"I think, we fight."
As soon as Li Xuan finished speaking, everyone in the great hall exchanged glances. Their gazes then shifted, all falling upon Li Xuan. It was clear that by this point, everyone wanted to know the opinion of this Li Xuan, who was highly regarded by Great Venerable Lin Yi.
"As Great Venerable Jin Guangshuo said, we, Tianyi Domain, at least need to show our stance. While Great Venerable Zhang Chao and Great Venerable Chen Yu's concerns are not without reason, they ultimately stem from a disparity in strength."
"Since both sides are bound by the Great Venerable Covenant and cannot directly intervene, should there be no other forces below the Great Venerable level with any objections?" Li Xuan asked with a slight smile, observing everyone's gaze.
Great Venerable Jin Guangshuo's eyes lit up at this and he immediately interjected, "You mean to go to war by having the powerhouses below Great Venerable level fight? If so, that's not a bad idea. This way, the number of combatants on both sides would be determined."
"But would the Myriad Ancient Great Venerable agree to a gamble battle?"
"Whether the Myriad Ancient Great Venerable agrees or not, I believe Great Venerable Lin Yi will find a way to make him accept this gamble battle. If that's the case, then our Tianyi Domain will have clearly shown its stance."
"If the Myriad Ancient Great Venerable truly refuses, wouldn't that mean he fears our Great Venerable Lin Yi? It's unlikely the Myriad Ancient Great Venerable would want to lose such face," Li Xuan said with a smile.
"If things could proceed as Pavilion Master Li Xuan suggested, it would indeed be a good solution. But even if the Myriad Ancient Great Venerable agrees to the gamble battle, how would we select our combatants? Counting everyone present, there are only seven individuals at the Divine Soul Enlightenment level and above."
"As everyone knows, Myriad Ancient Domain has the Eight Kings. Even if it's a five-person gamble battle, our Great Venerable's wife cannot be easily put into action, and Great Venerable Chen Yu needs to guard our territory."
"Venerable Bai has always kept a low profile and is naturally unsuitable for combat. Although Venerable Yun is not weak, she has been stationed at the Creation Furnace all year round. Counting this way, we only have four eligible combatants," Great Venerable Zhang Chao frowned.
Great Venerable Lin Yi smiled at this and then looked at Li Xuan, saying, "Li Xuan, there's no need to hide it any longer, is there?"
"As expected, I couldn't hide it from Great Venerable," Li Xuan chuckled. Great Venerable Lin Yi's words indicated he had seen through Li Xuan's disguise. Under the watchful eyes of Great Venerable Jin Guangshuo and the others, a halo flickered across Li Xuan's body. The aura of the Divine Soul Excellent Realm instantly permeated the hall.
"Divine Soul Excellent Realm?!"
Sensing Li Xuan's aura, Great Venerable Jin Guangshuo and the others were greatly shaken. They had cultivated for so many years to reach the Divine Soul Supreme Realm, yet Li Xuan, after joining Tianyi Pavilion for only a few years, had reached this level.
This immediately made them understand why Great Venerable Lin Yi placed such high importance on Li Xuan. Such strength and talent were truly terrifying.
"Including me, the number of participants should no longer be an issue," Li Xuan said with a smile.
"People say that fortunes change, and indeed, heroes emerge from the youth. Not too long ago, Pavilion Master Li Xuan was merely an introductory disciple in the Boundless Realm. After all these years, he has actually grown to this point," Great Venerable Zhang Chao remarked with emotion.
"If I were to say it, I truly have a lot of emotions. I still remember when I first met Pavilion Master Li Xuan, he couldn't even withstand a single move under me. To think that today, he has actually reached the Divine Soul Excellent Realm."
"Moreover, I believe even I am no match for Pavilion Master Li Xuan now."
Great Venerable Chen Yu also nodded with a smile.
"Great Venerable Zhang Chao and Great Venerable Chen Yu flatter me. My current achievements are thanks to the resources and cultivation provided by Tianyi Pavilion," Li Xuan replied, cupping his fists.
"You don't need to be so humble. Even with abundant resources, personal talent is still required. Otherwise, it would be difficult to achieve much."
Great Venerable Lin Yi waved his hand. "Alright, this matter is settled. Later, I will personally visit the Myriad Ancient Domain. Next, I will tell you all about the matters of the Reclining Ruins Divine Palace."
"Did Great Venerable really find the whereabouts of the Reclining Ruins Divine Palace?" Hearing this, Great Venerable Jin Guangshuo asked with some excitement.
"It is rumored that one can achieve sainthood by stepping into the Reclining Ruins Divine Palace. Since Great Venerable knows its location, why not enter it?" Great Venerable Zhang Chao, however, asked calmly.
In fact, it wasn't just Great Venerable Zhang Chao who had this question; Li Xuan himself was also puzzled. If Great Venerable Lin Yi knew the location of the Reclining Ruins Divine Palace, why hadn't he achieved sainthood and returned instead?
Or perhaps entering the Reclining Ruins Divine Palace was not simple, which might be why Great Venerable Lin Yi chose to turn back.
Great Venerable Lin Yi sighed with a wry smile. "I did indeed find the whereabouts of the Reclining Ruins Divine Palace. However, to enter it, one must be at the Divine Soul Transformation Realm. Although I didn't enter, I managed to glean some clues from afar."
"Every hundred thousand years, the Reclining Ruins Divine Palace reveals itself to the world. But across all planes, the number of spots available to enter is only two."
"Only those in the Divine Soul Transformation Realm can enter? That requirement is too high! And it only appears once every hundred thousand years, no wonder so few know about it. And there are only two spots? Does it require passing an assessment by the Reclining Ruins Divine Palace?" Great Venerable Jin Guangshuo exclaimed in shock.
"If one could enter simply by passing an assessment, would the legends about the Reclining Ruins Divine Palace be as they are now?"
Great Venerable Lin Yi's expression grew solemn as he continued, "According to the information I obtained, a hundred thousand years is one cycle. When the Reclining Ruins Divine Palace fully appears, if someone can ascend and control it, they can grant another hundred thousand years of time for countless living beings."
"If no one succeeds, the entire world will reset and begin anew. This cycle repeats endlessly. From fragmented records, people call this the Spiritual Master World Annihilation Tribulation."
"This... this is too much information!" Great Venerable Jin Guangshuo and the others were all shocked by this revelation, and even Li Xuan's expression turned grim.
If that were the case, wouldn't it mean that everyone was doomed?
"Great Venerable, if this is so, why not inform the Great Venerables of the other five domains to discuss this important matter?" Great Venerable Zhang Chao frowned.
Great Venerable Lin Yi sighed wryly. "This is all fragmented information that I've spent over ten thousand years searching for. Whether it's true or not is still unclear. If I were to announce it widely, it would likely cause unnecessary turmoil. For now, we can only wait."
"If the rumors are true, there will be foreboding signs when the Reclining Ruins Divine Palace appears. At that time, we can make plans."
"Alright, you don't need to be so tense. Even if these rumors are true, there are still three thousand years left in this hundred-thousand-year cycle. Let's live in the present and handle the current matters first."
"Yes!" everyone bowed in unison, but the expression on each of their faces was extremely grave.
"In the time that follows, you all should make preparations. I, however, will be going to the Myriad Ancient Domain."
Great Venerable Lin Yi glanced at everyone, and as soon as he finished speaking, his figure instantly vanished.