Chapter 186

Three days later, Chen Yi He parted ways with everyone at the palace gate.

Entities: Chen Yi He, Imperial Palace maybe a place? It's a place name? "Imperial Palace" is generic "imperial palace". Might be considered a place but it's a generic term? The instruction: exclude generic forms of address (not ranks), real-world brands/apps/celebrities, internet slang, and bare generic genre words. "Imperial Palace" is a place but generic? It's a specific location within story: the imperial palace. Might be considered a named place? Usually "Imperial Palace" is not a proper name but a generic term. However, we might include if it's a specific location like "Imperial Palace". The glossary didn't include it. The instruction: list every named entity / coined term in these lines: characters, places, sects/clans/factions/peoples, official & sect ranks/titles, techniques, cultivation realms/pills/treasures, named beasts/items, fan-fiction names. So if it's a place name, we include. "Imperial Palace" could be considered a place. However, it's generic but still a place. Many translations keep "Imperial Palace". Should we include? The glossary didn't list it, but we can add if appears. The rule: reuse exact English from glossary for terms already listed. If none found: 【】.

We need to decide. I'd include "Imperial Palace" as a place. But is it considered a named entity? It's a specific location (the imperial palace). I'd include.

Also "everyone" is generic "everyone", not a named entity.

Although they had spent many days together and never truly understood each other's hearts, the lingering reluctance infected everyone.

No named entities.

Everyone went this time prepared to die, not knowing what fate awaited them, especially those who went to find Zhang Gonggong and Dongfang Wuji.

Entities: Zhang Gonggong (a eunuch named Zhang) and Dongfang Wuji.

Even a Sevenfold Heaven cultivator would face unimaginable consequences if they entertained the idea of "fish dead, net broken."

Entities: Sevenfold Heaven (a cultivation realm).

"Hahaha! I don't know when we'll see each other again after this parting; please stay safe on the road," Chen Yi He laughed, telling everyone.

Entities: Chen Yi He.

"We're minor; compared to you, you should be the one who needs to stay safe the most," Yan Shanhai solemnly told Chen Yi He, "the crafty Royal Ancestor surely has other intentions toward you."

Entities: Yan Shanhai and the Royal Ancestor.

"I know I've already given him my essence blood and true qi," Chen Yi He nodded, "Alright, have the brothers arranged everything?"

Entities: Chen Yi He.

"It's arranged. You can rest easy," Yan Shanhai replied to Chen Yi He.

Entities: Yan Shanhai, Chen Yi He.

"Master Leshi, if you pass by the Shaolin Temple, please be sure to bring me a message for Dongfang Xing," Chen Yi He said, turning to Master Leshi.

Entities: Master Leshi, Shaolin Temple, Dongfang Xing.

"Amitabha, no problem," Master Leshi agreed to Chen Yi He.

Entities: Master Leshi, Chen Yi He.

"Let's go!" Yan Shanhai grabbed the reins, turned the horse's head, and galloped away.

Entities: Yan Shanhai.

The others also followed suit, and they all drove out of the palace together, then parted at

Entities: Imperial Palace, Imperial Capital, South Gate

Chen Yi He gazed at the fading figures in the distance, his eyes involuntarily tearing up. He wondered if they would ever meet again after this parting.

Entities: Chen Yi He

He remembered the historical figure bidding farewell to a friend, quoting, "The wind sighs, the Yi River turns cold; the valiant warrior departs, never to return."

No named entities (historical figure generic).

"Come with me," said the Royal Ancestor, who had silently appeared behind Chen Yi He.

Entities: Royal Ancestor, Chen Yi He

Good

No.

The Royal Ancestor brought Chen Yi He into the Scripture Pavilion.

Entities: Royal Ancestor, Chen Yi He, Scripture Pavilion

By day, the Scripture Pavilion's upper floors rose ever higher, like a sword thrust into the heavens. Each level's corridor protruded in perfect order, as precise as an illustration.

Entities: Scripture Pavilion

The Royal Ancestor lightly lifted Chen Yi He, and the two sprang onto the pavilion's highest level.

Entities: Royal Ancestor, Chen Yi He, Scripture Pavilion

"How does it look?" the Royal Ancestor gestured toward the horizon and asked Chen Yi He, obviously meaning the vista from the Scripture Pavilion's upper level.

Entities: Royal Ancestor, Chen Yi He, Scripture Pavilion

"Endless views, magnificent lands," Chen Yi He answered. Though from here one could only see the imperial palace, he called it "splendid rivers and mountains," clearly implying that controlling the palace meant ruling the beautiful Tian'an Continent.

Entities: Chen Yi He, Imperial Palace, Tian'an Continent

"Hahaha! Great eyesight!" the Royal Ancestor burst out laughing.

Entities: Royal Ancestor

Three days after obtaining three drops of Chen Yi He's blood and three strands of his true qi, the Royal Ancestor's injuries healed, leaving him younger and stronger, as if he were turning back the clock.

Entities: Royal Ancestor, Chen Yi He

Chen Yi He joined in the laughter, "Hahaha! Hahaha!" Despite facing an uncertain future, he refused to be afraid, holding steadfast to an optimistic, forward‑looking heart.

Entities: Chen Yi He

The Royal Ancestor was moved by Chen Yi He's attitude, remarking, "With your mindset, I can't help feeling old." Though he now had a youthful body, he kept referring to himself as "old man," leaving Chen Yi He slightly uncomfortable.

Entities: Royal Ancestor, Chen Yi He

"What should we do next?" Chen Yi He asked the Royal Ancestor.

Entities: Chen Yi He, Royal Ancestor

"Let's begin." The Royal Ancestor had already prepared the meditation mats for them.

Entities: Royal Ancestor

Chen Yi He and the Royal Ancestor sat cross‑legged, each on their own mat.

Entities: Chen Yi He, Royal Ancestor

"Didn't you receive my Classic of Longevity last night?" the Royal Ancestor asked Chen Yi He.

Entities: Royal Ancestor, Chen Yi He, Classic of Longevity

Chen Yi He exclaimed in realization, "You already knew I would accept all your requests!"

Entities: Chen Yi He

The Royal Ancestor chuckled coldly, "I see you're not heartless or unafraid of death. You're loyal and emotional, and you dread dying—so much that you'd do anything for those you love. Because of your ties, you'll accept any of my demands, whether three or ten thousand."

Entities: Royal Ancestor

Hmm

No.

"You've fulfilled your purpose, I've fulfilled mine—shouldn't we all be pleased?"

Entities: Royal Ancestor

Chen Yi He coldly told the Royal Ancestor, "I don't know your aims, but I hope you'll make the right choice for the greater good. Having lived so long, you surely understand things better than I, a twenty‑something junior."

Entities: Chen Yi He, Royal Ancestor

The Royal Ancestor chuckled, "Let's begin." He turned Chen Yi He's mat, pressed his hands to Chen Yi He's back, and said softly, "Keep turning the pages while you absorb my energy."

Entities: Royal Ancestor, Chen Yi He

Chen Yi He wondered how he could advance from the Fourfold Heaven to the Sevenfold Heaven in only three months.

Entities: Chen Yi He, Fourfold Heaven, Sevenfold Heaven

……

No.

Tianming, Tianzai, and Tianba ran amok across the world, trampling the Northern Capital before heading to the barren Southern Frontier.

Entities: Tianming, Tianzai, Tianba, Northern Capital, Southern Frontier

Though just a year had passed, Southern Frontier City had lost its former prosperity, and pedestrian flow across the Southern Frontier had dropped.

Entities: Southern Frontier City, Southern Frontier

They reached the domain of the Thousandfold Gate, but all that remains are its ruins.

Entities: Thousandfold Gate

The Returning Goose Pavilion still stands opposite, but the Thousandfold Gate has turned into a neglected ruin, like a fallen giant exuding a desolate charm.

Entities: Returning Goose Pavilion, Thousandfold Gate

Inside the giant's body lies a vast cavern.

No named entities.

The pit is bottomless, emitting waves of overwhelming power. Placing Chen Yi He at its entrance would let him gauge how far he's come compared to a year ago.

Entities: Chen Yi He

Nobody dares to get close. Anyone who tried to look inside was pulled in and never returned.

No.

When the people of Southern Frontier City saw three figures flying toward the ruins, anxiety instantly gripped them.

Entities: Southern Frontier City

As they neared the ruined Thousandfold Gate, it had turned into a foreboding site.

Entities: Thousandfold Gate

"Is this the place?" Tianming asked Tianzai.

Entities: Tianming, Tianzai

"That's right, this is it," Tianzai replied.

Entities: Tianzai

"Are you sure we've been here before?"

No.

"The aura from our time still lingers in the air here," Tianzai told Tianming.

Entities: Tianzai, Tianming

"What are we waiting for? Let's go look." Tianba jumped into the pit before he even finished speaking.

Entities: Tianba

This pit is the underground realm.

No.

The refuge of Chen Yi He, the Young Palace Master, and Wu Rong is a place of unimaginable terror.

Entities: Chen Yi He, Young Palace Master, Wu Rong

Yet for the Heavenly Dao Trio, it's unclear if this horror would touch them, since they wield supreme absolute power.

Entities: Heavenly Dao Trio

"Come on," Tianming said, gesturing with his head, and followed.

Entities: Tianming

"Indeed, so reckless." The natural disaster sighed, and then also followed after.