Chapter 3: The Invitation of the Recluse

Ye Chen and Bai Yun'er followed the book of golden light and flew into the depths of the Heavenly Domain. They saw many wonderful scenes along the way, there were waterfalls hanging in the air, rainbows in the sky, mythical beasts haunting, and fairy grass and spirit flowers. They felt the vastness and magic of the Heavenly Domain, and they also felt the dangers and challenges of the Heavenly Domain.

"It's so beautiful here." Bai Yun'er exclaimed.

"yes, it's somehow higher than our original world." Ye Chen also exclaimed.

"But it's also dangerous. You see, there's a flaming giant lion over there, and its aura is so powerful. Bai Yun'er pointed to a huge lion burning in the distance.

"It is a Flame Lion, it is an ancient divine beast with extremely strong attack and defense power. Its body can turn into flames, it can spit out flames, and it can control flames. It is a very difficult existence. Ye Chen said.

"Shall we go around it, then?" Bai Yun'er asked.

"No, we'll just follow the book. It will take us to the best place for us. Ye Chen said.

"Okay." Bai Yun'er nodded.

They continued to fly along with the book, occasionally encountering creatures and treasures from the Celestial Realm. Some beings are curious or friendly to them, while others are hostile or greedy. Some of the curiosities exude an alluring aura to them, while others exude a dangerous aura. They chose to communicate or avoid it, based on their own judgment and the guidance of the book.

In this way, they flew in the heavenly domain for three days and three nights, and finally came to a huge mountain range. That mountain range towers into the sky and is majestic. The mountains are covered with a wide variety of plants and rocks, and they are colorful and colorful. There are all kinds of sounds and smells coming from the mountains, and the heart is shaken.

"Is this where we're going?" Bai Yun'er asked.

"I guess so." Ye Chen said.

They saw the book fly towards a valley in the mountains. They followed and entered the valley. There is a crystal clear stream in the valley, and the water of the stream glows slightly. There is a meadow by the stream with some flowers and fruits in the meadow. There was a small wooden house behind the meadow, and in front of the wooden house there was an old man meditating.

The old man was dressed in a gray robe, with gray hair and a beard like snow. He closed his eyes and recuperated, exuding a faint fairy aura around him. He looked peaceful and serene.

Ye Chen and Bai Yun'er landed on the grass and looked at the old man and the wooden house. They feel that there is an atmosphere of non-contention and peace of mind.

"It's like a recluse's quarters." Bai Yun'er said.

"Yes, this old man should be a recluse." Ye Chen said.

"Shall we disturb him, then?" Bai Yun'er asked.

"Don't worry, we'll just follow the book." Ye Chen said.

They saw the book fly in front of the old man and stopped. The old man sensed something and slowly opened his eyes. He saw the book and the two young men, Ye Chen and Bai Yun'er. He had a look of surprise and delight.

"Oh? Where are you from? How did you have this book? The old man asked.

Ye Chen and Bai Yun'er glanced at each other, and then saluted the old man.

"We are from the Nether, and this book was discovered by accident in a cave. It took us through space and to get here. Ye Chen said simply.

"I see, you guys are really destined. This book was obtained during an expedition when I was younger, and it is a Heavenly Treasure called the Heavenly Dao True Scripture. It records the mysteries and methods of the Heavenly Realm, which can allow practitioners to break through the limits and reach the supreme realm. I have cultivated according to its instructions, and I have also received a lot of benefits. But then I found out that this book is not so simple, it has its own will and purpose. It will select some destined people and bring them to the Heavenly Domain, so that they can go through various adventures and trials before finally reaching its goal. The old man said.

"What is its goal?" Bai Yun'er asked curiously.

"I don't know, but I think it's probably trying to find the right people to accomplish something important. Maybe it has something to do with the fate of the Heavenly Domain. The old man said.

"Then why don't you follow it?" Ye Chen asked.

"Because I don't feel like I'm qualified or brave enough. I just want to cultivate quietly, and I don't want to get involved in any changes. So I left the book here and waited for someone to pick it up. I didn't expect you to be able to find it. The old man said.

"Aren't you afraid we'll take the book away?" Bai Yun'er asked.

"Don't be afraid, this book doesn't belong to me, but to the Heavenly Domain. Since you can get it, it means that you have the fate and qualifications corresponding to it. Maybe you're the one it's looking for. The old man said.

"Would you tell us something about Skyware, then?" Ye Chen asked.

"Absolutely. Although I don't want to participate in the strife and changes in the Heavenly Domain, I still have a deep affection and understanding for the Heavenly Domain. I would like to share with you some of my knowledge and experience to help you survive and grow in the Celestial Domain. The old man said.

"Really? That's great. Bai Yun'er said happily.

"Then please ask the old gentleman for more advice." Ye Chen said respectfully.

"Don't dare to be, don't dare to be. You can call me a recluse. Come on, come into the house with me. We could chat over tea. The old man said.

He stood up and beckoned Ye Chen and Bai Yun'er to follow him towards the wooden house. When they walked into the wooden house, they found it simple and clean. There was only a table and a few chairs in the wooden house, as well as some tea sets and books. After the old man asked them to sit down, he began to make tea.

"This is my own spiritual tea, which can nourish the aura and mind. Taste it. The old man said.

He poured the tea into three cups and handed one to Ye Chen and Bai Yun'er. After Ye Chen and Bai Yun'er took the cup, they smelled the tea and felt very fresh and comfortable. They carefully took a sip of tea and felt a warm current rush into their bodies, which lifted their spirits.

"This tea is so delicious." Bai Yun'er exclaimed.

"Thanks for the compliment." The old man laughed.

After he also took a sip of tea, he began to introduce the situation of the Heavenly Domain to Ye Chen and Bai Yun'er.