The Ascension of Contracted Spirits

Chapter 1262 - 480: Heavenly Gods Banquet

New Era Second Epoch, Year 3888.

Heavenly Realm, outside the boundary walls, Ascension City, Tea Lounge No.1.

This was the highest grade tea room, nearly three hundred square meters in size, with a square bamboo table in the center and four bamboo stools in each cardinal direction: East, South, West, and North.

Seated on the eastern side was Ye Hanjun, who sipped his fragrant tea, glancing out of the corner of his eye at the ink painting on the wall, his demeanor calm and relaxed, poised and at ease.

Sitting on the southern side, Ye Liuying closed her eyes in light slumber, her charming figure blending into the darkness, as if naturally opposing the light, the two seeming unable to coexist.

And in a position against the wall, Lie Xinxin held a scroll, focused and immersed in her own world.

"Gu... Why haven’t they arrived yet, GuaGua is so bored..."

GuaGua, lying on the table, blew on the tea cup in front of him.

Watching the ripples form, it still appeared dazed, utterly listless.

"Da—Da—Da—"

Suddenly, crisp footsteps echoed from the staircase.

GuaGua blinked, the dimness in its eyes gone, replaced by a surge of vigorous energy that let it leap about ten meters high.

"They are here, Xiaoxingyun is here, GuaGua will open the door!"

With a whoosh, a breeze passed, and the little one sprinted to the door.

Gently tapping a button on the wall, the brilliant formation pattern on the door rapidly disappeared, revealing an entrance just wide enough for two people to pass through.

"Sorry, I’m late."

Ye Yin entered through the door without any hesitation, taking a seat directly in the west.

Once seated, he waved to a young woman standing outside, visibly restrained, who then carefully stepped into the tea room.

"Greetings, Lord Shenyi."

The woman faced Ye Hanjun, her hands on her chest, bending forward to bow.

Ye Hanjun pointed to the empty seat in the north, smiling slightly:

"Sit."

"We’re among our own here; no need for formalities."

"Yes..."

The woman took a deep breath, trying to stay as calm as possible as she sat down.

"Li Youbao, an S-rank Treasure Hunter."

"Another identity of hers is the Sect Master of the Treasure-Hunting Sect. The old Sect Master passed away recently, and as the eldest daughter with a Saint rank, she naturally succeeded as the Sect Master."

Ye Yin briefly and clearly exposed the woman’s identity.

Ye Hanjun nodded, recalling the Treasure-Hunting Sect’s glory days in the Late Near Ancient Era, a noted Holy King family.

Transitioning into the New Era, after the original Sect Master’s demise, the sect declined. The Treasure-Hunting Li Family’s influence in All Heavens became negligible, barely noticeable.

However, since a skinny camel is bigger than a horse, Ye Yin’s effort to ally with them revealed no ordinary skill.

"Gurgle..."

Ye Yin took a sip of the fragrant tea on the table, speaking somberly:

"This time, we’ll use the identity of the Treasure-Hunting Sect to enter the Heavenly Realm."

"I’ve prepared all the false identities; we three are Youbao’s protectors, as long as we don’t reveal our true power, crossing the boundary will be a piece of cake."

"Brother Ye Yin."

Ye Liuying opened her eyes, seriously suggesting:

"Let’s summarize all the intelligence again, to prevent any oversight."

"Alright."

Ye Yin, showing no impatience, seriously said:

"Over these years leading the Melancholic Rose, I roamed around, spreading teachings and enhancing personal power."

"Not long ago, the Miemeng Clan, our sworn enemies in the Cloud Sea, widely invited heroes from All Heavens and decided to hold a ’Heavenly Gods Banquet.’"

"Their Guardian Saint Spirit, just as Miemeng Wu said, truly achieved Divine Enthronement in this epoch."

"Therefore—Miemeng Clan’s return to the Divine Clan rankings! The prestige they held in the First Epoch of the Near Ancient Era is about to reappear in this world!"

"Otherwise, I might not have had such thoughts."

"Our Ming Lamp Night Clan still needs time to accumulate; without a True God or Crown Rank, there’s no need to challenge these formidable opponents."

"But times have changed; since Lord Han broke the taboo, able to act alongside the new gods of the Hanba Clan."

"Why not take this opportunity at the Heavenly Gods Banquet, to drag this newly enthroned god down from their divine status and put an end to them?"

Ye Yin’s voice was very steady, as if discussing trivial matters.

Hearing this, Li Youbao, sitting reservedly, couldn’t help but shrink her neck, secretly glancing at Ye Hanjun with a look of complete reverence.

"Don’t worry, if we’re using your identity to enter, we will surely protect you completely."

Ye Yin glanced at Li Youbao then turned to inquire about Ye Hanjun’s thoughts.

"I have no objections."

Ye Hanjun stated truthfully:

"Miemeng Clan possesses a Guardian Divine, has occupied the Heavenly Realm, and declared sovereignty."

"Despite having the means to eliminate them, if we sit back and do nothing, allowing them to draw on the resources of an entire realm, someday in the future, as the Miemeng Divine Bird grows stronger, it will only bring endless troubles."

"However, I’m concerned... will other Divine beings participate in the banquet in their true forms?"

"No!"

Ye Yin asserted emphatically:

"Divine beings will not easily visit the stronghold of the current Divine Clan in their true forms."

"Moreover, the Miemeng Clan is famously brutal."

"Even the older True Gods are unwilling to muddle through these waters casually; they all have their reservations."

"Nevertheless, it’s better to be prepared for both possibilities..."

Ye Hanjun frowned, contemplating:

"In case this is a ruse by the Miemeng Clan, using the new god’s name to invite other Divine Clans, setting an ambush in secret, we need to ensure we can retreat safely."

"Unless absolutely necessary, I don’t want to use the Wheel of Deep Red."

"The Wheel of Deep Red has been too depleted over the years; further exhausting its Origin would postpone the Divine Enthronement indefinitely..."