The celebration banquet of the Myriad Realms Nexus lasted for an entire night, with spirit lamps lit in the outer city square until dawn. Cultivators raised their cups in joy, and some came to Ye Su to toast him, their words filled with admiration. Only in the early morning did the commotion gradually subside. Ye Su, carrying the "Elder Token" gifted by the former City Lord, headed to the "Pill Refining Pavilion" in the inner city – he intended to synthesize a Complete World Breaking Pill from 10 World-Breaking Pill fragments to unlock new Intermediate Plane Travel Authority.
The Pill Refining Pavilion was situated on the highest peak in the inner city. A dense medicinal aroma permeated the pavilion, and in the center stood a ten-foot-tall "Purple Flame Pill Furnace" burning with "Earth Vein Fire" that had not been extinguished for a thousand years. The alchemist was a "White-haired Elder". Upon seeing the World-Breaking Pill fragments Ye Su offered, a flicker of surprise flashed in his eyes: "The spatial energy contained within these fragments is so potent. It seems you truly destroyed the "Netherworld Ancient Clan's" Space Core. To synthesize a World Breaking Pill, we also need to add two spiritual ingredients, "Space Grass" and "Stardust Sand". I happen to have some; consider it my contribution to the Nexus's safety."
Ye Su placed the fragments and ingredients into the pill furnace and activated his "Fire Attribute Control", using the flame to precisely regulate the temperature – the World Breaking Pill demanded extreme control over the heat; too low and the fragment's energy wouldn't fuse, too high and the ingredients would carbonize. The White-haired Elder stood guard nearby, occasionally offering reminders: "Increase the heat by another thirty percent, the Space Grass's energy is starting to falter!"
Half an hour later, the pill furnace suddenly emitted a dazzling blue light. A transparent pill slowly rose, its surface inscribed with golden spatial patterns, radiating an aura capable of tearing through space. System prompts erupted: [Successfully synthesized "Complete World Breaking Pill"! Upon consumption, it will unlock "Intermediate Plane Travel Authority" (including Immortal-Demon Planes, Interstellar Technology Planes, etc.), allowing autonomous selection of teleportation destinations with a 72-hour cooldown period!]
Ye Su stored the Complete World Breaking Pill, his heart brimming with anticipation – Intermediate Planes meant stronger opponents and richer resources. His journey through the myriad realms was finally set to enter a new phase. As he left the Pill Refining Pavilion, the former City Lord was waiting at the entrance. He presented Ye Su with a golden token: "This is the "Supreme Order" from the "Interdimensional Trading Company". With this order, you will receive the maximum discount at the company and have priority access to information on rare resources. You have just become an Honorary Elder; you need to familiarize yourself with the company's operations. In the future, the Nexus's resource allocation will require your participation."
The Interdimensional Trading Company was located on the busiest street of the outer city. The company building was constructed from transparent "Space Crystal", and from the outside, one could see cultivators from different planes moving within. As he entered, a "Tech Plane Maid" in silver armor greeted him. Upon seeing the Supreme Order, she immediately bowed: "Elder Ye Su, the President of the Trading Company awaits you on the top floor."
In the "Myriad Realms Assembly Hall" on the top floor, a circular "Starry Sky Table" was set up, its surface projecting a star map of the myriad realms. The President was a middle-aged cultivator in a purple robe, exuding an aura of the late Profound Comprehension Realm. Seeing Ye Su enter, he smiled and rose: "I have long heard of Elder Ye Su's name. I invited you here today to discuss two matters."
The President raised his hand and tapped the star map, causing two points of light to appear: "First, the "Interstellar Technology Plane" has recently discovered a "Chaos Crystal Ore Vein". This is a critical material for refining spatial weapons, but the vein is occupied by the "Mechanical Race". They hope the Nexus can send a strong expert to assist in mining, and in return, they will share thirty percent of the crystals with us. Second, the "Lingxiao Sect" from the Immortal-Demon Plane has sent news that they have discovered remnants of the Demon Realm active on the Immortal-Demon border, suspected to be searching for an "Ancient Demon Artifact". They wish to invite cultivators from the Nexus to investigate together."
Ye Su stared at the points of light on the star map. System prompts sounded, timely as ever: [Triggered dual-branch side quests:
[Interstellar Crystal Mine Scramble]: Assist the Tech Plane in capturing the Chaos Crystal Ore Vein and defeat the Mechanical Race Leader (Mid Profound Comprehension Realm). Reward: 100 Chaos Crystals, 1 Interstellar Warship Blueprint;
[Immortal-Demon Border Demon Artifact Search]: Cooperate with the Lingxiao Sect to investigate the remnants of the Demon Realm and prevent the emergence of an Ancient Demon Artifact. Reward: 5 Immortal-Demon Dual Cultivation Technique Fragments, Lingxiao Sect Reputation +100!]
"I accept both of these missions," Ye Su replied without hesitation. Chaos Crystals could enhance the Blazing Sun Sword, and Immortal-Demon cultivation techniques could improve his combat power; both were resources he urgently needed. The President's eyes gleamed with appreciation, and he handed Ye Su a black jade slip: "Here are the detailed intelligence reports on the ore vein and the Immortal-Demon border. You may prepare yourself. In three days, the Trading Company will activate the teleportation array to the Interstellar Technology Plane."
Leaving the Trading Company, Ye Su passed by the "Resource Trading Area" on the first floor. He saw many cultivators buying and selling plane specialties: "Energy Shield Generators" from the Tech Plane, "Light Feather Bird Eggs" from the Spirit Pet Plane, "Fierce Beast Inner Cores" from the Primordial World... He suddenly remembered the 3 Space Core Fragments in his storage bag and walked to the "Appraisal Area" to have an appraiser assess their value.
The appraiser took the fragments and, upon injecting spiritual power, they suddenly emitted a purple glow, projecting a blurry image. Within the image, an "ancient city" floating in space appeared and disappeared. Four large characters, "Myriad Heavens Divine Hall", were carved at the entrance of the ancient city. The system labeled it: [Clue to the "Unknown Upper Plane" "Myriad Heavens Divine Hall"! The Space Core Fragments resonate with the Divine Hall, suggesting the fragments originate from the Divine Hall's ruins!]
"This... this is the aura of the Myriad Heavens Divine Hall!" The appraiser's face was filled with shock, his voice trembling. "Legend has it that the Myriad Heavens Divine Hall was a gathering place for ancient Heavenly powerhouses, containing treasures capable of breaking through to the "Void Breaking Realm". Yet, for countless years, no one has ever found its location – these fragments of yours might be the key to opening the Divine Hall!"
Ye Su's heart lurched, and he carefully put the fragments away. He hadn't expected that casually obtained fragments would hold such a crucial clue. He looked in the direction of the star map, his eyes filled with determination: first, he would complete the missions in the Interstellar and Immortal-Demon realms, then he would search for the Myriad Heavens Divine Hall. His path through the heavens would only widen.
Returning to the Elder's residence where he was temporarily staying, Ye Su took out the "Blazing Sun Sword" and the "World Breaking Pill". He infused a wisp of the pill's energy into the sword's body – golden flames erupted instantly, and faint spatial patterns appeared on the sword's surface. System prompts sounded: [Blazing Sun Sword absorbed the energy of the World Breaking Pill! Unlocked the "Spatial Slash" skill (can tear space and inflict additional spatial damage on the target). Sword's level upgraded to "Artifact Primary"!]
The sunlight streamed into the room, falling upon Ye Su. He gripped the Blazing Sun Sword, feeling the surging spiritual power within him and the spatial energy of the sword. The journey to the Interstellar Technology Plane in three days would be his first battle as an Honorary Elder and the beginning of his trials in the Intermediate Planes. He knew the challenges ahead would be even more arduous, but he would not flinch – because he was not just Ye Su, but an Honorary Elder safeguarding the Myriad Realms Nexus, a powerhouse destined to sweep through the heavens!
A system prompt echoed in his mind, bringing new guidance: [Main Quest: Myriad Realms Tribulation Advancement! Unlocked "Intermediate Plane Exploration" stage. Current stage objectives: Complete the Interstellar and Immortal-Demon side quests, acquire key resources, and prepare for the search for the Myriad Heavens Divine Hall!]