Celestial Refining Divine Scripture

"Mr. Can, you truly have far-reaching plans."

"And with Mr. Cen’s preparations, even if some old monsters are hidden in the Five Elements Celestial Realm, Star Nebula Infinite Sea and the rest, the others will be able to handle them."

"This is all we can do. The rest is up to their own fate."

"Let us make haste."

...

Xu Yang was preparing as well.

Countless figures surfaced in his mind.

Still in Daqian, Su Yun, Bai Jingxue, Tuoba Hongyu, and that stray dog.

In Spirit Realm, Zhao Mushen, Lv Xiu, Meng Ziqiu, Yang Yi, and others who had followed him through life and death from the very beginning.

Shua, shua, shua!!

Blank jade slips, one after another, were enveloped in spiritual radiance within his hands.

Moments later.

Everyone was ready. Eyes met; heads nodded as one.

At once, Shi Feng stepped forward, slowly approaching the Spirit River.

As he drew nearer with each step, the Spirit River, as if sensing an immense threat, shuddered violently.

Within the heavens and earth of the Spirit Realm—

The powerful ones of all great factions sensed the river’s abnormality.

At the first tremor, they paid it little mind.

But as the undulations persisted, they all began to regard it seriously, recalling at once the long-departed parties.

The experts left behind by the seven apex forces all raced into the void, heading straight for the Spirit River.

"Those are people from the Dongyang Profound Sect. Go first. Before the Patriarch left, there were instructions—we may ally with Dongyang Profound Sect. Should anything happen, beware of the Five Elements Celestial Realm and Star Nebula Infinite Sea."

"And also Daqian!"

"Heavens, what on earth has happened? Why is the Spirit River in such violent turmoil?"

"Where are the people? I see no sign of anyone returning."

...

Figures traversed the river, startled by its quakes, urgently searching about.

In a certain instant—

The river seemed as if enormous boulders had been cast into it, upheaving towering waves.

Jade slips rained down.

The powerhouses of every faction rushed forward without hesitation.

Even conflict broke out among them.

But, within the river, both contention and chaos were limited to a certain scope.

Those who obtained the jade slips scrutinized them at once.

And seeing what was within, they all stood utterly dumbstruck.

"Heavens!"

"The teams of Five Elements Celestial Realm, Star Nebula Infinite Sea, Cloud Dream Soul Sect, the Jun Family—all annihilated."

"So the Immortal Fall Ancient Continent truly is the gateway to celestial ascension. The Patriarch and the rest have embarked on the Immortal Path and cannot return—that is why these jade slips were cast back."

"Quick! Hurry back and prepare—the Spirit Realm is about to fall into chaos."

"These are the jade slips Mr. Xu left for his friends and beloved. I must keep it safe at all cost."

"Contact the Dongyang Profound Sect, Daqian, and also try Wuxiang Celestial Tomb and Bright Mirror Grotto Heaven."

...

The guardians who received this news responded without delay, one and all.

It was foreseeable—the Spirit Realm was bound for disorder.

What madness would seize Five Elements Celestial Realm, Star Nebula Infinite Sea, and the rest when they learned the truth?

And the next foray to the Immortal Fall Ancient Continent!

Before then, unimaginable resources would be demanded.

The balance of the world must be redrawn.

Yet, most of the news within the jade slips was good. As for the lingering force of Beili Immortal Mountain and methods of seeking the Immortal Domain, little was recounted.

Otherwise, too many would break beneath the despair.

In all things, it is best to leave a little hope.

"They have all received them."

Gazing from afar at the dim shadows wrestling within the Spirit River, then receding in haste, the assembly at last breathed easier.

"Conflict is certain to erupt. If the Dongyang Profound Sect proves useless, our sect will acknowledge it." Zuo Shenzong murmured to himself.

Even should they wish to intervene, their hands were tied.

Shi Feng laughed crisply, "Sons and grandsons have their fortunes; each generation their blessed fate. We are no longer of the Spirit Realm."

He repeated silently within his heart, only hoping that one day, he might see the descendants of the warlord clans in the Immortal Domain.

Even should it be but one, that would be cause for great joy!

Xu Yang’s expression was tangled. He had thought he could return, to bid everyone a final farewell.

But, unexpectedly, he could no longer even go back to the Spirit Realm.

If all went smoothly, and the Immortal Domain was found—when might they meet again? In what age or epoch?

Perhaps...

"There is still a thousand years. If you manage to strengthen yourself enough within a millennium, you may yet make it back before the Spirit Realm collapses," Gu Jun came over, clapping Xu Yang’s shoulder in comfort.

"A thousand years!"

Xu Yang’s spirit surged—who says it cannot be done?

"Thank you, Teacher."

Gu Jun waved a hand, heart also uneasy.

Even should they find the Immortal Domain, would time still flow the same as in the Spirit Realm?

How much longer would it take, only to find that Immortal Domain?

Nevertheless, one must ever look forward with hope.

"Let’s go."

Can Sutian called softly, silently turning toward the Ancient Continent.

Looking up, Xu Yang saw at that moment that Can Sutian seemed shrouded in loneliness.

His own blood brother had fallen!

His children—none remained at his side.

Even his old subordinates, most had perished—those belonging to the Spirit Realm, to the Spirit Realm; those slain, slain. Only Gu Hong now stayed by his side.

Ning Wuyang was still here, yet Yang Ziye could not be seen.

Yie Vajra was gone as well.

One familiar, departed visage after another flashed through Xu Yang’s mind with lightning speed. He drew a fierce breath, banishing the memories, and strode forward in great strides.

A month later, the group once more arrived at Beili Immortal Mountain.

Xu Yang first used the Fourfold Daluo Saber to sense all the lingering immortal energy left behind here.

"The remnant force is enough for me to use this saber to rend open a passage in the Calamity Ghost Wind Sea, likely lasting several centuries or so. However, during that time, the Calamity Ghost Wind will steadily weaken."

"As for what is left, it can no longer support the ascent of another True Immortal."

Fourteen True Immortals.

And half of them wielding first-class Immortal Weapons.

"That is enough."

"Fourteen True Immortals are more than sufficient for our journey; the last vestiges of strength ought to remain for those who will come after. Even if we used it, there would be little to gain."

All agreed.

Xu Yang nodded gently, then at once ascended to the summit of Beili Immortal Mountain.

In hand, the Fourfold Daluo Saber—at his will, the Ancient Continent trembled, all remnant forces drawn forth.

Wng!

Hong!

Crack!

Countless fissures split Beili Immortal Mountain; within, torrents of immortal light gushed forth, thick as pythons. Some treasures congealed like jade stones grew dull and splintered, their energies violently drained away.

After several dozen breaths—

Xu Yang brought the saber down toward the Calamity Ghost Wind Sea.

Hong!

Blade light, boundless for ten thousand fathoms, transformed into wind, rain, thunder, and flame, violently cleaving apart the Calamity Ghost Wind Sea—leaving a massive rift that stretched beyond sight, as if piercing it through.

The power of the Fourfold would keep the passage open for at least several centuries.

This would be the route for later generations, to pass through the Calamity Ghost Wind Sea without the peerless Immortal Coffin.

Shi Feng and the rest deliberated, deciding to leave behind several Immortal Artifact Embryos hidden within the mountain.

They now had fourteen True Immortals, the Immortal Coffin, and the Fourfold Daluo Saber. As long as the Immortal Domain could be found, all else would follow.

What could be left, they would leave.

At last, it was decided that they would depart in half a year.

Xu Yang sat in meditation by the mountain’s peak, the Fourfold Daluo Saber laid across his knees.

Now, finally, he had the stillness of mind to study the Fourfold Daluo Saber’s stored immortal skills.

Wind, Rain, Thunder, Fire—the Fourfold Daluo Immortal Skills.

The Immortal Wilds of Fallen Wind, Immortal Slaying Rain, Thunder Mansion Frenzy, Heart Monkey Intent Fire!