In Lin Yu's view, the Peerless Daoist was a powerful person. If a cultivator like him was willing to step out of the small area of the Twelve True Palaces, it would naturally provide an extra layer of protection against the cataclysmic calamity that the Dao Qi era would face in the future.
Although the existence of the Peerless Daoist will not change the outcome of the Dao Qi era, it will likely help to leave behind more information about the Dao Qi era.
"Senior, with your abilities, getting out of here shouldn't be difficult. Even reshaping your physical body isn't that difficult now."
"If that's the case, why have you kept yourself confined within the Twelve True Palaces for so many years?"
"Just as I said before, if you leave the Twelve True Palaces, the black-robed Daoist will be imprisoned here forever."
"Not only will your wish be fulfilled, but you won't have to wait here day after day."
Lin Yu couldn't quite understand what Wushuang Daoist meant. In his opinion, although Wushuang Daoist's soul power was somewhat weak, it hadn't reached the point where he was about to turn to ashes.
Moreover, compared to ordinary cultivators, even with his power diminished, the Peerless Daoist's strength has already surpassed that of many cultivators.
Even so, the Peerless Daoist still chose to remain confined within the Twelve True Palaces.
Lin Yu also had a similar experience, which just so happened.
That was when I first arrived in the fantasy world and mastered the Hongmeng System.
Because of the nature of the Hongmeng System itself, Lin Yu was unable to leave the area where the Primordial Hall was located, and the Primordial Hall itself could not be moved.
Lin Yu was a newcomer to this fantasy world, but he spent several months in the wilderness, where he was completely helpless and had no one to turn to.
Lin Yu knew that kind of life all too well; while it wasn't exactly painful, it was definitely unbearable.
But the Peerless Daoist has now chosen this kind of life, which truly puzzles Lin Yu.
Seeing that Lin Yu persisted in asking him this question, the Peerless Daoist sighed inwardly.
Sometimes, having too many intelligent people on the other side isn't a good thing. Originally, I wanted to just casually mention this matter and brush it off, but I didn't expect Lin Yu to be such a thorough person who couldn't tolerate any nonsense.
"I've said it before, it's not that I don't want to leave here, it's that I can't."
"In fact, thousands of years ago, the twelve of us made a pact to use all our strength to seal the black-robed Daoist. We must not hold back and must trap him in this prison, unable to escape."
"Now those eleven fellow Daoists have sacrificed their lives for the Dao, leaving only this old man to survive in this world..."
"The twelve of us are actually twelve shackles, firmly binding that black-robed Daoist priest."
"If I were to truly reshape my physical body, or walk out of here, wouldn't that mean I personally broke the shackles I set up that day? At that time, the power of the seal would be gone, and not only the black-robed Daoist, but even ordinary cultivators would no longer be bound by the power of the seal."
In the end, the Peerless Daoist was filled with emotion.
However, when Lin Yu looked into Wushuang Daoist's eyes, he did not see any regret in them.
Even though these hundred years were filled with nothing but long loneliness and agonizing waiting, the Peerless Daoist did not complain in the slightest.
After all, it was a decision made by the twelve of them together back then to force the black-robed Daoist into such a desperate situation. It was only a sacrifice of twelve lives that brought prosperity to the entire fantasy world.
In that instant, Lin Yu understood.
In fact, the Dao Qi era was already on its last legs, but the existence of the twelve cultivators, including the Peerless Daoist, extended its lifespan.
Perhaps it was because this matter violated the laws of Heavenly Dao and ethics that the subsequent catastrophe was so spectacular.
Unfortunately, as a cultivator from the Dao Qi era, Wushuang Daoren probably never knew that his actions would have such a huge impact.
Lin Yu was not about to tell the truth to Wushuang Daoist, especially since it was only his own guess and he couldn't be sure.
In addition, Lin Yu also felt a heavy sense of anticipation.
Although the Peerless Daoist didn't say it explicitly, he had actually hinted to Lin Yu that he had long placed all his hopes on Lin Yu.
The Peerless Daoist's time is running out; he may not be able to spend another thousand years waiting for the next chosen one.
"Young friend, I've told you all this to emphasize the importance of this moment. Now, I will reveal to you the method for reinforcing the seal with this key, and you can use it to strengthen the seal."
"If we succeed, my mission will be complete."
"These Twelve True Palaces have been operating for so long thanks to the hard work of the twelve of us, and the formation itself has been reinforced to a certain extent."
"Although the seal has loosened, simply activating the reinforcement array with the key will grant us thousands of times the barrier's power."
When the Peerless Daoist said this, his eyes shone brightly, and his gaze towards Lin Yu was full of expectation.
Lin Yu knew that the Peerless Daoist's years of perseverance were probably all for this final step.
Now that he, the "destined one," has arrived before him, isn't everything ready?
"Senior, I still need to confirm something with you. You mentioned earlier that the twelve of you powerful beings used all your abilities to create the twelve shackles. Does this mean that after this final formation, which is the key to the barrier, the formation will reach its complete form?"
"Even without the souls of the twelve of you remaining here, that black-robed Daoist cannot leave this place?"
Upon hearing this, the Peerless Daoist nodded. Although he was now the only one who still retained his soul, all twelve of them had given their all back then.
Lin Yu was relieved and looked at the peerless Daoist in front of him, who was full of hope, with a sigh in his heart.
Who would have thought that he would witness such a spy-within-a-spy game in a fantasy world?
At first, he thought that the Peerless Daoist had deceived him, but he never expected that it was the Black-Robed Daoist who was impersonating the Longevity Daoist who had deceived him.
Fortunately, I am a cautious person; otherwise, with so many layers of traps, an ordinary cultivator would have already fallen into them.
Even so, Lin Yu couldn't help but clench the key in his hand. This small key looked as light as paper, but in reality it contained the lives and fortunes of twelve powerful cultivators, including the Peerless Daoist.
Success or failure hinges on this!
When the Peerless Daoist entrusted it to me, he had already shown that he had complete trust in me.
"Young friend, let me pass on this method of activation to you."
After speaking, the Peerless Daoist pointed a finger at Lin Yu.