The Cloud World, Outer Void.
"Lin Yi, though we cannot suppress you, you also cannot leave this place. Since that is the case, I believe we should speak frankly," said the Myriad Ancient Great Vener and the Fucang Great Vener after exchanging a glance. They then turned to Lin Yi Great Vener, who was enveloped in a golden light.
Upon hearing this, Lin Yi Great Vener chuckled slightly and said, "You two have trapped this venerable being here, and only now do you speak such words. Do you not find it a rather anticlimactic beginning? Very well, since this venerable being cannot leave for now, you may say whatever you wish. This venerable being will listen with an open mind."
"Lin Yi, let's cut to the chase. How can we enter the Return to Origin Divine Hall?" Myriad Ancient Great Vener asked directly.
Lin Yi Great Vener frowned slightly and then slowly shook his head. "This venerable being is still unaware."
"You concealed your whereabouts for over ten thousand years, all for the sake of finding the Return to Origin Divine Hall. We do not believe that in all this time, you have found no clues?" Fucang Great Vener clearly did not believe Lin Yi Great Vener.
"The location of the Return to Origin Divine Hall concerns billions of beings in our Cloud World. If this venerable being knew, why would I conceal it? Myriad Ancient Great Vener, Fucang Great Vener, do you truly believe this venerable being knows the clues but refuses to share them?" Lin Yi Great Vener's expression turned cold.
Myriad Ancient Great Vener remained silent for a moment, then looked at Lin Yi Great Vener and asked, "Does the Return to Origin Divine Hall truly exist?"
"It exists." Lin Yi Great Vener nodded, this time without denial.
"How do you know it exists?" Fucang Great Vener immediately asked.
"This venerable being has spent over ten thousand years searching for the location of the Return to Origin Divine Hall, so naturally, I believe in its existence. Furthermore, with your cultivation realms, have you not felt any signs of reaching a bottleneck? Although there is the Divine Soul Transformation Realm above the Divine Realm, who can say for certain that the Divine Soul Transformation Realm is the pinnacle for us spiritual masters? Myriad Ancient Great Vener, Fucang Great Vener, you two have plotted for over ten thousand years; is it not also to secure a place within the Return to Origin Divine Hall to prove your Dao?" Lin Yi Great Vener said with a smile.
"While that may be true, as far as this venerable being knows, once the Return to Origin Divine Hall appears, there are only two spots for entry," Myriad Ancient Great Vener stated slowly.
Lin Yi Great Vener smiled slightly and glanced at Fucang Great Vener. "What? Are you two planning to join forces to obtain those spots? Are you willing to face the backlash of the Great Vener Pact, all for the sake of entering that illusory Return to Origin Divine Hall?"
"If possible, this venerable being would not mind obliterating you entirely. While we two cannot kill you, within this Heavenly Astral Soul Binding Array, Lin Yi Great Vener, you have no means of escape, do you? Since Lin Yi Great Vener has been gone for over ten thousand years, you may as well continue to be gone." Myriad Ancient Great Vener revealed his killing intent without any pretense.
Lin Yi Great Vener smiled and looked at Myriad Ancient Great Vener and Fucang Great Vener. "Since enmity has been forged, this venerable being will certainly seek an explanation from you in the future. Today, this venerable being is in a good mood and will not continue to reminisce with you two. Myriad Ancient Great Vener, this venerable being will surely give you a huge surprise in the future."
"This Heavenly Astral Soul Binding Array is indeed impressive, but for now, it is time to break it."
As Lin Yi Great Vener finished speaking, he raised his hand and pointed. In the next instant, a golden light shot out, directly striking the barrier. To the widening eyes of Myriad Ancient Great Vener and Fucang Great Vener, the seemingly indestructible Heavenly Astral Soul Binding Array dissolved into a sky full of spiritual light.
"Farewell, you two! We shall meet again!"
With those words, Lin Yi Great Vener's figure vanished from their sight.
"This..." Fucang Great Vener's face showed a hint of shock, and he immediately looked at Myriad Ancient Great Vener.
"Damn it, I didn't expect he was holding back from the start. In a mere instant, he's like a completely different person. And to be able to effortlessly shatter the Heavenly Astral Soul Binding Array... if we were to attack again, it would only be counterproductive." Myriad Ancient Great Vener looked in the direction Lin Yi Great Vener had departed, shaking his head slightly.
"This venerable being also had a strange feeling just now, as if Lin Yi had become even more powerful than before. It seems my intuition was not wrong. But how did Lin Yi achieve this?" Fucang Great Vener frowned.
Myriad Ancient Great Vener shook his head, his figure also beginning to fade. As beings of the same Divine Soul Divine Realm, Lin Yi Great Vener had undoubtedly surpassed them.
Myriad Ancient Great Vener's voice then echoed, "Fucang Great Vener, this matter requires further deliberation. Now that Lin Yi has returned, let us temporarily set aside all our previous plans. Whether Lin Yi knows about the Return to Origin Divine Hall will surely become apparent in the future. For now, we must wait patiently."
After Myriad Ancient Great Vener departed, Fucang Great Vener stood in the void, pondering for a moment before his figure also slowly vanished.
Tianyi Domain, Jianmen Pass.
Buzz!
On this day, accompanied by a buzzing sound, the army from the Myriad Ancient Domain retreated shortly after. Lin Yunyun Great Vener and Chen Yu Supreme, along with others within the domain protection array, exchanged glances, surprise in their eyes.
Boom!
Just then, a booming sound suddenly erupted from the sky. In the next instant, a figure slowly appeared in the eyes of Lin Yunyun Great Vener and the others.
"Brother Yi!"
"Lin Yi Great Vener!"
"..."
Seeing this, everyone's faces lit up with joy. They immediately bowed in respect.
Lin Yi Great Vener nodded slightly and then looked at them. "You have all worked hard. Return with this venerable being."
With a wave of his hand, Lin Yi Great Vener, the crowd instantly vanished.
Tianyi Pavilion, Main Pavilion Square.
"We, pay respects to the Great Vener!"
The disciples of the Five Pavilions were gathered, clearly delineated. Six Supremes, standing on a high platform, also bowed their heads. Looking at Lin Yi Great Vener standing on the platform, countless disciples were filled with excitement.
"This venerable being has been away for over ten thousand years; I have troubled all of you," Lin Yi Great Vener said slowly, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, who straightened up in anticipation.
After a brief pause, Lin Yi Great Vener spoke again. "This venerable being is aware of the plans of the Myriad Ancient Great Vener and the Fucang Great Vener. Specific matters will be decided tomorrow at a high-level meeting."
"We obey the Great Vener's command!" Everyone immediately bowed in response.
Lin Yi Great Vener nodded slightly and then said, "Disperse."
Li Xuan and the others immediately waved their hands, and in a short while, the crowd on the vast square vanished.