Ye Ling's thoughts wandered further, and the information in his mind multiplied. Complex clues intertwined, causing Ye Ling a headache.
However, upon reflection, Zhang Xiao Ling's identity was too mysterious, and he knew too much. With Zhang Xiao Ling's capabilities, he was definitely not a native Earthling.
Even if someone told Ye Ling now that Zhang Xiao Ling was the variable who had once slain the Ultimate, Ye Ling would believe it.
Both Zhang Xiao Ling's mysterious identity and his formidable strength aligned with the variable described by the left and right ghost faces.
However, until he met Zhang Xiao Ling again, these doubts could not be resolved. Ye Ling could only suppress his confusion and ask the left ghost face, "I understand the past of the Silent Ruin, but I see that the Silent Ruin is still operating. What happened afterward?"
The left ghost face, upon hearing Ye Ling's question, no longer worried about its missing memories.
They were merely unfortunate souls trapped within the gate. No matter what the universe became, it was ultimately irrelevant to them.
For them, as long as they could escape and regain their freedom, that would be enough.
With these thoughts, the left ghost face said, "Didn't I mention before that the space here is exceptionally thin? If not for the cosmic barrier, extraterrestrial forces could easily invade the universe through here."
"And the place behind us contains a one-way passage to the outside."
Ye Ling: "A one-way passage?" Da Feng Novel Network
The left ghost face explained, "Simply put, those inside can travel to the outside through here, but due to the cosmic barrier, those from the outside cannot enter from here."
Ye Ling asked, "Meaning, I can directly travel to the outside through the passage behind the gate?"
The left ghost face nodded, "That's right. That's why I said your Heavenly Dao isn't behind here. Even if your Earth's Heavenly Dao was truly captured and brought here, it likely went to the outside."
The right ghost face snorted, "Hmph! You two little fellows might be formidable in the universe, but if you go to the outside, there are terrifying existences everywhere that can crush you. I advise you to cherish your lives."
"Of course, if you insist on searching for your so-called Earthly Heavenly Dao, we brothers will open the gate for you, provided you give us the Spirit Devouring Qi."
Hearing the right ghost face's words, Xue Sha whispered to Ye Ling, "Boss, they don't seem to be lying. If we go to the outside from here, won't we be finished if we can't return?"
Ye Ling said solemnly, "Indeed, it is not yet time to go to the outside. If we are truly blocked out, no one will be able to manage things on Earth."
Ye Ling was not afraid of being unable to protect himself in the outside world. After all, when he first traveled to the Eastern Xuan Continent, he was just a helpless student.
His situation in the outside world would not be worse than his situation when he first arrived in the Eastern Xuan Continent.
What he worried about now was Earth.
Currently, extraterrestrial forces were eyeing Earth covetously. As a low-level civilization, Earth was not taken seriously by the top civilizations in the universe. Even if Earth were destroyed, to people in other star fields, it would only be one less star in the sky, and they would only know about it millions or even tens of millions of years later.
Therefore, Ye Ling could not leave Earth peacefully until the threats from the Shadow Hall and extraterrestrial forces were cleared.
Once he left from here, it would truly be too late to regret it.
Ye Ling could not afford to gamble.
Xue Sha clearly understood this and continued to persuade, "Boss, why don't we just give up? Let's first deal with the Spirit Devouring Qi peacefully, and then handle the Shadow Hall. As for the matter of the Heavenly Dao consciousness, we can come back later after everything else is settled and find a way to resolve it."
"Anyway, for now, with you in charge of Earth's Heavenly Dao, there won't be any major problems for a while."
Ye Ling nodded, "Indeed, we cannot take this risk. Let's go back."
Seeing Ye Ling about to give up, the right ghost face quickly said, "Hey, hey, hey! I'm saying this upfront! We've told you the whole story. Whether you want to go in is your business, but you must leave the Spirit Devouring Qi for us brothers!"
"Otherwise, our brothers will never let you off!"
The two of them were now relying on the Spirit Devouring Qi in Ye Ling's hands to escape. If Ye Ling left now, they would truly be in tears.
Seeing the anxious look on the right ghost face's face, Ye Ling smiled and said, "Don't worry, I am not a person who breaks his promises. Even if I don't plan to go in, I will still fulfill what I promised you."
From the conversation between the left and right ghost faces, Ye Ling had a preliminary understanding of them. They did not seem to be from extraterrestrial forces.
Furthermore, these two were very knowledgeable about the history before the chaos. Befriending them could also help uncover past events.
This would be of great help in resolving the current mysteries.
Although this place was very far from Earth, Ye Ling had mastered the law of space. As long as he knew the coordinates here, he could instantly teleport from Earth to here at any time.
Seeing that Ye Ling did not intend to go back on his word, the left ghost face was slightly relieved and gave up the idea of attacking Ye Ling. Then, he said to Ye Ling, "You are quite a good kid. After we brothers break free, we can bestow some fortune upon you."
"Although our brothers' strength is not what it used to be, our knowledge is still intact. You are currently at the bottleneck of Dao Venerable peak. Although you have reached the ceiling of this universe, with a little effort, you should be able to break through."
Hearing the left ghost face's words, Ye Ling clasped his hands and said, "Then I thank you both in advance."
With that, Ye Ling prepared to split half of the Spirit Devouring Qi and guide it to the two ghost faces on the bronze gate.
"Kid, hurry up! I can't wait any longer!" The right ghost face was now eagerly looking forward, staring intently at the Spirit Devouring Qi sealed by runes in Ye Ling's hand, his eyes full of longing.
He had waited for this day for too long!
Once freed, where in the vast universe could he not go?
But... just as Ye Ling had split half of the Spirit Devouring Qi, a loud bang came from behind the bronze gate!
BANG!!!
A giant fist print instantly appeared on the bronze gate, directly shattering the left ghost face. Ye Ling was also repelled two steps by the sudden impact, allowing the newly split Spirit Devouring Qi to escape and merge into the bronze gate!
"Brother!!!"
The right ghost face, seeing the left ghost face shattered, had eyes that were about to split, filled with grief!
That punch had directly annihilated the soul of the left ghost face!
Xue Sha looked at the giant fist print on the bronze gate in shock and exclaimed, "What on earth happened?"
Ye Ling stabilized his mind, immediately sealed the remaining Spirit Devouring Qi with runes, and looked solemnly at the bronze gate ahead, saying in a deep voice, "Be careful! It should be an extraterrestrial creature that has broken through the cosmic barrier..."
"They've broken in!"