Perfect World: Double Pupils Open the Heavens, Ascend to Immortality

He began his cultivation in the Cave Heaven Realm, isolating himself from all outside influences, and immersing his mind and spirit completely in the development and tempering of the Star Cave Heaven.

Under Shi Yi's control, three starlight waterfalls cascaded down and entered his body, filling his entire being with terrifying power. In this state, Shi Yi was exceptionally powerful.

The three stars above his head have been communicating with the power of the natural order of heaven and earth, drawing endless essence from the outside world, seizing the creation of heaven and earth, and constantly absorbing the divine essence outside the body to replenish himself.

This is equivalent to constructing a channel connecting the human body with the external world, continuously refining the essence of heaven and earth and transporting it into the body. Under these circumstances, the power of the runes will surge, and the vitality of the human body will be guaranteed. As long as one does not experience a fierce battle, one will not be exhausted and will always remain in a peak state.

Shi Yi quietly comprehended the mysteries of the Cave Heaven Realm and grasped the true meaning of this realm.

Connecting with heaven and earth is only one part of the profound mystery of the Cave Heaven Realm. There are others, such as nurturing precious artifacts and worshipping the most powerful runes within the Cave Heaven.

For Shi Yi, who possessed double pupils, these things were extremely simple. In the early stages of cultivation, when most beings had not yet developed the Martial Dao Heavenly Eye, the function of these eyes was incomprehensible. Even in the middle stages of cultivation, when some geniuses evolved the Martial Dao Heavenly Eye, Shi Yi had already sublimated his double pupils to another dimension.

He deciphered the runes, comprehended the origin of all things, and the images of three majestic stars emerged deep within his pupils, deducing endless possibilities under the influence of the mysterious double pupil symbol.

As time went by, Shi Yi's understanding of the Cave Heaven Realm rapidly improved. Not only was his realm consolidated, but his strength also steadily increased. Unbeknownst to him, purple mist rose and clouds gathered, enveloping him.

Just as Shi Yi was in seclusion consolidating his cultivation, undercurrents were surging and the winds were blowing in the area where the Cave Heaven Realm was located.

The news that Xuan Yi, the madman of the Xuan Domain, had advanced to the Cave Heaven realm and arrived in the Cave Heaven region spread from the Heaven-Mending Pavilion, instantly giving those forces that had suffered setbacks at Shi Yi's hands ideas.

The feud has already been formed, and it's impossible to resolve it. Even if the ancient aristocratic families took the initiative to resolve it, Shi Yi would not agree. He couldn't trust them, not to mention that these forces had no intention of resolving the feud at all.

For this reason, these ancient families secretly carried out a series of schemes against Shi Yi, hoping to completely plunge him into the abyss during this awkward period when Shi Yi first entered the cave heaven. As for the Xuan Domain sect behind Shi Yi, they were not afraid at all.

Some ancient families even have entangled relationships with the Primordial Divine Mountain, and can draw upon its power.

"Elder, outside the Pure Land, there are many figures of unknown origin loitering not far away. Although they are well hidden, they have still left some clues." A disciple of the Heaven-Mending Pavilion came to Tao Ye and reported this situation.

Upon hearing this, Tao Ye frowned slightly.

"Clearly, those ancient families suffered heavy losses in the initial land and are unwilling to accept it. They want to take advantage of Xuan Yi's recent entry into the Cave Heaven Realm to launch an attack."

"When Junior Brother Xuan Yi entered the Pure Land, no one else should have known. How could this be..." The disciple of Butian Pavilion muttered to himself in confusion.

He was a disciple whom the Heaven-Mending Pavilion was focusing on cultivating, and he was apprenticed under an elder. He was exceptionally talented.

“The Pure Land is a mixed bag, so it’s not surprising that news of it gets out. Besides, they probably have spies watching from outside the Pure Land all along,” Tao Ye replied.

"Elder, what should we do next? Should we tell Junior Brother Xuanyi about this?" asked a disciple of the Butian Pavilion.

Tao Ye pondered for a moment, then shook his head.

"Don't disturb him yet. This is an ancient sacred land; they won't dare to attack directly here."

These forces witnessed the might of the High Priest during the ancient war.

The disciples of Butian Pavilion nodded and respectfully left the place.

Shi Yi was completely unaware of all this, as he was deeply immersed in his cultivation in the Cave Heaven Realm.

At this moment, the three stars are covered with symbols of the Great Dao, and the brilliant starlight is connected, as if to construct a vast star field, deep, mysterious, and leading to the unknown.

Shi Yi's gaze followed the movement of the stars, and he saw infinite possibilities for the future.

He had a premonition that the Starry Cave Heaven was not only his channel to communicate with the outside world, but also had a greater significance.

Not long after, a representative from an ancient family arrived with an invitation, saying it was to be given to Xuan Yi.

The disciples of Butian Pavilion looked at each other in bewilderment. Everyone knew about the conflict between Xuan Yi and the ancient families, so this invitation was definitely not a good thing.

After consulting with the elders, a disciple of the Heaven-Mending Pavilion arrived at Shi Yi's cultivation place with an invitation. He did not disturb him rashly, but first sent a telepathic message to Shi Yi.

Only after receiving Shi Yi's permission did the disciples of Butian Pavilion approach.

Before he even got close, he sensed a terrifying pressure. When he saw the three huge, glowing stars above Shi Yi's head, he couldn't help but freeze in place.

Is that a grotto-heaven? How could there be such a vast grotto-heaven? And it exists in the form of stars, something I've never seen before, not even recorded in ancient books.

In particular, the immense pressure released by the three stars made even him, who was already at the fifth level of cultivation, feel a little uneasy.

Huh? Didn't Xuan Yi just advance to the Cave Heaven Realm? Why is he already at the Third Cave Heaven Realm?

"Senior brother, is this my invitation?"

A series of abrupt voices interrupted his thoughts; Shi Yi had somehow appeared before him.

Gazing at the Tai Chi mask, entwined with Yin and Yang and filled with inexplicable Daoist charm, the disciples of Butian Pavilion were startled and nodded mechanically.

Then, Shi Yi accepted the invitation. His double pupils shone brightly, emitting a dazzling light, with terrifying symbols arranged and rearranged within them.

On the surface, the invitation seemed normal. The envelope and letter were in perfect condition, and there was no dangerous aura emanating from it. Even if an elder from the Heaven-Mending Pavilion came, he wouldn't be able to tell anything was wrong.

However, under Shi Yi's double pupils, all conspiracies and tricks have nowhere to hide.

In just a few breaths, Shi Yi deduced many possibilities in his double pupils.

Seeing him holding the envelope and standing there in a daze, the disciples of Butian Pavilion thought something had gone wrong and quickly asked him what was wrong.

Shi Yi's gaze was serious. He shook his head and, amidst the astonished gazes of the Patching Heaven Pavilion disciples, threw the envelope in his hand into the distance, then pointed his finger in the air.

The envelope cracked open, revealing the paper inside. Up to this point, everything seemed normal. Just as the disciples of the Butian Pavilion were confused and didn't know what Shi Yi meant, countless runes suddenly shot out from the paper. They were jet black and converged into a thin, dark beam of light, which shot out like a venomous snake and rushed towards Shi Yi.

"what?"

The disciples of Butian Pavilion were shocked. The invitation had been reviewed by an elder of Butian Pavilion before being given to Xuan Yi. How could it contain the power of a curse?

If anything happens to Xuan Yi, he will be implicated.

Therefore, the disciples of the Butian Pavilion hurriedly took action to stop the curse. However, Wu Guang was too fast, maneuvering through the void. Even though he was a fifth-level expert, all his attacks missed.

Finally, his secret technique struck the dark light, but was instantly pierced through. Clearly, the one who planted the curse was incredibly powerful in the cave realm.

"Junior Brother Xuan Yi, be careful!" The disciple of Butian Pavilion shouted, his eyes wide.

Faced with the overwhelming poisonous curse, Shi Yi extended two fingers, one yin and one yang, from which black and white energies surged forth, intertwining and attacking the dark light.

To the surprise of the disciples of the Heaven-Mending Pavilion, the speed of the black and white energies was no less than that of the dark light. The two clashed and annihilated each other.

In the end, the black and white energies were completely obliterated, and the dark light dimmed somewhat, but its momentum remained undiminished.

This scene was within Shi Yi's expectations. The one who planted the curse must be an unparalleled expert from an ancient family. He had only just arrived in this realm and opened up three cave heavens, so it was normal that he was no match for him.

If someone foolishly opens the invitation at close range, given the speed and intensity of the dark light, even Shi Yi with his double pupils would find it difficult to avoid it.

Thinking of this, Shi Yi's gaze turned cold, and three star-shaped grottoes appeared, releasing terrifying pressure. Then, he extended all ten fingers, shooting out more yin and yang energies that covered the dark light.

Despite numerous obstacles, the dark light was finally extinguished and vanished into nothingness.

Seeing this, the disciples of Butian Pavilion broke out in a cold sweat and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Junior Brother Xuanyi, let me explain..."

He was about to explain when Shi Yi interrupted him.

"It's not my fault, senior brother. It can only be said that the ancient aristocratic families are too ruthless."

However, since I am their enemy, their actions are understandable.

As the dark light dissipated, a line of ancient characters appeared on the paper. The gist of the text was that it explained the terrifying nature of the Dark Light Curse, which contained the ingredients of the Soul-Destroying Needle. Once it was unleashed, Shi Yi would die without a burial place, and even the Ancient Pure Land would be unable to cure him. If Shi Yi wanted to live, he should obey the order and go to the location designated by the ancient family.

"Hehe, do you want the Heavenly Calamity Light in my hands?" Shi Yi immediately understood the ancient family's plan.

In the initial battle, he wielded the Yin-Yang Longsword, and the heavenly tribulation light astounded the world, sweeping away enemies from all directions. The power of this supreme technique made even the ancient families envious, so they set up a scheme to try and get their hands on it. Unfortunately, they did not expect that Shi Yi was a person with double pupils, who could see through the origin.

"Junior Brother Xuanyi, I will immediately report this matter to the elders. The ancient families are plotting something. Junior Brother, please do not rush to the meeting." The disciple of Butian Pavilion spoke up, fearing that Shi Yi was too confident and would go to the meeting alone.

Shi Yi didn't explain much, but simply told him that he would go to see the elder himself.

Subsequently, Shi Yi found Tao Ye and told him about it.

"The ancient aristocratic families are truly treacherous. Even the elders were deceived. Fortunately, you have keen senses and sensed the danger, thus escaping this calamity. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable," Tao Ye sighed, still shaken.

"What are you planning to do next?" Tao Ye asked.

"Ignore it. As a newcomer to this grotto-heaven, I should focus on cultivation," Shi Yi replied.

"That's fine too." Tao Ye nodded.

Soon after, Shi Yi left the blessed land and headed to the original place.

Chapter 74 Beast Prison

The original place remains unchanged.

One after another, large blue stones emerged, their precious light fading to reveal young, vibrant faces. Every moment, new cultivators would step into this mysterious world, embarking on a rich and colorful spiritual journey.

People gathered at the nearby market, where numerous stalls displayed a dazzling array of goods, and the sounds of hawking and bargaining filled the air, creating a lively scene.

The two old men weren't particularly eye-catching in the crowd, but each had their own unique characteristics.

One was ethereal and otherworldly, with the air of an old immortal; the other had sharp eyes and a lively spirit, with a five-colored bird perched on his shoulder, preening its feathers from time to time.

They are the two "guardians" of the original land, Bird Lord and Spirit Wall Grandfather.

It's unclear when exactly, but they've been guarding this original place, hidden in this bustling city full of life, witnessing the vicissitudes of time and the changes of the years.

Some people noticed them, discovered their extraordinary nature, and warned future generations not to provoke them and to be in awe. Others came and went in a hurry, busy with cultivation and travel, and regarded them as ordinary passers-by. In general, they have always hidden themselves very well and their presence is not so strong.

It wasn't until Shi Yi's rampage this time, when the two old men helped him attract hatred, that they came into the public eye.

In the past, tricking newcomers was just a small matter; the real big deal was to help Shi Yi draw hatred and provoke the cultivators of the Desolate Region.

Afterwards, ancient families, ancient descendants, and ancient sacred mountains all suffered losses to varying degrees.

They couldn't do anything about Xuan Yi, but these two old men were different. Judging from their trickery of newcomers, they were clearly not formidable figures.

So, people from the ancient aristocratic family came, looking for trouble and wanting to interrogate the two old men. The result was terrible; they were burned and rolled on the ground by the five-colored bird on Bird Master's shoulder, with many dead and injured.

Now people knew that these two were also ruthless individuals who kept their true strength hidden, and no one dared to provoke them easily anymore.

After being left undisturbed, they returned to their old ways, becoming NPCs in the initial area, teaching those greenhorns who were new to the Realm of Gods.

During Shi Yi's seclusion, the two old men swindled at least a hundred newcomers. No one else would bother to expose them, as cutting off someone's livelihood is like cutting off all ten fingers.

Just as Bird Master and Master Jingbi were happily selling another set of Dragon Slayer Sword and Xuan Turtle Shield artifacts, a cold voice transmission rang in their ears, causing their smiles to vanish instantly.

After seeing off the hothead, the two looked around furtively, quickly packed up their stall, and quietly left the place, disappearing into the wilderness.

"Huh? Why are these two old bastards packing up so early today? That's not normal. They usually won't close up until they've swindled at least twenty people." Someone glanced at their stall out of habit, only to find it completely empty, which made them feel a little uneasy.

But soon, no one paid attention to that place anymore, and the bustling market was drowned out by the noise.

At this moment, in the Great Wilderness, Bird Master and Master Jingbi flew away together, their faces beaming with smiles, their expressions light and cheerful, their eyes filled with undisguised joy.

"I wonder what kind of big business Xuan Yi is talking about. With his strength, it must be extraordinary. It's really something to look forward to," sighed Lord Jingbi, who was riding the clouds and holding a whisk in his hand, looking like a terrestrial immortal.

Upon hearing this, Bird Master chuckled and replied, "Hehe, it certainly won't disappoint us; it might even be bigger than the last deal."

"I missed out on a lot of money last time because I got off the train too early. This time I have to seize the opportunity."

As the two chatted and laughed, they arrived at the place Shi Yi had mentioned in his telepathic message. It was a majestic mountain range, more than half the height of the Central Mountain Range that Shi Yi had set a record for, but still high enough for beings in the Blood Transformation Realm.

They approached Shi Yi with great anticipation, rubbing their hands together in frustration.

"Young friend Xuan Yi, I heard you've already broken through to the Cave Heaven Realm. You must have some big business to discuss with us this time," Bird Master said with a smile.

Shi Yi nodded. Through the Tai Chi mask, the two old men couldn't see his eyes or his expression.

"Indeed, there is a big business deal we need to discuss with you two."

"Hehe. Just say the word." Master Jingbi's eyes lit up.

"In the Realm of the Void Gods, are there any trial grounds that can make one stronger? I humbly request that you two gentlemen not hold back and tell me," Shi Yi said calmly.

"Ok?"

Upon hearing this, Bird Master and Master Jingbi couldn't help but exchange bewildered glances. Was this the big business that Shi Yi had mentioned?

“Brother Xuanyi, if it’s business, we two old men are very good at it and love to do it. But when it comes to things like the Trial Grounds, we’re powerless to help,” Bird Master replied.

Grandpa Jingbi nodded repeatedly, like a chick pecking at rice.

Without saying a word, Shi Yi produced a jar of precious blood in his hand. Upon seeing the precious blood, a glint of light flashed in the eyes of the two old men, but they still shook their heads.

Shi Yi remained silent, then took out the second jar of precious blood, the third jar of precious blood... the fifth jar of precious blood, and three pieces of talisman bone.

"Do the two old gentlemen really not know? If that's the case, then I'll have to find someone else."

Seeing that the five jars of precious blood and three jars of talisman bones were about to be put away, Bird Master and Jingbi Grandpa, who were secretly swallowing their saliva, quickly stopped Shi Yi's "behavior".

"Wait a minute, Brother Xuan Yi, I think I've remembered something." Bird Master spoke, frowning as he pondered deeply.

“That’s right, I seem to remember something too, something related to the Trial Grounds.”

Grandpa Jingbi also frowned and pondered deeply.