【In the Heavenly Realm.】
【Ye Yu slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air.】
【This was already his third time ascending to the Heavenly Realm.】
【Compared to the dangers of the previous two times, this time was incredibly calm.】
【There was no sword energy, no threats. He arrived smoothly in the Heavenly Realm.】
【The scenery around was also peaceful.】
【Such a comfortable entrance even made him feel a little out of place!】
【Looking around, Ye Yu noticed that after each ascent, the location he arrived at was never fixed. He was certain he had never been to this place during the previous two ascents.】
【But it didn’t really matter.】
【This time, Ye Yu was no longer confused and had already made plans in advance.】
【Simulating the Heavenly Realm was a rare opportunity; naturally, it couldn’t be wasted. He couldn’t just keep coming here in a daze and leaving in a daze, right?】
【So, finding an immortal sect to join was the most correct path. It would be best to find one with a heritage.】
【Whether he could learn immortal arts was secondary.】
【The most important thing was to understand the situation in the Heavenly Realm, the various forces at play, and what exactly the great calamity of the Heavenly Realm was all about.】
【Of course, if he could find a method for the demon race to ascend to the Heavenly Realm, that would be even better.】
【However, the possibility of that was extremely slim.】
【Ye Yu shook his head slightly, then headed eastward.】
【Like last time, he flew for several hours without seeing a trace of any immortals.】
【If he hadn’t known in advance about the calamity in the Heavenly Realm, he would have felt panic. But now, he was much calmer.】
【Later, after who knows how long, Ye Yu suddenly saw a grand arch bridge ahead, awe-inspiring in its magnificence.】
【Below it flowed golden river water, endlessly rushing.】
【Perhaps this was the legendary Heavenly River?】
【Ye Yu walked straight ahead, preparing to take a closer look. But unexpectedly, he had to stop about a hundred meters from the corridor bridge.】
【It seemed there was a transparent barrier ahead, which prevented Ye Yu from moving forward.】
【He raised his hand and pressed against the barrier.】
【Ripples of water slowly spread out from his touch, quite magical.】
【This left Ye Yu somewhat puzzled…Clearly, there were no immortals here; why would there be a layer of barrier?】
【What was its purpose?】
【Ye Yu clasped his hands together, preparing to try and see if he could break through this barrier.】
【But before he could act…】
【An old man with a nose like a wine sack suddenly appeared.】
【He had a bamboo basket hanging from his waist and a fishing rod slung over his back.】
【If this weren’t the Heavenly Realm, Ye Yu might have thought he was just a countryside fisherman.】
【The old man’s name was Chang Zhige, and he possessed the cultivation of a peak-stage Mystic Immortal.】
(In the Heavenly Realm, the levels of cultivation, from lowest to highest, are: True Immortal, Mystic Immortal, Earth Immortal, Heaven Immortal, Golden Immortal, Immortal Lord, Immortal Sovereign, Immortal Emperor!)
【Chang Zhige looked Ye Yu up and down.】
【In a deep voice, he asked, Fellow Daoist, what do you wish to do?】
【He keenly sensed that there was still spiritual energy remaining in Ye Yu, not fully converted into immortal energy.】
【Thus, without waiting for Ye Yu to answer this question, Chang Zhige asked in astonishment, Are you a newcomer to the Heavenly Realm? Have you ascended for less than three days?】
【Ye Yu did not deny it.】
【In fact, he answered truthfully, To be precise, I have just ascended for less than half a day.】
【This statement made Chang Zhige’s expression even more peculiar.】
【Less than half a day? You?】
【Let me first ask you, from which continent in the mortal realm did you ascend?】
【Upon hearing this, Ye Yu felt something was off.】
【He did not think that this immortal was preparing to chat about hometown feelings with him. The look in this person’s eyes was filled with shock and confusion, as if a newcomer ascending was a very unusual event.】
【Ye Yu’s mind raced, and he softly countered, Does it matter?】
【Chang Zhige was slightly taken aback, then said, Doesn’t matter, but if I ask, you must answer.】
【In the Heavenly Realm, you must at least show the bare minimum of respect to a senior immortal. Otherwise, should you ascend only to fall, would you believe it?】
【Ye Yu’s expression instantly cooled.】
【He spoke frankly, Are you threatening me?】
【Chang Zhige couldn’t help but laugh.】
【To be able to ascend from the mortal realm to the Heavenly Realm proves your talent, temperament, and skills should all be top-notch among humans.】
【Why do you seem so oblivious now?】
【Ah, I understand.】
【It’s because you were too strong in the mortal realm, thinking you could push everything aside.】
【Gradually, you’ve developed arrogance in your heart.】
【Suddenly arriving in the Heavenly Realm, you forgot how to bow your head, right? That’s fine; I’ll teach you. Don’t worry!】
【As he spoke, Chang Zhige prepared to use his cultivation to give Ye Yu a lesson.】
【But he clearly picked the wrong target!】
【Ye Yu was a typical person who would yield to softness but not hardness.】
【You respect me a foot, and I’ll respect you a mile. But if you’re rude, then there’s no need for words—it’s time to fight!】
【Ye Yu had no unnecessary chatter.】
【Suddenly, he raised his hand, casting a forbidden technique—Blood Burning Heavenly Flame!】
【In an instant, Chang Zhige suddenly felt a terrifying power envelop him.】
【Then, he felt the blood within him burning at an astonishing speed.】
【Although Chang Zhige did not understand what was happening, he could sense the sinister nature of this technique.】
【Thus, without hesitation, he immediately made a drastic decision.】
【He temporarily abandoned his immortal body, escaping in the form of his spirit.】
【In the next second, the blood and bones within Chang Zhige’s immortal body were burned to nothing.】
【Like an empty skin, his body slowly fell to the ground.】
【At the same time, a formation appeared beneath his feet, from which black flames suddenly erupted.】
【The waves of flame stretched tens of meters high.】
【To describe it in one sentence:】
【Your body is cooked!】
【Chang Zhige watched this scene in shock.】
【He truly did not expect that Ye Yu, a newcomer who had just ascended to the Heavenly Realm, could possess such terrifying power.】
【This was simply beyond comprehension.】
【Moreover, Chang Zhige could clearly feel that the most dangerous aspect of this technique was not the black flames.】
【As long as he defended with all his might, it wouldn’t be difficult for him to survive. What was truly deadly was the burning of his blood and bones. This force was something even he could not resist.】
【Strange, too strange!】
【Now in his spirit form, Chang Zhige immediately shouted: How long do you two plan on watching?】
【Get over here and help already!】
【If we don’t take this kid down, how can any of us rest easy?】