Chapter 105 - Chapter 104: The Mystery of the Forbidden Land in Heaven!!

Heaven.Hiss... Sweep—Hiss... Sweep—A lone figure methodically swept the corridor outside the grand celestial palace in Heaven. The palace, resplendent and awe-inspiring, stood surrounded by heavenly soldiers, stationed at every corner, guarding it vigilantly.Amidst this silent watch:> "I heard that the demon Liu Chenxiang—born of the Third Holy Mother who descended into the mortal world—has now secretly joined forces with the former Monkey King, now the Fighting Buddha, Sun Wukong. They say he's learned unparalleled techniques and has become nearly omnipotent!"> "And yet..."> "Am I destined to remain a low-ranking immortal for all eternity?"The source of this lament was the very immortal sweeping the floor.His eyes dim, face bitter, the lowly immortal muttered under his breath with deep resentment. He had been stuck in this demeaning role for far too long. The sense of powerlessness was unbearable.But what made it worse was his identity—he wasn't just any lesser immortal.He was considered a cursed star. A jinx. The lowest of the low. Not even respected as much as the ordinary heavenly guards, who at least held some pride and standing in their roles.And so, he longed for change with every fiber of his being.> "Unlucky star."Suddenly, a whisper echoed—not through his ears, but directly in his mind.> "Hm?"He paused mid-sweep, eyes narrowing. "Did someone just... call me?"He looked around in confusion. Despite the many heavenly guards nearby, not a single one paid him any mind. His existence was beneath even their contempt.> "Am I just imagining things?" the jinx muttered, shaking his head.He resumed sweeping, though his unease lingered.> "Unlucky star."Again, the same whisper echoed—not externally, but from within his heart.This time, he was certain. He was not hallucinating.> "Who is it?" he whispered warily, scanning the area.Several guards glanced his way, their expressions tinged with disdain before turning their backs on him again. To them, he wasn't worth a moment's attention.His discomfort deepened.> Is some divine being playing tricks on me...? he wondered.> "Unlucky star."A third time—louder and clearer—the voice called out.He tensed. "You... who are you?"And then, without warning:> "Forbidden area?!"The word appeared in his mind like a sudden vision, making his eyes widen in alarm. He clamped his hand over his mouth to stifle the cry.He scurried into an empty corner, his voice lowered to a whisper. "Who are you? Why are you speaking to me?"The reply came, cryptic and calm:> "Do you want to become an immortal?"At those words—"become an immortal"—the jinx froze.He whispered reverently, "Sir... Are you a real immortal...?"---Midnight.Zhengqi Villa — Rooftop.Having bullied Ning Caichen and Zhiqiu Yiye earlier in the day and received a reward through the achievement lottery, Leo now sat cross-legged atop the villa, bathed in the quiet glow of the night sky.Using the principle of Sage Mode, he continued to absorb the rich spiritual energy that surrounded him.The world's spiritual energy was truly immense.During the day, Leo had drained nearly all the spiritual essence within a hundred-kilometer radius. Yet, within just an hour or two, that energy had nearly replenished itself!Delighted, Leo closed his eyes and continued cultivating—circulating the spiritual essence through every cell of his body.Crack—A soft sound interrupted the stillness.Leo didn't need to open his eyes. The familiar energy signature told him who it was.> That woman again...It was Fu Yuechi, the same woman who had climbed up earlier that day.Leo remained unmoved, too focused on absorbing the surrounding aura to care.Still, Fu Yuechi approached, climbing carefully onto the rooftop. Upon seeing Leo once again meditating, she smiled gently.With graceful Qinggong steps, she maneuvered across the rubble, finally settling beside him.It wasn't until she got closer that she gasped.> "Brother Leo... your body... It's glowing?!"Indeed, Leo's entire body was faintly radiant, emitting a golden light from within.His skin shimmered with a soft glow due to the sheer amount of spiritual energy he had absorbed—enough to overwhelm ordinary beings.Leo didn't respond. He simply continued meditating in silence.Fu Yuechi, however, stared in wonder.> "Brother Leo... are you really a legendary immortal?"> "You're incredible... I've never met anyone like you."She rested her chin on her hand, watching Leo with admiration and melancholy in her eyes.> "I wish I could be like you."> "Then maybe I could save my father... Maybe I could ease my sister's burden a little."> "She's been working so hard to rescue our father—he was a loyal official... yet because of corrupt ministers, he's been imprisoned and might be executed..."She poured her heart out beside him, as if Leo were a silent confidant.Her voice trembled with emotion, and soon, her eyes turned red.At this, Leo finally reacted.He opened his glowing scarlet Three Tomoe Sharingan, peering calmly at Fu Yuechi.> "Want to learn?" he asked softly.Fu Yuechi, startled, blinked.> "Huh? Brother Leo, what did you say?"She wiped her eyes with the back of her hand and looked at him in confusion.Leo, Sharingan still glowing, repeated coolly:> "Sage Mode."> "Learn it?"Fu Yuechi's breath caught.> "Sage Mode?!"The term was unfamiliar, yet it sounded mysterious... powerful.Leo extended a hand toward her.> "Give me your hand."Fu Yuechi hesitated.She looked at Leo's gloved hand—steady, calm—and then glanced at her own small, trembling hand.Her heart raced.Blushing, she finally reached out, her fingers trembling as they neared his.Her journey was about to begin.