Chapter 4692

“It is extremely difficult for cultivators in the Transformation Realm to advance within the Heavenly Realm. After all, cultivation resources here are limited, relying primarily on spiritual energy.”

“After reaching the Transformation Realm, spiritual energy alone is no longer enough—external resources become essential. This is why the Ten Palaces require a large number of immortal stones.”

“Many Transformation Realm cultivators retreat from the world to focus solely on their cultivation. A significant number of them reside within the Heavenly Ladder.”

“I’ve mentioned before that each level of the Heavenly Ladder is its own world. Many cultivators enter and choose to cultivate within one of these worlds. Unlike the Heavenly Realm, the Ladder’s worlds contain an abundance of unique cultivation resources.”

“However, these worlds are also filled with peril. The danger within the Heavenly Ladder is thousands of times greater than in the Heavenly Realm. Even on the fourth level, a cultivator’s realm will be suppressed—you can imagine how difficult it must be!”

“Each time the Heavenly Ladder disappears, many cultivators choose to remain within its worlds to continue their training. But just as many become trapped, unable to ever leave.”

Yun Li explained everything to Kai in detail.

“Brother Yun, if each level of the Ladder is a world, does that mean there are many people living within each level?”

Kai asked curiously.

After all, if a world exists, life is bound to emerge within it.

“Of course,” Yun Li replied. “These are fully realized worlds, no different from the realm of heaven and man—except for the unique cultivation resources found within them.”

“But there’s one thing you must always remember: in the world of the Heavenly Ladder, every living being you encounter will be your enemy.”

“In that realm, there are no friends or family. Surviving its brutality requires an unshakable mind.”

At this point, Yun Li’s expression darkened slightly, as if recalling something unpleasant.

“Are the humans in the Heavenly Ladder’s worlds nothing more than emotionless killing machines?”

Kai asked in surprise.

After all, even in the heavenly world, cultivators fought fiercely over resources, making it far crueler than the secular world.

Yet, despite this, Kai had still managed to find friends and confidantes.

“Of course not,” Yun Li reassured him. “The people in the Heavenly Ladder’s worlds have emotions and desires just like anyone else. They are not mere killing machines.”
“When we enter the world of the Heavenly Ladder, we are seen as outsiders—intruders. That means we’ll be hunted down relentlessly.”

“This is why many cultivators from the Heavenly Realm who choose to stay and train in the Heavenly Ladder face constant danger,” Yun Li explained.

Kai pondered for a moment. He seemed to grasp what Yun Li meant and finally understood the nature of the Heavenly Ladder’s world.

“Alright, stop overthinking it. When the Heavenly Ladder appears, I’ll take you there, and you’ll see everything for yourself.”

“But before that, I have one more request…”

Yun Li looked at Kai, who was still lost in thought.

“What now? Just because you told me all this doesn’t mean I’ll help you with everything,” Kai said, eyeing Yun Li warily.

“Relax, this won’t put you in a difficult position.”

With that, Yun Li pulled out a dark dagger engraved with mysterious runes and handed it to Kai.

“Kill me with this dagger,” he said.

“What?!”

Kai was so startled he nearly jumped up.

Had Yun Li lost his mind? Why was he asking to be killed?

“Calm down. I don’t mean for you to actually kill me. I came to you not to fight, but because I want to survive.”

“I need you to use this dagger to destroy a wisp of my soul. That way, my soul lamp in the Ten Palaces will go out.”

“If my soul lamp goes out, they’ll believe I’m dead, and I won’t have to return to the Ten Palaces.”

“But if my soul lamp remains lit and I never return, I’ll be labeled a traitor. And once the temple’s enforcers come after me, not even my father will be able to protect me.”

Yun Li explained everything carefully, watching Kai’s reaction.