Chapter 4691
Even reaching the first level of the Heavenly Ladder is better than remaining in the heavenly world, where cultivators are suppressed and humiliated.
Hearing Kai’s words, Yun Li chuckled and said slowly, “If ascending the Heavenly Ladder were that easy, there wouldn’t be any cultivators left in the heavenly world.”
“With my strength, I barely made it to the fourth level, and even then, I couldn’t stay for long—I was swiftly defeated.”
“Do you know how many cultivators fought to the death without even getting close to the ladder’s edge? You’re underestimating its difficulty.”
“You couldn’t even remain on the fourth level?” Kai frowned. Yun Li, currently at the peak of the ninth level in the Mahayana realm, was considered immensely powerful. Yet, even with such strength, he couldn’t endure the fourth level.
Yun Li spoke solemnly. “Brother Chen, climbing the Heavenly Ladder is incredibly difficult. It embodies the guidance of the Great Dao—not something just anyone can achieve.”
“Beyond sheer strength, one also needs talent and moments of profound realization. Each level of the ladder represents a unique path, a self-contained world. It’s far more complex than you think!”
“When the Heavenly Ladder opens this time, I can take you to try it. It will accelerate your growth and refine your ability to gain sudden insights. However, it’s also extremely dangerous. Countless cultivators have perished attempting the climb!”
Kai listened intently to Yun Li’s words, deeply shaken. It seemed that this so-called ‘guidance’ was the Great Dao’s way of selecting peerless geniuses from lower realms, granting them entry into the heavens.
Those with mediocre talent might never even dream of stepping foot on it in their lifetime!
“So you’re saying the Immortal Cave is located on one of the ladder’s levels?” Kai asked Yun Li.
After all, Yun Li had no means to enter the heavens yet, so he couldn’t have come to him with a treasure map from there. Based on his words, the cave must be within a level of the Heavenly Ladder—since each level was its own world.
Clearly, these levels had been established by powerful cultivators, yet they existed as real, tangible worlds.
Just like the realm of Heaven and Man, which had been created by the Wuji Holy Sect—though even its creators couldn’t destroy it at will. Such realms were bound by the fundamental laws of heaven and earth.
“Yes,” Yun Li confirmed. “The Immortal Cave is on the fourth level of the Heavenly Ladder. But since I can only stay there for a brief time, I haven’t been able to find it yet.”
“But I believe that when the Heavenly Ladder appears again, I’ll be able to stand firmly on the fourth level!”
Yun Li nodded as he spoke.
Hearing this, Kai’s heart stirred. The Immortal Venerable’s cave was an incredible opportunity! However, he also understood that such great fortunes often came with immense risks.
“Brother Yun, is this treasure map trustworthy?” Kai asked cautiously.
“Absolutely! I obtained it from the relics of an ancient monk, and it still bears the mark of that great figure,” Yun Li said with unwavering confidence.
Kai pondered for a moment before finally nodding. “Alright, in that case, I’ll agree to this!”
Seeing Kai’s acceptance, Yun Li grinned and added, “You can kill anyone in the Ten Palaces—except my father.”
“But be warned, my father will continue sending people to hunt you down, so you must be prepared.”
“Understood!” Kai nodded. “How strong is your Ten Palaces? There can’t be too many immortal cultivators, right?”
“Of course not. Haven’t you noticed how few immortal cultivators exist in the Heavenly Realm?” Yun Li replied.
“Yes, they are indeed rare,” Kai agreed.
Aside from the two Domain Lords in the Transformation Realm and the Lord of Beast City, he had hardly encountered any cultivators at that level.
Of course, there was also the old Taoist Wuji, who likely belonged to the Transformation Realm as well.