Gates of the Myriad Realms Chapter 421
byChapter 404: A New Identity!
“I’m fine.”
“Yes, teacher, as you said, some things cannot be revealed.”
“Understood, I won’t mention that matter again next time.”
“I’ll go back once I’ve recovered a bit.”
The communication ended.
Shen Ye put away the card, a hint of solemnity still lingering on his expression.
The “blood man” who mastered the Heaven-Shaking Art killed himself in front of the invisible Celestial Demon.
—But who knew if that monster had any other tricks up its sleeve?
If he returned to the Death Star now—
If it attacked again, and the Death Star was affected, wouldn’t countless people die?
So Shen Ye did not go back for the time being.
At this moment.
He was on Twilight Star.
The same maid from before stood in the square of Twilight Star, smiling as she walked towards him:
“Hello, sir, it’s been a long time since we last saw you.”
“Yes, how have you been?” Shen Ye asked.
“Thanks to you, everything is well—by the way, Twilight Star is currently operating over the raging zone of the Star of Termination. If you need further operational information about Twilight Star, a certain fee is required,” the maid said.
“How much?” Shen Ye asked.
“Only one kilogram of gold is needed, which is quite a bargain,” the maid smiled, a hint of hidden meaning in her eyes.
Shen Ye looked around.
Other maids appeared normal, but their movements were filled with a sense of urgency and efficiency.
He wiped his ring and paid the gold.
The maid seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, then immediately transmitted a message:
“In thirteen minutes, Twilight Star will enter the Abyssal Zone.”
Thirteen minutes!
Time was indeed tight.
The Abyssal Zone of the Star of Termination was no joke.
Historically, no one had ever come out alive from the Abyssal Zone.
—Either seek refuge here, or leave immediately.
“I will seek refuge here.”
Shen Ye said.
“Thank you for your business,” the maid bowed, “Total three thousand kilograms of gold.”
“All right.”
Shen Ye paid the fee.
The maid led him to a flat area in the square and simply made a gesture.
The ground slowly descended.
—The interior of Twilight Star was like a beehive, with individual spaces of various forms, although from the outside, it appeared to be just a barren satellite.
The maid led the way.
Shen Ye followed behind, recalling facts about Twilight Star and the Star of Termination as he walked.
—Below Twilight Star, on the Star of Termination, there were many terrifying creatures, including some monsters with red attributes.
If the “Lord of the End of All Eras” wanted to attack here, then let him come!
Ahead.
The maid stopped and pressed her hand against the wall.
A stone door opened.
“The room is free from any prying eyes, with unlimited food and drink. If you need anything else, you can shake the bell on the coffee table to communicate with me.”
“We’re about to reach the Abyssal Zone, please go inside and rest.”
The maid smiled.
“Thank you.”
“You’re welcome.”
Shen Ye stepped into the room.
The stone door gently closed behind him.
Shen Ye surveyed the entire room.
How to put it—
The room was about eighty square meters, not large, and the walls were covered with dense runes.
A line of faint glowing text floated in the void:
“Large Concealment Rune Array.”
Shen Ye tried to profile it with “Fate’s Tool,” and the result was “every part of Twilight Star is covered with Concealment Rune Arrays.”
—It seems this is why Twilight Star can safely pass through the Abyssal Zone.
As Shen Ye entered the room, all the runes gradually merged into the wall.
The light on the ceiling lit up.
A large tray filled with a variety of sumptuous food rested on the table.
Drinks were placed next to the tray.
Shen Ye was also hungry, so he sat down to eat and drink while looking at the void.
The faint glowing text remained there, indicating that his innate ability had advanced:
“Your Door ability has advanced from Level 0 to Level 1.”
“This advancement yields three effects:”
“1. You can choose: Upgrade ‘Seal Door’ to Level 1, or abandon your current ‘Seal’ type Door ability and gain a new, unknown Door ability (also Level 1);”
“—Please make a decision within three days;”
“2. You can now acquire negative and defensive traits.”
“3. The trait level cap can break through ‘Mythical’ and reach the higher ‘Primordial’ level.”
Shen Ye fell into contemplation.
—This advancement was quite powerful.
Each of the three effects could genuinely enhance his combat strength!
However, the choice for the Door’s advancement still needed careful consideration.
He had three days anyway.
What needed attention right now was another matter—
Shen Ye devoured a large meal, wiped his mouth with paper, and washed his hands.
Just then, a soft female voice sounded from outside:
“Please be advised.”
“Twilight Star is currently traversing the skies above the Abyssal Zone.”
“Please remain silent.”
“Any malicious actions are prohibited and will result in immediate teleportation out and capture by the Abyssal Zone.”
Shen Ye walked to the sofa, sat down, then settled directly on the floor, crossing his legs and closing his eyes slightly.
—With the help of Chapulrichita Kitorit, the Creator of the Fourth Era, he had forgotten the Dao Sutra.
The original Formless Celestial Demon vanished directly from the seal.
This made the whole matter seamlessly perfect.
That monster could no longer find him through the Celestial Demon.
The consequence of all this was—
He had to re-cultivate the “Tai Shang Wang Qing Yu Hua Fei Sheng Jing” (Supreme Emotionless Ascension Sutra).
Actually, it was nothing.
The Path to Heaven itself required him to cultivate this Dao Sutra to its highest realm.
—Then practice it!
Anyway, he was already familiar with it, and had even received direct initiation from the Heaven-Penetrating Art.
Time slowly passed.
At a certain moment.
Shen Ye opened his eyes and lifted a hand.
As he circulated the Dao Art, his spiritual energy underwent multiple purifications.
Pure white light emanated from his body.
—This was a more advanced mutated spiritual energy than the Flame Spirit Divine Light.
“Congratulations.”
“Through your unremitting efforts and exceptional comprehension of the Daoist scripture, your spiritual energy has been consecutively enhanced multiple times, transforming into ‘Nine Heavens Profound Light’.”
“Description: Under the blessing of Nine Heavens Profound Light, your attack power is increased by five times. It can also be used for defense, increasing your defensive capabilities by five times.”
Shen Ye sighed slightly.
For normal, conventional battles that involve back-and-forth exchanges, this mutated spiritual energy was indeed good.
Unfortunately, he rarely fought fair in his battles.
—He often contended with formidable foes.
So, he usually just threw out traits.
But it was good nonetheless; at least in future battles at the same level, he could use this Nine Heavens Profound Light.
This would reduce the exposure of his traits, preventing them from being quietly noted and studied for weaknesses by those with ulterior motives.
Shen Ye gestured again.
The original Formless Celestial Demon silently appeared.
That’s right!
It had been cultivated again!
Shen Ye’s heart was invigorated. He quietly ran the Dao Art, continuing to cultivate.
Since the Path to Heaven required him to cultivate the Dao Sutra to its highest level, he might as well do it in one go and complete the Sutra entirely!
However, a piece of paper on the table suddenly flew up and landed in front of Shen Ye.
Lines of small text appeared on the white paper:
“Guest, hello!”
“Your cultivation is altering the fundamental laws of the surrounding void, which is highly likely to affect Twilight Star’s concealment capabilities.”
“For the safety of yourself and others, please cease cultivation immediately.”
“Repeat, please cease cultivation immediately!”
Shen Ye immediately halted his Dao Art.
—Back then, no matter if he traveled by train, plane, or ship, he never caused trouble for others.
This time was no exception.
Moreover, if this trouble were to escalate, he would also be doomed!
He stood up, stretched his body, and then suddenly remembered something. He quickly placed all twenty-six of his phones on the table, set them to silent mode, and only then did he breathe a sigh of relief.
According to Death Star time, it was now past 11:50 PM!
If his phone’s alarm went off, wouldn’t he be thrown out of Twilight Star?
Wait a minute!
After the day was over, wouldn’t a new trait be born from the Seal Door?
Even though “Group Pet” had been devoured—
His Door ability had reached Level 1, and now it could generate more types of traits!
Shen Ye waited a few minutes.
Twelve o’clock sharp.
Lines of faint glowing text arrived as scheduled:
“Due to your innate ability ‘Door’ reaching Level 1, the trait abilities attached to ‘Door’ have also gained new developmental directions.”
“Please select the type of trait to be born:”
“1. Positive trait; 2. Negative trait; 3. Defensive trait.”
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—Now he could choose the development direction of his traits!
Shen Ye scanned them back and forth, first ruling out positive traits.
Since awakening the Door ability—
He had always been acquiring positive traits.
Now that there were two new options, why not try them out?
Recalling the several times the negative trait “Good Brother” had proved effective, Shen Ye immediately spoke:
“This time, I choose a negative trait.”
Following his choice, a faint light immediately transformed into text:
“Today, you killed the monster in the legendary Seal Door and used the door to escape a certain death attack, maximizing the effect of the Seal Door.”
“Although you lost the trait ‘Group Pet’, the evaluation you received today is enough to give birth to a powerful new trait!”
“Congratulations.”
“You have gained a negative trait:”
“The One Who Drops the Ball.”
“Black negative trait (evolvable trait, bestowable trait).”
“Description: The existence bestowed with this trait will immediately make an utterly careless mistake.”
“Each target can only be bestowed once per day.”
“—The gears of destiny are about to turn, but you’ve dropped its chain.”
“You can devour this trait to reduce all your attributes, or upgrade this trait in the future.”
Shen Ye tilted his head and carefully read the trait description several times.
This trait…
Imagine in battle, directly throwing this trait onto an enemy—
—The enemy throws their phone instead of a grenade, and keeps the grenade in their pocket.
—The enemy accidentally sets a timed bomb to “00:00”.
—The enemy couldn’t resist tasting the poison they were setting.
Pretty decent.
But why did all these negative traits have a bit of a mischievous feel to them?
It must be a delusion!
Shen Ye happily accepted this new negative trait.
At this moment.
The enemy did not launch a new attack.
And he had gained a very useful negative trait.
Shen Ye finally felt that the desperate struggle for survival and grueling battles were entirely worthwhile.
He stood up, stretched, and yawned:
“So tired…”
“This next matter requires focused thought.”
“But I’m too tired—I’ll sleep first to avoid sudden death—Celestial Demon, if you sense danger, throw me into your Dharma form first.”
With that, he collapsed onto the bed and soon fell into a deep sleep.
He slept soundly, oblivious to the world.
It wasn’t until around two or three in the afternoon that Shen Ye opened his eyes.
He washed up and had a simple meal, almost fully recharging his energy.
At this time.
Finally, a soft female voice echoed in the room:
“Twilight Star has now exited the skies above the Abyssal Zone.”
“Dear guests, you may now leave your rooms. We are safe.”
Checking out?
Wait a moment.
Shen Ye wiped his ring, and a jade pendant immediately appeared in his hand.
Yesterday.
In that sealed hall, when the “blood man” fell from the beam, he dropped a jade pendant.
Perhaps he did it on purpose—
He had already activated the negative trait “Good Brother.”
How could a Dharma doll see something good and not steal it?
The jade pendant vanished in an instant.
The “blood man” noticed this, which is why he immediately concluded that someone else had entered the seal.
Observing the monster’s continuous mistakes—
—The “blood man” finally put his heart at ease and bravely met his demise.
And he left that message:
“A white horse is not a horse.”
It was time to figure all this out.
After all, it concerned the Heaven-Shaking Art!
Shen Ye spread his hand, placing the jade pendant in his palm, and immediately activated “Fate’s Tool.”
Lines of profiling immediately appeared:
“Everything from tens of thousands of years ago has scattered in the wind;”
“Once, love and hate were but a dream, vanishing like dust silently in the stillness;”
“Those things long predestined are like dust-laden books; when you open them, you only see a passage from the past;”
“A past where no one survived is sad enough, but fortunately—”
“That art has escaped its confinement.”
“When you revisit the glories and falls of the past, take this jade pendant with you;”
“—When you find that art, that art will also find you.”
All the small words lingered for a few breaths, then vanished in a flash.
Shen Ye showed a thoughtful expression.
It seemed he still had to go to the Immortal Kingdom before its destruction.
The secret of the Heaven-Shaking Art…
It was worth the trip.
“Door.”
He summoned a Heaven-Reaching Door, stepped through it, and arrived at the third level of the Immortal Kingdom ruins.
Given the environment here, if he wanted to go back to ancient times—
Shen Ye flipped his hand and took out the demonized gem.
He crushed it.
The countless runes on the ceiling all activated, forming a magical array.
The next moment.
Shen Ye suddenly vanished from his original spot.
…
Tens of thousands of years ago.
Penglai Immortal Mountain, Xuanmen Peak.
Inside a cave dwelling.
Shen Ye sat cross-legged on a futon, frowning slightly, enduring the rush of unfamiliar memories.
This demonized gem represented an identity.
Sect Elder.
Liu Tianming.
In fact, he had anticipated the impending destruction of the Immortal Kingdom and had already defected to the cosmic demons!
Excellent.
This identity was high enough.
Perhaps he could—
Shen Ye’s heart stirred, and he suddenly opened his eyes.
He saw a woman of peerless beauty standing before him, scrutinizing him carefully.
Penglai Mountain Master!
“Sect Master, why have you come?”
Shen Ye hastily asked.
The Penglai Mountain Master remained silent, pointing to her own head, then to Shen Ye.
Shen Ye looked up at her head.
He saw that she had the special trait: “Penglai Mountain Master.”
He also had the same trait on his head.
“Only those I acknowledge can inherit this trait—you are from a later generation, aren’t you?”
The Penglai Mountain Master said.
Shen Ye was stunned.
He didn’t expect to be exposed as soon as he arrived.
However, the Penglai Mountain Master was one of his own; in the future, he had successfully sent her to reincarnation.
“That’s right,” Shen Ye admitted, “I am now borrowing the power of that art, inheriting an identity through a gem, and that’s how I returned to this era.”
“Have you received all the resources and treasures of Penglai Mountain?” the Penglai Mountain Master asked.
“What? How did you know!” Shen Ye was startled.
“Elder Wang is greedy and betrayed the human race,” the Penglai Mountain Master said, using few words.
Shen Ye paused, then immediately realized.
—She did it on purpose!
She deliberately let such a greedy person guard the treasures of Penglai Mountain!
This was to make it easier for future generations to steal everything, so as not to leave any benefits for the demons of this era!
“Have you cultivated the Formless Celestial Demon?” the Penglai Mountain Master asked again.
“Yes,” Shen Ye said.
He controlled the Formless Celestial Demon, drawing a streak of light in the void.
The Penglai Mountain Master nodded:
“Not bad, your Tai Shang Wang Qing Yu Hua Fei Sheng Jing has been cultivated halfway, and you have obtained the treasures of Penglai Mountain, and inherited my title—”
“—Why have you returned again?”
“You should know that at this moment, Penglai Mountain is teeming with lurking demons. Although my art guided you back, it is actually not safe.”
Shen Ye thought for a moment and felt that there was nothing to hide at this point.
Especially since he also needed the other party’s help.
He tossed the demonic gem over and said,
“This is the gem you left behind, Mountain Master. Originally, by using it, one could return to this era and take the place of someone from this time.”
“Indeed,” the Penglai Mountain Master said.
“But this art has certain limitations—” Shen Ye continued, “Once I leave Penglai Mountain, I immediately return to the future.”
“Precisely so. The scope of the art is confined to Penglai Mountain by me, so as not to affect our era,” the Penglai Mountain Master said.
“But now I need to find the wielder of the Heaven-Shaking Art,” Shen Ye said.
“Why?”
Shen Ye thought about it, and told the story from beginning to end.
The Penglai Mountain Master listened carefully.
After a long while.
She couldn’t help but sigh, shaking her head:
“The Heaven-Reaching Art does not appear, the Heaven-Shaking Art is controlled, and only the Hun Tian Art remains—”
“No wonder the destruction of the Immortal Kingdom is an unchangeable fate.”
She crushed that demonized gem.
A new, glittering gem appeared in her hand, floating gently before Shen Ye.
Shen Ye took the gem and asked:
“This is?”
The Penglai Mountain Master said: “In our era, besides my art that can travel through the future, a new kind of spatial-temporal art, beyond human comprehension, has recently appeared, and it also brought back a person.”
“—I don’t know what he wants to do.”
As she spoke, she made a squeezing motion.
Shen Ye subconsciously squeezed the gem.
*Crack.*
As the gem shattered, his once aged face became young and handsome again, and he even grew taller.
A wave of unfamiliar memories flooded his mind.
“Penglai Mountain Master’s closed-door disciple, Ren Qingxiao.”
“By order of the Sect Master, proceed to Haoyang Heavenly Palace.”
“Immediately select elite disciples from the sect and depart within one hour, without delay.”
Shen Ye gradually received all of Ren Qingxiao’s memories.
This Ren Qingxiao was also a swordsman.
All the various ancient sword techniques he possessed, along with this surge of memory, merged into Shen Ye’s mind.
“Thank you, Sect Master,” Shen Ye gratefully bowed.
“You don’t need to thank me. When you go to pick people, pick that infiltrator too, and take him out of the sect. Don’t cause trouble here.”
“You mean to—”
“Since Penglai is soon to be destroyed, I must hurry and set up this art that is on you within the sect’s holy site, so that you can return from the future. I must not be disturbed.”
“I see.”
The Penglai Mountain Master handed Shen Ye a jade box.
“This jade box must not be opened; it is to be given to the Lord of Haoyang Heavenly Palace.”
Her eyes showed a profound meaning:
“The Lord of Haoyang Heavenly Palace is indeed the powerful individual who wields the Heaven-Shaking Art. If you need to investigate anything, you must be careful.”
“Yes,” Shen Ye bowed.
“Go to the Demon Extermination Hall and pick people! I will arrange for that infiltrator to be waiting there as well—”
“His name is Zhang Beichen now.”
After the Penglai Mountain Master finished speaking, her figure flickered and she was gone.
A few breaths later.
A streak of firelight flew down and landed in front of Shen Ye:
“Ren Qingxiao, heed my command!”
“The sect orders you to lead disciples from various peaks to visit Haoyang Heavenly Palace!”
“Hurry to the Demon Extermination Hall to select personnel.”
What more was there to say?
Go!
Shen Ye left the cave dwelling and soon flew down to the front of the Demon Extermination Hall.
More than a dozen rows of disciples had already gathered here.
They stared at Shen Ye with anticipation.
A law enforcement cultivator handed Shen Ye a jade slip containing a list.
Shen Ye took it, swept his divine sense over it, and began to call out names.
The disciples whose names were called immediately stepped out and stood behind him, each with an expression of joy and excitement.
“Zhang Beichen.”
Shen Ye casually called out a name.
A cold-faced youth stepped out from the crowd, cupped his hands, and saluted:
“Reporting, Senior Brother, I injured my meridians while practicing and fear I cannot accompany you.”
Shen Ye showed a playful expression.
—You want to stay on Penglai Mountain?
You’re neither someone recognized by the Mountain Master, nor an companion I know.
Come with me!
Shen Ye first placed the trait “The One Who Drops the Ball” on Zhang Beichen’s head, then strode forward, asking with feigned concern:
“Oh? Injured meridians? Let me see!”
In a flash of lightning.
A chilling blade light burst forth!
*Clang*—
A sound of metal clashing rang out.
Zhang Beichen parried a single strike with his sword, but was sent flying, crashing into the wall, and spat out a mouthful of blood.
This clearly showed he was injured!
No one could deny it!
Other disciples looked at Shen Ye with indignation and puzzlement.
—He’s so badly injured, yet he still has to take your blade!
As the True Heir to the Sect Master, aren’t you bullying him too much?
“Senior Brother, I really can’t go…”
Zhang Beichen gasped for a few breaths, subconsciously pulled out a bottle, uncorked it, and poured out a pill.
As soon as the pill was taken out, the entire Demon Extermination Hall could smell its fragrance.
Zhang Beichen ate the pill, took a breath, and cupped his hands:
“I must recuperate in my cave dwelling. I cannot make this trip, please forgive me, Senior Brother!”
Shen Ye looked at him and asked blankly:
“What kind of pill did you just take?”
“Supreme Tranquility Pill,” Zhang Beichen said.
“What’s its effect?”
“Is Senior Brother testing me? This pill is extremely rare. Taking one can immediately heal injuries to meridians and the spirit, almost instantly curing them. It’s worth thousands of gold.”
Zhang Beichen subconsciously looked around.
That’s not right.
Why were everyone’s gazes so complex?
Hadn’t he already won everyone’s sympathy and approval?
At this moment.
Ren Qingxiao’s voice sounded again:
“Then—since you took such a pill, aren’t your injuries already healed?”
Zhang Beichen froze.
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