In the Celestial Realm.

Ye Yu exhaled a long breath, clearing away the residual mortal air. This was his third time ascending to the Celestial Realm. Unlike the previous two times, fraught with danger and sword aura, this ascension had been remarkably calm. No threats, no peril—just a serene arrival.

The surrounding landscape was peaceful, almost tranquil, and the gentleness of it all left Ye Yu feeling slightly out of place.

Looking around, he noticed that each ascension brought him to a different location. He was certain he hadn’t been to this particular place before, but it didn’t matter much. …