186: The mountain god gives advice, and the master of chess in the temple plays chess

In the past, Qin Jin had distantly witnessed its departure, and now, he finally saw it again.

Inside the water curtain.

Half of its body was revealed in the water curtain; its human face was quite handsome, and it hadn't truly entered the Great Desolation, but rather seemed to be projected from beyond a restriction.

After appearing, its gaze swept towards Qin Jin, then to the Observer clone suspended before Qin Chi, offering protection. A slightly low voice emanated.

“A cultivator of the Human Race’s Ancient Law?”

The Horse-bodied Human-faced God murmured.

“It truly knows some information.”

Qin Jin’s heart settled.

The other party hadn't directly attacked him, and even after appearing, it wasn't its true body, which already indirectly confirmed some issues.

Now, the words spoken by the other party undoubtedly confirmed Qin Jin's guess.

“Senior.”

Qin Jin didn't hesitate, speaking solemnly, “Although this is our first meeting and might be somewhat presumptuous, I do have many questions I wish to ask you to answer.”

Since the other party was willing to show itself, Qin Jin simply asked, continuing, “Are you connected to the Tiancang Immortal Dynasty? Are you stationed here to guard the Great Desolation?”

“You know of the Tiancang Immortal Dynasty?”

The Horse-bodied Human-faced God looked at Qin Jin, deep in thought, “It seems the Ancient Law inheritance you obtained is of no small origin.”

As he said this, he looked at the Observer clone suspended before Qin Jin, a flash of light in his eyes, as if making some deductions. He continued, “I am not connected to the Immortal Dynasty you speak of.”

“Being stationed here is merely to fulfill a request from an old friend.”

His voice was steady, without ripples, “Since you can detect my existence with its help, we can be considered fated.”

“I will give you a piece of advice here.”

“You have indeed entered the threshold of the Human Race’s Ancient Law, but relying solely on these methods is far from enough if you wish to leave the Great Desolation and explore the outside world.”

“Throughout history, many like you in the Great Desolation have found the Heavenly Frontier and left the Great Desolation, but ultimately, very few have been able to return. Some have even brought disaster to the Great Desolation.”

He didn't explicitly state it, but Qin Jin, upon hearing it, found it corroborated his own thoughts.

He had once speculated that the Three-Headed Strange Python came from the true outside world, obtained fragments of the Divine Cauldron brought out by the Great Desolation’s human race, and thus successfully entered the Great Desolation, causing a tragic incident.

In the water curtain, after speaking a few words, the Horse-bodied Human-faced God seemed unwilling to say more, and said in a deep voice, “I have said all I can. Take care of yourself.”

He left one last sentence.

The water curtain rippled, and its figure became ethereal, as if it intended to disappear.

Seeing this, Qin Jin immediately called out, “Senior, what exactly is the situation in the outside world? Can you reveal anything?”

What responded to him was the last sentence left by the Horse-bodied Human-faced God before disappearing.

“Unspeakable.”

The next moment, the figure vanished, the water curtain dissipated, and everything returned to normal.

“Unspeakable?”

Qin Jin's brow furrowed slightly, “Is this Horse-bodied Human-faced God, this existence guarding the frontier of the Great Desolation, a riddle god?”

A thought flashed.

The Observer clone protecting him spoke in a gentle voice, “What it said about being unspeakable should also be to protect the Great Desolation. Along the way, Venerable Observer has gained a basic understanding of the Great Desolation and has now come up with his own answer.”

Qin Jin understood immediately, suddenly realizing.

In the Star Sea, although he didn't follow the Mi Sect route, he had some understanding of related information. When truly chanting a divine name, it was indeed possible to attract the attention of gods; this was a manifestation of the supreme being's own power.

“Is the underlying meaning of ‘unspeakable’ similar to this?”

“From within the Great Desolation, the Divine Cauldron restriction covers it. So, from the perspective of the true outside world, how do they view the Divine Cauldron restriction and the Great Desolation?”

“Is it always in one place, already discovered, with truly powerful foreign races attempting to decipher it at every moment, or is it that the Divine Cauldron restriction and the Great Desolation are actually hidden, not truly exposed, and untraceable?”

“The Horse-bodied Human-faced God didn't say much, but his words are very much worth pondering.”

“He said he had no connection with the Immortal Dynasty, only fulfilling a request from an old friend. Could this old friend be a figure from the information I previously obtained?”

“This abyss before me has no relation to the Divine Cauldron restriction, and the Horse-bodied Human-faced God is stationed here—”

“This old friend—”

Qin Jin's thoughts gradually became clearer, “Could this old friend be the human race's ancient sage who developed the Sacrificial Spirit system?!”

He had limited information and could only cross-reference with the figures he knew to see if he could find a suitable match. To be able to use other powers in conjunction within the Divine Cauldron restriction, and not be a member of the Immortal Dynasty, only that orally transmitted human race ancient sage fit the description.

He was able to research the power of vows through the Mountain and River Divine Cauldron, indicating a deep understanding of it, which allowed him to achieve this step.

“The Horse-bodied Human-faced God also pointed out the Ancient Law cultivators.”

“Within the Great Desolation, there are indeed other [cultivators].”

“However, judging from the region where the Si Huo Tribe is located, the cultivation method has not spread. The people of this Tribe use relatively primitive methods to temper themselves.”

“Three possibilities.”

Qin Jin mentally listed them, “The first is that the Human Race’s Ancient Law has dwindled over the years, with very few cultivators remaining, leading to its complete decline.”

“The second is that the region where the Si Huo Tribe is located is very close to this southwest frontier, and can be considered the edge of the entire Great Desolation. The exact vastness of the Great Desolation is still unknown, and perhaps in other regions, the cultivation method is still being passed down, with a considerable number of human cultivators.”

“The third—”

Qin Jin turned his head to look at the distant abyss, at the place of divine light anomalies in the same area. “The cultivation method is closely related to heaven and earth, but the existence of the Divine Cauldron restriction, while protecting the Great Desolation, also affected the practice of this method.”

“Moreover, after this anomaly, the Great Desolation became even more extraordinary. After the fragments of the Divine Cauldron fell from the sky, many strange places were thus conceived. It seems the timeline of the Great Desolation is, instead, gradually transitioning from ordinary to extraordinary.”

“Could it be that—”

“In the very beginning, the Great Desolation was not in its current state at all? The entire environment was not so extraordinary, and thus unsuitable for the practice of cultivation methods?”

“This could, to a certain extent, explain why that human race ancient sage researched the Sacrificial Spirit system to protect the human race, because at that time, the human race within the Great Desolation was indeed weak.”

“Did the Immortal Dynasty Emperor leave this Divine Cauldron restriction immediately after the sky-mending act, or was it triggered and reappeared in the world only after entering the Divine Kingdom era?”

“In between—”

“There must be things I don't know yet.”

Information intertwined in his mind, and Qin Jin struggled to organize it into a coherent line.

His gaze shifted, looking ahead.

The Observer clone hovered quietly, watching Qin Jin ponder, and did not disturb him.

Before the Lei Yu Watcher was conceived, the power scattered across the planet manifested as [thunder]. This was originally an extremely explosive force, but after the Lei Yu Watcher was conceived, and during his contact with Qin Jin, Qin Jin only felt his gentle and warm demeanor.

This might be a form of 'extremes meet' in some sense.

“Venerable Observer.”

Qin Jin took a deep breath, and said earnestly, “Everything, I entrust to you.”

“Be sure to be careful.”

The Lei Yu Watcher clone's journey was for the further evolution of the Heavenly Azure Method, and also to scout the path for him.

As his voice fell.

Qin Jin heard a gentle laugh from within the Observer clone.

The Observer clone said nothing more. Its body rippled, and it ascended the rainbow bridge again, heading directly towards the other side of the abyss.

The next moment.

He arrived before the portal, and under Qin Jin's gaze, directly plunged into the portal.

Qin Jin watched this scene intently.

One day in the future, he might also pass through this portal to the truly extraordinary world.

As the Observer entered the portal, ripples spread. After several breaths, the portal vanished, the rainbow bridge dispersed, and everything returned to its original state.

“Venerable Observer has gone to that true world. When he returns, we will truly know what the situation is like outside.”

“I hope he has a smooth journey.”

Calming his mind, Qin Jin took a step and rose into the air.

His gaze shifted, looking towards the anomalous area within this region.

He had been exploring anomalous areas for some time now, and since there was one nearby, he naturally wouldn't miss the opportunity.

Moreover, with the Horse-bodied Human-faced God occasionally observing in secret, Qin Jin naturally wouldn't return to the Star Sea from here. His figure streaked through the air, directly entering the divine light area.

On the mountain peak.

The Horse-bodied Human-faced God retracted its gaze, as if inhaling and exhaling.

“The Human Race’s Ancient Law he cultivates seems to have a significant origin, and he even has a [Dao Protector] accompanying him. Did he obtain an inheritance left by a supreme existence in the Tiancang Immortal Dynasty?”

“As time approaches, are the methods and inheritances left by that ancient Immortal Dynasty gradually going to appear in the world?”

As it murmured to itself.

It sensed something, and a gleam flashed in its eyes as it looked towards a certain spot again.

“Sending his [Dao Protector] to the outside world?”

“A different choice.”

“I hope this young fellow doesn't follow in the footsteps of his predecessors, like in the past.”

Frowning slightly, the Horse-bodied Human-faced God retracted its gaze, no longer paying attention.

His figure plunged into the divine light.

The moment he entered the divine light, Qin Jin clearly felt a surge of power from all directions. This power swept down, making Qin Jin distinctly feel a constant pressure, which increased at an alarming rate.

As the power swept through, a majestic voice actually resonated in the void, reaching his ears.

[Within the Green Wood Temple, one cannot ascend to the sky.]

As the words fell, Qin Jin's heart trembled, and at the same time, his body descended, and the pressure around him sharply decreased.

After he landed on the ground, the pressure suddenly vanished, and a sense of ease even rose within his body.

However, after a brief test, he found that his perception was suppressed here.

“This—”

Qin Jin's expression remained calm, but ripples stirred in his heart.

Without a doubt.

A naturally anomalous area covered by divine light would not have such an effect, nor would human speech emanate from it.

This was indeed an ancient land.

“Is ‘Green Wood Temple’ the name of an ancient land?”

“Did I unexpectedly find another ancient land, or is it because this is the extreme end of the sky that an ancient land is located here?”

This ancient land also appeared as a mountain peak, with clouds and mist swirling, looking like a fairyland. On one side of the mountain, there were neatly constructed stone steps, extending upwards, showing clear signs of maintenance.

Ancient lands were left by ancient people.

After experiencing Dragon Gate Peak, Qin Jin already understood that such extraordinary places were controlled and built by the Tiancang Immortal Dynasty or other human forces in ancient times. Like the stone tablet on Dragon Gate Peak, it didn't seem naturally formed, but rather erected by humans, and the “List of Heaven's Chosen” recorded on it included human prodigies from outside the Immortal Dynasty.

A thought flashed.

Qin Jin's gaze shifted to the side.

At the entrance of the stone steps, a vertical stone tablet stood, with the words from the Tiancang Immortal Dynasty era written in vermilion ink: “Green Wood Temple.”

“A Taoist temple?”

“Or the name of a certain cultivation sect from that era?”

Ascending into the sky was forbidden here, but Qin Jin was extremely patient. He immediately stepped forward, preparing to ascend the stone steps and explore the depths of this ancient land.

Dragon Gate Peak had given him a great surprise, filling him with anticipation for these ancient lands.

When he stepped onto the first step.

Qin Jin's movement suddenly paused.

Because he heard footsteps, footsteps coming from above the stone steps.

The footsteps continued; an unknown entity was descending the stone steps. Qin Jin looked up, and soon, a figure, stepping down the stone steps, appeared. He had youthful features, still somewhat boyish, and wore a Taoist robe. Upon seeing Qin Jin, his eyes lit up slightly.

“Benefactor, have you come for our Green Wood Temple’s Patriarch Yi?”

“What is your esteemed surname, Benefactor?”

A person!

Qin Jin saw a living person in the ancient land.

Moreover, from his words, he was a native of this Green Wood Temple.

At this moment, many thoughts arose in Qin Jin's mind. From what he could see with his eyes and perceive, the person before him was truly alive and existing, not an illusory creation.

“Not only is the ancient land preserved, but have ancient people also been preserved?”

“What kind of method is this?”

Ripples surged in his heart. Qin Jin had only entered out of habit to explore, not expecting such a development. He calmed his mind and answered earnestly, “Qin Jin.”

When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

The ancient land was preserved by the Mountain and River Divine Cauldron. The Mountain and River Divine Cauldron belonged to the Immortal Dynasty, and Qin Jin had received true scriptures from the Immortal Dynasty Princess, so he could be considered of pure lineage.

Since that was the case, he would truly explore the depths of this ancient land.

“So it is Benefactor Qin.”

“Please follow me.”

“The Patriarch said that as long as one reaches the peak, one can participate in this game.”

“Benefactor Qin, please keep up.”

After speaking, he turned around and skipped upwards.

Qin Jin stepped to follow. After the first step, there was nothing unusual, but when he stepped onto the second, he clearly felt pressure descend upon him.

“Is ascending the peak also a challenge of this ancient land?”

Qin Jin did not speak, but merely increased his speed, following behind the other, climbing step by step.

His own accumulation was already quite profound; this level of test could only be described as trivial for him.

As he continuously ascended the peak, Qin Jin spoke, “How do I address you?”

“Su Changqing.”

The young Daoist in front looked back at Qin Jin, a hint of surprise in his eyes, and smiled, “It seems Benefactor Qin will surely be able to participate in the Patriarch’s game.”

“Benefactor Qin, you and I can choose a side. Don't forget to help me.”

He smiled easily.

Two figures ascended the stone steps.

Along the way, well-constructed and elegant buildings could also be seen.

The pressure continuously increased with the altitude, but it did not hinder Qin Jin, nor Senior Su, who was leading the way. They ascended all the way, Senior Su leaped slightly, and Qin Jin stepped to follow, already reaching the peak.

On top of the peak.

The ground was paved with unknown stone tablets, and on these stone tablets, golden lines were engraved, forming a grid of nineteen vertical and horizontal lines, looking like an engraved chessboard.

“Ancestral Grandmaster's Game.”

“Is it a game of Go?”

Qin Jin's gaze fell to both sides. The entire peak was almost covered by this chessboard, and on either side of the chessboard, on the placed prayer mats,

two figures sat cross-legged, their eyes slightly closed, seemingly in meditation.

One of them was a middle-aged man in shorts and a half-shirt, with thick eyebrows and large eyes, and an axe tucked into his waist, looking like a woodcutter.

The other was an old man, with hair and eyebrows as white as frost, looking ethereal and extraordinary.

“These are the Ancestral Grandmasters he spoke of?”

On this peak, there were also other young figures dressed in Daoist robes, all lifelike. In Qin Jin's perception, they were like real people, almost dreamlike.

At this moment.

Qin Jin truly felt as if he had returned to ancient times, seen ancient people, ascended the Qingmu Temple, and participated in the Ancestral Grandmaster's Game.

However...

He keenly noticed some details that revealed a sense of unreality.

For example, the young Daoist who brought him up only asked for his name and nothing else before leading him to this central area.

Just as Qin Jin was pondering.

Beside him.

Senior Su tugged at Qin Jin's clothes, showing no surprise at his attire, and instead whispered, “Donor Qin,

do not stare at the two Ancestral Grandmasters like this anymore. Although the Ancestral Grandmasters will not be offended, it is disrespectful.”

“Let’s go.”

“Follow me to choose a spot, or we won't get one if we're late.”

As his voice fell, he pulled Qin Jin away from the spot and walked towards the chessboard on the peak.

With his movement, Qin Jin suddenly realized.

“This Ancestral Grandmaster's Game—”

“Are we the chess pieces?”

Around them, other figures in Daoist robes also entered the game, each with an expectant look.

This time, after careful observation, Qin Jin finally found evidence confirming its illusory nature.

Because.

Among the figures entering the chessboard, some had blurry faces that could not be seen clearly, while others had constantly changing faces, as if they could not be determined.

This scene was somewhat like recalling a person and an event in one's mind.

This chessboard had nineteen vertical and horizontal lines, resembling Go, but it was fundamentally different, because the people entering the chessboard, who were the chess pieces,

gradually filled the board over time, leaving only a few empty spaces in the center.

And it was at this moment.

At both ends of the chessboard, the two [Ancestral Grandmasters] opened their eyes almost simultaneously.

Everything in Qin Jin's vision changed in an instant. The chessboard below was like the ground, and above, a new dome appeared. The entire chessboard was like a small world, and within each intersecting grid, there was a completely different environment.

And beyond the world, above the dome, the two Ancestral Grandmasters on either side seemed to have transformed into giants. The chessboard was a small world, and they were like terrifying beings outside of it, looking down at everything within the chessboard.

Their game created a wondrous spectacle.

This scene, because the dome was transparent, allowing a clear view of the two Ancestral Grandmasters' sky-shrouding figures, appeared exceptionally shocking.

“If this scene was something that happened in ancient times.”

“Then, what realm of existence would these two Ancestral Grandmasters be?”

Thoughts flowed in his mind.

Just then, Qin Jin felt that under the gentle force, the environment around him changed, advancing one square.

As he stepped into this square, the surroundings changed. Below was a surging, churning volcano, seemingly poised to erupt, with heat waves sweeping around, while Qin Jin stood in mid-air.

Opposite him, there was also a figure in a Daoist robe, presumably a disciple of this [Qingmu Temple], who had entered this place.

At the same time.

After both entered, above the sky, the two Ancestral Grandmasters acted simultaneously.

The white-browed Ancestral Grandmaster used his finger as a brush, writing in the void. The characters written were Tian Cang characters, specifically the character [Yu] ( Royal). After it was fully written, the character 'Yu' entered this volcanic land, hovering above the disciple of the temple.

On the side of the chessboard where Qin Jin was, belonging to the axe-wielding Ancestral Grandmaster, he did not move, but merely let out a soft shout from his mouth: “Yu!”

The sound penetrated the dome and entered the chessboard world, like booming thunder. Above Qin Jin, the character [Yu] also appeared, but compared to the other side, it was even more sharp and incisive.

The character 'Yu' formed.

Qin Jin did not actively initiate his perception, but he heard a rough voice in his ear, seemingly from the axe-wielding Ancestral Grandmaster,

This voice expounded, like a lotus blooming from the mouth, containing truth. The single character [Yu], though short, contained a great deal.

This was teaching the Dao.

Teaching the fundamental [Dao].

Qin Jin cultivated the Heavenly Azure Method. With this character 'Yu' entering his ears, his understanding of the Heavenly Azure Method deepened, gaining an understanding from another level.

All along, he cultivated the Heavenly Azure Method, obtaining the top Immortal Dynasty true scripture, starting with astonishing potential, but—compared to Martial Dao, he lacked a true teacher to consolidate his understanding of the Heavenly Azure Method from experience and fundamental levels.

Even a prodigy is difficult to perfect; this was a secondary Supplement.

A tall building starts from the ground. To truly grow into a tall building, the foundation must be incredibly solid.

And now, he had this opportunity.

Opposite him, the temple disciple also entered a state of comprehension. At the same time, other disciples on the chessboard, though not enveloped by the character [Yu], seemed to gain insights from it.

While comprehending, Qin Jin's mind became clear.

This Ancestral Grandmaster's Game, for the [chess pieces], was an opportunity for learning.

And for these two [Ancestral Grandmasters], it was a [Dao discussion]!

Time passed.

In a certain instant, the character [Yu] dissipated. As it dissipated, the volcano below suddenly erupted, and the scorching magma inside shot up into the sky, splitting into two strands, surging towards Qin Jin and the temple disciple.

The temple disciple remained calm, unmoving like a mountain. As spiritual power surged out, it formed layers of barriers, vaguely resembling engravings.

Within the barriers, the character 'Yu' flickered, blocking the magma.

At the same time, the magma, like a fire dragon, swept towards Qin Jin.

Qin Jin's eyes lowered slightly, and spiritual power surged out rapidly. The moment it touched the magma, his own power activated, using domineering methods to control and manipulate it. The magma reversed, pouring back into the volcanic crater.

This was also a form of [Yu].

On the chessboard, cheers from the temple disciples rang out.

The two changed continuously, until a certain stage, where both seemed to have met the conditions, and the volcano below disappeared.

At the same time.

Above other chess pieces, other words of Dao discussion from the Ancestral Grandmasters' deliberation appeared, for learning, comprehending, and mastering on the chessboard.

Time passed.

In a certain instant, the sky above the chessboard suddenly disintegrated, everything dispersed, and the figures of the two Ancestral Grandmasters disappeared simultaneously, their spirits roaming beyond the heavens.

Inside the chessboard, everything returned to normal, becoming an ordinary engraved chessboard, with the constant chatter of Qingmu Temple disciples.

Qin Jin closed his eyes slightly.

Not far from his side.

Senior Su stepped forward and said, “Donor Qin, how was it?”

“I gained a lot.”

Qin Jin opened his eyes and answered earnestly, regardless of whether the person in front of him was illusory or not.

This was like a lesson that gave him a deeper understanding of the Heavenly Azure Method. To draw a parallel, it was probably the ultimate control of a Martial Dao Grandmaster, except this time the object was geared towards cultivators' methods.

“There are still two more rounds of the Ancestral Grandmaster's Game.”

Senior Su raised his hand, and a small token engraved with the character [Qing] appeared in his hand, which he handed to Qin Jin.

“Donor Qin, your performance is enough to participate in the next two rounds. When the Ancestral Grandmaster's Game begins, this Qingmu Token will provide a notification.”

“You must be there.”

“If you perform well in all three rounds, you might even catch the Ancestral Grandmasters' attention and receive a gift.”

After speaking.

Senior Su quieted down. It was at this moment that Qin Jin clearly perceived a gentle force rising from his surroundings. With a flash of his figure, he left the ancient land and emerged from beyond the divine light.

Qin Jin tentatively approached the divine light, but found that this time, neither his wish power nor the spiritual power cultivated by the Heavenly Azure Method could allow him to enter again.

This was probably—

[It's not yet open.]

“The marvels contained within this ancient land far exceed my imagination. It truly holds countless wonders, with each ancient land being different.”

“Only in this way could it have been preserved until now.”

Qin Jin exhaled a long breath, pondering, “Everything within this Qingmu Temple is lifelike. In ancient times, were there prodigies who participated in this Ancestral Grandmaster's Game?”

“This is unlike Dragon Gate Peak; it cannot be verified.”

Thoughts flowed in his mind. Since he had finished exploring, he immediately set off to return to the Si Huo Tribe.

As he traveled, Qin Jin's mind gave rise to more thoughts: “Qingmu Temple is different from Dragon Gate Peak; it involves [people]. So this ancient land, apart from its inherent extraordinary nature, must have had extensive arrangements made by powerful individuals to achieve its current state.”

“There's also another possibility.”

“This ancient land was artificially created before the act of mending the heavens, and then sealed by the Immortal Dynasty with the Divine Cauldron.”

The journey back was uneventful.

After returning to the Sacrificial Spirit Hall, Qin Jin's mind stirred, and he left the Great Wilderness.

Star God Forbidden Zone.

The moment he returned, a familiar sense of being watched enveloped his mind.

Lei Yu Watcher.

Before Qin Jin could speak, Venerable Observer's voice rang out first.

“Qin Jin.”

“By your Starfire Federation's time calculation, you have been gone for seven days and nights on this trip.”

Qin Jin's movement paused slightly.

Then, he suddenly realized: “Was it that Ancestral Grandmaster's Game? That chess game?”

Cultivation knows no time. In Qingmu Temple, his perception was suppressed, and after entering that chessboard world, perhaps due to some level of influence, he completely ignored the passage of time during his comprehension.

“Although it's not as exaggerated as the Rotten Ke Chess Game, there are some similarities.”

“This time, with Venerable Observer, it won't cause any trouble, but I need to gradually get used to this feeling.”

“After all—”

“Whether it's Martial Dao or the Heavenly Azure Method, both can extend life. After truly reaching higher realms, a single cultivation session can last for an unknown duration.

This is an inevitable change that requires adaptation.”

Thoughts flashed through his mind.

Qin Jin raised his hand and opened his palm. Inside his palm, there were residual specks of light.

That was precisely the item left by the [Watcher's clone] before heading to the portal.

The specks of light soared and merged into the divine body.

Under Qin Jin's gaze, Lei Yu Watcher's divine body suddenly expanded, its interior appearing empty. The Heavenly Azure Method evolved, starting from the Dao Foundation all the way to divine abilities. In its evolution, within the core of this forbidden zone, Qin Jin genuinely perceived the unique [Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power] of the Great Wilderness.

“Qin Jin.”

“I now know everything.”

Lei Yu Watcher's voice was gentle: “I need to refine and perfect the path of this cultivation system. During this time, you should stay in your hometown.

I will occasionally communicate with you.”

“Understood.”

Qin Jin responded.

Under his attention, Lei Yu Watcher's divine body returned to the Different Space, and the entire [Thunder Pool] became quiet again.

“Venerable Observer truly knows about the Great Wilderness.”

“However, he seems most interested in the Heavenly Azure Method.”

“If he can make achievements in the Heavenly Azure Method, perhaps he can achieve progress different from other Star Gods.”

Thinking of the time changes mentioned by Venerable Observer, Qin Jin took out his terminal. After activating it, messages appeared.

He replied to them one by one.

The true top existences all knew that he had returned to his hometown with the Star God, so although he was [out of contact] for a few days, it didn't cause any major chaos.

After reviewing the messages one by one, Qin Jin's attention focused on two of them.

One of them was from the pioneering legion of the Weiyang Star System.

The message was quite official, roughly stating that in order to [commend Qin Jin's performance in the cleanup mission, and also to compensate for the accident caused by their own mistake, they found that Qin Jin's personal mech was damaged in the incident, and a relevant team had already set off immediately, preparing to come to Lei Yu Star to cooperate with Qin Jin to optimize and upgrade his mech.

Senior Su once said that the pioneering legion would handle everything.

Now, this matter was undoubtedly the beginning of everything.

The other message was from a department Qin Jin had never interacted with before.

[Ancient Civilization Exploration Action Department].

They sent a message through the academy's liaison, stating that in order to accelerate the analysis of that civilization space, they had conducted relevant inquiries with all personnel who had entered that space to obtain information.

Qin Jin was also on the list and hoped he could cooperate by completing a communication for an inquiry.

Qin Jin had no reason to refuse this.

He had developed a certain sense of belonging to the Federation. Being able to quickly uncover everything about that civilization graveyard would undoubtedly also help the Federation. After reviewing the messages, Qin Jin summoned Candle Kite, and with her help, established a special communication channel. Soon—the communication connected.

On the screen, a male figure appeared.

He was in uniform. After seeing Qin Jin through the communication screen, he said solemnly, “Student Qin, I am Lei Xianglong, in charge of the Ancient Civilization Exploration Action Department.”

“Nice to meet you for the first time.”