Gates of the Myriad Realms Chapter 380

The voice asked:

“Oh Giants, which of these three hammers did you drop?”

Three heavy hammers, gold, silver, and bronze, floated outside the armored ship.

The sea undulated.

The ship swayed.

Two Giants stood on the deck, staring at the three heavy hammers in mid-air, struggling incessantly, yet unable to move an inch.

—They had to answer the question!

This wasn’t the purple-tier term “Walking While Heartbroken.”

It was the even more powerful dark-gold-tier term “Paige’s Ship”!

Seizing this moment—

“Full attack!”

James roared hysterically.

Everyone unleashed their strongest offensive skills, aiming them at the two Giants.

For a moment.

The roaring sound shook the entire blank void, causing even the massive armored ship to tremor ceaselessly.

Those high-level cosmic spells, glowing with the light of dharma, even though they had been weakened to about the power level of the seventh tier of the Dharma Realm, were simply too numerous.

“Faster! Faster! Faster! Don’t stop!”

The attacks grew more and more ferocious.

Quantity turned into quality.

A huge hole was blasted in the chest of one Giant, and it was clear it couldn’t last much longer.

The Giants exchanged glances.

If they still wanted to resolve the battle and turn the tide, there was only one way—

Answer the question!

So they opened their mouths and said in a deep voice:

“The bronze hammer is ours.”

As soon as the words fell.

From the depths of the sea, the voice resonated once more:

“What good Giants you are, so honest! I shall reward you!”

“These three hammers, gold, silver, and bronze, are all yours!”

“Take them!”

Then, the three heavy hammers suspended in mid-air plummeted onto the ship.

Boom boom boom—

The heavy hammers crashed down onto the armored ship with full force, piercing through the deck and making the entire ship sway back and forth.

The Giant with its chest blown open and one arm broken lost its footing and fell directly into the Sea of Dharma Realm.

A wave surged and then receded.

The Giant was gone.

Only one Giant remained!

It roared, grabbing the golden hammer, and charged with all its might towards the professionals.

“Speed up, attack it—”

James shouted loudly.

Everyone knew that at this moment, it was extremely critical—

A Giant only needed one move to kill!

More brilliant magical lights streaked across the sky, all striking the Giant.

The Giant, holding the golden hammer, roared and, enduring countless spells, walked step by step towards the crowd.

The professional named Mel stepped forward again, shouting hysterically:

“There’s nothing left between us, just go, never contact me again!”

The purple-tier term “Walking While Heartbroken” activated!

The Giant’s body stiffened for a moment, then immediately returned to normal.

It even quickened its pace, dragging the heavy golden hammer, and charged directly towards the crowd—

“It resisted my ‘name’!” Mel cried out in a lost voice.

Everyone’s faces paled.

But at this point, if they didn’t take it down, they would be the ones to die next!

“Kill!!!”

James stopped directing, directly unleashed his Dharma Idol, and released his ultimate skill.

The crowd attacked the Giant like mad.

But the Giant kept getting closer.

Finally.

It arrived before the professionals’ position and raised the heavy, gigantic golden hammer high—

The outcome was about to be decided!

Just at this critical moment, a voice suddenly resounded from the sea:

“Oh Giant, the hammer in your hand doesn’t seem to be yours.”

The golden hammer vanished.

The Giant lost its hammer, frozen in place, unable to move.

Immediately after.

Three more hammers, gold, silver, and bronze, emerged from the sea and flew into the air.

“Giant, which of these three hammers did you drop?”

The voice asked again.

Having learned its lesson from last time, the Giant roared without hesitation, “The golden hammer! I need it, give it to me immediately!”

The voice in the sea resonated:

“You lie!”

“Endure your own full-powered attack.”

“This is the price of deception!”

The silver and bronze hammers disappeared instantly.

Only the golden hammer remained, lightly vibrating in mid-air before falling and hovering above the Giant’s head.

“Wait!”

The Giant’s expression changed.

But it was too late!

The golden hammer raised high, then smashed down with full force!

Boom—

The Giant, along with the entire deck of the armored ship, was smashed to smithereens.

The ship immediately plunged forward!

—The ship capsized!

Giant waves engulfed the entire massive hull.

Blankness.

Blankness.

Blankness.

The professionals’ expressions turned hazy for a moment, feeling as if the Dharma Realm instantly receded.

The world spun.

The next second.

Everything returned to normal.

Everyone found themselves still standing in the Immortal Kingdom.

They were leaning against the colossal “Supreme” stele, facing the skeletal palace.

Two Giant corpses lay before the palace.

They were dead!

The crowd cheered.

—They had truly survived a calamity!

And they had even defeated such terrifying Giants!

Suddenly someone spoke:

“Thanks to the Immortal Kingdom’s blessing! It actually materialized into a ship within the Dharma Realm, creating a cause-and-effect technique—”

“Its power is truly terrifying.”

Upon hearing this, everyone recalled the scene just now.

After “Walking While Heartbroken” failed, it was that unknown “name” that took effect!

As expected of the Immortal Kingdom, to possess such a terrifying “name.”

This being the case—

Besides the Hun Tian technique, the Immortal Kingdom must also hide various rare treasures.

The level of those treasures must at least match the “name” from just now!

Thinking this.

Everyone’s hearts burned with enthusiasm.

Their gazes towards Shen Ye also became much kinder.

—In a sense, it was Shen Ye’s presence as a “mascot” that drew forth the Immortal Kingdom’s “name,” thereby saving everyone.

“Alright! Everyone rest in place for an hour! Prepare to enter the Bone Palace!”

James’s voice echoed around.

Since the Giants were dead and the threat was removed, everyone no longer stayed in the safe zone and jumped off their companions’ shoulders.

On the way to the Bone Palace, everyone sat on the ground, pulled out various magic potions, and guzzled them down.

“No, everyone’s exhausted.”

A retainer whispered into James’s ear.

James looked around at everyone, only to see many melee professionals utterly drained, lying softly on the ground, panting heavily.

The ranged mages also looked half-dead.

—Everyone had attacked like mad just now, without calculating their consumption.

If they only rested for an hour now, they wouldn’t recover at all!

“Extend the time—”

James announced:

“One hour isn’t enough, everyone rest a bit longer. We’ll attack the Bone Palace once everyone’s status has recovered sufficiently!”

A cheer erupted.

Seizing the moment—

James turned his head, and smiled at Shen Ye:

“Thanks to you being here, this is my gift of gratitude for you. It will definitely help you.”

A box was placed in Shen Ye’s hand.

Two of James’s subordinates beside him showed expressions of surprise.

One couldn’t help but exclaim:

“Sir, that is very precious, even in our world, it is an extremely rare item.”

The other’s expression was solemn, looking at the wooden box with a pained face:

“Yes, it’s such a precious item, please think carefully, sir, before you speak!”

James glared at the two of them, and shouted, “Don’t say another word, Brother Shen saved all our lives! I’m afraid this item isn’t enough to repay his kindness!”

“But the Mistress instructed that such a treasure can only be used by you, sir!” The first person almost knelt.

The second person was already kneeling and shrieked, “Please, sir, take back this treasure and bestow upon him some other items! Sir!”

A resolute expression appeared on James’s face as he forcefully thrust the treasure box into Shen Ye’s arms and even pressed it down.

“…” Shen Ye.

These two beside you are actors, aren’t they.

Vaudeville performers.

“This… it’s too valuable, I dare not accept it.” Shen Ye modestly declined as per procedure.

“Take it!” James glared at him.

So Shen Ye took it.

He looked down at the box.

It was the same as the two boxes Baxter received.

So inside would also be “servants of darkness,” presumably.

— The kind of servants that ostensibly obey his commands, but in reality obey Baxter’s.

How much do you enjoy this kind of game?

“Thank you for your kindness, I will accept this.”

Shen Ye said.

Under the burning gazes of the three, he directly put the box into his embrace.

A sincere smile bloomed on James’s face.

“Brother Shen, we are about to attack the Bone Palace. Please stay here and fight alongside us.”

He patted Shen Ye’s shoulder and said.

“No problem.” Shen Ye said with a firm tone.

James was very pleased.

The intelligence said this kid was the disciple of the strongest person on the Death Planet.

The Death Planet had already declared neutrality.

Plus, Cloud Rainbow Heavenly Venerate seemed to be protecting this planet.

— It’s not easy to lay hands on this young man easily.

Fortunately, he was sensible.

Judging by the current effect, it was better than forcing it.

Let’s leave it at that for now.

James gulped down a few potions, wiped his mouth, and strode forward, shouting:

“Quartermaster, prepare food! According to the highest combat standards!”

“In half an hour, I will personally toast everyone!”

“Yes!”

Several quartermasters responded loudly.

The following time became easy and pleasant.

Shen Ye ate a sumptuous meal with them and drank some grape juice.

He had no conflicts of interest with anyone.

He had even saved everyone.

And he represented good luck in battle.

So everyone was very kind and respectful towards this young man.

Shen Ye also felt a bit bad for consuming so much manpower and resources for his dungeon run (not really).

So his attitude became even more amiable and sincere, and his every gesture and word carried a sense of respect that seemed genuine.

Both host and guests enjoyed themselves.

—Everyone considered themselves the “host.”

Time quickly reached the afternoon.

James chatted idly with Shen Ye for a while, then suddenly stood up and shouted:

“Rest period over, begin exploring the Bone Palace—”

“Everyone up! Get up!”

“Prepare for battle!”

At his shout, the professionals rose one after another, stretching their limbs, making the final preparations before battle.

After about half a day of rest, everyone finally recovered their state.

The team quickly assembled.

Led by James, everyone advanced in a battle formation, marching majestically to the entrance of the Bone Palace.

“Sir, should we send scouts inside to explore the way?”

A subordinate asked.

James fell into thought.

At this moment, Shen Ye’s heart stirred, and he suddenly felt a spiritual connection in the ethereal.

A gust of wind blew from the Bone Palace, sweeping past the unsuspecting crowd, murmuring in his ear:

“It has been too long since anyone reached this ancient land, solely to complete that extremely rigorous trial.”

“Young man.”

“Do you know that over billions of years, only a handful of people have passed the trial?”

“The vast majority have perished here, their bodies turning to bones, forming this Bone Palace.”

“Last chance—”

“Child, it’s not too late to turn back now.”

“Turn back!”

Shen Ye looked up at the continuous palace complex on the mountains.

Is that so?

Such a majestic palace, all built from the bones of those who died while taking the trial?

…That’s unsettling.

He didn’t want to participate any further.

But where was the way back?

In this “unstable layer” of the cosmos, the Death Planet was just a world that could be destroyed by a casual strike from others.

There must be a powerful enough force to protect it!

Besides.

To keep up with Charlotte’s pace, one couldn’t give up so easily.

“I still want to try.”

Shen Ye silently sent out a telepathic message.

The wind seemed to sigh, continuing,

“Since you have decided, so be it.”

“Oh, trial-taker deep in the ordeal, you came alone… wait a minute, why do you have so many subordinates?”

“Is that not allowed?” Shen Ye asked.

“It is allowed, but you’ve become an army, isn’t that a bit excessive?” The voice of the wind said.

“Still not allowed?” Shen Ye asked again.

“It’s allowed… well, it’s allowed, but with so many people, even if you pass the trial, it won’t be solely your effort.” The wind said.

“Still not allowed?” Shen Ye asked again.

“It’s allowed… it’s allowed… fine, I’ve never seen anyone quite like you.”

The sound of the wind vanished completely.

Immediately after.

Everyone immediately sensed something.

A master quickly walked up to James and swiftly said:

“Be careful, this palace is starting to emit powerful energy fluctuations!”

James’s expression brightened, and he flew into the air, shouting loudly:

“Defense formation—rise!”

One by one, melee professionals stepped forward, raising their large shields, guarding the front of the team.

“Advance! Advance! Advance!”

They let out roars that boosted morale.

Shen Ye quickly retreated to the back of the team.

—Are you kidding me! I’m only at the sixth tier of the Dharma Realm, at the bottom of the multi-universe, and haven’t received any teachings from the Immortal Kingdom.

If I don’t rely on the power of other strong individuals, when will I ever pass the trial?

He stood in the last row, intently observing the situation on the battlefield.

The entire battle formation, maintaining a neat posture, moved slowly towards the gate of the Bone Palace.

The next second.

Something extraordinary happened.

The entire Bone Palace made “creaking” sounds, ceaselessly, and it was unclear what was happening inside.

Everyone wore confused expressions.

Only Shen Ye.

The more Shen Ye listened, the more familiar it sounded, and he suddenly recalled something.

“Careful!”

He shouted loudly: “This palace is transforming!”

Transformation?

Everyone was still confused, but then the palace suddenly leaped up, turning into a bone monster several hundred meters tall.

The monster raised its hands high, forming hammers, and with a single blow, smashed down fiercely towards the people on the ground!

So fast!

All of this happened in the blink of an eye, so much so that most people couldn’t react.

Who could have imagined a huge palace turning into a monster?

Alright, even if you can turn into a monster—

Who could have imagined you could unleash such a devastating, party-wiping attack in an instant?

Before the dual-fist slam arrived, it had already created a series of roars in the void.

The light on its fists was scorching and brilliant, like the sun.

The intense pressure crushed everyone to the ground, rendering them unable to move an inch.

It’s over.

The same thought appeared in everyone’s mind.

At that very instant—

The world flashed away.

The monster was gone.

The Immortal Kingdom was also gone.

Everyone found themselves back in the Undead Empire, all lying on the manor square of the Marquis’s residence.

“I… I survived?”

“That’s right, I’m not dead.”

“Why?”

“We escaped!”

Everyone spoke confusedly.

After a while.

These professionals gradually came to their senses.

Immortal Kingdom.

Indeed, with Shen Ye, the first acknowledged by the Immortal Kingdom, there was a certain probability that the Immortal Kingdom would teleport everyone away—

At the moment of imminent death!

People looked silently at Shen Ye, their gazes gradually changing.

“It seems this effect only happens when I’m around; my other companions have tried, but they didn’t get this result,”

Shen Ye said with a smile.

This was indeed true.

The stele also stated this.

“How did you know the palace would transform?” James asked.

“When my skeleton friends transform, they all make those kinds of sounds—creaking, clanking, and the like. You can ask any skeleton and get the same answer,” Shen Ye said.

This was the truth, verifiable by anyone.

James nodded, then asked:

“That… Brother Shen, after we’re ready, could I ask you to come with us again?”

“Of course, you can call me anytime when you’re ready,” Shen Ye said honestly.

Everyone’s hearts slowly settled.

With this “lucky star” present, it was equivalent to a free pass from death!

“Should I assign a few people to protect your safety?”

James asked.

“No need, I’m very safe on the Death Planet.” Shen Ye said.

James thought about it and agreed.

The wooden box had already been given to him, and later, everything about him would be under his surveillance.

“Alright then, you go back and rest for now. We’ll contact you as soon as we have news.”

“Alright, farewell everyone.”

Shen Ye drew a card and activated the teleportation.

As soon as he left, everyone started chatting.

“This kid is good, no wonder he was chosen by the Immortal Kingdom.”

“But their world gave up contending for the Immortal Kingdom, so he won’t gain anything from it; he can only help us.”

“Yeah, bad luck for him.”

“…But we really do owe him a life.”

“That’s not right, the Immortal Kingdom saved us.”

“Without him, would the Immortal Kingdom have intervened?”

“That’s true.”

The discussions gradually subsided.

…

Death Planet.

Jade Capital City.

Xirang High School.

Shen Ye quietly appeared in the plaza.

He had just walked a few steps when his phone rang.

“Hello?”

“I’m Shen Xiaoyun.”

“How do you have my number? Wait, you bought a phone?” Shen Ye said in surprise.

“That’s right, I’m working overtime in the Human Martial Arts Group’s R&D department. Bring some food over, I’m starving.” Yun Ni said.

“…Okay.” Shen Ye said.

Twenty minutes later.

He arrived at the Human Martial Arts Group’s R&D department with two large boxes of takeout.

This was on the thirty-seventh floor.

Shen Ye entered Yun Ni’s office and placed the takeout boxes on her desk.

“Haven’t eaten yet?”

He asked.

“No time.” Yun Ni sat cross-legged, her hands rapidly typing on the keyboard, her gaze fixed on the screen without blinking.

Behind her, a human-shaped black shadow floated, appearing and disappearing intermittently.

“What is that?” Shen Ye asked.

“You can see it too? Not bad, you have good spiritual roots.” Yun Ni said.

“Is it your spell?” Shen Ye continued to ask.

While typing, Yun Ni said calmly:

“It’s a heart demon—it will cause all sorts of problems. Once I lose myself while dealing with various matters, it will make me go berserk, and I will perish.”

“Sounds pretty terrifying.” Shen Ye said.

“This is the so-called stage of blossoming heart demons. It’s just a shadow now, but it will become incredibly powerful when it acts up.” Yun Ni said.

“Hiss—let’s not talk about that thing, come and eat, then go back and rest.”

Shen Ye said.

“I might have to work all night today.” Yun Ni said.

Shen Ye glanced outside.

There were people in all the office cubicles outside.

Crowded with people, brightly lit.

“A heavy workload?” Shen Ye asked.

“It’s not that the task is heavy. I’ve already completed seven or eight batches of tasks, but tasks keep coming, so I realized something—”

Yun Ni emphasized: “No matter how many tasks you complete, you must work overtime until the designated time.”

Shen Ye glanced at the time, frowned and said: “Working all night is a bit too much. What’s wrong with old Qian? I’ll go talk to him.”

“Don’t. I quite like working overtime. Come join me for a meal, then you can go back.” Yun Ni said.

She quickly tapped on the keyboard a few times, locking the task, then moved her chair next to Shen Ye and swiftly opened the takeout boxes.

A pork knuckle rice.

A roasted goose rice.

With tea eggs.

Two drinks.

Yun Ni glanced at them, picked up the roasted goose rice, quickly scraped a few cabbage hearts with her chopsticks, and mixed them with rice before putting it in her mouth.

Shen Ye went for the pork knuckle rice.

Suddenly.

A commotion began outside.

“What happened?”

Yun Ni put down her lunchbox and quickly pushed the door open.

Shen Ye had no choice but to follow.

They saw an employee lying on the ground, unconscious.

Others gathered around.

“Old Li suddenly collapsed, we don’t know what’s wrong. We’ve already called for an ambulance.”

Shen Ye looked at the person on the ground, then at their workstation.

The desk was covered with messy reports and documents, a large water cup, and a photo frame.

In the photo frame were two newborn babies, held in their mother’s arms.

The mother smiled at the camera.

Yun Ni also saw it.

She crouched down, turned the unconscious person over, and looked closely.

“Myocardial infarction…”

She whispered.

Shen Ye immediately moved to pick up the employee.

—At his speed, flying to the nearest hospital should only take a few minutes.

This way, the rescue would be very timely.

He was about to squat down, but found he couldn’t move.

The black shadow behind Yun Ni suddenly expanded, transforming into a giant figure, floating in mid-air, looking down.

The heart demon moved!

So that’s how it was, this was the heart demon’s test for Yun Ni, so he, an outsider, was restricted by the heart demon, only allowing Yun Ni to act.

Once she did something against her true self or became lost, the heart demon would make her perish!

Yun Ni extended two fingers, quickly tapping the employee’s chest a few times like afterimages.

The employee’s ashen face visibly turned rosy.

Everyone showed surprise and looked at Yun Ni.

Yun Ni remained calm, stating lightly:

“I’ve studied a bit in this area—now his blood vessels are clear, he should be fine.”

“Just wait for the ambulance.”

After saying that, she got up and returned to the office, crouching on her chair, and continued eating her boxed meal.

Innumerable black shadows floated in, surrounding her, as if trying to do something, but finding no opportunity at all.

Shen Ye hesitated for a moment, then also returned to the office.

He closed the door, walked over to Yun Ni, sat down beside her, and asked:

“Haven’t you already become an ordinary person?”

“Yes, so if I use my power, it will cause the heart demon to go wild. See, it really wants to enter my sea of consciousness and destroy everything about me,” Yun Ni said.

Shen Ye’s eyes flickered, and he asked softly:

“Taking such a risk for an ordinary person…”

Yun Ni said without raising her head:

“A risk? No, I’m doing this for reputation.”

Shen Ye nodded thoughtfully.

She needed reputation.

Yun Ni continued:

“I can destroy a planet at will, and I can also save lives as humble as ants at will. All of this has the most firm and clear goal: ”

“—Become stronger!”

“The heart demon thinks this can disturb my mind? How laughable.”