Chapter 629: Chapter 629: I Desire the Void Certificate
Soon, at Lü Yang’s call, news that the Outer Dao Alliance would soon advance to the Sixth Layer spread rapidly among all parties, even causing the exchange rate for the Outer Dao Immortal Talisman to rise.
Immediately after, the Outer Dao Alliance’s report requesting Ascension was delivered to the upper layers.
After all, Ascension to the Sixth Layer was no trivial matter. It wasn’t enough for the Outer Dao Alliance to simply be strong enough; they had to go through layers of approvals.
Assets, credit, liquid capital, and finally, the strength of the Outer Dao Alliance—all conditions had to be met to obtain a ticket to the Sixth Layer. With its seven Outer Dao True Monarchs, the Alliance had always been held up by the first three requirements. It wasn’t until Lü Yang joined that they finally met the standard.
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「Celestial Mansion Seventh Layer, Sun and Moon Realm.」
As the name implied, this place was the abode of the Celestial Mansion’s sun and moon. With the exception of the 9th Layer, the cycle of day and night for the entire Celestial Mansion was under the control of the Sun and Moon Realm.
When the sun emerged to cross the sky, it was daytime in the Celestial Mansion. When the sun set and the moon rose, it was night. Legend had it that this sun and moon were the eyes of Du Xuan Immortal Monarch. They were also the Supreme Treasure that allowed him to hold his station just below the Taiyin Immortal Venerable, monitoring all changes both inside and outside the Celestial Mansion.
Right now, Du Xuan Immortal Monarch was listening to a report.
"After the Wuyou Talisman incident, the Outer Dao Alliance began pushing to advance to the Sixth Layer. Our initial assessment is that they are serious, not just trying to raise the price of the Outer Dao Immortal Talisman."
"Is that so."
Du Xuan Immortal Monarch’s expression was calm. "This pack of domesticated whelps seems to have grown ambitious... Have you found out anything about that True Monarch Minghe’s background?"
"We have not, Your Excellency."
The Immortal Monarch making the report shook his head. "The man has no karmic links, as if he appeared out of thin air. We are still searching the Outer Heaven Sea of Light at the moment..."
At these words, Du Xuan Immortal Monarch frowned. "Searching the Outer Heaven Sea of Light? The space Beyond the Heavens is boundless. How long would that take? There’s no need for such trouble... I will designate a place for you: the Immortal Core! Search for his karmic links in the direction of the Immortal Core. This man... I suspect he is a Demon from the Immortal Core!"
The reporting Immortal Monarch was shocked.
"How could that be...? Even if an Immortal Core Demon were brazen to the extreme, they couldn’t be so arrogant as to come to our Celestial Mansion alone, right? Does he not fear death?"
"Hmph... You can never be sure."
Du Xuan Immortal Monarch’s mouth twitched. He didn’t answer, instead looking silently up at the 9th Layer, where the Taiyin Immortal Venerable’s sanctum was located.
He had harbored suspicions for a long time.
After all, hadn’t their very own Taiyin Immortal Venerable burst onto the scene in the same way back then, just like this True Monarch Minghe? No matter how anyone investigated, they couldn’t find his roots.
’If they both come from the Immortal Core, that would be truly terrifying!’
Du Xuan Immortal Monarch lowered his gaze, his mind suddenly turning. ’Then again... if things are as I suspect, I could become one of the Immortal Core People myself...’
Thinking of this, Du Xuan Immortal Monarch made his decision.
"There is no need to obstruct them. Since the Outer Dao Alliance wants to come up, then let them."
Meanwhile, in other parts of the Seventh Layer.
In Pure Heaven, the Preaching Land, and the Spiritual Mechanism Hall, the Celestial Mansion’s three other Mid-stage Immortal Monarchs arrived at the same decision as Du Xuan Immortal Monarch after careful consideration.
"Let the Outer Dao Alliance come up."
"That True Monarch Minghe... he’s very interesting. I want to meet him."
"The great war against the Immortal Core is about to begin. We’re in need of cannon fodder, so having these Outer Dao True Monarchs lead the vanguard is actually a good thing."
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On this day, Lü Yang manifested his form.
Below him was Mengwei City, the headquarters of the Outer Dao Alliance. Above his head hung the Celestial Mansion’s Sixth Layer, its face looking down upon all of Heaven and Earth, a chilling sight.
Lü Yang could vaguely see many Immortal Monarchs gathered on the Sixth Layer.
"My lord, the application result is here."
Mountain Mover stood by Lü Yang’s side, his voice filled with excitement. "The Sun and Moon Realm, Pure Heaven, the Preaching Land, and the Spiritual Mechanism Hall have all discussed and made their decision."
"Application approved! Ascension permitted!"
The next moment, Mountain Mover produced a Jade Scroll bearing the seal of the Heaven and Earth Immortal Journey. The intent granting permission for Ascension instantly spread in all directions.
In an instant, cheers like thunder erupted!
After all, which of the lower-layer Cultivators didn’t dream of going to the Sixth Layer to enjoy its superior cultivation resources and broaden their horizons on the Immortal Dao?
In that moment, the price of the Outer Dao Immortal Talisman skyrocketed.
"Everyone, this is just the beginning."
Lü Yang stood at the forefront and smiled slightly. "Next, I ask you all to join me in making the Outer Dao Alliance bigger and stronger, to forge an even greater legacy on the Sixth Layer!"
"All hail the Alliance Leader!"
In that moment, the shouts shook the heavens!
After all, with the Wuyou Talisman incident as his foundation, the current Lü Yang wasn’t just a big name in the lower layers of the Celestial Mansion; he had become a legendary figure even in the upper layers.
Who hadn’t heard that the Outer Dao Alliance now had a master speculator of Immortal Talismans? With a single string of operations, he had financially destroyed an Immortal Monarch who was on the verge of achieving "Financial Freedom." He had even spent a fortune to buy an orthodox Fruit for one of his subordinates, and now he was leading the Outer Dao Alliance to enter the market of the Sixth Layer.
Because of this, many Immortal Monarchs were optimistic about the Outer Dao Alliance’s prospects.
A few Immortal Monarchs who were short on funds even came to observe the ceremony personally, hoping to ask Lü Yang for his investment advice after the Outer Dao Alliance’s Ascension.
"Uproot the city! Ascend!"
At Lü Yang’s command, all the Outer Dao True Monarchs performed their finger techniques in unison. The entire Mengwei City rose from the ground and began to ascend toward the Celestial Mansion’s Sixth Layer!
RUMBLE!
In that moment, Lü Yang watched with his own eyes as the bizarre face above the Sixth Layer slowly opened its mouth. The pitch-black maw was enough to make one’s skin crawl.
That was the "Ascension Channel."
The so-called Ascension to the Sixth Layer was, in truth, simply flying into that gaping maw. It was fine if you couldn’t see it, but witnessing it firsthand was enough to give anyone pause.
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