There are no ancestors at all; I made them all up.

Chapter 140 The Envoy of Yujing [Third Update]

Mingxia Mountain.

Chen Qing sat cross-legged like a stone, his eyes slightly closed, his breath seemingly connected to the roots of Mingxia Mountain.

The lingering echoes of the Heaven-Shattering Seal he had used outside Duanlang Pavilion, following the methods of the Tai Su Mountain and Sea Seal, still resonated within his bones and soul.

When the illusory image of mountains and seas descended, it was not simply a pouring out of external alchemy power, but rather it triggered some kind of great force, leveraging the immense power of heaven and earth!

Looking back now, the majestic imagery of mountains as bones and the vast sea as veins becomes even clearer.

"Using external alchemy as a catalyst and mental strength as fuel, we can leverage the immense power of mountains and seas. The true meaning of this path is now clear!"

Chen Qing looked inward at his dantian and saw that although the light from the two rice-grain-sized external pills was dim, their connection with him had been further strengthened.

"Now that the path of mountains and seas is clear, minor success is in sight! The Taiyin Nirvana Path can also be verified through the Guanghan Palace method. As for the Star Path, the original text of the Zhou Tian Xing Su Jie should be sought after upon returning to the mountain gate. Once the Pure Yang and Taiyang True Understanding from Anning are in place, the framework of my Yin Yang Mountain and Sea Star Path will be complete. When I enter the dream again, I can try to form the core..."

Thinking of this, he felt a pang of emotion, raised his hand to stroke the Star-Stabilizing Pearl, then got up and pushed open the door, where he saw Bai Shaoyou coming up the mountain path, looking travel-worn.

Bai Shaoyou saw Chen Qing standing on the steps, greeted him, and then asked, "Did you go down the mountain earlier, Master?"

Chen Qing nodded and said, "Yes, I went out for a while and brought back the position of leader of the thirty-seven sects in Nanbin."

"Nanbin... Alliance Leader?" Bai Shaoyou paused, wondering if he had misheard.

Just as he was about to ask more questions, he saw a jade talisman on Chen Qing's waist suddenly emit a bright light.

Chen Qing immediately picked it up, and An Ning's voice came from inside: "Sect Leader Chen, although there were some twists and turns in the Nanbin matter, thanks to Shuang'er, the allocation of those two ancient Daoist True Explanation fragments has been finalized! Someone will deliver them to Mingxia Mountain shortly. In addition..."

An Ning paused slightly, her voice becoming serious: "She has also secured an extra opportunity for you to exchange for a piece of Xuanjuan Pavilion's collection! This is the central secret vault, which cannot be opened without great merit. The contents far exceed those of the Zhenhai Treasury, including cultivation techniques, supernatural abilities, secret stories, rare books, and even divine weapons and treasures! The exchange token will be provided later. Remember, this is a rare opportunity, so do not use it lightly. Save it for when you truly need it!"

"Xuanjuan Pavilion?" A glint flashed in Chen Qing's eyes. This wasn't the first time he had heard of this name. He knew that many of the Zhenhai Division's treasures were related to it.

"This name differs from the name of the Remnant Scroll Pavilion by only one character. I wonder if there is any connection between them."

He thought to himself, but replied aloud, "Please thank Commander Liu for me. I will remember this favor."

The talisman's light faded.

A streak of crimson light pierced through the air and landed in front of the stone steps of the mountain gate. As the light dissipated, it was Liu Shuang'er.

"If you want to thank me, why don't you say so in person?" She was dressed in crimson, exuding a heroic aura, and held in her hands two ancient jade slips and a uniquely shaped black iron token.

Chen Qing immediately opened a channel in the array.

"Sect Leader Chen, the cultivation technique and token are here."

Handing over the items, Liu Shuang'er smiled and said, "The matter in Nanbin was handled cleanly and efficiently; Shuang'er admires it. I wonder when the Sect Leader will have some free time? There are still some details regarding the background and methods of that Crimson Flame Envoy, Mr. Li, that I would like to verify with the Sect Leader..."

Chen Qing took the jade slip token; it was icy cold to the touch, faintly exuding an aura of gloom and death.

His mind was preoccupied with the profound mysteries involved, and he had no time for formalities, only nodding slightly: "Commander Liu, you've worked hard. I really want to thank you properly, but..."

"Never mind, he really is a cultivation fanatic." Liu Shuang'er saw through his act and said understandingly, "With the profound skill in hand, I think the sect leader has no intention of wasting words with me. Let's go and comprehend it first."

Chen Qing felt slightly embarrassed and said, "Now that the cultivation method has arrived, I have indeed been preoccupied with studying it and have been negligent." After saying this, he did not pretend to be serious, bid farewell to Liu Shuang'er, and turned to walk towards the quiet room. His steps were heavy and his mind was obviously immersed in the two ancient methods.

Liu Shuang'er watched his retreating figure, but she wasn't annoyed. She just felt that his humble origins really limited this sect leader.

The stone door to the quiet room slammed shut.

Chen Qing sat cross-legged on the jade couch, with two jade slips recording the ancient path hanging in front of him, his divine thoughts flowing into them like a gentle stream.

"The Great Sun's Celestial Strategy" is magnificent and powerful, expounding the supreme truth of the Great Sun's celestial journey, illuminating the universe, and burning away evil spirits. It is domineering and unparalleled, and its sharpness is fully revealed!

The "Pure Yang Primordial Origin Chapter" is ancient and obscure, pointing directly to the origin of pure Yang creation, expounding the supreme and profound principles of the primordial ancestral Qi evolving into the universe, mysterious and unfathomable, with a lofty artistic conception!

However, when Chen Qing tried to use the "Great Sun True Flame" external elixir in his dantian as a guide to connect with the principles described in the "Great Sun Sky Patrol Strategy", a sudden change occurred!
The external elixir's blazing light flowed, clashing with the dormant Daoist intent within the jade slip, like two parallel lines that would never intersect, subtly repelling each other! No matter how intense the true fire of the external elixir was, it could not evoke the slightest resonance, let alone evolve supernatural powers.

"When the path of cultivation collapses and the lineage is severed, it is like a river changing course and its source drying up. Even if there are any remaining true teachings, they are like stagnant water, losing the resonance of the spirit of heaven and earth, and it is difficult to regain its former power."

Chen Qingyue clarified what it means for the path to be cut off.

However, he did not stop there. Instead, he took out the strange key points of the "Blood River True Form Great Technique" and compared them with the two ancient and dead techniques.

The Blood River True Form emphasizes stealing the source, taking the extreme path of plunder and force. The pure yang external elixir in the dantian is the supreme weapon to suppress such demonic and malevolent energy. Although the two ancient methods are dead and dormant, some key points can be used in reverse to simulate and deduce demonic arts.

"The demonic art is the blade, and the pure yang is the sheath. If the body in the dream were to wield it, with the Taiyin Annihilation and the mountains, seas, and stars as its foundation, and with the power of this pure yang external elixir protecting its true nature, it might be possible to control it!"

With this thought in mind, Chen Qing's eyes shone brightly, but he did not rush into the dream. Instead, he calmed his mind and engraved every rune and every true meaning of the two ancient fragments into the depths of his consciousness, repeatedly chewing and deducing them until he knew them by heart and understood them thoroughly.

He had deduced the key points of the Blood River True Form Great Method and the dangerous backlashes of it hundreds of times. Combined with the suppressive effect of the Pure Yang External Elixir, he gradually made up his mind.

Time passes slowly in the mountains.

March passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, Chen Qing awoke from his meditative state, his eyes gleaming with inner light, his aura perfectly harmonious and flawless, even more profound and vast than before his seclusion.

"The Yin Spirit has stabilized in the late stage, with pure Yang within. The physical body is beginning to move towards the perfect state and has already laid the foundation for condensing the Golden Core! It's about time to enter the dream."

With this thought in mind, he summoned the Star-Stabilizing Pearl, immersed his divine sense in it, and combined it with his understanding of the Way of Mountains and Seas. He then activated the spiritual energy of the earth's veins and outlined several profound array patterns containing the meaning of mountains guarding and the boundless ocean within the original innate mist array.

The array patterns blended with the mist, making the entire Mingxia Mountain's aura even more unified, ethereal and unpredictable.

Outside the mountains, Jun Wuyai, who lived in a hut, felt a jolt in his heart as he sensed a fluctuation in the flow of fortune.

On the mountain, Chen Qing summoned Bai Shaoyou, Fang Da'ao, Qu Xiaoyao, and Hou'er, and explained everything about the mountain gate in detail, especially instructing them to pay attention to the mysterious "Jun Youbian" below the mountain.

All the disciples said they knew, and Bai Shaoyou even said he intended to improve the sect. "Do as you please."

With everything arranged, Chen Qing had no more worries.

"With a solid foundation and all techniques in place, this time I will begin my ascent to the Golden Core stage!"

The Celestial Dynasty, 9020th year.

The Taiyin Cult, the Netherworld Ancient Cave.

Chen Qing's eyes snapped open, and deep within his pupils, he saw mountains collapsing and seas raging, the sun and moon revolving, and stars flickering!
The insights gained from twenty years of dreaming were like a flash flood, pouring down!

All that I gained from twenty years of arduous cultivation in my dream has now become mine!

"The Tai Su Mountain and Sea Seal... I've comprehended it!"

The dantian and dantian are like a boiling bronze furnace, with the vast true energy roaring and surging. The Taihe Qi and Taiyin Qi intertwine and co-exist, rushing straight to the Niwan Palace!

"Boom!"

The illusory image of a majestic mountain rises from the ground, its imposing presence suppressing all directions; the illusory image of an endless ocean then unfolds, its vastness encompassing all things!

The sun and moon hang on the mountain peaks and sea shores, with stars dotting the landscape!

The runes on the walls of the Netherworld Cave were flashing wildly!

"Om-"

The Zhenyuan Stele atop the giant rock trembled violently, its ancient will suddenly awakening.

"Li has awakened? Only twenty years! This... this is the manifestation of the true meaning of mountains and seas? The sun, moon and stars shining together?! To comprehend the mystery and have such an extraordinary phenomenon?"

The stone tablet's consciousness immediately noticed the unusual condition on Chen Qing's body.

"What a powerful foundation! If this foundation were to form a Golden Core, the starting point would be at least the fifth level! Wait... something's wrong!"

"Crack!"

With a crisp sound, a crack appeared in the golden Buddha light shield in Chen Qing's palm!
A glint of blood, carrying boundless resentment and ferocity, broke free from its restraints the instant Chen Qing's aura surged, transforming into a streak of blood that hurtled straight towards Chen Qing's brow!

"You wicked creature!" the Zhenyuan Stele roared, its body radiating a bright light as a soul-suppressing chain burst forth, heading straight for the blood-red light!
Just then.

Chen Qing neither dodged nor avoided, but instead suddenly opened his mouth and inhaled fiercely at the oncoming crimson light!
"call--"

A terrifying suction force erupted!

Majestic mountain shadows, vast ocean waves, radiant sun and moon, dazzling stars... many strange phenomena, along with that struggling blood light, were swallowed by Chen Qing in one gulp, like a whale sucking in water!
"Mountain and Sea Suppressing Yuan!"

Chen Qing's hands flashed as he formed the Tai Su Mountain and Sea Seal, and he pressed down sharply!
The surrounding earth trembled, and a powerful force gathered!

The raging power of mountains, seas, and stars, and the ferocious demonic blood light, were instantly forcibly imprisoned, compressed, and melted!
All unusual phenomena subsided into silence.

Only Chen Qing's aura was as condensed as an abyss, unfathomable.

"Mountains and seas at your side? Activating the earth's veins for blessing?!" The clear light on the Zhenyuan Stele flickered uncertainly. "You didn't just glimpse the surface, but completely comprehended the true essence of the 'Tai Su Mountain and Sea Seal'? And integrated it into your own Dao foundation?!"

Chen Qing slowly withdrew his stance and bowed to the huge stone tablet: "Thank you for protecting me for twenty years, senior. I wonder what the outside world has been like during these twenty years?"

The stone tablet remained silent for a moment before saying, "Twenty years ago, that girl Xuan Su came once, saying that Yu Jing had summoned you and wanted to take you there to inquire about the Demon Tribulation. At that time, you were deeply immersed in the True Meaning of Mountains and Seas, and she dared not disturb you, so she went ahead with You Chan and the others. About ten years ago, an envoy came to our sect with a decree, saying that once you came out of seclusion, you should immediately go to Yu Jing to report back. He should still be here."

A glint of light flashed in Chen Qing's eyes.

Messenger from the Jade Capital?
He nodded slightly: "Thank you for informing me, senior. I will go out now to meet the envoy."

After all, he turned around and wanted to leave.

The stone tablet seemed hesitant, as if it wanted to ask about the profound methods for absorbing strange phenomena and suppressing demonic thoughts, but ultimately remained silent.
"The younger generation is truly formidable! Such comprehension, such comprehension, is extremely rare even in the Daoist Chronicles. It seems that I, this old man, have truly lost my sight and have been trapped here for far too long..."

Outside the ancient, dark cave, a chilling aura howled.

Chen Qing took a step forward, and the cave behind him slowly closed like the mouth of a giant beast.

Just as he was trying to determine the direction, a cold starlight pierced through the air and landed about ten feet in front of him.

As the starlight faded, a man dressed in a dark brocade robe with star patterns appeared. His face was cold and stern. He looked Chen Qing up and down and asked, "Are you Ji Mingzi of the Hidden Star Sect?"

Chen Qing's thoughts shifted slightly, but his expression remained unchanged: "And who are you, sir?"

"Chen Xinghen, Inquiry Envoy of the Jade Capital Central Government." A jade token shaped like the Big Dipper slid out from the man's sleeve, its faint light shimmering and exuding a majestic and dignified aura.

"You once suppressed the nascent demon pill at the altar in the Demon Cave of the Northern Cold Continent. This merit has been recorded and the Central Government has rewarded you." He paused. "However, the demon's whereabouts are elusive and its source is not yet clear. The demonic energy is still rampant. You need to go to the Jade Capital in person to plead your case. Come with me."

"The demonic energy is still rampant? Go to Jade Capital?" Chen Qing vaguely felt something was wrong. Then the Tathagata Talisman trembled and warned him not to go. He had entered the dream this time to perfect his path of cultivation and break through to the Golden Core stage, and he did not want to delay on other matters.

“Since the central government has summoned me, I will obey. However, there are some things that need to be dealt with and clarified first. You have waited for ten years…” Chen Qing replied, and the spiritual talisman in the Niwan Palace trembled as he prepared to escape!

"Om-"

Just then, Chen Xinghen casually flicked his sleeve backward!
An invisible and intangible force suddenly descended!
The surrounding space instantly froze!

“Fellow Daoist Jiming,” he sighed, “I truly respect you. The Demon-Slaying Pill and the sealing of demonic intent require great courage and wisdom. Come with me, let’s lay low for now, and once the dust settles, the central government will make a fair judgment.”

"Take a break from the limelight?" Chen Qing understood the unspoken meaning: "Is this how the central government of the Immortal Dynasty treats those who have made contributions?" He couldn't help but recall the treatment of "Chen Xu" who offered advice in his previous life. If this person was truly an envoy of the Immortal Dynasty, then this Immortal Dynasty was vastly different from the past.

Chen Xinghen said, “The Immortal Dynasty is like the heavens, and its operation has its own rules. Merit should be rewarded and mistakes should be punished, but whether there is merit or not, whether there is a mistake or not, is not up to you or me to decide. Go, do not resist. I know all about your sword talisman, Dharma wheel, Buddha light golden body and all your other tricks.”

　Press the line!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)