137: Explain!

As the remnant soul of the dark creature was completely devoured by the Soul Devouring Orb, the entire space finally returned to tranquility.

The suffocating dark aura gradually dissipated, replaced by a faint immortal light, as if heralding the arrival of victory.

The Emperor Ancestor Ye's remnant soul subtly relaxed, but his figure became even more ethereal, as if he could dissipate at any moment.

He slowly turned around, looking at Lin Xuan and Ye Bingning, a hint of relief and exhaustion in his eyes.

"Little friend, thank you."

Although the Emperor Ancestor Ye's voice was weak, it still carried an undeniable majesty, "If you hadn't acted in time, this Old Ancestor's remnant soul would have probably been shattered."

"Moreover, once the other party escaped, it would absolutely be a disaster for all living beings in the world..."

Lin Xuan waved his hand, his expression unchanged.

"If not for Senior, this Junior would not have had the chance to use a treasure to kill that mysterious dark creature."

"However, Senior's condition..."

Lin Xuan looked at the Emperor Ancestor Ye's figure, which was so ethereal it was almost invisible, realizing that he probably wouldn't last much longer...

"Emperor Ancestor, I will immediately contact the Elder outside the Southern Nether Continent to bring you back to the Family. The Family will definitely do its utmost to help you recover!"

Ye Bingning naturally also noticed the condition of her Emperor Ancestor. She immediately pulled out a token, about to crush it to contact that Elder.

She knew that although the dark creature had been eliminated, the Emperor Ancestor's remnant soul had also reached its limit.

If she didn't contact the Elder, it wouldn't be long before the Emperor Ancestor's remnant soul would completely dissipate, and the Emperor Ancestor would be completely annihilated!

The Emperor Ancestor Ye sighed softly upon hearing this, a trace of helplessness in his gaze: "Little Bingning, there's no need to waste time. This Old Ancestor's remnant soul has exhausted its last strength and won't last much longer..."

Upon hearing this, Ye Bingning's eyes immediately welled up with sorrow.

She quickly stepped forward, her voice choked with emotion: "Emperor Ancestor... the Family will definitely have a way..."

"Alright, Little Bingning, this Old Ancestor knows his own situation best... This Old Ancestor has been invincible his entire life and has long since come to terms with life and death."

"Death is not terrifying."

The Emperor Ancestor Ye smiled faintly, raising his hand to gently pat Ye Bingning's head, his tone filled with tenderness: "Bingning, the future of the Ye Family is entrusted to you. Although this Old Ancestor can no longer protect the Ye Family, I believe you will definitely be able to lead the Ye Family to a more glorious future."

Ye Bingning bit her lip tightly, tears welling in her eyes, but she stubbornly refused to let them fall.

Lin Xuan stood to the side, his heart filled with emotion.

Although he had only known the Emperor Ancestor Ye for a short time, this Senior's righteousness and spirit of sacrifice filled him with deep admiration.

"This wisp of my remnant soul is about to dissipate, so there are still some matters I need to entrust to you..."

The Emperor Ancestor Ye's gaze became profound, as if it pierced through endless time and space, seeing that terrifying world rift.

He slowly spoke, his tone carrying a hint of solemnity: "That world rift back then, this Old Ancestor was busy fighting that dark creature, so I didn't have time to Seal it. Now, I don't know what the situation is... This Old Ancestor is worried that if it's not dealt with in time, other dark creatures might descend from it..."

"Therefore, Little Bingning, after returning to the Ye Family, you must promptly report the situation to the current overseers of the Ye Family, so that they can contact the major forces in the Immortal Realm to jointly deal with this matter. After all, this is a major event concerning the survival of the entire Immortal Realm; they must contribute, it cannot be only my Ye Family making sacrifices."

Upon hearing this, Ye Bingning frowned slightly, feeling a faint unease in her heart.

She quickly responded:

"Yes, Emperor Ancestor! Bingning will immediately return to the Family and report this matter after this journey is over."

"However, Emperor Ancestor, where exactly is that world rift in the Immortal Realm?"

The Emperor Ancestor Ye nodded, his voice carrying a hint of solemnity:

"That rift is located in the extreme northern part of the Immortal Realm, a forbidden zone in the uninhabited area, named—'Heavenly Abyss'!"

"Heavenly Abyss is a forbidden zone in the Immortal Realm, fraught with danger. Even Quasi-Immortal Emperor powerhouses dare not easily step into it."

Upon hearing this, Ye Bingning nodded firmly: "Emperor Ancestor, Bingning will report it truthfully, and will never let the Emperor Ancestor's efforts go to waste!"

"Hahaha, good, as long as that world rift is resolved and peace is restored to my Immortal Realm, this Old Ancestor will have no regrets even in death."

The Emperor Ancestor Ye laughed heartily, but his figure became even more ethereal.

"Alright, this Old Ancestor doesn't have much time left. Consider these as gifts for you..."

Then, he slowly raised his hand, and a crystal-clear Jade Slip appeared in his palm. Ancient runes were carved on the Jade Slip, emitting a faint glow.

"This is the Legacy Jade Slip of this Old Ancestor's lifelong learning, which includes this Old Ancestor's Cultivation insights and some of the Ye Family's now lost supreme Legacies, etc. Bingning, keep it well. You can make a copy for yourself and study it diligently in the future. As for the original, return it to the Family..."

The Emperor Ancestor Ye's voice grew weaker and weaker, as if it could dissipate at any moment.

Ye Bingning took the Jade Slip, holding it tightly in her hand, her eyes filled with determination: "Emperor Ancestor, rest assured, Bingning will diligently study it and live up to your expectations!"

The Emperor Ancestor Ye nodded, his gaze turning to Lin Xuan again, his voice carrying a final instruction: "Little friend Lin Xuan, I am truly sorry. These Legacies are a secret of the Ye Family and cannot be given to Little friend as a token of gratitude..."

"However, this Old Ancestor believes that with your talent and perseverance, you will definitely forge your own path."

"Although the Legacy cannot be given, this Grotto-Heaven does have some resources, which I will give to Little friend as thanks for helping this Old Ancestor slay that dark creature."

After speaking, the Emperor Ancestor Ye raised his hand, and the Origin of this Grotto-Heaven appeared in his hand, which he then handed to Lin Xuan.

As long as Lin Xuan refines it, the entire Grotto-Heaven will become his possession, and everything within it will belong to him.

Lin Xuan was startled upon hearing this. He didn't expect the other party to give him a gift, and it was the entire Grotto-Heaven!

This was a Heavenly Emperor Level Grotto-Heaven, containing an unimaginable amount of resources, and many of them were not ordinary goods. Its value was self-evident.

It was no exaggeration to say that this Grotto-Heaven alone was enough to make the Lin Family an Emperor-level Family that surpassed all others on the Southern Nether Continent!

"Thank you, Senior, for this great gift. This Junior is deeply grateful. If I achieve success in Cultivation in the future, I will definitely lend a hand to the Ye Family when necessary."

Lin Xuan cupped his hands in thanks.

Upon hearing this, a trace of relief flashed in the Emperor Ancestor Ye's eyes. This was exactly what he wanted to hear. Befriending the other party would definitely not be a loss for the Ye Family!

"Little Bingning, this is this Old Ancestor's token. When you have it, the Emperor Ancestor Yes will naturally not doubt your words."

As if remembering something, the Emperor Ancestor Ye suddenly spoke.

Then he slowly raised his hand, and an ancient token appeared in his palm. The words "Void Gazer" were carved on the token, emitting a faint glow.

Ye Bingning took the token, she nodded heavily, her voice muffled: "Emperor Ancestor, rest assured, Bingning will not fail your trust!"

The Emperor Ancestor Ye smiled faintly, and his figure finally completely dissipated into the air, leaving only a faint voice echoing in the space: "I look forward to the day you surpass this Old Ancestor and become truly invincible existences..."

As the Emperor Ancestor Ye's remnant soul dissipated, the entire space returned to tranquility once more.

Lin Xuan and Ye Bingning stood rooted to the spot, neither speaking.