As for Shen Yi's proposal, the mysterious existence within the stone coffin did not hesitate and agreed at once. It wanted to escape its predicament, but given the current state of the human realm, that was no longer possible. Ascending to the upper realm had become its only hope.
"The Sky-Reaching Pagoda is fraught with dangers. Since ancient times, countless people from the human realm have tried to break through it. Even Feather Ascension Realm cultivators face nine deaths and one life. Have you thought this through?"
Faced with the stone coffin's repeated question, Shen Yi nodded solemnly. The appearance of the East Sea Ancient Clan had placed immense pressure upon him. Di Jing alone had already left him helpless. If all the ancient clans emerged into the world, the human realm was destined to enter its darkest age. As a cultivator of the human realm, he had a responsibility to stop it from happening.
To prevent the stone coffin's aura from being exposed and noticed by immortals of the upper realm, Shen Yi stored it within his inner world. This also shocked the mysterious man, who became filled with anticipation for Shen Yi's attempt to challenge the Sky-Reaching Pagoda.
"Senior, please join forces with me to break this restriction!"
Before the Sky-Reaching Pagoda, Shen Yi transmitted his voice to the mysterious man. The latter sent spiritual power into Shen Yi's body, and with a crisp cracking sound, the barrier surrounding the Sky-Reaching Pagoda was finally shattered by Shen Yi.
Merely breaking through that single barrier had completely drained the spiritual power within Shen Yi's body, yet even more unknown dangers awaited him ahead.
Only after spending an entire half-day did Shen Yi replenish his exhaustion. He turned around to find the people of Supreme Hall behind him. Upon learning