Chapter 680: Sect Leader Cheng Yu, The Difference Between Geniuses

Elder Cai was one of the very few Level 16 Perfection powerhouses in the Ten Heavens Sect besides Sect Leader Cheng Yu. With him taking action, Sect Leader Cheng Yu could rest much easier.

Of course, perhaps Elder Cai originally had no intention of agreeing, but with Sect Leader Cheng Yu's authority looming there, he had no choice but to comply.

"Alright, in that case, let's leave this matter here for now. If there's nothing else, you may all disperse."

Sect Leader Cheng Yu addressed the assembled elders. While the ancient jade of devouring taboo was one thing, today was also the Ten Heavens Sect's once-in-ten-thousand-years Sect assembly.

Just as Sect Leader Cheng Yu was about to leave, an Elder stepped forward, looking at Sect Leader Cheng Yu with a grave tone: "Sect Master, some time ago, the Demon Heaven Sect visited our Ten Heavens Sect, seemingly intending to make us their vassal. How do you plan to handle this, Sect Master?"

As this Elder brought up the matter, the other elders all turned their gazes toward Sect Leader Cheng Yu.

Sect Leader Cheng Yu's expression turned extremely grave as well. After a long while, he sighed and said, "You need not concern yourselves with this matter. I, the Sect Master, will naturally resolve it."

"But I can tell you this: our Ten Heavens Sect will absolutely not become a vassal of any other force. So you can rest assured."

Hearing this, the elders collectively breathed a sigh of relief and dispersed. After all, becoming a vassal of the Demon Heaven Sect would mean they would forever be looked down upon from now on. Moreover, the Demon Heaven Sect was notoriously cruel within the Forbidden Realm. If they became its vassal, they feared they would be tortured beyond recognition.

Soon, all the elders present had dispersed, leaving only the Grand Elder and the Second Elder.

"Sect Master, the Demon Heaven Sect is coming with overwhelming force this time. I fear this matter will be difficult to resolve peacefully."

The Grand Elder approached Sect Leader Cheng Yu, his tone filled with gravity.

But Sect Leader Cheng Yu waved his hand dismissively, speaking calmly, "I am now at Level 17 as well. If the Demon Heaven Sect insists on using force, I wouldn't mind fighting them to the death."

"But Sect Master…"

The Grand Elder and Second Elder were about to say more, but Sect Leader Cheng Yu waved his hand to stop them.

"In any case, you need not concern yourselves with this matter any further. What you need to do now is to Breakthrough to Level 17 as soon as possible. Without reaching Level 17, you have no right to resist before the Demon Heaven Sect."

Both the Grand Elder and Second Elder were at Level 16 Perfection, but unlike Sect Leader Cheng Yu, they had been stuck at Level 16 Perfection for nearly a hundred million years. If they couldn't Breakthrough soon, they might never reach Level 17.

"Yes, Sect Master!"

After the Grand Elder and Second Elder left, Sect Leader Cheng Yu's expression turned profound, as if lost in thought. He raised his head and looked beyond the Forbidden Realm, letting out a long sigh, but ultimately said nothing.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Wu Zhene soon brought Wu Li before a world.

Within the Forbidden Realm, if one was powerful enough, they could easily create worlds. Upon arriving before this world, Wu Zhene and Wu Li were stopped by two figures.

"Halt! Ahead lies the Final Return World. Without Final Return World identification, entry is forbidden!"

These two forbidden beings were both at Level 9 Perfection, staring sternly at Wu Zhene.

Seeing this, Wu Li, standing beside him, frowned slightly and prepared to eliminate them.

At that moment, Wu Zhene chuckled and took out an identification document from his Storage Ring.

"Brothers, I am from the Final Return World. You can let me in now."

As Wu Zhene produced the identity token, the two guards finally stopped blocking them, allowing Wu Zhene to bring Wu Li into the Final Return World.

Soon, Wu Zhene brought Wu Li into the Final Return World. After returning, Wu Zhene led Wu Li before a Grotto-heaven, skillfully taking out a token.

As the token was placed before the Grotto-heaven's barrier, an opening appeared in the barrier the next second.

Seeing this, Wu Zhene hurriedly brought Wu Li into the barrier. As the two entered the Grotto-heaven, the barrier slowly closed not long after, until it was restored to its original state.

"What exactly is going on here?"

Only after entering the Grotto-heaven did Wu Li finally ask.

Wu Zhene sighed and began to recount everything.

"Back when I was adventuring in the Forbidden Realm, due to certain circumstances, I became friends with a mighty figure from the Forbidden Realm. He gifted me identification for the Final Return World. Within the Forbidden Realm, the Final Return World is a safe place; even other mighty figures would not easily take action there. So if things get dangerous, I come to the Final Return World to lay low."

However, Wu Li keenly noticed that when Wu Zhene mentioned that mighty figure, his expression became incredibly complex.

But Wu Li did not intend to press for the identity of that mighty figure, since Wu Zhene did not wish to speak of it.

Just as Wu Li was about to say something, he sensed some change occurring within his body. Without further ado, he immediately sat down cross-legged on the spot to comprehend the changes within.

Seeing this, Wu Zhene was first taken aback, but soon his eyes widened in shock, for he could tell that Wu Li was now in a state of comprehending and Cultivating Forbidden Power.

He remembered that it had taken him a full two and a half years to comprehend and Cultivate Forbidden Power back then. But now, his Brother Yi Dao hadn't even spent half a year before beginning to comprehend Forbidden Power. This talent… one could only say that gods would envy it, and immortals would be jealous.

Soon, seven days passed. Throughout these seven days, Wu Zhene kept watch by Wu Li's side. The moment the seventh day ended, Wu Li's aura suddenly trembled, directly stepping into Level 1. And not just Level 1—Wu Li continued to grow stronger, soon Breaking through to Level 2, and only stopping upon reaching Level 2 Perfection.

Witnessing this, Wu Zhene couldn't help but stare in astonishment. He recalled that it had taken him ten years to Breakthrough from Level 1 Early Stage to Level 2 Perfection back then, enduring countless hardships along the way. But his Brother? He had only spent half a year. Truly, there was a vast difference even among Geniuses.

And before Wu Zhene could recover from his shock, the next second, something happened that shattered his worldview.