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

"Junior brother, you should stay in this secret chamber and cultivate in peace. This spatial ring contains things I prepared for you. You should make good use of these resources to improve yourself..."

Xiao Yichen spoke again, and just like last time, took out a spatial ring and gave it to Lin Yang.

Lin Yang took it and glanced at it; the contents of the spatial ring were similar to those last time.

He looked at Xiao Yichen.

If things don't change, Xiao Yichen will then leave the secret chamber and seal it off, fighting to the death against the foreign enemies outside to protect the passageway leading into the chamber.

as predicted.

After giving him the spatial ring, Xiao Yichen turned to leave the secret room.

Lin Yang's eyes flickered as he quickly began to think.

The ancient ruins pulled him back into this projected world, but the timeline changed to the present. Perhaps there's some mystery behind this.

According to the subsequent developments, Xiao Yichen will die in the near future after leaving this secret room.

At that time, the entire Holy Spirit Sect will be destroyed and turned into ruins.

In that case, no one would be able to assign him any tasks.

His last mission was to rebuild the Holy Spirit Church.

But once Xiao Yichen leaves this time, without any mission assignments, wouldn't that mean we'd be stuck here forever?
Although the rules of the ancient ruins are vague, one thing is clear.

There must be a way to complete the task in the ancient ruins.

This timing is somewhat delicate.

"Xiao Yichen's decision to have him stay in the secret room to cultivate in peace could perhaps be seen as a mission assignment?"

Lin Yang's mind raced.

But I always feel that if it's like that, it's a bit too simplistic.

He began to experiment with divergent thinking.

My last mission was to revive the glory of the Holy Spirit Sect.

Furthermore, the original owner of the identity of Junior Brother was a disciple of the Holy Spirit Sect.

After leaving the ancient ruins last time, he and Yu Qing speculated that the original junior brother might have chosen a different path and did not rebuild the Holy Spirit Sect. Therefore, after he was involved, he was to fulfill the wish that the original junior brother had not fulfilled.

Therefore, after he rebuilt the Holy Spirit Church, his previous mission was completed.

What about this time?

The point in time when they were drawn into this situation is that the task of rebuilding the Holy Spirit Sect is no longer available. They can't just stay in the secret room to cultivate, can they?

"Last time, it was to fulfill the unfinished wish of that junior brother, but the reconstruction of the Holy Spirit Sect had already been completed once, and now I've been dragged into this timeline again..."

"What will be the wish of the junior brother this time?"

Lin Yang quickly thought about it.

The rules of the ancient ruins are peculiar, with no precise patterns to follow.

Moreover, the projected world seems infinite, and everyone is drawn into it differently.

Therefore, it is impossible to find information about a certain projected world or a way to complete it in reality; one can only explore it on one's own.

Moreover, it is speculated that events in the projected world are subject to change at any time and are not static.

Therefore, even in the same projected world, different people who are drawn in will have different ways of escaping.

This can be seen from the fact that he and Yu Qing were both involved in the Holy Spirit Sect last time.

Yu Qing and he have different identities, and the requirements for completing the mission are also different.

So this time, he was involved again, but at a different time, which means the mission must have changed this time as well.

"Assuming the previous deduction was correct, the mission in the projected world might be a path that Junior Brother himself has never walked, allowing those involved to traverse it to make up for their regrets. So, what are Junior Brother's regrets this time?"

Lin Yang felt as if he had vaguely grasped something.

We've already fulfilled his regret of rebuilding the sect, so theoretically there shouldn't be any regrets this time.

But it's normal for a person to have more than one regret in their life.

"If I were the junior brother myself, I would have already fulfilled the regret of rebuilding the Holy Spirit Sect. What regrets could I possibly have now?"

Lin Yang tried to put himself in his junior brother's shoes and think about things from his perspective.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Yang also had a vague answer.

Now that the regret of rebuilding the Holy Spirit Sect has been made up for, the greater regret should lie with "people".

Judging from the events surrounding his previous involvement, the people of the Holy Spirit Sect, whether it be the master or the senior brothers, have treated this junior brother very well.

If it were me, I definitely wouldn't want them to die either.

But it seems that Master and several other senior brothers had long since gone to some battlefield and died in battle.

However, due to his insufficient cultivation level, he was unable to go to the battlefield to help.

Only Xiao Yichen stayed behind to continue protecting him.

From the perspective of the junior brother himself, he certainly wouldn't want to see Xiao Yichen die.

He could not save his master and several senior brothers who died on the battlefield.

But Xiao Yichen was right beside him.

And it just so happens to be this time.

perhaps……

An answer was about to emerge in Lin Yang's mind.

That is, it is very likely that Junior Brother's wish this time is to save Xiao Yichen!

At the very least, we should try our best to save people.

He had already experienced the ending of Xiao Yichen's death, so he wanted to change the ending to see if things would be different!

With this thought in mind, Lin Yang felt that this possibility was very high.

However, if the mission this time is to try to save Xiao Yichen, there is a very real problem to face.

That is, not enough strength!

At this point in time, the junior disciple's cultivation level is only above the Dao, while Xiao Yichen is in the Nirvana Realm.

The foreign enemy capable of killing Xiao Yichen must be stronger than Xiao Yichen himself.

Rescuing them would be extremely difficult, perhaps even impossible.

However, even so, Lin Yang decided to act according to his own deduction.

He immediately called out to Xiao Yichen, "Senior brother, why are you leaving me alone in this secret room? Is the enemy coming?"

Xiao Yichen seemed slightly taken aback upon hearing this, but then said, "Junior Brother, don't overthink it. I'll handle everything else..."

"Senior brother, you don't need to hide it from me anymore. There are foreign enemies coming, right? You left me here and gave me so many resources. Obviously, you're not sure if you can handle it, so you made these preparations, right?" Lin Yang looked directly at Xiao Yichen.

Based on his previous experience, he knew that his junior brother at that stage didn't seem to be aware that the enemy would attack the Holy Spirit Sect.

Of course, it's also possible that they knew, but due to insufficient strength, they could only follow Xiao Yichen's arrangements.

But now, Lin Yang is trying his best to persuade Xiao Yichen to stay as well.

Yes, let Xiao Yichen stay in the secret room as well, and see if he can escape this disaster that will destroy the sect.

Based on his previous experience, he was very safe hiding in the secret room, and the foreign enemies did not discover it.

Although Xiao Yichen died outside, the fact that the other party did not enter the secret room after killing him suggests that the secret room should not be easily exposed.

However, it cannot be ruled out that Xiao Yichen's presence outside prevented the enemy from noticing him.

Now we have no other choice but to take a gamble and try our luck.

Lin Yang never intended to go out and fight alongside Xiao Yichen.

If your strength is too low, showing off will only lead to your demise faster.

Staying in the sealed room might be the only chance of survival.

Hearing Lin Yang's words, Xiao Yichen paused for a moment, then sighed and said:
"Junior brother, trust your senior brother, I will definitely handle it!"

"Senior brother!" Lin Yang began to persuade, "Why don't you stay in this secret chamber with me? The enemy is too strong; there's no need to confront them head-on."

However, Xiao Yichen smiled and said, "Junior Brother, there are some things I have to do. Alright, you don't need to say anything more. Just stay here and relax!"

Having said that, he ignored Lin Yang's advice and was about to leave.

"Senior brother, if you don't stay, I won't stay either!" Lin Yang shouted, and was about to rush out of the secret chamber with him.

However, with a wave of his hand, Xiao Yichen immobilized his body with a force.

"Junior brother, don't be willful."

Xiao Yichen sighed softly and walked out of the secret room.

With a slight sound, the sealed room was completely closed.

Lin Yang's body was also freed.

"..."

Lin Yang was immediately at a loss.

The difference in strength was too great, making it impossible for him to resist Xiao Yichen's confinement.

In the end, just like last time, he was left alone in the secret room.
"If persuasion fails, then we can only try to break into the secret room as soon as possible, and then think of another way."

After a moment of silence, Lin Yang decided to take the risk and try to break into the secret room directly.

If he continues his cultivation methodical approach, Xiao Yichen's fate upon leaving the secret chamber will likely be no different from last time. Last time, he hadn't mastered the advanced spirit communication array beforehand and could only leave the secret chamber after improving his cultivation.

But this time was different. He still remembered how the advanced spirit communication array worked. Although his cultivation was insufficient and setting up the array by force might be dangerous, it was worth a try.

Lin Yang immediately recalled all the details of the advanced spirit communication array.

Then they began to take action.

The key to opening the secret room is to use an advanced spirit communication array to activate the mechanism inside.

He set up an advanced spirit communication array following the steps he took when he left the secret room last time.

However, he hesitated slightly when he took action.

Because the cultivation techniques, supernatural abilities, and even magic arrays that were originally mastered in the ancient ruins were forgotten after leaving the ancient ruins.

He was an anomaly, as he could still remember the spirit communication array even after leaving the ancient ruins.

I wonder if doing this now will cause any unforeseen changes.

Moreover, setting up a basic spirit communication array in reality attracted that mysterious and terrifying ghost.

Even though he's in the ancient ruins again, he's not sure if he'll attract that guy again.

Doing so is indeed somewhat risky.

In particular, as Yu Qing had previously stated, one should try to avoid leaving the ancient ruins world if it is not dangerous.

He could simply stay in the secret room and wait.

However, after only a moment's hesitation, Lin Yang continued setting up the formation.

He felt that the mission was most likely to be to try to save Xiao Yichen.

If we fail, we may be completely trapped in the ancient ruins or even die here.

Taking the risk is worthwhile.

After all, even if he guessed wrong and the mission wasn't to save Xiao Yichen, he could simply go back to the secret room and hide.

But if the mission really is to save Xiao Yichen, then things will be different.

The advantages outweigh the disadvantages!

It's worth a try.

Buzz, buzz, buzz!
As Lin Yang gradually set up the advanced spirit communication array, a chilling power quickly spread out.

Lin Yang's movements quickly became sluggish, and his body even began to tremble uncontrollably.

Currently, the junior disciple's cultivation level is only above the Dao level, making it extremely difficult to forcibly set up a high-level spirit communication array.

Lin Yang felt the chilling power beginning to invade his body.

This is clearly a backlash from the power of the Yin spirits summoned by the advanced spirit summoning array exceeding the limits that his current cultivation level can withstand.

Furthermore, Lin Yang vaguely sensed that the eerie, faceless ghost was looking at him from the other side of endless darkness.

Swish.

Lin Yang felt a strange and terrifying force surging towards him across endless darkness and even endless time and space.

The ghost did appear.

Furthermore, it seems that this was also because it was summoned through a high-level summoning array.

This ghost can unleash much stronger power.

It was far more terrifying than the feeling it gave Lin Yang in reality.

Lin Yang instinctively wanted to destroy the unfinished spirit array in order to prevent the arrival of that vengeful spirit.

Leaving the locked room may be important, but surviving is even more important!

It will still be some time before the foreign enemies destroy the Holy Spirit Sect.

He could think of other ways.

But we must stop this evil spirit from descending.

However, just as Lin Yang was about to destroy the spirit communication array, an invisible force surged from all directions and suppressed the vengeful spirit.

This power seemed to come from the heavens and earth, and it precisely locked onto the power of that vengeful spirit, pressing it back into the spirit communication array little by little.

"What...what's going on?" Lin Yang paused, utterly astonished.

Last time in reality, it was the power of that piece of cloth that suppressed this eerie spirit.

This time, however, it seemed as if the power of the ancient ruins had directly intervened.

"Would the power of the ancient ruins target the Yin spirit? But that doesn't make sense. This power didn't suppress other Yin energies summoned through the spirit communication array; it only targeted the power of this mysterious Yin spirit."

Lin Yang was very puzzled.

I'm a little confused about the situation.

In short, everything was strange.

Why would the power of the ancient ruins target this mysterious ghost?

Was it specifically to help him?

Or is there another reason?

Lin Yang had no idea.

Suddenly.

The once brightly lit secret room suddenly turned pitch black.

A chilling wind blew in from somewhere, making Lin Yang shudder.

In the darkness, a blurry shadow appeared in the secret room.

It seemed like Lin Yang was only a stone's throw away.

Lin Yang could even feel the chill emanating from the shadow brushing against his skin.

Ghost!

The mysterious ghost appeared directly in the secret room and stood right in front of him!
Lin Yang's breath caught in his throat, his body stiffened, and he felt his blood turn cold at that moment.

"Ah……"

Lin Yang seemed to hear a soft laugh, which made his hair stand on end and he felt as if he could not breathe.

"Can't even the power of the ancient ruins suppress this evil spirit?" Lin Yang was horrified.

He felt the ghostly, cold eyes staring at him, sending chills down his spine.

It seemed like a long time had passed, yet it also seemed like only a fleeting moment.

The cold gaze disappeared.

Lin Yang's body inexplicably relaxed, but the chilling power still lingered around him.

The secret room remained completely dark.

The shadow remained standing in the same spot, a step away from him.

However, for some reason, Lin Yang felt that the shadow was actually quite far away from him.

The two seem to be in completely different spaces.

Lin Yang even had the illusion that this shadow was not only separated from him by a vast space, but also by time.

This is an indescribable feeling.

Huff... huff...

Before Lin Yang could have any further thoughts...

The room suddenly began to flicker between light and darkness.

It was as if two forces were vying for something.

Clearly, this is the power of the ancient ruins fighting against this terrifying ghost.

The two seem to be evenly matched.

Lin Yang wanted to take the opportunity to destroy the spirit array, but now he no longer had the chance to do so.

He was unable to move.

They could only watch as the power of the ancient ruins and the evil spirits fought, like bystanders.

At the same time, he secretly prayed that the power of the ancient ruins would surely prevail.

I don’t know how long it took.

The light in the sealed room began to stabilize, the darkness gradually dissipated, and the chilling power slowly weakened.

In the end, the power of the ancient ruins prevailed.

The power of that evil spirit was gradually suppressed back into the spirit communication array.

The blurry shadow slowly faded away.

The temperature in the sealed room finally rose.

Lin Yang also regained control of his body.

Then, almost without hesitation, they dismantled the spirit communication array.

He no longer dared to complete the final steps.

However, the moment he looked up, he discovered that the secret chamber had been opened sometime during the night. (End of Chapter)