Yun Qingyao kept a quiet vigil beside Lu Ren. She did not know how much time had passed.
Lu Ren's eyelids suddenly twitched, and he slowly opened his eyes.
When he saw who was before him, astonishment crossed his face.
"Qing Yao? What are you doing here? I remember losing consciousness... Where is this...?"
Lu Ren looked around, then sensed that something was wrong.
His body felt weightless, as though it might dissipate at any moment.
"This is the Yin Realm," Yun Qingyao told him.
"The Yin Realm?"
Lu Ren jolted, his face paling. "How did I get to the Yin Realm? Don't tell me... I died?"
Yun Qingyao nodded, her voice grave. "Infinite Dao Son pierced your Immortal Soul in front of everyone. You died on the spot."
"What?"
Lu Ren was stunned all over again. "I died? Then my body..."
"Don't worry. Infinite Dao Son will keep your body safe until you return," Yun Qingyao said.
"Infinite Dao Son will keep it safe for me?"
Confusion showed on Lu Ren's face.
Yun Qingyao smiled faintly. "I'll take you to meet someone. After that, you'll understand what happened."
"Who?"
Lu Ren was taken aback.
"Profound Luo Palace Master."
Yun Qingyao spoke the title softly.
"Her?"
Shock spread across Lu Ren's face.
As far as he knew, the master of Profound Luo Palace was merely someone who spread the teachings of the Immortal Dao. Why would she appear now?
"The Palace Master is already waiting for you. Let's go."
With that, Yun Qingyao led Lu Ren straight out of the secret realm.
Yin Energy surged around the secret realm. Even when Lu Ren absorbed it casually, he could feel his Ghost Body growing more solid.
Soon, Lu Ren followed Yun Qingyao to a lake.
Two people stood there. Lu Ren