Chapter 652

Lin Yue had eliminated Xu Jie, who had harmed her, but she did not kill him outright, for his soul still lived; an evolutionist who had reached the Soul Realm could survive even after the body perished, as long as the soul remained.

Yet as one of the same realm, she had no means to destroy a soul, and merely watched as Xu Jie's soul drifted away.

Xu Jie had only one path left: to cross realms and leave Earth, betting on a future.

But Li Yi did not wish to let his soul escape, for the incident with Du Bai Zhi had taught him a harsh lesson: some people, if lucky enough, could survive even after crossing realms, and with a stroke of fortune, rise swiftly to become a grave threat.

Boom!

Suddenly, a silver lightning bolt struck down, precisely hitting the ethereal soul.

"Ah!"

The evolutionist named Xu Jie had no time to react—his soul vanished completely in that thunderclap.

"Sister Lin, cut the grass and remove the roots. If you've acted, you can't let this man live," Li Yi said calmly.

"Killing a student within the Golden Academy will surely bring trouble," Lin Yue said.

Li Yi replied: "There will be trouble, but it means nothing to me. When I first entered the Golden Academy, didn't someone break the rules and attack me? Back then, I realized that eliminating an enemy from this world matters more than avoiding trouble."

"That's only because you have the strength to ignore the Golden Academy's rules. I, as an ordinary student, wouldn't dare," Lin Yue said with a slight shake of her head, feeling a pang of reflection.

Unconsciously, the Li Yi who once knew nothing of cultivation had become a top expert of the Golden Academy, while she remained merely a Soul Realm evolutionist—the gap between them had widened enormously.

Li Yi said: "Now that this matter is settled, I'd like to talk with you, Sister Lin, about crossing realms. I found a promising world during my last journey—you might be interested."

"Then let's talk in my cultivation chamber. This isn't a place for conversation," Lin Yue said, glancing around.

Several nearby evolutionists had been drawn over, watching the scene and overhearing their words.

But with Li Yi's current strength, no one dared harbor ill intentions at the mention of crossing realms—those who had reached this level had all crossed realms multiple times; even if they discovered a good world, they could only envy or resent it.

Had this been a Soul Realm evolutionist who found such a world, they would have been targeted long ago—such things had happened before.

Moments later, Li Yi arrived at Lin Yue's cultivation chamber.

Her chamber was also in Zone E, but number 22.

Li Yi told her about the world where worship deified souls, and about his father—he felt the Worship World had stabilized enough that such matters could be shared, no longer secrets.

"So that's how it is—I never imagined Uncle Li, though silent, had his soul journeyed to the Worship World and become an emperor? It's unbelievable," Lin Yue said, eyes wide in astonishment.

"It's simply that my father was blessed with fortune. In any other world, he would have perished. Only that world is unique—worship energy nurtures the soul, preventing its dissolution and turning one into a Worship Deity. I've tested it: evolutionists who cultivate using worship energy advance rapidly—it suits your current condition perfectly."

"Moreover, not just you—others can go there too. The cosmic energy there is decent and untainted."

Lin Yue paused, then said: "I'll need to make time to return to the Four Seas and Eight Zones and ask others if they'd like to join me in cultivating in the Worship World."

After the Heaven's Collapse, many from Tianchang City relocated to the Four Seas and Eight Zones, where they now live well—yet their cultivation is hindered.

But under those circumstances, moving to the Four Seas and Eight Zones was already the best option—and it still is.

Yet now that a better place exists, they should move there.

"This isn't urgent," Li Yi said. "First, rest and cultivate in the Golden Academy. Then return to the Four Seas and Eight Zones. Once you've made your decision, notify me—opening a cross-realm gate is difficult; we must get it right the first time."

He also remembered something: he needed to find Xuan Yue Zi and have her take the Xuan Huang Seal—no, now it was the Heavenly Dao Seal—to the Worship World, to revive the other three fallen Immortal Maidens through worship.

"Alright, I'll follow your advice. Once I've arranged things, I'll contact you," Lin Yue nodded.

Li Yi added: "Also, Sister Lin, you were injured because you lack good defensive magic treasures. I'll give you two artifacts for protection—you'll be able to handle danger on your own."

He then took two high-grade artifacts from his Five Elements Bracelet.

These artifacts, taken from the End of the Dao Age, were now useless to him—he usually gave them away or sold them.

"These artifacts are valuable—isn't it inappropriate to give them to me?" Lin Yue hesitated.

"No problem—they were bought in bulk from other worlds. I still have many. I use Dao Treasures, far superior to artifacts—but your current realm is too low, your cosmic energy too weak to activate Dao Treasures easily. Once you reach the Spiritual Power Realm and begin cultivating Dao or Immortal methods, you'll be able to use them." Besides, as long as Tu Dao Chang existed, Dao Treasures would never be scarce.

The End of the Dao Age still had many talents—Li Yi felt he should return there and dig deeper when he had time.

Lin Yue, moved, accepted the two treasures—almost everything valuable she owned had been given by Li Yi, and she doubted she could ever repay him.

"Sister Lin, have you encountered any problems in your cultivation lately? I've just returned from crossing realms and have no urgent matters—I can offer some guidance."

"I do have some questions about martial arts and how to break through to the Spiritual Power Realm," Lin Yue said, then voiced her doubts.

Li Yi listened patiently and answered thoroughly—he was, after all, someone who had walked this path, and guiding Lin Yue posed no issue. Unfortunately, Xiang Xiang Zi's Primordial Spirit Flower was gone, and his insight had reverted to its former state.

Just then, a voice sounded outside Lin Yue's cultivation chamber.

"Is Lin Yue inside? Please come out. I'm Xiang Quan, the peace officer of Zone E. I need to speak with you about Xu Jie."

"Peace Officer Xiang Quan"

Hearing this, Lin Yue's expression changed slightly: "So it's about Xu Jie—he died within the Golden Academy; this won't end so easily."

!

"Sister Lin, don't worry—I'll handle it. Stay inside and rest. The Soul-Returning Elixir should be delivered by Wei Shaoxing. Just recite the Great Sun Tathagata Sutra to nourish your soul," Li Yi stood up and reassured her.

Lin Yue knew she couldn't handle this herself—she merely nodded, determined not to trouble Li Yi further.

Soon.

Li Yi stepped out of the chamber and saw the peace officer named Xiang Quan.

Anyone who became a peace officer was at least strong—Xiang Quan was no exception. He was young, around twenty-four or twenty-five, yet already at the Soul God Realm, with traces of multiple cultivation paths.

With a man like him, the entire residential zone could be kept in check.

But Li Yi remembered the previous peace officer was Wu Zuohua—apparently, a new one had been assigned recently.

"You're here about Xu Jie? I killed him. Whatever you want, talk to me."

"Li Yi, you've made this very difficult for me," Xiang Quan sighed.

Li Yi asked: "Do you know me?"

"Of course. I was present when you fought the Xuan Immortal Continent people. Though my achievements don't match yours, I slew a Golden Core cultivator. Your strength is formidable, but you must respect the Golden Academy's rules. Killing a student so openly has a terrible impact."

"Still, I investigated the incident before coming. Xu Jie was clearly in the wrong—but that doesn't justify killing him inside the academy. If you wanted to act, you could have taken him outside. Then the academy couldn't touch you."

He even offered a suggestion.

"I know. But I did it on purpose. Only by killing someone inside the Golden Academy can I intimidate those who dare to act foolishly. I'm not always here—I'm away most of the time. If someone harms my relatives again and I can't return in time, what then?"

Xiang Quan said: "Just say Lin Yue is your relative—who would dare touch her? If she'd revealed your connection earlier, Xu Jie wouldn't have dared to harm her. She's too quiet. When you have backing, you must make it known—otherwise, what's the point?"

"That's true," Li Yi nodded slightly. "So how do you want to handle this?"

"I wouldn't dare handle you—if we fought, you'd likely handle me. Come with me to the academy court. Let the judges decide."

Li Yi said: "I dislike going there. Just say you didn't catch me. Let others deal with it. If necessary, have the headmaster come himself."

Xiang Quan hesitated, then nodded: "Alright, then."

Without further delay, he turned and left.

The nearby evolutionists watched this, stunned.

Li Yi killed someone inside the Golden Academy—and the peace officer dared not touch him?

Could strength truly make one above the law?

Li Yi paid no mind to the stares. If others thought him lawless, let them. He never bullied others with power—but he wouldn't let anyone harm those close to him.

(End of Chapter)