Senior Sister Thousand Illusions asked him to stay

Inside the pavilion, you could hear a pin drop.

A few seconds later, Fourth Senior Brother Lieyang slammed his hand on the stone table, making the teacup clatter. "Ah? You've... you've completely mastered it?"

His face was screaming, "Are you fucking kidding me?"

A flicker of emotion crossed the eyes of Second Senior Sister Henghuan, the teacup in Sixth Senior Brother Xuanshu's hand hovered in mid-air, and the eyelashes on Seventh Senior Sister Bingling's cold face trembled slightly.

Even the usually composed senior disciple, Prison Suppressor, showed a hint of surprise in his deep eyes.

"Completely mastered... the Life Law?" Cang Ming's mouth gaped slightly, then he gave a wry smile, shook his head, and sighed, "Junior Brother, Junior Brother... how long have you been out of the Myriad Secret Realm? You haven't even finished digesting the shock of perfecting the two superior laws of time and space, and now you're telling me that the Life Law is also 100%?"

He patted his forehead and said self-deprecatingly, "Even now, my comprehension of the major law is only a little over 70%. Compared to you, it's really..."

Cang Ming didn't finish his sentence, but everyone understood what he meant.

This speed of progress is beyond what can be described as "genius"; it's as if he's cultivating using a different dimension of time.

Thousand Illusions watched this scene with a smile, her beautiful eyes sparkling, even carrying a hint of pride.

After all, Lin Yi was introduced into the list by her, and she also had a role in passing on his skills as his disciple.

"Now that you have perfected the Life Law, it is only natural to seek to improve the Law of Death." Prison Suppressor steered the conversation back on track. "Life and death complement each other. If you can master the Law of Death as soon as possible, it will greatly enhance your combat power."

Regarding the cultivation of the Law of Death, does anyone have any suggestions for Junior Brother?

He looked at his other junior brothers and sisters.

Henghuan spoke first, "The cultivation of the Law of Death focuses on comprehending the meaning of ending, silence, and return to nothingness. I have been at the Frontline the Myriad Worlds Abyss Grotto for many years. There are some death zones formed by great battles there, which still retain strong fluctuations of the Law of Death. I can even occasionally find fragments of the Annihilation Stone."

She looked at Lin Yi: "If you want to go, I can give you a few relatively familiar coordinates, but whether you can find a suitable location and safely navigate it depends on your abilities."

Lin Yi's heart stirred, and he silently made a note of it.

Xuanshu continued, "Besides the Frontline channels that Senior Sister Henghuan mentioned, some star regions that have experienced large-scale extinction events may also form areas rich in the Law of Death. I'm responsible for coordinating some internal affairs and know of several star regions marked as forbidden areas or ruins. However, these places are mostly occupied by certain forces or lone powerhouses. To enter and cultivate, you need to make some connections."

Lin Yi said gratefully, "Thank you very much, Sixth Senior Brother."

Lieyang laughed heartily, "I don't have a deep understanding of the laws of death, but I know a place that might be useful to you—the Falling Star Abyss. That place is a cosmic wonder, filled with chaotic destructive energy and fragmented pieces of the laws of death. Many people who cultivate the laws of destruction, death, and termination like to go there to try their luck, searching for Darkfall Crystal Core."

"That thing has a miraculous effect on comprehending the laws of death, but it's rare, fiercely contested, and the environment inside the Star Abyss is harsh, with spatial storms and energy turbulence being commonplace. If you're interested, I can give you the star map."

Another dangerous place, but judging from the description, the yield might be very tempting. Lin Yi nodded and made a note of it.

Then, Bingling's clear, cold voice rang out, "The Ice Remains Starfield. Extreme cold can freeze life, simulating annihilation. At the core of this starfield lies the Everfrozen Graveyard, where the remains of countless ancient creatures are frozen solid. Death and cold have intertwined over countless years, forming a unique branch of the laws of death: the Law of Frozen Silence. If you can adapt to the extreme cold and understand the true meaning of death within it, you may gain something. The guardian there is 'Her Majesty Bingzhi '."

Bingzhi?

Lin Yi immediately remembered that his senior sister had mentioned this deity's name at the last gathering. This deity was a newly ascended god who had recently ascended to eternity and followed the path of extreme cold and annihilation.

This is clearly a route that requires making visits and possibly even paying a price to obtain.

Everyone shared the methods they knew, some dangerous, some requiring favors, and others depending on opportunity.

Finally, everyone's gaze fell upon Cang Ming.

Cang Ming had been listening intently. Seeing everyone looking at him, he smiled and looked at Lin Yi, "Junior Brother, speaking of special treasure channels related to the Law of Death... do you still remember that Lord Hong Yan?"

Lin Yi nodded. "I remember. I attended Hong Junran's birthday banquet on Myriad Bloom Star with my clone and even received a portion of Eternal Abyss Water."

He was deeply impressed by that transaction, and the Eternal Abyss Water played a key role in the perfection of his Death Rule.

"It's good that you remember," Cang Ming said. "The lineage from which the Lord of Hong Yan Realm originated is the Eternal Divinity, His Majesty Hong Wei." And this His Majesty Hong Wei's main cultivation technique... is the Law of Death.

Eternal Divinity who specializes in the laws of death? Lin Yi's eyes narrowed.

Cang Ming continued, "His Majesty Hong Wei was able to ultimately master the Law of Death and achieve eternity not only because of his own talent, but also because of a rare treasure he obtained from a certain cosmic wonder: the Ancient Nether Turbid Spring."

"The Ancient Nether Turbid Spring?"

Lin Yi repeated the name, thinking carefully, but he had never seen this item recorded in either the clan's treasure trove or in the various books he had consulted before.

"Yes, not many people know about this," Cang Ming confirmed. "The Ancient Nether Turbid Spring can only condense and give birth to a single drop of its most essential Turbid Spring Core Essence every ten Epoch. This Turbid Spring Core Essence contains extremely pure and ancient death primordial energy, which greatly aids in comprehending the laws of death."

"It was with this very item that His Majesty Hong Wei broke through the final bottleneck, fully mastered the Law of Death, and ascended to godhood."

One drop from the Tenth Epoch!

Lin Yi was deeply shaken.

The production cycle is incredibly long, which also reflects its rarity.

No wonder it's not on the regular list; this is probably a private resource that His Majesty Hong Wei and his cronies treasure.

Cang Ming smiled as he looked at Lin Yi's shining eyes, "Although most of the Turbid Spring Core Essence born each time are bestowed upon the most core descendants by His Majesty Hong Wei, they also take out a portion to exchange for other top-tier treasures or favors that are useful to them. After all, at the level of gods, many cultivation resources cannot be bought with clan merits; bartering is the norm."

Lin Yi was overjoyed.

This clue is extremely important.

Starting directly with the treasures of a deity who governs the laws of death is far more effective than aimlessly searching for other dangerous places or ruins.

Although the transaction will inevitably be difficult and costly, at least there is a clear direction and goal.

Lin Yi took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement, and solemnly said to Cang Ming, "Thank you for your guidance, Ninth Senior Brother."

Cang Ming waved his hand. "Fellow disciples, there's too much formality in saying such things. But you should also be prepared that to acquire a treasure of that level, you'll need to offer something truly tempting."

Lin Yi nodded, preparing to carefully consider the resources at his disposal after the gathering.

Seeing that everyone had offered their suggestions, Thousand Illusions smiled and said, "Junior Brother, don't forget, I also have some collections here. Although the Law of Death isn't my main focus, over the long years, I've accumulated quite a few miscellaneous gains. I'll sort them out later and see which ones you might find useful."

Finally, Prison Suppressor, the eldest brother who had been firmly seated in the main position and had also fully mastered the laws of death, spoke up to add his perspective.

"Junior Brother," Prison Suppressor's voice rang out calmly, "I also have some experience with the laws of death."

However, my approach might not be suitable for you.

He paused slightly, his gaze, which seemed to encompass the endless starry sky, falling upon Lin Yi.

"My method of mastering the laws of death was somewhat unique. I fought a life-or-death struggle with the suppressed gods in the depths of the Sin Abyss. Through repeated brushes with annihilation and witnessing the end, I came to understand the true meaning of death."

I haven't used any auxiliary treasures much along the way.

His words seemed to imbue the air in the pavilion with a chilling and bloody atmosphere unique to the Sin Abyss.

A hint of approval flashed in the eyes of Second Senior Sister Henghuan. It was the method of enlightenment she had used, forcing out the true meaning of the laws under extreme danger and pressure.

Prison Suppressor gently shook his head, looking at Lin Yi, "This method requires a specific environment, a long period of time, and the constant risk of death. For you, time is the most pressing resource before entering the Secret Realm One, so this method is not suitable."

As he spoke, he casually tapped the air with his fingertip.

A deep black mark materialized in front of Lin Yi.

"These are some insights and reflections I gained from personally cultivating the Law of Death, from beginner to mastery," Prison Suppressor said calmly. "They record my understanding of the true meaning of death, my breakthroughs at key points, common pitfalls, and some unique application techniques. You can use them as a reference."

"Thank you very much, Senior Brother!" Lin Yi quickly and solemnly expressed his gratitude.

"No need to thank me. It's just a piece of my experience." Prison Suppressor waved his hand. "If you want something more comprehensive, the exchange list also contains various cultivation insights on laws collected by the clan or contributed by other powerful individuals. These include insights on the Law of Death at the Venerable Lord Rank..."

Divine-level insights are all displayed.

Lin Yi nodded upon hearing this.

These do exist, and the Points required to redeem them isn't particularly high.

The reason why Points are still needed is that for every insight or experience that is redeemed, the contributor will receive a corresponding share of clan merits. This is a long-term solution to encourage strong individuals to contribute their insights and secret techniques.

At this point, all the advice from the senior students has been heard.

Lin Yi quickly sorted things out in his mind and already had a clear direction for action.

First, try to contact the "Turbid Spring Core Essence" through the line of contact with the Lord of Hong Yan Realm.

This is the most definitive and potentially most effective channel for acquiring special treasures. Although the difficulty and cost of the transaction will inevitably be extremely high, it is worth trying with all our might.

Then, using the existing roster Points, clan merits, and battle achievements, exchange for several different styles of divine-level death law insights in the roster resource library, clan merit treasury, and battlefield exchange system. Compare these insights with those given by the senior brother Prison Suppressor to broaden your horizons and avoid going astray.

At the same time, select and exchange for the most effective Death Law Aid Enlightenment Treasures, and use them in conjunction with cultivation treasure lands.

If the above methods do not achieve the desired results, then depending on the situation and time, consider whether to risk exploring the "Death Myriad Worlds Abyss Grotto" mentioned by Senior Sister Hengyuan, the "Falling Star Abyss" mentioned by Senior Brother Lieyang, or the "Everfrozen Graveyard of the Ice Remains Starfield" pointed out by Senior Sister Bingling.

These places are dangerous, but they may offer unexpected gains or insights.

"The Turbid Spring Core Essence..." Lin Yi murmured to himself.

In any case, we must find a way to contact the Lord of Hong Yan Realm and sound him out.

If the price is a precious treasure that is also useful to the gods... as long as the value is equal, I would not hesitate to pay it.

Just as he was secretly making plans, Prison Suppressor spoke again, drawing everyone's attention back. "The discussion about the Laws of Death will stop here for now. Junior Brother has a direction now, so you can consider it on your own. Next, regarding the Secret Realm One, are there any other rules that need attention, or do you have any questions about improving your strength? You can continue to raise them."

The gathering of fellow students continued to deepen their understanding through exchange and discussion.

For the next while, the conversation in the pavilion turned to other details and speculations about the rules of the Secret Realm One, as well as some strange and unusual things that the senior brothers and sisters had recently encountered, some minor confusions in their cultivation, or what they had seen and heard in the battlefield and ruins.

Lin Yi mostly listened quietly, occasionally interjecting a few words when the topic turned to the laws of spacetime or some general combat techniques.

These high-level exchanges contained a wealth of information and were extremely helpful in broadening his horizons and understanding the true nature of the universe.

Time slipped away quietly as they chatted, and the starry sea in the background outside the Star Banquet Platform gradually shifted from dazzling to profound in its simulated light and shadow.

Finally, seeing that Time Gap, the eldest disciple, Prison Suppressor, said, "That's all for today. The specific rules regarding the secret realm will be determined upon entry. Everyone, prepare yourselves and seize the opportunity."

This statement signaled the end of the gathering.

"Junior brother, keep it up! I'm waiting to see you shine in the Secret Realm One!" Lieyang walked forward, grinned at Lin Yi, and then his figure faded away.

Xuanshu smiled and nodded to Lin Yi, "If there's anything that needs coordination, please contact me anytime." After saying that, he also turned into specks of light and disappeared.

Henghuan and Bingling simply nodded to Lin Yi as a farewell, their figures disappearing almost simultaneously.

"Junior brother, if you need my help with the Turbid Spring Core Essence matter, just let me know." Cang Ming's figure slowly faded. "I also need to hurry up and earn clan merits."

Soon, only the eldest senior brother Prison Suppressor, the third senior sister Thousand Illusions, and Lin Yi remained in the pavilion.

Prison Suppressor looked at Lin Yi and gave him a final word of advice. "Be cautious in everything you do. Resources are good, but safety comes first."

"Yes, Senior Brother, I understand," Lin Yi replied respectfully.

Prison Suppressor said no more, nodded slightly to Thousand Illusions, and then his figure disappeared silently, just as when he arrived.

Inside the pavilion, only Lin Yi and his third senior sister Thousand Illusions, remained.

Lin Yi also prepared to disconnect from the virtual connection, return his consciousness to reality, and begin planning his next move.

"Junior brother." Just then, that uniquely languid and magnetic voice rang out, "You stay here for a moment."

Upon hearing Thousand Illusions's voice, Lin Yi stopped disconnecting, stood still, and turned to look at her.

Thousand Illusions took a few steps closer and stood side by side with Lin Yi, gazing together at the slowly flowing starry river background outside the pavilion.

"Junior brother, while I was listening to your discussion, I roughly went through it all. Coincidentally, I've actually come across a few things that are somewhat related to comprehending the laws of death."

Thousand Illusions spoke casually, as if she were talking about finding a few old things while cleaning out the warehouse, "They're just sitting there gathering dust, useless to me, but might be just what you need."

As she spoke, she gently waved her hand.

The space inside the pavilion rippled slightly, and four halos of light, each different in color and shape, yet each exuding either a strong or pure aura of death, appeared out of thin air, lined up in a row, and suspended in front of Lin Yi.

Each halo contained a clear, phantom image of a treasure, accompanied by simple silver text indicating its name and key information.

Lin Yi's gaze was immediately drawn to it, and he quickly scanned it.

The first item was an irregularly shaped, grayish-black stone, its surface covered with honeycomb-like holes, as if it had been completely eroded and weathered by time and death over countless Epoch.

It floated silently, yet it exuded a heavy sense of the return of all things to nothingness and the extinction of life, making the surrounding virtual starlight appear somewhat dim.

Item Name: Annihilation Stone (Fragment)

Information: Originating from the core of a deathly wasteland deep within the Myriad Worlds Abyss Grotto, formed over billions of years by being steeped in deathly energy. Contains pure laws of death and annihilation, and can be placed in a meditation room to slowly release fluctuations of the laws of death, aiding in comprehension. This fragment is relatively large, with an effect approximately 60% that of a standard annihilation stone. Status: Inertized (most of its energy has dissipated, and its effect is continuously diminishing).

The second item was a multifaceted crystal, as clear and transparent as black crystal, inside which seemed to be a small, constantly churning, miniature dark nebula that devoured all light. Upon closer inspection, at the center of the vortex of the "nebula," faint wisps of dark golden, destructive energy could be seen flashing.

Item Name: Darkfall Crystal Core (Unrefined)

Information: Taken from the inner region of Falling Star Abyss, it is a product of the accidental condensation of chaotic destructive energy and fragments of the laws of death under extreme conditions. It contains violent laws of destruction and death, and its use carries certain risks.

The third item is a small jade bottle, dark blue in color, with intricate runes carved on its surface.

Through the translucent bottle, you can see that it contains about half a bottle of grayish-white viscous liquid that looks like it has been covered with countless dust particles. The liquid itself has no luster, but it gives people a sense of silence that buries everything.

Item Name: Voidreturn Dust Fluid Information: Collected from the depths of an ancient battlefield ruin of a completely extinct micro-race, it is the essence that has settled and condensed from the remains of countless living beings and the creations of civilization in absolute silence. It contains a large amount of complex thoughts of death and end, and must be purified and refined using special secret methods before it can be used to assist in comprehending the laws of death. The purification process is complicated and has a high loss rate.

Lin Yi's gaze swept over the three treasures, and he was already shaken.

However, when his gaze fell on the fourth halo, he caught his breath.

It was a tiny crystal box, no bigger than a thumb.

The box itself was simple and unadorned, but the lid was slightly ajar, and wisps of dark, lifeless air were quietly seeping out from it.

Those air currents were not black, but a murky color that seemed to devour all color and vitality. Even as mere phantoms, they sent chills and a sense of sinking to one's soul.

The silver lettering next to it made Lin Yi's heart skip a beat.

Item Name: Turbid Spring Core Essence Quantity: 3 drops Information: A rare artifact associated with the Law of Death. The essence of the Ancient Nether Turbid Spring, which condenses into one drop every ten Epoch. It contains the ancient and pure aura of death, and has a strong enlightening and promoting effect on the understanding of the Law of Death.

Three drops!

The "Turbid Spring Core Essence" that Cang Ming just mentioned, which His Hong Wei relied on to become a god and which only produces one drop every ten Epoch, has now appeared in Thousand Illusions's collection list, and there are three of them!

Thousand Illusions seemed quite satisfied with Lin Yi's reaction. A charming smile curved her lips as she explained, "Many, many years ago, about a hundred Epoch ago, that old man Hong Wei asked me for help. The price was most of his stockpile of Turbid Spring Core Essence." Five drops were exchanged at the time. I used two drops myself while researching the transformation between illusion and reality in life and death, and the remaining three drops have been sitting in a corner of the storeroom ever since.

She spoke in a tone as if she had almost forgotten about this, as if the person she was trading with was not an Eternal Divinity, but just an old neighbor; and the treasure she was exchanging was just an ordinary object.

Lin Yi was speechless.

This level of transaction, this long period of collection, is indeed something only someone like my senior sister, who has lived for countless years and has unimaginable wealth, could accomplish.

"So, Junior Brother?" Thousand Illusions Lin Yi smile, "Are these four things of any use to you?"

It's more than just useful!

In particular, if he could obtain those three drops of "Turbid Spring Core Essence," and combine them with other resources, he would be extremely confident that he could push the Law of Death to perfection before entering the Secret Realm One.

After the initial shock, Lin Yi quickly calmed down.

He suppressed his excitement and then asked, "I wonder... what does Senior Sister need me to do? Or, how much are these treasures valued?"

Lin Yi asked very directly.

While the bond between masters and disciples is important, when it comes to specific transactions, especially something that might be just "miscellaneous items" to the senior sister but a treasure to him, it's best to clarify the rules for both parties.

After all, the current situation is different from the Rule Comprehension treasures that my senior sister gave me before.

His senior sister's gift to him was somewhat like a gift from an adult to a child, or New Year's money, which was only worth a few hundred in the eyes of the Eternal Divinity. As a "child," he had no ability to repay it, so he accepted it.

But things are different now. Lin Yi believes he has already reached the Eternal Divine level, and can be considered an adult. Although his senior sister is a rich woman, it is not his way of doing things to take her things for free.

Upon hearing Thousand Illusions's eyes showed even greater appreciation.

She looked at Lin Yi, her beautiful eyes gleaming. "Logically speaking, this kind of thing should be used to exchange for treasures of the same level that are useful to me. However..."

Thousand Illusions deliberately dragged out her words, observing Lin Yi's reaction. Seeing that although he was nervous, his eyes remained clear and firm, she continued, "Firstly, you definitely can't produce a treasure of that level right now. Secondly, you're my junior brother, and you urgently need this item to break through the Law of Death and deal with the Secret Realm One. I, your senior sister, can't just stand by and watch you argue with the people from Hong Wei's lineage and get ripped off by them, can I?"

"So," Thousand Illusions held up two slender fingers, "I'll give you two choices regarding these treasures."