Chapter 2928: Chapter 2928
"He’s roughly at the First Level of the Taixu Realm—a full major realm above the Return to One Realm!"
This time, the Book Demon also revealed the truth to Ye Liuyun, figuring his strength would soon reach that level anyway, so there was no point in hiding it any longer.
Only then did Ye Liuyun realize there was a realm beyond Return to One—the Taixu Realm. Just as he was about to inquire further, the Book Demon cut him off again.
"Just when I said you lacked ambition, now you’re reaching for the stars!" it chided.
Ye Liuyun could only sigh in resignation. In the face of such a master, he had no choice but to listen. So he abandoned his curiosity about the Taixu Realm and instead asked the Book Demon directly, "Then tell me—how can I quickly improve my spatial power right now?"
The Book Demon nodded in satisfaction and spoke in a more measured tone, "Your spatial power isn’t actually that weak. The main issue is you don’t use it enough, so you can’t unleash its full potential."
"Spatial Force isn’t just for attacks or traveling—it can be applied to yourself or even your opponents. Study more ways to swiftly take down strong foes, test them in actual combat, and you’ll improve significantly."
Prompted by the Book Demon’s advice, Ye Liuyun began pondering deeply. Meanwhile, the Book Demon fell silent again, having said its piece.
First, Ye Liuyun examined his offensive techniques, integrating spatial power wherever possible. Methods like spatial folding for travel were already being utilized effectively.
What he lacked were applications of spatial power on himself and his opponents. Apart from spatial locking, he had rarely considered other uses.
Then it struck him—spatial power could be used on himself to deflect incoming attacks. So he sought out Li Daoyuan, asking him to strike while Ye Liuyun attempted to shift or absorb the force using spatial folding and spatial black holes.
However, spatial black holes also exerted a pull on himself and were easily visible to the naked eye. The better method was spatial folding—layering multiple spaces around himself so that attacks would pass into other layers of the void without ever reaching him.
At first, he could only manage spatial folding in front of him, leaving his other sides exposed, and the activation speed wasn’t fast enough. If Li Daoyuan launched a continuous barrage, Ye Liuyun wouldn’t have time to disperse the subsequent strikes.
But he wasn’t in a rush to perfect it. Now that he knew the method, he could refine it gradually. Next, he turned his attention to applying spatial power against his opponents.
He tested spatial locking, spatial dislocation, spatial compression, and spatial black holes—each in turn with Li Daoyuan. Yet, none of these techniques alone could overcome Li Daoyuan.
Ye Liuyun pondered for a while before locking down an even larger expanse of void, then combining it with other spatial powers for a composite attack. The effectiveness of this combined assault proved significantly better, forcing Li Daoyuan to scramble in defense.
Not wanting to risk injuring Li Daoyuan, Ye Liuyun decided to hold off further experimentation, opting instead to practice more once they reached the demonic star system.
Next, he trained himself to rapidly layer overlapping spatial distortions around his own body, ensuring both speed and seamless repair—mastering it to the point where it wouldn’t hinder his combat reflexes.
Once he had that down, he shifted to practicing spatial displacement. However, he realized that moving an opponent directly might be countered by their own spatial powers. So, he began experimenting with displacing entire sections of space—shifting not just the opponent but the surrounding void along with them.
When he tested this technique on Li Daoyuan, it caught him completely off guard. Li Daoyuan had only reinforced his own defenses, neglecting to extend his spatial power to the surrounding area.
"That’s quite an unexpected trick—perfect for ambushes!" Li Daoyuan remarked in admiration.
Ye Liuyun mulled it over, then used his spatial power to create a the Null, forcibly displacing the entire section of space into it. Sure enough, the entire area was devoured by the spatial rift.
After repeating the method a few more times to refine it, he was about to take a break when the Book Demon couldn’t resist chiming in:
"If you can displace people, why not shift them directly into your spatial world? There, you’re the absolute ruler! With so many planets under your control, you’d have more than enough power to dominate them."
Ye Liuyun’s eyes lit up in realization. "You’re right! If I can move someone into my spatial world, I’d have complete control over them!"
Excited by the idea, he and Li Daoyuan ventured into the void to test it. Then, he had Tian Dao Ye release some of his subordinates—those with strong spatial abilities—to experiment further.
Though Li Daoyuan, drawing from prior experience, resisted this time by reinforcing his spatial defenses, his unfamiliarity with the technique ultimately led to him being forcibly relocated into Ye Liuyun’s spatial world.
The others, caught completely off guard, were all effortlessly displaced into Ye Liuyun’s domain.
Emboldened, Ye Liuyun attempted another test—this time, displacing an entire swath of space containing all the martial artists. Even with forewarning, their lack of mastery meant they were once again helplessly dragged into his spatial world.
"Hah! This move works like a charm!" Ye Liuyun laughed in triumph.
Although the martial cultivators were numerous, their strength was unevenly distributed, leaving gaps in the spatial blockade—unable to fully contain Ye Liuyun’s spatial displacement.
Ye Liuyun tested his limits a few more times, gauging the maximum range he could teleport within the confined space. Satisfied, he and his doppelganger began practicing spatial lockdown—a technique simple in concept but one that starkly revealed the depth of a martial cultivator’s spatial prowess.
After days of relentless training, his spatial power had noticeably improved. Each attempt now carried greater force than before.
Just before reaching the demonic star system, he paused his cultivation to check on the others’ progress.
Qin Mengxi had been diligently training all this while, her soul, physical body, and true essence all refined to a far denser state. To Ye Liuyun’s surprise, she had even broken through to the mid-stage of Dominator Realm’s sixth level—progress far swifter than he had anticipated.
He outfitted her with a new set of armor, a longsword, and a stock of healing, detoxification, and true essence restoration pills, ensuring she was fully prepared before leading her out of the spatial realm.
“We’ll switch to an ordinary skyship soon,” Ye Liuyun reminded her. “Once we enter the demonic star system, we’ll take turns scanning our surroundings with soul force. Get used to it—prepare for combat readiness.”
“Understood!” Though inexperienced, Qin Mengxi was ever obedient. She promptly donned the armor he had given her and focused intently on extending her divine sense into the void.
Pleased by her discipline, Ye Liuyun activated his golden pupils, surveying the surroundings.
Through their radiant glow, he could already make out the distant demonic figures on a nearby planet—and a patrolling warship lurking in the vicinity.
