「 bǎi huā qián bèi ， sì hū xiū wèi yòu jīng jìn bù shǎo ？」
「百花前辈，似乎修为又精进不少？」
"Senior Hundred Flowers, it seems your cultivation has improved significantly?"
bǎi nián mó nǐ jīng lì ， sūn èr láng rú jīn yǐ jīng jīn fēi xī bǐ 。 zì shì kàn chū le zì jǐ lí qù zhè duàn shí jiān ， fā shēng zài bǎi huā dào rén shēn shàng de biàn huà 。
百年模拟经历，孙二郎如今已经今非昔比。自是看出了自己离去这段时间，发生在百花道人身上的变化。
After a century of simulated experiences, Sun Erlang was no longer the same as before. He could clearly see the changes that had occurred to Senior Hundred Flowers during his absence.
bù yóu xīn zhōng lǐn rán 。
不由心中凛然。
This made him feel a chill run down his spine.
ér yī shù ， zé shì ráo yǒu xìng qù de kàn zhe tiān kōng zhōng nà wǔ dào jiāo xiāng hū yìng 、 bǐ cǐ lián jiē de yuán huán ， yǐ jí yuán huán sì zhōu liù kē míng liàng de xīng chén 。
而伊术，则是饶有兴趣的看着天空中那五道交相呼应、彼此连接的圆环，以及圆环四周六颗明亮的星辰。
Meanwhile, Yi Shu watched with interest the five interlocking rings in the sky and the six bright stars surrounding them.
「 bǎi huā qián bèi yòu bān yùn le liǎng gè dòng tiān 。 zhēn shì xīn kǔ 。 zhè xīn de liǎng gè dòng tiān ， sì hū bǐ qǐ zhī qián de guī mó hái yào dà yī xiē ， nán guài wǒ gǎn jué dà qǐ zài xū kōng zhōng háng jìng de sù dù yòu míng xiǎn kuài le xǔ duō 。」 sūn èr láng xīn zhōng àn dào 。
「百花前辈又搬运了两个洞天。真是辛苦。这新的两个洞天，似乎比起之前的规模还要大一些，难怪我感觉大启在虚空中行径的速度又明显快了许多。」孙二郎心中暗道。
"Senior Hundred Flowers has moved two more realms. Truly hard work. The new realms seem larger than before, which is why I felt the Great启 Realm moving through space much faster," Sun Erlang thought to himself.
「 shèng cháo dà qǐ ， guǒ rán míng bù xū chuán 。」 yī shù gǎn yìng zhe zhōu shēn shí kè lǒng zhào zhe xiǎo shì jiè de zhǒng zhǒng lì liàng ， bù yóu zhēn xīn shí yì dào 。
「圣朝大启，果然名不虚传。」伊术感应着周身时刻笼罩着小世界的种种力量，不由真心实意道。
"The Holy Dynasty of Great启 truly lives up to its reputation." Yi Shu sincerely said as he sensed all the forces that encircled him like a small world.
「 wǒ xiǎng ， zuì duō bù chāo guò wǔ shí nián ， qū qū yī fán rén shì jiè jìng néng fā shēng rú cǐ tiān fān dì fù de biàn huà 。 wǒ shì zhēn duì xiǎo láng jūn nǐ de shī zūn hào qí qǐ lái 。」
「我想，最多不超过五十年，区区一凡人世界竟能发生如此天翻地覆的变化。我是真对小郎君你的师尊好奇起来。」
"I wonder if it will take no more than fifty years for such a drastic change in this mere mortal world. I am genuinely curious about your master, Little Young Master."
bǎi huā dào rén mò míng yòu dǎ liàng le yī shù yī yǎn 。
百花道人莫名又打量了伊术一眼。
Hundred Flowers Daoist gave Yi Shu another strange look but did not speak, only making a cold snort before leading them to the Holy Emperor's throne and leaving.
què bìng méi yǒu shuō huà ， zhǐ shì lěng hēng yī shēng 。
却并没有说话，只是冷哼一声。
Looking at the towering figure sitting above, Sun Erlang felt a tremor in his heart.
jiāng èr rén dài dào shèng huáng zuò qián ， biàn jìng zhí lí kāi le 。
将二人带到圣皇座前，便径直离开了。
He had thought that after experiencing so many seemingly real worlds in the simulation, he would be more at ease when facing his master upon return. But now, he realized he was wrong.
kàn zhe duān zuò zài shàng fāng ， nà dào wēi é rú shān de shēn qū ， sūn èr láng xīn zhōng yī chàn 。
看着端坐在上方，那道巍峨如山的身躯，孙二郎心中一颤。
Facing a Longevity Realm powerhouse, Sun Erlang felt the pressure stemming from the vastness of their cultivation realms.
yuán běn yǐ wéi ， zài mó nǐ shì jiè zhōng jīng lì le nà me duō wǎn ruò zhēn shí de shì jiān ， jiàn guò le nà xiē xī rì xiān dào shí zōng de zhì qiáng cháng shēng jìng xiū shì ， huí lái miàn duì shī zūn de shí hòu huì biǎo xiàn de gèng jiā zì rú yì diǎn 。
原本以为，在模拟世界中经历了那么多宛若真实的世间，见过了那些昔日仙道十宗的至强长生境修士，回来面对师尊的时候会表现的更加自如一点。
But before his own master, Emperor Faceless of Great启,
dàn cǐ kè ， sūn èr láng zhī dào zì jǐ cuò le 。
但此刻，孙二郎知道自己错了。
Sun Erlang's body and soul trembled because of the mysterious aura of the faceless emperor... and...
miàn duì cháng shēng jìng qiáng zhě shí ， sūn èr láng gǎn shòu dào de ， shì yuán zì jìng jiè chā jù 、 qiáng zhě duì ruò zhě de wēi yā 。
面对长生境强者时，孙二郎感受到的，是源自境界差距、强者对弱者的威压。
the natural superiority of higher lifeforms over lower ones.
dàn shì miàn duì zì jǐ de shī zūn ， dà qǐ wú miàn shèng huáng 。
但是面对自己的师尊，大启无面圣皇。
"Master, I have returned," Sun Erlang said as he knelt down, just like always.
sūn èr láng shēn xīn 、 nǎi zhì shén hún dōu zhǐ bú zhù zhàn lì de yuán yīn ， shì yīn wèi wú miàn shèng huáng de shén mì mò cè ， yǐ jí ……
孙二郎身心、乃至神魂都止不住战栗的原因，是因为无面圣皇的神秘莫测，以及……
Yi Shu slightly bowed his head in greeting.
fǎng fú gāo jiē shēng líng duì dī jiē shēng mìng ， tiān rán de fǔ shì 。
仿佛高阶生灵对低阶生命，天然的俯视。
"It is good to see you back. It seems this trip was fruitful for you." Emperor Faceless Li Ping's voice echoed from the vast and lofty throne.
「 shī zūn ， wǒ huí lái le 。」 sūn èr láng dān xī guì dì ， yī rú guò wǎng 。
「师尊，我回来了。」孙二郎单膝跪地，一如过往。
Sun Erlang recounted all that had happened during his journey.
yī shù zé shì wēi wēi gǒng shǒu 。
伊术则是微微拱手。
After listening to Sun Erlang, Li Ping turned to Yi Shu and said, "Since Taiyin Sect is so accommodating, we cannot be stingy. For this period, you will take him around the Holy Dynasty."
「 huí lái jiù hǎo ， kàn lái zhè yī tàng ， nǐ shōu huò bù xiǎo 。」 wú miàn shèng huáng lǐ píng de shēng yīn ， zài kōng dàng 、 gāo dà de shèng huáng zuò zhōng huí xiǎng 。
「回来就好，看来这一趟，你收获不小。」无面圣皇李平的声音，在空荡、高大的圣皇座中回响。
"Anything he wishes to see, just bring him there," Li Ping continued.
sūn èr láng shì wú jù xì ， jiāng zì jǐ de jīng lì yī yī dào lái 。
孙二郎事无巨细，将自己的经历一一道来。
Sun Erlang was momentarily stunned but quickly replied, "Disciple understands."
tīng wán sūn èr láng de huì bào zhī hòu ， lǐ píng zhè cái duì yī shù shuō dào ：「 jì rán tài yǎn zōng rú cǐ kè qì ， nà wǒ men yě bù néng dài màn le 。 zhè duàn shí jiān ， jiù yóu nǐ lǐng zhe tā zài shèng cháo zhōng zhuǎn yī zhuǎn ba 。」
听完孙二郎的汇报之后，李平这才对伊术说道：「既然太衍宗如此客气，那我们也不能怠慢了。这段时间，就由你领着他在圣朝中转一转吧。」
"Go then."
「 bǎi wú jìn jì ， zhǐ yào shì zhè wèi xiǎng yào kàn de dì fāng ， dōu kě yǐ dài tā qù 。」
「百无禁忌，只要是这位想要看的地方，都可以带他去。」
There seemed to be no intention of communicating with Yi Shu further.
sūn èr láng wēi wēi yī lèng ， ér hòu gǎn máng shuō dào ：「 dì zǐ míng bái 。」
孙二郎微微一愣，而后赶忙说道：「弟子明白。」
Although Yi Shu was an incarnation of Taiyin Sect's collective consciousness, he still had his own independent nature.
「 qiě qù ba 。」
「且去吧。」
Yi Shu tilted his head slightly and gave a slight bow towards the faceless emperor. The Holy Emperor did not say another word until he left the throne.
jìng rán shì méi yǒu yào gēn yī shù jìn xíng jiāo liú de yì si 。
竟然是没有要跟伊术进行交流的意思。
"Words cannot convey what you will see. After this journey, your heart shall have its answer." Sun Erlang quickly explained to avoid making Yi Shu feel awkward.
yī shù suī rán shì tài yǎn zōng jí tǐ yì shí huà shēn ， què yě yǒu zhe shǔ yú zì jǐ běn wǒ yì shí de pí qì 。
伊术虽然是太衍宗集体意识化身，却也有着属于自己本我意识的脾气。
"Very well, let me see what makes this place so unique," Yi Shu replied with a smile.
tā wēi wēi wāi le wāi tóu ， kàn zhe shàng fāng gāo zuò de wú miàn shèng huáng ， zài dù gǒng le gǒng shǒu 。
他微微歪了歪头，看着上方高坐的无面圣皇，再度拱了拱手。
His smile seemed different from before...
zhí dào tā lí kāi shèng huáng zuò ， nà wèi shèng huáng dōu méi yǒu zài shuō yī jù huà 。
直到他离开圣皇座，那位圣皇都没有再说一句话。
Upon seeing almost everyone in the Holy Dynasty practicing the same cultivation technique, Yi Shu's eyes flashed with surprise.
「 qiān yán bù rú yī jiàn 。 qián bèi děng nǐ zǒu yī zāo zhī hòu ， xīn zhōng zì huì yǒu dá àn de 。」 wèi le fáng zhǐ duì fāng gān gà ， sūn èr láng lián máng jiě shì dào 。
「千言不如一见。前辈等你走一遭之后，心中自会有答案的。」为了防止对方尴尬，孙二郎连忙解释道。
Seeing the Spirit Towers placed everywhere that continuously released spiritual energy, his smile slowly faded.
「 hǎo ， nà jiù ràng wǒ kàn kàn ， zhè lǐ dào dǐ yǒu shén me tè yì zhī chù 。」 yī shù tóng yàng shì xiào hē hē huí yìng 。
「好，那就让我看看，这里到底有什么特异之处。」伊术同样是笑呵呵回应。
Observing the connection between Great启 and other small worlds through the [Heavenly Realm Ten Thousand Spirits Grand Array], Yi Shu's expression turned to one of suspicion.
zhǐ shì xiào róng gēn zhī qián ， sì hū yǒu suǒ bù tóng 。….
只是笑容跟之前，似乎有所不同。….
"Little Young Master, do you know..."
dāng kàn dào shèng cháo dà qǐ nèi ， jī hū rén rén dōu zài xiū xíng tóng yī zhǒng gōng fǎ zhī hòu ， yī shù yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī sī chà yì 。
当看到圣朝大启内，几乎人人都在修行同一种功法之后，伊术眼中闪过一丝诧异。
Yi Shu hesitated but swallowed his words.
dāng kàn dào shèng cháo gè chù ， suí yì fàng zhì zhe de 、 shí shí kè kè dōu zài cháo wài shì fàng líng qì de xiān líng tǎ hòu ， yī shù liǎn shàng de xiào róng màn màn xiāo shī 。
当看到圣朝各处，随意放置着的、时时刻刻都在朝外释放灵气的仙灵塔后，伊术脸上的笑容慢慢消失。
Thinking that Yi Shu was shocked by the Holy Dynasty, Sun Erlang did not press him further when he saw no more words left unsaid.
dāng guān chá dào ， lián jiē zhe shèng cháo dà qǐ gēn qí tā xiǎo shì jiè de 【 tiān dì wàn líng dà zhèn 】 zhī hòu ， yī shù de shén qíng yǐ jīng biàn dé jīng yí bù dìng qǐ lái 。
当观察到，连接着圣朝大启跟其他小世界的【天地万灵大阵】之后，伊术的神情已经变得惊疑不定起来。
Next, Sun Erlang took Yi Shu to some important places in the Holy Dynasty. For example, the Beast Cultivation Base of Wang Xuanbao and the scene of the Heaven-Piercing Arrow's refinement.
「 xiǎo láng jūn ， nǐ kě zhī ……」
「小郎君，你可知……」
As they walked, Yi Shu became increasingly silent, his brows occasionally showing confusion and puzzlement.
yī shù huà dào zuǐ biān ， què yòu yàn le xià qù 。
伊术话到嘴边，却又咽了下去。
Seeing this expression, Sun Erlang, who had been constantly amazed by Taiyin Sect before, felt a sense of satisfaction.
sūn èr láng hái yǐ wéi duì fāng shì zhèn jīng shèng cháo de jǐng xiàng ， jiàn duì fāng huà zuì zhōng méi yǒu shuō chū kǒu ， biàn yě méi yǒu zhuī wèn 。
孙二郎还以为对方是震惊圣朝的景象，见对方话最终没有说出口，便也没有追问。
"Senior Yi, is there anything else you wish to see?"
jiē xià lái ， sūn èr láng yòu dài yī shù cān guān le yī xiē shèng cháo zhòng
接下来，孙二郎又带伊术参观了一些圣朝重
Yi Shu did not respond for a while. He looked into the distance as if he wanted to take in every detail of this wondrous small world.
dì 。 bǐ rú wáng xuán bà de yì shòu péi yǎng jī dì ， yǐ jí xún tiān jiàn de liàn zhì xiàn chǎng 。
地。比如王玄霸的异兽培养基地，以及巡天箭的炼制现场。
"If it wasn't for your mention of attacking Xuanhuang Realm, I would almost think this was one of the hidden sanctuaries of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance," Yi Shu said after a long while.
yī lù zǒu lái ， yī shù yuè fā chén mò le 。
一路走来，伊术越发沉默了。
"Besides the fewer number of cultivators and top-tier experts, you do have the right to challenge the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance."
méi yǎn jiān yě bù shí shǎn guò nóng nóng de bù jiě yǔ yí huò 。
眉眼间也不时闪过浓浓的不解与疑惑。
"But based on what we've seen so far, forming an alliance with Taiyin Sect is still not enough." Yi Shu concluded.
kàn zhe duì fāng zhè fù biǎo qíng ， zhī qián zài tài yǎn zōng nèi yì zhí bèi zhèn jīng de sūn èr láng ， xīn zhōng yě bù yóu gǎn dào yī zhèn shū shuǎng 、 àn zì dé yì 。
看着对方这副表情，之前在太衍宗内一直被震惊的孙二郎，心中也不由感到一阵舒爽、暗自得意。
"The waters of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance are much deeper than they appear," Yi Shu implied.
「 yī qián bèi ， nǐ hái yǒu shén me xiǎng kàn de ？」
「伊前辈，你还有什么想看的？」
Sun Erlang did not feel upset by Yi Shu's reaction but nodded slightly in thought.
yī shù duǎn zàn méi yǒu huí yìng 。
伊术短暂没有回应。
After some consideration, Sun Erlang led Yi Shu to the space under the Holy Emperor's throne where Senior Y殷 was located.
tā mù guāng cháo zhe yuǎn chù tiào wàng ， sì hū yào zhè piàn shén qí de xiǎo shì jiè quán dōu kàn zài yǎn lǐ 。
他目光朝着远处眺望，似乎要这片神奇的小世界全都看在眼里。
Although he did not see Senior Y殷 himself,
「 rú guǒ bú shì nǐ men shuō yào fǎn gōng xuán huáng jiè ， wǒ jī hū yào rèn wéi zhè lǐ shì wàn xiān méng de nǎ yī chù yǐn cáng mì jìng le 。」 xǔ jiǔ zhī hòu ， yī shù hū rán zhè bān shuō dào 。
「如果不是你们说要反攻玄黄界，我几乎要认为这里是万仙盟的哪一处隐藏秘境了。」许久之后，伊术忽然这般说道。
Yi Shu was visibly unsettled just by observing the hundred young children who had already reached the Foundation Establishment stage and were practicing there.
「 chú le xiū shì shù liàng yǐ jí dǐng jiān qiáng zhě shǎo le xiē ， nǐ men de què yǒu zī gé gēn wàn xiān méng jiào bǎn le 。」
「除了修士数量以及顶尖强者少了些，你们的确有资格跟万仙盟叫板了。」
"This...," with his keen eyes, Yi Shu instantly recognized the uniqueness of these children.
「 bù guò ， jiù píng mù qián suǒ kàn dào de ， xiǎng yào gēn wǒ men tài yǎn zōng jié méng ， hái shì bù gòu 。」 yī shù zuò chū le rú cǐ jié lùn 。
「不过，就凭目前所看到的，想要跟我们太衍宗结盟，还是不够。」伊术做出了如此结论。
"How is this possible?"
「 xiǎo láng jūn ， wàn xiān méng de shuǐ ， yuǎn bǐ nǐ kàn shàng qù de yào shēn 。」 yī shù yì yǒu suǒ zhǐ 。
「小郎君，万仙盟的水，远比你看上去的要深。」伊术意有所指。
In that instant, everyone in the Taiyin Sect in the Xuanhuang Realm turned their gaze towards Great启. Even the Mother Dao Stone, which was emitting a bright blue light at the time, seemed to pause momentarily.
sūn èr láng bìng méi yǒu duì yī shù de fǎn yìng gǎn dào bù mǎn ， ér shì wēi wēi diǎn tóu ， ruò yǒu suǒ sī 。
孙二郎并没有对伊术的反应感到不满，而是微微点头，若有所思。
"Recently, there was a young man who furthered his Foundation Establishment and created a Primordial Essence of the Primordial Essence," Sun Erlang said softly.
xiǎng le xiǎng ， sūn èr láng zuì zhōng bǎ yī shù dài dào le shèng huáng zuò dì xià ， yīn shàng rén suǒ zài de kōng jiān 。
想了想，孙二郎最终把伊术带到了圣皇座地下，殷上人所在的空间。
"Foundation Establishment by myself?!" Yi Shu's entire body froze upon hearing this phrase.
méi yǒu jiàn dào yīn shàng rén běn rén 。
没有见到殷上人本人。
It wasn't just an adjective but his mind truly stopped processing it.
bù guò guāng shì kàn zhe zhè lǐ zhèng zài xiū xíng zhe de 、 shàng bǎi míng nián jì qīng qīng jiù yǐ jīng zhù jī de hái tóng ， yī shù yě dì yī cì biǎo xiàn de yǒu xiē shī tài 。
不过光是看着这里正在修行着的、上百名年纪轻轻就已经筑基的孩童，伊术也第一次表现的有些失态。
Sun Erlang, who was carrying the Dao Stone, also immediately recognized that this was a manifestation of the Dao Stone reaching its peak computational power.
「 zhè ……」 yǐ tā de yǎn guāng ， zì rán shì shùn jiān jiù kàn chū le zhè xiē zhù jī hái tóng de tè yì zhī chù 。
「这……」以他的眼光，自然是瞬间就看出了这些筑基孩童的特异之处。
"It can't be!"
「 zěn me kě néng ？」
「怎么可能？」
After a long while, Yi Shu blurted out.
zài zhè shùn jiān ， yuǎn zài tài xuán jiè de tài yǎn zōng ， zōng mén shàng xià suǒ yǒu rén quán dōu cháo zhe dà qǐ xiǎo shì jiè tóu lái mù guāng 。
在这瞬间，远在太玄界的太衍宗，宗门上下所有人全都朝着大启小世界投来目光。
The children, who were meditating and practicing with intense concentration, looked at Yi Shu with some displeasure. They had always been taught by Senior Y殷 to resist the word "impossible."
shèn zhì nà shí kè zhàn fàng zhe wèi lán guāng máng de huà dào shí mǔ ， yě sì hū chū xiàn le duǎn zàn de tíng dùn 。
甚至那时刻绽放着蔚蓝光芒的化道石母，也似乎出现了短暂的停顿。
Yi Shu realized his mistake and coughed lightly as a cover-up.
「 qián bù jiǔ ， yǒu yī wèi shào nián ， zài 【 yǐ wǒ zhù jī 】 de jī chǔ shàng ， gèng jìn yí bù 。 zào jiù hùn yuán le hùn yuán jīn dān 。」 sūn èr láng qīng shēng shuō dào 。
「前不久，有一位少年，在【以我筑基】的基础上，更进一步。造就混元了混元金丹。」孙二郎轻声说道。
He slowly approached one of the young girls, carefully observing her.
「 yǐ wǒ zhù jī ？！」 yī shù zài tīng dào zhè ge cí hòu ， zhěng gè rén dōu shùn jiān níng gù le 。
「以我筑基？！」伊术在听到这个词后，整个人都瞬间凝固了。
The more he observed, the more surprised he became.
bú shì shén me xíng róng cí ， ér shì zhēn de sī wéi xiàn rù le tíng zhì zhī zhōng 。
不是什么形容词，而是真的思维陷入了停滞之中。
Sun Erlang saw that Yi Shu's hand was even unconsciously tightening.
shēn huái huà dào shí de sūn èr láng ， yě shì yī yǎn jiù kàn chū le ， zhè shì huà dào shí suàn lì yùn zhuàn dào jí zhì de biǎo xiàn 。
身怀化道石的孙二郎，也是一眼就看出了，这是化道石算力运转到极致的表现。
"Beyond the variable? Beyond the variable?"
「 bù kě néng ！」
「不可能！」
"No, this is not beyond the variable... it is..."
xǔ jiǔ zhī hòu ， yī shù tuō kǒu ér chū dào 。
许久之后，伊术脱口而出道。
Yi Shu suddenly looked up and seemed to make eye contact with the faceless emperor on the throne.
cǐ chù ， zhèng zài kǔ sī míng xiǎng 、 nǔ lì xiū xíng de hái tóng men ， fēn fēn cháo zhe yī shù kàn lái 。
此处，正在苦思冥想、努力修行的孩童们，纷纷朝着伊术看来。
"The Xuanhuang Ferryman?!"
mù guāng zhōng yǒu xiē bù xǐ 。
目光中有些不喜。
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yīn wèi tā men shòu dào yīn shàng rén jiào dǎo ， cóng xiǎo zuì dǐ chù de jiù shì bù kě néng sān gè zì 。
因为他们受到殷上人教导，从小最抵触的就是不可能三个字。
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yī shù yì shí dào zì jǐ de shī tài ， qīng ké le yī shēng yǐ zuò yǎn shì 。
伊术意识到自己的失态，轻咳了一声以作掩饰。
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"Senior Hundred Flowers, it seems your cultivation has improved significantly?"
After a century of simulated experiences, Sun Erlang was no longer the same as before. He could clearly see the changes that had occurred to Senior Hundred Flowers during his absence.
This made him feel a chill run down his spine.
Meanwhile, Yi Shu watched with interest the five interlocking rings in the sky and the six bright stars surrounding them.
"Senior Hundred Flowers has moved two more realms. Truly hard work. The new realms seem larger than before, which is why I felt the Great启 Realm moving through space much faster," Sun Erlang thought to himself.
"The Holy Dynasty of Great启 truly lives up to its reputation." Yi Shu sincerely said as he sensed all the forces that encircled him like a small world.
"I wonder if it will take no more than fifty years for such a drastic change in this mere mortal world. I am genuinely curious about your master, Little Young Master."
Hundred Flowers Daoist gave Yi Shu another strange look but did not speak, only making a cold snort before leading them to the Holy Emperor's throne and leaving.
Looking at the towering figure sitting above, Sun Erlang felt a tremor in his heart.
He had thought that after experiencing so many seemingly real worlds in the simulation, he would be more at ease when facing his master upon return. But now, he realized he was wrong.
Facing a Longevity Realm powerhouse, Sun Erlang felt the pressure stemming from the vastness of their cultivation realms.
But before his own master, Emperor Faceless of Great启,
Sun Erlang's body and soul trembled because of the mysterious aura of the faceless emperor... and...
the natural superiority of higher lifeforms over lower ones.
"Master, I have returned," Sun Erlang said as he knelt down, just like always.
Yi Shu slightly bowed his head in greeting.
"It is good to see you back. It seems this trip was fruitful for you." Emperor Faceless Li Ping's voice echoed from the vast and lofty throne.
Sun Erlang recounted all that had happened during his journey.
After listening to Sun Erlang, Li Ping turned to Yi Shu and said, "Since Taiyin Sect is so accommodating, we cannot be stingy. For this period, you will take him around the Holy Dynasty."
"Anything he wishes to see, just bring him there," Li Ping continued.
Sun Erlang was momentarily stunned but quickly replied, "Disciple understands."
"Go then."
There seemed to be no intention of communicating with Yi Shu further.
Although Yi Shu was an incarnation of Taiyin Sect's collective consciousness, he still had his own independent nature.
Yi Shu tilted his head slightly and gave a slight bow towards the faceless emperor. The Holy Emperor did not say another word until he left the throne.
"Words cannot convey what you will see. After this journey, your heart shall have its answer." Sun Erlang quickly explained to avoid making Yi Shu feel awkward.
"Very well, let me see what makes this place so unique," Yi Shu replied with a smile.
His smile seemed different from before...
Upon seeing almost everyone in the Holy Dynasty practicing the same cultivation technique, Yi Shu's eyes flashed with surprise.
Seeing the Spirit Towers placed everywhere that continuously released spiritual energy, his smile slowly faded.
Observing the connection between Great启 and other small worlds through the [Heavenly Realm Ten Thousand Spirits Grand Array], Yi Shu's expression turned to one of suspicion.
"Little Young Master, do you know..."
Yi Shu hesitated but swallowed his words.
Thinking that Yi Shu was shocked by the Holy Dynasty, Sun Erlang did not press him further when he saw no more words left unsaid.
Next, Sun Erlang took Yi Shu to some important places in the Holy Dynasty. For example, the Beast Cultivation Base of Wang Xuanbao and the scene of the Heaven-Piercing Arrow's refinement.
As they walked, Yi Shu became increasingly silent, his brows occasionally showing confusion and puzzlement.
Seeing this expression, Sun Erlang, who had been constantly amazed by Taiyin Sect before, felt a sense of satisfaction.
"Senior Yi, is there anything else you wish to see?"
Yi Shu did not respond for a while. He looked into the distance as if he wanted to take in every detail of this wondrous small world.
"If it wasn't for your mention of attacking Xuanhuang Realm, I would almost think this was one of the hidden sanctuaries of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance," Yi Shu said after a long while.
"Besides the fewer number of cultivators and top-tier experts, you do have the right to challenge the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance."
"But based on what we've seen so far, forming an alliance with Taiyin Sect is still not enough." Yi Shu concluded.
"The waters of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance are much deeper than they appear," Yi Shu implied.
Sun Erlang did not feel upset by Yi Shu's reaction but nodded slightly in thought.
After some consideration, Sun Erlang led Yi Shu to the space under the Holy Emperor's throne where Senior Y殷 was located.
Although he did not see Senior Y殷 himself,
Yi Shu was visibly unsettled just by observing the hundred young children who had already reached the Foundation Establishment stage and were practicing there.
"This...," with his keen eyes, Yi Shu instantly recognized the uniqueness of these children.
"How is this possible?"
In that instant, everyone in the Taiyin Sect in the Xuanhuang Realm turned their gaze towards Great启. Even the Mother Dao Stone, which was emitting a bright blue light at the time, seemed to pause momentarily.
"Recently, there was a young man who furthered his Foundation Establishment and created a Primordial Essence of the Primordial Essence," Sun Erlang said softly.
"Foundation Establishment by myself?!" Yi Shu's entire body froze upon hearing this phrase.
It wasn't just an adjective but his mind truly stopped processing it.
Sun Erlang, who was carrying the Dao Stone, also immediately recognized that this was a manifestation of the Dao Stone reaching its peak computational power.
"It can't be!"
After a long while, Yi Shu blurted out.
The children, who were meditating and practicing with intense concentration, looked at Yi Shu with some displeasure. They had always been taught by Senior Y殷 to resist the word "impossible."
Yi Shu realized his mistake and coughed lightly as a cover-up.
He slowly approached one of the young girls, carefully observing her.
The more he observed, the more surprised he became.
Sun Erlang saw that Yi Shu's hand was even unconsciously tightening.
"Beyond the variable? Beyond the variable?"
"No, this is not beyond the variable... it is..."
Yi Shu suddenly looked up and seemed to make eye contact with the faceless emperor on the throne.
"The Xuanhuang Ferryman?!"
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