A technologically powerful nation: The national treasure is actually myself.

The sigh seemed to come from the distant horizon, or perhaps it was a whisper in one's ear.

A chill ran down Lin Yang's spine, and he instinctively wanted to find the source of the sound.

Suddenly, a thin mist appeared.

The scene before my eyes began to blur.

Upon seeing this, Lin Yang was immediately overjoyed: "Is this a sign that they're about to break away?"

When we were swept in, there was a thin mist.

The reappearance of the thin mist excited him.

Yu Qing was also pleasantly surprised.

Vision begins to blur.

It was as if I had just woken up from a dream, and everything before my eyes became clear again.

Return to reality.

The mist began to dissipate.

In the instant the fog completely dissipated, Lin Yang saw another scene.

In the scene, a figure whose face is obscured stands on the ruins of the Holy Spirit Sect. It is unknown how long he has lingered there before finally turning away.

After the vicissitudes of time, the ruins of the Holy Spirit Sect have also been smoothed away by the passage of time.

One day, the figure whose face was obscured reappeared at the site of the former Holy Spirit Sect.

Under the influence of a powerful force, the long-buried ruins of the Holy Spirit Sect have reappeared from the depths of the earth.

The figure gazed at the ruins, as if letting out a long sigh: "If I hadn't left back then, would the outcome have been different?"

"Ugh"

The fog has lifted.

All the scenes before my eyes were shattered and completely disappeared.

Lin Yang is still in the same position where he was drawn into the ancient ruins projection world.

However, he no longer had the Zhao family's warships and members by his side.

He subconsciously turned his head and saw Yu Qing nearby.

Yu Qing was also looking at him, and a smile appeared on her face: "Fellow Daoist Lin Yang, we're out."

Lin Yang sighed, "Yes, we're out."

Then, he calculated the time.

It was discovered that approximately three thousand years had passed since they were drawn into the ancient ruins projection world.

In the ancient ruins projection world, he spent at least hundreds of thousands of years cultivating from the Dao to the Nirvana Realm in a secret chamber.

Only three thousand years have passed in reality.

Clearly, the flow of time in the ancient ruins' projected world is different from that in reality.

Fortunately, they are different.

Otherwise, hundreds of thousands of years would have been wasted.

It's still acceptable that it's only been three thousand years.

Immediately afterwards, he told Yu Qing about what he had seen.

After hearing this, Yu Qing couldn't help but speculate: "Perhaps the person you saw in the last scene was that junior brother himself."

"As for what he said, it may be because he did not rebuild the Holy Spirit Sect after he came out of the secret room back then, which led to some regret or remorse. So our mission this time is to rebuild the Holy Spirit Sect."

Lin Yang nodded, also somewhat puzzled: "So, it's possible that everything in the Ancient Ruins World actually existed? Are we fulfilling one of his wishes?"

“It’s possible, but not certain,” Yu Qing said slowly. “Some people have speculated that everything in the Ancient Ruins projection world may have existed long ago, and later, for some unknown reason, it formed the Ancient Ruins world we know today. You have to follow the rules to leave.”

"Oh..." Lin Yang seemed to be thinking, then suddenly said, "I've learned a spirit communication array, but I don't know if I can use it in reality."

As he spoke, he began to recall the details of the spirit communication array diagram, preparing to recreate it on the spot.

However, everything about the spirit communication array was vague and unclear, and she couldn't recall it.

Lin Yang was stunned.

I can't even remember the spirit summoning array!
Upon seeing this, Yu Qing laughed: "Fellow Daoist Lin Yang, the techniques and supernatural abilities you learn in the Ancient Ruins cannot be manifested in reality."

"This..." Lin Yang couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. "This is too strange. I can remember everything else, so why can't I remember my cultivation techniques and supernatural abilities?"

Yu Qing shook her head: "I don't know. Anyway, this is the power of the rules of the ancient ruins. That's why it's impossible to completely determine whether everything in the ancient ruins actually existed before."

"If it really existed, then the techniques and supernatural powers should theoretically be able to manifest in reality."

"The fact that it cannot be manifested is problematic, indicating that everything in the ancient ruins world did not actually exist, and therefore cannot be manifested in reality."

Lin Yang nodded thoughtfully: "I see. What a pity."

"Haha, if the cultivation techniques and supernatural powers inside could be materialized, then the ancient ruins would have become a treasure land long ago," Yu Qing laughed.

"That's true," Lin Yang agreed.

This can be seen from the fact that he had never heard of the rumors about the ancient ruins before.

If it's a prime location, then the news will definitely be flying everywhere.

"By the way, Fellow Daoist Yu Qing, you said there's a rare item that can somewhat offset the influence of the ancient ruins' power. I wonder what kind of rare item it is, and if it would be convenient to take a look?" Lin Yang asked curiously.

If Yu Qing hadn't woken him up this time, he might have remained trapped in that situation forever.

He was also quite curious about the strange object that Yu Qing mentioned.

Yu Qing took out a leaf that shimmered with a faint purple light: "There's nothing inconvenient about it. This leaf is called the Purple Mystic Leaf. You can buy it from large merchants in some major prefectures, but it's not cheap. Of course, there are other rare items as well; this is just one of them."

"Thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Yu Qing!" Lin Yang said again.

Yu Qing waved his hand and extended an invitation: "Fellow Daoist Lin Yang, come aboard my warship and return to Xiwu City."

"Okay." Lin Yang did not refuse.

After boarding the ship, he sent a message to Zhao Hu, inquiring about the events of that day.

Zhao Hu quickly replied to his message, his voice trembling with excitement: "Brother Lin Yang, you're back?"

"Yes, I was caught in the ancient ruins that day. Are you all alright?" Lin Yang asked.

Zhao Hu said, "It's alright, it's alright. We've already returned to Xiwu City. Should we send someone to pick you up?"

"No need, I'll go back with Fellow Daoist Yu Qing," Lin Yang said.

“Okay, then we’ll wait for you in the clan,” Zhao Hu replied.

Lin Yang didn't ask any more questions, chatted with Zhao Hu for a few words, and then hung up the call.

Yu Qing arranged a warship-themed room for him.

Lin Yang sat down cross-legged and meditated to recover his energy.

Still clinging to a lingering hope, he tried to recreate the spirit communication array.

The ability of a spirit communication array to communicate with spirits is quite astonishing.

At least in reality, he had never heard of anything like the underworld.

He wanted to use a spirit communication array to verify it.

No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't remember the contents of the spirit communication array.

"Could it really be an illusion that doesn't exist? Are the so-called underworld and spirits just illusory products of the ancient ruins' projection world?" Lin Yang frowned.

However, just as he was about to give up, the system's voice suddenly rang in his mind:

"Host, this system has recorded all the contents of the spirit communication array diagram, and can reproduce the entire diagram for you."

"what?!"

Lin Yang was instantly startled, then overjoyed: "System, you can actually see and record things in the ancient ruins?"

He was shocked.

After entering the ancient ruins, it seemed as if some inexplicable force made him forget the existence of the system, and he never thought of communicating with it.

Hearing the system say this now was simply unbelievable to him.

"Host, do you need a replica of the spirit communication array?" the system asked directly.

"Yes! Of course we need it!" Lin Yang said without hesitation.

"Replicating the Spirit Summoning Array Diagram requires consuming a corresponding amount of National Treasure Points. Would you like to deduct National Treasure Points to replicate the Spirit Summoning Array Diagram?"

Lin Yang: "..."

This dog system.

They really can't do anything without the value of being a national treasure.

He glanced at his remaining National Treasure Points. He had used up all his National Treasure Points the last time he opened the teleportation channel.

Fortunately, after so many years, I've accumulated some more.

They were all obtained passively.

I don't know how the system can collect national treasure points from the universe even across the Primordial Ancient Continent, high-level spacetime, and endless spacetime.

But this is not important.

The important thing is that it's just enough to cover the cost of replicating the spirit array.

I don't know if the system is intentional.

"copy!"

The next moment, Lin Yang gave the order, not bothering to think about anything else.

Soon, the complete spirit communication array diagram was copied by the system.

Lin Yang read it once and memorized it.

Resisting the urge to make arrangements immediately, Lin Yang decided to wait until he returned to Xiwu City before trying.

We're on Yu Qing's warship now, and it would be hard to explain if Yu Qing recognized us.

……

Two or three decades have passed in the blink of an eye.

Xiwu City finally came into view.

The warships accelerated and rushed to the foot of Xiwu City.

"Fellow Daoist Yu Qing, let's exchange contact information. If you ever need my help, just let me know," Lin Yang said as he stepped off the warship.

Yu Qing awakened his emotions in the ancient ruins, and he will definitely repay her.

Yu Qing nodded, exchanged communication methods, and then put away his warship and entered the city: "Fellow Daoist Lin Yang, I'll contact you later."

Lin Yang also quickly entered the city and rushed back to the Zhao family.

Three thousand years have passed, and the Zhao family has changed quite a bit.

It is obvious that the Bai family is continuing to suppress and target them.

Lin Yang chatted with Zhao Hu for a few minutes before returning to Yunshui Villa.

He was preoccupied with setting up the spirit communication array and didn't pay much attention to the Zhao family's situation.

Back at Yunshui Villa.

Lin Yang set up two more magic arrays to isolate the probe before carefully setting up the spirit communication array.

The spirit communication array was now set up.

Lin Yang revealed a hint of anticipation.

If the spirit communication array works the same way as the one in the ancient ruins, then its significance would be extraordinary.

Extraordinary to an unimaginable degree.

However, the chilling power did not appear after the spirit communication array was set up, as it had in the ancient ruins.

Lin Yang was taken aback: "Even if it's replicated, it's useless in reality? Is it because there are no such things as ghosts in reality, or are the things in the ancient ruins completely illusory and unfounded?"

Lin Yang fell into deep thought.

However, a look of surprise quickly appeared on his face.

Because a trace of cold, sinister power appeared.

Although it appeared very slowly, it did indeed appear in the room.

Although it's not like in the ancient ruins, where you can instantly summon a large amount of Yin spirit power.

But these ghostly powers are gradually gathering!

Lin Yang was shocked.

The effects of a spirit communication array can take place in the real world!

This means that everything in the ancient ruins may indeed have existed in the past.

This also means that there may actually be such a thing as a ghost or even a netherworld in reality!

"This……"

For a moment, Lin Yang felt a chill run down his spine.

The anticipation turned into anxiety.

He hoped the spirit communication array would work, but when it actually did, he couldn't help but feel a little scared.

However, regardless of his current mood, the spirit communication array was already slowly gathering the power of Yin spirits.

The room temperature began to drop slowly.

Lin Yang could even sense an incredibly strong desire.

It's as if it's trying to emerge through a spirit communication array.

It's as if something has been bottled up for countless years and has finally found an outlet.

Lin Yang suddenly shivered.

Then, subconsciously, he destroyed the spirit communication array.

For some reason, he felt he couldn't let that thing come out.

Otherwise, he would absolutely not be able to control it.

As the spirit communication array was destroyed, Lin Yang felt an overwhelming surge of resentment burst forth from the array and hurtled towards him at the last moment.

"It seems we've provoked something incredibly filthy..."

Lin Yang felt something.

Then he remained silent for a long time.

The power of the spirit communication array actually worked in reality.

The implications behind this were difficult for him to grasp for a moment.

Whether it's a good thing or a bad thing, we don't know.

After thinking for a long time, Lin Yang sighed.

"Never mind, let nature take its course. Besides, I can use the system to replicate things in the ancient ruins. Maybe I can find another opportunity to enter the ancient ruins and learn more secrets." Lin Yang thought to himself.

He did not attempt to set up a spirit communication array again.

That resentment was too strong just now.

This made him unsure whether he could control the evil spirit power behind it.

He walked out of the Yunshui Villa.

I'm planning to go into the city and gather some information about the ancient ruins.

And see if you can get some information about spirit arrays or spirits and the underworld.

Just as he stepped out of Yunshui Villa, he bumped into Brother Zhao Hu, who had come looking for him.

"Brother Zhao Hu, is there something you need?" Lin Yang asked.

Zhao Hu's expression was somewhat unnatural: "Brother Lin Yang, the Grand Elder failed his second attempt to break through to the Yuanhe Realm during his seclusion."

"Failed again?" Lin Yang was a little surprised.

Zhao Hu sighed, "Alas, the Grand Elder was probably too impatient, which led to the failure of the attempt. Moreover, he probably won't be able to try again in the short term, otherwise he would damage his vital energy."

"Then why did you come looking for me?" Lin Yang's eyes flashed.

“It’s the patriarch; he wants to see you,” Zhao Hu said.

Lin Yang's heart stirred: "Does Patriarch Zhao have some kind of plan?"

Zhao Hu nodded: "Yes, the patriarch and the others discussed it and decided to fight the Bai family. If they lose, they will flee to Xiwu City. They asked me to ask you for help."

Lin Yang smiled slightly: "It seems that Patriarch Zhao has come to his senses."

Zhao Hu said helplessly, "We have no choice but to fight. The Bai family has also learned that the Grand Elder failed to break through. Their targeting will come soon and they won't give us any more time to breathe. If we drag this out any longer, it will be like a slow death. We might as well finish it off now."

As he spoke, he glanced at Lin Yang and lowered his voice:
"Brother Lin Yang, please don't take offense at what I'm about to say, but actually the patriarch and the others don't have high hopes for this operation. They just don't want the Bai family to benefit from it, and they don't want them to easily and slowly erode our assets. Even if we have to withdraw, we'll make them bleed a little. So, you don't need to go to such lengths."

Lin Yang couldn't help but smile: "I know, to put it bluntly, it's just that Patriarch Zhao and the others don't have much faith in me."

Zhao Hu gave an awkward smile: "Brother Lin Yang, you don't actually have to participate, after all, we don't have much of a chance of winning this time."

Lin Yang didn't reply, but followed him towards the main hall. After a moment, he asked:

"Brother Zhao Hu, do you know anything about the Ancient Ruins? Or rather, where can I get detailed information about the Ancient Ruins?" (End of Chapter)