Fey Evolution Merchant Chapter 3120: Saint’s Companion Seed!

The trio relayed the situation to Lin Yuan, who responded with a mix of surprise and realization. It was now clear why he had felt such a profound karmic pull toward these ruins.

Spring, Autumn, and Winter attempted to follow Lin Yuan inside, but the spatial gateways barred their path. A massive, invisible force surged within the passages, preventing anyone from crossing the threshold. However, this same spatial barrier did not reject Lin Yuan.

Given the circumstances, the three attendants were torn about whether to let Lin Yuan proceed. Entering alone meant facing unknown dangers without their protection. Despite their concerns, Lin Yuan felt the ruins’ magnetic pull growing stronger. After weighing his options, he resolved to go in.

Recognizing his determination, Spring, Autumn, and Winter remained silent and stepped back.

Upon entering, Lin Yuan felt as though he were submerged in a cocoon of warm water, a sensation reminiscent of his first experience with the Returning Saint Pool. The ruins’ latent energy flowed directly into him, subtly bolstering his power. This confirmed his suspicion: these ruins were a legacy left by his past self.

Eventually, Lin Yuan drifted into a profound slumber. While the ruins in the Epoch God Palace’s Returning Saint Pool had focused on awakening his physique, the energy here was purely dedicated to advancing his Cultivation level.

When he finally stirred from his sleep, the ruins had been drained of their essence. Along with the massive energy transfer, he had also inherited a segment of lost memories.

To his astonishment, Lin Yuan realized that the entirety of the vast Abyssal World was actually a detached fragment of the Spirit Lock spatial zone. The mysterious stone pillars within his spatial zone were the essential keys required to reintegrate the Abyssal World into its original form.

His previous plan to simply explore the Abyssal World had now become an urgent mission; the very restoration of the Spirit Lock spatial zone depended on it. After consulting Genius, he learned his slumber had lasted less than seven days.

Feeling the torrential Qi vibrating within his body, Lin Yuan found it difficult to gauge the true extent of his newfound strength. However, with the protection of Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, he rarely had the need to personally demonstrate his power.

As he exited the ruins, he found Spring, Autumn, and Winter waiting anxiously at the portal. Their relief was palpable when he emerged unharmed.

Autumn stepped forward first. "Young Master, your safe return is a blessing! The various Sects and factions of South Face City are currently assembled at the City Lord Manor. Now that you have returned, we must decide their fate."

Lin Yuan’s perspective had evolved during his time in the ruins. Rather than simply dismissing these groups, he now intended to bring them under his direct command. His goal was no longer just local influence; he aimed to unify the four universes as quickly as possible.

The inheritance had clarified his purpose and the reasons behind his reincarnation. Beyond his own pursuit of Cultivation and transcendence, he had been reborn to safeguard the Sky Beyond the Clouds from external invasions. In his previous life, he had separated the Abyssal World from the Spirit Lock spatial zone for that very reason.

In this life, Lin Yuan’s foundation was far superior. Previously, Morbius’ spirit-locked feys hadn't received such meticulous care, causing them to plateau at the Domain Mountain class. This time, Morbius’ potential was far greater, and the production of Creator resources was significantly more efficient.

Lin Yuan was now confident that he could withstand the encroaching threats to the Sky Beyond the Clouds.

He acted immediately. Though many factions were initially resistant to submission, their desperate situation left them with no alternative. Eventually, the Abyssal Beast Domain, the Great Sun Phoenixes, and the Myriad Dragon Immortal Valley all pledged their loyalty to him.

The Faerie King of the Faerie Institution also submitted, albeit with visible reluctance. Previously, Lin Yuan might have suppressed these experts before moving against their parent organizations, but he now changed tactics. He allowed them to contact their backers, intending for Spring, Summer, and Winter to seize control of the four major parent factions directly.

A millennium passed in what seemed like a heartbeat.

While a thousand years is brief in the history of the Sky Beyond the Clouds, the changes during this era were more transformative than the preceding eons. A rising power known as Sky City had emerged, consolidating control over the realm at an incredible pace.

Observers expected fierce resistance against Sky City’s expansion, but surprisingly, the established hegemonies didn't just stand aside—they actively assisted. More than two-thirds of the world’s factions, including several Tier 1 overlords, were now part of Sky City’s network.

Initially, these overlords joined out of necessity, but they soon reaped immense rewards. Sky City provided them with exclusive access to Grade 6 Creator resources, treating all member factions with equal fairness. This influx of high-level resources led many to wonder just how many Grade 6 Creators Sky City actually possessed.

Sky City’s meteoric rise eventually drew the attention of independent Grade 6 Creators. On a few occasions, Lin Yuan’s operations even provoked their ire. However, after these powerful figures confronted Sky City, they didn't fight; instead, they ended up joining as members.

As more time passed, the legend of Sky City grew even more enigmatic.

Several thousand years later, a young man stood atop a massive, soaring whale that spanned the horizon, gazing down at the landscape below. A woman in moon-white robes stood beside him, her voice filled with emotion.

“Little Yuan, it has been nearly six millennia since we left the Main World. Back then, I worried if we could even survive here. Now, you are essentially the sovereign of this entire world.”

Lin Yuan reflected for a moment. “Master, the unification of the Sky Beyond the Clouds is almost complete. Aside from some isolated regions in the West Universe, the four universes are firmly under our thumb.”

He had once feared the four official factions would be obstacles, but they proved easy to manage. Since these official bodies were composed of the very Sects Lin Yuan now controlled, they had naturally become his instruments, handling administrative tasks on his behalf.

The Moon Empress looked toward the horizon. “You’ve built a paradise here, Little Yuan. I wonder when our friends from the Main World will finally break through their limits and join us.”

Noticing her nostalgia, Lin Yuan reassured her. “Master, Fan Lou is monitoring the boundaries. Any individual who transcends from our home world will be brought here immediately. If you miss them, you could return for a visit. We gave them Lifespan Mice before we left, so they should still be thriving.”

The Moon Empress shook her head softly. “Everyone has their own Dao. With my current power, returning might destabilize the Main World. It’s better to wait for them here. You’ve already prepared a place for them.”

She paused, then asked, “Once the Sky Beyond the Clouds is fully secured, is the Abyssal World your next target?”

Lin Yuan nodded. He intended to use the collective power of the Sky Beyond the Clouds to drive the stone pillars into the Abyssal World, merging it back into the Spirit Lock spatial zone. With his current resources, this was well within reach.

Since returning to Sky City, Lin Yuan had poured Grade 6 Creator resources into his followers. The white-clothed followers and the Battle Sequences now numbered over 1,500, each possessing strength comparable to the experts of South Face City. The Moon Empress herself had reached the rank of Grade 6 Creator.

Genius, utilizing its exclusive skills to commune with the heavens, had even begun to surpass the known limits of a Grade 6 Creator, even though the Sky Beyond the Clouds had no classification for anything higher.

With the world under his control, Lin Yuan ushered in an era of stability. Through Morbius, he harvested and redistributed spirit qi crystals across the realms, bringing the Sky Beyond the Clouds to its historical peak of prosperity.

During these ten thousand years, Lin Yuan refined the Divine Kingdom abilities of Endless Summer and the others. He also tasked the Hundred Questions Beast army with breeding specialized feys for Abyssal exploration. Every member of that army was now a Grade 5 Creator, with dozens of elites reaching Grade 6.

This scientific efficiency led to the creation of hundreds of new fey species. Under Lin Yuan’s decree, the largest exploration in history began. Internal conflicts ceased, and the once-prevalent star pirates vanished. Factions were incentivized to explore the Abyssal World with Creator resources and specialized feys that protected them from Abyssal corruption.

The map of the Abyssal World was rapidly being unveiled. Within 3,000 years, Lin Yuan successfully planted two stone pillars. As each pillar took root, the corresponding region of the Abyssal World fused into the Spirit Lock spatial zone. As the space expanded, its inherent abilities grew exponentially more powerful.

Lin Yuan knew it was only a matter of time before the Abyssal World was fully reclaimed. During this period, Morbius finally reached the Domain Mountain class.

Morbius’ form remained identical to Lin Yuan’s, though its status was still obscured by three question marks, labeled simply as a Saint Companion. Lin Yuan realized that Morbius was truly his ultimate companion on every level of existence.

Having reached the peak of its previous life’s power—but with a much stronger foundation—Morbius no longer needed to obsessively collect spirit qi crystals, as Lin Yuan had amassed trillions. Finally, after all these years, Lin Yuan could speak with Morbius face-to-face, moving beyond mere telepathic whispers.