Chapter 1045: The True Universe in the Sleeve

Putting aside his envy for Lu Yang's incredible luck with women, Meng Jingzhou and Lu Yang were still the best of friends.

"Speaking of which, we haven't encountered anything unusual during our recent outings," Meng Jingzhou said, picking up a piece of duck blood from the hotpot as he brought up their past leisure trips.

"Like that time we served as judges together, or when we went hiking in the mountains, or spent time by the sea..."

Lu Yang recalled those outings. Every time, there had been a murder case – locked-room mysteries, all suspects with airtight alibis, and the culprits leaving absolutely no clues.

Although the culprits were cunning, their methods unfathomable and hard to predict, who was Lu Yang? As the Immortal Fairy's strategist, no killer could possibly escape him.

Lu Yang simply asked Tang Chuanwu to reverse the moment of death. The truth would naturally be revealed, and he could even save lives in the process.

The only downside was that Meng Jingzhou would completely forget what had transpired.

"See? I told you that us encountering incidents when we go out is purely coincidental. Look, nothing happened these past few times, right?"

Lu Yang nodded vigorously, agreeing with Old Meng.

As they ate hotpot, Lu Yang blanched meat, vegetables, and bean curd skin, while Meng Jingzhou blanched pork, duck, and beef blood. There was no conflict at all; no one competed for food, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

Thanks to Lu Yang's ongoing romantic luck, Meng Jingzhou was already red-faced with exasperation by the time they finished eating.

As they descended the mountain, Lu Yang continued to ponder.

"Old Meng's trick of casually tearing open space to retrieve plates was so cool."

Lu Yang had seen it and felt a pang of envy.

He too wanted to simply wave a sleeve and have a dazzling array of delicious dishes appear instantly on the table.

"Little Yang, your 'Town in Hand' ability can do that."

The 'Town in Hand' ability has two uses: one for combat, where it transforms into a giant palm, and the other, where it creates a space in the palm for temporary storage of objects.

Lu Yang shook his head firmly. He had always held strict standards for spells. "Fairy," he said, "the essence of that method is the act of waving the sleeve. While it might appear similar to outsiders, I can't fool myself."

"Oh," the Immortal Fairy replied, nodding with an air of partial understanding.

As they spoke, Lu Yang arrived back at Tianmen Peak.

"Second Elder Brother, you're back!" Yun Mengmeng called out, waving to Lu Yang from the imperial chair, her legs propped up on the table. She pulled out a bag of dried potato chips from her sleeve and crunched on them.

"Want some?" Yun Mengmeng asked, pulling out another bag of chips from her sleeve.

"Second Elder Brother, that was a brilliant idea of yours! Roasting potatoes over burning laurel branches truly gives them a unique flavor."

While roasted potato chips were already tasty, those made by Yun Mengmeng after Lu Yang's guidance were even more delectable.

"Then I'll have some. But wait, where are you getting those potato chips from?" Lu Yang asked, having noticed Yun Mengmeng constantly pulling items from her sleeve as if it contained infinite space.

Yun Mengmeng grinned, boasting, "I just learned 'Sleeve of the Universe' from Little Zhi! Now I don't have to get food from my storage ring; I can just reach into my sleeve. It's so convenient!"

"'Sleeve of the Universe'..." Lu Yang's eyes lit up. This was exactly the spell he had been looking for!

"Sister Mengmeng, could you teach me?"

"Sure," Yun Mengmeng replied, licking potato chip crumbs from her fingertips, then clapping her hands as she readily agreed.

"I remember, Second Elder Brother, you're skilled in spatial magic, so it should be quite easy for you to learn."

Yun Mengmeng led Lu Yang to the mountainside of Tianmen Peak, where the terrain was relatively gentle, making it an ideal spot for practicing spells.

They sat on small stools for a one-on-one lesson.

Yun Mengmeng cleared her throat, her expression changing as she became serious, a stark contrast to her usual lively and cheerful self:

"As the saying goes, 'Sleeve of the Universe' means that a universe forms within the sleeve, capable of containing all things... What did Little Zhi say after that? Never mind, let's just skip that part."

Yun Mengmeng remembered that when she had learned this spell, Little Zhi had spent half a day lecturing on its origins, significance, and combat applications, leaving her quite bewildered at the time.

She decided her Second Elder Brother shouldn't have to suffer through the same tedious explanation, and it would be better to just teach him how to cast the spell directly.

Yun Mengmeng reverted to her usual demeanor: "Follow me: calm your mind, concentrate your energy, and breathe naturally."

"Now, recite the incantation: 'Expand sleeve to hold the sky, gather objects to the breast, observe qi in minute detail, perceive the void without a trace...'"

"Close your eyes and focus your attention on the subtle fluctuations around you. Feel those 'fluctuations' – that is spatial energy."

Lu Yang's talent for learning spells was undeniable. He calmly focused his mind, recited the incantation, and completed these two steps in the blink of an eye. Then, he attentively sensed his surroundings and quickly perceived the spatial fluctuations around him.

"Sister Mengmeng, I've sensed the spatial fluctuations."

Yun Mengmeng had long heard that Second Elder Brother's magical talent was exceptional, with everyone who witnessed it praising him endlessly. Seeing it today, it was even more astonishing than she had imagined.

"That's impressive; you're even a little faster than I was when I learned it."

"Maintain this sensation," she continued, "and follow the spiritual energy circulation patterns and incantation I taught you. Imagine your sleeve merging with space, capable of containing all things..."

An entire day passed in a flash. Lu Yang was still energetic and felt he had grasped the spell. "I'll try," he said.

'Sleeve of the Universe' was a renowned divine ability of the spatial type, demanding extremely high talent in spatial magic. Without such talent, even a cultivator at the Body Integration or Tribulation Transcending stage would be unable to learn it.

Among cultivators at the Spirit Transformation stage, no one could surpass Lu Yang's learning speed, mastering it in just one day.

The Immortal Fairy also knew this spell, and since Yun Mengmeng's teaching steps were flawless, there was no need for her to interject.

"Try it, try it!" Yun Mengmeng exclaimed excitedly. This was her first time teaching someone, and she felt a great sense of accomplishment.

Yun Mengmeng took out several bags of dried roasted potato chips and motioned for Lu Yang to collect them with his sleeve.

"'Expand sleeve to hold the sky, gather objects to the breast... Sleeve of the Universe!'"

Lu Yang extended his sleeve and swept it towards the dried roasted potato chips on the ground.

Yun Mengmeng stared at the dried roasted potato chips with eager anticipation. Instantly, her vision went black; she couldn't see anything at all. It was as if even light had been absorbed into the sleeve, transforming that area into a realm of utter darkness!

"Could it be that I've also been drawn into Second Elder Brother's sleeve?"

Lu Yang also panicked, realizing he too couldn't see anything.

Light appeared above them, and both looked up to see an enormous piece of fabric blocking the sunlight. Their Senior Sister was now lifting it away.

Their Senior Sister looked helplessly at her good friend and junior brother. "Which one of you two conjured up such an enormous piece of clothing that it covered half of Tianmen Peak?" she asked.

She had been sitting peacefully on the imperial chair, drinking tea, when suddenly the sky went dark, making her think they were under attack.

Lu Yang was speechless.

Yun Mengmeng looked at Second Elder Brother with admiration. "I understand now!" she exclaimed. "If the sleeve becomes huge, it can contain anything! So this is the true 'Sleeve of the Universe'!"

"Old Meng, can you show me your Dharma Idol?"

"What for?"

Meng Jingzhou looked at Lu Yang, utterly perplexed, but he still activated his Supreme Pure Yang Dharma Idol. The Dharma Idol was enormous and awe-inspiring; its mere presence could intimidate any petty villain.

"Does your Dharma Idol need clothes?"