This general description was quite surprising for Ye Yun.
This thing appeared too coincidentally, as if orchestrated by the Creator.
To be honest, the previous Great Thousand World Rankings were already astonishing, and this time they had directly created something akin to a dungeon.
This genuinely gave Ye Yun a feeling that life was a grand illusion, and they were merely fleeting moments within this fantasy.
However, after some thought, Ye Yun still asked.
"Then, Lord Thousand Stars, what do you mean..."
"I hope we can cooperate this time."
Qian Qingning said with a smile, "The information just now also mentioned people from the Qian Yuan Domain."
"This special space was discovered almost jointly by us and the Qian Yuan Domain, but I believe with their nature, they won't choose to split it equally with us."
If it were people from other great worlds, it would be one thing. But now, with the ambitions of the Qian Yuan Domain laid bare, it was unlikely that such a treasure related to the will of the Great Thousand Worlds would be honestly shared.
Ye Yun raised an eyebrow and asked, "So you mean you want me to join forces with your Ling Luo Domain against the Qian Yuan Domain?"
"Lord Ye Star is indeed astute."
Qian Qingning nodded and laid out her conditions.
"The treasures we obtain together will be divided equally. Privately, whoever obtains a treasure keeps it. What does Lord Ye Star think?"
In fact, such conditions would only lead to the Ling Luo Domain obtaining a smaller proportion of treasures on the surface.
After all, with more people competing for distribution, there would inevitably be less.
But sometimes, one cannot just consider immediate or superficial benefits.
In her view, bringing Ye Yun along would not only provide an opportunity to deepen their relationship but also grant them a powerful trump card in the form of Ye Yun's high-level divine artifact if the Qian Yuan Domain played any tricks later.
As for Ye Yun, this was undoubtedly a no-lose proposition!
"Is that so? Allow me to consider it..."
Ye Yun feigned deep thought and then asked.
"What about the Lord of Qian Yuan Star? What is his stance?"
If this situation involved a fierce conflict between the Qian Yuan Domain and the Ling Luo Domain, both Tier 3 great worlds, he would have to consider whether to wade into the muddy waters.
Hearing this, Qian Qingning smiled faintly. "After all, our Ling Luo Domain is a Tier 3 great world, and the Qian Yuan Domain wouldn't dare to be too presumptuous."
"The intention of the Lord of Qian Yuan Star is for us to meet first, and then we can discuss further."
"I see..."
Ye Yun nodded. It seemed the situation hadn't escalated to the worst possible scenario.
Given this, after a brief reflection, he nodded.
"Alright, then I'll stay for a while longer and see what this so-called secret realm is all about!"
Of course, the treasures were only one part of the reason.
More importantly, Ye Yun thought about something else: if he left directly, it would be troublesome if Xiao Ai had any further issues later.
This way, he would have more time to observe, and even if more problems arose, it would be easier to resolve with Qian Qingning present.
It was a win-win situation, and Ye Yun had no reason to refuse.
Seeing his agreement, Qian Qingning's face lit up with a smile.
"Very well, it will be in two days. We will then meet with the Lord of Qian Yuan Star outside the secret realm!"
"The Lord of Qian Yuan Star... I'd like to see what kind of person he is."
Ye Yun thought of the conduct of the divine envoy from the Qian Yuan Domain earlier, and he could already guess the character of that Star Lord.
"Agreed, then it's settled."
Qian Qingning nodded slightly and looked at Qian Ling beside her.
"Disciple, go and escort Lord Ye Star."
"Yes, Master."
Qian Ling agreed.
Everything she had witnessed just now had completely changed her perception of Ye Yun, and even of his disciple.
Then, Ye Yun, carrying Xiao Ai with Xiao Meng trailing behind him, left the Divine Palace under Qian Ling's guidance.
Along the way, the atmosphere between Qian Ling and Ye Yun was a little strange, or perhaps awkward.
"Thank you for what happened earlier."
Finally, it was Qian Ling who broke the silence.
Ye Yun blinked in surprise and asked, "Thank you? What are you referring to?"
Hearing this, Qian Ling pursed her lips and said somewhat exasperatedly.
"What do you think? Of course, it's about you saving me earlier."
Ye Yun suddenly understood but then shook his head.
"That? I mentioned before, it was just a casual act. Princess Qian Ling needn't think too much about it."
He said this mainly to cut off any possibility of her developing feelings for him.
After experiencing so much, Ye Yun had a certain self-awareness regarding his own charm.
His response indeed struck Qian Ling a bit, but she maintained a composed facade and snorted.
"I know, but whether it was casual or not doesn't conflict with me thanking you, does it?"
"This... alright then."
Ye Yun smiled helplessly. Such a matter indeed did not present a conflict.
The two chatted intermittently.
Under the moonlight, the man and woman walked side by side on the cold street, the only sounds they could hear were their footsteps and their breaths.
This atmosphere held a unique feeling for Qian Ling, perhaps due to the complex emotions of a young girl.
Even she herself could hardly realize how much she wished this path could be longer, even without an end.
To accompany him, in this beautiful scenery, stretching this brief moment into eternity...
But alas, the world is rarely satisfactory. Qian Ling felt that this journey with him had passed by too quickly.
So quickly that before she could fully savor the experience of being with him, they had already reached their destination.
"Princess Qian Ling, you can escort me this far."
Ye Yun, holding Xiao Ai, turned and looked at Qian Ling.
Seeing that he was asking her to leave, Qian Ling, though unwilling, knew that this pleasant time had ended.
"Yes, I'll be going now."
Her voice was low. She bowed to Ye Yun and then silently departed.
For some reason, though she had gained nothing, she felt the sadness of parting.
Watching her lonely receding figure, Xiao Meng, who was by Ye Yun's side, seemed to understand something and asked.
"Master, that older sister seems to like you."
"I know."
Ye Yun sighed and looked at Xiao Meng, explaining, "But you must understand, one cannot simply accept everyone who likes them, do you understand?"
Hearing this, Xiao Meng seemed to understand, yet not entirely.
In her heart, she wondered if he would accept her if she liked him.
Perhaps it was due to her inferiority complex, or maybe she felt it was inappropriate? At this moment, she did not voice this inner doubt.