The system is the proficiency panel

Three days later, drizzles were falling over Xuantian City, and the bluestone road was shimmering with moisture. In the City Lord's Mansion, Luo Youran was leaning against the window, with a strand of hair entangled in her fingertips. Her purple clothes reflected the light of the sky, making her skin look like snow.

"Dao Yan of the Tian Yan Sect is visiting?"

She frowned slightly, and a hint of displeasure flashed in her eyes.

"You mean you want to see your husband?"

Tan Yue stood with her head bowed.

"Yes, Your Highness. Daoyan Daozi just came back from the Rift City and said he had something important to discuss with Daozi."

Luo Youran snorted softly, and the hem of her skirt brushed the ground.

"Take her to the side hall and wait."

When she turned around, the jade token in her sleeve flickered, and a message was sent to Lin Ji who was in the practice room.

In the side hall, Daoyan stood quietly in front of the window. She was not wearing a Taoist robe today, but a plain white gown, with a jade plaque of Tianyan Sect hanging around her waist, and her ponytail tied up high, revealing her slender neck. Raindrops slid down the window lattice, reflecting tiny lights in her eyes.

"Daoyan Daozi."

Luo Youran's voice came from behind, with just the right smile.

"Awaited."

Daoyan turned around, his eyes stayed on Luo Youran for a moment, and then he saluted.

"Lord Luo."

The air between the two of them was slightly tense. Luo Youran walked slowly closer, the dark patterns on his purple clothes flowing in the light.

"My husband has just come out of retreat and is still regulating his breathing. I wonder what important matter the Taoist of Tianyan Sect has that he can't tell me?"

"It's about the unusual movement in the abyss. I want to tell Lin Ji in person."

Daoyan's voice was calm.

Luo Youran's fingertips unconsciously stroked the cuffs of his sleeves, and suddenly he smiled.

"In that case, I will take Daozi to see my husband now."

There were many formations outside the training room, but Luo Youran was like entering an empty space. She whispered before pushing the door open.

"Wait a moment, Michiko."

Luo Youran entered the inner room alone.

Lin Ji was sitting cross-legged on the jade platform, his spiritual energy rising and falling like the tide. The moment he opened his eyes, the temperature in the room dropped sharply, as if even time had stopped.

"You Ran."

There was a smile in his voice.

"Why this expression?"

Luo Youran walked to his side, her hair falling as she leaned over.

"Daoyan is here and said he wants to see you alone."

Her fingertips slid across Lin Ji's palm.

"I hate the way she looks at you."

Lin Ji laughed and pinched her fingertips.

"Daoyan has a cold personality, what kind of expression can he have?"

"Women understand women best."

Luo Youran snorted lightly, but still took a step back.

"Go ahead, don't keep her waiting too long."

When Daoyan saw Lin Ji, his breathing stagnated slightly. After not seeing him for three years, his features had become more calm, and his gestures and movements had a kind of impressive demeanor.

After the two sat down, Daoyan looked at Lin Ji, his eyes full of complicated emotions, and spoke softly.

"Lin Ji, it's been a long time since we last met. In the past three years, I often think of the days when we exchanged ideas and discussions together, and I can't help but miss you a little."

Her voice was soft, with a hint of melancholy.

Lin Ji nodded slightly, his expression calm, and asked in a calm tone.

"Daoyan, you didn't come here just to chat with me, did you?"

He knew very well that Yan was always prudent and cautious, and if it wasn't for something important, he wouldn't be so eager to see him.

Daoyan sighed softly, a sad look on his face, and said.

"I would like to chat with you like a friend, but the current situation does not allow me to be so relaxed..."

Her words were full of helplessness and worry. Seeing this, Lin Ji's heart tightened. This was the first time he had seen her like this since he met Dao Yan. He realized that what Dao Yan was going to say next must be very important. Just in case, an invisible formation instantly enveloped the surroundings, isolating them from outside detection.

Daoyan took a deep breath and continued.

"You should have heard that Jiang Yuan was the culprit who opened the abyss."

Lin Ji frowned slightly and nodded slowly, motioning for her to continue.

Daoyan's eyes flashed with a trace of pain, and he continued.

"But before Jiang Yuan actually opened the abyss, his master Geng Qing Zhenjun had actually discovered something unusual. With Geng Qing Zhenjun's strength and means, he could have completely stopped all of this from happening. However, he didn't do so, and instead allowed Jiang Yuan to continue his actions, which eventually led to the situation getting completely out of control."

She paused, her voice trembling with difficulty, and continued.

"I am not defending Jiang Yuan, nor am I blaming Master Geng Qing. It's just that when I think about this, I can't help but feel scared. The Masters have been trapped in the Nascent Soul Realm for a thousand years, and this time they are willing to sacrifice their disciples for a slight possibility. Master Geng Qing made the right bet this time. Although the Bottomless Abyss is full of dangers, it is indeed a treasure house containing countless treasures."

Daoyan's voice gradually became excited.

"But what about next time? If there is a similar opportunity again, what will they sacrifice? Are those disciples who have silently contributed to the sect and Kaiyang Star only the bargaining chips for their game?"

Lin Ji could understand Daoyan's feelings at the moment. As a Daoist, Daoyan had frequent contacts with other Daoist sects and met Geng Qing Zhenjun quite often. The elder who was once amiable and kind had now become a person who would do anything to achieve his goals. This huge contrast was hard for anyone to accept.

Although Lin Ji did not agree with Master Geng Qing's approach, he could understand the helplessness and desire of the Masters who had been trapped for a thousand years. The universe was so vast that the nearest galaxy was 200 light years away. Even for a powerful Master Yuanying, it would take thousands of years to fly there, and no one could be sure whether another galaxy really had the breakthrough opportunity they needed.

Therefore, when there is a glimmer of hope, they will try desperately. Just like Yu Shui Zhenjun supported Xiao Ningxue in researching space formations and supported Garnier in developing technology, the other three Dao Sects also supported it and never interfered excessively. Because they all knew in their hearts that no matter what the final result was, with their strength and status, they would definitely get a share of it.

Lin Ji pondered for a moment, looked at Daoyan with a firm gaze, and spoke slowly.

"Daoyan, your worries are not without reason. But now that the abyss has been opened, we can't just indulge in the entanglement of the past. The most urgent task is to find a way to deal with the various crises brought by the abyss, and at the same time prevent similar things from happening again."

He paused and continued.

"Perhaps we can unite the various sects and jointly discuss and formulate some rules and bottom lines, at least to ensure that the lives of the disciples are no longer sacrificed at will. As for the exploration of the abyss and the competition for resources, we also need a fair and reasonable plan to avoid unnecessary contradictions and conflicts between the various sects."

After Daoyan heard Lin Ji's words, a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes, but it soon dimmed and he said.

"I understand the truth, but how easy is it to convince the various sects, especially those True Lords?"

Lin Ji patted Daoyan's shoulder gently and comforted him.

"Everything depends on human effort. It is impossible for a True Lord to do everything himself. There will always be someone to do small things like discovering and collecting resources. As long as we persist, there will always be a way."