Chapter 635

Chapter 635: Qin Yi Enters the Pavilion

Hongmeng Hall.

Qin Yi inquired of his master, "Master, how is the situation?"

"He was dead."

The Hall Master of Hongmeng said, "If he did not die, the Book of Time could not be complete. At most one month later, the Book of Time would escape Qin Huangluo’s control."

"At that time, the fusion of the yin and yang realms would progress further."

Qin Yi’s expression turned severe.

"Although the Hongmeng Heavenly Scripture is suppressed by the power left by our teacher, as more and more heavenly scriptures emerge, it will inevitably escape my control one day," the Hall Master of Hongmeng solemnly stated. "At that time, you will also return to the heavenly scripture."

"I understand," Qin Yi nodded.

"Our teacher, a Dao One powerhouse, could not prevent this calamity, and I am also powerless," the Hall Master of Hongmeng looked at Qin Yi with a sorrowful expression. "You can only depend on yourself."

"Relying on myself, I also cannot escape fate," Qin Yi said wryly. He was the Spirit of the Heavenly Book. Once the Hongmeng Heavenly Scripture lost its restraint, as one who had cultivated to the Celestial Lord Realm, his only destiny was to be absorbed by the heavenly scripture.

Therefore, Qin Yi had always wanted to break free.

The Five Innate Elements Divine Mountain was also the backup plan he had prepared.

Qin Yi arrived at a great hall.

Five divine mountains floated in mid-air; their aura was mysterious and profound, attracting each other, like a boundless universe, continuously evolving various phenomena.

"Taisu," Qin Yi had a thought. Immortal Emperor Taisu flew out from a divine mountain and appeared before him.

"Young master," Immortal Emperor Taisu bowed and said.

"In my journey to Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, if there is no result, I will have to try sacrificing you," Qin Yi said sincerely. "I want to survive; there is no other way."

Immortal Emperor Taisu shuddered; since the day he ascended, he had been taken away by Qin Yi and had stayed in Hongmeng Hall.

He had suspected before, but upon truly hearing the truth, he still felt fear and despair.

Immortal Emperor Taisu asked, "Young master, by sacrificing us, will you surely survive?"

"I do not know," Qin Yi shook his head. "But I must try anyway."

The Five Innate Elements Divine Mountain was born from heaven and earth; it contained the mysteries of Hongmeng and coincided with his cultivation techniques. It was also the only method Qin Yi could think of.

Otherwise, he would not have immediately brought Immortal Emperor Taisu to Hongmeng Hall upon his ascension to the upper world.

Immortal Emperor Taisu appeared mournful.

He was just a lamb to be slaughtered; even knowing Qin Yi aimed to kill him, what could he do?

The only comforting part was that Qin Yi treated him with great courtesy.

At that moment, he could only place his hope in Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

Qin Yi stepped out of the grand hall, flew from the cavernous paradise, and soared toward the Canglan Immortal Domain.

…

"Master, all seventy-two immortal domains have been fully incorporated into Tianxia’s territory." Mu Fanyin entered Heaven’s Secret Pavilion alongside Taotie, reporting to Ye Xu.

"However, six of those domains belong to the Immortal Palace of All Laws." Mu Fanyin continued, "Though Emperor Ling ordered his subordinates not to resist Tianxia, he gave me this jade slip to deliver directly to you."

She produced a golden jade slip and presented it to Ye Xu.

"Emperor Ling?"

Ye Xu’s gaze sharpened slightly. A wisp of his power surged into the golden slip.

A monochrome golden light radiated from it.

Within the glow, a figure gradually materialized – an imposing man crowned with an imperial diadem and clad in imperial robes.

"Pay my respects, Master."

Emperor Ling clasped his hands respectfully.

Ye Xu looked at Emperor Ling, gave a faint nod, and smiled. "Daoist friend, those six domains are fertile and abundant. Handing them over freely like this… you bear no resentment?"

"Hahaha…"

"What are you saying, Master?"

Emperor Ling laughed in return, "Consider these six immortal domains as a token of respect from the Immortal Palace of All Laws to you."

"Now that the Yin and Yang realms have connected," he added, "I intend to explore the yin realm. Before I depart, I shall come to Heaven’s Secret Pavilion to seek your counsel, Master. I hope you will enlighten me."

"Couldn’t ask for more."

Replied Ye Xu.

Upon uttering those words, Emperor Ling’s image dissipated like smoke.

"He’s a sensible fellow." Mu Fanyin commented.

"You both performed this task well." Ye Xu turned his gaze upon them. "Fanyin, I will lend you this Great Wilderness Furnace for a time."

Boom!

With a sweep of his sleeve, the Great Wilderness Furnace flew towards Mu Fanyin. Surging ancestral essence radiated from it. Taotie’s eyes flickered with greed as he drew a long breath.

"The Great Wilderness Furnace?" Mu Fanyin’s heart stirred. "Master… isn’t this one of the Witch Master’s innate treasures?"

"Are you gifting it to me?"

Ye Xu rolled his eyes. "Wu Xuan pawned this at Heaven’s Secret Pavilion for one year. If he fails to pay one thousand trillion divine stones upon maturity, the furnace becomes mine."

The brightness in Mu Fanyin’s eyes dimmed, revealing a sliver of disappointment.

The Great Wilderness Furnace was truly a supreme treasure.

The mere memory of the day the Witch Master, using only a remnant hide, nearly managed to subdue the Chaotic Ancient God and Emperor Ling – two supreme Dao Ancestors – by manipulating this furnace…

With the Great Wilderness Furnace in her grasp, she’d have nearly no equal among Dao Ancestors.

"Taotie!"

"Your servant awaits." Taotie replied, his gaze filled with aspiration.

"Since the founding of Tianxia," Ye Xu said, "Your battle merits are illustrious. What reward do you desire?"

Taotie’s eyes shifted craftily. Grinning widely, he responded, "Master… could you capture that old thing and bring him to Heaven’s Secret Pavilion? This servant wishes to devour him and become the Ancestral Dragon!"

Inside Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, the crowd looked horrified.

"He’s your biological father," Mu Fanyin scoffed.

"And I’m his biological son."

Taotie said angrily, "Yet he actually found me too ugly. He deliberately left me trapped in Taihuang Abyss for hundreds of millions of years and even allowed my brothers to slowly devour Tao Tie Heavenly Palace."

"I’m not letting this grudge go. I won’t feel satisfied otherwise."

"Make another request."

Ye Xu frowned.

He couldn’t care less about the feud between the ancestral dragon and Taotie.

"Heehee…" Taotie snickered slyly, "Master, could you bestow your humble servant a life-saving divine skill?"

"The yin and yang realms are merging. More powerful beings will surely descend. Since this humble servant often works outside, I fear one day trouble might find me… This would offer an escape route."

"You’re not stupid."

Ye Xu contemplated for a moment. He activated the Book of Changes, condensed a talisman, and with a flick of his finger, sent it flying toward Taotie.

"Hold this talisman, and not even a top-tier Dao Ancestor can kill you."

"Many thanks, Master, for the treasure."

Taotie was ecstatic.

"Leave now."

"Yes."

As if he had obtained a priceless treasure, Taotie flew out of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion like an arrow.

"Master, you bestowed the Great Wilderness Furnace upon me… Do you have a task requiring my service?" A trace of suspicion lurked in Mu Fanyin’s eyes.

"Not for now."

Ye Xu shook his head and said, "I gave it to you so you’d have the strength to protect yourself."

"I’m very tired."

"How could I constantly keep an eye on everything under heaven?"

Hearing this, Mu Fanyin’s heart warmed.

With the Great Wilderness Furnace in hand, she’d face no match as long as Dao One didn’t act.

"Qin Yi of Hongmeng Hall requests an audience with the Master."

Qin Yi’s voice came from outside the pavilion.

"I knew it. Once Fifth Young Master died, someone would surely panic." Mu Fanyin smiled faintly. "He really is the first to come knocking."

Ye Xu remained calm.

Qin Yi stepped into Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

"Respectful greetings to the Master."

Qin Yi bowed deeply.

"No need for such formalities, young friend Qin." Ye Xu glanced at Xixi and said, "Child, pour the tea."

Xixi nodded.

"Esteemed one, did you know Fifth Young Master of Time Palace has fallen?" Qin Yi inquired.

Ye Xu chuckled, "Of course, I know."

After the Book of Time emerged, Time Palace had sealed its gates. Though some time had passed and it hadn’t occurred within the seventy-two immortal domains, nothing could escape his notice.

"Are you afraid?"

Ye Xu asked with a half-smile.

"Afraid."

Qin Yi replied bitterly. "This junior fears I’ll be next."

"This visit is to request your assistance, esteemed one."

Mu Fanyin watched with anticipation.

She too wanted to see how Ye Xu would help Qin Yi overcome this calamity.

Because.

Heavenly Scriptures like this represented the Dao of Heaven, the very will of the Hongmeng Dao Realm’s rules.

The so-called Dao of the yin realm and the Dao of the yang realm were merely parts of it.

"I need not repeat Heaven’s Secret Pavilion’s rules." Ye Xu picked up his steaming teacup and spoke unhurriedly, "Wanting my help requires seeing just how sincere you are."

Resisting the Hongmeng Dao Realm’s will was no small challenge.

Though Heaven’s Secret Pavilion claimed supremacy over the Hongmeng Dao of Heaven, saving Qin Yi was no difficulty.

However.

Qin Yi likely couldn’t afford the price.

"This junior has borne the fate of the Hongmeng Heavenly Scripture all my life." Qin Yi solemnly declared. "To be freed from this entanglement, I would spare no cost."

"Esteemed one, please name your price."