Spirit Firmament Great Realm, Thousand Realms Sect, Outer Main Domain
As dawn broke, the sky was clear and pure. A vast palace hung silently above the three heavens, its divine radiance like rain, illuminating the entire realm.
This palace is none other than the Myriad Phenomena Mission Hall, the central hub of the outer Thousand Realms Sect.
Its body is forged from "Firmament Profound Platinum", with six hundred floating palaces surrounding the main hall. Eight hundred divine chains descend from the sky, connecting it to the sect's spiritual veins. Its divine radiance is inexhaustible, and its soul pressure is as heavy as a mountain.
At the top of that palace, an ancient stone tablet stands, inscribed with the battle merits of the disciples of the Thousand Realms Sect throughout the ages. Every stroke and every mark is a blood-stained imprint.
That was the Sect's Heaven Ranking: Soul Stele Inscription Record.
The top ten were prominently displayed as
Qian Ruishan possesses 10,000 Realm Merit Points, a Soul, Perception, and Law of Destiny. She is of the bloodline of the Thousand Realms Sect Master, and has Twin Souls and Aberrant Bones. She is hailed as an existence who "has already suppressed the inner sect before even entering it."
Ming Ye, with 9620 Realm Merit Points, is an outer sect Limit assassin specializing in Dark Stealth and Killing Array Techniques. He once single-handedly wiped out three Soul Hunter armies and is known as "Lone Ember of the Dark Realm."
Ge Minglan, with 8478 Realm Merit Points, is a master of Divine Sense, Spirit Control, and Myriad Manifestations Artifact Manipulation Soul Arts. His merit points are nearly breaking through 1500. He once controlled an artifact to slay a Spirit Extreme cultivator.
Kong Che 7344 Realm Merit Points, possesses the Kong Ling Illusion Body, Array Formation, and Sealing Technique. He is skilled in the Triple Illusion Array Sealing Technique and is the youngest Array Soul Seal in the outer sect.
Shang Kui, with 7252 Realm Merit Points, is one of the most ruthless outer sect members, possessing the Realm Poison Soul Pattern and often using the sect's secret seal authority to set traps.
Lu Xuchen 7211 Realm Merit Points, specializes in Body Refinement, Realm Blood Refinement, and Limit -Breaking Martial Seal. He is the only one among the top ten on the Soul Stele to have "Realm Breaking."
The Hua Yin 7178 Realm Merit Points Talisman Soul Drawing Array - Instantaneous Spirit Burning Technique is proficient in divine rune inscription, and is known in battle for its instantaneous array drawing. He once immobilized seven enemies in an instant.
Mu Qingzhen, with 7109 Realm Merit Points, Spirit Taming Sect Illusory Spirits transforming them into battle formations, granting him extremely strong battlefield control.
Cang Ke 7090 Realm Merit Points, wields the Battle Axe of Shattering Void and Devouring Soul Seal, Realm Breaking specializing in Soul Explosion attacks. He once swept aside five early-stage eighth-level cultivators.
Sang Yan, with his 7066 Realm Merit Points, is skilled in using the Spirit Needle, Soul Magnetism, and Sensing Severance Technique to break and counter tracking spells. He is the sect's first disruptor of the exploration path.
Your Highness, ten thousand disciples lined up in order, holding their seals and waiting to be received. Every day, hundreds of thousands of people come here, all seeking a battle merit, a piece of world goods, or a qualification for a path.
Qin Yu stood quietly at the edge of the floating platform, gazing at the summit of the Heavenly Palace. So she was actually the number one on the Soul Stele.
At that moment, he understood—this palace was no ordinary palace.
It is the sect's Soul Platform, the only battle record monument on a cultivator's Heavenly Road that can be truly recognized by the "Spirit Firmament Realm".
"The new guy?"
A cheerful yet sharp voice came from the side.
Qin Yu glanced sideways.
There was a man who looked to be about twenty years old. He carried a Soul Blade on his shoulder, had a Command Stone hanging at his waist, and wore a light silver robe. He had a dignified appearance and Steady as a Mountain aura.
"My name is Zhou Yu, outer sect number 9819, Initial Yuan Realm Fifth Stage."
He smiled and extended his hand, "You're the guy Qian Ruishan personally brought back, right?"
Qin Yu paused slightly, then nodded. "Qin Yu."
Zhou Yu grinned. "Sure enough, the rumors about the outer sect's floating tower have been rampant lately. They're saying that the number one goddess of the Thousand Realms Sect brought someone back and even personally trained them in the Soul Tower... Do you know how many disciples want to tear you apart?"
Qin Yu gave a wry smile but did not offer any explanation.
Seeing this, Zhou Yu laughed even more heartily, "But don't be nervous, I'm not one of them. Since you can move her soul, you must be extraordinary."
Within the Myriad Phenomena Mission Hall, boundary patterns intertwined, and five-colored celestial plaques stretched across the sky, inscribed with:
Desolate Ruins Trial Patrol
Night Soul Purge Hunt
Spirit Domain Severing Seal
Origin Abyss Judgment and Enforcement
Realm Taboo Writ
Zhou Yu pointed to the plaques and explained one by one, "These are the sect's fifth-tier mission regulations, corresponding to the merit order Soul Stele Inscription Record."
1. Desolate Ruins Trial Patrol: such as protecting the spirit fields, guarding the ruined tower, and driving away evil spirits, is the way to change the Soul Balance.
2. Night Soul Purge Hunt: Hunting wandering souls and Logic Realm rifts can be exchanged for boundary silver.
3. Spirit Domain Severing Seal: Sealing arrays, removing curses, and destroying corpse seals often involve venturing into dangerous places to obtain Source Crystals.
4. Origin Abyss Judgment and Enforcement: Suppresses enemies, breaks formations, and Soul Master; often associated with life and death.
5. Realm Taboo Writ: Above all legends, only the chosen ones can tread upon it; a single decree from it can seal off a thousand realms.
"Soul Stele Medals will only be recorded if you achieve 'combat victories' in these five categories."
"To kill enemies, break formations, break curses... all require blood to atone for the soul's deeds before they can be imprinted on the Soul Stele."
Qin Yu said in a deep voice, "So the mission is the path to the true meaning of the Spirit Firmament?"
Zhou Yu nodded and said seriously:
"Only merit can change cause and effect; only cause and effect can move the realm's energy; only the realm's energy can forge True Soul."
Beneath the Heavenly Palace, just as the two were about to receive their mission, a dark figure stood silently atop the viewing platform, beyond the divine radiance.
The man was dressed in a black robe that covered his face. He held a Soul Token in his hand, his body was slightly bent, but his eyes held a deep and chilling killing intent.
"You... are you the one Qian Ruishan personally introduced you to?"
"Snort--"
"You dare to enter this realm without even stepping onto the Soul Stele?"
The Soul Seal in his palm surged, and a purplish-black soul pattern slowly unfolded, inscribed with a sinister curse, chains, and a triple-return killing array.
He whispered:
"The Southern Chasm of the Nether Desert... the Spirit-Withering Mother Nest... the remnant seal recovery... Ah, the timing and the location are both perfect."
The purple pattern was lightly tossed aside, transforming into a pale-colored scroll that disappeared into the myriad stone walls.
The mission is titled: Spirit Domain Severing Seal - Southern Chasm of the Nether Desert - Anomaly in the Spirit-Withering Mother Nest.
Qin Yu gazed at the boundary page and asked softly, "Has no one touched this page?"
Zhou Yu squinted at the page, then whispered, "I saw this page a few days ago, but no one has taken it on yet... Firstly, it's located in a remote area, and secondly, the pay is meager."
"But precisely because of this—it's easier for things to go wrong." And are you really planning to take on such a high-level mission so soon after arriving?
Qin Yu remained silent.
A moment later, he reached out and Touching the Boundary page, and the boundary patterns surged up like a tide, imprinting themselves into his palm.
Mission established, two-person joint introduction, medal value allocation benchmark: 5 Boundary Silver / Soul Slayer additional +70 medals
"Are you really going to choose it?" Zhou Yu asked.
Qin Yu nodded. "It chose me."
Zhou Yu smiled, "You're quite carefree. Fine, I'll go with you."
The two stored the boundary page into the Soul Seal Stone, and then heard the array spirit whisper in the air:
The mission has been sealed in a scroll; withdrawal requires a ten-year sacrifice of one's soul. Will you undertake the mission?
"Introduction."
They agreed simultaneously, the seal imprinted on the back of their hands, transforming into a "Gray-patterned Mission Soul Ring".
This is the symbol of the outer sect of the Thousand Realms Sect carrying out a mission; the unbroken halo indicates that the mission has not been completed.
Zhou Yu stood with his hands behind his back, his eyes narrowing. "In this battle, show no mercy."
Qin Yu calmly replied, "I never stay."
Its description is faint, but in reality, it has five interlocking locks. Once guided, the seal is formed.
The dark figure chuckled softly:
"I want to see if the 'Soul Wanderer' personally brought back by the number one fairy of the outer sect is worth this life-or-death gamble."
"Let him die an ordinary death—no Soul Stele, no name or seal, no karmic connection whatsoever."