Busy and Bustling

Wine does not intoxicate; a person intoxicates himself. He felt drunk simply because everyone here was his family, his friends, and his companions. His teachers, his childhood friends, his father… They were all here. A small realm, a small space, yet it held the true flavor of home. Sweeping across the myriad realms, riding roughshod through the Three Gates, feared by hundreds of millions—no matter how grand the outside world was, it was never home. Laughter and joyful chatter filled the room as everyone spoke their minds freely. At this moment, Su Yu was genuinely happy. After who knew how long, the surroundings quieted down. Liu Wenyan and the others looked at Su Yu, who had fallen asleep leaning back in his chair. Without a word, they all carefully crept out of the room. As soon as they left, Su Yu snapped his eyes open, completely lucid. He had wanted to sleep for a bit, but once the surrounding clamor vanished, his drowsiness faded with it. Perched atop his head, the little fur ball was sound asleep. There were no divine characters to lick, but licking Su Yu was just as good. Su Yu was now virtually the incarnation of Dao, the embodiment of a world, smelling immensely fragrant. The little fur ball had licked to its heart’s content, leaving Su Yu’s head slightly damp where the little fellow had drooled. Inside the room, the cups and plates were left in disarray. No one had cleared them away, fearing they might disturb Su Yu. Su Yu remained slouched in his chair, completely unmoving, lounging lazily like a puddle of mud. It felt comfortable. For a fleeting second, Su Yu thought about just staying here. Letting King Wen and the others fail to find him! How wonderful it would be to shut the door and live out his own quiet days! Yet… he couldn't! Earlier, the Human Sovereign had discussed venturing into the Earth Gate to seize the Myriad Daos Stone; the Sovereign still needed to recover so they could face the Human Gate together. Besides, without fighting, how could he advance? At thirty-five Daos, he was by no means invincible. Regarding the Dao Unification Method and Aperture Fusion Technique proposed by Wen Yu, Su Yu had only merged thirty-six apertures so far. He was still a long way from all seven hundred and twenty apertures, and uniting all seven hundred and twenty apertures into one was even more distant! Relying on bitter, secluded cultivation wasn't impossible, but the best path was to fight continuously, grinding and fusing the Daos through endless combat. Bitter cultivation… Su Yu simply did not have the time. Therefore, he had to keep fighting, cultivating to make himself stronger. At the very least, his path forward was exceptionally clear so far; he hadn't hit any bottlenecks and remained in a period of rapid advancement. Countless thoughts surfaced. With so much weighing on his mind, even when he wanted to rest, he could not find peace. Su Yu stood up after all. Atop his head, the little fur ball rolled over, continuing to smack its lips in a contented slumber. Su Yu smiled. Fatty Ball hadn't slept for a hundred thousand years, sleeping until it was completely dead to the world. You, on the other hand, eat joyfully and sleep peacefully. You little brat live a far better life than Fatty Ball. You seem even fatter than last time; I might as well hand the name Fatty Ball over to you! …… After lingering in the room for a while, Su Yu finally stepped outside. Liu Wenyan was no longer there. The others had scattered as well; even his own father had slipped away. Only Chen Hao remained behind. Seeing Su Yu, Chen Hao chuckled. “Didn't sleep a bit longer?” “A little was enough!” Chen Hao laughed. “Teacher Liu went to teach his class. He told me to let you know that if you’re leaving, there’s no need to say goodbye. Just come back whenever you’re tired. When you return, the master’s wives will all cook up something delicious…” Su Yu broke into a grin. Glancing at Chen Hao, he gave a slight nod. “Understood! By the way, what about you…” Su Yu smiled teasingly. “How about later I look around for a suitable girl of the right age and bring her in, so you have someone to pursue?” Chen Hao gave a dry laugh. “Come on, sort out your own issues first!” Su Yu burst into hearty laughter. After chatting with Chen Hao for a bit, Su Yu did not mobilize the power of his world. Instead, he channeled a portion of his aperture strength to stabilize the entire pocket realm. After bustling about for a while, Su Yu left behind a few items and vanished from the space without saying farewell to anyone else. Farewells were merely for the sake of the next reunion. And the next time… in the current turbulent situation, even Su Yu had no idea when he would return. He drew too much attention; he had to remain cautious. Even to the Human Sovereign and the others, Su Yu had never revealed where he hid these people. Everyone harbored a bit of their own selfishness. This place was Su Yu’s emotional anchor. If this space were destroyed, severing that anchor, Su Yu might become far more terrifying. …… Within the pocket realm. Bai Feng was busily researching something. Sensing the spatial fluctuation, he looked toward Wu Lan, who was likewise occupied not far away, and said with a chuckle, “He’s gone!” “Oh!” Wu Lan responded indifferently, continuing her experiments without pause. Bai Feng chuckled. “You didn't even go say goodbye. No regrets?” “……” Wu Lan lifted her head, gave him a flat look, then lowered it again, ignoring him completely. Bai Feng snickered. “That kid is dense as a brick. Forget it, can't be bothered with him! Little Wu, what has your sister been up to lately?” Wu Lan looked up at him, pausing for a long moment before replying, “My sister said that once you become as formidable as Su Yu, she’ll consider you!” “……” Bai Feng curled his lip. “Give me a break. Tell your sister to stop yearning after my student! Wouldn't it be better to pine after me?” Chuckling, Bai Feng quickly added, “Whatever, women are everywhere! If your sister doesn't want me, I can't be bothered with her either…” Wu Lan ignored him. She continued her research. Although they had lost touch with the outside world, she refused to sit idle. In truth, no one here was idle; each had their own pursuits. Even if some of their research appeared childishly primitive to supreme experts like Su Yu, they still forged ahead steadily along their chosen paths. …… At the same time. In another small courtyard. Chen Yong looked at his disciple, who was swinging her saber stroke after stroke in the yard, a faint wistful smile touching his lips before he quickly composed himself. Smiling, he said, “Jiajia, your combat techniques are growing increasingly refined. Next time your junior brother returns, I’ll have him give you some pointers. You’re almost surpassing me.” Wu Jia nodded silently, continuing to swing her long saber, executing the Sky-Opening Battle Art. Sweat flew in all directions. Her cultivation was not exceptionally strong, yet her saber strokes were extraordinarily steady. Compared to her rashness in the past, today's Wu Jia was far more mature and grounded. Chen Yong watched quietly. Looking at this disciple whom he had raised like a daughter, a myriad of thoughts crossed his mind. At this moment, Su Yu’s figure lingered in everyone’s mind. …… Meanwhile, Su Yu had once again embarked on his journey. His spirits were refreshed! Without seeking out King Wen and the others, Su Yu wore a faint smile as his figure flickered. Soon, he appeared above the All-Heavens Battlefield. Next, death qi spread outward. A moment later, a massive pit manifested beneath his feet. At that exact instant, a cold bark rang out: “What have you come for?” “Old Dead, I came to see you! Why so inhospitable? It’s only been a few days; just a couple of days ago we were good friends!” Su Yu’s laughter echoed through the void. Inside the Dead Spirit Realm. Following the unification of the two worlds, the death qi in the Dead Spirit Realm was even denser than before, yet within this pervasive death qi lay a subtle trace of vital energy. Some of the wandering dead spirits, who had once possessed blank, lifeless eyes, now seemed to carry a spark of nascent intelligence. A colossal dead spirit palace hovered in the sky. At this moment, the Lord of Dead Spirits, crowned in black, looked toward a certain direction and shook his head slightly. Having returned to the myriad realms, Su Yu had grown far more arrogant! This fellow was truly… truly beyond words. A moment later, a white-robed figure emerged within the darkness. He appeared somewhat out of place! Yet upon closer inspection, one discovered that he blended perfectly into the surrounding world. Just then, Su Yu was taken aback. High in the air, a figure was suspended in the void, being brutally whipped. Literally hung up and beaten! The executioner was Mingtu, who had not returned long ago. Seeing Su Yu, Mingtu bowed slightly. Su Yu looked at the suspended Liu Hong, asking in surprise, “What happened to him?” Why beat Liu Hong? I told the Lord of Dead Spirits to look after my people. Given Liu Hong’s character, there was no way he hadn't claimed to be my man. Why was he still strung up and flogged? At this moment, Liu Hong cast a desperate, pleading gaze toward Su Yu! Save me! Emperor Mingtu hurriedly reported, “Replying to the Tribulation Lord, this man was extraordinarily audacious. As soon as the Lord returned, this man came knocking on the door to recommend himself as the Lord’s military strategist, demanding that the Lord bestow life-and-death power for his cultivation. He even claimed that the Tribulation Lord was personally brought up by his own hands, boasting of his abundant experience…” There was no need to say the rest. As if the Lord of Dead Spirits would entertain him! Hanging him up for a beating… seemed entirely justified. When it came to being bold, Liu Hong was truly audacious beyond belief! Su Yu broke into laughter. “Fine, I understand. Keep beating him. Once you're done, send him to work!” “Understood!” “Your Majesty…” Liu Hong wore a look of utter misery. Please don't! I’ve been hung up and beaten for days! While it hasn't killed me, it hurts like hell! Su Yu remarked with a faint smile, “Learn your lesson! Don't try to hoodwink just anyone!” His guts really pierced the heavens! Even I barely dared to hoodwink the Lord of Dead Spirits… cough, cough, barely dared to… debate the Dao with him! He paid Liu Hong no further mind; the man wouldn't die. The Lord of Dead Spirits knew that several of the living beings here were Su Yu’s subordinates, so he hadn't dealt a fatal blow, which was why Su Yu refrained from intervening. …… Su Yu walked straight toward the grand palace. At this moment, numerous dead spirits lingered around the perimeter of the colossal palace. Even dead spirit armies had assembled, none of them weak. With his two worlds united, the Lord of Dead Spirits was far more powerful than he had been inside the gate! Moreover, his aura was no longer one of extreme, absolute death; within death lay rebirth. Inside the hall. The Lord of Dead Spirits sat high upon his throne. Seeing Su Yu enter, he uttered not a word, merely watching him coldly. Su Yu smiled warmly. “Senior, a single day apart feels like three autumns! Not seeing you for a few days feels like many years have passed. I have missed Senior dearly!” The Lord of Dead Spirits sneered coldly. “Why aren't you calling me Old Dead anymore?” Su Yu acted astonished. “Senior… do you want to be my old teacher? Is that… appropriate?” “……” The Lord of Dead Spirits scoffed coldly, stating indifferently, “Speak. What did you come running here for this time?” Su Yu chuckled. “To visit Senior…” “Hypocrite!” Having returned to the myriad realms, the Lord of Dead Spirits radiated an even grander overbearing aura. Leaning against his throne with an aura that dominated the heavens, he said flatly, “What do you want this seat to do for you?” “……” Su Yu gave a dry laugh. “I didn't mean that.” “Then scram!” “Cough, cough, well, maybe a little bit of that!” The Lord of Dead Spirits sneered. One never visited a temple without a reason; he had already guessed this fellow harbored an agenda. Without hesitation, he asked directly, “You want to enter the Earth Gate?” Su Yu nodded. “Senior’s vision is truly piercing!” “Flattery means trouble. You aren't expecting me to help you deal with the Earth Gate, are you?” The Lord of Dead Spirits frowned slightly. “Before it revives, I fear it not! Even if it revives, I have nothing to dread! But are you certain you want to enter the Earth Gate? This isn't like before. When you entered the Heavenly Gate, no one knew. Now, if you go in… or rather, before you even step foot inside, some experts within will already know you’re coming! What happened in the Heavenly Gate will not repeat itself!” Because the Earth Gate was connected to the Human Gate! The two Great Sages, Hongtian and Jitian, would certainly alert their spies within the Earth Gate. “There are still formidable experts within the Earth Gate!” The Lord of Dead Spirits cautioned, “Back then, after battling the Heaven-Opening Era, though they suffered disastrous losses, they still possess the might of an entire era. While your strength is not weak now, wishing to run rampant… will be difficult!” Su Yu nodded. “I know! But… it’s nothing insurmountable! No matter how difficult, it won't be harder than before!” Su Yu smiled. “Senior, you don't need to enter. Just watch from outside the gate! If the Earth Gate tries any tricks, Senior just needs to strike it!” The Lord of Dead Spirits sneered. “What’s in it for me?” Su Yu grinned. “We’re all on the same side. Talking about compensation hurts our feelings…” The Lord of Dead Spirits snorted. “When you severed some of the origin practitioners from my world, why didn't you mention being on the same side?” Well, now that he had returned and the sensation had grown distinct, he was holding a grudge again! Su Yu gave a dry laugh. “That was all in the past…” “Speak. What benefits do I get?” Su Yu felt helpless. Why must we discuss benefits? It so damages our harmony! After a moment's thought, Su Yu smiled. “How about… I call you Grandpa?” “……” Damn it all. Seeing Su Yu reach the absolute pinnacle of shamelessness, the Lord of Dead Spirits was left speechless. Benefits or no benefits, at his level, he didn't truly care. Yet he never expected this grandson could genuinely be this shameless! The Lord of Dead Spirits was silent for a long while before finally saying, “I can keep guard against the Earth Gate for you, but I won't meddle with the Human Gate!” Su Yu nodded. “I understand. Preventing the Earth Gate from acting up is enough! With Senior’s might, even if the Earth Gate completely revives, you can still fight it…” Pausing, Su Yu asked, “Senior has reached thirty-nine Daos?” “Close enough!” The Lord of Dead Spirits replied, his brow furrowing slightly. “Having reached my current level, the foundation accumulated over all these years has been exhausted. Of course, I haven't reached the absolute pinnacle. Right now, I lack the power of the Dao of Life! I cannot achieve a complete, seamless rotation between life and death!” Su Yu considered this and said, “The rule-power conversion technique King Wen taught you back then…” “The efficiency is too slow!” The Lord of Dead Spirits hadn't thought it slow before, but compared to Su Yu, he suddenly felt it was agonizingly slow! The Lord of Dead Spirits continued, “It would be best to kill a few super-grades to replenish me! The vitality of super-grades is immensely potent! Stripping their life force directly is far better! When you enter the Earth Gate, there will be super-grades inside; kill a few and bring them back for me. Let me see… if I can step into forty Daos!” He said in a deep voice, “If the Heavenly Gate fully revives, it will likely be somewhat stronger than I am now, and the same goes for the Earth Gate! The Earth Gate might even be slightly stronger than the Heavenly Gate.” Su Yu understood and nodded. “I’ll assess the situation. In addition, it is said that the Myriad Daos Stone is there; I’ll see how much I can seize. If I can seize plenty and there is more than enough for the Human Sovereign’s recovery, I’ll see if any remains!” The Lord of Dead Spirits acted as if he hadn't heard this; even if there were leftovers, this kid wouldn't necessarily give them to him. “Anything else?” “Nothing…” “Then why haven't you scrammed?” “……” Su Yu was helpless. Not polite in the slightest! Was it just because I called you Old Dead a few times? Thinking of this, Su Yu suddenly asked, “Right, where is the Lord of Undead Spirits?” “……” This time, it was the Lord of Dead Spirits' turn to be struck speechless. Staring at Su Yu, he finally muttered after a long while, “It’s truly a pity you grew a mouth! Such a fine person, why did you have to grow a mouth?” “……” Su Yu was completely baffled. What kind of remark was that? The Lord of Dead Spirits was almost driven to exasperated laughter. “I merely left behind a wisp of will, and you even had to hoodwink that! Babbling that ‘undead’ is the pinnacle of ‘death,’ that undead spirits surpass dead spirits—what do you understand about the Dao of Death to dare spout such nonsensical drivel!” After returning and assimilating that wisp of will, he had discovered exactly what Su Yu had done, leaving him utterly speechless. What Lord of Undead Spirits? That was him all along. Now that the wisp of will had returned, he had fully absorbed all of the Lord of Undead Spirits' memories, leaving him thoroughly exasperated with Su Yu! Su Yu, however, wore a look of regret. “Senior killed the Lord of Undead Spirits? How ruthless!” The Lord of Undead Spirits was quite nice, far easier to fool. And you actually absorbed him! The Lord of Dead Spirits couldn't be bothered with him and repeated, “If there’s nothing else, hurry up and scram!” Fine then! However, as he prepared to leave, Su Yu recalled something and said, “Regarding Liu Hong, his Dao is tethered onto Senior’s Dao; does that count as merging into Senior’s world?” The Lord of Dead Spirits frowned slightly and nodded. “In a sense! And… it’s utterly revolting!” He felt somewhat annoyed. “It’s equivalent to someone shoving a chopstick up your nose—would you feel comfortable?” Uncomfortable indeed! No wonder he was hung up and beaten; now it all made sense. Su Yu laughed. “His Ink Dao hasn't completely fused either. If it doesn't work, Senior can just sever his Ink Dao.” “No need!” The Lord of Dead Spirits said flatly, “This seat also wishes to see just how capable this teacher of Su Yu truly is!” Fine, it seemed Liu Hong had swaggered around using that title again! Strictly speaking… it wasn't an outright lie. After Su Yu entered the academy, Liu Hong had indeed been his first instructor aside from Bai Feng, specifically assigned to lead Su Yu’s cohort of new students. He did count as a teacher; Su Yu simply didn't care to acknowledge it much. The Lord of Dead Spirits hadn't severed his Dao, perhaps wanting to conduct some research. Su Yu thought for a moment and said, “As long as he doesn't die, do as you please, just don't kill him.” “This seat knows what to do!” Su Yu nodded and smiled. “Alright, I’ll be taking my leave then. I merged the Tianyuan Realm into the Dead Spirit Hell, creating rebirth within death! It harbors a glimmer of vitality! Senior might want to study it more closely.” The Lord of Dead Spirits grew pensive and nodded slightly. Indeed, within the current Dead Spirit Realm, there was a territory brimming with life, which might well represent new life within death. Without delaying any further, Su Yu promptly stepped out of the hall. Outside the hall, Liu Hong was still being whipped while hung up. Seeing Su Yu emerge, he wailed in agony, “Your Majesty, save me!” Su Yu glanced at him, observed for a moment, and laughed. “Save what life? This is wonderful! He’s infusing you with the power of life and death; endure it properly. Your physical body is a bit weak, but your dog shit luck is quite good—you barely did any work, yet you’ve reaped no small amount of benefits.” I don't want these benefits! Liu Hong wanted to cry but had no tears; it was agonizingly painful! Su Yu ignored him. Old Dead seemed to intend to use Liu Hong as a dividing line for the rotation of life and death within his world. If things went smoothly, Liu Hong’s gains would be substantial. As for pain, wasn't that completely normal? As for losing face from being hung up and beaten… what did that matter! He was Liu Hong, not anyone else. Did he care about face? Su Yu walked a few steps, and seeing Liu Hong still staring at him, he snapped in annoyance, “Fine, I’ll save you. Come with me, back to the myriad realms!” “……” “Never mind!” Liu Hong said sheepishly, “I have offended Senior Lord of Dead Spirits; I shouldn't bring trouble back to the myriad realms. Your Majesty, there's no need to save me! I can endure it!” Get lost! Su Yu was almost exasperated into laughter. I knew this fellow wouldn't actually leave! Sure enough, he never intended to go; he was just putting on an act earlier! “Mingtu, your strikes are too light. Hit him properly!” “Understood!” Emperor Mingtu responded swiftly, lashing out with a whip infused with the power of life and death, far stronger than before. Liu Hong let out a bloodcurdling scream, cursing inwardly without end. Su Yu was as devious as ever! …… Su Yu chuckled and departed from the Dead Spirit Realm. Too many matters awaited him. He had to settle them one by one before he could enter the Earth Gate with peace of mind. In the Upper Realm. The moment Su Yu returned to his world, he heard a miserable scream. A towering figure instantly flew backward, crashing heavily into the ground. The Martial Emperor! Su Yu wasn't surprised in the least. That fellow Martial Emperor still wanted to seek vengeance against King Wu; getting beaten was only natural. What surprised him was that after being away for some time, the man was still being beaten. Had he been taking a beating for a day or two straight? Truly pitiful! King Wu’s sneer drifted over: “As long as you’re not afraid to die, just keep coming!” “Taishan!” The Martial Emperor, smashed into the ground, let out a furious roar. Just as he was about to charge forward to take another beating, Su Yu materialized. Seeing Su Yu, the Martial Emperor felt thoroughly aggrieved. He couldn't win! The gap was too vast! What was he to do? Seeing his state, Su Yu also felt a pang of sympathy. Harboring a desire for revenge for so many years, back then they could still clash somewhat evenly. Now, one was at thirty-two Daos while the other was at sixteen Daos—how could they fight? Of course, the Martial Emperor seemed to be at more than sixteen Daos now. Su Yu’s world had expanded tremendously. The Martial Emperor cultivated the Dao of the Physical Body, which Su Yu had previously bestowed upon Ri Yue and then extracted again. The Martial Emperor had likely merged it, but hadn't finished fusing; he was currently around seventeen Daos. Once fully fused, eighteen Daos would be the bare minimum. Yet even so, compared to King Wu at thirty-two Daos, the chasm was insurmountable! “Su Yu!” The Martial Emperor gritted his teeth. “You promised back then…” You said you would help me find a way to take revenge! Yet look at him now—in the past two days, he had charged ninety-nine times, taken ninety-nine punches, and been smashed into the ground ninety-nine times. Had his physical body not been extraordinarily robust, and had King Wu not held back from being truly lethal, he would have been critically wounded long ago. Su Yu glanced at him and said helplessly, “Reaching twenty Daos is difficult for you right now, while he is at thirty-two Daos. That isn't a gap I can easily bridge!” The disparity was massive! The Martial Emperor felt a trace of despair. “Then do I have no hope left?” “There is still some!” The Martial Emperor’s eyes lit up. There is? Su Yu smiled. “There is hope! Thirty-two Daos is formidable and difficult, but surpassing him isn't entirely hopeless! You cultivate the physical body; if you devour the human race’s Dao of the Physical Body, it will definitely bring immense benefits! The Human Ancestor has most likely abandoned it, so you can give it a try… Of course, even if abandoned, he still retains a degree of control! If you can expel some of his will and claim the human physical body Dao entirely for yourself, I won't guarantee thirty-two Daos, but a massive surge in strength is inevitable…” This wasn't deception; it was the plain truth. The Martial Emperor’s gaze flickered, though he quickly frowned. “Can it work?” I lack confidence! Su Yu laughed. “You feel incapable of devouring or assimilating even a non-super-grade Dao… How do you expect to fight him? Your innate talent is genuinely remarkable! How many people have opened the Heavenly Gate? And you opened it entirely on your own without anyone’s aid!” “Yet you are… too conservative! Too easily satisfied!” “Back then, King Wu wasn't stronger than you. Now he’s at thirty-two Daos, while you?” The Martial Emperor’s eyes turned bloodshot at once; hearing King Wu’s name made him see red! “Then I’ll try! How do I devour it? Forcefully swallow it?” “Devouring isn't the primary goal; the Dao is fundamentally about comprehension!” Su Yu smiled. “If you aren't afraid of dying, I can grant you certain privileges. You can shift the physical body Dao from my world and plunge it directly into the human race’s physical body Dao, lying inside it to comprehend. Naturally, there is a risk of being crushed to death by the power of the Dao! That Dao is truly not weak; according to my estimation, even if it lacks the might of thirty-one Daos, it possesses at least thirty Daos! That was how it sustained several people reaching the combat strength of Rulers of Rules…” Continuing, Su Yu added, “The Dao of the Physical Body is actually straightforward to comprehend: the strength of the flesh, the strength of the apertures. Furthermore, numerous experts have now merged either into my world or the Human Sovereign’s world, which is actually an opportunity for you!” “In the past, physical body cultivators like King Ping occupied the Dao; if you tried to seize it, you could have caused their deaths. Now, they too have merged into the Human Sovereign’s world, leaving virtually no one to compete with you!” Su Yu grinned. “A rare opportunity! If you can seize it… once the Heavenly Gate opens, kill another super-grade or two and forcefully merge their Daos, and you too will have hope of stepping into the super-grade!” The Martial Emperor bared his teeth. Do you take me for you? You make it sound so simple! Kill one or two super-grades, forcefully merge their Daos… How exhausting! Yet soon, his fighting spirit surged, and he gritted his teeth viciously. “Fine!” Let’s do it! In the past, he hadn't dared, nor had he necessarily been willing. Now, his nemesis was right before his eyes, watching him every day, beating him every day. Were it not for Su Yu’s protection, King Wu’s punches wouldn't be this light; it was utterly despair-inducing! No! I must become stronger and seek revenge against him! Soon, with Su Yu’s assistance, he forcefully merged the physical body Dao from Su Yu’s world into his own body and flew straight toward the Human Realm! Risk it all! Using the physical body Dao from Su Yu’s world to grind against the human race’s physical body Dao, if he could truly succeed in devouring it, he might soon enter an explosive period of growth! …… After he departed, King Wu finally manifested within Su Yu’s world. Watching the Martial Emperor fly off, he smiled. “That fellow still tries to fight me every day! Did he run off to seek his own death?” Su Yu glanced at him with a slight smile. “Don't be too arrogant. Arrogance… might lead to capsizing!” “Would I fear him?” King Wu snorted in disdain! Su Yu didn't dwell on it. Glancing at him, he smiled teasingly. “Next time you step outside, wipe away that scratch on your face. Did you get beaten?” “……” King Wu froze. Was there one? He hurriedly touched his face; indeed, there was a small mark. Swiftly mobilizing his origin qi, he made the scratch vanish, coughing dryly. “The Martial Emperor still has a trick or two; who knows when he managed to leave a tiny mark on my face…” Su Yu wore an ambiguous smile, leaving King Wu embarrassed. “Don't misunderstand! In my household, I make all the decisions!” Su Yu chuckled endlessly! Who didn't know your Dao companion’s title? King Zhenwu! To suppress King Wu! Come on, acting as if nobody knew. Without saying more, Su Yu called out, “Zhou Hao!” The next instant, a young cultivator tore through the void and arrived. Peak Dao Integration! King Wu’s eyes flickered. Su Yu smiled and said, “Kowtow and pay your respects to your ancestor. Let your ancestor take you along to train when he’s free. You’ve hit a bottleneck, but you’re still too weak!” Without a word, Zhou Hao dropped to his knees and bowed! King Wu looked at Su Yu, feeling somewhat awkward. “This… this is…” “Can't you sense it yourself?” “No, I…” King Wu was genuinely surprised. “My son… still has descendants left?” “Yes, and quite a few, though they fell in battle in earlier years. Right now, this might be the only one left!” Su Yu looked at Zhou Hao and sighed with emotion. “His progress hasn't been slow, but…” Su Yu shook his head. His advancement truly wasn't slow, already reaching the peak of Dao Integration, but at this stage, it was still too weak. Within Su Yu’s world, Rulers of Rules existed in large numbers! King Wu also felt somewhat regretful. “Only Dao Integration… but no matter! With my guidance, he should be able to step into the Ruler of Rules realm soon…” Su Yu didn't say anything further. “Handle it amongst yourselves.” Leaping into the air, he vanished swiftly. …… A short while later. The Human Sovereign looked at Su Yu and asked in a low voice, “The Lord of Dead Spirits agreed to help us suppress the Earth Gate?” “Mm!” “Your social skills are truly impressive. Interested in pioneering a Dao of Socializing?” “……” Su Yu stared at the Human Sovereign, watching him silently and intensely. The Human Sovereign, however, wore a completely earnest expression. “It shares similarities with my Dao of Responsibility; both can draw in friends. It’s quite good!” Speechless, Su Yu couldn't be bothered to engage and asked, “Do you know about King Dazhou’s matter?” “What matter?” “The Human Ancestor’s matter!” “You mean that?” The Human Sovereign chuckled and shook his head. “Whether I know or not, why fret over it? As long as he remains in the myriad realms, belongs to this era, is of the human race, and hasn't rebelled… he is my subject!” This indicated he might have already known beforehand. Su Yu was at a loss for words; his heart was truly broad. Then again, possessing such a Dao, a broad heart was only natural. Su Yu quickly continued, “He said the Human Ancestor’s world might be in the Human Realm. Should we search for it?” The Human Sovereign smiled and shook his head. “It won't be easy to find, perhaps impossible. Even worse… the Human Realm itself might be his world! Are we supposed to destroy the Human Realm? I can't be bothered to look! If Zhou is wise, he knows he has no other choice!” “According to everyone, he betrayed the Human Gate and betrayed the Heavenly Gate, unless he colluded with the Earth Gate… but the Earth Gate holds zero advantage among the Three Gates!” He looked at Su Yu and laughed. “With you and me taking the field, do we need to resort to threats? Once we reach the Earth Gate, a conversation with him might just settle it! We aren't expecting him to bow down before us; collaborating is enough! There is still a certain foundation for cooperation with him!” Su Yu nodded. That was true. “Then for this trip, both you and I are going in. Will King Wen and King Wu come along?” The Human Sovereign pondered for a moment. “Someone must stay behind to guard the myriad realms just in case, preventing unexpected turns! Since you and I are leaving… let’s take Wen Yu. The second and fourth brothers won't go… If they truly encounter the third brother… who knows how they would react…” With that, he sighed softly. “Just the three of us will enter!” Su Yu frowned. “Will that suffice?” Isn't this underestimating the Earth Gate a bit? The Lord of Chaos was likely an expert of thirty-six Daos. “It’s fine!” The Human Sovereign smiled. “If too many enter, the commotion will be too great! For now, it’s enough. If necessary, we can summon them inside later. Entering the Earth Gate is easier than entering the Heavenly Gate!” Su Yu looked at him. “Yu—is she a pawn you planted? Make sure you haven't made a mistake…” “She isn't!” The Human Sovereign shook his head and sighed softly. “She… she has her own philosophy, differing from my ideas. She is more radical, more paranoid! We’ll see how it unfolds!” Su Yu nodded and said no more. After a moment, he said, “Then let’s enter shortly!” “……” The Human Sovereign almost rolled his eyes. You’re being way too impatient! You just emerged from the Heavenly Gate; this is only the third day, and you even made a trip upstream, yet now you want to enter the Earth Gate already? Don't you take any rest at all? “Why such a rush…” “It’s been three days!” Su Yu said exasperatedly, “Speed is paramount in war; three days is immensely critical for us! From what I see, the Heavenly Gate could descend upon the myriad realms at any moment, and all Three Gates might open at any time! Why aren't you anxious?” I’m not anxious? The Human Sovereign nearly spat blood; he had been busy to death lately! This youngster Su Yu was far too hasty in his actions! Feeling somewhat helpless, the Human Sovereign ultimately compromised: “Fine, I’ll make the arrangements. We enter tonight!” The two quickly reached an agreement: they would enter tonight! Coincidentally, this was the third day since Su Yu had emerged from the Heavenly Gate. Three days of rest was more than enough for Su Yu.