Chapter 463

Chapter 463: Ninth Young Master’s Visit to Heaven’s Secret Pavilion

Linglong City, Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

Ye Xu lay on the armchair, humming a light tune in perfect contentment.

He had successfully transcended.

Ye Xu fused with the Easy Dao, severed his three bodies, and forged the Great Dao World. His Great Dao World transformed ceaselessly, seemingly capable of shifting into any form—mysterious beyond measure.

It was only now that he understood the realm after the Three Yuan Proof:

The first realm was called Sovereign of the World, meaning one who created a small thousand worlds comparable to a lower plane universe.

The second realm was the World Master, above which stood the Dao Lord.

The Sovereign of the World realm was merely the first step beyond the transcendent realm.

"To reach invincibility while lying low… the path is long and fraught," Ye Xu murmured.

"Master, staying cooped up in this Heaven’s Secret Pavilion is unbearably dull," Su Mu complained, his voice thick with boredom.

He had long tired of Dou Di Zhu and chess, idling his days away.

"Naturally, Master has His considerations," flattered the Formless Demon Lord.

"Ever thought of leaving the Pangu universe?" Ye Xu’s gaze swept over Formless Demon Lord, Ning Wudao, Su Mu, and others, his lips curving slightly. "Join me to ascend to the Hongmeng Dao Realm."

Boom!

Ye Xu’s words left the Heaven’s Secret Pavilion deathly silent.

Everyone felt a thunderous roar inside their heads, stunned beyond words.

Ascending to the Hongmeng Dao Realm?

Ning Wudao was the first to react.

"Senior, ascension to the Hongmeng Dao Realm demands transcendence," Ning Wudao said, confusion etched on his face. "But we’re far too weak—how could we possibly ascend?"

"Is it truly that difficult?" Ye Xu replied calmly.

"Master… is this the surprise you promised?" Su Mu managed to steady his voice, yet his heart raced wildly.

Ye Xu nodded.

"I’ve grown weary of this Lower Realm universe too," he said. "Your ties to me run deep. That’s why I considered bringing you into the Hongmeng Dao Realm.

Of course, should you wish to stay, I shan’t force you."

"Willing! Utterly willing!"

Formless Demon Lord nodded emphatically.

Every soul in the Lower Realm longed to transcend and ascend. A free passage to the Hongmeng Dao Realm without arduous cultivation? An opportunity priceless across ten thousand lifetimes.

"Master, then… why not bring more with us?" Formless Demon Lord grinned slyly. "We’d fleece them dry before departure and make a fortune."

Ye Xu slowly shook his head.

Were it not for their constant company, he would never have made an exception to lead them in Ascension to Hongmeng Dao Realm.

"Su Mu, why are you so quiet?" Ye Xu asked.

Su Mu laughed. "I was simply stunned by the Master’s grand gesture."

"I almost forgot your only wish is to spend this lifetime with Miss Yue, so you likely have no desire to ascend," Ye Xu sighed.

"Ah—"

Su Mu grew flustered. "Master, even after ascending to the Hongmeng Dao Realm with my wife, we can still abide together forever. Moreover, I wish to remain by your side and pursue the path to wealth."

"Then make ready," Ye Xu said. "Once the Taihuang Ancient Realm opens, I shall depart the Pangu universe. Settle any unfinished affairs swiftly."

"Once that time comes, I won’t wait."

"Understood."

Yue Lingxi blinked her beautiful eyes and looked at Su Mu. "Husband, I wish to visit the family from this lifetime once more."

"I’ll accompany you."

The two left Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

"Esteemed Senior, I must also return to the Celestial Demon Hall to bid farewell to my master, the Fire Phoenix," Ning Wudao took his leave.

"Esteemed Senior, I too must return to Tianxin Sect,"

Ye Xian’er said.

The group departed one after another.

"As a man with nothing tying him down, I shall remain here at Heaven’s Secret Pavilion to keep you company, Master," Formless Demon Lord chuckled.

Sadness flickered in Xixi’s gaze.

Ye Xu understood her thoughts and comforted her, "Child, grieve not. The day will come when your cultivation reaches profound heights, and you shall resurrect your grandfather."

"Then I must become powerful!"

Xixi clenched her fists.

"Formless Demon Lord," Ye Xu spoke solemnly, "I task you with something. The Seven Immortals of Cloud Capital, Emperor Venerable Four Extremes, God King of Space, and all the others have served Heaven’s Secret Pavilion. Their efforts and contributions are noted."

Swoosh!

With a flick of his sleeve, he manifested a cave world, blazing with brilliant treasure light.

"Bestow these upon them," Ye Xu instructed.

Formless Demon Lord was startled inwardly. Was this disbanding?

"Without me, Heaven’s Secret Pavilion cannot endure," Ye Xu, reading Formless Demon Lord’s mind, stated. "The resources within this cave world suffice for them to cultivate to the end of the Great Dao."

"As for that scripture holding the Great Dao of Space, it enables the God King of Space to ascend to the pinnacle of Immortal Emperor."

"As for whether he achieves ascension, that depends entirely on his own fate and fortune."

"Your command is my duty."

Formless Demon Lord retrieved the cave world. Splitting into ten doppelgängers, he flew towards various parts of the Yuan Realm.

"These four streams of fate should now merge into the Second Primordial Spirit Avatar," Ye Xu murmured.

The fate of the Shadow Realm, long bound to the Formless Demon Lord, had now fallen into Ye Xu’s hands.

Upon merging with the Second Primordial Spirit Avatar, this avatar could reach the end of the Great Dao, qualifying it to enter the Taihuang Ancient Realm.

The next instant, the Second Primordial Spirit Avatar appeared within the pavilion.

Having undergone rigorous cultivation, this avatar’s strength had now reached the peak of Immortal King cultivation. During this journey, it had even slain the Nightmare Immortal King, formerly bent upon its destruction.

Swish!

Ye Xu channeled his magic power, forcibly merging the four strands of fate into his Second Primordial Spirit Avatar.

Xixi, standing nearby, witnessed this and clarity dawned upon her.

"So, Big Brother is the senior himself."

Boom!

Empowered by Ye Xu’s magic, the four streams of fate power were continuously refined into the avatar "Ye Li". Ye Li’s cultivation surged violently, instantly reaching perfection within the Immortal King Realm.

After a few more breaths, it advanced to the Immortal Venerable Realm.

Divine patterns of merit coiled around him, a fragrant mist enveloped him like clouds, and the collective voices of myriad beings echoed through the void.

By the time a stick of incense had burned, Ye Li’s cultivation stabilized at the mid-stage of the Immortal Venerable Realm, unable to progress further.

"Should I deduce an opportunity?"

A flicker of thought passed through Ye Xu’s mind.

If he could deduce such an opportunity, his Second Primordial Spirit Avatar might also obtain a Dao fruit. Refining it would grant direct Ascension to the Hongmeng Dao Realm.

After pondering for several seconds, Ye Xu dismissed the idea.

The Immortal Golden Body method he had acquired followed the very path of Virtue and Fortune. To use a Dao fruit for ascension now would render all his previous efforts redundant.

"The Taihuang Ancient Realm must be visited, but the path of Virtue and Fortune must likewise be pursued."

The opening of the Taihuang Ancient Realm would inevitably plunge the world into chaos.

Countless universes would rise and fall in that time.

It presented a prime opportunity to amass Virtue and Fortune.

"Go."

With a mere thought from Ye Xu, the Second Primordial Spirit Avatar, along with Tai Sui, flew out of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion and vanished into the vast horizon.

"Senior, do you intend to leave Big Brother behind in the lower realm, not taking him with you for ascension?" Sensing Ye Xu’s thoughts, Xixi voiced her confusion.

"That is correct."

Xixi remained utterly perplexed.

"Master, Lin Qianmo seeks an audience."

Suddenly.

Lin Qianmo’s voice drifted in from outside Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

Four figures approached unhurriedly.

The Ninth Young Master entered first. Her lotus steps were gentle, her demeanor poised and dignified, her eyes holding an aloof pride that looked down upon all of the world.

"A world forged by me actually contains a place even I cannot fathom—how utterly peculiar." The Ninth Young Master gave a faint smile. "Who exactly are you?"

She stared sharply at Ye Xu, her expression hostile. "What is your purpose in appearing here?"