Chapter 1933 — 1933: Arriving at the Seventh Heaven

"How did it go? I hope you've achieved satisfactory results," Sun Ling Cai said.

"How long have I been inside the painting?" Yuan asked.

"A little over three months."

"I see… It wasn't too bad. However, if I want to advance further, I'd need to visit the real White Hell personally."

"Seriously…? I know you have Cold Immunity, but that place is so dangerous that even those with Cold Immunity aren't safe."

"Then how did you manage to paint this painting there?" Yuan asked with raised eyebrows.

"Did you think I went there alone? I had assistance from the Sun God's Temple. They have a treasure that can protect you from the weather in White Hell. However, even that treasure has its limits. Otherwise, I would've gone deeper inside the White Hell."

"Is that so? Well, I am going there to train, so any protection will only hinder my progress. Where can I find the place?"

"You can find it in the Seventh Heaven."

"That's great. I'll head over there once I am finished with my other business," said Yuan.

"So, are you ready to head to the Seventh Heaven?"

"I am, but let me talk to Xi Meili and Tan Songyun too."

Sometime later, Yuan revealed his plan to enter the Seventh Heaven through Sun Ling Cai.

"Are we leaving now?" Xi Meili asked.

Yuan nodded.

Tan Songyun then said, "In that case, I'll have to leave your group for some time. I need to speak with my Faction Leader, so I'll return to my faction for some time. Once I am done, I'll find you again."

"Are you sure? What if I do something bad while you're away?" Yuan teased.

Tan Songyun stared at him with narrowed eyes for a moment before sighing. Then, she spoke in a defeated tone, "Fine, I admit that I was wrong about you. However, I will need some time to accept it, as I have spent the last several thousand years blinded by hatred."

This is one of the main reasons why she decided to leave the group temporarily, as she needed time to clear her mind.

"I don't blame you. The only one at fault is the individual who started spreading those false rumors."

Tan Songyun nodded.

"By the way, since I have already been to the Seventh Heaven, I can go there by myself, so I won't be coming with you," she said a moment later.

"I understand. Until next time."

Tan Songyun left the Frozen Cloud Ethereal Sect shortly after.

Sun Ling Cai was very curious about their relationship, but not wanting to appear nosy, she decided to stay silent.

"Stay here for a bit. I have to go outside for a moment." Yuan said to them before leaving the house.

"Yin. Yang. Are you here?"

A moment later, two cloaked figures appeared before Yuan.

"We are at your service."

"I will be heading to the Seventh Heaven soon. Will you be able to follow me there?" he asked.

"We can follow you all the way to the Ninth Heaven."

"That's good. By the way, do you know anything about the Dragon Spiral Mountain located within the Seventh Heaven?"

Yang spoke first. "The Dragon Spiral Mountain in the Seventh Heaven is currently under the control of the Holy Dragon Clan. Their bloodline ranks among the top three royal bloodlines of all dragon bloodlines."

Yin followed. "They're extremely reclusive and seldom leave their territory. Naturally, that also means they rarely accept visitors."

"Is that so?"

After his conversation with Yin and Yang ended, Yuan returned inside the house and said, "Alright, I am ready. Let's head to the Seventh Heaven."

Sun Ling Cai retrieved a painting shortly after and sent Yuan and Xi Meili inside it.

"I'll let you know when we arrive. It won't take long."

After putting away the painting, Sun Ling Cai notified Sect Leader Yun of their departure before retrieving a treasure that brought her to the Seventh Heaven and used it without hesitation.

Once they arrived in the Seventh Heaven, Sun Ling Cai brought Yuan and Xi Meili out of the painting.

"Welcome to the Seventh Heaven," she said to them.

"Wow… I thought the spiritual energy was already impressive enough in the Sixth Heaven, but it cannot even compare to the spiritual energy in the Seventh Heaven." Xi Meili muttered with a dazed look on her face. She could feel her cultivation improve significantly with every breath.

"Not just spiritual energy. The Immortal Qi here is also incomparably more abundant," said Sun Ling Cai.

"Immortal Qi… I guess we'll be encountering Immortals now." Xi Meili swallowed nervously.

"That's right. After all, there is no longer any restriction to one's cultivation from the Seventh Heaven and onwards. In fact, you could even encounter a Cultivation God in the Seventh Heaven."

Sun Ling Cai continued, "Also, unlike the First Heaven to Sixth Heaven, traveling between the Seventh Heaven and Ninth Heaven is much easier and much less restrictive."

"So, what are you going to do now?"

Sun Ling Cai and Xi Meili looked at Yuan.

"As much as I want to head straight to the Dragon Spiral Mountain immediately, I need to prepare myself a little."

Yuan looked at Sun Ling Cai and continued, "Can you help me with my training?"

"Of course. What kind of training?"

"I want to be able to use Immortal Qi."

"Huh? But Immortal Qi is something you can use only after you become an Immortal. It's not something that can be attained from effort and training alone."

Yuan smiled and exuded some of his incomplete Immortal Qi.

"?!?!"

Sun Ling Cai nearly jumped from shock.

"Immortal Qi?! It's not perfect, but it's definitely Immortal Qi! How is that even possible?"

"Nothing is impossible for him," Xi Meili chuckled.

After snapping out of her daze, Sun Ling Cai asked, "How do I help you?"

"It's quite simple. You just need to keep attacking me with your Immortal Qi," he said.

Her eyes widened with disbelief.

"You want me to attack you with Immortal Qi?! I can't do something like that!"

"Don't worry, I won't die."

"That's not the issue! You're telling a Divine Paragon Fanatic to attack the Divine Paragon! How will I be able to face the others after knowing what I have done?!"

"That's your worry…?" Yuan was speechless.

"Please! I'll do anything but that!"

"But you're the only one here who can train me. Or are you telling me to wander this place that's teeming with Immortals without being able to use Immortal Qi?"

"That's… Oh, right! Senior Sister Yan will be here soon! You can ask her to help you! Her Immortal Qi is much stronger than mine, too!"

"Yan Hara? She's coming here?"

"Yes. I spoke with her when I returned to the Demon Sealing Clan, and she said that she wanted to see you. I gave her this location before returning to the Sixth Heaven. She should be here soon."

Just as Sun Ling Cai finished her sentence, Yuan could sense a presence speeding toward their location.

Moments later, a beautiful woman halted right above the island to look at them.

When Yan Hara saw Yuan, she immediately landed right before him and gave him a firm embrace.

"I've missed you!"

Sun Ling Cai's jaw dropped. However, it was not because she was jealous.

"How can you touch the Founder so casually?!" she exclaimed.

Yan Hara's body froze at her words. After a moment of silence and stillness, Yan Hara released Yuan and immediately kowtowed.

"I am so sorry! I got too excited and instinctively acted on my old habits!" she apologized.

"I don't mind." Yuan removed his mask and showed her a handsome smile.

"It's been a while. How have you been?"

Yan Hara didn't respond—her attention was completely consumed by Yuan's face. It was a perfect reflection of the Divine Paragon, so strikingly identical that she couldn't look away.

"Ahem." Sun Ling Cai cleared her throat.

Yan Hara quickly snapped out of her daze and spoke with a red face, "If you visited the Demon Sealing Clan's Grand Library right now, it'd definitely cause a commotion. I also want to see Qian Chu's reaction when he sees you."

"I'll visit the library as soon as I finish my other business," he said.

"I can't believe it hasn't even been a decade since you first visited the library. I thought I would have to wait several decades before I could see you outside of the library," Yan Hara said.

"Anyway, I have a lot to talk to you about. Let's change our location first."

"Wait. Before we leave, I need your help."

"I'll do it," Yan Hara instinctively responded without any hesitation.

"Good. Then attack me with your Immortal Qi."

Yan Hara's body trembled at his words, and her eyes widened as she spoke, "W-What? I think I misheard—"

"Attack me with your Immortal Qi," Yuan repeated. "It's for my training."

"What kind of training are you doing?!" she exclaimed.