The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3310 - 3305: Limit of the Sky-separating Realm_1

Consequently, even Yang Chen himself remained uncertain about the full extent of his current power.

Without question, his strength had grown immensely beyond what it once was.

This Ice River Secret Realm, capable of gauging a cultivator's might, would now reveal exactly how far he could push himself.

"Sir Yang Chen, regarding your Jiyu Essence..." the Fuchen Child remarked from his side.

Yang Chen inquired, "How much Jiyu Essence do you require?"

"5,000." The Fuchen Child responded without delay.

Yang Chen inwardly praised the Daozu Ancestor’s ingenuity, for establishing this secret realm so casually and drawing in participants with treasures, all to harvest Jiyu Essence with ease.

The method for gathering this essence proved remarkably efficient.

Clearly, powerhouses of the Heavenly Extreme Realm valued Jiyu Essence greatly. If not, Princess Wenqi would not have shaken her head upon speaking of her own tenth-level merit.

Handing over 5,000 Jiyu Essence remained within his means.

With a simple wave of his hand, Yang Chen produced the token, extracted a storage bag filled with Jiyu Essence, and passed it to the Fuchen Child.

"This marks my initial visit to the Ice River Secret Realm. Kindly share more details, Daoist friend," Yang Chen requested.

Drawing on his vast knowledge of such explanations, the Fuchen Child delivered the information effortlessly and clearly, "The Ice River Secret Realm consists of thirteen palaces and six generals. For every two palaces traversed, a general awaits. Each general signifies a leap in combat prowess. Typically, Sky-separation Realm cultivators struggle past the Sixth Palace at best. A Heavenly Destiny Expert might just manage the Tenth or Eleventh Palaces. Yet, the Twelfth and Thirteenth Palaces have seen scarcely any visitors."

Yang Chen, hands clasped behind his back, questioned, "What exactly are these generals? Do they possess great power?"

"These are puppets forged by my family’s Daozu Ancestor. Each bears a unique name and wields tremendous might. Should Sir Yang Chen dismiss them lightly, setbacks could follow," the Fuchen Child cautioned.

Yang Chen, of course, would avoid any such reckless error.

Though Puppetry might not rank among the noblest Daos, those crafted by a Daozu stood apart as extraordinary.

Such supreme creators could fashion puppets that embodied the zenith of the craft, rendering them extraordinarily formidable.

Yang Chen observed, "Thirteen palaces in total, with a general per two palaces—yet the Thirteenth Palace appears to stand alone."

"In the Thirteenth Palace, our Family Head stationed the mightiest puppet, one that transcends the mere label of ’general puppet.’" The Fuchen Child clarified.

Yang Chen nodded, recognizing the exceptional status of that Thirteenth Palace puppet.

"And the rewards?" Yang Chen pressed.

The Fuchen Child answered with precise detail, "Defeating each general grants a portion of Jiyu Essence. By vanquishing the second general, one usually recovers the entry fee, and the gains multiply with deeper progress."

As the Fuchen Child painted this enticing picture, Yang Chen realized that most Sky-separation Realm experts would likely only break even upon reaching the Fourth Palace.

That thought prompted him to probe further, "I’ve heard Ancient Essence Cold Iron counts among the prizes here. Is that accurate?"

"Yes, it’s true, though claiming the Ancient Essence Cold Iron demands conquering the Thirteenth Palace," the Fuchen Child confirmed.

Yang Chen grasped the full picture, "Understood. You can go now."

The Fuchen Child departed swiftly.

Yang Chen could only offer a wry smile at the circumstances.

Even for Heavenly Destiny cultivators, breaching the Thirteenth Palace posed a daunting trial—far more so for him. Wasn’t this simply stacking the odds against him?

Still, considering the Ancient Essence Cold Iron’s value—a treasure that could sting even Daozu Ancestor Experts—guarding it behind the Thirteenth Palace and doling it out sparingly made perfect sense.

With the Fuchen Child gone, Yang Chen turned his attention to the formation stage.

His eyes immediately caught a massive ice slab hovering above the stage.

This icy mirror flawlessly displayed Fairy Qing Wan’s progress inside the Ice River Secret Realm. Evidently, Fairy Qing Wan had plunged straight into a colossal ice palace.

Suddenly, hordes of lifelike puppets surged forth, clashing fiercely with Fairy Qing Wan.

"After 3,000 years of grueling cultivation, Senior Sister has grown remarkably stronger. The real wonder is whether she outmatches the King of the Netherworld," Fairy Yun Xiu commented.

Mu Fei let out a sigh, "The King of the Netherworld’s power borders on the demonic—no reason for Senior Sister to challenge him. She’d only end up wounded."

"Senior Sister stays reserved and rarely speaks, yet her pride runs deep. From what I see, with her Sky-separation Realm cultivation, securing eighth-level merit shouldn’t trouble her. Even in defeat, a single misstep decides the fight, so Senior Sister has truly given her all," Fairy Yun Xiu murmured with a sigh.

Yang Chen followed their words with keen interest.

"Senior Sister has advanced to the Fourth Palace."

Yang Chen observed closely.

Fairy Qing Wan truly possessed notable prowess. Palace by palace, she dismantled the puppets using her enigmatic techniques.

This spectacle deepened Yang Chen’s insight into the Ice River Secret Realm’s puppets, preparing him for his own entry ahead.

In this manner, Fairy Qing Wan pressed on relentlessly, smoothly attaining the Fifth Palace.

Upon entering the Fifth Palace, both Mu Fei and Fairy Yun Xiu brightened with hope.

"I believe she can conquer the Sixth Palace this time."

"Breaking past the Sixth Palace would mark the pinnacle for Sky-separation Realm cultivators," Mu Fei noted, smiling.

Yang Chen absorbed their exchange, forming a clear overview.

The Sixth Palace loomed as a critical barrier. Historically, few Sky-separation Realm cultivators had surmounted it, viewing it as the realm’s ultimate boundary. Overcoming it shattered that ceiling.

Fairy Qing Wan showed real promise for such a feat. Retaining ample vigor after the Fifth Palace, she ventured into the Sixth.

The Sixth Palace dwarfed the Fifth in challenge, guarded by the third general—a notorious stumbling block for countless Sky-separation Realm aspirants.

Slaying the second general merely offset the entry cost. To harvest extra Jiyu Essence befitting the Heavenly Extreme Realm, confronting the third general became essential.

Yet, felling the third general puppet demanded extraordinary effort, as ancient mighty cultivators had amply demonstrated.

At this moment, Mu Fei and Fairy Yun Xiu watched their Senior Sister with mounting tension.

"If Senior Sister overcomes this formidable barrier, she’ll hold the power to rival the King of the Netherworld!" Mu Fei balled his fists tightly.

But harsh reality struck without mercy. Though Fairy Qing Wan poured everything into the fight, her attempts fell short. Ultimately, she forced a deadlock yet couldn’t breach the Sixth Palace.

The Sixth Palace’s general puppet remained unyielding, blocking Fairy Qing Wan’s path forward.