Chapter 36

Ye Wuque's name, together with his possession of a heaven-defying supreme treasure and his legendary feat of instantly slaying three great Immortals, will spread at faster-than-light speed to every corner of the Ten Lands, stirring up an unprecedented world-shaking upheaval!

It can be foreseen that countless forces and countless powerhouses will develop greed for that pill, but even more will be a deep-seated fear!

The deterrent power of instantly slaying an Immortal is enough to make anyone with ill intentions think twice!

Ye Wuque put away the pill, his expressionless gaze sweeping over the crowd below who looked at him as if he were a god or demon, his heart hardly stirred.

Reliance on external objects is not his pursuit, but in extraordinary times one must take extraordinary measures.

This reveal of his trump card may invite scrutiny, but it is also enough to deter petty foes, buying him precious time.

He lingered no longer; with a flash, he turned into a stream of light and directly left the area still immersed in endless shock.

Months later, the turmoil in the Ten Lands intensified, and Ye Wuque's legend had been embellished to the point of being almost divine.

As for him personally, he had once again arrived at Hengyu Land, the Purple Clan.

The Purple Clan did not participate in this Primordial Emperor Tomb struggle, but Ye Wuque's heaven-shaking deeds within the tomb had already been relayed back to the clan through various channels.

When Ye Wuque's figure appeared outside the Purple Clan's mountain gate, the entire Purple Clan, from ordinary disciples to senior elders, was thrown into an uproar!

Led by Clan Leader Ziyouming, together with the clan's Immortal Ancestor who had long been in seclusion, they personally emerged from retreat, leading the clan's core members with the Purple Clan's highest ceremonial rites, grandly welcoming him far beyond the mountain gate.

"Welcome, Young Master Ye!!!"

A sound like mountains and seas roaring, filled with endless gratitude, awe, and fervor, echoed throughout the Star Domain.

Ziyouming stepped forward quickly; this clan leader, facing Ye Wuque, actually showed some excitement and restraint, and he bowed deeply:

"Young Master Ye, your kindness to our Purple Clan is like a rebirth, and now you have forged unparalleled prestige abroad; your arrival today brings glory to our humble abode—please, come in quickly!"

The news of Ye Wuque's beheading of the three Immortals of the Jun family had long ago shaken the Purple Clan to its core.

They felt immensely fortunate to have formed a good affinity with Ye Wuque back then.

Ye Wuque gave a slight nod, without excessive pleasantries, and entered the Purple Clan's main hall amidst the enthusiastic throng of clansmen.

After the banquet, with attendants dismissed, only Ye Wuque, Clan Leader Ziyouming, and the Purple Clan's Immortal Ancestor—whose aura was profound and visage ancient—remained in the hall.

Ye Wuque got straight to the point, stating his purpose: 'Clan Leader, Ancestor, I have come this time with a matter to inquire about.'

"Speak freely, Young Master Ye! Our Purple Clan will certainly speak without reservation and tell all we know!" Ziyouming declared solemnly.

"I wish to know the method to reach the Nine Heavens World." Ye Wuque said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Ziyouming and the Immortal Ancestor's faces slightly tightened, and they exchanged a glance.

The Purple Clan's Immortal Ancestor spoke slowly, his voice carrying the vicissitudes of age: 'Young Master Ye, your desire to ascend to the Nine Heavens does not surprise me. With your abilities, the Ten Lands can no longer contain your rise. However… the path to the Nine Heavens is not easy.'

The Nine Heavens World stands above the Ten Lands, its rules more perfected, its primordial source more abundant, making it the supreme world where true experts thrive and myriad Dao contend. Yet precisely because of this, its barrier is extraordinarily solid, guarded by ancient laws, rendering ordinary methods incapable of breaking through.

Ziyouming interjected: 'According to our clan's ancient records, there are three known ways to reach the Nine Heavens.'

The first, the safest yet also the most arduous, is to cultivate to the Immortal Realm, stir one's own Great Dao, gain a sliver of recognition from the Nine Heavens' rules, and then rely on one's own Great Power to forcefully ascend!

The second is to seek the 'Nine Heavens Guide Ancient Path.' Legends say that within some of the Ten Lands' most ancient and perilous forbidden zones lie hidden secret ancient paths from the Primeval Era that connect to the Nine Heavens. However, most of these ancient paths have long since collapsed, fallen into disuse, or been occupied by terrifying entities, fraught with danger—a near-certain death.

The third…" Ziyouming paused, lowering his voice slightly, "is to obtain a 'Nine Heavens Command.' These are tokens issued by the supreme powers of the Nine Heavens; holders can, at a specific time and place, enter the Nine Heavens directly via the transmission ancient formation established by the Great Sect. But the Nine Heavens Command is exceedingly rare, usually granted only to ancient clans with ties to the Nine Heavens or to those who have rendered immense merit; finding one scattered among the Ten Lands is a once-in-ten-thousand-years occurrence."

Ye Wuque listened silently, his fingers lightly tapping the tabletop.

The first path requires time, the third requires opportunity; only the second path…

"Regarding the Nine Heavens Guide Ancient Path, does your clan's ancient records contain more specific details?" He looked toward the Purple Clan's Immortal Ancestor.

The Purple Clan's Immortal Ancestor pondered for a moment, then said: 'There is indeed a record of a relatively vague suspected location. According to the ancient texts, in the deepest part of the Nine Nether Forbidden Zone, near the 'Eternal Night Black Hole'—a place even Immortals dare not lightly tread—there have been records of spatial anomalies, suggesting traces of an ancient path. But there… it is too dangerous; the Eternal Night Black Hole devours everything, and there are legends of Immortal Titans perishing within it.'

"Nine Nether Forbidden Zone… Eternal Night Black Hole…" Ye Wuque silently recited those two names, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

Danger has never been a reason for him to halt.

"Thank you for the information." Ye Wuque rose, clasping his hands in salute.

"Young Master Ye, you stand on ceremony!" Ziyouming and the Ancestor hastily returned the salute, "If you are determined to go, though our Purple Clan's strength is meager, we are still willing to provide you with all the assistance we can!"

Ye Wuque nodded slightly: 'For now, that won't be necessary. I need to make some preparations.'

Leaving the Purple Clan's Great Hall, Ye Wuque lifted his gaze to the boundless starry sky, his eyes seeming to pierce layer after layer of barriers, beholding that more distant, more vast Nine Heavens World.

The journey through the Ten Lands is drawing to a close.

The new expedition lies just beyond the 'Nine Nether Forbidden Zone.'

What splendid vistas await above the Nine Heavens?

Where will the cause and effect behind that drop of Golden Heavenly Dao blood, and that invisible great hand, await him?

Ye Wuque drew a deep breath, the heroic fervor and fighting spirit in his chest slowly rising.