Kate's Knowledge Sea

At High Heaven Sect, a day after their arrival, Yang Kai made his way to Serene Peak, the peak that had been assigned to Kate.

"Hey, can I come in at least?" Yang Kai asked, standing at the entrance.

Kate glanced up from where she stood, not showing any surprise at his appearance. "Come in. This is yours anyway," she said nonchalantly, giving him a small wave.

Yang Kai raised an eyebrow, still serious. "Did you do some evil cultivation?" he asked, his tone laced with concern.

Kate met his gaze with a challenge in her eyes. "What do you think?" she replied coolly, as if daring him to question her.

Yang Kai let out a thoughtful hum before responding, "I don't think so, since Great Elder Ye accepted you as her disciple."

Kate gave a dismissive shrug. "I got lucky, and that's it," she said flatly.

Yang Kai chuckled. "I see. Everyone has their own opportunities, huh?"

Kate's gaze softened just a little as she nodded. "Indeed," she replied, but there was a hint of something more beneath her words.

Yang Kai's eyes gleamed with a teasing light. "I suspect that you wanted to copy my things," he said, his voice playful but filled with curiosity. Kate arched an eyebrow, her lips curling into a faint smile. "But is your lifespan able to keep up?" Yang Kai teased, a playful challenge in his tone.

"Heh, we'll see," Kate added, her voice confident, the playful edge still present.

Kate smirked. "But first, I want to copy the Dragon and Phoenix on your back."

Without hesitation, Yang Kai stripped off his shirt and turned his back toward her. "Go on," he said casually, his voice confident, even though he knew exactly what she was planning.

Kate's eyes glinted with amusement, but there was a hint of seriousness in them as well. "You're not worried I'll stab you?" she asked, her lips curling into a teasing smile.

Yang Kai chuckled, completely unphased. "Stab me if you want," he replied, his tone light, as if the idea of danger didn't bother him at all.

Kate stared at him for a moment, her smile fading into something more focused as she placed her hand gently on his back. The power of the Dragon and Phoenix was always intense, but with the way Yang Kai had exposed them, she felt the pulse of ancient strength coursing beneath his skin.

As her fingers made contact, she began to draw the energy in, her aura shifting as she absorbed the ancient powers. Yang Kai closed his eyes, feeling the familiar pull of energy as Kate copied the Dragon and Phoenix sources.

A screen suddenly appeared in front of Kate, displaying the following message: Copy Requirements: 20,000 of your Lifespan.

Kate read it carefully, her eyes narrowing slightly. "I only need to burn 40,000 of my lifespan for this," she muttered to herself.

Yang Kai, who was watching her, frowned. "40,000? Are you sure that's safe? You'll lose so much of your lifespan."

Kate waved off his concern with a dismissive smile. "It's okay, it's just a meager 40,000," she replied nonchalantly, though there was a trace of determination in her voice. She had done much worse before, after all.

"I accept," she thought to herself as the screen disappeared. Immediately, a wave of soul-splitting pain hit her, a sensation she hadn't felt in a long time. The familiar agony swept through her, as though her very soul was being torn apart, and yet, there was something oddly nostalgic about it.

"Ughhh..." she gasped, clutching her chest as blood dripped from the corner of her mouth. The burning sensation in her soul intensified, but she kept her focus. I haven't copied anything for such a long time... she thought bitterly. This feels so... strange.

Yang Kai, clearly concerned, raised his voice. "Hey! You better clean my back! Don't just stand there, you're bleeding all over the place!"

Kate gave him a sharp look, even as she tried to steady herself. The pain in her soul made it difficult to respond, but she forced herself to speak through gritted teeth. "I'll clean it when I'm done," she managed to say, her voice strained but resolute.

Yang Kai sighed, watching her struggle with a hint of frustration, but there was also a deep concern hidden beneath. He knew better than anyone how much Kate was willing to sacrifice for the sake of power.

The process continued, the tension in the air thick with the weight of the moment as Kate's soul gradually adapted to the burden of copying the powers from Yang Kai. Each second felt like an eternity, but she remained focused, pushing through the pain as best as she could.

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After some time, the copied Golden Dragon and Ice Phoenix flew out of Yang Kai's body and entered Kate's. Their radiant auras shimmered briefly before disappearing into her.

"Looks like you're finished," Yang Kai said, letting out a breath. But before he could relax, Kate swayed unsteadily and collapsed, falling backward against him.

"Kate!" Yang Kai exclaimed, quickly catching her before she hit the ground. He gently carried her to the bed and laid her down, worry etched across his face.

Suddenly, the door burst open, and Ye Xi Yun entered the room with urgency. "Kate, I'm here as you requested!" she said, but her voice trailed off when she saw Yang Kai leaning over Kate.

"S-Sect Master! What are you doing?!" Ye Xi Yun exclaimed, her face turning a shade of red as she froze in place.

Yang Kai looked up, his expression serious. "Great Elder Ye, something went wrong. She was cultivating, but suddenly, she collapsed," he explained, gesturing to Kate's unconscious form.

Ye Xi Yun quickly moved to Kate's side, her demeanor shifting from embarrassment to concern. She placed her hand on Kate's wrist, checking her pulse and circulation of Qi. "Her condition is unstable," Ye Xi Yun said with a frown. "What exactly happened before this?"

"I can't tell Elder Ye about Kate's secrets," Yang Kai thought to himself, his gaze lingering on Kate's pale face. After a moment, he turned to Ye Xi Yun. "Elder Ye, could you please get Yang Yan? She might know something that can help," he said, his tone steady but urgent.

Ye Xi Yun hesitated briefly, sensing the weight behind his request. "All right. I'll go fetch Madame Yang Yan. Just wait here and take care of her in the meantime," she replied before swiftly leaving the room.

Yang Kai sighed, his eyes returning to Kate. "What kind of trouble have you gotten yourself into this time?" he murmured softly, a mix of frustration and concern etched across his face.

As he adjusted her blanket, he resolved to find out more without revealing what wasn't his to share.

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"There's no point in waiting. Let's see what's happening inside," Yang Kai muttered as he made his decision, focusing his mind and attempting to enter Kate's Knowledge Sea.

Inside Kate's Knowledge Sea, Yang Kai stood amidst a turbulent, surreal landscape. "Huh? What's going on here?" he murmured, his brows furrowing in confusion. Kate's Qi, which should have been a steady, serene blue, was instead split into four distinct colors.

The Violet Qi pulsed ominously, radiating an aura of Honkai Energy. The Cyan Qi shimmered, exuding pure Mana. The Ash Black Qi felt oppressive, brimming with the raw intensity of Dark True Innate Qi. Finally, there was Kate's familiar Blue Saint Qi, calm but clearly overwhelmed by the chaotic convergence.

"This isn't normal… What in the world is happening to her?" Yang Kai thought, concern flashing across his face. Steeling himself, he soared higher, searching for the Soul Warming Lotus that could stabilize her soul.

Spotting its radiant glow in the distance, Yang Kai flew toward the lotus, its golden light bringing a small sense of relief. But as he approached, something else caught his attention a second lotus resting beside the Soul Warming Lotus.

"What is that?" Yang Kai murmured, his eyes narrowing as he examined the new, unfamiliar lotus. Its petals shimmered with an ethereal, otherworldly glow, unlike anything he'd ever encountered.

Uncertainty gripped him as he hovered before the two lotuses. "This… is no ordinary phenomenon. Just what kind of secrets are you hiding, Kate?" he whispered to himself, determined to uncover the truth.

"What the hell is going on inside Kate's Knowledge Sea?" Yang Kai muttered, his voice laced with disbelief as his gaze fixated on the unfamiliar second lotus. Its enigmatic glow was unsettling, but before he could investigate further, a thunderous explosion shook the space.

Yang Kai snapped his head upward, his eyes widening as he beheld a chaotic sight—a Golden Dragon and an Ice Phoenix locked in a fierce battle with a raging Fire Phoenix, all of them trapped within a shimmering golden cage.

"WHAT!?" Yang Kai exclaimed, immediately flying toward the scene. His mind raced. "That's the Golden Dragon and the Ice Phoenix, but why is there a Fire Phoenix here? And that cage… What kind of Soul Artifact could possibly restrain three Divine Spirits like this?"

Stopping just outside the glowing bars of the cage, he observed the intensity of the battle, the sheer power of the clashing Divine Spirits shaking the foundations of Kate's Knowledge Sea. A gnawing worry crept into his chest.

"But where is Kate?" Yang Kai muttered, scanning the chaotic surroundings. His concern deepened as he noticed something in the corner of his vision the Four-Colored Sea below, representing Kate's Qi, was rapidly draining.

"Her Qi… it's starting to drain! If this keeps up" Yang Kai's thoughts were cut off as he clenched his fists, his voice booming with authority.

"HEY! YOU TWO! STOP THIS FARCE RIGHT NOW!" he roared at the Golden Dragon and Ice Phoenix, his tone demanding attention. Yet, the battle raged on, heedless of his command, as if the Divine Spirits were consumed by their own primal instincts.

Yang Kai's mind raced, torn between the urgency of stopping the battle and figuring out the reason behind the draining Qi. "I need to act fast… but first, I have to find Kate," he thought, his eyes scanning the turbulent scene with growing desperation.

After searching every corner of the chaotic Knowledge Sea with no sign of Kate, Yang Kai gritted his teeth in frustration. "Tch! If I can't find her, I'll have to stop this Divine Spirit fight first!" he exclaimed, determination burning in his eyes. Without hesitation, he dove into the Golden Cage.

However, what awaited him inside was far beyond anything he could have anticipated.

"What the—?!" Yang Kai exclaimed, his voice echoing in the vast, surreal space. Before him stood a colossal library, its endless shelves stacked with ancient tomes that seemed to pulsate with a strange energy. The sheer scale of the library dwarfed anything he had ever seen.

"What the hell is going on here?" Yang Kai muttered, his wariness growing as he surveyed the towering bookshelves. Just as he began to take a step forward, he was suddenly confronted by a woman whose presence was both familiar and unnerving.

"HOW DID YOU GET IN HERE?!" Chu Yuechan's cold voice rang out, her piercing gaze locking onto Yang Kai.

Yang Kai's eyes widened in shock. "There's… there's another soul inside Kate's Knowledge Sea!" he thought, his mind racing to make sense of the situation.

Before he could form a proper response, he raised his hands cautiously. "Look, I'm not here to cause trouble. I'm looking for Kate—"

But before he could finish, his words were abruptly cut off. A sudden, overwhelming force seized his soul, yanking him backward with such ferocity that it felt as though the entire Knowledge Sea was collapsing.

"NO! WAIT—!" Yang Kai shouted, his voice fading as he was forcefully pulled out of the strange library and back to reality by Yang Yan.

Outside of Kate's Knowledge Sea, Yang Kai opened his eyes, only to be met with Kate's furious gaze. Her arms were crossed, and her piercing stare felt like it could cut through steel.

"Oh, you're awake! Hehe…" Yang Kai chuckled awkwardly, scratching the back of his head, trying to play it cool despite the tension.

Kate didn't budge. "What did you see?" she asked coldly, her voice like ice.

Yang Kai raised his hands in mock innocence, a nervous smile tugging at his lips. "I saw nothing," he said quickly.

Kate's expression darkened slightly, but before she could say more, Yang Kai stood abruptly. "Well then! I'd better get going. I still need to enter retreat. Important stuff, you know!" he said, practically backing away as he made his escape.

Kate didn't move but continued to watch him leave, her gaze sharp and unrelenting.

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Before Yang Kai could leave, Kate raised her hand, and a Gate of Babylon materialized outside the door. From it emerged a high-ranking Noble Phantasm, radiating an overwhelming aura.

Yang Kai stopped in his tracks, startled. "Look, Kate! First of all, I was searching for you. Since you're awake, you should've just met me in your Knowledge Sea!" he exclaimed, his tone a mix of frustration and urgency.

Kate's eyes glinted with cold amusement as she replied, "You have a point, but I wanted to see what you would do." Another Gate of Babylon opened beside her, and the unmistakable handle of EA emerged, its presence alone filling the room with a suffocating pressure.

Yang Kai's eyes widened as Kate slowly stood, gripping the legendary weapon. "The Emperor Garden is about to open in half a year or so," Kate said calmly, her voice carrying a dangerous edge. "How about I train you for a while?"

As she aimed EA at Yang Kai, its sheer energy rippled outward, sending waves of suppression throughout the High Heaven Sect. Both Yang Yan and Ye Xi Yun, who were inside the room, felt the sudden oppressive force.

"What—what kind of artifact is that?" Ye Xi Yun gasped, struggling against the unseen weight.

"I don't know," Yang Yan replied, her voice filled with awe and a hint of fear. "But it's probably higher than Emperor Rank. This power is unlike anything I've ever felt!"

"Yang Kai, come here and help me stabilize those two!" Kate commanded, her voice firm as the Gates of Babylon and the noble phantasm dissolved into golden dust, vanishing into the air.

Yang Kai nodded, stepping forward. "Alright. Great Elder Ye, Yang Yan, you two should go for now," he said, his tone steady but firm.

Ye Xi Yun hesitated, glancing at Kate before bowing slightly. "Then we'll leave this to you two," she said, her voice tinged with concern as she turned to leave.

Yang Yan paused at the doorway, looking back with a mix of curiosity and worry. "Kate, we'll talk after you fix your problem, okay?" she said before finally exiting.

The room grew silent as Yang Kai turned his attention fully to Kate, the atmosphere heavy with unspoken tension.

"Just use your Yin-Yang Joyous Unification Art on my back," Kate said, turning her back to Yang Kai and awkwardly removing her clothes. "And... close your eyes, please," she added, her voice tinged with a hint of embarrassment.

"It seems like you can't endure the fighting in your Knowledge Sea any longer," Yang Kai said as he closed his eyes and placed his hand gently on her back. "But what are you planning for the future of these two sources?" he asked while activating the Yin-Yang Joyous Unification Art.

"I can use the Yin-Yang Joyous Unification Art alone since I possess both sources," Kate explained. "I'll let the sources cultivate the art themselves. And the best part is, if I'm correct, I can keep the Yin-Yang Joyous Unification Art active all the time."

"Wait... alone and all the time?" Yang Kai repeated, his brows furrowing as realization struck him. "Doesn't that mean you're, uh, pleasing yourself constantly, even when you're outside?"

Kate froze for a moment before Yang Kai exclaimed, "Uh!" realizing the awkwardness of his words.

"Can you just shut up?" Kate snapped, her face turning red.

"But... what he said is true," she thought to herself, biting her lip in frustration. "I just hope I won't feel anything since the two sources will handle cultivating the Yin-Yang Joyous Unification Art."

"So you just realized it now?" Yang Kai said, a sly grin spreading across his face. "I can't wait to see your expression as you walk around High Heaven Sect like this," he added, his tone teasing and clearly aiming to get a rise out of Kate.

Kate, however, remained silent, her face flushing with embarrassment.

"Heh, interesting," Yang Kai thought to himself, noticing her unusual reaction. "Based on what I know about her, she should've shot back at me by now."

"I guess this is really a miscalculation on her part," Yang Kai added, his smirk growing wider as he enjoyed the rare sight of Kate being flustered.

"Okay, sorry about that. Let's get serious now," Yang Kai said, his tone softening. "What happened to you over the past years? How did your appearance change? And your Knowledge Sea?" he asked, gently grabbing a lock of Kate's silvery-white hair, showing a rare moment of affection.

"The change in my body is due to my Knowledge Sea," Kate explained while putting her clothes back on. "My body couldn't handle all of my current power, which is why my hair changed from black to silvery-white."

"And what about your current outfit?" Yang Kai asked, eyeing her attire curiously.

"It's something I made," Kate replied, pausing for a moment. "Right, I forgot to change—I'm still wearing the magician school uniform," she thought to herself.

"This uniform is enchanted," she continued aloud. "It cleans itself and heals me automatically." To demonstrate, she tried to prick her finger, but Yang Kai stopped her, his hand gently catching hers.

"It's okay. I believe you," he said with a reassuring smile.

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"Can you please step away? I'm about to test my hypothesis on using the Yin-Yang Unification Art alone," Kate said, her tone firm but tinged with unease.

"I'm staying here," Yang Kai replied confidently. "I want to see every single thing you do, and besides, it's good to have someone watching over you."

"He has a point," Kate thought, glancing at him. "Since he's already mastered the technique, his presence might help. But what if I fail?"

"Fine, but only on one condition," Kate said after a pause.

"What is it?" Yang Kai asked, tilting his head slightly.

"If something goes wrong, don't take advantage of it. Just knock me out and make me sleep," Kate said, her face flushing crimson.

Yang Kai chuckled softly. "Okay, I promise."

Taking a deep breath, Kate steadied herself and began to prepare.

After some time, Kate's expression grew focused. "The Sources have calmed down inside my Knowledge Sea," she thought to herself. "Now I need to use them to cultivate the Yin-Yang Unification Art."

As the two Sources began to unify within her Knowledge Sea, Kate's mind wandered. "Hmm, there's also the Ancestral Divine Spirit Script… Can I use that in tandem?" she thought, her hands forming intricate seals as she activated the script.

Yang Kai observed her intently, his gaze sharp but thoughtful. "Looks like it's going to succeed," he mused silently. However, his thoughts soon drifted. "My wives seem to have a very favorable impression of her… Do they know something I don't?"

Memories of Su Yan and Xia Ning Chang talking about Kate flashed through his mind. "Even Shan Qing Luo seemed impressed with her during their conversation. There's probably something I'm missing," Yang Kai concluded, furrowing his brow.

Suddenly, various changes began to manifest in Kate's body, the atmosphere around her shifting drastically.