Chapter 2034: Dim Lights, Knowing Dao Yi!

Chi Hunzi, who hailed from the Immortal Astral Continent, clearly knew that the Immortal Astral Continent possessed cultivation Ranks far exceeding those of the Immortal Cave Realm: Golden Venerate, Heavenly Venerate, Leaping Heavenly Venerate, and the nine immensely powerful Great Heavenly Venerates.

On the Immortal Astral Continent, with Chi Hunzi's cultivation, if he encountered a Golden Venerate expert, he would be extremely respectful. After all, a Golden Venerate Cultivator could be considered a Peak Overlord of a region, and even in some large Sects, Golden Venerate Cultivators were the level of existence like Grand Elders, capable of determining the ultimate strength and prosperity of a Sect.

Chi Hunzi's lifelong dream was even to become a Golden Venerate Cultivator. His purpose in breaking the Formation of this Immortal Realm was precisely this: to devour the Cultivators of the Immortal Realm, absorb their vital essence and blood, and allow his cultivation to Break through.

But now, upon seeing that creature suddenly appear—a small snake the thickness of a thumb that instantly swelled into a Sea Dragon ten thousand zhang large—Chi Hunzi's mind went blank.

The pressure emanating from that Sea Dragon was enough to shake the entire Immortal Realm, causing the hearts and minds of most people here to tremble, and even giving them a feeling of wanting to worship it.

“A Golden Venerate… This is a Golden Venerate…” Chi Hunzi's face was pale, his eyes revealing a look of stupefaction. He dared not believe everything he was seeing now.

That usually rare existence, a Golden Venerate, especially a Golden Venerate Vicious Beast, which was even rarer than a Cultivator, had actually appeared in this Immortal Cave Realm, right before him. That absurd feeling almost drove Chi Hunzi mad.

The Golden Venerate Sea Dragon's body moved, its massive head suddenly turning. Its eyes, filled with ferocious intent, stared coldly at Chi Hunzi, and it let out a low roar.

This low roar caused Chi Hunzi's entire body to shake violently, and his Primordial Spirit within him became unstable, as if about to collapse. This feeling clearly told him once again that the Sea Dragon before him was absolutely a Golden Venerate existence!

Chi Hunzi subconsciously retreated a few steps, sweat beading on his forehead. He couldn't fathom why Wang Lin had this Golden Venerate Sea Dragon by his side.

This was already beyond the scope of his contemplation; he even had the delusion that everything was a dream.

Just as he was retreating, a flash of inspiration suddenly struck him. He remembered that the Sea Dragon had not flown out from beside Wang Lin, but had taken off from the shoulder of a Cultivator nearby who looked like an immortal with the bones of the Dao.

“It's not that Wang Lin is powerful. Wang Lin doesn't have the slightest pressure on him, nor does he have many cultivation fluctuations. Although he might be using a treasure to conceal his aura, on the Immortal Astral Continent, only the weak usually use such methods to protect themselves. Wang Lin's actions clearly show his cultivation is not high!

This Sea Dragon isn't his; it belongs to that Cultivator with the immortal aura!

Wang Lin's cultivation isn't high, but he must be a close friend of this Cultivator. He returned to the Immortal Cave Realm this time, likely worried that his own cultivation was insufficient, which is why he invited someone else to accompany him.

Furthermore, looking at that Cultivator with the immortal aura, his cultivation isn't high either. In that case, there is absolutely no mistake: this person must have a Master who is a Heavenly Venerate on the Immortal Astral Continent! Only this can explain everything that happened before.” Chi Hunzi's eyes flashed, and his mind raced with thoughts. At this moment, he was quite certain his conjecture was correct.

While retreating, at the instant the Golden Venerate Sea Dragon opened its massive, blood-red mouth, ready to devour him, Chi Hunzi suddenly let out a loud roar.

“Fellow Daoist, hear me out!!” The person he addressed was not Wang Lin, nor the Sea Dragon, but Liu Jinbiao, who was watching the scene in the sky triumphantly from afar.

“Your Master must be one of the Immortal Heavenly Venerates. Given your impressive bearing, Fellow Daoist, you must be the direct Disciple of that Heavenly Venerate Senior; otherwise, you wouldn't have been bestowed this Golden Venerate Sea Dragon. Fellow Daoist, this matter is a private affair between me and Wang Lin. I implore you not to get involved. Afterward, Chi Hunzi will certainly offer a generous reward!” Chi Hunzi had no choice; under the pressure of the Golden Venerate Sea Dragon, he didn't even have the courage to flee.

For him now, it was a life-or-death crisis, allowing him no time for hesitation. Even though he clearly guessed that the other party had been invited by Wang Lin and would be difficult to persuade, he still had to try.

“Before I was Seal-ed, I hid my life's savings in Dongzhou. These are objects I collected over countless years. I am willing to give all of it to you, Fellow Daoist, only asking that you be merciful and spare my life!” Chi Hunzi's heart was filled with tension. Being stared at by the Sea Dragon made him extremely fearful, and even his voice faintly trembled.

Liu Jinbiao was stunned.

Wang Lin smiled slightly, remaining silent. Also stunned were Xu Ligou, the Sea Dragon, and Nan Yunzi and the others.

After being momentarily stunned, Xu Ligou suddenly started laughing. Liu Jinbiao coughed a few times, looking at the despairing Chi Hunzi with a half-smile, and shook his head.

“My Junior Martial Uncle, Xun Shanqing, is a Heavenly Venerate under Great Heavenly Venerate Dao Yi! If you let this Sea Dragon kill me, my Junior Martial Uncle will certainly know! I don't believe your Master would antagonize a Heavenly Venerate of the same Rank over this matter!!” Chi Hunzi shrieked, his face pale, his expression showing a fear of death.

“Furthermore, Great Heavenly Venerate Dao Yi is extremely protective of his own! If my Junior Martial Uncle goes to plead, all of you will have to pay the price for this!! Wang Lin, you cannot bear this cost. When the time comes, the entire Immortal Cave Realm will perish!

You have been to the Immortal Astral Continent, so you must know of the existence of the Great Heavenly Venerates. Regarding today's matter, if you let this old man leave, this old man swears never to covet the Immortal Realm again. I will immediately leave the Immortal Cave Realm and return to the Immortal Astral Continent.”

Chi Hunzi shrieked. He believed that since Wang Lin had returned from the Immortal Cave Realm, he must know of the Great Heavenly Venerate's existence. He was confident that these words would have a deterrent effect.

Upon hearing this, Liu Jinbiao subconsciously glanced at Wang Lin. His expression gave Chi Hunzi a slight sense of certainty.

Wang Lin's expression was somewhat strange. He looked at Chi Hunzi, who was consumed by fear and desperately seeking a chance to live, and smiled faintly.

“Furthermore, if you let this old man leave, this old man can plead with my Junior Martial Uncle to take you under his wing. This way, you would also be considered one of Great Heavenly Venerate Dao Yi's subordinates. Once your cultivation achieves a Breakthrough, you can soar to the heavens and command influence freely on the Immortal Astral Continent!” Chi Hunzi spoke rapidly.

“Dao Yi… Great Heavenly Venerate, you say…” Wang Lin stood up from his cross-legged position. He looked at Chi Hunzi in the sky, who, in his eyes, was nothing more than an ant.

The many Cultivators in the surrounding Immortal Realm did not understand Wang Lin's cultivation, but hearing Chi Hunzi's words now, even just hearing the name of the mysterious Great Heavenly Venerate Dao Yi caused their hearts and minds to tremble.

Daoist Blue Dream frowned but did not speak. As for Nan Yunzi, his expression was also slightly gloomy, and his certainty regarding Wang Lin's strength was subtly shaken at this moment.

“The Immortal Astral Continent originally had nine Great Heavenly Venerates, and among them, Dao Yi was the weakest one,” Wang Lin said slowly, his expression still calm.

Chi Hunzi's eyes flashed. He knew these things too. Hearing Wang Lin speak like this now made him even more certain internally that Wang Lin knew the Great Heavenly Venerate's power was unparalleled.

However, he felt a slight hesitation. Wang Lin's casual tone when mentioning the Great Heavenly Venerate gave Chi Hunzi a subtle feeling that something was wrong.

“But even the weakest Great Heavenly Venerate possesses the power to Dominator all living beings.” Wang Lin spoke slowly, but when he reached this point, his words suddenly shifted.

“But, even if Dao Yi came here personally, upon seeing me, Wang, he would immediately retreat. In fact, he probably wouldn't dare to come meet me.” Wang Lin smiled faintly.

Chi Hunzi heard these words and his eyes widened. He looked at Wang Lin, feeling that Wang Lin must be insane; no one dared to speak such words.

“How audacious! If you truly have the guts, why don't you go to the Immortal Astral Continent and say those words in front of Great Heavenly Venerate Dao Yi!!” Under what Chi Hunzi perceived as arrogant boasting, despite his fear, he still spoke mockingly.

“There's no need for such trouble.” Wang Lin was not in a hurry to strike. Chi Hunzi dared to break the Formation of the Immortal Realm, and if he were killed too easily, it would not appease Wang Lin's anger.

“Dao Yi, this person claims that a Heavenly Venerate under your command is his Junior Martial Uncle. Tell me, is this true?” Wang Lin raised his right hand and waved it forward. Immediately, the heavens and earth roared, and the Sea Dragon quickly retreated. A massive Vortex appeared in the sky of the entire Immortal Realm. This Vortex continuously spun, connecting with the starry sky, seemingly opening a passage, blasting open the void where the Immortal Astral Law existed, and connecting with the Immortal Astral Continent.

On the Immortal Astral Continent, Dao Yi, who had returned to his Sect from the Vast Basin, constantly recalled the scenes he had witnessed outside the basin's sea wall storm. His heart was filled with terror. He didn't want to believe it, but he knew that everything was real.

The number one expert of the Immortal Astral Continent was no longer Ancient Dao, but Wang Lin, the one who terrified him!!

Just at this moment, suddenly above the Dao Yi Sect, the sky changed. As wind and clouds rolled backward, a massive Vortex appeared out of thin air. Wang Lin's words, booming like thunder, emanated from within, causing Dao Yi's expression to change drastically. He was horrified to discover that his body was unable to move. His Divine Sense was enveloped by a strange power transmitted from the Vortex and was actually drawn out of his body, heading straight for the Vortex.

Inside that Vortex, he saw a strange continent, he saw Wang Lin, and he clearly heard Wang Lin's words. He even had the strong feeling that his life hung by a thread, completely controlled by Wang Lin, as if Wang Lin could kill him with just a single thought.

Inside the Immortal Cave Realm, Chi Hunzi stared blankly at the sky. From the Vortex that appeared in the sky, an aura suddenly emanated that made him tremble—an aura he had felt from afar back then. That belonged to Great Heavenly Venerate Dao Yi!!

“This is impossible… impossible…”

“Under this Venerate's command, there is no Heavenly Venerate who knows this person… I beg… I beg Venerate Wang… to quell your anger…” Dao Yi's bitter voice came from within the Vortex. The respect and trace of panic contained within were clearly perceived by Chi Hunzi.

“Fake… This is fake… This is impossible!!!” Chi Hunzi felt like he was going mad. He could not believe any of this.