Chapter 356

On Qingyun Immortal Peak, Feng Qingyang wondered about something and asked the system in his mind.

Translation: "Above Qingyun Immortal Peak, Feng Qingyang wondered what and asked the system in his mind."

On Qingyun Immortal Peak, Feng Qingyang thought of something and asked the system in his mind.

We need to keep meaning: He thought of something, then asked the system. We'll translate: "On Qingyun Immortal Peak, Feng Qingyang thought of something and asked the system in his mind."

the system in his mind

Last time in the Barren Martial Realm, the ascension system simply reclaimed the second‑level sect's base and then issued a third‑level sect construction card.

Translation: "Last time in the Barren Martial Realm, the ascension system directly reclaimed the second-level sect's station and then provided a third-level sect construction card."

We need to keep the ascension system, the second-level sect station, and the third-level sect construction card.

Thus: "Last time in the Barren Martial Realm, the ascension system directly reclaimed the second-level sect's station and then provided a third-level sect construction card."

Now my sect's value is sufficient to upgrade to a fourth‑level sect; the system won't still do this, right?

Translation: "Now my sect's worth is enough to upgrade to a fourth-level sect; the system won't still do this, right?"

We need to keep the sect's value, upgrade to a fourth-level sect, and aren't we still going to do this?

Thus: "Now my sect's worth is enough to upgrade to a fourth-level sect; the system won't still do this, right?"

Take back this third‑level station, then give me a fourth‑level sect summon card?

Translation: "Reclaim the third-level station here, then give a fourth-level sect summon card?"

We need to reclaim the third-level station here and then give a fourth-level sect summon card.

Thus: "Reclaim the third-level station here, then give a fourth-level sect summon card?"

Wouldn't that be a loss for me?

Translation: "Wouldn't I be losing out like that?"

Wouldn't I be losing out like that?

Once I've secured a foothold in the Upper Heavy Heaven, if I want to leave a Dao lineage here in the Lower Heavy Heaven, I'll need to rebuild it.

Once we have a firm foothold in the Upper Heavy Heaven later, if we want to leave a Dao lineage in this Lower Heavy Heaven, we'll have to rebuild.

Translation: "Once I have a foothold in the Upper Heavy Heaven later, if I want to leave a Dao lineage in this Lower Heavy Heaven, I'll have to rebuild it."

If we want to leave a Dao lineage in this Lower Heavy Heaven, we'll have to rebuild.

Thus: "Once I have a foothold in the Upper Heavy Heaven later, if I want to leave a Dao lineage in this Lower Heavy Heaven, I'll have to rebuild it."

【"My Lord, this system exists to serve you; just tell me how you want it and it will be so."】

Translation: "【\"My Lord, this system exists to serve you; just say how you want it and it will be so. \"】"

We need to keep the brackets and quotes? The line includes 【「... 」】. We should output exactly as given but translated inside. The instruction: translate the Chinese lines into English. So we need to translate the content inside the quotes, but keep the surrounding brackets? The line includes 【「... 」】 which are likely part of the text (maybe a system message). We should translate the inner Chinese, but keep the brackets and quotes? The instruction: translate faithfully, never skip, summarise, or merge paragraphs. It doesn't say to keep the original punctuation style; we should translate the meaning, but we can keep the same punctuation style as appropriate English. Usually we would translate the quoted speech into English quotes. The original uses Chinese quotes 「」 and brackets 【】. We can replace with English quotes and maybe keep brackets? The instruction: "Render EXACTLY what the source says — same meaning, same information, nothing added." It doesn't require preserving the exact typographic symbols, but we should convey same meaning. Usually we would output something like: "【\"My Lord, this system exists to serve you; just say how you want it and it will be so. \"】". We'll keep outer brackets as 【】? Actually original uses 【】 which are like corner brackets used for emphasis. We could keep them as 【】 but with English inside? Might be weird. Better to translate to English with standard quotes and maybe keep the outer brackets as 【】? The instruction says keep each translation on a single output line, no line breaks inside. It doesn't forbid keeping the original brackets. However, to be safe, we can keep the same structure: 【\"... \"】. We'll translate the inner Chinese to English and keep the outer 【】 and the inner 「」 replaced with English quotes? Actually we could keep the Chinese quotes as is? But we need to output English. So we should replace 「」 with English quotes. The outer 【】 we can keep as is or replace with 【】? I'd keep them as 【】 to preserve the original formatting, but it's not required. I'll keep them as 【】 and put English inside standard quotes.

Thus: 【\"My Lord, this system exists to serve you; just say how you want it and it will be so. \"】

My Lord, this system exists to serve you; just say how you want it and it will be so.

We'll output: 【\"My Lord, this system exists to serve you; just say how you want it and it will be so. \"】

"Hmm. That's more like it."

Translation: "\"Hmm. That's right. \""

We need to keep the quotes. So: "\"Hmm. That's right. \""

"Preserve this third‑level sect, no need to take it back; just give me a fourth‑level sect construction card."

Translation: "\"Keep the third-level sect here, no need to reclaim it, just give a fourth-level sect construction card. \""

We need to keep quotes.

"Besides, the sect's immortal treasures and special structures—none can be lacking."

Translation: "\"Right, the immortal treasures and special buildings in the sect must all be kept. \""

We need to keep quotes.

"This plan works; the Barren Martial Realm may be a high‑level great world, but its foundation is too thin."

Translation: "This plan is good; although the Barren Martial Realm is a high-level great world, its foundation is too shallow."

This plan is good; the Barren Martial Realm may be a high-level great world, but its foundation is too shallow.

Thus: "This plan is good; although the Barren Martial Realm is a high-level great world, its foundation is too shallow."

"Leave a Dao lineage here, then join forces with the Barren Martial Realm's branch sects to keep ruling the Twelve Heavenly Domains of this Lower Heavy Heaven."

Translation: "Leave a Dao lineage here, then unite with the Barren Martial Realm's branch sects and continue to dominate the Twelve Heavenly Domains of this Lower Heavy Heaven."

Leave a Dao lineage here, then unite with the branch sects of the Barren Martial Realm, and continue to dominate the Twelve Heavenly Domains of this Lower Heavy Heaven.

Thus: "Leave a Dao lineage here, then unite with the Barren Martial Realm's branch sects and continue to dominate the Twelve Heavenly Domains of this Lower Heavy Heaven."

【"Understood; I'll follow your orders, my Lord."】

Translation: "【\"Received, everything will be done as you wish. \"】"

We'll keep outer 【】 and inner quotes.

Thus: 【\"Received, everything will be done as you wish. \"】

【"My Lord, you can relax."】

Translation: "【\"My Lord, just rest assured. \"】"

Thus: 【\"My Lord, just rest assured. \"】

Upon hearing the system's cold mechanical assurance in his mind, Feng Qingyang nodded satisfactorily and exited the interface.

Translation: "Hearing the system's cold mechanical assurance in his mind, Feng Qingyang nodded in satisfaction and exited the system interface."

Hearing the system's cold mechanical assurance in his mind, Feng Qingyang nodded in satisfaction and exited the system interface.

Thus: "Hearing the system's cold mechanical assurance in his mind, Feng Qingyang nodded in satisfaction and exited the system interface."

Then he stood atop Qingyun Peak and looked over the sect.

Translation: "Afterward, he stood atop Qingyun Peak and glanced over the sect."

Afterward he stood at the summit of Qingyun Peak and looked over the sect.

Thus: "Afterward, he stood atop Qingyun Peak and glanced over the sect."

Speaking of which, the time he's spent in the Lower Heavy Heaven isn't much longer than in the Barren Martial Realm.

Translation: "Speaking of which, the time he's spent in the Lower Heavy Heaven hasn't been much longer than in the Barren Martial Realm."

Speaking of which, the time spent staying in the Lower Heavy Heaven isn't much longer than in the Barren Martial Realm.

Thus: "Speaking of which, the time he's spent in the Lower Heavy Heaven hasn't been much longer than in the Barren Martial Realm."

In under three years he swept through the Twelve Heavenly Domains and the Divine Realm Hall.

Translation: "In less than three years, he swept across the Twelve Heavenly Domains and the Divine Realm Hall."

In less than three years, he swept across the Twelve Heavenly Domains and the Divine Realm Hall.

Thus: "In less than three years, he swept across the Twelve Heavenly Domains and the Divine Realm Hall."

Then he devoted another ten years to increasing the disciples' and elders' cultivation.

Translation: "He then spent another ten years raising the cultivation of the disciples and elders."

Then he spent another ten years increasing the disciples' and elders' cultivation.

Thus: "He then spent another ten years raising the cultivation of the disciples and elders."

This bit of time isn't even enough for an immortal to enter seclusion once.

Translation: "This amount of time isn't even enough for an immortal to close off once for secluded cultivation."

This amount of time isn't even enough for an immortal to enter seclusion once.

Thus: "This amount of time isn't even enough for an immortal to close off once for secluded cultivation."

"No more talk; it's time to leave."

Translation: "\"No more talk, it's time to go. \""

"The Qingyun Sect's advance cannot halt."

Translation: "\"The steps of my Qingyun Sect's advance cannot stop. \""

Feng Qingyang ceased pondering and, with a single thought, acted.

Translation: "Immediately, Feng Qingyang stopped thinking and, with a thought, acted."

Immediately, Feng Qingyang stopped thinking and, with a thought, acted.

Thus: "Immediately, Feng Qingyang stopped thinking and, with a thought, acted."

In an instant, his immensely powerful Immortal King domain erupted, covering the whole Qingyun Immortal Sect.

Translation: "In an instant, his immensely powerful Immortal King domain erupted, enveloping the entire Qingyun Immortal Sect."

In the span of a thought, his immensely powerful Immortal King domain instantly burst forth, covering the entire Qingyun Immortal Sect.

Thus: "In an instant, his immensely powerful Immortal King domain erupted, enveloping the entire Qingyun Immortal Sect."

At once, many disciples and elders in the sect shifted their expressions.

Translation: "Immediately, many disciples and elders in the sect changed expression."

Immediately, many disciples and elders in the sect changed their expressions.

Thus: "Immediately, many disciples and elders in the sect changed expression."

"What the heck! What's happening? Why did the sky go dark!"

What the heck! What's going on? Why did the sky turn dark!

Thus: "\"What the heck! What's going on? Why did the sky turn dark! \"" Need to keep exclamation marks.

"Where are we?"

Translation: "\"Where are we? \""

Soon they were all confused, unsure what to do.

Translation: "For a moment, they all became puzzled, at a loss."

In a short time, they all became doubtful, not knowing what to do.

Thus: "For a moment, they all became puzzled, at a loss."

Below lay billions of miles of star rivers, above stretched countless intersecting great dao, and in the distance lay a dark, chaotic void.

Translation: "All that could be seen below was billions of miles of star rivers, above were countless intersecting great dao, and in the distance lay a expanse of dark chaos."

Below lie billions of miles of star rivers; above, countless intersecting great dao stretch across the sky; far away lies a sheet of dark chaos.

Thus: "All that could be seen below was billions of miles of star rivers, above were countless intersecting great dao, and in the distance lay a expanse of dark chaos."

Endless terrifying heavenly tribulation looms overhead, while immense creative power permeates the space.

Translation: "Furthermore, endless terrifying heavenly tribulation power loomed above, and vast creative force permeated it."

Endless frightening heavenly tribulation power hangs above, while majestic creative force fills the space.

Thus: "Furthermore, endless terrifying heavenly tribulation power loomed above, and vast creative force permeated it."

"This is our sect's domain; stay inside it, and our sect will lead you to conquer the Upper Heavy Heaven of the immortal realm."

This is our sect's domain; stay within it, and our sect will lead you to conquer the Upper Heavy Heaven of the immortal realm.

We need to keep quotes.

Thus: "\"This is our sect's domain; stay within it, and our sect will lead you to conquer the Upper Heavy Heaven of the immortal realm! \""

Then a familiar voice sounded, and the Qingyun crowd finally felt at ease.

Translation: "Just then, a familiar voice came, and the Qingyun crowd finally felt at ease."

At that moment, a familiar voice came through, and the Qingyun people felt relieved.

Thus: "Just then, a familiar voice came, and the Qingyun crowd finally felt at ease."

"It's the sect leader!"

Translation: "It was the Sect Master!"

"But what exactly is a domain?"

Translation: "But, what is a domain?"

"Senior brother, I think we heard Elder Zizhu mention the term 'domain' before."

Translation: "\"Senior brother, I think we heard the term 'domain' from Elder Zizhu before. \""

We need to keep quotes.

Thus: "\"Senior brother, I think we heard the term 'domain' from Elder Zizhu before. \""

"Only a supreme Immortal King can have a domain."

Translation: "\"Only a supreme Immortal King can possess a domain. \""

At the domain's center, Lin Bai spoke.

Translation: "At the center of the domain, Lin Bai spoke up."

"It seems so; if that's the case, the master's cultivation has already reached the Immortal King level—I really don't know where his limit ends!"

Translation: "\"Seems so; speaking of which, the master's cultivation has already reached the Immortal King realm—I truly don't know where the master's limit lies! \""

We need to keep quotes.

Thus: "\"Seems so; speaking of which, the master's cultivation has already reached the Immortal King realm—I truly don't know where the master's limit lies! \""

Outside the domain, inside the Qingyun Sect.

Translation: "Outside the domain, within the Qingyun Sect."

Right now the sect is very quiet; essentially all Qingyun Sect members have entered Feng Qingyang's domain.

Translation: "At this moment, the sect was very quiet; basically all members of the Qingyun Sect had entered Feng Qingyang's domain."

At the peak of Qingyun Immortal Peak, Feng Qingyang stands.

Translation: "At the summit of Qingyun Immortal Peak, Feng Qingyang stood here."

Behind him stand several dozen figures.

Translation: "Behind him were several dozen figures."

They are Immortal King Luojiu Tian, Mu Zizhu, Lin Potian, Li Xingyuan, Yao Guang, Ling Feng, and Feng Xuan.

Translation: "They were precisely Immortal King Luo Jiutian, Miu Zizhu, Lin Potian, Li Xingyuan, Yaoguang, Lingfeng, and Fengxuan."

And also the Transmission Elder Mo Tan, plus the seven six‑star elders of the Elders' Office.

Translation: "And also the Transmission Elder Mo Tan, and the elders—seven six-star elders."

These are the sect's top experts: fifteen ten‑layer peak Immortal Kings.

Thus: "And also the Transmission Elder Mo Tan, and the elders—seven six-star elders."

Besides them, three elders dressed in outer‑gate robes stand at the rear.

Translation: "These are the sect's top experts—fifteen tenfold peak Immortal Kings."

Besides that, there were three elders wearing outer disciple robes.

Translation: "At the rear were three elders wearing outer-gate attire."

"Once we're gone, you three will be left in charge of guarding this place."

Translation: "\"After we leave, this place will be entrusted to you three to guard. \""

"The branch sects of the Barren Martial Realm will also send people up occasionally."

Translation: "\"The Barren Martial Realm's branch sect will also send people up after a while. \""

Feng Qingyang turned and spoke.

Translation: "Feng Qingyang turned around and spoke."

The three elders behind him promptly bowed: "We will follow the sect master's command."

Translation: "The three elders behind hearing this promptly clasped their hands: \"We will obey the Sect Master's order. \""

We need to keep quotes.

Thus: "The three elders behind hearing this promptly clasped their hands: \"We will obey the Sect Master's order. \""

"All right, it's about time; let's open the Ascension Gate."

Translation: "\"Alright, the time is about right; open the Ascension Gate. \""

Hearing this, the leading Immortal King Luojiu Tian sprang into action.

Translation: "Upon hearing that, the leading Immortal King Luo Jiutian moved."

He merely exhaled a trace of aura, and instantly the heavens above surged with wind and clouds.

Translation: "All that could be seen was him slightly releasing a wisp of aura, and immediately the heavens above stirred with wind and clouds."

A magnificent golden gate manifested in the heavens and began to open slowly.

Translation: "A supremely sacred golden huge gate appeared in the heavens and slowly opened."

Instantly, a dense immortal energy poured forth, and brilliant immortal light bathed the whole Lower Heavy Heaven.

Translation: "Immediately, rich immortal aura poured out from within, and brilliant immortal light illuminated the entire Lower Heavy Heaven."

In an instant, the Twelve Heavenly Domains shook.

Translation: "In that moment, the Twelve Heavenly Domains trembled."

"That… is the Ascension Gate!"

Translation: "\"That is… the Ascension Gate! \""

"Heavens! The Ascension Gate has opened once more!"

Translation: "\"Good heavens! The Ascension Gate has opened again! \""

"I recall it was opened once over ten years ago; we thought it was a mighty immortal sect's ascension, but I have no idea which senior it is this time."

Translation: "\"This immortal recalls opening it once more than ten years ago; back then we thought it was a great immortal's ascension from an immortal sect—I don't know which senior this time is! \""

Quick look, several dozen figures are flying up from the Immortal Mist Continent!

Countless cultivators all exclaimed.

"I Kang Kang! Mist grass! Really!"

Above the azure heavens, before the golden giant gate.

"Senior Feng, I've come."

Night Dust in plain clothes spoke excitedly.

"Hmm, have you settled your sect's affairs?"

"All settled; I directly passed the Sect Master position to the vice sect master."

"You really are a hands-off boss; let's go."

Feng Qingyang said that and then flew first into the golden giant gate.

Afterward, Night Dust and the Fifteen Revered Immortal Kings of Azure Cloud hurriedly followed.

The golden giant gate then closed, and the azure heavens returned to their previous calm.

Below, the countless cultivators of the Twelve Heavenly Domains who witnessed this scene began to speculate again.

"Those who flew up from the Immortal Wave Continent—could they be the Immortal Sect?"

"Absolutely correct! Aside from the Immortal Sect, what power in the entire Twelve Heavenly Domains could ascend so many great beings at once?"

The upper heaven of the Heavenly Universe Immortal Realm is the Heavenly Cloud Dao Domain.

The Heavenly Cloud Dao Domain is one of the five great Dao Domains of the Upper Heaven, its area vast and boundless, limitless.

It can be said to be larger than the combined area of the Twelve Heavenly Domains of the Lower Heaven.

There are countless ancient immortal sects with inheritances spanning tens of epochs.

There are great teachings with hundreds of millions of immortals within the sect.

There are immortal clans glorious for several epochs, and even more, colossal immortal nations ruling over billions of miles of mountains and rivers.

Here it can be said that celestials are as common as dogs, and true immortals walk the ground everywhere.

Those without the strength of a Great Luo must keep a low profile, tail between their legs—of course, those with background are another matter.

At the same time, above the boundless immortal sea at the edge of the Heavenly Cloud Dao Domain.

"Hey? Finally some ants have come up! Hahaha!"

"Brothers, get ready to work!"

A feral laugh rang out.

Over the immortal sea hovered more than ten strangely shaped immortal ships.

And on each immortal ship stood dozens of figures.

Upon hearing this, they all jumped for joy.

"Received! Boss."

"Haha, our wait these past days wasn't in vain; we finally caught them."

Just then, a supremely sacred golden giant gate appeared out of thin air above the sea surface.

A figure walked straight out from within.