Chapter 1455: Dominating the Inner Realm; The Hidden Danger of the Seven-Colored Realm (Third Update)

"The mighty Zhan Xingye has already perished…" Wang Lin remained silent for a moment before speaking in a deep voice.

As soon as these words were spoken, Lie Yunzi's body swayed, his face turned pale, and he subconsciously retreated several steps, standing stunned. Soon, his expression turned deeply sorrowful, and his eyes became vacant.

"Old Ancestor… perished…" The mission and pride of every generation of the Zhan Family's Patriarchs, including Lie Yunzi, all stemmed from their Old Ancestor, Zhan Xingye. For countless years, almost every generation of clansmen had been bitterly awaiting the Old Ancestor's return.

Zhan Xingye was the glory of their Zhan Family, and at this moment, that glory instantly collapsed with this news from Wang Lin!

Yan Leizi, who was beside him, also changed expression. Although he was not a native of Luotian, he had been in Luotian for a long time and had become a part of it. He had heard about the glorious deeds of the Zhan Family's Old Ancestor! It could be said that the Zhan Family's current status in Luotian was entirely thanks to the residual prestige of their Old Ancestor back then!

Zhan Xingye!

Master Lu Fu put down the cup in his hand, his eyes revealing shock. He had met Zhan Xingye in his early years. At that time, the other party had already reached the Great Perfection of the void nirvana Late Stage, truly like a celestial being!

Master Lu Fu had even received Zhan Xingye's favor back then. Therefore, among the four disciples he taught Daoist Magic, Lie Yunzi was included. Besides repaying the favor, this was also meant to forge a friendship with the Zhan Xingye whose whereabouts were unknown.

Hearing Wang Lin's words now, he took a deep breath and fell silent.

Lie Yunzi’s mind was severely wounded by this news. Blood spilled from the corner of his mouth as he bowed deeply toward Wang Lin. When he raised his head, his eyes were already bloodshot.

"Senior, I beg you to inform me how our Ancestor perished!" His words were slow, yet they carried a monstrous chill. He firmly believed that the Old Ancestor did not die naturally. Although their Zhan Family was not currently seeking revenge for the Old Ancestor, they absolutely could not tolerate not knowing who the enemy was!

As long as they knew who killed the Old Ancestor, they would have the determination to pass down that revenge through the generations!

Master Lu Fu also looked toward Wang Lin in silence.

"Have you ever heard that within our Inner Realm, there exists the Seven-Colored Realm… Within the Seven-Colored Realm, there are Dao Fruits… They contain the concepts of billions of living beings in the Inner Realm and the realms of countless Cultivators, forming seven Dao Fruits… The remains of the mighty Zhan Xingye were discovered by me within the Cloud Sea Seven-Colored Realm… The one who killed him is the Venerable Master of the Outer Realm's Primordial Stars!" Wang Lin spoke slowly, a look of recollection flashing in his eyes.

As Wang Lin recounted the Seven-Colored Realm and his speculation about the Venerable Master's Dao Planting, Lie Yunzi gasped, but the killing intent in his eyes did not dissipate; instead, a strong Battle Intent arose! This Battle Intent, their Zhan Family intended to pass down!

Yan Leizi's mind was shaken. Wang Lin's words about the Seven-Colored Realm reminded Yan Leizi of a terrifying past event.

Master Lu Fu was moved. He suddenly stood up, his eyes flashing as he cupped his fist toward Wang Lin and said in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist Wang, this matter is too serious. The existence of the Seven-Colored Realm is like a malignant tumor parasitic in the Inner Realm. Should the Outer Realm invade, I fear this Seven-Colored Realm will bring unimaginable catastrophe to our Inner Realm!

Absorbing the Dao Concepts of all Cultivators in our Inner Realm to grow—what a massive undertaking! I must immediately go to the Cloud Sea Star Domain to inform the Demon Sect and have them contact all forces within our Inner Realm to fully search for the remaining six Seven-Colored Realms. They must all be destroyed!" Master Lu Fu's expression was extremely solemn. He clearly saw the immense danger hidden behind this matter. Were it not for Wang Lin's warning, it would lead to a disaster during the resistance against the Outer Realm's invasion!

Especially when considering the scene where, during the great war, the Dao Concepts of most Cultivators in the Inner Realm suddenly collapsed, leading to their deaths—that sight shook Master Lu Fu's Dao Heart.

This possibility is not nonexistent!

Wang Lin nodded. His return this time was originally intended to inform the Inner Realm of the things he knew, contributing his own strength to the great battle that was about to unfold.

After Yan Leizi heard about the Seven-Colored Realm, he remained silent, his expression shifting uncertainly. The past events that had surfaced in his mind became increasingly clear.

"Fellow Daoist Yan Leizi, do you perhaps know the location of the other Seven-Colored Realms?" Wang Lin’s heart stirred, and he looked at Yan Leizi and asked.

As soon as he spoke, Master Lu Fu immediately cast his gaze over as well. He had noticed Yan Leizi's unusual behavior earlier, and now he looked, awaiting the other party's reply.

Yan Leizi bowed to Master Lu Fu and Wang Lin, saying in a deep voice, "In my early years, I fled from the Alliance Star Domain after being pursued by the Cultivation Alliance, which is how I came to Luotian…" He paused here and glanced at Wang Lin.

"There are many reasons involved, concerning my personal affairs, so I won't go into detail. Back then, I was still an Elder of the Cultivation Alliance, and I accidentally saw a strange world within the Cultivation Alliance Headquarters… Senior Wang Lin, I wonder if the Seven-Colored Realm you just mentioned contains those who are Marked… or Lost…"

Wang Lin's expression hardened, and he nodded.

"Then there is no mistake. There should be a Seven-Colored Realm inside the Cultivation Alliance Headquarters!" Yan Leizi said solemnly.

A cold light flashed in Master Lu Fu's eyes. He looked at Wang Lin, cupped his fist, and said, "Fellow Daoist Wang, I cannot host you today. I must leave immediately and head to the Demon Sect…"

"I, Wang, will take responsibility for the Seven-Colored Realm in the Cultivation Alliance Headquarters!" Wang Lin stood up and spoke calmly.

"Good. With Fellow Daoist Wang taking action, that Seven-Colored Realm in the Cultivation Alliance is certain to collapse!" Master Lu Fu nodded.

The banquet was brief, but the shock it delivered to Master Lu Fu and the others was no less than the previous battle. After exchanging courtesies, Master Lu Fu flicked his sleeve and strode directly toward the starry sky ahead.

Zhou Jin and Ling Dong were recalled by Wang Lin into the Heavenly Emperor Furnace. Just as Wang Lin was about to leave this place to handle his final task in Luotian, Yan Leizi hesitated, gritted his teeth, cupped his fist toward Wang Lin, and spoke.

"Senior, I am very familiar with the Cultivation Alliance and have a great feud with Zhong Xuanzi. If Senior is going to the Cultivation Alliance, may I follow you?"

"That would be good, but my movements are unpredictable. Although I will go soon, I cannot confirm the exact time…" Wang Lin pondered briefly before speaking.

"No matter. I can go there first and wait outside. After Senior goes to the Cultivation Alliance Headquarters, you can find me by spreading your Divine Sense. Please, Senior, do not refuse, for the sake of our past connection." Yan Leizi spoke earnestly, looking at Wang Lin.

Yan Leizi rarely asked others for favors in his life. Now, having to face this junior from the past and utter these almost pleading words, his expression was inevitably complicated.

Wang Lin looked at Yan Leizi. He still clearly remembered the past events: how the other party fought the injured Qing Shui in the Thunder Immortal Realm, borrowed the Thunder Beast, and, with an immense display of power, refined more than half of the Thunder Immortal Realm as a Magic Treasure.

"You may!" Wang Lin remained silent for a moment before speaking slowly.

After speaking, he flicked his large sleeve, took a step forward, and instantly vanished within the Star Array, leaving no trace. Only Yan Leizi and Lie Yunzi remained, watching the direction of his departure, their expressions growing increasingly complex.

"I'm old… truly old…" Yan Leizi sighed.

"The Inner Realm of the future belongs to him…" Lie Yunzi shook his head, and the memories of his interactions with Wang Lin surfaced in layers of ripples.

Within the Luotian Star Domain, Wang Lin's figure shot forward like a shuttle. Every step he took spanned an infinite distance. Having returned to Luotian, three of his four tasks were complete, leaving only the last one.

This final task was not about seeking vengeance or settling Karma; rather, it was Wang Lin preparing his strength for the battle against the Outer Realm! He had his eyes on an item within the Luotian Star Domain!

This item had brought him immense shock back then, and even now, recalling it still shook his mind. The former him lacked the qualification and strength to obtain it, but now, Wang Lin was confident he could find and capture it!

He intended to refine it into his own Ancient God Life-Bound Beast!

In fact, when he was a Six-Star Ancient God, he could already refine a Life-Bound Beast, but he never encountered one that suited his heart. Even Jiqiong, though tempting, could not be acquired due to his lack of strength at the time.

Furthermore, even Jiqiong was inferior compared to the one Wang Lin most desired in his heart. As for the many Vicious Beasts in Cloud Sea, even those of the Thirteenth Stage could not catch Wang Lin's eye!

"Although I haven't fought it, that fleeting glimpse back then showed its power to be comparable to the Third Step! Even the Moon Gazer would be unable to resist it! I am determined to obtain this beast!"

As he moved forward, a hint of vigorous Battle Intent appeared in Wang Lin's eyes. He strode ahead, crossing the endless starry sky, intending to head straight for the Star Domain where he had seen it years ago. But just then, Wang Lin's figure suddenly paused.

"Unknowingly, I passed by here…" Wang Lin looked somewhat melancholic. Before him were two Cultivation Planets.

Thousand Illusion Planet, Ran Yun Planet!

A thousand years ago, Wang Lin arrived in Luotian through the Rift in the Demon Spirit Land, and the first Cultivation Planet he went to was Ran Yun… There, he accompanied Wang Ping throughout his life… He accompanied Wang Ping, traversing the mountains of the planet, crossing its rivers, and, in a lone boat, conquering its seas!

He gave Wang Ping a heart that encompassed heaven and earth, and a lifetime of wealth and glory, reaching the pinnacle of mortal emperors… but he could not give him a complete and real Physical Body… The century of father-son affection slowly surfaced in Wang Lin's heart the moment he saw Ran Yun Planet, accompanied by the fading pain.

Wang Lin's gaze fell upon the Thousand Illusion Planet… The scenes of the Hua Family back then seemed like they happened yesterday, as did Liu Mei, who complicated Wang Lin's feelings… A sigh echoed in the starry sky. Wang Lin remained silent, no longer looking at Qian Huan, but instead stepped toward Ran Yun Planet… Ran Yun Planet had not changed much, just as it was a thousand years ago. It seemed a thousand years was merely a blink of an eye for this planet. But though the place remained, the people were gone… Most of the acquaintances from back then could no longer be found.

Ran Yun Planet, parts of which were already in autumn. Gusts of autumn wind carried traces of chill, sweeping up withered leaves across the land, outlining solitary silhouettes under the moonlight… It was night.

Inside Ran Yun Planet, in a mortal capital city, there was a courtyard. The courtyard was very dim. Outside the gate, two strings of faint, ghostly lanterns hung high, swaying in the wind, causing the light to flicker and seemingly isolating the quiet night and the autumn wind high up, several yards away.

Third Update. This is the tenth burst of updates this month. There is still a fourth update!!