Perfect World: Double Pupils Open the Heavens, Ascend to Immortality

After making some preparations, Shi Yi took a deep breath, stepped into the vast fog, and disappeared from sight.

This was one of the strangest places Shi Yi had encountered since entering the small world of the Ancient Holy Academy. It was shrouded in mist, seemingly endless and without end.

Even someone as strong as Shi Yi was completely blind in this fog. His usually sharp double pupils seemed to be veiled, losing their former sharpness and becoming severely restricted, allowing him to see only things a few meters away at most.

Fortunately, Shi Yi has methods to avoid misfortune and seek guidance from the power of cause and effect and destiny, so he is not at a loss or loses his way.

The fog was not calm; Shi Yi could vaguely see enormous objects. Upon closer inspection, he discovered that besides the ruins, there were also some strangely shaped things, resembling fragments of broken weapons or specific buildings, with chilling symbols engraved on them.

Shi Yi's intuition told him that this was definitely not a good place.

Sure enough, as he ventured deeper into the mist, he sensed something was amiss. The locations of those unusual buildings or fragments of weapons, and the symbols and patterns inscribed upon them, were not chaotic or aimless.

They were arranged in an orderly, deliberate manner, like a magic circle, and a dangerous, terrifying aura permeated the air.

Ordinary people might not be able to sense it, but Shi Yi, who is at the peak of the Inscription Realm, can; his spiritual sense has long surpassed imagination.

The only thing that made Shi Yi feel slightly at ease was that this magic array didn't target small fry like him; it was like a fishing net with a very large opening, only catching big fish.

This gave Shi Yi the confidence to continue exploring; otherwise, he would have turned around and left without hesitation.

He didn't know how far he had gone, whether he had reached the center of the fog, or whether he had gone astray and ended up somewhere else. Shi Yi could no longer tell which way he was going.

However, he had a guess that it was closer to the center of the fog, because the special buildings with terrifying symbols engraved on the horizon were becoming more and more dense, and the atmosphere was chilling.

Upon arriving here, Shi Yi became even more cautious. He activated his double pupils to their fullest extent, causing them to emit a dazzling light, like two golden lamps, alerting him to any potential dangers.

After going deeper, the array-like structures stretched out in a continuous line, blocking Shi Yi's path.

He tried to climb over it without encountering any danger, until he continued forward and touched upon some taboo.

In an instant, the mist boiled and surged wildly, and endless laws of the Great Dao surged in, condensing into a colossal beast that let out a deafening roar.

Shi Yi tried to move, but his body wouldn't obey him. He was overwhelmed by the power of the colossal beast and couldn't even move a finger.

He stared wide-eyed and tried various methods, but none of them worked.

In the face of absolute power, all fancy tricks are futile and useless.

Shi Yi couldn't determine the level of the behemoth formed from the power of rules, but it was at least a true god, and perhaps even more terrifying than a true god.

Just as the colossal beast lunged at him with its gaping maw, and he was about to perish, an indescribable force descended from afar, tearing everything apart. The terrifying beast was instantly ripped to pieces and vanished into nothingness.

While Shi Yi was surprised, he couldn't help but show his joy. The reason was simple: the power that saved his life was the Double Pupil Opening Heaven technique, which he was very familiar with.

Without a doubt, the only beings capable of performing this secret technique are those with double pupils.

If nothing unexpected happens, the ancient woman with double pupils is at the deepest part of the magic circle.

Suddenly, Shi Yi thought of one of the abilities of the Double Pupils called Chaotic World, which manifests as the release of chaotic mist. How similar it was to the environment here! Could this area be the Chaotic World released by the ancient Double Pupils woman?

Just as Shi Yi's heart was churning with emotions, a radiant road emerged from the mist ahead and stretched to his feet.

The light was gentle, without any killing intent, which meant that the being releasing the Great Dao had no ill intentions.

"Come over and let's talk."

A woman's voice appeared in Shi Yi's ears. The voice was truly beautiful, like the sound of a celestial being, coming from the heavens above. It made him feel completely relaxed and his soul was cleansed.

Upon hearing this voice, Shi Yi was certain that this was the place he had been searching for so long, and that the ancient woman with double pupils was here.

Without hesitation, he stepped onto the road in front of him.

The moment Shi Yi's feet touched the ground, the world shifted, and the surrounding scenery instantly changed. It was no longer a thick, impenetrable fog, but a beautiful place with clear waters and lush mountains.

Seeing such a place on the brutal ancient battlefield of the Ancient Holy Academy gives one an indescribable sense of eeriness. Fortunately, Shi Yi knows what the situation is like here and it won't cause him any harm.

A simple stone house stands at the foot of a majestic mountain, with a babbling brook flowing along the mountainside and past the door of the stone house.

It was very quiet there, and you could clearly hear the sound of the stream flowing.

Shi Yi took a light step and walked towards the stone house. The ancient woman with double pupils should be inside the stone house.

As he approached the stone house, a stone table and two stone chairs suddenly appeared in the open space in front of it.

The meaning was self-evident, and Shi Yi, without any hesitation, sat down directly on a stone chair.

At this time, he would be thirteen years old in two months. As a cultivator, he was developing very quickly and his height was already comparable to that of an adult. In addition, those with double pupils were extremely precocious, so his face looked very calm and lacked the immaturity that a boy should have.

"Boom!"

The stone house door opened, and a figure in gray robes stepped out. It was a woman with flowing black hair, an unparalleled beauty, fair skin, and a delicate, ethereal appearance. She was so beautiful that it was almost dreamlike, like a fairy who had stepped out of a painting.

"Her beauty is unparalleled, her grace is unmatched"—this is the highest praise for her.

Nine years have passed since Shi Yi came to this world. During this time, he has seen many female cultivators and even killed a large number of them. Even the beauties of ancient families could not escape his slaughter. However, no woman could compare with the ancient double-pupiled woman in terms of appearance. They were not even in the same league.

Appearance is only one aspect; more importantly, this woman's temperament is truly impressive.

If other women wore gray clothes, they would appear gloomy and somber, but this woman possessed an outstanding temperament, with an ethereal and otherworldly charm.

Her eyes were deep, filled with a profound weariness and a sense of vicissitude, as if she had experienced the trials of countless years and witnessed the ups and downs of life.

It's bizarre. The girl's appearance is beautiful and otherworldly, but her eyes resemble those of an old monster. These factors combined in one person seem somewhat incongruous.

Shi Yi gazed at that stunningly beautiful face, meeting those weathered and weary eyes, and a multitude of complex thoughts flooded his mind.

……

The gray-clad woman who emerged from the stone house looked at the junior with double pupils before her, both astonished by his power and defying the heavens, and stunned by his "unique" ideas, her face showing a blank expression.

Even someone as shrewd as her couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

"Are you thinking that if two people with double pupils mate, will their child also have double pupils?" The ancient woman with double pupils, who had cultivated the ability to read minds, directly voiced the thoughts in Shi Yi's mind. Of course, this was just one of many thoughts; the others were all normal, but this one was a bit special.

The latter was stunned for a moment, having forgotten that the ancient woman with double pupils could read other people's thoughts.

Shi Yi was extremely embarrassed. It was quite unexpected that their first meeting would start in this way. Of course, he didn't mean anything by it; he was just curious.

He quickly activated his secret technique, stirring up the mysterious symbols and patterns within his body. In an instant, a mist rose up, swirling around Shi Yi, obscuring his aura and preventing others from probing his thoughts.

At the same time, Shi Yi apologized, saying, "Sister, please don't misunderstand. I just had a sudden thought and didn't mean any disrespect."

The woman in gray blinked her beautiful eyes, her gaze sweeping over Shi Yi. A glint of light appeared deep in her eyes, clearly indicating that she had developed a considerable interest in him.

There are two reasons. First, the mist surrounding Shi Yi is extremely mysterious, which actually blocked her previously invincible telepathic technique.

The woman in gray tried many times but could not discern Shi Yi's specific thoughts. She could only ascertain his general emotions, which surprised her greatly. She knew that there was a vast difference between her cultivation level and Shi Yi's. Such a gap should have been overwhelming, and no matter how Shi Yi defended, he should not have been able to withstand it.

But now, Shi Yi's methods have actually succeeded.

Without a doubt, this boy harbors a great secret.

The second point is how Shi Yi addresses her. She is a powerful being who has cultivated since ancient times and has lived for an extremely long period of time. Her age is many times that of Shi Yi, yet he calls her "elder sister," which greatly surprised the woman with double pupils.

Shouldn't we generally address her as "senior"?

"What did you call me?" the woman with double pupils asked.

"elder sister."

Shi Yi repeated it.

Upon hearing this, the woman with double pupils smiled slightly, a rare hint of liveliness and agility appearing on her fair face.

She hadn't heard anyone call her that in a long time.

Especially since ancient times have passed and so many years have passed, my heart has become somewhat weary. So hearing this suddenly now doesn't feel so bad.

"Why is it called that?" the woman in gray asked with interest.

Shi Yi thought to himself, "In the original work, Shi Hao called you 'elder sister.' If I call you 'senior,' wouldn't that be beneath me?"

Of course, he couldn't say that.

"Because my sister looks very young, she must only be a little bit older than me," Shi Yi replied.

"loquacious."

The woman with double pupils gently scolded him, but she wasn't angry; her face still held a smile.

She walked lightly to the opposite side of Shi Yi and sat down on the stone chair.

There was no fragrant breeze as expected, only an ethereal aura wafted towards them; the woman in gray had long since transcended the mundane world.

She was shrouded in a light mist, making her appear ethereal and exuding an aura of immortality.

"Your method is very interesting. Can you tell me what kind of method it is?" the woman with double pupils asked with a faint smile.

Shi Yi nodded without hesitation. Since he had decided to seek out the woman with double pupils and invite her to come out of the mountains to be his support, he naturally would not hide anything in this regard. Only sincerity can be reciprocated.

Moreover, based on the description in the original work, the woman with double pupils is trustworthy.

Under the expectant gaze of the woman with double pupils, Shi Yi opened the Ten Heavenly Caves, and ten enormous stars lay above his head, forming a divine halo.

Upon seeing the Starry Sky Divine Ring, the woman with double pupils nodded secretly, acknowledging Shi Yi's talent.

The fact that Shi Yi was able to evolve his grotto-heaven to this extent in the barren and desolate lower realm is enough to demonstrate his extraordinary talent.

Then, Shi Yi opened the Forbidden Sea of ​​Bitterness. In the darkness, a sound of waves came, as if countless waves had turned into bubbles.

The woman with double pupils stared intently at the Starry Sky Ring. She heard the sound, but couldn't see the object. This situation was so bizarre that she couldn't help but be taken aback.

"This is……"

"I call it the Forbidden Sea of ​​Bitterness. It is a vast, formless ocean, composed of the forces of time, fate, and cause and effect. It is ethereal and difficult to describe."

At this point, I've only opened a small opening; I can't explore it further.

Chapter 106 Protecting the Way

Shi Yi's words shocked the woman with double pupils even more. The Dao of Time was one thing, but there were many methods in the world that were passed down, and it was considered a supreme Dao. Any being who was proficient in the Dao of Time was a powerful figure.

Fate and karma are somewhat mysterious and are often referred to as the forbidden path.

Fate can also be linked to the secrets of heaven, both describing an unpredictable future. This kind of thing is inexplicable and indescribable. The secrets of heaven are hard to fathom, and fate is unpredictable. This is the best evaluation of this great Dao.

Often, the future is shrouded in mist and chaos, especially when it concerns oneself. Even the most powerful cultivators cannot see it clearly. Every being who tries to see it clearly pays a price and suffers divine retribution.

As for karma, the more powerful a being is, the more it values ​​karma. In the original story, the little tower was extremely cautious every time it helped Shi Hao, fearing that it would be tainted by karma. In the original story, the Immortal Kings such as Ao Sheng and Tai Shi were willing to take ruthless action and kill Shi Hao in the cage simply because Shi Hao was the disciple of the Ancestral Sacrifice Spirit and had a certain karma with them.

There are countless examples like this. Cause and effect are like thin lines that connect two things, or even two living beings, through "cause," and one day, "effect" will bring them together again.

There are good causes and bad causes. You never know how many consequences your actions in the outside world will have. Some of them may be disillusioned over time, while others will come back to haunt you like a boomerang.

Therefore, many beings who are overwhelmed by troubles and only want peace and quiet, choose to establish their own forbidden zones, not wanting to be tainted by worldly karma. For example, Ao Sheng's confidante became a ghost and ascended to immortality after her death.

The two Great Paths have always been the most mysterious and awe-inspiring things in the cultivation world.

Now, Shi Yi has opened up such a vast ocean that is a mixture of the forces of time, fate, and cause and effect. It is so dreamlike that it gives people a sense of etherealness and is not something that actually exists.

But the woman with double pupils believed that this vast ocean existed, because she could indeed hear the sound of the waves, which was undeniable.

However, it is hard to accept that someone with her level of double pupils could not see through illusions and see the true nature of things.

Her eyes shone brightly, her double pupils glowing, filled with symbols, large stars rising and falling. Suddenly, the large and small circles merged into one, and her eyes became pitch black and incredibly deep.

Clearly, the woman with double pupils was serious; her pretty face was filled with solemnity and seriousness.

With her full effort, she actually saw some blurry shadows and outlines.

Just as the woman with double pupils was preparing to take another step and witness the splendor of that forbidden ocean, suddenly, lightning and thunder struck down from the sky, affecting the entire misty area and the beautiful central region. The laws of the Great Dao churned, and a terrifying ripple spread outwards—the aura of calamity and punishment, chilling to the bone.

The woman with double pupils felt her hair stand on end, cold sweat poured down her back, and her soul felt as if it had been soaked in ice water, leaving her frozen on the spot.

This sudden turn of events made her immediately stop spying and abandon the idea.

"The Forbidden Sea of ​​Bitterness truly lives up to its name. It is vast and boundless, and I'm afraid only you can look directly into it. Any other creature that dares to peer into it will meet a gruesome end," the woman with double pupils said with lingering fear.

It's hard to imagine that a powerful figure like her, who has cultivated since ancient times, was almost struck by lightning and had her soul scattered for peeking at a peak-level inscription cultivator.

Although it didn't actually happen, she had no doubt about the astonishing power of the calamity.

Shi Yi witnessed the whole thing. He was initially surprised, but quickly came to terms with it.

When he opened the forbidden sea of ​​suffering, he was almost killed by various calamities. Fortunately, the figure of the Supreme Bone took his place and perished in his place.

If it can be spied on by others so easily, how can it be considered taboo?

Just as Shi Yi was lost in thought, a single sentence from the woman with double pupils pulled him back to reality.

"I strongly suspect that you are the reincarnation of a powerful being; otherwise, how could you have opened up such a forbidden path?"

"Sister is joking." Shi Yi smiled awkwardly, almost thinking that she had discovered his secret as a time traveler.

If the forbidden sea of ​​suffering had not been opened up and a defense and detection system had not been established, the secret of his time travel might have been exposed to this master who had cultivated his mind-reading ability.