83: The spirit world underwent a major change, and he ascended ahead of schedule.

On their way back, they encountered people from various factions. When these people saw Ye Ming and the others, they assumed the matter was resolved. However, Sect Master Fei said something.

"The source of the demonic seed disaster has been eliminated, but there are still five places where demonic seeds are running rampant. They are all yours. Go and destroy them!"

After dropping that statement, he returned to Taixuan Prefecture with Ye Ming and the others.

The people from the various factions were left looking at each other. Although some were unwilling, most silently headed towards those five directions.

The subsequent events had nothing to do with Ye Ming. He went to the Taixuan Sect, extorted a large sum from them, and after killing everyone related to Sect Master Gao, he disappeared.

No one could find Ye Ming again, and no one knew where he went.

One year later.

In a certain mountain range, Ye Ming's flying boat was docked.

In the past year, Ye Ming had created two more Fifth-Tier Puppets, which were still running around the world.

He also spent some time in the Western Regions, meeting Xuan De, the Little Monk. When he saw him, Xuan De was already at the Nascent Soul Early Stage and had become the Abbot of Spiritual Buddha Temple.

However, upon seeing Ye Ming again, Xuan De appeared very surprised. His usual composure was gone, and he kept muttering that Ye Ming was an Immortal Reincarnation.

After not seeing each other for a few years, he thought his Cultivation speed was fast enough, but compared to Ye Ming, he seemed even worse than a pig.

Ye Ming didn't go to him idly; he asked if Xuan De wanted to go to the Spirit Realm together. Xuan De resolutely refused, saying he wanted to Ascend on his own, as it was the Buddha's arrangement.

Ye Ming didn't force him; everyone has their own plans. He merely asked out of friendship for Xuan De.

Leaving the Western Regions, Ye Ming continued to travel around in his flying boat. Wherever there were Fifth-Tier treasures, his figure would appear.

He stopped today because the annual sign-in was approaching. Every time this happened, he would stay alone in his flying boat, silently waiting for midnight.

Soon, midnight arrived, and the System's voice appeared on time.

[Ding, the Host has stayed in the Cultivation world for another year. Do you wish to sign in?]

"Sign in!"

[Ding, the thirteenth year's sign-in is successful. Congratulations to the Host for obtaining one of the Thirty-Six Divine Abilities, Five Elements Heaven Evasion Technique!]

Thirty-Six Divine Abilities? Is that the Thirty-Six Heavenly Transformations?

Ye Ming raised an eyebrow, not expecting this sign-in reward to be an evasion technique, and one related to the Thirty-Six Heavenly Transformations.

As Ye Ming pondered, a colorful light suddenly appeared before him, and before Ye Ming could react.

The colorful light directly rushed into his mind, transforming into numerous mysterious symbols, deeply etched into his memory.

A moment later, Ye Ming recovered from the depths of his memory, and joy appeared on his face.

It was just as he thought; the Five Elements Heaven Evasion Technique and the Thirty-Six Transformations were the same Divine Ability.

It could evade the Five Elements of heaven and earth, meaning he could evade water in water, earth in earth, fire in fire, metal in metal, and wood in wood.

Moreover, the evasion speed was incredibly fast. By the time others reacted, he would have already evaded for who knows how long.

Understanding the power of this Divine Ability, Ye Ming couldn't wait to try it out in his flying boat.

He made a few hand seals, and his entire body flowed into the earth like mud and sand. At this moment, he seemed to be the soil itself, constantly flashing within the ground.

Afterward, he made another seal, transforming into a puddle of water, swimming freely in the lake inside the flying boat, immensely enjoying himself.

Not long after, Ye Ming's face turned slightly pale after experiencing the wonders of the Five Elements Heaven Evasion Technique. This Divine Ability consumed too much Five Elements Power.

If it were spiritual power, using even one of the Five Elements would probably exhaust all of it.

However, this Divine Ability was indeed useful, increasing his speed by more than five times. And this was just at the introductory level; if his proficiency were higher, his speed would be even faster.

Cultivating it to the extreme would allow him to evade anything. It could only be said that this Divine Ability was incredibly powerful.

After testing the practicality of the Divine Ability, Ye Ming left this mountain range in his flying boat, heading towards his next destination.

However, a few days later, the Spirit of the Secret Realm actively sought out Ye Ming, seemingly with an urgent matter.

Early that morning, Ye Ming was walking through a ruin. After clearing out the ruin, just as he was about to leave, a voice transmission reached his ear.

"Little fellow, come to the Secret Realm quickly!"

This voice belonged to Old Xuan.

Ye Ming was stunned. Why was Old Xuan so anxious?

Although he had some doubts, he didn't hesitate. He immediately boarded his flying boat and flew towards the Taixuan Secret Realm.

Soon after, Ye Ming arrived at the location, and a vortex had already appeared in the valley, waiting for Ye Ming to enter.

Ye Ming put away his flying boat and stepped into the vortex.

Accompanied by a familiar sensation of disorientation, Ye Ming reappeared in the Secret Realm.

"Come to the inner area!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Ming's eyes narrowed slightly, wondering what was going on, but his feet didn't stop, and he quickly entered the inner area.

It wasn't until he saw the nine heavens profound pagoda that he lowered his guard. He had just thought Old Xuan was pretending, as the anxious tone made him suspicious, but thankfully, he wasn't.

Ye Ming walked to the nine heavens profound pagoda, and Old Xuan appeared, bringing news that surprised Ye Ming.

"Little fellow, there's been a sudden change in the Spirit Realm. My Lord and the other Heavenly Venerates were ambushed by the Devil Emperor during their battle in the Demon Realm, and now their lives are unknown!" Old Xuan's voice was heavy.

Ye Ming's expression also changed upon hearing this. Even the powerful Nine Heavens Profound Maiden had met with an accident?

As Ye Ming's expression constantly changed, Old Xuan spoke again with a serious tone.

"The plan has changed. The hundred-year Ascension is over. Little fellow, get ready. In two days, the nine heavens profound pagoda will take you to Ascend to the Spirit Realm early!"

"So soon?" Ye Ming was greatly surprised. It hadn't even been ten years yet, and he was already going to Ascend?

"Not just you, but others on the list will also Ascend together. The Nine Heavens Immortal Sect needs talented Cultivators like you. If you can stand out among them, the Immortal Sect will fully Cultivate you!"

Old Xuan's words made Ye Ming feel that something was amiss.

"The Spirit Realm doesn't lack talented people, does it?" Ye Ming asked, full of doubt.

"It doesn't lack them, but very few can truly grow. The Immortal Sect can only choose a group of the most talented people to fully Cultivate, so as to resolve the Immortal Sect's crisis!"

Old Xuan patiently explained to Ye Ming, mentioning that the Immortal Sect was already facing a crisis of annihilation.

After listening, Ye Ming understood that he had to Ascend early. It wasn't a big deal; the Nine Heavens Immortal Sect was temporarily safe, and there would likely be no accidents for a hundred years.

Going early was fine too; he was already tired of staying in the Taixuan Realm for the past two years.

After thinking it through, Ye Ming cupped his hands to Old Xuan, "Junior has no problem. I can Ascend early!"

"Good, go prepare!"

With that, Old Xuan released a vortex, and Ye Ming relaxed his mind, allowing the vortex to pull him away.

After Ye Ming left, a voice came from the nine heavens profound pagoda.

"Xuan, I'm leaving. I'm entrusting this Human Realm to you. On behalf of my master, I have unlocked all your Cultivation. I hope you can protect the Human Realm well!"

"Don't worry, from now on, the Human Realm will definitely not encounter any accidents!"