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

Chapter 185 Infinite Qi

In a hazy state, Chen Qing felt a dazzling light before his eyes, with endless ethereal light surging out from the magnificent gate that connected heaven and earth!

He subconsciously took a breath, and the pure, almost liquefied spiritual energy surged into his limbs and bones, cleansing every meridian and nourishing every inch of his muscles and bones!
In an instant, Chen Qing felt that his connection with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth had become clearer and closer than ever before. With the slightest thought, he could trigger a spiritual tide, as if he himself were the source of the spiritual vein!
"No! This is all an illusion! But..."

When he suddenly came to his senses and looked inward, he was shocked to find that the mysterious gate in his heart was as solid as a jade carving. With a slight thought, the gate opened, and a torrent of spiritual energy surged out like a flood, instantly filling his dantian and spreading into his limbs and bones. It was as if he could always be in a peak state of abundant spiritual energy, with no fear of depletion!

"The spiritual energy is even purer than before, and even the demonic nature that was entangled within it has been completely cleansed, almost to the point of innate purity! Since the portal in my heart manifested, all the distracting thoughts and chaotic ideas that were so difficult to eradicate have disappeared!"

Upon realizing this, Chen Qing understood that this was all because he had unintentionally comprehended the Mysterious Female Contemplation Method earlier, which had caused a change in the gateway to his heart!

Even when he sensed it closely, the evil aura that had been lurking in the portal had disappeared, replaced by a grand and righteous aura!
"This visualization method of the Mysterious Female Medicine Sect seems tailor-made for the Mysterious Female Gate of the Taiyi Dao Palace! But it is clearly belonging to two different sects..."

After the initial joy, Chen Qing quickly calmed down.

In this short period of time, he gained a great deal. Although he was not sure if the hidden danger in his heart had been eliminated, at least he had more control over this door that had appeared inexplicably and inexplicably in his heart!

"These changes are all due to the recent unusual activity of the jade tablet that records the method. The jade tablet even released many restrictions, opening up the true meaning of visualization within without reservation, allowing me to absorb it. But this commotion is too great; it certainly can't be hidden anymore. Oh well, I might as well lay it all out and explain..."

The moment this thought arose, he immediately stopped meditating.

The floating dark blue jade tablet lost its clear light and fell back onto the stone platform with a "snap".

On the other side, the middle-aged scholar was no longer composed.

His face was deathly pale, fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and his heart was pounding wildly. The previously planned contact process, the carefully prepared words, and the roundabout probing all vanished at this moment.

The play has come to an end.

After a long silence, Chen Qing simply used his mind to transmit his voice, pointing directly at the middle-aged scholar: "What do you seek?"

The middle-aged scholar took a deep breath, suppressing the trembling in his soul. He straightened his indigo robe, took a half step back, and solemnly and deeply bowed to the servant: "I am Yu Yin, a mere keeper of the classics in the Remnant Scroll Pavilion. I have offended you by disturbing you without any intention. I have no other request but... only the desire for knowledge."

He raised his head, his gaze intense, filled with both awe and longing: "History is vast and its span is long, with countless secrets of rise and fall, and the evolution of paths, all buried in the dust. I, a junior, dwell in this humble abode, perusing fragments of books, and I feel increasingly insignificant, knowing only a drop in the ocean. Your Excellency is profound and must have delved into the secrets of the ages. I dare not seek the methods, nor do I dare ask for the power, but only hope to glimpse a glimpse of the true face, to satisfy my thirst for knowledge, and to understand the changes of the past and present."

His words were sincere and his attitude was respectful.

Chen Qing pondered the truth or falsehood in these words, and then said, "Knowledge also has a price."

The middle-aged scholar felt a sudden tightness in his chest and immediately said, "As long as it is within my power, I will not refuse!" He paused and added, "Your Excellency is welcome to view all the collections in this pavilion. As for items that are hard to find elsewhere, I may also have some small channels to obtain them."

There was another moment of silence.

"can."

Yu Yin felt a huge weight lifted from his heart, and he could hardly contain his excitement. He quickly bowed again and said, "Thank you for your kindness!"

Chen Qing didn't stand on ceremony and said directly, "I also have something I want to know. What do you want to know? Tell me, and we'll exchange it."

There was a risk in saying this; if the other party asked something he didn't know, he could only excuse himself by saying that it was a secret.

Yu Yin was overjoyed, his mind racing with countless questions, yet he feared that his questions might be abrupt and offend this unfathomable being.

After weighing his options, he took a deep breath and chose the research topic that had consumed the most of his recent efforts and was also the most controversial: "May I ask, Your Excellency, do you know why the Yuehua Prefecture in the North was destroyed?"

Upon asking the question, Yu Yin held his breath, his heart pounding like a drum.

A moment of silence.

The divine voice rang out again, reaching Yin's ears: "He was suppressed and destroyed because he angered one person."

Yu Yin's heart skipped a beat!
really!

It is consistent with the conclusion I pieced together and deduced from the clues!
Then, his voice tightened, and he cautiously pressed on, "Was this the work of that Dharma Master? I wonder what the background of this Dharma Master is?"

"Indeed." The divine sense confirmed his guess, paused slightly, and uttered four words: "Born from a hidden star."

"Hidden Star Sect! It's the Hidden Star Sect again!"

Yu Yin was shocked. Many clues were connected, and many investigations and speculations were confirmed!

Remembering the identity of the venerable one before him, he dared not ask any further questions about the Dharma Master, and respectfully said, "Your Excellency is truly a man of faith! May I ask how I can serve Your Excellency? What is it that Your Excellency wishes to know?"

“Go to where you were last time and see the monument that records the past.”

Yu Yin immediately replied, "Please follow me, Your Excellency!"

He immediately led the strongmen and slaves through layers of restrictions and deep corridors to the gatehouse he had previously visited.

Xuanyuan Remains Stele Pavilion.

Once inside, Chen Qing scanned the area with his divine sense and immediately identified the stone tablets he had seen before.

Most of them remained unchanged, even the stone tablets related to the Taiyi Dao Palace were unchanged, but the inscription on that gray and white broken tablet was no longer the tragic swan song of the Taiyin Sect's entire sect sacrificing themselves for the demon, but had become a different scene:
[In the Immortal Dynasty Chronicles, a demon from beyond the realm descended, its seed deeply embedded, its crimson stains corroding the soil, threatening the northern border. A hidden star lord, observing its tracks, used forbidden magic to activate the starlight and earth's veins, extinguishing the demon's root at the bottom of the abyss, leaving only the Hidden Star Northern Sect to eternally guard this land.]

History has truly been changed!
"It has actually become a record of the 'Dharma Lord'! That means that the demonic calamity was indeed controlled because of me!"

Even though he had already anticipated it, witnessing the changes to these weathered stone carvings still stirred up a lot of emotions in Chen Qing.

This time, the experience was actually even more intuitive than the last one!

The vast expanse of time, the fate of all beings, is altered by a single dream!
However, as he read on, his brows gradually furrowed.

"Does this mean I will leave behind a legacy in the North? Or will I take on disciples? But according to my original intention, after breaking this deadlock, I will flee far away to avoid the vortex of trouble in the North. I never thought of leaving behind any lineage."

Chen Qing sat on the couch, his eyes slightly closed, still recalling the scene within the Xuan Yuan Broken Stele Pavilion. "I traverse between two realms, my dreams and awakenings alternating, thus I can disrupt the established cause and effect..."

He was lost in thought.

"Chi chi chi chi!"

A sudden, urgent shout interrupted his thoughts.

Chen Qing looked up and saw the golden monkey darting towards him, dragging a dark object along with it. The object struggled and meowed in protest.

After the little monkey threw the black object to the ground, it pointed at it as if to show off, and gestured to Chen Qing, "Chirp! Squeak!"

Chen Qing's gaze fell upon a small beast, entirely black except for a wisp of white fur on its forehead. It resembled a cat, but its pupils were emerald green with a faint shimmering light. At that moment, its fur was standing on end, and it looked both surprised and angry.

"You're saying it's lurking nearby, spying on me? And harboring ill intentions?" Chen Qing looked at the little monkey.

"Chirp!" The little monkey nodded emphatically, waving its little fists and making a punching gesture to show how it bravely captured the enemy.

Chen Qing chuckled, turning his gaze to the black cat: "Since you captured it, you can do whatever you want with it..."

Before it could finish speaking, the black cat suddenly stood up on its hind legs and spoke in a clear but alarmed voice, like a six or seven-year-old child: "Master! Wait! Show mercy! I am not a villain, but a guardian beast of Taiyi, the Shadow Leopard-Scale! This monkey is unruly and lacks intelligence; it must not be allowed to deal with him!"

"Shadow Leopard?" Chen Qing raised an eyebrow, restraining the eager little monkey. "You spied on me first, and now you call me sect leader. What's the reason for this?"

The black cat breathed a sigh of relief, tidied its ruffled fur, and a hint of arrogance flashed in its green eyes: "Master, please allow me to report that my clan has served the true disciples of Taiyi for generations, strictly adhering to the ancient covenant, and waiting for the true master who possesses the Dao seed of 'Xuxuan Pinmen' to appear in the world."

It paused, looked at Chen Qing, and its expression turned solemn: "Your inner energy contains hidden portals and phantoms, encompassing Mount Sumeru within a mustard seed and the universe within a speck of dust. This is a sign that you have achieved minor success in the cultivation of the 'True Scripture of the Taiyi Void Profound Female Gate'! No one outside the orthodox Taiyi lineage could possibly reach this path! Therefore, I call you Sect Leader, which is in accordance with the Way of Heaven!"

Chen Qing's heart stirred slightly, but he showed no sign of it on his face: "Even if what you say is true, what is the purpose of your covert spying?"

The Shadow Leopard-Scaled said solemnly, "It is not for spying, but for protection and examination! Although the Void Profound Female Gate is infinitely powerful, when it is first established, its foundation is not solid, making it easy to attract demonic thoughts and breed impurities. The responsibility of our clan is to use a wisp of 'Primordial Qi' to help cleanse the gate, stabilize the foundation, remove falsehood and preserve truth when the True Lord's Dao Seed first sprouts, so that it can truly be in harmony with my Taiyi Great Dao!"

It licked its paws and continued, "This primordial energy originates from the ancient divine court. It is the primordial energy accumulated by my Taiyi Dao Palace's patriarch during his tenure in the Heavenly Court. It is incomparably precious, and only those whose Dao seeds are compatible can withstand it. It can fill the gaps in the Xuanmen. In the world, only the Xuanpin Medicine Sect has a method that can rival it! I originally intended to observe the sect leader for a few days, and then appear to offer it to you when your cultivation has deepened further and your energy is perfected. Alas..."

As they were talking, the cat glanced at the monkey, looking rather annoyed.

After listening, Chen Qing pondered for a moment.

What the leopard-like creature said vaguely coincided with the recent changes in the gate he had been thinking about.

"In that case, give me that primordial energy." Chen Qing stretched out his hand.

The Shadow Leopard hesitated for a moment, its emerald eyes darting around, before it said tactfully, "Sect Leader, it's not that I'm stingy, but the best time to guide your vital energy is when your spiritual light shines forth from the very first moment. I observe that your energy is still somewhat lacking. According to ancient texts, ordinary cultivators need at least sixty years of painstaking practice, meditating day and night, to reach this level. However, Sect Leader, you are a prodigy, and perhaps we can shorten the time, but it cannot be rushed..."

Chen Qing smiled slightly, recalling the changes after visualizing the Gate of the Mysterious Female, and without saying much, closed his eyes and concentrated.

A slight movement of consciousness stirred within the Niwan Palace, triggering the inner gate of the heart.

"Om-"

A mysterious aura spread out, and the phantom of an ancient and noble door emerged from the body. Although it was only for a moment, the surrounding spiritual energy gathered as if in worship, extremely pure, without any impurities or demonic thoughts!
The cat's black fur bristled instantly, its emerald eyes widened, and it shrieked, "A divine light manifested itself?! How long has it been?"

It circled Chen Qing twice: "The revival of Taiyi Dao is promising! It is promising!"

Having said that, the black cat did not hesitate any longer and opened its mouth to inhale and exhale!
A hazy, indistinct point of light slowly flew out of its mouth, shimmering with iridescent light and exuding a natural Daoist charm, drifting gently towards Chen Qing. Where the point of light passed, the void seemed to become clear and transparent.

"Master, this is the primordial energy of the beginning. Please quickly absorb it and refine the Xuanmen!"

Chen Qing did not immediately accept it. He carefully scanned the light spot with his divine sense and confirmed that there was no hidden restriction or evil intention. There was only an ancient Dao charm that was extremely pure and full of life. Only then did he wrap it with his own divine sense and temporarily store it in a corner of his dantian. He used the power of the Nirvana Dharma Wheel to suppress it slightly, leaving it for further verification in his dream body. He did not rashly absorb it.

The little monkey tilted its head to the side, looked at Chen Qing, then at the suddenly submissive black cat, scratched its face, and seeing that Chen Qing was unharmed, it squatted down to the side with peace of mind.

Chen Qing waved for the monkey and cat to leave, then sat quietly alone.

"The Primordial Qi, the Divine Court Dao Ancestor, the Pseudo-Mysterious Gate of the Female—the Taiyi Dao Palace's millennia-long scheme is truly fraught with peril. Everything will be revealed in the next dream."

The Immortal Dynasty, 9070 years ago.

In the northern lands, at the Demon-Suppressing Gorge, lies the Hidden Star Courtyard.

Deep within the main hall of the Frozen Ice Palace, in a quiet chamber carved from black ice, Chen Qing slowly opened his eyes.

His eyes were momentarily blank, then filled with a torrent of memories that surged like a tsunami!
Fifty years of accumulated experience exploded within his soul!

"Fifty years later, this dreamlike being has actually taken on disciples here? And not just one?"

He whispered unconsciously, but before he could think about his "experience" over the past fifty years, something unexpected happened!

"Om-"

Deep within my heart, that mysterious and unpredictable door suddenly trembled!
On the surface of the portal, the engravings of the sun, moon, stars, mountains, rivers, and the nation seem to come alive, flowing endlessly and bursting forth with brilliant light!
"Rumble--"

The entire ice palace trembled!

Chen Qing's pores involuntarily opened up, and a vast amount of spiritual energy, like the water of a bursting dam, surged out from the portal, instantly filling his limbs and bones, and then bursting out from his pores!

Because it was so concentrated, the spiritual energy even condensed around his body into a visible hazy glow, with streaks like dragons, coiling and swirling!

The ice on the floor and walls of the quiet room made a soft "sizzling" sound, covered with a layer of rich, dripping spiritual liquid, which was then covered by an even more surging wave of spiritual energy!
"Whoohoo-"

Above the Demon Suppression Gorge, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth within a radius of a hundred miles was drawn by an invisible force, transforming into visible whirlwinds of spiritual energy that roared down, pierced through the top wall of the Ice Palace, and flowed into the portal within Chen Qing's body that was still frantically pouring out spiritual energy!
Internal and external forces converge, working together from within and without!
Chen Qing's body transformed into the center of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and his aura rose at an alarming speed. The Chaos Golden Core in his dantian spun wildly, and the seven tribulation patterns on its surface shone brightly. The eighth blurry pattern was condensing and becoming clearer at an unprecedented speed with the support of the vast spiritual energy!
A wisp of auspicious cloud sprouted in his Niwan Palace!
The spiritual energy and magical power throughout the body are boiling, and even more spirituality is manifesting within!
(End of this chapter)