"In that case, I'll trouble Young Master Ye to explain."
Miss Jiang seemed rather eager.
Thus, Ye Yunfei recounted in detail everything he knew about the upheaval in the Chaotic Void Sea—these contents were what he had heard from the leader of the Restorer faction, with the core being about the matters between the super sect’s leader from the ancient Chaotic Void Sea era and his direct disciple.
Originally, the Chaotic Void Sea had flourished robustly, but after the direct disciple’s bride was violated and killed, everything subsequently changed.
Thousands of years later, that direct disciple, who had disappeared for a long time, suddenly returned to the Chaotic Void Sea with a terrifying group of Outer Void beings, sparking a horrifying war.
This war utterly destroyed the Chaotic Void Sea, shattering it into fragments. The void sea where the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds now resided was merely one surviving piece of the true Chaotic Void Sea from ancient times.
Slowly and from start to finish, Ye Yunfei explained the entire chain of events regarding the Chaotic Void Sea’s transformation, concluding with the current standoff between the two major factions: the Restorers and the Guardian Faction.
"Young Master Ye, is everything you've said true?"
After hearing Ye Yunfei's account, both Miss Jiang and Xiao Ying were completely dumbfounded, as if they couldn’t believe that such earth-shattering upheavals had occurred in the outside world.
"Miss Jiang, what I said is most likely true. However, all of this is not my own firsthand experience but rather what I heard from a senior in the Restorer faction. I believe it to be accurate."
Ye Yunfei replied.
"Who would have thought something like this could have happened…
How could Junior Brother be so foolish?
Why would he want to destroy the entire Chaotic Void Sea?"
Miss Jiang suddenly sighed mournfully.
"What?"
Upon hearing Miss Jiang’s words, Ye Yunfei was rather stunned.
"No way, am I hearing this correctly?
She actually called that ancient super sect’s direct disciple her Junior Brother!
Could she also be from that era, and happen to be a disciple of that super sect’s leader as well?"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm exclaimed via voice transmission to Ye Yunfei.
"Miss, was it truly Little Fu?
He actually colluded with Outer Void beings and destroyed the entire Chaotic Void Sea.
That can’t be—in the past, I always thought he was rather innocent and likable."
Xiao Ying spoke up.
"Little Ying, back when Little Fu and I were cultivating under the same master, he had only just entered the sect, just fifteen years old.
Later, I left the sect and returned to the imperial dynasty, and our meetings grew fewer. People inevitably change slowly with time—how could we have known what kind of person he would become later?"
Miss Jiang sighed softly.
"I truly never imagined that Little Fu could turn into such a person.
When he first entered the sect, he often followed me around, trailing like a shadow, calling me Senior Sister.
At the time, I thought he was very innocent and cute, and I secretly provided him with cultivation resources on many occasions. How could he later become so misguided?
The Chaotic Void Sea was where we lived. By destroying this void sea, how many innocent lives has he doomed?"
Xiao Ying stomped her foot angrily.
"It seems this Miss Jiang is indeed that direct disciple’s Senior Sister."
Upon hearing the dialogue between Miss Jiang and Xiao Ying, Ye Yunfei felt a creeping scalp and sent voice transmission to Hun Lao and the others.
After all, that legendary direct disciple from ancient times was a super powerhouse who, in a fit of rage, had annihilated the entire Chaotic Void Sea. Merely hearing tales of such a terrifying, legendary existence inspired awe and fear. Yet here he was, meeting his Senior Sister—Ye Yunfei could hardly find words.
"Truly unexpected. We’ve actually encountered the Senior Sister of that legendary direct disciple who destroyed the Chaotic Void Sea."
Hun Lao also sighed with emotion.
"According to legend, that direct disciple’s power was incredibly terrifying, and his methods were extraordinary. Since Miss Jiang here is his Senior Sister, she must have been a remarkable figure in life, a Deity at the very least."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm transmitted.
"Yes, this Miss Jiang being that direct disciple’s Senior Sister means she must have been an immensely powerful expert during her lifetime."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"However, she’s now a Soul Body, and there’s no conflict with us, so we don’t need to worry."
Hun Lao said.
"I can sense she harbors no ill intentions toward me."
Ye Yunfei nodded again.
Beings who cultivate mental strength energy often have a keen perception of others' intentions; in this regard, Ye Yunfei had confidence in himself.
"Young Master Ye, according to your account, the current void where the Three Thousand Major and Minor Worlds reside is merely a surviving fragment of the ancient true Chaotic Void Sea. And there’s also a Guardian Faction hindering this void’s development, leading to an era where no Deities existed for a long period. Is that correct?"
Miss Jiang asked Ye Yunfei.
"Yes.
However, now we’ve entered a new Deity Era, and Deities have begun to emerge once more.
Over an extended span of time, Deity-less eras and Deity Eras have alternated.
The Guardian Faction has always sought to prevent this void from growing stronger, refusing to allow more Deities to be born. And according to the senior from the Restorer faction, the Guardian Faction would ultimately annihilate this void completely.
The Guardian Faction refers to this void as a prison and its inhabitants as sinners; the faction’s task is to guard over these sinners."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"Miss, exactly how much hatred does Little Fu harbor against the Chaotic Void Sea?
He shattered it into fragments and still remained unsatisfied, seeking to control and torment every being in each void fragment—that’s simply too cruel."
Xiao Ying said angrily.
"I’m not sure why Little Fu is doing this either. However, it’s been so long since I had any contact with him. I don’t know what he went through or what kind of person he’s become now."
Miss Jiang sighed again.
"There’s no need to even ask.
Little Fu has transformed into an utterly terrifying person. He now views every inhabitant of the Chaotic Void Sea as an enemy. If I ever get the chance to meet him again, I’ll definitely question him face-to-face about why he’s doing this and demand he immediately stop this behavior."
Xiao Ying declared.
"In our current state, who knows if we’ll ever get the chance to meet Little Fu again.
Didn’t you hear what Young Master Ye said?
The Chaotic Void Sea has been shattered into fragments. We’re merely trapped in one such fragment, stranded on this Soul Island.
We’ve become completely disconnected from the outside world."
Miss Jiang lightly sighed.
"Young Master Ye, judging from your account, the reason this Samsara Passage has been abandoned could also be related to that war back then."
Miss Jiang turned her gaze toward Ye Yunfei and spoke.
"I don’t know why this Samsara Passage was abandoned. However, if it’s connected to that ancient war, it wouldn’t be surprising—after all, that conflict destroyed the entire Chaotic Void Sea, affecting every faction within the void sea."
Ye Yunfei shook his head and replied.
"Now, outside this Samsara Passage, is the guarding force still the Reincarnation Palace?"
Miss Jiang inquired again.
"Yes, this Samsara Passage leads to the Samsara Realm outside, and the Samsara Realm is the headquarters of the Reincarnation Palace, so the Reincarnation Palace remains responsible for overseeing this Samsara Passage.
Though this passage has now been abandoned."
Ye Yunfei nodded.
"How strong is the current Reincarnation Palace overall?"
After a moment of silence, Miss Jiang asked another question.
"Currently, the most powerful in the Reincarnation Palace should be six Perfected Demigods, who only broke through not long ago."
Ye Yunfei answered truthfully.
"Is that possible?
In ancient times, the Reincarnation Palace was known as one of the most fearsome and mysterious powers within the Chaotic Void. How has it deteriorated to such a state?
Could it also be due to the war Little Fu instigated?
However, the Reincarnation Palace generally did not intervene in any disputes or conflicts within the Chaotic Void Sea; it was an exceedingly low-profile, even largely isolated, mysterious power.
Thus, even if wars occurred in the Chaotic Void Sea, the Reincarnation Palace would not actively participate.
Moreover, according to legends from our era, the Reincarnation Palace not only existed in our local void sea but also extended into the Outer Void—it was an ancient power with immense, unfathomable depth. There were even rumors that the Reincarnation Palace controlled the Samsara order of all voids, presiding over all Samsara order within the world.
How could such a fearsome, mysterious major power fall into such weakness?"
Miss Jiang expressed shock.
"I’m not clear about this either. However, the Reincarnation Palace outside this passage indeed has this level of power now."
Ye Yunfei stated.
"Most likely, the ancient major power that is the Reincarnation Palace has also undergone some vicissitudes.
But that’s to be expected—I’ve lingered on this Soul Island for so long; the world is ever-changing, and anything is possible.
Even ancient major powers may go through changes."
Miss Jiang said softly.
"Miss, since this Samsara Passage has been abandoned, there’s no need for us to keep waiting here. Waiting any longer will yield no results."
Xiao Ying suddenly chimed in.
Upon hearing Xiao Ying's words, Miss Jiang fell silent once more.
Her gaze drifted into the distance, as if in contemplation or reminiscence.
"I’ve waited a very long time, yet I still haven’t encountered them."
Only after a lengthy silence did Miss Jiang speak softly, revealing a melancholy expression.
"What is she waiting for?"
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm curiously transmitted to Ye Yunfei and the others.
"That’s her private matter. If she doesn’t mention it, we shouldn’t proactively inquire."
Ye Yunfei replied.
"Miss, if this Samsara Passage were still operating normally, our waiting might hold meaning. But now that it’s abandoned and inactive, with no Soul Bodies entering anymore, our waiting has become utterly pointless.
Miss, perhaps the person you’re waiting for has already entered another Samsara Passage.
If so, we absolutely shouldn’t continue waiting here."
Xiao Ying spoke up again.
"So she’s waiting for someone."
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm transmitted again to Ye Yunfei.
"Indeed, this Samsara Passage is abandoned; no more Soul Bodies will enter here. Under those circumstances, continuing to wait truly becomes meaningless."
Miss Jiang sighed, then nodded and said.
"Little Ying, I’ve put you through so much over the years, trapped here with me all this time. If it weren’t for me, you would have long since entered Samsara to reincarnate, instead of keeping lonely vigil with me on this Soul Island."
Miss Jiang turned to look at Xiao Ying, speaking apologetically.
"Miss, please, don’t say such things. Miss has shown me immense kindness—I swore long ago that I would accompany you for a lifetime. Even in death, I’d gladly remain by your side.
Wherever Miss goes, I’ll follow. Only by staying at your side do I feel happy."
Xiao Ying hastened to reply.
"No, Little Ying, you should have your own life, your own path. I’ve been too selfish, letting you accompany me all this while, never thinking of you.
Little Ying, you are right—there’s no purpose in continuing our wait here.
Very well, we shall prepare to enter Samsara."
Miss Jiang seemed to have reached a decision, declaring it aloud.
"Miss, are you truly determined to enter Samsara?"
Although Xiao Ying had frequently advised Miss to give up waiting and enter Samsara to reincarnate, hearing Miss’s sudden decision still shocked her somewhat.
"Indeed, Little Ying, we shall make preparations and then enter Samsara."
Miss Jiang nodded.
"Perhaps the one I’m waiting for has long since entered a different Samsara Passage. I cannot waste any more time here."
Miss Jiang added.
"Young Master Ye, thank you for bringing me news of the outside world.
However, this is a passage for Soul Bodies; a living being like you shouldn’t linger here long. You should leave soon.
Samsara Passages and Samsara Caves are the most mysterious places in existence, and also the most dangerous. They are not suited for prolonged stay.
Though I don’t know why you entered, I urge you to depart as soon as possible."
Miss Jiang said to Ye Yunfei.
"Miss Jiang, I came here specifically to seek someone.
Miss Jiang, as you’ve been here all along, have you perhaps seen either of these two?"
Ye Yunfei focused his intent and used Soul Power energy to simulate two figures: Su Qingluo and the Samsara Ancestor.
Miss Jiang gazed at those two forms, then shook her head.
"Young Master Ye, Xiao Ying and I have been here a very long time. Throughout this period, not even a Soul Body—let alone a living being—has crossed our path.
You’re the first I’ve encountered since arriving on this Soul Island."
Miss Jiang shook her head once more.
Hearing Miss Jiang’s words, Ye Yunfei felt somewhat disappointed.
"Oh, and Young Master Ye, there’s something else I wish to ask you. Have you perhaps heard of the Golden Wheel Imperial Dynasty?"
Miss Jiang inquired of Ye Yunfei.
"The Golden Wheel Imperial Dynasty?
Do any of you recall something like this?"
Ye Yunfei thought it over, then transmitted to Hun Lao and the others.
"No, I’ve never heard of such an imperial dynasty."
Hun Lao answered.
The Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm, Hu Miao, Huang Shang, and the others all had the same answer.
"Miss Jiang, I’ve never heard of the Golden Wheel Imperial Dynasty."
Ye Yunfei replied to Miss Jiang.
"Given how young you are, and given that you’ve lived only within one surviving fragment of the Chaotic Void Sea, it’s not surprising you haven’t heard of the Golden Wheel Imperial Dynasty."
Miss Jiang nodded.
"Miss, don’t worry. Our imperial dynasty is immensely powerful—the Ruler himself is a Heavenly God. Nothing should have happened.
I believe the Golden Wheel Imperial Dynasty must have endured till now."
Xiao Ying chimed in beside her.
"Miss Jiang, might you yourself be from the Golden Wheel Imperial Dynasty?"
Ye Yunfei sensed something and asked aloud.
"Indeed, I am the princess of the Golden Wheel Imperial Dynasty."
Miss Jiang nodded in confirmation.