Outside the reception hall, Qian Qingning, clad in a black robe, was entirely hidden within the darkness.
Were it not for her familiar voice, one would hardly recognize her by appearance and demeanor alone.
Seeing her, Ye Yun asked with a hint of surprise, "Star Lord Qian, what's with the outfit?"
"I'm sneaking out, so I dressed up a bit," Qian Qingning replied with a faint smile, slowly removing her black hood. "Otherwise, if the Qian Yuan Domain and the Wind Domain knew, they might take advantage of the situation."
A Great World without a Star Lord is often like a child left unattended, utterly defenseless against external aggression. The Heavenly Domain and its formations are considered rather special circumstances.
Ye Yun nodded thoughtfully, but still inquired, "Then, Star Lord Qian, what brings you here this time?" This was what concerned him the most.
Qian Qingning gave a helpless smile, "So direct, are we? Very well, I've come for three matters." This was more than Ye Yun had expected.
"Oh? What three matters?" Ye Yun asked, raising an eyebrow.
"The first matter, of course, is to witness firsthand the land that could nurture a monster like you," Qian Qingning said with a charming smile, holding Ye Yun in high regard.
"And what did you find?" Ye Yun asked, feeling a bit resigned.
"Not much yet..." Qian Qingning confessed, a hint of disappointment in her voice. "I had expected the Heavenly Domain to have some special quality. Now, it seems so ordinary, and nurturing you is truly incredible!" Even this assessment was delivered out of politeness. In her true opinion, the Heavenly Domain shouldn't have been able to nurture even a Star God, let alone a prodigy, given its limitations.
Ye Yun chuckled, "Well, I'm just lucky, I suppose. I tend to encounter great opportunities. Perhaps that's the reason."
"Indeed, that's the only explanation possible, otherwise your cultivation..." Qian Qingning trailed off as her gaze on Ye Yun suddenly froze. "Wait, your cultivation..."
As if witnessing something unbelievable, she lunged in front of Ye Yun. Ye Yun understood immediately that she was shocked by his Heavenly God-level cultivation. He spread his hands in resignation.
"Ahem, not too long ago, I happened upon the comprehension for breaking through to the Heavenly God level and naturally advanced." While this was the truth, it sounded utterly improbable to Qian Qingning. However, after a moment's thought, considering Ye Yun's true identity, it somehow all began to make sense.
"Your speed is truly astonishing," Qian Qingning finally murmured, a hint of awe in her voice. At this point, she was beginning to accept Ye Yun's exceptional talent.
Ye Yun shrugged, "You know, this time it was truly a blessing in disguise. Otherwise, I might not have reached the Heavenly God level so quickly."
"Oh? What sort of misfortune brought you such great fortune?" This piqued Qian Qingning's curiosity.
Ye Yun's gaze shifted to Song Ziyue beside him. At the same time, Qian Qingning's eyes followed. The moment she saw Song Ziyue, she involuntarily took a step back, her eyes seemingly frozen.
"This lady... no, this senior..." She didn't finish, clearly deeply shaken. As the strongest present, Qian Qingning likely sensed Song Ziyue more profoundly than anyone else. She could usually gauge the divine power fluctuations within ordinary powerful beings and make a basic judgment of their divine rank. However, with Song Ziyue, her senses were met with nothing but a void, no matter how hard she tried. What truly unsettled her was Song Ziyue's terrifying aura. Generally, even the most malevolent and powerful evil gods, no matter how well they masked their nature, would betray some telltale signs. Yet, with Song Ziyue, while the signs were subtle, they were undeniable, and the more subtle they were, the more profound the shock.
"Surprised?" Ye Yun's voice cut through her reverie.
Qian Qingning took a deep breath and nodded. "Star Lord Ye, who exactly is this...?"
By now, Ye Yun trusted Star Lord Qian sufficiently. He answered her query without reservation, "Her name is Song Ziyue, and she is a Supreme God."
"This..." Qian Qingning was once again stunned. She had anticipated someone powerful, but this level of power was far beyond her wildest imagination.
Ye Yun added, "However, she seems to have lost her memory, and her current situation is rather peculiar..." He then proceeded to explain some details directly and conveyed others through telepathic transmission, omitting what was inappropriate to say in Song Ziyue's presence. In the end, he recounted the entire story of Song Ziyue to Qian Qingning.
After finishing, Ye Yun sighed, "Now you understand why I said this was both a blessing and a curse."
"Uh... this..." Qian Qingning fell silent for a long moment, her gaze drifting between Ye Yun and the seemingly innocent Song Ziyue. Finally, she sighed, "It seems Star Lord Ye truly does encounter great fortune constantly." To be linked with a Supreme God and to share her cultivation insights was something no ordinary person could even dream of.
Ye Yun chuckled wryly, feeling a bit exasperated. "This kind of great fortune, I'd rather do without it. To be inexplicably targeted by such a huge problem, what kind of luck is that?" While he acknowledged that greater risks often implied greater rewards, Ye Yun, already possessing a system, was entirely uninterested in such 'opportunities.' He merely wished to quietly exploit his cheat and become invincible in the Great Thousand World.
Qian Qingning smiled faintly. "Isn't the path of cultivation like this? Everything is full of unknowns..."
"Alas, yes..."
"However, with this in mind, you'll need to be cautious. If truly more powerful enemies come looking for you, even I won't be able to help."
"I'm aware of that, which is why I'm trying to help her recover and hopefully break the link, so she can leave." Ye Yun nodded helplessly. Not wanting to dwell on the burdensome topic, he changed the subject. "Let's get back to business. What else did you want to discuss?"
At this, Qian Qingning's expression darkened. "The second matter concerns the Qian Yuan Domain and the Wind Domain. According to our intelligence, they are planning a major operation against your Heavenly Domain..."