On a massive rock.
Ye Han and Zhang Qingshan sat at the edge of the rock, chatting about their experiences since ascending to the Heavenly Spirit Realm.
"You have no idea. Although we killed that Left Protector, we ran into plenty of danger afterward. Fortunately, Senior Buddha-Intent Daoist came to rescue us, and only then were we safe."
"After we followed Senior Buddha-Intent Daoist to Pangu Island, we joined the Ancient Human Race. Alas, junior brother, you have no idea how scarce their cultivation resources were. The competition was fierce, even worse than in our Azure Profound Sect, so I had no choice but to accept some assignments from Pangu Island and head out to carry them out."
"I did all right and completed quite a few assignments, but Elder Liu and Teacher Lan Qing had a much harder time. Elder Liu was too old, and advancing was extremely difficult for him. His first attempt to break through to the Void Refinement Stage failed and even damaged his foundation. He could only wait for another chance."
"You know Teacher Lan Qing's condition. His physical body had already suffered tremendous damage, and his foundation was impaired. He also failed to complete his assignment and earn the rewards needed to advance to the Void Refinement Stage. Still, he has recovered a good deal of his lifespan, so he should be fine for the time being."
"Junior brother, you have no idea how hard cultivation is for the Ancient Human Race on Pangu Island. For outsiders like us, obtaining resources is even harder. I only came to this Three Heavens because I had no choice but to venture out in search of heavenly treasures and resources. I nearly died out there."
"Fortunately, I have that divine ability you know about! Just now, I