Hongluan sighed as she watched Li Ruowang firmly close the door.
Both were wanderers cast adrift in the world; living in the mortal realm, who would mock whom?
Still, she truly missed her husband.
She picked up the wine flask at her waist and took two large gulps,
Trying to ease her longing through drink.
But unfortunately, drowning sorrow in wine only deepened it.
Hongluan shook her head slightly and prepared to enter seclusion once more, hoping to ascend to the Heavenly Realm soon.
She only needed a small opportunity, just a spark.
I refuse to believe I truly can’t comprehend it!
As Hongluan turned around, a sudden shiver ran through her body.
She looked up in disbelief.
After a few breaths, a black streak of light descended from the sky, instantly shattering the protective formation of Qingyun Sect.
It fell straight toward Five Fingers Peak.
Seeing this, Hongluan braced herself fully and prepared to strike in advance.
Yet the black streak showed no hostility,
Instead, it steadily stopped in front of her.
A beautiful and serene-looking woman stood there.
“Is this Qingyun Sect, one of the sacred places on Central Continent?”
Faced with the question, Hongluan did not immediately answer but sized the woman up carefully, her expression growing serious.
Because she sensed on this woman the same aura as Bai Xichu and Bai Miaoleng.
It was very likely she was also from the Demon Realm.
So, answering evasively, she asked, “Are you a demon from the Demon Realm?”
The visitor did not deny it but nodded decisively.
Hongluan’s face remained calm, though her heart was extremely tense.
What exactly is going on?
Why have so many demons appeared in the mortal realm recently?
Could mortals really face extinction?
Just as Hongluan prepared to gather spiritual energy and secretly act,
The visitor suddenly spoke softly, “Ye Yu is my husband. He sent me here to find you all.”
These words immediately stunned Hongluan in place.
“You say Ye Yu is your husband? Who are you?”
“I am Pei Chuxia!”
Indeed, this demoness who had just arrived at Five Fingers Peak came from the Demon Realm using the Boundary Breaking Stone.
She was here to fulfill an agreement with Ye Yu,
To inform these wives about matters concerning the Heavenly Realm.
No, it was more appropriate to say the future sisters.
Then Pei Chuxia asked Hongluan to summon all of Ye Yu’s wives at Five Fingers Peak.
She had words to convey.
Although Hongluan still had doubts, since this visitor could say Ye Yu’s name, it was likely true.
Moreover, it wasn’t the first time Ye Yu had taken a demoness as wife.
It was the third time already. Hongluan was accustomed to it and not too surprised.
Soon, all the wives on Five Fingers Peak were gathered.
Pei Chuxia couldn’t help but gasp.
Honestly, although she had prepared mentally before coming here,
Seeing them all was still shocking.
How could there be so many — over a dozen? It was almost unbelievable.
Unbeknownst to her, over time, several on Five Fingers Peak had already disappeared.
If they were all still here, that would be truly neat and orderly.
As Pei Chuxia observed them,
The wives were also watching her.
Gan Zhizui stepped forward and said coldly, “You have a special aura, definitely not mortal, but definitely not immortal!
When others ascended, I sensed the aura from above.
You’re neither mortal nor immortal—how do you know our husband?
You’d better give a reasonable explanation.
Otherwise, I think you’re lying!”
Faced with this accusation, Pei Chuxia not only didn’t get angry but gave Gan Zhizui an appreciative glance.
Not bad, she quickly noticed the illogical parts.
Seems she’s a smart person.
So explaining wouldn’t be too hard.
Pei Chuxia then revealed that Ye Yu was currently in the Demon Realm.
She told the wives she was only delivering a message.
After you ascend, you can directly go to the Wu «N.o.v.e.l.i.g.h.t» Wei Tower sect in the Heavenly Realm’s central region.
All the ascended sisters are there.
After hearing this, all the wives deeply memorized the name “Wu Wei Tower.”
Hongluan pondered for a moment and softly asked, “No, since the Six Realms’ passage has been closed, how did Ye Yu travel from the Heavenly Realm to the Demon Realm?
That crosses two major realms!”
“My husband obtained a treasure in the Heavenly Realm called the Boundary Pearl. It allows free travel to any realm.
But... it has a small malfunction.
Actually, nothing in this world is absolute; if you want to do something, there’s always a way.
For example, I just ascended from the Demon Realm!”
Before Pei Chuxia finished speaking, thunder roared above.
The originally clear sky was covered by dark clouds.
Wild wind howled, lightning flashed, and thunder rumbled — a scene like the end of the world.
Pei Chuxia looked up at the sky calmly and said, “I know some of you won’t believe me, but that’s fine.
I will ascend to the Heavenly Realm soon, and then you can discuss at your leisure.
Remember: Wu Wei Tower in the Heavenly Realm’s central region.”
After speaking, Pei Chuxia took out several talismans from her storage ring and threw them onto the ground.
She then began to undergo the tribulation.
She had prepared for this day for a very long time.
Soon, a Spirit-Control Formation appeared beneath her feet.
This formation could temporarily convert her demon energy into mortal realm spiritual energy to pass the tribulation without detection by the Heavenly Dao.
Besides that, she had also prepared how to convert demon energy into immortal power after reaching the Heavenly Realm.
This was a basic strategy of a top scholar—thinking three steps ahead.
Of course, that’s a story for later.
Once everything was ready, Pei Chuxia remained on Five Fingers Peak to undergo the tribulation.
The wives all withdrew to safe places as usual.
Looking at this figure ahead, many felt complicated emotions.
Another ascension, but none of them.
Having an outsider ascend first was a very complicated feeling.
However, it was not just the wives who were accustomed to this—
Even the disciples of Qingyun Sect were nearly numb.
“Senior Brother, senior brother, quick open, there’s a heavenly phenomenon on Five Fingers Peak! What’s happening? Is someone undergoing tribulation?”
“Hmm, it’s tribulation. No need to make such a fuss.”
“Senior Brother, that’s tribulation! Ascension to Immortal!”
“Hmm, so what? You haven’t been here long. You’ll see people ascending all the time. Senior Brother is already tired of seeing it.”
“Wow, senior brother, you’re so awesome!”
“Awesome? Not at all! Your senior brother’s senior brother is the real beast! Ascending alone, plus all his wives ascending one by one—that’s truly awesome.”
