The Fate of Eternal Life

Chapter 131 Entering the Ziwei Sect and Obtaining Coordinates

The Ziwei Sect is a supreme and mysterious sect in the central part of the Eastern Wilderness, with an ancient lineage.

It's not a sacred place, and it's not that large in scale. Its cultivation methods are somewhat different from those of other sects in the Eastern Wilderness, but it is extremely powerful.

There is a consensus that those who emerge from this religion are no less powerful than those from the holy lands. It is an ancient and mysterious lineage that cannot be underestimated, and even the holy lands dare not provoke it lightly.

Ning Qingyi approached the ancient city of Zitiandu, the area where the Ziwei Sect was located, and the ancient Feng Clan also existed here.

Since the appearance of the Desolate Tower, he has concealed his whereabouts. He has fled to the Great Wilderness, rarely contacting people, only occasionally showing his face to attract the attention of certain forces.

It wasn't until they entered Zhongzhou that they used the "group" secret technique to build a teleportation array and arrived in the central part of the Eastern Wilderness.

Ahead, the mountains stretch endlessly, where the ancestral roots of all veins converge. Purple mist swirls around, and spiritual energy permeates the air. On the ancient mountains, there are endless spiritual herbs and towering ancient trees, all imbued with a spiritual beauty.

The Ziwei Sect is located deep in this immortal mountain range. From afar, the sky is filled with stars, with a large purple star in the center, and the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise guarding the four directions.

"I hope the Ziwei Sect won't let me down."

Ning Qingyi gazed at the distant mountain gate, which was built from a meteorite. It was tall and majestic, and legend has it that it existed long ago and has stood for nearly 200,000 years.

He came here to find the coordinates of the ancient Ziwei star.

According to his calculations, the Ziwei Sect is very likely to have preserved coordinates.

Ning Qingyi unleashed the Five-Colored Divine Light, escaping into the primordial energy of heaven and earth, and began to use the secret character "组" to outline and inscribe array patterns, preparing for the future.

Without a doubt, this is a pure land, with countless purple peaks, ethereal mists, blooming exotic flowers, and fragrant herbs everywhere. Far from the hustle and bustle of the world, it is an ideal place for cultivators to practice.

During the past half month, Ning Qingyi traveled all over the periphery of the Ziwei Sect, appearing and disappearing in many purple mountains, constantly using the character "组" (group) to secretly inscribe array patterns, and using many precious materials as the array base, silently setting up a trapping array in the Ziwei Sect.

This was derived from the Boundless Killing Array. In terms of pure power, it was less than one or two tenths of the original, but it could activate the Ziwei Sect's own Star Array, reforging the Boundless Starry Sky and the vast Milky Way, possessing the ultimate power to trap enemies.

The most ingenious thing is that this grand formation has merged with the Ziwei Sect's protective formation. If the Ziwei Sect dares to forcefully break through it, the protective formation may also develop loopholes.

"In this way, even if the Ziwei Sect has sacred artifacts, it will be enough to imprison them for more than half a month."

Having made up his mind, Ning Qing swaggered over and walked to the gate of the Ziwei Sect.

"You are……"

The disciples in the mountain gate recognized Ning Qingyi's face and their expressions changed immediately. The news of the emergence of the Desolate Tower in the past few days had shaken the Ancient Star of Life, and everyone knew about it.

The Fire Kirin chased after Ning Qingyi relentlessly, as if possessed, relentlessly pursuing his whereabouts.

At this moment, he saw Ning Qingyi's whereabouts with his own eyes, and his mind was filled with unease.

"My name is Ning Qingyi. I have come to your esteemed sect to ask you about something." Ning Qingyi bowed.

"Greetings, Little Heaven... Little Immortal Venerable, please wait a moment." The disciple at the mountain gate immediately returned the greeting cautiously, after all, the person in front of him was famous not only for his strength, but also for his strange personality.

"Little Immortal Venerable?" Ning Qingyi was somewhat surprised by this title.

"You are the one followed by the immortal artifact, the Desolate Tower. Everyone believes that you are the most likely person in the world to become an immortal..." the disciple of the Ziwei Sect explained excitedly.

Throughout history, those who possessed or were followed by celestial artifacts have all enjoyed immense glory, dominating an era. The Azure Emperor was such a figure, as was the Heavenly Emperor of the Heavenly Court. Now, Ning Qingyi also possesses an imperial weapon, and it can be said that he is destined for a glorious future.

Immediately, a disciple rushed into the sect to report to the sect leader and the elders.

The remaining disciples all looked at Ning Qingyi with curiosity and admiration.

For these disciples whose cultivation level was no higher than that of the Dao Palace, Ning Qingyi was not only a powerful figure whose strength surpassed that of the Ziwei Sect Master, but also an inspiring and promising icon of the younger generation.

It's hard not to remain calm when you see him.

At the same time, the leader of the Ziwei Sect also learned of Ning Qingyi's news.

"What? The Little Immortal Venerable has come here?" Upon receiving the report, the Ziwei Sect Master stood up abruptly, his voice filled with shock.

He stood atop a towering peak, gazing towards the mountain gate. Upon seeing Ning Qingyi's figure, his expression changed. The center of the world's turmoil had arrived!
He felt an almost uncontrollable surge of greed, but the thought that the entire Ziwei Sect might not even be enough to defeat Ning Qing made him suppress his inner desires.

“Master…you have already broken through to the Dao-Slaying Realm. If we were to bring out the sect’s hidden treasures, wouldn’t that be…” A Supreme Elder stepped forward, his eyes revealing an undisguised longing.

"Shut up!" The Ziwei Sect Master's expression changed. As a veteran supreme saint, he, along with the Yaoguang Saint Master, the Peacock King, and others, broke through to the Dao-Slaying Realm almost one after the other. Even so, after several years, they had only reached the third small step.

Facing Ning Qingyi, who had even killed Yuan Gu, he had absolutely no chance of winning.

"Little Immortal Venerable is a pillar of our human race. How could my Ziwei Sect steal his treasure and kill him? Let's not mention this matter again." The Ziwei Sect Master glared at the Supreme Elder who looked embarrassed, and then said, "Come with me."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked regretful yet relieved, and finally breathed a sigh of relief, joining the leader of the Ziwei Sect in welcoming them.

The gates of the Ziwei Sect opened wide, and the ancient purple star shone brightly, its brilliance dazzling and flowing. Immediately afterwards, the Ziwei Sect Master and his elders greeted them with the highest honors reserved for a powerful force.

"Greetings, Little Immortal Venerable." The leader of the Ziwei Sect did not act arrogantly and showed no disrespect whatsoever towards Ning Qingyi.

Ning Qingyi bowed and said, "Greetings, Master Ziwei. You're too kind, Master. Just address me as Fellow Daoist."

"Then please forgive us, Fellow Daoist Ning. Come, follow us inside." The Ziwei Sect Master smiled slightly, and the elders dispersed to make room for the two of them.

Upon entering the Ziwei Sect, one is greeted by auspicious clouds, with starlight flowing across the purple mountain peaks, as if one were in an endless starry sky. Furthermore, magnificent white waterfalls cascade down from the mountaintops, passing through ribbons of clouds, appearing both ethereal and grand.

Before long, a refreshing fragrance filled the air. On the sheer cliffs, beside ancient trees, one could occasionally spot a rare and precious medicinal herb.

Following his gaze, the leader of the Ziwei Sect smiled and introduced, "That is a 'Dragon Ancient Divine Orchid,' which was transplanted by one of our elders in the past. It is now 15,000 years old."

"As expected of a great sect that has existed for hundreds of thousands of years, its foundation is profound." Ning Qingyi smiled slightly upon hearing this. He was already handsome and dashing, and now that he was not putting on airs, he was even more likable.

Even though the leader of the Ziwei Sect was wary, he relaxed considerably upon seeing this and personally acted as his guide, introducing many places to him. The group passed through one mountain peak after another, where they saw shimmering lights, swirling clouds and mist, and towering cliffs and strange rocks, as if they had entered a fairyland.

Finally, we arrived at the Ziwei Sect Master Peak, where the ancient Ziwei star shines in the starry sky.

The leader of the Ziwei Sect invited Ning Qingyi to sit down, and summoned people to prepare spiritual fruits, delicacies, and fine wines. He even called on the younger generation of disciples to pay their respects. Ning Qingyi also gave some pointers, and for a moment, the atmosphere was very harmonious.

Finally, the Ziwei Sect Master could not contain himself and asked, "What important matter brings you here to visit our sect today, little immortal?"

Ning Qingyi put down his cup and smiled, "As expected of the sect leader, you are straightforward. I will not beat around the bush either, but I would like to verify one thing."

"What is it? Why would you, Little Immortal Venerable, personally come to my door?" The Ziwei Sect Master was somewhat surprised and extremely vigilant, fearing that some disciple of the sect had been blind and had kicked a hornet's nest.

"Before coming to Beidou, I heard from the seniors in the sect that the human race of Beidou Ancient Star originated from Ziwei Ancient Star and migrated from outer space at the end of the Primordial Era. I wonder if the sect leader knows anything about this?" Ning Qingyi asked.

The members of the Ziwei Sect looked at each other in surprise, never expecting that Ning Qingyi had come to do archaeology today.

"Fellow Daoist Ning is making things difficult for me... Oh, Elder Wan, you are an elder of the Scripture Guardian Pavilion, do you know the story behind this?" The Ziwei Sect Master breathed a sigh of relief and looked at the middle-aged man with black and gray hair dressed in a purple Daoist robe.

Upon hearing this, Elder Wan smiled and said, "I am sorry to have made you laugh, Little Celestial Venerable. Although I am an elder of the Scripture Guardian Pavilion, I do not know much about such things. Please ask the elders of the pavilion to come along."

Soon, an elderly man from the pavilion entered the main hall. He greeted everyone and then spoke.

"I have read some records in several ancient books, which are similar to what Little Celestial Venerable said. It is said that at the end of the ancient times, before the Fighting Saint Emperor passed away, two branches of the human emperor's descendants in the Ziwei Star Domain crossed the star domain and came here to establish the human race's lineage." The old man in the pavilion had an excited look in his eyes: "I thought it was just nonsense, but now I have actually confirmed it with Little Celestial Venerable's sect."

The members of the Ziwei Sect were also greatly surprised, never expecting that humans were actually alien life forms. It can only be said that time changes everything, burying many old stories completely.

"Thank you, senior," Ning Qingyi said, then asked, "Actually, my questions don't stop there. I would also like to ask everyone, where did the Ziwei Sect originate? Is it related to the Ziwei Star Region?"

Upon hearing this, most people looked stunned, while only a few showed slight changes in expression.

One of them was the leader of the Ziwei Sect. His eyelids twitched: "Little Celestial Venerable, what does this mean?"

Ning Qingyi said, "Master, please don't be alarmed. I was just feeling restless and wanted to see the splendor of the Ziwei Ancient Star."

The Master of Ziwei Sect looked surprised: "Little Celestial Venerable, you want to leave the Big Dipper!"

Everyone immediately realized that he had now exposed the matter of the Desolate Tower. If he stayed in Beidou any longer, it was hard to say whether there would be any vicious people who would come and kill him to take the Desolate Tower.

If he were to go to the Ziwei Ancient Star and wait until he attains sainthood before returning to fight, it would be hard to imagine anyone being his match except for the Yaochi Quasi-Emperor.

Thinking about it this way, leaving the ancient star of the Big Dipper was undoubtedly a brilliant move.

The leader of the Ziwei Sect thought for a moment and then dismissed everyone.

"Little Celestial Venerable, please come with me."

He led Ning Qingyi away from the hall and walked along the bluestone path into the back mountain. Finally, in a valley, they saw a dilapidated Taoist temple, old and low, like a thatched cottage.

There were no rare herbs or magical plants nearby, nor was there any starlight flowing through the sky; it was simply a place overgrown with weeds.

“This is…” Ning Qingyi was shocked. He felt a sense of the passage of time.

The leader of the Ziwei Sect solemnly declared, "This is the place where our Ziwei Sect's founder, the sage who established the sect, passed away!"

After saying that, he unleashed a series of divine seals. The immense magical power activated the barely perceptible array patterns near the dilapidated Taoist temple. In the next instant, the dilapidated Taoist temple changed, revealing a sense of returning to simplicity.

Moreover, in front of the dojo, an old figure appeared, looking up from the bottom of the valley at the large purple star suspended in the starry sky.

"Young friend, you asked me earlier if I knew the coordinates of the Ziwei Ancient Star." The Ziwei Sect Master paused for a moment and said, "Our sect does indeed originate from the Ziwei Ancient Star, from an ancient dynasty. Of course, it is not like the four great dynasties of Zhongzhou, which produced emperors and possessed imperial weapons."

"It is said that the founder of our sect was a prince of the dynasty who lost the struggle for the throne and eventually ended up in Beidou."

Ning Qingyi frowned and said, "Does the sect leader mean that your sect's founder did not have the coordinates of the Ziwei Ancient Star?"

"Yes and no." The Ziwei Sect Master did not mince words, but looked at the blurry figure and said, "Our sect's founder had many adventures in the Big Dipper, and eventually cultivated to the Saint King realm, but never returned to the Divine Dynasty. Until his later years, he established his sect on this divine land, and at the end of his life, he used his natal holy weapon to calculate the coordinates."

“Calculate the coordinates…” Ning Qing’s eyes flashed with a thoughtful look. Following the gaze of the blurry figure, she saw the purple star shining in the starry sky, and a look of understanding flashed in her eyes.

"Does Brother Dao mean that the coordinates of the ancient Ziwei star are hidden within that star?"

“That’s right.” The Ziwei Sect Master nodded and said, “I’m not afraid of you laughing at me, but the matter of the coordinates has been circulating among our sect leaders for a long time. Even today, many elders know about it. However, for hundreds of thousands of years, only the Supreme Ancestor, who has achieved the Saint realm, knew about it.”

“I see… Master, may I have some insight into this?” Ning Qingyi said.

"Fellow Daoist, please feel free to do as you please," the Ziwei Sect Master said with a smile. He had already figured it out along the way: instead of risking everything to snatch Ning Qingyi, why not make a good connection? Perhaps there would be an opportunity for him to rise to prominence in the future.

His gaze towards Ning Qingyi became fervent, as if he could see Ning Qingyi after she became the Great Emperor, casually bestowing a favor upon him and allowing him to break through to the Great Saint realm!

"Fellow Daoist, you may go directly into the Taoist temple. According to the patriarchs who have deciphered the coordinates throughout the ages, comprehending them in this temple will be of great benefit." After saying this, the Master of Ziwei bowed and took his leave.

As for Ning Qingyi, he stepped into the Taoist temple.

He stood shoulder to shoulder with the figure, looking up at the purple star, using the Minor Destiny Technique to enhance the "Former" Secret, constantly calculating the coordinates of the Purple Star Ancient Star.

……

Three days later, a five-colored divine light shot into the sky and disappeared into the horizon.

The leader of the Ziwei Sect looked at the great array token in his hand and revealed a hint of relief: "As expected of the ancestor of array formations... Fortunately, I am wise, otherwise the foundation of our ancestors would have been buried in my hands."

Immediately afterwards, he looked up in the direction where the divine light had disappeared.

"Little Celestial Venerable, don't let this good fortune of ours go to waste."

(End of this chapter)