I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2568 - 1164: Inside the Palace

Qi Yuheng trembled violently, but he promptly recalled a key detail.

He glanced back, and indeed, it was Qian Xing’s reincarnated form standing there, letting him exhale in relief.

"Even though I’m not the first to beat this stage, I still need to clear it."

Chen Xingxing felt a pang of disappointment yet refused to leave right away. He always completed a game before starting another.

With those words, he brushed past Qi Yuheng and arrived at the ultimate Dao Platform.

Then, beneath Qi Yuheng’s gaze filled with anticipation and tension, he halted right at the entrance.

"Huh!"

Chen Xingxing wore a baffled look and even set aside his phone, yet despite his utmost efforts, only one foot could cross. An unseen barrier seemed to hold him back.

"Young friend, entering the Purple Cloud Palace demands peerless talent and profound wisdom. Take your time; ample time remains..."

Observing this, Qi Yuheng hastened to console him. Previously, Qian Xing had been barred just short of the entrance, showing this as the boundary.

"Really? Thanks for the heads-up, uncle."

Upon hearing that, Chen Xingxing nodded before striding to and fro across the Dao Platform before the entrance, searching for clues to overcome the final obstacle and achieve clearance.

Watching him, Qi Yuheng felt a wave of ease wash over him.

Seizing the moment, he settled onto the steps of the Void Great Dao to start sensing its essence.

Yet, it proved futile—even armed with the Six Imperial Scripture, lacking innate void affinity meant the Great Dao rejected you outright.

After half a day of fruitless effort, Qi Yuheng let out a sigh and lifted his eyelids.

But the instant his eyes opened, shock jolted him.

For Chen Xingxing crouched directly before him, eyeing him with keen curiosity.

"Young friend, what’s wrong?"

Qi Yuheng inquired swiftly, adopting his most amiable face and voice.

"Uncle, did the principal drop any hints before entering?"

While on the steps earlier, Chen Xingxing had witnessed Chen Mobai entering the Purple Cloud Palace firsthand. Qi Yuheng had been the final one to converse with Chen Mobai prior.

In game terms, that dialogue had to hold the key to clearing.

"No, Junior Brother merely shared that these stairs hold the Dao Rhythm of the Void Great Dao..."

Qi Yuheng relayed Chen Mobai’s exact words honestly. Chen Xingxing’s eyes sparkled upon hearing them, prompting him to prepare descending.

To him, it screamed an unmistakable clue.

Grasping the Void Great Dao would grant entry to the palace.

However, spotting his intent, Qi Yuheng blocked him at once: "Young friend, this game permits only forward progress. Retreating a step sends you straight down the mountain."

Deeply familiar with Immortal Gate annals on the Purple Cloud Palace, Qi Yuheng understood that turning back triggered the Great Dao’s Power to eject you, regardless of cultivation height.

This explained why Narcissus lingered on the Water Great Dao steps—nothing higher suited her needs, and she knew her limits well. Summiting was beyond her grasp.

Pouring her full Essence Qi and spirit into the Water Great Dao suited her perfectly.

"You should’ve said that sooner!"

Hearing this, Chen Xingxing’s face soured in clear annoyance.

In his thoughts, Qi Yuheng aimed to block his game clearance.

He ought to have warned before ascending; comprehending the Void Great Dao would make clearing effortless.

"That was my mistake."

Though famed for his stern demeanor in the Immortal Gate, Qi Yuheng mustered a strained smile under Chen Xingxing’s rebuke, owning up to his error.

"Never mind, third place is third. Come up here, let me see you clear it firsthand. Perhaps another path exists."

Noting Qi Yuheng’s demeanor, Chen Xingxing held back further words, rose, and shifted to allow Qi Yuheng to advance.

"I’ll take a shot at it then."

These words ignited Qi Yuheng’s resolve, dreaming he could emulate White Light Ancestor and Chen Mobai as the Immortal Gate’s third to breach the Purple Cloud Palace.

Yet harsh reality struck swiftly.

As Qi Yuheng advanced a step, boundless pressure erupted around him, making his honed body quake beyond control.

Struggling fiercely, he planted one foot on the elongated, rectangular Taixu Dao Platform. His form grew unsteady, on the verge of being hurled from the peak.

"Uncle, what’s going on? Quick, get up here."

From his squat on the Dao Platform, Chen Xingxing watched Qi Yuheng frozen like under an Immobilization Spell—one foot raised, body mostly locked—and grew confused.

"I suddenly cramped up, no need to fret over me, I’ll manage gradually."

Qi Yuheng squeezed out a grin in response. Facing this rare chance, he’d endure the pose till the final day if needed.

"If you can’t make it up, just admit it—no shame in that."

Chen Xingxing’s words at that moment flushed Qi Yuheng’s face with fury.

"What would a kid like you know? I’ve abruptly gained insights into the Void Great Dao and won’t squander them, so I intend to tarry on these steps awhile..."

Qi Yuheng’s expression darkened as he snapped back involuntarily.

His contrived excuse sent the squatting Chen Xingxing into peals of laughter.

"What’s so funny? Surely you recognize me—among Immortal Gate Divinity Transformations, save Junior Brother Pure Yang, I alone reached this height..."