After the old man in black left, Ye Yun didn't linger outside. He eagerly took the broken sword fragments and departed.
Having declined the accommodation arranged by Tian Lan Domain, they naturally had to find their own.
It was while searching for lodging that Ye Yun realized a problem.
For instance, the current city they were in seemed to be the most prosperous in Tian Lan Domain.
As Ye Yun brought Lin Xueyan and the others to a inn, a staff member enthusiastically approached them.
"Esteemed guests, are you here for a meal or lodging?"
"Lodging," Ye Yun said plainly.
Hearing this, the staff member nodded. Then, his gaze swept over the few women, including Lin Xueyan, and he tentatively asked, "Then how about a deluxe single room with a king-sized bed for you?"
"Hooray, it's decided then!" Before the staff member could finish speaking, Fang Zhiwei had already interjected impatiently.
Ye Yun then glared at her and continued, "Is there nothing else?"
"Cough cough cough, there really isn't," the staff member said with a shrug, helpless. "Let me tell you, with the Grand Selection of Myriad Realms currently underway, all the inns in Tian Lan Domain are basically full."
"This one I just mentioned was actually a reservation that was just canceled."
Upon hearing his words, Fang Zhiwei chuckled and looked over at him. "Master, you see, there are no other rooms. Can we just go with this for now? We can't possibly sleep on the streets, right?"
Lin Xueyan also nodded silently, "Yes, let's make do with it."
Ye Yun felt speechless at their words. Make do? Judging by the expressions on their faces, did they look like they were making do at all?
However, considering the staff member's explanation, he sighed and said, "Alright then, book that one you mentioned."
After all, it was just a temporary camp to await the Grand Selection of Myriad Realms, not a place to truly rest and sleep, so there was no need to be picky.
The staff member immediately smiled and said, "Excellent! One deluxe king-sized room, esteemed guest, please come in!"
Under the extremely enthusiastic welcome of the staff member, Ye Yun saw the room inside. It was indeed worthy of being in the most prosperous city of Tian Lan Domain; even an ordinary inn was quite spacious and luxurious. All sorts of household items were readily available, and there was even a huge bathtub for bathing.
"This is really nice, I feel like I could live here for a long time!" Chen Lingyi remarked, marveling at the surroundings.
Fang Zhiwei, on the other hand, gazed at the bathtub nearby with a thoughtful expression.
Ye Yun, still unaware of anything, looked around and said with a smile to Lin Xueyan and the others, "Since we have nothing to do, and we've finally arrived at a new place, why don't you all go explore the city at your leisure?"
Hearing this, Bai Xiaoxiao looked at him doubtfully and asked, "If we go out to play, then what about you, Master?"
"Your master has something to attend to and needs some alone time. You don't need to worry about me," Ye Yun said with a faint smile, giving his instructions.
Seeing this, the disciples were quite understanding. Fang Zhiwei, in particular, chirped excitedly, "Alright then, disciples will go explore the city and see if there's anything interesting to buy as a souvenir for Master!"
Her words reminded the others. Yes, it was a new place, why wouldn't they go shopping? Perhaps preparing a gift for Master could win his 'favor.' Lin Xueyan and the others, one by one, excitedly departed.
As for Song Ziyue, at Ye Yun's instruction, she went out to wander with Xing Meng. However, Song Ziyue already had a general idea that Ye Yun probably intended to study the broken sword fragments.
Soon, only Ye Yun remained in the room.
"Now there's no problem..." Ye Yun let out a long sigh and produced two broken sword fragments. He had led Song Ziyue out to prevent her from sensing anything. As for Lin Xueyan and the others, it was mainly to avoid Xiao Ai from coming into contact with these fragments again. The anomaly that occurred last time was still fresh in his memory. Until he understood the relationship between the broken sword and Xiao Ai, it was best to keep her away from it.
After taking out the two broken sword fragments, Ye Yun examined them and found it quite coincidental that they were adjacent. One was from the hilt area, and the other was from the tail of the sword. Although it had only been a short time, with his cultivation having improved, Ye Yun's further examination of the broken sword piece given to him by Qian Qingning made him feel increasingly that it was extraordinary. The killing intent contained within its sword body was in no way inferior to the pressure he felt from the Genesis God Xue Mian on that day, perhaps even surpassing it!
"It's really strange. This other piece doesn't show any anomaly..." Ye Yun scrutinized the two broken sword fragments. The one Qian Qingning gave him clearly exuded an extraordinary aura. In contrast, the other piece appeared ordinary, with no unusual signs...
He wondered, what would happen if these two pieces were joined? This thought inexplicably arose in Ye Yun's mind, as these two pieces, by all appearances, could be fitted together...
He decided to act immediately. Holding a fragment in each hand, he merged them into one. A miraculous phenomenon occurred. The previously separated parts began to heal at a visible speed upon contact. In a short while, the two broken sword fragments were completely reunited, as if they had been one from the beginning!
"Whoa, it can do that?" Ye Yun was stunned.
However, even more astonishing events were yet to come. As the two broken sword fragments merged, nothing happened in the room, but in the sky outside, a violent celestial phenomenon erupted! A vast red light descended from beyond the heavens, like a crimson ocean, spreading across the entire sky of Tian Lan Domain. A bloody, oppressive aura instantly enveloped the hearts of everyone in Tian Lan Domain. Everyone looked up in shock, gazing at the sea of blood, utterly speechless.
Ye Yun also saw the broken sword in his hand shining with intense red light, as if some power within was stirring, trying to force its way out! Fortunately, Ye Yun's strength was no longer what it used to be. He directly used divine power to suppress it forcefully and quickly stored it in his spatial ring. Only then did the external phenomenon abruptly cease...
Ye Yun glanced out the window, his expression somewhat embarrassed. The commotion had been a bit too much, it seemed... This was an eighth-level Great World, with God-level powerhouses overseeing it. He wondered if his actions had drawn attention.
However, regardless, he had obtained important intelligence this time. This broken sword, if all its pieces could be gathered, would likely be restored to its original state...
"This sword is quite interesting. Even the fragments are so powerful. If all the pieces were gathered, and then there was a return..." Ye Yun mused, a hint of anticipation in his heart.