Several months later, Yun Fan and Lu Zhu arrived at the center of the Boundary Sea.
Even with his cultivation realm, crossing from the southern sea to the center using coordinates for the strongest level of spatial traversal took several months.
In Yun Fan's opinion, without these coordinates, he wouldn't know how many years it would have taken him to reach here.
And that's assuming he could pinpoint the exact location.
If he hadn't been able to find this place precisely, he likely would never have arrived in his lifetime. It seemed this transaction was very worthwhile.
At this moment, Lu Zhu, holding a map, said to Yun Fan, "Husband, this is it!"
"There is a mountain in the center of the Boundary Sea ahead. This mountain is about ten thousand miles high. It divides the four directions of the Boundary Sea. It must be that mountain!"
Yun Fan looked in the direction she pointed and realized this mountain was likely far more than ten thousand miles high.
The term 'ten thousand miles' was merely a descriptor.
It towered into the clouds, and even with his Immortal Emperor's Eye, he couldn't see its summit. One could imagine how colossal this mountain was.
As for its width, it was unnecessary to mention; it was likely hundreds of thousands of miles wide. This wasn't just a mountain; it was practically a small continent.
In any case, it was wider than an ordinary planet.
At this point, Yun Fan said, "That's right. According to Turtle God's description, this spiritual realm is on this Sky-Reaching Mountain!"
"Then let's ascend!"
"Mmm!"
The two leaped up, but midway up the mountain, an invisible pressure nearly shattered Lu Zhu's body.
Lu Zhu was startled.
"Husband, I'm afraid I can't accompany you further. I'll stay here!"
Lu Zhu didn't want to burden Yun Fan.
Yun Fan replied, "It's alright, I can withstand the pressure!"
Then, he pulled Lu Zhu along as they flew towards Sky-Reaching Mountain. In the final moments, even Yun Fan felt the pressure.
To make even an Immortal Emperor feel pressure, this mountain was clearly no simple matter.
Upon reaching the summit, Yun Fan finally breathed a sigh of relief; the pressure had completely dissipated.
Although there was no precise record of time, Yun Fan could determine that it took him two days to successfully reach the peak.
He then said to Lu Zhu, "Let's go take a look!"
"Mmm!"
The two headed towards the center of the mountaintop. However, at this moment, an invisible barrier blocked their path.
Yun Fan prepared to shatter the barrier with a punch, but a white-haired elder riding a celestial crane stopped him.
The elder's strength was formidable. In Yun Fan's estimation, he was no weaker than himself, perhaps even stronger. But he quickly realized the elder had no life signs; it was likely just a wisp of lingering will.
If a mere wisp of will was this powerful, how terrifying would the original being be? From the current situation,
The owner of this wisp of will must have lived for countless years.
The elder said to Yun Fan, "Young friend, do not be enraged! If you forcefully shatter this barrier, the entire mountain will collapse. At that time, even if you wish to obtain the spiritual mirror, it will be impossible!"
"You know I'm here for the spiritual mirror?"
Yun Fan looked at him with confusion.
The elder chuckled, "Those who come to this place, if not for this mirror, what else would they be here for?"
"Mmm!"
Yun Fan asked, "Then, senior, how can I obtain the spiritual mirror?"
"If you can pass the mirror's trial, you will obtain it!"
He smiled at Yun Fan.
This was a treasure beyond the cosmic level, so obtaining it would definitely not be simple.
But Yun Fan would absolutely not give up.
Yun Fan said, "Then, please begin the trial!"
"Before the trial, allow me to introduce myself. I am the Mirror Envoy, and I will guide all trials!"
"No problem!"
Yun Fan nodded.
Subsequently, the Mirror Envoy initiated the first trial.
The first trial immediately stumped Yun Fan, not for any other reason than that this trial was a cosmic-level chess game.
What a joke. Let alone a cosmic-level chess game, he couldn't even pass an ordinary one.
He had expected a grand battle, but the very first trial had him stumped. He simply lacked the ability!
The Mirror Envoy said with a smile, "If young friend cannot pass the first trial, you cannot obtain the spiritual mirror!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Fan felt utterly speechless.
"Let me try!"
Lu Zhu spoke up. In truth, she wasn't confident either, but she was still far superior to Yun Fan.
For this first trial, she was the most suitable candidate. The reason she hadn't volunteered earlier was her fear of disappointing Yun Fan.
If she lost, how would she face him?
Only when Yun Fan was completely at a loss did she decide to step forward.
Yun Fan saw the pressure she was under and said, "My wife, just try your best. If you lose, you lose. It's no big deal!"
"Mmm!"
Although she felt somewhat relieved by his comfort, she didn't want to lose. She was determined to help Yun Fan.
Therefore, she sat down directly opposite the Mirror Envoy, and they began their battle on the chessboard.
The cosmic-level chess game was truly unfathomable. Even Lu Zhu, at the peak of the Great Completion realm, was at a disadvantage.
"Young girl, your skill is not bad!"
The Mirror Envoy smiled. "But this much ability is not enough!"
"I will not lose!"
At this moment, Lu Zhu calmly continued the game. She discovered that this game had no set patterns or rules; it required complete self-resolution.
In other words, you never knew where the opponent would make their next move, nor did you know if their next move would end the game.
You also didn't know if the next piece placed would completely alter the entire board. It was extremely perilous.
Even she was taken aback by the level of danger. Su Dan Novel Network.
Thus, their game proceeded very slowly. After a day and a night, Lu Zhu's spirit was on the verge of collapse.
Because every move was a heart-stopping moment for her.
But she knew she had to remain clear-headed. Thus, she surrounded herself with Purple Qi Coming from the East, focusing all her energy and clearing her mind!
Upon seeing her like this, the Mirror Envoy's expression changed. He had initially thought defeating Lu Zhu would be easy.
But after playing for a day and a night, he still hadn't won. Each time, at the very last move, Lu Zhu would shatter his advantage. He, who had never tasted defeat, now realized that Lu Zhu was not so simple.
"Young girl, I shall get serious now!"
He warned Lu Zhu.
Lu Zhu replied, "Come on! Let me see how strong you are!"
Yun Fan stood by as a mere bystander. What could he do? He didn't understand any of this!
Therefore, to avoid disturbing Lu Zhu, he retreated far away.
After an unknown amount of time, Yun Fan awoke from his meditation to find himself covered in weeds, his clothes tattered.
Upon careful recollection, he realized two full years had passed. He immediately rushed to where Lu Zhu and the Mirror Envoy were playing chess. He found that they were both spotless, but their game was still not over.
At this moment, Lu Zhu held a chess piece suspended in mid-air. He didn't know how long it had been since she last moved.
Just then, Lu Zhu placed the chess piece in a spot she had calculated for a long time.
"I lose!"
As soon as the chess piece landed, the Mirror Envoy conceded without hesitation.
"Husband, I won! I won!"
Lu Zhu was almost in a daze. After all, a two-year chess match had been an immense torment and trial for her.
Yun Fan immediately embraced her. "I knew you were the best. You've worked hard!"
"For you, I don't feel hardship!"
Lu Zhu said firmly.
At this moment, the Mirror Envoy sighed. "I never thought my chess skills, unmatched in the world, would be defeated. Indeed, the student surpasses the master. Young girl, you are very strong!"
"Thank you for your praise, senior. I was merely lucky!"
Lu Zhu was very humble, but she had defeated the opponent purely through her own strength, a solid victory.
The Mirror Envoy smiled at Lu Zhu. "You are too modest. According to the rules, since you have passed the first trial, you will receive a reward!"
"What is the reward?"
Yun Fan asked, puzzled. As long as they weren't given scraps to beg for, it would be fine.
The Mirror Envoy said, "The reward is this purple crystal. It contains a powerful yet gentle energy. If you refine it, you can instantly ascend to the Immortal Emperor realm!"
The Mirror Envoy could naturally see that Lu Zhu's current cultivation was merely that of a minor Immortal King.
"Thank you, senior!"
Lu Zhu said excitedly. After receiving the crystal, she said to Yun Fan, "Husband, you refine it!"
"Silly girl! I don't need it!"
Yun Fan gently refused.
"But..."
Seeing that Lu Zhu was still hesitant, the Mirror Envoy said to her, "Young girl, your husband is a powerful expert at the second stage of Immortal Emperor. This level of power means nothing to him!"
"What?"
Lu Zhu was instantly stunned. She had known Yun Fan was very strong before, but she had never imagined he was an Immortal Emperor, let alone that this Immortal Emperor was her husband! All of this felt like a dream. An Immortal Emperor! That was a cosmic-level overlord.
At this moment, she was so shocked she almost fainted.