Man is in the heavens, parasitic on the way

Chapter 135 Arrival

"During my recovery, I cannot concern myself too much with external matters. I need to concentrate my energy on repairing my Dao fruit, unless it truly reaches a critical juncture. At that time, I will trouble you two Fellow Daoists to look after things a bit," Liu Shen said.

The implication was that they should not rely on her for the great tribulation of the Eight Regions of the Lower Realm.

"Fellow Daoist, rest assured," Fang Ming nodded, then asked, "How long do you estimate it will take, Fellow Daoist?"

"I cannot give an exact timeframe, but I can certainly say it won't exceed ten years," Liu Shen replied.

"That's unexpectedly fast!" Little Pagoda exclaimed.

Liu Shen's golden willow branches swayed, and her calm voice drifted out: "After all, I am only repairing my Dao fruit, not making another breakthrough."

"You two Fellow Daoists need to be careful. There are some true life restricted areas in the Upper Realm with significant origins. Their masters are existences at the Immortal King level, who were once Immortal Kings of the Immortal Domain. They are not on the same side as us," Liu Shen warned at this moment. "On the contrary, they have no small amount of enmity with us. You two Fellow Daoists need to pay attention."

The current Nine Heavens and Ten Earths were not without existences at the Immortal King level; it was just that they did not stand on the side of Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

Within the life restricted areas, Supremes and True Immortals existed, and there was no lack of longevity substances.

"Fellow Daoist, you can rest assured and repair your Dao fruit. I know some details about the life restricted areas of Nine Heavens and Ten Earths," Fang Ming nodded.

"Fellow Daoist, you must not be careless about the Three Thousand Provinces," Liu Shen warned.

"Naturally," Fang Ming acknowledged.

The Three Thousand Provinces, despite ranking last among the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, had decent high-end combat power.

Currently, the high-end combat power included true Supremes, Immortal artifacts, and four Remnant Immortals, placing it among the top ranks in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.

In ancient times, the Three Thousand Provinces even had two Extreme Dao Supremes who had passed the Immortal Ascension Heavenly Tribulation, which was enough to prove that the Three Thousand Provinces was actually a place of outstanding individuals and spiritual energy.

Those Sect Masters at the Dun Yi realm were not a big deal, but they needed to be wary of the Immortal Palace's Supreme and the four Remnant Immortals. They could not be disregarded.

The life restricted areas were basically in a state of seclusion to avoid reckoning. Without major events, nothing would happen, and they essentially did not need to be considered for the time being.

"Alright, for the sake of the Reincarnation Disk and the Wu Zhong Bell, it's better to endure for a while," Fang Ming's thoughts swirled, extinguishing the idea of immediately taking action against Mount Bu Lao in the Lower Realm.

Taking action now, he was completely confident in overturning Five Elements Mountain and releasing Kun Peng Zi to obtain the cultivation method of the main and secondary bodies from him.

But doing so would inevitably attract the attention of the Upper Realm's Bu Lao Heavenly Venerable and the Western Sect Leader, among others. Their Dharma bodies in the Lower Realm would either awaken or cross realms.

After a great battle at that time, news would spread back to the Upper Realm, and those holding the Reincarnation Disk, the Wu Zhong Bell, and parts of Little Pagoda's body might not cross realms.

The Reincarnation Disk and the Wu Zhong Bell were, after all, powerful Immortal King artifacts, and he decided to endure for a while longer.

Moreover, Five Elements Mountain must also be treated with caution. If the seal was lifted, it would definitely be formidable!

"Calculating the time, it should be around the time the World Immortal Tree fruit ripens..." With this thought, Fang Ming's Dharma body disappeared.

Sect Masters above the Heavenly God realm needed to do so at a special time if they wanted to cross realms.

According to calculations, that special time would arrive in about one to two years.

In his inner world, Fang Ming sat cross-legged on the ground, his mind immersed in the Dao realm, carefully comprehending the various profound Dao mysteries that were spontaneously emerging.

As the Pumo King's immortal life essence gifted by Liu Shen was continuously refined, his remaining five Cave Heavens also quickly approached the edge of becoming small worlds, only half a step away from advancing into small worlds.

Only half of his Cave Heaven worlds had successfully advanced into small worlds; the other half were still Cave Heavens.

This was because the amount of spiritual energy his ten Cave Heaven worlds had absorbed when he was in the North Sea was different, which led to the current difference in the degree of evolution.

As Fang Ming wholeheartedly refined the remaining Pumo King's immortal life essence, the outside world was surging with undercurrents, and a group of young faces of unknown origin and unfamiliar appearance appeared.

These people of unknown origin had powerful cultivation bases and were arrogant, looking down on others and acting in a high-profile manner, causing a great stir.

Many important places such as Medicine Capital, Fire Country's Imperial Capital, Stone Country's Imperial Capital, Heavenly God Mountain, Mount Bu Lao, etc., were visited by these unfamiliar guests.

They seemed to be looking for something.

Of course, they also visited Butian Pavilion.

At Butian Pavilion, they were much more restrained and did not act too arrogantly. After only two days of visiting, they left.

These people did not stay in the Lower Realm for long. After half a year, they disappeared from the Lower Realm.

Clearly, they were repelled by the power of the interface and had to return to the Upper Realm.

This was also a common problem for interfaces that were not strong enough; only those powerful interfaces would not experience such situations.

Just as the cultivators of the Lower Realm breathed a sigh of relief, finally seeing off these 'grandfathers', after another year, another group of people arrived, breaking through the interface in treasure ships.

Although they were all young people, their cultivation bases were not low, all at the Array Formation realm.

The Great Dao of Heaven and Earth in the Upper Realm was far stronger than in the Lower Realm, so the cultivators born in such an environment were naturally far superior to those in the Lower Realm, and thus the cultivators of the Lower Realm were naturally no match.

The cultivators of the Lower Realm were repeatedly defeated. The so-called pure-blooded creatures were completely routed and were no match at all.

Shi Hao, who had broken through to the Array Formation realm, left Stone Village excitedly after hearing the news, intending to meet the geniuses of the Upper Realm.

As for his parents, he was not worried. Liu Shen and Fang Ming had already given him the answer, telling him to cultivate with peace of mind and that he would meet them soon.

At the entrance of Stone Village, the golden willow branches swayed in the wind. On a bluestone not far away, a seed the size of a finger joint, as if condensed from chaos, hung quietly in the air.

In his inner world, Fang Ming suddenly opened his eyes. He keenly sensed the shift in the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, and a strange Dao wave spread out.

"Very good, now let's see if they come!" After carefully sensing for a while, Fang Ming closed his eyes with peace of mind.

He was not worried about the Immortal Palace's Supreme descending to the Lower Realm.

The Immortal Palace's Supreme had limited lifespan and was in perpetual slumber within the Immortal Palace. Even if he were to truly emerge, at most, they could try to lure him into the life restricted areas of the Lower Realm.

At most, Liu Shen would end her Nirvana prematurely.

Stone Country, Imperial Capital.

Shi Hao was currently participating in a gathering of the younger generation in a royal garden.

In the garden, Yue Chan of Butian Sect, the Devil Woman of Intercepting Heaven Sect, Yun Xi of Heavenly God Mountain... and many geniuses and noble ladies from the Upper Realm came and went in an endless stream.

Shi Hao sat at the jade table, dealing with the situation listlessly. This was different from what he had imagined; he preferred sparring more.

Previously, Shi Hao had first gone to the Fire Country and met Fire Spirit'er.

Afterward, he heard that Medicine Capital was skilled in refining medicine and that the Heavenly God formation there had been broken, allowing entry to search for spiritual medicine. He then went to Medicine Capital with Fire Spirit'er. The result was naturally an encounter, not only obtaining spiritual medicine but also acquiring a World Treasure Box.

With the help of Little Pagoda, he opened the treasure box and obtained the legendary Imperial Butterfly, which made him extremely happy.

Subsequently, he heard that a genius from the Upper Realm had arrived at the Imperial Capital of Stone Country, intending to meet the heroes of Stone Country. Shi Hao immediately rushed from the Fire Country, intending to see the quality of the Upper Realm geniuses.

As a result, upon arriving here, it was such a boring gathering.

Suddenly, a fragrant breeze assailed him, and then Yue Chan's pleasant voice rang out: "Brother Shi, long time no see. Your demeanor in the Void God Realm back then truly shocked me!"

Across the jade table, Yue Chan smiled, like a fairy, possessing an immortal aura.

"So it's Fairy Yue Chan of Butian Sect." Shi Hao lifted his eyelids and said indifferently, "What is the matter, Fairy? Don't talk about joining Butian Sect; that's impossible."

He didn't have any special feelings towards Yue Chan. A long time ago, Yue Chan had invited him to truly join Butian Sect.

Joining Butian Sect was not like joining Butian Pavilion in that loose form; there were many restrictions and numerous rules and regulations. Living under others, it was almost like being a servant, without any freedom.

He had no interest in being a servant for a large sect in the Upper Realm; he liked a free and unfettered cultivation life.

"Brother Shi, why are you in such a hurry to refuse?" Yue Chan's red lips parted slightly, her voice nimble. "I believe Brother Shi also knows about the existence of the Upper Realm. If Brother Shi joins my Butian Sect, you will be able to enter the Upper Realm and see a broader world. Does Brother Shi intend to be trapped in the Lower Realm for a lifetime?"

"The Upper Realm is boundless, and its geniuses are immeasurable. Does Brother Shi not want to see the true prodigies of the Upper Realm?" Yue Chan said with profound meaning.

As her voice fell, the space around the two of them seemed to form its own world, isolating external perception.

"Fairy Yue Chan." Shi Hao smiled faintly and said, "Why do you think I will be trapped in the Lower Realm?"

It was already well-known that a terrifying existence stood behind him.

Shi Hao was very curious why Yue Chan held this idea.

"Brother Shi, the great tribulation of the Lower Realm is imminent. Brother Shi should also find another way out!" Although Yue Chan's voice was light, it was undeniable. "This is an irreversible great trend, not something that can be reversed by one person's power. Under the torrent of the great trend, even the mighty being behind Brother Shi will find it difficult to protect himself!"

"Haha, you want me to be a traitor!" Shi Hao chuckled, shaking the glazed cup in his hand, and said slowly, "I am not that kind of person. Don't talk about this anymore!"

Looking at Yue Chan, Shi Hao said unhurriedly: "Besides, Fairy Yue Chan, is the great trend truly irreversible? It's not certain who the great trend is yet!"

Yue Chan still smiled and retorted, "Does Brother Shi think that a mere Lower Realm can resist the boundless Upper Realm?"

"The vastness of the Upper Realm is unimaginable, possessing unimaginable geniuses. The decline of the ancient and archaic eras is the best proof; the Lower Realm is destined to decline," Yue Chan said faintly.

"Is that so?" Shi Hao was very calm. He showed a hint of a smile and said, "How about we make a bet? If I lose, I'll join your Butian Sect and be your protector. If you lose, you'll be my maidservant. How about it?"

"What do you guys want to bet on? Can I join in?" The Devil Woman of Intercepting Heaven Sect appeared beside the two with a curious expression.

As the Devil Woman's voice sounded, the atmosphere of this small world, which was integrated and self-contained, was broken.

"Bet on the great tribulation of the Lower Realm this time. I bet that the people who break through from the Upper Realm will suffer a great defeat, and many people will perish!" Shi Hao said with a cold smile.

Combining the various pieces of information he had gathered during this period, he had vaguely guessed Fang Ming and Little Pagoda's plan and believed that the mighty beings from the Upper Realm would likely perish this time.

As soon as his voice fell, Yue Chan and the Devil Woman were both locked onto by his aura, losing the opportunity to leave this place.

Instantly, the Devil Woman and Yue Chan's expressions changed slightly, and a bad feeling arose in their hearts.

"How about it? Want to give it a try?" Shi Hao still smiled and looked at the two women.

With a flash of thought, the Devil Woman said with a giggle, "You vicious child are definitely trying to trick people. I won't fall for it."

Yue Chan's eyes flickered, and she suddenly smiled and said, "Since Brother Shi has such an interest, what's the harm in betting with Brother Shi once?"

Upon hearing this, the Devil Woman showed a look of astonishment, full of disbelief.

Just at this moment, from the distant horizon, a thunderous roar that echoed through the sky spread out, shaking the entire world and causing it to tremble.