## Chapter 2177 — Discussions Beneath the Night Sky
Night quietly descended upon Qingyun Sword Sect.
The moonlight illuminated the floating mountains.
Ancient spirit lamps gently glowed throughout the Main Hall.
Everyone gradually returned inside.
Sect Master Zhen Yi sat at the head of the hall.
Beside him—
Sect Mistress Sun Mi.
The Twelve Peak Masters—
Hu Yunlie.
Fu Linyi.
Luo Jianfeng.
Shen Haoran.
Bai Yunhe.
Yun Canghai.
Xue Mingyuan.
Lin Xuanyi.
Zhao Wuchen.
Mo Tianyu.
Qin Feng.
Wei Changhe.
The four visiting Sect Masters also remained seated.
Murong Tianjian.
Su Yunxiao.
Jiang Beichen.
He Canghai.
Beside them sat their accompanying Peak Masters—
Chu Wuming.
Gao Xuanhe.
Meng Qing.
Xiao Tianhe.
Luo Tianming.
Shen Gu.
Yu Beiming.
Qin Yuntian.
The younger generation gathered together.
Yang Lin calmly spoke with—
Hong Xian Xing.
Baihua.
Xiao Changkong.
Lin Wuya.
Ju Jingli quietly listened nearby.
Lan Bailian.
Yuqin Yi.
Feng Tianyu.
Mu Jianhong.
Yan Zixuan.
Guo Chenyi.
Qin Lu.
Xue Yao.
Shuiluo Sha.
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.
Hua Chao.
The atmosphere was peaceful.
Everyone discussed cultivation.
Sword Dao.
Formation Dao.
Alchemy.
Body refinement.
Whenever someone encountered confusion—
Yang Lin calmly answered with only a few simple sentences.
Every answer was concise.
Yet every answer pointed directly to the essence of the Dao.
Even the visiting disciples revealed expressions of admiration.
Hong Xian Xing quietly listened.
The more she listened—
the more astonished she became.
Baihua's bright green eyes gradually filled with respect.
Even Xiao Changkong and Lin Wuya silently nodded from time to time.
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## Chapter 2178 — The Sleeping Ancient God
While everyone continued discussing the Dao—
FeiFei suddenly looked toward Hong Xian Xing.
She blinked curiously.
"Senior Sister Hong..."
"Are you sure..."
"the sleeping Ancient God..."
"inside the Ancient God Realm..."
"is really..."
"a woman?"
The lively discussion immediately quieted.
Many disciples looked toward Hong Xian Xing.
Hong Xian Xing gently nodded.
"According to the ancient records..."
"there is..."
"no completely certain answer."
"But..."
"every clue..."
"points toward..."
"the sleeping Ancient God..."
"being a woman."
Everyone thoughtfully nodded.
Just then—
Yang Lin calmly placed down his wine cup.
"No need..."
"to guess."
"She is indeed..."
"a woman."
Silence.
The Main Hall instantly became quiet.
Hu Yunlie blinked.
Fu Linyi looked toward Yang Lin.
Luo Jianfeng narrowed his eyes.
Shen Haoran slowly stroked his beard.
Bai Yunhe looked puzzled.
Even Xue Mingyuan quietly frowned.
Murong Tianjian looked at Yang Lin.
"Yang Lin..."
"how can you..."
"say that..."
"with such certainty?"
Yang Lin calmly replied,
"I can feel it."
Silence.
Everyone looked completely confused.
Lan Bailian blinked repeatedly.
Ju Jingli tilted her head.
Yuqin Yi quietly pondered.
Feng Tianyu scratched his head.
Mu Jianhong exchanged puzzled glances with Yan Zixuan.
Guo Chenyi sighed helplessly.
Only—
Qin Lu...
Xue Yao...
Shuiluo Sha...
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...
Hua Chao...
together with Hong Xian Xing and Baihua—
continued calmly drinking their spiritual wine while quietly listening.
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## Chapter 2179 — Hidden Cultivation
The conversation continued.
Suddenly—
Peak Master Chu Wuming of the Heavenly Sword Sect frowned slightly.
His spiritual sense unconsciously swept across the hall.
Then—
his eyes abruptly widened.
He looked toward—
Ning Mei.
Then—
Daji.
"...Impossible."
His quiet voice immediately drew everyone's attention.
Peak Master Gao Xuanhe also looked over.
His expression changed.
Murong Tianjian slowly narrowed his eyes.
"What happened?"
Chu Wuming slowly spoke.
"They..."
"They're not..."
"Heaven Immortal Realm..."
"Third Stage Peak."
Everyone instantly looked toward Ning Mei and Daji.
At that moment—
Yang Lin calmly smiled.
"Ning Mei."
"Daji."
"You can..."
"release your cultivation."
The two women nodded.
"As you wish."
Boom!
Boom!
Two immense immortal auras quietly spread throughout the Main Hall.
Immortal King Realm Supreme!
Silence.
Absolute silence.
Su Yunxiao suddenly stood.
Jiang Beichen's eyes widened.
He Canghai stared blankly.
Murong Tianjian remained motionless.
Meng Qing.
Xiao Tianhe.
Luo Tianming.
Shen Gu.
Yu Beiming.
Qin Yuntian.
All eight Peak Masters revealed shocked expressions.
Hong Xian Xing froze.
Baihua covered her lips.
Xiao Changkong stood up.
Lin Wuya looked utterly stunned.
Even the accompanying disciples forgot to breathe.
Everyone slowly turned toward Zhen Yi.
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## Chapter 2180 — Zhen Yi's Explanation
Sect Master Zhen Yi smiled helplessly.
"Even I..."
"didn't know..."
"until yesterday."
"Ning Mei..."
"and Daji..."
"both broke through..."
"to Immortal King Realm Supreme."
"They've simply..."
"been concealing..."
"their cultivation."
He smiled toward Yang Lin.
"They also..."
"choose to follow..."
"Yang Lin."
The entire Main Hall remained silent.
Hong Xian Xing looked toward Yang Lin with disbelief.
Baihua's elegant expression froze.
Xiao Changkong slowly exhaled.
Lin Wuya finally understood why Yang Lin had never taken either challenge seriously.
Murong Tianjian quietly sighed.
"This generation..."
"of Qingyun Sword Sect..."
"is truly extraordinary."
The remaining Sect Masters silently agreed.
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## Chapter 2181 — Who Is the Strongest?
Murong Tianjian slowly looked toward Han Chen.
His expression became thoughtful.
"If Han Chen..."
"has reached..."
"Heaven Immortal Realm..."
"Tenth Stage Peak..."
"then..."
"she should be..."
"the strongest..."
"among the younger generation."
Zhen Yi slowly smiled.
"No."
Immediately—
everyone became confused.
Han Chen also gently shook her head.
"I don't think..."
"I'm the strongest."
Silence.
Murong Tianjian frowned.
"But..."
"your cultivation..."
"is the highest."
"If not you..."
"then who?"
Han Chen quietly raised her eyes.
She looked toward—
Yang Lin.
The entire Main Hall followed her gaze.
One after another—
Hong Xian Xing.
Baihua.
Xiao Changkong.
Lin Wuya.
Murong Tianjian.
Su Yunxiao.
Jiang Beichen.
He Canghai.
Sun Mi.
The Twelve Peak Masters.
Ju Jingli.
Lan Bailian.
Yuqin Yi.
Feng Tianyu.
Mu Jianhong.
Yan Zixuan.
Guo Chenyi.
Every disciple.
Every elder.
Every Sect Master.
All looked at Yang Lin.
Many of them were completely petrified.
Yang Lin calmly looked around.
His expression remained as peaceful as ever.
"What is wrong?"
Silence.
No one answered.
The hall remained utterly still beneath the quiet night sky.
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## Chapter 2182 — Returning to Their Courtyards
Mid night quietly settled over the Qingyun Sword Sect.
The stars filled the endless heavens.
After the discussions ended, everyone slowly left the Main Hall.
Sect Master **Zhen Yi** personally led the guests through the mountain pathways.
Behind him walked Sect Mistress **Sun Mi**.
The Twelve Peak Masters—
Hu Yunlie.
Fu Linyi.
Luo Jianfeng.
Shen Haoran.
Bai Yunhe.
Yun Canghai.
Xue Mingyuan.
Lin Xuanyi.
Zhao Wuchen.
Mo Tianyu.
Qin Feng.
Wei Changhe.
personally escorted every guest to their prepared residences.
The Heavenly Sword Sect—
Sect Master Murong Tianjian.
Peak Master Chu Wuming.
Peak Master Gao Xuanhe.
Hong Xian Xing.
Luo Heng.
Wei Jian.
Lin Yue.
Tang Xin.
He Yuan.
were respectfully guided toward their guest courtyard.
The Violet Cloud Sword Sect—
Sect Master Su Yunxiao.
Peak Master Meng Qing.
Peak Master Xiao Tianhe.
Baihua.
Lin Mo.
Qiao Ren.
Shen Yue.
Mu Xiner.
Fang Lei.
were likewise escorted to another magnificent courtyard.
The Myriad Sword Sect—
Sect Master Jiang Beichen.
Peak Master Luo Tianming.
Peak Master Shen Gu.
Xiao Changkong.
Chen Yu.
Luo Jian.
Meng Xi.
Li Rou.
Sun Kai.
followed another Peak Master.
The Heavenly River Sword Sect—
Sect Master He Canghai.
Peak Master Yu Beiming.
Peak Master Qin Yuntian.
Lin Wuya.
Zhou Ming.
Feng Yi.
Xu Lan.
Qin Yue.
Zhao Xin.
were also shown to their resting place.
Soon—
the mountain gradually became quiet once again.
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## Chapter 2183 — A Sweet Goodbye
Meanwhile—
Yang Lin slowly walked along the quiet mountain path.
Beside him—
Ju Jingli.
Feng Tianyu.
Mu Jianhong.
Yan Zixuan.
Guo Chenyi.
walked together.
The moonlight gently illuminated the stone pathway.
After walking for some distance—
Ju Jingli stopped.
She looked at Yang Lin.
A gentle smile appeared on her beautiful face.
"I'll see you..."
"in two days."
"I'm going..."
"to prepare."
Yang Lin calmly nodded.
"Very well."
The four young masters also smiled.
Feng Tianyu cupped his hands.
"Senior Brother Yang Lin..."
"We're leaving too."
Mu Jianhong nodded.
"We'll prepare ourselves."
Yan Zixuan smiled.
"See you then."
Guo Chenyi laughed.
"Good luck cultivating."
Yang Lin calmly shook his head.
"No need..."
"to call me..."
"Senior Brother."
"Just call me..."
"Yang Lin."
The four exchanged surprised glances.
Then smiled.
"Alright."
"Yang Lin."
Just as Feng Tianyu wanted to continue speaking—
he suddenly noticed—
Ju Jingli's slightly dissatisfied gaze.
The four immediately coughed awkwardly.
"Haha..."
"You two..."
"continue talking."
Without another word—
the four hurried away.
Ju Jingli quietly watched them leave.
Then—
she turned back toward Yang Lin.
Her voice became much softer.
"Goodnight..."
"Yang Lin."
She slowly turned around.
A faint blush appeared on her beautiful face.
A sweet smile unconsciously blossomed upon her lips.
Without looking back again—
she gracefully walked toward her courtyard.
Yang Lin quietly watched her leave.
Then calmly said,
"Goodnight."
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## Chapter 2184 — Two Questions
Yang Lin was just about to continue walking—
when another graceful figure descended.
Yuqin Yi.
She stood quietly before him.
Her elegant eyes calmly looked into his.
For several moments—
neither spoke.
Finally—
she softly asked,
"What..."
"do you think..."
"about me?"
Yang Lin calmly answered,
"You're kind."
"And beautiful."
Silence.
Yuqin Yi's heartbeat quickened.
A faint blush quietly spread across her cheeks.
She turned around without another word.
Then silently returned toward her own courtyard upon the nearby mountain peak.
Yang Lin simply continued walking.
Not long afterward—
Qin Lu.
Xue Yao.
Shuiluo Sha.
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 caught up with him.
Daji folded her arms.
A playful smile appeared.
"So..."
"did you just..."
"gain two new wives?"
Immediately—
Qin Lu smiled helplessly.
Xue Yao covered her mouth.
Shuiluo Sha chuckled.
Han Chen quietly smiled.
FeiFei giggled.
Su Qinglan lowered her head with a smile.
Liao Yue laughed softly.
Xiao Rui smiled knowingly.
Zhao Feng laughed.
Gu Tian shook his head.
Bai Yao quietly smiled.
Ning Mei calmly watched.
Han Qing remained expressionless.
Yue Bingxin smiled gently.
Su Liyulu covered her lips.
Cui Ye laughed.
Liu Yi smiled.
Qin Mo shook his head.
Shen Rui laughed bitterly.
Baiyu folded his arms.
Xu Yi smiled faintly.
Mo Han chuckled.
Yu Lianhua smiled elegantly.
Yu Huaxianzi quietly laughed.
Hua Chao burst into laughter.
Yang Lin calmly glanced at Daji.
"Don't..."
"talk nonsense."
His tone became slightly serious.
Instantly—
everyone became quiet.
After accompanying him a short distance—
they all smiled.
"Goodnight."
Yang Lin nodded.
"Goodnight."
One after another—
everyone returned to their own private courtyards.
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## Chapter 2185 — Before Cultivation
Only a short while later—
Lan Bailian appeared.
She smiled gently.
"Yang Lin..."
"you're leaving?"
Yang Lin nodded.
"I'm going..."
"to cultivate..."
"for two days."
"To prepare..."
"for the Ancient God Realm."
Lan Bailian's beautiful eyes brightened.
"So am I."
"I'm planning..."
"to break through..."
"to Heaven Immortal Realm..."
"Seventh Stage Peak."
Yang Lin calmly looked at her.
"How..."
"did you know..."
"I'm breaking through again?"
Lan Bailian smiled mysteriously.
"Because..."
"I know."
Yang Lin said nothing.
The two quietly walked together.
Suddenly—
Yang Lin stopped.
"Wait."
Lan Bailian blinked.
"What's wrong?"
Yang Lin calmly replied,
"I almost forgot."
"I forgot to give..."
"Han Chen..."
"a Law Pill."
He immediately sent a voice transmission.
"Han Chen."
"Do you need..."
"a Law Pill?"
Very soon—
Han Chen's gentle voice replied.
"Yes."
Moments later—
Han Chen arrived.
She walked before Yang Lin.
A faint blush appeared as she leaned slightly closer.
"So..."
"where's the pill?"
Yang Lin calmly asked,
"What Law pill..."
"do you want?"
Han Chen smiled sweetly.
"Anything..."
"you choose."
Yang Lin nodded.
"Then..."
"Space and Time law ."
"And..."
"Reincarnation law."
"Do you want it?"
Han Chen's beautiful eyes lit up.
"Yes."
Yang Lin reached into his purple-gold robes.
A radiant three-colored Law Pill appeared in his hand.
He handed it to her.
"Here."
Han Chen accepted it with both hands.
A warm smile appeared.
"Thank you."
She immediately returned toward her courtyard.
Yang Lin then looked toward Lan Bailian.
"Let's go."
Lan Bailian quietly followed.
After walking several steps—
she softly asked,
"Who..."
"is Han Chen..."
"to you?"
Yang Lin calmly answered,
"One of..."
"my special people."
Lan Bailian quietly nodded.
"I understand."
Soon—
they arrived before two neighboring courtyards.
Lan Bailian smiled sweetly.
"Goodnight..."
"Yang Lin."
Yang Lin suddenly spoke.
"Wait."
She stopped.
"What's wrong?"
Yang Lin calmly looked at her.
"May I..."
"pursue you..."
"as well?"
Lan Bailian instantly froze.
Her beautiful face rapidly turned bright red.
Her heart pounded uncontrollably.
She shyly lowered her eyes.
"...How..."
"...do you intend..."
"...to pursue me?"
Yang Lin calmly answered,
"I feel..."
"that you..."
"Ju Jingli..."
"and Yuqin Yi..."
"are all..."
"very connected to me."
"So..."
"are you willing..."
"to follow me?"
Lan Bailian's breathing became uneven.
Her eyes trembled.
She looked at Yang Lin for several long moments.
Unable to answer—
she quietly turned around.
Then entered her courtyard.
The door slowly closed.
Yang Lin calmly returned to his own residence.
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## Chapter 2186 — Three Breakthroughs
Inside his room—
Yang Lin calmly sat upon his bed.
Cross-legged.
He slowly closed his eyes.
"I'm going..."
"to break through..."
"to Heaven Immortal Realm..."
"Fifth Stage Peak."
"There is no hurry..."
"but now..."
"is acceptable."
Meanwhile—
inside the neighboring courtyard—
Lan Bailian leaned against her closed door.
Her face remained bright red.
She touched her warm cheeks.
"...What..."
"...just happened..."
After calming herself—
she sat down.
Cross-legged.
She also entered cultivation.
Far away—
inside another courtyard—
Han Chen swallowed the three-colored Law Pill.
She circulated her Immortal Qi.
The Laws of Space.
Time.
And Reincarnation.
began merging together.
Moments later—
Boom!
A magnificent golden pillar of immortal light erupted from Yang Lin's courtyard.
It pierced the heavens.
His aura instantly reached—
**Heaven Immortal Realm Fifth Stage Peak.**
Throughout Qingyun Sword Sect—
everyone opened their eyes.
Sect Master Zhen Yi looked toward the sky.
"...Again?"
Sun Mi smiled helplessly.
"He broke through..."
"that quickly..."
Hu Yunlie laughed bitterly.
Fu Linyi stood speechless.
Luo Jianfeng sighed.
Shen Haoran stroked his beard in amazement.
Bai Yunhe smiled helplessly.
Yun Canghai shook his head.
Xue Mingyuan laughed.
Lin Xuanyi remained silent.
Zhao Wuchen smiled.
Mo Tianyu sighed.
Qin Feng looked proud.
Wei Changhe folded his arms.
Not far away—
Ju Jingli's beautiful eyes sparkled.
"So fast..."
Feng Tianyu.
Mu Jianhong.
Yan Zixuan.
and Guo Chenyi.
all stared blankly toward the golden pillar.
Within the guest courtyard—
Murong Tianjian slowly stood.
"...This speed..."
"...is absurd."
Chu Wuming and Gao Xuanhe exchanged astonished glances.
Hong Xian Xing quietly looked toward the distant pillar with disbelief.
Almost immediately—
another brilliant pillar rose.
Lan Bailian had broken through—
to **Heaven Immortal Realm Seventh Stage Peak.**
Her aura gradually stabilized.
Then—
before anyone could recover—
a far larger emerald pillar exploded into the heavens.
Immense Space.
Time.
and Reincarnation Laws.
filled the night sky.
Han Chen floated above her courtyard.
Her aura surged continuously.
She successfully stepped into—
**Immortal King Realm First Stage.**
After several moments—
she gently descended.
Returned to her room.
Sat cross-legged.
And quietly stabilized her new cultivation.
Meanwhile—
Yang Lin slowly opened his eyes.
His cultivation required no stabilization.
It was already perfectly stable the instant he broke through.
He calmly nodded.
"Good."
Outside—
the three pillars of light gradually faded.
The quiet night returned once more.
But no one in Qingyun Sword Sect—
or among the four visiting Sword Sects—
would forget what they had witnessed that night.