Chapter 00254: Forced Entry into the Heaven Splitting Battlefield
# Forced Entry into the Heaven-Splitting Battlefield
Chapter 254
Novel: After the Myth
Chapter 254: Forced Entry into the Heaven-Splitting Battlefield
Cen Fengqin's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.
Because Ding Huan needed to give some instructions to the sect disciples, Mo Zheng was waiting on the side.
It was fine that Mo Zheng was waiting, but Hu Wuxin and Xin Can had also stopped.
This kind of humiliation was unbearable.
Did they not know she was from the Changyuan Sword Dao of the Ascension Realm? Did they not know that Changyuan Sword Dao had produced a perfected Earth Immortal, Cen Huan?
No matter how dissatisfied she was in her heart, she could only wait.
The host hadn't moved, so how could she?
This made her even more displeased with Hu Wuxin.
Fortunately, Ding Huan didn't keep everyone waiting for long.
After finishing his instructions, he signaled Hu Wuxin to lead the way into the city.
Hu Wuxin was all smiles, as if he didn't notice Cen Fengqin's displeasure.
As he led the way, he introduced the utterly unremarkable Two Realms City to Cen Fengqin and Ding Huan.
Cen Fengqin's displeasure was obvious, but what could Hu Wuxin do about it?
He would rather have Cen Fengqin displeased than risk upsetting Ding Huan.
Cen Fengqin was from Changyuan Sword Dao, and even if she was unhappy, he wouldn't dare offend Changyuan Sword Dao.
As long as he didn't offend Changyuan Sword Dao, he was safe, not even a word of reprimand would come his way.
But offending Ding Huan was no joke.
He had offended Ding Huan once before, and luckily, Ding Huan had let it slide because of the jade slip he had given.
If he offended Ding Huan again, he suspected Ding Huan might just kill him on the spot.
The scene of Ding Huan killing Lu Yuan was still fresh in his mind.
Cen Fengqin had tried to stop it, but it was all in vain, and she had even ended up terrified.
He had investigated Ding Huan.
When Ding Huan first arrived in the Dao Cultivation Realm, he was just an ordinary mortal.
In such a short time, Ding Huan had reached the Void God Realm.
Whether Ding Huan was truly at the Void God Realm or not, at least he wasn't afraid of Void God Realm cultivators.
Give Ding Huan a few more years, and the Ascension Realm? Hah, the Ascension Realm might just be trampled under Ding Huan's feet.
So, Hu Wuxin knew very clearly what he should do—befriend Ding Huan unconditionally.
...
As soon as Ding Huan and the others left, the area around the Ascension Platform buzzed with discussion.
The Ascension Platform was now packed with people every day, and almost everyone had seen Ding Huan's forceful execution of Lu Yuan.
Some had even recorded it with crystal balls.
Who wouldn't be excited about such a grand scene?
"The Blue Star Sect's Sect Master is truly a role model for us. I wonder when the Blue Star Sect will recruit new disciples. I really want to join."
"Don't just talk about you, I want to join too. Did you see those two Foundation Establishment disciples from the Blue Star Sect earlier? The ones who have already entered the Ascension Realm? They crushed their opponents at the same level. Facing four Foundation Establishment cultivators, they killed three and came out unscathed."
"The Blue Star Sect will definitely recruit new disciples at the end of the year. Let's go and try our luck."
"I'll go with you. Joining the Blue Star Sect might even be more promising than entering the Ascension Realm. It could very well become the top sect in the Dao Cultivation Realm in the future..."
"What do you mean 'in the future'? It's already the top sect in the Dao Cultivation Realm. Who dares to mess with the Blue Star Sect?"
...
The crowd chattered away, and two Qi Refining disciples, hearing this, lowered their heads and instinctively moved further away from the talking crowd.
"Senior Brother Si, do you think we made the wrong choice?" a female cultivator said to the man beside her, her tone filled with regret.
These two were Si Baiye and He Xinxin, who had voluntarily left the Blue Star Sect.
Si Baiye sighed:
"It's not about right or wrong. At that time, did you think the Blue Star Sect had any hope? We left to save our lives."
He Xinxin was silent for a moment before saying:
"Senior Brother Si, do you think we could rejoin the Blue Star Sect if we went back?"
"Impossible. Sect Master Ding is clear about grudges and favors. He would never allow us to rejoin the Blue Star Sect," Si Baiye shook his head without hesitation.
"Why? We didn't do anything wrong," He Xinxin protested.
Si Baiye explained:
"You should know that we left the Blue Star Sect to save our lives. Those in the sect, including Qin Qingshan, knew that staying in the Blue Star Sect was a death sentence. In Sect Master Ding's eyes, they stayed knowing it was a death sentence, which shows their gratitude. After all, Sect Master Ding saved all of us."
The two fell silent.
"So, you two were once disciples of the Blue Star Sect?" a sudden voice interrupted their conversation.
Si Baiye and He Xinxin were startled, then they saw a man with a sharp mouth and monkey-like cheeks smiling at them.
"Junior Si Baiye and He Xinxin greet Senior," they quickly bowed in respect.
"I asked you a question," the sharp-mouthed man repeated.
"We were originally disciples of the Purple Mist Valley. After the Purple Mist Valley was destroyed, Sect Master Ding established the Blue Star Sect. We didn't join and left voluntarily," Si Baiye hurriedly answered.
The man nodded:
"So, you left right after the Blue Star Sect was established, or later?"
"About a year later," Si Baiye replied cautiously, sensing the man's formidable strength.
The man laughed:
"Good. Do you want to go to the Ascension Realm?"
"Of course, Senior..."
He Xinxin looked at the man with hope.
Had their luck finally turned?
The man said:
"It's simple. Just do as I say when the time comes."
...
The city lord's residence in Two Realms City was indeed shabby, just a few tents set up with a simple barrier formation.
"Sect Master Ding, the reason I invited you here is mainly to discuss the Heaven-Splitting Battlefield," Hu Wuxin got straight to the point, seemingly aware of Ding Huan's personality.
Ding Huan appreciated this direct approach.
They weren't familiar with each other, so why waste time with small talk?
"Please enlighten me," Ding Huan clasped his hands.
Hu Wuxin explained:
"I've attended several meetings in the Ascension Realm. The reason for opening the ancient Heaven-Splitting Battlefield is that even if one cultivates to the perfected Earth Immortal stage in the Three Heavens Star Continent, they can no longer ascend. Some perfected Earth Immortals have chosen to enter the Heaven-Splitting Battlefield to seek opportunities for ascension. But the ancient Heaven-Splitting Battlefield has always been a forbidden land in the Three Heavens Star Continent. So far, no one has come out alive. Senior Yi Qianxing was very concerned and proposed opening the Heaven-Splitting Battlefield. With more people entering, any issues can be identified and addressed. This way, cultivators can accumulate resources, and we can also determine whether the Heaven-Splitting Battlefield truly leads to the Immortal Realm. If it does, what's the reason? If not, why is there such a rumor?"
Ding Huan's heart stirred, and he asked:
"Alliance Leader Hu, are you saying the Heaven-Splitting Battlefield has many cultivation resources?"
The others were taken aback, but Hu Wuxin, remembering Ding Huan was from the mortal realm and had only been in the Dao Cultivation Realm for a few years, quickly explained:
"Sect Master Ding, if there's one place in the Three Heavens Star Continent with the most treasures, it's undoubtedly the Heaven-Splitting Battlefield. You know the Ascension Realm's top sect, the Desolate God Sect, right?"
At this point, Cen Fengqin interjected:
"The Desolate God Sect being the top sect is a thing of the past. It's no longer the top sect."
Hu Wuxin nodded quickly:
"Fairy Cen is right. Now, several sects in the Three Heavens Star Continent have Earth Immortals. Since Sect Master Ji Xinting of the Desolate God Sect disappeared, no Earth Immortal has emerged, so calling it the top sect is a stretch. But the Desolate God Sect's current status is due to discovering the Great Desolate God Jade Art in the outskirts of the Heaven-Splitting Battlefield. I heard Sect Master Ji Xinting also found a Postnatal Spiritual Treasure in the Heaven-Splitting Battlefield, called the Great Universe Pearl. By the way, one of the places mentioned in the jade slip I gave you is the Heaven-Splitting Battlefield."
Ding Huan now understood that the Great Universe Pearl Ji Xinting had given him came from the Heaven-Splitting Battlefield.
The Starry Sky Spiritual Vein also came from there.
He had grown accustomed to cultivating with the Starry Sky Spiritual Vein, and as his cultivation level increased, his reliance on it grew.
"Sect Master Ding, the reason Alliance Leader Hu mentioned this is that he hopes we can form a team to enter the Heaven-Splitting Battlefield," Mo Zheng added.
Ding Huan frowned slightly:
"What? Is entering the Heaven-Splitting Battlefield mandatory?"
Hu Wuxin smiled awkwardly:
"Not exactly mandatory, but the Heaven-Splitting Battlefield is still in the exploration phase. For the first wave, the Dao Cultivation Realm needs to send ten Void God Realm cultivators into the Heaven-Splitting Battlefield. Of course, one can choose not to go. But those who choose not to enter the Heaven-Splitting Battlefield will be barred from entering the Ascension Realm. If they are already in the Ascension Realm, they will be expelled. They won't be allowed into the Ascension Realm's auctions, shops, or inns."
Ding Huan was not pleased to hear this.
The Ascension Realm didn't belong solely to the Ascension Realm cultivators but to all cultivators of the Three Heavens Star Continent.
The actions of some powerful figures and sects in the Ascension Realm were essentially declaring that the Ascension Realm was their exclusive domain, and anyone entering had to meet their demands.
Ding Huan understood that the Ascension Realm was filled with powerful beings, True Gods, and Human Immortals.
For now, he had to accept this.
"Is there a time limit?" Ding Huan asked.
If he ever gained the power, he would definitely break the barrier between the Ascension Realm and the Dao Cultivation Realm.
The barrier between the mortal realm and the Dao Cultivation Realm existed for a reason—to prevent demonic beasts from wreaking havoc in the mortal realm.
But creating a barrier between the Ascension Realm and the Dao Cultivation Realm was excessive.
"There's no strict time limit, but it shouldn't exceed a year," Hu Wuxin replied.
"Thank you for the reminder, Alliance Leader Hu," Ding Huan clasped his hands.
He guessed Hu Wuxin meant well.
If Hu Wuxin hadn't reminded him, by the time he reached the Void God Realm and hadn't entered the Heaven-Splitting Battlefield, the powerful figures in the Ascension Realm might target him, even using it as an excuse to kill him.
Ding Huan had seen how unreasonable the powerful figures in the Ascension Realm could be.
He wasn't particularly angry.
In a place ruled by the law of the jungle, the strong ruled.
When he became strong enough, wouldn't he also want to dismantle the barrier between the Dao Cultivation Realm and the Ascension Realm?
Seeing Ding Huan's understanding, Hu Wuxin breathed a sigh of relief:
"Fairy Cen is from Changyuan Sword Dao, but she represents the Ascension Realm. Today, she has specially brought us Ascension Tokens and bracelets."
(End of Chapter)