One person established a clan

Chapter 228 Clingy Little Cutie

Inside the dimly lit ancient hall, two figures in blue-patterned robes sped past.

Both were cultivators from the Heavenly Mountain in the Upper Realm, yet at this moment, they both had furrowed brows and solemn expressions.

They were ordered to search for the whereabouts of the Zhenxing Cup, but they could not find the path leading to the deepest part of the ancient temple.

Even though the nineteen fellow disciples acted separately, they have yet to achieve anything.

"Tsk!"

Gu Mingzhe clicked his tongue with a gloomy expression: "The Zhenxing Cup has vanished without a trace, and even the Yuantian Dragon Ancestor has disappeared without a trace. What bad luck!"

"Don't be impatient."

The tall young man beside him said in a low voice, "Although this place is vast, we will eventually explore it all. If the other fellow disciples find the Dragon Ancestor first, it will be a good opportunity for them to investigate the situation."

"But if the Dragon Ancestor is captured by them, wouldn't that be giving them a free credit?"

Gu Mingzhe gripped the tracking jade disc tightly, his face filled with resentment. "I finally got to descend to the mortal realm, only to have to hand over the credit to someone else."

"Do you really think that Dragon Ancestor is powerless to resist?"

"Senior Brother Ren, even the Dragon Ancestor's divine powers have been broken and his soul shattered by the Ancestor. Are we not even capable of defeating him?"

Before they finished speaking, a current suddenly surged through the tracking magical artifacts in their hands, emitting a crackling sound.

Gu Mingzhe's pupils contracted slightly: "The life tablet is shattered?!"

The nineteen people on this trip were all cultivators from the Tianshan Mountains, and their spiritual treasures resonated with each other.

If someone is in danger, the others will notice.

"It's Junior Brother Qi."

The tall man made a hand seal to sense his surroundings and said in a deep voice, "He seems to have been suppressed and killed by a powerful enemy."

"Who did it?"

Gu Mingzhe's forehead was slightly sweaty. "Could it be the Origin Heaven Dragon Ancestor?"

"It's obvious at a glance."

Seeing his senior brother begin to concentrate on the deduction, Gu Mingzhe felt somewhat relieved.

Traveling with Senior Brother Ren was definitely a wise move.

Senior Brother Ren's cultivation has reached the initial stage of the Spirit Profound Realm. Even if he encounters a cultivator in the middle stage of the Spirit Profound Realm in the lower realm, he can still fight. Even if he encounters the dying counterattack of the Origin Heaven Dragon Ancestor, he can still deal with it.
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However, Ren Yongsi's expression gradually changed as he made his deductions.

He used mystical arts to reconstruct Qi Hongchen's deathbed scene, but what he saw astonished him.

"What...what's going on?!"

Junior Brother Qi seemed to be fleeing in a sorry state, but the area within several miles was filled with rolling black tides, as if countless demonic shadows were flashing around.

Even a single glance at the scene sent chills down Ren Yongsi's spine. "What happened to my junior brother before he died?"

Witnessing Qi Hongchen struggling to survive in the black tide, only to be crushed like an ant in the end, Ren Yongsi woke up in horror, drenched in cold sweat.

"This"

In a final, fleeting glimpse, the figure of the Origin Heaven Dragon Ancestor was indeed seen.

But she was embraced by a man shrouded in black mist, and no matter how she tried to decipher his features, she could not make out his true face.

"Senior brother?" Gu Mingzhe, standing to the side, looked surprised. "Did you deduce something wrong?"

"Something's fishy! We must report this to the Ancestor immediately!"

The Old Ancestor of Tianshan suddenly opened his eyes, his white eyebrows slightly furrowed.

After receiving the message from his disciple, he made a calculation with his fingers, and a sharp glint appeared in his eyes.

"As expected, there was no trace of them. They must have had the help of a master."

After a moment's hesitation, the ancestor swallowed two more precious pills radiating mysterious light, forcefully channeling his inner energy to heal his injuries.

"You must not cause any further trouble; finding the Zhenxing Cup is of utmost importance!"

"As for that mysterious person and the Dragon Ancestor, I will personally go to the Star Origin Land to meet them after my injuries have healed in seven days!"

The sword flashed through the air, stirring up a biting, cold wind.

Su Cheng focused on his journey, quietly spreading his divine sense to avoid encountering those so-called Tianshan cultivators again.

"Xuan'er, have you found anything?"

"This source of stars is quite mysterious."

Shi Xuan whispered in the dark, "It seems similar to the secret realm, but it's strange in every way. Opening up the path to the Star Abyss will not be easy."

"Senior sister is fine for now, no need to rush, you can deduce it slowly."

As soon as Su Cheng finished speaking, a soft, delicate voice came from his arms:

"Xiao Su, were those demonic shadows you summoned earlier enemies you slew in the past?"

"I guess so." "Those two dragon shadows too?"

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Su Cheng's expression faltered slightly, and he was momentarily speechless.

As I watched her adorable, elfin appearance along the way, I almost forgot that she was the genuine ancestor of the Origin Dragon Clan.

Now he knows he once slew a dragon.
"Do not be nervous."

Bai Lingling gently stroked his chest and said softly, "I knew long ago that the dragon race in the world had been completely wiped out. The remaining ones in the world are just some vengeful spirits and remnants of souls, who should have returned to dust long ago."

"By sending them to their release, you've actually fulfilled a karmic obligation; how could I possibly mind?"

She listened to the steady, powerful heartbeat, her eyes shimmering with a gentle light as she looked up. "Now that I can become a part of your strength, I only hope you will use it wisely."

Su Cheng remained silent for a moment, then quickly breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank you, Miss Bai."

Bai Lingling's eyes softened: "You and Dugu are truly completely different."

"Ok?"

"She is a block of ice that never melts, and for thousands of years, not a ripple has ever been seen on her face."

Bai Lingling raised her smooth, jade-like hand, her fingertips lightly touching Su Cheng's cheek, her tone becoming increasingly gentle: "In comparison, you are much gentler, not at all like her."

"I've been alone since childhood, and perhaps my personality..."

"That's good."

Bai Lingling parted her pink lips slightly, revealing a faint, ethereal smile. "Such a gentle nature is even more endearing, and... more reassuring."

Those ruby-red eyes seemed to be brimming with sweet affection, warming the heart.

Su Cheng couldn't help but feel a shiver run down his spine, and secretly exclaimed, "What a vixen!"

She appears pure as snow, untouched by any dust, yet the gentle and lovely charm she exudes in every smile and frown is more irresistible than any naturally alluring enchantress.

"Miss Bai."

Su Cheng coughed lightly and changed the subject: "For so many years, you've been guarding this place all by yourself?"

“Yes.” Bai Lingling smiled. “Ordinary cultivators at most wander around the perimeter of the Dragon Palace ruins. Even if they accidentally enter the Star Worship Hall, I’d be too lazy to bother with them.”

For thousands of years, no one has dared to trespass into the depths of this forbidden area, thus ensuring its tranquility.

"Didn't you ever think about leaving?"

"I have already traveled all over the world, and have no more attachments in this world."

She suddenly tugged at Su Cheng's sleeve: "I forgot to ask you, who is that little girl behind you?"

"She is my Taoist partner."

"I see."

Bai Lingling caught a glimpse of the jade rings on his fingers, and a hint of cunning suddenly appeared in her smile.

"It seems that Xiao Su is quite the romantic."

"Miss Bai, there are restrictions ahead."

"Well"

Her delicate shoulders trembled slightly, and she quickly tapped her fingers together lightly.

As the invisible ripples subsided, she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her soul, and couldn't help but bite her lip, her petite body curling up and trembling slightly.

It wasn't until Su Cheng channeled his soul power into her again that she let out a soft breath.
"Xiao Su, thank you so much for taking care of me along the way."

She then placed her delicate hand on her chest and whispered softly, "The last restriction has been lifted. You should rest now and stop wasting your soul power."

"It's alright, I'm not tired."

As soon as he finished speaking, Su Cheng's eyes narrowed slightly, and he suddenly felt the void in front of him distort, and the scene before him changed abruptly.

When I came to my senses, I found myself in a quiet bamboo forest.

All around, clouds and mist swirled, and distant mountains appeared like dark eyebrows, creating a scene resembling a fairyland.

The bamboo garden before us is fresh and elegant, adding to the tranquility and peace.

"Miss Bai, is this your secluded residence?"

Su Cheng looked down and saw that the person in his arms had already fallen into a deep sleep.

Her porcelain-white face was flushed with a faint blush, and her long eyelashes were adorned with tiny shimmering lights, making her look as delicate and lovely as a porcelain doll.

He let out a soft sigh, glanced around the bamboo garden for a moment, and then led the puppet into the house.

"Uh"

Su Cheng was about to carry Bai Lingling to the bamboo bed when he noticed the petite figure in his arms clutching his clothes tightly, like a kitten seeking warmth, and unconsciously snuggling closer to him.
"She looks petite and delicate, but she's quite sticky."

Shi Xuan muttered abruptly, "He even holds onto the younger generation."

(End of this chapter)