Checking in for 100,000 Years Chapter 996: Silver Ball of Thread

"I am aware of the curse over there; it’s no problem. Thank you for your kindness, I appreciate it!"

Ye Yun offered a smile, his gaze calm as he looked at the Red Cloud Buddha Ancestor.

"..."

The Red Cloud Buddha Ancestor abruptly fell silent, his eyes wide with terror as he stared at Ye Yun, no longer daring to utter a word. The Buddha Lord’s words had left him overwhelmed with gratitude, yet also a touch apprehensive. He realized he had overstepped.

The Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman drew near, her expression anxious as she observed Ye Yun. "That place is truly sinister," she whispered, "Do you really intend to go?"

Ye Yun showed no outward emotion, gently patting her fragrant shoulder. He smiled and explained, "It's uncertain how far this location is from the Cangnan Continent. Even for a God King expert, tearing through the void would take at least a month to reach the entrance of the Ancient Road to Heaven. Yet, this Eight Treasures Delicate Mirror can directly transport one to the Cangnan Continent, which makes me suspicious. Naturally, I wish to test it!"

"Very well, take care."

Seeing that Ye Yun’s mind was made up, the Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman ceased her persuasion and nodded in agreement.

"Buddha Lord..."

Dragon Tree, who held the Eight Treasures Delicate Mirror, hesitated to speak.

Ye Yun cast him an indifferent glance and commanded, "Begin!"

"Yes!"

Dragon Tree, his expression solemn, quickly assented. In the following moment, he channeled surging Buddhist energy into the mirror. The Eight Treasures Delicate Mirror quivered, emitting a brilliant beam of light that enveloped Ye Yun.

Ye Yun submitted to the light column without resistance, allowing it to wash over him. Just as before, the light column exerted a massive pulling force, drawing Ye Yun towards the mirror's surface before he vanished. The entire process unfolded with remarkable speed.

"He's gone..."

The Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman reached out to touch the void, her shock palpable. "Was he truly transported to the Cangnan Continent?" she inquired, turning her head towards the Red Cloud Buddha Ancestor, her voice trembling.

"Yes, Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman, the Buddha Lord was transported across. However, there is also a formation on that side. If the Buddha Lord activates it, it should still allow for reverse transportation back..." the Red Cloud Buddha Ancestor explained.

"Oh!"

The Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman nodded, a measure of relief settling in her heart.

Cangnan Continent. In a profound subterranean chamber, a flash of light materialized, soon revealing Ye Yun's silhouette.

"The spiritual energy here lacks divine essence; I have truly returned to the Cangnan Continent..." Ye Yun mused aloud, sensing his surroundings with immense delight. His gaze swept across the area, and he discovered an ancient coffin of purple-gold hue.

"This might very well be where Dragon Tree Buddha's remains are kept!" Ye Yun murmured to himself. His eyes narrowed as he noticed, concealed within the dark void, a potent teleportation array of exceptionally high quality—a superior god-level artifact. Unfortunately, this array was exceedingly ancient and had sustained varying degrees of damage.

"The last time Dragon Tree Buddha activated the array, it finally overburdened it. Now, it can no longer be activated for reverse travel..." Ye Yun let out a soft chuckle. Despite this unforeseen development, he remained remarkably unperturbed. Cangnan Continent was his homeland, and his return filled him with profound joy. This presented the perfect opportunity to confront those individuals from the Dragon God Sect.

Divine Land. Within the grand hall of the Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect.

"Why is there still no movement? Didn't you state that activating the formation over there would permit passage back through the Eight Treasures Delicate Mirror once more?" Dragon Tree questioned the Red Cloud Buddha Ancestor, his brow furrowed.

"I suppose... there might be some issue with the formation on their end. The Buddha Lord could be trapped in the Cangnan Continent!" the Red Cloud Buddha Ancestor replied, trembling with apprehension.

"You have truly managed to worsen the situation!" Dragon Tree exclaimed in irritation, feeling an intense urge to strike down the Red Cloud Buddha Ancestor. However, he knew such an action would be futile.

The Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman suddenly turned her attention to Dragon Tree. "Send me there as well," she stated earnestly, "I will go find Ye Chen!"

"This..."

Dragon Tree was taken aback. Had the Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman lost her senses, actually desiring to go herself? Dragon Tree hesitated, then said, "Saintess, the Cangnan Continent is afflicted by a terrifying curse..."

"It's alright. Since Ye Chen is not afraid, as his companion, I certainly will not fear this so-called curse either!" the Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman declared softly, her eyes shining with unwavering determination. After a moment of contemplation, Dragon Tree finally relented with difficulty, nodding his agreement.

A beam of light erupted from the Eight Treasures Delicate Mirror as the Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman was illuminated by it, vanishing into the mirror's surface a moment later.

Dragon Tree and the Red Cloud Buddha Ancestor remained the sole occupants of the grand hall. Exchanging a look, Dragon Tree decided, "You explain things outside, I'll stand guard here..." He then gestured, sending the Red Cloud Buddha Ancestor away before standing motionless, the Eight Treasures Delicate Mirror clutched in his hand like an unmoving statue.

...

Within a dark, subterranean chamber, a flash of light materialized, revealing a graceful figure clad in white.

"Luo Ye, why are you here too?" Ye Yun's heart jolted upon recognizing the individual, his face etched with surprise that the Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman had also followed.

"Ye Chen, I was concerned for your safety, so I had Dragon Tree teleport me here. Seeing that you are unharmed finally relieves my worries!" The Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman offered Ye Yun a sweet smile, her beautiful eyes twinkling.

"Luo Ye, aren't you afraid of the curse?" Ye Yun queried with a soft sigh.

"Not in the slightest. If you aren't afraid, why should I be?" The Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman replied with a gentle smile, seemingly unbothered by the curse.

A warmth bloomed in Ye Yun's chest. He took the Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman's delicate hand and said with a smile, "Well spoken. In truth, this curse isn't as dire as you might think. Once we leave here, I have a method to resolve it!"

"Ye Chen, you become increasingly unfathomable to me, to even possess the ability to undo the curse here..." The Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman's eyes widened as she gazed at Ye Yun, as if searching for an unseen bloom upon his face.

Ye Yun chuckled heartily, his grip on the Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman's hand tightening before they vanished from their spot, reappearing in mid-air.

"This Dragon Elephant Prajna Sect certainly chose a fine location..." Ye Yun remarked, a faint smile gracing his lips as he surveyed the majestic mountain range below.

The fabric of space rippled, and a slender silver thread materialized from seemingly nowhere.

"M... Master?" A voice, tinged with uncertainty, emanated from the silver thread.

"Who dares to spy?" The Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman's brow furrowed, her expression turning stern as she reached out her jade-like hand to seize the thread.

"Hold! It's someone from our side!" Ye Yun grasped the Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman's small hand, halting her action.

Someone from their side?

The Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman registered a flicker of surprise. Despite its diminutive size, the silver thread radiated an aura belonging to the God Venerable Realm.

Amidst the spatial distortions, a mass of silver light unfurled from the thread.

"Ha..." Ye Yun couldn't suppress a burst of laughter upon beholding the ball of silver light. "What a character... a perfectly functional god-level carriage completely ensnared by a round bundle of silver threads!"

There was no need to inquire; this had to be the work of the Immortal Divine Silkworm. Ye Yun's expression shifted subtly as he reverted to his original appearance. However, simultaneously, the Sky Exterminating Phantom Eye activated, projecting a subtle illusion onto the Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman, maintaining her perception of his original visage.

A tiny silver silkworm emerged from the tangled threads. "Master, you've finally returned... You won't believe it, but a terrifying monk has appeared on this Cangnan Continent!" The Immortal Divine Silkworm reported with extreme agitation, overjoyed at seeing Ye Yun.

"That monk has already been dealt with by me over in the Divine Land!" Ye Yun replied with a smile and a nod.

Dealt with?

The Immortal Divine Silkworm blinked in surprise, then its gaze shifted towards the alluring beauty of the Fallen Leaf Sacred Woman. *Truly worthy of Master; circling the Divine Land and bringing back such a beautiful young lady...* the Immortal Divine Silkworm mused inwardly.