Expanding the Vision

　　The thousand - foot flying shuttle traveled straight from the lower tier to the middle tier of the realm. There seemed to be a barrier in between, but it disappeared quickly.　　Bai Jie explained from the side,　　"To enter the middle tier from the lower tier, one just needs to pass through a celestial screen. It's not a difficult task. With a flying shuttle leading the way, it's even simpler."　　"However, it's much more difficult to go from the middle tier to the upper tier. One needs the realm's approval and at least reach the Heaven - Mending Realm. And that only allows a single person to enter the upper tier alone.　　"If a sect wants to move to the upper tier as a whole and become a true upper - tier sect, there must be a sect master at the fifth level or above of the Heaven - Mending Realm sitting in charge, and there must be an additional two great experts at the Heaven - Mending Realm within the sect."　　Chen Xia nodded. Standing at the highest point of the flying shuttle, he asked curiously, "How many cultivators at the Heaven - Mending Realm does the Starry Sky Elixir Gate have now?"　　Bai Jie scratched his head and replied in a low voice, "Currently, there are two great experts at the Heaven - Mending Realm. One is at the third level, and the other has just entered the Heaven - Mending Realm."　　The difference between each level from the ninth level of the Sea - Overturning Realm to the twelve levels of the Heaven - Mending Realm is as huge as the gap from the first to the ninth level of the Sea - Overturning Realm.　　So, cross - level battles are particularly difficult among cultivators at the Heaven - Mending Realm. Only a few truly peerless geniuses, potential Great Emperors, can achieve the feat of cross - level battles in the Heaven - Mending Realm.　　And they can at most fight across one level. If someone can fight across two levels, they are truly the cream of the crop among geniuses.　　"Only two cultivators at the Heaven - Mending Realm, and you want me to refine Great Pills and help you rise to the upper tier?" Chen Xia asked, puzzled.　　Bai Jie quickly explained from the side,　　"Brother, you don't understand. If you can really refine Great Pills, it's equivalent to having an additional cultivator at the Heaven - Mending Realm, and this quota will be permanently reserved. In this way, once the sect master promotes to the fifth level of the Heaven - Mending Realm, the sect can be promoted."　　"What good things are there in the upper tier? Why are you so eager to go there?" Chen Xia asked curiously again.　　Bai Jie replied, "The spiritual energy in the upper tier is abundant, and it holds 70% of the entire realm's fortune. There's also a chance to directly communicate with the Lord of the Forbidden Zone and obtain great good fortune!　　"Moreover, not every sect has the opportunity to enter the upper tier. Most of those who can are native cultivators of the realm. It's extremely difficult for foreign cultivators to be promoted.　　"Especially those false Immortals at the Heaven - Mending Realm. They are like the inner demons of cultivators. Once they fall into the realm, they can only reach the Heaven - Mending Realm in cultivation and get stuck there. There's no room for improvement. Unless they reach the fifth level or above of the Heaven - Mending Realm, they won't be valued by the great experts in the upper tier."　　Chen Xia adjusted his grip on the walking stick and changed his posture slightly.　　Bai Jie's body trembled. He raised his brows and instinctively reached out to block.　　He was as cautious as if he had lost something.　　"Is there any special significance to the fifth level of the Heaven - Mending Realm?" Chen Xia suddenly asked. He hadn't learned about this aspect in the Celestial Sword Sea.　　Bai Jie slightly furrowed his brows and replied softly, "Actually, there's an evaluation above the Quasi - Saint Realm. Cultivators below the fifth level of the Heaven - Mending Realm are not considered true Heaven - Mending Realm cultivators. They are only regarded as false Heaven - Mending Realm cultivators."　　"The reason is not just the difference in combat power. The most important thing is that cultivators at the fifth level of the Heaven - Mending Realm have a small world. They can materialize the Great Dao they've comprehended into a world of their own and become the god of that world!"　　"That's so awesome," Chen Xia commented. He then thought that he also had a real small world and wondered how it differed from the small world of a cultivator at the fifth level of the Heaven - Mending Realm.　　Bai Jie flattered from the side, "You will definitely become such a great expert and enter the upper tier in the future."　　"Inaccurate," Chen Xia shook his head. He turned his head to look at Bai Jie and said with a confident smile, "I will surpass that."　　Bai Jie's expression froze. He was a bit slow to react, but then he quickly nodded and replied, "If it's you, you should be far beyond the fifth level of the Heaven - Mending Realm. You might even reach the twelfth level or touch the threshold of the Quasi - Saint Realm!"　　"Not just that," Chen Xia shook his head calmly again.　　Bai Jie was stunned. He thought this guy was really good at boasting, but in order not to get beaten, he didn't dare to say it directly. He could only nod and say, "Then it should be the Quasi - Saint Realm."　　Chen Xia furrowed his brows and glanced at him. "Do I have to deny each one of your guesses? Can't you just guess the highest one directly? Why leave so many realms? Are you giving me room for improvement?"　　This guy really knows how to brag!　　Bai Jie suppressed the urge to roll his eyes, gave a thumbs - up, and said obsequiously with a smile, "The posture of a Great Emperor!"　　"That's more like it," Chen Xia patted his head. The action was no different from training a dog.　　Bai Jie didn't dare to act rashly. Just then, the flying shuttle was approaching the destination. He quickly pointed ahead and shouted, "We're here. That's the Starry Sky Elixir Gate up ahead. Get ready, and I'll introduce you."　　The thousand - foot flying shuttle returning to the sect naturally met with no obstruction. It traveled straight into the interior and hovered in the air before coming to a stop.　　The door opened. The hundred Great Ascension Stage cultivators were about to go out to form a human - back ladder again.　　Bai Jie waved his hand and cursed, "You useless lot! Get out of the way. Don't block the path."　　The hundred Great Ascension Stage cultivators quickly fled downward. They didn't even dare to look back. They were extremely afraid.　　Bai Jie cleared his throat. First, he tried to wipe away the stick marks on his face with spiritual energy, hoping to erase them. But because Chen Xia had hit him so hard, some faint marks still remained.　　These were marks left by spiritual power and couldn't be eliminated in a short time.　　Bai Jie had no better solution. He straightened his body, regained his previous haughty look, and stretched out his hand towards the lower side, saying, "Brother, please go first."　　Chen Xia cast a disdainful glance at him. He wondered how this haughty expression and such obsequious words could go together. Strangely enough, they seemed to fit Bai Jie perfectly.　　Maybe this was the natural constitution of a sycophant?　　Chen Xia, leaning on his walking stick, limped out of the opened door of the flying shuttle.　　Some cultivators were already waiting outside. They looked puzzled when they first saw Chen Xia limping out. Then, when they saw Bai Jie following behind, they guessed that the two had already reached an agreement.　　An elderly cultivator dressed in luxurious clothes stepped forward first. He raised his eyebrows and asked, "Are you the Iron Crutch Li who can refine a pot of top - grade spiritual pills?"　　Chen Xia nodded but didn't reply.　　Bai Jie quickly stepped out behind him, with a cold and aloof expression. He waved his hand at the elderly cultivator and said disdainfully, "Old fool, don't get involved in this. Call the Sect Master. If you waste my brother's time and get hit by the walking stick later, don't blame me for not warning you!"　　After saying that, Bai Jie turned his head towards Chen Xia. His cold expression instantly changed to a flattering smile as he said softly, "Brother, this old guy doesn't know any better. Don't bother with him."　　Chen Xia nodded. He thought that indeed, this realm was really something. The people here were so straightforward.　　The elder didn't get angry after being scolded. He sized up Chen Xia and exchanged a glance with Bai Jie. Then he nodded and immediately smiled, saying, "Brother, please come inside. I'll go and invite the Sect Master right away!"　　When it came to being adaptable, one really had to look at the cultivators in this realm.　　Chen Xia let out a sigh. Surrounded by a group of cultivators, he limped inside, leaning on his walking stick.　　The elder then quickly walked inside, presumably to give an advance notice.　　Bai Jie stood by and watched. Suddenly, he shouted, "My big brother is walking on one leg. How dare you walk on two? Kneel down, all of you!"　　Upon hearing this, these cultivators immediately knelt down, kowtowing to Chen Xia and begging for forgiveness.　　Chen Xia touched his cheek. He felt that having too much power and influence might not be particularly convenient.　　Suddenly, there was movement ahead.　　There was no need for Chen Xia to walk over. The Sect Master came on his own.　　The cultivator at the third level of the Heaven - Mending Realm of the Starry Sky Elixir Gate ——Zhen Hu.