Checking in for 100,000 Years Chapter 1013: What Exactly Is This New World?

A dim, gray void stretched endlessly, with no visible boundaries.

Rampant void turbulence collided within, generating thunderous booms and numerous space storms. The immense power within these storms threatened to rip apart even beings as strong as Divine Kings.

Adorned with purple Phoenix Feathers atop their heads and enveloped in colorful glows, the two were shielded from these terrifying forces. Yet, the vibrant light still trembled precariously.

The once composed youth in white wore a solemn expression, indicating the extreme peril of their location.

"Look over there!" The white-clad youth pointed ahead with a slight smile.

"I don't see anything!" Ao Xue frowned.

"A new world awaits, where the Dragon God Sect resides. I am taking you there now!" the youth declared.

"What kind of world is it?" Ao Xue queried, her heart pounding with surprise.

In this moment, a profound calm settled upon her. The prospect of this new world seemed to instill a newfound strength within her.

"You will know when we arrive!" The white-clad youth smiled faintly, taking Ao Xue's hand. He transformed into a beam of light and plunged directly into the space storm.

The overwhelming power caused the purple feathers to tremble incessantly, and the colorful light flickered violently, appearing close to disintegration at any moment.

"This is terrifying!" Ao Xue shivered, her entire body quaking.

"No need to worry!" the youth responded gravely, his face taut with tension.

The colorful glow faded, and their figures rapidly vanished into the gray expanse.

Within the Grey Mist Sea.

Ye Yun’s expression was as grim as stagnant water, his fists clenched so tightly that veins bulged on the back of his hands. The connection to the Divine Consciousness Imprint had been completely severed.

Nevertheless, Ye Yun had managed to glimpse the mysterious gray space. "What exactly is this new world?" he mused silently.

It became clear why he could never locate Dragon Xuan; this individual had been concealing himself in that realm and had even established the Dragon God Sect. But for what purpose?

The purple Phoenix Feather atop Dragon Xuan's head seemed to convey a crucial message to Ye Yun. The enigmatic Phoenix Clan had evidently been manipulating Dragon Xuan all along.

"Senior Brother, is something wrong?" Gu Anran, ever perceptive, turned to Ye Yun.

"It’s nothing," Ye Yun replied with a gentle smile, reaching out to pat her head. Despite his inner turmoil, he maintained a bright facade for his junior sister.

At that moment, Ye Yun’s gaze shifted, focusing on a specific direction. The Sun God King was still present.

Ye Yun resolved to leave an avatar behind while his true self ventured forth. Trusting his intuition, he suspected the Sun God King's sudden appearance was no mere coincidence.

Unbeknownst to anyone, Ye Yun's true self dissolved into the grey mist. Meanwhile, an avatar materialized beside Gu Anran, who remained blissfully unaware.

...

Tearing through the void, Ye Yun rapidly advanced to the heart of the Grey Mist Sea.

Eastern Emperor Taiyi, immersed in meditation with his eyes closed, was completely oblivious to Ye Yun's approach. It wasn't until the space ahead rippled that he sensed something, snapping his eyes open.

"Who are you?" Eastern Emperor Taiyi inquired, frowning as he observed the white-clad youth before him. The fact that this person could appear so silently suggested a cultivation base possibly exceeding his own.

"Sun God King, why are you not at the Three Fire God Cult?" Ye Yun studied Eastern Emperor Taiyi, his eyes filled with contemplation.

"You know the Sun God King? Who are you?" Eastern Emperor Taiyi’s demeanor stiffened as he scrutinized Ye Yun. This individual was utterly unfamiliar, yet strangely… familiar.

It was an odd sensation. Ye Yun’s eyes gleamed as he smiled faintly, "You are not the Sun God King, which means you must be Eastern Emperor Taiyi?"

"Correct, I am Eastern Emperor Taiyi," Eastern Emperor Taiyi stated with pride.

"How did you regain control of this body?" Ye Yun asked.

"Who exactly are you? How do you possess such knowledge? Could you be that Supreme God Sovereign?" Eastern Emperor Taiyi fixed his gaze upon Ye Yun, attempting to decipher his identity.

For someone who could identify the Sun God King instantly and knew such intimate details, apart from the Supreme God Sovereign, he could conceive of no one else.

"Hehehe…" Ye Yun let out a soft chuckle, his form shifting back to that of the Supreme God Sovereign.

Eastern Emperor Taiyi mistook him as the Supreme God Sovereign. Since this was the case, Ye Yun decided to embrace this identity when confronting Eastern Emperor Taiyi.

Eastern Emperor Taiyi’s gaze flickered, and he spoke with a cold tone, "So it was you, Supreme God Sovereign! It appears you have acquired the River of Time?"

"That is correct."

Ye Yun gave a nod.

A peculiar glint flashed within his eyes.

The way Eastern Emperor Taiyi spoke was tinged with curiosity, and a subtle hint of surprise.

Surprise?

Wait a moment...

A sudden realization dawned upon Ye Yun.

The original Eastern Emperor Taiyi was merely at the Divine Sovereign Realm. Confronting a Supreme God Sovereign would be something he'd never dare to do.

After all, the Supreme God Sovereign was considered someone at the Half-step Divine King Realm.

However, the current Eastern Emperor Taiyi carried an air of confidence, implying a powerful entity backing him.

And that backer was most likely his true form.

"Eastern Emperor Taiyi, tell me, where is your true self?"

Ye Yun inquired with a gentle smile on his face.

"You are mistaken; my true self has not appeared at all!"

Eastern Emperor Taiyi’s denial was firm.

His true self was indeed deep within the abyss, but he was in a critical condition and unable to leave.

Even if this avatar were to be annihilated by the Supreme God Sovereign, he had to endure it.

He had obligations to the You Heavenly Demon Tribe, promises that needed fulfilling.

Once the unsealing ritual was complete, he would then pursue the Chaotic Bell.

Ye Yun observed Eastern Emperor Taiyi, a thoughtful expression on his face, accompanied by a slight smile.

Despite the man's resolute and decisive words, there was a peculiar undertone.

It appeared Eastern Emperor Taiyi’s true self harbored some reservations, hesitating to face him at this very moment.

"If you refuse to emerge, I shall compel you. After all, with my arrival, this outcome is unavoidable!"

Ye Yun mused internally.

Having made up his mind, Ye Yun gently extended his hand, and a mystical yellow radiance bloomed in his palm.

A bell, fitting perfectly in his palm, materialized.

"Eastern Emperor Taiyi, are you perhaps searching for this Chaotic Bell?"

Ye Yun asked with a smile.

"The Chaotic Bell!"

Upon seeing his companion artifact and sensing its familiar aura, Eastern Emperor Taiyi was instantly thrown into a state of agitation.

"The Chaotic Bell – how could it possibly be in your possession?"

Eastern Emperor Taiyi exclaimed, his voice filled with agitation.

"The Chaotic Bell came to me of its own accord."

Ye Yun replied with a light smile.

He couldn't very well confess to outright stealing it; that would be far too embarrassing.

Even if it wasn't him directly, his system was responsible for acquiring it.

"How is this conceivable?!

In the annals of history, this emperor once battled the Twelve Ancestor Witches. The confrontation culminated in the self-detonation of the Chaotic Bell, resulting in mutual annihilation!

Logically, after such a self-destruction, the Chaotic Bell should have ceased to exist in this world... How could it have ended up intact within your grasp?"

Eastern Emperor Taiyi bellowed in utter shock, waves of disbelief washing over him.