After Changing to the Ruthless Way, the Brothers Cried and Begged for Forgiveness-Chapter 407: North Abyss Realm

As Yu Zhao continued her meditative breathing, the black-and-white aura around her grew denser, occasionally streaked with flashes of seven-colored light.
Dao Lord Tai Wei looked on, utterly satisfied.
Not only had Yu Zhao glimpsed the profound essence of the Reincarnation Dao through her mastery of the Reincarnation Technique, but she had also deepened her understanding through reflection and application, showcasing her ability to extrapolate and innovate.
This time, Dao Lord Tai Wei felt as though she had struck gold.
Just then, the black-and-white mist began to ripple violently.
At that very moment, Yu Zhao opened her eyes. With a sharp inhale, she drew all the swirling mist into her body.
A series of faint muffled sounds echoed from within her.
Exhaling softly, her eyes sparkled with joy.
The late Nascent Soul stage—achieved.
“Not bad,” a serene, otherworldly voice suddenly sounded by her ear.
Startled, Yu Zhao lifted her gaze abruptly, spotting a celestial and ethereal woman seated on a high platform. Her face carried an enigmatic smile as she gazed down at Yu Zhao.
Yu Zhao froze momentarily before hurriedly rising to bow. “Greetings, Senior.”
“What is your name?”
“This junior’s name is Yu Zhao.”
“Yu Zhao, would you be willing to become my disciple?”
Yu Zhao was taken aback. “A disciple?”
They had only just met, and this senior was already proposing to take her as a student. Wasn’t that a bit hasty?
Moreover, she knew nothing of this senior’s past deeds and dared not easily entrust herself.
“Indeed. With your talent, remaining in this small world is a waste of your potential. If you follow me to the North Abyss Realm, I guarantee that within a hundred years, you will earn a place on the Northern Region’s List of Prodigies!”
Dao Lord Tai Wei’s tone was warm, her resolve to take Yu Zhao as a disciple unshaken.
The North Abyss Realm and the List of Prodigies—both terms were foreign to Yu Zhao.
Sensing her confusion, Dao Lord Tai Wei patiently explained, “This small world you inhabit is one of the Lesser Thousand Worlds, located in the Desolate Domain. Above the Desolate Domain are the Middle Thousand Worlds of the Southern Region, and above those, the Greater Thousand Worlds of the Northern Region.
“My home lies on one of the four great realms of the Northern Region—the North Abyss Realm. I am the ruler of the North Abyss Realm, Dao Lord Tai Wei.”
Yu Zhao’s pupils contracted as her heart surged with indescribable astonishment.
She had heard rumors before that the cultivation world was part of a Lesser Thousand World, and that there were Middle and Greater Thousand Worlds beyond.
But those rumors were so vague and simplistic that they barely fueled her imagination of what lay beyond.
Now, hearing Dao Lord Tai Wei’s explanation, she finally grasped the reality: there truly was a far vaster world beyond the cultivation realm.
“Dao Lord Tai Wei, this junior has a question,” Yu Zhao said cautiously.
“Ask.”
After a moment’s pause, Yu Zhao asked earnestly, “May I ask what stage Senior’s cultivation has reached?”
Unsure whether her question might be deemed presumptuous, Yu Zhao lowered her head respectfully.
Dao Lord Tai Wei chuckled lightly. “The pinnacle of a Lesser Thousand World is the Divine Transformation stage. But beyond Divine Transformation lie Void Refinement, Fusion, Tribulation, and Ascension. I am currently at the late Ascension stage.”
Late Ascension!
Though Yu Zhao had braced herself, hearing this answer still sent a shockwave through her, leaving her mind momentarily blank.
Dao Lord Tai Wei wasn’t just the ruler of a great realm; her North Abyss Realm was one of the four great realms of the Northern Region. Her cultivation level was unquestionably high.
Still, hearing it firsthand was far more overwhelming than she could have imagined.
Previously, Yu Zhao had thought of Master Qing Yan as an insurmountable peak.
Now, she realized her perspective had been far too narrow.
The Divine Transformation stage might be formidable in the Northern Region, but it would hardly stir the waters—a mere drop in the ocean.
“Yu Zhao, come with me to the North Abyss Realm. Ascension is within your reach!”
Those final words struck Yu Zhao’s heart like a series of heavy hammers, making it tremble uncontrollably.
Ascension—the ultimate pursuit of any cultivator.
Even imagining it ignited a rush of blood in her veins.
After a moment of consideration, Yu Zhao carefully replied, “Dao Lord Tai Wei, this junior has already pledged herself as a disciple to Hermit Bright Moon in the cultivation realm and practices the Path of Emotional Detachment…”
Dao Lord Tai Wei laughed softly. “No matter. Cultivators take masters to learn, not to remain bound by one. The key is to gather wisdom from many.”
“In my life, I have had three teachers. You would surpass me with only two.”
Her tone brimmed with confidence, clearly believing herself the most qualified guide for Yu Zhao’s future.
A strong master could indeed help her avoid countless detours.
Inevitably, Yu Zhao’s heart wavered.
Yet she remained rational—two lifetimes of experience had tempered her.
More importantly, a pressing issue still demanded her attention.
“Dao Lord Tai Wei, this junior has one final request. If Senior can grant it, I am willing to follow you to the North Abyss Realm.”
Dao Lord Tai Wei was in high spirits and showed no irritation at Yu Zhao’s persistence. “Speak freely.”
Though Yu Zhao practiced the Path of Emotional Detachment, her pursuit resembled the impartial compassion of heaven and earth, suggesting her request likely pertained to people or matters tied to this small world.
Surely, it was a trivial matter.
Kneeling, Yu Zhao spoke firmly, her voice ringing clear: “The Heavenly Ladder in the cultivation realm shattered a thousand years ago for unknown reasons, leaving no one able to ascend. I beg Dao Lord Tai Wei to restore it!”
The intention behind the Heavenly Divination Shell had undoubtedly been to address this very issue.
Naturally, Yu Zhao couldn’t let such an opportunity slip away.
“The Heavenly Ladder?” Dao Lord Tai Wei’s brows furrowed briefly before realization dawned. “Ah, you must mean the Star Region Transmission Passage.”
The Star Region Transmission Passage was a conduit linking two star regions. When a cultivator’s strength surpassed the limits of a Lesser World, their spiritual energy fluctuations would activate the passage, transporting them to a Middle World.
This was what the cultivation realm referred to as ascension.
Dao Lord Tai Wei tapped her fingers lightly on her knee. “As for the broken passage, it’s a manageable issue, but…”
Yu Zhao’s heart clenched.
“What you see before you is merely a fragment of my soul—a sliver of my true power, less than one ten-thousandth. Even if I pinpoint the problem, I cannot repair the passage in this state.”
Yu Zhao blurted, “Is there another way?”
Dao Lord Tai Wei considered briefly. “Not too difficult. I can use this fragment to transport you and others to the North Abyss Realm. Later, I will come here personally to resolve it.”
Yu Zhao’s anxious mind registered her use of “you and others,” but she had no time to dwell on it, her feelings a complex mix.
While she was thrilled and grateful that Dao Lord Tai Wei was willing to address the Heavenly Ladder, she regretted being unable to witness its restoration herself. Moreover, she still had people in the cultivation realm she cared for, people she hadn’t yet bid farewell to. White Blaze, who had yet to appear at Chaozong Gorge, weighed heavily on her mind.
After a long struggle, Yu Zhao finally summoned her courage. “Dao Lord Tai Wei, this junior still has matters to attend to. May I remain in the cultivation realm for some time and await your arrival?”
Dao Lord Tai Wei’s expression darkened slightly.
Few outside of those ancient figures dared bargain with her.
Were it not for Yu Zhao’s unparalleled potential, she would not have entertained further discussion.
Though silent, the pressure Dao Lord Tai Wei emanated made Yu Zhao’s scalp prickle and her head bow further.
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