Chapter 1090: Ascending to the Immortal Realm!
Nangong Wan was a legendary figure within the Jade Pool Immortal Sect. She came from a small family in the cultivation world—one that only had a single True Immortal. In the Immortal Realm, becoming a True Immortal was no easy feat; most cultivators remained stuck with no hope of ascension their entire lives.
Yet this Nangong Clan had produced a true genius. In less than a hundred years, she achieved the True Immortal Realm and awakened the Supreme Yin Immortal Body. She was then directly recruited into the Jade Pool Immortal Sect.
In her youth, due to arrangements made by her ancestors, she had been betrothed to a male prodigy from the Nalan Clan. That man, Nalan Qingxuan, possessed the Cold Moon Immortal Body. While it ranked only as third-rate among immortal bodies, he had a Sacred Spiritual Root and top-tier talent. He had entered the Supreme Hall, become a core inner disciple, and entered the personal disciple sequence. His future prospects were boundless—he was expected to become the personal disciple of an Immortal Monarch.
Nangong Wan had also been highly valued after joining the Jade Pool Immortal Sect. However, ever since arriving, she had run into problems. Her cultivation stagnated completely. Not only could she not break through to Celestial Immortal, but even the True Immortal laws she had comprehended began to leak away on their own. Her cultivation regressed drastically.
Even the Immortal Monarchs of the Jade Pool Immortal Sect had personally examined her, yet they found no solution. Five hundred years later, Nangong Wan had fallen all the way down to the early stage of True Immortal.
For the first two hundred years, Nalan Qingxuan had not given up on her. He often sent words of encouragement and even delivered precious treasures from the Supreme Hall in hopes of helping her recover. But after two hundred years with no improvement, his messages grew fewer and fewer. In the last hundred years, there had been no contact at all.
Recently, it was said that Nalan Qingxuan was about to break through to Profound Immortal and had caught the eye of an Immortal Monarch, with a high chance of becoming a personal disciple. Meanwhile, Nangong Wan had fallen as far as she could go.
Wanting to break off the engagement now seemed perfectly reasonable.
The female disciples discussed the matter carefully. In the distance, however, one young woman stood with a pale face. Beneath her sleeve, her jade-like hand was clenched so tightly that her nails had pierced her palm, and drops of immortal blood trickled down…
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In the second month after Ye Chen entered seclusion, the cultivation world welcomed an unprecedented tribulation.
It was terrifying, as if it intended to destroy the entire realm. Every bolt of lightning caused the whole world to tremble. Countless stars were destroyed in its wake, and the Endless Sea was evaporated by over a hundred meters.
Everyone stared in shock at the figure within the tribulation, filled with awe. It was simply too terrifying. The Eight-Crown King's tribulation had already been shocking, but the Heavenly Emperor's heir's tribulation was like the end of the world. Just how powerful did one have to be for the heavens to strike with such fury?
Countless people watched intently, eager to see which era's heavenly pride's imprint the Heavenly Emperor's heir would face in the imprint battlefield. Most guessed it would be the Heavenly Emperor himself.
Ye Chen thought the same and was looking forward to it.
However, when the month-long tribulation finally ended and the imprint battlefield opened, it was completely empty. Ye Chen stood inside alone for a long time, feeling puzzled.
Where was the Heavenly Emperor? How was he supposed to earn the achievement of defeating the Heavenly Emperor at the same realm if the man never showed up?
Ye Chen waited inside the battlefield for quite some time. Only after the battlefield itself dissipated and the tribulation clouds vanished, restoring clarity to the world, did he finally leave without encountering anyone.
The onlookers were stunned. They wondered if the Heavenly Emperor's heir was simply too powerful—so strong that the heavens themselves believed no one was qualified to be his opponent.
Feng Baiyu, watching from afar, had an excited look on his face. He grew even more eager for Ye Chen to enter the Supreme Hall and restore the sect to the supreme glory it had enjoyed when its three Immortal Kings were alive. In his view, Ye Chen's greatest issue was whether he would be willing to defend the Immortal Realm. With his talent, even the Other Domain might covet him. But if Ye Chen developed feelings for the Supreme Hall, he would naturally stand against the Other Domain and recreate the legendary scene of the Heavenly Emperor single-handedly guarding the Emperor Pass against countless enemies.
Thinking of this, Feng Baiyu could not help letting out a soft, satisfied hum.
Ye Chen felt somewhat disappointed after his tribulation ended without encountering the Heavenly Emperor. It made the entire ordeal feel rather pointless. Was the Heavenly Emperor simply too busy guarding the pass?
Still, sensing the power flowing through his body, Ye Chen could not help smiling. He had finally become an immortal.
More than a hundred years had passed since he arrived in this realm. After overcoming countless dangers and eliminating numerous powerful enemies, he had finally reached the peak. Yet this peak would be short-lived, for once he entered the Immortal Realm, everything would begin anew.
Before ascending, Ye Chen had already informed all the women close to him, including his fiancée. He would head to the Immortal Realm first. If everything went smoothly and he settled down safely, he would bring them over later. With the Jianmu Tree in his inner world, he could return at any time anyway. This was also for their safety—should any danger arise, even if they hid inside his inner world, they might still be killed by the shockwaves.
From the Holy Master, Ye Chen had learned that the immortal path had nine major realms. Starting from True Immortal, each subsequent realm was vastly more powerful than the last, with enormous gaps between them. He did not yet know how many minor realms he could cross after ascending. Under such circumstances, it was better to be cautious. If any problems arose, it would also be easier for him to escape alone.
"Ye Chen, you go to the Immortal Realm first. I will break through and ascend in a few days, then head to the Supreme Hall to find you," Feng Baiyu said. "The Other Shore Immortal Monarch was once a good friend of mine. He possesses the Samsara Other Shore Immortal Scripture. Since your Heavenly Emperor Fist has reached great completion and you excel in the Dao of Samsara, you can walk this path. Even if you don't choose the Samsara Other Shore Scripture, there are other options available. The Supreme Hall controls seven great daos. Even if you become an Immortal King and wish to cultivate a second dao, having other Immortal King scriptures for reference will make comprehension much easier. You will not regret joining. As long as you stay in the Supreme Hall, you will become the next Heavenly Emperor—or even surpass him!"
Feng Baiyu spoke with great enthusiasm, like a motivational speaker.
Ye Chen smiled and nodded. "Thank you for the reminder, Holy Master. I'll be going now."
He took out the Supreme Token. The Immortal Realm was vast, with three thousand dao Continents. If he opened an immortal gate normally, the destination would be random. No one knew where he might end up, and it could take decades just to reach the Supreme Hall in Boundless Continent. The Supreme Token, however, contained an anchor point. Activating it would allow him to ascend near the Supreme Hall, making things much more convenient.
Ye Chen poured his newly transformed Primordial Chaos Immortal Power into the token and gently raised his eyes to connect with the heavens.
In an instant, an immortal gate opened before him.
Under the watchful eyes of countless people, Ye Chen waved casually and stepped straight through the gate without hesitation.
His actions shocked everyone present. The Heavenly Emperor's heir had left without taking any of his women? Was he planning to abandon his Dao companions and find new ones in the Immortal Realm? How heartless!
Meanwhile, many holy lands and powerful experts who had been suppressed by Ye Chen's existence—or were outright enemies—saw the coming Age of Dharma Decline as an opportunity. They remembered that Ye Chen had surely left behind countless treasures for the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land, possibly even more Immortal Qi. Their eyes flickered with malicious intent as bold thoughts began to surface.
Chapter 1091: The Efficiency Is A Bit Low!
The Heavenly Emperor's heir had left.
Yet his terrifying reputation lingered. No one knew what treasures or arrangements he had left behind for those close to him. Moreover, he had surely left more Immortal Qi. If anyone managed to ascend right now, they would be walking straight into a trap.
Thus, the various forces decided to wait. They would first make contact with one another and confirm the situation thoroughly. Only then would they strike—first at the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land, then the Heavenly Intention Holy Land. Any force connected to the Heavenly Emperor's heir that might have received his treasures would be wiped out. They would divide the spoils to survive the coming Age of Dharma Decline.
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When Ye Chen stepped out of the ascension channel, his vision finally cleared. Even he could not help showing a look of shock at the sight before him.
An enormous turtle shell stretched endlessly into the distance, covered with divine mountains and countless jade palaces. Endless divine patterns flowed around it, making the scene look like an immortal paradise. The turtle shell itself felt extraordinarily oppressive. Though it was clearly a dead object, it gave off a sense of overwhelming pressure that even Ye Chen found awe-inspiring.
The Immortal Realm was truly extraordinary. Its foundation was frighteningly deep.
After the initial shock, a faint smile appeared on Ye Chen's face. The stronger the Supreme Hall was, the better it would be for him.
He took a deep breath, savoring the abundant Immortal Qi in the air, then summoned the Western Empress Holy Carriage and sped toward the Supreme Hall's main gate.
At the mountain gate of the Supreme Hall, two Quasi-Immortals stood guard, one male and one female. Both radiated divine light.
In the Immortal Realm, True Immortals were not common. Those eliminated during disciple promotions usually started as elders at minimum, while those below True Immortal could only become deacons.
The two guards suddenly looked up and saw a figure streaking toward them from afar before landing in front of the gate. The newcomer wore black robes that billowed dramatically, with flowing black hair and a domineering aura. He was clearly no ordinary person. Immortal might flowed around him—he was a True Immortal.
Even so, the two guards showed no particular reverence. As disciples of the Supreme Hall, they had more than enough confidence. Ordinary True Immortals meant little in front of their sect.
They greeted him politely. "Greetings, Senior. May we ask what brings you to the Supreme Hall?"
The newcomer was Ye Chen. He raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised. The female guard had an 8,000 times multiplier. With their talent, both of them would have been top heavenly prides and holy sons or daughters in the cultivation world. Yet here in the Immortal Realm, they were merely gatekeepers. The Immortal Realm was indeed formidable.
Ye Chen did not hide anything. He directly took out the Supreme Token. "I have long admired the Supreme Hall's reputation. Today, I have come with this Supreme Token to join the sect."
The two guards looked at the token with surprised expressions. They clearly did not recognize it. Still, they were not fools. The female guard bowed more respectfully and quickly flew back inside to notify the gate elders, while the male guard asked Ye Chen to wait for a moment.
In the blink of an eye, three powerful auras rushed over. The leader was a middle-aged man with a commanding presence and terrifying strength, clearly above the True Immortal realm. The two beside him were both late-stage True Immortals.
The middle-aged man examined Ye Chen seriously and spoke first, "Fellow Daoist, may I inspect the Supreme Token you carry?"
Ye Chen nodded calmly and flicked his finger, sending the token over.
The middle-aged man ran his fingers over the token, turning it over repeatedly. A hint of delight flashed in his eyes. However, he said nothing more and simply looked at Ye Chen. "Fellow Daoist, the Supreme Token has not appeared for hundreds of thousands of years. Even I cannot be completely certain. I will report this to the higher-ups. Since you wish to join our Supreme Hall, there are also some formalities to complete. Why don't you follow me inside and stay for now?"
Ye Chen glanced at the man and nodded lightly. "In that case, I'll trouble you, Elder."
The middle-aged man laughed freely. "No need to be so polite. We will soon be fellow disciples. Please, follow us."
With those words, he invited Ye Chen through the mountain gate and arranged a residence for him on the Welcoming Peak.
Before leaving, the middle-aged man asked casually, "By the way, Fellow Daoist, what is your physique and spiritual root?"
Ye Chen smiled lightly and answered, "I possess an Immortal Body. As for my spiritual root, it is a Sacred Spiritual Root."
Wang Xuanji had come from an Immortal King family, yet even her Immortal Spiritual Root had been dug out. With that lesson right in front of him, Ye Chen naturally would not reveal everything. Unless the Supreme Hall earned his full trust like the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land had, he would keep certain secrets.
Still, an Immortal Body paired with a Sacred Spiritual Root was an excellent configuration even in the Immortal Realm. It should be more than enough to avoid any disdain for his talent.
The middle-aged man gave Ye Chen a slightly surprised look. "Fellow Daoist's aptitude is extraordinary. No wonder you reached True Immortal at such a young age. May I ask where you are from? I need to report this to the higher-ups as well."
Ye Chen felt the question was reasonable and nodded. "I come from a small family in Boundless Continent."
He had no intention of revealing that he had ascended from the lower realm. He had killed people from the Supreme Hall down below. If he admitted he came from the lower world, it might cause unnecessary complications.
The middle-aged man visibly relaxed and nodded. "I see. Then please rest here for now, Fellow Daoist. I will go handle your entry procedures immediately."
Ye Chen politely saw the man out of the cave residence. Looking at the guest cave, which was furnished with immortal treasures, he revealed a satisfied smile.
Although the Supreme Hall lacked an Immortal King and its overall strength was not top-tier, its foundation was indeed excellent. The sect's atmosphere also seemed proper—they followed rules and did not act arrogantly. Becoming a personal disciple here and hugging a strong thigh would be a good choice.
He wondered whether any of the seven Immortal Monarchs were female. If so, he would definitely choose a female master. If he could find one similar to his previous Master, he would truly take off.
After organizing his thoughts, Ye Chen sat down cross-legged and began cultivating.
Soon, a smile appeared on his face.
After becoming an immortal, one had to refine Immortal Qi while constantly comprehending the laws one needed from it. At the True Immortal realm, one accumulated True Immortal laws. Once those reached perfection, one could advance to Celestial Immortal, and so on.
The Immortal Qi here was extremely dense. With his Immortal Spiritual Root and the Primordial Chaos Myriad Worlds Tree supporting him, even a slight bit of cultivation allowed him to effortlessly absorb vast amounts of True Immortal laws. These were then converted by his spiritual root and absorbed by the Heavenly Emperor Scripture to become his own power.
His cultivation speed was frighteningly fast. Ye Chen estimated that he could reach perfection at the True Immortal realm in at most three to five years. This was even with the Heavenly Emperor Scripture slightly holding him back. After all, it was only an immortal scripture, not an Immortal King scripture, and had already become somewhat insufficient for him.
But that was a minor issue. Given some time, finding a high-multiplier female cultivator in the Immortal Realm would easily solve it.
Ye Chen was in no hurry. He continued cultivating patiently.
However, after a full week had passed, he slowly opened his eyes and looked at the still-silent area outside his cave residence. He could not help frowning slightly.
The Supreme Hall's efficiency… was a bit low.