Chapter 14

Chapter 14: Ascending to Heaven’s Ears, Descending to the Netherworld!

“Mu Lao, are you okay?”

Jiang Yanlong and the others’ faces changed dramatically, as if they were facing a major threat. After a moment of silence, no further attacks came.

“It’s just a thread of divine consciousness tracking us, following the thread of fate. No need to worry!”

Mu Lao stood up from the ground, wiping the bl**d from the corner of his mouth.

Fear flashed in his eyes as he said gravely, “Yanlong, I’ve done my best!”

“The opponent’s strength is too impressive, far beyond mine. I suspect that, even if they aren’t an Emperor, they’ve at least reached the Great Ascension Period!”

Jiang Yanlong gasped, “Great Ascension Period?”

In today’s cultivation world, the Great Ascension Period was considered top-tier strength. The head of the Jiang family was at the Great Ascension Period level.

One of the Eternal Emperor’s women is also at the Great Ascension Period?

Hua Hongyi pondered for a moment, her beautiful eyes lighting up. She said, “If that’s the case, then figuring out this lady’s identity becomes much simpler.”

Jiang Yanlong was quick to catch on, responding, “Exactly!”

“There are very few Great Ascension Period cultivators in today’s world. Even if they’re lone cultivators, they’re definitely not nameless!”

Jiang Yanlong paced back and forth, then added, “Furthermore, there’s a good chance this person hails from a superpower. We can narrow down our targets significantly.”

The Jiang and Hua families were both ancient cultivation families, with long legacies. When it came to foundation, they didn’t lag too far behind some super sects and sacred lands.

If they could narrow down the search, finding one person wouldn’t be too difficult.

Hua Hongyi hesitated, her face showing concern. “However, since she is a cultivator in the Great Ascension Period, even if we find her, dealing with her won’t be easy.”

As soon as she said this, the air fell silent.

The few people present exchanged glances, their eyes flickering, but no one spoke up, clearly deep in thought.

After a moment, Jiang Yanlong’s gaze suddenly brightened as he looked up at the sky. “Those guys can’t wait any longer.”

“I suspect the Celestial Realm’s gates will open soon!”

“At that time, all the Emperors of the mortal realm will ascend to the Celestial Realm, and nothing can go wrong.”

Hua Hongyi and the others’ faces lit up with longing upon hearing about the celestial gates opening.

Ascend to the skies!

Ascending to the Celestial Realm and becoming a true long-lived immortal is the ultimate dream of every cultivator.

A cultivator, no matter how strong, even if they’re an Emperor!

Life still has an end; even an Emperor in the Tribulation Period can’t break the limit of a hundred thousand years.

But now, there was an exception.

Lin Feng broke through the Tribulation Period two thousand years ago, becoming an Emperor, but when the gates to the Celestial Realm opened last time, he refused to ascend!

This angered many people; such trends could not be allowed to flourish and must be crushed at the roots.

Hua Hongyi pondered for a moment, then suddenly understood Jiang Yanlong’s implication, asking, “Are you saying the Celestial Court must eliminate the Eternal Emperor before the gates to the Celestial Realm open next time?”

Jiang Yanlong nodded grimly. “Exactly, the Celestial Court cannot allow such corruption to spread in the mortal realm.”

He continued his analysis, “So, let’s report truthfully. There will definitely be others stepping in to help us solve this issue.”

Another silence fell.

The corner of Jiang Yanlong’s mouth curled into a smirk as he said, “In those people’s eyes, even Great Ascension Period cultivators hold no weight!”

Hua Hongyi and Zuo Qingtian’s expressions turned serious!

Even Mu Lao, who was standing by, moved slightly, seeming a bit excited.

Suddenly, Hua Hongyi smiled seductively, saying, “I really wonder what the Eternal Emperor is thinking; ascending to the Celestial Realm—what a dream for so many cultivators!”

“He’s just…”

“Stubbornly refusing to ascend, choosing to stay in the mortal realm, making us run ourselves ragged behind him.”

Zuo Qingtian’s gigantic form leaned in, laughing heartily, “Perhaps he’s gotten too comfortable in the mortal realm, fearing he wouldn’t fit in the Celestial Realm?”

“Being a chicken’s head is better than a phoenix’s tail!”

Hua Hongyi nodded in agreement, but then shook her head, sighing, “I really hope we also have a day to ascend. If I had the chance, I wouldn’t think twice, even if I had to be a chicken b*tt in the Celestial Realm!”

Her expression turned dreamy, “The air in the Celestial Realm must be filled with immortal spirit energy…”

The group left Yunguo Mountain Range and returned to their massive flying ship. They freshened up and changed into clean clothes.

Mu Lao was healing nearby, refining the injuries in his body.

That previous strike had heavily wounded him; to fully recover, it would take at least three to five months.

In a secret chamber on the flying ship, Jiang Yanlong, Hua Hongyi, and Zuo Qingtian exchanged serious glances.

“Let’s begin!”

After Jiang Yanlong spoke, he took out an ancient scroll, the paper yellowed, but with no writing on it.

Hua Hongyi extended her delicate hand, and an ink-black brush appeared.

Meanwhile, Zuo Qingtian pulled out an ancient inkstone, starting to grind the ink.

Once everything was ready, Jiang Yanlong took the brush Hua Hongyi held, dipped it in ink, and began scribbling on the scroll with rapid strokes.

He quickly filled the scroll.

After inspecting it, he proclaimed, “Ascend to Heaven’s Ears, descend to the Netherworld!”

“Go!”

With a whoosh, the scroll ignited in flames, transforming into strands of blue smoke that drifted away.

One thread shot up to the skies.

Another thread sank downwards, deep into the earth, hidden within the Netherworld.

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Jade Pool Sacred Land.

At this moment, Que Ruyi’s face was icy, her eyes shimmering with cold light.

She murmured, “Someone is using the diary to reveal information, trying to locate Lin Feng through me?”

Que Ruyi stood up, bare feet stepping on the lotus platform, looking at the shimmering lake surface.

Within the lake, a large creature swam, its scales the size of a dustpan, radiating golden light.

Seeing Que Ruyi approach, it swished its tail and swam over, a golden carp with horns atop its head, opening its wide mouth, seemingly waiting to be fed.

Que Ruyi shot it a glance and scolded, “Go away, I fed you just yesterday.”

The large carp flashed with a hint of reluctance in its eyes, and the next moment, splashes erupted as its massive body darted back into the water.

Que Ruyi’s mind was a whirlpool of thoughts, her voice a little colder: “So, they are finally showing themselves?”

“However…”

Que Ruyi shook her head again, saying, “These people can’t be the ones Lin Feng mentioned; their strength is too weak.”

“Since they have approached me, it would not be long before the real deal appears.”

With that thought, she made a decision in her heart.

A moment later, in a grand hall, Que Ruyi commanded solemnly, “I need to enter closed-door training for a while. The Sacred Land’s affairs will be temporarily managed by the Grand Elder.”

“Additionally, during this time, the other elders and the peak leaders must remain vigilant at the defensive array without any slack until I exit seclusion!”

The Grand Elder, Cangyuan, had a stern expression, just about to voice a question, but Que Ruyi shot him a glance that shut him up.

The defensive elders of the Sacred Land had not fully opened in thousands of years.

Why suddenly call upon all the grand elders and peak leaders now?

Que Ruyi offered no explanation, simply stating, “Just do as I’ve instructed.”

With that, her figure flickered and she disappeared into a hidden area deep within the Sacred Land, unlocking layers of seals and entering.

This place was reserved for only the Sacred Sovereigns to cultivate.