620: To go or to stay

Mirror Ruins Realm, Saint Xuan Ancient Country.

"Lin Yang! Are you alright?"

Xuan Xiao asked nervously.

Butler Fu also looked concerned.

Yes.

Lin Yang was back.

Xuan Taihuang helped him escape, and he returned to the Saint Xuan Ancient Country.

It wasn't that he hadn't considered teaming up with Xuan Taihuang to deal with Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness and Lanan.

But he had just broken through, and after being ambushed by Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness, there were already signs of instability in his internal power.

Even if he teamed up with Xuan Taihuang, he couldn't kill either Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness or Lanan; it would just be a waste of time.

Therefore, Lin Yang decisively retreated.

As for Xuan Taihuang saying he had a way to escape, he certainly did.

Anyway, Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness would definitely not dare to kill Xuan Taihuang in plain sight.

If it was just Lanan alone, Xuan Taihuang would be able to handle him.

So Lin Yang wasn't too worried about Xuan Taihuang's safety.

Facing Xuan Xiao and Butler Fu's concerned inquiries, Lin Yang shook his head and said:

"I'm fine, but I need to go into seclusion now to stabilize my cultivation. I trouble Your Highness to arrange another seclusion chamber for me."

Xuan Xiao immediately said, "I've already prepared it for you!"

With that, he led Lin Yang to the seclusion chamber.

As early as when Lin Yang was undergoing Transformation Dao Realm, he had begun preparing everything. Now, the seclusion chamber also contained some precious high-grade medicines for recovering from injuries.

"Your Highness is thoughtful!" Lin Yang said with gratitude.

"Don't be polite. Go into seclusion with peace of mind. I will look after Bamboo Cang Country and won't let Lanan or anyone from the Ancient Country have a chance to act," Xuan Xiao said.

"Thank you, Your Highness." Only then did Lin Yang feel completely at ease.

As he went into seclusion.

The battle on Lan Realm's side quickly ended.

Just as Lin Yang had thought, although Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness and Xuan Taihuang had always been at odds, and competition was encouraged within the Ancient Country.

Outside, however, they still had to be somewhat mindful.

After Lin Yang left, Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness was forced to withdraw his hand, but the killing intent in his eyes when he looked at Xuan Taihuang grew even stronger.

Lanan knew he couldn't do anything to Xuan Taihuang either, so he also left very straightforwardly.

Today, he had lost the most face and dignity.

"Xuan Taihuang, we will settle today's score properly another day!" Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness said eerily before leaving.

"Heh heh, Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness, you should think about how not to be settled by Lin Yang instead," Xuan Taihuang said with a faint smile.

Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness's steps paused: "What do you mean?"

"Don't you understand what I mean?"

Xuan Taihuang sneered:

"He just broke through, yet he could directly withstand your full-force sneak attack, and he underwent Transformation Dao Realm in the Space Dao. Although you are a top Dao Monarch, he, I'm afraid, won't take too long to reach your current height, or even surpass you!"

"At that time, do you think he will let go of your sneak attack today without mentioning it?"

Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness's expression changed: "Even so, he can't kill me!"

"Is that so? We can see then." Xuan Taihuang continued to smile lightly.

"Hmph!"

Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness snorted coldly, said no more, and left directly.

Xuan Taihuang watched Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness leave, then secretly sighed in his heart: "Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness, I hope you understand my reminder and leave Endless Spacetime."

Yes, he was reminding Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness.

But, he wasn't doing this for Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness's sake.

Instead, he was thinking for Lin Yang.

That's right.

He was considering Lin Yang!

Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness was extremely vengeful. Having lost face today, the new and old grudges combined would surely make him want to put Lin Yang to death.

Lin Yang naturally also wanted to kill Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness.

But Saint Xuan Ancient Country had its rules.

Internal competition was allowed, but if Lin Yang really made a move against Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness, the other Saint Xuan Rulers could not stand idly by.

At that time, even he would have to intervene.

This was the Ancestor's rule, not to be violated!

By then, Lin Yang would have to face seven Saint Xuan Rulers!

One against seven, there would be no chance of victory!

Moreover, even if he could secretly go easy, even if Lin Yang found an opportunity to kill Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness, it would still incur the Ancestor's wrath.

Once the Ancestor acted, Lin Yang would truly have no way out.

So, Xuan Taihuang seemingly acted for Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness's good, reminding him to make plans early, but in reality, he was considering Lin Yang's future... A hundred years later.

"Finally, my cultivation is completely stable."

Inside the seclusion chamber, Lin Yang was in a great mood.

During his breakthrough, he was ambushed by Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness, which almost caused him serious injury and led to unstable cultivation. Fortunately, after a hundred years of stabilization, it was finally completely stable.

Moreover, not only had his cultivation stabilized, but he had also experienced the power of the Space Dao after undergoing Transformation Dao Realm.

Firstly, Layered Space broke through the upper limit of ninety-nine layers.

When fully unleashed, not only did its defensive power increase a hundredfold, but the number of layers also reached an astonishing two hundred and thirty-three layers!

Lin Yang estimated that even Lanan's full-force attack might not be able to break through his Layered Space now.

Such an improvement could be said to be ridiculously strong.

Secondly, the power of Space Dao techniques also increased a hundredfold.

Previously, he couldn't break through Lanan's defenses, but now, if they were to fight again, Lin Yang was confident he could suppress and beat Lanan!

This was the might of the Space Dao!

He had only just broken through, yet he could already suppress veteran Dao Monarchs!

He even felt that he wasn't without the power to fight against top Dao Monarchs like Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness.

"In the entire Endless Spacetime now, there shouldn't be many people who can absolutely suppress me."

Lin Yang smiled, then emerged from seclusion.

Dao Monarch!

To be honest, he hadn't expected this day to come so quickly.

Looking back, he still felt as if he were dreaming.

Recalling his initial entry into the Mirror Ruins Realm, at that time, the Returning Origin Realm was an unreachable, high and mighty existence.

The Myriad Laws Emperor was even a hegemon who ruled the world.

As for Dao Monarchs?

That was even more something not to be easily mentioned!

Yet now, he too had become this supreme Dao Monarch!

And a Dao Monarch who had undergone Transformation Dao Realm with the Space Dao!

"Your Excellency Lin Yang, you've emerged from seclusion. Is your cultivation stable?"

Xuan Xiao's voice broke Lin Yang's thoughts.

"Your Highness, thank you for your concern. My cultivation is completely stable, and I've even had a slight improvement," Lin Yang said with a smile after regaining his senses.

"There's even an improvement?" Xuan Xiao was stunned.

It had only been a hundred years!

Not only had his cultivation stabilized, but he had even improved??

Xuan Xiao was astonished!

One must know, this was the Dao Monarch Realm!

For an ordinary Dao Monarch, stabilizing cultivation for ten thousand years was not considered long, let alone wishing for an improvement.

But Lin Yang... "Monster!"

"I can only say he's a monster!"

Xuan Xiao truly couldn't find suitable words to describe his feelings.

Lin Yang couldn't help but smile: "This is all thanks to Your Highness's help along the way."

He wasn't being polite; Xuan Xiao's help to him was indeed immense.

Leaving aside other things, the Space Source Pearl alone was the greatest help.

If not for the Space Source Pearl, he wouldn't have undergone Transformation Dao Realm so quickly.

Xuan Xiao, hearing this, was also deeply moved: "Why say such things? Now that you have successfully undergone Transformation Dao Realm and become a Dao Monarch, I will also benefit from it!"

Originally, their lineage only had Xuan Taihuang as a Dao Monarch.

With Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness in power, their lineage would have a difficult time.

But now Lin Yang had also become a Dao Monarch.

Not only did their lineage have two Dao Monarchs, but Lin Yang's strength was also extremely formidable.

This would effectively counteract Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness's targeting.

Not to mention that he became the first prince to have a Transformation Dao Realm Dao Monarch as a guest, he himself would benefit immensely.

Even everyone in their entire lineage would benefit through him.

Xuan Xiao was naturally excited and thrilled.

"If Your Highness needs help with anything, please don't hesitate to ask!" Lin Yang also knew to repay kindness.

He had said back then that he would definitely repay Xuan Xiao's help, and now that he was a Dao Monarch, he could help Xuan Xiao even more.

Xuan Xiao was even more moved: "With your words, I am content. It's just that now, everyone in the entire Endless Spacetime knows how formidable you are. I don't have any troubles that need your help. Who would dare to provoke me now?"

Lin Yang was momentarily stunned.

This... Butler Fu, beside him, laughed heartily: "Haha, yes, Your Excellency Lin Yang, everyone knows that you are His Highness's guest. Now, hardly anyone dares to provoke His Highness."

"Alright." Lin Yang smiled.

This was also true.

Even Dao Monarchs didn't dare to easily provoke him, so how could others dare to easily provoke Xuan Xiao?

Xuan Xiao then chuckled and said: "Even Xuan Lie now doesn't dare to argue much with me. He even deliberately avoids me most of the time! It's simply delightful!"

"Oh? Xuan Lie is actually that patient?" Lin Yang raised an eyebrow.

"What else can he do if he isn't patient?" Xuan Xiao said, "As far as I know, even Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness seems to be planning something recently, specifically instructing those in his lineage to try to avoid conflicts with us."

Lin Yang's eyes narrowed: "What is Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness planning?"

"I'm not too sure about that, but I heard he plans to leave Endless Spacetime." Xuan Xiao first shook his head, then added: "The specifics aren't clear."

"Hmm? Leave Endless Spacetime?" Lin Yang was greatly puzzled. "Why would he leave Endless Spacetime when things are going well?"

Xuan Xiao immediately looked at him strangely: "Isn't it because of you!"

"Because of me?" Lin Yang was even more confused.

"Yes, the enmity between you two is so great, and now you have successfully undergone Transformation Dao Realm with the Space Dao. It won't be long before you surpass him. He's definitely worried you'll retaliate against him," Xuan Xiao explained.

"This... he's just willing to leave like that?" Lin Yang was still a bit surprised.

Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness had finally taken office, and even had an opportunity to improve, becoming the most prominent Saint Xuan Ruler in the Saint Xuan Ancient Country.

Could he be willing to give up all this status and position to leave Endless Spacetime?

Xuan Xiao said: "Whether he's willing or not, I don't know, but there are rumors saying so."

"If it's true, then I have to admire him a bit," Lin Yang sighed.

"It's precisely because he knows how difficult cultivation is that he doesn't want to die even more. Fleeing under your pressure is also very normal," Xuan Xiao said.

"Actually, even if he doesn't leave, I wouldn't have much chance to kill him, and killing him would also incur the Ancestor's wrath, so there's no need for him to leave."

Lin Yang was also very clear about this, so he hadn't thought about acting against Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness and Lanan in a short period of time.

All Ancient Countries had Ancestors.

The Ancestors were all in High-Level Spacetime.

Although returning was difficult, they all had Dao Power avatars sleeping within the Ancient Countries.

This was the most fundamental reason why the major Ancient Countries could stand firm in Endless Spacetime.

Although he had undergone Transformation Dao Realm, he was still far from the Ancient Country's Ancestor.

Ancestors, at the very least, were Dao Realm existences.

So from this perspective, even if Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness didn't leave, there wouldn't really be any major problems.

Xuan Xiao, however, said: "Perhaps he has other ideas, wanting to go further, who knows. It's difficult to prove the Dao in Endless Spacetime, perhaps he also wants to take the opportunity to try his luck in High-Level Spacetime."

With that, Xuan Xiao looked at Lin Yang:

"After all, pressure breeds motivation. Perhaps he also wants to turn pressure into motivation and break through to prove the Dao."

Lin Yang nodded slightly: "If you put it that way, it is possible."

"Let's not talk about him for now. Whether he stays or leaves has little to do with us. It's you, what are your plans? Will you continue to stay in Endless Spacetime or also go to High-Level Spacetime?"

Xuan Xiao's greatest concern at this moment was Lin Yang's departure or stay.

Lin Yang had already undergone Transformation Dao Realm. After a little more cultivation in Endless Spacetime, no one would be his match.

Without opponents, there would naturally be no pressure.

Without pressure, motivation would naturally be much less, and cultivation might not be as diligent.

Xuan Xiao and Butler Fu had discussed this over the past century. They actually quite wanted Lin Yang to go directly to High-Level Spacetime.

Otherwise, wasting time in Endless Spacetime would only squander Lin Yang's talent and potential.

However, Lin Yang hadn't thought about this question yet. After pondering for a moment, he said:

"I will temporarily continue to stay in Endless Spacetime for a while. After all, I just broke through, so there's no rush."

He paused, then added a sentence:

"At least I have to wait until Saint Xuan Ruler Xuanming Wilderness leaves before I leave. What if I leave and he doesn't, wouldn't you be back to square one?"

Xuan Xiao, hearing this, immediately didn't know whether to laugh or cry, nodding: "That's true, we have to wait for him to leave first or drive him away."

"Haha."

Lin Yang laughed heartily, then said:

"I'll go back to Bamboo Cang Country first, and then I might need to return to the Universe Zone again. If Your Highness has anything, just send me a message!"

"Okay, you go about your business. As long as you are still in Endless Spacetime, there generally won't be anything happening on my side," Xuan Xiao said.

Lin Yang nodded slightly and went straight back to Bamboo Cang Country.

As for returning to the Universe Zone, he also wanted to see if he, now having undergone Transformation Dao Realm, could enter the River of Time Reversal and Extreme Sea.

In Bamboo Cang Country, Lin Yang finally saw Cang Miao again!

"Cang Miao, after more than twenty thousand years apart, how have you been?" Lin Yang looked at Cang Miao.

Cang Miao's nose immediately tingled, and he bowed deeply: "Cang Miao greets Commander Sir! Thank you for your concern, Commander Sir, Cang Miao is doing well!"

Commander Sir!

Hearing this familiar yet distant address, Lin Yang's emotions were also somewhat complex for a moment, then he thought of Lin Mu.

Last time, Lin Mu came out to block the attack of that Black Mist Dao Monarch for him and was exiled by that Black Mist Dao Monarch. Now, he didn't know where he was.

"Logically speaking, with Lin Mu's strength, plus the current fame of Bamboo Cang Country and myself, no matter where he was exiled, as long as he entered a populated Universe Zone and then entered Endless Spacetime, he should have learned of these situations. I just don't know why he hasn't come back."

Lin Yang silently mused in his heart.

Afterward, he met everyone one by one, then returned to the Universe Zone again.

Now that he had undergone Transformation Dao Realm, he surely wouldn't be unable to enter the River of Time Reversal, right? (End of chapter)