"So this Ascension Platform has two functions. The first is to aid in the transformation of spiritual force energy within the body into Immortal Force. The second is to help living beings comprehend Immortal Realm-level laws.
Both of these functions provide immense benefits to Heavenly Emperor-level experts striving to reach the Immortal Realm.
So, for a Heavenly Emperor, the Ascension Platform truly is a priceless treasure!"
Ye Yunfei quickly grasped the specific functions of this Ascension Platform.
In the time that followed, Ye Yunfei completely immersed himself in a state of cultivation and comprehension.
Gradually, he discovered that the energy within his body began to undergo some changes. It seemed to become more advanced, of higher purity, and the same amount of spiritual force energy now possessed much greater power.
In reality, what is called spiritual force and Immortal Force are merely different names for energies of different levels.
Immortal Force is one level higher than spiritual force.
If a living being can completely transform the spiritual force within their body into Immortal Force, they can make the breakthrough to the Immortal Realm!
Under normal circumstances, a living being must undergo arduous cultivation to have any hope of transforming the spiritual force in their body into Immortal Force.
But the Ascension Platform possesses a miraculous function—it can directly transform the spiritual force within a living being into Immortal Force!
One day later.
The fighting atop the Ascension Platform finally came to an end!
This was because the five mats had been snatched by five different young beings.
These five young beings were, of course, the five most powerful ones.
Of the other beings who participated in the scramble, some were slain, some were wounded, and some were even blasted away and thrown down into the distance.
Around the altar stood over a thousand beings, all staring with envious eyes at the five beings seated cross-legged on the mats atop the altar.
"Look, everyone!
That kid is the one who grabbed the most Human Immortal Fruits! I never thought he'd manage to seize a mat too—what a stroke of luck!"
Someone recognized Ye Yunfei.
Previously, when Ye Yunfei picked a large batch of Human Immortal Fruits in that dense forest, many beings witnessed it and had remembered him until now.
"This kid's combat power is formidable. It's not strange that he could snatch a mat.
I personally saw him slice a Perfected Heavenly Emperor expert in half with a single palm strike!" someone said quietly.
"That kid isn't from our Main World!" someone else exclaimed.
"Indeed, he's not from the Main World. He's from the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds!
His name is Ye Yunfei, and he's a disciple of the Ziwei Sect on Primordial Continent!" a voice suddenly declared.
Most of the beings who came to surround this altar belonged to the Main World, but a small portion were from the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds. And within the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds, Ye Yunfei's renown spreads far and wide, so he was finally recognized.
"What?
Is this kid really just a disciple of a minor sect on Primordial Continent?
How is that possible!
They say Primordial Continent is only a relatively weak and lowly world. How could it give birth to such a monstrously talented individual?!"
After Ye Yunfei's identity was confirmed, those from the Main World found it hard to believe.
That a being from an inferior world could be so outrageously gifted was unacceptable to these young Main World prodigies!
"Wasn't it said that the vast majority of the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds are worthless trash, far inferior to our Main World?
Could the rumors be mistaken?" some Main World beings couldn't help but wonder.
"Everyone, not only did this kid steal so many Human Immortal Fruits, but he also occupied a mat on the Ascension Platform. This is a huge provocation for all of us from the Main World!
I propose that we join forces to deal with this kid. Once he descends from the Ascension Platform, we all attack and kill him, then divide the Human Immortal Fruits on his person!" someone suggested.
Many Main World beings' hearts stirred upon hearing this proposal.
For Heavenly Emperor-level experts, the Human Immortal Fruit's benefit, like the Ascension Platform's, greatly aids in the pursuit of the Immortal Realm.
At this moment, the five young beings on the altar were completely immersed in cultivation and comprehension.
Time flew by.
In the blink of an eye, three days passed.
Three days later.
"Hahaha…
The Ascension Platform is indeed extraordinary!
After three days of cultivation and comprehension here, at least half the spiritual force in my body has transformed into Immortal Force!
Moreover, I have already comprehended many Immortal Realm-level laws!
It won't be long before I can successfully break through and become an Immortal Realm expert!"
Atop the altar, a tall, sturdy-looking man with long, unbound hair suddenly stood up from his mat and let out a hearty laugh.
The man was radiating powerful waves of brilliant light energy that shot into the sky, making for a spectacular sight.
This man was originally a Perfected Heavenly Emperor. After cultivating and comprehending on the Ascension Platform for three days, his power had refined even further. Breaking through to the Immortal Realm was merely a matter of time.
"Hmph!
During the fight three days ago, this kid actually forced me back and snatched a mat ahead of me!"
The man's eyes flashed with fierce light as he looked toward Ye Yunfei nearby.
"The Ascension Platform lives up to its reputation. My chances of successfully breaking through to the Immortal Realm have now reached seventy percent!"
At that moment, a young woman in pink attire stood up from another mat, revealing an expression of pleasant surprise.
"Among the four others who managed to seize mats on this Ascension Platform, each has talent and power not inferior to my own. I must keep note of them," she mused.
Her beautiful eyes swept across the other four young beings atop the altar.
"During the previous battle, this young man's combat prowess was particularly outstanding. Fighting several experts alone, he forced them all back in just a few moves and took a mat.
His future achievements will surely not be beneath mine!
If there's a chance to meet again in the future, I should make a point to befriend him properly.
Even if fate doesn't allow for that, at the very least, I should try to avoid conflict with him."
Finally, her gaze lingered on Ye Yunfei for a moment. Then she soared into the air, vanishing into the distance in an instant.
She had already gained the benefits of the Ascension Platform, so this place held little meaning for her now.
Soon after, the other two beings atop the altar successively ended their cultivation and comprehension and stood up from their mats.
"Very good.
At least one-third of the spiritual force within my body has transformed into Immortal Force!
I've taken another step closer to the goal of the Immortal Realm!"
Ye Yunfei also concluded his cultivation, standing up from the mat. He felt deeply satisfied with the gains of these past few days.
"Brother, might I ask your name?"
As soon as Ye Yunfei stood up, a blue-robed young man with a figure as straight as a spear standing nearby turned his gaze over, looking intently at Ye Yunfei as he asked the question.
"To take a place upon this Ascension Platform—all of you are the best of the younger generation. I know the other three, but you alone, I do not," the blue-robed young man added.
"Ye Yunfei," Ye Yunfei answered with a glance at him. He then took a step, moving off the Ascension Platform, ready to leave.
"Everyone, that kid has finally left the Ascension Platform! Let's all attack together, kill him, and divide the Human Immortal Fruits on him!"
The moment Ye Yunfei left the platform, several beings soared into the air and charged toward him with murderous auras.
Schwick!
A cold glint flashed across Ye Yunfei's eyes. With a sweep of his palm, he sliced the charging beings into two at their waists, leaving their corpses scattered on the ground.