Chapter 896: Qi Ruohua Has Arrived

The crowd looked over, staring at the altar entrance, which was not completely closed, and no one went in.

It seemed… this entrance had always existed; if so, wouldn't that mean—?

Their expressions differed and their thoughts varied, yet none moved toward the entrance nor considered passing through it. The White Deer King remained very calm, fixed his gaze on them, and said slowly, "The entrance is not closed; it has become gradually stable. Everyone, do you know what this signifies?"

Yin Gui Zhenren's eyes flickered as he stared at the entrance; the Yin Gui banner in his hand waved a few times and was not retracted—perhaps he forgot, or perhaps for another reason.

Jing Yuheng crackled with lightning, continuously channeling true Qi into his thunder spear; the spear's tip constantly emitted lightning, ready to explode at any moment.

Elder Xinran's Technique suddenly became thick, his whole body of Technique fixed on the entrance; a moment's lapse and he would strike.

Hu Jiuwei looked on lightly, her pupils flashing with an odd expression.

"Your Excellency White Deer King, do you think this entrance can lead into the beyond?"

Hu Jiuwei's voice was soft, yet it struck the hearts of the crowd louder than a great bell, causing their souls to tremble.

If the entrance connects to the beyond, could one pass through it smoothly and reach the beyond safely, thereby avoiding that path and not having to face the beyond's Strong Ones? In that case, would they simply… evade danger?

At this thought, the crowd's gazes grew fierce, fixed on the entrance; the entrance represented an exit—Strong Ones from the beyond could enter through it, could they likewise reverse the flow, pass the passage, and enter the beyond?

If confirmed, they could go straight into the beyond, thereby hiding more safely, calmly cultivating breakthroughs; the beyond differs from this world, allowing rapid advancement in cultivation and smoother comprehension of the Heavenly Dao.

The spiritual energy density varies, indicating they can fully unleash their talents—could they remain unmoved?

The White Deer King answered softly, "I'm not certain either, but what is certain is that the entrance is not closed; it is highly likely that a passage exists, and we have opened a route to the beyond."

"If Strong Ones from the beyond enter this world through the entrance, then—?"

He had many worries; the passage has always existed—does that mean they…?

Can Strong Ones from the beyond also come the other way, entering from here?

Elder Xinran said, "Your Excellency White Deer King, the concerns you have are unfounded. Strong Ones from the beyond have always been able to enter this world; they control that passage but simply do not dare to enter. Our world is limited and does not permit many beyond Strong Ones, and once they enter, their cultivation and strength are suppressed, preventing them from using their full power."

"Entering this world is not just delivering vegetables for us; the passage's existence is a chicken rib for them—of little use—but for us, its significance is different."

Elder Xinran turned back and addressed the crowd, "Friends, I presume you all wish to go to the beyond and pursue a higher path."

"Like you, I believe we should work together now, not each follow personal ideas."

"The beyond is very dangerous; even if we go, do we have self‑preservation ability? Can we stand our ground?"

"Also, is there danger beyond this passage? We do not know."

"I suggest that, friends, we temporarily seal this passage and explore it later gradually."

What lies beyond the passage?

No one knows; everyone present has considered this question, and the uncertain danger prevents them from going.

No one wants to take the risk; if a Strong One like the Toad Venerable were on the other side, they could be killed instantly.

Going would be a death sentence.

Uncertainty is the most dangerous.

Yin Gui Zhenren said, "Friend Xinran is absolutely correct; the beyond is very dangerous. What lies beyond this passage? Is it within the enemy forces of the beyond, or is it a safe zone? No one knows."

"We should not go for now; if any friend cannot resist, they may give it a try."

He looked at the crowd, scanning each present member, hoping someone could not hold back.

This is a good opportunity; if someone tries, that would be a good thing.

The White Deer King waited for someone to step forward; none of those present were fools, and none wanted to be the one who sticks out.

What lies on the other side of the passage, no one knows.

At that moment, as if ages had passed, they remained still.

Jing Yuheng spoke, "How about we find some people to test it, just in case."

"If those we send across emerge unharmed, wouldn't that indicate that there is no danger beyond the passage?"

Those words made everyone's eyes light up.

They each had people in hand, and there were also many enemies; those people could be used to try.

If they die, let them die, so as not to soil their hands; if successful, they can still fulfill their purpose.

Moreover, they are all people of this world; once in the beyond, they become fellow cultivators.

Past grudges would simply dissolve.

It benefits everyone, and the White Deer King internally approved the proposal.

"I think we can do it this way," Yin Gui Zhenren was the first to nod; without expending his own power, he could achieve the goal.

If safety is ensured, they could also enter the beyond.

The White Deer King nodded, "Not bad."

Elder Xinran also nodded, "Friends, none of you have any issues, and I have none either."

Hu Jiuwei crossed her arms, watching them; these people were all very cautious.

She had no objections, but she did not want to leave so quickly.

Her strength and cultivation were still rising, not yet at the limit; after reaching her ceiling, she could leave later without it being too late.

Thus, the group jointly sealed the entrance.

Each began… their own plans; after the next gathering, it would be the day they act against the beyond.

That passage was temporarily sealed.

Hu Jiuwei turned and headed toward Longshe Shan.

On Longshe Shan.

Qi Ruohua lay in Chen Chuyang's arms, smiling, "Husband, I think I'm pregnant."

She stroked her belly; the pale belly seemed to have a different vitality now.

That surge of vitality was intense, not Qi Ruohua's own life force, but a special one.

Chen Chuyang immediately discerned the burgeoning vitality.

He reached out and stroked his belly, feeling the pulse of life, not something that had just appeared; it had been over a month.

Over the past year, Qi Ruohua has kept coming to see him, whether she had time or not; her cultivation has progressed by leaps and bounds, especially after she advanced to the True Realm a few months ago, and then she became pregnant.

With double blessings arriving at the door, Chen Chuyang exclaimed excitedly, "Really."

"Madam, you're truly impressive."

Even Chen Chuyang couldn't help but feel excited; this is his first child, and he never expected Qi Ruohua to be the one to get pregnant first.

Shang Hongxue, that girl, has been like this for so long with no sign; Chen Chuyang thought it was because his own cultivation was too high, which greatly lowered the chance of having offspring, so he didn't expect to have a child so soon—but unexpectedly, Qi Ruohua proved so capable that she directly bore their child.

"It's because my husband has been so impressive; over the past year, he hasn't spared any effort."

"Hahaha."