Chapter 2357: Human Lu Ye Comes to Challenge

“Alright!” Lu Ye nodded. “Then I’ll help you drive them away!”

He looked up at the Azure Palace in front of him. “Without delay, we should take the Azure Palace with us, to save us from having to come back later.”

“Okay!” Yin Luo replied, instantly dashing back into the Azure Palace.

Lu Ye also quickened his pace, heading towards the Azure Palace with Qing Yu and the others.

A moment later, the Azure Palace, under Yin Luo’s control, flew towards the Star Abyss Gate.

Yin Luo was carefree, but both Uncle Duan and Qing Yu, among others, were deeply worried. Qing Yu might not have known the true strength of the Twin Demon Race, as she wasn’t strong enough to discern it—she only knew they were very powerful and Yin Luo was no match for them. However, Uncle Duan knew.

Thus, he couldn’t understand what exactly Lu Ye intended to do.

Finding an opportunity, he walked over to Lu Ye, looking at him suspiciously. “Young Lu,” he began, “do you know that in a challenge like this, Miss is unable to assist you? Those two demons are conjoined, allowing them to fight together, but you are ultimately alone.”

“I know, Uncle Duan. Don’t worry,” Lu Ye said with a smile and a nod.

The more he said this, the more worried Uncle Duan became. He couldn’t help but ask, “What is your current cultivation level?”

“In terms of cultivation, I’m at Fusion Dao, second level!”

Uncle Duan’s eyes widened, and he nearly spat out blood. “You, a Fusion Dao second-level cultivator, are going to challenge two Fusion Dao peak cultivators? Are you out of your mind?!”

Lu Ye chuckled. “Uncle Duan, sometimes cultivation level is one thing, and actual strength is another. Don’t worry, since I dare to issue the challenge, I naturally have confidence.”

“I’m not reassured!” Uncle Duan shook his head.

“Let’s not talk about this,” Lu Ye said, changing the subject. “I have something I want to ask you, Uncle Duan.” He wasn’t concerned about the upcoming battle; with his current strength, if he couldn’t handle two Fusion Dao peak cultivators, then he would have wasted the immense Dao power he had accumulated during this period.

“What do you want to know?” Uncle Duan asked.

“What’s the situation at the Star Abyss Gate? What level of beings could pass through when you left?”

He needed to clarify this matter, as it concerned the stability of the starry sky and future arrangements.

Hearing his question, Uncle Duan’s expression grew serious. “The Star Abyss Gate in your starry sky is somewhat unusual,” he said.

“What’s unusual about it?” Lu Ye frowned.

“Its passage capacity is expanding very quickly! When we left five years ago, cultivators of the Fourth Dao could already pass through.”

Lu Ye was startled.

This passage capacity was indeed abnormal.

Because in just a few years, the Star Abyss Gate shouldn't be able to allow Fourth Dao cultivators to pass through. If Lu Ye remembered correctly, after the Star Abyss Gate appeared in the Mechanized Starry Sky, Dao-level beings couldn't pass through for a full twenty years. Only those below the Dao level could traverse the Star Abyss Gate. These Star Abyss beings, although able to wield Dao power due to their growth environment, lacked Dao bones and were not considered true Dao cultivators.

In contrast, the development of this Star Abyss Gate’s passage capacity was astonishingly fast.

This was five years ago; Uncle Duan didn’t know what level of cultivators could pass through now.

This was bad. If only Dao-level cultivators could pass through, the starry sky might still have a chance to resist. However, if even Fusion Dao cultivators could enter, the starry sky would surely be devastated, with lives extinguished.

This abnormality was undoubtedly related to the starry sky having been invaded before.

Because it had been invaded before, the Star Abyss Gate’s passage capacity advanced rapidly.

He needed to start preparations quickly!

He then inquired about more information from Uncle Duan.

When the Azure Palace passed by the drifting Banyan, its colorful, miniature starry sky immediately caught the attention of Yin Luo, Qing Yu, and the others.

Lu Ye briefly explained about the Banyan. The group listened, wide-eyed in astonishment, never imagining such a beautiful yet dangerous existence in the world.

Immediately after, Lu Ye had Yin Luo pilot the Azure Palace to follow the Banyan forward. Meanwhile, he returned to the Banyan itself, found the four clan heads, and after a discussion, finalized some subsequent plans.

The four clan heads now gave Lu Ye their unconditional support. Although Lu Ye hadn't explicitly stated it, everyone had realized over this period that Lu Ye was very likely the Master of the Banyan!

For their clans to survive safely within the Banyan, they couldn't do without Lu Ye's support. Furthermore, they would later need to leave the Banyan to advance to the Harmonious Dao stage, and this, too, would require Lu Ye’s facilitation.

Therefore, as long as Lu Ye’s requests weren't too excessive, they would not refuse.

Several days later, Lu Ye left the Banyan.

A few more days later, the Star Abyss Gate was visible in the distance!

Standing before the steps of the Azure Palace, Lu Ye observed from afar, his heart growing heavy.

Although a large number of beings were still gathered near the Star Abyss Gate, their numbers were clearly off.

This undoubtedly meant that a significant number of Star Abyss beings had already invaded the starry sky! These initial invading Star Abyss beings might not have been too powerful, but the overall strength of cultivators in the starry sky was also not high. Furthermore, the local cultivators were at an absolute numerical disadvantage; their only advantage was their home territory.

Lu Ye wasn't clear about the current situation in the starry sky. The immediate problem that needed solving was helping Yin Luo reclaim control of the Star Abyss Gate.

“I’ll go ahead!” As Lu Ye’s voice fell, he had already shot out from the Azure Palace, flying directly towards the Star Abyss Gate.

The Banyan drifted into view, its movement quite noticeable. Consequently, many beings gathered near the Star Abyss Gate had already spotted the Banyan.

And as Lu Ye made his move, pairs of gazes quickly focused on him.

Lu Ye immediately spotted two figures sitting on a massive meteorite!

One red, one green, as if painted with ink, they were extremely conspicuous. These must be the Twin Demon Race.

When Lu Ye saw them, the two also opened their eyes simultaneously and saw Lu Ye streaking towards them with formidable momentum.

Both narrowed their eyes slightly.

They had, of course, seen the Azure Palace behind Lu Ye. They were quite familiar with this traveling palace, as Yin Luo had challenged them repeatedly, only to be repelled each time. If Yin Luo hadn't been strong enough, she would likely have died long ago.

It seemed that this time, Yin Luo had brought a helper. Likely another Fusion Dao peak cultivator.

However, they weren’t concerned.

Both sides were at Fusion Dao peak. They were two conjoined beings, while the opponent was alone. There was no way he could defeat them.

In an instant, Lu Ye stood still not far from the two demons. He slowly spoke, “In the name of the Star Abyss Will, Lu Ye of the Human Race, comes to challenge you!”

The two demons slowly rose. While sitting, they hadn't seemed particularly remarkable, but upon standing, they appeared tall and imposing.

Each was three zhang tall. Aside from their differing skin colors, they were almost identical, as if carved from the same mold.

“A human!” The red demon chuckled, scrutinizing Lu Ye with interest. “It’s been a long time since we’ve seen a human expert. Are you sure… you want to challenge us?”