So this time, their parting would likely be a long one.
Because of this, Bai Ling was truly reluctant to see him go.
After all, the last time they had parted, an entire lifetime had passed before Xu Lei had any contact with Bai Ling again.
But with the Celestial Palace's rules being what they were, there was nothing to be done.
So, before Xu Lei went inside, Bai Ling kissed him deeply.
But in the end, Xu Lei still had to go.
After entering, Xu Lei saw the same three old men from before, still playing Pai Gow.
The First Heaven hadn't changed much, though of course, some people had advanced.
However, not that many had managed to do so.
The cultivators on the First Heaven were, by nature, relatively weak.
Even when the Saint Master bestowed precious resources, the majority still went to the higher levels; the First Heaven received very little.
Xu Lei then sighed inwardly. 'I wonder how long it will take for me to reach the Ninth Layer.'
