Once the Cave Heaven Prison has any unusual signs, the Sword Washing Pool will roar!

"Except for the Sect Leader and the Law Enforcement, now in the entire Da Sui Sword Palace... only I can step into this place."

The Starfire Gate slowly set down.

Qi Lie looked at the vast world before him, his expression complex as he said, "Although I'm responsible for guarding Yuping Peak, it's actually my first time setting foot here. Since childhood, I've heard that these Thirty-three Cave Heavens are forbidden areas of Da Sui Sword Palace. Without the permission of the sect, one should never step in casually. Time passes really quickly."

"Indeed, very quickly."

Xie Xuanyi lightly laughed: "Now you've transformed into the embodiment of the 'sect's' will."

This scenario felt somewhat peculiar.

One tall, one short, standing in the swaying, dissipating Starfire Formation.

However, the noticeably younger black-robed youth spoke with a mature tone.

"Senior brother…"

Qi Lie also smiled.

But his eyes remained complex, clearly holding thoughts.

Qi Lie had no interest in the vast Cave Heaven filled with fortunes before him.

He rubbed the wine gourd in his palm, thought for a long time, and suddenly asked: "Senior brother, why me?"

"Hm?"

Xie Xuanyi raised his eyebrows.

"Back at Lotus Peak, the eldest senior brother treated you the best, and Senior Sister Miao Yin was your childhood sweetheart."

Qi Lie lowered his eyes, slowly saying: "Si Qi and little junior sister were personally brought back by you... I didn't think you would come to Yuping Peak..."

"You don't understand why I told you first?"

From the moment Qi Lie started speaking, Xie Xuanyi understood what his junior brother wanted to ask.

After pondering for a moment, he said warmly: "Because, Junior Brother Qi, you are the most righteous and balanced. Da Sui Sword Palace needs an incredibly strong 'spine' to support its future. This task, I cannot do, nor anyone else can, only you can become this 'spine'."

On Golden Turtle Peak, everyone is like a sword, straight and true.

And Qi Lie, being the most cherished disciple of Zhao Tongtian, his character and moral integrity are beyond doubt.

Sword Cultivators, prefer to break rather than bend.

To become the Law Enforcement of Da Sui Sword Palace, one must endure enormous loneliness... Since achieving success in cultivation, Xie Xuanyi has been wandering the Four Realms, seeking sword answers across the world.

Though his Sword Dao strength is formidable, his mind is not calm enough.

He could become the sharpest 'sword point' of Da Sui Sword Palace.

But to be the 'spine' supporting the palace, it is not enough.

"The great era has arrived, and the great catastrophe will come along with it."

Xie Xuanyi remarked: "I witnessed firsthand the 'calamity' of the Buddhist sect in Li Kingdom. I don't know what it will look like when this vast tribulation sweeps through Da Sui Sword Palace... If I were the 'relief person' in the River of Destiny, and had to choose a 'Tribulation Responder,' it would definitely be you, junior brother."

Qi Lie seemed a bit dazed.

"Eldest senior brother is detached from disputes, untainted by worldly dust. I don't want him to get involved in the muddy waters."

"Si Qi and Huang Su are too young, the burden is too heavy, I don't want it to fall on them so early."

These words.

If heard by others, might inevitably lead to resentment.

But Qi Lie did not resent in the slightest.

He looked at Xie Xuanyi, seriously asking word by word: "So... in senior brother's eyes, Qi Lie is the one worthy of 'being entrusted with heavy responsibilities'?"

"Naturally."

Xie Xuanyi said sincerely: "If I can only choose one person, I choose you."

Qi Lie's lips trembled slightly, wanting to say something, but ultimately fell silent.

The two fell into a brief silence.

The mountain wind howled, lifting leaves, igniting them in the formation with star fire.

"...Little Qi."

Xie Xuanyi's eyes showed guilt, he looked at his junior brother who was still younger than himself, softly saying: "I hope you forgive senior brother... the battle in North Sea in the previous life was too brutal. It was a thousand difficulties to live again, and previously I did not meet you under the 'true name'."

It's been a long time since he heard this address.

Qi Lie felt a sourness at the tip of his nose.

"Senior brother... what are you saying?"

He shook his head, rasping: "Not recognizing each other is the right choice. This matter... how could I blame senior brother?"

He knew too well what the name Xie Xuanyi meant.

Once senior brother's identity is exposed, it could trigger another catastrophic disaster.

Therefore, even though Xie Xuanyi has comprehended the Life and Death Dual Dao Realm and has the Martial Arts Divine Embryo, he still needs to be very careful.

Qi Lie did not resent Xie Xuanyi's concealment at all.

"These ten years..."

"Day and night, I've been thinking about the Imperial City incident."

Qi Lie's Heart Lake, guarded for ten years, faced its biggest shock today. He originally wanted to swallow these words completely.

But today, like a flood bursting through a dam, they surged forth.

"I thought, senior brother, you must have been framed."

"I thought, senior brother, you must not be dead."

Qi Lie smiled bitterly, saying: "Senior brother, do you know? I deliberately went to the Imperial City earlier, trying to use the [Roundness Instrument] to divine your life and death. I didn't believe you had died in the North Sea..."

Xie Xuanyi reached out his hands, adjusting Junior Brother Qi's collar.

What Qi Lie said.

He knew, he knew it all.

The death of Lian Venerate weighed heavily as an "emotional knot" for the Law Enforcement.

His own death weighed equally heavily as an "emotional knot" for Qi Lie...

"Senior brother, you did not die."

Qi Lie's voice choked: "To me, that is the best gift."

...

...

In fact, Xie Xuanyi had thought more than once about the scene when he would meet his fellow disciples again.

When he crawled out from the dark coffin in Yuzhu Town.

He had imagined this moment.

If there was such a moment, it would surely be extremely delightful, extremely delightful.

On Lotus Peak, lay out wine and set a banquet, Sword Qi playing music.

But he also knew, "recognition" is easy, "reunion" is difficult. If it was just for temporary pleasure, he could have declared to the world right after leaving Yuzhu Town, letting all know that he, Xie Xuanyi, was not dead, survived North Sea, and the mountain masters of various peaks of Da Sui Sword Palace would control their swords to welcome him back.

But then?

The battle in North Sea did not come to an end.

Would his "fate" repeat itself again?

Therefore.

Xie Xuanyi could only temporarily swallow this breath, now he has ascended to Yin God, comprehended the Life and Death Dual Dao Realm, but still not enough.

If time allows.

He needs to stand even higher.

"Senior brother..."

The brotherly interaction reached its close soon.

Qi Lie took a deep breath.

He had recovered his emotions, but his voice was still a bit hoarse: "So today you come to this Cave Heaven to meet Senior Sister Miao Yin? To reveal your identity?"

"Correct."

Xie Xuanyi's voice was calm: "On Lotus Peak, except for you and Miao Yin, this identity will temporarily not be disclosed to a third person."

A few days ago, Jiang Huang's words entered his Heart Lake, causing endless ripples, unable to dissipate.

How long until the day of "rightful naming" worldwide?

Xie Xuanyi didn't know, nor did he want to know.

He only knew.

Some things, he had long wanted to do.

Some words, he had long wanted to say.

If that's the case, now that he has ascended to Yin God, returned to Sword Palace... it's just right to say and do what needs to be said and done.

Xie Xuanyi didn't want to leave any regrets.

"I understand."

Qi Lie's expression turned serious, handed over a Jade Scroll, said solemnly: "Senior brother, Qi Lie needs to continue guarding Yuping, can't accompany you further... The Thirty-three Cave Heavens are extremely dangerous, do not ignore this, although you have ascended to Yin God, while walking here, you will still encounter dangers. Recently, Da Sui Sword Palace's destiny is in decline, the confinement on those Great Demons has lessened considerably. If you need to leave, use this Jade Scroll to send a message anytime."

"Don't worry."

Xie Xuanyi smiled, saying: "I'm familiar with this place."

Qi Lie nodded, spoke no more.

He stepped back, robe flying, figure drifting, sword energy light fire burning, he exited the Thirty-three Cave Heavens, returning to Thunder Pool Arena.

At the entrance of the Thirty-three Cave Heavens, only Xie Xuanyi remained.

"Sss…"

Xie Xuanyi reached out his palm, removed the All Living Beings mask.

Next, the person he wants to meet, needs no concealment.

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