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

Chapter 192 Settling the Karma
"They've been lured out!"

On the other side, several streaks of light flew away, and Elder Qiu sat cross-legged in a beam of clear light, looking smug.

He stroked his beard and pondered, "Previously, we let that fool Li Zhuo run rampant, and as a result, Li Qing went into seclusion and didn't make a move. It's clear that this young man isn't someone who cherishes his reputation or values ​​empty fame. Even his elderly parents are hard to sway. He can be described as cold-hearted by nature, but as long as he's human, he still has his weaknesses..."

Reflecting on his arrangements, he felt secretly pleased with himself.

"Although that wild monk from the Western Wilderness arrived suddenly and unexpectedly captured Li Zhuo, I went with the flow, and it turned out to be a brilliant move! This monk made a bold challenge, using force and reputation to provoke him, and finally made Li Qing discover his whereabouts!"

Just as he was pondering this, a streak of blue light suddenly broke through the air and arrived; it was an urgent message talisman.

Before the talisman had even come to a complete stop, an urgent voice came from inside: "Junior Brother Qiu! Stop immediately! Do not go any further! Li Qing has already defeated the swordsman and killed the monk! His momentum is at its peak. If you go over there, you may make things worse!"

"What?!" Elder Qiu's expression changed drastically. "The information I just received clearly indicated that the two were evenly matched, and it should have been a situation of mutual restraint and mutual destruction! How could this be..."

The voice in the communication talisman grew increasingly urgent: "Li Qing didn't use his full strength earlier, but now that he's free, he unleashed a thunderous attack, defeating the Sword-Extinguishing Monk in a single move! I told you long ago that it would be extremely difficult to suppress this fiend without the intervention of a top-tier Nascent Soul Grandmaster! But such a figure is not easily dealt with! Retreat immediately!"

Elder Qiu's face was gloomy.

The voice within the talisman continued, "The most urgent task is to search for the thief who stole the gate with all our might! For this reason, everything else can be put on hold, and our forces must be conserved!"

Upon hearing this, Elder Qiu forced himself to say, "Dongming, you are in charge of the search, so you naturally value this point. However, I am responsible for gathering the fortune of the era, and I cannot afford to lose it either! Now that Li Qing's parents and younger brother are in my hands, we still have leverage. How can we back down because of a small setback? Today's situation must be settled with him!"

"Sigh!" A helpless sigh came from the communication talisman: "If you insist on doing this, and something goes wrong, it will all be your own doing. The sect will never get entangled with Li Qing over this matter! Right now, everything must make way for the thieves! You'd better think carefully!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the communication talisman dimmed and burned itself.

"They're just trying to make me suffer! But I have a backup plan. If I really fall into Li Qing's hands this time, I'll spread the news of this place, which will naturally speed up the matter of the land ownership!" Elder Qiu snorted coldly, suppressing his unease, and led several streaks of light down from the clouds.

A flying boat followed closely behind and landed silently.

Inside the flying boat, two listless and dim-eyed old men were helped to their feet by a young couple.

These were Li Qing's biological parents and his elder brother's two children.

"Grandfather, Grandmother, watch your step." The young man helped the two elders up, speaking softly, "Uncle is outside. We're finally going to see him."

The old woman rubbed her sleepy eyes and murmured, "Qing'er, alas, I can hardly remember what he looks like anymore."

Mr. Li noticed the undisguised excitement and anticipation on his grandchildren's faces and asked them in a low voice why.

His granddaughter chimed in, "You two don't know, Uncle's reputation is huge now! Even though he's not in our Taiyi Dao Palace, who doesn't respect him? If Uncle could return to the Dao Palace, our Li family would truly be honored! He would be a prominent figure in the Dao Palace in the future!"

Her eyes were full of longing.

Li Sun also said, "I heard my grandmaster say that my uncle is a genius, comparable to three Golden Core cultivators! You should persuade him later not to give up this opportunity because of a little prejudice. So many people want the Daoist certificate of Taiyi Dao Palace, and they are willing to betray their sects and ancestors, bringing their Daoist inheritance to join them, but they can't get it!"

Mr. Li shook his head and sighed: "Qing'er has always been opinionated since she was a child. We couldn't persuade her back then, and it's even harder now."

"Alright, alright, let's go out quickly," the granddaughter urged. "Elder Qiu is a truly important figure. It's a huge honor for him to bring us here. We can't keep him waiting!"

Upon hearing this, Mr. and Mrs. Li dared not delay, and with the help of their grandchildren, they staggered out of the flying boat.

Having lived under the protection of the Dao Palace for so long, they were constantly exposed to the majesty of the sect and had long been accustomed to being humble and cautious. Their understanding of the outside world had become blurred and distorted. They only felt that the Taiyi Dao Palace was the best in the world and could not be offended, so they had to obey it in every way.

However, as soon as they stepped off the flying boat, a fierce wave of air rushed towards them!

Amidst the howling wind, the Buddha's light dissipated in the distance, scattering like golden snowflakes!

A figure in moonlight stumbled and fell in a sorry state, kicking up a cloud of dust!
Amidst the swirling sandstorm, a man raised his hand and tore open the dust curtain like a scroll, then slowly stepped out. Instantly, the wind and clouds followed, and the surrounding vegetation flourished with his footsteps!
"Is that Qing'er?" Mother Li rubbed her eyes, almost unable to recognize her.

Her appearance still vaguely resembled her past self, but her overall demeanor and imposing presence far exceeded her expectations.

Chen Qing's gaze swept over the two elders, a faint sensation in his bloodline flashing by, but he did not linger. His gaze fell on Elder Qiu, who was at the head of the group, and he said indifferently, "Taiyi Dao Palace, what brings you here? I have many grievances to settle with you. If you cannot give a reason, then you may all stay here."

Elder Qiu's heart skipped a beat, then he smiled and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect: "Fellow Daoist Li's supernatural abilities are truly admirable. I have come here with the same old intention. The Taiyi Dao Palace is eager for talented individuals. With your abilities, if you are willing to convert, the position of true successor, supreme Daoist techniques, and abundant resources will all be within your grasp, and you can even reunite with your family! Those who are stepping off the flying boat are your own blood relatives. The joy of family reunion is right before your eyes, why bother..."

"There's no need to say those things," Chen Qing shook his head.

Seeing this, the granddaughter of the Li family couldn't hold back any longer and hurriedly interjected, "Uncle! The Dao Palace is powerful and influential, a leader in the Central Plains! Countless people are desperate to obtain a Dao membership but cannot! Many people spend all their wealth just to be a servant in an outer courtyard, and they are happy to do so! Now Elder Qiu has solemnly invited you, what an honor! If you return, our whole family can benefit from it, that is the right way!"

The grandson of the Li family couldn't help but say, "Yes, the Dao Palace is a sacred place in the world. Many people who are lazy and cunning in other sects turn over a new leaf as soon as they come to the Dao Palace. They work hard from dawn till dusk and never stop, taking advantage of the opportunity to cultivate their spirit. Uncle has talent. If he comes to the Dao Palace, he will definitely be able to carry it forward and not bury his cultivation!"

"According to what you say, the people in Taiyi Dao Palace are really not that great." Chen Qing turned his gaze to his nephew and niece, his eyes indifferent: "Those who harbor thoughts of currying favor are not necessarily valued by Taiyi Dao Palace. What they want are precisely those who are unwilling to submit to you."

The Li family members were all taken aback upon hearing this.

"Enough with the idle talk." Chen Qing said directly, "The monk has been defeated, and Li Zhuo, whom he captured, should have been taken back by you, right? He has ruined my reputation, and today it's time for a reckoning! Besides, is the virtuous brother that the monk mentioned someone from your Taiyi Dao Palace?"

Elder Qiu's face darkened, and a fierce glint flashed in his eyes: "Fellow Daoist Li, even if you possess extraordinary abilities, you are still made of flesh and blood, with fathers and mothers, a clan and a family! Do you really want to implicate your blood relatives and clan for this bit of pride, ending up as an unfaithful and unfilial person, all alone?"

"You came all this way just to threaten me?" Chen Qing frowned. "Fine, capturing you will at least give me information about Li Zhuo's whereabouts!"

He took a step forward, his aura erupting like a torrent, aimed directly at Elder Qiu!
"Form the formation!" Elder Qiu shouted sharply, his hands forming hand seals, though he was startled. Several disciples of the Taiyi Dao Palace behind him responded and moved in response, their figures flashing as they took their positions, streams of spiritual light surging from their bodies!

Within a radius of a hundred miles, countless array flags soared into the air, fluttering in the wind and radiating ripples. They intertwined with the spiritual light in the sky, transforming into a golden net that covered the heavens and the earth, exuding a terrifying sense of oppression that imprisoned souls and suppressed magical power!

"Taiyi Binding God Net! No matter how powerful you are, once you enter this net, you will have to obediently submit!" Elder Qiu looked smug. This method was a secret combined attack formation passed down by Taiyi Dao Palace. With this formation, they had even trapped and killed Nascent Soul cultivators. This time, they had been waiting for Chen Qing to appear, so they brought the formation flag in advance, believing that they were bound to succeed!
the other side.

Seeing this, Li's grandson stamped his feet in distress and tugged at his grandparents' sleeves: "Grandfather! Grandmother! Quickly persuade Uncle! How could he strike first! What will happen if the Dao Palace is enraged!"

Li's granddaughter said anxiously, "Uncle! The Dao Palace has shown us immense kindness; please don't let it damage our relationship!"

"Two ignorant brats!" Princess Hongling sneered from the sidelines. "You two are obviously second-generation vassals who have lived in the Dao Palace for a long time. You've been influenced by the Taiyi Dao Palace since childhood, and your souls have long been corrupted and your minds have been washed. You can't even tell the difference between different strengths! You actually think that it's your Taiyi Dao Palace that's qualified to make a move?!"

Mr. and Mrs. Li were being pushed and shoved by their grandchildren, their lips trembling, but they were already stunned with fear and had no idea how to deal with it!
"Buzz!"

In the sky, the golden net was about to close in and cover Chen Qing!
Chen Qing's eyes flickered, and he was about to unleash the Tribulation Lightning Sword when he suddenly sensed something, and the mysterious portal in his heart trembled slightly!
In an instant, the scene before my eyes changed drastically!

The once mysterious and perfectly integrated golden net was now riddled with holes in his eyes!
Countless tiny gaps, flowing nodes, and even the noise of thoughts generated by the disciples who set up the formation due to the operation of their techniques were all clearly reflected in his mind!
"Most of these disciples actually practice the spiritual sect's branch techniques!"

Chen Qing immediately understood, realizing that while this group of people were operating the formation with all their might, due to the connection between the main sect and the mother sect, he could perceive their spiritual energy flow and mental changes!
"Full of flaws."

He spoke calmly, forming his fingers into a sword shape, and gently tapped it!
A wisp of sword intent, like a skilled butcher dissecting an ox, pierced the key node in the formation's operation!
"Crack!"

The enormous golden net that blotted out the sky trembled, and the runes flowing on it instantly dimmed and shattered!
The spiritual energy that forms the large net is even more chaotic and rampant!
"Puff puff!"

Several disciples of Taiyi Dao Palace who had set up the formation coughed up blood and staggered backward as they flew out. The formation was broken in the blink of an eye!
Elder Qiu's eyes widened: "Impossible! How could you..."

Before he could finish speaking, he sensed impending doom. His heart pounded with alarm, and without thinking of anything else, he turned around, stepped onto the escape light, and tried to get away from the place!
"Come down."

Chen Qing reached out with his right hand and grabbed at the air!
"Buzz!"

The blood-red light, like a bolt of lightning, spun in the air and surrounded Elder Qiu and several core disciples beside him, before suddenly contracting!

Elder Qiu unleashed his innate divine power, innate magic treasure, and projection of his own body, among other techniques, but all his efforts were rendered futile by the blood-red light. In an instant, the blood sealed off all his acupoints, making it difficult for him to use his magic power, and he fell to the ground!
"Oh!"

Dust billowed, and the group struggled in vain, their faces filled with humiliation and bewilderment.

One moment they were full of vigor, thinking victory was in their grasp, and the next they were all wiped out, captured like chickens! The contrast was so great that they almost lost their Dao heart!

The Li family members were completely dumbfounded, as if they were clay sculptures or wooden statues!

"How...how could this be? Even if my uncle is more powerful, he shouldn't have dismissed it so lightly..."

The earth-shattering battle they had imagined, the scene of their uncle's arduous resistance and eventual helpless surrender, did not occur. Instead, the Dao Palace elders and sect masters, whom they revered like gods, were utterly crushed and proved to be utterly vulnerable!
Princess Hongling snorted coldly, a smug look on her face, and laughed, "These few from Taiyi Dao Palace dare to jump out without any backing, they're practically courting death! And you, being used to shake Li Qing's Dao heart, you actually deserve to die! You're just lucky that Li Qing doesn't speak up, so no one dares to touch you, but if I were you, I'd better get lost!"

The Li family members were filled with fear and confusion, but they vaguely realized that their past understanding seemed to be flawed.

Qiao Bujue finished his meditation and stopped his injuries. He quickly stepped forward, looked at the disheveled Elder Qiu and the others on the ground, and finally looked at the Li family group, cupping his hands and asking, "Master Li, what should we do with these people?"

Chen Qing frowned slightly, deep in thought.

Just then, a long howl came from the horizon: "Junior Brother Jiming, why bother with such trivial matters? Just leave it to me!"

A streak of light flashed by, revealing the figure of the Little Dragon King Ao Yu.

He was dressed in a brocade robe, full of vigor and high spirits, followed by several Dragon Palace guards who arrived late.

He grinned at Chen Qing: "Lu Zhao received your inquiry and immediately sent me a message. I rushed over without stopping, which seems to be just in time."

As Ao Yu spoke, he looked at the Li family members and lowered his voice: "These people are related to you by blood, but keeping them by your side is more of a curse than a blessing. Too much kindness will turn into enmity; too much closeness will easily breed resentment. It would be better to hand them over to me for placement, ensuring they have enough to eat and wear, while also making it difficult for them to use your name and influence to get involved in trouble. In this way, it would be a relief for both you and them."

After a moment's thought, Chen Qing nodded and said, "Very well, let's do as Senior Brother says and settle this matter."

Ao Yu laughed and said, "Don't worry!" He then waved his hand, ordering the guards to step forward and take charge of the Li family.

Before the two juniors could say anything more, Ao Yu knocked them unconscious with a single palm strike.

"Two idiots! Anyone else would have died several times over!"

Mr. and Mrs. Li immediately fell silent, only glancing at Chen.

“Go with him, or you’ll never have peace.” After saying this, Chen Qing turned to Elder Qiu, whose face was ashen, and said, “Lead the way to find Li Zhuo. I suppose you don’t want to try any other methods.”

Elder Qiu's expression changed repeatedly as he pondered the matter, seemingly still unwilling to give up.

Upon seeing this, Ao Yu gave a cold laugh and said, "You wicked cultivator, you truly don't know how lucky you are. My junior brother has always hated evil as if it were his enemy. You should be grateful to him for letting you live. Now that I'm asking you to do something, you're making excuses. You really don't know what's good for you! Do you really think that we can't find Li Zhuo without you? Bloodline secret techniques aren't anything rare. They just require a little effort!"

Upon hearing this, Elder Qiu recalled the records related to Chen Qing, and his expression changed.

"I'll show you the way."

(End of this chapter)