I, Thanks To My Unlimited Investment, Am Admired By All Races
Chapter 393: Paying Respects to the Envoy
"I don't know either," the servant replied quietly.
The affairs of the Desolate Dao had enormous ramifications. Let alone the Heavenly Island Ancient Domain—even across the entire world, this was no trivial matter. It was entirely possible that powerful cultivators from other star domains had already begun arriving.
In the man's view, the long-dormant ancient teleportation array of the Taiyin Divine Mansion had suddenly reactivated at this particular moment. The expert who had come through it might very well represent the Taiyin Divine Mansion and be here to compete for the inheritance left behind by the Desolate Dao.
Although the Taiyin Divine Mansion possessed immense power and resources, even it would likely find it impossible to resist the temptation of such an inheritance.
A legacy like this had not appeared for countless years. Only experts from the ancient era still knew some of its secrets. Coincidentally, the Taiyin Divine Mansion had also existed since those ancient times.
Unlike forces such as the Feng Clan, however, they had never chosen to seal themselves away. Instead, they had continued their lineage uninterrupted. After countless years, not only had they avoided decline, but their foundations had grown even stronger.
Of course, compared to their glory in ancient times, they still fell somewhat short.
"You may leave now," the man said, waving his hand. "Don't forget to have people keep an eye on the movements of that person from the Taiyin Divine Mansion."
If not for the imminent emergence of the Desolate Dao, the first thing he would have done would have been to avenge Chen Xingzhi.
Though merely a servant, Chen Xingzhi had still been a servant of the Feng Clan.
Not just anyone could kill one of the Feng Clan's people—not even a Saint King.
But the situation is different now. With the Desolate Dao about to emerge, the life or death of a single servant no longer seemed particularly important.
Once the matter of the Desolate Dao had been dealt with, he would have plenty of time to personally question the envoy sent by the Taiyin Divine Mansion. If necessary, he could even make a trip to the Desolate Ancient Continent himself.
"Yes."
The servant respectfully withdrew.
. . .
Meanwhile...
Heavenly Evolution Sect
This was a sect with an ancient heritage dating back to the primordial era. Back then, it had not been known as the Heavenly Evolution Sect.
It had been called the Heavenly Evolution Holy Land.
Within the Holy Land stood towering immortal mountains shrouded in clouds and mist, displaying a scene of breathtaking grandeur. At the height of its glory, it had been home to a Saint King and several Saints.
But time had changed everything.
The Heavenly Evolution Holy Land had declined to the point where it no longer deserved the title of "Holy Land." It had long since lost that distinction and had been renamed the Heavenly Evolution Sect.
The only reason it had not been wiped out was because of the Taiyin Divine Mansion standing behind it.
The Heavenly Evolution Sect itself was weak, but the Taiyin Divine Mansion remained a formidable force. Moreover, the Heavenly Island Ancient Domain and the Desolate Ancient Continent were connected by more than just this single teleportation array.
There was considerable interaction between the two star domains, and everyone knew that the Taiyin Divine Mansion was not to be provoked.
Thanks to this longstanding connection, the Heavenly Evolution Sect had managed to survive, barely clinging to existence.
Today, however, the Heavenly Evolution Sect was unusually lively.
Even reclusive old monsters who had not appeared for many years had emerged from seclusion.
Although...
The so-called "old monsters" possessed only Life and Death Realm cultivation.
Even so, they were the strongest combat power the sect had, whether publicly known or hidden. This alone was enough to show just how far the Heavenly Evolution Sect had fallen.
Even in such a state, however, it remained one of the most influential forces within a radius of a hundred thousand li—and indeed, across the entire planet.
"This old man, Cui Yin, pays his respects to the Honored Envoy."
Inside the solemn main hall, an elderly man seated below the place of honor slowly rose to his feet after hesitating for a long while.
He bowed respectfully, his expression filled with caution.
Yet hidden beneath that caution was unmistakable joy.
How many years has it been?
Even they themselves could no longer remember.
Ever since they had lost contact with the Taiyin Divine Mansion, life for the Heavenly Evolution Sect had gone steadily downhill. The star they had once ruled alone was now divided among several competing factions.
Compared to their predecessors, they—the descendants—had truly failed to live up to expectations. All they had left was this tiny patch of territory.
At the current rate, the Heavenly Evolution Sect would likely vanish completely within a few hundred—or at most a few thousand—years.
Yet to everyone's surprise, the teleportation array, which had remained dormant for ages, suddenly lit up today.
And from it emerged a man and a woman.
There was no need for further explanation.
They had naturally assumed these two were envoys sent by the Taiyin Divine Mansion.
They could not determine the pair's exact cultivation level, but from the aura they unconsciously exuded with every movement, they estimated that both were at least in the Divine Palace Realm.
And a Divine Palace Realm cultivator...
Within the entire Heavenly Island Ancient Domain, such a person was unquestionably a supreme powerhouse.
With a mere stomp of their foot, the entire star domain would tremble.
As for Saints...
They didn't even dare entertain the thought. It had been many years since a Saint had last appeared in the Heavenly Island Ancient Domain.
"An envoy?"
Li Xun, dressed in azure robes, stood calmly with Dao rhythms flowing around him. He wore a faint smile as he held a jade slip glowing with a soft white radiance.
"I'm afraid you've misunderstood," Li Xun said. "I'm not a member of the Taiyin Divine Mansion."
"Huh?"
The moment those words were spoken, everyone in the hall changed expression.
Cui Yin in particular felt the sliver of hope that had just arisen in his heart shatter instantly.
They had waited countless years...
Only to receive this answer?
If even Li Xun was not from the Taiyin Divine Mansion, then it seemed the Taiyin Divine Mansion had long since forgotten about them.
In truth...
That was exactly the case.
Today's Heavenly Evolution Sect was so insignificant that it could not even be considered noteworthy on the Desolate Ancient Continent.
Meanwhile, the Taiyin Divine Mansion stood above countless Holy Lands and imperial dynasties, occupying an aloof and transcendent position.
Why would it have the time to concern itself with a declining sect like theirs?
"Then... may I ask why Senior has come here today?" Cui Yin asked cautiously.
Although the young man before him looked quite youthful, his cultivation was far too terrifying.
Even Cui Yin had no choice but to treat him with the utmost respect.
After all, anyone capable of using the Taiyin Divine Mansion's teleportation array was obviously no ordinary person.
"The Chaotic Star Domain."
Li Xun swept his spiritual sense over the jade slip in his hand before slowly uttering four words.
It was a name Qin Xueyi had just informed him of.
At present, Qin Xueyi had already ventured deep into the Chaotic Star Domain, searching for the legendary inheritance of the Desolate Dao.
However, despite several years of searching, she had found nothing.
Even with the advantage of knowing the future through her past-life memories, success did not come easily.
Not only had she failed to obtain the inheritance, but she had also attracted no small amount of trouble.
Even Qin Xueyi, capable as she was, had begun to find the situation difficult to handle.
Left with no other option, she finally asked Li Xun for help.
After all, although Qin Xueyi was a reincarnator with memories of her previous life, before she had fully grown stronger, she was still nothing more than an independent cultivator.
Compared with the great powers and ancient factions, she was still far too weak.
....
....
....
....
....
....
....
....
....
....
Tn: I updated the story everyday, but if you want to see more chapter of this story ahead of time, please go to my Patreon.
Latest Chapter in Patreon: Chapter 426: This... Is That Even Possible[1]?
Link to the latest chapter: https://www.patreon.com/HannibalNotBarca/posts/i-thanks-to-my-169405188[2]
[1] https://www.patreon.com/HannibalNotBarca/posts/i-thanks-to-my-169405188
[2] https://www.patreon.com/HannibalNotBarca/posts/i-thanks-to-my-169405188