TL: Etude
The Human Race.
Ye Tian had returned with Ouyang Jiu’er, drawing the attention of Xiao Yue.
After a brief explanation from Ye Tian, Xiao Yue felt reassured.
Ye Tian arranged for Ouyang Jiu’er to stay in a mansion on his territory, not far from his own residence—both as a precaution and to monitor her activities.
After settling into the Human Race, Ouyang Jiu’er began subtly inquiring about its situation.
The Human Race’s numbers were substantial, and many among them had so knowledge of intelligence. Through her inquiries, Ouyang Jiu’er gradually learned about the Human Race’s situation and gained a General sense of the strength within the Profound Void Ancient Realm.
“The Human Race is indeed weak. There aren’t many True Ancestors, and the strongest among them… that previous one… the True Ancestor of Ten Thousand Laws—he’s practically worshipped by the Human Race. I’d estimate he’s no more than a top-tier True Ancestor, if that!” Ouyang Jiu’er thought to herself.
However, the information she gathered ca from weaker mbers of the Human Race, who knew only a little. The more powerful Human Race figures, such as True Monarchs, Half-Step True Ancestors, and True Ancestors, held the real insights.
She certainly wouldn’t be foolish enough to seek out those powerful figures directly for information—that would be absurd. However, when she learned of the existence of a “Profound Void Ranking” that recorded significant achievents within the realm, she was taken aback.
Ouyang Jiu’er had so knowledge of ancient realms and knew each one had unique laws. Rarely, though, would an ancient realm produce a record of its own history. Any realm capable of doing so held great potential.
Using the Profound Void Ranking, she could roughly gauge the strength of the Profound Void Ancient Realm.
Thus.
Ouyang Jiu’er extended her consciousness into the boundless void, locating the Profound Void Ranking to review the realm’s records.
Despite the vast amount of records, they didn’t take long to review for soone of her True Monarch level.
Yet, she was astonished.
“That True Ancestor of Ten Thousand Laws created four major records in this ancient realm. That brat has such extraordinary talent?” Ouyang Jiu’er was stunned.
The Strongest Talent record, the Strongest Newly Ascended True Ancestor record, the Strongest True Ancestral Force record, and the Strongest Physique record… From these four records alone, it was clear that Ye Tian was extraordinary, a true peerless genius.
“It seems I underestimated this True Ancestor of Ten Thousand Laws. No wonder the Human Race holds him in such high regard! It seems that this clan has potential after all. Staying here temporarily might indeed be a wise decision.
Besides, my identity is far from ordinary. Most forces wouldn’t know , but a few of the most powerful Dao Ancestors from the Upper Three Heavens may have heard of . Revealing my identity would surely cause no end of trouble!” Ouyang Jiu’er thought to herself.
The Human Race was weak yet full of potential, and its large population allowed her to hide inconspicuously, evading the notice of Upper Three Heavens forces.
Thus, Ouyang Jiu’er settled within the Human Race, spending most of her ti cultivating and occasionally socializing with its mbers.
Conveniently, Ye Tian’s wife, Xiao Yue, and his reincarnated sister, Ye Yu, had both reached the True Monarch level. Ouyang Jiu’er grew close to them and established a good rapport.
Since Ouyang Jiu’er was knowledgeable in many matters, she occasionally offered guidance to Xiao Yue and Ye Yu, strengthening their bond.
Ye Tian didn’t intervene. After all, having a Half-Step Domain Ancestor reincarnation ntor his wife was a trendous opportunity, and he saw no reason to stop it.
However, the longer Ouyang Jiu’er stayed within the Human Race, the more uneasy Ye Tian beca.
Thus, one day, he ventured into the Wind King Small Domain, hoping to find information on Ouyang Jiu’er within the archives of Blackwind Mountain.
Yet he was disappointed. Information on a Half-Step Domain Ancestor was undoubtedly a high-level secret. If a re General like him could access it easily, it would be far too unusual.
Not even General Bloodfiend would have known about Ouyang Jiu’er’s history.
Perhaps, only the remaining Six Kings of Blackwind Mountain knew anything, but they were still in slumber, and he had no way of disturbing them.
…
In the blink of an eye, centuries passed.
“This cultivation speed is unbearably slow!” Ouyang Jiu’er frowned.
Once a Half-Step Domain Ancestor, she had been forced to use a secret art to reincarnate, though she hadn’t awakened her mories until she reached the Heavenly Monarch stage.
As a result, she possessed few resources or treasures.
The only Supre Treasure she managed to obtain was the “Erald Longevity Coffin,” which she had co across just after advancing to the True Monarch level. She could never have expected a Domain War would erupt at that ti.
The entire Domain Realm had shattered in the conflict, nearly leading to her tragic demise.
Later, the Domain Realm fragnts were cast into the Dark Forbidden Domain by its master.
The Dark Forbidden Domain was terrifying beyond asure—even Dao Ancestors who ventured in were at risk of death. Although the Domain Realm fragnts would experience significant power reduction upon exposure to the Dark Forbidden Domain’s strength, they remained beyond the reach of a re True Monarch like her.
The Lower Three Heavens’ forces could hardly withstand the power of the Dark Forbidden Domain. Countless forces were annihilated. Only those of the Middle and Upper Three Heavens could barely resist, having activated nurous great formations, secret arts, and massive resources just to hold their ground.
Through countless years of struggle, many Dao Ancestors had fallen, sacrificing themselves to protect their disciples.
Thus, Ouyang Jiu’er could only use the Erald Longevity Coffin to shield herself and fell into a deep slumber.
Due to this long slumber, she had no opportunity to gather resources from other forces. Otherwise, with the abundant resources scattered across the Domain Realm fragnts, she could have easily amassed a treasure trove! Without resources, no matter how gifted she was, even as a reincarnated Half-Step Domain Ancestor, it was impossible for her to rapidly increase her strength.
At her current cultivation rate, even reaching the Half-Step True Ancestor level would take a considerable amount of ti.
But now, with the Profound Void Ancient Realm recently ascending to a flourishing era, how could she tolerate such slow progress in her cultivation?
“Back in the Domain Realm, I stashed away nurous treasures. However, to prevent others from finding them, I set up many dangers around them. Even the least dangerous treasure site is beyond my current ability to enter!” Ouyang Jiu’er sighed, feeling troubled.
Suddenly, she thought of Ye Tian.
Ye Tian appeared to be a reasonable person, and his strength was likely substantial—at worst, he held top-tier True Ancestor combat strength, and he might even be a Pinnacle True Ancestor.
If she could get Ye Tian to help, she might gain access to one of those treasure sites and retrieve so of the resources.
“It’s just… I’m not sure if the True Ancestor of Ten Thousand Laws would be willing to help.” Ouyang Jiu’er murmured to herself.
Regardless, she had to give it a try.
With that, she made her way to Ye Tian’s palace.
“Enter!”
Ye Tian happened to be residing in his palace within the Human Race territory. When his attendants reported soone seeking an audience, he imdiately knew it was Ouyang Jiu’er and allowed her entry.
“Ouyang Jiu’er, what brings you here?” Ye Tian asked.
Ouyang Jiu’er smiled and said, “Big Brother Ye, please just call Jiu’er. I ca to ask for a favor!”
Ye Tian felt a bit uneasy—a Half-Step Domain Ancestor calling him “Big Brother Ye” was certainly unnerving! Of course, he maintained his composure. Otherwise, showing a crack in his facade could be problematic.
Unbeknownst to him, Ouyang Jiu’er didn’t have any hidden cards; otherwise, his attitude might have been different.
“What kind of favor?” Ye Tian asked.
“Big Brother Ye, my father left so resources in a hidden realm. I’d like to retrieve them, but my current strength is too weak, and it’s far too dangerous for to go alone. So, I was hoping you could help escort into that hidden realm!” Ouyang Jiu’er replied.
“Why should I help? What’s in it for ?” Ye Tian asked.
Ouyang Jiu’er looked as though she had expected this response; she knew Ye Tian wouldn’t agree to help for nothing.
“I can offer a reward,” Ouyang Jiu’er said.
“Ordinary treasures don’t catch my interest,” Ye Tian stated plainly.
“The World Ascension Secret Art—I think you might need it!” Ouyang Jiu’er replied. “I’ve noticed that your Human Race follows the internal world cultivation path. But after reaching the Heavenly Monarch level, your internal universe can only expand in area. In strict terms, your Human Race doesn’t have a legacy beyond the Heavenly Monarch level and instead follows the paths of body refinent and divine power cultivation.
“If your people cultivate the World Ascension Secret Art, it would allow your internal universe to rival a Grand Universe, even reaching the level of a Dao Realm or Ancient Realm.”
“A secret art like this exists?” Ye Tian was astonished.
He hadn’t discovered such an art within Blackwind Mountain!
“Of course it exists!” Ouyang Jiu’er replied with pride. “This was developed by my father. Actually, people in the Domain Realm don’t place much importance on the internal world either. Many world-cultivation paths focus solely on body refinent and divine power cultivation after reaching the True Ancestor level. Although their internal worlds continue to grow, there’s no true transformation. It can’t be considered a genuine world-cultivation path! So, how about it? If you escort to that hidden realm, I’ll give you the first layer of the World Ascension Secret Art. It’s enough to raise your internal world to a level comparable to a Grand Universe! This will enhance your overall strength and at least increase your endurance in battle.”
“Alright, I agree!” Ye Tian accepted.
He didn’t believe a Half-Step Domain Ancestor would deceive him, so he saw no reason to doubt her.
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