Chapter 765: Profound Heaven Bestows Favor!

The Yellow Springs have ceased to flow!

Within the Space of Commanding Arms, Li Yuan's heart tightened slightly.

As a top-tier Heaven-Maintainer, the Profound Heaven Great World possesses myriad wondrous creations; among them, the most supreme is naturally the Profound Heaven World Tree.

This Primordial Spirit Root was born at the dawn of ancient times, bearing the weight of countless dimensions, possessing endless mysteries; next in rank is that Yellow Springs Nether River.

Legend has it that this Nether River contains all the filth and dark qi of the Profound Heaven Great World from ancient times to the present; those who undergo its baptism within it without dying may attain the creation of reversing the Primordial.

They can even live out a second life!

"The Nether River has ceased to flow!"

Amidst his shock, Li Yuan also felt somewhat enlightened.

He realized this was the reason the old tree had lain dormant for an epoch.

"In years past, a Lord of the Outer Domain deceived this old man with an incomparable Great Gu Gu Shentong technique and fled into the Profound Heaven to transmit the Dharma..."

Beneath the World Tree, the Profound Heaven Elder recounted the past, speaking only a few simple words: "After many twists and turns, though we drove him away, the Nether River was severed because of it, forcing this old man to lie dormant for an epoch..."

The Profound Heaven Elder paused slightly here.

Sword Lotus Body frowned, listening intently with no sign of unease, while within the Space of Commanding Arms, Li Yuan understood clearly.

"Afterwards, the Profound Heaven Three Sages likely took the opportunity to strike, forging the Dharma Net?"

"Or perhaps, behind Lord Yuan Ming's transmission of the Dharma to the Profound Heaven, there was the tacit approval, or even the instigation, of the Profound Heaven Three Sages?"

"If this is truly the case, the Profound Heaven Elder's intentions are quite obvious..."

Li Yuan turned these thoughts over in his mind.

Rumors of discord between the Profound Heaven Elder and the Three Sages have existed for a long time; among the intelligence he gathered, such records were not lacking, but precisely because they were so widespread, he remained skeptical.

After all, in terms of relationship, those three Sages could be considered this Profound Heaven Elder's 'sons'.

Hush~

Beneath the World Tree, a faint breeze seemed to blow.

After pausing slightly, the Profound Heaven Elder said:

"What I require you to do is reconnect the Nether River!"

"This..."

Sword Lotus Body's brows knitted tightly.

Sword Lotus Body's true form is rooted within the Divine Realm; even though Li Yuan withdrew his own will, its thoughts and mind were similarly influenced by him, prioritizing caution in its actions.

Hearing such a momentous matter suddenly, it was naturally filled with shock and doubt.

"This matter will also bring you immense benefit."

The Profound Heaven Elder's gaze was gentle, as if the one sitting opposite the chessboard were truly his grandson: "For plants to gain spirit is never easy; once they emerge into the world, their innate endowment is difficult to change, but if you undergo the baptism of the Nether River, you shall have the chance to reverse the Primordial!"

"This..."

Sword Lotus Body's expression shifted; he gritted his teeth: "I am willing to serve the Ancestor, but I fear my realm is too shallow and will ruin the Ancestor's great plan."

"It matters not."

The Profound Heaven Elder's voice was gentle:

"Though I bear the weight of all heavens and cannot move, I still possess some control over the Dharma Net; while I cannot directly elevate you to the Jin Xian realm, assisting you is not difficult..."

Sword Lotus Body could not refuse and had to accept:

"Thank you, Ancestor!"

"Good child."

The Profound Heaven Elder stroked his long beard, nodded in satisfaction, and Yu Yu Xuanji flicked his finger; a wisp of green light landed upon Sword Lotus Body's brow:

"Go."

Wooo~

From the shadows, the Nine-Colored Phoenix Bird quietly landed on the Profound Heaven Elder's shoulder, somewhat curious:

"What is different about this one?"

The Profound Heaven Elder picked up a chess piece: "What do you think?"

"A great medicine taking form, a Wood Element Sage Spirit; its endowment is passable, but compared to the previous few, it falls far short..."

The Nine-Colored Phoenix Bird shook its feathers.

"Which one do you think is better?"

The Profound Heaven Elder stroked his long beard, as if pondering something.

"That boy from Bei Chen Fa Jie is excellent; the Heart of Heaven taking form, his endowment is the fullest; if not for the three of Hong Meng, you might have directly elevated him to the Jin Xian realm..."

"Next is that boy cultivating the 'Three Lives Buddha Sutra'; he is likely one of the 'Future Buddha Sons' targeted by that Ancient Buddha..."

"Following that is the Primordial Sword Dao Saint Body..."

The Nine-Colored Phoenix Bird glanced at the old man, growing even more curious: "However, you seem to favor that boy just now even more; why? Is it because he is a Wood Element Sage Spirit?"

The Profound Heaven Elder smiled without speaking, merely picking up another chess piece.

A faint breeze blew across the chessboard again, and a wisp of shadow solidified from the void.

"Voom~"

The Profound Heaven Elder pointed a finger down; Li Yuan felt only darkness before his eyes, as if falling into a deep abyss.

When he came to his senses, Sword Lotus Body had already returned to Spirit Wondrous Island.

"This old fellow..."

Within the Space of Commanding Arms, Li Yuan's spirit felt heavy; the oppression from the Profound Heaven Elder was too great, and he did not even know if he had already been exposed.

He felt apprehension; even though he knew Sword Lotus Body would inevitably gain considerable benefits, he dared not immediately merge into Sword Lotus Body, choosing instead to return to his true form.

"Huff!"

In the small courtyard of the medical hall in Heishan City, Li Yuan reclined on a rocking chair, his eyes half-closed, concealing the sharp glint flickering within.

Although his will had returned to his main body, by virtue of that sword lotus within the divine realm, he could still faintly sense the existence of the sword lotus's body.

The latter was in the midst of immense shock and joy.