Gates of the Myriad Realms Chapter 422

The giant ark soared through the sky.

But this time, it wasn’t the ark of the Grand Dao Palace.

This was the ancient era.

This was the ark of Penglai Immortal Mountain.

“Reporting, Senior Brother, all the magical formations on the ark are operating normally.”

“In seven hours, we will arrive at Haoyang Heavenly Palace!”

Two cultivators reported from outside the door.

“Good, you’ve worked hard, go rest,” Shen Ye instructed through the door.

“Yes!”

Silence fell outside the door.

Shen Ye suppressed his thoughts and drew out his Spring Rain Blade.

Taking advantage of the time he had, he activated the mythical entry on the long blade with a thought.

In an instant.

The Dharma Realm descended before him.

Endless scenes of blade skill practice flashed madly before his eyes.

As each scene appeared, Shen Ye gained another layer of insight into blade skills.

Two lines of faint glowing text appeared in the void:

“You activated the mythical entry ‘A Night in a Small Building, Listening to Spring Rain’ on the Spring Rain Blade.”

“Currently connected to the vast Dharma Realm, allowing endless laws to deduce your blade techniques until they improve. (Once daily)”

Shen Ye‘s expression shifted slightly.

This blade technique deduction was different from the last time.

—Among the numerous practice scenes, some ancient blade techniques were added.

These blade techniques came from Ren Qingxiao’s memories.

In today’s deduction, the ancient blade techniques began to merge with Shen Ye‘s own blade techniques.

Suddenly.

A line of faint glowing text quickly appeared:

“After adding the Immortal Kingdom’s true heritage blade techniques, the difficulty of this deduction has far exceeded the thoughts and ideas of countless blade masters’ entire lives.”

“If you are sure you want to proceed with this deduction, then the mythical entry ‘A Night in a Small Building, Listening to Spring Rain’ of the ‘Spring Rain’ blade will be unavailable for a short period and will require some time to rest.”

“Are you sure you want to continue the deduction?”

Shen Ye was slightly startled.

Is the Immortal Kingdom’s true heritage blade technique difficult to deduce?

But the improvement of blade techniques is essential!

He had thought it through and was now willing to pay the price for learning new blade techniques; how could he give up halfway?

“Continue the deduction,” Shen Ye said.

All the small texts disappeared.

New faint glowing texts quickly appeared:

“Under the deduction of the Dharma Realm, you practiced blade techniques for seven full years.”

“On the first day of the eighth year, you mastered all the blade techniques and consecutively unleashed your strongest thirty-six blades of your life.”

“At this moment, based on the blade technique ‘Dream Farewell,’ you finally comprehended an even stronger move that surpassed it.”

“You named this blade technique:”

“Uninterrupted (Wujian – 无间).”

“Blade Technique (Never existed), Dark Gold level, independent Dharma Aspect type skill.”

“Description: This blade technique can activate the power of the Dharma Realm, forming an independent blade technique Dharma Aspect ‘Uninterrupted Hell,’ to attack in conjunction with the blade technique.”

“—Continuous and endless, ten thousand deaths and ten thousand lives, seeking a moment of respite yet unable to find it, hence called the Uninterrupted Blade Technique.”

“Also:”

“This blade technique is grand and vast; you need continuous practice and actual combat to fully unleash its complete power!”

Shen Ye pressed the hilt of his blade, silently reviewing the Uninterrupted Blade Technique in his mind several times, resisting the urge to try it out.

Now was not the time.

Because Zhang Beichen‘s identity was not yet clear.

—Actually, thinking about what just happened, Shen Ye couldn’t help but want to laugh a little.

Just now.

Zhang Beichen‘s expression was truly captivating.

Everyone was privately saying that Zhang Beichen was “a massive idiot.”

—If you really didn’t want to go, why didn’t you use that supreme tranquilizing pill to heal your injuries?

You recovered from your injuries on the spot, so you had no excuse. How dare you disobey the sect’s orders?

You’re asking for death!

So at this moment, Zhang Beichen was also on the ark.

And the ark had already flown out of the territory of Penglai Mountain and was on its way to Haoyang Heavenly Palace.

The task assigned by the Penglai Mountain Lord had been completed.

As for who Zhang Beichen actually was—

“Someone.”

Shen Ye called out.

Two cultivators instantly appeared in the room.

“Go, ask who is cultivating the Grand Dao Palace’s Grand Forgetfulness Ascension Scripture, and have them come here. I will personally guide them.”

Shen Ye instructed.

“Yes!” the two cultivators responded.

After a while.

Seven or eight cultivators were in Shen Ye‘s room.

—Zhang Beichen was not among them.

Shen Ye lightly coughed and said:

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“The Grand Dao Palace’s Grand Forgetfulness Ascension Scripture is the foundation of our Penglai Mountain’s Tongtian Art.”

“Today, I happen to have some free time.”

“During your cultivation, if you have any questions, you can ask me.”

“—Of course, each question will require a corresponding fee.”

Everyone exchanged glances.

A female cultivator bravely asked, “Senior Brother, what stage have you cultivated to?”

Shen Ye smiled and said:

“My cultivation is just so-so, but the Mountain Lord has explained all the profound mysteries of the Dao Scripture to me, so if you have any questions, I can indeed help.”

Everyone immediately perked up.

—Secrets personally taught by the Mountain Lord!

Even if it costs a bit, it’s worth it.

What’s more.

Senior Brother Ren Qingxiao wouldn’t lie, would he?

After all, with Dao arts, one try reveals the truth.

A female cultivator bowed and said:

“Senior Brother, I have a doubt here. I’ll transmit my voice to you.”

“Alright,” Shen Ye smiled.

A segment of the female cultivator’s voice echoed in his ear.

He pondered for a moment and then transmitted his voice back to her.

As the female cultivator listened, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she immediately said:

“So that’s how it is, thank you, Senior Brother—how should I thank Senior Brother?”

“Let’s forget about this question, it’s too simple. Charging for it would make me seem too greedy,” Shen Ye waved his hand.

“Thank you, Senior Brother.”

The female cultivator bowed, sat down where she was, and began to silently circulate the Dao technique.

Seeing her reaction, everyone’s hearts burned even hotter.

A male cultivator stood up, cupped his hands, and said:

“Senior Brother, I don’t need to transmit my voice. Actually, when I’m refining my spiritual energy, I always tend to injure my meridians. Is there any way to avoid harming my body?”

Shen Ye had been personally initiated and taught the Grand Forgetfulness Ascension Scripture by the Tongtian Art, and had completed the process of refining his spiritual energy twice. Answering this question was effortless for him now.

He casually offered three to five methods.

Each method could avoid the damage to the body caused by refining spiritual energy.

Everyone was stunned.

“No need to pay for this one either, it’s too simple—don’t any of you have more difficult questions?”

Shen Ye sighed.

The enforcement cultivator guarding the door suddenly spoke:

“Junior Brother Qingxiao, I do have a question that I’ve been pondering over, unable to find a solution.”

“It’s easy to say, Senior Brother, please tell me,” Shen Ye turned and bowed.

—Two elders and eight enforcement cultivators were responsible for departing with him this time.

These were all high-level combat strengths of the sect.

The enforcement cultivator mumbled something, transmitting a segment of information.

Shen Ye listened carefully, pondered for a few breaths, then nodded and said:

“This is indeed a problem of considerable value. What can Senior Brother offer me in exchange?”

“Junior Brother, please wait a moment.”

The enforcement cultivator finished speaking, his figure flashed, and he disappeared.

Shen Ye waited silently in the room.

—The other party cultivated well. Just now, he asked several questions, all about how to refine away inner demons and transform into a primordial formless heavenly demon.

Formless heavenly demons were high-grade items.

Shen Ye also considered back and forth before deciding to teach the other party.

—If the other party could learn and thus summon a formless heavenly demon, it would be a living advertisement!

However, the Dao Scripture becomes more difficult further on.

The other party couldn’t even comprehend the stage of formless heavenly demons on their own—

The Tongtian Art wouldn’t look favorably upon such aptitude.

After a few breaths.

The enforcement cultivator reappeared and handed a ring to Shen Ye, saying with a smile:

“This is an ancient family heirloom ring of mine. As an exchange, please, Junior Brother, be sure to teach me the method to summon the primordial formless heavenly demon.”

Ring?

Shen Ye took it and looked.

It was a small branch circled into a ring shape, with a simple, elegant little plum blossom on it.

—Is this even considered a ring?

Then, a faint light appeared silently, transforming into small characters, falling on the branch-formed ring:

“Frosty Plum Blossom.”

“Ancient Immortal Branch, rare item, unique.”

“Description: All abilities or skills currently on cooldown can be immediately cast again with the help of this ring.”

“—Plum blossoms bloom twice.”

“—Plum blossoms reflect snow, not mingling with other flowers.”

It’s a rare item!

The Benevolent God Rooster obtained a carrot marked as a rare item and could change abilities to perform “Carrot Rooster.”

—”Carrot Rooster” even avoided the aftermath of the Heaven-Shaking Art!

Anyone who underestimates rare items either misjudges, fails to recognize their value, or is muddled!

Even if it can’t be used, keeping it by one’s side might create a magical combination with other things someday!

Shen Ye was moved and said, “This is a good item, Senior Brother, are you actually willing to exchange this?”

The enforcement cultivator sighed and shook his head:

“The Formless Heavenly Demon is the real good thing. If I can cultivate it, it can save my life many times.”

The formless heavenly demon is indeed precious!

In that case.

With both parties willing, there’s no need to say more.

Shen Ye cupped his hands and said solemnly:

“Since that’s the case, I will teach Senior Brother the method of refining the primordial formless heavenly demon. Please listen carefully.”

“Thank you, Junior Brother, I will certainly listen intently!”

The enforcement cultivator also composed himself and responded.

Shen Ye then recited the secret, informing the other party through voice transmission.

The enforcement cultivator remained silent for a moment and then asked a few more questions.

Shen Ye patiently answered each one.

The two chatted back and forth for a quarter of an hour, and then the enforcement cultivator laughed heartily and instantly disappeared.

—He clearly rushed off to cultivate the method of the formless heavenly demon.

Shen Ye turned his head and looked at everyone again.

He saw that everyone was looking at him with fervent eyes, their expressions as respectful as could be.

—Senior Brother truly had something up his sleeve!

This definitely needs to be sought after!

Half an hour later.

Everyone finished asking their questions and left Shen Ye‘s room.

Compared to the enforcement cultivator, their questions were too simple.

Shen Ye ultimately only gained some spirit stones.

The most precious item was still that strange ring.

He simply put the ring directly on his hand so he could use it anytime in the future.

It was still early.

Shen Ye rested briefly, sitting cross-legged on a prayer mat, and began to cultivate the Grand Forgetfulness Ascension Scripture.

An hour later.

Knock, knock, knock—

A knock sounded at the door.

“Come in.”

Shen Ye said.

The door opened, and a young man walked in.

Zhang Beichen.

“Senior Brother,” he cupped his hands, “I heard that Senior Brother is teaching the cultivation method of the Grand Forgetfulness Ascension Scripture.”

“That’s right,” Shen Ye said.

“Could you teach me?” Zhang Beichen asked.

Shen Ye raised an eyebrow.

Before, he asked the enforcement cultivators to inquire who was cultivating this Dao Scripture, and a group of people came then, but you didn’t come. Now you’re asking privately?

Shen Ye was about to scold him a few words, but then he remembered that “blood person.”

What if he couldn’t beat him and got controlled—

Wouldn’t that be a huge loss?

“The content of the Grand Forgetfulness Ascension Scripture is profound and extensive. It’s not easy to cultivate it to profound levels.”

Shen Ye said a piece of nonsense.

—No matter what, at the moment, there was no conflict between them.

Even if it was nonsense, the other party still had to accept it.

“It is indeed very difficult to practice. I only cultivated the ‘Grand Dao Palace’s Bound Soul Refining Palace’ Dharma Aspect, and I always fail when trying to practice further,” Zhang Beichen nodded in agreement.

Formed a Dharma Aspect?

When this Dao Scripture is first practiced, it can refine spiritual energy. Upon initial completion of the realm, one can condense a Dharma Aspect. Upon reaching minor completion, one refines a formless heavenly demon.

Shen Ye had also condensed a Dharma Aspect, but due to his special circumstances, he had an Immortal Kingdom Dharma Aspect suppressing everything.

So the Dharma Aspect of the Dao Scripture had not yet manifested.

According to his understanding of this Dao Scripture, upon reaching minor completion, if one did not refine a formless heavenly demon and took another path, the Dharma Aspect would grow into the “Grand Dao Palace’s Bound Soul Refining Palace.”

The Saintly Venerable had already cultivated the Dao Scripture to minor completion, which is why he could unleash the “Grand Dao Palace’s Bound Soul Refining Palace.”

However, his understanding of the Dao Scripture was somewhat flawed, and the “Grand Dao Palace’s Bound Soul Refining Palace” he refined was thoroughly despised by the Tongtian Art.

The Tongtian Art even felt that such a level of “Grand Dao Palace’s Bound Soul Refining Palace” was an insult to the Dao Scripture.

That’s why it personally came and initiated him once.

That Zhang Beichen could cultivate the Refining Soul Palace Dharma Aspect already surpassed countless cultivators and was enough to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Saintly Venerable!

All these thoughts flashed through Shen Ye‘s mind.

While the other party was talking—

He immediately activated “Tool of Destiny.”

Beside Zhang Beichen, in the void, lines of profiles emerged:

“The unseen abyss of the Dharma Realm;”

“You witnessed death and blood in its temple;”

“Now it’s all too early;”

“At this critical moment of the Immortal Kingdom’s destruction, it cautiously yearns for freedom;”

“That abyss of eternal damnation is before you;”

“—You know how truly powerful it is.”

What the heck do I know!

All I know is that even the holder of the Heaven-Shaking Art was controlled for tens of thousands of years, unable to live or die!

No, wait.

It wouldn’t want to deal with me like that, would it?

The abyss of eternal damnation…

Shen Ye‘s heart instantly tensed, but he spoke with a smile:

“You’ve already formed a Dharma Aspect? This is further than many people have gone.”

“If you want me to answer your questions, you’ll have to pay a fee. You should be aware of this, right?”

“Aware,” Zhang Beichen said.

He placed a jade slip on the small tea table in front of Shen Ye.

Shen Ye, however, did not look at the jade slip, shaking his head:

“I don’t need any technique-related rewards. By the way, how many spirit stones do you have?”

“More than two thousand,” Zhang Beichen said.

“Beichen, you are usually too aloof—I want you to borrow another thousand spirit stones from this ark, making it three thousand in total, and bring them to me,” Shen Ye said.

“Then you will lecture me on the Dao Scripture?” Zhang Beichen asked.

“Exactly,” Shen Ye nodded.

Zhang Beichen fell silent.

Shen Ye also didn’t speak.

Within the Dharma Aspect, the big skeleton, the Earth Demon Beast, and the Four Kings had entered a state of readiness for battle.

Shen Ye himself had also prepared his entries.

—Even though he was extremely unwilling, the situation had indeed reached a point where he had to take a gamble.

He was betting on the line “at this critical moment of the Immortal Kingdom’s destruction, it cautiously yearns for freedom” in the profile!

Since it was “cautious,” there must be something that even it had to fear.

Otherwise, why wouldn’t it just emerge directly and destroy everything?

In comparison—

The conditions Shen Ye set were simply too easy to fulfill.

Borrow spirit stones.

—As long as he borrowed spirit stones, he could receive Shen Ye‘s instruction!

One breath.

Two breaths.

Zhang Beichen cupped his hands, stood up, and said expressionlessly, “Thank you, Senior Brother. I will go borrow the spirit stones now.”

“Go, I’ll wait for you here,” Shen Ye said.

Zhang Beichen turned and walked out.

The door closed.

Run!

Shen Ye was about to return to the future when his gaze suddenly fell on the jade slip on the small tea table.

—Zhang Beichen‘s jade slip!

Just now, he wanted to use this as a reward, but he didn’t agree.

Now that he left, why did he forget to take the jade slip?

No.

How could such an old monster forget something like this?

Was it bribing him?

That’s not right either, he had already given a clear answer, so there was no need to bribe him.

So why did he leave this jade slip?

A warning bell rang loudly in Shen Ye‘s heart. Without much thought, he immediately bestowed the negative entry “Person who drops the ball” upon this jade slip.

After doing this, he suddenly stood up and muttered to himself:

“Can this kid Zhang Beichen borrow enough spirit stones? No, I need to keep an eye on him.”

As he spoke, he walked to the door of the room.

He placed his hand on the door, pushed it open, walked out, and then closed the door.

“Door.”

A towering door instantly appeared in the corridor.

Shen Ye walked into it.

The door disappeared.

After he left—

In the room.

The jade slip still lay there motionlessly.

Until a certain moment.

Thump, thump, thump!

A knock sounded at the door.

No response.

Bang—

Zhang Beichen pushed the door open and entered the room, only to find it empty.

He glanced at the jade slip.

The jade slip immediately jumped up, transforming into a black tentacle, lightly tapping in the void.

Light and shadow appeared.

Shen Ye appeared in the light and shadow.

“Can this kid Zhang Beichen borrow enough spirit stones? No, I need to keep an eye on him.”

He said, as he left the room.

Zhang Beichen looked at the light and shadow, silent for a few breaths, and asked:

“Why didn’t you control him?”

A dry, stiff voice came from the black tentacle: “He went to find you, and you would naturally sense him, so why should I bother with an extra step?”

“Tell me the truth,” Zhang Beichen coldly rebuked.

“…I couldn’t help myself just now, I went to the bottom cabin of the ark to eat people,” the black tentacle said.

A tyrannical killing intent flashed in Zhang Beichen‘s eyes. He stepped forward, grabbed the black tentacle, squeezed it into a ball, and then pulled hard—

Blood spilled.

A shapeless skeleton fell from the tentacle.

—The tentacle had indeed been eating people earlier!

Wails of agony emanated from the tentacle, repeatedly crying out, “I won’t dare again! I’ll definitely hold back next time!”

“You ruined my important business… One more time, and I’ll eat you,”

Zhang Beichen said coldly.

“Yes, Master!” the tentacle quickly responded, then said in a fawning tone, “The Tongtian Art is truly too complicated. Now that we’re almost at Haoyang Heavenly Palace, why doesn’t Master first take down the Heaven-Shaking Art?”

“Indeed,” Zhang Beichen nodded, “we must first take down the Heaven-Shaking Art—but for now, you and I will go our separate ways and find that Ren Qingxiao first.”

He put away the tentacle, walked out of the room, and began to search for Ren Qingxiao’s whereabouts.

On the other side.

Tens of thousands of years later.

The third level of the Penglai Trial Ruins.

Shen Ye‘s figure flashed and landed on the ground.

“Hoo, finally back alive…”

He flipped his hand and pulled out two gemstones.

—The moment he returned to the future, the gemstone representing the identity of “Ren Qingxiao” became unusable.

As usual, a new demonized gemstone appeared in his hand.

Shen Ye looked at the two gemstones in his hand, falling into contemplation.

He seemed to need to go again.

He had to figure out the secret of that “End-of-All-Epochs Lord” after all.

—Even the Penglai Mountain Lord “didn’t know what he wanted to do” and subconsciously wanted to drive him away.

Shen Ye was about to crush the new gemstone when a thought suddenly struck him.

Wait.

He carried Ren Qingxiao’s memories.

Ren Qingxiao was responsible for overseeing external visits and such matters. Did he have a certain evaluation and understanding of the various disciples under his sect?

Shen Ye closed his eyes slightly, retrieving Ren Qingxiao’s memories.

Regarding Zhang Beichen…

Actually, there wasn’t a particularly prominent impression.

He only knew that he was a Xuanmen disciple, and his cave abode was at the foot of Xuanmen Peak.

Shen Ye sighed.

This kid hid himself very well, not at all conspicuous.

As he was thinking, a rooster suddenly jumped out and landed on Shen Ye‘s shoulder.

—It’s the Benevolent God!

“You smell so good, what is it?” the Benevolent God Rooster said.

“Fragrant?” Shen Ye‘s train of thought was interrupted, and he subconsciously looked at his finger.

The Benevolent God Rooster had already jumped onto his arm, staring at the ring, and said interestedly:

“This is a rare item—our Phoenix clan is best at using rare items. May I take a look?”

Shen Ye remembered its “Carrot Rooster” effect from biting the carrot, and his heart stirred.

“No problem, take it.”

He immediately slipped the “Frosty Plum Blossom” from his finger and handed it to the other party.

The Benevolent God Rooster held the branch in its mouth, its expression refreshed, it flapped its wings a few times, and then transmitted its voice:

“Good stuff, I can use it to boost my charm.”

“Charm?” Shen Ye repeated.

“Yes, it can showcase the beauty of our phoenixes and release the domineering aura of our clan.”

“Domineering… You used to roam the seas?” Shen Ye asked.

“No, this is the inherent power of the Phoenix clan. It can exhibit beauty while releasing powerful pressure,” the Benevolent God Rooster explained.

“Haki? I bet you can’t.”

Shen Ye said, somewhat unconvinced.

But the next moment, lines of faint glowing text appeared above the head of the Benevolent God Rooster:

“Your rooster has obtained a unique rare item: Frosty Plum Blossom.”

“Using this rare item, your rooster can undergo a transformation.”

“The effect after transformation is:”

“Chicken So Beautiful.”

“Description: Wielding ‘Chicken So Beautiful’ to intimidate enemies will make them confirm, through the changes in your power fluctuations, that your strength is no less than theirs.”

“—Autumn has arrived, it’s mating season.”

“Please note to maintain a distinction from ‘Chicken You Are So Beautiful’ to prevent copyright infringement.”

Amazing!

No wonder your Phoenix clan is the king of all birds!

Shen Ye gave a thumbs up and praised:

“Indeed, breathtakingly beautiful.”

“Hmph, seeing as you’re so good with words, next time you’re dating a strong woman, I’ll transform and back you up,” the Benevolent God Rooster said.

“…No need for that,” Shen Ye chuckled.

A thought suddenly flashed in his mind.

Tens of thousands of years ago.

Zhang Beichen followed Ren Qingxiao to Haoyang Heavenly Palace.

He was hastily summoned to the Demon Slaying Hall, appointed on the spot, unable to refuse, and immediately left with the team.

His洞府 (cave abode) was still in Penglai.

Should he go to his cave abode in this era, tens of thousands of years later?

That would mean another trip to the 99th Dimension.

Find a way to sneak into the Grand Dao Palace.

Shen Ye pondered for a few breaths and then made a decision.

Go.

Even a glance would be good.

Perhaps he could find some clues!