Although Lin Yun was puzzled, since the stone door had opened, he decided to go up.
“I wonder what awaits above.”
Lin Yun took steps towards the stone door leading to the second floor of the golden pagoda, feeling both anticipation and a touch of tension.
The tension stemmed from the fact that this place felt truly strange.
After passing through the stone door, there were stairs leading upwards. Lin Yun followed them to the second floor.
The space on the second floor was slightly smaller than the first. Directly ahead on the stone wall was a massive coloured mural.
From afar, these murals appeared to be landscape paintings, though with various different scenes.
Lin Yun walked up to the mural and looked up.
The mural was quite special. After staring at it for a moment, Lin Yun felt his consciousness enter the mural, drawing him into a wondrous place.
Within this mural, Lin Yun’s consciousness could sense the Dao behind various rules.
What a marvellous feeling, such a unique experience!
Lin Yun immersed himself fully in sensing all of this.
…
A few days later, a commotion jolted Lin Yun awake.
Lin Yun turned his head and saw that it was the elder from the Dual Sovereign Pavilion.
“Young Daoist friend.” The Dual Sovereign Pavilion elder greeted Lin Yun with great politeness upon seeing him.
“Elder of the Dual Sovereign Pavilion, you have come as well? What about the elder from the White Mist Tower?” Lin Yun asked curiously.
“He failed and could not enter.” The Dual Sovereign Pavilion elder replied.
Hearing this, Lin Yun was even more astonished. What exactly were the criteria for success or failure in the first floor’s test?
“Elder of the Dual Sovereign Pavilion, regarding my killing of the elders from the Heavenly Fire Divine Hall and the God-Slaying Sect, I hope you can keep it confidential.” Lin Yun said.
“Of course, that is no issue. We have always been at odds with the Heavenly Fire Divine Hall and the God-Slaying Sect. We would be delighted if something happened to them.” The Dual Sovereign Pavilion elder said with a smile.
The Dual Sovereign Pavilion elder continued smiling, “Once we leave, I will say that there were mechanisms in the ruins. The two of them were ambushed by the mechanisms and died within the ruins. Exploring ruins always carries significant risks to life, so dying in them is perfectly normal.”
“Then I thank you.” Lin Yun cupped his fists towards the Dual Sovereign Pavilion elder.
Lin Yun knew that the matter of him killing the elders from the Heavenly Fire Divine Hall and the God-Slaying Sect was only known to the Dual Sovereign Pavilion elder and the White Mist Tower elder. As long as they did not speak of it, the secret would remain hidden.
“I believe that White Mist Tower elder will not spread it around either, as it brings him no benefit. He will also fear your identity.” The Dual Sovereign Pavilion elder said.
Lin Yun nodded.
“Young Daoist friend, I am called Yuan Xia. May I know your name? Meeting here can be considered fate, and I greatly admire your courage. I, Yuan Xia, would like to befriend you.” Yuan Xia said with a smile on his face.
Though Lin Yun was only at the Tongtian Realm, he gave off a mysterious and extraordinary aura. Naturally, Yuan Xia was eager to take the initiative to befriend him.
“My Daoist title is Beichen.” Lin Yun replied.
Lin Yun naturally could not reveal his real name. Although few people knew of Lin Yun, if his identity leaked and the Heavenly Fire Divine Hall learned he was still alive, it could invite trouble.
Back when Lin Yun was in the cultivation continent, during his time in the Star Martial Empire, he had disguised himself and used a false name to evade enemies. At that time, he had used ‘Beichen’ as his Daoist title, so he simply reused it now.
“Daoist friend Beichen, pleased to meet you.” The Dual Sovereign Pavilion elder Yuan Xia politely cupped his fists towards Lin Yun.
Lin Yun felt a touch of emotion in his heart. Back when he was at the Heavenly Fire Divine Hall, facing their elders, Lin Yun had been utterly humble.
Yet now, an elder from a great power like the Dual Sovereign Pavilion needed to treat him with courtesy.
“By the way, young Daoist friend, what is this mural for?” The Dual Sovereign Pavilion elder asked.
“Comprehending the mural aids in understanding the Dao. Daoist friend Yuan Xia, I shall continue.”
After speaking, Lin Yun resumed comprehending the mural.
Upon hearing this, the Dual Sovereign Pavilion elder also began to comprehend the mural.
Though the Dual Sovereign Pavilion elder was already at the Virtual Dao Realm, breakthroughs within even the smallest sub-realms of the Virtual Dao Realm required comprehension. The Virtual Dao Realm was the stage below Supreme, and each step’s advancement was exceedingly difficult.
Seven days later.
“Young Master, people from the Nether Palace have arrived!” An Yun’s message suddenly rang in his mind.
Lin Yun jolted awake upon hearing this.
“What!? People from the Nether Palace have come? What level of powerhouse has arrived?” Lin Yun immediately asked.
