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

For Lord Yuan and the others, the news Lin Yang spoke of was indeed very exciting.

They all breathed a sigh of relief and relaxed considerably.

Before this, they were under a lot of pressure.

The ancient, undead creatures within the ancient ruins could cause a disaster at any moment.

There is an invasion from foreign lands.

Especially this time, several ancient sites have been fully restored, and they are all prepared to fight to the death.

Now, suddenly hearing that there are still ancestors from ancient times protecting them, they all felt a sense of security and support.

At least, there's no need to worry that if they were to fight to the death with the immortals of the ancient ruins or those powerful beings from the outer realms, no one on the human side would be able to protect them.

At this moment, even if they were to immediately send Lord Yuan and the others to fight to the death, they would have much more confidence.

The group was overjoyed and asked Lin Yang for more information about Yue You.

Lin Yang explained it all.

After they finished speaking, the Palace Master and the others exchanged glances, their emotions gradually subsiding.

The Lord of the Abyss spoke on behalf of the group: "Lin Yang, although Senior Yue said that they can temporarily cope with the revival of the ancient ruins, we cannot completely stand idly by. Please convey our sentiments to Senior Yue. If there is any need for us to help, please inform us immediately. We will do our utmost!"

Lin Yang immediately said, "Palace Master Yuan, and all the other Palace Masters, if Senior Yueyou really needs our help, she certainly won't be polite to us. You can rest assured."

Lord Yuan nodded slightly.

The Lord of the Flamefire Palace couldn't help but sigh: "Alas, we are still not strong enough. We can't even get involved in such a great battle. I am truly ashamed!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yang said, "Palace Master Yanhuo, please don't say that. Senior Yueyou said that the Palace Masters have been dedicated to their duties for many years and have made great contributions to the human race. Although they can't contribute much to the battle between the Great Venerables, they have already saved them a lot of trouble by stabilizing the current situation."

Lord Yanhuo laughed heartily: "Since Senior Yue has said so, then we should naturally guard the rear for all of you seniors, so that you can fight those old immortals without any worries!"

Lin Yang nodded: "Yes, when the boundary rules are completely broken, many Yin spirits from the Yin Realm will invade the Primordial Ancient Continent. At that time, we will still need the help of the Palace Masters to fight against any Yin spirits that enter our human territory."

The underworld is not only home to those great-level spirits, but also to a vast number of other spirits.

Dealing with those more ordinary ghosts is also a very troublesome matter.

The Palace Master and the others will not have an easy time.

Afterwards, after explaining the situation to Lord Yuan and the others, Lin Yang also stated that he would be going into deep seclusion after this cycle of tribulations ended, at which time he might be temporarily out of contact.

He needed to go to the Origin Void Ancient Domain again as arranged by Yueyou, but Yueyou had made it clear that this should not be told to others in order to avoid any unexpected changes.

Therefore, he couldn't directly reveal his true whereabouts.

The Palace Master and the others naturally had no questions about this, nor did they ask any further questions.

He has just broken through to the Ancient Realm, so it's normal for him to go into seclusion to consolidate his strength.

Then, Lin Yang left the Ancestral Hall.

The cycle of reincarnation has not yet ended. Although the ancient immortals of several ancient ruins were forced to revive by Yueyou and went to another spacetime battlefield, they could no longer plunder life force on a large scale.

But the calamities brought about by the cycle of reincarnation continue.

The sky and earth were no longer clear, the sun and moon had lost their light, and everything was a pale yellow.

Lin Yang slowly made his way towards Xiwu City.

He didn't choose to teleport there, but instead experienced everything along the way.

The cycle of reincarnation is a divine act of killing, and the resulting disaster is unavoidable, but one can also take the opportunity to gain some insights.

As Lin Yang walked along, everyone he saw was in a state of panic.

Because no one knows whether they will be wiped out by the cycle of reincarnation in the next minute.

One second they might be with family and friends, and the next they could be separated forever.

Lin Yang saw some relatives gathering together, enjoying what might be their last time with their loved ones.

I also saw some couples, some embracing each other tightly, others holding hands and gazing at each other, neither daring to look away from the other for even a second.

It could be in the blink of an eye, or the instant of turning around, that we would never see each other again.

The annihilation of the cycle of reincarnation will not be preceded by any warning signs, nor will it give anyone a chance to react or say goodbye.

The heavens have unleashed a calamity, merciless and cruel.

He did indeed feel a murderous aura surrounding him, but as the Palace Master and others had said before, with his current level of cultivation in this era, he could easily withstand the annihilating power from the Tribulation of Reincarnation.

As time passed, Lin Yang observed the myriad aspects of life and felt a mix of emotions.

This time, at least half of them will die in the cycle of reincarnation.

He took out the communication jade slip, wanting to ask about the recent situation of his old friends, but suddenly realized that he no longer had many people who could be called old friends.

Since entering the Primordial Ancient Continent, the friends I first made in Baichi City, such as Cheng Fu, Xin Hao, and Shi Jie, have all perished in the ancient ruins of that immortal old man, Zhuanyu.

Counting further back, there aren't many people I'm really familiar with, and even fewer I can call friends.

Apart from the Zhao family of Xiwu City.

And, Yu Qing.

Thinking of Yu Qing, Lin Yang paused for a moment and then sent a message.

Although Yu Qing's cultivation level wasn't very high, and he wasn't the first target to be eliminated by the Reincarnation Tribulation, it wasn't low either.

The cycle of reincarnation has now lasted for thousands of years, and it's unclear what the situation is like on Yu Qing's side.

However, the communication jade slip was not answered.

Lin Yang immediately felt a sense of unease.

He tried sending messages several more times, but the messages were not answered.

"Could it be that Yu Qing has also..." Lin Yang sighed softly, unable to describe the feeling in his heart.

It's not a pleasant feeling to lose old friends one by one.

After putting away the communication jade slip, Lin Yang continued his journey westward.

Time passed day by day.

Three thousand years have passed in the blink of an eye.

The cycle of reincarnation is also nearing its end.

The city, which is usually bustling with activity, is now a desolate scene.

At least half of the people were wiped out by the cycle of reincarnation, which had a tremendous impact on the survivors.

The sound of weeping could be heard everywhere.

"Mother, Mother..."

"Father, Father..."

The cries of a young child are especially heart-wrenching.

Lin Yang watched these scenes with a heavy heart.

In the final year of his cycle of reincarnation, he returned to Xiwu City.

This place is no different from other places.

The once bustling and prosperous Xiwu City is now desolate.

Inside the Zhao family compound, Lin Yang scanned the area with his divine sense and found that only Zhao Hu remained of his old acquaintances.

The former patriarch Zhao Xiongshan, the Supreme Elder Zhao Yuan, and the First Elder Zhao Huoshan, among others, are all gone.

Moreover, Zhao Hu was also in his twilight years.

Zhao Hu is no longer the robust and imposing figure he once was.

Instead, his temples were completely white, showing signs of old age.

Even the long beard that he had deliberately grown to leave the deepest first impression on Lin Yang when they first met is now completely white.

Zhao Hu's talent is really not high. When he first met Lin Yang, he was already at the Nirvana Realm. Now, so many years later, he has only barely broken through to the Yuanhe Realm.

It should be noted that after Lin Yang took charge, the Zhao family became a top-tier family, flourishing in Xiwu City for millions of years and possessing countless resources.

However, Zhao Hu is only at the early stage of the Yuanhe Realm, which shows that he is indeed of mediocre talent.

Lin Yang sighed and quietly entered the Zhao family's residence.

He also vividly recalled how he was rescued by the Zhao family outside Xiwu City after escaping from the ancient ruins of Baichi City.

At that time, I got along best with Zhao Hu.

Although Zhao Hu's cultivation level was not high, he was very honest.

Although their interactions decreased as his cultivation level increased, their past friendship remained.

Meanwhile, inside the Zhao family compound.

Zhao Hu was sitting on a stone bench in the courtyard, looking up at the sky.

Beside him stood some of the other surviving disciples and clansmen of the Zhao family.

Among these clansmen, there were several whose cultivation levels were far higher than Zhao Hu's, but they still looked at Zhao Hu with great respect.

There was no other reason than that Zhao Hu was the only surviving member of the Zhao family's older generation who had known Lin Yang back then.

The Zhao family's subsequent glory for millions of years was entirely due to Lin Yang.

Now that Zhao Xiongshan and the others are all dead, the Zhao family members are also seeing no way forward and have come to ask Zhao Hu for advice.

Zhao Hu simply looked up at the sky, remaining silent.

He was naturally aware of the thoughts of the younger generation around him.

The cycle of reincarnation came too suddenly.

The older generation of powerful members of the Zhao family were all unlucky and were all wiped out by the Tribulation of Reincarnation.

Although the Zhao family has been prosperous for millions of years, it has also cultivated some genius descendants.

Now there are even those at the peak of the Yuanhe Realm.

Even so, it was not enough to restore its former glory.

If they cannot go back to the past, with the Zhao family's current strength, although they can still be a first-class clan in Xiwu City, they are far inferior to their former peak.

These younger generation members simply wanted him to try contacting Lin Yang.

Even if Zhao Hu didn't expect Lin Yang to continue his support as before, a simple word of sympathy would be enough to benefit the Zhao family immensely. However, Zhao Hu also had his own considerations.

To be honest, the Zhao family has already received far too much kindness from Lin Yang.

He can certainly ask for it.

However, he wasn't very willing.

"Every era should come to an end."

This is what Zhao Hu was thinking.

"Ancestor, we have no other choice now. The situation within the clan is dire. If we can no longer obtain that person's protection, we fear we will soon be unable to maintain the current state. Please grant our request."

Seeing that Zhao Hu remained silent for a long time, one of the Zhao family disciples couldn't help but speak up.

"Sigh..." Zhao Hu sighed, without looking away from the sky, and said in a low voice, "My clan has enjoyed so many years of blessings, that is enough."

"Ancestor..." the disciple wanted to say something more.

Zhao Hu abruptly withdrew his gaze, his voice not loud, but carrying a strong force: "No need to say anything more, I will not agree."

Everyone's expression changed slightly.

Zhao Hu's gaze swept across everyone's faces, and he said calmly, "I know you're all anxious right now, afraid that if I'm not around one day, you'll lose this opportunity completely. So you want me to beg, but I won't."

"Perhaps you will hate me, resent me, and blame me for not caring about the clan. But this is also the consensus of the former clan chief Xiongshan and the former Supreme Elder before their deaths. If something happens to us, the future development of the clan will depend entirely on ourselves."

"We've been under their protection for so many years. If we lose that protection, we won't have any ability to stand on our own two feet. That's what we deserve. If we've enjoyed so many benefits and still can't be self-reliant, then we can only blame ourselves for being too useless."

A moment of silence fell over everyone.

Zhao Hu's words were quite harsh, but they also made a lot of sense.

For a moment, no one knew how to refute it.

As the undisputed number one clan in Xiwu City and even the Western Border Prefecture, having dominated for millions of years, it would be utterly useless to still only think about relying on others.

suddenly.

Everyone felt a blur before their eyes.

When they looked again, an invisible barrier had appeared between them and Zhao Hu.

They could see that Zhao Hu was still sitting on the stone bench, but they could no longer hear any sound from him.

"How is this going?"

Everyone was surprised.

Zhao Hu's cultivation level was not high; several of his junior disciples were much stronger than him, so it was impossible for Zhao Hu to achieve this level in front of them.

But right now, they can no longer sense Zhao Hu's presence.

"Could it be..."

As if suddenly remembering something, everyone immediately fell silent and became cautious.

On the stone bench opposite Zhao Hu.

Lin Yang sat down leisurely.

Yes, that's right.

Naturally, it was he who took action to isolate the Zhao family members from his senses.

He had heard Zhao Hu's conversation with them.

To be honest, he could understand the Zhao family's thoughts; wanting to curry favor was only human nature, and he wasn't angry.

However, as Zhao Hu said, the Zhao family has accumulated countless resources over the past few hundred years, and they must also have the will to strive for self-improvement.

He certainly couldn't continue to provide protection indefinitely.

Zhao Hu was still a little dazed when he saw Lin Yang suddenly appear.

Seeing his appearance, Lin Yang couldn't help but laugh and said, "Zhao Hu, it's been so many years, don't you recognize me?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Hu immediately trembled, and his previously cloudy eyes brightened.
"Lin...Master!"

He almost blurted out Lin Yang's name almost subconsciously, but quickly changed his mind and addressed him as "Sir".

Lin Yang, that's a name he can no longer use.

He became somewhat reserved.

Seeing this, Lin Yang shook his head: "Zhao Hu, there's no need for that. We're old friends."

Zhao Hu hesitated for a moment, then said, "That may be true, but... I'll still call you sir."

Lin Yang sighed inwardly, knowing that some things could never be undone. He didn't say anything more, and whispered:
"When the cycle of reincarnation descends, many things and people change. I came to Xiwu City to see my old friends, but I never expected that you would be the only one left now."

Zhao Hu remained silent for a moment, then said, "Thank you for your concern."

"Zhao Hu, you..." Lin Yang wanted to say something, but when the words reached his lips, he didn't know what to say.

For a moment, the two remained silent.

a long time.

Lin Yang sighed softly, "Zhao Hu, perhaps today is the last time we see each other. Is there anything you haven't done? I can do my best to help you fulfill it."

Zhao Hu is not in good condition right now and is nearing the end of his life. He is going to the Origin Void Ancient Domain to try to advance to the next level. This may really be the last time he sees Zhao Hu.

Zhao Hu shook his head: "I have no unfulfilled wishes, so thank you for your concern."

Lin Yang pointed to the Zhao family disciples: "Perhaps I can look after them again, just like I did back then."

“No need.” Zhao Hu refused outright. “Sir, you have already helped us enough. This tribulation has truly made us realize the impermanence of life and death. You don’t need to worry about these younger generations anymore; they have their own destiny.”

"You really don't want me to take care of you?" Lin Yang's tone became serious.

"It's true." Zhao Hu was equally firm.

Lin Yang looked at him.

A long time passed.

Lin Yang said, "Alright, I understand what you mean. I hope you take care of yourself."

"Thank you for your kindness!" Zhao Hu bowed.

"Then I'll be going now." Lin Yang got up and left.

Zhao Hu watched him leave, then resumed his previous posture of gazing at the sky.

His aptitude was indeed too ordinary. Even though he relied on resources to reach the Yuanhe stage, now, millions of years later, he has reached the end of his lifespan.

Even if they survive this cycle of reincarnation, they won't live much longer.

"Alas... each generation has its own fate," Zhao Hu sighed.

The invisible barrier also disappeared after Lin Yang left.

The disciples and clansmen immediately looked at Zhao Hu with fervent eyes: "Ancestor, was it... that great one who came just now?"

Zhao Hu did not answer, but said, "I am tired. Don't have any more delusions."

After saying that, he ignored everyone's reactions and went inside, disregarding their shouts.

……

The final year of the cycle of reincarnation has finally passed.

The world has returned to its clear and bright state.

It looks no different from before.

The remaining people, under the influence of some kind of power, quickly forgot everything about the cycle of reincarnation and started new lives.

The grief that had lasted for ten thousand years during the previous cycle of reincarnation seemed like a great dream.

Inside the Ancestral Hall.

Lin Yang looked at the scenes of life returning to normal in various places and felt a moment of disorientation.

He was naturally unaffected by those rules and would not forget the tragic events that lasted for ten thousand years when the cycle of reincarnation descended.

"Perhaps, letting everyone forget the grief of those ten thousand years is indeed a good thing for them," Lin Yang thought to himself.

If we can't forget, many people will probably go crazy.

At the same time, he could also feel some subtle changes in himself.

After the tribulation of reincarnation, he, a person belonging to the previous era of reincarnation, was indeed affected to some extent during his cultivation.

He sensed a mark.

A mark from the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth.

It was a feeling, a sense that he would be severely targeted when the next cycle of reincarnation arrived, unlike this time when he was almost unaffected.

After that, Lin Yang stopped paying attention to the feeling brought by the mark.

He had to set off for the Ancient Domain of Origin Void.

After the cycle of reincarnation passed, he could clearly feel a faint sense of crisis approaching.

Boundary rules are collapsing at an accelerated pace.

The aura of the underworld is permeating.

His time is running out.

He could even occasionally sense the icy, cold gaze emanating from the great Yin spirit of Emperor Yan, across different times and spaces.

And, a blurry figure in a bronze mask would often appear before him, sometimes visible, sometimes hidden, always getting closer.

The other party seems to be coming against some kind of power rule, wanting to descend into this world from a distant and unknown time and space.

The visitor is not good.

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P.S.: I apologize to all my readers first!

I'm so sorry for the long hiatus!

That's all for now. I'll continue updating daily until the story is complete! (End of Chapter)