"The Upper Realm is vast and boundless. If a loose cultivator ascends by themselves, they will ascend to different places based on the Cosmic Domain."

"But for those of you with sect influence, you will be designated to ascend to the Four Seasons Celestial Ascension Realm."

"However, cultivators from the Lower Realm, upon arriving in the Upper Realm, cannot fully perceive the profoundness of the Tao Laws of the Upper Realm and might even lose control of themselves, like this..."

Emperor Jun casually waved his hand.

Suddenly, the surroundings were filled with starlight.

A peculiar force lingered around, giving Li Ye a wondrous sensation as if he were about to fly into the heavens, with his steps becoming light and unrestrained, and the power within him becoming exceptionally active.

Countless strands of spiritual light of various colors surged from his body, surrounding him as if alive, clustering around him like a huge globe of light, shining so brightly that one could hardly keep their eyes open.

His master’s condition was much the same.

Except that his aura was dominated by the diverse colors of starlight.

Glowing splendidly, like a river of stars.

Such vast power even gave Li Ye the thrilling sensation of omnipotence, as if the world existed solely within the realm of his thoughts, so strong that he wanted to expand.

"This is the special nature of the Upper Realm."

"Even if you are merely at the late period of Nascent Soul, you can be more powerful than someone at the late period of Divinity Transformation in the Lower Realm. Creating mountains and rivers with just a thought is not a problem."

Emperor Jun spoke lazily, "According to the traditions of your Human Race, you need to travel ten thousand miles, sow seeds in the soil along the way, and converge to form your path to immortality.

Only then can you reach the location of the Four Seasons Sect.

On that...

Mountain crafted personally by Nuwa."

Upon mentioning this, even Emperor Jun seemed a bit envious.

It was a mountain made from the leftover Five-Colored Stone of Nuwa, a top-notch Grotto Heaven Blessed Land, connected even to the heaven and earth, surpassing even his Celestial Court or the palaces of the sun and Taiyin Star.

"Well."

"What do the people of the Upper Realm do?"

Li Ye adapted for a while.

Reaching out, he turned the light surrounding him into an ear of grain, casually hanging it at the bottom of the jade pendant at his waist, swaying with his steps.

"Comprehend the heavens, seek the mystical and explore the Tao."

"Or like your Four Seasons Sect, cultivate the chaos."

Emperor Jun frowned, "But unless necessary, it’s better not to venture there, as chaos is boundless. Back then Pangu the Great God’s body formed the heavens and earth, exerting supreme power to support the creation of the world.

Chaotic, once you enter, you may likely lose your way back.

No one knows what’s outside the chaos.

At least I don’t know.

Though the Saints probably do.

It’s said that Nuwa herself went to chaos for three thousand years, which if you count by time, was probably just... three hundred years ago."

Three hundred years?

Upon hearing this, Li Ye instinctively felt a sense of daze.

It seemed.

He himself traversed from three hundred years ago, though it might be just a coincidence, he still harbored a strange feeling within.

He shook his head.

Temporarily dismissing this notion from his mind.

Listening quietly to Emperor Jun speak of matters of the Upper Realm.

...

Three days later.

Li Ye, Su Ya, and Jiang Qingqiu were escorted out of the Celestial Seedling Garden by Ying Zhao, as his master had already departed early to quickly digest this experience to face the Ascension Thunder Tribulation.

Meanwhile.

Outside the garden.

Many young people with exceptional demeanor were already waiting.

The men handsome, the women beautiful?

None of them was unpleasant-looking; uniformly, their appearance and temperament were excellent.

As of today, Li Ye glanced over and knew.

Oh.

These were the Young Clan Leaders from various Spirit Races.

Among them, the Young Clan Leader of the Enlightened Race—not Li Yuan from before—who was standing behind this young man, looking respectful, not daring to meet Li Ye’s gaze.

Sigh.

This made Li Ye slightly surprised.

Then directly spoke up, "Li Yuan, Dao You and I have had exchanges a few times. My Potato Flood Dragon was cultivated in his experimental field. Why is it like this now?"

The Young Clan Leader of the Enlightened Race was slightly taken aback.

The Young Clan Leader of the Enlightened Race smiled, "It’s because you are peerless in divine techniques now, so it’s only natural my brother feels apprehensive."

He stepped aside.

Speaking openly, "Let Li Yuan communicate on behalf of our clan with you, senior."

This one is quite clever.

Indeed, to have some relationship with Li Ye is an extraordinary matter, considering Li Ye had not much contact with outsiders in his early-stage cultivation, and later with his divine techniques high, it was more impossible for them to establish relations.

Li Yuan looked at Li Ye, who was still impressively jade-like as ever, and recalled the earnest instructions from the clan elders, summoning his courage.

Cupping his hands he spoke, "Dao You, it’s been a while, I have indeed become a bit unfamiliar."

"Don’t mind."

"I remain myself."

Li Ye smiled slightly, "Even if my cultivation has grown and status elevated, I am still myself, so let’s not perform things like greeting the master in front of me."

After speaking, he glanced at the crowd.

Casually taking a petal from the Cave Mansion, delicately holding the petal, he said:

"I have understood your intentions."

"Though I am a guest, I am also a disciple of the Four Seasons Sect, so I’d rather be the host to entertain you all!"

"Please, let’s ascend to the heavens and have a discussion!"

As he said this.

The petal was lightly flicked by him.

Enveloped by a magnificent spiritual qi, it ascended towards the sky, with dense floral vines growing around it, like a giant tree emerging into the depths of the sky.

The giant tree scattered countless streams of light.

Like beams guiding ascension, carrying the Young Clan Leaders towards the sky, and in an instant, they arrived at the petal-like jade platform, where all they could see was the boundless sea of clouds and the starry sky within easy reach.

To be aware...

This is Inverted Heaven!

Normally, when flying directly upwards here, one would run into the city.

But unexpectedly... reached the starry sky.

The power of Jianmu.

No, this is probably not inside Inverted Heaven; rather, it’s a small realm Li Ye created out of nothing, truly terrifying.

The Young Clan Leaders exchanged glances.

Despite their grand status as future clan leaders of the Spirit Races, even they found it astonishing.

Creating a space casually?

And completely identical to external Tao Laws?

And Li Ye had already sat at the center of the petal, on that Tao platform, inviting them:

"There isn’t much, just some wine brewed with Treasure Lotus Lamps."

"Please, do enjoy."

Wine?

They looked at the empty tabletop.

Then noticed a Treasure Lotus Lamp hovering above Li Ye’s head, its light gathering into substantive streams, flowing in all directions, forming wine cups before the Young Clan Leaders.

In the translucent cups, the luminous wine was clearly visible.

Emitting a gentle, non-irritating fragrance.

With just a sniff, they felt their hearts become exceptionally calm, as if immersed in the beautiful dreams of their youth.