Celestial Realm.
Shattered Star City.
Yang Ju strode out of the secret chamber, his face grim to the extre.
He simply could not accept it. He, the illustrious Jade Young Master, the champion of the Fourth Hundred Battles No Life competition, had been beaten so badly by a lowly commoner from the Mortal Realm that he had no chance to fight back!
This ti, Shattered Star City had dispatched over thirty elite cultivators, yet fewer than five returned.
And if not for a Life-Forfeiture Flower, which could only be used once in a lifeti, he too would have perished there.
"Xing Rui… rest assured. No matter what, no matter the cost, I will kill that Ao Debiao to appease your spirit in the heavens!"
Yang Ju took a deep breath, repressing the rage within him, and suddenly shouted, "Soone, attend ."
"Yes, Young Master!"
"A commoner from the Mortal Realm nad Ao Debiao has obtained Ghost Valley's inheritance and possesses Ghost Valley's Treasures. Spread this news far and wide. Let all the major powers know."
"Yes, Young Master!"
Afterward, Yang Ju slowly opened his hand, concentrating to recall Ao Debiao's appearance. He then used his Divine Sense to create an image above his palm.
"This is the Divine Sense image of Ao Debiao."
"Your subordinate understands!"
…
「Divine Oracle Cave Heaven, Tenth Layer — Mahayana Realm」
In a bustling tavern.
The best pairing for a good drink wasn't just a plate of peanuts and fennel beans, but a good story. As usual, whenever the patrons gathered, they would launch into enthusiastic discussions about the recent tales from the Divine Oracle Cave Heaven, regardless of whether they knew each other or not.
And lately, the hottest topic in all the taverns and teahouses was, without a doubt, the incident that took place in the Ferocious Land.
"Speaking of which, that Ao Debiao is truly formidable! A true role model for us all, bringing so much pride to the cultivators of our Mortal Realm!"
"Half a month ago, in the Ferocious Land, one man with one sword took down dozens from Shattered Star City. It's said that he even beheaded that arrogant Jade Young Master, Yang Ju!"
"Truly, had Heaven not birthed Ao Debiao, the Dao Realm would be devoid of swagger for eternity!"
"Excellent! 'Had Heaven not birthed Ao Debiao, the Dao Realm would be devoid of swagger for eternity!'"
"Alas, what a pity. Right after Ao Debiao finished off the people from Shattered Star City, the Ferocious Demon Monarch appeared. I've heard Ao Debiao has fallen at the hands of the Ferocious Demon Monarch!"
…
At a small table in a corner of the tavern, Luo Xian's expression soured as she listened to the cultivators' boisterous discussion.
Half a month had already passed. In that ti, she and Luo Qingxian had traveled through various layers, inquiring everywhere for news about Ao Debiao.
Although there were several versions of the rumors, they all had one thing in common: in every version, Ao Debiao was ultimately killed by the Ferocious Demon Monarch.
Luo Qingxian looked at Luo Xian and softly comforted her, "Aunt Xian, everyone has their own fate, and he chose his own path. There's nothing we can do."
Luo Xian sighed silently, a sudden pang of sorrow striking her heart.
Luo Qingxian suddenly asked, "Do you have feelings for him?"
"Don't be ridiculous. How could I have feelings for a boy… I just think he was an excellent friend and fellow cultivator. Besides, for so reason, I always felt very at ease when I was with him."
Luo Qingxian stood up, turning her back to Luo Xian.
In truth, she felt just as bad as Luo Xian. But the Great Dao is long, and along the way, one is bound to encounter so sights and miss others. All she could do was keep moving forward.
"By the way, Aunt Xian, I won't be coming to the Divine Oracle Cave Heaven tomorrow. I'm setting off for the Boundless Heavens to search for traces of the Azure Emperor. Do you want to go?"
"Alright."
"Then we'll et up in the Boundless Heavens."
…
「Divine Oracle Cave Heaven, Eleventh Layer — Earth Immortal Realm」
Luo Xiu strolled leisurely down the bustling streets. Perched on his shoulder was a Bage Bird, and trotting behind him was a black wolf. That, combined with his stunningly handso face, ant he turned quite a few heads. Young ladies, immortal maidens, and even married won and matrons couldn't help but spare him a few extra glances whenever he passed by.
"Ah, Crown Prince, your damned good looks!" Lao Ba sighed dramatically in its distinctive drake-like voice. "They're stealing all of my thunder!"
Luo Xiu gave a faint smile. "It's not my fault I'm handso."
"Then it's the heavens' fault!" Lao Ba declared.
Black Fatty chuckled with disdain. "You dead crow, do you even know what substance is? You prattle on all day, but with that black hide of yours, no girl would spare you a glance, even without the Crown Prince around."
Lao Ba imdiately bristled. "You black mutt, you don't know shit! Listen here! For I, the Eighth Master, these black feathers *are* my substance. Don't you know? This all-black look is what makes so popular!"
Unable to bear the two fools any longer, Luo Xiu changed the subject. "Speaking of the Divine Oracle Cave Heaven, can you two go anywhere you please?"
"Of course! We're more or less native creatures of the Divine Oracle Cave Heaven, so we can co and go as we please. We can visit any layer we want."
…
Back on the tenth layer, Luo Xiu had already tested and achieved the Ultimate Boundary lting Path, allowing him to directly enter the eleventh layer. He was surprised to learn that progressing from the eleventh to the twelfth layer didn't require a Fusion Path Rank test. As long as one's cultivation reached the Emperor Realm, they could use the Teleportation Array to enter the twelfth layer.
However, he was also surprised to find that the Teleportation Array was located in an area with no Prohibition of Arms. What's more, it had been jointly seized by the various forces of the Celestial Realm.
Cave Spirit Xiao Yu had told him that long ago, these forces had found a way to circumvent the Cave Heavens Laws to take control of the twelfth layer. They also barred any cultivators from the Mortal Realm from entering. To get to the twelfth layer, one could only use the Teleportation Array; it wasn't possible to transfer freely as with the other layers.
Thus, as long as the forces from the Celestial Realm guarded that array, they could block any and all cultivators from the Mortal Realm.
…
Outside the Teleportation Array, Luo Xiu had just arrived when a group of Celestial Realm cultivators surrounded him. They all looked at him with mocking eyes.
"You lowly commoner, if you want to go to the twelfth layer to cultivate, it's not impossible."
"Either pay up three hundred thousand Spirit Jade."
"Or, tattoo the words 'lowly commoner' on your face. That way, everyone will know you're from the Mortal Realm wherever you go."
Hearing this, Luo Xiu suddenly laughed.
Lao Ba could no longer restrain itself. "That's too insulting!" it shrieked.
"Insulting?" one of the cultivators sneered. "Do you think lowly commoners from the Mortal Realm are even worthy of being insulted?"
Luo Xiu asked, "Do you people from the Celestial Realm always act so tyrannically?"
"Hey, kid, cut the crap! If you're not going, then scram!"
Luo Xiu's smile widened slightly. "I'll give you one more chance to speak properly."
"Fuck you! Does a lowly commoner like you think you're worthy of speaking to us?!"
The Bage Bird on Luo Xiu's shoulder suddenly shot into the sky, instantly transforming into its true form as it roared with laughter.
"A bunch of Celestial Realm small fry! We gave you face, but you threw it away!"
"If I, Lao Ba, don't beat the shit out of you today, then my na isn't Lao Ba!"
"Crown Prince, have you got the temperant for it? The three of us are taking this place down today!"
Luo Xiu waved his hand, and a Golden Crow Feather appeared in his grasp. "My thoughts exactly."
In a blink, Black Fatty transford into a massive wolf. "It's about ti we reminded these Celestial Realm mutts of the fear of being dominated by the Crown Prince."
Black flas surged around Lao Ba's body. "When it cos to fighting and stirring up trouble, I, Lao Ba, bow to no one but myself!"
Black Fatty suddenly dissolved into a cloud of black mist.
"You talk too damn much. Let's do this!"
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