“What?!”
“Jiang Yubai?!”
Those three words seemed to carry some kind of magic. The few small demons from the Demon Realm all turned pale with shock, exclaiming in horror. Seeing their panicked expressions, Jiang Yubai couldn’t help but frown slightly. Was the current Demon Realm really this fragile? Thinking so, Jiang Yubai lost interest in wasting words with them and said, “Speak! What are you demons doing here in East State?”
As soon as his voice fell, the few demons began darting glances at one another, clearly nervous and full of guilt. Seeing this, Jiang Yubai’s lips curved into a contemptuous smile. With a sudden flip of his palm, a surge of immense power burst forth. In an instant, one of the demons didn’t even have time to react before being engulfed by the force and perishing on the spot.
The remaining three trembled violently, unable to even stand properly. Their terrified eyes were filled with despair and horror. But to Jiang Yubai, such weak opponents were hardly worth his attention. He casually unleashed another strike, and in a flash of light, the three remaining demons were obliterated without a trace.
“How boring…” Jiang Yubai murmured.
Without lingering, he casually erased all traces of the fight, then turned and left. Matters like this no longer concerned him. The Demon Realm or not—what did that have to do with him? Still, if any of these creatures appeared before him again, he wouldn’t hesitate to destroy them. But to say he’d devote himself to protecting East State wholeheartedly… that was impossible.
He thought back to his past life—after handing over half his cultivation to Xiao Yifei, he still foolishly sacrificed himself for the Longevity Sect, even for the entire East State. What a joke that was.
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Meanwhile, within the Longevity Sect. After absorbing Zhang Meng’s fortune, Xiao Yifei’s internal injuries had almost fully healed. Even Ye Yunshang was stunned by his incredible recovery speed. Seeing her beloved disciple lively and full of energy again filled Ye Yunshang’s heart with indescribable joy.
But the thought of that unfilial disciple Jiang Yubai—who still hadn’t returned to the sect—set her heart ablaze with anger. She despised defiance, even if it came from the disciple she had once loved the most.
Xiao Yifei, noticing his Master’s mix of worry and fury, darkened his gaze and spoke carefully, “Master, do you still hold resentment toward me?”
Ye Yunshang was startled and quickly replied, “Yifei, what are you saying? How could I ever resent you?” Get faster updates on g.com.
Xiao Yifei lowered his voice with feigned sorrow, “If not for me, perhaps you and Senior Brother could have stayed on good terms…”
There it was again—the same old act. If Jiang Yubai were here, he would probably be laughing uncontrollably.
Hearing her dear disciple’s self-blame, Ye Yunshang’s heart ached. She quickly consoled him, “Yifei, don’t overthink things. How could your Master ever blame you? Don’t ever say such things again, or I’ll truly be angry!”
Seeing her scolding expression, Xiao Yifei didn’t hesitate to throw himself into her arms, hugging her tightly and saying in a spoiled tone, “Master, you’re the best.”
After her initial surprise, Ye Yunshang’s heart softened, and a gentle smile of affection appeared on her face. But she failed to notice the strange gleam flashing through Xiao Yifei’s eyes.
Inwardly, Xiao Yifei sneered. These women were too easy to deceive. Thinking so, he took a deep breath, subtly absorbing the fortune surrounding Ye Yunshang.
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Meanwhile, Si Chenyu had been in seclusion, studying her star charts. Ever since Jiang Yubai left the Longevity Sect, she had no one to discuss her deductions with. Her divination skills had been taught by Jiang Yubai himself. Lately, though, something felt off.
A few days ago, she randomly cast a divination for the Longevity Sect—and the result was catastrophic misfortune?! What was going on?! The sect had been peaceful lately! The only disturbance was Senior Brother’s departure!
Thinking of that, Si Chenyu grew annoyed. That Senior Brother was truly petty, unwilling to take even the smallest loss. Wasn’t it enough to just admit to injuring Junior Brother? Why all this fuss! Now that she couldn’t interpret certain constellations, and there was no one left to guide her, she grew even more irritated.
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On the other side, after effortlessly disposing of those small demons, Jiang Yubai began contemplating his next move. He knew his strength had reached a bottleneck—he needed the right opportunity to break through to the Spirit Transformation Realm.
Just then, the public communication channel of the cultivation world suddenly exploded with a headline.
A message spread across the network: A mysterious secret realm had appeared in Central State, said to be the place where a mighty cultivator of the Tribulation Crossing Realm had once passed away!
Instantly, the entire cultivation world erupted with excitement. Countless cultivators grew eager with curiosity and anticipation. Yet everyone also knew that such secret realms came with entry limits. You are reading on novelping.com, the official source.
Rumor had it that this one only allowed cultivators below the Spirit Transformation Realm.
When Jiang Yubai saw the message, he raised an eyebrow, feeling a strange sense of familiarity. This secret realm… he seemed to remember it. In his previous life, around this very time, he had been confined at Blackwind Cliff, reflecting on his mistakes. And back then, Xiao Yifei had gone to explore that very place.
A faint smile tugged at his lips. Well, wasn’t this perfect timing? Just like someone bringing him a pillow when he was feeling sleepy.
Without hesitation, Jiang Yubai put away the transmission talisman, summoned his flying sword, and soared swiftly toward Central State.
Of course, he wasn’t the only one who noticed the news. Across the cultivation world, geniuses from various sects began mobilizing. Each hoped to seize the opportunities hidden within the mysterious secret realm. Many wandering cultivators also set out for Central State, eager to test their luck and skill in this rare chance.
Before long, Central State became a hub of excitement and chaos.
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At that moment, within a grand family estate in Central State, a young woman slowly opened her eyes after finishing her meditation. A hint of fatigue crossed her delicate face. She reached for a steaming cup of tea beside her, took a gentle sip, and let the aroma spread across her tongue.
Beside her, a maid named Yu Nuo spoke softly, “Young Mistress, so many people have been arriving in Central State lately…”
Xie Tingwan raised an eyebrow, curiosity glinting in her eyes. “Oh?”
Yu Nuo continued, “It’s said that a secret realm nearby is about to emerge, attracting numerous factions here to explore it…”