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

Chapter 195 Scabies
Hearing Shen Nanting speak with such certainty, even Chen Qing couldn't help but feel a bit curious and surprised, wondering if what he was about to give him was really some kind of good position.

Marquis Xu Zhengguang also frowned slightly, wondering if the central government of the Immortal Dynasty was really going to spend a lot of money to recruit this person.
"Fellow Daoist Jiming," Shen Nanting said, becoming even more composed as he saw that his words seemed to have intimidated the other party. "Your previous actions have often gone astray, violating the law on numerous occasions. The Zhenglu Sect has long had reservations about you, and the Xuntian Division is also dissatisfied with you. If you were living in the northern region, we could turn a blind eye, but now that you have entered the heart of the Immortal Dynasty, we can no longer pretend not to see it. The central officials have debated this matter for a long time, but because they value your talent, they are willing to give you a chance."

He paused briefly to observe Chen Qing's expression. Seeing that Chen Qing was calm, he continued, "For someone as devoted to the Dao as you, the Jade Capital Heavenly Inquiry Division is the perfect place! You have now reached the eighth level of enlightenment. All you lack is to comprehend the true meaning of the Mysterious Female and step into the ninth level. Therefore, the position I am giving you this time is quite appropriate."

Chen Qing narrowed his eyes slightly: "This position is related to the Gate of Mysterious Female?"

Shen Nanting smiled slightly and finally unfurled the scroll completely. A clear light flowed out, accompanied by the faint roar of a dragon, and the text was once again formed!
Immediately, he proclaimed in a loud voice: "By imperial decree of the Celestial Dynasty: You, Li Qing of the Hidden Star Sect, whose Daoist name is Jiming, possess extraordinary talent and profound cultivation, are hereby granted the position of 'Dianxuanlang' of the Heavenly Inquiry Bureau, with a rank equivalent to the fifth grade. You are permitted to enter the 'Wanfa Pavilion' in the B-character area to read the Daoist canon. Furthermore, you are bestowed with a copy of the 'Lingmen Yunzhen Pian' to aid you in comprehending the ultimate Dao of the Xuanmen, so that you may ascend to the Ninth Cycle as soon as possible and live up to the grace of Heaven!"

After the announcement, he stood with his hands behind his back, looking elegant, waiting for Chen Qing to express his gratitude.

But Chen Qing's face showed no joy; instead, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

Shen Nanting assumed that he had not yet grasped the value of it and calmly explained: "The paradise on earth that Marquis Fu Guang spoke of, although it is the legacy of a wandering immortal and contains the seeds of the Dao, is extremely dangerous and unpredictable, and too profound to be comprehended in a short time. Not to mention that you are now at the Golden Core stage, even if you condense your Nascent Soul in the future, you may not be able to fathom its depths. At present, the Nine Revolutions Technique is actually too slow to be of any use."

He glanced at Fu Guanghou's displeased expression and changed the subject slightly: "In essence, seeking immortality and exploring realms is nothing more than trying to comprehend that trace of the true meaning of the Mysterious Female and knock on the Heavenly Gate. What the scattered immortals possess is merely a projection of the Mysterious Female Gate, while the 'Spiritual Gate True Essence Chapter' directly points to the original essence of the Mysterious Female Gate, a shortcut to heaven! Reaching the goal in one step, isn't that wonderful?"

"Well done! It seems like everything from entry to burial has been arranged!" Chen Qing suddenly spoke, his voice cold: "Shen Shaojian, are you from Taiyi Dao Palace?" As he spoke, he shook the half-dead Elder Qiu in his hand.

Shen Nanting was taken aback, then chuckled: "No, I am a cultivator from the Heavenly Mystery Alliance."

"The Heavenly Secrets Alliance is well-informed; how could they not know the intricacies of the Spiritual Gate's methods?" Chen Qing bluntly stated the key point, "Trying to fob me off with such bewitching and self-destructive evil arts, and yet you expect me to be grateful? Since you have no sincerity whatsoever, why waste your breath? Farewell!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Nanting's smile froze instantly, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes!
He got it!

How could he have known?!
This matter is top secret even within the Taiyi Palace!

"Wait!" Shen Nanting exclaimed instinctively, his previous composed demeanor completely gone.

Chen Qing didn't stop walking, and said without turning his head, "I only thought you were a messenger, so I didn't bother with you. But since you know this method is dangerous, and still want to lure me into your trap, then you are my mortal enemy. I never leave any room for maneuver when dealing with enemies. Shen Shaojian, you'd better watch yourself."

A murderous intent was lurking beneath his words!
Shen Nanting was so intimidated by this aura that he was speechless for a moment. He could only watch helplessly as Chen Qing turned around and left with Ao Yu and Princess Hongling.

Standing to the side, Marquis Xu Zhengguang's eyes flickered, and he suddenly spoke up: "What exactly is the mystery behind the Spirit Gate method he mentioned? Junior Supervisor Shen, why don't you tell me?"

Shen Nanting's expression shifted, but he ultimately replied, "This is a matter between the Heavenly Secrets Alliance and the Taiyi Dao Palace, and has nothing to do with you, Lord."

After a pause, Shen Nanting suddenly changed the subject: "However, there is something I need to tell you, my lord. The thunder essence contained in this Thunder Pool may be of great use in the central government's planning. Since you have already claimed it, if it is needed in the future, I hope you will consider the overall situation and not be stingy. Of course, before that, protecting this place is also your responsibility, my lord."

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhengguang immediately sneered: "Ha! You think you can make me obey your orders based on a few old decrees? The central government officials have overstepped their bounds! You even want to interfere with the royal family?"

Shen Nanting's expression remained unchanged. He merely cupped his hands slightly and said, "This humble official is merely relaying a message. Whether you listen or not is up to Your Majesty to decide." After saying this, he said no more, rolled up the unfinished imperial edict, and transformed into a streak of light, disappearing in an instant.

Xu Zhengguang stood on the cloud, his gaze sweeping across the horizon where Shen Nanting had disappeared, then looking in the direction Chen Qing had left, and muttered to himself, "The secret of the Spirit Gate... this Li Qing is more interesting than I thought."

Chen Qing and the others had already left the area of ​​the forbidden zone.

Ao Yu suddenly slapped his forehead and exclaimed, "Junior brother! Your tribulation lightning seems to still be in the pool absorbing lightning energy, right? Why don't you take it back? What if that Marquis Fu Guang notices it? Wouldn't that be letting him benefit from it?"

Chen Qing continued walking, shaking his head and saying, "It's alright. When it fell into the pool, the Thunder Pool was still ownerless. The law does not apply to the past. It is in accordance with the old laws. Let it grow on its own."

The tribulation lightning was transformed from his natal magic weapon, possessing its own spirituality. At this moment, it was eagerly absorbing thousands of lightning demons deep in the lightning pool, faintly emitting a joyful and trembling sound. Its aura was growing stronger and stronger every moment, showing signs of transformation. How could it give up halfway?

Moreover, such a treasure of one's life is one where intention and life are in harmony; one can return with a single thought, so there is no need to worry about anything else.

As the three traveled together, Chen Qing recalled the "paradise on earth" that Xu Zhengguang and Shen Nanting had mentioned earlier, and thought to himself, "If I want to perfect my inner gate, I will need to trouble Master Qiao to find out the locations and origins of famous paradises in various places after I return." He then asked the two people beside him, "Do you know anything about paradises on earth?"

Ao Yulong's eyes lit up, his dragon whiskers fluttered slightly, and he spoke first: "My East Sea Dragon Palace has a Dragon Transformation Pool, which is the legacy of an ancient true dragon who shed his mortal form and ascended to immortality! Its mysteries surpass even the fairyland on earth! It contains the Daoist charm of the Dragon Lord, which is infinitely mysterious and has existed throughout the ages..." He was about to recount the splendor of the Dragon Palace fairyland.

Princess Hongling interrupted her without any politeness, saying, "You can talk a good game, but is your Dragon Palace really open to the public? Li Qing's goal is to comprehend the true meaning of the Mysterious Female and open the Nine Revolutions Gate. No matter how wonderful your Dragon Transformation Pool is, it's useless if you don't let him in!"

Ao Yu's imposing manner immediately deflated, and he said awkwardly, "This... indeed requires bloodline compatibility..." Princess Hongling snorted lightly, turned to Chen Qing, and slightly raised her chin: "If we're talking about earthly paradises, the three world-suppressing holy lands left behind by the Taiyuan Holy Ancestor are naturally the first choice, each suppressing the central, eastern, and southern continents, containing profound mysteries. However..." She changed the subject, "...it's extremely difficult to enter without the Holy Ancestor's bloodline or a specific token, so saying it is pointless. What I want to say is..."

Chen Qing's gaze sharpened: "The three holy lands? Where are they located?" Upon hearing the words "Taiyuan," his mind stirred.

Hongling was slightly surprised to see his interest and replied, "One is beside the Jade Capital Imperial City, one is in the Guixu Ancient City in the heart of the Eastern Spirit Continent, and the other is below the Jinmie Plateau in the northern border of the Southern Flame Continent, with some scattered auxiliary halls around it." She glanced at Chen Qing, "Why are you asking about this?"

Chen Qing kept this in mind, thinking to himself, "I can draw upon the lingering power of the Taiyuan Immortal Emperor. If I can borrow the legacy of Taiyuan, I might have another advantage in Jade Capital." With this thought in mind, he asked again, "In that case, there should be quite a few Taiyuan relics within Jade Capital?"

“There used to be quite a few,” Hong Ling nodded, “but over thousands of years, with the rise and fall of new emperors, many of these relics have long been abandoned and forgotten, no longer resembling their former appearance.”

Chen Qing thought to himself, it doesn't matter if it's abandoned, as long as it exists.

From this perspective, Yujing might not be a den of dragons and tigers for him, but rather a place where he might have the advantage of home ground. However, he immediately thought, "But there is still a mortal immortal emperor in seclusion there, so I have to think about this more carefully."

Seeing him hesitate, Hongling boasted, "Actually, besides the Holy Ancestor's ruins, there are several other famous secluded immortal realms in the world, and you actually have a better chance to set foot there! For example, the Xuandu Immortal Realm was left behind by the last missing secluded immortal, the Xuandu Elder, but unfortunately it was sealed by a great supernatural being, making it difficult to find. In addition, there are four or five other places such as Biyou Cottage and the Starry Sea Eye. Although each has its own owner, if you pay a sufficient price, you might be able to exchange it for a short period of enlightenment. If you want to stay there permanently..."

She shook her head.

Upon hearing this, Chen Qing frowned, then a sudden thought flashed through his mind, and he asked again, "The Xuanyu Prison has a long history and contains many secrets. Is there also a paradise on earth?" When he was in it, he sensed several unusual fluctuations, and there were many places that even he could not easily set foot in.

"Why do you keep thinking about that cursed place? I'd believe it's a living hell!" Hong Ling frowned, clearly disliking the place, and changed the subject, saying, "Instead of worrying about the Xuanyu, why not think about those great sects that have been passed down for thousands of years! Which sect with a history of ten thousand years hasn't produced a few rogue immortal patriarchs? Most of them have cultivated their own immortal realms, which have been blessed by generations and have a deep foundation, just like the Dragon Palace of the East Sea, only with fewer restrictions."

As she spoke, she couldn't resist making another sarcastic remark to Ao Yu.

Ao Yu didn't refute this time, but just helplessly shrugged.

“Your Hidden Star Sect has a history of less than ten thousand years. Although it doesn’t have a paradise on earth, it has some allied sects that you can still ask to borrow,” Hong Ling’s tone suddenly changed as she turned to look at Chen Qing, her fingers twirling a strand of hair, her voice softening: “Actually, if you are interested in exploring the secrets of the paradise, I do know a few elders who are in charge of the entrances to the secret realms…”

Chen Qing had noted down everything she said and had many plans in mind, so he said, "Thank you for informing me, Princess. I need to think about it."

the other side.

Deep within the sea of ​​clouds, a celestial palace floats.

Shen Nanting stood with his head bowed before the palace, recounting in detail what had happened at Lei Pond.

The hall fell silent for a moment, and soon two blurry figures appeared on the jade steps.

In an instant, melodious sounds appeared all around, and the Daoist rhythms rose and fell like the tides.

"According to you, Li Qing actually figured out the foundation of the Spirit Gate's methods?" The figure on the left, shrouded in starlight, let out a soft exclamation, and a jade disc at his fingertips, which was calculating the changes of the heavens and earth, paused slightly. "I underestimated this kid."

The man on the right, whose body was surrounded by the faint roar of a dragon and bright yellow clouds, snorted coldly upon hearing this: "Those useless people from Taiyi Dao Palace! The secrets they've cultivated for thousands of years have been discovered by a mere junior from the borderlands! I originally thought this kid had some ability and planned to use the methods of the Spirit Gate to subdue him, but that plan has failed."

"It's alright." The figure in the starlight said calmly, the jade disc in his hand swirling. "Since the bait is poisonous and the fish won't take the bait, let's try a different method. Since he's stuck at the threshold of the eighth level, the fragments of the Mysterious Female and the Immortal Realm will both be of interest to him. Send a message to all sects: All the Mysterious Female fragments belonging to the Immortal Realm and the secret realms and caves are not to be opened to Li Qing. Anyone who privately trades the fragments of the Mysterious Female is an enemy of us."

His words contained a strict set of rules, and as soon as they were spoken, they spread like ripples, reaching all directions, as if the law itself were contained in his words.

“Sever his path, and he will know the pain. When he can no longer move an inch, he will turn back and beg for help.” Then, the figure in the starlight glanced down below. “Nanting, you will oversee this matter, but do not let the Zhenglu Sect take advantage of his misfortune. We want to recruit this boy, even if we give him a sinecure or a nominal position, but we do not want to eliminate him.”

"Disciple obeys!" Shen Nanting bowed immediately.

"Why go through all this trouble? Li Qing is nothing more than a minor ailment! Whether we give him a position guarding the library or a minor official tending horses, it's all secondary!" The man shrouded in yellow clouds exuded a blazing heat. "The most urgent matter is finding the thief who stole the fake sect! Taiyi Dao Palace is guarding the hen but has lost the egg; they deserve their headaches! If we can find the thief first, then we should be in charge of what happens next!"

Despite its false name, the False Gate is a shortcut to "Reshaping the Mysterious Female"! It also offers the chance to obtain the "Dao Fruit Immortal Scroll" from the Holy Emperor, potentially granting one a place among the immortals!
"Indeed! The key lies in the one who steals from the gate!" The figure in the starlight nodded, saying, "This is the key to the Great Dao!"

As Shen Nanting listened to their words, he bowed his head deeply, feeling as if he were witnessing the rise of a historical torrent! Compared to them, Ji Mingzi, who had humiliated him, was nothing more than a speck of dust swept up by the edge of this torrent.

(End of this chapter)