"Initially, it was the Shuiyun Sect, with the witnessing of the old and new Sect Masters exchanging positions; then it was our Goddess Sect, and now, within a day, it's your Wendao Sect's turn."

Mei Xiangu wasn't gloating, but rather, she spoke with some concern:

"If there hadn't been major changes in the Nine Netherworld, it wouldn't make sense to force the sect leaders to guard it one after another. Now, three or four Divinity Transformation experts have already gone there. If the Sect Master of Wendao Sect cannot hold the Nine Netherworld, I'm afraid each state will be in danger of falling."

When Tian Lin heard her mention the states, he couldn't help but ask, "I've been to Eastern State, North Wilderness, and Cangzhou. But it seems that the Central State cannot be reached via the Transmission Array. What is this Central State?"

"Central State was once the Divine Capital of the Great Qi dynasty, which disappeared along with the dynasty ten thousand years ago. It's not just that I don't know the situation of Central State; perhaps even the elders of Wendao Sect know little about it."

Mei Xiangu said, "It's said that the secret realm of Wendao Sect is connected to the Nine Netherworld, and I'm only worried if the changes in the Nine Netherworld will affect the secret realm;

As long as the secret realm is unharmed, we should focus on enhancing the Divine Lady Tree honestly. Only one's strength is fundamental; since other things cannot be changed, worrying is useless."

It seemed she wanted Tian Lin to enter the secret realm again.

"Enhancing strength doesn't necessarily require entering the secret realm. For me, reaching the late stage of Foundation Establishment as soon as possible is essential."

"Reaching the late stage of Foundation Establishment is not that easy. You've cultivated so many Divine Skills and possess the Five Elements Dharma Body. Do you know how much time it takes to open up the Sea of Consciousness for the Five Elements Dharma Body to reside?"

Tian Lin indeed didn't fully understand; he only knew that to enter the late stage of Foundation Establishment, he would need an enormous amount of Divine Sense.

However, Tian Lin wasn't too worried about accumulating Divine Sense. As long as the Sword Qi at Immortal Sinking Pond was still present, he could absorb Spiritual Sense freely.

Considering the changes in the Nine Netherworld, Tian Lin feared that the changes might affect the Immortal Sinking Pond. Without much hesitation, he said, "I plan to go to Cangzhou to cultivate Sword Dao at the Immortal Sinking Pond."

It is rumored an Immortal Sword exists in Immortal Sinking Pond!

What does the Immortal Sword look like, and does it exist?

This matter is debated.

However, it is quite clear that the Immortal Sinking Pond indeed has a continuous presence of Sword Qi, which can help Sword Cultivators hone their Sword Dao.

The current Immortal Sinking Pond is practically a permanent residence for those Sword Cultivators.

These Sword Cultivators come from both Loose Cultivators and various sects. Even disciples from the Sword Sect reside at the Immortal Sinking Pond.

"You're going to Immortal Sinking Pond to cultivate Sword Dao?"

Tian Lin's statement clearly confused Mei Xiangu, and she couldn't help but say, "I've heard from your sect that you have a talent for Sword Dao. But no matter how talented, can you be more formidable than Jian Jue?

Your Immortal Road is rooted in the Five Elements becoming immortal, not in Sword Dao. I advise you not to disregard the essentials."

She was offering sincere advice, after all, her fate was closely tied to Tian Lin. And though she didn't say it, she held great expectations for Tian Lin's performance in the Fairy Cave.

Sadly, Tian Lin seemed resolute, and he wouldn't change his mind because of Mei Xiangu's sincere attitude.

Mei Xiangu almost noisily followed Tian Lin back to the cave mansion, but Tian Lin was like a mute gourd, showing no reaction regardless of what Mei Xiangu said.

Mei Xiangu felt helpless as well, knowing she couldn't persuade Tian Lin, she said after entering the cave mansion, "If you want to go to Immortal Sinking Pond, go by yourself. I won't go with you."

Tian Lin had no intention of making Mei Xiangu accompany him and said to Yu'er who had approached, "I plan to take Cui'er to Cangzhou. Discuss any matters in the house with Miss Mei."

Cui'er, who came along, saw Mei Xiangu enter the house in anger and suspected that they had a conflict. However, she didn't intend to intervene and instead had already made up her mind to vie for favor with Mei Xiangu.

She joyfully asked, "Master, what should we prepare for our trip to Cangzhou? Are there any old friends to visit?"

Tian Lin shook his head and said, "This trip is to Immortal Sinking Pond; no old friends to visit."

He did think of Yulong Continent, but before Immortal Sinking Pond was filled with Sword Qi, it was possible to sail using thousand-year-old wood.

Now that Immortal Sinking Pond is eroded by Sword Qi, even the thousand-year-old wood cannot be used to sail on it anymore.

Tian Lin hadn't considered finding a way for 'hometown people' to cross over, but firstly, his cultivation was too low, and he was always busy improving it.

Secondly, if bringing back thousand-year-old wood to 'hometown' could bring the people of Yulong Continent to Cangzhou, that would have been simple.

But the fact is, the thousand-year-old wood lost its function against Immortal Sinking Pond. Even if Tian Lin could sail back to Yulong Continent, he had no power to bring people across Immortal Sinking Pond.

"Perhaps, Yulong Continent was already destroyed when the Evil Spirit invaded Immortal Sinking Pond several times!"

Thinking this way, Tian Lin didn't stay long at Wendao Sect, and he left North Wilderness with Cui'er that same night.

The two reappeared in Tianbei County of Cangzhou, where the Posthouse Governor, already familiar with Tian Lin, welcomed him upon his arrival.

Tian Lin originally intended to leave immediately, but he suddenly remembered something and asked, "Is the old Sect Master of Shuiyun Sect still in the sect?"

The Posthouse Governor replied, "The old Sect Master of Shuiyun Sect has long gone to the Nine Netherworld, and it's now the new Sect Master in charge at the sect."

Tian Lin asked him again, "Since there's a new Sect Master, has there been any change in Shuiyun Sect?"

The Posthouse Governor shook his head, "The new Sect Master hasn't shown up, and there aren't any changes in the sect. Daily affairs are still handled by the Great Elder of Shuiyun Sect, and nothing out of the ordinary has happened."

Tian Lin nodded, then led Cui'er towards Pingyang City.

The last time Tian Lin came to Cangzhou, he visited Pingyang City with Mei Xiangu.

Now, Pingyang City had already returned to its previous bustling and lively state.

And the city walls of Pingyang City had been renovated, just like when the Tong Family was in charge.

However, a monument stood at the city gate.

It commemorated the cultivators who died defending Pingyang City when Immortal Sinking Pond was invaded by Evil Spirit.

Unfortunately, in less than a year, someone unknown had already defaced the monument with graffiti.

"Of the hundreds of people listed on this monument, more than half were from the Tong Family."

Returning to the old place, Cui'er felt a tinge of sadness, "The Tong Family once flourished with Pingyang City, and later declined because of it."

While Cui'er was speaking, Tian Lin was looking at an old man not far away.

Cui'er followed Tian Lin's gaze and saw an old man guarding the city gate, recording the origins of those entering and exiting.

Tian Lin had seen this old man once during his previous visit to Pingyang City, although at that time, he hadn't acknowledged him.

However, Cui'er was sharp-eyed and immediately recognized the old man's identity, exclaiming in surprise, "Isn't that High Daoist? How did he end up like this?"

Tian Lin naturally recognized what his sworn brother looked like.

Apparently, over there, the High Daoist also recognized Tian Lin. However, instead of fawning over him like before, upon seeing Tian Lin, he turned his head aside, pretending not to recognize him.

Tian Lin observed this and said to Cui'er, "That's not my sworn brother; you recognized the wrong person—let's go, we'll head straight to Immortal Sinking Pond."

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