The First Multidimensional Universe – the Skeleton Star Sea – is no longer the desolate and sluggish Skeleton Star Sea it once was. After the ancient gate at the source of the Eternal Silence Long River, sealed for millennia, was suddenly opened, the news swept across the entire Eternal Nonexistence Limitless Domain overnight.
Above the vast starry sea, void passages traversing the ancient ruins lit up one after another. Countless cultivators emerged from various cities, clans, and hidden caves, their streaks of light crisscrossing the pale giants, all converging towards the direction of the Fifth Multidimensional Universe - the Primordial Grave.
Looking into the distance, thousands of long streaks of light have already spread out in the dark sea of stars, and new cultivators are continuously joining from further away. A vast wave that is shaking the entire Eternal Nonexistence Limitless Domain is rushing from every corner of the five ultimate multidimensional universes to the same Ultimate place.
Amidst the surging crowd, a young man walked briskly with his hands behind his back, his demeanor calm and composed.
He was extremely handsome, with long eyebrows that reached his temples, a straight nose, and a pair of peach blossom eyes that always held a hint of nonchalant laughter. His hair was neatly combed, and he wore a high-quality brocade robe with a warm jade pendant hanging at his waist. The collar and cuffs of his robe were embroidered with subtle and exquisite patterns.
His every move exuded the leisurely air cultivated by a long-standing position of power and a life of luxury. Most people who met him for the first time would mistake him for a young master from a prominent family traveling abroad.
Even though he was traveling through the night with thousands of cultivators, he showed none of the anxiety or urgency that others felt for fear of falling behind. Instead, he frequently glanced at the strange phenomena in the starry sea along the way, a faint smile always playing on his lips, composed and extraordinary.
But this stunningly beautiful face was ultimately a fake, Chen Jinrong.
After killing Hua An, he abandoned the ordinary face he had shown in the restaurant. As Hua An Yin's Soul Thrall, Hua Yin's Fate Soul essence was forcibly extracted by him, and Hua Yin must have noticed.
Over the years, he has been able to evade the Hua Lineage's pursuit from afar on several occasions because of his deep-seated caution and suspicion.
Therefore, after leaving that secluded area, he changed his appearance again, and his clothing, demeanor, mannerisms and habits were completely changed. Now, this dashing young master of a noble family has no resemblance to the ordinary cultivator who was indistinguishable from the crowd and had no memory of him before.
As for the numerous pieces of evidence extracted from Hua An 'Fate Soul, Chen Jinrong naturally did not forget them. However, this sudden change in the ancient sect gave him a glimpse of an even better opportunity.
Chen Jinrong glanced calmly at the surging tide of cultivators gathering in the distance, his smile unchanged, but a chilling killing intent flashed in his eyes.
"Hmph, with such a commotion, the Hua Lineage will certainly not stand idly by." "This time, they will definitely send a large number of disciples to the Primordial Grave."
With this thought in mind, the coldness in his eyes deepened. For the past two years, he had long been accustomed to hiding in the crowd, waiting for his prey to enter the game.
He was already outmatched in a direct confrontation with the deeply entrenched Hua Lineage, and facing Hua Yin head-on would be tantamount to suicide. However, if the Hua Lineage disciples left the protection of their ancestral land and stepped into this chaotic and contentious place, the situation would be completely reversed.
With the ancient gates wide open, heroes from the Eternal Nonexistence Limitless Domain gather to compete for supremacy. It would be perfectly normal for a few cultivators to fall during this time.
Chen Jinrong's lips curled slightly. "How many come..." His gaze swept over the densely packed backs of the cultivators in front of him, "I will deal with them one by one." His brocade robe fluttered in the wind, and his figure once again merged into the vast crowd heading to the Primordial Grave, instantly disappearing into the myriad streams of light crisscrossing the Skeleton Star Sea.
At the same moment, in the Fourth Multidimensional Universe, the Void Dharma Realm, the North City · Stele Forest Imperial City, Qin Yu had already returned.
The closer he got to the Chi Lineage's territory, the more clearly he could sense the immense upheaval that the cataclysmic event of the previous night had caused throughout the entire Eternal Nonexistence Limitless Domain. The once tranquil ancient road that ran through the outer perimeter of the Stele Forest Imperial City was now occupied by a continuous stream of cultivators on their way.
Figures flew swiftly from all directions, some alone, some in groups, and many cultivators from the same origin traveling in teams, rapidly moving away along the void passages connecting various multidimensional universes. The Ultimate direction of all of them pointed to the Primordial Grave.
Call out--!
Without pausing for a moment, Qin Yu, clad in black, left a long, slender shadow in the sky, sweeping past the surrounding crowd and accelerating again, speeding towards the core territory of the Chi Lineage. Below, the ancient stone tablets, stretching for millennia, rushed past rapidly, one after another, weathered by time, passing by on both sides of his field of vision.
As they ventured deeper into the Chi Lineage's territory, the number of Chi Family Lineage family members they encountered along the way became increasingly dense. Some were urgently mobilizing resources from their sects, while others were heading to the outskirts of the territory in groups. Several well-equipped teams were already poised to set off.
Qin Yu glanced at it indifferently, without stopping. He had returned with an important matter that needed to be settled first.
A moment later, the magnificent palaces of the Chi Lineage came into view. Qin Yu landed slowly from the sky and walked through the familiar white jade palace path. Just as he reached the outside of a hall, a slender figure walked slowly from the other side of the corridor.
Qin Yu paused slightly, and at the same instant, the other woman also saw him. She was startled at first, but her clear eyes lit up in an instant. Chi Ninghua.
Two years had passed, and she looked exactly the same as Qin Yu remembered. However, she was currently busy with clan affairs, and her steps were much more hurried than usual. But when she saw that familiar figure in black, all the anxiety between her brows disappeared, and her eyes instantly lit up with joy.
"Young Master Qin? You're back!"
Chi Ninghua strode forward, carefully examining Qin Yu from head to toe. Confirming that the person before her was indeed her old friend who had disappeared two years prior, a smile played on her lips. "You've come at just the right time."
Qin Yu nodded slightly, politely cupped his hands in a salute, his expression remaining calm and composed, showing no arrogance despite his two years of life-and-death training in the ancestral land. "Senior, I have just returned here and was just about to pay my respects to the clan leader."
Chi Ninghua nodded happily, raised her hand to point in the direction of the ancestral land, and said in a gentle tone, "The clan leader is currently handling clan affairs at the Fate Abyss Palace. You can go directly there."
"Thank you, senior." Qin Yu thanked him and, without further delay, headed straight for the Palace of Fate Abyss along the straight palace road.
The Fate Abyss Palace has always been the core place where the Chi Family Lineage patriarch discusses affairs and makes decisions on important matters of the clan. Today, it is even busier and more solemn than usual. Before Qin Yu even stepped into the main hall, he could hear faint sounds of discussions coming from inside.
The palace doors were wide open, and several elders of the Chi Lineage sat on either side. The person sitting in the head seat was none other than Chi Boqian. Several jade slips and an ancient map were laid out on the table in front of them, indicating that they had just been discussing the sect's arrangements after the opening of the ancient gate.
Qin Yu stepped into the main hall.
The elder speaking in the hall suddenly stopped, and several gazes turned towards the hall entrance. The next instant, Chi Boqian, who sat in the main seat, suddenly changed his expression. "Fellow Daoist Qin?"
A bright light instantly shone in his eyes, sweeping away the heavy expression that had accumulated between his brows from days of meetings, and an uncontrollable smile spread across his lips. After two whole years of silence, Qin Yu had returned just when the Chi Lineage was preparing for their second trip to the Primordial Grave. This unexpected joy filled Chi Boqian with undisguised excitement.
"Haha! Fellow Daoist Qin, you're finally back!" Chi Boqian stood up abruptly, raised his hand to indicate his presence, his joy evident in his voice. "It's truly a case of timing being better than arriving early! Please, take a seat!"
The elders in the hall also smiled and greeted him one after another, "Young Master Qin, it's been two years. How have you been?"
"We've been waiting for your return. We hadn't heard from you for so long, and some in the clan even guessed that you had gone into seclusion in a hidden realm. We never expected you to suddenly appear today."
Qin Yu remained calm and composed, showing no arrogance or complacency despite his improved cultivation. He returned each greeting with a cupped hand and said with a faint smile, "It's been two years since we last met. I hope you are all well."
Upon hearing this, Chi Boqian was even more delighted and repeatedly gestured for him to take a seat. Qin Yu walked to an empty seat to the side, his black robe fluttering slightly as he Anran sat down.
After he was seated, Chi Boqian returned to the main seat, his gaze still warm with the joy of a long-awaited reunion, and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Qin, you must have had a long and arduous journey. On your return, you must have seen with your own eyes that the Eternal Nonexistence Limitless Domain is now completely different from what it was two years ago."
"Hmm." Qin Yu nodded slightly. "I already know about the opening of the ancient gate, so as soon as I heard the news, I immediately rushed back to the Chi Lineage."
"That's good." A gentle voice came from the side. The speaker was none other than Chi Tianhong, the eldest elder of the Chi Lineage.
Chi Tianhong sat beside the main seat, his brows and eyes gentle, his expression calm, showing no signs of agitation despite the chaotic changes brought about by the reappearance of the ancient sect. His gaze towards Qin Yu was full of goodwill, and his speech was unhurried. "Young Master Qin, although you missed the first group that set off with our clan, it's alright. The second group of our clan to the graves hasn't departed yet. If you wish to go, you can travel with the second group, so you can look after each other along the way."
These words were gentle and measured, without any coercion, and Qin Yu was not treated as an outsider to be manipulated. It was purely the kind concern of an elder. Qin Yu understood and solemnly bowed to express his gratitude. "Thank you for your kindness, Elder. However, I have an important personal matter to attend to before I reach the Primordial Grave. Once it is settled, I will proceed to the battlefield."
Chi Tianhong nodded with a smile, readily agreeing.
Upon hearing this, Chi Boqian, who was seated at the head of the table, had a slight glint in his eyes. He knew the inside story of the important matter Qin Yu mentioned far better than the other elders. Two years ago, Qin Yu had met Wanyan at the Chi Lineage before leaving alone, and two years of ups and downs had passed since then. Now that he had returned, his first words were that he had important matters to attend to, and Chi Boqian instantly understood the reason behind it all.
Chi Boqian did not press the matter in public, but simply gave Qin Yu a deep look. At that moment, Qin Yu also looked up to meet his gaze, their eyes briefly meeting, everything understood without words.
A moment later, Chi Boqian withdrew his gaze, his smile fading, Return to One leader. He looked around at everyone in the hall and said, "Gentlemen, all matters concerning our journey to the Ancient Gate have just been explained."
Upon hearing this, all the elders sat up straight and listened attentively to the command.
"The first team has already set off, and the manpower, supplies, and arrangements for the second team along the route have all been finalized." Chi Boqian raised his hand and instructed in a deep voice, "Everyone, return to your positions and prepare. Do not delay the departure time."
"We obey, Clan Chief." All the elders rose in unison, cupped their hands in greeting, and accepted the order. Chi Tianhong then rose as well, nodding and smiling at Qin Yu before leaving. Qin Yu also rose and returned the greeting with a cupped hand.
Afterwards, the elders bid farewell to Chi Boqian in turn. Their robes fluttered slightly, and their footsteps gradually faded into the distance, disappearing into the long corridor outside the hall. In an instant, the Fate Abyss Palace returned to silence.