My Beloved Kin, Why Do You Stare At Me?

The virtual meeting invitation from Tian He was accepted almost instantly.

His virtual space stretched as far as the eye could see, an endless expanse of verdant fields, with the ethereal silhouettes of towering ancient trees swaying in the distance, and a gentle pulse of life flowing through the air.

In the center of the space, inside a tea pavilion naturally woven from green vines, Tian He was already waiting quietly.

In less than three breaths, the two figures appeared almost simultaneously.

A man dressed in simple white robes, with a gentle face and eyes as deep as the starry sea, was none other than the Xuan Yan.

The other person was dressed in a black battle robe. He was not particularly tall, but he possessed a majestic and imposing aura. His gray hair was casually draped over his shoulders, and his eyes were sharp as knives. This was Sky Halberd Lord.

The two appeared, their gazes sweeping over their surroundings before exchanging a glance. Xuan Yan spoke first, "Tian He, why are you in such a hurry to find us? What happened?"

Without exchanging pleasantries, Tian He gestured for the two to sit down, his expression unusually grave. "To make a long story short, I have a question for you. Did you give Lin Yi the nascent form of the Source Treasure and have him take it into the secret realm?"

"A nearly formed Origin Treasure?" Xuan Yan frowned slightly and shook his head. "No. You should know how much the price of these near-formed Origin Treasure prototypes has skyrocketed recently. How could I possibly have one?"

Tian Ge also said in a deep voice, "Nothing happened either."

Tian He a deep breath, said no more, and waved his right hand in front of him.

A clear screen of light suddenly unfolded above the verdant fields, the footage of the Decisive Battle recorded by Adeline using her "Myriad Star Eye".

The entire playback lasted only a little over ten seconds, but the information it contained made Xuan Yan and Tian Ge's gazes freeze instantly.

The video ended, and the light curtain disappeared.

Tian He said, "Just now, seven hundred dying Abyss-Devouring Allied Forces appeared at the exit of the secret realm. This image was brought out by the high-ranking Spirit Race Adeline. According to her..."

Tian He gave a brief overview of the situation.

Xuan Yan was silent for a moment, then sighed, "It hasn't been that long. He has already mastered six laws, adding water and wood to the existing ones besides time, space, life, and death. This speed of progress is truly astonishing." But he immediately changed the subject, "However, I know what you want to ask. That source treasure wasn't given to me."

Tian Ge simply and decisively uttered two words: "No."

Tian He frowned slightly upon hearing this, then said, "That's why I came to find you. Since it wasn't given to me by either of you, where did this nascent Origin Treasure come from? We all know that there are no Origin Treasures or nascent forms available for exchange on the 45th level of the secret realm, nor would there be any treasures of this level as nascent Origin Treasures."

"If he acquired this by chance from the outside world and hid it until now before using it, that would be fine; at most, it would be considered a display of the kid's luck and shrewdness. But..."

He paused, his gaze sweeping across Xuan Yan's face. "I'm afraid it's like what happened to you back then, the work of the Spirit Race."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yan's lips moved slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he just pursed his lips and remained silent.

Tian Ge's eyes suddenly sharpened. "So that's what you're worried about. Indeed, although our Human Race has a few, they were all taken into the secret realm by peak-level high-ranking gods. But given the scale of the Spirit Race's bets, this possibility cannot be ruled out."

"Indeed." Tian He nodded. "This matter must be guarded against. You two are the recommenders for Lin Yi's entry into the Special Talent Cultivation Roster. Both morally and logically, I must inform you immediately upon learning of this."

Xuan Yan said softly, "Thank you."

Tian Ge nodded slightly, acknowledging the favor.

Xuan Yan pondered for a few seconds, then looked up at Tian He: "This matter certainly needs attention. However, there's no point in speculating here. Tian He, when you sent the message before, you said that this matter might even require the two of us to jointly apply for an audience with the Eternal Beginning Dominator?"

Tian He gave a helpless smile and said, "That's right. If it were before, each of us Venerable Lords could apply to see the Sovereign. I would have just told you this, and you could have reported it yourselves."

"But the situation is different now, as you all know. The Overlord is seriously injured and recuperating, and he won't handle anything personally unless it's extremely important. The Overlord's True Body isn't recuperating on the Origin Star, and nobody knows his exact location. Now, if you want to see the Overlord, at least three Venerable Lords can jointly apply for a virtual space visit."

As he spoke, his smile faded, and he said solemnly, "To be honest, I had no prior contact with Lin Yi, but this time he really helped me get revenge. Now that I've witnessed this, I won't stand idly by, both for public and private reasons."

Xuan Yan and Tian Ge exchanged a glance, both seeing the determination in each other's eyes.

"In that case," Xuan Yan said, "Let's submit a joint application."

"Alright." Tian He no longer hesitated. With a thought, he directly instructed his Intelligent Life: "Immediately, in the names of myself, Xuan Yan, Sky Halberd Lord, jointly apply to pay homage to the Eternal Beginning Dominator."

The command was issued, and a brief silence fell over the virtual space.

None of the three spoke again; they simply sat and waited.

Soon, Tian He's Intelligent Life relayed a message: "Application approved."

The three of them stood up at the same time.

The surrounding lush green fields began to fade rapidly, like a watercolor painting dissolving.

Instead, there was an endless expanse of pure white space.

In the pure white center, there was only a simple-looking little house made of gray-white stones.

In front of the cottage, there was a stone table and a stone bench made of the same material.

The wooden door of the stone house creaked open.

A figure slowly walked out.

He was a middle-aged man who looked to be in his forties. He wore a plain gray robe without any decoration, and his silver hair was casually tied up with a stone hairpin. His face was peaceful, even somewhat ordinary.

Only those eyes remained warm and deep.

The three bowed simultaneously, respectfully greeting the Lord.

The Eternal Beginning Dominator nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the three. There was no excessive pressure, yet the three Venerable Lords subconsciously restrained their auras.

With a casual wave of his hand, three stone stools, an antique stone pot, and four stone cups appeared out of thin air beside the stone table.

"Please sit down," the Eternal Beginning Dominator said in a gentle and calm voice, revealing no emotion. "Make yourselves at home."

After saying that, he sat down in the main seat, picked up the stone pot, and filled the stone cup in front of him to about seven-tenths full.

The tea soup is clear and bright, with a faint Amber, and no aroma is emitted.

Xuan Yan, Tian Ge, Tian He were not meeting the Eternal Beginning Dominator for the first time, and they Dao Lord's style, so they followed his instructions and sat down on the remaining three stone benches.

They each picked up a stone teapot and poured themselves a cup, but no one touched the tea; they simply placed the cups in front of them.

The three exchanged a glance.

Xuan Yan spoke first, "Your Majesty, we have come to see you jointly because we have an important matter to report. This matter concerns our clan's current prodigy, Lin Yi."

"Lin Yi?"

The Eternal Beginning Dominator finished his Amber tea, then picked up the stone teapot and slowly filled it to about seven-tenths full. He then set the teapot down and looked at Xuan Yan, "I know him, a good little fellow. What's wrong?"

Xuan Yan respectfully replied, "Reporting to the Master, Lin Yi has just accomplished a major feat in the secret realm of the 45th floor of the Origin Universe Tower. This matter is expected to spread throughout the Pan-Spirit Alliance and the Abyss-Devouring Race very soon, which is why we have urgently jointly requested an audience."

He paused, and seeing the Sovereign's calm expression, continued, "A high-ranking deity of the Spirit Race, named Adeline, recorded a crucial moment of the Decisive Battle with her Myriad Star Eye. We noticed that Lin Yi used a Source Treasure during the Decisive Battle."

The Eternal Beginning Dominator paused almost imperceptibly in the teacup he was holding, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. "Source Treasure?"

"Yes," Tian He added from the side, "Lin Yi has comprehended six laws, reaching the strength of a high-level god. With the help of the Source Treasure, he crippled nearly 20% of the Abyss-Devouring Allied Forces's combat power in a single strike, directly turning the tide of the battle."

The Eternal Beginning Dominator nodded slightly, signaling Xuan Yan to continue.

"Tian He brought that recorded video." Xuan Yan said, raising his hand and pointing lightly above the stone table.

In the pure white space, the light naturally converged, and the scene of the Decisive Battle that Tian He had previously shown reappeared clearly.

A black-haired figure stood alone at the front of the battle, his azure fist piercing through the starry sea, seven-colored rays of light exploding one after another, the enemy army scattering, and treasures raining down.

The Eternal Beginning Dominator watched silently, without interrupting from beginning to end.

Only after the video ended and the light disappeared did he pick up his teacup and take a sip.

"Very good." He put down his teacup, his tone tinged with approval. "What's even more remarkable is their ability to find the opportune moment and strike decisively."

Then, he changed the subject, his gaze sweeping over the three Venerable Lords: "However, since you have come here jointly for this reason, presumably this Source Treasure has nothing to do with you anymore?"

Xuan Yan solemnly replied, "It was indeed not a gift from us. Sky Halberd Lord has also confirmed that it was not his work."

Tian Ge added in a deep voice, "If Lin Yi obtained this nascent Origin Treasure through fortuitous circumstances, that's naturally a good thing. The real fear is that it's the work of foreign races, intended to win him over."

A brief silence fell around the stone table, with only the faint steam rising from the stone kettle spout drifting away.

I am aware of this matter.

After a moment of contemplation, the Eternal Beginning Dominator slowly spoke. Then, he raised his head and calmly said to the void of this pure white space, "Invite the All-Spirit Dominator and tell him I have something to discuss with him."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yan, Tian Ge, and Tian He quickly exchanged a glance.

The All-Spirit Dominator, one of the three current Overlords of the Machine Race, is rumored to have a close personal relationship with the Eternal Beginning Dominator and is also an important ally within the Pan-Spirit Alliance.

A few breaths later, not far from the pure white space, the light seemed to be stirred by an invisible hand, rapidly condensing.

A figure appeared.

Its body is slender and elegant, made entirely of a matte silver-white streamlined material, with a clear facial contour. Only the occasional subtle rune shimmering at its joints reveals its mechanical life form.

It is the All-Spirit Dominator.

As soon as he appeared, his gaze fell directly on the Eternal Beginning Dominator, and he said, "Heng Shi, weren't you hiding in a corner to heal your injuries? Why did you suddenly decide to look for me?"

Xuan Yan, Tian Ge, Tian He dared not delay and immediately rose from the stone bench, bowing respectfully. "Greetings, All-Spirit Dominator."

The All-Spirit Dominator waved his hand, then walked to the stone table, where a stone stool had appeared out of nowhere. He sat down casually, picked up the stone teapot, and poured himself a cup of tea.

He picked up his teacup, drank it all in one gulp, and then said, "This virtual space of yours always feels so boring, empty and tasteless. So, what's up? You called me here specifically, you didn't really just invite me for tea."

The Eternal Beginning Dominator smiled and, without beating around the bush, said directly, "Thirty Source Points for a Fearless War God at the peak of the Upper God level."

"Cough"

Upon hearing this, the All-Spirit Dominator immediately glared at the Eternal Beginning Dominator and shouted, "Heng Shi! What are you saying? What do you mean by buying or not buying? Those are my beloved clansmen! Can they be measured in Origin Treasure Points?"

The Eternal Beginning Dominator still wore a smile, then slowly uttered two more words. "Fifty, I want two, a total of one hundred Source Points."

Upon hearing this, the All-Spirit Dominator immediately said, "Deal."

The scene fell silent for a second.

The three of them, Xuan Yan and his companions, were simultaneously shocked.

100 Source Points! Even for a Venerable Lord, this is an astonishing sum of money.

The All-Spirit Dominator then asked curiously, "What do you need this for? It costs fifty Source Points. That price is enough to buy ten ordinary Source Points, or one advanced Source Point. To be honest, the Fearless War God item has a very narrow appeal. Those who can afford it don't need it, and those who need it can't afford it. After all, even for a peak Upper God, if they die in battle, the cost of resurrection is less than three Source Points."

He stroked his chin, as if deep in thought, "Hmm, let me see. You're suddenly in such a hurry to ascend to the peak level of a deity, and you're even going to do it twice?"

As he spoke, the All-Spirit Dominator paused for a moment, a flash of data light appearing in his eyes, then he chuckled:

"So that's how it is. That little guy named Lin Yi, right? Tsk, your Human Race has really struck gold. As long as he doesn't perish along the way, at this rate, he'll at least be a top-tier Venerable in the future."

He looked at the Eternal Beginning Dominator and said regretfully, "If I had known it was prepared for him, I should have sold it to you for 100 Source Points each. What a mistake!"

The Eternal Beginning Dominator smiled and shook his head, "Of course you can raise the price on the spot. But, Wanling, if you sell to me for a higher price, next time you ask me for help, I'll raise the price a bit, okay? Think about it, who's asking whom for more?"

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The All-Spirit Dominator gave a wry smile, then waved his hand, "Alright, alright, I'm scared of you. Enough with the small talk, I'll arrange the things right away. Who will receive them?"

The Eternal Beginning Dominator looked at Xuan Yan: "Send it to the secret realm fortress and hand it over to Xuan Yan."

"Alright, Xuan Yan, right? I've got it." The All-Spirit Dominator said decisively, "If there's nothing else, I'll be going."

He stood up, looked at Heng Shi again, hesitated for a moment, and then added, "Also, Heng Shi, before your injuries are fully healed, try to use the Virtual Network as little as possible and focus your energy on recovery."

The Eternal Beginning Dominator's eyes narrowed slightly, then he laughed and scolded, "You're so long-winded. I know, hurry up and go."

The All-Spirit Dominator smiled, said no more, and his virtual figure rippled like water before completely disappearing into the pure white space.

Beside the stone table, only the Eternal Beginning Dominator and three Human Race lords stood respectfully.

"Please sit down," the voice of the Eternal Beginning Dominator pulled the three of them back to reality.

"Yes." The three of them sat down again as instructed.

The gaze of the Eternal Beginning Dominator slowly swept over the three, finally landing on Xuan Yan. "Just now, you all heard it. Actually, regardless of where the nascent Origin Treasure in Lin Yi's hand came from, there's no need to delve into it."

He paused, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and continued, "Since he has gained your approval, you should give him your full trust. A few secrets are fine. Besides, even if it was a gift from the Spirit Race, so what? Back then, Xuan Yan, you weren't won over, were you?"

"However, I haven't been able to pay much attention to him due to his injury. Now you've really reminded me. Although I believe that little guy Lin Yi can withstand the test, but," the Eternal Beginning Dominator put down his teacup and smiled, "I do believe him, but there's no need to subject him to extra temptations. He's pursuing the Extreme Realm, and his divine power will be a weakness in the short term. Since that's the case, I'll just make up for it for him directly!"

"In the footage just now, he routed the enemy army, and the resource Points he gained must have been enormous. With his talent and resources, he'll probably reach the perfection of all nine laws very soon. At that time, these two Fearless War God at the peak of the upper god realm can be used by his clones."

"Xuan Yan."

The Eternal Beginning Dominator specifically stated, "You are responsible for receiving the items sent by the All-Spirit Dominator. Then, find a way to get them into Lin Yi's possession."

Xuan Yan immediately stood up, bowed, and replied, "Yes, Master! I will personally arrange to ensure the items are safely delivered to Lin Yi."

The Eternal Beginning Dominator nodded slightly, a faint trace of fatigue appearing on his face, but it quickly disappeared.

He waved his hand. "Go. Get it done quickly. Lin Yi caused such a commotion in the secret realm, which, while bringing glory to our clan, will inevitably make him a target of everyone's hatred. We must get him the item as soon as possible to improve his strength in order to deal with any potential risks later."

"Yes!"

Xuan Yan, Tian Ge, and Tian He stood up at the same time and bowed respectfully.

The Eternal Beginning Dominator said nothing more, but simply waved his hand lightly, watching the three disappear. He then finished his tea and turned back to the stone house.

On the other side, as the surrounding pure white space completely faded away, the verdant landscape of the life field stabilized again, and the figures of the three Venerable Lords, Xuan Yan, Tian Ge, and Tian He, became clear once more inside the Green Vine Tea Pavilion.

For a moment, the pavilion was silent, with only the gentle pulse of life flowing silently across the plains.

None of the three spoke, seemingly still immersed in the swift and decisive actions of the Dominator and the lingering shock of the 100 Source Treasure Points.

It should be noted that the total wealth of an ordinary Venerable Lord is usually only a little over 1,000 Source Treasure Points, and their liquid assets are often less than 100 Source Treasure Points.

After a few breaths, Sky Halberd Lord slowly exhaled, breaking the silence, and exclaimed, "Truly worthy of being the work of a Sovereign."

Xuan Yan nodded, his tone complex. "Indeed. I originally only wanted to ask the Sovereign to take this matter seriously, or at least keep an eye on it secretly, but I didn't expect the Sovereign to handle it this way. I can only say, he truly lives up to his title as the Sovereign."

Upon Tian He looked at Xuan Yan and asked, "Xuan Yan, the item should arrive soon. How do you plan to deliver it?"

Xuan Yan said, "Although sending things into the secret realm is quite troublesome, it's not impossible. I plan to send over a high-level deity of Space Law who hasn't yet entered the secret realm."

"A high-level deity of Space Law?" Tian Ge pondered. "Sufficient strength, extremely high mobility, and excellent survivability in secret realms—truly the best candidate. Do you have someone in mind?"

"Yes," Xuan Yan nodded, "He is a veteran high-ranking deity under my command, named Starflow. He has profound knowledge of Space Law and is always cautious and prudent in his actions. He hasn't entered the secret realm yet because he hasn't finished his current mission."

"I plan to finish his mission early and have him take the two Fearless War God into the secret realm. With the astonishing Points Lin Yi gained in the Decisive Battle on the 45th floor, according to the rules of the Origin Universe Tower, he should be able to directly enter the 47th floor."

Tian He's eyes lit up. "So that's your plan? According to recent reports, our Pan-Spirit Alliance seems to have firmly secured an evacuation point on the 47th floor and established a temporary safe zone."

"That's right," Xuan Yan affirmed. "After Starflow enters, he should also land on the 47th floor based on his strength. His mission is to go to the evacuation point occupied by our Pan-Spirit Alliance. As long as that evacuation point is not breached or naturally dissipated in the coming period, Lin Yi will receive this news soon after arriving on the 47th floor."

Tian He nodded slightly. "That's right. As long as the extraction point is still there, Lin Yi will definitely go there to resupply, trade information, or find teammates. At that time, Starflow can safely hand over the items to him at the extraction point."

Xuan Yan nodded and said, "Even in the worst-case scenario, that evacuation point disappeared before Lin Yi arrived. With the strength of a high-level god under the Starflow Space Law, as long as he plays it safe, he can definitely protect himself on the 47th floor. He can conceal his whereabouts and wait for news of the next evacuation point appearing. It will only take a little time, but his safety is guaranteed."

After listening, Tian He's face showed approval. "Hmm, that's a safe method. Having a high-level deity of Space Law as a messenger can ensure the safe delivery of supplies, and the risk to the messenger is relatively controllable."

As he spoke, he suddenly seemed to remember something, a smile appeared on his face, and then he lightly tapped his finger.

A wisp of emerald light gathered at his fingertips, quickly transforming into a phantom image of a spaceship model carved from jade. The model's lines were smooth and elegant, with faint, vibrant patterns flowing across its hull.

"Since you're sending something over, I'll join in too."

Tian He laughed, "This is a spaceship I used when I was a high-level god, named ' Azure Expanse '. Its performance was quite good for a high-level god, and it accompanied me through many dangerous situations. Later, when I advanced to the Venerable Lord level, I kept it as a memento."

Tian He pushed the illusory figure in front of Xuan Yan and said, "You know, I only have a few worthless ordinary god-level descendants. Their temperament and talent are mediocre. Giving this thing to them would be a waste; they wouldn't be able to realize its true value. Since we're going to give something to that kid Lin Yi anyway, let's just give him the Azure Vast as well. Consider it a reward for him helping me vent my anger."

Xuan Yan looked at the emerald green spaceship phantom hovering in front of him, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, then he chuckled and shook his head, "This reward is no small sum, Tian He. I thank you on behalf of Lin Yi."

After speaking, he turned his head, his gaze naturally falling on Sky Halberd Lord sitting to the side.

Tian Ge was holding a teacup, just bringing it to his lips, when Xuan Yan looked at him and he was slightly taken aback.

Then, he put down his teacup and asked in confusion, "Xuan Yan, why are you looking at me like that?"