Reunion, the Dao Lords Asked Them to Stay
Lin Yi was unaware that his act of performing a resurrection spell Mist Sea City had unwittingly earned him a lot of goodwill.
In a flash, he arrived outside the Cosmic Clam located in the High-Energy Void Zone of Mist Sea City.
This special area on the edge of Mist Sea City remained as tranquil as ever, with high-energy particle streams flowing silently through the void, enveloping the entire Cosmic Clam in a hazy halo.
The moment Lin Yi's figure emerged from the void, two silver-white streaks of light shot out from nearby and stopped in front of him in the blink of an eye.
These are the two silver-armored Mechanical Servants he left here years ago.
Two Mechanical Servants bowed in greeting from the void.
Welcome, Constant Lord.
Lin Yi nodded slightly. He raised his hand and waved it lightly, signaling the two Mechanical Servants to return to their original positions. Then, his figure flashed again, passing directly through the pale golden light membrane surrounding the Cosmic Clam.
The inside of the Cosmic Clam remains the same.
Lin Yi stood suspended in the void at the very center of the Cosmic Clam, closed his eyes, and his Soul Power spread out in all directions like an invisible tide.
With his current soul strength at the Constant Source Realm, covering the entire Cosmic Clam would be a matter of an instant.
Then he found it.
As Aurelia said before, she was indeed traveling with her Parents.
However, their way of traveling is quite different from other people's normal way of traveling.
Shattered Jade Star Ring.
From a distance, it resembles a giant rainbow spanning the sea of stars, interwoven with countless fragments of Star Core, high-energy particle streams condensed into crystals, and spatial folds twisted into spirals by some force.
The interior of the Shattered Jade Star Ring is filled with extremely dense turbulent currents; even ordinary Eternal Divinity would be torn to shreds if they stepped into it.
But at this moment, in the most violent Star Core fragment zone at the very center of the Shattered Jade Star Ring, three figures were leisurely walking slowly through the void.
Aurelia walked at the front, a light blue shield surrounding her, completely protecting the two people behind her.
Although her cultivation level was only at the Venerable Lord realm, it was more than enough to deal with the turbulent currents inside the Shattered Jade Star Ring.
Each time the pale blue light shield was impacted by the turbulent currents, a tiny ripple would appear, before it returned to calm.
Zhou Jinghua held her husband's arm, both dressed in casual clothes, even wearing the soft-soled cloth shoes they often wore in their own backyard. They didn't look like they were deep in the Star Sea Abyss, but rather like they were taking a stroll in their own backyard.
Lin Ruiming pulled out a fist-sized silver crystal pot from somewhere, occasionally unscrewing the lid to take a small sip, then squinting at the slowly rotating Star Core fragment belt in front of him.
"This is the fragment of the Star Core."
Aurelia pointed to a dark purple fragment in front of her and said, "Any celestial body that passes by will be captured by the gravity of the Shattered Jade Star Ring and become part of the ring. If these fragments of the Star Core are further refined by the Shattered Jade Star Ring, they can be used as materials to suppress stellar veins."
Zhou Jinghua squinted and examined it for a moment, clicking her tongue in amazement. Then she reached out and poked her husband's arm. "Hey, Ellie said it can be used to suppress star veins in the future. What are star veins?"
Aurelia turned around to explain, but before she could speak, a pale golden light silently appeared behind the three of them.
After the light faded, a figure clad in golden armor appeared out of thin air in the most turbulent core area of Shattered Jade Star Ring. The previously surging high-energy turbulence instantly subsided automatically, and the surrounding space seemed to be gently pressed down by an invisible hand, without even a ripple.
Lin Yi stood in the void, looking at his Parents who were still pointing at the Star Core fragments and Aurelia was holding up a protective shield beside them, and couldn't help but smile slightly.
"Dad, Mom, Ellie."
The three of them turned around at the same time.
Zhou Jinghua was initially delighted, but then her brows furrowed. "Xiao Yi? Didn't you say today was your Constant Lord celebration day? Why did you suddenly come back? Did something happen?"
Although Lin Ruiming didn't speak, the smile on his face faded slightly, and he looked Lin Yi up and down, as if to check if he was injured.
Aurelia's icy blue eyes lingered on Lin Yi's golden armor for a moment before she lowered her gaze, concealing the complex emotions that flashed within them.
"Mist Sea City encountered some danger." Lin Yi didn't hide anything, but he didn't go into too much detail either, just mentioning it lightly. "I came back to handle it, and it's resolved. In two days, I'll teleport directly back to Constant Island, where the celebration will continue."
Upon hearing the words "resolved," Zhou Jinghua's furrowed brows relaxed.
She never really cared about her son's fighting and killing outside; as long as he was safe and sound, that was all that mattered.
"That's good."
Zhou Jinghua clapped her hands with a smile, then suddenly seemed to remember something and said in a slightly longing tone, "It's a pity that your father and I don't like cultivation and can't leave the Cosmic Clam, otherwise we would definitely go out to see your celebration."
After saying that, she turned her head to look at Aurelia, her eyes darting around, and then said with a smile, "We've been wandering around the Star Sea for a while now, and to be honest, we're getting tired of it. Old Lin even said yesterday that he wanted to go back and rest for a bit. How about this, Ellie, you and Xiao Yi go together. That celebration should be quite lively. You can check it out for us and bring back some footage to show us."
Aurelia could certainly understand the meaning behind Zhou Jinghua's words.
Zhou Jinghua was far from bored. During this time, they had visited countless cosmic wonders in the Star Sea, each one leaving the two elders breathless with admiration. Once, they stayed by the "Molten Star Falls" for three whole days without wanting to leave.
"Can...
Aurelia instinctively wanted to say something to decline, but the words caught in her throat.
It wasn't that she didn't want to go; she desperately wanted to go.
She just kept worrying that her current level of cultivation might embarrass Lin Yi.
What kind of occasion is the Constant Lord's celebration?
The entire arena was filled with powerful experts at the Constant Source Realm and the Eternal Source Realm. Wouldn't she, a weak woman at the Cosmic Source Realm, be a laughingstock standing in the middle?
Lin Yi witnessed this scene and felt a warmth in his heart.
He knew his mother had always been like this; she would never say anything directly, but every word she uttered hit the nail on the head.
He raised his hand and waved it, and a pale golden light spread from his palm, enveloping the three of them, including himself.
The churning Star Core fragments at the core of the Shattered Jade Star Ring vanished instantly, and the next moment, the four figures appeared in the familiar courtyard of Silver Blue Star.
After returning home, Zhou Jinghua looked around the yard, nodded in satisfaction, and then turned to Lin Yi and Aurelia, saying, "You two chat for a while, your dad and I will go to the kitchen to make you something to eat. Speaking of which, it's been a long time since Xiao Yi has tasted our cooking, hasn't it?"
Lin Ruiming chuckled in agreement, then suddenly seemed to remember something and turned around to ask, "By the way, should we call your younger brother and sister back?"
Lin Yi thought for a moment, then shook his head. "No need, Dad. They've all established their own families and have a lot to do. I can't stay for more than two days. The celebration is waiting for me to return. There's plenty of time later."
Lin Ruiming nodded, said nothing more, patted his wife on the shoulder, and the two walked towards the kitchen in the yard.
Halfway there, Zhou Jinghua turned back to look at Aurelia, her eyes seeming to say, "Don't be afraid, I'm here," before being pulled into the kitchen by her husband.
The courtyard fell silent.
Lin Yi turned around and looked at Aurelia in front of him.
Aurelia's appearance hasn't changed much, but her demeanor is much calmer than before.
She wore a light blue long dress with a skirt embroidered with some very delicate patterns in silver thread. Her long hair was simply tied back, and two small crystal pendants hung by her ears.
"Ellie."
Lin Yi spoke, his tone calm, as if he were talking about something extremely ordinary.
"Besides taking you to the celebration, I have something else to bring you back this time."
He raised his hand and took out an exquisite crystal box from his Divine Kingdom.
The crystal box is only the size of a palm, and is carved entirely from light blue crystal jade. The lid is engraved with a few simple lines.
He handed the crystal box to Aurelia.
"Inside are True Source Soul Crystal, along with corresponding cultivation resources, enough to cultivate to the True Source Realm."
Aurelia took the crystal box. She could sense the fluctuations emanating from inside the box, each fluctuation so pure it was astonishing.
"Besides."
Lin Yi's voice rang out again.
"After the celebration ends, I'll ask someone to keep an eye out for soul comprehension treasures that can elevate cultivation talent to the Eternal Source Realm. Don't worry, buying these will interfere with my cultivation..."
At this point, Lin Yi chuckled and said, "A kind person gave me a generous gift today, but these things mean nothing to me now."
Upon hearing this, Aurelia's eyes reddened slightly.
She knew that Lin Yi wasn't saying these things to show off, nor to embarrass her.
He wanted her to know that he understood her worries, concerns, and feelings of inferiority.
It is precisely because they understand that they choose to explain everything in this way.
"Besides..." Lin Yi's voice suddenly dropped from its previous nonchalant tone, becoming serious and solemn, "No matter what realm you are at, you are the only one for me."
Upon hearing this, Aurelia pursed her lips and gave Lin Yi a helpless glare.
"Even as the Constant Lord, he still has no manners."
The two days passed in the blink of an eye.
Before leaving, Zhou Jinghua held Aurelia's hand and gave her a long talk, telling her to take good care of herself while she was away.
Lin Ruiming patted Lin Yi on the shoulder and simply said, "Go."
Lin Yi led Aurelia away from the courtyard.
He raised his hand and waved it, a pale golden light shooting out from his palm, piercing through the Cosmic Clam, and enveloping the three blood-armored warriors who were waiting in the Imperial Army's camp.
The next instant, the three figures disappeared from the encampment and appeared in front of him.
Before Erlman and the other two could even greet him, they saw Aurelia standing beside Lin Yi.
They didn't recognize the woman in the blue dress, but anyone standing next to Lin Yiheng must be someone extraordinary.
The three immediately bowed in unison, "Greetings, Constant Lord!"
Lin Yi nodded slightly, then turned to the side and glanced behind him.
A pale blue figure silently emerged from behind a pillar in the courtyard.
She was a woman dressed in palace attire, with a beautiful face, pale gold eyes, and long hair tied back with an antique jade hairpin.
Her posture was dignified and composed. When she walked up to Lin Yi, she gave a slight bow and said, "Master."
This is Xuanji.
Lin Yi purchased two unmanned Mechanical Servants bodies at the initial stage of the Eternal Source Realm from the Cuokan Kan Merchant Guild. He gave one to Xuanji, who transferred her main AI will into it, and gave the other to Aurelia.
After Xuanji took over the body, she reshaped the original silver-white fighter jet shell into a light blue palace dress, softening the overly sharp lines of the body, and even inserted a jade hairpin into her hair.
Everyone's here.
Lin Yi's gaze swept across everyone's faces, then he raised his right hand, his five fingers slightly spread, "You all enter my inner Divine Kingdom first, and I will teleport you all to Constant Island."
As soon as he finished speaking, a soft golden light spread from his palm, enveloping Aurelia, Xuanji, and the three blood-armored warriors.
The five figures flashed slightly within the light membrane before being absorbed into his Divine Kingdom.
After doing all this, Lin Yi took a deep breath and sank his mind into the depths of his Soul Origin.
There, the Constant Fusion Pillar suddenly trembled.
The light and dark patterns simultaneously shone to an almost blinding intensity, and an extremely thick golden cocoon of light began to appear around his body.
The cocoon of light began to spread upwards from the soles of Lin Yi's feet, and in the blink of an eye, it enveloped his entire body.
The cocoon of light flickered slightly in the void, and in the next instant, it transformed into a streak of golden light, carrying the person and the cocoon with it, and shot away.
Constant Island, Central Plaza.
Two days had passed since Lin Yi teleported away.
Not a single guest was missing from the square; none of the Constant Lord, Imperial Army Generals, or veteran Eternal Source Realm experts from various cosmic domains left.
For these powerful beings at the Constant Source Realm who measure time in Universal Epoch units, two days is a negligible amount of time, not even enough for a nap.
Moreover, having just witnessed Lin Yi's overwhelming victory against five opponents through the light screen, and seeing his willingness to risk a broken soul to resurrect his savior from years ago, everyone is now waiting for the return of this newly appointed Constant Lord.
Just as everyone was chatting to pass the time, suddenly, an extremely dazzling golden cocoon appeared out of thin air on the dark golden jade platform in the center of the square.
The intricate patterns on the surface of the cocoon peeled away layer by layer at a speed visible to the naked eye. When the last trace of the cocoon completely disappeared from the void, a figure wearing pale golden Constant Ban Golden Armor appeared in the sight of the guests.
Lin Yi stood alone on the jade platform, his gaze slowly sweeping across the square.
On the jade platforms below, Wen Xu and the others were waving excitedly at him. Li He, Zhaoyue, Mo Lin stood side by side, their faces beaming with barely suppressed smiles.
General Yi Wei held a crystal glass and tilted it slightly toward him, a silent congratulation.
Both General Ka Lie and General Ai Nisi nodded slightly to him from within the Imperial Army's ranks.
On the four jade platforms of the Dao Lord at the highest point of the square, the four Dao Lord still sat upright, their eyes filled with meaningful smiles.
Lin Yi withdrew his gaze, faced the guests again, and bowed slightly.
"I apologize for keeping Lin Yi all waiting."
On the jade platform at the highest point of the square, Dao Master Han Yu put down his crystal cup and said with a smile, "No need for such formalities. Lord Lin Yi's return this time was a real treat for us. Seeing you fight five against one and kill Lord Wuguang was far more exciting than any ordinary celebration."
Hearing what Han Yu Dao Lord said, Lin Yi smiled.
He knew that everyone had seen the battle, which wasn't surprising.
He didn't care about it.
Once you reach the Constant Source Realm, keeping a low profile is no longer very meaningful; a suitable reputation can actually bring tangible benefits.
When others know your strength and methods, they will naturally think twice before making deals or negotiating terms.
He bowed slightly, as if in response to Han Yu Dao Lord's praise, and then a thought crossed his mind.
Aurelia and three Blood Armor Warriors appeared simultaneously on the jade platform.
The four people had different expressions the moment they landed.
Erlman, Golo, and Tike reacted the most violently.
Although they were mentally prepared, knowing that the celebration of the Constant Lord would be grand, when they actually stood on the dark gold jade platform in this square, the powerful aura that rushed towards them still made them gasp for breath.
The jade platforms suspended above the square were densely packed, and each one had a person sitting on it. The aura of each person was as unfathomable as the starry sea in their perception.
Especially the four jade platforms at the highest point of the square, where the four figures sitting on them did not even deliberately release any pressure, their mere presence made their souls instinctively want to prostrate themselves.
Aurelia's reaction was completely different from theirs.
She also sensed that omnipresent, powerful aura, even more clearly than the three blood-armored warriors.
Her cultivation level was only at the Cosmic Source Realm, while the cultivation level of anyone else present was far higher than hers.
But she showed no sign of panic on her face. She simply stood up straight, clasped her hands in front of her, and stood quietly beside Lin Yi.
The guests in the square were also observing these people who had suddenly appeared.
The three blood-armored warriors weren't anything special; everyone knew they were the three Lin Yi had resurrected.
What truly piqued everyone's interest was the woman in the blue dress standing beside Lin Yi.
The Cosmic Source Realm.
At this moment, Li stood on the jade platform of the Sixteenth Squad and saw the figures of three blood-armored warriors in the distance. He immediately grinned.
He raised his arm and waved vigorously in that direction, "Over here, over here!"
Lin Yi tilted his head towards Li and said to the three of them, "They're over there. You must have a lot to say, go ahead."
The three of them said in unison, "Constant Lord," and then turned and flew towards the jade platform of the Sixteenth Squad.
After the three left, all eyes in the square turned to Aurelia.
Many guests showed expressions of curiosity, especially the Constant Lord and Eternal Source Realm experts from various cosmic domains.
They couldn't directly use their Soul Power to investigate; this woman clearly had a close relationship with Lin Yi, but it wouldn't be illegal to take a look at her.
Lin Yi took in everyone's gaze.
He turned slightly to the side and extended his hand towards Aurelia.
Aurelia glanced at him and placed her hand in his palm.
Lin Yi led her to the front of the jade platform, facing the guests, and slowly said, "This is Aurelia."
He paused, then continued.
"He is my only companion. He has been with me and protected me since I was the weakest Star Source Realm, and we have gone through countless hardships together."
He said this in a very calm tone, as if stating a very simple fact.
But it was precisely this ordinariness that made everyone present fall silent involuntarily.
The expressions of all the guests subtly changed.
Those gazes, which were originally just filled with mere curiosity, now held a hint of understanding. Some of the older Constant Lord nodded slightly, clearly acknowledging the bond that had grown from humble beginnings.
And those powerful women have even more complex motivations.
Even the Dao Lord Xi Mo carefully examined Aurelia.
Lin Yi paid no attention to the stares.
He raised his hand and gently pointed. Beside his dark golden jade platform, the void trembled slightly, and a chair of the same material material material material materialized from the void, standing side by side with his chair.
He took Aurelia's hand and turned to walk to the chair.
Aurelia took a deep breath, lifted her skirt, and slowly sat down.
Lin Yi sat down beside her. He didn't say anything, but after sitting down, he casually took her hand from under her skirt and gently placed it on the armrest of the jade platform. He patted her hand with his palm.
Aurelia's tense shoulders finally relaxed.
The guests in the square, witnessing this scene, each had their own thoughts and considerations.
Those Constant Lord who had originally planned to introduce their female members to Lin Yi after the celebration silently swallowed their words.
They already have a partner who has been with them all the way from the Star Source Realm, and they're making a public appearance in this kind of setting. Offering those kinds of suggestions would only make things worse.
Seeing that Lin Yi had nothing more to say, Constant Lord Eric cleared his throat and flew back to the center of the square.
He raised his hand and gestured for the guests to quiet down before continuing to preside over the rest of the Constant Lord celebration.
The subsequent ceremonies were not much different from the regular Constant Lord ceremony, mainly introducing the family background, cultivation time, key deeds, and famous battle achievements, etc.
When introducing his notable achievements, Eric joked, "To be honest, I was worried when preparing for the celebration. Lin Yiheng's cultivation time was too short, and his truly impressive achievements, apart from participating in the Eternal Origin Ring Trial... strictly speaking, killing the trial subject doesn't count as an achievement. If you remove that, there's really only one: the Battle of Wuguang City, where he reversed the situation and killed a first-level Wuguang Realm cultivator. This achievement, while definitely of high quality, is a lone record and inevitably feels a bit thin."
Then, he changed the subject, laughing, "Now it's all good. Five Lightless Constant Lord have come to our doorstep, not only bringing congratulatory gifts but also generously sharing their battle achievements. How truly generous!"
The square fell silent for a moment, then erupted into deafening laughter.
The five Lightless Constant Lord stormed into Mist Sea City with great momentum, intending to turn a joyous occasion into a tragedy. However, they were all dealt with by Lin Yi in no time, turning the event into a double celebration. Their presence was even publicly announced at the celebration.
If this gets back to the Lightless Ones, I wonder how angry the Dao Lord will be.
Lin Yi sat on the jade platform, listening to the laughter filling the room, and smiled along with it.
He had no complaints about his record being used as a basis for criticism.
In his heart, he was even hoping that a few more Lightless Ones would come to his door to deliver vegetables.
After the laughter subsided, the formal part of the celebration came to an end, and the time for banquet and socializing began.
The Constant Lord celebration is never just a ceremony, but also a rare large-scale social occasion.
Constant Lord various cosmic domains, generals of the Imperial Army, representatives of the chamber of commerce, and powerful family members gathered together. Usually, everyone is busy with their own affairs, and there are not many opportunities to see so many powerful people of the same level gathered together at once.
Therefore, the banquet portion of each Constant Lord celebration is always the most lively.
People moved about in twos and threes among the different jade platforms, exchanging information, building relationships, and discussing business.
Because the Dao Lord was unapproachable, very few dared to approach him, making Lin Yi's jade platform the liveliest spot in the entire square.
Guests arrived in an endless stream to offer their congratulations. Some came on behalf of various chambers of commerce to present their name cards, some conveyed greetings on behalf of their Constant Lord owners, and others simply wanted to become acquainted with the business.
Lin Yi smiled and responded to each of them.
Aurelia sat next to him, mostly smiling the whole time.
She knew that nothing she said would be appropriate in this situation.
Her cultivation level was too low, and her vision was limited. Speaking rashly would only cause trouble for Lin Yi.
So she maintained a polite and composed smile on her face. When someone greeted her, she would bow slightly in return, her posture neither humble nor arrogant, which made many people who had previously looked down on her secretly nod in approval.
As evening approached, the celebration finally drew to a close.
According to custom, the four Dao Lord should be the first to leave when the Constant Lord celebration ends, followed by the other guests in turn.
But when Han Yu Dao Lord stood up from the azure jade platform, what he said surprised everyone.
"We have something to discuss with Lin Yiheng." He waved to the other guests in the square, "You may leave."
As soon as he said that, the guests present understood.
The Dao Lord had something to say to Lin Yi privately.
Naturally, no one would be so tactless as to linger, and they all stood up from their respective jade platforms.
Before leaving, the guests passed by the crystal statue of Lin Yi at the entrance of the square.
The crystal statue had been standing there long before the celebration began. It was made entirely of dark golden crystal and depicted Lin Yi standing with his hands behind his back, wearing the Constant Ban Golden Armor.
This is one of the rules of the celebration; guests' gifts do not need to be handed to the new Constant Lord in person, but can be placed directly into the crystal statue's storage space.
Streams of light flew from the guests' hands and disappeared into the crystal statue.
In no time at all, the guests in the square had mostly dispersed.
Before leaving, Wen Xu waved to Lin Yi from afar, Lin Yi nodded in return.
As General Yi Wei left, she paused for a moment, glanced back at Lin Yi, her gaze lingering on his face for a second before looking at Aurelia beside him, and then turned and left.
Lin Yi looked at the square where the guests had all left, then turned to look at Aurelia beside him.
He raised his hand and flicked it lightly, and a tiny wisp of pale golden light flew out from between his fingers, condensing in the air into a ball of information light the size of a fingertip, which floated in front of Aurelia.
"This is the location of my courtyard and my access permissions," Lin Yi said. "Go back to your courtyard and wait for me. There's a cultivation room inside; you can rest if you're tired."
Aurelia nodded without asking any further questions.
She knew that it wouldn't be easy for the four Dao Lord to stay and talk to each other alone, and that she, a Cosmic Source Realm, couldn't be of any help here.
She simply pressed Lin Yi's hand lightly before standing up.
After watching Aurelia's figure disappear, Lin Yi turned around and looked at the four jade platforms at the highest point of the square.