Establishing a Passage Between Two Realms

Xuanyu wasn't angry at being scolded. Instead, he chuckled. "Old man, save it. Do you think I don't know you? How long have you been drooling over that 'Time Space Secret Realm'? Without the key fragment in my hands, could you get in? You do my disciple a small favor, and in exchange, you get a chance to explore the Secret Realm. It's a good deal for you."

The Void Walker snorted and stopped paying attention to Xuanyu, turning his gaze to Lin Hao, who sat in the seat of honor. His cloudy eyes fixed on Lin Hao for several seconds, lingering especially for a moment on his Asura's Eye, which resembled a Destruction Star Vortex. A barely perceptible glimmer of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"The boy chosen by Xuanyuan? And tainted with that madman Asura's aura?" the Void Walker rasped, as if talking to himself or asking a question. "Interesting. No wonder Xuanyu, that arrogant fellow, was willing to take you as his disciple."

Under the gaze of this legendary figure, Lin Hao felt as though he and the surrounding space had been seen through completely, leaving no secrets. His heart tightened, but he remained composed. Rising to his feet, he cupped his hands in greeting. "This junior Lin Hao pays his respects to Senior Void Walker."

The Void Walker waved a hand, signaling for him to sit, then got straight to the point. "Technically, there's no obstacle to constructing a passage between two realms, connecting the 'Blue Star' you speak of with this place."

His words were astonishing: he had confirmed it was possible outright!

"But," he continued, his cloudy gaze sweeping over Bai Li Jing Hong and the Grand Elder, "those plans you mentioned earlier—ten True Saints, a realm-breaking formation, an Innate Spiritual Treasure... They're a