Master of Strange Dao

Yang didn't remember this person, but even from nothing, he could deduce some things.

This person had a direct connection with him and definitely died here when the Great Sun dominated the sky.

His current understanding of Body Cultivation had long surpassed the past; just a few glances and an inspection of the surrounding environment were enough.

He could tell that this person eventually was left with only a skeleton because their physical limits were exceeded in life, and their flesh and blood had disappeared even before death.

And their skeleton had long turned into a Daoist Pattern Golden Body, hard to erase.

But at this moment, only the skeleton remained.

The divine might on the skeleton had also been completely obliterated before dying.

To put it bluntly, the skeleton now had become the most ordinary top-tier material.

This person must have had excellent talent, a natural at Body Cultivation, and was certainly a genius with potential in the Tenth Tier of Body Cultivation.

This person definitely wasn't here to kill him; such a top-tier body cultivator wouldn't let him live if they intended to do so back then.

His Dao Guardian couldn't have stopped them.

Thus, the only possibility was that this person came to help him, yet died here.

A thread of grief surged in Yang's heart, unexplained, unclear.

That grief, hard to suppress, eroded his thoughts, making his emotions involuntarily fluctuate.

He took a few steps back and withdrew from the investigation.

He glanced at Chu Ye and didn't say anything; Chu Ye merely saw the grief in Yang's eyes and understood.

"Let's take this strong person's remains away first and talk about it later."

The deans of Langya Institute exchanged glances, said nothing, and tacitly approved of Chu Ye handling this matter.

The dean of Lihuo Institute, and some, didn't react immediately, being secretly informed and then understanding, fell silent as well.

Chu Ye's old friend, who fell in the Wilderness during the Great Sun Dominating the Sky—the genius Dao Cultivator—fell just like that; it was truly a pity.

Chu Ye had personally come to investigate at the time, but unfortunately, he found no valuable clues when he arrived.

This time, with everyone's collaborative effort and the protection of experts, through meticulous research and data collection, they finally found the center after several mistakes.

This skeleton naturally might have a significant connection to the events of that year.

After cutting the Profound Ice, Chu Ye collected the ice-sealed skeleton.

The research continued, having found the center point, there were many lingering traces here; even without residual might, many things could still be found.

For the next few days, the group couldn't leave and temporarily set up camp here.

In a temporary shelter within the thick ice layer, Chu Ye saw Yang approaching and knew Yang was already losing patience.

He sighed inwardly, arranging a secret chamber enchantment with a wave of his hand, speaking directly.

"That was one of your Dao Guardians."

"I have another Dao Guardian?"

With Yang's words, the sorrow in his eyes could no longer be restrained, and he fell into a chasm of tremendous grief.

He remembered nothing about this person, yet the grief in his heart surged like a mountain avalanche, more intense than before.

"You had two Dao Guardians, this one never revealed in public."

Seeing Yang unable to control himself, Chu Ye dared not say more.

The first time he met this strong person, he felt their relationship seemed more than a typical Dao Guardian, willing to risk everything for Yang.

To be honest, if Yang hadn't clung to him tightly during that accident, the Dao Guardian might not have saved him as well.

Because that Dao Guardian was a woman...

For Yang, who used to bury his head in books all year round, it was unimaginable what other reason the top-tier female guardian had to protect him silently, never revealing herself as a trump card.

To be blunt, when the other Dao Guardian fell, Yang didn't react this strongly, losing emotional control.

"I speculate that you survived because this Dao Guardian was secretive, few knew of her.

Your adversaries would exert every effort, not underestimate you."

Tears welled up in Yang's eyes, his heart rooted in deep sorrow; he nodded, saying nothing.

Chu Ye sighed softly, continuing.

"Try to control yourself; once you step out of this door, don't let anyone notice.

This time went smoothly because power that couldn't ordinarily be gathered joined forces.

Everyone is interested in the changes here; surely more information will surface.

Just be cooperative, don't push yourself to the forefront.

I'm worried you might lose control."

"Alright, I understand." Yang nodded.

Chu Ye left Yang in the secret room and went out to continue searching for traces and clues himself.

Yang sat there motionless, after a long time, closed his eyes, and entered the Seventh Floor ring, rarely summoning Yu Ziqing.

Moments later, Yu Ziqing staggered up.

"Oh, it's rare for you to summon me."

Yang's voice trembled, a touch of choking.

"We traced to the very center of the Great Sun's fall, found a skeleton.

Just seeing the skeleton told me it was undoubtedly a female cultivator.

She was my other Dao Guardian.

And I've forgotten everything about her, completely.

Chu Ye didn't say, but I have my suspicions.

Because I couldn't control my emotions anymore.

Also, to forget so thoroughly, there must've been a Silence Divine Spell against my Dao Guardian alone.

But I think it's something else that made me forget so thoroughly.

She must have been important to me.

And Chu Ye said she hardly showed herself to outsiders, very few know about her."

Yang rambled on, and Yu Ziqing remained silent.

After a pause, Yang's emotions seemed to stabilize.

"I'm afraid of losing control; I had to tell someone."

Yu Ziqing didn't know what to say.

With such breakthroughs and the deans involved, further discoveries were inevitable.

Under normal circumstances, Yu Ziqing might jest, asking if she was his teacher's wife.

But now...

"Don't push forward; I feel you can't handle calm research now.

Regarding other matters, just trace the facts, research current materials.

If you can't hold back, go take down that Wei's Ancestor and vent some Fire Qi.

No matter what you find, brace yourself.

Setting traps, killing—these crude acts aren't for you.

Leave that to me."

The two sat there, silent for a long time.

Yang sobbed silently, ensnared in grief, harder to express without memories in his mind.

Yu Ziqing pondered silently.

Must accelerate; if directly linked to Qingping, find him first, catch him, interrogate him.

This is difficult; enticement is the only option.