Martial Peak Chapter 6102, Upper Realm

*Bang!*

In the blink of an eye, no more than the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, Yang Ji and Yang Xu heard a shattering sound. The protective sphere that had enveloped them fractured and dissipated into the air as if it had never been.

Now, held within the grasp of an enormous hand, Yang Ji, Yang Xu, and Yang Ling felt no physical discomfort. Crucially, the oppressive pressure they had endured earlier had vanished entirely, preventing Yang Ling from suffocating.

Despite this, a sense of unease lingered within Yang Ji and Yang Xu. It wasn't fear, but rather an unexplainable, peculiar sensation.

Simultaneously, as they surveyed their surroundings through the narrow gaps between the fingers of the colossal hand, they couldn't discern their point of origin. What they could perceive, however, was extraordinary and unlike anything they had ever witnessed.

With mere glimpses, they observed colossal beings moving about. Though not in close proximity, their sheer scale was so immense that Yang Ji questioned their very existence. Indeed, the hand that held them seemed minuscule in comparison.

Nearby these giants, luminous mists swirled. Yang Ji and Yang Xu couldn't precisely identify these mists, but their sheer size, comparable to that of the giants, suggested an unimaginable scale.

“Wait… Brother, aren’t they… Giant Spirit Gods?” Yang Xu’s query momentarily stunned Yang Ji.

“Are you serious? But didn’t our Mothers mention only two remained? How are there so many here? And aren’t they far larger than they described?” Yang Ji questioned solemnly, his mind racing with a deluge of unanswered questions.

“But, Brother, didn’t they say the ones we encountered were like infants? Perhaps these are adult Giant Spirit Gods? Maybe… maybe they arrived after outgrowing our world?” Yang Xu mused, her own thoughts adrift.

Meanwhile, Yang Ling, not fully grasping the situation, simply exclaimed, “Wow…”

Wu Lun soon approached them and remarked, “Finally. Breaching that barrier was quite the ordeal, especially one so heavily guarded.”

Turning his gaze towards the Giant Spirit Gods, Wu Lun commented, “It appears this is your first encounter with these giants. Keep your jaws shut and focus. They are not your concern. Under no circumstances should you even contemplate interacting with them. We have more pressing matters to discuss before we reach the Upper Realm.”

“Upper Realm?” Yang Ji and Yang Xu heard this term for the first time, surprised that this mysterious subject was finally being broached.

“Precisely, the Upper Realm,” the Heavenly Demon Queen declared, sensing their thoughts. “The Restriction has now dissolved, as we have transcended its reach. At long last, we can confer about our forthcoming endeavor. I must caution you, however, that not all your queries will be addressed. Certain matters are destined to remain confidential. Nevertheless, it is imperative that you comprehend the sequence of events that shall now commence.”

Surprisingly, Wu Lun interjected this time. “Indeed, what she said. But I will be the one explaining things. Not here.”

He glanced at the Heavenly Demon Queen, implicitly suggesting she yield.

The Heavenly Demon Queen, observing this, pondered his intentions. However, having already escaped the Grand Array she had manipulated and with his True Body intervening, he clearly held the advantage in this deliberation.

Interpreting her silence as agreement, Wu Lun continued, raising a single finger. “Firstly, not everyone here will travel together. To be specific, the girls will remain united, and the boys will be with me. Understood?”

“Wait. Why? I don’t want to be separated from my Brother,” Yang Xu protested swiftly.

Wu Lun quickly shut her down. “It is for your safety. Firstly, understand that beings from the Lower Realm are not welcome in the Upper Realm. To those in the Upper Realm, you are no different from slaves. Worse, actually. Merely resources. And the weak auras you three possess will undoubtedly cause issues.”

“We aren’t weak,” Yang Ji retorted, but Wu Lun merely scoffed derisively. “Oh really? Try manipulating a sliver of Space here, if you think you’re capable. Do you think my words are meaningless?”

“Huh!?” Yang Ji immediately attempted to manipulate the Principles of Space. However, he felt an invisible force obstructing him, akin to a fish thrust onto land, desperately trying to swim. Nothing happened.

Wu Lun sneered. “The Dao of Space you comprehend is merely a diluted, inferior version of the True Dao of Space. As such, the Principles you're accustomed to manipulating cannot be found outside your Lower Realm. Do not delude yourself into thinking you hold power here. In the Upper Realm, all three of you are less than insignificant ants, understand?”

This caused the children to grow anxious. Wu Lun then addressed the Heavenly Demon Queen, “Naturally, we will ensure both of you remain alive. For her, it’s a matter of survival. For me, I require your continued existence to be of use.”

“Yet, you still haven't explained why we must be separated,” Yang Ji inquired.

“Because either one of you carries the Lower Realm Aura. When we first met, I observed your profound connection, as if your identities were one, despite being distinct individuals. To share mastery of a Dao implies a power connecting you that surpasses the Dao itself. If I am not mistaken, you must be the one proficient in the True Dao of Unity.” Wu Lun directed his gaze towards Yang Xu.

However, Yang Xu appeared perplexed by this assertion. She had never cultivated a True Dao before. Her connection with her Brother was an inherent blessing, bestowed as if by Heaven and Earth. They had never encountered an explanation suggesting it stemmed from the power of a True Dao.

Dispelling her confusion, the Heavenly Demon Queen added, “Indeed, she is the primary vessel.”

Wu Lun nodded and then stated, looking at Yang Ji, “Man, that simplifies matters significantly. We will have one of you bear both of your Lower Realm Auras.”

Yang Ji rolled his eyes at Wu Lun's obviousness. “But how will we achieve that? We can transfer it through Qi, our thoughts, memories, and even insights. Yet, we don’t even know what this Lower Realm Aura is.”

“Rest assured. No effort is required from you. I have already made all necessary arrangements,” the Heavenly Demon Queen declared before merging into Yang Ji.

Moments later, Yang Ji and Yang Xu sensed an internal shift, though they couldn't pinpoint its nature. Yang Xu felt a subtle sense of loss, while Yang Ji experienced slightly increased pressure from the world. It was evident to Wu Lun, who remarked, “How convenient. One is now completely devoid of the aura. Pills would never offer such efficacy. Even Arrays wouldn't fully contain it before a true expert's gaze. Still, for now, nobody will be able to discern her Lower Realm origins. Perhaps that's why ‘she’ chose to accompany you…”

The latter part of Wu Lun's statement seemed to trail off, but he quickly refocused. “At the very least, your Sister will be considerably safer in the Upper Realm for the time being. She might even be able to join a proper Sect. Though, some issues may still arise…”

Wu Lun paused deliberately, as if prompting Yang Ji to question him.

“What else?”

Wu Lun clapped his hands together and stated without hesitation, “You see, since your Sisters will be together, ensuring the little one’s safety requires them to join a strong Sect. However, at Yang Xu’s current cultivation realm, I doubt she will qualify.”

Yang Ji’s eye twitched. “Then, what do you want us to do?”

Wu Lun wiggled his finger. “No, no, no. It's not so much what I want *you* to do. Rather, it is what I want *her* to do.”

Wu Lun paused, seemingly waiting for Yang Ji to hold his breath before continuing, “I want you to transfer all your cultivation to her.”

““What!?””

Not only Yang Ji but also Yang Xu and Yang Ling reacted with the same shock.

They were about to venture into an unknown territory, and this youth expected Yang Ji to cede all his cultivation to Yang Xu? If this wasn't preposterous, what was?