TL: Etude
In the years that followed, Ye Tian kept a low profile, focusing his energy entirely on the study of cultivation.
After reincarnating and starting their cultivation anew, both Xiao Yue and Ye Yu gradually reached the True Monarch Realm.
At the sa ti, a considerable number of Half-Step True Ancestors erged in the quasi-Dao Realm, including dozens from the Human Race alone.
This developnt largely stemd from Ye Tian’s contributions to the Human Race.
Ye Tian’s resources now exceeded those of many Dao Ancestors. Just a fraction of his resources was enough to support the Human Race in nurturing nurous Half-Step True Ancestors.
If not for the restrictions of the quasi-Dao Realm, the Human Race might have already produced True Ancestors.
In the blink of an eye, a million years passed.
During this ti, a major upheaval erupted in the Infinite Abyss, a war waged between the top factions and the Beastmaster Sect. Dozens of True Ancestor-level Abyss Lords from the Beastmaster Sect appeared, slaughtering countless Half-Step True Ancestors and True Monarchs, leading to severe losses for the major factions.
Under the rules of the quasi-Dao Realm, however, these dozens of True Ancestors eventually perished, succumbing to the relentless damage inflicted by the Half-Step True Ancestors.
Nevertheless, a portion of the Infinite Abyss Fragnt was seized by the Beastmaster Sect. That section beca a forbidden zone, where entry ant certain death.
So peripheral regions, controlled by the top factions, held little value as they contained few Harmony Treasures.
Over ti, interest in the Infinite Abyss waned.
The major factions had suffered too greatly there, and as the Abyss continued to spawn more demonic creatures, it beca impossible to hold. With losses outweighing the benefits, no one wanted to continue sending forces there. And so, the matter gradually ca to an end.
“My soul and the Dao have nearly rged by eighty percent. My soul and Dao are so strong, vastly surpassing others, that a complete fusion will take an enormous amount of ti!” Ye Tian murmured to himself.
He also understood that he’d spent a great deal of ti studying and cultivating new Dao techniques.
A million years ago, he knew only two Dao techniques: the Void Splitting Technique and Spatial Escape.
Now, Ye Tian had mastered five Dao techniques.
These five techniques included a defensive Dao technique—Purple-Gold True Body, a sealing Dao technique—Heavenly Emperor’s Imperial Seal, an offensive Dao technique—Ten Inferno Dragons, and an ice attribute Dao technique—Blue Nether Absolute Ice.
The mastery of these five techniques significantly boosted Ye Tian’s power, greatly diversifying his skills and virtually eliminating his weaknesses.
Overall, Ye Tian’s strength had increased at least fivefold since a million years prior.
“The quasi-Dao Realm constantly evolves, yet even at this rate, it’ll take a long ti for it to fully transform into the Dao Realm. But over ti, True Ancestors might use secret techniques to force their way into the quasi-Dao Realm, and the dormant True Ancestors from various Domain Realm factions may awaken.
At that point, the situation in the quasi-Dao Realm will beco quite complicated!” Ye Tian sighed.
However, he knew he couldn’t stop these changes. All he could do was continue to strengthen himself to protect the Human Race, his loved ones, and the Void Sky Hall.
A few more years passed.
One day, an incarnation of Dao Ancestor Void Sky descended.
“Master!” Ye Tian greeted respectfully.
“My disciple, the ti is about right. Although you haven’t reached the peak of the Half-Step True Ancestor Realm, you’re ready to go to the Dark Forbidden Domain.
The situation in the quasi-Dao Realm is changing rapidly, and I worry that if you wait too long, you may lose the chance to leave this realm.
Right now, we’re in a period of calm, making it the perfect ti to depart without drawing much attention.” Dao Ancestor Void Sky explained.
“Master, let us go then!” Ye Tian responded.
With that, Ye Tian tore through the barrier of the quasi-Dao Realm and departed.
As soon as Ye Tian exited the quasi-Dao Realm, the true form of Dao Ancestor Void Sky t him and swiftly took him away, vanishing into the vast expanse of Chaos.
…
It was Ye Tian’s first ti entering Chaos, and he was struck by its imnse vastness.
Compared to Chaos, even the quasi-Dao Realm seed insignificant, like a lone leaf on the vast sea.
However, within Chaos, Ye Tian could accelerate his speed to a remarkable extent, easily traversing space, making travel extrely convenient.
Still, he allowed Dao Ancestor Void Sky to guide him on their journey; with his own cultivation level, reaching the opportunity within the Dark Forbidden Domain would take him an unthinkably long ti.
In reality, Ye Tian’s quasi-Dao Realm wasn’t too far from the Dark Forbidden Domain. But the place Dao Ancestor Void Sky intended to take him lay in a different direction from the nearby edge of the Dark Forbidden Domain.
Moreover, travel within the Dark Forbidden Domain posed significant risks, so they needed to enter through the nearest edge of the domain to ensure both safety and speed.
A month passed in the blink of an eye.
Dao Ancestor Void Sky led Ye Tian to a boundless dark region. Normally, Chaos appeared dark to most people, but to a Half-Step True Ancestor, it looked no different from daylight.
Yet, the area before them was truly shrouded in darkness—a darkness that seed to transcend the laws of nature, one that even the Law of Light couldn’t illuminate.
“This is the Dark Forbidden Domain,” Dao Ancestor Void Sky said, pointing at the darkened region.
As he neared the Dark Forbidden Domain, Ye Tian sensed an overwhelming terror creeping over him, an endless, chilling fear that seed to penetrate his very being.
“And we haven’t even entered the Dark Forbidden Domain yet. It’s already hard to endure—going further in must be even more terrifying!” he thought.
“Here, take this!” Dao Ancestor Void Sky handed him a black leaf. “This is a Dark Nether Leaf, which will shield you from the corrosive power of the Dark Forbidden Domain. Without it, even True Ancestors wouldn’t survive here. Only Dao Ancestors can barely manage to survive, and even then, only at the outer edges.”
Ye Tian took the Dark Nether Leaf, fastening it to himself, and imdiately felt a sense of relief.
“Rember,” Dao Ancestor Void Sky cautioned, “once you enter the Dark Forbidden Domain, no matter what you hear or see, do not engage with it. Otherwise, you might encounter sothing truly horrific, and even I may not be able to protect you!”
Ye Tian nodded, indicating he understood.
Without further delay, the two of them entered the Dark Forbidden Domain.
As soon as they crossed the threshold, Ye Tian felt a terrifying power invading his body. Though most of it was blocked by the Dark Nether Leaf, the residual force still made him extrely uncomfortable.
With Dao Ancestor Void Sky shielding him, they traversed the Dark Forbidden Domain, heading toward an unknown region.
Throughout the journey, Ye Tian continuously heard eerie sounds and occasionally glimpsed shadowy figures flitting past him. Several tis, he nearly called out to Dao Ancestor Void Sky to warn him.
But he rembered his master’s warning and refrained.
After all, if there was sothing there, Dao Ancestor Void Sky would certainly notice it—how could he miss it?
“Is it an illusion, or could it actually be sothing unique?” Ye Tian wondered.
Yet he knew his own strength was insufficient to investigate such things. Otherwise, he’d end up dying without even knowing how.
Their flight lasted three whole days.
By then, Ye Tian was on the verge of collapse, bearing not only physical injuries but also a significant ntal strain. An unseen force gnawed at his mind, as if subjecting him to endless tornt, making it difficult for him to remain calm.
“Master, the Forbidden Palace’s headquarters is set up in the Dark Forbidden Domain. But if this place is so terrifying, how can they have True Monarch disciples? Wouldn’t they be dood if they tried to leave?” Ye Tian couldn’t resist asking.
After all, he was barely enduring, so how could the Forbidden Palace disciples fare any better? Wouldn’t the weaker ones simply perish upon venturing out?
Dao Ancestor Void Sky explained, “The Forbidden Palace’s body refinent techniques provide so resistance against the Dark Forbidden Domain’s power, and they seldom leave the domain. Also, rumor has it their headquarters is near the edge of the domain. Even you could fly out in a few minutes, so it’s not as dangerous. If they were deeper inside, that would be a death wish!”
“I see!” Ye Tian understood.
After a little while longer, Ye Tian finally heard the words he’d been hoping for.
“We’re here!” Dao Ancestor Void Sky whispered.
(Yes, I know the Dao techniques don’t add up to five, so there seems to be an error.)
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