Time flies in cultivation, and within the small tower, Ye Xuan had been training for nearly a hundred years—though outside, a mere ten days had passed.
Now, he had reached the Life Body Realm!
His physical form had grown vastly stronger!
Beyond that, his mastery over that mysterious spacetime had become increasingly refined.
He could now wield not only the spacetime pressure of this enigmatic dimension but also unleash its spacetime abyss!
And he’d discovered something unique: the spacetime abyss within this mysterious dimension differed from those outside. His instincts told him that even a Life Awareness Realm expert trapped inside would struggle to escape easily!
Of course, there was a catch—how could he get a Life Awareness Realm powerhouse into this spacetime abyss in the first place?
That was the question!
Worth noting, Yang Nianxue’s aura had finally shifted!
The energy radiating from her now far surpassed the Primordial Spirit Realm. Ye Xuan knew she was on the verge of breaking into the Life Awareness Realm!
If she hadn’t reached it soon, he might’ve lost his mind!
Because from start to finish, Yang Nianxue had burned through over 3.5 million top-grade Heavenly Extreme Crystals!
If this kept up, he’d truly be unable to sustain it!
Moments later, Ye Xuan rose and exited the small tower, stepping outside. The Heavenly Soul Temple sat atop a mountain peak, surrounded by endless ranges stretching beneath. With a single glance, the sea of peaks filled his view.
Gazing down at the boundless mountains, Ye Xuan smiled faintly.
Peace.
Such calm was rare for him.
His journey had been one of constant battles or heading toward the next fight—moments of tranquility like this were few and far between!
Now, he had no enemies!
No one was coming after him anymore!
As if struck by a thought, Ye Xuan summoned the Qingxuan Sword with a flicker of intent. Holding it, he smiled—a bright, radiant grin.
With his current strength, paired with the Qingxuan Sword, he might just stand a chance against a Life Awareness Realm expert—especially with that mysterious spacetime in his arsenal!
Just then, the Great Heavenly Venerable appeared beside him. Ye Xuan grinned, “Great Venerable, perfect timing. I just broke through and want to spar with you a bit!”
The Great Heavenly Venerable blinked, then chuckled, “Alright! Let’s find a different spot!”
With that, they vanished, reappearing in a lifeless starfield.
The Great Heavenly Venerable smiled, “Temple Master, go ahead!”
Ye Xuan nodded. In the next instant, the Qingxuan Sword flew from his hand!
The Great Heavenly Venerable’s eyes narrowed.
What a fast sword!
That was his immediate thought. Without hesitation, he summoned a powerful spacetime pressure before him, confident it could suppress Ye Xuan’s strike. But in the next moment, his expression shifted—Ye Xuan’s sword ignored his spacetime entirely!
Shocked, the Great Heavenly Venerable had no time to think. He threw up an arm to block!
Boom!
A burst of sword light shattered, and the Great Heavenly Venerable was hurled into the spacetime abyss of that mysterious dimension!
The moment he entered, his face paled. He thrust his hands downward, unleashing a surge of power that erupted from his body, causing the entire abyss to roil!
Yet his strength couldn’t break the spacetime abyss!
Plummeting wildly within, his body began to erode bit by bit under the abyss’s overwhelming force!
Unwilling to give up, he frantically tried various spacetime techniques, but none worked in this abyss!
Panic set in!
He couldn’t afford to delay—looking out to Ye Xuan, he knew if he didn’t escape soon, his body would disintegrate completely!
Not just his body—his soul would vanish too!
Wiped from existence!
Ye Xuan opened his palm, and the Qingxuan Sword darted into the abyss, pulling the Great Heavenly Venerable out.
Emerging, the Great Heavenly Venerable exhaled in relief, staring at Ye Xuan in disbelief. “Temple Master…”
Ye Xuan was equally stunned!
He hadn’t expected that the moment the Qingxuan Sword touched the Great Heavenly Venerable, it could send him into the spacetime abyss—not strike him in, but *transport him!
His hunch was right—even a Life Awareness Realm expert would find it near impossible to escape!
But he knew the Great Heavenly Venerable had underestimated him! If he hadn’t let the sword make contact, he wouldn’t have been pulled in so easily!
The Qingxuan Sword!
Ye Xuan glanced at the blade in his hand. After a moment’s silence, he approached the Great Heavenly Venerable and offered it. “Venerable, hold it for a sec!”
The Great Heavenly Venerable looked at Ye Xuan, then took the sword without much thought.
Ye Xuan willed it, and in an instant, the Great Heavenly Venerable was sent back into the spacetime abyss!
Terrified, he barely registered what happened before the Qingxuan Sword retrieved him again!
Staring at Ye Xuan, he was utterly incredulous.
Ye Xuan’s lips curled into a sly grin!
He’d discovered that as long as someone touched the Qingxuan Sword, he could send them into the spacetime abyss.
What did that mean?
It meant he could play dirty!
Realizing this, Ye Xuan couldn’t help but laugh!
Seeing that sinister chuckle, the Great Heavenly Venerable’s expression turned odd. This Temple Master’s no saint!
As if struck by a thought, Ye Xuan’s smile vanished!
Enemies!
Damn it!
He needed enemies!
Shaking his head with a wry smile, he thought, I’m getting a bit full of myself.
The Great Heavenly Venerable spoke gravely, “Temple Master, that spacetime just now…”
He was both wary and curious about the mysterious spacetime Ye Xuan had wielded.
Snapping back, Ye Xuan grinned, “Qing’er set it up for me!”
The Plain-Skirted Lady!
The Great Heavenly Venerable gave a bitter laugh, “No wonder…”
Ye Xuan was about to reply when an elder appeared before the Great Heavenly Venerable. The elder opened his mouth to speak, but the Venerable’s expression darkened. Startled, the elder quickly turned to Ye Xuan, bowing slightly. “Temple Master, Wuling City sent an invitation!”
Ye Xuan frowned. “Wuling City?”
The Great Heavenly Venerable explained, “Another major power!”
Ye Xuan smiled at the elder, “What invitation?”
The elder promptly handed it over.
Ye Xuan opened it, his brow furrowing.
The Great Heavenly Venerable glanced at him, and Ye Xuan passed it over. Reading it, the Venerable’s brow creased too.
Ye Xuan chuckled, “They’re inviting me to Wuling City—says they’ve found a relic left by Ku Xiu!”
Ku Xiu!
He’d heard of him from Xiong Ni—the creator of the Primordial Spirit Realm, a peerless genius.
The Great Heavenly Venerable said solemnly, “Ku Xiu…”
Ye Xuan grinned, “Tell me about this Ku Xiu!”
The Great Heavenly Venerable gave a wry smile, “He was a true prodigy. Throughout history, his talent was second only to the Snow Mountain King!”
Ye Xuan raised an eyebrow, “Snow Mountain King?”
The Venerable nodded, “The one who created the Life Awareness Realm!”
Ye Xuan murmured, “Creating the Life Awareness Realm—that’s incredible!”
The Venerable agreed, “Extremely incredible! Ku Xiu was a genius among geniuses. A month after the Snow Mountain King reached Life Awareness, he did too. He was on the cusp of breaking through—only the Snow Mountain King beat him to it!”
He paused, then added, “If this is truly Ku Xiu’s relic, it’s beyond precious. From what I know, Ku Xiu controlled twelve Saint Veins and sixty-eight top-grade crystal mines!”
Ye Xuan blinked, “That many top-grade crystal mines?”
The Venerable laughed, “The mines are decent, but the Saint Veins are the real treasure. One Saint Vein is worth ten top-grade crystal mines!”
Ye Xuan’s expression shifted.
The Venerable was about to continue when Ye Xuan asked, “Venerable, outsiders don’t know I’m the Temple Master of the Heavenly Soul Temple, right?”
The Venerable shook his head, “Not yet!”
Ye Xuan thought for a moment, then said, “Let’s go to Wuling City. But you’ll be the Temple Master, and I’ll be your disciple. Got it?”
The Venerable hesitated, then asked, “You mean I’m in the open, and you’re in the shadows?”
Ye Xuan nodded, “Exactly!”
The Venerable considered it, then agreed, “Alright!”
Ye Xuan grinned, “Then from now on, I’ll call you Master!”
The Great Heavenly Venerable laughed heartily, “Let’s go!”
With that, they set off for Wuling City.
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On the way, the Great Heavenly Venerable briefed Ye Xuan about Wuling City. “It was founded by a supreme powerhouse, Wu Lingmu. Back then, twelve people first reached the Life Awareness Realm, ranked by order of breakthrough. The Snow Mountain King was first, Ku Xiu second, and Wu Lingmu ninth! Though not as great as the Snow Mountain King or Ku Xiu, he was still a top-tier figure!”
Ye Xuan asked gravely, “Are the Snow Mountain King and Ku Xiu alive or dead?”
The Venerable shook his head, “No one knows. After reaching Life Awareness, they vanished. Where they went, nobody can say!”
Ye Xuan frowned, “Wuling City claims they found Ku Xiu’s relic. Could this be a trap?”
The Venerable shook his head again, “Don’t know! We’ll see when we get there!”
Ye Xuan nodded silently, and they picked up their pace!
Less than an hour later, they arrived at Wuling City. Near the gates stood a towering statue.
The Great Heavenly Venerable gestured at it, “That’s Wu Lingmu—a titan of his time!”
Ye Xuan glanced at the statue but said nothing.
An elder appeared before them, bowing slightly to the Great Heavenly Venerable. “Great Venerable…”
The Venerable smiled, “I’m now the Temple Master of the Heavenly Soul Temple!”
The elder chuckled, “No need to jest, Great Venerable!”
Then he turned to Ye Xuan, “This must be Ye Xuan, the current Temple Master, yes?”
The Great Heavenly Venerable’s face darkened instantly.
Was Wuling City targeting Ye Xuan this time?
