Grandpa, times have changed.

Chapter 638 Supreme Authority and the Former Outsiders

Before long, Mingyu and Ning Wanzhu, led by the Holy Lord of the Void Realm, traversed most of the Void Realm.

Strangely, along the way, there were all sorts of magnificent buildings standing side by side, extremely prosperous, but there was no sign of life.

Apart from the soldiers clad in heavy silver armor standing on both sides of the street, there was no other sign of life.

Ning Wanzhu didn't ask, but she vaguely guessed that the current situation of the Void Extreme Sacred Domain might be related to what the Void Extreme Sacred Lord had just mentioned: that she had lost to the Insightful Sacred Lord and 'died' once.

We arrived at the core area of ​​the Void Sacred Domain.

A tall black tower, its entire surface engraved with pale gold runes, stands tall.

It is not conspicuous from a distance, but now that you are nearby, you can see that the entire tower is covered with dense runes, which in turn form a mysterious and incomprehensible aura that fills the entire tower.

And its function...

It seems to be about 'maintaining' and 'repairing'.

hum~
Suddenly, the pale gold runes engraved on the tower became brighter.

The dark tower in front of me seemed to melt, rippling in circles visible to the naked eye.

An elderly man with white hair slowly walked out from there. His eyes were completely pure white, which looked somewhat frightening.

He walked step by step to the Holy Lord of the Void, his withered body swaying precariously, like an old machine that could fall apart at any moment.

But Mingyu and Ning Wanzhu had no intention of looking down on them.

The old man who suddenly appeared before them, who looked quite miserable, was actually equivalent to a Daoist incarnate.

Although extremely weak and severely injured, the Dao is still the Dao.

Every being who has attained the Dao should not be underestimated.

"Greetings, Holy Lord." The old man bowed.

"These two guests from outside the world are looking for outsiders who once came to the Taiyi Realm." The Holy Lord of the Void spoke in his usual calm tone.

"My subordinate understands."

As the old man stepped aside, the black tower in front of them slowly opened, revealing irregular cubes floating and surging to the side.

In the blink of an eye, an arched portal, large enough for three people to pass through, appeared in the black tower that had no gaps.

A thin, pure white light curtain covered the entire arched portal, seemingly to prevent the 'maintaining' and 'restoring' power from leaking out.

However, this also makes it difficult to see what's inside the tower.

"Please come with me."

After saying that, the Holy Lord of the Void went inside first.

Upon seeing this, Mingyu first glanced at Ning Wanzhu.

Extreme 'goodness' might not be bad to outsiders like them, but it's not 'good'...

That remains to be seen.

"It's alright," Ning Wanzhu replied telepathically.

When faced with such an extremely virtuous person, the "Spiritual Sound Heart Canon" she cultivated was even more effective.

not to mention……

The Holy Lord of Emptiness has never had the thought of concealing his own mind.

After all, for the vast majority of powerful beings in the Taiyi Realm, concealing their hearts is tantamount to not daring to face their true selves.

In a sense, it is an act that undermines one's own beliefs!

So the two of them quickly followed the Holy Lord of the Void and entered the black tower together.

Shortly after the two entered the tower, the irregular cubes began to surge around the arched portal until they completely covered it, leaving no gaps.

The gaunt old man with pure white eyes swayed and disappeared into the black tower.

……

……

Inside the tower.

“Unlike me, the Holy Lord of Insight believes in the law of the jungle, survival of the fittest.” The Holy Lord of Emptiness’s voice echoed, “He believes that ‘chaos’ is the essence of the world, and order is just an occasional ripple in the long course of time.”

One can see countless crystals floating silently, densely packed and stretching as far as the eye can see.

The ground was bathed in a soft yet bright pure white light.

The sunlight illuminated the entire crystal, making it easy to see inside.

Inside the crystal, just like the pillars of the Holy Domain, were sealed figures. They were old and young, men and women, with humans making up the vast majority, but there were also quite a few of other races.

These are all beings affected by the great war that broke out three years ago between the Holy Lord of Emptiness and the Holy Lord of Insight due to their differing ideologies.

Some of them belonged to the Void Supreme Lord, but most of them did not belong to the 'Taiyi Continent', but came from the Thirty-Sixth Heaven of the High Realm and the Seventy-Second Heaven of the Low Realm.

After his resurrection, the Holy Lord of the Void immediately collected the remnants of souls affected by the great battle and built this tower to forcibly extract the power of the Void Realm, sending many remnants of souls into the tower for repair.

Yes, it's forced extraction!
The Void Saint Lord is one of the strongest beings in this world. Even compared to the Tongxuan realm of the Taixuan realm, he is considered one of the most outstanding Tongxuan beings.

So many years ago, she took the initiative and became the host.

It was no longer the world that chose her, but rather she who turned the world into her 'subject'.

It is precisely because she devoted most of her power to 'maintaining' and 'repairing' the lives of the creatures affected by that great war that the impact of her 'death' has not yet been eliminated.

In the most crucial struggle against the Holy Master of the Insightful Realm, he also fell into a disadvantageous position.

“Perhaps your beliefs differ from mine, but I can see that you are not believers in ‘chaos’.”

At this point, the Holy Lord of the Void finally adopted a serious tone.

"If the Holy Lord of Insight were to obtain a third supreme authority, perhaps even your world would be eroded by 'chaos'."

The erosion of 'chaos'?

Is it the Tai Xuan Realm?

emm...

That's hard to say.

"A third supreme authority?" Mingyu asked.

This was also the first question she asked after we met.

“That’s right.” The Void Supreme Lord nodded slightly. “There are three supreme authorities in the Taiyi Realm. Among them, ‘Void’ is the first, ‘Insight’ is the second, and the third supreme authority suddenly appeared five years ago.”

The emergence of this third supreme authority was also the biggest reason for the great war between her and the Holy Lord of Insight.

Neither she nor the Holy Lord of Insight were confident of killing the other, so they had not yet made a move.

"If you're the number one in the Void Realm, then why did you lose?"

“The Holy Lord of Insight wanted to detonate the seventy-two lower heavens and the thirty-six higher heavens. I could not stand idly by, so I was defeated by him while protecting the one hundred and eight heavens.”

In terms of raw power, she is actually somewhat superior to the Holy Lord of Insight.

However, the Holy Lord of Insight believes in the supremacy of the strong and that chaos is eternal, so he must be even more ruthless in his methods.

As she said these words, Ning Wanzhu could sense that not a trace of resentment surfaced in her heart.

In other words, she knew that her 'goodness' would be used by the enlightened sage, but she still did it anyway.

She didn't even think it was 'wrong'.

To be more precise, she only felt that the Holy Lord of Insight's act of detonating the 108th Heaven was wrong, but she did not feel that the Holy Lord of Insight's use of her 'goodness' was wrong.

An extremely virtuous person...

Indeed, it's not normal for either aspect to reach an extreme.

As they asked and answered questions, the three of them walked through the long passageway inside the tower and arrived at the towering crystal wall in the very center of the tower.

It also contains some things, but they are not living beings, but rather some 'objects'.

A withered, twisted branch, still bearing a few yellowed leaves, looked unremarkable. A piece of metal, its exact nature unknown, covered in mottled rust.

A yellowed half-page, a ball of yarn-like metal wire, and a half-finished doll with only half a body...

"These are all artifacts left behind by outsiders who once came to the Taiyi Realm, and each one has extremely magical effects."

Objects left behind by outsiders?
But so many outsiders...

Could it be that there are many beings in the Chaos Sea that can traverse the Chaos Sea?

"Most of them came to the vicinity of Taiyi Realm by riding the modified world. This is the first time I have met two people who came to the vicinity of Taiyi Realm on their own."

It turned out to be the case.

Ning Wanzhu and Ming Yu's gazes swept over the artifacts sealed within the crystal in front of them, finally stopping at the half-finished doll with only half a body.

"Can we see that half-doll?" Ning Wanzhu asked.

"Yes." The Holy Lord of the Void gently raised his hand.

Then, the half of the doll floated out from inside the crystal and landed in front of Ning Wanzhu and Ming Yu.

"Although this puppet is not yet complete, the amount and intensity of spirituality it can contain is astonishing, and the techniques used in its creation are also very exquisite," sighed the Holy Lord of the Void.

As the strongest being in this realm and the holder of the Void Authority, she was completely unable to see through the techniques used by this puppet.

At this moment, Ning Wanzhu and Ming Yu, who had finally seen the full appearance of the half-doll, were deeply shocked.

You can’t go wrong!
There's no mistake!

The crafting techniques used on this doll definitely originated from the Tai Xuan Realm!
It was definitely made by Yuan!

Based on the information they had gathered, the two quickly guessed that this unfinished physical foundation was something Yuan had prepared to refine for Yinling after collecting enough materials in the Taiyi Realm!
But why didn't he finish refining it?
"It seems that this half of the doll is related to the two people you are looking for."

After noticing the unusual behavior of the two, the Holy Lord of the Void also realized something.

"In that case, we'll return this half of the doll to you two."

Ok?
The two paused, finally snapping out of their daze, and exchanged a glance:

"Thank you," Ning Wanzhu said.

When it comes to Yuan, they naturally can't refuse.

"It's alright. Judging from your performance, the outsider who left behind this half-doll has a close relationship with you. It is only right that it be returned to you."

A doll that can contain a spirit...

It was indeed a treasure, but it didn't belong to her, so she naturally wouldn't try to keep it.

"I have something I'd like to ask you two for help with," said the Holy Lord of Emptiness.

really!

Although this Holy Lord of Emptiness is an extremely kind person, you would be wrong if you really thought of her as some kind of naive and innocent person.

It's not scary for someone to be extreme, but it's not easy for them to remain calm while being extreme.

“Your Majesty, please speak freely,” Mingyu said.

Since entering the Taiyi Realm, this Void Supreme Lord has never shown them any malice. On the contrary, he has answered all their questions and even given them the physical foundation that Yuan had not yet completed.

Just because someone is kind to you doesn't mean you can take it for granted.

Mingyu, as the former owner of Tingyu Tower, understood this even better.

Perhaps, this Holy Lord of the Void wants them to help him seize the so-called 'Third Supreme Authority'.

"I hope that the two of you can compete with the Holy Lord of Insight for the third supreme authority," the Holy Lord of Emptiness said, making a startling statement.

Ok? !

Let them vie for the third supreme authority?!
"During this time, I will assist you both and use the power of the Void Sacred Domain to help you find the outsider who created this half-doll."

She could certainly repay the favor by having the two outsiders help her vie for the third supreme authority.

But now, she is not only a step behind, but also has to use most of her energy for 'maintenance' and 'repair'.

Moreover, there is a great risk in confronting the Holy Lord of Insight.

Only by offering the 'Third Supreme Authority' as a reward can the risks of vying for authority with the Enlightened Lord be offset.

She may not care about these things, but she can't force others to not care either.

Mingyu: "..."

This is really...

An unexpected request.

……

……

Tai Xuan Realm, inner sect of the Sword Sect.

The Sword Ancestor's Hall.

A man with white hair and a youthful face, possessing an extraordinary demeanor, entered the dojo.

He was dressed in plain clothes and a bamboo hat, with straw sandals on his feet, and his every move exuded a sense of freedom and ease.

Upon arriving at the dojo, he bowed to Xu Xing, who was sitting upright in the center of the dojo.

"Junior Chen Shang greets Senior Sword Ancestor."

This person is the Speaker of the Righteous Alliance, or rather, the former Speaker.

After the Righteous Alliance stabilized during this period, he resigned from his position as chairman of the Righteous Alliance out of guilt, and completed the handover of all his work with the new chairman yesterday.

That's why I came to the Sword Sect the day after the handover.

My main purpose was to ask the Sword Ancestor some questions at the Sword Sect before heading to the front lines of the starry sky.

"No need to be so polite, my friend."

Upon hearing the voice, Chen Shang paused for a moment before straightening up.

He wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt that the Sword Ancestor's address of "young friend" carried a hint of teasing.

emm...

It must be an illusion!
"I have disturbed you so abruptly, senior, because I wanted to ask if there has been any news about the whereabouts of the first Speaker?"

Shortly after returning from the Starry Sky Frontline Battlefield, Fellow Daoist Mingyu arranged all the matters at hand and only contacted him once afterward.

Clearly, this is related to the matter of the first speaker.

"As for their whereabouts..." Xu Xing smiled, "We have indeed found some of them."

As soon as he finished speaking, tiny specks of pale golden light, like fine sand, gathered in front of Chen Shang and condensed into a jade book with a smooth and lustrous texture.

“I discovered a world he once lived in.”

As Xu Xing explained, Chen Shang caught the jade book.

"This is what he experienced in that world."

This jade book is the same one that Ning Wanzhu and Ming Yu saw before, but it is missing some unimportant content.

After all, that part of the content would be useful if Ning Wanzhu and Ming Yu, those two juniors, saw it, as it would save Yuan some effort in explaining.

But let Chen Shang see...

Aside from making him think that his first chairman was a womanizer, he was of no other use.

It's better not to watch it at all.

He was also considering Yuan's reputation, after all, he already had enough strange and unofficial histories.

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