Within the gray space.

The moment Celestial Hatred Demon Monarch and his companions heard that someone had intruded into the Luotian Hall, they could no longer sit still.

First, the five sub-arrays of the Elemental Five Elements Demon Suppression Array were repaired, causing the Six Paths Saint Ancestor, who was on the verge of breaking free, to fall into silence once more.

Now, with such a change, even the experienced old demons who had traversed the demonic path for many years couldn’t remain calm.

"This ancestor has a secret talisman obtained from the Primordial Extreme Three Saints during our great battle years ago, which can grant you a chance to enter the Luotian Hall."

The three-headed giant snake spoke, then spat out a mysterious yellow talisman from its mouth, which floated quietly in front of the Rock Demon.

"Besides capturing those who have infiltrated the Primordial Extreme Mountain, also bring me back that Immortal-Slaying Gourd. With that treasure, perhaps I can finally break free."

The burly man with the curly beard bowed and accepted the ancient talisman, immediately agreeing.

"Yes! Rest assured, Master Saint Ancestor, I will complete the task, help you reemerge into the world soon, and unite the Human Realm! To sever the Dao lineage of the Human Race."

Afterwards.

The gray mist gathered and shrouded once again, the spirit patterns on the Star Chain shone, and the three-headed giant snake fell into silence once more...

As the Rock Demon and the Celestial Hatred Old Demon were about to leave, they couldn’t help but glance at Demon Venerable Bai Lin and Master Mu Qing, who were trapped within the Crystal Jade, and seeing nothing amiss, they hurried off to the Luotian Daoist Palace.

After a while.

The gray space became exceptionally quiet.

Demon Venerable Bai Lin used Divine Thought to communicate with Master Mu Qing: "Hey, who do you think repaired that array?"

"From what those demonic path people were saying, someone actually managed to sneak into the Luotian Hall. Could it be that old fellow Cloud-Fishing Elder? After all, he’s almost at the Mid-Stage Divinity Transformation, and he’s capable of escaping safely from here."

"If that’s the case, my venerable self wouldn’t have to stay here with you... There’s a glimmer of hope... Hehehe!"

Master Mu Qing remained silent but after a while said, "To enter the Luotian Hall requires great fortune."

"Earlier, I mentioned sharing with you an earth-shattering secret, and now I can tell you, the last Ascension Platform of the Human Realm is within the Luotian Hall, which Venerable Cyan Emperor accidentally discovered thousands of years ago while reinforcing the array."

"What?! The Ascension Platform!" Demon Venerable Bai Lin, upon hearing this, could no longer remain calm and composed.

"Mu Qing, in that case, my venerable self won’t bother with you any longer. I still have one last life-saving divine technique that I’ve yet to utilize. Maybe it’ll help us get out of here."

"Oh? What divine technique? But there’s no need. In my view, since the split soul of the Six Paths Saint Ancestor is once again suppressed by sealing power, the restriction trapping us won’t last much longer. If nothing unexpected happens, we’ll be free in ten days or so," said Master Mu Qing nonchalantly.

Upon hearing this, Demon Venerable Bai Lin immediately showed rare emotional fluctuation.

Because the Ascension Platform he had been desperately searching for was close at hand, right within the Primordial Extreme Mountain...

And their day of liberation was not far off.

...

On the other side.

Within the space of the Luotian Hall.

Cloud-Fishing Elder took out a Memory Jade Slip and recorded the Ascension Platform before him.

He sighed deeply, "Never expected that after drifting for most of my life, the only Ascension Platform I would find is damaged. I wonder if it can be repaired..."

He then vanished into nothingness, disappearing from the spot, ready to join Qin Ming and the others.

Qi Xiaoyu, meanwhile, unceremoniously packed all the books and jade scrolls from the Spirit Array Pavilion into his storage pouch.

He then flew toward the outside.

Upon emerging, he bumped into the incoming Cloud-Fishing Platform.

Qi Xiaoyu quickly approached and greeted, "Elder Lu, you’re here."

"Hmm, it seems Friend Qi has gained quite a bit!" Cloud-Fishing Elder glanced at him with a smile.

"Haha! This trip was indeed worthwhile. I obtained the inheritance of the Ancient Array Dao in the Spirit Array Pavilion of the Luotian Hall," Qi Xiaoyu said truthfully. Facing a supreme Great Power of the Human Realm, there was no need to lie; any subtle emotional shifts would be immediately detected.

Learning that Qi Xiaoyu had acquired the array inheritance, Cloud-Fishing Elder immediately showed interest, "Friend Qi’s proficiency in Array Dao is unmatched, even able to repair the Primordial Extreme Mountain’s Sealing Array. With the inheritance of the Luotian Daoist Palace, none can rival you!"

Qi Xiaoyu, a bit baffled by the elder’s attitude, wasn’t expecting such comments from the Divinity Transformation stage senior, making him feel somewhat flattered.

But Cloud-Fishing Elder’s following words soon cleared his doubts.

Cloud-Fishing Elder handed a jade scroll to Qi Xiaoyu and said, "Friend Qi, what I’m about to tell you is of great importance. You must first make a Dao Heart Oath not to disclose it to others."

Qi Xiaoyu accepted the jade scroll, quirking an eyebrow, "Not even to Fellow Daoist Qin?"

"If not for Fellow Daoist Qin’s rescue, I wouldn’t be here. Let’s not even mention repairing the Elemental Five Elements Demon Suppression Array or acquiring opportunities in this Luotian Hall."

"Fellow Qin is one of us, so there’s no need to hide it from him. However, the matter at hand is of utmost importance and requires caution. Have a look at the contents of the jade scroll," Cloud-Fishing Platform said with a carefree gesture.

Qi Xiaoyu immediately made a Dao Heart Oath and then browsed the scroll’s content.

But in the next instant, his eyes widened in disbelief as he blurted out, "An Ascension Platform to the Spirit Realm! This..."