1323 Earth
"I apologize for the wait, Yuan. My business took a little longer to deal with than expected." Senior Bai apologized after stepping through the portal.
Yuan shook his head, "It's fine. I came here unannounced, too."
After taking a seat and receiving some tea, Senior Bai poured a cup for him.
"Thank you."
"I'm relieved to see you've survived the Nameless Emperor's Tomb. How was your experience? I can sense that there's something different about you, but I can't quite pinpoint it," Senior Bai remarked.
"It was quite an experience. I came close to death a few times, to be honest. Oh, I also encountered a few individuals from the upper heavens," Yuan shared.
"Even though they are supposed to be hunting a certain individual…" Senior Bai shook his head at these people from the upper heavens.
"But I cannot blame them for visiting the Nameless Emperor's Tomb. Even Immortals used to travel to the Third Heaven all the time just for that place."
"Anyways, what are you going to do now?"
"I'll be making my way towards the Fourth Heaven after this."
"The Fourth Heaven already, huh? You are probably one of the fastest climbers out there. In my experience, you are definitely the fastest climber. Even the most talented cultivators spend years preparing before challenging each door, yet you undertake them whenever you please," Senior Bai smiled.
"Once you transition from the Third Heaven to the Fourth Heaven, it'll be akin to stepping into an entirely new world. The disparities in cultivation will be even more profound, and the world itself will unfold in grander proportions."
Yuan pondered for a moment before asking, "Do you know anything about the Vanishing Valley in the Fourth Heaven?"
Senior Bai immediately frowned at this name, and he asked in a grim tone, "I hope you are not planning on visiting that godforsaken place."
A bittersweet smile appeared on Yuan's face as he said, "Unfortunately, I must go there."
The frown on Senior Bai's face deepened.
"Do you have any idea what kind of place the Vanishing Valley is?"
"I am aware that it's a very dangerous place."
"It's more than just dangerous. The magical beasts alone could threaten even Immortals, not to mention the real monster dwelling within."
"Monster?" Yuan raised his eyebrows.
Dong Ye didn't mention anything about a monster.
"This creature is neither human nor beast, but a spirit. Even the most powerful magical beasts within the valley are akin to toddlers in comparison to this spirit. Fortunately, unlike the magical beasts, the spirit won't approach you unless provoked. However, that doesn't diminish its danger," Senior Bai explained.
"Regardless, I'd like to know your reason for venturing into the Vanishing Valley," he then inquired.
"I have to go even if it kills me because the lives of many are at risk, including mine."
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