Checking in for 100,000 Years Chapter 1020: Promise Me One Condition

A Sky Controlling Vessel?

Ye Yun blinked in slight surprise, rummaging through his memories but finding no such reference.

"Esteemed Friend, this is a treasure forged by our Demon Clan's mightiest. It is unknown in the Divine Land, so it is understandable that you would not recognize it..."

One of the men in black robes offered an explanation.

Nearby, Eastern Emperor Taiyi, upon hearing the black-robed man's statement, seemed lost in thought.

"Very well, I comprehend now."

Ye Yun offered a faint smile and resumed the incantation.

Time seemed to slip away unnoticed.

With Ye Yun's intervention, the seal that would have taken seven to eight days to break was undone in a mere four.

The grey stone now appeared remarkably transparent.

Within the crystalline stone rested a silver bottle, approximately half a meter in length, adorned with intricate patterns across its surface. Its design was ancient and unique.

As the seal's power waned, Ye Yun observed the fog from the Grey Mist Sea being steadily drawn into the Sky Controlling Vessel.

"Why is this Sky Controlling Vessel also absorbing the fog from the Grey Mist Sea?"

Ye Yun inquired.

"Esteemed Friend, the Sky Controlling Vessel naturally draws in all the fog surrounding it from the Grey Mist Sea. Once this grey stone is shattered, it will fully consume all the fog."

The man in black robes responded.

Ye Yun's brow flickered, a hint of displeasure surfacing in his eyes.

His junior sister was currently cultivating within the Grey Mist Sea.

Recently, she had been quite successful in slaying Fog Monsters, accumulating a considerable number of inner cores.

If the fog were to vanish, would her training not come to an abrupt end?

Despite this concern, Ye Yun did not immediately intervene.

The stone encasing the Sky Controlling Vessel was on the verge of complete disintegration.

A short while later.

A faint sound emanated from within the fog, and the grey stone began to fracture.

The fissures extended, and with a resounding crash, the entire stone crumbled into pieces.

The unbound silver Sky Controlling Vessel pulsed with a brilliant silver light. Its opening generated an immense suction, drawing in the surrounding grey fog with the force of a water dragon.

In that solitary instant, Ye Yun was astounded to witness approximately one percent of the vast Grey Mist Sea's fog vanish.

Should the Sky Controlling Vessel continue its absorption, the Grey Mist Sea would undoubtedly cease to exist in a short span of time.

Ye Yun extended his hand, reaching for the Sky Controlling Vessel.

"Esteemed Friend!"

The three figures cloaked in black were startled, swiftly attempting to intercept him.

Ye Yun, however, did not falter. Employing the 'Tyrant's Twist', he swiftly ensnared the Sky Controlling Vessel.

"Esteemed Friend, did you not state... you would not desire our You Tian Demon Clan's treasure?"

One of the black-robed men asked, a hint of distress in his voice as he watched the Sky Controlling Vessel being taken.

"Supreme God Sovereign, how can you go back on your word?"

Eastern Emperor Taiyi also knit his brows, his voice turning cold.

"Who said I reneged on my promise? I simply do not wish for the Grey Mist Sea to dissipate, which is why I have taken the Sky Controlling Vessel..."

Ye Yun stated calmly.

He extended a hand, affixing a restriction upon the bottle's opening.

From this moment forward, the Sky Controlling Vessel would be incapable of further absorbing the ambient fog.

"Take it!"

Ye Yun tossed it gently. The Sky Controlling Vessel traced a graceful arc through the air before landing precisely in the hands of the black-robed man.

A man in black robes quickly reached out, catching the artifact.

After a thorough examination revealed no anomalies, he let out a sigh of relief.

"Indeed, Esteemed Friend values integrity. We misjudged you previously; please grant us your forgiveness!"

One of the black-robed men clasped his fists and spoke with deference.

The remaining two men in black robes also bowed to Ye Yun, conveying their apologies.

"As I mentioned before, your treasures hold no interest for me."

Ye Yun's expression remained impassive as he waved his hand dismissively.

Though this Sky Controlling Vessel was a remarkable treasure, it offered no particular temptation to Ye Yun.

With an immeasurable hoard of treasures already in his possession, Ye Yun had long since become desensitized to mere worldly riches.

Hearing this, the three men in black robes collectively exhaled in relief.

"In that case, we shall depart and return to the Demon World!"

One of the black-robed men announced, cupping his fists.

"Farewell!"

Ye Yun glanced at Eastern Emperor Taiyi, offering a smile and a wave.

Eastern Emperor Taiyi maintained a stern countenance, speaking not a word as he followed the three black-robed men away.

Now, Ye Yun was the sole occupant of the entire Abyss.

The grey mist continued its leisurely flow.

Ye Yun surveyed his surroundings, finding nothing of note. He then descended from his aerial position, alighting upon the very spot where the grey stone had shattered.

The fragments of the grey stone remained crystal clear, possessing a diamond-like beauty.

Upon closer inspection, Ye Yun discerned that these fragments were not ordinary stones but appeared to be the fossilized remains of some form of demonic beast.

"Intriguing..."

A subtle smile graced Ye Yun's lips.

Upon descending into this Abyss, a curious sensation of being watched had enveloped him. It now appeared that hidden secrets still lingered within this very place. The You Tian Demon Clan members who had departed in haste moments prior seemed entirely oblivious to any unusual occurrences.

"The notion of the Demon Clan's strongest falling here is merely baseless rambling..." After conducting an in-depth examination, Ye Yun let out a sigh, shaking his head. It was evident that those individuals had not been entirely truthful. Suddenly, Ye Yun's expression shifted subtly. "Those wretches! They surreptitiously absorbed some of the mist before making their escape!" Ye Yun emitted a cold snort.

Under the command of the black-robed figures, the Sky Controlling Vessel had managed to absorb a minimal amount, barely affecting the vast expanse of the Grey Mist Sea. This absorption was, in fact, negligible. However, Ye Yun deduced that once the Sky Controlling Vessel was removed, the Grey Mist Sea, much like a transplanted tree without roots, would inevitably lose its permanence.

Amidst the scattered debris, a crystalline stone suddenly began to emit a brilliant light. "Oh?" Ye Yun expressed mild surprise. He wondered why this particular stone was inexplicably illuminating itself. The seal had long since been shattered, and the surrounding rubble consisted of inert matter, yet this stone seemed to possess a form of awareness?

As he pondered this anomaly, the stone pulsed with light once more, releasing a faint, verdant mist. This green fog coalesced in the air, forming a shadowy, indistinct figure. The silhouette's features remained blurred, making them impossible to discern clearly. "Who are you? Why do you conceal yourself within this stone?" Ye Yun inquired with composure.

"..." The ethereal green silhouette remained utterly silent, offering no reply. Ye Yun's gaze drifted, and he suddenly observed three peculiar characters inscribed upon the stone's surface. The inscriptions were undeniably ancient; after a moment of contemplation, Ye Yun finally deciphered their meaning. "Hand of Heaven's Control."

Ye Yun softly murmured the name, extending his hand to retrieve the stone, sensing it might contain an ancient inheritance. "You must accede to one of my conditions; otherwise, this legacy shall vanish in an instant!" The green silhouette writhed, emitting a deep, resonant voice. Ye Yun paused, regarding the spectral figure before him with curiosity.

"What condition is it?" he asked calmly. "You must agree to a single stipulation, and only then will I bestow this legacy upon you!" the green silhouette repeated, its voice possessing a distinctly mechanical cadence. "State your condition, and let me ascertain if I am able to comply!" Ye Yun responded with a hint of amusement.

The green phantom appeared mentally fractured, exhibiting characteristics neither of a severed soul nor a mere soul fragment. Unless Ye Yun was mistaken, it likely represented an incredibly ancient manifestation of obsession. "Promise me one condition!" the green silhouette intoned mechanically once more.

"Very well, I promise you this condition. Now, enlighten me... what exactly is this 'Hand of Heaven's Control' legacy?" Ye Yun inquired with a smile. He saw no reason to engage in protracted debate with this lingering obsession. Furthermore, Ye Yun harbored a keen interest in the origins of the Hand of Heaven's Control.