Yang Lianshuang!

In the Milky Way, at the Milky Way Sect.

The Milky Way Sect was the largest sect and power in the Milky Way. Originally, the Milky Way had been very far from the Guanxuan Realm, and the two universes had rarely had any contact. Later, however, the Immortal Treasure Pavilion established powerful teleportation arrays in both universes, greatly shortening the distance between them.

Even so, the Guanxuan Realm still knew little about the Milky Way, because the overall state of martial cultivation in the Milky Way lagged behind that of the Guanxuan Realm. Only at each Myriad Provinces Grand Competition did they get to see people from the Milky Way.

And to the people of the Guanxuan Realm, the people from the Milky Way were generally odd-or rather, a bunch of goofballs.

A teleportation array suddenly trembled. Soon, a blue light appeared, and Ye Tianming emerged on the array.

Ye Tianming stepped out and shook his head hard. That had been the longest teleportation array journey he had ever taken, and it had left him dizzy.

A moment later, the dizziness in his head had faded considerably. Ye Tianming glanced around, and the sight left him dumbfounded.

He was in the middle of a starry sky.

He couldn't fly!

How was he supposed to leave?

He hurriedly looked around. There wasn't a soul at the teleportation array.

Ye Tianming swallowed. "Tower Ancestor?"

Little Pagoda said, "I have a Sword Control Technique here. Want to learn it?"

Ye Tianming hesitated, then said, "Right now?"

Little Pagoda said, "Of course. If you don't learn it now, how are you going to leave? I'm just a pagoda. Don't expect anything from me."

Ye Tianming was a little worried. "But if I'm only just learning the Sword Control Technique and I'm already in the starry sky, what if I fall... You'll catch me, right?"

Little Pagoda said, "You're dreaming."

Ye Tianming: "..."

Little Pagoda said, "Are you learning it or not? If not, you'll just have to wait for someone to come here."

Ye Tianming immediately said, "I'll learn."

Little Pagoda said, "I'll pass the cultivation method for the Sword Control Technique on to you now..."

As Little Pagoda spoke, Ye Tianming suddenly felt new information appear in his mind. "Hold to the origin and guard the one, regulate the breath, circulate it again and again, without end..."

A moment later, Ye Tianming sat down cross-legged and began studying the Sword Control Technique Tower Ancestor had given him.

A long while later, he stood up. He silently circulated the sword control method in his mind, then suddenly pressed two fingers together and pointed in front of him. "Appear."

Hum!

A sword's hum rang out, and the iron sword on him suddenly turned into a streak of sword light and flew up, landing in front of him.

At the sight, a smile appeared on Ye Tianming's face. When he had killed Zhao Xiu and the others, he had only used a manipulation technique, not the Sword Control Technique. Now he realized that the difference between the two was as vast as heaven and earth.

When he controlled a sword with the Sword Control Technique, it felt like part of his body. He really could control it however he pleased, without the slightest obstruction.

Ye Tianming suddenly said, "Tower Ancestor, can the Sword Control Technique only control one sword?"

Little Pagoda laughed. "What are you cooking up now?"

Ye Tianming said, "I was thinking, since I can control one sword, I should be able to control two, or three... right?"

After a moment's silence, Little Pagoda said, "You can look into that yourself."

Ye Tianming nodded. Whether it was the Heaven-Slaying Sword-Drawing Technique or the Sword Control Technique, he saw limitless possibilities in both.

Unfortunately, he knew far too few martial arts and divine abilities to draw on. What he wanted most now was to see more of them.

Putting those thoughts aside, he looked at the sword hovering in front of him and jumped onto it. He gazed out at the distant starry sky. It would have been a lie to say he wasn't nervous. After all, this was his first time doing this, and he was afraid of heights to begin with. Now he was in the starry sky, where many places were a bottomless black as far as the eye could see.

But at a time like this, he couldn't back down.

He was already at a dead end. What was there to fear about death?

He just had to do it.

Ye Tianming took a deep breath. "Rise."

Whoosh!

The sword beneath his feet shot out with him. It was so fast that he nearly fell straight off, but he hurriedly steadied himself just in time. Now, however, he was in the starry sky. He looked down and saw the bottomless black. His scalp instantly went numb, and his face turned pale.

This was fucking terrifying.

He hurriedly closed his eyes and flew around at random. He was in the starry sky anyway, so he didn't have to worry about crashing into anything.

Along the way, he opened his eyes for a look, but the moment he saw the bottomless black below, he hurriedly closed them again. His heart was pounding extraordinarily fast.

And so he went darting around the starry sky.

Fortunately, it didn't last long. He gradually learned to control his speed, and once he did, he wasn't so afraid.

He flew slowly through the starry sky on his sword, though he still didn't dare look down. As long as he didn't look down, he was fine. Before long, he was no longer satisfied with his speed and began to accelerate, going faster and faster. He estimated that his current top speed should be three hundred kilometers per half hour.

After fear came joy.

Just like that, he rode his sword through the starry sky for a full two hours. Only when his profound Qi was nearly exhausted did he return to the teleportation array, sit down cross-legged, and begin replenishing his Spiritual Qi.

A long while later, Ye Tianming said excitedly, "Tower Ancestor, this Sword Control Technique is amazing. Did you create it yourself?"

Little Pagoda said, "Of course... I created it."

Ye Tianming looked at him with admiration. "You're amazing, Tower Ancestor. I want to learn from you."

Little Pagoda laughed. "Naturally. Although I can't help you fight, I can be a beacon on the road of your life and save you from taking many detours."

Ye Tianming nodded hurriedly. "Tower Ancestor, besides the Sword Control Technique, do you have any other good things? Can you show me?"

Little Pagoda said, "Of course I do..."

At that, Little Pagoda hurriedly stopped, then said, "Don't set your sights too high. Master the Sword Control Technique and the Heaven-Slaying Sword-Drawing Technique before you think about anything else, understand?"

Ye Tianming nodded. "Mm, I'll listen to you in everything, Tower Ancestor."

Little Pagoda was very pleased to hear that. This little fellow was much more honest and decent than the previous two, who had only ever thought of ways to trick him. He ought to treat this little fellow better.

A moment later, Ye Tianming rose on his sword and headed for the Milky Way Sect.

On the way, Ye Tianming asked curiously, "Tower Ancestor, are you familiar with the people of the Milky Way Sect?"

Little Pagoda said, "Back then, the founder of the Milky Way Sect... once received my guidance."

Ye Tianming's eyes widened. "That... really?"

Little Pagoda laughed. "Of course. Back in the day, your Tower Ancestor trained quite a few people. I'm telling you, if I told you who they all were, you'd be in for a shock. Ha ha..."

Ye Tianming was curious. "Who were they? Tell me."

But Little Pagoda said, "I can't say now. You'll find out later."

Ye Tianming nodded. "All right, I'll listen to you in everything, Tower Ancestor. If you won't say, I won't ask."

Little Pagoda was very pleased. "What I like most about you, kid, is how honest and decent you are."

A moment later, Ye Tianming arrived at the Milky Way Sect.

The Milky Way Sect had been built in the Milky Way itself. Brilliant streams of stars surrounded it, making it incomparably beautiful.

But as soon as Ye Tianming entered the Milky Way Sect, his expression turned strange. He looked at some of the sect's students around him, utterly puzzled. "Tower Ancestor, why don't people in the Milky Way wear pants?"

Tower Ancestor said in a deep voice, "Come on, aren't they wearing pants? Don't shorts count as pants?"

Ye Tianming said seriously, "Tower Ancestor, they're too short. Their butts are almost showing."

Little Pagoda: "..."

Ye Tianming said, "Tower Ancestor, what should I do now?"

Little Pagoda said, "Go straight to the current sect master of the Milky Way Sect."

Ye Tianming hesitated, then said, "I'm afraid I won't even make it through the Milky Way Sect's gates."

Little Pagoda said, "Find a way in and see their sect master."

Dark lines covered Ye Tianming's face. "Tower Ancestor, are you serious? You think I can meet their sect master?"

After a moment's silence, Little Pagoda said, "Then try borrowing Miss Nanling Zhao's name."

But Ye Tianming shook his head. "That wouldn't be right."

Little Pagoda said, "She won't mind."

Ye Tianming was still hesitant.

Little Pagoda said, "Little fellow, I know it isn't quite right to do this, but as long as it doesn't outrage heaven and reason, a man should learn to adapt. Besides, even if Miss Nanling Zhao found out, she certainly wouldn't blame you."

Ye Tianming nodded. "I understand."

With that, he went to the entrance of the Milky Way Sect, where an old man stopped him. "You aren't a disciple of this sect."

Ye Tianming took out the Inspector's Seal Nanling Zhao had given him and handed it to the old man. "Please inform your sect master that Ye Tianming requests an audience."

The Inspector's Seal!

The old man's expression changed as soon as he saw the seal. His icy expression softened considerably. "Please wait a moment, young master."

With that, he turned and left.

Before long, he appeared at the gate again. "Young Master Ye, please come in."

Ye Tianming nodded. "Thank you."

A moment later, Ye Tianming followed the old man into a hall. Another old man sat not far away. This was Qin Lian, the current sect master of the Milky Way Sect.

Qin Lian looked at Ye Tianming. "You're Ye Tianming, the one who made it through the Guanxuan Dao?"

Ye Tianming was a little surprised. He hadn't expected Qin Lian to know about that. Without thinking much of it, he nodded.

Qin Lian said calmly, "What do you want with me?"

Ye Tianming said nothing. He simply took out Little Pagoda. It was time for Tower Ancestor's performance.

Qin Lian looked at Little Pagoda, somewhat puzzled.

Little Pagoda said, "Notify Yang Lianshuang, the founder of your Milky Way Sect. Tell her an old pagoda has come to see her."

Qin Lian stood up at once and stared fixedly at Little Pagoda. "You want to see Sect Master Yang?"

Little Pagoda nodded. "Mm."

Qin Lian's expression soured. "May I ask how I should address you?"

Little Pagoda said, "Tower Ancestor."

Qin Lian said, "Never heard of you."

Little Pagoda said, "I know you haven't. Notify Yang Lianshuang, and she'll come see me."

Qin Lian's gaze had turned icy. "Aren't you thinking a little too highly of yourself? Do you think you can see Sect Master Yang just because you want to?"

Little Pagoda said in a deep voice, "I'm telling you, don't vent your anger here. Hurry up and notify her now, and nothing will happen. Otherwise, you won't be able to bear the consequences later."

Qin Lian suddenly turned to Ye Tianming. "For Lord Zhao's sake, I won't make things difficult for you. Take this broken pagoda of yours, the one with something wrong in its head, and get out of here. Otherwise, bear the consequences yourself."

Little Pagoda: "..."

Ye Tianming: "..."

Little Pagoda suddenly shouted angrily, "Fuck, you're the one with something wrong in your head! Your whole family has something wrong in their heads..."

Qin Lian's right hand had clenched into a fist, and a powerful presence instantly enveloped the hall.

Ye Tianming hurriedly hugged Little Pagoda to him, turned, and left.

Little Pagoda was furious. "Kid, don't be afraid of him. Fuck... fight them! Shit..."

Ye Tianming clung tightly to Little Pagoda, who was ready to fight to the death, and said in a trembling voice, "Tower Ancestor, I'm already miserable enough. Please don't get me into trouble. Let's go, or we're going to get beaten up..."

Little Pagoda: "..."