Lin Yi was about to ask Xuanji to devise a cultivation plan for the Death Law when, before he could give the order, Xuanji suddenly spoke:
"Master, I've received a high-priority visit invitation from the Virtual Universe Network."
Lin Yi raised an eyebrow.
A high-priority visit?
"Who is it?"
Lin Yi asked.
"The contact is noted as Ninth Senior Brother, Cang Ming."
Ninth Senior Brother Cang Ming?
Lin Yi froze when he heard that.
Wasn't Ninth Senior Brother waiting in the Resurrection Sequence?
Eldest Senior Brother had made it clear that although Ninth Senior Brother's resurrection application had been approved, his place in the queue was far back. It would probably be a long time before his turn came, unless someone with higher authority intervened or a large amount of extra Clan Merit was spent to jump the queue.
But now...
Lin Yi took a deep breath, suppressing his confusion.
Whatever the reason, this was wonderful news. He would find out when he saw Ninth Senior Brother.
With that thought, Lin Yi said at once, "Xuanji, accept the invitation and connect to the Virtual Network."
"Understood, Master."
In the next instant, the training room faded away like a receding tide, and Lin Yi's consciousness was swiftly drawn into a familiar scene.
A metal observation deck, as if it had been through the ravages of war.
In the distance, shattered stars and slowly rotating clouds of nebular dust made for a cold, grim sight.
A figure stood with his back to Lin Yi, gazing into the distance from the railing.
He wore a dark robe, and his black hair was like ink. His tall, straight figure stood firm as a pine.
It was Ninth Senior Brother, Cang Ming.
Sensing Lin Yi's arrival, the figure slowly turned around.
It was still the