Tian Shu Wu Wang Lu

Lin Ye returned to his room, closed the doors and windows, and carefully poured out the pills from the jade bottle.

The Star Transformation Pill instantly emitted a rich yet non-pungent fragrance, and the star patterns on the pill flowed endlessly, emitting a soft starlight.

Xingjin immediately came closer, sniffing incessantly with her little nose, her eyes filled with longing, and her little head gently rubbing against Lin Ye's fingertips, looking incredibly hungry.

"Don't be afraid, eat it and you'll become stronger, and you can face the dangers in the secret realm with me." Lin Ye gently comforted him, handing the Transformation Pill to Xing Jin's lips. He thought to himself that this was a top-tier item for upgrading his exclusive partner, and eating it would unlock an all-around support skill.

Xingjin opened its mouth and swallowed the pill. The pill melted instantly in its mouth, and a warm and powerful force swept through its limbs and bones. A faint starlight halo appeared around its body, and its small body floated in the air. Its snow-white fur was shrouded in starlight, and its originally immature aura rapidly increased. The star spirit origin in its body was completely activated.

A moment later, the starlight slowly dissipated. Xingjin's form didn't grow larger; instead, it became even more agile and translucent, its eyes now possessing a clarity and intelligence befitting a human. It shook its little head and tried to speak, a soft, clear, childlike voice resonating directly in Lin Ye's heart: "Master!"

Lin Ye was taken aback at first, then overjoyed. He could clearly feel that Xing Jin's intelligence had been greatly enhanced. Not only could he speak human language, but he had also established a mental bond with him, which was equivalent to having a personal navigator and crisis communicator who was online 24/7 and provided zero-delay warnings.

"Star Ember, you can talk now!" Lin Ye reached out and gently hugged it, his voice filled with excitement.

"Mmm!" Xingjin nodded vigorously, her little paws clutching Lin Ye's fingers. Then, as if suddenly sensing something, her joyful expression vanished instantly, her body tensed again, her little brows furrowed, and her voice filled with panic and unease, "Master, it's bad! The sect is facing a great calamity! Such ominous signs! They're coming from the sect's forbidden area, and from the direction of the secret realm's opening. There's a dark, oppressive mist that's going to devour Lingxiao Pavilion, and it's going to devour the entire Cangxing Realm!"

Lin Ye's expression changed drastically. Having worked as a food delivery driver for many years in his previous life, he trusted this kind of accurate crisis warning the most. He had never ignored even the faintest road condition alerts from the system. He quickly reassured Xing Jin, "Tell me slowly, what exactly happened?"

"I can see so much black energy, swirling around the sect's protective array, and it's even emerging from the spatial rifts in the five secret realms! That black energy is so ferocious, it will kill everyone!" Xingjin's voice was choked with sobs, its small body trembling uncontrollably. It used all its spiritual power to tell Lin Ye everything it saw about the calamities. "It's not an opportunity from the secret realms, it's a disaster! The simultaneous opening of the five realms is not a good thing, it's the prelude to disaster. The elders of the sect don't know, they don't care!"

Lin Ye's heart sank. He immediately picked up Xing Jin and hurried towards the Elder Hall of Lingxiao Pavilion. This matter concerned the safety of the entire sect, and this warning had to be reported. It could not be ignored.

Inside the Elder Hall, the ten elders were discussing the arrangements for opening the secret realm with Daoist Xuanzhen. Communication talismans from various sects kept coming in. The atmosphere in the hall was solemn. Everyone was discussing how to compete for more opportunities for Lingxiao Pavilion in the five secret realms and how to guard against the schemes of other sects. Everyone was focused on "grabbing opportunities" and did not pay attention to the hidden risks at all.

Lin Ye rushed into the Elder Hall carrying Xing Jin, not having time for the elaborate formalities, and urgently said, "Master, Elders, something terrible has happened! Xing Jin sensed that a great calamity is about to befall the sect. The opening of the five secret realms harbors ominous signs. I implore all elders to take precautions in advance!"

Upon hearing this, everyone in the hall was taken aback, and many elders then showed indifference, taking it as a child's joke.

An elder in a gray robe stroked his beard and spoke calmly: "Young friend Lin Ye, you have just entered the inner sect and do not yet understand the principles of celestial phenomena. Although the simultaneous opening of the five realms is an anomaly, it is ultimately an opportunity for cultivators. The sect has already set up a protective array to reinforce the seal of the forbidden area. How can there be talk of a great calamity? It is merely that the spirit beasts have been frightened."

"Even if spirit beasts have some intelligence, it's just a matter of confused perception. With the opening of the five great secret realms imminent, all forces are eyeing the opportunity. At this moment, we should prioritize competing for resources and strengthening our sects. Why bother with some vague and illusory perceptions and needlessly disturb people's minds?" Another elder echoed, clearly not taking Xing Jin's warning to heart, considering it just unfounded worry.

In the eyes of these high-ranking individuals, only the predictions of those with profound cultivation are valid. How could a newly transformed little spirit beast possibly foresee the calamities of heaven and earth? It's nothing but making a fuss over nothing.

Master Xuanzhen frowned, looking at Xingjin in Lin Ye's arms. Xingjin immediately shouted in a soft, sweet voice, "It's not a sensory illusion! It's real! Black energy is emerging from the forbidden area and secret realm, threatening to destroy the sect! You'll regret it if you don't believe me! This is a life-or-death crisis, not a good opportunity to seize resources!"

No matter what Xingjin said, the elders in the hall remained calm and absorbed in planning their struggle for the opportunity.

Although Master Xuanzhen had his doubts, the opening of the secret realm was imminent, and people's hearts could not be thrown into chaos. Even though he believed in Xingjin's stellar spiritual awareness, he could not let the words of a single spirit beast disrupt the sect's overall plans. He could only reassure him, "Lin Ye, you may step back and prepare for the journey to the secret realm. The safety of the sect will be safeguarded by the elders and I. There is no need to worry."

Lin Ye wanted to persuade him again, but was stopped by a look from Master Xuanzhen.

Looking at the indifferent expressions of the elders in the hall, and at Xingjin in his arms who was extremely anxious but no one paid any attention to him, he felt a sense of powerlessness.

He knew that these high-ranking members of the sects had been in high positions for a long time and were used to judging good and bad fortune by their own cultivation and deduction. They did not understand the sensitivity of low-level delivery riders to crisis warnings, and would not believe the words of a newly transformed spirit beast. Just like the platform would never care about the riders' reminders about high-risk road sections, only thinking about completing orders on time and getting performance.

But Xingjin's panic and sincerity were not faked. A great calamity lurking beneath the opportunities of the secret realm was quietly approaching, while Lingxiao Pavilion was completely unprepared, with everyone blindly rushing forward.

Helpless, Lin Ye could only bow and take his leave while holding Xing Jin. As he walked out of the Elder Hall, the sun was still shining brightly, but he felt a chill running through his body.

Xingjin nestled on his shoulder, burying her little head in his collar, her voice filled with frustration and worry: "Master, they don't believe me, what should we do? The calamity is coming soon, we can't stop it..."

Lin Ye gently stroked Xing Jin's white fur, his eyes hardening with unwavering determination. The indomitable spirit of a deliveryman, who never gives up and always faces challenges head-on, erupted from his bones. His voice was deep yet powerful: "They may not believe us, but we do. On this journey to the secret realm, we must not only seek opportunities but also remain vigilant at all times, protecting ourselves and those around us. If the calamity truly arrives, we will fight with all our might to resist it to the very end."

In his past life, he braved wind and rain, never backing down from even the most difficult orders. In this life, he cultivates immortality, and even if no one believes his warnings and the road ahead is fraught with danger, he will never sit idly by and wait for death.

Even if it's just him and Xingjin, they must take all necessary precautions and never allow the catastrophe to sweep in.

In the distance, the spatial fluctuations of the five secret realms grew stronger, and the atmosphere between heaven and earth became increasingly chaotic. Unbeknownst to anyone, a wisp of black energy was quietly spreading out from the cracks in the forbidden area of ​​Lingxiao Pavilion, echoing the ominous signs in the direction of the secret realms. A catastrophe that would sweep across the Cangxing Realm was slowly unfolding without anyone noticing.

Lin Ye was already prepared to face the challenge alone. Even if the road ahead was full of thorns, he would rely on his caution and perseverance to protect those around him and overcome this catastrophe.