Gates of the Myriad Realms Chapter 397
byChapter 380: Survival!
A black wooden board lay on the table.
The Elder of the Dao Palace made a gesture, and the wooden board immediately flew to him.
“It’s actually the !”
The Elder exclaimed, moved.
Tu Fusheng burst into laughter, stroking his beard, and said, “That’s right, this is my collection, not quite up to par, but now I offer it to the Dao Palace, hoping you will take good care of my junior.”
“Certainly, certainly,” the Dao Palace Elder said, “Elder Tu, you are also a renowned master…”
A gust of wind swept through the main hall.
The lush green spirit plants on both sides outside the hall swayed back and forth, emitting a faint spiritual mist that was carried into the hall by the wind, rising as a thin cloud at their feet.
—Like a fairyland.
Shen Ye silently listened to their conversation, his gaze sweeping around, quickly pinpointing the current moment.
He had returned to the day he joined the Grand Dao Palace.
And Charlotte—
At this moment, she was still being hunted.
This was the so-called “best dream node.” Charlotte used the with several times its power to send herself to this moment, then transformed the dream into reality, thus achieving a perfect deception.
“Nangong Wantou.”
A shout brought Shen Ye back to his senses.
He noticed that the cultivators throughout the great hall were looking at him.
Right.
It was time for him to make a choice.
“Elder.”
Shen Ye quickly cupped his hands.
“My Grand Dao Palace has five kinds of Dharma Aspects, eighteen types of Dao Soldiers, and thirty-six levels of techniques, divided into Heaven, Earth, and Xuan Gates, each with its own master. In which gate do you wish to cultivate?” the Grand Elder asked.
“What are the differences between these three gates?” Shen Ye asked.
In fact, after going through it once, he already knew the differences between the Heaven, Earth, and Xuan Gates.
However—
Should he go to the Xuan Gate again, or switch to one of the other two gates?
As he pondered, he suddenly saw small characters appearing in the void:
“You have completed a fatal escape and found a new lease on life, thus activating your trait:”
“The Boy Who Lived.”
“With the power of this trait, all your attribute points increase by 2.”
His attributes had increased.
Although it was only 2 points, it was still progress.
Shen Ye silently felt the changes in his body when he suddenly saw subtle luminous characters appearing in the void:
“This is an unprecedented Heart Devil war.”
“You and your companion used the and to execute a brilliant coordination, deceiving all enemies.”
“However, the matter is not yet over.”
“Three minutes later, the news of Yun Ni’s (Lilith’s) death will cross multiple universes and be transmitted back to the sect.”
“A purge sweeping the entire sect is about to begin.”
“You must step over countless corpses, persevering to the very end, to bring this Heart Devil war to a close with your survival.”
“If you achieve this, you will gain a new mythical trait acknowledged by the Dharma Realm.”
“Begin!”
Three minutes later?
Shen Ye listened to the Grand Elder’s introduction while pondering his counter-strategy.
If it truly came down to it—
It wouldn’t hurt to avoid this den of dragons and tigers!
So, should I leave?
He glanced at Tu Fusheng, then at the Grand Elder, who was brimming with enthusiasm, thought deeply for a few breaths, and then abandoned the idea.
Charlotte narrowly escaped from the Dao Palace, and he himself almost capsized in the gutter.
Now, after going through such a long detour to return—
Should he just let it go?
Besides, the Grand Dao Palace has the and ruins.
Countless years ago, those ruins were sacred sites of Mount Penglai!
He needed to use the ruins to gain the power of the and also search for the jade slip left by the Mount Penglai Master in the alchemical furnace.
Leaving was safe, but it would neither avenge him nor allow him to accomplish what he intended.
He still had to stay.
Fight.
At this moment, the Grand Elder proudly introduced the three gates in detail, but when he spoke of Yun Ni, the master of the Xuan Gate, it was different from last time.
“The Xuan Gate was originally led by the sect master’s only direct disciple, the sect’s head disciple, Yun Ni.”
“Unfortunately, she went out for experience with her accompanying attendant and then disappeared without a trace, even her soul lamp extinguished.”
“So the position of Xuan Gate Master is temporarily vacant.”
Accompanying attendant.
It must be Pei Pei.
At this moment.
Shen Ye’s heart, which had been filled with uncertainty, suddenly settled.
“Reporting to Elder, I wish to join the Xuan Gate,” Shen Ye said.
“The Xuan Gate? What is your ‘name’? And what Dharma Aspect do you possess?” the Grand Elder asked.
Shen Ye once again displayed the two traits, “Scourge” and “Songstress.”
As before, he gained the qualification to join the Xuan Gate.
Everything was as before.
After bidding farewell to Tu Fusheng.
The Elder spoke a series of encouraging platitudes, then arranged for a guiding Daoist to take him away.
The guiding Daoist was still Dao Zhengyi.
This time, Shen Ye did not spend spiritual stones but silently followed him, received the monthly spiritual stones, elixirs, and Daoist scriptures for a true disciple, and then flew to Xuan Gate Peak.
The martial arts competition was still ongoing at the peak.
The Second Senior Brother of Xuan Gate Peak was still Jiang Dazhuang, with a full black beard.
Dao Zhengyi briefly introduced Shen Ye and then flew back to report.
Shen Ye could only stand awkwardly chatting with Jiang Dazhuang.
The two exchanged a few unremarkable words.
“Are you participating in today’s ranking competition? This is a good opportunity to acquire cultivation resources.”
Jiang Dazhuang asked with what appeared to be concern.
“Thank you for your kind offer, Senior Brother, but my strength is low, so I’ll pass,” Shen Ye said.
Jiang Dazhuang scrutinized him for a few moments and said nothing.
The battle on the arena quickly ended.
“Sun Lian moves up one spot, Wu Fang moves down one—is there anyone else who wishes to challenge?”
Jiang Dazhuang announced.
The next second.
An Elder descended from the sky, directly announcing on the arena:
“The soul lamp of Yun Ni, the master of the Xuan Gate, has been extinguished.”
“All her resources and treasures will be re-distributed among the Xuan Gate disciples.”
“You may contend for them according to the rules of the Xuan Gate.”
Dozens of Daoists, carrying various items and scrolls, and even a few Daoist children, flying mounts, and exotic beasts, landed one after another on the mountaintop.
Shen Ye glanced at those Daoist children.
Indeed, Pei Pei was not there.
It was a success.
Charlotte, using the “Pei Pei” clone, had already escaped to safety.
That was good.
Now, it was up to him.
On the arena.
The long list of resources and treasures was read out.
The cultivators’ hearts burned with fervent desire.
—If they could receive the same benefits as Yun Ni, their cultivation would surely advance even faster!
The Elder picked up the treasure scroll and recited:
“Disciples who desire the Profound Fire Spiritual Spring, step forward and contend for it.”
Several Daoists immediately leaped onto the arena.
The contest began!
Shen Ye watched the struggle on the arena along with the other disciples.
After watching for a while, he quietly walked over to Jiang Dazhuang and whispered:
“Second Senior Brother, where do newcomers like us rest?”
Jiang Dazhuang looked at him in surprise and said, “You want to go back and rest now?”
“Senior Brother, I traveled a long distance to reach the sect and am truly very tired. Now I just want to find a place to rest.”
Shen Ye said, sighing wearily.
—After doing so much, jumping from the present to the past and back again, it was indeed exhausting.
Jiang Dazhuang noticed his tiredness and tentatively asked:
“I heard your elder is Tu Fusheng?”
“Yes,” Shen Ye replied.
“With so many treasures, why aren’t you contending for them?” Jiang Dazhuang asked again.
“Senior Brother, I am not worried about cultivation resources,” Shen Ye said honestly.
Jiang Dazhuang was stunned.
Even the Elder, who was observing the entire scene with a cold eye, couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow.
Not worried about resources.
This lad has quite the arrogant tone.
“Junior Brother Nangong,” Jiang Dazhuang patted his shoulder, lowering his voice, “I’m a bit short on funds these days, could you lend me some spiritual stones?”
“Of course, how many do you need?” Shen Ye asked cheerfully.
“Not much, three hundred spiritual stones will do,” Jiang Dazhuang said.
Three hundred spiritual stones, that was almost a month’s worth of expenses for a true disciple.
This guy really had the nerve to ask!
But Shen Ye didn’t say anything more, he directly pulled out a storage bag and handed it to Jiang Dazhuang.
“I hope it eases Senior Brother’s urgent need.”
Shen Ye said with sincere enthusiasm.
Jiang Dazhuang secretly cursed him as a fool, but a smile appeared on his face as he warmly said:
“Junior Brother is righteous, truly worthy of—”
His voice abruptly cut off, and his expression completely froze.
“What’s wrong, Senior Brother?”
Shen Ye asked curiously.
“Nothing, nothing,” Jiang Dazhuang seemed to wake up suddenly, wiping the sweat from his scalp, a forced smile on his face, “Junior Brother, you’re really something!”
“Hmm, everyone says I’m something, but I have a question to ask Senior Brother.”
“Junior Brother, just ask.”
“Where should new disciples like us stay?”
“There’s a cave dwelling on the mountainside, built over the eye of a spiritual vein, it was just completed a few days ago. I was planning to move in, but now I’ll give it to you!”
“Senior Brother is so generous?”
“Of course, we’re brothers, after all.”
Jiang Dazhuang directly handed a token to Shen Ye.
Shen Ye took the token without looking at it, cupped his hands, and continued to ask, “I have another question for Senior Brother.”
“Please speak,” Jiang Dazhuang said respectfully.
“The cultivation method issued by the sect is so difficult, I can’t understand it at all, Senior Brother, please help me take a look,” Shen Ye said.
He patted his storage bag, took out the jade slip of the cultivation method that had just been issued, and handed it over.
“Cultivation methods, small matter, I can easily find some experienced jade slips for you—”
Jiang Dazhuang smiled as he took the jade slip, his spiritual power probing into it. He immediately saw the name of the Daoist scripture and exclaimed in surprise:
“?”
“Hmm, this Daoist scripture seems very difficult, what do you think, Senior Brother?” Shen Ye humbly inquired.
Jiang Dazhuang looked at the jade slip, then looked up at Shen Ye.
“You really don’t understand it at all?” he asked.
“Yes, it’s so difficult, am I not suited for cultivating Daoist methods?” Shen Ye asked, troubled.
“That’s not it—this Daoist scripture is too difficult. Very few people in the sect have successfully cultivated it. I advise you to quickly switch to another one, otherwise, it’s just a waste of time,” Jiang Dazhuang said sincerely.
“So that’s how it is, how do I go about changing my cultivation method?” Shen Ye said, suddenly enlightened.
“I, Jiang Dazhuang, am the foremost Senior Brother of the Xuan Gate, and it’s my duty to help Junior Brother change a cultivation method—”
“Wait for me here, I’ll personally go and change it for you.”
“Then many thanks, Senior Brother. Also, I’d like to learn some knowledge about formations, artifact refining, and talismans.”
“Alright!”
Jiang Dazhuang accepted the jade slip containing the , shot into the sky, and headed towards the main peak.
Shen Ye waited silently where he was, taking the opportunity to watch the contest on the arena.
This time.
He publicly abandoned the jade slip containing the !
Next, as long as he hid his Heart Devil well, no one would know that he had learned this Daoist scripture!
As long as no one knew he had cultivated this Daoist scripture—
The Grand Fettering Soul Refining Palace, which monitored the entire sect, wouldn’t treat him as a key surveillance target as it did last time.
After a short while.
Jiang Dazhuang flew back, handing Shen Ye several jade slips.
“These basic cultivation methods are all good, more suitable for beginners to practice, and you’ll make progress quickly.”
“Senior Brother, could you give me a formation disk that blocks prying eyes—I’m a light sleeper and don’t want to be easily disturbed.”
“Take it! This is the best formation disk I have!” Jiang Dazhuang presented a formation disk with both hands.
“Thank you, Senior Brother, see you tomorrow,” Shen Ye said.
“Hmm, get good rest,” Jiang Dazhuang affectionately instructed.
The surrounding cultivators all looked askance.
When did this bully-like Jiang Dazhuang become so agreeable?
Usually, he would extort people, but he never showed such caring attentiveness to the victimized disciples.
Shen Ye, however, ignored the stares of others, collected the jade slips and the formation disk, and, following the address given by Jiang Dazhuang, flew directly to the mountainside.
There was indeed a newly built cave dwelling there.
Shen Ye used his token to open the restriction of the cave dwelling, and abundant spiritual energy immediately surged out.
“A good place.”
He praised, walked in, and looked through the entire cave dwelling.
—Then activated the formation disk.
In this way, the Grand Fettering Soul Refining Palace was isolated.
Now that Yun Ni was dead.
The Saint would soon come to inspect the mountain.
—If he could fool him, he would have passed the first hurdle!
Shen Ye took a meditation cushion, sat comfortably in the courtyard, then took out the jade slips Jiang Dazhuang had given him, and quietly pondered over them.
These cultivation methods were , , and , respectively.
The names sounded good.
But when he superimposed the “Combat Guidance Master” Tarot card onto them, he found them to be merely mediocre.
Shen Ye watched for a while and then couldn’t help but sneer.
A true Immortal Kingdom inheritor, ascending to the ninety-ninth layer of the universe and entering this most powerful sect, would undoubtedly be arranged to cultivate the .
Such a person would inevitably, due to the compatibility of the cultivation method, advance rapidly in strength and thus reveal their identity.
The entire Dao Palace was a giant trap!
Shen Ye picked up the card and said:
“Now that I’m cultivating the Daoist scripture, I’ve already transformed my spiritual power into Flaming Spirit Divine Light. If I’m not careful in the future, it might be discovered, and that wouldn’t be good.”
“May I ask if there’s a good solution?”
On the Tarot card, the Combat Guidance Master smiled and said:
“That’s simple. I’ll teach you a method to reverse cultivate spiritual power. Once you learn it, you can convert high-level power into low-level spiritual power at any time.”
“Many thanks, esteemed one!”
“No need for politeness, lean closer, and I’ll tell you.”
Shen Ye tossed the jade slips aside and listened attentively to the Combat Guidance Master’s explanation.
His comprehension at this time was as high as 302 points. To quickly grasp the essentials of the cultivation method, he put all 302 free attribute points into comprehension.
—604 points in comprehension.
Such a high value allowed him to understand the Combat Guidance Master’s explanation the moment he heard it.
After a short while.
The cultivation method explanation was complete.
Shen Ye closed his eyes, silently circulated the cultivation method, and began to try to convert the Flaming Spirit Divine Light into spiritual power.
Time slowly passed.
Streaks of spiritual light emanated from his body.
Success!
Now, his whole body was permeated with perfectly normal spiritual power, clearly indicating he was a practitioner of the cultivation path.
Shen Ye opened his eyes with satisfaction.
Hiding the Heart Devil, converting spiritual power, becoming an ordinary disciple.
This was one of the prerequisites for self-preservation.
Next—
The formation caused a ripple.
Someone was outside the cave dwelling!
Shen Ye pondered for a moment and then understood.
He quickly pulled out several backup phones, opened a music app, and played rock music.
Only after doing this did he slowly deactivate the formation and open the door of the cave dwelling.
He saw two Elders, accompanying an imposing black-haired middle-aged man, waiting outside the door.
As the door opened.
The deafening rock music burst out, echoing both inside and outside the cave dwelling:
“Your love, both captivating and soul-snatching, leaves me swaying, intoxicated by the spring breeze—”
A voice sang, straining.
The Sect Master and the Elders all frowned.
How long had it been since such a noisy sound was heard in the sect?
“So noisy, what kind of decorum is this!”
An Elder glared and sternly questioned.
Shen Ye quickly apologized:
“Ah, sorry, I thought it was a fellow senior or junior brother coming to discuss music—”
He reached out and tapped a few times in the air, turning off several phone apps.
“Sect Master, two Elders, please come in.”
Shen Ye said.
“How do you know I am the Sect Master?” the black-haired middle-aged man asked.
“The head of the Grand Dao Palace, the legendary Saint, who doesn’t know?” Shen Ye said with a playful grin.
Utterly informal.
The black-haired middle-aged man’s brow furrowed into a deep frown, and the two Elders also looked somewhat displeased.
The group entered the cave dwelling.
The Sect Master, the Saint, immediately noticed the formation disk and said:
“You can use this?”
“It’s very simple, just a small matter,” Shen Ye chuckled sheepishly.
He pressed it casually, and the formation disk immediately stopped working.
“I hear your senior and junior brothers have taken good care of you. In the future, you must cultivate diligently,” the Sect Master said.
“Please rest assured, Sect Master, the Xuan Gate disciples will surely unite closely around me to provide me with various cultivation conveniences, and I will also cultivate diligently,” Shen Ye said.
This statement was quite interesting.
The Sect Master and the two Elders exchanged glances.
“Why would they unite around you?”
The Sect Master asked.
“Senior Brother Jiang asked me to borrow spiritual stones, and I gave him an immortal spiritual jade marrow, which should last him for a while,” Shen Ye said carelessly.
Immortal spiritual jade marrow!
This was an invaluable treasure in the cultivation world!
Just a few pieces of immortal spiritual jade marrow could supply a medium-sized sect with cultivation resources for hundreds of years!
This kid actually gave it away so casually!
And the recipient was just a disciple of the Xuan Gate in the Grand Dao Palace.
It was simply a waste of treasure!
The Sect Master’s eyelids twitched.
Shen Ye, however, paid no attention, directly producing a box and opening it.
Inside the box lay several pieces of immortal spiritual jade marrow that Tu Fusheng had spent thousands of years collecting.
“It’s my first time meeting the Sect Master, and I have no worthy gift, just a small token of my regard. Please accept it, esteemed Sect Master!”
Shen Ye held the box with both hands, saying respectfully.
One Elder couldn’t resist. He reached out and grabbed an immortal spiritual jade marrow, examining it closely.
“It’s real.”
He said, in disbelief.
These few pieces of immortal spiritual jade marrow were also important to the entire Grand Dao Palace.
Just as the Sect Master was about to speak, Shen Ye slapped his forehead, placed the box in one hand, and took out a deed to land, presenting it before them.
“This, by the way, is a spiritual stone mountain. I had nothing good to offer the two Elders on our first meeting, so I’ll just give you a mountain. It’s a small token of my esteem; please accept it, Elders.”
Shen Ye said respectfully.
The other Elder took the deed, cast several magic seals on the contract, examined it carefully, and nodded, saying:
“On a planet in the 102nd layer of the universe, I’ve heard that it’s a spiritual stone mining planet, but I didn’t expect it to have been divided up.”
“—This contract is also real.”
The Sect Master’s expression suddenly turned stern, and he demanded:
“Nangong Wantou, you must have a motive for producing these treasures, is that not so?”
“Sect Master is discerning!” Shen Ye hurriedly said, “I do indeed have something to report, and I ask for your understanding!”
“Speak, and let me hear!” the Sect Master said.
“Esteemed Sect Master, you see, I’m not young anymore, and my family is concerned about my marriage. I heard that the Grand Dao Palace is a place that nurtures talent, the best academy in the 90th to 120th layers of the universe, so they sent me here.”
“—I actually entered the Dao Palace to find a Daoist companion proficient in both virtue and talent.”
“Please be understanding, Sect Master!”
Shen Ye finished in one breath.
The Sect Master and the two Elders were silent for a moment.
“What should we do? This kid is here for a relationship,” one Elder transmitted.
“Look at how generous he is—in fact, what harm is there in us having one less ambitious disciple? At least it binds Tu Fusheng, and can also alleviate the spiritual stone pressure on the Dao Palace,” another Elder transmitted.
“But we can’t sell female disciples,” the former Elder said.
The Sect Master pondered for a long time before speaking: “Do your elders know about your situation?”
“It’s precisely what my elders requested,” Shen Ye replied.
“Do you not cultivate at all? How then could you be worthy of the female cultivators of our sect?” the Sect Master asked again.
“I do cultivate! Sect Master, I cultivate too!” Shen Ye repeatedly clasped his hands.
The Sect Master suddenly let out a stern cry: “Then why did you abandon the ? That is the treasure of our sect!”
“But that thing reads like a heavenly book, I don’t understand it, Sect Master,” Shen Ye said, looking flustered.
“You don’t study it more?” The Sect Master took a step forward, staring at him.
“To be honest with the Sect Master, I know every word in that scripture, but strung together it becomes a cosmic mystery. If I must cultivate that scripture to join the Dao Palace—”
Shen Ye drooped his head in dismay, retrieved the treasure box and the deed from his hand, and said with a low spirit:
“Please, expel me from the sect. I am not cut out for cultivation.”
The three stared at the treasures in his hand.
The two Elders repeatedly winked at the Sect Master, transmitting:
“This kid isn’t cut out for cultivation, but he has good materials for cultivation in his hands!”
“Esteemed Sect Master, no matter what he cultivates, keeping him in the sect as a treasure-spitting toad ornament is also good.”
The Sect Master was no fool; he snorted coldly, retreated, and sternly said,
“It’s fine if you don’t cultivate the Daoist scripture, but you must diligently cultivate other methods. If you slack off, I will absolutely not allow you to harass the female disciples of our sect!”
“Yes, disciple understands! In the future, this disciple will contribute more to the sect!” Shen Ye said.
—The other party saying this meant they had agreed.
His statement about contributing more meant he would frequently offer treasures in the future.
The deal was struck.
“That’s right, if you’re powerful, some female disciple will naturally take a liking to you. As elders of the sect, why would we hinder you?” an Elder said, with a pleasant expression.
“Cultivate diligently, striving to better yourself is the proper path,” another Elder also said.
The Sect Master said nothing more, turning and walking outside.
The two Elders, having received the immortal spiritual jade marrow and the deed, followed the Sect Master out of the cave dwelling.
Shen Ye saw them off.
Only after they flew into the sky and gradually disappeared from sight did he close the door.
Done!
The Saint’s Heart Devil’s fate was set as “apart from those central pillars who can advance and strengthen the sect, all other sect disciples must be devoured to enhance my power.”
The items he presented were of extremely high value and perfectly qualified as “central pillars.”
And he was just there for love, completely clueless about the Daoist scriptures, posing no threat at all.
For now, he should be safe from harm.
He patted his storage bag, pulled out a few hunger-suppressing pills, skewered them on a bamboo stick, and began to roast them.
He also had a drink.
He propped up a mobile phone, set up a projection, and played a movie on the courtyard wall.
Eating, drinking, and having fun.
In a short while.
A voice suddenly broke out in the sky outside:
“I heard the Saint of the Grand Dao Palace is immensely powerful, today I specially come for a discussion of the Dao!”
—They’re here!
This was a harvesting by the Saint on the sect.
Unexpectedly, this time, the harvest came early?
Shen Ye hummed a tune, not even activating the formation, and continued to enjoy himself in his cave dwelling.
The Saint’s voice echoed through the sky:
“If you want to fight, then fight!”
Thousands of streams of light flew across the sky.
The various mountain ranges of the Dao Palace were affected by the spells exchanged by the two sides.
Many cave dwellings were directly reduced to rubble, and the disciples within also perished.
Shen Ye ate his skewers, drank his beverage, and casually tapped a few times in his leisure.
Several phones simultaneously blared rock music:
“You ask me, exactly how far should I follow you.”
“My heart, like the prying eye in the summer sky!”
Drum beats and electronic music mixed together, erupting in a tumultuous, high-pitched roar: “Love you! Love you! Love you! I don’t want to see the dawn, loving you!”
The entire cave dwelling was extremely noisy.
The Grand Fettering Soul Refining Palace, which emerged from the ground, monitored its surroundings, and the ethereal flames burned ceaselessly—
But under the cover of this metal rock music, it seemed somewhat listless.
Rain of fire poured down from the sky.
Wails and screams resounded throughout the mountains.
A shrill cry rang out:
“Jiang Dazhuang, the new lead disciple of the Xuan Gate, has fallen, Elder!”
Shen Ye paid no attention.
—That fellow died, and the immortal spiritual jade marrow in his hands would find its own destination.
Why should he care?
Shen Ye casually pointed, turning up the volume, continuing to listen to rock music, eating, and peacefully “cultivating” in his cave dwelling.
At a certain moment.
A line of faint small characters appeared:
“You survived.”
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