Chapter 698: Suspicion
Chapter 698: Suspicion
According to protocol, the imminent arrival of the Eternal Envoy should be one of the most closely guarded secrets of the Azure Cloud Holy Sect.
After all, it involves the Eternal Sect, a formidable force at the center of the universe.
In the current situation, where the 'Demon Catastrophe' is rampant, the fewer people who know about it, the better.
But the Sect Master of the Holy Sect was very clear: the safety of the entire Azure Cloud Holy Sect now rests in Lin Yuan’s hands.
Eternal Envoy?
Compared to Lin Yuan’s protection of the Azure Cloud Holy Sect, what does the Eternal Envoy even amount to?
All the help from past Eternal Envoys combined doesn’t compare to the impact of Lin Yuan clearing out all the 'demons' around the Azure Cloud Holy Mountain.
Therefore, between the Eternal Envoy and Lin Yuan,
The Sect Master of the Holy Sect chose the latter without hesitation.
He informed Lin Yuan of the Eternal Envoy’s impending arrival in full detail.
Lin Yuan’s expression fell into a brief contemplation.
In reality, he didn’t have much aversion to the Eternal Sect at the center of the universe.
In fact, his goals aligned with those of the Eternal Lords.
The Eternal Lords do not wish for this Primordial World to be destroyed by the 'Demon Catastrophe.'
Neither does Lin Yuan.
Across the myriad dimensions and endless planes of existence,
There are very few dimensional spaces that can reach the level of a Primordial World.
Such a world could serve as one of Lin Yuan’s strongholds, useful for countering unknown risks.
The barriers between different dimensions are sufficient to block the attacks and perceptions of thirteenth-tier temporal life forms.
Even a Time Lord would find it difficult to cross.
"What will the Eternal Envoy’s visit entail?"
Lin Yuan looked at the Sect Master and asked.
"Based on past experiences with Eternal Envoys, they usually investigate information about nearby 'demons' and share some rune secrets to combat them."
The Sect Master of the Holy Sect replied truthfully.
"Additionally, the envoys will recruit some of the sect’s strong members, especially talented disciples, to be trained at the Eternal Sect at the center of the universe."
The Sect Master continued.
The Azure Cloud Holy Sect is both eager and and hesitant about the Eternal Envoy’s arrival.
The rune secrets shared by the Eternal Envoy are indeed very useful to the sect.
But taking away the sect’s strong members and talented disciples? This could lead to a serious talent shortage for the Azure Cloud Holy Sect.
The disciples born in the small world within the Azure Cloud Holy Mountain already have inferior talents compared to those from the outside world.
If the Eternal Sect keeps recruiting them,
In the short term, it might not seem like much, but over time, the impact would be extremely detrimental.
Currently, the Azure Cloud Holy Sect has only three to four peak Sixth Realm Immortals, far fewer than before the great change.
The primary reason is the rampant 'Demon Catastrophe,' but the repeated recruitment by the Eternal Envoy also plays a significant role.
"I see."
Lin Yuan nodded slightly.
There was nothing unexpected about this.
For a sect like the Azure Cloud Holy Sect, its usefulness to the Eternal Sect at the center of the universe is twofold.
First, to divert more 'demons’ attention.
Second, to serve as a reserve for disciples.
This is why the Eternal Sect sends envoys to support various Holy Sects.
Without sufficient benefits, the Eternal Sect would be too preoccupied with the threats from the Primordial Demons to offer such generosity.
"Give me the rune that contacts the Eternal Sect."
Lin Yuan thought for a moment and then spoke.
The 'Demon Catastrophe' suppresses many communication methods.
Lin Yuan was quite curious about the means the Eternal Envoy uses to directly contact the Holy Sects and pinpoint their exact locations.
After all, over the long ages, to avoid even more powerful 'demons,' the Azure Cloud Holy Mountain has moved its location seven or eight times.
"Yes."
The Sect Master of the Holy Sect immediately took out a green rune and respectfully handed it to Lin Yuan.
"This rune?"
Lin Yuan carefully examined it.
On the surface, this green rune appeared to be an ordinary rune.
But in Lin Yuan’s perception, this green rune was composed of countless smaller runes.
Each tiny rune was constantly in motion, intertwining and colliding with other tiny runes.
Forming a delicate balance.
"Intriguing."
Lin Yuan observed.
He had already begun cultivating the fourth level of the legacy left by the Lord of Heavenly Light.
At this level, everything he knows and feels is a rune, and all can be used to his advantage.
This green rune was incredibly complex and abstruse, usable only by the corresponding strong members of the Eternal Sect and the Sect Master of the Azure Cloud Holy Sect.
Even the Sect Master could only use it roughly, to receive occasional messages from the Eternal Sect’s envoy.
As for more?
There was none.
But in Lin Yuan’s eyes, he quickly began to take control of each tiny rune.
Rustle.
In the next moment,
The complete green rune suddenly disintegrated, forming countless tiny runes that floated before Lin Yuan.
Countless tiny runes coalesced once more, re-forming the green rune that had just scattered.
However, at this moment, the green rune was completely under Lin Yuan’s control.
“Is this...?”
The Saint Sect Master watched the entire process, his heart filled with shock and disbelief.
Even though he didn’t understand why the green rune had scattered, he could see that the re-formed green rune was different from before.
If the initial green rune essentially still belonged to the Eternity Sect, and the Saint Sect Master had a bit of control over it, then the current green Rune had shifted from the Eternity Sect to Lin Yuan.
But how was this possible?
The green rune, originating from the Eternity Sect, was described by the Eternity Messenger as a creation of the Eternity Lord, the last means of communication between the Great Saint Sects and the Eternity Sect.
But now?
This method created by the Eternity Lord was cracked by Lin Yuan?
This left the Saint Sect Master utterly baffled.
Even in the midst of the ‘Demonic’ disaster, he had never doubted the Eternity Lord’s capabilities.
Such a green rune created by the EternityLord could be destroyed, but for Lin Yuan to re-refine and take over?
This completely exceeded the Saint Sect Master’s understanding.
In his view, the only ones who could achieve this were other Eternity Lords of the same level.
But Lin Yuan?
“Don’t overthink it. I used a trick.”
Lin Yuan glanced at the Saint Sect Master and casually explained.
Forcibly refining the green rune, he didn’t have that capability.
However, based on the understanding of the Light Lord, all he saw and felt was the essence of the rune, and he could use it, reorganize it, and bypass the Eternity Lord’s method.
Lin Yuan’s cultivation and enlightenment of the lineage created by the Light Lord had already reached the fourth level, on par with many Eternity Lords.
“So it is.”
The Saint Sect Master composed himself and immediately showed respect.
Even though Lin Yuan admitted to using a trick, the Saint Sect Master didn’t see it That Way.
Being able to overpower the Eternity Lord’s method, re-refine, and take over the green rune was a manifestation of Lin Yuan’s strength and realm.
A trick?
Could the Eternity Lord also use tricks?
“Fortunate is our Azure Cloud Saint Sect.”
The Saint Sect Master couldn’t help but think.
The stronger Lin Yuan became, the happier he was.
After all, Lin Yuan still Held Old Sentiments for the Saint Sect.
Otherwise, he wouldn’t Have Stayed in the Saint Sect?
With Lin Yuan’s terrifying means of slaying demons like squashing ants, the outside World in the midst of the ‘Demonic’ Disaster Was Not Much Different from the Inside of the Saint Sect.
Ferocious and Violent Demons, before Lin Yuan, were No Better than Ants.
After re-taking over the green rune.
Lin Yuan Naturally Discovered All the Uses of the Green Rune.
For instance, through the Green Rune, Lin Yuan Could Sense the Exact Coordinates of Other Saint Sects and Supreme Saint Sects in this Source World.
“Currently, there are 892 Saint Sects still in the lineage, and 20 Supreme Saint Sects remain.”
Lin Yuan, Gaining the ‘Highest Authority’ over the Green Rune, Easily Detected All the Saint Sect Information.
“Indeed, the damage is severe.”
Lin Yuan Slightly Shook His Head.
Comparing the Number of Saint Sect Forces Before the Great Transformation of the Source World.
Now, the Saint Sects and Supreme Saint Sects Had Fallen by More than 90%.
Actually, whether the nearly 900 remaining Saint Sects and 20 Supreme Saint Sects still had the foundation of a Saint Sect or a Supreme Saint Sect was Debatable.
For instance, the Azure Cloud Saint Sect.
Nominal it was a Saint Sect.
But it had Lost the Presence of a Transcendent Three Realms Stronger Many Years Ago.
Before the Great Transformation, it was no Longer Considered a Saint Sect.
“The Locations of These Saint Sects?”
Lin Yuan, Through the ‘Highest Authority’ of the Green Rune, Easily Locked Down Their Positions.
To Survive as Long as Possible in the ‘Demonic’ Disaster, Each Saint Sect Was Extremely Concealed.
Even for Lin Yuan, Unless He Was within a Certain Distance, It Was Difficult to Discover Them.
However, with the Help of the Green Rune, the Location of Every Saint Sect and Supreme Saint Sect Was Clear to Lin Yuan.
He Could Even Detect Their Movements in Real Time.
“I Can Send Avatars to Infiltrate These Saint Sects and Supreme Saint Sects to Obtain the Rune Lineages.”
Lin Yuan Thought to Himself. This Was Something He Had Always Wanted to Do but Was Held Back by the Lack of Knowledge of the Saint Sects and Supreme Saint Sects’ Locations.
But Now?
This Was No Longer an Issue.
Even if it was just the Rune Lineage of a Saint Sect, it still had a Certain Reference Value for Lin Yuan.
“This is...”
Lin Yuan, Using the Green Rune, Detected Several Rapidly Moving Auras.
"An Eternity Messenger?"
Lin Yuan’s expression was thoughtful.
These moving auras were distinctly different from those of the Holy Sect and the Supreme Holy Sect.
It must be the Eternity Messenger approaching.
Now that Lin Yuan had fully taken control of the Green Symbol, he possessed the 'Highest Authority.' This allowed him to sense much of the natural world, and the movements of the Eternity Messenger were easily detected.
"Senior, how should we deal with the Eternity Messenger?"
The Holy Sect’s leader asked in a low voice. He had informed Lin Yuan about the impending arrival of the Eternity Messenger to gauge his attitude.
Lin Yuan’s attitude was the attitude of the Azure Cloud Holy Sect.
"Receive them normally."
Lin Yuan said, "They should arrive in about a year. When they come, let me know."
Lin Yuan was curious about the current state of the central cosmos, and he could learn more from the Eternity Messenger.
"A year?"
The Holy Sect’s leader looked at Lin Yuan.
He didn’t know the exact time of the Eternity Messenger’s arrival.
Generally, upon receiving the Green Symbol message, the Eternity Messenger would arrive within a century.
As for Lin Yuan’s precise one-year estimate?
"Correct."
"Roughly this time."
Lin Yuan nodded.
He had deduced the Eternity Messenger’s position and speed from the Green Symbol, estimating the time of arrival at the Azure Cloud Holy Sect.
Of course, there could be some margin of error, such as encountering a powerful 'Demon,' which could delay them, but the overall error wouldn’t be significant.
"Yes."
The Azure Cloud Holy Sect’s leader respectfully withdrew.
He had no doubt about Lin Yuan’s words.
The first Origin World.
In the capital of the Flame Kingdom, Lin Yuan sat, facing the First Ancestor of the Scorching Sun.
"The First Ancestor’s Flame Spirit, truly a fine wine." Lin Yuan sipped the fine wine and smiled.
Flamespirit was personally brewed by the First Ancestor of the Scorching Sun. Even a thirteenth-stage time-life would feel like a deity after a single sip. Although Lin Yuan’s physical body was powerful, he only dared to drink a little.
"Ha ha ha ha."
The First Ancestor of the Scorching Sun laughed heartily. This fine wine of the world was his creation, and he wouldn’t share it with other First Ancestors.
"Recently, how has your cultivation been progressing?" the First Ancestor of the Scorching Sun asked, "When do you plan to take the next step?"
"Not in a hurry."
Lin Yuan shook his head. "I will continue to accumulate for some time."
"Very well."
The First Ancestor of the Scorching Sun nodded.
From the many future timelines he saw concerning Lin Yuan, few immediately aimed to take that next step.
"First Ancestor, will this world be destroyed?" Lin Yuan looked at the vast Origin World and asked casually.
"Destroyed?" The First Ancestor of the Scorching Sun pondered, then nodded. "Naturally, it will be destroyed. Any world will be destroyed, but it’s not a complete annihilation. It will give birth to a new beginning."
Lin Yuan nodded slightly.
In the chaotic void, one world after another would face a great destruction, then be reborn.
This was the fundamental law governing the operation of many worlds.
The Origin World was no exception, but compared to the chaotic void, the Origin World was far more perfect. The time from its birth to its great destruction was much longer than that of the chaotic void.
"When this world is destroyed, we, time-lives, must also leave and wander through dimensional gaps."
The First Ancestor of the Scorching Sun said, "But that day is still far off."
"Right, it’s still early."
Lin Yuan nodded.
The first Origin World had been open for much less time than the second Origin World.
The second Origin World.
Demonic energy drifted.
Three figures moved through the demonic energy, their auras almost imperceptible, and the spatial fluctuations caused by their void traversal were nearly non-existent.
As they traversed, the three figures communicated.
"Should we head to the Azure Cloud Holy Sect next?"
"The demonic calamity has descended. For a Holy Sect to barely meet the threshold and still survive is not easy."
The two figures behind, a man and a woman, looked at the endless demonic energy around them, their expressions slightly heavy.
These three figures were messengers from the central world’s Eternity Sect.
At that moment.
The foremost figure suddenly stopped traversing, looking around with utmost caution.
"Something’s off."
The foremost figure was a middle-aged man with silver eyes. He gazed around, his expression puzzled.
"What’s wrong?"
The man and woman behind him also stopped and observed for a while before inquiring telepathically.
"Didn’t you notice? There’s not a single noteworthy 'Demon' in this area."
The silver-eyed middle-aged man’s expression grew more puzzled the more he observed.
(End of Chapter)
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