Look at the lousy soldiers you've trained

Boom!!!

Chen Yi raised his hand and placed the retrieved Retrospection Secret Realm upon the Carefree Island.

This belonged to the Purple Star Continent, not the private property of the chat group. When he left, the first thing he seized was the Retrospection Secret Realm!

And within it lay the path to saving Chen Lingxiu!

The Path of Divine Worship possessed a peculiar characteristic—when the shared belief imagery among different devotees reached a certain threshold, a qualitative change would occur. The collective faith would resonate, ultimately turning the illusory belief into reality!

However, since no two minds were identical—"a thousand readers, a thousand Hamlets"—the subtle cognitive differences among millions of devotees would converge into a chaotic torrent!

This was the infamous "toxicity of worship."

For the departed to return, they must first withstand this toxicity to be reborn anew. Those who failed would transform into indescribable horrors!

Generally, though, with proper guidance, the toxicity of worship wouldn’t be too severe, and souls in relatively stable conditions could reassemble their true spirits with ease.

Take Xiuzhi, for example. A wisp of her lingering will was preserved by Chen Yi, and her current state remained stable. As long as Xu Jinghong’s faith spread sufficiently, allowing her to gradually grow and autonomously mend the gaps in her soul, she could return to life!

But Chen Lingxiu was different—her condition was far worse.

Though it was unclear what realm she had reached before her fall, based on the intensity of the law essence she left behind, Chen Yi was certain she had at least been a Golden Immortal!

Golden Immortals could already imprint their will upon the River of Time, and those who ascended beyond were even more unfathomable in their mysteries!

Moreover, Chen Lingxiu had dual mastery over space and time. Space laws alone were troublesome enough, but time laws were even more insidious. To ensure the complete annihilation of such a prodigious woman, her killer would have had to erase her will entirely from the River of Time!

Every time he thought of this, Chen Yi felt something was amiss.

Logically, if the enemy had gone so far as to kill her, why didn’t they travel further upstream to her moment of birth and erase her from the source?

From his deductions, such a feat should have been possible!

Only by wiping a person from history, ensuring all traces of her existence vanished, could she be truly slain. Otherwise, given the chance, she could always return.

So why hadn’t Chen Lingxiu’s killer done this? Even now, legends of Chen Lingxiu persisted across the Purple Star Continent. The younger generations of the Carefree Sect still reverently enshrined her memorial tablet, and countless others remembered her existence.

Had the killer been unwilling? Or unable?

There was no way to know—these were merely Chen Yi’s speculations.

In truth, he couldn’t even find a way to enter the River of Time.

To defy the monstrous tribulations of ascension, he had studied the Dao of Time—superficially—and the Dao of Space—proficiently. But combining the two gave him a headache. After centuries of fruitless pondering, he still had no clue.

Such were the drawbacks of taking unorthodox paths. Normally, reaching Golden Immortal status would grant one awareness of the River of Time. Yet here Chen Yi was, with a three-star Chaos avatar capable of slaying Golden Immortals, still swinging his halberd around like a brute.

He was like an anomaly, fundamentally incompatible with the universal system of the myriad realms. No matter how much he learned or how hard he tried to assimilate, he remained an outsider.

Ah, forget it—no use dwelling on it!

Chen Yi reined in his wandering thoughts and began issuing orders: "Carefree Island’s Land God, heed my command!"

Huo Hai immediately inclined his head. "At your service!"

Chen Yi waved his hand, projecting a series of terrifying yet enticing scenes. "The Retrospection Secret Realm was forged from Chen Lingxiu’s law essence. It contains numerous trial stages, capable of hosting countless cultivators. The rewards for clearing them are exceedingly generous!"

"Now that I’ve placed it on Carefree Island, you will oversee its entrance. Every cultivator seeking entry must bow three times in reverence before Chen Lingxiu’s statue—never forget the ones who dug the well!"

"Furthermore, Carefree Island will serve as one of the six pilot sites for the new era’s secret realms, benefiting from resource allocation and heavenly decree privileges. The task of creating a comfortable environment for traditional cultivators falls to you. Any objections?"

Huo Hai solemnly clasped his hands. "Understood!"

Chen Yi then turned to the Carefree Sect’s new sect master. "Luo Wutian, as the representative of traditional cultivators on Carefree Island, you will spearhead the establishment of new cultivation industries, revitalize the local fortune foundation, and foster harmonious coexistence. Any objections?"

Luo Wutian bowed with a fist salute. "I will not fail your trust!"

Chen Yi gave a slight nod before calling another name. "Lin Yuyu!"

The dazed Lin Yuyu, who had been swaying absentmindedly, blinked. "Huh? Me too?"

Chen Yi’s expression turned stern. "You are the most critical piece. Focus!"

This little rookie might seem simple, but she was anything but ordinary!

Her abilities might appear unremarkable, yet she possessed a unique trait no other deity of worship had—she could purify the toxicity of worship!

Even Chen Yi couldn’t eliminate the poison at the level of fundamental laws, yet she could refine the power of worship into something crisp, tasty, and utterly harmless...

It could only be described as a freakish talent, almost unnatural for a deity of worship.

Thus, in the plan to resurrect Chen Lingxiu, she was indispensable. No mistakes could be tolerated!

Snap!

In an instant, Lin Yuyu straightened up, shedding her usual laziness. "Boss, just say the word. I’ll give it my all!"

Slacking off was one thing, but when it mattered, she wouldn’t drop the ball.

Chen Yi spoke calmly. "You will purify the accumulated worship power from Chen Lingxiu’s statue—just as you usually do, transforming it into edible treats. The only difference is that this time, instead of snacks, you’ll condense it into spiritual liquid to nourish her statue. Can you do it?"

Lin Yuyu opened her mouth to answer but paused, feigning deep thought before putting on a slightly troubled expression.

"Well... it’s a bit challenging, but since it’s you asking, Boss, no matter how hard, I’ll push through! Yes, I can manage!"

Chen Yi: "..."

This girl had learned to play tricks!

This was child’s play for her, yet she pretended it required Herculean effort!

Her attempt to fish for praise was painfully transparent—she still hadn’t mastered the art of subtlety.

Gu Yuanfang, Fang Zheng, Xiao Chunan—look at the mess you’ve made of your disciple!

After a pause, Chen Yi placed Chen Lingxiu’s statue before the Retrospection Secret Realm and issued his final reminder:

"Remember, haste makes waste. Everything must align with historical records. Chen Lingxiu is no ordinary figure—the slightest deviation in perception could lead to utter failure!"

Huo Hai, the Land God of Carefree Island, nodded gravely. "Rest assured, Venerable One. The Carefree Sect’s records of Ancestor Lingxiu’s deeds are meticulous. We grew up on her legends and will uphold the truth without embellishment!"

The newly appointed sect master of the Carefree Sect, Luo Wutian, solemnly declared his stance: "I began poring over ancient texts in the Scripture Depository at the age of three. By six, I had studied every historical record, gaining profound insight into the venerable Chen Lingxiu—so much so that I’ve achieved a state of harmony between heaven and man. I will never allow others to misunderstand the legacy of Chen Lingxiu!"

Think faster, you blockhead... Lin Yuyu put on a grave and righteous expression, declaring with conviction: "Rest assured, boss! I guarantee the flawless completion of the mission you’ve entrusted to me. Here, I solemnly swear: From this day forth, I shall never rest. I will not slack off, not travel, not fall ill, not play games, not indulge in idle gossip..."