Chapter 5 - That Man Has Returned!
Chapter 5
That Man Has Returned!
Easternmost Heavenly Realm, Ascension Junction
Several towering Ascension Gates, each tens of zhang high, stood amidst the clouds of the Heavenly Realm, majestic and awe-inspiring.
This was the junction between the Mortal Realm and the Heavenly Realm, the first place mortals arrived after ascending.
Every region in the Heavenly Realm had a similar Ascension Junction.
It was considered a reporting point for the Heavenly Realm.
Whenever someone from the lower realm ascended, the Ascension Gates would open automatically.
Several guards clad in heavenly armor sat around the Ascension Gate, chatting, drinking, and laughing amongst themselves.
“Did you know?”
“Hundreds of years ago, the Demon Lord, Ye Mochen, led the demon army to attack our Heavenly Realm. The entire Heavenly Realm united as one, and a bloody war ensued!”
“The battle was earth-shattering, the sun and moon were obscured, and in the end, the entire Heavenly Realm was nearly torn apart by that Demon Lord, Ye Mochen!”
“Dozens of Heavenly Emperors joined forces, but they still couldn’t defeat that Demon Lord!”
“Finally, after demolishing half of the Heavenly Realm, that Demon Lord led the demon army and reluctantly retreated!”
“That was the third Heavenly-Demon War in history, and the most devastating one the Heavenly Realm has ever suffered!”
“This old brother of yours was fortunate enough to witness that Heavenly-Demon War and survive!”
A rather portly guard captain vividly described the unprecedented Heavenly-Demon War from over a hundred years ago to the other guards.
The other guards listened attentively, captivated by the story.
It had been who knows how long since any unrest had occurred in the Heavenly Realm. It was incredibly peaceful.
Their daily task of guarding the gate was not only meaningless but also incredibly boring!
“Then… what happened to that Demon Lord in the end?”
“Why haven’t we heard any news about him now?”
“Is he dead?”
One of the guards raised his hand and asked curiously.
The other guards had the same question, all waiting for the fat guard’s answer.
The fat guard puffed out his chest and said proudly:
“It is said that after that Demon Lord fought against dozens of Heavenly Emperors from our Heavenly Realm, he returned to the Demon Realm and soon disappeared without a trace!”
“Some speculate that he suffered severe injuries and unfortunately perished!”
“The Demon Realm deliberately suppressed the news, not daring to reveal it, which is why there has been no news about that Demon Lord.”
“I see!”
“It seems that our Heavenly Realm still has the upper hand!”
“Of course!”
“How could our Heavenly Realm be compared to those lowly demons? Hahaha!”
The group boasted, proudly raising their heads and laughing.
“By the way, you haven’t said what that Demon Lord looks like yet.”
After the laughter subsided, another guard asked curiously.
Just as the fat guard was about to answer, the Ascension Gate suddenly activated, emitting extremely violent fluctuations!
“What, what’s happening…?”
“Why is the gate reacting so violently?”
“I don’t know, I’ve never seen this before…”
All the guards were dumbfounded and quickly stood up to investigate.
They had never seen the Ascension Gate fluctuate so violently!
It was as if… someone was forcibly breaking through the gate to enter the Heavenly Realm!
Who would be so bold!
To dare trespass into the Heavenly Realm!
All the guards stood in formation, their spears pointed at the Ascension Gate.
A moment later, the Ascension Gate overloaded, its spiritual light exploded, stirring up a violent cloud of mist. A figure emerged from the mist, slowly stepping out of the shattered gate.
The guards, witnessing someone shatter the Ascension Gate for the first time, were shocked and their mouths gaped open.
As the figure appeared, they immediately raised their spears and surrounded him.
The leading fat guard captain shouted angrily:
“Who are you! How dare you trespass into the Heavenly Realm and destroy the Ascension Gate!”
The mist dissipated, revealing Ning Yechen in the sight of everyone.
Ning Yechen glanced around and lazily stretched.
It had been too long since he had been to the Heavenly Realm to stretch his muscles; he almost couldn’t find his way.
After over a hundred years, the Heavenly Realm was still the same as before, not a single change…
Even the parts he had destroyed had been repaired.
How wonderful.
“Captain, should we go up and take him down!”
The guards glared at Ning Yechen, inching closer.
However, the fat guard captain was frozen in place, his whole body trembling uncontrollably, his face filled with terror, as if he had seen a ghost!
It’s him!
That man!
He’s not dead!
He’s back!
The guard beside him noticed the fat guard’s unusual expression and leaned in, whispering:
“Sir, what’s wrong?”
“Everyone is waiting for your orders.”
“Should we take him down?”
“Take…”
The fat guard captain stammered in fright. Before he could finish his sentence, the guard beside him nodded knowingly and immediately commanded the others to move forward.
“By the captain’s order, seize him!”
A group of guards immediately charged forward with their spears.
Ning Yechen glanced coldly at the guards, flicked his sleeve, and a wave of black flames swept over them. Before any of the guards could make a sound, they were all reduced to ashes!
Although he didn’t enjoy fighting and killing much these days, if anyone dared to provoke him…
He wouldn’t show any mercy!
Eh? (⊙?⊙)!
The guard who gave the order was instantly dumbfounded.
Only he and the fat guard captain remained.
The fat guard captain finally continued his unfinished sentence.
“Take… take your big head!”
“He, he, he is the Demon Lord…!”
Ah…?!
The guard’s legs instantly turned to jelly, and he collapsed to the ground.
Ning Yechen was surprised. After over a hundred years, someone still recognized him.
“You know me?”
“Your, your great name has long spread throughout the Heavenly Realm. This, this humble one had the honor of meeting you once over a hundred years ago…”
Seeing Ning Yechen approaching, the fat guard captain fell to his knees in terror, his voice trembling.
Ning Yechen nodded, a benevolent smile on his face, and asked:
“It’s been a long time since I’ve been to the Heavenly Realm. Where is the Tiandao Palace again?”
“Th-there, th-that direction…”
The fat guard captain stammered, pointing a trembling finger in a certain direction.
He didn’t dare conceal anything.
To him, Ning Yechen’s smile was like the beckoning of the Grim Reaper!
He only hoped that when he died, it would be like those guards just now, without any pain…
“Thank you~”
Ning Yechen thanked the fat guard captain, then transformed into a jet-black divine rainbow again and sped towards the Tiandao Palace!
Watching Ning Yechen disappear into the distance, the fat guard captain and the other guard collapsed to the ground, fainting dead away…
…
Tiandao Palace
Magnificent Heavenly palaces stood tall atop the Heavenly Realm, their golden and jade splendor reflecting off each other, their golden light shining brilliantly, a scene of grand magnificence!
This was the Tiandao Palace, one of the nine peak powers in the Heavenly Realm!
In the blink of an eye, Ning Yechen arrived above the vast and boundless Tiandao Palace. He shouted towards the enormous palace:
“Old man! You’re not dead yet, are you!”
“If you’re not dead, then get your ass out here and see me!”
His words, laced with demonic sound waves, spread throughout the entire Tiandao Palace. Everyone within felt as if their minds were about to explode, clutching their ears in pain and collapsing to the ground.
Those with lower cultivation levels even bled from their seven orifices and fainted on the spot!
This sudden turn of events startled everyone in the Tiandao Palace.
Someone actually dared to speak disrespectfully to the Tiandao Palace in the Heavenly Realm?!
“Who is this junior! How dare you trespass into the Tiandao Palace! How dare you be so rude to the people of our Tiandao Palace!”