Invincible Beyond Heavens: Cultivating With A Broken EXP System

“Eternal Sky Secret Realm, open!”

As the soft command echoed, the First Seats of the Four Peaks raised their right hands in unison.

Vast waves of Qi surged from their palms, roaring outward like tidal floods before transforming into four pillars of light that shot straight into the sky.

The beams resembled divine columns linking Heaven and Earth, converging high above into a radiant expanse filled with starlight. Their brilliance illuminated the surrounding tens of miles as brightly as daylight. At the same time, they felt like peerless divine weapons, exuding a terrifying pressure that seemed capable of shattering both sky and land.

Under the weight of that overwhelming aura, the surrounding void twisted violently, as if the space itself could no longer endure and was on the verge of collapse.

“So powerful!”

The crowd trembled as they felt the pressure emanating from the Four Peak First Seats. Fear and awe surfaced uncontrollably on countless faces, and some of the weaker participants even found their legs giving way.

“To shake Heaven and Earth with human strength alone. This is true, unmatched power!”

Li Yun stared at the scene with undisguised shock and admiration. A fierce light quickly ignited in his eyes, and his hands clenched tightly within his sleeves as he made a silent vow in his heart.

One day, he would reach such a realm. Not only that, he would go even further, standing at the very peak of the Martial Dao to witness the true scenery that lay beyond the subjugated world.

“Cut!”

Under countless stunned gazes, the First Seats spoke again. Their arms moved in unison, and the four beams of light swept through the void in all directions, leaving dazzling trails behind them like divine blades in motion.

Rip.

Space itself tore apart like fragile fabric, forming four grotesque and terrifying spatial rifts.

Boom.

The torn space shattered completely, and a massive spatial black hole appeared before everyone’s eyes. From its deepest depths, a mysterious light condensed and slowly spread outward.

At first, the glow was no larger than a fist. After only a few breaths, it expanded until it filled the entire black hole.

The light spun rapidly, like a vast ocean vortex, and strands of profound aura continuously flowed from it, spreading across Heaven and Earth. It looked like a gateway through time and space, a passage leading to another world altogether.

“Is that the entrance to the Eternal Sky Secret Realm?”

Someone stared at the spatial black hole with burning eyes. It looked like a gateway through time and space, filled with shimmering, mysterious light.

“I never imagined that the second round of assessment would actually be held inside the Eternal Sky Secret Realm this time. Martial Ascension Gate really went all out,” another person exclaimed with heartfelt admiration.

“Eternal Sky Secret Realm? What kind of place is that? Just hearing the name has everyone this excited. It must be extraordinary.”

Noticing the fervor around him, Li Yun raised his brows slightly. He turned to someone nearby and asked with polite curiosity, “Brother, what exactly is this Eternal Sky Secret Realm?”

“You really don’t know about the Eternal Sky Secret Realm?”

The man looked at Li Yun in surprise. When he realized that Li Yun was genuinely unaware, a hint of pride appeared on his face, and he eagerly began to explain. “You may not know about the Eternal Sky Secret Realm, but you do know what a Secret Realm is, right?”

“I do,” Li Yun replied. He had read enough novels to understand what a secret realm was in these worlds.

The man nodded and continued, “The Eternal Sky Secret Realm is an artificial Secret Realm. According to legend, it was once the core territory of an ancient sect known as the Soaring Cloud Sect.”

Hearing this, astonishment surfaced on Li Yun’s face. “To actually use a Secret Realm left behind by an ancient sect as the testing ground for selecting new disciples. Martial Ascension Gate truly deserves its reputation as one of the Four Great Sects of the Southern Martial Domain. What an astonishing display of confidence.”

“Exactly!” the man said, nodding vigorously in agreement.

If an ordinary sect were to discover a Secret Realm, it would guard it closely and explore it in secrecy, slowly extracting its treasures to strengthen itself. Martial Ascension Gate, however, openly revealed such a place and even used it as the assessment ground for recruiting disciples.

This difference alone made it clear why Martial Ascension Gate stood at the peak, while ordinary sects could only look up in awe.

Naturally, Martial Ascension Gate must have already explored the Eternal Sky Secret Realm.

It was highly likely that nearly all of the valuable treasures within it had been taken long ago, leaving behind only scattered remnants. That was precisely why Martial Ascension Gate was willing to openly use it as the assessment ground for selecting new disciples.

If the Secret Realm had remained largely undeveloped, even Martial Ascension Gate, one of the Four Great Sects of the Southern Martial Domain, would never have been willing to reveal it so publicly.

Even so, as the former base of an ancient sect, the Eternal Sky Secret Realm was bound to contain extraordinarily precious remnants. Even scraps left behind by such a place carried immense allure for cultivators like them.

No wonder the crowd became so excited the moment they learned that the Eternal Sky Secret Realm would be used for the assessment.

If someone could obtain even a single opportunity within this realm, the trip alone would be worthwhile, even if they ultimately failed to become a disciple of Martial Ascension Gate.

“I wonder what other treasures still remain inside the Eternal Sky Secret Realm.” Li Yun felt a surge of anticipation, a faint spark of excitement flickering in his deep eyes.

Anyone with discernment would understand that a Secret Realm forged by an entire ancient sect was far more valuable than one created by a single individual.

At that moment, a calm and authoritative voice rang out.

“The Eternal Sky Secret Realm is now open. You will be divided into four groups and enter in sequence. This formation will transport you to different regions of the realm. You will be sent to the southeastern and northwestern regions respectively. As for the specific content of the assessment, it will be communicated to you through the Martial Ascension Gate token after you enter.”

After opening the passage to the Eternal Sky Secret Realm, the First Seats of the Four Peaks withdrew their Qi. Then the Earth Pillar Peak First Seat issued further instructions.

Under his command, the crowd began to divide into groups in an orderly manner.

Li Yun was assigned to the third group.

“Begin entering the Eternal Sky Secret Realm,” Earth Pillar Peak First Seat Mo Xuanyu said indifferently.

“Yes!”

The crowd responded in unison and began to move.

Before long, the first and second groups stepped into the space-time gate suspended within the void. A flash of light followed, and their figures vanished completely.

Soon, it was the turn of Li Yun’s third group.

Whoosh.

The moment he stepped into the space-time gate, a strange force surged around him. A wave of dizziness followed, and his senses were briefly cut off.

He closed his eyes and quietly waited for the transfer to finish.

After two or three minutes, the sensation of solid ground returned beneath his feet.

“So this is the Eternal Sky Secret Realm. The Heaven and Earth spiritual qi here is incredibly dense. Cultivating in this place would be at least twice as effective as cultivating outside. No wonder the Soaring Cloud Sect chose to establish its foundation here.”

Li Yun slowly opened his eyes and took in his surroundings. A vast world stretched before him, boundless and silent. With no sign of recent human activity, a desolate atmosphere hung in the air, giving the unsettling impression of having stepped back into a primordial age.

He drew in a careful breath and immediately sensed that the density of Heaven and Earth spiritual qi was at least five times greater than in the outside world.

If he were to cultivate here for a year without relying on any special opportunities, he was confident he could break through to the third level of the Xiantian Realm on spiritual qi alone.

“It would be unwise to wander around blindly for now. I should wait here for instructions from the Earth Pillar Peak First Seat.”

Although Li Yun felt a strong urge to explore the Eternal Sky Secret Realm immediately, the specific content of the assessment had not yet been announced. Acting rashly before understanding the rules would only invite unnecessary trouble.

He did not have to wait long.

About ten minutes later, the feather-shaped Martial Ascension Gate token at his waist vibrated gently. A faint glow rose from its surface and floated into the air, forming a translucent light screen with shimmering characters.

Li Yun fixed his gaze on the screen and began to read the words displayed upon it.

“Martial Ascension Gate Disciple Recruitment Assembly. Second Round Assessment. Part One: Eternal Sky Hunt.”

Eternal Sky Hunt Rules:

You may defeat other martial artists who entered the Eternal Sky Secret Realm alongside you and seize the contribution points stored in their Martial Ascension Gate tokens. Once your total contribution points reach fifty thousand, you will be deemed to have passed the first part of the assessment.

In addition, contribution points can be obtained by hunting Vicious Beasts within the Eternal Sky Secret Realm and exchanging their demon cores. Only third-tier Vicious Beast demon cores or above may be exchanged. A third-tier first-level demon core is worth one hundred contribution points, a third-tier second-level demon core is worth two hundred contribution points, and higher tiers grant proportionally more.

The duration of this part of the assessment is one month.

“Martial Ascension Gate Disciple Recruitment Assembly. Second Round Assessment. Part Two: Senior Brother’s Attack.”

Senior Brother’s Attack Rules:

After one month, Martial Ascension Gate will send a group of disciples from the previous recruitment batch, all of whom have reached the fifth level of the Xiantian Realm, into the Eternal Sky Secret Realm to hunt you.

If you are defeated by them, half of the contribution points stored in your Martial Ascension Gate token will be deducted. However, if you manage to defeat these senior brothers, you may seize all of the contribution points contained within their tokens.

The duration of this part of the assessment is also one month.

Warning:

Only sparring is permitted within the Eternal Sky Secret Realm. Taking a life is strictly forbidden. If a death occurs, whether intentional or accidental, your qualification for the assessment will be immediately revoked, and you will face severe punishment.

Naturally, if you believe you can kill someone without being detected under the surveillance of the First Seats of the Four Peaks, you may attempt to do so.

Friendly Reminder:

If you believe your strength is insufficient to handle the Eternal Sky Hunt or the Senior Brother’s Attack, you may choose to focus on exploring the Eternal Sky Secret Realm for treasures first. You can use this time to endure, grow stronger, and improve yourself before reengaging.

Although the Eternal Sky Secret Realm has already been explored by Martial Ascension Gate, a considerable number of treasures still remain.

“Good luck.”