Chapter 625: Opportunity Approaches

Time passed, and forty years flew by in the blink of an eye. For these immortals with almost infinite lifespans, a few decades meant nothing at all; they had no lack of patience. Not even the three Seal Demons urged Su Che to hurry. Everyone understood that if the opportunity hadn’t arrived yet, rushing would be futile. There was only one solution: wait patiently!

One day, the Master of Juechen Valley, who had remained in his cultivation posture all along, suddenly stood up and said to everyone, “The time has come. It’s time for me to leave!” Su Che and the three Seal Demons remained silent. Lianyi asked softly, “Are you really going back to the Immortal Realm?”

For these immortals wandering in the mortal world, returning to the Immortal Realm held even greater significance than ascending to immortality countless years ago.

“Yes,” Juechen replied in a deep voice. “It’s time to go back.”

Was he truly returning to the Immortal Realm? Su Che had always doubted it, but now, given the solemnity in Juechen’s expression, it seemed unlikely he was pretending.

“That guy always gives me a sense of danger—better if he leaves. He won’t cause trouble here.” Su Che kept his eyes lowered, still in his cultivation posture, showing no intention of saying goodbye.

Yet Juechen wasn’t planning to let him go. Smiling, he said, “Though the Immortal Realm is vast, I can foresee that we will meet again.”

“That’s good,” Su Che replied, finally lifting his head. “Just don’t avoid me then.”

Juechen laughed heartily, said nothing more, nodded at Youlin, and then floated away.

“Did that guy just leave like that?” Lao He muttered in the Immortal Prison. “I thought he might scheme something to cause us a lot of trouble.”

“Who knows,” Su Che thought. “Maybe leaving now is just part of some scheme. I’ll never trust him.”

The Master of Juechen Valley left so casually. Whether he truly returned to the Immortal Realm remained uncertain. In the days that followed, Su Che continued to absorb the Origin Demonic Energy and consumed a Colorful Spirit Fruit every day. Though Lianyi and the others were curious about the Colorful Spirit Fruit, they didn’t ask further, as it pertained to Su Che’s personal privacy and shouldn’t be probed casually. After all, they were true immortals from the Immortal Realm who had tasted countless immortal fruits and elixirs—so they weren’t surprised by it.

Another decade passed in the blink of an eye. On this day, Su Che took out another multicolored spiritual fruit. He could no longer remember exactly how many he had consumed in total. But after swallowing this one, an especially noticeable change occurred immediately—it seemed that the cumulative amount had finally reached a certain threshold, triggering some kind of evolution. As soon as the fruit entered his body, Su Che felt a stream of clarity flowing upward into his eyes. Then, the Origin Demon Energy, which had previously been invisible, intangible, and imperceptible even to his spiritual sense, appeared clearly before him, like a faint mist spreading around… Moreover, it was constantly eroding the bodies of those present, attempting to corrupt them and transform them into Origin Demons—including himself. “I can see the Origin Demon Energy now!” On the surface, Su Che remained calm, but inwardly he was excited as he shouted at Lao He, “Does this mean that an opportunity is approaching?” “It’s very likely, master!” Lao He was even more excited. “Let’s go quickly. I’ve had enough of staying here.” Su Che calmed his emotions and carefully experienced this feeling. In less than ten breaths, he sensed a faint, subtle presence, as if something far away was calling to him… It was an indescribable feeling, like an illusion in his mind. If his attention wavered, the feeling would disappear. But Su Che was certain it was real! Indeed, there was a strange sensation calling to him… “It’s time to leave!” At this moment, Su Che was absolutely sure that by following this sensation, he could find the entrance to the Immortal-Demon Battlefield, no matter where it was. Whoosh! In the eyes of You Lin, Lian Yi, and the others, Su Che suddenly stood up and simply said two words to everyone, “Let’s go.” “What’s wrong?” “Could it be…” Lian Yi and the others immediately became excited. How could they not realize that he must have obtained some opportunity, otherwise he wouldn’t say such things? “It’s a bit far. Just traveling there will take a considerable amount of time,” Su Che nodded and said. “Great!” Yun Shan Gongzi, Hei Ya, and Lao Niu jumped up excitedly, their expressions like those of three energetic children. Lian Yi and the others also showed joy, except for Meng Luo, who practiced the Great Illusion Art. He still wore an indifferent, aloof expression, as if nothing in the world could excite him.

Leaving without hesitation, with nothing to hold onto. Youlin personally cast spells to seal all the holes in the silver sphere and reinforce the sealing magic array. The concentration of demonic energy in this space instantly became thin, and those translucent demon-destroying electric lights became active once again. With them around, not a trace of demonic energy could spread any further…

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh…

Ten figures swiftly flew away from Thunder Star, heading toward the nearest cultivation planet. From that day on, the team of ten rode the interstellar teleportation array nonstop, following Su Che’s subtle sense of direction, gradually approaching a destination unknown at great distances.

“The universe and its stars are truly vast!” The more they progressed, the stronger Su Che’s sense of awe grew.

With each interstellar teleportation, they could cover trillions of miles. After ten days of continuous travel using the teleportation array, that sense of direction remained faint and indistinct. This indicated that there hadn’t been much change in distance—the destination was still far away…

Continuing on like this without rest, over more than 300 days, nearly a whole year, Su Che finally determined that it was right in that nearby starfield!

We’re almost there! Finally, we’re almost there!

“After traveling for over 300 days using the interstellar teleportation array, the distance covered can no longer be measured in exact numbers,” Su Che thought as he gazed at the starry sky. “But for someone with the power of a Witch God, such a distance can be covered with just a thought. What kind of concept is that? What kind of gap?”

Lao He, however, said, “What’s on my mind now isn’t someone like a Witch God. Instead, I’m thinking that in the future, when our Immortal Prison Realm grows this big, how could the two of us possibly manage it all? No matter how much energy or ability we have, it’s impossible to oversee everything.”

“Relying on others to manage it definitely won’t work—there’s no doubt about that,” Su Che replied in his mind. “So, rules must be established. The entire world needs to be governed by rules, and these rules are nothing other than the Heavenly Dao!”

After saying this, Su Che himself was stunned, suddenly freezing in place.

Originally, it was just a casual conversation with Lao He. The words spoken weren’t some profound truths, but rather a straightforward explanation of the role and significance of the Heavenly Dao.

Yet afterward, Su Che seemed to have an epiphany. Countless pieces of information and things flashed through his mind naturally…

“The Heavenly Dao…”

Su Che softly uttered those two words, then stood there silently, motionless.
Swish! Swish! Swish…
Lao He, of course, understood the gravity of the situation and immediately freed Lu Hao and the other five Mahayana-level servants from the Immortal Prison, gathering around Su Che.
“I’m sorry, all the immortal elders and predecessors.”
Lu Hao bowed politely to You Lin and the others, saying in a deep voice, “My master is in a special phase and cannot be disturbed…”
Before Lu Hao could finish speaking, You Lin and the others had already realized that Su Che was in a rare state of enlightenment on his cultivation path and indeed could not be disturbed. They quickly dispersed themselves, willingly taking on the responsibility of protecting him.
Now, Su Che was the top priority for protection. Nothing else mattered—only he must not be harmed. Especially since the entrance to the Immortal Demon Battlefield was right ahead…
The state of enlightenment couldn’t last too long; it was estimated to take about ten days or half a month. Everyone had enough patience. None of You Lin and the others complained.
As days passed, with more and more information emerging in Su Che’s mind, an invisible force gradually arose within the Immortal Prison.
Though it was invisible and intangible, and none of the creatures inside could sense it, only Su Che and Lao He knew it existed—it was precisely the power of the rules of the Immortal Prison world.
This newly born power, as the heavenly laws of the Immortal Prison world took shape, gave rise to a tangible seed.
What changes and benefits the formation of heavenly laws and the birth of this power would bring to the Immortal Prison world couldn’t be explained in just a few words. Generally speaking, it could accelerate the development of the world, and with the power of the heavenly laws, Su Che and Lao He could accomplish things they couldn’t before.
For example, they could freely control the flow of time in the Immortal Prison world—where one year outside could equal a hundred years, a thousand years, or even tens of thousands of years inside.
Although Su Che himself couldn’t enter the Immortal Prison, adjusting the time flow didn’t bring him direct benefits. However, it allowed him to create a small space similar to a time wheel for those soul servants who would never betray him, so they could cultivate there.
With one year outside corresponding to a thousand years inside, it wouldn’t be long before Su Che had a large number of Mahayana-level soul servants. When they entered the Immortal Realm in the future, they would transform into a large group of immortal servant beings.

Moreover, those relatives and friends who are far behind Su Che in terms of cultivation level now have the possibility to catch up with his progress. Although it’s impossible for them to surpass Su Che solely due to time, at the very least, they can narrow the gap between them as much as possible…
Controlling time is just one of the powers of the Heavenly Dao; other benefits will gradually become apparent. This represents a major step in the self-evolution of the Immortal Prison world, and it is a natural evolution, fundamentally different from the gradual unlocking of higher levels in the Immortal Prison Pagoda.