Return to the Human Race, Zi Chen's Reaction

After leaving the Ancient Tree Courtyard, Lin Yi first returned to his residence.

There was still a small amount of time left in the five-year buffer period the Spirit Race had reserved for the prodigies of other races. Considering their impending separation, Lin Yi did not spend the remaining time cultivating; instead, he threw himself into more frequent and extensive social interactions.

Names like Edith, Qingye, Hui Yao, Liuyun, Kenkes, and Valerie—those who had fought side-by-side in the blood and fire of the Myriad Secret Realm and cultivated together on Sacred Tree Star—naturally maintained close contact now that the war had ceased and the situation regarding the No. 1 Secret Realm remained unresolved.

Their gatherings often took place in exclusive spaces within the Virtual Network or at elegant venues provided by Sacred Tree Star, and the topics they discussed went far beyond cultivation insights.

"According to the latest news I've received, there is a high probability that the No. 1 Secret Realm is divided into regions. The initial entry points for different areas might be completely random, potentially separated by light-years."

During one gathering, Hui Yao revealed fragmented intelligence his family had gathered. Though vague, it was enough to provoke deep thought.

"Information sharing and rapid assembly will be key," Edith said, her green eyes shimmering as she added, "While individuals or small teams have higher operational efficiency, teams with reliable allies will hold an absolute advantage when it comes to reaching core resources."

Lin Yi listened quietly, occasionally posing one or two critical questions.

What he was contemplating in his heart went far beyond the current discussion.

The Star Source Society—the secret circle born in desperate straits and maintained through soul imprints and the Purified Source Essence system—had been the cornerstone of their survival and rise within the secret