The Supreme Martial King Shocking All Realms Chapter 3310 - 3305: Limit of the Sky-separating Realm_1

Consequently, he himself remained uncertain about the extent of his current power.

Without question, he had grown far stronger than in the past.

Given that the Ice River Secret Realm evaluated a person's might, it would surely reveal to him the limits of what he could achieve.

"Sir Yang Chen, regarding your Jiyu Essence..." the Fuchen Child beside him remarked.

Yang Chen inquired, "How much Jiyu Essence do you require?"

"5,000." The Fuchen Child responded without delay.

Yang Chen couldn't help but admire the Daozu Ancestor's ingenuity in simply establishing a secret realm and tempting folks with treasures, all to gather Jiyu Essence with ease.

The productivity of this method for harvesting essence was nothing short of impressive.

Clearly, these powerhouses from the Heavenly Extreme Realm valued Jiyu Essence greatly. If not, Princess Wenqi wouldn't have shaken her head upon bringing up her own tenth-level merit.

5,000 Jiyu Essence remained within his means.

With a casual flick of his hand, Yang Chen produced the token, extracted a storage pouch filled with Jiyu Essence, and passed it over to the Fuchen Child.

"This is my first visit to the Ice River Secret Realm. Could you share more details, Daoist friend?" Yang Chen requested.

Drawing on his vast experience in briefing others on the topic, the Fuchen Child explained smoothly and without pause, "The Ice River Secret Realm consists of thirteen palaces and six generals. For every two palaces, a general appears. Each general signifies a boost in one's battle prowess. Typically, Sky-separation Realm cultivators struggle beyond the Sixth Palace. Heavenly Destiny Experts might just scrape by to the Tenth or Eleventh Palaces. As for the Twelfth and Thirteenth, scarcely anyone has reached them."

Yang Chen, hands clasped behind his back, commented, "What exactly are these generals? How formidable are they?"

"They are puppets crafted by my family's Daozu Ancestor. Each bears its own name and possesses tremendous strength. Should Sir Yang Chen look down on them, you might face setbacks," the Fuchen Child cautioned.

Yang Chen had no intention of committing such a blunder.

Though Puppetry wasn't a highly revered Dao, those forged by a Daozu stood apart.

Puppets from such mighty figures likely embodied the zenith of the craft and wielded immense power.

Yang Chen pointed out, "Thirteen palaces mean one general per two, yet the Thirteenth seems to lack a pair."

"The Thirteenth Palace houses the mightiest puppet our Family Head ever created, one that transcends the mere label of 'general puppet'," Fuchen Child clarified.

Yang Chen nodded, recognizing the exceptional status of that Thirteenth Palace puppet.

"And the rewards?" Yang Chen pressed.

Fuchen Child answered precisely, "Defeating each general grants a portion of Jiyu Essence. Usually, slaying the second general recovers the entry fee, with gains growing larger the deeper one advances."

As he absorbed the Fuchen Child's enticing overview, Yang Chen realized most Sky-separation Realm experts would likely only break even by the Fourth Palace.

This thought prompted him to follow up, "I've heard Ancient Essence Cold Iron counts as a reward here too. Is that accurate?"

"Yes, it is, though claiming the Ancient Essence Cold Iron demands conquering the Thirteenth Palace," Fuchen Child confirmed.

Yang Chen grasped the full picture. "Understood. You can go now."

The Fuchen Child departed swiftly.

Yang Chen could only offer a wry smile at the circumstances.

Even Heavenly Destiny cultivators found the Thirteenth Palace a daunting barrier, so for him to tackle it seemed like an impossible task. Wasn't this simply stacking the odds against him?

Still, considering the Ancient Essence Cold Iron was a treasure that could sting even Daozu Ancestor Experts, guarding it behind the Thirteenth Palace and doling it out sparingly made perfect sense.

With the Fuchen Child gone, Yang Chen turned his attention to the formation platform.

Right away, his eyes caught a massive block of ice hovering over the formation platform.

Shaped like a mirror, this ice slab flawlessly mirrored the scene of Fairy Qing Wan inside the Ice River Secret Realm. Evidently, Fairy Qing Wan had plunged straight into a colossal ice palace.

Soon after, hordes of lifelike puppets surged forth and clashed with Fairy Qing Wan.

"Following 3,000 years of grueling cultivation, Senior Sister has truly grown remarkably stronger. The real wonder is whether she outmatches the King of the Netherworld," Fairy Yun Xiu observed.

Mu Fei let out a sigh. "The King of the Netherworld's power is downright fiendish; Senior Sister needn't challenge him. She'd only end up harming herself in the process."

"Senior Sister stays reserved and rarely talks, yet her pride runs deep. I figure with her Sky-separation Realm cultivation, hitting eighth-level merit shouldn't trouble her. Even in defeat, a single misstep decides a fight, so Senior Sister's already given her all," Fairy Yun Xiu murmured with a sigh.

Yang Chen paid close attention to their words.

"Senior Sister has arrived at the Fourth Palace."

Yang Chen observed carefully.

One had to admit, Fairy Qing Wan possessed real talent. She navigated the palaces sequentially, dismantling every puppet with her enigmatic arts.

This gave Yang Chen valuable insights into the puppets of the Ice River Secret Realm, preparing him for his own entry ahead.

In this manner, Fairy Qing Wan pressed on relentlessly and swiftly attained the Fifth Palace.

Upon entering the Fifth Palace, both Mu Fei and Fairy Yun Xiu displayed evident joy.

"I believe she can push past the Sixth Palace this round."

"Breaking the Sixth Palace would mark the pinnacle for Sky-separation Realm," Mu Fei grinned.

Yang Chen took in their exchange and formed a solid grasp.

The Sixth Palace served as a critical barrier. It appeared few Sky-separation Realm cultivators had ever breached it historically, as though it defined the realm's ceiling. Surpassing it would shatter that boundary.

Fairy Qing Wan showed clear promise for it. Retaining ample vigor after the Fifth Palace, she advanced to the Sixth.

Far tougher than the Fifth, the Sixth Palace featured the third general, a formidable barrier for countless Sky-separation Realm cultivators.

Merely defeating the second general allowed one to offset the entry expense. To harvest extra Jiyu Essence in the Heavenly Extreme Realm, confronting the third general was essential.

Yet, vanquishing the third general puppet proved no simple feat, as ancient mighty cultivators had amply demonstrated.

At this moment, Mu Fei and Fairy Yun Xiu watched their Senior Sister with intense worry.

"Should Senior Sister overcome this grueling trial, she'll hold the power to rival the King of the Netherworld!" Mu Fei balled his fists tightly.

But harsh reality struck without mercy. Though Fairy Qing Wan poured in her utmost, it amounted to nothing. Ultimately, she managed only a deadlock, failing to conquer the Sixth Palace.

The Sixth Palace's general puppet remained unyielding, blocking Fairy Qing Wan's path forward.