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00:00Welcome to Novel Studio. Today, we explore a record of Immortal's journey to immortality,

00:05Immortal Realm. In this chapter, we learn that survival in the immortal world depends on wisdom,

00:11patience, and timing. Let's begin.

00:14Two thunderous booms exploded across the heavens as the giant. Golden Ape's fists crashed down.

00:20The black protective barrier above the heavenly ghost sect rippled violently.

00:25Two enormous indentations tore into its surface where the fists had struck.

00:30The entire formation trembling on the verge of collapse. Shock rippled through the body

00:34integration elders below. Where did this monster come from? Its strength is outrageous. It resembles

00:41the legendary true spirit, the giant mountain ape. Could it be? Whatever it is, we cannot allow it to

00:47rampage through our sect. Capture it! Execute it! Speculation lasted only an instant.

00:54Treasures flashed into existence as the elders shot into the sky to intercept the intruder.

01:00Elder Lu was about to follow when recognition flickered in his eyes. He stopped abruptly. He

01:06was not alone. The sectmaster, the hunched elder, the beautiful woman, and the one-eyed man also

01:13remained behind. The five of them had once fought Han Lee together in Devilish Flame Valley. Now they

01:19exchanged silent glances, astonishment reflected in each other's faces. High above, the giant golden

01:25ape ignored the approaching elders entirely. Instead, it roared, a sound like collapsing mountains,

01:32and unleashed a barrage of punches. With a final earth-shattering explosion, the black barrier warped

01:38grotesquely and shattered into fragments of dark light. The ape plunged through the opening and descended

01:43like a falling star. The foremost charging elder bellowed as crimson mist erupted from his body. In an instant,

01:51he transformed into a colossal, crimson-armored ghost over five hundred feet tall, wielding a

01:57blood-stained axe. He swung downward. As the axe fell, twin crimson vortexes appeared beside it,

02:04releasing terrifying suction that distorted the surrounding air. Behind him surged a tide of ghostly

02:11treasures. Rivers of blood. Clouds of yin mist, black banners and bone blades, blotting out the sky.

02:19Shrill winds wailed like countless tormented spirits as the temperature plummeted. The golden

02:25ape merely snorted. Without slowing, it raised one massive arm and slapped downward. A wall of invisible

02:32force descended like heaven's judgment. The crimson axe met it, and shattered instantly. The giant ghost's

02:39torso collapsed inward as if crushed, against an immovable mountain. A heartbeat later, it exploded

02:45into a sphere of crimson light. The yin clouds and blood mist disintegrated before even making contact.

02:52Hidden treasures were revealed and detonated in a cascade of violent explosions. Screams filled the

02:57air as several elders vomited blood. Their bonded treasures destroyed. They plummeted helplessly from the

03:03sky. Panic spread instantly. The remaining elders retreated in terror. The golden apes

03:09slammed into a nearby mountain like a meteor. Half the mountain collapsed on impact. Dust and shattered

03:15rock erupted skyward as tremors rippled for miles. Hundreds of fleeing disciples shot into the air in

03:21desperate escape. From the chaos, a tiny nascent soul emerged, identical to the crimson-armored elder.

03:29Terror twisted its miniature face as it tried to flee. A portly figure appeared beside it without warning.

03:35Daoist Closed Mountain. He struck down calmly. The nascent soul never even screamed before bursting

03:41apart. On serene offering peak, Sectmaster Xu's face had already turned grim at the sight of his

03:48elders being crushed. But when he saw Daoist Closed Mountain standing beside the battlefield,

03:53his expression darkened further.

03:55For what reason have you come, Senior Closed Mountain? He asked, forcing steadiness into his

04:01voice. Closed Mountain glanced at the giant ape before replying flatly.

04:05Allow me to enlighten you. Your two grand ascension supreme elders have already fallen at Senior

04:11Han's hands. The heavenly ghost sect is finished. His quiet voice struck like thunder. The four elders

04:17who had once fought Han Lee felt their hearts sink. They had sensed the familiar aura earlier.

04:23Now the truth was undeniable. Elder Lu transmitted something quietly to Sectmaster Shai. Conflict

04:29flickered across the Sectmaster's face. Then, with visible reluctance, he bowed respectfully.

04:35If our sect must fall, then we would rather surrender and serve. Senior Han then throw away.

04:41Our lives meaninglessly. Closed Mountain chuckled coldly.

04:45My origin realm temple alone is sufficient to serve Senior Han. As for you, you will bear his wrath.

04:51With a flick of his sleeve, an ancient peachwood sword shot upward and expanded into a hundred-foot

04:57blade of blazing golden light. Profound runes surged across its surface. It slashed downward.

05:04Space itself split open into a pitch-black rift. Sectmaster Shai and the elders scattered

05:09desperately, unleashing defensive techniques in panic. Meanwhile, the golden ape leapt onto another

05:14towering peak. With a deafening roar, it smashed both fists downward. The entire mountain collapsed in a

05:20single devastating strike. Dust parted. Han Lee emerged in human form, floating calmly in mid-air.

05:27He scanned the battlefield. Countless streaks of light fled in every direction. The heavenly

05:33ghost sect's elders and disciples abandoning all hope. In the distance, flashes of light and

05:39explosions erupted from serene offering peak where... Closed Mountain battled the remaining leadership.

05:45Han Lee narrowed his eyes. He opened his mouth and released a silver fireball. It transformed

05:52instantly into a foot-long silver fire raven. With a hand seal and a pointed finger, he empowered it.

05:58The raven shrieked and expanded rapidly until it was the size of a mountain. It dove. The explosion that

06:04followed turned an entire cluster of buildings into a raging sea of silver flames. Without hesitation,

06:10Han Lee turned and flew toward serene treasure peak. The sect's scripture library and treasury,

06:17the eradication was systematic. Several days later, within a courtyard on Holy Fire Peak,

06:23Seema Jingming paced excitedly while clutching a communication plate. For someone who had cultivated

06:29for countless years, such visible emotion was rare. Yet he could not contain himself.

06:35The scroll before him lit up. Patriarch Coldflame emerged. Well? He asked calmly.

06:41Yes, Patriarch. Excellent news! Coldflame's brows knit slightly at Seema Jingming's tone.

06:47Realizing his lapse, Seema Jingming composed himself.

06:51Senior Han has wiped the heavenly ghost sect from the spirit domain realm. He has granted us control

06:57over several of their former territories as compensation for our destroyed scriptures.

07:02Coldflame remained impassive. Only their territories? What of the Origin Realm Temple?

07:08It has suffered heavy losses, but it was not eradicated. A long silence followed. I believed

07:14he would cripple both sects at the cost of his life. Coldflame murmured at last. Instead,

07:20he destroyed one entirely and survived. I underestimated him. Our Coldflame sect will now become the foremost

07:26sect in the realm, Seema Jingming declared. Do not grow complacent, Coldflame warned. Monitor the

07:33Origin Realm Temple closely, and Han Li's younger sister remains under our protection. Ensure her

07:39safety. Allocate additional resources to all who share ties with him, Seema Jingming bowed deeply.

07:45In a cave abode on Cloudrise Peak, cold moonlight filtered through a narrow window, spilling into the

07:51quiet chamber. Its pale glow illuminated a young woman seated at the edge of her bed. A faint smile

07:58curved her lips, yet tears slipped silently down her delicate cheeks.

08:03Father! Big brothers! She murmured softly, her voice trembling. The heavenly ghost sect has been

08:09eradicated by Senior, by Brother Han. The prosperous nation has returned to its rightful rule. Our family

08:16has been avenged. She lifted a hand to wipe her tears, though more continued to fall.

08:23Everyone will soon return to the prosperous nation and begin anew. You can rest in peace now. The young

08:29woman was none other than Yu Menghan. These were tears of joy, yet beneath the relief, her heart was

08:35filled with tangled emotions. No matter how she tried, the image of Han Li lingered stubbornly in her

08:41thoughts, impossible to banish. Half a month later. On Nine Palace Peak of the Origin Realm Temple,

08:48Han Li pressed the final star-washed stone into place. A faint crack echoed. In the next instant,

08:54the entire star-gathering platform burst into brilliance. Hazy silver radiance descended from

09:00the heavens like mist, enveloping the platform. Every star diagram etched into its surface lit up

09:06simultaneously, shining with intricate patterns. Han Li lifted his gaze toward the vast night sky.

09:12His expression was calm as he ascended the stone steps of the platform. The stars above seemed to

09:18respond to him. Far away in the immortal realm, beside a boundless, nameless sea stood a colossal cliff

09:25more than ten thousand feet tall, jutting outward like the sharp beak of an eagle. Atop the cliff rested a

09:31majestic city. Its outer walls rose over a thousand feet high, constructed entirely, from black stone

09:38that blended seamlessly with the mountain itself. The wall facing the sea bore countless scars from

09:44years of crashing waves. Erosion etched deeply into its surface. Within the city, four broad main roads

09:51stretched straight across the districts, intersected by countless narrower streets. Shops, residences,

09:57and pavilions filled the spaces between, and the bustling population created an atmosphere of

10:03constant activity. In the southwestern district lay a narrow blue stone street lined with shops,

10:09restaurants, and inns. Colorful flags fluttered overhead, and the noise of trade filled the air.

10:15At the end of the street, beneath a willow tree, stood an unremarkable three-story octagonal brick

10:21building. An azure banner hung outside with a single word written upon it.

10:26Medicine. Inside, attendants served customers purchasing spirit medicines. Some guests were

10:32led upstairs. At the top of the second-floor staircase, an azure wooden door sealed off the

10:37third floor. Beyond it lay a quiet guest hall. A small rug covered the floor, and a purple tea table

10:43sat upon it. The scent of sandalwood drifted gently through the air. Two figures sat across from one

10:49another, each holding a teacup. One was a handsome young man in a tight black robe, his features sharp

10:55and defined. Fangban. Opposite him sat a slightly portly, middle-aged man dressed in a silk robe

11:02embroidered with golden thread, his expression benevolent and warm. A faint golden restriction

11:07barrier shimmered around the room. The best place to hide something is in plain sight, Fangban remarked

11:13coolly. It's quite clever for the ubiquitous. Pavilion to establish branches in mortal cities.

11:19The merchant chuckled. We merely trade in information. We cannot compete with grand sex

11:25for prestigious locations. You claim to have news of that man, Fangban said, shifting the topic.

11:32Indeed. Fangban produced a bulging azure storage bag and placed it on the table. The merchant inspected

11:38it briefly with his spiritual sense. His smile widened. The man you seek is in the spirit domain

11:44realm. With a casual wave, a purplish-gold bowl filled with clear water appeared. He tapped its rim.

11:51Ripples spread. An image materialized. A towering golden ape battling a radiant golden giant.

11:58Fangban's expression stiffened. Killing intent flickered in his eyes at the sight of the massive ape.

12:04The merchant's smile did not change. Moments later, the image vanished. He resides in the

12:09Origin Realm Temple and is unlikely to leave soon. Thank you, Fangban replied absently,

12:16already calculating how to travel to the lower realm. Before he could speak further,

12:20a golden badge at his waist began pulsing urgently. The merchant rose immediately.

12:25Our restrictions are secure. Take your time. After he left, Fangban activated the badge and sent

12:32his spiritual sense inside. He found himself standing in a resplendent, hall engraved with

12:38intricate depictions of flora and fauna. Before him stood a woman in a palatial dress,

12:42her face concealed behind a thin white veil. A massive veil-beast tide has erupted in the

12:48drift-cloud realm, she said without preamble. Hundreds of cities destroyed. Dozens of sects eradicated.

12:55You are ordered to suppress it, Fangban hesitated.

12:59Esteemed immortal envoy, such a tide will take years to quell.

13:03I have urgent matters. Everyone else is engaged. You are the only one available.

13:08He tried to speak again, but was cut off. Have you forgotten your duties and the rules of the

13:13immortal palace? His jaw tightened. I accept. When his consciousness returned, his face darkened.

13:21Lucky bastard, he muttered coldly. You'll live a few more years.

13:24Three years later, nine palace peaks shone like daylight under the night sky. Seven massive

13:31pillars of silver light surrounded the star-gathering platform. A raging tornado of star power spiraled

13:37around them, forming an impregnable barrier. At the center sat Han Lee. His body was suffused

13:42with starlight, nearly translucent. Six brilliant blue specks shone across his torso. A seventh,

13:49faint but distinct, glimmered at the base of his spine. His eyes opened. The seven pillars dimmed

13:56and dissipated. Seven streaks of black light descended from the heavens, transforming into

14:01seven star-moon mirrors that fell into his grasp. He had detonated the previous set to escape

14:07imprisonment years earlier. Now, using Yin Dawn stones from the heavenly ghost sect, he had refined a new

14:13set. A faint smile touched his lips. The seventh profound aperture. Is nearly complete. His battle

14:20with the golden giant and his cultivation of the big dipper. Origin arts had deepened his understanding

14:26of profound immortals. Once he achieved a true extreme body, he would no longer need to rely on his

14:32holy nirvana physique to defeat such opponents. His physical body alone would suffice. He flipped his palm.

14:38A walnut-sized yellow bean appeared. The one extracted from the golden giant's chest.

14:44Busy strengthening himself after learning of the bounty. Placed on him in the immortal realm,

14:49he had never examined it closely. At first glance, it appeared ordinary, aside from being unusually large.

14:56But when he infused it with spiritual sense, he was stunned. Boundless azure vitality surged within it,

15:04like stepping into an endless flourishing forest. So much life energy in something so small.

15:09He did not yet understand how to use it, but its potential was undeniable. After storing it away,

15:15he descended the platform. At that moment, a streak of light tore across the night sky and landed beside

15:21him. Taoist closed mountain emerged. Urgency written across his face. He bowed deeply.

15:27Senior Han, I have bad news. What happened? Hanley asked, his brows knitting slightly.

15:34Taoist closed mountain swallowed. I just received news from fellow Taoist Seema of the Cold Flame

15:40sect. Young Mistress Liu has been abducted. Hanley's gaze darkened. Explain.

15:46Last night, a woman in white broke through the grand restrictions surrounding the Spirit Flame

15:52mountain range. She went directly to Cloud Rise Peak and took Young Mistress Liu away. And the Cold

15:58Flame sect simply allowed this? Hanley's voice was calm, but the pressure behind it was unmistakable.

16:04Seema Jingming attempted to intervene, closed mountain replied hurriedly. But his attacks were dispersed

16:10effortlessly. The woman merely swept her sleeve and sent him flying. He was completely powerless.

16:16However, she showed no hostility. She claimed to be of the same race as Young Mistress Liu before

16:22departing. Hanley paused. You're saying she sent Seema Jingming flying with a casual sweep?

16:28That is what fellow Taoist Seema reported. Closed mountain hesitated. Shall I dispatch disciples from

16:35the Origin Realm Temple to conduct a search? When it comes to tracking, Hanley interrupted. Do you know

16:41of anyone in this realm capable of sending a grand ascension cultivator flying with a single motion?

16:47Closed mountain stiffened. No. Then there is no need. He dismissed him. After Closed Mountain left,

16:54Hanley stood in silence. Then, with a sweep of his sleeve, a silver light barrier descended,

17:00sealing the entire star-gathering platform. The next morning, Taoist Closed Mountain arrived as usual

17:06before Nine Palace Peak. Junior Closed Mountain pays his respects to Senior Han.

17:10For three years, he had appeared at this hour without fail, reporting significant developments

17:16across the spirit domain realm. He served as both informant and intermediary between the Origin Realm,

17:23Temple, and the Cold Flame Sect. His diligence was unwavering. Whenever Hanley cultivated in seclusion,

17:31Closed Mountain would announce himself. Wait patiently for two hours, then depart respectfully,

17:37never displaying impatience. Over time, Disciples of the Origin Realm Temple grew accustomed to glimpsing

17:43their elusive Grand Ascension Supreme Elder. Even a distant sight was enough to stir excitement.

17:49The higher elders understood the situation, but maintained silence, as though bound by unspoken

17:54agreement. Today, however, something felt different. The silver barrier still enveloped the platform,

17:59but the usual. Turbulent star power was absent. Closed Mountain did not dare intrude. He waited.

18:07Two hours passed. No response. He left. Days passed. Then weeks. Nearly three months slipped by.

18:16Still no movement. On the final day, after waiting half the day, anxiety overcame restraint.

18:22Senior Han? I've uncovered additional leads regarding Young Mistress Liu. May I report? Silence.

18:28Senior Han? Nothing. A chill crept into his heart. He released a burst of golden light toward the

18:35barrier. It shattered instantly. The star-gathering platform was empty. Only a white jade slip rested at

18:41its center. Closed Mountain hurried forward and infused it with his spiritual sense. Moments later,

18:47his body trembled with excitement. The jade slip contained the method to remove the restriction

18:52Hanley had placed within him. Hanley had left quietly, without farewell.

18:57Thank you, Senior Han. He bowed deeply toward the sky, unsure if his voice would ever reach its

19:03destination. Meanwhile, in the Spirit Flame Mountain Range, within a grand hall, Sima Jing Ming concluded

19:11discussions with the sect master and body. Integration elders of the Cold Flame sect. Once alone,

19:16he exhaled heavily. The Heavenly Ghost sect had vanished almost overnight. In the aftermath,

19:22major powers scrambled to divide its territory. As the only top sect left unscathed, the Cold Flame

19:28sect had expanded rapidly and busily. Administrative burdens replaced secluded cultivation. It was

19:34exhausting, yet rewarding. Patriarch Cold Flame had already granted rewards for the sect's expansion.

19:41Once matters stabilized, Sima Jing Ming believed another breakthrough awaited him.

19:45Ascension no longer felt like fantasy. Just as he prepared to depart,

19:50fellow Taoist, Sima, his expression shifted. Hanley appeared in a flash of azure light. One hand remained

19:57concealed within his sleeve, gripping a purple talisman faintly flashing with silver light.

20:02Sima Jing Ming forced a warm smile.

20:05Senior Han, your cultivation has advanced even further. Congratulations!

20:09You flatter me, Hanley replied coolly. They sat. I came to inquire about Sister Liu. Is it true she

20:17was abducted? Yes, Sima Jing Ming admitted, unease creeping into his tone. Her abductor was overwhelmingly

20:25powerful. Details. A young woman in white. She claimed to be of the same race as Liula Air.

20:31She asked me to thank you for caring for her. He hesitated. I believe she was not from this realm.

20:38Hanley raised an eyebrow. A true immortal? That is my theory. Hanley had suspected as much.

20:45The Cloud Fox race had declined severely. For them to produce a true immortal seemed implausible,

20:51unless an ancestor had ascended long ago and returned. Or unless Liulaire harbored deeper secrets.

20:57You did what you could, Hanley said at last. If she was taken by her own kin, she should not

21:03be in

21:03danger. Relief washed over Sima Jing Ming. Only then did he notice his back was drenched in sweat.

21:10Hanley's pressure, though restrained, was suffocating. After a brief silence, Hanley spoke again.

21:15There is another matter. Please ask.

21:18Regarding ascension. Has fellow Daoist Cold Flame ever spoken of it? What must one prepare for when

21:24ascending from the Spirit Domain Realm? Sima Jing Ming steadied himself. Senior Han,

21:30as a body cultivator, once you achieve a true extreme body, this realm will reject you. To ascend,

21:36you must shatter the inter-realm barrier through sheer physical strength. Understanding flickered in

21:42Hanley's eyes. The subtle suppression he had been feeling. The resistance of the realm itself.

21:48The Spirit Domain Realm lies close to the northern glacial immortal region.

21:52Those who ascend from here arrive at random ascension platforms within that region.

21:56He continued carefully. Because spiritual power is scarce in lower realms, those who ascend are

22:03viewed highly in the immortal realm. Their aptitude and resolve are unquestioned, highly regarded,

22:09which meant highly visible. Hanley remained expressionless, but his thoughts turned sharp.

22:15Whether in the Spirit Realm or here, the immortal realm's attitude toward ascended cultivators was

22:20unchanged. And he was already being targeted by an unknown force in that realm. The last thing he

22:26needed was attention. After a long stretch of silence, Sima Jing Ming seemed to recall something

22:32important. By the way, Senior Han, aside from the ascension platforms I mentioned earlier,

22:38there is actually another way in our Spirit Domain. Realm to ascend to the immortal realm secretly,

22:43without using the official ascension platforms. Hanley's heart gave a subtle stir. However,

22:50not a trace of it showed on his face. His expression remained calm and indifferent,

22:54as if the matter barely interested him. Oh, tell me, he said lightly. Sima Jing Ming nodded.

23:01The principle behind this method is simple in theory. One must locate a brittle spatial node between the

23:06spirit, domain realm, and the immortal. Realm. Then, using spatial attribute formations or

23:13other powerful means, forcibly break through that node. Doing so allows one to enter the space

23:19between the two realms, and from there travel across until reaching the immortal realm.

23:24Hanley listened quietly. This method? It was almost identical to the one he had used long ago to

23:30ascend from the human. Realm to the spirit realm. That sounds far more difficult than ascending

23:36legitimately, Hanley replied calmly. Sima Jing Ming gave a bitter smile. Indeed, Senior Han,

23:42it is extremely dangerous. The space between realms is filled with unpredictable spatial

23:48turbulence and destructive forces. Even if one survives the crossing, there is no guarantee of

23:54where they will emerge in the immortal realm. And, generally speaking, locations where spatial

23:59barriers are brittle in the immortal. Realm are rarely safe places. He paused briefly before continuing.

24:05Furthermore, those who ascend through official ascension platforms gain certain benefits.

24:11Their physical bodies are refined in immortal ponds. They receive immortal identification badges.

24:17They are recognized as legitimate ascenders. Using this smuggling method means forfeiting all such

24:23advantages. Even if one arrives safely, they may face trouble without official status.

24:28Hanley nodded. Outwardly, nothing changed. But inside, his mind had already settled.

24:34The problem of ascending to the immortal. Realm had long been a heavy stone weighing on his heart.

24:39Now he had a solution. As for danger? With his current cultivation, careful preparation would be

24:45enough. He had crossed worse storms before. Thank you, fellow Taoist Sima, Hanley said with a slight

24:52nod. Sima Jing Ming hurriedly shook his head. Please don't thank me. Senior Han, you have single-handedly

24:59elevated our Cold Flame sect. To heights it has never seen before. Patriarch Cold Flame asked me to

25:05convey his sincerest gratitude. A faint, meaningful expression appeared in Hanley's eyes.

25:10Is that so? I didn't think fellow Taoist Cold Flame would still remember me. Sima Jing Ming's heart skipped.

25:17Surely you've just seen your Han. Patriarch—I'll be taking my leave now.

25:21Before Sima Jing Ming could finish, Hanley abruptly cut him off. In the next instant, he transformed

25:28into a streak of azure light and shot out of the hall. Sima Jing Ming stood frozen, watching the azure

25:33streak vanish into the horizon. Only after it disappeared completely did he release a long

25:38breath of relief. After departing from the Cold Flame sect, Hanley never appeared again in the spirit

25:45domain realm. It was as if he had completely vanished. Yet his name did not fade. Instead,

25:51it spread. Stories—exaggerated, distorted, glorified—circulated across the realm.

25:57Before his arrival, the spirit domain realm's cultivation, world had maintained a fragile

26:03equilibrium. Powers balanced one another cautiously. But within just a few short years,

26:09that balance had been utterly shattered. Some claimed he was a hidden almighty expert,

26:14who had cultivated in seclusion for countless years. Others insisted he was a descended immortal.

26:19There were even rumors that he was the blood, descendant of a true spirit that had survived

26:25through ancient eras. Opinions about him varied wildly. To some, he was a bloodthirsty fiend who

26:32slaughtered without mercy. To others, he was a savior, the man who destroyed the heavenly ghost sect,

26:38and eradicated the greatest scourge plaguing the realm. The fall of the heavenly ghost sect ignited chaos.

26:44For several centuries afterward, major sects clashed. Alliances formed and broke. Countless

26:51cultivators perished. Eventually, a new balance emerged. But that was a story for another time.

26:57Uh, several months after Lula Air's disappearance on a bright and cloudless day,

27:02in the northern reaches of the spirit domain, realm lay a vast sea known as the Black Mist Sea.

27:08Dense black mist often rose from its waters. So thick it concealed the heavens themselves.

27:15Spiritual energy in this sea was abundant. As a result, powerful sea beasts thrived here.

27:20Rare spirit materials unique to this region also formed within its waters.

27:25Treasure seekers constantly ventured here. Hunting beasts? Gathering resources? Gambling their lives?

27:32Near a deserted island deep within the sea, a violent rumbling suddenly erupted.

27:36Within dozens of kilometers, the sea churned violently. Waves dozens of feet high surged

27:42outward. Even the black mist above twisted and spiraled, forming a massive vortex under invisible

27:49pressure. At the center, three cultivators were engaged in fierce combat against a massive sea,

27:55beast resembling a manatee, a green-robed young woman, a black-robed elderly man, a middle-aged

28:01Taoist priest. All three were early deity transformation stage cultivators.

28:05Though their cultivation arts differed, their coordination was flawless, clearly seasoned

28:11partners. Their treasures formed a circular formation around the beast, unleashing relentless

28:16waves of attacks. The sea beast was entirely blue, with two black stripes running from its forehead to

28:23its tail. Its cultivation was mid-deity transformation stage, slightly superior.

28:29Blue lightning orbs crackled around its body, defending against incoming attacks.

28:33From its mouth, thick pillars of blue light blasted outward in retaliation. Yet its offensive

28:39methods were limited. Gradually, it was being suppressed. The battle lasted nearly an hour.

28:45Finally, the sea beast's protective spiritual light shattered. A burst of rapidly spinning black

28:51sword light pierced forward, drilling a massive hole straight through its head. The beast let out a

28:56final agonized wail before collapsing.

28:58Fellow Taoist chin, your soul-devouring heart.

29:02Drilling sword remains terrifying as ever, the Taoist priest praised. Even an adult black-striped blue

29:09manatee couldn't withstand a single strike. The elderly man allowed a faint hint of pride to show.

29:16The black sword light returned, revealing a strange longsword shaped like two intertwined vipers.

29:22Cold black light radiated from it. He carefully stored it away. This treasure had cost him most of his

29:28life savings. Comparable to an average spirit treasure. It possessed rare, armor-piercing

29:34properties, perfect against defensively powerful sea beasts. The trio dissected the corpse and

29:40divided the spoils. Afterward, the green-robed woman gazed deeper into the sea. With our strength,

29:46even if we encounter a late deity transformation beast, we could retreat safely. Why not go further?

29:52The Taoist priest hesitated, tempted. But the elderly man's expression darkened.

29:57That would be foolish. He lowered his voice. Not far ahead lies the core region of the Black

30:03Mist Sea. Spatial tempering. Body integration stage sea beasts reside there. There are even

30:10legends. Of a Grand Ascension stage five-clawed black dragon dwelling in its depths. The other two paled.

30:17A Grand Ascension stage? The Taoist priest whispered. It's a legend, the elderly man admitted.

30:23Last seen thousands of years ago at peak body integration. Perhaps it has perished by now.

30:29But even so, we are already taking enormous risks. They nodded. Just as they prepared to retreat,

30:36boom! An earth-shattering explosion echoed from far ahead. The sea trembled. Then another. A massive,

30:44chaotic, spiritual pressure surged toward them like a tidal wave. Before they could escape,

30:49ferocious winds struck them, tossing them like leaves. They barely stabilized themselves.

30:55Then, dozens of kilometers away, the sea exploded. A colossal black figure shot out. It flew through the

31:02sky before crashing onto the deserted island. The entire island shook violently. The creature!

31:08A 2,000 to 3,000 foot long black worm. Inky scales. Coral-like translucent horns. Two pairs of

31:16massive claws, each with five sword-like talons. Its aura? Overwhelming. The black-robed elder's mind

31:23went blank. He had seen body integration stage patriarchs before. This aura? Far exceeded that.

31:30Could the legend be true? The worm flipped violently. Blood poured from a massive hole in its chest,

31:36staining the island red. Then, an azure figure shot out from the sea. Too fast to track. It flashed past

31:44the worm. The worm froze. Its massive head separated from its body. Blood erupted like a crimson storm.

31:51The colossal body collapsed. From its head, a streak of black light shot out. A miniature black worm.

31:58Only inches long. It attempted to flee. The azure figure appeared instantly before it.

32:04Azure light flashed. The miniature soul was sealed inside a jade vial. Only then did the trio see

32:10clearly. An azure-robed young man. Around twenty-five or twenty-six. Unremarkable features.

32:16Slightly dark complexion. The azure-robed young man never once glanced at the trio of cultivators

32:22nearby. Instead, he walked calmly toward the colossal head of the fallen black worm. The corpse of the

32:29massive creature lay sprawled across the land. Its oppressive aura still lingering in the air like

32:34a fading storm. Its scales were pitch black. Each one as large as a shield. And faint remnants of

32:41demonic power still flickered across its ruined body. The young man raised a single hand. With nothing more

32:48than a casual grabbing motion, a portion of the worm's skull suddenly exploded. A translucent black

32:54core shot out from within the shattered flesh. It hovered in the air, perfectly round, glowing,

33:00faintly. Its surface covered in profound black patterns that pulsed with demonic law power.

33:05It was the worm's demon core. The young man examined it silently. His expression did not change.

33:12No excitement, no greed. After a brief glance, he stored it away. Then he lifted his hand again and

33:17made a downward chopping motion. Four deafening fractures rang through the sky as the worm's

33:23gigantic claws were severed cleanly at the joints. Even in death, the claws radiated astonishing

33:29spiritual pressure. Yet before that casual chop, they were no sturdier than branches.

33:34He collected them. Only then did his gaze shift toward the worm's neck. Among the sea of black scales,

33:40one scale stood out. It was light silver, nearly ten feet wide, completely different from the rest.

33:47Around that scale were several silver bone spikes, each one emitting astonishing spiritual

33:52fluctuations. Both the scale and the bone spikes were inscribed with patterns, strikingly similar

33:58to those on the demon core. Without haste, he carefully extracted the silver scale and the bone

34:03spikes, making sure not to damage the natural law patterns engraved upon them. After harvesting

34:09several additional valuable parts from the corpse, he finally turned his gaze toward the trio of

34:14cultivators. There was no killing intent in his eyes. Yet the three of them froze instantly.

34:19Cold sweat drenched their backs. Their bodies stiffened. Their minds went blank. They had just

34:26witnessed him kill a being that felt like a natural disaster, and he had done so barehanded.

34:32Thankfully, the young man only looked at them briefly, before transforming into a streak of azure,

34:38light and vanishing into the horizon. Only after he disappeared completely did the trio dare to breathe.

34:43Could that have been the five-clawed black dragon we were just discussing?

34:48The middle-aged Taoist priest asked, staring at the enormous corpse below.

34:53The black-robed elderly man steadied his breathing before nodding slowly.

34:58It appears so. Judging from its aura, there's a very high chance that Wyrmhead

35:03already reached the Grand Ascension stage. Both the priest and the green-robed young woman

35:08sucked in cold air. Grand Ascension stage, a being at the very peak of the lower realm.

35:14The young woman's voice trembled slightly. That senior killed it without using a single treasure,

35:19and it didn't even seem difficult for him. Could he also be at the Grand Ascension stage?

35:24I've seen portraits of senior. Seema of the Cold Flame sect and senior. Closed mountain of the

35:30origin realm temple. But it wasn't either of them. Could one of them have been in disguise?

35:35The Taoist priest suggested. The elderly man shook his head. Impossible. Look at the wounds.

35:42That was pure physical power. That senior is clearly a body cultivator.

35:47The young woman's eyes widened. If not those two, then is there another Grand Ascension

35:52existence in the spirit domain realm? The elderly man's expression shifted.

35:57There is one more. Have you forgotten? Senior Han Li, the one who destroyed the

36:02heavenly ghost sect in a single night. He was precisely a body cultivator.

36:07Recognition dawned in the young woman's eyes.

36:10Senior Han, wasn't he rumored to look extremely young? The priest added excitedly.

36:15And wasn't it said that he is a descended immortal from the immortal realm?

36:20Their gazes slowly returned to the dragon's corpse. Excitement replaced fear.

36:24Han Li had left the body behind. To them, mere deity.

36:29Transformation cultivators. Even a fragment of Grand Ascension demon flesh was a heaven-defying

36:34treasure. The value was unimaginable. Far away in the heavenly crystal sect. A sect with a history

36:41stretching two to three hundred thousand. Years. Another scene was unfolding. Though it could not

36:47compare to superpowers. Like the Cold Flame sect or the Origin Realm Temple. It possessed multiple

36:54body integration cultivators and was no weak force. At this moment, a burst of golden light exploded

37:00across the sect's drill ground. A silver-robed elderly man was blasted backward like a broken kite,

37:07crashing into the formation barrier. Blood spilled from his mouth as he collapsed. A light golden bowl

37:13treasure clattered to the ground nearby. Its spiritual glow dimmed. Opposite him floated an azure-robed

37:19cultivator. Face concealed behind azure light. His extended hand slowly withdrew. Three other body

37:26integration cultivators stared in shock before hurriedly removing the formation and rushing to

37:31support the injured elder. Supreme Elder, are you all right? The silver-robed man swallowed a pill before

37:38answering weakly. I'm fine. Fellow Daoist held back at the last moment. The others were stunned.

37:44Unable to take even a single attack, the silver-robed elder cupped his fist respectfully.

37:50Your power is extraordinary. I concede. The azure-robed cultivator's youthful voice echoed calmly.

37:57Then, as agreed, hand over your exquisite eight treasures jade. Reluctantly, a burly cultivator

38:02fetched a long white jade box. The elder stroked it wistfully before sending it forward. It hovered in

38:08golden light before the azure-robed man. He tapped it gently. Crack. The box opened,

38:14revealing several pieces of white jade, ordinary in appearance, yet surging with eight-colored

38:20spiritual light in mesmerizing waves. He nodded with satisfaction and stored them.

38:26It took us tens of thousands of years to gather those, the elder sighed.

38:31I won't waste them. In return, the azure-robed man tossed over a storage bracelet filled with

38:38spirit stones, rare medicines and demon materials, treasures equal or even superior in value.

38:44Then he vanished again as azure light. The elder inspected the bracelet and was stunned.

38:50He had not been robbed. He had been compensated beyond expectation.

38:55Over the next several months, similar events occurred throughout the spirit domain realm.

39:00A mysterious figure appeared at Major Sacks. He took precious materials, rare scriptures,

39:06secret techniques. He defeated supreme elders effortlessly, yet he always paid generously.

39:11There was no resentment, only awe and endless speculation. Then, just as suddenly, he disappeared.

39:18Nearly a year passed. In the southeastern region lay the Fire Cloud Mountain.

39:23Range? Hundreds of thousands of kilometers of crimson. Mountains and erupting volcanoes.

39:29Lava rivers roared endlessly. Sulfur choked the air. Even clouds above were stained red.

39:35Deep within the range lay a vast abyss with a molten river flowing at its bottom.

39:40Near that inferno, carved into a cliff, was a massive cave glowing with multicolored lights.

39:45On this day, a draconic roar erupted from within. A pillar of thick white light shot into the heavens.

39:51Within it, projections of two worms and a massive bone armor flickered before fading.

39:57Inside the cave sat Han Lee. Cross-legged, azure-robed. A rare smile touched his face.

40:04Before him hovered two treasures. One was a white bone armor engraved with shields,

40:09umbrellas and defensive motifs. The other, silver gauntlets adorned with bone spikes shaped like

40:15worm heads. Both radiated astonishing spiritual power. The armor was the exquisite eight treasures

40:22bone armor. The gloves, the heaven-piercing gauntlets. He had found their refinement methods

40:27in the heavenly ghost sect scriptures. They were perfect for him, because they required

40:32overwhelming physical strength. And Han Lee possessed exactly that. Remembering Sima Jingming's warning

40:38that the alternative ascension method was extremely dangerous. Han Lee had traveled the realm gathering

40:43materials to ensure his survival. Now the preparations were complete. He stowed the treasures away,

40:50and brought out a jade slip. A detailed map of the spirit domain realm. Several spatial nodes were

40:56marked. Brittle points in space discovered from countless scriptures. He had not verified them

41:01personally yet. After a moment of thought, his gaze fixed upon a marked point in the southeast.

41:07His eyes grew resolute. Moments later, azure light burst from the valley. Han Lee departed,

41:13on a giant snowy, mountain towering over a hundred thousand feet in the spirit.

41:18Domain realm. Dark clouds swirled thick and dense above, crackling with endless thunderclaps and

41:24occasional flashes of dark blue lightning. Below, fierce gusts of wind howled, whipping the countless

41:30snowflakes into a chaotic frenzy. Nearly one hundred kilometers away, the land was tranquil,

41:36bathed in clear skies and the serene glow of the bright. Moon. A stark contrast to the raging storm,

41:43atop the mountain. The peak of the snowy mountain had been sliced off, leaving a vast plateau over

41:50one thousand feet across. On this plateau stood dozens of black stone pillars, each towering more

41:56than one hundred feet. Though they appeared scattered randomly, they were carefully arranged in two

42:01concentric rings. At the center, complex spirit patterns were engraved into the stone, while the

42:07tops of the surrounding pillars were embedded with spirit stones, teeming with potent spiritual energy.

42:13At the heart of this formation sat a tall figure, cross-legged amid the wind and snow. He wore a

42:19thin

42:20azure robe, his facial features unremarkable yet well-defined, and his eyes sparkled like stars.

42:27It was Han Lee. He closed his eyes gently, performing a rapid series of hand seals as he murmured an

42:33incantation, activating his Big Dipper origin arts. Suddenly, a burst of dazzling light erupted from the

42:39mountain peak. Silver starlight poured through the dark clouds, forming seven massive pillars of light

42:46that enshrouded the entire mountain. Snowflakes that drifted into these beams evaporated instantly.

42:52Han Lee continued his hand seals, raising his arms skyward. A pulse of black light flashed from his waist,

42:58and the seven star-moon mirrors shot forth, each embedding into one of the silver pillars,

43:04radiating blinding brilliance. Above him, a strange vortex manifested, pulling the seven mirrors toward

43:09its center. As the vortex grew, its suction intensified, and the mirrors converged uncontrollably.

43:16Even the seven pillars of silver light tilted and bent, aligning toward the vortex. A thunderous boom

43:22echoed across the mountain as the seven pillars fused into a single, pillar of light over one thousand

43:28feet wide, connecting heaven and earth and engulfing the mountain. At the same time, the Big Dipper

43:33constellation above began to change. Its seven stars glowed with purplish-silver light, rearranging from

43:40a straight line into a perfect circle. From this ring surged an immense pillar of purplish-silver light,

43:47piercing the night sky and descending upon Han Lee. Upon contact, his robe was

43:52incinerated instantly, and his body became transparent, glowing bright silver. Beneath his skin,

43:58the muscles and bones began to transform, previously enveloped in faint silver light,

44:04now appearing as though encased in liquid silver. A loud buzzing filled the mountain as countless

44:09fragments of silver. Light replaced the snow, forming a massive spherical light barrier around the entire

44:16mountain. Terrifying fluctuations of spiritual energy radiated outward, growing stronger by the moment.

44:22The mountain shook violently, and the entire range plunged into chaos. Within a radius of nearly one thousand

44:29kilometers, the ground quaked, forming long, winding fissures. Nearby riverbeds shifted, rerouting rivers.

44:36Dust rose from the lush, primitive forests, and wild beasts fled in panic, their roars echoing through the air.

44:44Above, countless birds and flying beasts created a dark blanket that obscured the sky.

44:50Hundreds of kilometers away, a dormant volcano, inactive for over ten thousand years, erupted under

44:57the seismic strain. Dark red lava spewed skyward amid dense black smoke. Scorched rocks were hurled like

45:03meteors, leaving fiery trails before crashing through ash and igniting vast swaths of the forest.

45:10The night sky glowed red amid the smoke and flames. From different points across the mountain range,

45:16a dozen streaks of light converged and stopped, dozens of kilometers from the silver sphere.

45:21At the scene were cultivators of all kinds. Most were alone, with only a few small groups.

45:27Their cultivation bases varied drastically, from the late core formation stage to the mid-spatial,

45:33tempering stage. Among them were demonic cultivators. Some bore horns, others vibrant stripes, fur coats,

45:42or even beast-like heads. Regardless of appearance, every one of them gazed at the snowy peak in stunned

45:48fear. None dared approach. Could it be a grand ascension cultivator about to face an ascension

45:54tribulation? A white-robed young man asked in disbelief. Beside him a thin elderly man shook his head.

46:00No tribulation lightning is falling. This is someone practicing an extremely profound cultivation art,

46:07and the phenomena indicate they are close to mastering it fully. The young man drew in a sharp

46:13breath. All this, just from practicing a cultivation art? At that moment, a thunderous roar erupted from

46:20the peak. An immense energy blast surged outward, forcing even distant cultivators to retreat at

46:26streaking speed. A weaker demonic cultivator caught in the blast sustained near-fatal injuries. Only

46:33after retreating another one hundred kilometers did the onlookers halt. Fear still etched on their faces.

46:39The silver light barrier had expanded to twice its original size, blurring the mountain's outline

46:45under its overwhelming glow. Meanwhile, on the nine-palace peak of the Origin Realm Temple,

46:51Taoist Closed Mountain stood on the star-gathering platform, gazing at the altered Big Dipper with a

46:58troubled expression. Pressured by Han Li to destroy the temple's arrays linking to the immortal realm,

47:04he had betrayed Taoist Clear Bright. With Han Li apparently leaving, Taoist Closed Mountain worried

47:10what punishment might come if Taoist Clear Bright discovered this. Coupled with the cold flame sect's

47:16rapid expansion and consolidation of smaller powers, the spirit domain realm faced imminent unrest.

47:22He sighed forlorn. At the cold flame sect's holy fire peak, Seema Jingming gripped the white jade

47:28railing, watching the night sky with a complex expression. You're finally leaving, Senior Han,

47:35he murmured. Despite the sect's newfound power, Han Li's presence had been a constant threat capable of

47:41annihilating the entire sect. His departure brought both relief and lingering apprehension.

47:47On Cloud Rise Peak, in a secluded cave courtyard, Gu Yunye and Yu Menghan sat by a stone table.

47:54Yu Menghan rested her chin in her hands, staring at the Big Dipper and the purplish-silver light

47:59pillar, her eyes distant. Gu Yunye smiled gently. Elder Han has treated you well. He's left this abode

48:06treasures. And pills, enough to support your advancement to the deity transformation stage.

48:12Yu Menghan faltered. He probably favors me only because I brought him and sister

48:17lair back to Yu Manor. He already repaid that debt long ago. I owe him far more. The two fell

48:24silent,

48:25peace returning to the courtyard. Halfway up Cloud Rise Peak, Taoist White Stone sat cross-legged in his

48:31secret chamber. Before him lay a yellowed tome titled Profound Water Cultivation Journal. A top-tier

48:38ghostly cultivation, art of the heavenly ghost sect, Han Li, had unexpectedly bestowed it upon him.

48:45Studying it diligently, Taoist White Stone had already reached the second level. Finally breaking

48:50through the early core, formation stage bottleneck that had stalled him for years. Elation and gratitude

48:57filled him. Even a brief following of Han Li had proven transformative.

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