The Fate of Eternal Life

Chapter 84 Reprimanding the Ancestral King
A power whose ancestors never even produced a great emperor...

We don't even know if a quasi-Emperor level expert has been born...

These two sentences, when they reached the ears of the Ancestral King of Shenling Valley, caused his expression to change repeatedly, and for a moment, he did not know how to refute them.

Because of the arrival of the Quasi-Emperor of Yaochi, the ancient clans have put a lot of effort into understanding the talents of the human race. Therefore, the Divine Valley is aware of Ning Qingyi's background.

The spiritual treasure lineage passed down from the mythical era, personally taught by a quasi-emperor, possesses a great sacred artifact...a quasi-emperor's artifact by his side.

Therefore, given his status, Shenling Valley was indeed not taken seriously; only the direct descendants of the ancient royal family were likely qualified to catch his eye.

Zi Tiandu's face darkened, and he roared, "Is the glory of our ancestors your reason for spouting nonsense? We cultivators have always relied on ourselves!"

These words not only surprised the onlookers, but also made the members of the Divine Valley feel awkward.

At the end of the ancient era, all races dominated the land, and humans were mostly servants or even food for the dead. Therefore, after the seal was lifted, the powerful races among the myriad races were resentful when they saw that humans dominated the land. They believed that the former servants had stolen everything from their masters, so they mostly looked down on and despised the humans.

Now, being insulted by a human, and unable to refute them due to their family background, forced to judge based on their cultivation level, is truly going against the natural order.

Upon hearing this, Ning Qingyi's tone became even more arrogant and stern: "Fine, fine, fine, someone who isn't even at the Saint Realm level, who would only be my servant on the ancient star, dares to spout such nonsense at me. Do you want me to beat you to death on the spot?"

Seemingly in response to his intense anger, the aura of the Primordial Azure Pagoda intensified, climbing ever higher, causing even the Ancestral King of the Divine Valley to show a look of apprehension.

“You are a person from the Holy Realm, surely you are not ignorant of such things?” Ning Qingyi looked sternly at the Ancestral King of the Divine Spirit Valley: “Now, make him kneel down and apologize to me!”

The shouts not only left the ancient tribe members bewildered, but also silenced the onlookers.

Who is this person? He treats supreme saints as ants and scolds saints at the drop of a hat. He is too arrogant and rampant!
"Little Celestial Venerable is too crazy."

"How arrogant, but why do I kind of like it..."

The passersby chattered amongst themselves, making the people of Shenling Valley restless and unable to move forward or backward. Zi Tiandu, in particular, was furious but helpless.

The Ancestral King of Shenling Valley roared, "Enough! This is the Big Dipper, not some ancient primordial star, and your sect isn't here either! How dare you speak to me like that? Do you really think I wouldn't dare punish you?"

Ning Qingyi's aura changed instantly. If she was arrogant just now, she was now completely indifferent, making people feel as if they had fallen into an ice cave.

"Fine, fine, punish me. I originally gave you some face because you were a member of the Holy Realm, but I didn't expect you to be so stubborn." Ning Qingyi's tone was icy as she looked at the Ancestral King of Divine Spirit Valley as if he were a dead man. Then she took out a talisman: "Now it's not enough for him to kneel down and apologize. You have to apologize too, or you'll die here."

The ancestral king of Shenling Valley was about to rebuke him, but when he saw the talisman that Ning Qingyi took out, his expression froze, and he was at a loss for what to do.

Others couldn't sense it, but he could clearly feel a terrifying power emanating from the talisman.

That was the aura of harmony among all paths and the interweaving of countless laws. Even before it was activated, the heavens and earth rumbled and trembled at the slightest tremor.

With the Primordial Azure Pagoda in front of him, the Ancestral King of Divine Spirit Valley immediately recognized that this was a quasi-Emperor level talisman, which instantly terrified him.

"Get over here right now!" Ning Qing shouted angrily, and the talisman began to glow faintly: "Do you want me to raze the Valley of the Gods to the ground?"

The entire world began to tremble. This was an unbearable imperial might, a vast and majestic aura. The fluctuations of the Great Dao were terrifying, sweeping across all the heavens and stars.

The Ancestral King of Shenling Valley felt a chill run through him from head to toe. He suspected that the talisman might contain a quasi-emperor's deadly killing technique. Even a Great Sage would only have a sliver of hope against such a talisman; he was merely an Ancestral King, and once he unleashed the talisman, his fate would be annihilation.

He cursed inwardly, "What kind of person is this! He summons a Quasi-Emperor Talisman at the slightest disagreement. Is this the kind of treatment a mere Ancestral King like me deserves?"

If his master was so afraid of him getting into trouble, he should have protected him by his side and wouldn't have come to harm Beidou!

Under Ning Qingyi's increasingly sharp gaze, the Ancestral King of Shenling Valley finally couldn't hold on any longer. His scalp tingled from being locked in by the aura, as if he were watching the rope that was strangling him tighten little by little until he finally couldn't bear it.

"Hmph! I won't bother with a junior like you. I'll deal with your arrogant behavior when I meet your master in the future." After saying this, the Ancestral King of Divine Spirit Valley waved his divine light, tearing through the void, and disappeared into the Ancient City of Looking Sky with Zi Tiandu and the others.

"What did I just see? The ancestral king of the Divine Valley has actually escaped."

"To be able to intimidate the Ancestral King with a single word, no wonder it is a lineage that has remained prosperous for millions of years. Its foundation is too strong."

"Who could possibly rival him? Perhaps only the ancient royal family, descendants of the Great Emperor."

Outside the ancient city of Wangkong, the passersby who witnessed this scene were in an uproar. They understood that Ning Qingyi must have something that even the Ancestral King of Shenling Valley feared, otherwise he wouldn't have left without giving her a lesson and just made up an excuse to leave.

Upon seeing this scene, Ning Qing remained indifferent, her eyes filled with disdain: "Divine Valley... Hmph!"

To everyone else, Ning Qingyi seemed extremely dissatisfied with this, but no one knew that he was also relieved at that moment.

He once possessed quasi-emperor talismans, but he used them in the Desolate Ancient Forbidden Land to blast open the path to immortality. Although he still has several saint-level talismans, in order to maintain his persona as a quasi-emperor successor, he used the Minor Destiny Technique to recreate the aura of quasi-emperor talismans.

After such a convincing deception, even the ancestral king of Shenling Valley dared not provoke them.

"Thank you for your help, Brother Ning. Otherwise, Wangkong Ancient City might have become a battlefield for the ancient clans to establish their prestige today." He Wushuang stepped forward, his face full of enthusiasm.

"Brother Ning truly deserves to be called a hero of our human race!" Zhang Daoyuan, the new Holy Son of Dao Yi Holy Land, said solemnly.

Others also praised him, and there was a trend of elevating Ning Qingyi to the status of a pillar of the human race.

Ning Qingyi said calmly and coldly, "Although I am not afraid of the ancient races such as the Divine Spirit Valley, the ancestral king of the Divine Spirit Valley was right. The power of the Spirit Treasure Dao Vein is far in the deep space. I alone cannot change anything. The situation of the human race will be difficult in the future."

Everyone fell silent. Ning Qingyi's words were spot on. Among the ancient races that had already emerged, there were several experts above the Saint Realm. Similar to the ancient royal family, there was even a Great Saint descending to earth. On the other hand, although the human race had the Yaochi Quasi-Emperor in charge, they also had the powerful enemy, the Undying Emperor lineage, which kept them in check.

“Brother Ning is right. The ancient races understand this principle, and our human race cannot forget it either. Only by growing rapidly and breaking through can we overcome these difficult times together!” The candidate holy son of the Myriad Beginnings Holy Land also sighed.

"In my opinion, you are all outstanding talents of the human race, and you will surely be able to protect all living beings in the future." Suddenly, with the fluttering of his robes, an old figure appeared in the distance, drifting in gracefully. He had white hair and a youthful face, and his sleeves fluttered, making him look just like an old immortal from another world.

"Father." He Wushuang stepped forward to greet him. The person who came was the current patriarch of the Crane Clan. After the revival of all the myriad paths of heaven and earth, he had finally overcome the tribulation of severing the path and become a true master of the king realm.

The Crane Clan Chief nodded, then looked at Ning Qingyi, bowed and said, "Thank you for your help, young friend, which saved Wangkong Ancient City from disaster! Tonight, I will make sure you drink until you drop."

Ning Qingyi didn't say much, but simply returned the greeting.

This caused a sensation among the crowd. The fact that the Crane Clan Chief was so polite to Ning Qingyi clearly showed that he had sensed the terrifying background of the other party and had to be cautious and respectful. Moreover, even without a background, Ning Qingyi's talent was enough to warrant serious treatment.

It's too far in the future for Emperor Cheng to say, but it seems certain that Ning Qingyi will achieve the status of a sage.

Soon, led by the Crane Clan Chief, the group returned to Wangkong Ancient City in a grand procession.

Besides the young talents, many important figures also attended the banquet, including elders of major sects and heads of clans in the city, all of whom treated Ning Qingyi with great courtesy.

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, the Crane Clan Chief smiled and said, "The timing is perfect, young friend. Please come and visit the Empty Ancient Platform."

Ning Qing looked out the window at the Sky-Gazing Platform and, sure enough, an unusual phenomenon appeared.

Earlier, when darkness fell, one could see countless stars, their light flowing and scattering across the city.

Now that darkness has completely fallen, vast expanses of starlight, like snow-white clouds, gently scatter down, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene. The entire ancient city seems to have been bathed in a sacred aura. The Sky-Gazing Platform, in particular, glitters and sparkles, radiating a mesmerizing brilliance that seems to draw the stars and moon in, imbuing the city with a serene and enchanting atmosphere.

"Today is the annual Stargazing Day. Young friend, would you like to go and take a look? According to the ancient records of our clan, the Great Emperor Wushi often looked up at the boundless starry sky from there. I wonder why. Would you like to take a look?"

Ning Qing nodded. He had been curious about this for a long time, and in almost an instant, he arrived at the ancient platform.

As soon as he sat down, he could feel the power of the stars gathering around him, the spiritual energy was rich, truly worthy of being the foundation of the ancient city.

Ning Qing looked up at the night sky and saw a galaxy of stars twinkling, a magnificent and breathtaking sight that captivated her.

Unfortunately, this time no opportunity arose. Even with the use of the Minor Destiny Technique, he could only decipher the array patterns of the Sky-Gazing Ancient Platform, but there was no special inheritance.

……

The next day, Ning Qing bid farewell to Wangkong Ancient City and headed towards Taixuan Gate.

He had a very peaceful journey, without a single assassination attempt. He had initially thought that the Assassin Dynasty or other forces might try to sabotage him, but it seemed that the news of the Divine Valley Ancestral King's escape without a fight had spread, and everyone knew that he possessed a Quasi-Emperor Talisman. Even Great Saints would have to think twice before acting, so why would anyone dare to run into his trap?

Tai Xuan Sect is a super sect in the southern region of the Eastern Wilderness, and is the most powerful sect in the Eastern Wilderness besides the various holy lands, the Ji family, and the Jiang family.

It occupies a vast area, encompassing the endless immortal mountains in the east. Within its sprawling mountain range, there are a total of 108 main peaks, each representing a unique lineage. At its peak, its strength ranked among the top 100 in the Eastern Wilderness, making it a true behemoth.

Now, everyone in the faction is feeling overwhelmed by the arrival of one person.

"Yunfei, we've received word that Little Celestial Venerable will be arriving soon. Go to the mountain gate to greet him."

Hua Yunfei was tall and slender, appearing to be only twenty-four or twenty-five years old. His light blue clothes fluttered in the wind, giving him a unique air. He didn't talk much, but he gave people a gentle, agile, ethereal, and otherworldly feeling.

As soon as he stepped out of the mountain gate, he saw a five-colored divine light flying from the sky and landing directly in front of the mountain gate.

Hua Yunfei had met Ning Qingyi once before, and upon seeing him approach, he quickly stepped forward and said, "Long time no see, Little Celestial Venerable!"

"Long time no see, Fellow Daoist Hua." Ning Qingyi glanced at him and gave a slight bow. "The reason I came here today is because I heard that your sect has the inheritance of the Nine Secrets?"

Hua Yunfei smiled wryly and said, "Brother Dao has such discerning eyes, so naturally I dare not be complacent. My sect has a total of 108 peaks, among which the Humble Peak has the inheritance of the Nine Secrets, but unfortunately later generations cannot find it and can no longer comprehend it."

Ning Qingyi said, "If I want to try it, I wonder what price I will have to pay?"

Hua Yunfei smiled slightly and said, "Brother, you are overthinking it. The sect leader has already said that the Tai Xuan Sect will not object to the Little Celestial Venerable taking any kind of inheritance. As for the Nine Secrets, they are kept on Zhuofeng Peak. I will take you there."

A glint of light flashed in Ning Qing's eyes: "Alright, in that case, I will do my utmost to help the Tai Xuan Sect when it faces great calamity in the future!"

Hua Yunfei's smile widened, and even the deep-seated worries in his heart faded a bit. He then led Ning Qingyi into the mountain gate.

Deep within the Tai Xuan Sect, there are countless beautiful peaks, among which the 108 main peaks are the most magnificent.

Some main peaks are filled with celestial music, shrouded in mist, and shimmering with rosy light. Some main peaks are full of vitality, with waterfalls thousands of feet long cascading down like the Milky Way falling from the heavens. Some main peaks are adorned with flying cranes and celestial palaces floating in the air, extremely peaceful, like a pure land beyond the world.

Zhuofeng, the destination, is very quiet, with hardly any people in sight. The main peak is covered with ancient trees and vines, and is very desolate, as if no one has been around for a long time.

The two descended. Zhuofeng was silent and desolate. The mountain gate below the main peak was overgrown with weeds. It did not look like a fairy mountain at all. It was completely submerged by thorns. Many palaces had collapsed. Ancient trees were on top of it, and vines were everywhere. The wild grass in the courtyard was as tall as half a person.

"The master of Zhuofeng is Uncle Li Ruoyu." Hua Yunfei looked at the hunched and trembling old man with reverence, bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings, Uncle Li. Uncle Li, this is Little Celestial Venerable. The sect leader hopes to allow him to come and meditate for a period of time. We hope you will grant us permission, Uncle Li."

Li Ruoyu nodded and said, "Since it was done by the sect leader, then it is permissible."

"Thank you very much, Uncle Li." Ning Qingyi also expressed his gratitude.

Li Ruoyu didn't say anything more, but turned around and went back to the hut.

“Brother Ning, there is a palace over there where you can meditate. Just let me know if you need anything,” Hua Yunfei said.

Ning Qing nodded and walked alone into the hall.

(End of this chapter)