After a conversation, Yu Zhibo emerged from Li Dao's spatial domain.
Unlike the relaxed and carefree atmosphere when he entered, his face now held a trace of solemnity.
The Qingchu Continent was round on top and square on the bottom, adorned with the sun, moon, and stars above, and vast, endless spiritual rivers and seas below, along with layered secret realm spaces.
Its vastness was immeasurable. In comparison, the entire area of Earth was like the difference between a grain of sand and a desert.
In addition, there were countless forbidden zones of life and myriad races standing tall.
Compared to the powerful myriad races, the human race was merely one of the more powerful groups.
As for the names of the peak powerhouses on the Qingchu Continent, Li Dao did not tell him, because such powerful beings would sense it through the void when their names were mentioned, even across different timelines.
"I originally thought that after ascending to the upper realm, it would be easy to become an immortal or an ancestor. But now, it seems that danger and opportunity coexist. While it increases the space for growth, the crises faced may also be far greater than on the relatively peaceful Earth."
After a period of confusion, infinite fighting spirit soon surged in Yu Zhibo's eyes.
After reaching level 99, he increasingly felt the fragility of Earth's space. Every action was constrained, all to avoid his own energy fluctuations from excessively affecting those around him.
The stage of Earth was too small. Only by ascending to the Qingchu Continent could he truly unleash his potential without reservations.
"I wonder how those guys summoned by the Ninja World are doing. The Fusang secret realm space is too fragile and can no longer accommodate my existence. I might as well let a clone go and investigate."
Thinking this, Yu Zhibo snapped his fingers, and a clone at the A-rank, 49th-tier level appeared beside him. It nodded slightly at Yu Zhibo and then vanished from its original spot.
Yu Zhibo, on the other hand, took a step and teleported into the Ferris wheel cabin where Bai Chanyi was.
"Husband, what's wrong?" Bai Chanyi noticed the change in Yu Zhibo and asked curiously.
She felt that after the conversation with Li Dao... her husband's entire demeanor had become more subdued.
Although he was still low-key and approachable before, there was a hint of transcendence in his bones, which was a natural aura generated by his imminent breakthrough of this world's limitations.
Wang Shouyi had also experienced this feeling before, but he had long since returned to simplicity. Yu Zhibo had not yet reached that state.
Husband and wife are one. Yu Zhibo had no intention of hiding anything from his wife and recounted all the information Li Dao had revealed.
"I didn't expect the upper realm to be like this. How vast must that entire continent be? Not to mention the even vaster seas beyond the continent, what secrets lie hidden within those seas?"
Bai Chanyi's rosy lips parted slightly in surprise, clearly also astonished.
Yu Zhibo held her hand and smiled, "No matter what, we must go to the Qingchu Continent. In this life, if there were no conditions, it would be one thing, but since there is an opportunity to climb a higher peak, why should we give up?"
"Compared to the Qingchu Continent, Earth is not only more fragile, but its spiritual energy is also converted from the dark spiritual energy of the Eternal Night World, and its quality is far inferior to that of the Qingchu Continent. On Earth, after reaching the tenth tier of A-rank, one can freely traverse space, but it is estimated that in the upper realm, one might not even be able to break through. The strength of the two worlds is simply not on the same level."
"But precisely because of this, it is more challenging!" Yu Zhibo's eyes gleamed. "Wife, we can venture out together again then."
"Mhm!" Bai Chanyi thought of fighting side-by-side with Yu Zhibo again, and a hint of longing appeared on her charming face.
Meanwhile, in the Lighthouse Demon Kingdom.
In the Queen's palace, the Heavenly Demon clone Itachi, after devouring the demon source given by the Demon Kingdom's Queen, finally showed a slight loosening in his aura, which belonged to the 79th Demon Tier, on the verge of stepping into A-rank, 80th Demon Tier.
Compared to eight years ago, the Heavenly Demon Itachi had become stronger. His body surged with palpable demonic mist. With every move, the void collapsed and cracked, and endless dimensional dark matter overflowed from the fissures, being absorbed into his body.
Beside him, with her arms crossed, the tall, devilishly curvaceous Demon Queen watched him indifferently. Her lips parted slightly, "Yu Zhibo of the Dragon Country has returned. This child is exceptionally talented, reaching level 99 in less than ten years. The aura of power he possesses is even stronger than mine. If this continues to be delayed, once the Dragon Country counterattacks, neither you nor I will have a place to be buried."
"You failed the previous two times I sent you to explore the Demon Abyss. You said the inner demon was too cunning and transformed into my likeness when it met you, making you unable to bear to kill it. I'll reluctantly believe that, but we are running out of time. If you fail this time, you know the consequences."
"Don't worry, my dear!"
The Heavenly Demon Itachi put his arm around the Queen's slender waist and said in a scoundrel's tone, "After these years of special training, my heart has long been as hard as iron. If I encounter that inner demon again, I will ensure they never return. Then, by seizing the source of the inner demon, you and I can transform into inner demons and enter the tribulation of the upper realm. Stealing the heavens and changing the sun will be no problem."
"It's good that you know!"
The Demon Queen glanced at him charmingly, her eyes easily flowing with a gaze akin to a wife watching her beloved.
But the words that followed made the air in the hall freeze slightly: "If you fail this time, don't blame me for being ruthless. Although taking over your Heavenly Demon body will come at a price, it is not unacceptable compared to death."
The Demon Queen's slender fingers gently stroked the tear troughs on either side of Itachi's nose, smiling sweetly, "You have accompanied me for nearly ten years, and we have developed some feelings. Originally, I would not bear to harm you unless absolutely necessary, but... you have disappointed me time and time again, and I am truly in a difficult position..."
The Heavenly Demon Itachi smiled faintly, "Don't worry, this time I will not return empty-handed."
The Queen nodded noncommittally, "Go, you know the consequences!"
With that, she turned abruptly and walked towards the throne on the stairs. Her graceful back carried a hint of cold killing intent.
The Heavenly Demon Itachi watched the Demon Queen's retreating figure, his gaze filled not only with calmness but also with a hint of… pampering that even he himself could not detect.
After ascending the throne, the Queen slowly sat down, crossed her legs, propped her chin with one hand, and looked down at the Heavenly Demon Itachi below with a condescending gaze.
When she sensed the abnormality in Itachi's gaze, she paused for a moment, and then her eyes became incredibly deep.
"Begin meditating, descend to the Demon Tier, and enter the Demon Abyss!" she said slowly.
The Heavenly Demon Itachi nodded slightly and sat down cross-legged.