Li Yi wasn’t particularly interested in the death of this remnant soul called Hua Qing. Although he knew the man might have been quite powerful in life, having fallen to such a state left nothing much to say. He just wanted to uncover the secret of the Sword Coin. "Alright, no need to explain about the time you were dug up and thrown out. You were once a strong figure, so ending up is truly disgraceful. Let’s talk about the Sword Coin instead. After its restoration, why does it keep absorbing Cosmic Energy?" His Primordial Spirit Power manifested with the help of the Power of Incense, surveying the surroundings. Clearly, the place was brimming with terrifying energy, yet it continued to devour everything external. The remnant soul of Hua Qing said, "It’s precisely because that bald guy restored the Sword Coin that it keeps absorbing Cosmic Energy to replenish the previous void. Your Earth refers to things capable of emitting an energy field as Miracles. You should know that the energy field emitted by Miracles is not limitless." "Energy doesn’t appear out of nowhere; it only transfers. The Sword Coin was originally broken into two sections, causing energy to dissipate and form an energy field. As time passed, the energy of the Sword Coin diminished, eventually leading to its complete ruin." "Now it’s been restored, so the previously dissipated energy naturally needs to return. Consequently, it requires immense energy to regain its peak. Have you seen the radiant light around here? That’s a sign of recovery. Once the radiant light fills the entire space, the Sword Coin will shed its shackles and radiate true brilliance." "So that’s how it is. Your explanation seems reasonable for now." Li Yi nodded slightly, thinking it indeed seemed logical. Hua Qing continued, "Additionally, this object is not actually called the Sword Coin; that’s just your term for it. It is endlessly transformative, with no fixed form or name. It can turn into a Sword Coin, a weapon, armor, or even a living being." "The reason why it’s in this form now is that I deliberately changed it before my death, to mislead others and avoid falling into the wrong hands." "So amazing?" Li Yi’s expression shifted. This tiny Sword Coin could transform into countless forms and even evolve into a living creature. "If this object completely restores, how powerful will it be?" Li Yi asked again. The remnant soul of Hua Qing said, "Once the radiant light spreads, it can completely obliterate you without a hitch." "That powerful?" Li Yi was somewhat astonished but then wondered aloud, "If that’s the case, why did it break into two sections?" The remnant soul of Hua Qing was silent for a moment, "No matter how strong a treasure is, it’s not indestructible. Bear in mind there’s always someone stronger." "So you encountered a formidable enemy, had your treasure destroyed, and lost your life?" Li Yi speculated while rubbing his chin. "Something like that..." the remnant soul of Hua Qing said, lacking confidence. Upon hearing this, Li Yi laughed, "I think you simply took too many risks and brought it upon yourself. Even if the Sword Coin’s power could break the void and tear open the Cross-border Gate, escaping from an enemy should’ve been no problem. You were just too weak, so having the treasure was useless." "How can you, an innately evil Earth person, so wrongfully tarnish my reputation!" The remnant soul of Hua Qing was instantly agitated, "The strong enemy I faced is something you can’t even imagine in your lifetime. Anyone else would have already perished, but only I managed to preserve a remnant soul, hoping to rise again one day." "Weakness is weakness, so stop making excuses. You’ve crossed dimensions so many times, most worlds you encountered were likely weak. One day, you intruded into a world of strong beings, and of course, you’d be overpowered. You’re weak and reckless; walking by the river often, how can one avoid getting wet?" Li Yi said bluntly, "When I first entered the Barbaric World, wasn’t I also beaten, nearly sold as a slave?" "Everyone has their misfortunes, so it’s not shameful to face them. The key is whether you can rise again afterward. Clearly, it seems you’re struggling to stand up." Hua Qing’s remnant soul at that moment sighed, "I didn’t expect that after some time apart, you’ve grown stronger, dear wicked Earthling, and your tongue’s become sharper. But a winner is king, a loser is a bandit. I’ve lost and must indeed acknowledge my failure and shortcomings. Yet, the Sword Coin’s secret doesn’t end here. Once it completes its transformation, I’ll teach you how to use it." "But just that bit of information isn’t worth sparing your life," Li Yi replied. He wasn’t very satisfied with this outcome, because with the Sword Coin in his possession, he could gradually explore its mysteries over time. "Then let me share another secret about Earth with you," the remnant soul of Hua Qing proposed. "What secret?" Li Yi immediately inquired. Hua Qing’s remnant soul pondered for a moment before saying, "With your many cross-border travels, you should’ve noticed one thing: among all the worlds, only Earth suffers from pollution." "That is indeed true," Li Yi nodded slightly. Hua Qing’s remnant soul continued, "And only after the revival of Earth’s Spiritual Energy will the Sky Tipping event occur. This is not a coincidence but an inevitable result. Because your world is sealed, that’s why I call you sinister Earth Prisoners." "Pollution and being sealed... what does this mean?" Li Yi’s expression changed, seemingly having learned an incredible secret. Hua Qing’s remnant soul said, "Pollution is merely the first lock on Earth. The Sky Tipping event is the second lock, and cross-world travel is the third lock. As for the reason why, even I do not know. To me, there are countless Great Realms. Since this place is sinister and ominous, naturally, I will not linger in this realm." "Three locks? Explain a bit more clearly." Li Yi frowned, immediately becoming serious. Hua Qing’s remnant soul thought for a moment and said, "You lack experience and haven’t read much; it’s normal that you find it hard to understand what I say. Let me put it this way: the emergence of Earth’s pollution is to prevent Earth people from cultivating. Otherwise, with Spiritual Energy so abundant, the cultivation of billions on Earth would be a truly terrifying matter." "However, pollution does not completely block cultivation. You Earth people cultivate with the Spiritual Energy that escapes through wormholes, perfectly circumventing the pollution issue. Hence, the second lock appeared. Under the Sky Tipping event, Great Realms collide, cross-border points emerge, and Earth connects with various Cultivation Worlds such as the Xuanxian Continent, Demon God Realm, Barbaric World... With your earthlings’ cultivation speed, being slaughtered one-sidedly is inevitable." "As for the third lock, since you’ve crossed worlds multiple times, you should know that the worlds you can reach either have scarce Spiritual Energy, are terrifyingly hopeless, or are devoid of life. Do you think this is a coincidence?" "This is not a coincidence. The space around Earth has long been isolated by these worlds, so your cross-border journey is most likely to take you to these terrible worlds. Only a very few lucky ones can find worlds suitable for normal cultivation." Li Yi’s expression became increasingly solemn upon hearing this. Upon analyzing this remnant soul, it indeed seemed so. The worlds he crossed to were mostly terrible, almost all unsuitable for cultivation. The only relatively good world was the Incense Fire God world where his father was. "The reason I could discover this is because I, holding the Sword Coin, have crossed worlds countless times to find some clues. Others would be utterly unable to discover this. Though you might say I’m like a frog in a well, at least I’ve leapt out of the well, whereas you have remained at the bottom, unable to see many things." Li Yi then said seriously, "What makes you think your speculation is correct? Perhaps all of this is just a coincidence." "If that’s what you think, then I have nothing more to say. But I can offer you a hint: the thing polluting your Spiritual Energy is on Earth. If someday you can find it, then you’ll know whether my words are true or false," Hua Qing’s remnant soul said. "I will remember what you said, and I will investigate it in the future," Li Yi said. If it’s truly as Hua Qing said, then this matter is indeed somewhat startling. However, he wasn’t foolish enough to investigate this issue’s authenticity now. Only once he has Three Flowers Gathering at the Top and Five Qi Chaoyuan, will he consider verification. After all, without sufficient strength, he wouldn’t touch these taboos to avoid bringing about great disaster and dying unjustly. Thus, Li Yi could only pretend to know nothing for now. Because he still has a lot of room to grow, the strong on Earth are not numerous enough, and cross-boundary formidable enemies have not yet been resolved. Revealing these secrets at this moment brings no benefit other than satisfying curiosity and could even bring about a cataclysm. Hua Qing’s remnant soul seemed to understand Li Yi’s apprehension and said, "You’re right. If I had been as cautious back then... So, wicked earthling, are you interested in visiting my homeland? It holds what you currently need." "Visit your homeland?" Li Yi was a bit puzzled, "Why do I feel like you’re setting me up?" Thɪs chapter is updated by 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝⟡𝕗𝗂𝗋𝖾⟡𝕟𝕖𝕥 "I, Emperor Hua Qing, never deceive," Hua Qing’s remnant soul grew angry but only showed his anger. "You should understand, once you reach this state, your limit is almost locked. If you can’t find a more powerful world, you’ll remain your entire life, and don’t you want to break through the barriers to see the outside world?" "It sounds somewhat interesting, but not much. I’m a bit conservative, so I’ll focus on cultivating a bit longer before considering," Li Yi said. Having just broken through the Tri-Floral Realm, he did not wish to take risks Hua Qing remnant soul, so he decisively refused the offer. "But what you told me today is already enough. I will agree to use the Power of Incense to help you resurrect, but not now." Li Yi added. "Thank you." Hearing this, Hua Qing’s remnant soul felt much better and expressed his gratitude. "There’s no need to thank me; it’s just a transaction," Li Yi said. However, Hua Qing’s remnant soul felt a bit of regret and pity, having laid the groundwork for so long hoping to have Li Yi take him back to his homeland, given that with Li Yi’s current power, there was some security. Little did he expect Li Yi to be so cautious, seemingly sensing trouble, thus refusing immediately.