Xiao Lingchen, without hesitation, headed straight in the direction indicated by the Heaven and Earth Mirror.

  Before long, he found himself in a secret room.

  The secret room was empty and spotlessly clean, almost devoid of anything.

  If not for the guidance of the Heaven and Earth Mirror, Xiao Lingchen would likely have taken one look and left.

  But since it was the mirror's guidance, there must be a treasure hidden here!

  Sure enough!

  The moment Xiao Lingchen stepped into the secret room, the Heaven and Earth Mirror suddenly shone brightly.

  Immediately, the entire secret room began to rumble!

  A crystal coffin suddenly rose from the ground, standing tall in front of Xiao Lingchen.

  Inside the crystal coffin lay a fairy with a tragic beauty, dressed in a long white gown, her skin as white as snow, exquisitely carved like jade.

  Her closed eyes seemed to carry a faint trace of sorrow.

  "Could this fairy be the Sect Master of this ancient sect?" Xiao Lingchen pondered.

  The fairy in the coffin had been dead for an unknown amount of time, yet her body remained uncorrupted, even exuding a faint pressure.

  Apart from the ancient sect's Sect Master who possessed the Cauldron of Fate and cultivated an immortal body, there could be no other.

  The Heaven and Earth Mirror continued to emit light, growing increasingly brilliant.

  As the light shone on the fairy, she seemed like a maiden awakened by the morning sun, slowly opening her misty eyes.

  Her eyes were exceptionally beautiful, like a clear spring, transparent and deep, containing endless mystery and depth, drawing one in.

  Xiao Lingchen quickly snapped back to reality, startled.

  "Damn, why did she open her eyes?"

  "Is she coming back to life?"

  Sure enough.

  In the next moment.

  The coffin suddenly opened.

  The fairy slowly stepped out.

  After all, having endured for millions of years, her body was well-preserved, but her clothes instantly turned to dust, scattering on the ground.

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  "Who are you? What year is it now?" she asked, her voice barely a whisper, unbothered by her current state.

  "Junior Xiao Lingchen, it is now the year 2337 of the Tianxuan era," Xiao Lingchen replied truthfully, though wary.

  The fairy's face showed confusion:

  "The year 2337 of the Tianxuan era... What about the Liuli Dynasty?"

  After a moment of thought, Xiao Lingchen answered:

  "Senior, the Liuli Dynasty has been extinct for forty-six million years."

  Upon hearing this, the fairy seemed struck by lightning, then showed a look of desolation.

  "Forty-six million years... Has it really been that long?"

  "My old friends must all be gone by now, right?"

  This time, it was Xiao Lingchen's turn to be puzzled:

  "Senior, are you the Sect Master of this ancient sect?"

  "Ancient sect?" The fairy smiled bitterly, then replied, "From the perspective of this era, my sect indeed counts as an ancient sect."

  "Yes, I am the Sect Master of the Shangqing Xuan Sect, Yue Lianyi, as you call it."

  Xiao Lingchen continued to ask:

  "But... how are you still alive? I heard you were killed by enemies millions of years ago, and even your soul was obliterated. How come you're..."

  Yue Lianyi answered:

  "I am indeed dead, and my soul is gone. What remains now is just a wisp of lingering consciousness controlling this body."

  "When my sect was slaughtered and my soul extinguished, I used all my cultivation as a price to leave behind this wisp of consciousness, waiting for a destined person to inherit my life's legacy."

  "Now it seems, you are that destined one."

  Yue Lianyi looked at Xiao Lingchen and earnestly asked:

  "Are you willing to inherit my legacy?"

  Xiao Lingchen was overjoyed:

  "Of course, I am willing."

  The legacy of an ancient powerhouse is a rare opportunity, sought after by countless people.

  Wasn't this the reason he entered this Secret Realm?

  Xiao Lingchen's willingness delighted the fairy.

  She continued:

  "But I am only a remnant consciousness, and the normal method of passing on the legacy may not be possible."

  "However, I have another method of inheritance. I wonder if you can accept it."

  Xiao Lingchen asked:

  "What method?"

  Yue Lianyi didn't explain, merely waved her jade hand, stripping Xiao Lingchen of his clothes.

  Then she pushed him onto the bed in the secret room.

  Xiao Lingchen was startled:

  "Senior, what are you doing?"

  ...

  In a flash.

  Three months passed.

  Xiao Lingchen received all of Yue Lianyi's legacy!

  Now.

  Xiao Lingchen's cultivation realm inexplicably advanced to the late Dao Palace Realm.

  And in his mind, countless memories of the legacy emerged.

  Once he fully assimilates these memories, his knowledge and skills will undergo a qualitative leap!

  Suddenly, a pair of delicate arms wrapped around Xiao Lingchen's waist.

  Xiao Lingchen smiled gently, looking at the beautiful Yue Lianyi behind him, and asked with a smile:

  "What's wrong?"

  In three months of companionship, the feelings between Xiao Lingchen and Yue Lianyi had grown rapidly.

  Yue Lianyi lowered her gaze:

  "Now that you have received all of Lianyi's legacy, soon, this last remnant of Lianyi will also dissipate."

  Xiao Lingchen gently held her hand and said:

  "I will always remember you."

  Yue Lianyi was touched, her cheeks slightly flushed:

  "In that case, Lianyi has no regrets in this life."

  "But Lianyi has one last request, and I hope you can agree."

  Xiao Lingchen said:

  "Tell me."

  Yue Lianyi said:

  "Although I have been dead for millions of years, I can vaguely sense that there is still a trace of my Yue clan's bloodline in this era."

  "Over millions of years, I don't know how my clan's descendants have fared."

  "If you encounter them someday, and if they are doing well, that's good. But if they are not, or if they face difficulties."

  "I hope you can help them within your ability."

  Xiao Lingchen gently patted her head:

  "Alright, I promise you."

  With that, Yue Lianyi's heart was at peace.

  She shyly kissed Xiao Lingchen once more, spending the last moments with him.

  Three days later.

  Yue Lianyi's body gradually dissipated.

  Her gaze lingered on Xiao Lingchen:

  "I'm so glad that after millions of years, I could still meet you today."

  "I spent my life in monotonous cultivation, thank you for giving me the most beautiful time of my life."

  "I think I will never forget you."

  "If there is a next life, even if I have to traverse mountains and rivers, I would still want to find you and marry you."

  "Goodbye..."

  Finally, Yue Lianyi completely disappeared.

  In the air, not a trace of her presence remained.

  Xiao Lingchen sighed deeply.

  "Goodbye, Lianyi..."

  Three months of companionship left unforgettable memories in his mind.

  But ultimately, dust returns to dust, earth returns to earth.

  After millions of years of waiting, it's time to rest.

  Xiao Lingchen erected a grave for Yue Lianyi.

  After changing into new clothes, he left the cave abode.

  His gaze turned to the verdant mountains and winding rivers below the Hanging Mountain.

  Then he closed his eyes.

  As if sensing something.

  In a moment, he seemed to connect with something.

  "Come!"

  With a thought, the entire Secret Realm began to rumble, the earth trembled.

  The river flowed backward, and brilliant rays of light filled the sky!

  A black cauldron, with supreme might, rose from the earth.

  Like a black sun, it hung high in the sky!

  This scene shocked everyone still in the Secret Realm!

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