The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 566 - 403: Escape

Chapter 566: Chapter 403: Escape

Elder Zi Huo never expected that the other party would be so powerful and yet so petty. Just for bullying their friend a little, they suddenly crossed realms and destroyed one of his Primordial Spirit powers. That wasn’t even the worst—they stole the Eight-Cornered Immortal Golden Tower and then launched a cross-realm strike to annihilate the entire Purple Cloud Sect. No, this wasn’t just targeting the Purple Cloud Sect anymore; it was aimed at the entire Xuanxian Continent.

However, this was no longer something he needed to worry about.

The extreme crimson radiance had already descended, covering the area. The sect-protecting Grand Array was like a joke, unable to resist at all. In an instant, it was torn to shreds. The sect members had nowhere to run, as the radiance, which seemed tiny from afar, expanded when it descended, covering the entire sky and leaving everyone in despair.

The terror of this strike could only be truly felt by cultivators who were present at the scene.

In Tianchang City, the people looked up and saw only the distant boundary of a giant realm veering over them. A tiny crack appeared where the strike landed, but this crack stretched further and further, seemingly about to rip a continent apart and sever a corner of their world.

Yet, within the Xuanxian Continent, there were beings called Immortals, supreme existences of unmatched power.

Facing a strike capable of causing global upheaval, the Xuanxian World emitted radiant, colorful light across its lands. Immortal light danced in the skies, bright and crystalline like countless beacons, lighting up the firmament. Amid this phenomenon, the top experts from across the land joined forces as if in unison, stabilizing the ground, extinguishing the earth fires, calming the waters, and mending the damaged continent.

These Immortals, however, had no intentions of seeking cross-realm revenge. They knew that this calamity was brought upon themselves. A cultivator from the Xuanxian Continent had actively provoked an enraged deity, resulting in this unparalleled strike. This was entirely their own fault.

Thus, choosing not to retaliate was the best statement they could make.

Of course, they dared not fight back either, for the consequences of shattering an entire world with a mere moment of combat were far too devastating for anyone to bear.

"Don’t you think this strike was overkill? Couldn’t you have held back just a bit? You’re killing a ton of people here. And you still call yourself virtuous and someone who saves lives? Is this how you save people?" At this moment, Yang Wei, watching from Tianchang City, couldn’t help but gripe aloud.

"This time, plenty of ordinary people in Tianchang City have already died. Punishing evil leads to promoting good. Besides, in my judgment, cultivators don’t count as people." Yang Jian’s gaze remained calm as he spoke.

Yang Wei was momentarily stunned before blurting out, "That’s allowed?"

"If I say it is, then it is. And honestly, have you ever seen a normal person flying freely in the sky? After this strike, they’ll likely calm down for a while. So next, it’s your turn to work hard. By the way, I’ve concluded that only through life-and-death trials can the potential of cultivation be unleashed. I’m revoking the two enhancements on you. After all, you now possess enough strength to protect yourself," Yang Jian said coolly.

"W-wait, hold on! Don’t you feel guilty doing this to me? You don’t even pay me wages, and now you’re cutting what little I have? Then what’s the point of me even working for you?!" Yang Wei protested in shock.

"Invincibility and immutability will become shackles that bind you. This is for your own good. Stop nitpicking. If it weren’t for the existence of soul-destroying techniques in the Cultivation World, I wouldn’t even have given you a dog’s chance. Alright, that’s enough. Keep working hard; I have high hopes for you." With that, Yang Jian turned and left.

At the same time.

Yang Wei felt certain forces dissipate from his body. He had lost a portion of the enhancements, and immediately started panicking. "Let me borrow that tower of yours! Stop hogging it for yourself!"

"I’m studying it. This thing seems to have gold-like properties and might be capable of isolating supernatural influences. It could be immensely useful... Once I figure it out, I’ll make a new one for you." Yang Jian’s form grew smaller in the distance, and the cross-realm portal began to close once its sustaining energy depleted.

Clearly, Yang Jian had returned to World 36, concluding this conflict.

"Promises, just promises every day. Your company has already gone bankrupt, yet you still act like you’re President Yang. Out here, it really all comes down to relying on oneself," Yang Wei cursed under his breath.

Now, he truly felt deflated and dispirited.

He wasn’t as bold as before.

Just as Yang Jian had predicted, that strike had intimidated the others. Even the Immortals of the Xuanxian Continent felt dread and fear. They issued direct orders, recalling their disciples who had ventured into other realms and instructing them not to stir up trouble in others’ territories. Soon, streaks of light could be seen rapidly retreating.

However, not everyone obeyed the Immortals’ decrees.

Some found this realm appealing, with its abundant resources, ideal for exploration. Furthermore, the mountains were high, and the Emperor was far away. These individuals simply ignored the Immortals’ commands and went into hiding on Earth. Nonetheless, their actions became subtle and no longer as brazen and arrogant as before.

"The power to cleave the heavens and rend the earth—such divine and ghostly force! Li Yi, didn’t you say everyone in World 36 was just ordinary people? Then why is that person who crossed realms from World 36 so terrifyingly strong? A single attack almost split apart an entire continent’s plate!"

In the abandoned district, the evacuees had paused their retreat, stunned by the earlier spectacle.

Lin Yue was utterly shocked and at a loss for words. Her entire worldview seemed to collapse. Could cultivation truly achieve such unimaginable power?

"Sister Lin, you’re asking me? Who should I ask, then? The last time I saw Xiao Yang, he was just a rookie at the Ghost Post Office. How long has it even been? Has it been half a year? And now he’s evolved to such an incredible level?" Li Yi, equally baffled, muttered.

A world with no cultivation and riddled with supernatural phenomena—when did it produce such an absurdly powerful individual?

Back when he visited World 36, nobody told him that supernatural powers could reach such heights.

Or was it that he had visited a fake World 36?

Was everything just an illusion?

"Let’s not overthink this for now. Li Yi, what do we do now? Do we stay or leave? That earlier strike even stabilized Tianchang City and restored our Peace Finance Building to its original state. After this deterrence, the city should be relatively safer. It seems we don’t have to flee across realms anymore," Zhao Lingfu suggested.

Li Yi replied, "Just because we got lucky this time doesn’t mean we’ll always be this fortunate. Once the Sky Tipping phenomenon begins, it’s irreversible. The future holds countless dangers. I won’t force anyone to cross realms this time; those who wish to stay can stay. After all, you can cultivate here; it’s not like the Four Seas and Eight Continents, where cosmic energy is scarce and cultivation becomes difficult."

"Let me ask the others," Zhao Lingfu said.

"Hurry, we don’t have much time." Li Yi urged.

Zhao Lingfu quickly went to consult the people on board, explaining the situation.

Most chose to leave. No one wanted to experience the earlier chaos again. Rather than living under constant threat, they preferred to seek a new place to live. Since they had their family and loved ones with them, they felt there was nothing binding them here.

However, a small number of young people still wanted to stay. They wished to explore and take a chance.

"If you don’t want to leave, get off the vehicle. Everyone else, get ready to depart," Zhao Lingfu announced.

Soon, a dozen young people stepped off the vehicle, driven by ambition and eagerness for adventure.

Then, the vehicles quickly started up again, seizing this brief moment of calm to escape the area.

"Zheng Lan, why are you getting off too? Although you’re a Genetic Warrior, it takes time to grow as one. Leaving is a better option for you," Li Yi said suddenly, noticing that Zheng Lan, a young woman, had also left the vehicle.

Zheng Lan replied, "My cousin, Zheng Gong, still works for the Investigation Bureau, and I’ve grown used to living in the skyscraper. I’m afraid I won’t adapt well to a new place. Besides, I’ve already begun cultivating and evolving, so I might see some results soon."

"Fine, if you want to stay, then stay. Head back to the skyscraper. I’ll leave the Thunderbolt Fighter here; if you encounter an emergency you can’t handle, at least you’ll have a way to escape. Zhao Lingfu, you stay too. I’ll take them to Ghost Street first, then return immediately," Li Yi decided.

"Alright," Zhao Lingfu agreed.

Quickly.

The convoy sped ahead, seizing this opportunity to reach the danger zone.

Even the danger zone had regained some of its former prosperity. Vanished cities had risen again, but because there was no one around, the area was eerily quiet, resembling a dead city.

"Drive the vehicles straight into Ghost Street," Li Yi commanded loudly. He didn’t go with them but stayed nearby to stand guard against potential dangers.

Under Intelligent Computer Lan Ji’s control, the vehicles drove deep into Ghost Street. Soon, the surrounding scenery began to change. At first, it seemed like they were still amid city structures, but progressively, the buildings became ancient with their green bricks and gray tiles. Without realizing it, they seemed to have entered another world entirely.

At the same time.

On Ghost Street.

Lines of ghost soldiers held Yin Horses on-leash. Ghost Generals led them, and Yin Gods presided over the scene, holding vigilance and showing no trace of negligence.

Ever since Li Yi had slaughtered a thousand-year-old ghostly deity, his words had become like divine decrees, ones even ghosts and gods had to obey.

"They’re here."

The ghostly deities on Ghost Street immediately straightened up, spirits high.

As the vehicles halted, people began to disembark one after another. They curiously looked around, observing their surroundings.

"Li Yi sent us here," Lin Yue, filled with apprehension upon seeing so many ghostly entities, forced herself to suppress her fear and shouted boldly.

"Miss, indeed, we are acting under the orders of Mr. Li Yi to receive you all." Ghost deity Meng Fanxing immediately stepped forward respectfully and said, "Mr. Li Yi instructed us to place you straight onto Yin Horses upon your arrival and send you to Sanyang City. Everything has been prepared; we just await your departure."

As he spoke, he glanced at the group before him.

The woman before him radiated an astonishing vitality. Her strength was extraordinary, at least at the Refining God Realm. The rest were no less remarkable, most comparable to Gang Refining Realm Martial Artists. Even some family members, who had no history of martial arts training, had robust vitality and strong bone structures... This group, with such incredible strength, could walk unchallenged even on the Four Seas and Eight Continents.

Yet here they were, fleeing like refugees, forced into a cross-realm escape.

What exactly had happened over there?

Meng Fanxing’s curiosity burned, but he dared not ask and merely shoved his questions deep into his heart.

"Since it’s Li Yi’s arrangement, then take everyone to Sanyang City," Lin Yue instructed, scanning the area. The ghostly aura hanging over the place made her deeply uncomfortable; it was no place for the living.

Meng Fanxing promptly ordered the ghost soldiers to bring over Yin Horses and also prepared carriages for their convenience.

Fortunately, everything had been prepared in advance, so there was no shortage of vehicles.

Quickly.

The group set off again. Riding Yin Horses, they crossed through Ghost Street and arrived at the Four Seas and Eight Continents, galloping across its vast lands.

"We really crossed realms successfully?" Gao Jue was ecstatic, while Zhao Xiaoxiao, Cheng Pingfang, and others watched in awe.

This was their first time crossing realms, and they were filled with excitement and curiosity.

Lin Yue couldn’t help but observe this new land.

Indeed, it was peaceful.

Everywhere, there were verdant mountains and green waters, much of it untouched pristine wilderness. The air was fresh, the sunlight pleasant. The only downside was, as Li Yi had said, the cosmic energy here was extremely sparse. As a Soul Realm cultivator, staying here long-term could cause her body to deteriorate and her cultivation level to drop.

"Seems Li Yi was absolutely right. This place is suitable for living, not for cultivation," Lin Yue noted to herself.

Before long.

The group, riding Yin Horses, continued for a while until a city came into view.

"It’s an ancient city!" Gao Jue pointed excitedly into the distance. "This world resembles a setting from ancient times!"

"Now that we’ve arrived, everyone must be mindful. Follow the rules here and don’t cause trouble, or don’t blame me for being harsh," Lin Yue instructed, curbing any thoughts of disobedience.

She was well aware that once they crossed realms, there would be no laws or rules to restrain them. Some might be tempted to act recklessly.

After all, Li Yi often remarked that Earth Prisoners were innately drawn to evil.