After the spiritual energy was restored: Goddess girlfriends came knocking.

The group continued to explore their surroundings.

On the ground at the very center of the altar, there was a set of patterns that had never been seen before.

The patterns encircled the empty coffin, forming concentric circles.

Lin Chu looked at it for a while, but couldn't figure it out.

Ye Chen, on the other hand, squatted on the edge of the altar, looking quite interested.

Touching here and looking there.

"Holy crap, these patterns."

"Holy crap, this design... isn't that Sanxingdui?"

"How much would this thing be worth if we moved it back home...?"

Lin Chu's eyes twitched when she heard him muttering things like "antiques" and "move back".

This guy's smell is getting stronger and stronger.

When I have some free time, I really want to go and see that so-called global village.

We wandered around the secret realm again.

Apart from the empty coffin and several layers of formations, no other clues were found.

The formation was also blasted to pieces, and the spiritual energy circulation was completely cut off.

This place is abandoned.

"Let's go."

Without delay, Lin Chu led everyone away.

When the old man and the Virgin Mary appeared, all the figures hanging in the tree had already died.

Lin Che stepped forward, tore off a piece of his robe, twisted it in front of him with one hand, and turned his spiritual energy into fire.

The flames landed on the withered tree and spread along the branches.

"Brothers."

"May you rest in peace."

Black flames licked the branches.

Those suspended figures slowly turned to ashes in the fire, scattering across this white desert.

Everyone watched quietly for a while.

"Let's go, keep going up."

Lin Che, carrying the knife, walked to Lin Chu's side, and smiled, seemingly having processed his emotions.

……

Outside the secret realm, the sky was also overcast.

But it's a completely different world from the white desert in the secret realm.

Everyone felt much more relaxed.

At this moment, at the rear of the group.

Sikong Jian followed behind, remaining silent throughout.

It wasn't until everyone was ready to head to the next level that Sikong Jian sped up and caught up with Lin Chu.

"Lin Dao... Fellow Daoist."

He spoke, then paused.

Lin Chu turned her head in confusion.

Sikong Jian opened his mouth.

The words were on the tip of my tongue, but something seemed to block them.

The words "thank you for saving my life" lingered in his mind for a long time.

Although he also had a trump card to save his life.

But ironically, they actually saved him.

This fact cannot be denied.

I wanted to say thank you, but who am I?

The Holy Son of the Taixu Dao Sect.

What's more, this person in front of him had caused him countless setbacks along the way.

Lin Chu saw that he didn't say anything for a long time.

"Fellow Daoist Sikong?"

Sikong Jian's Adam's apple bobbed, but in the end he simply clasped his hands in a fist salute.

"Now that things are settled here, I'll take matters into my own hands."

Lin Chu nodded.

"Alright, then farewell, fellow Daoist."

Sikong turned around and was about to leave.

Ye Chen strode forward, first glancing at Sikong Jian, then looking at Lin Chu.

"Brother Lin, we're off then."

"I've really learned a lot from following you guys for so long."

Lin Chu smiled slightly.

Take care, both of you.

"You'll have the chance to visit Tianlan City next time."

Ye Chen chuckled.

"Alright, then we'll meet again someday."

The two transformed into streaks of light and sped off in another direction.

After flying for a while, Ye Chen couldn't help but approach Sikong Jian and ask a question.

"Brother Sikong, aren't you going to say something?"

Sikong Jian's expression darkened, and he ignored him.

Ye Chen touched his nose and wisely refrained from asking any further questions.

But inwardly, he was secretly complaining.

So arrogant and tsundere.

……

It's good that they left.

It's not that I have any issues with Sikong Jian and Ye Chen.

However, having two outsiders with him made him feel uncomfortable in his speech and actions.

Those who remain are all our own people.

Watching the two fly away, Lin Chu turned to look at Lin Che.

"Do you know which floor your brother is on now?"

Lin Che smiled.

"The last time we heard news of my older brother was from the thirty-second floor."

"But that was a long time ago. At your speed, you should have gone up two or three floors by now."

After saying that, he glanced at Jian Li secretly, a hint of excitement rising in his eyes.

With this formidable leader guiding us, the road ahead shouldn't be too difficult.

Lin Chu nodded.

Lin Yuan's image unconsciously surfaced in my mind.

He hadn't seen his older brother in a long time.

In my memory, Lin Yuan was a man of few words.

To outsiders, it was a place that kept strangers away, as cold as a block of ancient iron.

But this is the same person who used to always sit in his room for a while after finishing his clan affairs every day.

He didn't say anything.

I moved a chair over, sat down by the rocking bed, and watched quietly.

Occasionally, when I wake up, I will reach out and touch my face very, very lightly.

Then he gave a faint smile that was almost imperceptible.

It's completely different from what's being said outside.

The terms "cold-blooded" and "ruthless" seem to describe different Lin Yuans.

However, to him, Lin Yuan was just an older brother.

As for external opinions.

who cares?

Lin Chu shook her head, clearing those messy thoughts from her mind.

On the other side, Jian Li was whispering something in Ao Tianxin's ear.

The girl's fair earlobes gradually turned a light red, but her eyes shone brightly.

When they first met, the girl seemed somewhat distant, after all, they hadn't seen each other for hundreds of years.

But after the battle in the secret realm, she has now returned to her old self, calling Tianxin "Sister Tianxin" affectionately.

Ao Tianxin naturally appreciated this title.

Strictly speaking, Jian Li was someone she watched grow up.

"Sister Tianxin, how did you eventually find your master?"

"Where did you meet him back then?"

"Is Master really only fourteen years old?"

This girl's mouth just keeps talking.

Ao Tianxin wasn't annoyed. He looked at her with a smile and occasionally replied with a few words.

Jian Li occasionally let out a "hehehe" laugh.

Lin Chu glanced at them and shook her head.

"Alright, stop bothering your sister Tianxin."

After saying that, he flung the phoenix carriage aside, his gaze sweeping over the crowd. "Let's go, let's continue upwards."

A ripple of pale golden light appeared, and the phoenix spread its wings, while the vermilion bird sang a clear song.

Jian Li looked up at the phoenix of the Xuanxian level and the two Vermilion Birds of the True Immortal level, and clicked her tongue twice.

"A master is a master; he does so well no matter where he is."

Lin Chu raised her hand and tapped her on the head.

"Be poor."

Jian Li covered her forehead, chuckled, and followed him, leaping onto the phoenix carriage.

Lin Che felt he hadn't followed them into the inner room, so he voluntarily stayed outside.

Chong Lin waved his hand.

"I'll just go outside for a bit to get some fresh air."

Lin Chu nodded, without forcing the issue.

Lin Che leaned against the railing, and he realized that the Glazed Sword Master was not his disciple.

Her eyes were practically brimming with desire; she clearly wanted to devour her own brother.

My own silly younger brother still treats people like his apprentice.

Lin Che couldn't help but chuckle.

However, if the Master of the Glazed Sword really became his sister-in-law...

This is a huge boost to one's reputation, probably enough to impress everyone in the entire Taixu Spirit Realm.

What would it mean if this got out? The Lin family of the Taixu Spirit Realm had abducted the most outstanding sword genius of the Origin Spirit Realm.

And they even eagerly chased after him themselves.

If those people in the Primordial Spirit Realm found out, they'd probably be so angry they'd smash their swords.

"If that's the case, wouldn't my Lin family truly become famous throughout the Nine Realms?"

He muttered to himself, feeling increasingly pleased with himself.