ghostly claw and an acre in
17:03size descended, wreathed in blazing crimson fire. Before it even struck, violent wind tore through the
17:10domain. Han Lee punched upward. Boom! The claw exploded into scattered sparks. But Han Lee stumbled
17:17back several steps before stabilizing. A flicker of surprise crossed his eyes. That power exceeded his
17:24expectations. The scattered crimson sparks did not fade. They halted mid-air. Then they intertwined,
17:31forming a blood-red ring dozens of feet wide. The ring suddenly contracted tightly around Han Lee.
17:37Before he could react, the blood heavenly ghost beckoned. The ring dragged Han Lee toward it at
17:42terrifying speed. In an instant he was trapped in its grasp, only his head exposed. Let's see how you
17:49escape now! The ghost roared with laughter. Its second claw closed around the first. It squeezed.
17:56Tremendous force crushed inward from all directions. Han Lee's bones creaked violently. Even with his
18:02immensely powerful body, he was struggling to endure the crushing pressure. And the blood heavenly ghost
18:08tightened its grip further. A flicker of shock passed through the blood heavenly ghost's crimson eyes.
18:13Even under its crushing grip, Han Lee had not been pulverized. The ghost let out a cold harumph.
18:19Thick crimson patterns surged across its massive body, veins bulging like rivers of molten blood. Its
18:26arms swelled grotesquely as it poured every ounce of brute force into its grip. Determined to crush
18:31Han Lee by sheer strength alone, a pained expression appeared on Han Lee's face. Yet his body did not yield.
18:38He was like a slab of indestructible iron essence, unyielding, unbreakable. Then golden light erupted
18:46from his body. Countless golden scales spread across his skin, gleaming brilliantly. Five specks of
18:53blue light ignited across his chest and abdomen, like hidden stars awakening. Han Lee roared deeply
18:59and forced his arms outward. The vice-like grip began to tremble. The blood heavenly ghost's expression
19:04changed. Its fingers, thick as ancient tree trunks, were slowly forced apart. In that narrow opening,
19:12Han Lee burst free as a streak of golden light. Mid-flight, his body swelled rapidly. Dense,
19:18golden fur sprouted across his limbs, muscles bulging like mountains. Two gleaming white tusks
19:24protruded from his mouth. In the blink of an eye, he transformed into a colossal golden ape over a hundred
19:31feet tall. Black baleful key coiled around him as a violent aura surged outward.
19:36This is a giant mountain ape! The blood heavenly ghost exclaimed in astonishment.
19:42The golden ape retreated over a thousand feet, then pounded its massive fists against its chest and
19:48released a thunderous roar. Power coursed through every fiber of its body. Though Han Lee's nascent soul
19:54had once been sealed, the refined true spirit bloodlines within his flesh remained intact.
20:01Having recovered from prior injuries, he could once again unleash his twelve awakening transformations.
20:07Memories and instincts flooded his mind. The blood heavenly ghost's shock slowly turned
20:12into greedy delight. So you possess the bloodline of a true spirit. I've searched everywhere for such
20:18prey. To think one would come to my doorstep! If I refine this blood heavenly ghost flag with your
20:23blood, its power will ascend to an entirely new level. It shot forward through the air,
20:28fist clenched. Crimson light exploded from its punch as it aimed directly at the golden ape.
20:34The giant mountain ape snorted coldly and answered with a punch of its own. Blazing golden radiance erupted
20:41from its enormous fist. The two fists, utterly mismatched in size, collided. Boom! The sky shook violently.
20:49The sea of blood below churned like a storm-tossed ocean. The blood heavenly ghost shuddered violently and
20:56was blasted backward. Its right arm exploded apart, blood and flesh, scattering, before dissolving into
21:03mist and revealing translucent blood-jade bones beneath. It crashed into the blood sea, raising a monstrous
21:10wave. Meanwhile, the golden ape merely swayed slightly before steadying itself. The blood sea eventually
21:17stilled. Then, boom! Behind the ape, the sea split apart. The blood heavenly ghost surged
21:23upward once more, its shattered arm already fully regenerated. Crimson radiance blazed in its eyes,
21:30fury overtaking its features. It plunged one hand into the blood sea. A massive wave rose and condensed.
21:37Into a spear, 300 to 400 feet long. The ghost hurled it viciously. The spear shrieked through the air.
21:43The golden ape did not retreat. Instead, it stepped forward and swung a massive furry palm downward.
21:50Thud! The spear shattered instantly, disintegrating into blood mist. Shock flashed across the blood
21:56heavenly ghost's face. Before it could react, the ape had already closed to within a thousand feet and
22:02unleashed both fists. The ghost raised its left arm to block. Boom! It was sent flying once more. Half of
22:09its left body was obliterated, flesh torn away to expose bone. The ape prepared to pursue,
22:15but suddenly, a towering wave rose from the sea of blood and transformed into a massive dragon's head.
22:23In a blink, the dragon devoured the golden ape. A blood dragon over a thousand feet long coiled into
22:29the air, releasing thick blood mist. Nearby, the blood heavenly ghost stabilized itself. Runes flashed across
22:35its bones as blood surged upward, regenerating the missing half of its body in writhing, grotesque motions.
22:42Taking advantage of the moment, it formed rapid hand seals and chanted. The dragon's eyes glowed
22:47brightly. Its massive body coiled into a gigantic ball of blood, crimson light flashing wildly as it
22:54expanded like a swelling sun. The blood heavenly ghost made one final seal. But suddenly, countless
23:00golden threads pierced through the blood sphere, forming a massive bulge. Boom! Golden light burst
23:06forth. The giant mountain ape erupted from within, charging straight at the blood heavenly ghost. Behind
23:13it, an earth-shattering explosion detonated. The gigantic blood sphere exploded outward, forming an
23:19even larger crimson inferno. Shock waves swept across nearly ten kilometers. Space itself rippled visibly
23:26before settling. Though the ape escaped in time, parts of its golden fur were singed. Had it been
23:32slower, even its formidable body would have suffered serious injury. The blood heavenly ghost's expression
23:37darkened. As the ape approached again, the ghost flapped its massive bat wings. Twin hurricanes formed
23:44beneath it as its body blurred into a crimson shadow, retreating at astonishing speed, far faster than the
23:51giant mountain ape. It was clear now. Competing in raw strength was foolish. A cold gleam appeared in
23:58the ape's eyes. The giant mountain ape possessed unmatched power, but its speed was inferior. Henley
24:05understood this instantly. Then, the blood heavenly ghost screeched. Bulges erupted across the blood sea
24:12around the ape. Hundreds of crimson shadows shot upward. A horde of one-horned ghostly creatures,
24:17green-eyed and clawed, surrounded the ape from all directions. The golden ape halted. Golden light
24:23radiated as its massive frame began shrinking rapidly, disappearing within swirling blood mist.
24:29A clear cry rang out. Azure light exploded from the mist. Fierce azure winds swept outward,
24:36dispersing the blood clouds and revealing a majestic azure bird seventy to eighty feet tall. Its feathers
24:42shimmered bright blue. A crest crowned its head. Its wings were vast, and three long tail feathers
24:48trailed behind it with regal grace. With a powerful flap, hundreds of azure wind blades slashed outward.
24:55Dozens of ghost creatures were shredded instantly, bursting into blood mist. The azure bird transformed
25:01into a streak of light, weaving through the horde with breathtaking, agility before racing toward
25:06the blood heavenly ghost. The azure luon bird? Who are you? The ghost shouted in alarm. It turned to flee.
25:14But the azure streak was impossibly fast. In a flash it passed the ghost. Three deep wounds tore open
25:20across the ghost's chest, blood spraying everywhere. Before it could retaliate, the azure shadow reappeared
25:27behind it. Three more wounds carved across its back, severing one of its bat wings. The blood heavenly ghost
25:33roared in fury, unleashing countless crimson claw projections that wove into a net. The azure shadow
25:39vanished. It reappeared to the ghost's side as if teleporting, striking again. More wounds split
25:46open its arm, exposing bone. The ghost roared repeatedly, but its attack struck nothing but after
25:51images. Azure shadows danced around it at impossible speed. Wounds multiplied. Its body slowed. Only the
25:59hardness of its blood jade bones prevented total dismemberment. At last fear appeared in its eyes.
26:05It shielded its head and dove toward the sea of blood. A massive wave rose to protect it. But a
26:11clear cry rang out again. The azure shadow accelerated beyond comprehension. Azure streaks filled the sky
26:17within several kilometers, tearing violently at everything in their path. The rising blood wave was
26:23shredded instantly, collapsing back into the sea. A series of azure streaks suddenly appeared around
26:30the blood heavenly ghost. They didn't attack randomly. They moved with terrifying precision.
26:36In the blink of an eye, those streaks wove together into an enormous azure cocoon that completely
26:42surrounded the blood heavenly ghost. And then the slicing began. From every direction the cocoon cut into its
26:49body. Each streak carved into flesh. Every strike drew blood. There was no pause, no opening, no breathing
26:55space. The blood heavenly ghost waved its massive arms frantically, trying to tear through the azure cage,
27:02but it was completely useless. The streaks were too fast, too sharp, too overwhelming. Chunks of flesh
27:08were ripped away one after another. And every time the blood heavenly ghost attempted to draw power from the
27:14sea of blood below to regenerate. To restore itself, the azure streaks would immediately interrupt it.
27:22The connection was severed again and again. Only two or three seconds had passed since the azure Luan
27:29bird appeared. Yet in those few seconds, the blood heavenly ghost was already reduced to a giant,
27:35crimson skeleton, exactly like when it first emerged. Every inch of flesh had been stripped away,
27:42except for its head. Even the ghostly creatures that were rushing in from afar to assist. It began
27:48disintegrating before they could even get close. Without sufficient magic power support, they simply
27:54collapsed into nothingness. The blood heavenly ghost let out a roar filled with fury and humiliation.
28:00It began spinning violently in mid-air, attempting to create an opportunity to dive back toward the sea of
28:06blood, even if it meant risking everything. But the azure Luan bird only grew faster.
28:11More and more azure streaks appeared in the sky. The wind they generated turned into a violent storm.
28:17Instead of descending, the blood heavenly ghost was carried higher and higher into the air.
28:23It couldn't go down. It couldn't escape. One azure streak after another slammed.
28:28Into the crimson, skeleton in relentless succession. Slowly, the crimson glow radiating from its bones began
28:36to dim. Then suddenly, another azure streak flashed past. A faint cracking sound echoed.
28:42A tiny crack appeared on the forearm of the massive skeleton. That tiny crack changed everything.
28:48The blood heavenly ghost's pupils shrank drastically. If the skeleton itself shattered,
28:53it would be irreversible. Stop! I surrender!
28:56The shout came out urgently. No hesitation left. Instantly, the rapidly revolving azure shadow
29:02halted. The streaks vanished. The enormous azure cocoon dispersed. Over a hundred feet away,
29:09the azure shadow reformed into the massive azure Luan bird. It folded its wings calmly against its body
29:16and stared at the blood. Heavenly ghost with bright blue light flashing in its eyes. The violent storm
29:22disappeared. The countless streaks faded. Silence returned to the battlefield. The blood heavenly ghost
29:29let out a faint sigh of relief. Without wasting another second, it shot downward toward the sea
29:35of blood and plunged into its depths. Moments later, the sea of blood churned, and a black-robed figure
29:41emerged. It was Duan Renly. His complexion was pale. His aura was weakened. It was obvious he had consumed a
29:49tremendous amount of energy in that battle. Seeing him reappear, the azure Luan bird shrank rapidly,
29:55its massive form condensing until Han Lee's human figure stood in its place once more. The two men
30:01exchanged a glance. Han Lee wore a faint, calm smile. Duan Renly's expression, on the other hand,
30:08was far from pleased. Inside Devilish Flame Valley, the tension had never eased. The four body-integration
30:15cultivators stood together in one corner of the valley. On the opposite side stood Liu Laher,
30:20surrounded by a silver net of flames. Above them loomed an enormous crimson cloud that covered nearly
30:26the entire valley. Within that cloud, the giant blood heavenly ghost flag was faintly visible,
30:33occasionally releasing bursts of terrifying crimson light. Liu Laher's face was full of anxiety.
30:39The four body-integration cultivators, however, appeared relaxed. From time to time,
30:44they cast sinister glances toward her, clearly considering their options. As high-ranking
30:49members of the heavenly ghost sect, they knew exactly how terrifying the blood heavenly ghost
30:54flag was. The flag had been inherited from an ascended patriarch, Patriarch Bone Flame. Inside,
31:01it was sealed a heavenly ghost. A ghostly monarch formed from a deceased immortal, captured from the
31:07nether realm. The flag had been passed down through generations of supreme elders. It had been nurtured
31:13using their blood essence, refined again and again with special blood, each refinement pushing its
31:18power even higher. Among Grand Ascension cultivators of the spirit domain realm, Duan Renly was only
31:25middle-tier. But inside the space of the flag, everything changed. Hanli might possess incredible
31:31physical strength. But once drawn into the flag's domain, his fate should have been sealed.
31:36It's already been close to an hour, the purple bearded man said coldly. Hanli must have become
31:42food for the heavenly ghost by now. That little demon fox is irritating to look at. Why don't we
31:48kill her? His resentment was obvious. Hanli had taken one of his most powerful treasures. Worse,
31:54he had humiliated him in front of Duan Renly. Since he couldn't retaliate against Hanli, he wanted to
32:00vent his anger on Liu Leir. The woman in red hesitated. There's no rush. Elder Liu, we should
32:06wait for Marshal Uncle Duan to come out first. The hunchbacked elder nodded. The silver flame around
32:12her is no ordinary flame. It can devour even the ninth heaven. Devilish flame. It's likely a mutated
32:18true flame. We should be cautious. The one-eyed man remained silent, staring up at the crimson cloud with
32:25his arms crossed. The purple bearded man frowned but reluctantly agreed. They made no effort to
32:30hide their conversation. Liu Leir heard every word. Her face turned pale. She pressed her back tightly
32:37against the rock wall behind her, shivering. Then suddenly, the one-eyed man spoke. Looks like it's
32:44finally over. Everyone immediately looked up. The massive crimson cloud churned violently. Then it split
32:51open. The enormous crimson flag was revealed completely. Its surface still radiated dazzling
32:56crimson light. But the ghostly head on the flag looked slightly dimmer than before. Before anyone
33:02could process that detail, two streaks of light shot out from the flag and descended to the ground.
33:08The light faded. Hanli, Duan Renly, standing across from each other. Duan Renly had his hands clasped
33:16behind his back, staring coldly at Hanli. Hanli stood calmly, smiling, faintly.
33:21Brother Rock! Liu Leir's eyes filled with tears as she rushed toward him. But she was already injured.
33:28Her magic power was over-exerted. Before reaching him, she tripped and fell forward. At that exact
33:34moment, a gentle invisible force lifted her. Her surroundings blurred. And suddenly she was already
33:40beside Hanli. With a sweep of his sleeve, the silver net of fire reverted into a silver fire
33:47raven and disappeared back into his body. Liu Leir wanted to speak. But sensing the strange atmosphere,
33:53she stayed quiet and stood obediently at the side. The four body integration cultivators were
33:59completely stunned. Hanli was alive, not injured, calm, composed. They had expected nothing to remain
34:06of him. After a long silence, they exchanged uncertain glances, wanting to ask the result,
34:13but not daring to. Then Duan Renly spoke. Fetch me fifty kilograms of yin-dawn stone. His voice was
34:20calm. But to them it sounded like thunder. It was clear. He had lost. A supreme elder of the heavenly
34:27ghost sect. A grand ascension cultivator at the pinnacle of the spirit domain realm. Defeated.
34:32Inside the blood heavenly ghost flag. Do I need to repeat myself? His tone remained calm,
34:38but pressure lurked beneath it. The four cultivators trembled. The purple-bearded man
34:44and the woman in red immediately flew out of the valley. You have my thanks, fellow Daoist Duan,
34:49Hanli said with a faint smile. Duan Renly gave him a cold glance. With a wave of his hand,
34:56he stowed the crimson flag away and transformed into a streak of black light, vanishing from sight.
35:02Shortly afterward, at the main hall of Cloud Rai's peak in the Cold Flame sect,
35:08Nangong Changshan sat at the main seat with a wry smile. I suspected he wasn't ordinary,
35:13but I never imagined he would be strong enough to defeat Duan Renly.
35:17Thankfully he's not our enemy, Luo Jun sighed. They discussed the heavenly talisman,
35:22hall and scripture library incidents, both occurring after Hanli arrived.
35:26Though they had not suspected him before, it now seemed obvious he had been involved.
35:32The heavenly ghost sect tried to keep the matter quiet, but news of such magnitude could not be
35:38hidden. Sects once inclined toward the heavenly, Ghost sect and Origin Realm Temple were now
35:44considering defecting. Valley Master Yu of Serene Prosperity Valley, Mountain Master Zhao of Idle
35:50Mountain. Both had requested private meetings. In truth, they wanted to see Hanli's strength for
35:56themselves. Unfortunately, Hanli had already entered seclusion. The Supreme Elder had forbidden
36:02anyone from disturbing him. After a moment of silence, Nangong Changshan asked,
36:07''What do you think of Elder Han?'' Luo Jun hesitated before replying. ''When Marshal Niece Gu first
36:13brought him here, I only saw a powerful body cultivator, but now I realize how careful and
36:19calculated he is, yet he doesn't seem cold or uncaring.'' He explained how Hanli had refused
36:24relocation to Holy Fire Peak, possibly to elevate the status of Cloudrise Peak instead. Nangong Changshan
36:31nodded thoughtfully. ''Marshal Niece Gu has made a significant contribution.
36:35Double her cultivation resources from now on.'' ''Yes, Peak Master,'' Luo Jun replied.
36:42Several days later, halfway up Cloudrise Peak, two women walked slowly along a stone path. A tall
36:48woman dressed in flowing white robes walked in front, her posture elegant yet dignified. Half a
36:54step behind her followed a beautiful young woman. These two were none other than Yu Menghan and her master,
37:00Gu Yunyue. Gu Yunyue gave a faint, wry smile as she spoke.
37:05''Thinking back to what you said before, Elderhan's origins truly are a mystery, even during our
37:11journey back to the sect. I could already tell he was far stronger than he allowed others to see.
37:16But now it seems I still severely underestimated him.'' Her voice carried both admiration and
37:23helplessness. Yu Menghan's eyes shimmered faintly. ''I wonder when or if I'll ever reach his level?''
37:30She sighed, longing unmistakable in her tone. Gu Yunyue slowed her steps slightly. ''To pursue immortality
37:38within the limits of a mortal lifespan is already to defy the natural order,'' she said calmly. ''Aptitude
37:45matters. But luck and fate matter even more,'' she continued, her voice heavy with experience. ''Countless
37:51cultivators spend their entire lives without even reaching the foundation. Establishment stage,
37:57let alone core formation, let alone beyond.'' She lifted her gaze toward the distant sky. ''I have
38:04cultivated for over five hundred years, and for more than a century now I've been trapped at mid-nascent
38:09soul stage.'' Her expression dimmed slightly. ''There may still be a slim ray of hope for me to one day
38:16step into deity transformation. But the spatial tempering stage is almost certainly beyond my reach,''
38:23she paused. ''As for body integration or grand ascension, I would not even dare to entertain such
38:29lofty dreams.'' Hearing this, a trace of melancholy surfaced in Yu Menghan's eyes as well. Gu Yunyue turned
38:36toward her disciple again. ''My aptitude is limited. This is most likely where my cultivation journey ends.''
38:43Then her tone shifted, becoming warmer. ''But you are different. You possess a spirit-body
38:48constitution. Your learning ability is exceptional. In just two short years after joining the sect,
38:54you've already reached Foundation establishment.'' She gave a small nod. ''Barring misfortune,
39:00you will surpass me. You may even have a chance to reach spatial tempering, perhaps even beyond.''
39:05Yu Menghan immediately bowed slightly. ''It is all thanks to your unreserved guidance and the
39:11precious pills you have given me.'' ''Master, I am eternally grateful.'' Gu Yunyue smiled faintly.
39:18''Thanks to Elder Han, you will not need to worry about pills or cultivation resources for a very long
39:24time.'' The moment Elder Han was mentioned, Yu Menghan's eyes lit up. Then Gu Yunyue sighed again. ''I visited
39:31him once during these past two years, but now his cave abode has been designated a forbidden zone of the
39:38sect. I most likely won't be able to visit him again.'' There was unmistakable disappointment in her voice.
39:44Not long afterward, another ripple spread through Cloudrise Peak. The Cold Flame sect suddenly accepted
39:50a wandering cultivator as an Outer Court disciple. His name was Daoist Whitestone. He possessed mediocre
39:57aptitude. Worse still, he was already advanced in age, yet only at the core formation stage,
40:03far below the sect's recruitment standards. Naturally, dissent erupted among the disciples.
40:08Why would the sect lower its standards for such a person? But the uproar vanished almost instantly
40:14when the truth emerged. Daoist Whitestone was an acquaintance of Elder Han. The moment this became
40:20known, all objections fell silent. Not only did complaints disappear, elders from other peaks,
40:26even those with far superior cultivation, began seeking out Daoist Whitestone in hopes of befriending
40:32him. The power of association was sometimes greater than power itself. And that, however,
40:37was another story. Uh, over a month passed in the blink of an eye. At the Origin Realm Temple,
40:43on its main Heaven Worship Peak, there lay an oval pond as green and translucent as jade. Spiritual
40:49key filled the waters, forming thick white mist above the surface. Golden Carp occasionally leapt from the
40:55pond in flashes of shimmering light. Around a dozen elegant red-crested cranes played beside the water.
41:02Pecking gently at spirit grass, suddenly a streak of purple light shot across the sky and landed
41:07beside the pond. The light faded, revealing a tall, broad man in a purple Daoist robe embroidered
41:14with intricate purple patterns. He appeared to be in his forties or fifties. A long black beard flowed
41:20down from his chin, giving him an ethereal air. He glanced briefly at the cranes, then toward a moss-covered
41:26stone wall across the pond. With a flick of his wrist, a voice transmission talisman flew from
41:32his sleeve and embedded itself into the stone face. Moments later, golden light shimmered across
41:38the rock. A doorway tall enough for a grown man opened down the center. Without hesitation, he flew
41:44inside. Within the stone wall lay a vast chamber. At its center stood a three-level platform engraved with
41:50profound patterns. Strange yellow lanterns were arranged across it, forming a complex array that
41:57emitted astonishing spiritual fluctuations. At the very top sat a portly man on a futon. He wore a
42:04loose golden robe, chest partially exposed. From afar, he resembled a small mountain of flesh.
42:10The purple-robed man bowed respectfully. Supreme Elder, the Cold Flame Sect, has sent a message.
42:16Their elder hand wishes to borrow our star-gathering platform for cultivation. They promised generous
42:22compensation. Should we— The golden-robed man did not respond immediately. Instead, he asked slowly,
42:29his resonant voice echoing through the chamber. What of his background? You were to investigate.
42:35We discovered only that he appeared in the prosperous nation two years ago. The purple-robed
42:41man replied. He became a guest elder shortly after joining the Cold Flame Sect. He kept an extremely low
42:48profile. We only became aware of him after the incident with the heavenly ghost sect. The golden-robed
42:53man nodded faintly. If I were Sima Jingming, I would also keep such a person hidden.
42:59Then he asked, What has the heavenly ghost sect done since? They have kept quiet. No retaliation.
43:05No public displeasure. The golden-robed man scoffed. The two supreme elders of the heavenly ghost?
43:12Sect would not let such a matter go so easily. We need only wait. The purple-robed man hesitated.
43:18And regarding the star-gathering platform? The golden-robed man deliberated briefly.
43:24He possesses grand ascension stage power. It is unwise to offend such a being. Agree to his
43:30request. The purple-robed man frowned slightly. The grand elders fear that if he grows stronger
43:35after using our platform, the Cold Flame Sect may surpass us. Also, activating the platform requires
43:42significant star-washed stone consumption. We already rationed those stones carefully for our own
43:47disciples. The golden-robed man smiled casually. Tell them not to worry. It is not so easy for a
43:54grand ascension being to advance further. And since he is borrowing it, the Cold Flame Sect will bear all
44:00expenses. Yes, supreme elder.
44:02Uh, two months later? At the heart of the Origin Realm Temple stood a towering mountain piercing the
44:08clouds. At its peak, spiritual key flowed freely yet little vegetation grew. At its center stood a
44:15nine-level jade-like platform shaped like a round pagoda. Around it sat four brown-robed elderly men,
44:22cross-legged, eyes closed. As sunset painted the sky orange, two streaks of light descended and landed at
44:29the platform's base. One was the golden-robed meat mountain. The other was a calm young man,
44:35Han Li. The four elders rose and bowed. We pay our respects to the supreme elder.
44:40They then looked at the unfamiliar young man beside him. The golden-robed man waved them back.
44:46Fellow Taoist Han, these four guard the star-gathering platform. One is body integration. The other three
44:53are spatial tempering. They have cooperated for many years. You may cultivate in peace. Han Li would
44:59have preferred privacy, but he knew refusal was impossible. You have my thanks, fellow Taoist
45:05Closed Mountain. Night falls soon. I shall not delay you. If you require anything, inform them.
45:11He saluted and departed in a streak of light. Han Li observed the surroundings briefly before
45:16approaching the platform staircase. The four elders began chanting incantations. Hidden runes ignited.
45:23A golden light barrier enveloped the entire star-gathering platform. A small opening appeared
45:29before Han Li. Blue light flashed through his eyes as he inspected it. Protective array only. He stepped
45:35inside. The opening sealed instantly. The barrier vanished into thin air. As he stepped onto the
45:41staircase, peculiar spiritual fluctuations rippled outward. He looked down. The stone steps were
45:48riddled with countless tiny pits, almost invisible. Activating his spirit eyes, he saw faint silver light
45:54within them. They were traces left by accumulated star power over countless years. Across the platform
46:01were engraved countless diagrams connected by lines and circles. Some were simple, three to five symbols.
46:08Others were complex clusters of a dozen. As Han Li ascended while studying them carefully,
46:13realization dawned. These diagrams corresponded to the constellations in the heavens. Han Li continued
46:20climbing the long staircase until he finally reached the very top of the star-gathering platform.
46:26At the absolute center of the highest level, he discovered what he had been searching for,
46:31an engraved diagram of the Big Dipper. He examined the diagram briefly, confirming its structure and
46:38positioning. Then he calmly sat down cross-legged at its center. Raising his head, he looked toward the
46:43heavens. The sky had already deepened into a dark blue shade. Several stars were faintly visible,
46:49scattered across the vast dome above. Han Li slowly closed his eyes and began to meditate in silence.
46:56Two hours passed. Suddenly his eyes snapped open.
47:00Begin.
47:01The four brown-robed elderly men stationed around the platform immediately reacted. Each of them
47:07flipped a hand over and produced a palm-sized star-washed stone. Without hesitation, they pressed the
47:13stones into the prepared indentations in the ground before them. The moment the stones settled into place,
47:19all four cracked simultaneously. Brilliant white light burst upward from the indentations and rushed
47:26along the intricate runes and patterns. Carved into the ground, the energy traveled swiftly,
47:32converging toward the star-gathering platform. In an instant, all nine levels of the platform lit up.
47:37The structure began glowing brightly and even turned translucent. As if it had transformed into crystal,
47:44the constellation diagrams engraved across its surface-radiated dazzling silver light. From a
47:50distance, the entire platform looked like a miniature night sky brought down to earth. Magnificent and
47:56breathtaking. At the same time, the stars in the sky began shining brighter and brighter, as though they
48:03were resonating with the platform below. Then boundless silver starlight descended. It poured down from the
48:09heavens like fine silver mist, enveloping the entire star-gathering platform. Hanley sat within
48:15that silver haze as though seated among the stars themselves. He could clearly sense the vast star
48:21power flowing around him. At first, it felt immense, yet gentle, a steady and profound energy permeating
48:28everything. After focusing his mind, Hanley formed a hand-seal and began chanting the incantation for the
48:35big. Dipper origin arts. A dull thump echoed from within his body. Immediately afterward, six extremely
48:43thick pillars of white light cascaded down from the night sky. They descended directly around him.
48:48The star power contained within those pillars was astonishing. Pure. Concentrated and overwhelmingly
48:56dense. From within each pillar, countless translucent threads emerged. The threads suddenly
49:02straightened, becoming rigid like steel needles, and then shot directly toward Hanley's body. At that
49:08same moment, the silver mist surrounding the platform began to churn violently, as if stirred by an unseen
49:15force. Countless silver fragments of light swirled together under immense pressure, forming a gigantic
49:21vortex of light, over a hundred feet tall above the platform. The atmosphere changed instantly. The once
49:27gentle star power turned savage and violent. As the six pillars were enveloped by the vortex, they
49:33brightened and expanded dramatically. The star power surging through them increased several fold,
49:38but so did the pain. Hanley's robes were instantly soaked in blood. The countless threads of starlight
49:45pierced relentlessly into his flesh. Blood flowed from his wounds, but it did not fall to the ground.
49:51It was swept upward, by the force of the silver vortex, forming a murky blood mist that shrouded his
49:57entire body. The four brown-robed elders were completely stunned. In all their years guarding the star-gathering
50:03platform, they had never witnessed star power this violent, nor had they ever seen someone channel it
50:09in such a direct and brutal manner. Even a body integration cultivator would struggle simply to
50:15survive beneath such terrifying force. Yet at that very moment a burst of light flashed at Hanley's waist.
50:21Six palm-sized black mirrors shot outward and flew toward the six pillars of light. Each mirror was round,
50:28wrapped in clouds of black ki. Faint runes flickered across their surfaces. These were the star-moon
50:34mirrors, treasures Hanley had refined from the yin-dawn stones obtained from the heavenly ghost sect.
50:41The six mirrors positioned themselves before the six pillars. Black light surged from them instantly.
50:47Countless tiny runes erupted forth in a frenzy, intertwining and forming an even thicker, more dazzling
50:54column of light that shot straight into the sky. The body integration stage elder could not contain
50:59his shock. He's going to enhance the star power even further? That's incredible! As his words faded,
51:06six stars corresponding to the big. Dipper abruptly shone far more brilliantly than before. An immense
51:12expanse of dazzling silver radiance spread across the sky, then poured downward in a frenzy,
51:19merging into the vortex above the platform. The entire formation trembled as heaven,
51:23and earth seemed to respond to Hanley's cultivation. Half a year later, inside a stone chamber on heaven
51:30worship peak, the golden-robed, Taoist-closed mountain sat cross-legged on the third level of a
51:37platform, forming hand seals and chanting continuously. Suddenly his chanting stopped. He quickly rose to his
51:44feet. A gust of wind swept into the chamber without warning. Flames ignited within dozens of yellow
51:50lanterns arranged on the platform. Wisps of white smoke rose slowly into the air and gathered together,
51:56forming a dense cloud of white mist. The surface of the mist blurred. An elderly figure emerged from
52:03within. He wore a lotus crown and a golden Taoist robe. Though not especially tall or imposing,
52:09his presence carried undeniable authority. Welcome, Patriarch Clearbright.
52:14Taoist-closed mountain immediately dropped to his knees and kowtowed.
52:18No need for formalities, the elderly Taoist priest said calmly. I descended because I have several
52:24matters for you to handle. Closed-mountain stood respectfully with his hands at his sides.
52:30What are your instructions, Patriarch? The clear-origin stones you offered last time were of excellent
52:35quality. I will require another batch within ten years. Yes, Patriarch. I have also gained new
52:42insights into the profound star observation. Artson made some adjustments. Take this improved
52:48version and place it in the scripture library. Instruction after instruction was issued,
52:53and Taoist-closed-mountain agreed without hesitation. Then the Patriarch's tone became serious.
52:59There is one more important matter. Closed-mountain's expression stiffened as he waited.
53:04The Patriarch swept his sleeve, releasing a sheet of paper roughly one foot in size. It drifted over.
53:11If you learn anything about this man, report to me immediately. Closed-mountain accepted it and
53:16looked down. His eyes widened. The portrait depicted a young man. It was Han Lee.
53:22Is there a problem? The Patriarch asked. Patriarch? This man is currently in our temple.
53:28The Patriarch's expression remained calm, but his voice carried urgency. Are you certain? There is no mistake.
53:35The man in the portrait is completely identical. Why is he here? Closed-mountain quickly explained that
53:42Han Lee was a guest elder of the Cold Flame sect and described everything he knew. The Patriarch fell
53:48silent in contemplation. Sweat formed on Closed-mountain's forehead as he waited. Finally,
53:53the Patriarch spoke. This man is most likely a descended immortal. There is a tremendous reward
53:59on his head in the immortal realm. Do not alert anyone prematurely. Wait for my arrangements.
54:05Until then, ensure that he remains in the origin realm temple. Yes, Patriarch? Far away, in a region of
54:12the immortal realm. The sea was black as ink. Turbulent waves stretched endlessly in every direction.
54:18Nearly one hundred black mountains hovered above the sea, each topped with giant black octagonal pagodas.
54:25Some towered over one hundred thousand feet high. Others stood around one thousand feet. Yet all were
54:31identical in color and shape. Inside one of the smaller pagodas, Daoist Clearbright sat before a square
54:36altar. A white array floated above it, emitting bright radiance. He cast an incantation seal,
54:42and the white glow faded. After pondering silently for a long time, he produced a translucent crystal
54:49bead and tossed it into the air. Runes appeared across its surface, forming a slowly rotating array
54:55about one foot in size. The array rippled once per second. Fifteen minutes passed. Nothing happened.
55:01He waited patiently. After half an hour, the array suddenly lit up. A projection appeared. A thin,
55:08black-robed man with a wide face and sickly yellow complexion. It's been over a thousand years since
55:14we last met. Laman Boneflame, Clearbright greeted warmly. Laman Boneflame looked impatient. If you have
55:21something to say, say it. Keep it short. Are you at Blackwater City? I have an excellent opportunity for
55:28you. Go ahead. You received the wanted notice from the ubiquitous pavilion, didn't you?
55:34Laman Boneflame raised an eyebrow. You have information? That man is currently in the spirit
55:40domain realm. Laman Boneflame's expression shifted. Really? You can verify it with your disciples there.
55:48Understanding dawned in Laman Boneflame's eyes. You're suggesting that our two sects join forces to
55:54capture him. We split the reward from the ubiquitous pavilion evenly. In this episode we learn. This
56:01sequence illustrates a crucial principle in cultivation battles. Raw strength alone does
56:07not guarantee victory. Hanley leveraged strategic transformations. Spirit beasts imprecise. Relentless
56:14attacks to dismantle an overwhelmingly powerful opponent. Adaptability, intelligence, and mastery over
56:20multiple forms of power often outweigh sheer might. It also demonstrates the ripple effect of a single
56:26powerful individual. 1. Cultivators. Strength can reshape alliances, influence sect politics, and
56:33elevate the status of allies. This episode demonstrates the principle that true power isn't just brute strength,
56:39but strategy, adaptability, and timing. Hanley used his transformations and the azure Luan bird cleverly,
56:46exploiting both speed and spatial. Control to neutralize. An overwhelmingly powerful enemy.
56:53It also highlights the value of restraint and calculated risk. While overwhelming, Hanley doesn't waste his
56:59power but maximizes its impact efficiently. Finally, it shows that perception can deceive opponents.
57:06Duan Renly underestimated Hanley's cunning and strength, which is why even a seasoned Grand Ascension
57:12cultivator can be defeated in a controlled environment like the blood heavenly ghost flag. This episode
57:18reminds us that cultivation is not determined by talent alone. Even a 500-year nascent soul cultivator
57:24can face limits, while another may rise rapidly through fate and opportunity. It also shows the
57:30political balance between sects. Power, reputation, and alliances often matter as much as raw strength.
57:37Finally, it demonstrates an important principle. True power changes how the world treats you,
57:42even before you make a move. This chapter explained that true advancement often requires enduring,
57:48extreme pain and risk. Growth at higher realms is never gentle. It also highlights that extraordinary
57:55power. Inevitably attracts attention from greater forces, turning personal cultivation into political
58:01danger. Finally, it demonstrates a crucial principle. In higher worlds, patience and strategic
58:07alliances can be just as important as raw strength. That wraps up our chapter explanation of immortal
58:14journey to immortality. Immortal realm. Hanley's part reminds us that God comes gradually and wisdom in
58:22decision-making is just as vital as strength. Every challenge he faces shows the value of strategy,
58:31passion, and learning from experience. If you found this chapter insightful, make sure to like,
58:37share, and stay tuned for the next episode in his journey to immortality.
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