Mountain River Space

"Thank you, Brother Xiao, for helping us," Shangguan Ye said on Xiao Ning'er's behalf.

"It was simply helping out when I saw injustice. Brother Shangguan, there is no need to be so polite," Xiao Yu said with a smile.

"Shangguan, look, I found a Spirit Origin Fruit. Do you want it?" Xiao Ning'er took out a crystal-clear spirit fruit glowing blue and held it before Shangguan Ye, her face full of anticipation.

Shangguan Ye rubbed Xiao Ning'er's head.

"I'm already at the Sub-God Peak. This thing is useless to me now, so you should consume it yourself."

"Oh, alright then."

"But one still doesn't seem like enough. How about I find a few more for Sister Ning'er?" Xiao Yu said from the side, not forgetting to glance at Shangguan Ye with eyes full of provocation.

This guy... If I didn't know your true identity, I'd beat your head crooked, Shangguan Ye thought to himself.

Shangguan Ye knew that Xiao Yu was testing whether his feelings for Ning'er were sincere.

"There's no need to trouble yourself, Young Master Xiao," Xiao Ning'er refused decisively.

"Thank you for your kindness, Young Master Xiao, but these things are fairly easy to find." Shangguan Ye spread out his senses. In an instant, the entire first floor was covered by his perception. Within its range, people were fighting over every Spirit Origin Fruit.

"Watch carefully. It will only take a few seconds." Shangguan Ye split off several clones, and both his main body and clones raised their hands at the same time.

Eternal Treasure Sky Pull

A powerful suction force instantly pulled over the already scarce Spirit Origin Fruits.

"Ning'er, put them in your Spatial Ring." Shangguan Ye handed over more than a dozen Spirit Origin Fruits.

"Mm-hmm."

"Brother Xiao, shall I give you one?" Shangguan Ye raised an eyebrow at Xiao Yu.

"Hehe, thank you, Brother Shangguan, but I have no use for these Spirit Origin Fruits either. Still, I'm afraid this move of yours will draw quite a bit of hatred," Xiao Yu said softly.

The moment Xiao Yu finished speaking, figures landed near the three of them one after another. The area instantly became packed with people.

"Were you three behind this?" a burly man stepped forward and asked viciously.

"That's right. It was me," Shangguan Ye admitted openly.

"Kill him! Take back the Spirit Origin Fruits!" Everyone rushed forward at once, unleashing all kinds of attacks in an endless stream. Xiao Yu lost her composure at the sight and was about to act when Shangguan Ye stopped her.

Hungry Ghost Path

Shangguan Ye raised his hand, and a white barrier surrounded the three of them while every attack was completely absorbed.

"Good things belong to the capable. It seems you aren't worthy of having them," Shangguan Ye sneered.

Wood Style: Nativity of a World of Trees

Wooden vines erupted from the ground and instantly strangled those people to death.

"Releasing a skill without fusing with a demon spirit? Is that the Wood Law?" Xiao Yu muttered as she looked at Shangguan Ye.

After clearing away the troublesome people, Nie Li's voice came from nearby.

"Shangguan, so you're here." Nie Li walked over with Ye Ziyun.

"And this is?" Nie Li tilted his head as he looked at Xiao Yu.

"My name is Xiao Yu," Xiao Yu replied.

"Let's not talk about that for now. The ruins of the Death Spirit God over there have opened. Let's go take a look," Shangguan Ye said.

"Alright."

The group headed toward the ruins. Nie Li pulled Shangguan Ye to the front of the group and asked quietly.

"Shangguan, that guy's skin is better than a woman's. He looks so effeminate," Nie Li said with a look of disgust.

"I hope you won't dislike her so much in the future." Shangguan Ye revealed a meaningful smile.

"What? What do you mean?" Nie Li looked confused.

"It's nothing. Just enjoy yourself." Shangguan Ye did not spell it out, leaving Nie Li utterly bewildered.

After walking for a while, they arrived near the ruins. A massive palace floated in the air, continuously emitting an aura of death.

"This is the place."

A huge crowd had already gathered outside the palace. Everyone eyed the ruins of the God of Death greedily. Suddenly, the bones beneath the palace flew into the sky and gathered into a gigantic skeletal giant.

"That skeleton has the divine spark of the Death Spirit God!" Someone discovered the Death Spirit God's divine spark and rushed forward without another word. The others were unwilling to fall behind and charged after him.

"Brother Nie, Brother Shangguan, would you like to explore it with me?" Xiao Yu asked.

"Sure, but Zi Yun and Ning'er should stay outside. It's still a little dangerous," Nie Li said.

"You go ahead. I'll stay here and protect them. At most, there's only the Death Law inside," Shangguan Ye said, shaking his head.

"Alright, then. Brother Shangguan, take this. If you encounter a situation even you can't handle, take it out. No one will dare touch you," Xiao Yu said as she handed him a golden scroll.

"Mm. Brother Xiao, you are very thoughtful." Shangguan Ye accepted the scroll.

"Then we're going." Xiao Yu and Nie Li flew toward the palace.

"Shangguan, what are we doing here?" Xiao Ning'er asked curiously.

"You and Zi Yun can chat for a while. I have an idea I want to try now." Shangguan Ye pinched Xiao Ning'er's little cheek.

"What idea?" Xiao Ning'er asked, and Ye Ziyun leaned closer as well.

"Didn't I cultivate the Space Law? I want to see whether I can fuse the Mountains and Rivers Painting with the Space Law and make it a part of my body," Shangguan Ye explained.

"If you succeed, does that mean we won't need to use the Mountains and Rivers Painting as a medium to enter it anymore?" Ye Ziyun asked.

"That's right. It would not only be more convenient, but no one would covet it either."

"Then let's find somewhere quieter. Zi Yun and I will stand guard for you." Xiao Ning'er looked excited, and Shangguan Ye could not help feeling warmth in his heart at her expression.

Though they called it standing guard, no one capable of hurting Shangguan Ye had appeared here yet. Still, Shangguan Ye could not bear to refuse Xiao Ning'er's kindness.

"Alright."

The three found a secluded place. Shangguan Ye sat down cross-legged, but to guard against any accidents, he still created several clones. Then he took out the Mountains and Rivers Painting and began channeling the Space Law. As the power of the law overflowed, the space around him continuously warped.

"What powerful spatial energy. Ning'er, will Shangguan be in danger?" Ye Ziyun asked.

"It'll be fine. I believe in him." Though Xiao Ning'er said so, her eyes never left Shangguan Ye.

As Shangguan Ye channeled the Space Law, he connected his consciousness to the Mountains and Rivers Painting.

"Come on." Shangguan Ye first tried to merge the Mountains and Rivers Painting into his Sea of Soul, but it seemed somewhat resistant. The overflowing powerful Soul Power formed an extremely thick shield that continuously blocked Shangguan Ye's Space Law.

"Hm? You don't want to merge with me? I suppose that makes sense. If the fusion succeeds, you will no longer be an independent entity. But I can only say sorry." Shangguan Ye once again increased the output of his law power, and the two remained locked in a stalemate for a long time.

The confrontation between Shangguan Ye and the Mountains and Rivers Painting passed quickly. Two days went by just like that, yet Shangguan Ye still could not break through the Mountains and Rivers Painting's shield. The painting kept trembling, as though it were mocking him.

"Whew. It truly is worthy of being a top-grade innate Spirit Treasure. Even while sealed, it isn't something I can mess with carelessly." Shangguan Ye felt somewhat discouraged.

Within the chaos, inside the Jade Palace, a young woman reclined on a cloud bed. The light screen before her showed the scene of Shangguan Ye trying to fuse with the Mountains and Rivers Painting.

"It seems the little fellow has encountered some trouble. I'll help you out." The woman raised her jade-like hand, and a streak of white light flew from her fingertip. It instantly reached Shangguan Ye's side and struck the Mountains and Rivers Painting. At once, the painting fell silent.

"Hm?"

Sensing the change in the Mountains and Rivers Painting, Shangguan Ye tried to fuse with it again. To his surprise, it no longer resisted this time. He did not overthink it and immediately pressed his advantage. The Mountains and Rivers Painting began merging with Shangguan Ye's Sea of Soul.

"Hiss..." Shangguan Ye instantly felt his Sea of Soul being stretched and expanded without end.

"I absolutely can't fall here!" Shangguan Ye gritted his teeth and continued the fusion. The pain from the depths of his soul made him suffer unbearably, but he still persisted stubbornly.

Shangguan Ye's Sea of Soul began changing continuously. The Golden Saint Dragon King and the Divine Tree within it grew restless, but sensing their master's pain, both began channeling their respective Soul Power into Shangguan Ye. With the Soul Power of the two little fellows, Shangguan Ye's expression finally eased somewhat.