Chapter 2899 Traveling with a Beauty

Yan Ji then turned to matters concerning the Origin Sect.

"In the past, the Origin Sect enjoyed close relations with the Jue and Ye Clans, two Eternal Divine Clans of the Ninth Heaven Domain. Every so often, the Origin Sect would select some prominent individuals to train in the Ninth Heaven Domain. Most of these powerful individuals have now become important figures within the Jue and Ye Clans.

"However, in the past ten thousand years, with the departure of the sect master, our contact with these two major Eternal Divine Clans has become minimal. Therefore, even if our sect were to face a major crisis, we wouldn’t be able to count on them for any assistance. The Shaman Sect, Zen Sect, and Spirit Sect are under similar circumstances.

"However, as I said before, the epoch-ending tribulation will arrive within the next thousand years, and the Eternal Divine Clans of the Ninth Heaven Domain are making their own preparations under that time crunch. Unless something threatens their clans, they will likely avoid interfering in matters outside of the Ninth Heaven Domain now.

"Of course, nothing is certain. No one can predict what will happen in the coming years. Therefore, it's always better to be cautious." After saying that, Yan Ji took out a sword-shaped jade talisman and handed it to Lin Xun. "This is what your martial uncle Kong Jue left you. You can use it when you encounter an irreconcilable danger."

"His Will Dharma Form?" Lin Xun asked.

"Indeed.” Yan Ji nodded.

Lin Xun suddenly remembered something. "Senior, have your dao injuries healed?"

Yan Ji smiled and said, "To achieve eternity, all I need is a breakthrough now."

Lin Xun immediately understood what he meant and bowed, saying, "Then I wish you good will on certifying your Eternal dao in advance."

Yan Ji smiled and waved a hand. "Go along."

"Yes." Lin Xun nodded in assent and left.

...

Origin Sky Pavilion.

"Senior, please give these law powers to Xuan Jiuyin and Miss Xuanyue." Lin Xun handed Xuan Feiling a batch of law powers he had specially prepared. These law powers included both Earth Rank and Heaven Rank laws, so they were naturally extremely valuable.

"They haven't even achieved immortality yet, so how could they possibly use these?" Xuan Feiling sighed. Compared to Lin Xun, his great-great-grandson Xuan Jiuyin was a complete dunce, still lingering at the peak of the Supreme Emperor Ancestor Stage.

"They'll be useful in the future," Lin Xun said with a smile.

Xuan Feiling said, "Why don't you go meet them yourself?"

"After I resolve the issues with the Yuan and Dugu Clans, I'll have a good reunion with them," Lin Xun explained.

"Okay." Xuan Feiling nodded in agreement. "When you return, you can also comprehend the Divine Rank law power of our sect."

As a deputy pavilion master, the privileges Lin Xun now enjoyed were naturally unmatched by others. He could freely browse any tomes in Scripture Mountain and comprehend the Divine Rank law of the Origin Sect.

The authority he wielded was also unparalleled. For example, Lin Xun could now freely command the elders, deacons, and deputy deacons of the Origin Sky Pavilion to serve him.

Soon, Lin Xun said his farewells and took his leave.

...

A lot had happened in the Origin Sect today.

First, the sect's internal tumors had been eliminated, and then, Xuan Feiling and the other deputy pavilion masters announced a series of personnel appointments. Then, the deputy pavilion masters made decisions on various matters.

For example, how to deal with the threat posed by the Ten Immortal Giants, and how to deal with the Eternal Divine Clans, and so on.

As for Lin Xun, in the span of one day, he had been appointed deputy pavilion master of the Origin Sky Pavilion, met Yan Ji, and learned about the past of the founders of the Four Great Ancestral Courts and the Lord of Fangchun Mountain. Finally, he was also going to immediately depart for the Seventh Heaven Domain!

In front of the ancient teleportation array, Lin Xun waited for a moment before he saw a graceful figure flitting across the distant void. Dressed in a long azure dress, with picturesque features and a refined and elegant demeanor, it was none other than Dugu Youran.

"Miss Youran, long time no see."

Lin Xun greeted her with a smile. In the past few years, he had either been roaming the Fortune Dominion or participating in the Immortal Dao Battle in the Ten Directions Demon Realm, spending very little time in the Origin Sect. In all those years, let alone meeting Dugu Youran, he hadn't even seen Xuan Jiuyin or Jintian Xuanyue much.

Dugu Youran landed gracefully in front of Lin Xun. Her beautiful eyes sparkled, and she bowed with a smile that revealed her perfect pearly teeth. "I, Dugu Youran, greet Deputy Pavilion Master Lin."

Lin Xun snorted. "There's no need for such formalities between you and me. Just call me Lin Xun as before."

Dugu Youran blinked and said crisply, "How can that be? My great-uncle has said that your status is different now. He told me to be respectful and not neglect you."

Lin Xun was speechless for a moment, then smiled wryly, "Alright, your great-uncle is your great-uncle, and you are you. We'll interact with each other as we please."

"Really?" asked Dugu Youran.

"Of course." Lin Xun smiled.

Dugu Youran looked Lin Xun up and down with her beautiful eyes. She then said, "I thought you'd completely change after becoming a deputy pavilion master."

Lin Xun pointed to his heart and said, "On the path of the great dao, one must cultivate oneself and never forget one's original aspiration."

Dugu Youran chuckled and said, "You still have your original aspiration? You used to be so annoyed when I bothered you. Every time you saw me, you looked as if you were facing a plague goddess."

Lin Xun's eyes couldn't help but flicker with nostalgia. Back in the Great Thousand Battle Domain, the relationship between him and Dugu Youran was truly unique. They hadn’t been particularly familiar with each other, yet they had so many interactions. He saw her as a troublemaker, yet she insisted on challenging him.

Thinking of these things now, Lin Xun couldn't help but sigh with emotion. After a moment's hesitation, he said, "Back when I joined the Origin Sect, I..."

As if knowing what he was about to say, Dugu Youran interrupted before he could finish, "Are you talking about that issue with Yun Muzhe? I've never really cared about it."

"Really?" Lin Xun asked.

"Of course!" Dugu Youran's delicate face shone.

Lin Xun relaxed and said, "Without further delay, shall we talk while we walk?"

"Deputy Pavilion Master Lin has given orders, and I dare not disobey,” said Dugu Youran.

Lin Xun smiled and shook his head repeatedly.

Buzz~

Soon, a ripple spread across the ancient teleportation array, and Lin Xun and Dugu Youran quickly vanished.

...

Ziwei Starfield. One of the Four Great Starfields in the Seventh Heaven Domain.

In the Ziwei Starfield, three of the twelve grotto heavens were located there: Xuanji Grotto Heaven, Yaoguang Grotto Heaven, and Kaiyang Grotto Heaven. The Dugu Clan, an Immortal Imperial Clan, resided in Xuanji Grotto Heaven.

Half a day later, Lin Xun and Dugu Youran appeared in the Ziwei Starfield.

"Up ahead is Thousand Brews City, home to over a thousand of the Seventh Heaven Domain's finest restaurants. Each boasts a unique and legendary brew, attracting countless patrons for countless years."

Dugu Youran pointed to the far distance and said excitedly, "Would you like to take this opportunity to take a visit? It won't take much time anyway, and even buying some brewed rice wine to enjoy on the way would be wonderful."

Lin Xun smiled wryly. No doubt, Dugu Youran was treating this outing as a leisurely trip. After a moment's thought, he nodded. "Two hours at most."

Dugu Youran readily agreed, "As you say."

Soon, the two appeared within a vast, towering ancient city. The city bustled with activity. Roads were thronged with tourists, and crowds of people jostled each other shoulder to shoulder. The cries of hawkers rose incessantly. The myriad aspects of life and the turbulent world of mortals unfolded before his eyes.

Lin Xun couldn't help but feel a bit lost. How many years had it been since he had last walked so leisurely and peacefully in such a bustling place? Along the way, Dugu Youran, familiar with the streets and alleys, led Lin Xun through them, her lively and pretty face radiating joy.

The dao was difficult, and cultivation was arduous. Some clung to the world's myriad joys and sorrows, while others preferred seclusion, devoting themselves to the pursuit of truth. Though profoundly different, leaving the world and entering it were both part of the path of cultivation.

"This is Clear Fortune Restaurant, a place with a hundred thousand years of heritage. They produce a divine brew called Intoxicating Clear Fortune, which is truly incomparable."

"Look here! The owner's ancestor was a famous winemaker, renowned far and wide. Their Fluttering Butterfly on a Flower alcohol, while seemingly feminine in name, is actually quite sharp, like a knife piercing your throat – the ultimate indulgence."

"And this restaurant is also truly remarkable..."

While walking through the bustling streets, Dugu Youran's knowledge of every restaurant was astounding, leaving Lin Xun completely amazed. Along the way, they visited numerous restaurants, buying all sorts of divine brews and spending money like water. Of course, Lin Xun wasn't short of money.

Over an hour passed quickly. Just as Lin Xun was considering leaving, Dugu Youran suddenly paused and called out, "Tianqin."

Not far away, a handsome young man was walking through the crowd. Hearing this, he turned around. Upon seeing Dugu Youran, the young man said with surprise, "Older Sister Youran, weren't you cultivating in the Origin Sect? Why are you back?"

"Why can't I come back?" Dugu Youran glanced at the young man. "Tianqin, what are you doing in such a hurry?"

The young man, Dugu Tianqin, said quickly, "The clan just sent out an order, asking those of us scattered throughout the Ziwei Starfield to return to the clan as soon as possible using the teleportation array."

Dugu Youran suddenly came to a realization. "So that's what's going on. My great-uncle must have sent a message to the clan in advance."

The great-uncle she was referring to was, of course, Dugu Yong.

Lin Xun couldn't help but ask, "Is there a teleportation array in this city leading to your Dugu Clan’s headquarters?"

Dugu Youran blinked. "Hmm, I must have forgotten to tell you."

Next to him, Dugu Tianqin chuckled, "This friend is a little ignorant. In the Ziwei Starfield, every city has a teleportation array leading to the Dugu Clan’s headquarters. With a single command from our clan, no matter where we are in the starfield, we can reach our clan headquarters instantly."

The look in Lin Xun's eyes suddenly grew strange. So, after entering the Ziwei Starfield, he could have used the ancient teleportation array to reach the Dugu Clan’s headquarters directly, but Dugu Youran had been taking him around like that...

Dugu Youran glared at Dugu Tianqin fiercely and snapped angrily, "Shut up! You have no right to talk here!"

She feigned composure, avoiding Lin Xun's gaze, but she couldn't help but feel a little guilty. Earlier, she had just wanted to take Lin Xun on a nice tour, so she had deliberately concealed the information about the teleportation array...