At the end of the long bridge, the main hall's door was like a slowly opening rift in the sky. Golden light flowed within the door, and space gently shifted at the threshold, as if stepping in meant crossing the boundaries of several worlds. Ye Wuhen led Qin Yu into the hall, and the door closed silently behind them. All the noise and people outside were completely shut out at this moment, leaving only pure silence in the entire main hall.
The hall was extremely spacious, yet devoid of any superfluous furnishings. Tall pillars rose straight to the dome, each bearing intricate Daoist patterns. These patterns were not engraved but rather slowly growing, as if the entire main hall itself was constantly perfecting itself. A pale golden ring hung in the center of the dome, slowly rotating and casting layers of light and shadow, dividing the entire hall into countless indistinct spatial layers.
In the deepest part of the main hall, a person sat alone.
His robes were simple, yet he possessed an aura that calmed the space. His gaze was fixed on the void ahead, as if he were looking at something beyond the reach of ordinary people. He was almost one with the rules around him.
Ye Wuhen walked straight into the hall without stopping, his voice filled with familiarity and excitement, "Sect Master, Sect Master, I'm back!"
The man paused slightly, his gaze returning from the void, as if slowly falling back to reality from another state. He turned to look at Ye Wuhen, a genuine smile appearing in his eyes, "Wuhen, you're back."
The next moment, his gaze fell on Qin Yu, and in that instant, his eyes clearly sharpened.
It was as if some kind of perception had been confirmed several times in a very short period of time.
His pupils dilated slightly, and he slowly rose from his seat, his tone carrying an undisguised surprise, "And this young man is...?"
Ye Wuhen had already walked up to him, laughing heartily, "Sect Master, the one I've mentioned to you countless times, it's him, Qin Yu, Brother Qin." He patted his chest as he spoke, "My more than one hundred million God-Level Resonance Crystal were also a gift from Brother Qin."
Upon hearing this, Lin Jingzhe seemed to suddenly realize something. His surprise instantly turned to eagerness, and he took two steps forward, his voice tinged with rare excitement, "So it's Brother Qin!"
He gestured, "Come, come, take a seat of honor." Qin Yu smiled slightly, his expression composed, "Sect Master, you're too kind."
The three entered the hall and took their seats to the side. Lin Jingzhe had already raised his hand and waved it, his voice clear and bright, "Someone come here."
As soon as the words were spoken, the space beside the hall rippled slightly, and two figures silently appeared, bowing respectfully, "Sect Master."
"Serve tea." "Yes."
The two figures moved and vanished like ripples on water. When they reappeared, they had placed a pot of warm and jade-like spiritual tea on the table. The aroma of the tea had not yet dissipated, but it carried a very subtle sense of stability and order, as if even the Fate Soul of the two had slowed down slightly at this moment.
The three sat down, Ye Wuhen smiled and said, "Brother Qin, this is my sect leader, Lin Jingzhe."
Qin Yu slightly cupped his hands, his tone calm yet courteous, "Sect Master's demeanor is extraordinary; meeting you today confirms his distinction."
Lin Jingzhe laughed heartily upon hearing this, waving his hand, "Brother Qin, you jest. At my age, I'm merely tending to my small plot of land within this sect." He looked at Qin Yu, his eyes now showing a hint of seriousness, "On the contrary, it is Young Master Qin who is truly extraordinary."
The aroma of tea rose gently, and a halo slowly rotated in the dome, making the entire hall seem to soften with the passing conversation.
Ye Wuhen leaned to one side, casually picked up his teacup, and interjected with a smile, "Sect Master, you have no idea how rapidly Brother Qin's strength has improved. I remember when I mentioned it to you, Brother Qin and I were both at the Realm Breaking Realm · Middle Stage. Look at him, it hasn't been long at all and he's already at the Mystic Void Realm."
Lin Jingzhe nodded slightly, his gaze no longer probing but filled with appreciation. "I can tell."
Qin Yu didn't say anything more. He simply picked up the teacup and, as the aroma of the tea entered his throat, a faint sense of clarity slowly spread through his mind, even smoothing out the slight fluctuations caused by his long journey.
The atmosphere among the three gradually became gentle and natural, and time passed by unnoticed, about an incense stick's time later.
Lin Jingzhe put down his teacup, his gaze slightly darkening as if he had finally made a decision. He looked at Qin Yu, his tone no longer casual but serious, "Brother Qin, I have a request. I wonder if you would be willing to listen?"
Qin Yu put down his teacup, his expression calm. "Sect Master, please speak."
Lin Jingzhe slowly began, "Brother Qin, your contributions are indispensable to the scale of our Boundless Realm Divine Sect today." He paused, his gaze fixed on Qin Yu, "Therefore, I would like to invite Brother Qin to serve as the sole Vice Sect Master of our sect."
The moment the words fell, the air seemed to pause slightly, Ye Wuhen almost spat out the tea he had just picked up.
Qin Yu paused slightly, then, as if pulled by something, waved his hand, "No, no, no—Sect Master, this really won't do."
He gave a wry smile, his tone tinged with helplessness, "I thought it was something serious, but I really can't accept this position."
Lin Jingzhe frowned slightly, his tone becoming serious, "Brother Qin, you're being far too modest. You know better than anyone the value of God-Level Resonance Crystal. You casually gave away a hundred million; even some Primordial Divine Hall might not be able to do that."
Qin Yu shook his head directly, his voice steady yet firm, "Those were just resources, not merit." He looked at Lin Jingzhe, "The sect's success today is the result of the sect leader and all the elders' joint efforts. I was just doing what was convenient; I can't be considered a contributor."
He paused, his tone softening yet becoming more resolute, "And most importantly, I'm used to working alone, I don't like being constrained, and I'm even less suited to holding an important position within the sect system."
Lin Jingzhe was silent for a moment, looking at Qin Yu as if assessing the weight of his words.
Finally, he sighed softly, the seriousness on his face slowly fading into an understanding smile. "Alright."
He nodded. "Since Brother Qin has made up his mind, I won't force him."
Ye Wuhen finally breathed a sigh of relief and couldn't help but laugh out loud, "I told you, Sect Master, he would definitely run away the moment you brought it up."
Lin Jingzhe glared at him, but couldn't help but laugh. The relaxed and gentle atmosphere in the hall returned once again.
But deep within the air, there was an additional layer of invisible acceptance.
The light and shadow in the hall were still slowly shifting, and the aroma of tea had not yet dissipated when Ye Wuhen suddenly placed the teacup on the table, leaned forward, and revealed a smile that had been brewing for a long time. "Sigh—I do have an idea."
His eyes darted around, looking at Lin Jingzhe, then at Qin Yu, his tone tinged with excitement, "Sect Master, since Brother Qin doesn't want to be bound by rules, why don't we make him our Boundless Realm Divine Sect's — the Unfettered Guest Heaven's Venerable?"
The moment the words left his mouth, Lin Jingzhe abruptly stopped, then, as if suddenly realizing something, slapped his thigh, causing the teacup to tremble slightly. "That's it! That's it! Oh, how come I didn't think of that?!"
His eyes suddenly lit up, and his entire demeanor became lighter. "Brother Qin, the Vice Sect Master's restrictions are too numerous and the terms too complicated. This 'Unfettered Guest Heaven's Venerable' is just what you need!"
Qin Yu was slightly taken aback, raised an eyebrow, and glanced between the two. "Unfettered Guest Heaven's Venerable?" His tone was calm, but with a hint of inquiry.
Ye Wuhen immediately leaned closer, his speech quickening, "Brother Qin, you'll definitely like this." He gestured with his hands, as if describing some kind of extremely free existence, "The Unfettered Guest Heaven's Venerable,' simply put, means—you can come and go as you please, roaming the world freely, unrestrained by any sect, and you don't need to interfere in any sect affairs."
He paused, then smiled even more broadly, "But all the treatment, resources, and authority will be on par with yours, or even higher—the sect will be grateful if you're willing to help, and won't utter a single complaint if you're unwilling."
Lin Jingzhe nodded slowly from the side, his tone serious but no longer oppressive, "This is the freest identity that the Boundless Realm Divine Sect can offer."
The light and shadows inside the hall seemed to slow down for a moment, and Qin Yu did not answer immediately.
His gaze lowered slightly, landing on the lingering aroma of tea on the table. The aroma gently surged and then quickly subsided, much like the fleeting thoughts that crossed his mind at that moment.
The aura of the Boundless Realm Divine Sect is clean and pure, without any hidden schemes or undercurrents. The sect's energy is in harmony with heaven and earth, upright and unbiased.
Within this Eternal Nonexistence Limitless Domain, forces intertwine and undercurrents lurk. While he may feel free to travel alone, he ultimately lacks a foothold to which he can readily draw support.
Shen Qingchen and Su Qingyuan have already entered the Chi Lineage system. If he remains alone, he will have to bear many situations alone.
Thoughts rapidly unfolded in his mind, then subsided in the next instant. Qin Yu slowly raised his head, a faint smile appearing on his lips, "Since that's the case..."
He looked at Lin Jingzhe and Ye Wuhen, his tone becoming decisive and composed, "Then I shall respectfully comply."
The moment the words left his mouth, Ye Wuhen slapped his thigh, "Hahaha--Brother Qin is indeed straightforward!"
Lin Jingzhe's smile widened completely, as if an invisible layer of worry had been removed. "Good, good, good!" he said three times, his voice echoing throughout the hall. "From this day forward, Brother Qin is the sole master of the Boundless Realm Divine Sect —the one and only Unfettered Guest Heaven's Venerable!"
Before he could finish speaking, he had already stood up, waved his sleeve, and his voice instantly echoed throughout the entire sect, "Guards!"
The space trembled slightly, and several figures appeared simultaneously, bowing in unison, "Sect Master!"
Lin Jingzhe's voice was steady and resonant, "Immediately summon all disciples, deacons, and elders of the sect—a grand feast will be held tonight!"
His gaze shifted and landed on Qin Yu, his expression a mix of pride and sincerity, "A welcome feast for the Boundless Realm Divine Sect Unfettered Guest Heaven's Venerable!"
As night fell, the entire Boundless Realm Divine Sect was completely illuminated.
Outside the mountain gate, the sea of clouds was illuminated by layers of lights, making it look like flowing gold. People were thronging the bridge, and lanterns floated in the air like a galaxy falling down. In the distance, among the peaks surrounding the main hall, palaces were lit up one after another, their lights intertwining to create an Ultimate and breathtaking scene.
Before the main hall, a huge banquet hall was set up, where hundreds of thousands of disciples gathered.
Countless light wheels floated in the sky, slowly rotating and illuminating the entire space in layers. Each layer had different seats and different ranks, yet there was no chaos; everything was perfectly orderly.
The smell of alcohol, laughter, and music mingled together.
The guardian beast slowly swept through the air, leaving a long trail of light, and melodies flowed naturally from the void, as if heaven and earth themselves were providing accompaniment for this grand feast.
At the very top, the main banquet table resembled a solitary peak suspended in a sea of stars, with Qin Yu, Ye Wuhen, and Lin Jingzhe seated in the center.
On both sides stood hundreds of deacons and elders, each with a different aura, yet all were extremely restrained. The entire banquet stage appeared lively, but in reality, an extremely stable order was slowly flowing within it.
Lin Jingzhe slowly stood up. As soon as he stood up, the entire banquet hall seemed to be gently silenced by some force. Hundreds of thousands of people fell silent at the same time, and all eyes converged on him in the same instant.
The halo in the sky stopped spinning, and only his voice remained in the world, "Everyone—"
The voice wasn't loud, yet it echoed clearly throughout the entire sect, each word seeming to penetrate directly into the depths of one's consciousness. "Today is a rare and grand event for our Boundless Realm Divine Sect."
He turned slightly to the side and pointed at Qin Yu, "Today, our sect welcomes a special person."
He pronounced "Qin Yu— " each word deliberate. The light and shadow trembled slightly at that moment. "From this day forward—"
His voice suddenly turned solemn, "Qin Yu, for my Boundless Realm Divine Sect —the only one Unfettered Guest Heaven's Venerable!"
"His status is equal to mine! Come, let us all pay our respects to the Unfettered Guest Heaven's Venerable." As these words fell, the entire space seemed to freeze for a moment.
The next moment, like a flash flood, hundreds of thousands of voices rang out simultaneously, shaking the sea of clouds and causing the halo to tremble.
"Those Heaven's Venerable Qin!!!" "Those Heaven's Venerable Qin!!!" "Those Heaven's Venerable Qin --!!!"
The sound waves surged one after another, as if to shake the entire world up. Qin Yu slowly stood up.
He stood on the high platform, his robes fluttering slightly in the light and shadow. His gaze swept over the endless crowd below. There was no deliberate pressure, yet everyone's voices naturally fell silent in the next instant.
He raised his hand in a casual bow, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable certainty. "You're too kind, everyone. From now on, let's work together to develop and strengthen our sect." His voice wasn't loud, but it pierced through the entire void.
The banquet hall erupted in an even more enthusiastic response. Wine cups were raised, light and shadow intertwined, and the entire Boundless Realm Divine Sect was in complete jubilation that night.