Martial Peak

In the Grand Hall, Yang Kai was seated across from Hua Qing Si as he listened to her report and nodded from time to time.

Everything in High Heaven Territory was running smoothly as the Cave Heavens and Paradises had settled down in the Star Boundary. The Star City in High Heaven Territory was also on the rise.

The development in the New Great Territory was still slow, but it wasn’t a problem that could be resolved in a short time.

However, there was one thing that surprised Yang Kai.

“Many of the High-Rank Masters remained in the Star Boundary?”

Hua Qing Si nodded, “Only about 30% of them have left. The rest are still in the Star Boundary. Moreover, most of them are meditating on the World Tree. I’m not sure if there are any unexpected benefits to be gained by cultivating there.”

Yang Kai arched his brow.

Even though only a few years had passed, everything in High Heaven Territory had stabilised; therefore, it was surprising that the High-Rank Open Heaven Realm Masters from the Cave Heavens and Paradises had remained in this place.

It had to be noted that those High-Rank Open Heaven Realm Masters were Inner Elders of their respective Sects. Not only did they have noble identities, but they were also very powerful. Furthermore, since they were responsible for handling external affairs, they should be swamped with work.

Yang Kai initially thought that most of them had left, so he was surprised to learn that not only had they stayed, but they were also cultivating on the World Tree.

[What’s going on?]

Seeing that Hua Qing Si appeared hesitant, he demanded, “Just spill it!”

With a frown, Hua Qing Si replied gently, “I’m not sure if this is my misconception, but after years of observation, this Mistress has a feeling that the High-Rank Open Heaven Realm Masters are guarding against something.”

A shocked Yang Kai asked, “Guarding against what?”

Hua Qing Si shook her head, “I have no idea. Perhaps we’ve underestimated the importance of the World Tree to those High-Rank Open Heaven Realm Masters.”

Yang Kai fell silent.

Hua Qing Si went on to say, “Senior Xu said that once you exited retreat, you should head to the World Tree to look for him. It seems that there’s something he needs to discuss with you.”

Yang Kai nodded and got up, “I’m going over now. After meeting Martial Uncle Xu, I’ll be leaving, and I’m not sure when I’ll return.”

Hua Qing Si hurriedly asked, “Do we need to inform Madam Yue He and the others?”

Yang Kai waved his hand, “There’s no need for that. Just tell them to take care of High Heaven Territory and Void Territory. If nothing unexpected happens, I’ll be back within 100 years.”

replied respectfully. When she looked up

and after a few years of cultivation in seclusion, he desperately

he appeared at the bottom of the World Tree. When he looked up at the gigantic tree that covered the entire sky, he was still awestruck by

could clearly feel that some hidden and powerful auras were swirling around the branches. They were none other than the

traces of an abstruse Grand Array around the World Tree. The way the Grand Array was arranged was ingenious and extremely well-hidden. If it weren’t because he was a Great Emperor who was fully aware of everything that was going on in the Star Boundary, he wouldn’t have noticed it at

prompted him to

didn’t mind it when Hua Qing Si said that the High-Rank Open Heaven Realm Masters were guarding against something, but

what could possibly make so many High-Rank Open Heaven Realm Masters act so cautiously? They had

down with his legs crossed. As he closed his eyes, he

benefits to be gained by cultivating on the World Tree that made so many High-Rank Open Heaven Realm Masters remain here. Nevertheless, after giving it a try,

Boundary, but cultivators were unable to refine that power directly from its source. There were no

Ling Gong beckoning to him with a smile from

landed in front of Xu Ling Gong

finally left seclusion.” Xu

Kai nodded and asked curiously, “Why are all of

interests.” There was an inscrutable smile on Xu Ling

brows, “What do

Gong directly drew a circle in the air, “They’re trying to put the World Tree inside their

Kai instantly became infuriated. The reason the Star Boundary didn’t fall apart in the past was that he had planted a root of the real World Tree here. The prosperity that the Star Boundary now enjoyed was also thanks to the World Tree. If someone managed to put the World Tree inside his or her

its stability,

couldn’t help but feel that he had

started appearing in the Star Boundary. Although Yang Kai had no other choice, he was still willing to share the benefits with the Cave Heavens and Paradises; however,

his Azure Dragon Spear directly and unleashed Dragon Pressure all around as he roared, “Don’t you

The High-Rank Open Heaven Realm Masters, who were cultivating with their eyes closed on the

gargantuan, the High-Rank Open Heaven Realm Masters were still able to put it inside

was also able to do that in the past, not to mention those High-Rank

placated him, “Stop

Yang Kai refuted, “It’s still not bad enough? Would it only be considered bad when they finally snatch the

roots of the World Tree have penetrated

Yang Kai

was going on in this place. Beneath the ground

to put both the Star Boundary and

if there’s really a person who can do that, it wouldn’t be worth it. The Star Boundary and Demon Realm have their own unique World Forces. Putting them inside their

“Why did you say they’re trying to put the World Tree then, Martial

downsides to it, why were they still trying to

Small Universes is that we’re cultivating here in an attempt to obtain the World Tree’s acknowledgement so that we can