Elder Lotus did not hesitate in the slightest upon hearing this.
He immediately closed his eyes and voluntarily lowered the defenses around his Sea of Consciousness, allowing Bai Ye's doppelganger's Spiritual Sense to invade.
He knew the situation he was in. Only by proving his innocence could he put his master's mind at ease.
Seeing this, Bai Ye's doppelganger no longer hesitated. A strand of pure Immortal King's Spiritual Sense surged straight into Elder Lotus's Sea of Consciousness like a searchlight.
He carefully examined Elder Lotus's memories, soul fluctuations, and Dao Foundation, not overlooking the slightest abnormality.
Within the Sea of Consciousness, Elder Lotus's memories were clear and complete. From being carried away by the Rune, to undergoing the trial, and finally returning, everything was laid out plainly.
There were no traces of alteration or manipulation.
His soul and Dao Foundation were also completely unharmed.
Only after confirming that nothing was amiss did Bai Ye's doppelganger slowly withdraw his Spiritual Sense.
He breathed a sigh of relief, and most of his vigilance receded.
Next, Elder Lotus recounted everything that had happened after his disappearance, sparing no detail.
His voice still carried some lingering shock and regret. "Master, behind that Bronze Giant Gate was not a physical space, but a Spacetime Secret Realm called the 'South Sea Purple Bamboo Forest'!"
"That Secret Realm is extremely strange. It can traverse spacetime and lead directly to the Immortal Ancient Era!"
"That was a golden age when Immortal Kings were everywhere and Quasi-Immortal Emperors emerged one after another. The opportunities hidden within are simply unimaginable!"
He paused, swallowed, and continued, "And that complete Spacetime Rune was both the key to entering the Secret Realm and its entrance trial!"
"Just now, when this old servant was carried away by the Rune, I was sent into