The Exquisite World

A massive monument fell from the sky, shaking the world and shocking the entire globe.

Li Shi'an and Ji Dai were also awakened. They didn't know what the stele was, so they immediately went up the mountain to ask Gu Yuanqing if he knew.

Gu Yuanqing asked the two to wait in the courtyard, then asked, "Senior, there is one more thing. Since people in the Cultivation World embark on the Trial Path every ten years, they should have a fairly good understanding of the strength of the Exquisite World. I wonder if you could tell me about it, so that I can be prepared and have a goal."

Zhang Xuanlin pondered for a moment, then said, "I don't know much about the Exquisite World lately, but generally speaking, the upper limit of strength in the Exquisite World is mostly at the Divine Platform Peak."

Hearing this, Gu Yuanqing felt much more relaxed. He had previously heard Zhang Xuanlin mention how abundant the resources of the Exquisite World were, even surpassing those of the Cultivation World, and he had assumed there were many experts there. However, it turned out that they were only at the Divine Platform Peak Realm, so they shouldn't be a concern.

Zhang Xuanlin added, "But it's also possible that some people, despite having already broken through to the Divine Platform, have sealed their aura and remain in the Exquisite World."

"Thank you, senior. I understand." Gu Yuanqing glanced at Ji Qingyun beside him. Ji Qingyun was in the same state back then. In that case, he was only at the Void Heaven Realm. He still had a full hundred years to go, so it didn't seem like a big problem.

Seeing Gu Yuanqing's nonchalant attitude, Zhang Xuanlin couldn't help but say, "I feel like you don't understand. Do you know what it means if the Floating World succeeds in the World Conflict? It means that from then on, this realm will embark on a completely different path, transforming from a barren land into Spirit Mountain and land, no longer in danger of falling into the Demon Realm, and meaning that the people of this realm will no longer be trapped in Cage."

Gu Yuanqing smiled and said, "Actually, compared to all of this, I'm more curious about what kind of being created these Rules, or whether there are still people maintaining Rules?"

Zhang Xuanlin didn't know if Gu Yuanqing was confident or genuinely indifferent to the World Conflict, but he only mentioned that this Floating World had already broken free from the control of the Lingxu Sect, so these matters were no longer his concern.

He shook his head and said, "No one knows the answers to these questions, at least not within the Cultivation World. The Trial Path has existed since ancient times, and those who enter are likely only at the Dao Fire Peak realm, emerging at most at the initial stage of the Divine Platform realm. We simply cannot obtain any further information. The Exquisite World is different from the Floating World; it is shrouded in some kind of Rules, and apart from the Trial Path, there is no direct path to enter. Even Celestial Person cannot do anything about it."

After that, Gu Yuanqing asked some more questions.

Zhang Xuanlin simply shook his head, indicating he didn't know, but perhaps he would understand in three days.

Seeing that there was no further news, Li Shi'an grew somewhat impatient, so Gu Yuanqing took his leave and returned to his courtyard.

Li Shi'an was indeed somewhat anxious. This stone tablet was even taller, larger, and more conspicuous than the original Sky Burning Tower. He knew without a doubt that something must have happened.

Ji Dai, much more relaxed, smiled and said, "Since Young Master Gu has asked the two of us to wait, it means this matter might not be such a big problem."

Li Shi'an said, "This item has shaken even North Spring Mountain, so it must have an extraordinary origin. I'm afraid even Young Master Gu might not know about it."

Ji Dai took a swig of wine. "Then there's even less reason to rush. If even he doesn't know, then there's no use in us rushing."

As they were talking, they suddenly saw Gu Yuanqing appear in the courtyard and quickly stood up.

"Young Master Gu."

"Please, esteemed seniors, have a seat. I know what you wish to ask, but I know little about this matter, and there are some things I am not entirely clear about..."

Gu Yuanqing recounted all the information he had obtained from Zhang Xuanlin.

Li Shi'an and Ji Dai were both dumbfounded and looked at each other in disbelief.

Although the two of them had experienced a lot, they were not as fortunate as Gu Yuanqing, who had lived two lives and was bound to the Spirit Mountain. Therefore, they did not find it too strange to hear any new things about him.

They had considered whether some powerful expert had descended upon this realm, or whether the Heaven-Connecting Stele was Law Treasure that had fallen into this realm, but they had never considered the possibility that Gu Yuanqing mentioned.

Finally, Gu Yuanqing said, "All of this may become clear in three days. Until then, please remain calm."

Inside the Imperial Palace in Fengtian City.

Emperor Li Haotian stood on a high place, gazing at the Heaven-Connecting Stele, and said in a deep voice, "What news is there now?"

Xu Lianying bowed and said, "Your Majesty, news has been arriving from all over the court. Throughout the Great Qian Dynasty, there is no place where this stele cannot be seen. According to the descriptions, its appearance is exactly the same as that seen in the Imperial Palace. This servant has already sent word to Rongwu Circuit, and they will try their best to find out more about the stele."

"Any news from North Spring Mountain?" Li Haotian asked again.

"Not yet." Xu Lianying had just finished replying when a young eunuch rushed over and handed her a letter sealed with wax.

Xu Lianying quickly replied, "Your Majesty, it's a letter from the Third Master on North Spring Mountain."

"Open it, read it."

"Yes!"

After a moment, Li Haotian turned somewhat solemn, but suddenly a fighting spirit ignited in his eyes.

Heavenly Ladder, World Conflict? If this realm can be upgraded and transformed into a Blessed Land of Immortal Mountain, then could I also cultivate the Dao Embryo and Dao Fire Realm? If it were to become the Exquisite World, would the Space-Time with the Outer Realm no longer be ten or a thousand years?

Will I be able to see Miaoxuan again in my lifetime?

If that's the case, then that's fine too. In any case, let's see what happens in three days.

In that instant, Li Haotian thought of many things, matters of Emperor importance and the bond between father and daughter. He said in a deep voice, "Summon all the cabinet ministers to the Chengtian Hall. I have something to say to them."

"Your servant obeys the decree."

Moments later, the Great Qian Imperial Court, centered around Li Haotian, sprang into action, Signal Token swiftly to all parts of the Great Qian. In the current situation, preventing any chaos was of utmost importance.

Looking from the direction of North Spring Mountain, this Heaven-Connecting Stele is located within the Rongwu Circuit area.

As luck would have it, the Incense Avatar that Gu Yuanqing had previously condensed was located in this direction, so Gu Yuanqing wanted to send the Avatar to take a closer look.

Upon arriving ten miles away from the Heaven-Connecting Stele, they discovered that they could not approach it at all, as layers of spatial power flowed around the center of this area spanning several miles.

Many people came here to find out more, just like him, but none of them were able to get close enough to actually get there.

No matter how far you go, when you stop, you'll find that the distance between you and the monument hasn't decreased at all.

"Alright, let's investigate slowly later. A hundred years is a long time."

Gu Yuanqing did not insist, so he let the Avatar stay nearby for the time being, while his own consciousness returned to Within North Spring Mountain.

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

That morning, the monument suddenly shone brightly and made a buzzing sound.

A voice suddenly resounded in the minds of all living beings in the entire Floating World. This voice was deep and solemn, and could not be offended or profaned.

He seemed to have uttered only one word, yet that one word seemed to contain a myriad of meanings and express everything.

In the Mountain, Gu Yuanqing looked at the Heaven-Connecting Stele with an incredulous expression.

Zhang Xuanlin, who was standing nearby, asked, "Did you hear something just now?"

"Didn't you hear me?" Gu Yuanqing asked in surprise, then looked at Ji Qingyun.

Ji Qingyun was also completely bewildered.

Zhang Xuanlin looked lost and his expression was complicated. "The legend is indeed true; only those born and raised in this world have this fortuitous opportunity."