Published: February 26, 2025
The divine essence of heaven and earth intertwined with thin mist and flowing clouds above the sea, creating a breathtaking and ethereal scene.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, the last rays of light danced upon the waves, casting a golden shimmer across the water's surface.
In this tranquil moment, a figure stood on the edge of the shore, gazing out at the endless expanse of the ocean. Tan Yun, his heart filled with a sense of longing and adventure, contemplated the journey that had brought him to this point.
Three years had passed since he first set foot in the Western Continent Divine Domain as a disposable disciple, facing numerous challenges and obstacles.
Through determination and resilience, he had transformed from a mere outer sect disciple into someone worthy of respect within the inner sect, earning the admiration of his peers and even the attention of the palace master.
With the ocean breeze gently caressing his face, Tan Yun clenched his fists, feeling a surge of power within him. The memories of his hardships and struggles fueled his desire to become even stronger.
As darkness enveloped the land, he could sense the presence of divine beasts lurking beneath the waves, their energy resonating with the divine essence that permeated the area.
Tan Yun knew that the path ahead would be fraught with danger, but he also understood that it was a necessary journey toward his destiny.
With the vast Western Continent Divine Sea before him, he took a deep breath, feeling the weight of his aspirations and responsibilities.
The adventure was just beginning, and with every heartbeat, he felt the call of the divine dragon within him, urging him forward into the unknown.
“Buzz—”
As the void trembled, a divine vessel sailed into the air above the sea, heading deeper into the ocean.
Tan Yun stood quietly at the edge of the divine vessel, gazing down at the sea below, his starry eyes revealing a profound longing.
He thought of his wife, Shen Subing, who was somewhere unknown, and also of his wives and fiancées still in the Lower Universe.
For these three years, the woman in the purple dress with a veil had been staying in the cultivation chamber of the divine vessel, and Tan Yun had not exchanged a word with her.
"In another twenty days, we will arrive at the Heavenly Gate Divine Island in the center of the Divine Sea, where the Heavenly Gate Divine Palace Mountain Gate is located."
At this moment, after three years of silence, the heavenly sound echoed from the cultivation chamber, and the woman in the purple dress gracefully stepped out.
"I pay my respects to the saintess." Tan Yun turned to bow to the woman in the purple dress.
"Mm." The veiled woman nodded and asked, "What is your name?"
"The younger generation is Tan Yun." Tan Yun replied honestly.
The veiled woman scrutinized Tan Yun, pondering, "If this saintess did not see wrongly, you seem to have used a disguise technique, correct?"
"Yes, senior." Tan Yun said as he dispelled the disguise technique, revealing a handsome face.
"You do have a certain heroic spirit." The veiled woman looked at Tan Yun, and after a moment of contemplation, her delicate jade-like arm waved gently, sending a beam of silver light towards Tan Yun, which transformed into a jade tablet in the air before him.
The veiled woman spoke softly, "This is the palace regulations of the Heavenly Gate Divine Palace; you must memorize it well and must not violate it."
"The younger generation will remember." Tan Yun accepted the jade tablet with both hands, releasing his divine consciousness into it to begin studying the regulations of the Heavenly Gate Divine Palace.
After memorizing the palace regulations, Tan Yun felt particularly disgusted by one rule!
That rule stated that if an Outer Sect Disciple violated the regulations, an Inner Sect Disciple could execute that Outer Sect Disciple privately and only needed to report it afterward.
Similarly, if an Inner Sect Disciple violated the regulations, an elite disciple could do the same.