Chapter 177: Emerald Jade Palace

In the far north of Wei Si Ka Xing, the land cloaked by the Time Origin, within the temple.

In the great hall of the Star Time God.

Hundreds of colossal divine spirits gathered.

"Three hundred world‑class peak warriors, all fell in battle!" the white‑robed three‑eyed giant said, "That outer‑domain demon has already vanished again."

"How shall we report to the Star Time God?"

"No, we should report to the Great Time God at once."

"Right, report to the Great Time God!"

Hundreds of divine giants promptly agreed.

"No need, I already know the situation; that outsider from the heavens has already left Wei Si Ka Xing." A deep voice reached each giant's ears, echoing through the hall.

A thought stirred, "System absorbs 1 cubic kilometer of Universe Crystal."

At least we must wait until he has the strength to uncover the secrets of Wei Si Ka Xing.

Swoosh!

A tiny speck darted out of the Emerald Jade Palace, swiftly approaching Xiao Yu's F-class Spaceship; it was a triangular silver vessel about eight hundred meters in diameter.

Xiao Yu said, "The corpses of these three hundred Realm Lord Level eighth‑ and ninth‑stage elites should be enough to create a peak‑level Insect Race for the Realm Lord."

Because of this palace's existence, many of Wei Si Ka Xing's strong ones have, from the endless ancient era to the present, never dared to emerge, forced to hide within Wei Si Ka Xing.

……

"Let's call it off!"

In the distant void shrouded by thin mist, an immensely towering palace floated—this is the Emerald Jade Palace.

"Your Highness Xiao Yu, greetings, I am the guide of the Emerald Jade Palace, Ai Daoyun. Congratulations, Your Highness Xiao Yu, on completing the Wei Si Ka Xing trial." When that vessel approached the F-class Spaceship, it sent a direct message; soon, under its lead, Xiao Yu arrived at a vast hall on the first tier of the Emerald Jade Palace.

The hall spans several thousand kilometers in length and width.

Within the inner world.

"Stop scheming; from now on we'll definitely supply you with enough Insect Race corpses," Xiao Yu retorted with a grin.

【Absorb 1 cubic kilometer of Universe Primordial Energy crystal, obtain 10,000,000 Wish Gold Coins.】

Irina smiled, "Fine, fine, but master, you leave that massive Universe Crystal Mountain unused; it'd be better to let me forge Insect Race warriors!"

A small fragment of Universe Crystal instantly vanished from the Universe Crystal Mountain, hardly noticeable.

"Beep!"

Next time you come, who knows, it might be thousands or ten‑thousands of years later!

Wei Si Ka Xing still hides many secrets.

……

Just as he said, he is merely a passerby on Wei Si Ka Xing.

In the temple, the events unfolded, Xiao Yu naturally did not know, and the tragedy that occurred in Star City, Xiao Yu also was unaware of and did not dwell on.

Even Immortal Level elites dare not easily leave the temple.

Xiao Yu docked his F-class Spaceship and stood in the hall, amazed; the hall was packed with countless vessels, occupying more than half the space. By Xiao Yu's eye, each ship was at least an E Ji Feichuan, and several F-class Spaceships could even be seen.

"Your Highness Xiao Yu," the immortal Ai Daoyun, clad in silver armor and bearing four eyes, guided beside him, speaking fluent Universal Cosmic Language, "You've stayed on Wei Si Ka Xing for 40 years, truly astonishing."

"I've gained some insight," Xiao Yu said, smiling as he walked.

"Your Highness Xiao Yu, the palace master of the Emerald Jade Palace wishes to see you; I'll take you there," Ai Daoyun said.

Upon finishing, an invisible, unseen force materialized like a giant hand, supporting Xiao Yu, then Ai Daoyun whisked him away, turning into a streak of light racing toward the sixteenth tier of the Emerald Jade Palace.

The hall on the sixteenth tier should be the largest among the sixteenth‑tier chambers of the Emerald Jade Palace.

From the first to the fifteenth tier, each vast level is divided into many sections for various purposes.

The entire sixteenth tier remains undivided; its hall stretches tens of thousands of kilometers in length, width, and height— even an entire Earth could be placed inside.

"Emerald Jade Palace Master?" As Xiao Yu set foot on the sixteenth‑tier hall, his gaze fell on the distant silhouette standing there.

Her!

She wore a purple robe; up close it seemed to generate countless phantoms, faint golden threads visible on the fabric, yet a blink returned it to a plain purple robe—an illusion that defied perception. She also had long silver hair flowing freely.

She stood there, gazing at the endless void beyond the Emerald Jade Palace.

At that moment, Xiao Yu profoundly felt that she was several degrees stronger than his second senior brother.

"Master!" Ai Daoyun bowed respectfully.

"Go ahead." A clear, gentle voice, like wind rustling through bamboo.

"Understood." Ai Daoyun turned into a streak of light, instantly leaving the sixteenth tier; a flash of light briefly appeared at the staircase before vanishing, seemingly sealing the passage.

She finally turned around!

Silver hair, translucent skin, black eyes—resembling Irina's visage; a vertical scar at her brow added extra character.

She looks strikingly similar to an Earthling. Though of average height, standing before her even the giants feel as if confronting an endless cosmos, sensing their own frailty.

"Xiao Yu," the voice seemed to echo beside his ear and within his mind.

Even with Xiao Yu's current will, a trace of influence lingered.

"Honored to meet you, Master!" Xiao Yu immediately bowed respectfully.

"Your will is impressive," the Emerald Jade Palace Master nodded slightly, "Your cohort in the Talent War is the finest in hundreds of thousands of eras, because among you have emerged Bo Lan, Luo Feng, Hong, and Rong Jun."

"Especially you, your talent is at a monster‑level," the Emerald Jade Palace Master noted, "When you entered Wei Si Ka Xing, Gui Yi specifically asked me to watch over you, in case of any mishap."

"Thank you, Master!"

"With your talent, you need not linger at the Universe-level for long; elevate your realm sooner, for the Realm Lord Level is when talents like you truly unleash power," the Emerald Jade Palace Master gently reminded.

"Yes, I understand," Xiao Yu nodded.

Xiao Yu is already preparing to ascend to Domain Lord Level soon; after formally completing his apprenticeship mission, he will then advance to Realm Lord Level.

"Hmm, I've always been curious what a monster like you is like, and now I've finally seen," the Emerald Jade Palace Lord said gently, "Send someone to escort you back."

The Emerald Jade Palace Lord simultaneously transmitted, "Ai Daoyun, escort Xiao Yu back."

"Yes, Lord." Immortal Ai Daoyun, who had just left, reappeared.

Ai Daoyun quickly escorted Xiao Yu back to the first layer.

The Emerald Jade Palace Lord sat cross‑legged and whispered with a smile, "At such a young age, your will is this strong—interesting, interesting. When I was the Domain Lord, my will wasn't this strong, was it? How far can you go in the future? I'm looking forward to it."

Silence returned.

The sixteenth layer of the Emerald Jade Palace remained as tranquil as it had been for eons.

A sleek, shuttle‑shaped F-class Spaceship carried Xiao Yu away from the Emerald Jade Palace, heading toward the distant Wu Chen Continent.

(End of chapter)