## Chapter 2227 — Returning Aboard the Immortal Ship
The Ancient God Realm was already becoming distant.
The enormous realm that had existed for countless years was gradually disappearing behind them.
The group had boarded the large Immortal Ship.
Yang Lin.
Zhi Nan.
Lan Bailian.
Yuqin Yi.
Ju Jingli.
Hong Xian Xing.
Bailian.
Xiao Changkong.
Lin Wuya.
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—
all stood upon the deck.
The Immortal Ship slowly moved through the endless sky.
Behind them—
the Ancient God Realm continued shrinking in the distance.
The Sect Master of the Qingyun Sword Sect, Zhen Yi, stood together with Sun Mi and the twelve Peak Masters.
The Sect Masters of the other great Sword Sects were also present.
Zhen Yi raised his cup.
His expression was filled with relief.
"Everyone."
"To everyone's safe return from the Ancient God Realm."
He smiled.
"Let us toast."
The surrounding cultivators immediately raised their cups.
"To everyone's safe return."
The atmosphere became lively.
Ning Mei quietly took out her own cup.
She poured wine into it.
Her beautiful expression carried a faint smile.
She then raised the cup alongside everyone else.
Yang Lin, however, remained at the front of the Immortal Ship.
His black hair gently moved with the wind.
He calmly looked toward the distant sky.
Then—
without using spiritual qi.
Without using Immortal Qi.
Without using any energy at all—
he simply raised his hand.
A tea cup appeared in his right hand out of nothingness.
Everyone nearby had already become accustomed to such things.
Yang Lin slowly brought the cup toward his lips.
He drank the tea calmly.
There was no hurry.
No excitement.
Only tranquility.
Zhi Nan quietly glanced toward him.
Her expression was slightly complicated.
She had already witnessed many things about Yang Lin.
Yet even now—
his casual actions continued to surprise her.
The Immortal Ship continued forward.
Behind them—
the Ancient God Realm became smaller.
Smaller.
And smaller.
Eventually—
it completely disappeared from the Lower Realm.
The ancient realm that had existed for billions of years was no longer visible.
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## Chapter 2228 — Questions About Zhi Nan
The atmosphere aboard the Immortal Ship gradually became relaxed.
The twelve Peak Masters of the Qingyun Sword Sect gathered nearby.
Hu Yunlie.
Fu Linyi.
Luo Jianfeng.
Shen Haoran.
Bai Yunhe.
Yun Canghai.
Xue Mingyuan.
Lin Xuanyi.
Zhao Wuchen.
Mo Tianyu.
Qin Feng.
Wei Changhe.
All twelve looked toward Zhi Nan.
Their expressions contained curiosity.
After all—
she had appeared from the Ancient God Realm.
And she was a Transcendence Perfection Early Stage cultivator.
Hu Yunlie finally asked,
"Senior Zhi Nan..."
"What happened inside the Ancient God Realm?"
Zhi Nan looked toward him.
Before she could answer—
Fu Linyi asked,
"How did you survive for so long?"
Luo Jianfeng also became curious.
"Did you remain inside the Ancient God Realm all these years?"
The others also asked questions.
Shen Haoran.
Bai Yunhe.
Yun Canghai.
Xue Mingyuan.
Lin Xuanyi.
Zhao Wuchen.
Mo Tianyu.
Qin Feng.
Wei Changhe.
Their expressions were filled with curiosity.
Zhi Nan calmly explained what she knew.
The surrounding cultivators gradually became quiet.
They listened carefully.
Meanwhile—
inside the Sword Space.
Mo Xian, the sword sprite, floated quietly.
Her beautiful eyes stared toward Yang Lin.
After several moments—
she finally spoke.
"Yang Lin."
Yang Lin calmly looked toward her.
"What?"
Mo Xian narrowed her eyes.
"What happened with Zhou Lu Yi?"
Yang Lin calmly replied,
"I helped her with her cultivation."
"That's all."
Mo Xian's expression immediately became strange.
She stared at him.
"That's all?"
Yang Lin nodded.
"I just used my hands to pass my Immortal Qi toward her."
"Nothing more."
Mo Xian's beautiful face became increasingly suspicious.
Her eyes narrowed.
"You dual cultivated with her."
Yang Lin remained completely calm.
"I just used my hands to pass my Immortal Qi toward her."
"Nothing more."
Mo Xian stared at him.
Her expression changed from suspicion—
to disbelief.
Then—
to complete speechlessness.
Her lips twitched slightly.
She looked at Yang Lin as though she were trying to determine whether he was serious.
After several breaths—
she asked,
"Nothing else?"
Yang Lin calmly nodded.
"Of course."
"Nothing else."
Mo Xian's expression became even more complicated.
Her cheeks seemed to tense slightly.
Her eyes widened.
She looked away for a moment.
Then she looked back at him.
"But..."
"It's called dual cultivation."
Yang Lin calmly replied,
"What happened wasn't exactly that."
"So nothing happened."
Mo Xian became completely speechless.
Her expression looked as though she had just encountered the strangest explanation in her entire existence.
She stared at Yang Lin.
Then she sighed.
"Forget it."
"I don't understand you anymore."
Yang Lin calmly smiled.
---
At that moment—
Zhi Nan walked over.
She looked toward Yang Lin.
"What are you thinking?"
Yang Lin calmly answered,
"Nothing much."
Zhi Nan stood beside him.
For a moment—
neither spoke.
The Immortal Ship continued traveling through the endless sky.
Then Yang Lin suddenly looked toward her.
"Are you following me from now on?"
Zhi Nan's expression changed slightly.
A faint blush appeared upon her beautiful face.
She looked away for a moment.
Then—
she nodded.
"Yes, I'm."
She looked back toward Yang Lin.
"Is there a problem?"
Yang Lin calmly shook his head.
"Nothing."
Zhi Nan quietly smiled.
---
## Chapter 2229 — Arrival at Qingyun Sword Sect
Several hours passed.
The large Immortal Ship finally arrived near the Qingyun Sword Sect.
The enormous ship slowly descended.
The disciples and cultivators waiting below immediately looked upward.
The Immortal Ship landed upon the grounds near the Qingyun Sword Sect's Main Hall.
A tremendous pressure spread outward.
Then—
the doors opened.
Yang Lin walked out first.
Zhi Nan followed.
Lan Bailian.
Yuqin Yi.
Ju Jingli.
Hong Xian Xing.
Bailian.
Xiao Changkong.
Lin Wuya.
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—
all appeared one after another.
Zhen Yi stepped forward.
Sun Mi stood beside him.
The twelve Peak Masters followed.
Hu Yunlie.
Fu Linyi.
Luo Jianfeng.
Shen Haoran.
Bai Yunhe.
Yun Canghai.
Xue Mingyuan.
Lin Xuanyi.
Zhao Wuchen.
Mo Tianyu.
Qin Feng.
Wei Changhe.
Behind them—
the other four Sword Sects had also arrived.
The Sect Master of the Heavenly Sword Sect was Murong Tianjian.
Beside him stood his two Peak Masters.
Chu Wuming.
Gao Xuanhe.
The Sect Master of the Violet Cloud Sword Sect was Su Yunxiao.
His two Peak Masters were Meng Qing and Xiao Tianhe.
The Sect Master of the Myriad Sword Sect was Jiang Beichen.
His two Peak Masters were Luo Tianming and Shen Gu.
The Sect Master of the Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect was He Canghai.
His two Peak Masters were Yu Beiming and Qin Yuntian.
Their disciples also stood behind them.
Head disciples.
Core disciples.
Ordinary disciples.
Everyone looked toward the returning group with expressions of relief and excitement.
Zhen Yi stepped forward.
He cupped his hands.
"Welcome back."
The other Sect Masters also cupped their hands.
Murong Tianjian.
Su Yunxiao.
Jiang Beichen.
He Canghai.
All expressed their gratitude.
"Thank you, Qingyun Sword Sect Master."
Zhen Yi smiled.
Then he turned toward Sun Mi.
"And thank you to Sect Mistress Sun Mi."
Sun Mi smiled gently.
Zhen Yi then looked toward the twelve Peak Masters.
"Thank you all."
The twelve Peak Masters immediately cupped their hands.
The Peak Masters of the four other Sword Sects did the same.
"Thank you."
"Thank you for your hospitality."
"Thank you for helping us."
The atmosphere became warm.
Hong Xian Xing looked toward Yang Lin.
She smiled.
"Bye."
"I'll see you one day."
Bailian also smiled.
"Bye, Yang Lin."
The others followed.
Lan Bailian.
Yuqin Yi.
Ju Jingli.
Xiao Changkong.
Lin Wuya.
All exchanged farewells.
Xiao Changkong cupped his hands.
"Thank you, Yang Lin."
Lin Wuya also smiled.
"Thank you for being with us in the Ancient God Realm."
The others from the group also expressed their gratitude.
"Thank you, Sect Master Zhen Yi, for your hospitality."
"Thank you, Yang Lin, for being with us in the Ancient God Realm."
Yang Lin calmly cupped his hands.
"No problem."
"Cultivate well."
Everyone smiled.
Their expressions were filled with joy.
The journey into the Ancient God Realm had finally ended.
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## Chapter 2230 — The Four Sword Sects Depart
After exchanging some final conversations—
the four Sword Sects prepared to leave.
Murong Tianjian stood at the front of the Heavenly Sword Sect.
Behind him were Chu Wuming and Gao Xuanhe.
Their head disciples and other disciples followed.
The Violet Cloud Sword Sect stood nearby.
Su Yunxiao.
Meng Qing.
Xiao Tianhe.
Their head disciples and disciples followed.
The Myriad Sword Sect also prepared to depart.
Jiang Beichen.
Luo Tianming.
Shen Gu.
Their head disciples and other disciples stood behind them.
Finally—
the Heavenly Cloud Sword Sect prepared to leave.
He Canghai.
Yu Beiming.
Qin Yuntian.
Their head disciples and disciples followed.
The four Sect Masters exchanged a few final words with Zhen Yi.
Murong Tianjian smiled.
"Until next time."
Zhen Yi nodded.
"Until next time."
Su Yunxiao cupped his hands.
"Take care."
Jiang Beichen also smiled.
"We shall meet again."
He Canghai nodded.
"Farewell."
The Peak Masters followed.
The disciples also bowed respectfully.
Then—
the four Sword Sects gradually departed.
Their Immortal Ships rose into the sky.
One after another—
they disappeared into the distance.
The Qingyun Sword Sect became quiet again.
Zhen Yi watched them leave.
Then—
he turned around.
"Everyone."
"Come into the Main Hall."
Everyone followed him.
The large group entered the Main Hall.
The twelve Peak Masters took their seats on both sides.
Hu Yunlie.
Fu Linyi.
Luo Jianfeng.
Shen Haoran.
Bai Yunhe.
Yun Canghai.
Xue Mingyuan.
Lin Xuanyi.
Zhao Wuchen.
Mo Tianyu.
Qin Feng.
Wei Changhe.
Zhen Yi sat at the center.
Sun Mi sat beside him.
Yang Lin and the others remained below.
Zhen Yi looked toward Yang Lin.
Then—
he finally asked,
"Yang Lin."
"What happened inside the Ancient God Realm?"
The hall became quiet.
Yang Lin calmly answered,
"Nothing much."
"We just found some Immortal Emperor corpses."
"Dao Severing Realm corpses."
"Transcendence Realm corpses."
"And even some Transcendence Perfection Late Stage corpses."
Silence.
Complete silence.
Zhen Yi's eyes widened.
Sun Mi's expression froze.
The twelve Peak Masters became stunned.
Hu Yunlie's mouth opened slightly.
Fu Linyi stared at Yang Lin.
Luo Jianfeng's expression became stiff.
Shen Haoran swallowed silently.
Bai Yunhe and Yun Canghai exchanged shocked glances.
Xue Mingyuan.
Lin Xuanyi.
Zhao Wuchen.
Mo Tianyu.
Qin Feng.
Wei Changhe—
all looked toward Yang Lin with disbelief.
Even Zhen Yi found it difficult to remain calm.
"Transcendence Perfection Late Stage..."
he murmured.
Yang Lin calmly nodded.
"Yes."
---
## Chapter 2231 — The Survivor of the Ancient War
Zhi Nan slowly stepped forward.
Her expression was calm.
"Yang Lin found me."
The entire hall became quiet again.
"I am the only survivor from the war that happened billions of years ago."
Her gaze became distant.
"When I was little..."
"I witnessed the war millions of years ago."
The expressions of Zhen Yi and the twelve Peak Masters changed again.
Sun Mi's eyes widened.
They had not expected that the woman standing before them had actually survived from such an ancient era.
Zhen Yi stared at Zhi Nan.
"Billions of years ago..."
His expression became solemn.
The twelve Peak Masters were equally shocked.
They had believed the ancient war existed only within legends.
Yet—
someone who had witnessed it was standing before them.
Sun Mi quietly looked toward Zhi Nan.
Her expression contained disbelief.
Only Yang Lin remained calm.
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—
none of them were surprised.
Lan Bailian.
Yuqin Yi.
Ju Jingli—
were also relatively calm.
They had already heard about the ancient war inside the Ancient God Realm.
Therefore—
Zhi Nan's words did not shock them as much.
Zhen Yi slowly recovered.
He looked toward Zhi Nan.
"You survived that war..."
Zhi Nan nodded.
"Yes."
"And for all these years..."
"I remained within the Ancient God Realm."
The Main Hall fell silent.
The twelve Peak Masters exchanged complicated glances.
Sun Mi's expression softened.
There was sympathy within her eyes.
Then—
she smiled gently.
"You children have been inside the Ancient God Realm for several days."
"You must be tired."
"So..."
"Why don't we have a feast?"
The atmosphere immediately became lighter.
Zhen Yi smiled.
He raised his hand.
With a gentle wave—
space rippled.
Tables and chairs suddenly appeared throughout the Main Hall.
The tables were filled with spiritual food.
Yang Lin calmly walked over.
He sat down.
Then he looked toward Ju Jingli.
"Ju Jingli."
"Where are the four young masters?"
"Why didn't they come to the Ancient God Realm?"
Ju Jingli thought for a moment.
"I heard they went to handle family matters."
Yang Lin calmly nodded.
"Alright."
Everyone began sitting down.
Zhi Nan sat to Yang Lin's right.
Ju Jingli sat to his left.
The others also took their seats.
The atmosphere gradually became joyful.
Spiritual dishes were placed upon the tables.
There were Golden Spirit Fish.
Nine-Heaven Immortal Fruits.
Purple Cloud Spirit Rice.
Heavenly Jade Lotus Roots.
Azure Flame Roasted Beast Meat.
Immortal Herb Soup.
Golden Spirit Dumplings.
Jade Spirit Peaches.
Nine-Colored Spirit Grapes.
The fragrance spread throughout the Main Hall.
Everyone began eating.
The tense atmosphere from earlier gradually disappeared.
Zhi Nan quietly tasted the spiritual food.
Her beautiful eyes showed slight surprise.
She had spent countless years inside the Ancient God Realm.
She had rarely experienced such a peaceful gathering.
Yang Lin calmly ate beside her.
Ju Jingli also smiled while eating.
The twelve Peak Masters and Sun Mi gradually relaxed.
Laughter occasionally sounded throughout the Main Hall.
The Ancient God Realm—
the ancient battlefield—
the sealing tower—
the terrifying corpses—
the mysterious Zhou Lu Yi—
all temporarily faded from everyone's minds.
For this moment—
everyone simply enjoyed the feast together.
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## Chapter 2232 — The Feast Ends
Several hours passed.
The feast gradually came to an end.
The spiritual food on the tables had almost been completely consumed.
Everyone's expressions were relaxed.
The atmosphere that had initially been filled with shock had become peaceful.
Zhi Nan quietly placed her cup down.
Ju Jingli also stopped eating.
Yang Lin calmly looked around.
Everyone gradually stood.
One after another—
they cupped their hands.
Yang Lin also calmly cupped his hands.
"I'm going to my private courtyard."
Qin Lu and the others immediately followed.
"We too."
Zhen Yi smiled.
"Alright, everyone."
"Rest well."
The others nodded.
Night had already fallen.
The Qingyun Sword Sect was covered beneath the night sky.
Moonlight illuminated the ancient buildings.
The Immortal trees throughout the sect emitted faint spiritual radiance.
Farther away—
The entire place appeared peaceful.
Yang Lin looked toward Yuqin Yi.
"Yuqin Yi."
"You can show Zhi Nan her private courtyard."
Yuqin Yi nodded.
"Alright."
Zhi Nan smiled gently.
"Thank you."
Yuqin Yi replied with a smile,
"Nothing much."
The group exchanged goodbyes.
"Goodnight."
"Goodnight."
Ju Jingli went toward her own private courtyard.
Yuqin Yi guided Zhi Nan through another path.
The two soon arrived at a quiet private courtyard.
Yuqin Yi pointed toward it.
"This is yours."
Zhi Nan looked at the courtyard.
"Thank you, Yuqin Yi."
Yuqin Yi smiled.
"Nothing much."
Zhi Nan entered.
Her private courtyard was elegant and spacious.
Ancient spiritual trees grew around the entrance.
A small pond filled with spiritual water sat beside a stone path.
The courtyard itself contained a three-story immortal residence.
The first floor contained a spacious hall and cultivation room.
The second floor contained several quiet rooms.
The third floor contained a private meditation chamber surrounded by transparent spiritual windows.
Soft immortal light illuminated the entire residence.
Zhi Nan slowly entered her room.
She looked around.
Everything was quiet.
For the first time in countless years —
she had a place outside the Ancient God Realm that she could call her own.
She quietly sat down.
Her beautiful eyes gradually softened.
---
Meanwhile—
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—
walked together with Yang Lin and Lan Bailian.
The path between their private courtyards was beautiful.
Immortal trees stood on both sides.
Above them—
Faint immortal light descended from the planets.
The atmosphere was exceptionally peaceful.
After walking for some distance—
Qin Lu smiled.
"See you tomorrow, Yang Lin."
The others also smiled.
"See you tomorrow."
Yang Lin calmly nodded.
"See you too."
One after another—
they entered their private courtyards.
Soon—
only Yang Lin and Lan Bailian remained.
The two continued walking.
---
## Chapter 2233 — Lan Bailian's Question
The path was quiet.
Lan Bailian walked beside Yang Lin.
Her beautiful eyes occasionally glanced toward him.
She seemed to want to say something.
After several moments—
she finally spoke.
Her voice was slightly shy.
"Yang Lin..."
Yang Lin looked toward her.
"What?"
Lan Bailian lowered her gaze slightly.
Then she quietly asked,
"How are you going to pursue me?"
Yang Lin calmly looked at her.
He didn't immediately answer.
Instead—
he reached out.
His hand gently held hers.
Lan Bailian's beautiful eyes widened.
A faint blush immediately appeared upon her cheeks.
Her heartbeat accelerated slightly.
Yang Lin calmly said,
"Tomorrow..."
"I'll cook you my food."
Lan Bailian looked toward him.
"You'll cook?"
Yang Lin nodded.
"Yes."
Lan Bailian's expression became slightly excited.
"Alright."
"I want to see you cooking."
Yang Lin calmly smiled.
"Well..."
"It's not exactly cooking."
"It's my own food."
"So..."
"you'll really like it."
Lan Bailian's blush became deeper.
She looked at him with curiosity.
"Your own food?"
Yang Lin nodded.
"Yes."
Lan Bailian's beautiful eyes sparkled.
"Then I'll wait."
Yang Lin calmly held her hand as they continued walking.
The night remained quiet.
The moonlight illuminated their figures.
After some time—
they finally reached their private courtyards.
Yang Lin slowly released her hand.
Lan Bailian looked toward him.
"Goodnight."
Yang Lin calmly nodded.
"Goodnight."
Lan Bailian turned around.
She walked into her private courtyard.
Before entering her room—
she looked back once.
Yang Lin was still standing outside.
Her cheeks became slightly red again.
Then she quickly entered.
Inside her room—
Lan Bailian quietly closed the door.
She touched her slightly warm cheek.
A faint smile appeared on her lips.
---
Yang Lin watched the courtyard for several moments.
Then he calmly said,
"Well..."
"She is really something."
He went to his private courtyard next to it .
Then—
he entered his own private courtyard.
The courtyard was quiet.
Immortal trees surrounded the residence.
A faint immortal mist drifted through the air.
Yang Lin entered his room.
He sat down.
His expression became calm.
Then—
he quietly said,
"I have to break through to Heaven Immortal Seventh Stage Peak."
---
## Chapter 2234 — Heaven Immortal Seventh Stage Peak
Yang Lin sat quietly inside his cultivation room.
The surroundings became completely silent.
His black hair rested naturally over his shoulders.
His breathing was calm.
There was no complicated preparation.
No formation.
No pill.
No treasure.
Yang Lin simply closed his eyes.
Then—
he calmly spoke.
"Breakthrough."
Boom!
An enormous aura suddenly erupted from his body.
The entire Qingyun Sword Sect trembled.
A terrifying wave of Immortal power surged into the heavens.
Golden light instantly illuminated the night sky.
Then—
a gigantic golden pillar of light shot directly toward the heavens.
The entire Qingyun Sword Sect became bright.
The Immortal trees trembled.
The surrounding spiritual energy surged toward Yang Lin's private courtyard.
Yang Lin's cultivation broken through.
Heaven Immortal Seventh Stage Peak!
The breakthrough stopped.
The golden pillar of light remained for several breaths.
Then it slowly disappeared.
The overwhelming aura gradually faded.
Yang Lin opened his eyes.
His expression remained completely calm as usual.
---
At the same moment—
the entire Qingyun Sword Sect was shaken.
Zhen Yi suddenly opened his eyes.
His expression became horrified.
"What?"
Sun Mi also immediately looked toward the sky.
Her beautiful eyes widened.
"That aura..."
The twelve Peak Masters emerged from their residences.
Hu Yunlie.
Fu Linyi.
Luo Jianfeng.
Shen Haoran.
Bai Yunhe.
Yun Canghai.
Xue Mingyuan.
Lin Xuanyi.
Zhao Wuchen.
Mo Tianyu.
Qin Feng.
Wei Changhe—
all stared toward Yang Lin's private courtyard.
Their faces were filled with shock.
Hu Yunlie's mouth opened slightly.
Fu Linyi's eyes widened.
Luo Jianfeng's expression became stiff.
Shen Haoran looked toward the golden light in disbelief.
Bai Yunhe and Yun Canghai exchanged shocked glances.
Xue Mingyuan's face became pale.
Lin Xuanyi's expression was equally horrified.
Zhao Wuchen.
Mo Tianyu.
Qin Feng.
Wei Changhe—
all looked as though they had witnessed something impossible.
Sun Mi covered her lips slightly.
"Another breakthrough..."
Zhen Yi stared toward the golden pillar of light.
His expression was filled with disbelief.
"Heaven Immortal Seventh Stage Peak..."
"Already?"
---
Yuqin Yi also emerged from her residence.
Her beautiful eyes were completely widened.
Lan Bailian stepped outside.
Her expression was stunned.
Ju Jingli looked toward the golden light.
She became speechless.
Zhi Nan looked out of her a window of her residence.
Her beautiful eyes narrowed.
She stared at the golden pillar of light.
Even she was surprised.
"A breakthrough..."
"So quickly?"
Yet—
Qin Lu remained completely calm.
Xue Yao was equally calm.
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—
all remained completely composed.
They had long become accustomed to Yang Lin's terrifying breakthroughs.
For them—
this was simply another ordinary night.
---
## Chapter 2235 — The Shock of the Qingyun Sword Sect
The golden light finally disappeared.
The Qingyun Sword Sect slowly returned to silence.
Yet—
the expressions of Zhen Yi, Sun Mi and the twelve Peak Masters remained frozen.
They looked toward Yang Lin's private courtyard.
Zhen Yi finally spoke.
"How..."
"How did he break through so easily?"
Sun Mi shook her head.
"I don't know."
The twelve Peak Masters remained speechless.
Hu Yunlie sighed.
"His cultivation speed..."
Fu Linyi continued,
"is completely beyond common sense."
Luo Jianfeng nodded.
"Indeed."
Shen Haoran looked toward the courtyard.
"Few days ago he was still at Heaven Immortal 5 stage peak."
"And now..."
Bai Yunhe sighed.
"Heaven Immortal Seventh Stage Peak."
Yun Canghai's expression became complicated.
"We truly cannot understand him."
Xue Mingyuan smiled bitterly.
"Perhaps we shouldn't try."
Lin Xuanyi nodded.
"That's probably wiser."
Zhao Wuchen.
Mo Tianyu.
Qin Feng.
Wei Changhe—
all silently agreed.
Nearby—
Yuqin Yi was still looking toward the courtyard.
Her expression contained shock.
Ju Jingli also looked surprised.
Lan Bailian's expression was complicated.
She remembered what Yang Lin had said earlier.
Tomorrow—
he would cook for her.
Yet now—
he had casually broken through to another miner stage.
Lan Bailian quietly murmured,
"He's really is something..."
Inside his room—
Yang Lin calmly sat on his bed.
He could sense the commotion outside.
But he didn't care.
His breakthrough had been successful.
He slowly closed his eyes.
Then—
he began cultivating quietly.
Outside—
the Qingyun Sword Sect gradually became peaceful again.
The night continued.
The stars slowly moved across the heavens.
Immortal mist drifted between the ancient trees.
The entire sect eventually returned to silence.
---
## Chapter 2236 — A Quiet Night
The night deepened.
The Qingyun Sword Sect was completely peaceful.
The earlier golden pillar of light had already disappeared.
Only the faint traces of powerful Immortal energy remained in the air.
Zhen Yi returned to his residence.
Sun Mi also returned.
The twelve Peak Masters went back to their respective cultivation chambers.
Hu Yunlie.
Fu Linyi.
Luo Jianfeng.
Shen Haoran.
Bai Yunhe.
Yun Canghai.
Xue Mingyuan.
Lin Xuanyi.
Zhao Wuchen.
Mo Tianyu.
Qin Feng.
Wei Changhe—
all continued thinking about Yang Lin's breakthrough.
None of them could understand how such a terrifying cultivation speed was possible.
Meanwhile—
Yuqin Yi returned to her private courtyard.
Ju Jingli also returned to hers.
Zhi Nan quietly stood beside the window of her residence.
She looked toward the distant courtyard where Yang Lin lived.
Her beautiful eyes were calm.
Then—
she quietly said,
"Yang Lin..."
She remembered the Ancient God Realm.
The ninth floor.
The ancient god woman.
Everything still felt unreal.
She had survived millions of years.
Yet meeting Yang Lin had changed everything.
A faint smile appeared upon her lips.
She closed the window.
Then—
she returned to her cultivation room.
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Lan Bailian remained inside her room.
She sat quietly beside her bed.
Her thoughts returned to the conversation from earlier.
"Tomorrow I'll cook you my food."
She remembered Yang Lin holding her hand.
Her cheeks became slightly warm again.
She quietly covered her face.
"Why am I thinking about that?"
She slowly lowered her hands.
A small smile appeared.
"I wonder what his food tastes like."
She closed her eyes.
Then—
she quietly went to sleep.
---
The moon gradually moved across the sky.
The night became even quieter.
Inside Yang Lin's private courtyard—
Yang Lin opened his eyes.
He paused.
"Good."
His gaze became distant.
His thoughts briefly returned to the Ancient God Realm.
To Zhou Lu Yi.
To Zhi Nan.
To the ancient battlefield.
Then—
he closed his eyes again.
Tomorrow—
he had said to Lan Bailian that he would make his own food for her.
And beyond the Qingyun Sword Sect—
the path toward the Immortal Realm was waiting.
The night remained silent.
The stars continued shining.
And within the peaceful Qingyun Sword Sect a new journey had quietly begun.