## Chapter 1967 — A Year of Peace
Yang Lin slowly stood from his main seat.
He looked at everyone.
"Everyone..."
"Let's rest."
Xue Yao smiled gently.
Shuiluo Sha nodded.
Han Chen stretched slightly.
FeiFei laughed.
"A whole year of rest sounds wonderful."
Su Qinglan, Liao Yue, Xiao Rui, Daji, Zhao Feng, Gu Tian, Bai Yao, Ning Mei, Han Qing, Yue Bingxin, Su Liyulu, Cui Ye, Liu Yi, Qin Mo, Shen Rui, Baiyu, Xu Yi, Mo Han, Yu Lianhua, Yu Huaxianzi and Hua Chao all nodded.
One after another—
they returned to the first floor.
Each entered their own bedroom.
Some immediately sat down to cultivate.
Others quietly rested.
Inside the Arrow Cutter—
peace returned once again.
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## Chapter 1968 — One Peaceful Year
Time quietly flowed.
One month.
Three months.
Six months.
One year.
Throughout the entire year—
the Arrow Cutter continued moving silently through the endless darkness beyond the Universe.
Outside—
countless shining Universes slowly drifted past.
Inside—
everyone gradually deepened their understanding.
Xue Yao discussed cultivation arts with Yang Lin.
Shuiluo Sha often asked about Dao comprehension.
Han Chen studied body-tempering techniques.
FeiFei became interested in movement techniques.
Su Qinglan practiced immortal arts.
Liao Yue researched spiritual arts.
Xiao Rui learned illusion techniques.
Daji discussed bloodline arts.
Zhao Feng and Gu Tian focused on battle techniques.
Bai Yao asked about elemental arts.
Ning Mei researched soul arts.
Han Qing learned defensive arts.
Yue Bingxin cultivated ice arts.
Su Liyulu became interested in talisman arts.
Cui Ye practiced formation arts.
Liu Yi studied spear arts.
Qin Mo refined sword arts.
Shen Rui researched ancient sword manuals.
Baiyu discussed higher Dao principles.
Xu Yi practiced saber arts.
Mo Han cultivated fist arts.
Yu Lianhua learned seal arts.
Yu Huaxianzi studied heavenly arts.
Hua Chao researched array formations.
Throughout the entire year—
Yang Lin remained seated upon the front main seat.
His calm eyes quietly watched the endless darkness ahead.
Beyond it—
the distant Universes continued shining like countless stars.
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## Chapter 1969 — Another Morning
Another morning arrived.
Although—
there was no true morning beyond the Universe.
One after another—
everyone walked into the control room.
Xue Yao smiled warmly.
"Good morning."
Shuiluo Sha smiled.
"Good morning."
Soon—
Han Chen, FeiFei, Su Qinglan, Liao Yue, Xiao Rui, Daji, Zhao Feng, Gu Tian, Bai Yao, Ning Mei, Han Qing, Yue Bingxin, Su Liyulu, Cui Ye, Liu Yi, Qin Mo, Shen Rui, Baiyu, Xu Yi, Mo Han, Yu Lianhua, Yu Huaxianzi and Hua Chao all greeted him.
"Good morning."
Yang Lin smiled faintly.
"Good morning."
Then he looked outside.
"Here..."
"In here outside the Universe..."
"There is no day."
"There is no night."
"You know that."
Everyone paused.
Xue Yao smiled helplessly.
Shuiluo Sha laughed softly.
Han Chen nodded.
FeiFei giggled.
Daji smiled.
"Yeah."
"That's right."
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## Chapter 1970 — One Year Later
Zhao Feng looked toward Yang Lin.
"It's been one year..."
"Right?"
Gu Tian nodded.
"It feels much shorter."
Yang Lin calmly answered.
"Yes."
"One year has passed."
Everyone became slightly emotional.
Traveling outside the Universe—
they had almost forgotten the passage of time.
Outside—
the endless darkness of the Universal cluster remained unchanged.
Only the shining Universes quietly accompanied them throughout their journey.
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## Chapter 1971 — No Need to Rest
Xue Yao and Shuiluo Sha walked toward the seats behind Yang Lin's main chair.
They quietly sat down.
Xue Yao smiled gently.
"Did you rest this year?"
Yang Lin slowly turned his chair toward everyone.
He smiled.
"No need to rest."
Silence.
Xue Yao blinked.
Shuiluo Sha stared at him.
Han Chen became speechless.
FeiFei looked surprised.
Su Qinglan smiled bitterly.
Yu Lianhua quietly sighed.
Everyone looked at one another.
Ning Mei couldn't help asking,
"Yang Lin..."
"Why didn't you rest?"
Yang Lin shrugged slightly.
"Come on."
"No need to rest."
Everyone smiled helplessly.
Somehow—
that answer suited him perfectly.
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## Chapter 1972 — Just a Finger
Yu Lianhua suddenly became curious.
"Yang Lin..."
"Did any alien ships appear during this past year?"
Yang Lin calmly nodded.
"Well..."
"Some did."
Everyone immediately became attentive.
Then Yang Lin casually continued,
"But they disappeared with one finger."
"So..."
"Why bother with nonsense?"
The control room instantly became silent.
Xue Yao smiled helplessly.
Shuiluo Sha covered her forehead.
Han Chen laughed quietly.
FeiFei blinked several times.
Su Qinglan shook her head with a smile.
Daji laughed.
"I almost forgot..."
"To you..."
"Millions of enemies really are just nonsense."
Baiyu, Zhao Feng, Gu Tian, Ning Mei, Han Qing, Yue Bingxin, Su Liyulu, Cui Ye, Liu Yi, Qin Mo, Shen Rui, Xu Yi, Mo Han, Yu Huaxianzi and Hua Chao all smiled wryly.
Outside—
the Arrow Cutter continued its peaceful journey through the endless void.
The distant Universes still shone brilliantly—
waiting for the day they would finally travel beyond **The Space**.
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## Chapter 1973 — A Final Question
The control room remained quiet.
The dazzling darkness beyond the Universe slowly drifted across the transparent screen.
Yang Lin calmly looked toward everyone.
"Does anyone have any more questions?"
Everyone exchanged glances.
After a brief silence—
Baiyu raised his hand.
"I do."
Everyone turned toward him.
"The alien civilization you destroyed a year ago..."
"Were those millions of beings merely comparable to cultivators five major realms above the Immortal Venerable Realm..."
"...or were they even stronger?"
The room instantly became silent.
Xue Yao and Shuiluo Sha became attentive.
Han Chen quietly listened.
FeiFei leaned forward with curiosity.
Su Qinglan, Liao Yue, Xiao Rui and Daji all looked toward Yang Lin.
Zhao Feng and Gu Tian became serious.
Bai Yao, Ning Mei, Han Qing, Yue Bingxin, Su Liyulu, Cui Ye, Liu Yi, Qin Mo, Shen Rui, Xu Yi, Mo Han, Yu Lianhua, Yu Huaxianzi and Hua Chao also waited for his answer.
Yang Lin calmly replied,
"They were comparable to cultivators..."
"...six major realms above the Immortal Venerable Realm."
Silence.
Everyone's pupils contracted.
Even Baiyu's calm expression changed.
Xue Yao slowly nodded.
"So..."
"They were almost as strong as Bai Yao and me..."
"...when we were at our peaks."
"We were seven major realms above the Immortal Venerable Realm as you all know."
Yang Lin simply smiled.
"Alright."
"Any more questions?"
The room remained silent.
No one spoke.
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## Chapter 1974 — Leaving the Universal Cluster
Yang Lin slowly stood.
"Then..."
"Let's leave the Universal Cluster."
Everyone froze.
Leave...
The Universal Cluster?
FeiFei blinked repeatedly.
Han Chen's beautiful eyes widened.
Su Qinglan drew a slow breath.
Liao Yue became excited.
Xiao Rui could hardly hide her anticipation.
Daji smiled.
Zhao Feng and Gu Tian exchanged astonished glances.
Bai Yao, Ning Mei, Han Qing, Yue Bingxin, Su Liyulu, Cui Ye, Liu Yi, Qin Mo, Shen Rui, Baiyu, Xu Yi, Mo Han, Yu Lianhua, Yu Huaxianzi and Hua Chao all became excited.
Yang Lin calmly turned his chair toward the transparent screen.
He spoke one word.
"Go."
Instantly—
the Arrow Cutter moved.
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## Chapter 1975 — Beyond Imagination
The Arrow Cutter accelerated smoothly.
One billion light years per second.
One hundred billion light years per second.
Everyone looked outside in complete disbelief.
The surrounding darkness stretched into countless streams of light.
Beside the Arrow Cutter—
the Earth Puller continued traveling peacefully.
Within its protection—
the Sun shone brilliantly.
Earth continued revolving around the Sun.
The Moon continued revolving around Earth.
Everything remained perfectly stable.
Not even the slightest vibration could be felt.
FeiFei covered her mouth.
"So fast..."
Han Chen stared speechlessly.
Su Qinglan smiled bitterly.
"I can't even imagine this speed."
Xue Yao and Shuiluo Sha quietly watched the endless darkness.
Even they found the scene breathtaking.
Soon—
the Arrow Cutter left the Universal Cluster.
Then—
it finally stopped.
Exactly one trillion light years away.
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## Chapter 1976 — Looking Back
Yang Lin quietly pointed behind everyone.
"This..."
"...is the Universal Cluster."
Everyone immediately turned around.
A magnificent structure filled the endless darkness.
Countless star-like lights shimmered throughout the incomparably vast Universal cluster.
It appeared both unimaginably distant—
and unbelievably close.
Everyone stood speechless.
FeiFei's eyes sparkled.
"It's so beautiful..."
Yue Bingxin slowly asked,
"Those countless shining lights..."
"Are they all Universes?"
Yang Lin nodded.
"Yes."
"Each Universe ranges from around one hundred billion light years in diameter..."
"...to one trillion light years in diameter."
"As you already know..."
"Our own Universe is approximately one hundred billion light years across."
Everyone inhaled sharply.
Su Qinglan stared blankly.
Han Chen could no longer find words.
Daji smiled softly.
"Seeing it from outside..."
"...is completely different."
Yue Bingxin asked another question.
"How far are we from the Universal Cluster?"
Yang Lin calmly answered,
"One trillion light years."
Silence once more filled the Arrow Cutter.
Everyone looked at the enormous star-filled structure behind them.
Despite being one trillion light years away—
the Universal Cluster still looked as though it stood directly behind the Arrow Cutter and the Earth Puller.
The Sun, Earth and Moon continued peacefully revolving within the Earth Puller's protection—
while before them—
an even greater unknown awaited.