Chapter 931 - 16: Huan Yue Domain! Entering the Sect (First Update)

Chapter 931: Chapter 16: Huan Yue Domain! Entering the Sect (First Update)

On the East Divine Land, there is a saying.

All four directions possess Spiritual Energy, but to reach the heights, only the East Sea Island!

The meaning of this saying is that on the East Divine Land, the Four Directions Divine Domain are places of cultivation with Spiritual Energy for the Divine. However, if you were to compare their strengths, then the east’s Huan Yue Domain is undoubtedly the strongest!

Why is it the East Sea Island?

In the Mortal World of the East Divine Land, the description of Huan Yue Domain states that in the farthest east of the continent, the most venerable area holds a patch of Immortal Water with an island atop it. The island is vast, dream-like, including countless Mortal Worlds; it is the residence of the Divine, separate from the world of mortals.

That is the Huan Yue Domain.

...

In the Huan Yue Domain, on a platform filled with Jade Disc Oil Lamps, an old man specifically takes out an oil lamp and places it in an empty spot.

For the past half year, the thing he did the most was gazing at this oil lamp, often lost in thought.

The oil lamp’s flame transitioned from its initial blue to red, indicating that it has been burning for nearly half a year.

Recently, the flame on the lamp started showing signs of wilting.

The old man watching the lamp gazes more intently, unwilling to leave for a moment, not wanting to miss anything.

Suddenly, as if fueled, the wilting flame bursts into vigorous burning. Gradually, it solidifies into a blossom, merging with the Jade Dishware.

The old man, witnessing this scene, shows a delighted smile in his eyes. "Oh? Finally made it. Little one, your pace isn’t fast, but you certainly toss my old bones around!"

While speaking, he strokes his white beard, nodding slightly with satisfaction.

At this moment, outside the Huan Yue Domain, two figures appear.

"This is the Huan Yue Domain?" Tong Teng asks, stunned by the sight before him, only able to utter these words due to his overwhelming shock.

So beautiful! So majestic! So desirable!

Tong Teng feels his heart surge, his feet naturally moving forward.

Mu Qingge remains standing, not stopping him.

She, too, is astounded and amazed by the scene, finally understanding the meaning of the Immortal Water described in the Mortal World’s depiction of Huan Yue Domain.

Before her feet lies an expanse of mist as smooth as a mirror, gently flowing like a calm, wave-less lake, enveloped in ethereal mist, reflecting the beauty of the sky.

That East Sea Island floats above this boundless Immortal Water.

The island seems small, but even a fool would realize there’s a Blinding Technique at play. To know its true size, one must set foot upon it.

Unlike other islands, this one has a unique feature: above the encircling islet, a land floats mystically.

On the island, ethereal mist sways; it’s breathtakingly beautiful, lush, like a world where an Immortal resides.

The difference between Divine and Mortal is unimaginably vast!

Tong Teng unwittingly steps into the misty water, which sounds like water despite being Immortal mist. The sound startles Tong Teng, prompting him to retract his foot swiftly, retreating to Mu Qingge’s side.

"Boss, this here is the Huan Yue Domain, truly an ideal place for Divine residence! Just standing here allows us to feel such pure Divine Power." Tong Teng excitedly tells Mu Qingge.

Mu Qingge nods almost imperceptibly, "Indeed! Finally arrived." Now that she is at the Huan Yue Domain, her cultivation on the Divine Demon Continent will officially begin!

"But Boss, how do we get across?" Tong Teng asks, frowning at the Immortal Water, seeing a hundred miles separating them from the Sea Immortal Island.

Mu Qingge furrows her brow slightly, thinking, before taking out the Token Zhuang Shan once left her, tossing it into the Immortal Water.

The Token falls into the water, instantaneously emitting Dao Light, expanding into a boat sizable enough for two before Mu Qingge and Tong Teng.

The boat is jade in color, with intricately carved patterns. On the bow, there is the emblem of the Huan Yue Domain.

In reality, this boat is meant for a single person. However, as Mu Qingge and Tong Teng are both slender, they can fit if they squeeze together.

Tong Teng stares wide-eyed at the Token turned boat, feeling even more admiration for Mu Qingge.

"Let’s go." Mu Qingge gestures with her chin, lightly tiptoeing, her body gracefully soaring into the air, landing in the boat.

She moves, and Tong Teng follows promptly, leaping into the boat as well.

Their combined weight depresses the boat slightly, yet it remains floating in the mist, stable.

Tong Teng examines the boat, finds it irresistible to touch, and curiously asks, "Boss, how did you know this Token had such a wondrous use?"

Mu Qingge replies calmly, "Guessed."

"Guessed..." Tong Teng widens his eyes, looking at her incredulously.

Mu Qingge responds blandly, "Since it was left for us, aside from proving identity, it must have some use."

Tong Teng’s lips twitched as he said to Mu Qingge, "Boss, haven’t you considered the possibility that if you guessed wrong, you throw the Token here and end up losing your credential?"

"No," Mu Qingge replied resolutely.

"So sure?" Tong Teng exclaimed in awe.

Mu Qingge looked at him, a half-smile on her face, and said, "If I’m wrong, you can jump into the Immortal Water and retrieve it for me."

After speaking, she gave him a look that said ’you can swim, right?’ prompting him to interpret on his own.

"..." Tong Teng was stunned. He wanted to say he couldn’t, but upon seeing Mu Qingge’s look that said ’you can’t even swim, what good are you?’, he wisely changed his tune and nodded, "Boss, you’re brilliant! If you guess wrong, Little Teng here will definitely help retrieve the Token for you."

Mu Qingge smiled contentedly.

At that moment, the small boat began drifting forward on its own, carrying the two of them closer to the Divine Domain in the Immortal Water.

...

The small boat formed from the Token was fast and steady.

Mu Qingge stood at the forefront, gazing at the approaching Huan Yue Domain. Meanwhile, Tong Teng was lost in thought, wondering if the Token given to him by Zhuoyu Domain hadn’t self-destructed, whether that Token would also have some magical change. But he didn’t know much about Zhuoyu Domain’s situation, so he couldn’t make any judgements.

"We’ve arrived."

Tong Teng, lost in his thoughts, suddenly heard Mu Qingge speak. He looked up to find they had reached a dock.

In front of them lay the breathtakingly majestic Huan Yue Domain, even more impressive up close.

The two disembarked, standing on the dock.

As soon as they left, the small boat transformed back into a Token, flying up from the Immortal Water and landing in Mu Qingge’s hand. Holding the Token, Mu Qingge’s expression remained calm, not yet putting it away.

Now at Huan Yue Domain, she felt the Token might still have purpose.

"You who come, are you newly ascended Divine, reporting to Huan Yue Domain?"

Upon landing, a voice deep and resonant like a bell descended from the sky.

Mu Qingge answered by looking up, "That’s right."

"Token," the voice commanded.

Without hesitation, Mu Qingge tossed the Token she held into the air. Tong Teng, lacking a Token, could only stand awkwardly, rubbing his hands together.

"Where’s yours?" the voice addressed Tong Teng.

Tong Teng quickly seized the chance to explain, "Reporting to the honored elder, I was initially directed to Zhuoyu Domain, but I earnestly admire Huan Yue Domain. I didn’t go to Zhuoyu Domain, waited a year until I met the criteria, and came alongside my boss."

"If that’s the case, both of you will undergo assessment together." The voice dissipated, and two beams of light returned.

Mu Qingge and Tong Teng reached out to catch them, Mu Qingge still held her Token, while Tong Teng received one, although his was of a different color. Mu Qingge’s was white jade; his was green jade.

"In the upcoming assessment, no one will assist you. For each stage you pass, your Token will automatically record it. There are five stages in total. Pass them all, and you will be disciples of Huan Yue Domain. If not, lay down your Token, return where you came from."

After those words, the mist blocking their path dispersed to either side, revealing a road leading to the land above.

Huan Yue Domain is far larger than it appears.

The floating land is hundreds of miles from the ground.

"This is the first stage. Huan Yue Domain is divided into upper and lower sections; currently, you are in the lower section, where affiliated Divines reside. True disciples of Huan Yue Domain live above. To enter Huan Yue Domain, ascend the Heaven-Reaching Ladder. Remember, divine power is forbidden. Violators will be expelled from the assessment and barred from entering Huan Yue Domain ever again."

"No using divine power? Climb hundreds of miles up!" Tong Teng exclaimed in shock.

He and Mu Qingge looked up at the Heaven-Reaching Ladder.

This so-called ladder is far from being stairs. It has floating steps at intervals ascending skyward. Some steps are already severely damaged, likely to crumble underfoot. Others are covered with moss, where unwary steps could lead to slipping and falling.

Besides the steps, there are vine ropes hanging down for assistance.

Using divine power would be difficult enough, not to mention the rule against using it?

Mu Qingge retracted her gaze, crouched down, tightened her robe hem, and attached copper nails to her boots. Tong Teng didn’t understand, but mimicked her preparations.

Once ready, Mu Qingge grabbed a vine, leaped strongly, and landed on the first step.

She stood there, assessing the support, then glanced back at Tong Teng, "Follow me closely, opt for the steps I land on whenever possible."

Tong Teng was deeply moved, nodding repeatedly.

With such a considerate boss, how could he not be moved?

Mu Qingge ascended to the second step, prompting Tong Teng to focus and follow her.

The two continued to jump upward on the Heaven-Reaching Ladder, gradually distancing themselves from the ground...