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

Chapter 154 Laws and Orders
"To turn one's hand to create clouds, to turn one's hand to create rain, to sever the nascent soul with the golden core—only with such supernatural powers can one perhaps attain true freedom and liberation..."

Gazing at that solitary figure, and imagining the scene of the other party striking with lightning swords and beheading nascent souls with a flick of their fingers, Yin Qingping's emotions surged.

In her heart, the desire to seek the Dao and ask about immortality grew wildly like weeds, almost breaking through the soil!

"Ahem!" Qi Tongyue coughed softly beside him, warning him with his divine sense, "Concentrate! Don't forget your identity!"

Yin Qingping suddenly jolted awake, realizing her lapse in composure. She hurriedly lowered her head, no longer daring to look at the figure in the center of the frozen lake.

"When he first arrived, this Daoist Jiming was still a Yin spirit, but his aura was already extraordinary. Meeting him could have been a matter of life and death. But the envoy insisted on waiting. Now look what happened, he swiftly completed the seventh stage of the Golden Core realm and killed a Nascent Soul demon lord on the spot! How can we invite him now?"

As she pondered, she secretly glanced at the two important figures from Yujing beside her and saw that Chen Xinghen was lost in thought.

Chen Xinghen's mind was in turmoil.

He had reviewed Chen Qing's files and learned that shortly after joining the Hidden Star Sect, Chen Qing, with the appearance of a Yin God, had defeated a Golden Core cultivator, achieving remarkable feats.

It hasn't even been sixty years in total, yet today he has already formed his Golden Core, and at the seventh level of the Golden Core stage, he even killed a Nascent Soul Demon Lord on the spot!
Even if the Nascent Soul cultivators of the hundred races and demons are not as skilled, well-established, or possess as many magical treasures as the great cultivators of the human race, they are still Nascent Soul cultivators in the end!

This is beyond just being amazing; it's downright illogical!

He looked at the woman beside him with her eyes closed.

This official said that no matter how many times Jiming had undergone the Golden Elixir transformation, he had his own means to suppress and control him.

What now?
At the seventh stage of the Golden Core realm, his combat power is approaching that of the Nascent Soul stage!
According to the unwritten rules of the Immortal Dynasty, such a person should be treated as a Nascent Soul Grandmaster! The original plan of forcefully apprehending him is definitely not feasible.

Sure enough, the woman who had been keeping her eyes closed and seemingly detached from worldly affairs had her delicate brows furrowed slightly.

However, before she could make a decision, another group of people had already taken the first step.

Amidst the flowing blue light and the gentle breeze, Qingqin, the patriarch of the Qingqiu clan, accompanied by several elders, gracefully approached the edge of the frozen lake. She bowed to Chen Qing from afar, her voice melodious: "Qingqin of Qingqiu, on behalf of the clan, congratulates Fellow Daoist Jiming on achieving the Great Perfection of the Golden Core!"

She adopted a very humble posture, addressing him as "fellow Daoist," as if they were old acquaintances.

Behind him, the elders acted swiftly and decisively, their delicate hands flicking out strands of green rope that captured all the demon generals who had come with the Silver Mark Wolf Lord and were now terrified, and escorted them forward.

"What should we do with these Frost-Scented Clan henchmen? Please advise, fellow Daoist," an elder asked respectfully.

Chen Qing glanced at the trembling demon generals and shook his head: "I will punish those who attack me. These demons did not directly confront me. Whether to kill them or let them go is up to you."

Qingqin exchanged a glance with the elders.

This newly promoted seventh-level Golden Core cultivator is as ruthless as a thunderbolt when he is about to kill, yet he does not take his anger out on others, and his thoughts are unfathomable.

After a moment's thought, Qingqin waved her hand, signaling the elder to take the demon general away. Then she turned to Chen Qing, her tone becoming more serious: "Fellow Daoist, you are magnanimous. However, the Frostfolk Clan wields considerable power among the Hundred Clans and harbors great ambitions, aiming to ascend to the rank of a superior clan. Yinhen is not the only Nascent Soul cultivator in the clan. They will certainly not let this go easily after losing their clan leader, and there will undoubtedly be many troubles to come."

Upon hearing this, Chen Qing frowned slightly: "I have no enmity with the Frostfolk, so why are they harassing me?"

"There is indeed a reason for this, and it is related to the Sacred Flame." Qingqin said, then softly inquired, "May I ask, fellow Daoist, is the long-lost Qingqiu Mysterious Sacred Flame of my clan with you?"

“Indeed,” Chen Qing nodded frankly, “The fire came to me on its own and merged into my body. Although I did not actively seek it, I have indeed benefited greatly from it. Now the fire has merged with my soul and is difficult to separate. If the nobles need compensation, I will not refuse as long as I can do so. If you absolutely must have the sacred fire, you and I can discuss it together to see if there is a substitute or a way to coexist and prosper.”

A strange light flashed in Qingqin's eyes. Far from being disappointed, she seemed relieved, and her tone became even gentler: "Fellow Daoist, you misunderstand. The Sacred Flame has a spirit and chooses its own master. This is the will of Heaven, and it also shows that you and Qingqiu have a deep affinity. Forcing separation would be a bad thing. Going with the flow is the right path. However..."

She shifted her tone slightly, revealing a perfectly timed look of concern: "The Sacred Flame is, after all, related to our clan's heritage. It needs someone to constantly sense and protect its spirit. Since you have merged with the Sacred Flame, you are also closely connected to our clan. In my opinion, it would be better if our clan selected one or two astute members to serve you. Firstly, they can protect the Sacred Flame's spirit; secondly, they can be at your beck and call, offering their modest assistance; and thirdly, if the Frost-Scented Clan or others encounter trouble, they can promptly communicate and provide mutual support. What do you think, Fellow Daoist?"

Chen Qing sensed the probing in the other party's words, and after a moment's thought, said, "We don't need too many attendants, one or two is enough. If it's too ostentatious, it won't be good."

Qingqin smiled and said, "I will do as you say, fellow Daoist." Once the matter was settled, she explained further, "The wolf lord of the Frost-Scented Clan once brought his clan's flames to Qingqiu to provoke us, attempting to use evil magic to devour the source of the Sacred Fire and nourish himself. However, his cultivation was insufficient, and he made a fool of himself. Instead, our Sacred Fire seized his energy and swallowed his flames! Yinhen wanted to take back his fire, so naturally, he was determined to fight to the death."

Chen Qing suddenly realized, and after a moment of silence, said, "So that's how it is. Greed led to his downfall, and there's a reason for it. Now that he's defeated and dead, let it go. If there are still people in his clan who don't understand right and wrong and want to cause trouble over this, then we'll make sure they don't have to do it again."

His tone was calm, yet it contained a deep killing intent!
Qingqin nodded in agreement.

Just then, the woman who had been observing quietly with her eyes closed suddenly moved slightly, floated closer, and gave Chen Qing a slight bow: "Lin Ruhui, Deputy Director of the Jade Capital Sky Patrol Division, greets Fellow Daoist Jiming. Congratulations on the seventh stage of your Golden Core and the great achievement of your supernatural powers."

Chen Qing's gaze fell on her, and he said calmly, "Has Commander Lin come here to capture me and interrogate me?"

Lin Ruhui was not annoyed and laughed, "Fellow Daoist is straightforward. From beginning to end, I have been inviting you to stay for a while. How could there be any talk of capturing you? Besides, your combat strength is now comparable to that of a Nascent Soul cultivator. According to the custom of the Immortal Dynasty, you should be treated with the courtesy due to a Great True Person. I can also recommend you to the central government of the Immortal Dynasty. In the Jade Capital, there is a vast world with more resources and even opportunities to directly point to the Great Dao."

Chen Qing remained calm and unmoved.

Seeing that he did not answer, she continued, "Fellow Daoist, do you know how difficult it is for talented people in the world to enter the court, enjoy the blessings of fortune, and be worshipped by the people? Only those with profound foundations and unparalleled talents can obtain it! At present, most of the important positions in the central government are occupied by the outstanding talents of the Five Sects and Six Religions. If you wish to enter the court, the Heavenly Inspection Bureau can recommend you. With your background, you will surely be given an important position. At that time, the resources for cultivation, the secrets of cultivation methods, and even benefiting the people will not be difficult. In particular, serving as an official in a region and upholding humanity is far more wonderful than practicing asceticism alone by a hundred times."

"Do you rule the world just to make it easier for yourselves to cultivate?" Chen Qing listened to her words and vaguely sensed the thoughts of some people in this immortal dynasty. He couldn't help but sigh.

He shook his head, his spirits dampened. "We have different paths, so we cannot work together. I appreciate Commander Lin's kindness. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave now." With that, the space around him rippled slightly, and without any hesitation, he prepared to use his spatial magic to depart.

"Fellow Taoist, wait!"

Lin Ruhui's voice remained steady. She knew that ordinary methods would hardly be able to capture this person. With a flick of her wrist, an ancient, dark yellow bamboo scroll appeared in her palm.

The moment the bamboo slips appeared, a solemn and majestic aura spread out, bringing order to the surrounding vibrant spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

"This is the Heavenly Laws and Decrees," Lin Ruhui said calmly. "These laws and regulations are listed here, not for killing or conquest, but to define the rules and draw the boundaries. Since you are in the territory of the Immortal Dynasty, there are some rules that you must eventually face. Please stay a moment and listen to my words; perhaps you can avoid countless troubles in the future." Chen Qing paused, his brows furrowing slightly. He felt a binding force emanating from the bamboo slip, as if the entire world was about to turn into a cage. He immediately made a decision.

"go!"

In the blink of an eye, the light of escape rose again!

"Alas!" Lin Ruhui sighed softly, with a hint of regret. "I was originally a guest of honor in the Jade Capital, why did I have to be a boat going against the current? Fellow Daoist Jiming, don't make a mistake for yourself, hurting the harmony and making things even more difficult for Ruhui."

Before she finished speaking, her jade-like finger had already pointed out and pressed on the Heavenly Decree Tablet.

"According to the laws of the Celestial Dynasty, this person is hereby imprisoned within the jurisdiction of Liangyi Mountain!"

Boom!

It was as if his words became law!
A deep rumble came from the depths of the earth, and the energy of the surrounding mountains and rivers was forcibly drawn into countless half-illusory chains, with cold law runes leaping on them. Like venomous pythons that came to life, they strangled Chen Qing from all directions!

Chen Xinghen's lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he only let out a sigh.

The laws of the Celestial Dynasty were as solid as a mountain, and he was powerless to resist them.

Lin Ruhui sighed, "Fellow Daoist Jiming, do not struggle. This is not a battle of supernatural powers, but the law of the Immortal Dynasty. No one can defy it!"

As the chains converged, the escape light trembled violently, and its speed decreased sharply!

Chen Qing could sense that what was accumulated within those chains was the collective will of the people, gathered through generations of the execution of the laws of the Immortal Dynasty!
"Is this how you hold the law in your hands and squander it at will? Aren't you afraid of damaging public trust and disturbing people's hearts?" He made a decisive move, not only refusing to back down but also bending down!
A streak of blood-red light shot out, enveloping his body and increasing his speed dramatically, as he charged straight at Lin Ruhui!

Capture the thief first and capture the king!
Lin Ruhui frowned slightly, seemingly not expecting the other party to be so fierce and resolute. She immediately activated the bamboo slip with all her might, and the power of the law surged out like a tide!
"The law commands all things to be in order, and supernatural powers are forbidden!"

The chains in the void solidified several times over, frantically coiling upwards and tightly holding back Chen Qing's figure, causing his blood-red rainbow-like momentum to slow down at a visible speed.

Just as the speed reached its lowest point, Chen Qing pointed his fingers like a sword and thrust them forward!
"Duh!"

The lightning hairpin shot out and transformed into a terrifying lightning sword in mid-air. A point of pitch-black lightning at the tip of the sword carried an indomitable destructive sword intent, piercing straight at Lin Ruhui's face!
"Such vigor! The natal magic weapon he cultivated is actually at the Nascent Soul level! This potential... no! He has already realized a great deal of his potential! If we were to truly fight face to face, the outcome would be very difficult to predict! But right now, I am acting on the laws of the Immortal Dynasty!"

Lin Ruhui's expression changed again. After a moment's thought, he understood that it was based on tribulation lightning that had been repeatedly strengthened. Even though it had been mostly destroyed by the Heavenly Demon projection, a lean camel is still bigger than a horse!
She dared not be careless, and four illusory scenes appeared behind her, swirling around her and transforming into layers of clear light to protect her.

"Click! Click! Click..."

However, the power of the Thunder Sword far exceeded expectations!

Seven barriers shattered in succession, unable to counteract its momentum!
The destructive lightning at the tip of the sword had already illuminated her pupils!

At this critical moment, Lin Ruhui's expression suddenly changed!
"Laws and shackles bind us, all laws are empty!"

"Crash-"

Countless chains of Dao laws surged wildly from the void, no longer binding, but like poisonous dragons binding Chen Qing's limbs and torso, tightening abruptly!

On the chains, tiny runes, as fine as ants and representing the myriad laws of the Immortal Dynasty, pulsed. A terrifying force that suppressed magic, imprisoned the soul, and disintegrated supernatural powers invaded Chen Qing's body!
The thunder sword that pierced Lin Ruhui's brow was also stopped by an invisible law, emitting a reluctant hum, flying back, transforming back into a hairpin, and inserting itself back into Chen Qing's hair.

In the distance, Qingqin and the others wanted to help, but they were also blocked by chains!
Lin Ru sighed in regret, "The law is majestic; you should respect it!"

"When you use the law to oppress others without cause, the law loses all its authority! If you can use the law, so can I! Knowing the law is the only way to break it!"

Although Chen Qing's body was firmly fixed in mid-air, the Tathagata Talisman flowed in his Niwan Palace. He suddenly raised his head, his eyes bursting with brilliance, staring at each chain that was binding him. He reflected the law-based runes that contained the principles of law, deducing and analyzing the operating rules and the source of power within them!
Lin Ruhui saw through Chen Qing's plan and shook his head: "The chains of laws and regulations are the condensation of the Immortal Dynasty's ten thousand years of order, the result of the hard work of generations of sages. The laws and principles are intertwined and vast as the sea. They are also faintly connected with the beliefs of hundreds of millions of people and the fate of the Immortal Dynasty. Even if you have extraordinary comprehension, how much of the true essence can you grasp in a short time?"

"Besides, what good is enlightenment? Now that the laws are running their own, they no longer absorb the thoughts of various schools. Without a celestial official title or merit, you cannot disrupt the order and will only waste your energy." Her tone softened, carrying a hint of admonition: "I sincerely invite you to the Jade Capital. The resources, vision, and status of the central government are far superior to those of the border regions. Why be so stubborn and waste your talents?"

"Knowing it's the blood and sweat of our ancestors, you still abuse it like this? You're the one who truly has no reverence for the law!" Chen Qing slowly raised his eyes. "Turning your hand to make clouds and rain, acting as you please, Commander Lin, how much of your sincerity is genuine, and how much is feigned? But anyway, the time is up..."

Lin Ruhui frowned, a sense of foreboding creeping in: "What time?"

Chen Qing did not answer. At the edge of his vision, a hazy white mist was silently spreading, gradually engulfing his entire field of vision.

The time for awakening has come; he left behind his obsession, etching the marks of the Dao.

“Commander Lin, I will remember this generous gift. We have a long future ahead of us.”

The moment the words fell, all the light in Chen Qing's eyes vanished, leaving them empty and deep. His entire being seemed ethereal and ethereal, as if he were one with the world. Only a mysterious and profound thought lingered around him, still instinctively analyzing every change in the thousands of law runes.

"...To actually enter a deep meditative state at a time like this? To use this to gain enlightenment?! There are actually people in this world with such profound understanding!"

Lin Ruhui noticed the change in Chen Qing's state. She was first taken aback, then her eyes showed shock, and finally her expression turned to appreciation and enthusiasm.

This state of near-detachment from worldly concerns made her desire to bring Chen Qing back to Yujing stronger than ever before!
"Guards, take him away."

She naturally didn't believe that having unimaginable comprehension could break through the suppression of laws.

After all, this law has transcended the realm of supernatural combat; it directly leverages the Celestial Dynasty's system to exert a superior and devastating influence!
　One more chapter before midnight...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)