“Alright, Fellow Daoist Yuan Xia, I won’t trouble you further at the Twin Venerates Pavilion. It’s time for me to leave,” Lin Yun said.
After all, he was merely an outsider here, and it wouldn’t do for Lin Yun to linger too long.
Especially since he had previously offended Elder Lu. If Lin Yun accidentally violated any taboo of the Twin Venerates Pavilion, the elder might well seize the chance to make trouble for him.
“Then allow me to see Fellow Daoist Beichen out.”
Having spoken, Yuan Xia led Lin Yun toward the outside of the Twin Venerates Pavilion.
Once the two had left the pavilion,
in mid-air,
“Fellow Daoist Yuan Xia, you may stop here. Thank you for showing me around the Twin Venerates Pavilion today.” Lin Yun turned and cupped his fists toward Yuan Xia.
“Fellow Daoist Beichen, if in future you wish to find me, or are willing to visit our Twin Venerates Pavilion, even as a guest elder, simply come directly. Just tell the patrolling disciples or gatekeepers that you are looking for me,” Yuan Xia said.
“Very well,” Lin Yun replied.
After bidding Yuan Xia farewell once more, Lin Yun soared into the sky and shot upward through the clouds, departing the Twin Venerates Pavilion.
In the air,
while flying, Lin Yun pondered.
“I’ll first report the situation to Zou Dongsheng and discuss it with him,” Lin Yun decided.
After all, Zou Dongsheng already knew that Lin Yun was collecting Source Hearts.
Even the very name “Source Heart” had been told to Lin Yun by Zou Dongsheng.
Having made up his mind, Lin Yun used the communication bracelet of the Infinite Heavenly Palace to contact Zou Dongsheng and informed him that the Twin Venerates Pavilion possessed one Source Heart.
“To think it is actually in the Twin Venerates Pavilion. This makes things difficult,” Zou Dongsheng sighed.
“What if I become a guest elder of the Twin Venerates Pavilion and then try to obtain it through proper means?” Lin Yun transmitted.
“Young Master, I do not recommend this. Back when the Infinite Heavenly Palace was besieged and we were sent away, the Palace Lord specifically instructed us to draw a clear line with the Dao Alliance. Although we do not know the reason, since the Palace Lord gave such an order, there must be a purpose behind it,” Zou Dongsheng transmitted in reply.
“Oh? The Palace Lord actually gave such an instruction?” Lin Yun was greatly surprised.
Lin Yun once again recalled that warning from the ruins in the Land of the Fallen.
Zou Dongsheng’s transmission continued, “Moreover, once you join the Twin Venerates Pavilion, even as only a guest elder, you would still be bound to them to a certain extent. That is unacceptable. Besides, you are the Young Master of our Infinite Heavenly Palace. When our Infinite Heavenly Palace was at its peak, the Twin Venerates Pavilion could not compare. How could the Young Master of the Infinite Heavenly Palace place himself beneath them?”
“I understand,” Lin Yun replied.
Lin Yun fully grasped Zou Dongsheng’s meaning. His earlier hesitation had stemmed from exactly these concerns.
“Young Master, how about this: you continue searching for the others for now, or focus on comprehension and cultivation. At least we now know for certain that the Twin Venerates Pavilion holds one Source Heart. If one day you step into the Supreme realm, you will have the strength to negotiate with them and find a way to claim that Source Heart,” Zou Dongsheng transmitted.
“Alright,” Lin Yun replied again.
After ending the voice transmission with Zou Dongsheng, Lin Yun had made his decision.
For now, he would continue searching for the other Source Hearts. At the very least, the location of this particular Source Heart was now known.
At the same time, Lin Yun resolved to treat breaking through to the Supreme realm as an important goal and mission.
As Zou Dongsheng had said, if Lin Yun could reach the Supreme realm, he would at least possess the strength to hold talks with the Twin Venerates Pavilion and negotiate.
Of course, the Supreme realm was still rather far off for Lin Yun. What he needed to consider right now was how to step into the final minor stage of the Void Dao realm, “Harmony with the Dao”.
“There are still three domains left to search. I’ll finish checking those three first.”
With his mind made up, Lin Yun set off once more.
Along the way, Lin Yun mentally reviewed his battle with Elder Lu of the Twin Venerates Pavilion.
The effect of the second Source Heart was indeed formidable.
…
After thoroughly searching the remaining areas of the Great Marsh Domain, the next domain would be the Northern Flame Domain.
Lin Yun was no stranger to the Northern Flame Domain, for the Heavenly Fire Divine Palace was located there.
Going to the Northern Flame Domain would certainly carry greater risk for him than visiting the other domains.
However, to ensure he did not miss any domain, Lin Yun still decided he had to make a trip to the Northern Flame Domain.
Having resolved himself, Lin Yun headed straight for the Northern Flame Domain.
After half a year, Lin Yun had searched his way to a place not particularly far from the Heavenly Fire Divine Palace.
