Arc 71The Three Sacred Lands Gathering

Ye Lin traveled with Jian Nan to the Heaven-Overturning Sacred Land, where he sold a powerful Sword Talisman and joined the disciples’ exchange gathering. After defeating Huang Wen with a single punch, Ye Lin drew a challenge from Li Feng.

  • Bai Luoyi and Ye Lin escaped the magma, and Bai Luoyi gave him a white crystal before disappearing, and the Heaven-Devouring Demon Jar identified its primordial power and advised Ye Lin to temper his body with it.
  • Zhuge Yun removed the Fire Dao power from Ye Lin’s chest and warned him that a Heavenly Dao could retaliate against those who killed someone it favored.
  • Ye Lin submitted his mission, chose a Body Forging Pill, and accepted Jian Nan’s invitation to the three holy lands’ exchange gathering.
  • After nine years of cultivation, Ye Lin traveled with Jian Nan for a year to the Heaven-Overturning Sacred Land and learned about its city and defenses.
  • Ye Lin resisted Liu Yanran’s charm, then met Wilderness and Zhao Ling’er, who asked for a way to contact Liu Bai.
  • Ye Lin bought a Sword Immortal Sword Talisman through his panel and auctioned it for one thousand mid-grade immortal stones to Li Chunfeng.
  • At the gathering’s sparring stage, Ye Lin defeated Huang Wen with one punch and won praise from the assembled prodigies.
  • Li Feng, a personal disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect’s Third Elder, introduced himself and challenged Ye Lin.
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Ch. 1753It's Over

Bai Luoyi and Ye Lin escaped the magma realm, and Bai Luoyi gave Ye Lin a rare immortal crystal before departing. The Heaven-Devouring Demon Jar explained that Ye Lin could use the crystal to temper his body to the early Earth Immortal stage.

  • Bai Luoyi used a golden drill to break through the space above the magma, and she and Ye Lin escaped into the starry sky.
  • Bai Luoyi thanked Ye Lin, gave him a white crystal, and vanished before he could detect her trail.
  • Ye Lin learned from the Heaven-Devouring Demon Jar that the crystal contained primordial power and was extraordinarily valuable.
  • The Heaven-Devouring Demon Jar advised Ye Lin to use the immortal crystal to temper his body rather than sell it.

Ch. 1754Profound

After the Heavenly Dao of Yao Luo Star nearly killed Ye Lin, he returned to the Firmament Sacred Land, where Zhuge Yun healed him and explained that the Heavenly Dao had retaliated because Ye Lin killed someone favored by it. Ye Lin remembered his master's warning and left to submit his mission.

  • The Heavenly Dao of Yao Luo Star unleashed its fury across the star, forcing countless beings to the ground before the calamity gradually dispersed.
  • Ye Lin reached the Firmament Sacred Land and met Zhuge Yun, who recognized the Fire Dao power in his chest and removed it, allowing Ye Lin's injuries to heal.
  • Ye Lin told Zhuge Yun how the Heavenly Dao of Yao Luo Star had attacked him.
  • Zhuge Yun warned Ye Lin that a Heavenly Dao could develop intelligence and retaliate against those who killed someone favored by it.
  • Ye Lin thanked Zhuge Yun, remembered his advice, and headed to the Mission Pavilion to submit his mission.

Ch. 1755Jian Nan's Invitation

Ye Lin submitted his mission to Jian Nan and collected his reward, choosing a Body Forging Pill. Jian Nan invited him to a gathering between the three holy lands in five years, and Ye Lin looked forward to meeting other geniuses and making connections.

  • Ye Lin handed Jian Nan his mission token, and Jian Nan recognized him as Zhuge Yun's disciple.
  • Jian Nan gave Ye Lin five thousand lower-grade immortal stones, five middle-grade immortal stones, and a choice of one lower-grade immortal pill.
  • Ye Lin chose a Body Forging Pill after Jian Nan recommended it for body tempering.
  • Jian Nan invited Ye Lin to attend an exchange gathering between the three holy lands in five years and offered to take him.
  • Ye Lin accepted the invitation, then left eager to test himself against other geniuses and make friends.

Ch. 1756Seclusion

Ye Lin spent years in secluded cultivation absorbing the Fire Dao Fruit before meeting Jian Nan to travel to the Heaven-Overturning Sacred Land for an exchange gathering. They set out on a journey expected to take a full year, and Jian Nan explained how connections could help Ye Lin navigate the vast Purple Cloud Star System.

  • Ye Lin returned to his island cave and swallowed the Fire Dao Fruit to comprehend the Fire Dao.
  • After nine years passed in cultivation and breathing exercises, Ye Lin left the island and met Jian Nan.
  • Jian Nan told Ye Lin that the disciples' exchange gathering was being held at the Heaven-Overturning Sacred Land, with no elders attending.
  • Jian Nan explained that the journey from the Firmament Sacred Land would take a full year, and the two set out together.

Ch. 1757Five Years in the Blink of an Eye

Jian Nan took Ye Lin through the vast and perilous Star River Cosmos on a journey that lasted a year. Along the way, Ye Lin admired its strange worlds and breathtaking sights, leaving the journey with a new appreciation for the scenery.

  • Jian Nan activated a Flying Boat and told Ye Lin that their journey would take a year.
  • Jian Nan explained the dangers beyond star systems and taught Ye Lin to understand the immense territories of the Star River Cosmos.
  • Ye Lin watched strange planets, a star-eating Demon Beast, a rainbow, and a waterfall suspended in the star river.
  • Jian Nan stayed alert for attackers while Ye Lin quietly took in the scenery.
  • A year later, the Flying Boat slowed, and Ye Lin radiated an ethereal aura as he said the scenery was beautiful.

Ch. 1758Heavenly Pride Exchange Meet 1

Jian Nan brought Ye Lin to the Heaven-Overturning Sacred Land and explained its defenses, hierarchy, and layout. They entered its vast city, where Jian Nan began describing the outer region.

  • Jian Nan pointed out the Heaven-Turning Seal and explained that it protected the Heaven-Overturning Sacred Land alongside a top-grade immortal-tier grand formation.
  • Jian Nan compared the power and grandeur of the Heaven-Overturning Sacred Land with the Firmament and Azure Cloud Sacred Lands.
  • Jian Nan guided Ye Lin’s Flying Boat through the city’s golden barrier and explained how its Golden Armored Divine Generals maintained order.
  • Jian Nan described the Heaven-Turning Grand Formation and explained that the Sacred Land was divided into outer, inner, and central regions.
  • Jian Nan said the outer region housed ordinary residents, trading areas, and major merchant associations.

Ch. 1759Heavenly Pride Exchange Meet 2

Ye Lin and Jian Nan entered the central area of the Heaven-Overturning Sacred Land, where Ye Lin sensed something was wrong and asked about the rival sect’s strength. The chapter ended when Jian Nan explained that a building full of flamboyantly dressed women was an elder’s business, the Spring Delight Courtyard.

  • Jian Nan told Ye Lin that the central area was reserved for Inner Sect disciples and was usually closed to outsiders.
  • Jian Nan reassured Ye Lin that their status at the Firmament Sacred Land meant the Heaven-Overturning Sacred Land would treat them with courtesy.
  • Ye Lin asked how the Heaven-Overturning Sacred Land compared in strength, and Jian Nan said its visible strength was greater while the Sacred Lands kept their true power secret.
  • Jian Nan lamented that Elder Zhuge’s misfortune had kept the Firmament Sacred Land from gaining a True Immortal and becoming dominant in the Purple Cloud Star System.
  • Jian Nan and Ye Lin put away their Flying Boat and walked into the central area, where Ye Lin noticed the Spring Delight Courtyard.
  • Jian Nan explained that an elder who cultivated dual cultivation arts of harmony and joy ran the Spring Delight Courtyard.

Ch. 1760Heavenly Pride Exchange Meet 3

Ye Lin recognized Liu Yanran’s attempt to charm him and warned her before dragging Jian Nan away. Liu Yanran wondered how Ye Lin had resisted her ability and worried that her secret might be exposed.

  • Jian Nan warned Ye Lin not to enter Spring Delight Courtyard, describing the fate of a disciple who had visited it.
  • Liu Yanran tried to lure Ye Lin and Jian Nan inside, and Ye Lin saw her identity and ability through a panel.
  • Ye Lin sensed Liu Yanran’s charm entering his sea of consciousness, but his protections and the Heaven-Devouring Demon Jar blocked it.
  • Ye Lin warned Liu Yanran to stop her tricks, then pulled Jian Nan away from the courtyard.
  • Liu Yanran wondered how Ye Lin had noticed her ability, while an accomplice worried that their secret would be exposed.

Ch. 1761Heavenly Pride Exchange Meet 4

Ye Lin warned Jian Nan that someone might have tampered with his sea of consciousness and advised him to ask the Holy Lord to inspect it. The two arrived at the island gathering and met Wilderness, who sought to befriend Ye Lin as Elder Zhuge’s new true disciple.

  • Liu Yanran turned to discuss the matter with the woman behind her, fearing the consequences if it became known.
  • Ye Lin advised Jian Nan to have the Holy Lord inspect his sea of consciousness, and Jian Nan agreed.
  • Jian Nan led Ye Lin through the city gate to the island where the young cultivators had gathered.
  • Wilderness approached Jian Nan and asked about Ye Lin.
  • Jian Nan introduced Ye Lin as Elder Zhuge’s newly accepted true disciple, and Wilderness introduced himself and greeted him.

Ch. 1762Heavenly Pride Exchange Meet 5

Jian Nan brought Ye Lin around the gathering and introduced him to Wilderness, then to Zhao Ling'er of the Firmament Sacred Land. Zhao Ling'er offered Ye Lin a cup of immortal brew as punishment for not having recognized her before they met.

  • Jian Nan told Ye Lin that Wilderness was a powerful body-refining cultivator and warned him not to make an enemy of him.
  • Jian Nan brought Ye Lin to meet Zhao Ling'er and introduced him as Zhuge's personal disciple.
  • Zhao Ling'er introduced herself as Wang Qingqing's personal disciple and asked whether Ye Lin had heard of her.
  • Ye Lin replied that they were acquainted now, and Zhao Ling'er handed him a cup of immortal brew as punishment for not recognizing her earlier.

Ch. 1763Prodigy Exchange Meet 6

Ye Lin attended a banquet with Jian Nan, where Zhao Ling'er asked him for a way to contact Liu Bai. Jian Nan explained the three upcoming activities, and Ye Lin looked forward to the exchange of insights.

  • Zhao Ling'er asked Ye Lin whether he was close to Liu Bai and requested a way to contact him.
  • Ye Lin gave Zhao Ling'er a Jade Talisman containing Liu Bai's divine sense, and she left happily with it.
  • Jian Nan guessed that Zhao Ling'er had fallen for Liu Bai and caught Ye Lin secretly putting the table's wine into his Spatial Ring.
  • Jian Nan described the upcoming auction, sparring, and Dao discussion to Ye Lin.
  • Ye Lin became eager to attend the Dao discussion and exchange insights with the other geniuses.

Ch. 1764Heavenly Pride Exchange Meet 7

Jiang Tian opened an exchange gathering for disciples of the three great Sacred Lands with an auction, where attendees used high bids to build relationships. As Jian Nan’s Blood Explosion Pill went up for sale, Ye Lin encouraged him to take advantage of the interest in him.

  • Jiang Tian welcomed the disciples and declared the auction open, thanking Hope Trading Company and Sword Trading Company for sponsoring the gathering.
  • Jiang Tian presented Wang Wu’s Blood Demon Blade, and Jian Nan explained to Ye Lin that bidders often paid extra to show friendship.
  • A bidder bought the Blood Demon Blade for fifteen thousand low-grade immortal stones, far above its estimated value.
  • Jiang Tian put Jian Nan’s Blood Explosion Pill up for auction, and Ye Lin told him that selling something could earn him an unexpectedly high price because others wanted to befriend him.

Ch. 1765Prodigy Exchange Meet 8

Ye Lin checked his panel and spent seven million Luck Value on a Sword Immortal Sword Talisman containing a peak Heavenly Immortal’s attack. He hoped to auction it to the sacred lands’ geniuses for enough immortal stones to recover the cost.

  • Ye Lin found his Spatial Ring empty and checked his panel, which showed his traits, a one-time realm advancement opportunity, and a prediction that he would die after challenging a gatekeeper in the Central Star Domain.
  • Ye Lin opened the panel marketplace and chose a trump card containing a peak Heavenly Immortal’s attack.
  • Ye Lin bought the Sword Immortal Sword Talisman for seven million Luck Value and hoped the visiting geniuses could afford to bid at least seven million low-grade immortal stones.

Ch. 1766Prodigy Exchange Meet 9

Ye Lin went to the auction’s collection table to offer his Sword Talisman in exchange for mid-grade immortal stones. The talisman’s sword-domain power caught the collecting disciple’s attention, but its appraisal had not yet been revealed.

  • Ye Lin decided to auction his Sword Talisman for mid-grade immortal stones and left Jian Nan waiting by the auction area.
  • Wilderness promised to bid on Ye Lin’s item and later auctioned a pair of top-grade Heaven Grade iron gauntlets imbued with fist Dao domain power.
  • Ye Lin placed his Sword Talisman on the collection table, and the responsible disciple noticed the sword Dao domain power radiating from it.

Ch. 1767Heavenly Pride Exchange Meet 10

Ye Lin offered a Tongtian Fortune Talisman, a rare treasure containing a peak Heavenly Immortal sword immortal’s full-force strike, for auction. The stunned young man agreed to register it as the second item, setting up an auction Ye Lin expected to draw attention.

  • Ye Lin explained the talisman’s power, reuse, and proposed price in mid-grade immortal stones.
  • The young man was shocked that Ye Lin would sell a treasure capable of heavily wounding a Heavenly Immortal.
  • The young man considered how difficult the talisman was to make and how dangerous it would be if such items were common.
  • Ye Lin asked whether anything was wrong, and the young man said he would register the talisman immediately.
  • The young man waived Ye Lin’s queue and placed his treasure second in the auction.

Ch. 1768Heavenly Pride Exchange Meet 11

Ye Lin prepared to auction a precious item, and Wilderness maneuvered Jian Nan into promising to buy it. The chapter ended with Wilderness challenging Jian Nan to a wager over who was innately inferior.

  • Wilderness told Ye Lin he could not afford the precious item because he lacked enough mid-grade immortal stones.
  • Jian Nan offered to buy whatever Ye Lin planned to auction as a welcoming gift.
  • Wilderness stopped Ye Lin from answering and confirmed that Jian Nan would buy the item at any price.
  • Jian Nan agreed, hoping to preserve his pride and build a friendship with Ye Lin.
  • Wilderness wagered that the auction would prove either Jian Nan or himself innately inferior.

Ch. 1769Heavenly Pride Exchange Meet 12

Ye Lin offered a rare Sword Talisman for auction, and its exceptional power and craftsmanship drew a Heavenly Immortal to the venue. The auction was about to begin, leaving Jian Nan worried that he would lose his wager with Wilderness.

  • Jian Nan agreed to Wilderness’s wager that he would publicly call Wilderness his Big Brother if Wilderness won the auction.
  • A powerful Heavenly Immortal aura appeared, and Jiang Tian announced that Ye Lin’s confidential item would be auctioned in five minutes.
  • Jian Nan suspected the Heavenly Immortal had come because of Ye Lin’s item and began doubting whether he could afford it.
  • Jiang Tian presented the Sword Talisman and explained that it contained a peak Sword Dao Heavenly Immortal’s full-force strike, could be recharged, and held great value for Sword Dao and formation cultivation.

Ch. 1770Heavenly Pride Exchange Meet 13

Ye Lin's Sword Talisman drew fierce interest at the auction as its price rose in mid-grade immortal stones. Wilderness pointed out Li Chunfeng, a wealthy young man who appeared determined to win it.

  • Jiang Tian introduced Ye Lin's Sword Talisman and announced that bidding would begin at one mid-grade immortal stone.
  • The heavenly geniuses quickly raised the price, while Jian Nan looked unhappy and Wilderness watched him teasingly.
  • Wilderness told Ye Lin that the truly wealthy bidders were still waiting and predicted the Sword Talisman would sell for at least a thousand mid-grade immortal stones.
  • Wilderness identified Li Chunfeng as the son of a powerful Heavenly Immortal and controller of the Windcloud Consortium.
  • Ye Lin saw Li Chunfeng staring fervently at the Sword Talisman.

Ch. 1771Prodigy Exchange Meet 14

Jian Nan stopped bidding after reaching the limit of his immortal stones, while Wilderness teased him about it. Wang Ba of Heaven-Overturning Sacred Land then bid five hundred mid-grade immortal stones, prompting others to discuss his violent reputation and the protection he received from his aging master.

  • Jian Nan bid one hundred mid-grade immortal stones but could not raise his offer because he had no more stones.
  • Jian Nan told Ye Lin he could not compete with the wealthy bidders, and Wilderness mocked him for running out of money.
  • Jian Nan dismissed Wilderness’s teasing, and the two stopped before their joking could become a serious dispute.
  • Wang Ba bid five hundred mid-grade immortal stones for the item.
  • The gathered cultivators said Wang Ba had harmed beings of many races and that his master, the Ninth Elder, was nearing the end of his lifespan.

Ch. 1772Prodigy Exchange Meet 15

Ye Lin watched the bidding for a supreme treasure as Li Chunfeng competed with other cultivators. The auction was about to award it to Li Chunfeng after he offered one thousand mid-grade immortal stones.

  • Wilderness explained that the Ninth Elder was near death and that his backing made it safe to discuss him.
  • Ye Lin noticed Wang Ba conceal his killing intent when another bidder spoke.
  • Li Chunfeng raised the bid to seven hundred mid-grade immortal stones.
  • A cold woman beside Li Chunfeng bid eight hundred, but Li Chunfeng raised the price to one thousand.
  • The woman gave up, and the auctioneer began a five-second countdown to award the treasure to Li Chunfeng if no one bid again.

Ch. 1773Heavenly Pride Exchange Meet 16

After the auction ended, Jiang Tian opened the sparring stage of the Heavenly Pride Exchange Meet and invited the prodigies to challenge one another for a share of the betting-pool earnings. Huang Wen stepped onto the Arena first, and Wilderness explained his background and potential.

  • The auction concluded with Li Chunfeng taking the Jade Talisman and Ye Lin earning one thousand mid-grade immortal stones.
  • Jiang Tian announced that the second stage would be sparring, with both fighters receiving twenty percent of their match's betting-pool earnings.
  • An enormous, specially forged Arena rose from the center of the island.
  • Huang Wen, a mid-stage Earth Immortal from the Heaven-Overturning Sacred Land, stepped onto the Arena and invited someone to spar.
  • Wilderness described Huang Wen as a talented but comparatively weaker fighter who could become a Heavenly Immortal candidate.

Ch. 1774Heavenly Pride Exchange Meet 17

At the exchange meet, Huang Wen stood ignored in the arena, and Jian Nan and Wilderness urged Ye Lin to defeat him and gain fame while earning Huang Wen’s gratitude. The chapter left Ye Lin considering the opportunity as the others waited for him to act.

  • Huang Wen waited on the arena for several minutes while the gathered geniuses ignored him.
  • Jian Nan told Ye Lin that defeating Huang Wen would win recognition and make Huang Wen indebted to him.
  • Wilderness agreed that Ye Lin could easily defeat Huang Wen and benefit from helping him out of his predicament.
  • Ye Lin considered the opportunity, while the others noted that Huang Wen’s family influence was the main reason anyone would care about him.

Ch. 1775Heavenly Pride Exchange Meet 18

Ye Lin accepted the chance to fight Huang Wen at the Heavenly Pride Exchange Meet, while the surrounding prodigies discussed his background and cultivation. The match began with Huang Wen drawing his spear as Ye Lin concealed his full strength.

  • Ye Lin agreed to take the arena as Huang Wen's opponent and introduced himself as a true disciple from the Firmament Sacred Land.
  • The prodigies discussed Ye Lin's mid Earth Immortal cultivation and his rise from a small world, while Jian Nan noted that Zhuge Yun's reputation had boosted Ye Lin's popularity.
  • Jiang Tian opened betting on Ye Lin versus Huang Wen, and the disciples overwhelmingly bet their fortunes on Ye Lin.
  • Huang Wen drew his spear and circulated the laws of the Spear Dao as Ye Lin erupted in golden light and concealed his strength.

Ch. 1776Heavenly Pride Exchange Meet 19

Ye Lin revealed his Unrivaled Sacred Body and faced Huang Wen in the exchange meet, drawing the attention of the gathered disciples. Their first clash ended with Ye Lin unharmed after punching Huang Wen’s lower-grade immortal artifact spear head-on.

  • The disciples recognized Ye Lin’s Unrivaled Sacred Body and predicted that Huang Wen would lose.
  • Huang Wen launched his full-force Nine Moons spear technique at Ye Lin.
  • Ye Lin met the spear point with a punch, alarming the spectators who feared his arm would be crippled.
  • Ye Lin’s punch left him unharmed and shook Huang Wen’s arm, leaving Huang Wen stunned.

Ch. 1777Heavenly Pride Exchange Meet 20

Ye Lin defeated Huang Wen with two punches at the exchange meet, leaving Huang Wen shaken by the gap between them. After Ye Lin invited another challenger, Li Feng of the Azure Cloud Sect stepped forward to face him.

  • Ye Lin stopped his Saint-Falling Fist just before Huang Wen’s face after overwhelming him with a single punch.
  • Huang Wen left the Arena in a daze, realizing Ye Lin could have killed him twice over.
  • Jiang Wen declared Ye Lin the winner, and the gathered prodigies praised his strength.
  • Ye Lin invited challenges from mid-stage Earth Immortals and joked that he could not match late-stage Earth Immortals.
  • Li Feng, a personal disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect’s Third Elder, introduced himself and challenged Ye Lin.
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