Chapter 133

Chapter 133: The Ascension Platform

Thinking of this, Chen Ansheng once again tried to use his divine sense, but still could not penetrate that barrier.

Then, he released the Immortal Soul Sword to strike at the mysterious barrier, but it did not create even the slightest ripple.

“There shouldn’t be a problem.”

That white-clothed disciple had no reason to fabricate a rule, right?

“Should I go find Qing’er to have some fun, or head to the Bi Shui Pond?”

It’s such a tough choice.

In recent days, Chen Ansheng had hardly relaxed at all, and he had been long yearning to experience Qing’er’s soft martial arts skills.

However… now at the Xuan Yang Immortal Mansion, as more people gathered, there would likely be fewer opportunities to descend to the lower realm, potentially delaying his body enhancement.

After deliberating for a while, Chen Ansheng tearfully chose to go to the Bi Shui Pond.

There was no way around it; enhancing his body was important, and besides, he had some questions to ask that Old Man Law Cultivator from the other world.

“Forget it, let’s head to the Underworld first. Once I’m done, I can find Mu Wan to relieve my toxin; that works too.”

With that, Chen Ansheng’s thoughts stirred, and his figure vanished from the black space.

……

Underworld Realm.

Chen Ansheng appeared out of nowhere in the sky above.

His immortal body, radiating an oppressive force spanning the ages, caused thunder to rumble and the sky within a radius of tens of thousands of kilometers darkened.

“Wow, this is the might of Immortal Nine, exhilarating.”

This time, Chen Ansheng did not restrain even the slightest bit of his aura, letting that overwhelming immortal might spread out.

Countless living beings on the vast earth prostrated themselves, worshiping the towering figure that was indistinct in the sky.

The Immortal cultivators hidden within the secret realm couldn’t help but extend their divine senses into the deep sky; upon touching that immortal might, they all trembled, nearly bursting their immortal souls.

Chen Ansheng was extremely satisfied with this effect, imagining a day when he could make all beings prostrate in the Immortal Realm—that would be perfect.

“Young friend, stop showing off; I’ve been waiting for you for so long.”

At that moment, a frail, elderly voice echoed in Chen Ansheng’s mind.

Without needing to think, the person with such capability in the entire Underworld Realm could only be that Old Man Law Cultivator.

Chen Ansheng then retracted his imposing presence and flashed into the Bi Shui Pond.

“Senior, how long has it been, and you already look this weak? Could it be that there are lovely creatures hidden in your forbidden area?”

Chen Ansheng looked at the Old Tree before him and teased.

“Cough, cough.” The Old Tree shook its branches, saying, “Young friend, don’t make fun of me; do you have any immortal stones to help me recover a bit?”

Hearing the old tree’s almost breathless words, Chen Ansheng stopped smiling and immediately took out two thousand ink crystals.

When the Old Tree saw the large amount of floating ink crystals, it let out a huge sigh of relief, thinking it was saved.

Then, Chen Ansheng threw the ink crystals into the pond and leaped down.

“Hiss, hiss, hiss…”

The Old Tree became energized, like a drowning child being rescued, taking deep breaths.

After a quarter of an hour, the Old Tree finally completely regained its breath.

“Thank you, young friend; if not for your timely arrival, I would have likely been unable to hold on any longer,” the Old Tree sighed.

Chen Ansheng was somewhat puzzled and asked, “What major incident occurred?”

The Old Tree slowly nodded, saying, “Yes, a few alien beings crashed into the barrier I set up; I nearly risked my life to drive them away. The immortal power stored within me was almost exhausted, and I was on the brink of running out of energy.”

Upon hearing this, Chen Ansheng couldn’t help but frown, “What are alien beings? They can even crash through your formations?”

“Hehe.” The Old Tree smiled bitterly and said, “Do you know there is a forbidden place in the Underworld Realm called the Burial Spirit Valley?”

Chen Ansheng nodded and replied, “I’ve heard the Long Family mention it. That forbidden area is quite strange; every few years, it gives birth to supreme evil spirits that wreak havoc in the world. The alien beings you mentioned are presumably the so-called evil spirits?”

The Old Tree nodded slowly, “Exactly. I never imagined that such fierce alien species could be condensed within that valley. The Underworld Realm likely won’t be able to hold out for much longer.”

Chen Ansheng’s expression turned solemn as he asked, “Is it that terrifying? How powerful are these alien beings?”

The Old Tree pondered for a moment and said, “Since these beings are born in the lower realm, they cannot break through the shackles of Immortal Nine, but their strength is very close to that of true immortals. If this strength were in the Martial Immortal Realm, it would be nothing, but in the lower realm, they are exists that can destroy heaven and earth, unmatched.”

Chen Ansheng understood.

Beings born in the lower realm could never exceed Immortal Nine.

No matter how extraordinary they were, their combat power could only approach true immortals, not surpass them.

In that case, Chen Ansheng felt it wasn’t so terrifying after all.

After a moment, Chen Ansheng asked, “Senior, what is so peculiar about the Burial Spirit Valley that within just a hundred or thousand years, such fierce beings can be born?”

The Old Tree remained silent for a while and shook its head lightly, “Ever since I broke the barrier of space, I haven’t been able to leave the Dragon Bone Abyss. My divine sense cannot penetrate the miasma in the Burial Spirit Valley, so I’m not sure what lies within. However, I suspect that there is an ancient immortal body that has fallen into that valley.”

“Oh?” Chen Ansheng became interested, “If it’s an ancient immortal body that wasn’t destroyed in the spatial turbulence, it must have been an unparalleled powerhouse back then.”

“Perhaps,” the Old Tree nodded and then added, “In any case, with your current cultivation, you must not probe into it; going there would likely be fraught with peril.”

Chen Ansheng quietly nodded, recalling that there was also a Sword Immortal Tomb in the Underworld Realm, so he asked, “Senior, do you know about the so-called Sword Immortal Tomb?”

The Old Tree responded, “I know a bit about that. That forbidden area is not a Sword Immortal Tomb, but a damaged Ascension Platform. Because a Sword Immortal fell there, it retains some fierce sword energy. Ordinary people cannot touch it, which is why it’s called the Sword Immortal Tomb.”

“What is an Ascension Platform?” After asking that, Chen Ansheng continued, “With my current cultivation, can I go there?”

The Old Tree carefully sensed for a moment before responding, “The Ascension Platform, as the name suggests, is a treasure used by upper realm forces to accurately guide ascenders. You are of the supreme sword physique and have reached the Immortal Nine stage, so it is possible for you to withstand the residual sword energy. However, I do not recommend you go; there are only fragments of immortal swords left there, and you won’t gain much. There’s no need to take the risk.”

No need to take the risk?

Not going would be strange!

When Chen Ansheng heard the function of the Ascension Platform, he was already extremely excited inside.

He originally thought that lower realm cultivators would randomly ascend to the Immortal Realm after passing the lightning tribulation. He never realized they could even use treasures to guide their ascent!

If he had a complete Ascension Platform, he could guide the talented disciples he nurtured to establish power in the Immortal Realm!

He must get his hands on that Ascension Platform.

Chen Ansheng temporarily suppressed his excitement, preparing to inquire about the Alien Immortal Realm.

Thus, he changed the topic and asked, “By the way, senior, when I mentioned the Alien Immortal Realm last time, it seemed like you also had some understanding of it. I would like to know, is the so-called Alien Immortal Realm the same as the Law Immortal Realm where you were before your ascension?”

The Old Tree chuckled, “Not at all, not at all; the two should not be conflated.”

ps: Is it because school has started, or has everyone left? No one is urging for updates anymore, and the free gifts are only from a few friends. Has it collapsed? Sigh.