Chapter 225

Chapter 225: Chapter 224 "Let’s go, I’ll treat you to some fatty pot meat as a reward for troubling you to make the trip!" Ye Tianchen said to Zhang Yide with a chuckle.

Zhang Yide and Ye Tianchen entered a Sichuan restaurant not far away. After being reborn in this life, Ye Tianchen had developed a fondness for the spicy Sichuan cuisine, so he ordered a spicy pot, as well as fatty pot meat, and two vegetarian dishes. This was his way of hosting the Divine Doctor Ghost Hand, Zhang Yide.

If others knew that Ye Tianchen was entertaining the Divine Doctor Ghost Hand, whom many bigshots couldn’t even beg to come out of seclusion despite their tears and pleas, with such simple fare, many would want to give him a good thrashing.

Zhang Yide was also quite curious about Ye Tianchen, for he had lived for a hundred years, seen many strong individuals from Ancient Martial Sects, and met many superpower users, but he had never seen someone as young as Ye Tianchen with such powerful superpower abilities. Most crucially, there were several different kinds of superpower energies in Ye Tianchen’s body. Although none were very strong and difficult to detect, if it hadn’t been for the fact that he himself was a healing type superpower user with special superpower energy, he would not have discovered this shocking condition while healing Ye Tianchen.

Actually, speaking of the Superpower Realm, after Ye Tianchen was reborn, he found that his superpower realm had dropped to the Monarch Level, which he found rather strange. As a Divine-level superpower user during the apocalypse, why would he still possess Monarch Level superpower abilities after being reborn? If such a rebirth could bring one’s superpower abilities along, shouldn’t it be at the Divine-level Superpower Realm? Indeed, it was quite puzzling.

In the end, Ye Tianchen came up with an explanation. His rebirth into Ye Tianchen’s body meant that his new flesh was still not very adept at handling superpower abilities, which was why, after reaching the King Realm, it was so hard for him to make any further progress. Another reason was that during his battle with the great Supreme Demon Beast, he was intrinsically not that strong. It was only due to the enraged Ye Tianchen tapping into a realm that allowed him to fight beyond his level, a realm known as "Divine Prohibition." Stood within the domain of Divine Prohibition, Ye Tianchen fought the Supreme Great Demon across levels, resolved to avenge the woman he was protecting, even at the cost of his own life.

Regrettably, the Supreme Demon Beast was at the Divine-level Peak Realm, while Ye Tianchen was only at the basic Divine Level, a whole nine ranks apart. Even the power of Divine Prohibition couldn’t bridge such a vast gap, especially considering that Ye Tianchen was dealing with this domain for the first time, not at all adept at or in control of it. He was crushed into a cloud of Blood Mist by the Great Demon, who also sustained heavy injuries from Ye Tianchen’s final, most powerful strike. It was then that a miraculous event occurred—a streak of starlight struck Ye Tianchen’s body, and he was reborn into the current Ye Tianchen’s body. At that moment, the completely overwhelmed Ye Tianchen probably only had the strength of the Monarch Level superpower realm left.

Regardless of the reason, being reborn into the present world with Monarch Level superpower abilities was already a relief for Ye Tianchen. Otherwise, he would have been nothing but fodder for others. In any age and under any circumstances, the law of the jungle prevails, a dog-eat-dog world is an inescapable reality of nature. No matter how powerful one is, people have always sought Eternal Life and Cultivation, striving to transcend the three realms and not be constrained by the Five Elements, to become the legendary "Immortals."

Immortals—no, you haven’t read it wrong, nor heard wrong. The concept of immortality has been passed down for five thousand years in China and never disappeared. Even in modern times, when many people are brainwashed and refuse to believe in the existence of gods, ghosts, and spirits, many still harbor superstitions, not voicing it but holding a deep reverence in their hearts. There are too many mysteries in the world that remain unsolved; whether immortals exist, whether there are people who achieve immortality. The entire world has undergone countless years of evolution, and even nature and the so-called Tao have changed—so much has been lost, and no one would dare to confidently claim that immortals are merely a figment of imagination. Would then all the Chinese myths simply be fabrications? I doubt anyone would be presumptuous enough to make such a conclusion.

"You wish to become stronger, and so you forge and absorb different kinds of superpower energies, but do you know, for hundreds of years, many strong individuals from Ancient Martial Sects and superpower experts have all failed, and their ends have been one of self-destruction, turning into nothing more than a clump of Blood Mist. Continuing like this, I fear you might not escape such a fate either!" said Zhang Yide, thinking about the precarious balance of Ye Tianchen’s several superpower energies and couldn’t help but offer a word of caution.

"Old man, I won’t beat around the bush with you anymore, I have something I want to ask you..." Ye Tianchen suddenly looked at Zhang Yide and spoke seriously.

"Ask away, I’m old. This is the era that belongs to you young people," Zhang Yide said with a smile.

"The heritage of China’s Ancient Martial Sects is far more ancient than just five thousand years. Among them, is there anything that could allow someone to travel from one planet to another?" Ye Tianchen asked Zhang Yide, looking at him intently.

Ye Tianchen still harbored attachment toward the apocalypse because he was reborn from it. Although the people he protected and the woman he loved had died, enemies remained, and many secrets awaited his exploration. Furthermore, there was the Path of Longevity to contend for. Initially, he had merely wanted to live a peaceful life, but he gradually realized that was difficult to achieve. Since he could be reborn from the apocalypse, it was likely that others could also come from there. When that time came, his peaceful life would be disrupted. With his current strength at the King-level Superpower Realm, he feared he wouldn’t be able to withstand the experts from the apocalypse.

The reason Ye Tianchen asked about the method of communication between planets was that he realized he was not reborn from Earth’s apocalypse but that of an Apocalypse Planet, a completely different civilization in another star system. He had read quite a few books during this time, concluding that what the Apocalypse Planet now represented was akin to the Earth’s mythical era—full of wonders and a perfect world for cultivation. In contrast, Earth had been devastated beyond recognition, its natural powers unperceivable, preventing prodigies from breaking through and strengthening themselves.

Returning to the apocalypse to strengthen himself, breaking through to the Divine-level superpower realm, or even reaching the Emperor Level Realm, soaring through the eight desolates in the clouds—all for sake of avenging friends and a lover who died in the Apocalypse Planet—became an obsession in Ye Tianchen’s heart. He knew that one day, mighty warriors from the Apocalypse Planet would discover a way to Earth. He had no idea what kind of scenario would unfold, but with his realm never advancing, he’d be powerless to stop these demons, forced to watch helplessly as his new friends, parents, and sister here became mere playthings for others.

Zhang Yide was a mysterious elder who had lived a century and knew far more than many. Therefore, Ye Tianchen hoped to learn from him, perhaps even ancient methods from the Ancient Martial Sects to travel from one planet to another. Many of these sects held secret techniques that evolved from the paths of cultivation, with many things beyond ordinary comprehension. Ye Tianchen, coming from the apocalypse, was no stranger to the strange. In his view, nothing could easily shock him, especially as he was not from the current era, his thoughts were unbrainwashed and unfettered, and his way of thinking was entirely different.

"Why do you ask this?" Zhang Yide suddenly looked at Ye Tianchen with the sense that he couldn’t see through this young man.

"Eternal life, ah. You brought up eternal life, so you must want to discuss with me entering such a world. Then you also know that in our current natural environment, completely destroyed and insensible to its energy, unable to perceive the power of ’Taoism,’ it’s practically impossible to break through to a stronger realm. We need to go to other places to achieve this," Ye Tianchen said with a relaxed smile.

Of course, Ye Tianchen would never reveal the truth about his rebirth on Earth from the Apocalypse Planet to Zhang Yide. Even if Zhang Yide had progressive thoughts, it would be hard for him to accept the idea of rebirth. Moreover, Ye Tianchen always had a feeling that Earth, despite having its great Dao destroyed, held too many secrets. One day it would attract powerful beings whose presence alone would cause upheaval. Compared to these beings, Earth people were like ants, at their mercy for slaughter. That’s why Ye Tianchen wanted to become stronger, even if just to protect his parents and sister and the world they inhabited.

Zhang Yide’s words made Ye Tianchen suddenly feel a greater responsibility looming over him, a larger task to complete. Of course, before that, he needed to find a way back to the Apocalypse Planet. Without such a means, he could only continue his life in the city, going on with his current affairs.

"It can be said there is, or there is not," Zhang Yide paused briefly before speaking.

"What do you mean?" Ye Tianchen couldn’t help asking.

"Because there’s never been a case to prove that someone has traveled from one planet to another. The universe is vast and infinite, filled with countless planets and secrets. Who dares assert there’s no technique or people with eternal life on those unknown planets? When you reach my age, you’ll understand the urgency for eternal life even more. With Earth people’s current abilities, we can only explore a few nearby planets and still can’t fully investigate them. Without such ability, I’m afraid we won’t manage interstellar travel even if Earth were to be destroyed," Zhang Yide truly had different thoughts, shaking his head with a wide breadth of knowledge.

"I think if such a method exists, it might be within the Ancient Martial Sects. Have you ever heard of such a rumor, sir?" Ye Tianchen asked bluntly. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation votes and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)