System's Super Sect Chapter 943 - 886: The Eve of the Seven Domains Celestial Ascension Ranking (Second Update)

During the next half month, Sword Demon busied himself tending to Ye Wuping alongside his daily cultivation.

Naturally, this wasn't his choice at all.

With Ye Wuping occupying the bed, he had no option but to sleep on the outside sofa, where her anguished groans frequently reached him. Ye Wuping appeared to be doing this on purpose; whenever he stayed out, the painful sounds continued nonstop.

Yet, whenever Sword Demon stepped inside, she lay there beaming with a smile, utterly unharmed.

"I think it’s not your Spirit Body that’s hurt, but your brain that’s broken," Sword Demon always snapped irritably in these situations.

Ye Wuping kept her sweet smile while listening to Sword Demon's complaints. The moment she could talk freely again, she started trying to chat with Sword Demon.

"Can you just quietly recover from your injuries without all this nonsense!" Sword Demon would always storm out right then.

Once Sword Demon stormed off, Ye Wuping would start daydreaming about the day her eyesight returned.

She yearned to see the face of the one who had cared for her throughout this time.

"No matter what he looks like, he must be more handsome than that damn Sword Demon and that damn Sect Leader of the Immortal Sect!"

Ye Wuping kept fantasizing, her face lit with a smile.

…

As time passed steadily.

With just eleven days remaining before the Seven Domains Celestial Ascension Ranking began, Yun Liao came back from a sect mission.

After returning, Yun Liao geared up for one final entry into the Fifth World, but Wen Ping summoned him to the Tingyu Pavilion first.

Yun Liao asked, "Sect Leader, what’s the matter?"

Wen Ping said, "If nothing unexpected happens, this entry into the Fifth World should perfect your Water and Earth Tier Three Magic cultivation. However, you know the Seven Domains Celestial Ascension Ranking is full of demons and people whose Demon Bodies and Spirit Bodies vastly outclass yours. For safety, pick up a Magic Broom—just in case."

"Sect Leader, I have Defense Magic," Yun Liao replied.

Wen Ping warned, "Don’t be careless; you never know what might happen. Being number one in the Red Domain is important, but if something happens to you, it would be a huge loss to the Immortal Sect. And I would lose such a capable Elder."

"Sect Leader, I understand. Just recently, Miao Yin got two Magic Brooms while watching movies; I could get one from her later." At that moment, Yun Liao felt a warm surge in his heart, fueling his resolve to claim the top spot in the Red Domain even more fiercely.

For the Sect Leader, to labor without rest!

For the Immortal Sect, to give one’s all in duty!

"Go ahead."

Wen Ping patted Yun Liao’s shoulder before sending him on his way.

After Yun Liao left, Wen Ping summoned Yang Lele to the Tingyu Pavilion.

As the eldest senior brother who had mastered Tier Three Thunder Attribute Forbidden Magic with impressive combat strength, Wen Ping wouldn't let Yang Lele sit idle. Yet, he had no intention of sending Yang Lele to compete openly in the Red Domain's Seven Domains Celestial Ascension Ranking.

Wen Ping intended for Yang Lele to head to other smaller domains, claim the top position there, and gain experience for growth. Yang Lele’s spiritual power talent was outstanding, propelling him to rapid progress; yet that very talent highlighted his flaw.

Too young!

Just 16 years old.

Early success in youth often breeds complacency.

Wen Ping had only lately noticed this, as Yang Lele had begun showing an undue arrogance without realizing it.

He believed one could hold untamable pride, but arrogance crossed the line.

While pondering this, Yang Lele’s voice rang out from outside Tingyu Pavilion, "Disciple Yang Lele, greeting the Sect Leader! Sect Leader, are you there?"

"Come in."

Wen Ping replied.

Yang Lele entered grinning widely, and Wen Ping asked, "How is your progress in spiritual power cultivation?"

"Sect Leader, I think I should step into the Second Stage soon. Six months at most!" Yang Lele answered with full confidence.

"Good progress." Wen Ping praised, then added, "Since so, I have a task for you."

"Sect Leader, please tell me!"

Yang Lele beamed with excitement.

Missions meant rewards!

Wen Ping said, "Tomorrow, you will go to Heaven-Supporting Domain and seize the top spot in the Heaven-Supporting Domain Seven Domains Celestial Ascension Ranking. If you fail to get the first place, for the next three years, you will not be eligible to enter the Sea Thought Pavilion."

"What!"

Yang Lele’s face dropped instantly.

This punishment for failure was brutally harsh.

Being barred from the Sea Thought Pavilion for three years would stall his spiritual power cultivation by that much.

Sternly, Wen Ping declared, "Tomorrow morning, I will escort you personally to the Heaven-Supporting Domain. Upon arrival, never disclose that you are a disciple of the Immortal Sect. Regarding your name and origin, decide on them once you return."

"Sect Leader, am I heading there by myself?"

"What else could it be? Planning to bring your whole family?"

Wen Ping shot a fierce glare at Yang Lele right away.

Forcing out a smile, Yang Lele grudgingly agreed.

"Go make your preparations." With a wave from Wen Ping, the array within Tingyu Pavilion lowered Yang Lele, and his cries from below Tingyu Pavilion brought a grin to Wen Ping's face. At once, he transmitted via the array, "Remember, you are the eldest senior brother!"

Yang Lele nodded vigorously before dashing toward the dormitory area.

Since he was leaving tomorrow, he needed to quickly say goodbye to Zhao Qing and rally everyone!

Once Yang Lele departed, Wen Ping instructed Tao Niang to get ready for the trip to the Heaven-Supporting Domain alongside him. Yet, he chose to conceal Tao Niang's protective mission, as Yang Lele must remain unaware of his secret guardian.

"Tao Niang, upon our return from the Heaven-Supporting Domain, I shall bestow upon you ten top-tier Demon Pills to help you break into the Middle Realm." Wen Ping vowed.

Overjoyed, Tao Niang hurriedly thanked him, "Thank you, Sect Leader!"

After discussing the reward, Wen Ping cautioned once more, "Yang Lele is merely a child, so refrain from aiding him unless his life hangs in the balance."

Tao Niang hesitated briefly.

Just a child—meaning intervene only if death looms?

Not daring to guess further at Wen Ping's intentions, Tao Niang nodded promptly and replied, "Sect Leader, have no worries—I will only step in when he's on the brink of death!"

"Get ready then; we depart tomorrow." Finishing the talk, Wen Ping stored the Sound Transmission Stone and started considering additional preparations for the Seven Domains Celestial Ascension Ranking.

...

At the same time, over in the Red Leaf Sect.

Ye Wuping's absence had stretched beyond a month, though only the sect's highest leaders knew of it.

Following the Immortal Daily's report on Ye Wuping's vanishing, mere days passed before the Red Leaf Sect's upper echelons issued a statement claiming the Sect Leader had come back and entered seclusion to assault Half-Step Celestial Unrestricted. As a result, fervor gripped the whole sect, preventing any disorder.

As the Seven Domains Celestial Ascension Ranking drew near, Ye Wuping's whereabouts remained unknown, sparking panic among numerous Vice Sect Leaders.

In addition to their unease, Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart of the Red Leaf Sect brimmed with worry and rage. Deeply troubled by Ye Wuping's state, Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart leveraged his Domain Master’s Disciple identity to dispatch searchers for Ye Wuping. Finding no sign of him fueled Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart's fury, leading him to mark the Immortal Sect and the Sword Demon who wounded Ye Wuping for future extermination.

Lately, Le Qing observed Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart's poor shape, his frequent distraction prompting repeated counsel: "Extreme Heaven, with the Seven Domains Celestial Ascension Ranking imminent, stay focused right now!"

Each time, Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart bellowed, "Immortal Sect, should we cross paths in the Seven Domains Celestial Ascension Ranking, I, Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart, will definitely slay you!"

His present strength fell short against Sword Demon, so Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart resolved to slaughter every Immortal Sect disciple to avenge the pain inflicted on his cherished one!

(The Seven Domains Celestial Ascension Ranking is about to commence...)