Longzang

Chapter 1177 Show sincerity
An ancient, profound, and enduring voice echoed continuously in Wei Yuan's ears: "Get out~~~~"

Wei Yuan ignored him and continued to focus on advancing the grand formation. From the tens of thousands of nodes of the Refining World Grand Formation, countless strands of silk continuously emerged, slowly extending into the depths of the ancestral land, gradually weaving into a vast net.

As the net extended, the entire ancestral land trembled slightly, eventually coalescing into a single sound that echoed in Wei Yuan's ears. However, Wei Yuan ignored it, slowly but firmly pushing the array forward, first enveloping the entire ancestral land, then filling the mesh to achieve full coverage, before beginning the refining process little by little.

In this vast, still-developing network, the twelve central nodes extend out to form the main trunk, the array eyes are the tributaries that extend from the main trunk, and the nodes are the irrigation ditches that lead to the fields and villages.

Wei Yuan's divine sense extended continuously along the wisps of silk, gradually penetrating deeper into the underground portion, expanding its reach. Only then did Wei Yuan discover the true depth of the Lü family; the underground portion of the ancestral mountain was far larger than originally anticipated, containing the remains of at least four immortals.

According to the official family history of the Lü family, there are three verifiable immortals in the Lü family, and one more who is suspected to be of Lü family blood but attained immortality elsewhere, though this has not been confirmed. Lü Changhe is one of the three registered immortals.

However, Lü Changhe died violently at the hands of Wei Yuan, so the underground ancestral mountain does not include Lü Changhe. In other words, the remains of two immortals appeared out of nowhere.

As the wisps of smoke gradually extended, Wei Yuan gained a clearer understanding of the ancestral mountain. He discovered that about 70% of it was left by two immortals, presumably the first two generations of immortals from the Lü family. Of the remaining two immortals, one retained some traces of the true essence of the Dao, while the other did not. Wei Yuan estimated that one immortal had passed away here, while the other's remains were buried there, possibly spoils of war from the Lü family's first ancestor.

After an unknown amount of time, Wei Yuan suddenly sensed a call and awoke from his deep meditation.

At this point, the grand formation had begun to take shape, forming a large net that only covered the upper half of the ancestral land. Although much of the underground area remained uncovered, it had already preliminarily severed the connection between the Lü clan's ancestral land and the Heavenly Dao of this realm, eliminating the need for constant monitoring of the formation.

As if waking from a dream and returning to reality, Wei Yuan immediately felt his mind was exceptionally clear and lively, and his spiritual sense was noticeably stronger than before. He immediately examined himself and found that he could handle more than a hundred more tasks at the same time, his Dao power had increased by nearly 50%, and he had accumulated the luck of millions of people, making his strength visibly enhanced.

After a moment's thought, Wei Yuan understood that the process of presiding over the grand formation actually had many benefits. The most important one was that Wei Yuan could indirectly comprehend the Dao paths of as many as five immortals, among whom there were still traces of the Great Dao's authority.

Aside from the array core, only the twelve array pivots have the opportunity to directly comprehend the Heavenly Dao of Immortals. In this way, all the True Lords from the Primordial Palace who participated in the grand array should also gain something, so their efforts weren't in vain, which reassured Wei Yuan somewhat. It was just that the elder from the Xiao family missed his chance.

After examining himself internally and sensing the call from outside, Wei Yuan got up and left the cave.

Stepping out of the mountain, a chill swept over him; it was already winter. Wei Yuan remembered that it was summer when the great formation was first activated; half a year had passed in the blink of an eye.

As the grand formation was activated, Wei Yuan's divine sense multiplied into countless forms, merging into the array to meticulously observe the paths of the immortals, becoming completely absorbed. However, he had already given instructions that if anything major happened during this period, someone would naturally come to awaken Wei Yuan.

But half a year has passed, and it was only then that someone came to wake Wei Yuan for the first time. Was it because Qingming was not in any serious trouble, or because Qingming no longer needed him?

Wei Yuan suddenly sensed a vague malice permeating the world, something seemed wrong, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

However, since Qingming is not currently engaged in any external wars, the daily routine consists of the same things, which are compiled into daily reports amidst the bustling world. Wei Yuan has long been so engrossed in reading these daily reports that he almost falls asleep. He can tell what the ending is just by reading the first few words.

In the past, anything that could be reported in the daily newspaper would have been a momentous event. For example, the discovery of a large mine here, or the opening of tens of thousands of acres of farmland there. But in Qingming today, local officials handle these matters without even needing to report to Bao Yun and Xiao Yu's level for approval.

At this moment, Wei Yuan was still very happy that something had happened, proving that he was not a useless person to Qing Ming... Wei Yuan stopped his somewhat dangerous thoughts.

He cleared his mind of distractions, stepped out of the cave, and sat down in the reception room of his residence. He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then said, "What has disturbed my peaceful cultivation?"

A young and beautiful female disciple of the Taichu Palace, who had been waiting in the hall, stepped forward and said, "A high-ranking cultivator has come to visit, saying he is the descendant of an old friend."

"Descendants of old friends?" Wei Yuan was somewhat surprised. He had quite a few old friends, but they were all still quite young. Where would he find descendants who could go out and about? Could it be that someone had been doing good deeds behind everyone's back, and their children were already grown up?

The higher a cultivator's cultivation level, the fewer offspring they have. It's not that they can't have children, but rather that they are unwilling to have children with ordinary talents, or simply "ordinary kids."

Although he was surprised, he couldn't show it in front of his disciple, so Wei Yuan said calmly, "Bring him in to have a look."

The female disciple agreed, turned around and left, her gait graceful and elegant.

As Wei Yuan watched her retreating figure, he suddenly gained a real understanding of the word "swaying": one must have long, straight legs, a slender waist, and a pert bottom to sway gracefully and move with charm.

This batch of disciples is truly of excellent quality. I wonder who selected them. They deserve some reward... Wei Yuan pondered for a moment, searching for the meritorious officials but finding none. Only then did he remember that he had selected all these disciples himself.

When did I do it? I can't remember. Wei Yuan was puzzled and felt wronged. He wondered if the way others looked at him had changed. At this moment, a faint fragrance suddenly filled the hall. It was not the scent of flowers or trees, nor sandalwood or incense. This fragrance was faint yet impossible to ignore, like the moonlight on a quiet night, gentle and silent.

Then a young woman gracefully walked in, bowed to Wei Yuan, and said, "Junior..."

Wei Yuan was suddenly in a daze. This girl's appearance was an 8 out of 10, her figure was an 8 out of 10, her clothes were an 8 out of 10, and her voice was an 8 out of 10. None of them were outstanding, but each one was just right, making it impossible to focus on her or ignore her. In the end, all that could be seen in her was her whole being.

For a moment, Wei Yuan didn't hear what she said next.

Fortunately, Wei Yuan was thick-skinned enough to remain calm and smiled, saying, "I was thinking about something else and wasn't paying attention. Who are you, and what brings you here?"

Before the girl could answer, the door quietly closed. Wei Yuan then realized that the female disciple was still there, but after seeing the outstanding girl, he had completely forgotten about her.

"I am Qiyue, from the Great Treasure Flower Pure Land. I have come here on the orders of my master to discuss some matters with the Realm Lord. My master and the Realm Lord have a past relationship, so I have taken the liberty of claiming to be a descendant of an old friend."

The image of the little monk flashed through Wei Yuan's mind, and his face immediately darkened. He said, "You dare to show yourselves in front of me from the Great Treasure Flower Pure Land? I didn't come to your door, so do you all think I'm weak and easy to bully?"

Qi Yue remained calm and said, "The Realm Lord has always been renowned for his ruthlessness. It's difficult for him to shake off the word 'cruel.' Who would think you're weak and easily bullied?"

Wei Yuan's expression softened a bit, but then he felt that the words didn't quite sound right, like a compliment.

He slowly took a sip of tea before saying, "Your teacher was lucky he didn't die last time. What does he want to discuss this time? Is he begging me to let him go?"

Qi Yue was taken aback and said, "Teacher has not left the Pure Land for over a thousand years. He has been cultivating in seclusion at the foot of Mount Ling and has never met the Realm Lord. How could he have a conflict with you?"

Wei Yuan raised his hand and pointed, and the image of the little monk appeared between the two of them. Then he asked, "Who is this person?"

Qi Yue looked at it carefully for a while, then shook her head and said, "In the Pure Land practice, the physical body is not very important. Many Bodhisattvas and Buddhas walk in the world with different physical bodies. The Pure Land is vast, and there are 100,000 Bodhisattvas and Arhats on Mount Ling. If there are only images, I really cannot recognize them."

Wei Yuan's heart skipped a beat, and he asked, "Is your teacher male or female?"

"She is a female bodhisattva."

"What is his name? How many years has he cultivated? What path has he taken? What supernatural powers does he possess?" Wei Yuan asked a barrage of questions in one breath.

Qi Yue covered her mouth and chuckled softly, her whole body trembling slightly. With her movement, a subtle fragrance filled the room. Such behavior would be considered slightly frivolous on others, but when it came from her, it only made people feel close to her and even wonder: Does she like me a little?

This thought also surfaced in Wei Yuan's mind. Then, the Heavenly Demon who was cultivating in the Underworld Palace of the Yellow Springs Cave suddenly opened his eyes, stretched out his hand, grabbed the thought, tore it up, and sneered: "Showing off your skills before an expert!"

Wei Yuan's eyes showed a hint of infatuation as he glanced at Qi Yue and asked, "Why aren't you answering?"

Qi Yue said, "How could I reveal my master's secret? Realm Lord, let's not think about such things and get down to business."

"explain."

“My master believes that the ancestors of the Lü family in Ganzhou made great contributions to the human race. Now, their descendants only have a dispute with the Realm Lord over their position, and they have already died and their cultivation has vanished. No matter how great the grudge is, it should be wiped out. The Realm Lord's digging up the foundation of the immortal veins is against the harmony of heaven and earth, and is really inappropriate.”

Wei Yuan said calmly, "And then?"

Qi Yue said softly, "Master will not teach the Realm Lord to do things. He just wants to make a deal with the Realm Lord. If the Realm Lord is willing not to dig up the Lü Clan Ancestral Mountain and hand it over to the Pure Land, then Master is willing to exchange a copy of the Taiyin True Meaning and the Great Dao Authority."

Wei Yuan's heart was suddenly filled with turmoil, like a colossal wave! Could it be the lost power of time?

However, Wei Yuan appeared quite dissatisfied on the surface, coldly saying, "The Great Dao of Taiyin covers a wide range. Who knows what true meanings and authority you possess? If you want to exchange with me, show some sincerity. First, lay out the true meanings and authority of the Great Dao that you have so I can choose, and then we can talk about the rest!"

(End of this chapter)