Inside the main hall, the light and shadow were soft.
The dome hangs high, like a crystal sky reflecting a sea of stars. The pillars of the hall are made of jade with floral patterns, and a faint blue light flows between the vines, as if breathing through veins. In the center of the hall is a circular jade platform with fine jade patterns like water ripples. Stepping on it makes no sound, as if it resonates with the heavens and earth.
The group slowly took their seats. Five flower spirits were already playing around the pool inside the hall, sometimes creating ripples of soft light on the water's surface, sometimes leaping to the top of a pillar, and then giggling as they landed back on the ground.
At this moment, several stunningly beautiful flower fairies gracefully walked in from the side hall.
Their clothes were light and flowing, their skirts layered like newly blossoming petals, and their hair was adorned with tiny flower crystals. Every gesture they made exuded a natural charm. They carried jade teacups and gently placed the celestial tea on the tables before everyone.
The tea was crystal clear, yet under the refraction of light, it subtly shimmered with a deep starlight.
Qin Yu's eyes flickered slightly. He could tell at a glance that it was no ordinary spiritual tea. The tea contained an extremely pure Limitless Evolving True Flow.
It is not rudimentary energy, but rather the original essence refined, harmonized, and purified, like transforming galactic mist into a drop of sweet dew.
He gently picked up the teacup. The aroma of tea filled his nostrils.
The refreshing taste carried an indescribable Kong Ling, as if one were drinking not just a spiritual elixir, but a wisp of the natural world's energy channel harmonized by a sea of flowers.
Zhi Huanuo's gaze was gentle, yet so sharp that it was almost impossible to hide anything from her.
He slowly spoke, "Young Master Qin Yu is so young, he should be no more than twenty years old." "Yet his cultivation has already reached the Stainless Realm · Initial Stage." "Truly a prodigy."
His tone was gentle, yet without a trace of frivolity. Qin Yu put down his teacup and bowed slightly. "Senior, you flatter me."
At the same time, he had already seen through Zhi Huanuo's cultivation level; Severed Thought Realm · Supreme.
This is not just ordinary Absolute Thoughtlessness; it is a level that almost touches upon a higher threshold.
That profound and serene aura was like a silent ancient peak, standing quietly in the hall.
Qin Yu remained calm. He didn't expose his mistake. "This junior merely had a stroke of luck and walked faster."
Zhi Huanuo's eyes flashed almost imperceptibly, seemingly showing even greater interest in Qin Yu's state of mind.
Qin Yu then looked at them. "The two seniors live in seclusion deep within this breathtaking sea of flowers, far removed from strife; this is what I, as a junior, truly envy."
Wan Huaying chuckled softly. Her smile was like the morning sun in spring reflected on a lake. "Young Master Qin is too kind." "We have only chosen to live in seclusion here because we are tired of worldly strife."
Her tone was gentle, but Qin Yu knew in his heart that it was possible to carve out such a stable and pure land deep within the Eternal Silence Return to the Ruins.
It's not simply a matter of "being tired of fighting." This sea of flowers is itself a vast array. And at this very moment...
Zhou Wanning suddenly looked at his elder brother. "Brother, how did you find this place?" "And... that Divine Phoenix has been outside all along."
Her eyes narrowed slightly. "It won't leave so easily."
Zhou Yujin slowly said, "I tracked down to the Eternal Silence Return to the Ruins by resonating with your Fate Soul."
"We didn't see the Divine Phoenix along the way." "Brother Qin and I also met by chance in the Return to the Ruins."
Zhou Wanning frowned slightly. "Could it have left?" "But it knows I'm here; it won't give up easily."
A slight silence fell over the hall. Qin Yu picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and savored the aroma. His expression remained unchanged.
He didn't speak. Zhou Yujin looked at him. "Brother Qin, have you ever seen the Divine Phoenix in the Return to the Ruins?" Qin Yu raised his eyes.
He shook his head. "No." His tone was natural and calm, as if it were just a casual answer. But he knew perfectly well what was going on in his mind.
The matter of Logic-Extinguishing Divine Phoenix should not be publicized. Moreover, the mutated Demonic Phoenix's cultivation level far surpasses his.
If he Leaving Stillness, it would not only be unconvincing but would also create misunderstandings, especially given the unclear situation regarding the Eternal Silence Return to the Ruins.
The Void Evolution Causality-Replenishing Marrow is still within Wanning's body. Revealing all his cards too early is completely unnecessary.
Qin Yu remained calm, as if nothing had happened. Zhi Huanuo and Wan Huaying exchanged a glance.
There was a very faint ripple in the air. It seemed they had sensed something, but didn't say anything.
Outside the hall, Hua Ling's laughter remained clear and crisp. A breeze stirred on the lake, but Qin Yu's vague premonition did not dissipate.
Inside the main hall, the aroma of tea still lingered. Lanterns swayed gently, and the jade steps flowed like water. Time slipped away quietly, bit by bit...
Zhou Yujin slowly rose, her expression solemn, and bowed respectfully to Zhi Huanuo and Wan Huaying. "Thank you very much for your hospitality and for saving my sister."
His voice was steady, yet filled with genuine respect. "But we have more important matters to attend to now."
"The Divine Phoenix has vanished, and the Eternal Silence Return to the Ruins remain unsettled." "We cannot linger any longer and will not disturb you two seniors any further."
A slight silence fell over the hall. Zhi Huanuo, her gaze gentle, nodded slowly. "It's alright." "Yingying and I also know that Miss Wanning will eventually leave."
He chuckled softly, his gaze settling on the three of them. "You young people are not like us, content to live in this secluded corner."
"You have a greater mission." "A wider world and more opportunities await you." Wan Huaying's smile was as gentle as spring water.
"Though the Return to the Ruins are quiet, they are ultimately not your final destination." "Go." "The path you must walk, you must walk it yourself."
Zhou Wanning slowly stood up. She walked to the two flower fairies, folded her hands in front of her chest, and solemnly bowed.
"Wanning is deeply grateful to the two seniors for saving her life." Her eyes were slightly red, but she was no longer fragile. "Wanning will forever remember this kindness."
"If there is an opportunity in the future, Wanning will definitely come to visit often." Wan Huaying and Zhi Huanuo reached out almost simultaneously to help her up.
Wan Huaying said gently, "Silly child." "Meeting you was fate." Zhi Huanuo added softly, "If one day I feel tired..."
"You're always welcome back here." As soon as the words were spoken, a clear laugh suddenly rang out from outside the hall.
Five flower spirits came running from the pool. One jumped onto Zhou Wanning's shoulder, one hugged her skirt, and the other gently held her fingertips, reluctant to part.
She crouched down and hugged the tiny figures into her arms. "You must be good and behave," the flower spirits murmured in their flower language.
The sound was like the gentle tinkling of wind chimes. Although I couldn't understand it, I could feel the pure reluctance to part.
Qin Yu also slowly stood up. He looked at Zhi Huanuo and Wan Huaying. His gaze was calm, yet it carried a hint of genuine respect.
"This place is pure Stainless." "This junior thanks the two seniors for their hospitality." He said no more.
He knew very well that the Void Evolution Causality-Replenishing Marrow within Wanning's body was the real key to this trip.
The Divine Phoenix has been Annihilation. If the Thought Severance Devouring Emperor senses anything amiss, he will eventually find his way here by following the cause and effect.
Staying any longer would only drag this pristine land into a storm. Wan Huaying's eyes flickered slightly.
Seemingly understanding Qin Yu's unspoken meaning, she nodded slightly. "The road is long." "Be careful."
The three of them walked out of the main hall together. Outside the hall, the lake shimmered, the sea of flowers swayed gently, and the sky was as clear as a painting untouched by dust.
Zhou Wanning turned around. Zhi Huanuo and Wan Huaying stood side by side on the jade steps, their robes fluttering slightly as their figures quietly blended into the depths of the sea of flowers.
Five flower spirits waved at the feet of the two flower fairies, their laughter ringing out. A breeze arose, and petals filled the air.
Zhou Yujin a deep breath. "Sister, let's go." Zhou Wanning nodded. She took one last look at this peaceful place. "Thank you."
The sound was so soft it was almost carried away by the wind. Qin Yu between the two, his gaze fixed on the distance. In the depths of the Eternal Silence Return to the Ruins, the world stretched out in a vast expanse.
The unknown and a storm are brewing. The three stand side by side. At this moment, there is no battle, no conspiracy.
Only the warmth and tranquility of their reunion remained. Then, they turned and stepped out of the sea of flowers. The wind swirled the petals, and their figures gradually disappeared into the distance.
Deep within the sea of flowers, the lake's surface was like a mirror, a gentle breeze caressed it. Zhi Huanuo and Wan Huaying stood side by side, watching the three figures gradually disappear into the misty flowery landscape.
Five flower spirits circled around their feet. The laughter gradually subsided. Zhi Huanuo's gaze became calm.
Only after the three had completely disappeared did he slowly speak. "That Young Master Qin— " his voice was low and slow, yet carried a profound meaning, "Is not simple."
Wan Huaying slightly raised her head and glanced at him sideways. Zhi Huanuo's gaze remained fixed on the distance. "That Logic-Extinguishing Divine Phoenix that has been waiting outside..."
He said softly, "Most likely, he Annihilation." Wan Huaying paused slightly. She was slightly shocked. "Husband, that's impossible, isn't it?"
She frowned slightly. "He's only at the Stainless Realm · Initial Stage." "I sensed that Divine Phoenix's aura from afar before."
"It's far more than just Stainless Realm · Supreme." "It should have already touched the level of the Severed Thought Realm."
Her voice lowered slightly. "And even if the two of us join forces, we might not be able to completely Annihilation it."
Zhi Huanuo smiled gently. The smile was not ostentatious.
Yet, it carried a deep certainty. "Yingying." "I can't be wrong." He slowly withdrew his gaze. "On him."
"I sensed a lingering causal force." "That causal force..." He paused for a moment. A subtle ripple suddenly appeared on the lake's surface. "More terrifying than the Divine Phoenix."
Wan Huaying's gaze narrowed slightly. Zhi Huanuo continued, "And that aura of cause and effect."
"Yet it is extremely similar to the Divine Phoenix." "Like—" "The lingering echoes of destruction left after the Divine Phoenix was erased."
The air seemed to pause slightly. Deep within the sea of flowers, a breeze swept by, Wan Huaying remained silent for a moment.
She sighed softly. "If that's truly the case..." Her gaze softened. "That Wanning siblings truly met a benefactor."
Zhi Huanuo gently took her hand. "Fate has its own destination." "We are just passersby." The two smiled at each other.
Then he slowly turned around and stepped into the main hall. The jade gate closed, and the sea of flowers returned to silence, as if nothing had happened.
Outside the Eternal Silence Return to the Ruins, space gradually thins. The sea of flowers disappears. The lake's reflection fades into the distance. Heaven and earth once again become vast and cold.
Qin Yu, Zhou Wanning, and Zhou Yujin slowly landed on a patch of gray-white barren rocks.
In the distance, cracks crisscrossed the void. The wind from the Return to the Ruins, carrying a faint aura of death, swept past my robes.
Zhou Yujin glanced back into the depths. "I never imagined that such a pristine place would exist within the Return to the Ruins."
Zhou Wanning said softly, "If it weren't for the two seniors saving me, I'm afraid I would have already..."
Before she could finish speaking, Qin Yu's gaze had already turned to the distant horizon. Beyond the Return to the Ruins, the sky darkened slightly, and an unusual fluctuation appeared in the air.
Extremely faint, yet not a natural aura. Qin Yu remained silent, but he already understood in his heart that although the Divine Phoenix was destroyed...
But cause and effect do not disappear silently. Perhaps a deeper gaze has already begun to search for the traces.
A wind rises. The three stand on the edge of the Return to the Ruins. The world is vast, and the road ahead is uncertain.