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

However, a year has passed, and Shi Yi still hasn't emerged from the bottomless Beast Prison.

At first, Bird Grandpa and Jingbi Grandpa were able to remain calm, but later the two old men became a little worried.

"It's been a year, why hasn't that kid come out yet? Could he really have died in there?" Bird Master muttered to himself as he looked at the dark and gloomy Beast Prison.

Although the five-colored bird on his shoulder was preening its feathers, its eyes were also fixed on the exit of the Beast Prison. It was somewhat incredulous that the fierce man would fall inside the Beast Prison.

Grandpa Jingbi stroked his white beard and sighed softly, "It would be such a pity to lose a promising talent who has finally been found with a decent background."

"I don't know how he is now. There are all sorts of rumors about him. Right now, only the Ancient Pure Land Patching Heaven Pavilion knows whether he is alive or dead."

However, the Heaven-Mending Pavilion kept Xuan Yi's whereabouts extremely secret. It was said that only the mysterious Pavilion Master of the sect knew about Xuan Yi's situation, and his physical body was on Pavilion Master Peak, which even the elders were not qualified to touch. Bird Master also sighed.

They were eager to know the condition of Shi Yi's physical body. If he had really died in the Beast Prison, they could get feedback from his physical body. Unfortunately, only the Pavilion Master of the Heaven-Mending Pavilion could see Shi Yi's physical body.

Even when elders like Tao Ye sought an audience, he refused, and thus, the fate of the renowned and influential Xuan Yi remained a mystery.

Some say that he has been captured by the ancient aristocratic family and sealed in the Void God Realm using secret methods, where he is being severely tortured to extract the secrets of the Heavenly Calamity Light.

Some say he was captured and taken to the sacred land occupied by the ancient divine mountain, with virtually no hope of surviving.

Of course, there are many people who are optimistic about Xuan Yi. The vast majority of cultivators do not believe that this peerless genius who rose like an imperial star would end up so sadly. They firmly believe that Xuan Yi is in seclusion in a secret place, waiting for the time to succeed and once again shock the desolate region. There is also a saying that his sect in the Xuan Region came to visit the ancient pure land, and after discussing with the pavilion master, he temporarily brought Xuan Yi back to the Xuan Region.

There are many different opinions, but the ancient families and several ancient sacred mountains are having trouble sleeping. They were the instigators of the invitation curse incident a year ago.

They could not rest easy until they were certain of Xuan Yi's fate.

Unfortunately, despite the ancient families and several ancient sacred mountains expending vast amounts of manpower and resources to search for Xuan Yi's whereabouts, all their efforts ended in failure. He seemed to have vanished into thin air, completely disappearing from this world.

Despite receiving information that Xuan Yi's physical body might be on the main peak of the Ancient Pure Land's Heaven-Mending Pavilion, they were powerless to do anything about it.

After all, it was an ancient pure land, with a sacrificial spirit that ignited the divine fire guarding it. Rumors circulated that the sacrificial spirit of the Heaven-Mending Pavilion was failing and had reached its end. However, every time someone couldn't help but take action, it ended in a tragic outcome. Since the end of the ancient war, countless powerful figures have been plotted against and killed.

Now, no one dares to believe the rumors that the Heaven-Mending Pavilion's spirit-sacrificing rituals are ineffective; no one wants to become nourishment for that divine vine.

"Where exactly did Xuan Yi go? Could it be true, as the rumors say, that he was taken back to the Xuan Domain by his elders? But our people have been monitoring the Pure Land and have never seen any visitors from the Xuan Domain." In the ancient family, someone was restless.

They knew full well how terrifying Xuan Yi was. Once he grew up, he would be able to sweep across the desolate region without a doubt. At that time, all the forces that were his enemies would be doomed. For them, the best outcome would be to nip Xuan Yi in the bud.

Chapter 77 The dragon enters the sea

In the Void God Realm, in the Chaos Region, in a dark, deep cave, it is cold and eerie, with howling winds and occasionally terrifying roars and tremors.

Whenever they heard this sound, Bird Master and Jingbi Grandpa couldn't help but show a worried expression.

They knew this was a signal that a beast tide was about to erupt in the Beast Prison.

This kind of natural disaster is far more terrifying than the pure-blooded beast king in the Beast Prison. Once it erupts, it is endless, forming an unstoppable torrent that submerges everything in its path.

It will be very difficult for Xuan Yi to survive.

"If he doesn't come out in another year or two, then he's most likely perished in the Beast Prison," Bird Master said.

Grandpa Jingbi nodded in agreement.

At this moment, Shi Yi had already completed more than half of the journey. Having advanced to the eighth level of the Beast Prison, he was no longer far behind the pure-blooded beast kings in terms of cultivation level.

Back in the Sixth Heaven, he was able to defeat the pure-blooded beast king of the Ninth Heaven, let alone the Eighth Heaven.

Within the Beast Prison, the strongest realm of a pure-blooded beast king is the Ninth Heaven, with no one reaching the Tenth Heaven. This seems to be a rule, an order.

Now, even if he is besieged by a dozen pure-blooded beast kings from the Nine Heavens Cave, Shi Yi can calmly dissect them and suppress them one by one.

The double pupils played a crucial role in this process; without them, he absolutely could not have done it.

However, Shi Yi was clear-headed. He knew that the pure-blooded beast kings in the Beast Prison were basically descendants of gods, and they could not represent the ceiling of pure-blooded beings.

The only thing that gave Shi Yi a headache was the beast tide. This natural disaster was probably a rule set by the creators of the Beast Prison when they opened it, and it would come every once in a while.

Even though Shi Yi was at the Eighth Heaven Realm, he could only temporarily avoid the overwhelming beast tide.

Holding off the beast tide had taken a heavy toll on him, and in such a harsh environment, it was not a wise move. It would be better to hide in the pureblood beast king's cave.

He continued onward, spending each day in battle and slaughter, his pure blood dwindling at a visible rate.

Finally, after one year and two months, all the pure blood brought into the Beast Prison was used up.

Shi Yi relied on the potential within his body to hold on for a while longer. After one year and three months, his hair dried up, his inner strength was exhausted, and he was almost completely drained.

He stood like a withered tree in human form in the dimly lit beast prison, gazing ahead.

His double pupils remained sharp, like two golden ancient lamps, shining brightly in the darkness and illuminating the way forward.

Now, he has been traveling for one year and three months. He has encountered and killed almost every kind of pure-blooded creature in the eight regions of the lower realm. However, the road ahead is long and he still cannot see the end.

Shi Yi sighed softly. He knew that if he wanted to leave the Beast Prison alive, he had to use the pure blood of the Beast King that he had collected in the Beast Prison.

This precious blood contains substances harmful to the human mind, which can drive people mad and bloodthirsty.

But Shi Yi had no other choice but to do so.

He began to devour the pureblood beast king's precious blood, controlling the amount and not daring to consume too much, for fear that his mind would descend into madness and affect the upcoming battle. In a place like the Beast Prison, even the slightest mistake would come at a heavy price.

"Roar!"

The Beast King's precious blood materialized, unleashing a terrifying, piercing howl, displaying extreme madness.

Shi Yi's eyes were cold as he swallowed it whole, and instantly, his condition improved slightly.

Dry, tangled hair, resembling weeds, has been revitalized, turning dark from the roots all the way to the ends.

The withered body, like parched land receiving sweet rain, was nourished by the essence of the pure-blooded beast king's precious blood, and its blood gushed forth with divine light, full of vitality.

At the same time, that frenzied aura surged into his head, affecting Shi Yi to some extent.

However, the amount ingested was small enough not to cause insanity.

Shi Yi regained his life and embarked on his journey once again.

In the following period, Shi Yi used battle to sustain himself, overcoming all obstacles and refining precious blood, which he then devoured to replenish his own needs.

His cultivation became increasingly refined, and finally, after one year and four months, he broke through the shackles and opened up the ninth grotto-heaven.

A vast star hovered above Shi Yi's head, majestic, profound, and heavy... showering endless starlight upon Shi Yi's head, nourishing his parched body.

He was bathed in starlight and rain, and for once, he replenished his energy without relying on the Beast King's precious blood.

At this moment, an astonishing aura of madness had accumulated within Shi Yi's head. Ordinary beings would have their will corrupted and fallen into the abyss of madness long ago by an aura of this magnitude.

But Shi Yi's willpower was astonishing, and he remained clear-headed.

However, from the outside, the eyes beneath the mask were already blood red, bearing the characteristics of a pure-blooded beast king from the Beast Prison.

Breaking through to the Ninth Heaven Cave Heaven alleviated the situation slightly, but it did not fundamentally change it.

Shi Yi remained silent, treating this predicament as a form of tempering, honing his spirit and will. No matter how the madness eroded him, he remained unmoved, his Dao heart and will as firm as iron.

As the journey continues, the peak state brought by the Nine Caves will eventually run out. He still needs to continue absorbing the Beast King's precious blood, and that crazy aura will accumulate even more. Shi Yi sees this as a challenge. If he really falls into madness and perishes here, it will be because his will is not firm enough, and he deserves this calamity.

He set off once again, fighting bloody battles against the Beast King and the Beast Tide, upholding his principles amidst madness and bloodlust, and forging himself.

Without a steadfast heart, what right do you have to climb to the summit?

Finally, after one year and six months, he reached the end of the Beast Prison. Ahead, there was no longer a straight passage, but a rough and cold stone wall with only a huge stone cave leading upwards, just like the starting point of the Beast Prison.

Shi Yi dragged his weary and bloodied body up to the sky. He couldn't see the end, but he knew that a precious and unforgettable bloody journey had come to an end.

From the Three Heavens he entered to the Nine Heavens he reached at the end, he had experienced so much along the way, spending every day in battle, bathing in the blood of the Beast King, and devouring the blood of the Beast King... On the final stretch of the journey to the end he was on, he even had to fight his way through the beast tide.

That was the last surprise set up by the creators for those who ventured into the Beast Prison. Shi Yi was almost overwhelmed by the hordes of ferocious beasts. He fell several times in the beast tide, his body being devoured by endless ferocious beasts. He was in dire straits, but each time he mustered his strength, opened the Nine Heavens Cave, and fought his way out.

He fought until he was completely out of his mind before the beast tide ended, and only then did he set foot at the end of the beast prison.

"Is it finally over?" Shi Yi muttered to himself. Without pausing, he tilted his head back and drank a can of Beast King's blood, allowing his wounded body to receive some nourishment.

Then, his whole body was filled with golden light, and with a bloodthirsty and crazy intent, he transformed into a golden-winged roc, took off from the ground, and rushed towards the top of the sky at high speed.

A year and a half of endless fighting is an unimaginable ordeal for a being at the Cave Heaven Realm. Both the mind and body would be extremely exhausted, not to mention that Shi Yi was also corroded by the harmful aura in the Beast King's blood.

At this moment, it was all over. Shi Yi had fought his way out alive and cleared the Beast Prison.

He felt exhilarated and couldn't help but let out a long howl, the huge sound echoing endlessly in the passage.

Bird Master and Jingbi Grandpa, who had been waiting for a long time outside the Beast Prison's end point, vaguely heard a whistling sound, but they didn't think much of it.

Beneath the Beast Prison lies a world teeming with ferocious beasts, so the occasional roar of an ancient beast is perfectly normal.

Until a lifelike golden-winged roc, like a golden arrow, burst out from the giant hole, soaring straight up into the sky.

Bird Master and Jingbi Grandpa's first reaction was that they had seen a ghost; a Beast King had escaped.

But upon closer inspection, it was discovered that it was not a Golden-Winged Roc at all, but Xuan Yi, who had been in the Beast Prison for a year and a half without emerging.

He still wore the Tai Chi mask and black and white Taoist robe, but he was taller than before. He exuded a bloodthirsty and insane aura that chilled people to the bone.

Shi Yi unleashed the Golden-Winged Roc Technique and landed in front of Bird Master and Master Jingbi. He didn't speak, but simply watched the two people and the bird quietly.

Inside his head, the side effects of consuming the Beast King's precious blood had accumulated to the extreme, and it was terrifying. Even through the masks, Bird Master, Master Jingbi, and the Five-Colored Bird felt a chill run down their spines, as if they were being stared at by a bloodthirsty beast that might open its blood-red maw and swallow them whole at any moment.

Bird Master, Jingbi, and Five-Colored Bird felt a chill run down their spines.

Especially the first two, after all, they were the ones who brought Shi Yi to the Beast Prison.

"Xuan Yi, you're not dead, are you?" Bird Master asked, feeling a little intimidated by Shi Yi's constant staring.

Grandpa Jingbi also spoke up, inquiring about Shi Yi's condition. He felt that something was wrong with Shi Yi, as his aura was too chaotic.

"I'm fine. I've never felt better than I do right now," Shi Yi replied, his voice slightly hoarse.

Then, to the astonishment of Bird Master, Master Jingbi, and the Five-Colored Bird, Shi Yi opened up his Nine Heavens Cave, which were nine enormous and incomparable stars, shining brightly and dazzlingly. As soon as they appeared, they burst out with an indescribable pressure, making the two people and the bird somewhat breathless.

"Nine Heavenly Caves?"

Bird Master and Master Jingbi exchanged a glance, both seeing the shock in each other's eyes.

In just a year and a half, this human youth made such a huge breakthrough, leaping to the Nine Heavens Realm.

"boom!"

Shi Yi released the restrictions on the Nine Heavens, connected with the universe, and did his best to devour the essence and creation of the outside world.

For a long time, his body relied on the precious blood of the pure-blooded beast king to sustain itself, and he never reached his peak.

Now that he has escaped the Beast Prison and come to the outside world, where the environment is no longer harsh, Shi Yi naturally wants to devour everything in his mouth.

His body was like a bottomless pit, completely absorbing all the vital energy in his body, leaving a vacuum.

This was far from enough. Shi Yi continued to exert his power, with the nine great stars shining down, drawing in the essence of heaven and earth from even further away and channeling it into Shi Yi's parched body.

All of this is like rain in the desert, or a dragon entering the sea. A golden carp is no ordinary fish; it transforms into a dragon once it encounters wind and clouds.

Once Shi Yi had filled his body, his blood and qi surged like a dragon, his divine power became as vast as an ocean, and the nine stars shone even brighter.

"boom!"

Purple mist rose from his head, as if a purple sun was burning fiercely.

The next moment, endless roars of beasts rang out, their voices hoarse and their eyes bloodthirsty as they struggled desperately. However, under the scorching heat of the purple sun, all their frenzied energy was burned into nothingness.

Once he was back to his peak condition, Shi Yi didn't hesitate to clear the harmful energy accumulated in his head. Instantly, he felt a sense of clarity in his head and lightness throughout his body. Even his cultivation level improved by one point.

Chapter 78 Battlefield of a Hundred Races

Nine stars, like the blazing sun, floated above Shi Yi's head, releasing terrifying pressure. There was an invisible field that suppressed all living things.

Bird Master, Master Jingbi, and the Five-Colored Bird were all in this field, suppressed, and even breathing was difficult.

They sensed how terrifying this human boy before them was.

I have never seen a grotto-heaven like this before; it is a magnificent and dazzling starry sky.

Moreover, having reached the Ninth Heaven realm, among the humans of the eight lower realms, those who can reach the Ninth Heaven are all unparalleled geniuses, appearing only once every many years.

Shi Yi's achievements are already worthy of being recorded in history.

"Xuan Yi, are you about to break through again?" Bird Master asked.

In the Cave Heaven Realm, Shi Yi was already powerful enough. Generally speaking, five or six Cave Heavens would be enough to break through the shackles and enter the next realm—Spirit Transformation. Now, standing at the Nine Cave Heavens Realm, he was fully capable of starting his cultivation in the Spirit Transformation Realm.

Shi Yi shook his head.

"Nine Heavenly Caves can be called kings, but ten Heavenly Caves is the ultimate, the true supreme being of this realm."

Upon hearing this, Bird Master and Master Jingbi nodded secretly. Indeed, the Ten Cave Heaven Realm was the pinnacle of the Cave Heaven Realm. However, the rules of heaven and earth in the eight regions of the lower realm were flawed, and the cultivation environment was barren. The Ten Cave Heaven Realm had long become a legend, and the occasional appearance of a Nine Cave Heaven Realm would cause a great uproar in the cultivation world.