Rise of the Otherworld.

After the mysterious man settled in Xuantian Gate, Lin Yu took care of him meticulously. The meticulously prepared meals, the comfortable and quiet living quarters, and the respectful attitude he showed him were all designed to reveal even the slightest clue to his identity from the mysterious man's words. However, the mysterious man remained as deep as a bottomless pit. No matter how Lin Yu tried to inquire, he remained silent, avoiding discussing his past as if it were a nightmare sealed deep in the years, an unbearable nightmare to recall.

One day, the sun shone softly across the courtyard of Xuantian Gate, and a gentle breeze brought a touch of coolness. Lin Yu and the mysterious man sat opposite each other, quietly sipping tea at a stone table. The aroma of tea lingered in the air, but it failed to soothe Lin Yu's curiosity and eagerness. Finally, Lin Yu couldn't help but ask again, "Senior, you are so powerful, you must be no unknown person. Can you give me even a little hint? That will help me solve the mystery in my heart a little bit." His eyes were full of expectation and sincerity, and he stared closely into the eyes of the mysterious man.

The mysterious man took a sip of tea and closed his eyes slightly, as if savoring its bitterness and sweetness. After a long moment, he sighed softly and said slowly, "The past is like smoke, drifting away with the wind. It's better not to mention it. The past is nothing more than scars in the heart. Revealing it will only bring more pain." His voice was filled with an indescribable sense of vicissitudes and helplessness.

Lin Yu frowned slightly, his expression becoming more solemn, and he said anxiously: "Senior, you have saved hundreds of lives in Xuantian Sect, and you have given us a second chance. If you have any unspeakable secrets, perhaps we can help you. Although Xuantian Sect is not powerful, if everyone works together, we can also gather into a considerable force."

The mysterious man remained silent for a long moment, his gaze becoming distant and profound, as if he had traveled through time and space, returning to those painful pasts. He slowly set down the teacup in his hand, and it gently clinked against the tabletop, making a crisp sound. His voice was low and hoarse, "I was once a disciple of a major sect, single-mindedly pursuing the pinnacle of martial arts. Unexpectedly, I was framed by a treacherous person, misunderstood by my fellow disciples, and ultimately expelled from the sect. From then on, I hid my identity and wandered the world, drifting like a rootless duckweed."

Lin Yu was shocked when he heard this, and a trace of anger flashed in his eyes: "That's how it is! Has the senior ever thought about going back to take revenge and wash away his grievances?"

The mysterious man smiled wryly and shook his head, his face filled with dejection and self-mockery. "How could it be easier said than done? That sect is immense, with countless experts, like a towering mountain, difficult to shake. Although I have some strength now, it's nothing more than a drop in the ocean in front of them, insignificant."

Lin Yu said seriously: "Senior, Xuantianmen is willing to lend you a helping hand. A drop of water should be repaid with a spring, let alone this great favor of saving my life. As long as the senior gives an order, everyone in Xuantianmen will die for it."

The mysterious man looked at Lin Yu deeply, a touch of emotion flashed in his eyes, but he still shook his head firmly: "This matter is very serious and extremely dangerous. I don't want to implicate you because of my personal grudge. Xuantianmen has just experienced a catastrophe and needs to recuperate. We must not get involved in meaningless disputes again."

At that moment, a disciple hurried over. He looked flustered and breathless, not even bothering to greet us. He shouted, "Master, something bad has happened! There's a group outside asking to see us. They claim to be remnants of that mysterious organization."

Lin Yu and the mysterious man looked at each other, a hint of vigilance flashed in their eyes, and they quickly stood up and walked out.