As the illusory scenes around them gradually sharpened, a figure slowly appeared in everyone's sight.
The person was clad in a dark golden ice-silk brocade dragon robe, with a dark yellow tiger-striped golden belt cinched at the waist. Their flowing hair and beautiful, spirited eyes exuded an air of noble presence and refined demeanor.
"It's Great Venerable Lin Yi!"
Upon recognizing the face, Supreme Mulan Xin immediately spoke, her tone clearly laced with excitement.
"Judging by the situation, Great Venerable Lin Yi seems to be in some void," Supreme Chen Peng remarked.
*Hum!*
With a humming sound, the surrounding scene changed. It was still Great Venerable Lin Yi, but now he was surrounded by a sea of fire. Great Venerable Lin Yi walked leisurely amidst the flames, his brow furrowed as if searching for something.
"What is Great Venerable Lin Yi looking for?" Supreme Zhang Chao asked, a hint of confusion in his voice.
*Hum!*
The next scene was a vast expanse of white. The sound of crashing waves was incessant, a world of water.
...
The scenes continuously shifted, and after continuing for more than ten minutes, they abruptly ceased.
"What was that last palace? Why did it appear in the void?" Although the scenes had dissipated, the shock they left on everyone was immense.
Especially in the final scene, everyone had seen Great Venerable Lin Yi step alone into a palace and disappear. Even more bizarre was that the palace itself existed in the void!
*Hum!*
Just then, the Grand Venerable Token emitted another humming sound. Everyone looked up at the sound, and a watery image slowly materialized. Within it, there was only one figure: Great Venerable Lin Yi.
"I have been away from the Tianyi Domain for over ten thousand years. I wonder if you are all well. This token is the last piece of news I am sending back. Once I find the answer I seek, I will definitely return. Please do not worry and simply maintain the operation of the Tianyi Domain."
"I have placed three hundred billion Taiyuan Crystals in this token. Once the fated person refines it, hand it over to Sister Xiang."
"Finally, this token is to be refined by Li Xuan."
...
As Great Venerable Lin Yi's voice faded, his figure shattered like glass. However, it was almost everyone in the hall who was left stunned.
The Grand Venerable Token was to be refined by Li Xuan, which meant this token was prepared for Li Xuan!
One must realize that this Grand Venerable Token cost a hundred billion Taiyuan Crystals, almost all the accumulated wealth of the Tianyi Domain. Even though Great Venerable Lin Yi mentioned that the token contained three hundred billion Taiyuan Crystals...
What puzzled Zhou Qingzi and the others even more was that Great Venerable Lin Yi, who had been absent from the Tianyi Domain for over ten thousand years, could actually know of Li Xuan's existence!
For a moment, all eyes turned to Li Xuan. After all, the impact Li Xuan had brought them was too profound.
Regarding the reactions of everyone, Mo Ningxiang and Bai Suxin exchanged a glance and nodded gently.
Mo Ningxiang sat up straight and then slowly said, "At this point, it is time for everyone to know."
"Pavilion Master Li Xuan's joining our Tianyi Domain was arranged by Brother Yi. As for the specifics of the arrangement, it is not convenient for me to disclose for now. One thing is certain: since Brother Yi made the decision, I have no objections."
"I have no objections either," stated Supreme Bai Suxin.
"I also have no objections," Supreme Mulan Xin said, glancing at Mo Ningxiang and Supreme Bai Suxin before nodding in agreement.
"Since it is Great Venerable Lin Yi's direct arrangement, this old man has no objections," Supreme Chen Yu declared.
"I have no objections either."
...
As Mo Ningxiang and Supreme Bai Suxin finished speaking, the five Supremes, after a moment of silence, spoke one after another.
"Since no one has any objections, this token will be entrusted to Pavilion Master Li Xuan," Mo Ningxiang said, nodding slightly and looking at Li Xuan.
"Your disciple obeys!" Although Li Xuan had many questions, he knew it was not the time to ask. He bowed respectfully and then beckoned, drawing the Grand Venerable Token into his hand.
"The several Supremes may stay for now. You have traveled far and endured hardship; please return to rest," Mo Ningxiang said again, seeing Li Xuan accept the Grand Venerable Token.
"We take our leave!" Li Xuan and Zhou Qingzi and the others bowed respectfully and turned to depart.
Mu Pavilion, Pavilion Master's Hall.
"We pay our respects to the Pavilion Master!" Upon Li Xuan's return, Qiu Jiugian, Gong Hanfeng, and others immediately bowed and called out.
Li Xuan smiled faintly and waved his hand, "All of you may rise."
"Pavilion Master, was this trip successful?" Gong Hanfeng asked curiously as he stood up. Wen Qing and the others also looked at Li Xuan with curious expressions.
Li Xuan gave a wry smile and then briefly recounted his experiences.
"The Wan Gu Domain is truly shameless, colluding with the Fu Cang Domain to deal with our Tianyi Domain!" Bai Xinghan exclaimed indignantly after hearing Li Xuan's account.
"I didn't expect that in this Cloud World, besides our six domains, there are so many hidden powers. If there's an opportunity in the future, I must go and explore!" Wen Qing said with a laugh.
"As long as you cultivate diligently, you will have the opportunity in time. By the way, during my absence, did anything happen in the pavilion?" Li Xuan smiled and then turned to Qiu Jiugian to inquire.
"Nothing major has happened in the pavilion; everything is in order. It's thanks to Liu Wenbo's effective management that nothing has gone wrong."
"Furthermore, Gong Hanfeng has fully implemented Pavilion Master Lin's reward and punishment system. The disciples in the pavilion are now highly motivated to cultivate," Qiu Jiugian replied.
"This subordinate dares not take credit; it is all due to Captain Qiu's excellent command," Liu Wenbo said, bowing respectfully.
Li Xuan nodded in satisfaction. Since Liu Wenbo was recognized by Qiu Jiugian, he clearly had a talent for management. Otherwise, Li Xuan would not have kept him.
As for Gong Hanfeng implementing the reward and punishment system, it aligned perfectly with Li Xuan's wishes. This would significantly improve the overall strength of the disciples of Mu Pavilion.
"It is rare for you all to work together with one heart. Everyone present will be rewarded," Li Xuan said, waving his hand. Dozens of Taiyuan Fruits shot towards Qiu Jiugian and the others.
"We thank Pavilion Master Lin!" The crowd was overjoyed and bowed respectfully to Li Xuan.
"This is all you deserve; there is no need for such ceremony," Li Xuan said with a smile, waving his hand. Then, his gaze shifted towards the void.
A moment later, Li Xuan looked at Qiu Jiugian and the others and said, "Supreme Mu wishes to see me. You may all depart for now."
"We take our leave!" Qiu Jiugian and the others bowed respectfully and then turned to leave. As they departed, Li Xuan's figure moved, disappearing into the void.
"Greetings, Supreme Mu." On the mountaintop, Li Xuan bowed respectfully to Supreme Mulan Xin.
Supreme Mulan Xin turned around with a smile and said, "You did very well on this trip; you did not disappoint our expectations."
"You are too kind, Supreme Mu," Li Xuan replied with a wry smile.
"There is no need for modesty. We see all that you do. Your merit on this trip will be duly recognized; you need only focus on your cultivation. Was the mission completed?" Supreme Mulan Xin asked with a smile.
Li Xuan nodded and then, with a thought, produced the Reverse Scale Quercus.
"Reverse Scale Quercus. I did not expect you to bid for this item. Were there no members of the Ancient Dragon clan at the auction?" Supreme Mulan Xin asked with some surprise upon seeing the Reverse Scale Quercus in Li Xuan's hand.
With Supreme Mulan Xin's discerning eye, she naturally recognized the importance of the Reverse Scale Quercus to the Ancient Dragon clan.
"There were individuals from the Ancient Dragon clan in our group, but perhaps due to insufficient Taiyuan Crystals, it was ultimately acquired by this disciple," Li Xuan replied, shaking his head.
"This item will be very useful to our Mu Pavilion. I will tell you more about some matters later," Supreme Mulan Xin stated.
"Yes!" Li Xuan had intended to ask why the five pavilions were bidding for treasures of different attributes in this mission, but since Supreme Mulan Xin had already said so, Li Xuan saw no need to press further.
"Alright, focus on refining the Grand Venerable Token for the time being. You do not need to personally manage the affairs of the pavilion," Supreme Mulan Xin instructed.
"Your disciple takes his leave!" Li Xuan nodded, bowed, and turned to depart.