"Do not be disheartened by today's failure, for everything is just beginning. As immortals, we have ample time to discover and solve all the problems."

"Soon, I shall set forth to Returning to Truth..."

The words of Master You from the past ring clearly in the ears.

Yet whether it was back then or now, Zhang Tiancheng can only offer a bitter smile.

Master You, if neither they nor the people are wrong, then who exactly is to blame?

The times?

Master You, the decline of the Nether Mansion, the sinking of the Nether Sea, it's not just the world that's wrong, it's us who rashly trusted the world...

"How do you view the revival of the Nether Sea to its former glory?"

Luo Xuan's words suddenly echo, like a reverberation through a valley, stirring ripples in the hearts of Heart Venerable, Zhang Tiancheng, and others.

Zhang Tiancheng gathers his spirit and gazes forward, speaking slowly:

"Ji Jingqiu's Innate Divine Skills and certain divine skills of the World Venerable Lineage appear to have a suppressing effect on the current Nether Sea, but this is merely a case of drinking poison to quench thirst; it cannot save the Nether Sea."

"Soon, the Nether Sea will inevitably return to its original appearance."

"Oh?"

Luo Xuan's eyes swirl with Dao Patterns, his gaze penetrating the endless void, perceiving the turbulent waves and dark currents in the depth of the Nether Sea, where the filth spreads stealthily like a festering sore.

He nods involuntarily.

"Back then, the Nether Mansion's foundation was fully revealed, countless disciples followed one after another, trying every method possible, yet we could only delay the contamination of the Nether Sea."

Zhang Tiancheng's sleeves move without wind, his expression cold, saying,

"Now, the turbidity of the Nether Sea is an established fact. Where was their World Venerable Lineage back then? Even if they exhaust their efforts now, they can only temporarily restore an instant of its former visage, unable to change the grand scheme."

"Who can change the hearts of all living beings?"

"The impurity in the hearts of all beings, how can divine skills cleanse it?!"

Zhang Tiancheng's voice is hoarse, "Master You, who testified with his heart, could not do it. How can Ji Jingqiu?"

"Master You could not do it back then, nor could any ancestor; how can their World Venerable Lineage?"

Regarding the seven of the Federation, Zhang Tiancheng harbors a kind of... angry resentment at their overestimating themselves!

In his view, those seven of the Federation, each one has ambitions as high as the heavens, especially the World Venerable Lineage!

A group not even Transcenders, yet they vainly attempt to solve the Bitter Sea that even Master You tried to sacrifice himself for.

And another one, who attempts to restore the Nether Sea that countless disciples of the Nether Mansion couldn't save!

It's simply nonsensical!

If they were to collaborate, the Nether Mansion might have rescued Master You ten thousand years ago!

Upon hearing Zhang Tiancheng's words, Luo Xuan nods thoughtfully.

Back then, the Netherworld Lord abandoned the Nether Sea because it had long been "abandoned."

But... was there really a need to abandon the Nether Sea and choose the Bitter Sea?

Luo Xuan suddenly frowns.

No, after the Nether Sea "deteriorated," its power and aggressiveness were significantly greater than before. If it could harmonize with the Nether Sea, even for Transcenders, it would be a top-level weapon, so why abandon it?

Could it be because it became a burden to some Dao?

Luo Xuan shakes his head slightly; this probably needs to be asked to the Netherworld Lord.

"I observe this Taoist friend seems to have quite a disdain for that World Venerable?"

Luo Xuan clasps his hands in his sleeves, smiling as he looks on; even he chooses to refer to them by title rather than their name, yet this one constantly refers to Ji Jingqiu.

Heart Venerable slightly frowns; this Profound Ancestor's thoughts are treacherously cunning, certainly not easy to deal with.

This time, their Nether Mansion activated two Dao Lineages, yet it is uncertain if they can secure benefits from this person.

Regarding Luo Xuan's conversation, Zhang Tiancheng is also cautious; this one claims to be the Master of Four Demons, yet he has already learned of Taiyi and Wuzhou's unpredictable intentions.

Though these two are not Transcenders, they are restricted by the Great World's limits; when it comes to scheming and controlling hearts, these two are of the top echelon.

And this one can play them within his palms; despite having the advantage of position and Daoist career, in other respects, he probably doesn't lack much, perhaps even only stronger.

"You might be unaware, Profound Ancestor." Zhang Tiancheng says calmly, "Their World Venerable Lineage has transmitted for less than ten thousand years, the initial founder Mu Shitian was merely a fragment of Master You's divided spirit."

"Less than ten thousand years?" Luo Xuan smiles lightly, not taking it to heart, but indeed showing interest in Zhang Tiancheng's latter words.

The initial inheritor of the World Venerable Lineage ten thousand years ago was one of the reincarnations of that Netherworld Lord?

This indeed is interesting.

Could the Netherworld Lord and this World Venerable have reached some sort of mutual understanding, or simply signed a pact?

Perhaps using the Nether Sea as a bargaining chip, passed on to the World Venerable?

This matter might be related to the Returning to Truth Land...

It seems the reason the Netherworld Lord abandoned the Nether Sea back then is increasingly worth pondering——

As for Zhang Tiancheng's other evaluation of the World Venerable Lineage, Luo Xuan pays it no mind.

He has heard similar sayings long ago from the Red Lotus.

Red Lotus locked onto this World Venerable's timing even before this one revealed their identity.

To dare lightly evaluate that World Venerable who could overpower all ancestors, just an ordinary Heavenly Venerable, is truly absurd and laughable.

Vast Sea of Realms, limitless worlds, yet impossible to birth someone within a century who could, on the Returning to Truth Road, suppress all ancestors.

If such a person truly appeared, they should naturally become the respected figure of the current era!

"Profound Ancestor, when will the Red Lotus Realm Master arrive?" Heart Venerable shifts the topic, not allowing Luo Xuan more chance to communicate with Zhang Tiancheng.

"She arrived long ago; she should be selecting the time she deems most suitable to act——"

Luo Xuan pauses, eyes showing apprehension,

"Normally, this one is extremely patient and can endure, especially when eyeing prey."

"This World Venerable revealing themselves early in the eyes of Red Lotus is considered their tribulation."

Heart Venerable appears solemn; he didn't anticipate that this one would be so wary of the Red Lotus Realm Master.

Slowly exhaling, Heart Venerable whispers: "Profound Ancestor, let's refrain from following, for the best."