Myriad Realms Gatekeeper

The trial had reached its end.

Shen Ye activated his Dharma Aspect and grabbed the Earth Demon Beast.

"YO, how have you been lately?"

Shen Ye asked.

The Earth Demon Beast, looking at his amiable expression, felt somewhat shocked and managed a forced smile, sending a telepathic message:

"Is there something you need, master? May I be of service?"

It was well aware that in front of this master, it was neither a good buddy like the Big Skeleton nor a loyal subordinate like the Four Kings.

It had wanted to kill him but had failed, and that's why it now followed him as a mere henchman.

"Are you a cosmic type of creature?"

Shen Ye asked.

"I was indeed born in the cosmos," the Earth Demon Beast honestly said.

"Are there many powerful creatures in the cosmos?" Shen Ye asked.

"...There are far too many to count."

"Then, take a look at me."

Shen Ye summoned his king species' bloodline power, his body faintly radiating a pale red glow.

"So, master is also a cosmic species!" the Earth Demon Beast exclaimed with joy.

"Is there any way for me to become stronger?" Shen Ye asked directly.

"Altering your bloodline in a special way, or purifying it, or consuming some special food, and fighting life-and-death battles—all have the chance to make you stronger," the Earth Demon Beast shared its experience adeptly.

Shen Ye nodded.

The information was once again confirmed.

It seemed it was time to visit the Sect's Scripture Pavilion.

"Alright, you may go and rest."

"Thank you, master!"

The Earth Demon Beast returned to the Dharma Aspect.

Shen Ye reached into his pocket and pulled out a storage pouch.

—The storage pouch that Elder Wang, stricken by Master Wei's curse and at the brink of death, had snatched by a "good brother" puppet.

Shen Ye's spiritual power reached inside but was repelled.

Shen Ye raised an eyebrow.

No good.

Elder Wang, as a former elder of the Penglai Immortal Mountain from ancient times, had plenty of tricks and bans that ensured the storage pouch couldn't be opened by others.

"But these methods are outdated..."

Shen Ye murmured softly, throwing the storage pouch on the ground and shouting quietly:

"Open!"

He set the obstacle as the storage pouch's ban.

A little door emerged on the surface of the pouch and opened.

He had bypassed the ban!

A few mountains of Immortal Spirit Jade Marrow suddenly appeared within Shen Ye's spiritual probe.

Then came countless treasures.

Various ancient secrets.

Neatly placed rare materials categorized by type.

Various weapons and armor.

—It was truly dazzling!

Shen Ye sighed and muttered:

"At last, Lao Tu can stop working overtime every day."

He flicked his Ring and collected several treasure mountains.

Closed the door.

Shen Ye began to slowly look through the various treasures in the Ring.

He saw some decent long swords, reaching the gold (legendary) level.

—Should he merge them with the Hongying Knife?

It was so tempting.

Unfortunately, most people had already completed the trial, and if he delayed his return any longer, it would definitely attract attention.

Forget it!

He'd report back first and merge them later!

Shen Ye took the storage pouch, tidied everything, and said, "The trial is over."

A flash in the void.

He was back in the Sect's main hall.

Most of the disciples who had participated in the trial had returned, bustling about the hall.

Only a very few were still struggling with the second part of the trial.

Today's tasks were all done.

Shen Ye relaxed, unable to suppress a yawn.

Though he had slept for a short while before, it had not been enough, and now he was even more tired.

The elder on the stage naturally noticed.

Indeed.

Everyone was tired from this trial.

Why make everyone wait here?

"Disciples who have completed the trial may now go and rest."

The elder announced.

"Yes!" everyone responded together, saluting with cupped hands.

The disciples left in pairs and groups.

Shen Ye followed behind the crowd, walking leisurely.

—Back under the watchful eye of the Supreme Binding Life Refining Soul Palace, it was really annoying!

He walked out of the main hall, only to see a female disciple standing in front of him.

Chu Manshu.

—Chu Manshu, who had lost twice in the trial.

"It's impossible! Why weren't you punished by the Sect's discipline?"

Chu Manshu exclaimed incredulously.

"Actually, there's a team battle trial, and you must have many entries for the statue to give you this trial," Shen Ye sincerely explained.

The other party had clearly lost and left the trial, only to be pulled back and lose again.

If it were me, I'd go mad too.

Her emotions were completely understandable.

Besides, she had given up the trial voluntarily last time.

"I have two entries, isn't that enough?" Chu Manshu asked.

"I have no fewer than five," Shen Ye said.

"Swear to it."

"I swear I indeed have no fewer than five entries."

"How can you prove it?"

Shen Ye raised his hand, blocking the void above his head.

"Watch closely, pretend my hand is doing the mosaic, hiding the entries," he explained.

"What's a mosaic?" Chu Manshu was puzzled and asked.

Shen Ye did not explain further.

In the next instant.

Several different rays of light flashed continuously from the void shielded by his hands.

Exactly five rays.

Five entries.

The light flashed across his hand.

He opened his hand.

The entries were hidden again, and there was nothing in the void.

—It was indeed five entries.

Chu Manshu sighed, her head downcast in disappointment.

Some people have the money, the entries, the capability.

It's easy for them to pass the trial.

"I was too persistent," Chu Manshu said.

"It's alright, actually I really shouldn't have summoned you again for the second trial—I'm preparing an apology later and will send someone to deliver it to you," Shen Ye said.

"There's no need."

"It's necessary, Senior Sister Chu, this is a small gesture from me, Nangong Wantu."

—And yet the other party was still polite.

Chu Manshu had nothing to say, her spirits low as she turned and lightly leaped toward another mountain peak.

Shen Ye stood there for a while, suddenly pulled out a communication talisman, whispered a few words, and let the teleportation talisman fly away.