Chapter 958, The Heavenly Palace and the Cultivation Manual Pavilion

Translator:  Ashish

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

[If this fragment can supply me with Yin and Yang Energies for thousands of years, I am confident in elevating the Nine Realms into a Great World…] With this thought lingering in his mind, Yu Zi Yu had already regarded the fragment as one of his most treasured possessions, an Artifact he would never allow anyone else to touch.

 

After all, if the Nine Realms ascended into nine Great Worlds, the mere support from them would enable Yu Zi Yu to rival a Hegemon and even contend with a Half-Step Eternal.

 

Though such strength might only last for a short while, it was more than enough.

 

After all, the peak combat power of a Half-Step Eternal was already sufficient to reign supreme across the universe. At that time, Yu Zi Yu would truly ascend to the level of a Galactic Overlord.

 

A faintly profound smile graced his lips as Yu Zi Yu turned his gaze toward a Secret Realm within the Realm of Void.

 

This Secret Realm had been swallowed into his body by his mighty Azure Dragon Form.

 

The Secret Realm was not large—roughly the size of the Moon. However, the entire Secret Realm resembled a true celestial paradise.

 

Lifting his gaze, Yu Zi Yu saw ethereal clouds shrouding opulent pavilions and palaces. In the distance were elegant buildings nestled against mountains and rivers.

 

Though the overwhelming display of Yu Zi Yu’s power had cowed every living being within the Secret Realm into submission, leaving it eerily silent, the magnificence of the realm remained undiminished.

 

Now, narrowing his eyes, Yu Zi Yu focused on a white palace at the heart of the Secret Realm.

 

This was no ordinary palace. It was a recreation of the legendary Heavenly Palace.

 

Though merely an imitation, it was still immensely valuable.

 

Gleaming golden rays, crimson rainbows, and auspicious purple mist emanated from the structure. Even the towering Heavenly Gate seemed to be made of glimmering crystal, exuding a unique brilliance.

 

This palace was the result of decades of effort by the members of the Heavenly Court, who had invested a significant portion of their resources into its creation.

 

However, Yu Zi Yu cared little for such ostentatious displays.

 

Such things were merely external trappings. Only the ritualistic and status-conscious members of the Heavenly Court would expend so much of their reserves over decades to craft something like this.

 

Yu Zi Yu’s attention was drawn to this palace for a different reason.

 

“The Daoist Sect’s Greatest Divine Ability: One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones…” murmuring softly, Yu Zi Yu took a step forward.

 

*Tap…* With a shift of space and time, his figure appeared deep within the palace.

 

Within the Nine Realms, all things were subject to Yu Zi Yu’s will. And being a Master of Space, traversing realms in the blink of an eye was hardly a challenge for him.

 

…

 

*Hoo…* Exhaling a long, deep breath, Yu Zi Yu slowly raised his gaze to survey the Heavenly Palace.

 

Though it was merely an imitation of the true Heavenly Palace from the previous era, it bore a striking resemblance to the original, replicating 70-80% of its grandeur.

 

Towering pillars stretched into the clouds, their surfaces coiled with golden-scaled, crimson-maned Dragons. Though mere carvings, these Dragons seemed alive, exuding an indescribable majesty.

 

Nearby, a series of long bridges arched gracefully, adorned with vibrant, jade-feathered birds resembling Phoenixes, perched as though guarding this ethereal domain.

 

Of course, these birds were not actual Phoenixes. They were Jade Spirit Birds, Tier-3 Spirit Beasts cultivated by the members of the Heavenly Court. Though resembling Phoenixes in appearance, they were merely ornamental.

 

However, in the past, the true Heavenly Palace might very well have been home to actual Phoenixes.

 

After all, the Heavenly Palace of old was a terrifying force that reigned supreme throughout the ages.

 

At this moment, Yu Zi Yu’s gaze shifted once more, scanning a series of grand palaces: Vishan Palace, Palace of Five Radiances, Palace of Sun, Palace of Transcendental Bliss… Each one guarded by statues of Gold-Swallowing Beasts.

 

A single glance was enough to reveal their extraordinary nature.

 

[The Heavenly Court certainly had extravagant tastes…]marveling in his heart, Yu Zi Yu lifted his foot and continued walking deeper into the palace complex.

 

From the memories of the Elder holding the horsetail whisk, Yu Zi Yu knew…This palace was only 60% complete. The most critical 40% remained unfinished.

 

Thus, in some ways, this palace was all style and no substance.

 

For instance, the original Heavenly Palace itself was an immense weapon, brimming with countless Formations.

 

But this imitation? Forget Formations—it didn’t even possess basic defensive measures.

 

This was because the creators had assumed that no one would ever step foot into this Secret Realm.

 

Even if someone stumbled upon it, they believed any intruder would be killed long before they reached the palace.

 

Unfortunately for them, Yu Zi Yu’s unexpected arrival had wiped them out completely.

 

Reflecting on this, Yu Zi Yu could not help but sigh. Fate, after all, was unpredictable.

 

Yet if anyone had paid attention to the corners of Yu Zi Yu’s mouth, they would’ve noticed the wide grin spreading across his face.

 

After over a decade of searching…

 

A decade of planning…

 

He had finally reaped his rewards. How could Yu Zi Yu not be overjoyed?

 

Not only had he acquired a fragment of the Imperial Artifact, but he had also eradicated a third of the Heavenly Court’s foundation.

 

“Haha… If the remaining members of the Heavenly Court find out, they’ll probably want to tear me apart alive…” Laughing heartily, Yu Zi Yu suddenly halted his steps.

 

Slowly raising his gaze, his eyes fell upon three grand gilded characters: Cultivation Manual Pavilion.

 

The Cultivation Manual Pavilion was one of the most important locations in the Heavenly Palace.

 

Here, countless Divine Abilities and Secret Techniques were stored. Even the legendary One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones, which Yu Zi Yu had been desperately seeking, had its records here.

 

It was no wonder that Yu Zi Yu had come here first.

 

“Let’s hope it doesn’t disappoint me…”

 

Suppressing the tension in his heart, Yu Zi Yu slowly pushed open the heavy, ancient doors of the pavilion.

 

*Creak…* The massive door creaked open, revealing a figure sitting cross-legged inside.

 

This figure had a cold, chiseled face and wore a pitch-black robe. His eyes, deep and inscrutable, radiated an aura of mystery.

 

This was the Secret Realm’s final guardian, and by far its most formidable.

 

He was merely half a step away from transcending into Tier-6.

 

But now, as he slowly raised his gaze to look at Yu Zi Yu, who had finally arrived, the guardian let out a bitter laugh. “You’ve come at last…”

 

“It seems you’ve been waiting for me for quite some time…” Yu Zi Yu replied, his voice calm yet piercing.

 

As he spoke, a streak of silvery light shot into the air, coiling around Yu Zi Yu.

 

It was none other than the Demonic Sword—Lifebane.

 

Sensing Yu Zi Yu’s intent, the sword ascended into the skies, its murderous aura encircling him.

 

Now, with just a single thought from Yu Zi Yu, the sword could transform into a radiant streak of white light and cut down this figure before him.

 

Though the guardian was half a step into Tier-6, he was still at Tier-5.

 

To face an existence as terrifying as Yu Zi Yu and struggle even for a moment was already a testament to his strength.