Chapter 112 - Chapter 112: Ascension to Heaven!

[Congratulations! You have slain the 'Millennium Centipede Demon - Pudu Cihang' and unlocked a divine achievement.][Reward: One chance to spin the Divine Lucky Draw Wheel!]…As the terrifying Pudu Cihang, the demonic centipede spirit that had terrorized the land for a millennium, collapsed lifelessly, a bright golden notification emerged within the void. It was a system message that only Leo could see.Bathed in ethereal light, Leo stood tall in his golden Susanoo, his majestic presence exuding divine power. He only glanced at the system prompt indifferently and didn't dwell on it. In his current state—Six Paths Sage Mode, golden Susanoo active, and power surging—such a reward was simply another step in his journey.Then—Whoosh————At the ruins of the once-grand Zhengqi Villa, now crumbling and devastated from the fierce battle, Leo gave a silent command. The towering golden Susanoo, previously a colossal thousand-meter giant that had protected everyone within its mighty form, began to shrink rapidly.From one thousand meters... to one hundred... and then—It vanished entirely.As it dissipated, the group that had been shielded within it—Fu Yuechi, Fu Qingfeng, Zhiqiu Yiye, and others—were gently lowered to the ground. All of them landed safely, though many collapsed the moment their feet touched the earth. Their legs trembled violently, unable to bear the emotional weight of what had just happened.They had just been soaring kilometers above the ground!Even though they had been protected inside the divine Susanoo construct, that kind of height—just thinking about it—was enough to turn anyone's legs to jelly. Even Fu Qingfeng, who had trained in lightness techniques, and Fu Yuechi, who had studied Sage Mode under Leo's guidance, were struggling to stand.Only Zhiqiu Yiye remained composed, her calm breathing revealing a strong will and mental fortitude.…"Brother Leo!"Fu Yuechi's voice rang out.Despite her legs still trembling, Fu Yuechi forced herself to move forward. She ignored her fear and exhaustion and jogged—more like stumbled—toward Leo, who stood a short distance away with his back to the group.At that very moment—Shuuu—Leo exited the Six Paths Sage Mode smoothly. The glowing golden aura surrounding him dimmed, and the powerful Super Moon Eye with nine radiant magatama slowly faded from his forehead.In their place, a pair of deep, violet-tinged Nine-Magatama Rinne-Sharingan eyes faded back into a familiar set of crimson Three Tomoe Sharingan.Even after everything that had happened, Leo stood calm and composed, his figure reflecting the very image of an immortal hero.The crowd, still reeling from the battle, watched in awe and silence.Fu Yuechi reached his side. Her chest rose and fell as she caught her breath, and her eyes locked onto him—half in admiration, half in disbelief."Brother Leo… thank you..."She whispered with flushed cheeks and a shaky smile. She had longed to express her gratitude, to thank him for returning to rescue them. But before she could finish her words—Sprinkle——From the heavens above, a sudden shower of golden light cascaded down.The radiant beams carried a sacred power—the divine power of heavenly merit.This time, however, the scale was unlike anything before.[Congratulations! You have gained 100,000 points of Heaven and Earth Merit!]Another system notification popped up.One hundred thousand merit points—an astronomical amount—instantly entered Leo's body. His form, bathed in the glow of divine light, began to shimmer and blur. His figure grew more ethereal by the second, as if he were about to vanish entirely from the mortal realm.Zhiqiu Yiye's eyes widened in astonishment."Brother Leo has completed his heavenly merit and is about to ascend to become an immortal!" she exclaimed.Realizing what was happening, she respectfully clasped her hands together and bowed deeply."Zhiqiu Yiye offers heartfelt thanks to Brother Leo for saving our lives… and congratulations on your ascension!"Around her, Fu Qingfeng, Ning Caichen, Fu Tianchou, and the other martial artists of the righteous path all stared in stunned silence at the increasingly transparent figure of Leo.A miracle was unfolding before their eyes.Fu Yuechi gasped."What?!""Brother Leo, are you really..."Her voice trembled, panic surging through her heart. She hadn't even had the chance to properly thank him—and now, he was about to leave this world forever?In that moment, Leo turned to her, his voice calm yet filled with rare warmth."Yuechi... remember to cultivate the Sage Mode I taught you. Absorb the spiritual energy of the world. One day, you might ascend as well.""Then… this is goodbye."It was the first time he had ever called her by name.And just like that—Whoosh————In a flash of radiant golden light, Leo vanished.His form, once so mighty and tangible, dissolved into particles of glowing merit, ascending toward the heavens."Brother Leo, thank you!" Fu Yuechi cried out to the sky, her voice echoing in the night."Farewell, Brother Leo!" Zhiqiu Yiye shouted, bowing once more."Farewell, Brother Leo!" Fu Qingfeng, Ning Caichen, and the entire group of martial heroes bowed in solemn unison.Even Fu Tianchou, father of the sisters, joined them, bowing deeply with a heavy heart.Where Leo had once stood, now remained only Fu Yuechi—tears glistening in her eyes as she looked up toward the bright moon hanging high in the sky.…"Moon Pond…"Fu Tianchou and Fu Qingfeng walked over to comfort her. But just as they were about to speak—"Father, Sister... I won't marry."Fu Yuechi's voice was steady, resolute."I will train hard to master the immortal path that Brother Leo taught me. One day... I will ascend to heaven and find him again."Her words left both Fu Tianchou and Fu Qingfeng stunned."You…" Fu Tianchou's finger trembled as he pointed at his younger daughter.But in the end, he could only sigh, deeply and helplessly.Fu Qingfeng hadn't expected this either. She had believed her younger sister was simply infatuated, and that it would pass with time.But now, seeing her conviction—She realized: this was no fleeting crush. This was something deeper. More powerful.And when she thought back to Leo's divine aura—the way he defeated the evil Buddha, the dignity of his bearing, the protection he offered them all—Fu Qingfeng understood.Letting go of a man like that... was far easier said than done.…Meanwhile, in the Ascension Palace of the Heavenly Realm—Whoosh—Leo, who had vanished from the mortal world, now slowly descended into the palace, carried by the golden stream of divine merit.This was the first stop for any mortal cultivator fortunate enough to ascend to the heavens.All around, the palace was guarded by dozens of heavenly soldiers and a majestic heavenly general. Their duty: to receive and register ascending cultivators from the lower realms.Suddenly—"Hm?""Someone's ascending today!"The moment Leo materialized, every guard's attention snapped toward him. The glowing golden light surrounding his body, infused with overwhelming merit, made it clear—he was no ordinary cultivator.A middle-aged heavenly general, clad in ornate silver armor and a matching cloak, stepped forward.With authority, he pulled out a jade booklet."Name!" he demanded, his voice loud and clear.Leo looked around, adjusting to the rich spiritual energy of the heavenly realm. It was far denser and more potent than anything he had ever felt in the mortal world.He gazed at the majestic figure before him.Heavenly soldiers and generals... so this is the realm of the gods.Understanding the formal procedure, Leo calmly responded."Leo."The general nodded and began recording."Leo… very well. Next question. You must be at the Human Immortal Realm, yes?"Only cultivators who had reached the Human Immortal Realm and accumulated sufficient merit were eligible for ascension. While the question was standard protocol, the answer still mattered.Leo's reply was simple."Earth Immortal.""...Huh?!"The general froze.Around them, the dozen or so heavenly soldiers all turned their heads."What did he just say?! Earth Immortal?!"Shock rippled through the palace.An ascended cultivator... already at the Earth Immortal Realm?This was not just rare.It was unheard of.