The wind brushed against faces, and the green grass bent neatly in one direction, carrying a faint, astringent scent of plants in the air. A golden sun hung high in the sky, which was a vast blue, with a few white clouds drifting leisurely in the distance.
Seeing this vibrant World again, Cai Lin felt as though an era had passed.
She looked at Amon beside her and softly said, "This is different from the ten years you told me about before. I've been in that damned place for almost twenty years, haven't I?"
Amon responded with a smile, "Not that long, only about four years. If you don't believe me, you can go to the Jia Ma Empire and see what time it is now. Even counting your time on the Northern Continent, it's only been five or six years."
Four years? Xiao Xiao and the others could grow that big? In four years, they could reach the strength of a Half-Saint? Cai Lin looked as if he was lying.
Jiu Bao's voice sounded in her mind, "The flow of time is different. Twenty years in that place should be roughly four years in the outside World."
Different time flow? A hint of surprise flashed in Cai Lin's eyes. There was such a secret realm?
If it were used for cultivation or training subordinates, wouldn't it be possible to establish a super force very quickly?
As if guessing what she was thinking, Jiu Bao continued, "Don't think that your cultivation there was so long, easy, and smooth. This was because a Nine-Star Dou Saint continuously provided protection. Moreover, others cannot stay there for so long, and even if they could, they would be targeted by the other two Nine-Star Dou Saint-level fellows inside."
There were two other Nine-Star Dou Saint inside? Looking at Jiu Bao's attitude, the other party seemed to be hostile? Cai Lin took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in her heart.
However, her shock did not last too long; she was already somewhat numb. The things she had witnessed while following Amon were beyond her imagination in the past.
She looked at Amon and said, "When will you let Xiao Xiao and the others out? Such a suppressive environment is not conducive to their physical and mental health… I want them to see more of this World."
"Don't worry, I will keep my promise. As long as you help me initiate the evolution, I will not stop them from choosing whatever life path they desire afterward. If they wish to stay by my side, I will treat them as my own daughters. If they wish to leave, I will gladly agree and offer a farewell gift," Amon said in a gentle voice.
After a slight pause, he said, "You still don't know, do you? Xie Bi Yan is already dead."
"Dead? He got off easy," Cai Lin was startled at first, then said in a low voice.
Her powerful Dou Qi surged, and even without intent, the space subtly showed signs of shattering… She was already a Dou Saint expert!
In the abundant energy environment of the Heavenly Tomb, and with the numerous energy bodies supplied by Amon, she, as a Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python, had maximized her bloodline advantage.
"How did he die?" Cai Lin asked.
"He was killed. You also know the person who killed him; it was Xiao Yan," Amon curled his lips, forming a smile.
Xiao Yan? Hearing this name, Cai Lin was momentarily lost in thought, murmuring, "Is that so? I owe him a favor then."
Amon said with a hint of playfulness, "A favor and not a lover?"
He took out a crystal orb emitting a starlight glow, within which a golden flame quietly burned.
"He is collecting Heavenly Flames. You can deliver this to him."
"This is?" Even through a Sealed Artifact, Cai Lin could still feel the immense power within this flame.
"Golden Emperor Sky Burning Flame, ranked fourth on the Heavenly Flame list."
Cai Lin took the crystal orb and tore open space. A dark rift appeared, and chaotic, surging energy emanated from the rift, causing large patches of green grass to quickly wither.
Just as she was about to step in, Amon said, "Wait, leave Jiu Bao behind."
"You won't do anything to him, will you?" Cai Lin asked.
"If I wanted to harm him, he wouldn't have lived this long."
A ray of light flew from Cai Lin's body, transforming into a young man also wearing a pointed soft hat, a black classical robe, and a monocle over his right eye.
Jiu Bao looked at Cai Lin and softly said, "I already reached a reconciliation with him a long time ago. Now, I'm considered his subordinate."
Cai Lin nodded slightly, then stepped into the torn space rift.
After a while, Amon exhaled a ball of silver flame. The flame dissipated, revealing four beautiful, charming, yet slightly naive young girls.
"Daddy, where did Mommy go?" As soon as Xiao Xiao came out, she looked at Amon and asked.
"Oh, her? She said she went to help your real daddy."
"But aren't you our daddy?" Xiao Xiao asked, puzzled.
"Hmm… I suppose so. But I'm more like your adoptive father, and that person is your biological father." Looking at Xiao Xiao's innocent and naive eyes, Amon said with a smile.
"Mommy won't abandon us, will she?" Xiao Huo'er said with a worried expression.
"She'll be back… She'll be back," Jiu Bao gently stroked her head.
… …
On an unknown peak in the Heavenly Star Mountain Range, Xiao Yan suddenly felt a familiar scent in the air. He moved his right hand, which had been covering his eyes, and saw a smiling face.
"Brother Xiao Yan, what's wrong? It's rare to see you with a tear-stained face," Xun Er said softly.
Xiao Yan was startled. He saw Xun Er crouching behind his head, looking down at him. He quickly sat up, turned around, and looked at Xun Er.
"Xun Er, is it you? Is it really you?"
Seeing Xiao Yan's excited look, Xun Er smiled, "It's me. Brother Xiao Yan, your state isn't right. Your vigilance has dropped to such an extent that you didn't even notice me so close. What happened?"
Xiao Yan said dejectedly, "Xiao Meng… I'm sorry, Xiao Meng, she died. She died to save me…"
Xun Er frowned, "Xiao Meng died? What happened?"
There was a hint of suppressed anger in her voice.
"It was someone from the Soul Hall… During the battle with the Yunlan Sect, she was captured by a Soul Hall Protector to protect me. After I came to the Central Plains, I wanted to save her, but in the end, she died again protecting me… Tell me, am I a failure?" Xiao Yan's voice was hoarse.
Looking at Xiao Yan in this state, Xun Er's eyes held a hint of heartache. She stepped forward and hugged Xiao Yan, resting her head on his chest:
"How could that be? In Xun Er's eyes, Brother Xiao Yan has always been the best. You must cheer up. Xiao Meng wouldn't want to see you like this…
"Live well for her sake. As for the Soul Hall, we will face them together. Xiao Meng was also my friend. We will settle this score together…"