Chapter 240: The Scheme of the Unceasing Gate

The night curtain was like a huge piece of black silk, gently yet firmly covering the temporary villa of the Azure Cloud Sect.

The moonlight was like water.

Through the carved window lattice, silver-white and mottled light spilled onto the indoor floor.

Interwoven with the flickering candlelight on the table, it created a tranquil and mysterious atmosphere.

Lin Yang sat upright on an antique and valuable wooden chair, with a set of exquisite tea ware placed on the stone table before him.

His slender fingers lightly held the teacup, and he took a gentle sip of tea infused with the rhyme of the Heavenly Dao.

That smooth sensation spread across his tongue, bringing hints of sweetness and coolness.

But at this moment, he had no mind to savor it.

His deep gaze passed through the window toward the dark‑shrouded distance, and he fell into deep contemplation.

"Unceasing Gate?"

"Azure Expanse Realm?"

He murmured softly, his tone carrying a hint of solemnity, and his brows unconsciously furrowed slightly.

It seemed that behind those two names lay a secret capable of overturning his understanding.

Beside him, Jiang Taomu, slightly stooped with age, bore deep traces of time on his face, yet his eyes still shone with sharpness and acuity.

Seeing Lin Yang's demeanor, he quickly nodded and answered solemnly: "Exactly, it is the Azure Expanse Realm."

"The Azure Expanse Realm lies above the Profound Yellow Continent, like a towering peak that pierces the clouds, unattainably lofty, and can be called a land where martial arts flourish."

Jiang Taomu's voice was low and hoarse, adding a touch of mystery to the silent night.

"There, the law of the strong being supreme is displayed to the fullest."

"Experts are as numerous as clouds, and their spiritual power fluctuations seem able to disturb the order of heaven and earth."

"All kinds of powers are intricately intertwined, knotted together, forming a vast and mysterious net."

"It is said that the vast power of the Azure Expanse Realm is like the firmament, towering and unshakable."

"Even a low‑rank sect from the Azure Expanse Realm, if taken out alone, could easily challenge one of the five major sects of the Profound Yellow Continent."

"Moreover..."

Jiang Taomu spoke halfway, then suddenly paused, a flicker of hesitation crossing his face as he wanted to speak but held back.

That expression seemed to hide a shocking secret, yet he hesitated whether to utter it.

Lin Yang heard this, and a strong curiosity about the mysterious Azure Expanse Realm welled up in his heart.

Although he came from the Blue Star, he had read many fantasy novels before and understood the concept of planar worlds.

Yet upon truly hearing of the Azure Expanse Realm's existence, his heart still stirred.

The existence of this mysterious world was like adding a deep, mysterious hue to the scroll of the Profound Yellow Continent he had gradually grown familiar with.

Seeing Jiang Taomu's state, Lin Yang could no longer suppress his doubt and blurted out: "It seems you haven't finished speaking, and what is it?"

Jiang Taomu's face flushed slightly, as if his thoughts had been seen through.

After a moment's hesitation, as if finally making up his mind, he said slowly: "The Azure Expanse Realm is what we usually call the Upper Realm, or the extraterritorial."

"Moreover, the Great Emperor Realm currently recognized on the Profound Yellow Continent is not a true Great Emperor Realm."

"This is merely a model realm fabricated by some people on the Profound Yellow Continent who over‑fantasized about the Great Emperor Realm of the Azure Expanse Realm."

"Only the Azure Expanse Realm possesses the true Great Emperor Realm."

"It is said that a Great Emperor of the Azure Expanse Realm can shatter stars with a wave of the hand and overturn heaven and earth with a single thought."

"Their power has already surpassed the imagination limit of martial artists on the Profound Yellow Continent; every gesture carries the might to destroy heaven and earth."

Lin Yang heard this and merely gave a light smile.

In his previous life, as a veteran fantasy novel enthusiast, he already understood the transcendent status of the Great Emperor Realm within the cultivation system.

He also realized that, in this Profound Yellow Continent akin to a novice village, aspiring to cultivate to the Great Emperor Realm was almost like a fantasy.

He thought: "It turns out the Great Emperor Realm spoken of by the people of the Profound Yellow Continent is actually a lie fabricated by those who love vanity."

Using it to boast oneself and satisfy an illusory sense of strength also conforms to human nature.

People always fantasize about unknown and powerful things, and in that fantasy they seek a false sense of self‑satisfaction, which is really somewhat laughable.

Seeing Lin Yang so calm and composed, Jiang Taomu couldn't help but be curious and asked: "Peak Master, you don't seem the least bit surprised, nor do you have any doubts?"

"If it were anyone else, hearing such a secret would have left them gaping in shock, their hearts filled with panic and unease."

Lin Yang gave a light laugh and said carefreely: "What's there to be surprised or doubtful about?"

"When soldiers come, we block them; when water comes, we earth‑work it—if they dare to come, I dare to meet them in battle."

Lin Yang was not speaking wildly; he had confidence in his heart.

Tomorrow is the Azure Prefecture Grand Competition; if his two disciples can place in the top eight, the System will reward him with absolute suppression ability, giving him the strength to face any opponent in battle—what is there to fear?

This System is like his greatest reliance in this fantasy world; although its origin is mysterious, it has given him the confidence to stand firm in this world of the survival of the fittest.

Jiang Taomu heard these words, first stunned, then a sudden, inexplicable conviction welled up in his heart.

If such boastful words came from someone else's mouth, he would surely sneer at them, possibly even smack a stool at them.

But when these words came from Lin Yang's mouth, he believed them without doubt.

Recalling Lin Yang's display of strength at Azure Wave Lake,

such bearing was enough to sweep across the Profound Yellow Continent.

This kid is truly unfathomable.

Back then, when Lin Yang faced a strong opponent, a single move reduced the foe to ashes and smoke; that formidable power and calm demeanor still leave Jiang Taomu with vivid memories.

Thus, he hurriedly declared: "This old man is willing to unite heart and virtue with the Peak Master and fight side by side."

"On the Profound Yellow Continent, to receive the protection of such a strong one as the Peak Master is this old man's honor."

Lin Yang smiled, nodded in thanks, and knew deeply that in this world, each extra bit of help brings an extra bit of security.

Afterwards, he continued to raise questions, asking: "By the way, I have something I don't understand."

Since the No Gap Sect covets the Mysterious Yellow Continent, why not display their talents in Central Province instead of running to this Azure Province?

After all, Central Province is the core of the Mysterious Yellow Continent, gathering countless cultivation resources and top experts; logically, taking Central Province is the key to controlling the Mysterious Yellow Continent.

Jiang Tamu heard this and was also taken aback.

He paced slowly, brows furrowed, sinking into deep thought.

After a long while, he finally spoke, analyzing: "Perhaps they have already completed their layout in Central Province, while Azure Province possesses what they seek."

"Or perhaps they are plotting some unknown grand scheme."

"Although Azure Province is remote, it might hide some peerless treasure unnoticed by the Five Great Sects, or perhaps a key figure capable of changing the entire Mysterious Yellow Continent's layout; their objective could lie here."