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

Chapter 205 From Qing

"Buzz!"

Chen Qing piloted the flying boat, speeding through the air!
suddenly!

As the gates of his mind trembled, a multitude of chaotic and mysterious messages surged forth. In the distance, he vaguely sensed that a part of himself was hidden in the mountains.

At the same time, the Eight-Turn Golden Elixir in his abdomen was stirring restlessly, resonating with the gate!
"There should be a Gate of Taiyi in the mountains, but is this feeling starting to influence my thoughts? Come to think of it, my eagerness to sail there is itself an influence! However, it's not without its benefits; at least it has further confirmed to me that absorbing the Gate of Taiyi is actually not complicated..."

Suddenly, the mountains and forests below trembled, and an invisible force surged from the earth's veins, transforming into a fierce wind and rain, threatening to completely envelop and imprison the flying boat!
"A defensive technique that arises spontaneously from within the secret realm? No, it seems more like a newly established grand formation based on the secret realm!" Chen Qing's eyes narrowed. "However, since it relies on the secret realm, it's a good opportunity to test the methods recorded in the Remnant Scroll Pavilion to see if they are effective!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he formed a hand seal, and his aura suddenly changed, subtly harmonizing with the spiritual energy of this secret realm.

"break!"

Ripples of spiritual energy spread!

"Oh!"

The overwhelming force of confinement suddenly dissipated, turning into wisps of breeze that scattered in all directions.

Chen Qing was certain.

"Although the incomplete scrolls from later generations lack detailed diagrams of the interior, their analysis of the various restrictions and spiritual energy nodes of this secret realm is remarkably insightful! This secret realm was obtained by the Taiyi Dao Palace from the outside world, and it must still need to be continuously deciphered and refined. However, the methods of its refinement have also been recorded in later generations, so in terms of understanding the secrets of this place, I may not be inferior to them!"

The records of the Remnant Scroll Pavilion, spanning ten thousand years, have thoroughly analyzed the restrictions of this realm. Later generations stand on the shoulders of giants; their level may not be as high as that of their predecessors, but they can see further.

When Chen Qing was outside, he only knew the records. Now that he was there in person, he could verify them with the records, and many key points suddenly became clear to him.

This secret realm was practically his home turf!

Having made up his mind, Chen Qing then pondered the current situation.

"The moment I uttered the name 'Liu Yin,' I was surrounded and attacked. My identity must have been exposed. Stealth is no longer an option. The only way is to act quickly and seize the initiative! Find the Gate of Taiyi before the Taiyi reinforcements surround us. As for comprehending the Seed of Dao... hmm?"

As he pondered, a thought suddenly struck him. He felt that ever since he formed the hand seal and resonated with the spiritual energy of this secret realm, the strange gate in his heart was trembling more and more violently, calling out to some being deep within the secret realm.

The surrounding spiritual energy gathered around him as if in worship, surrounding him as if waiting for the door within his body to appear, which would then trigger an earth-shattering change.

Chen Qing's Niwan Palace was filled with the fire of Qingqiu, which flared up and suppressed the restlessness.

Seeing several more streaks of light rushing towards him menacingly, he made a quick decision and formed a hand seal!

"Buzz!"

The void around him rippled, and a projection of himself, with eyes containing icy and mysterious light and an aura of annihilation flowing throughout his body, stepped out!
Chen Qing flicked his finger, taking the essence of Liu Yin's flesh and blood and merging it into the projection, and then activated the Hundred Images and Thousand Illusions Technique.

In an instant, the projected figure and appearance changed, becoming exactly the same as "Liu Yin"!
At the same time, Chen Qing's main body was shrouded in a foul, bloody light, and he silently escaped from the flying boat, flying towards the shadows of the mountains and forests below.

The projection that had transformed into "Liu Yin" piloted the flying boat, its speed increasing rather than decreasing, charging straight at the person blocking its path, letting out an arrogant laugh: "Hahaha! A bunch of chickens and dogs, how dare you block my path, Liu Yin's? Get out of my way!"

Upon seeing the Taiyi disciple blocking their path, the leader of the group flew into a rage: "Traitor Liu Yin! How dare you be so arrogant! Form a formation and capture him!"

Several magical treasures shone brightly, and the formation was completed in the blink of an eye.

At that very moment, the flying boat piloted by "Liu Yin" burst forth with a blinding light and exploded!

The terrifying destructive power, mixed with the fragments of the flying boat, bloomed like flowers, engulfing the unsuspecting Taiyi disciples!

Amidst the deafening roar, debris rained down.

In the shadows of the mountains and forests, Chen Qing withdrew his gaze, and the projection of himself returned to his own being.

"This flying boat, which has been refined over a long period of time, has been destroyed. However, the materials used when it was built were average, and the chassis limited its potential. Based on my experience over the years, I am confident that it can be even better when it is rebuilt."

As soon as the thought crossed his mind, the hand seals on his hands changed, and a surge of blood-red light erupted from his body, splitting into two scarlet shadows.

He flicked his finger again, infusing the essence of the flesh and bones of the Taiyi disciples that he had absorbed during the earlier melee into one of the blood shadows, and then activated the Hundred Illusions Technique once more.

The blood-red shadow twisted and writhes, barely taking the form of a disciple of the Taiyi Dao Palace. However, the evil aura emanating from the extraterrestrial demons in its brows and eyes could not be suppressed, and its gaze was filled with cold bloodlust.

"This should be sufficient." Chen Qing examined it for a moment, not expecting perfection. "The loot this time was mixed and I can't remember any names, so you'll be called 'Taiyi Jia'. Go!"

The disciple formed from the blood shadow nodded stiffly, took a step forward, and transformed into a streak of light, heading straight for the core of the secret realm.

"Letting Liu Yin perish with the flying boat and then sending people to the core of the secret realm were all to cover up the truth. The events were sudden and the actions were hasty, so this was the best we could do. Ideally, we should have aimed for a saturation-style feint attack, but unfortunately, the conditions didn't allow it..."

After sending away one bloody shadow, Chen Qing made a hand seal to cover and protect himself with the remaining bloody light, his mind racing.

"The Thunder Sword is still being tempered in the Thunder Pool. Although its progress is rapid, it is like a child studying abroad. It is not yet time to recall it. We are not at our wits' end yet. If we rashly recall it, it will only increase the variables. Moreover, in this situation, a direct attack is not the best strategy. We need to use skill to overcome force."

He activated his profound inner power, altering his appearance to resemble another Taiyi disciple. Having gained much from the recent chaotic battle, he had ample options for disguise. After the change in appearance, a faint, clear light emanated from the Azure Lotus Platform, enveloping his entire body and completely isolating him from internal and external energy.

Having determined his direction, Chen Qing followed his senses and sped towards the crimson copper furnace mountain. But after traveling no more than a hundred feet, a pale yellow light curtain suddenly rose in front of him, as thick as a mountain, blocking his path.

On the light screen, earth-elemental spiritual energy circulates continuously, subtly connecting with the earth's veins, and also conceals warning talismans that will activate upon contact.

Chen Qing's gaze swept across the scene, noticing the jagged rocks in the distance. While seemingly disordered, their arrangement subtly aligned with the Nine Palaces Locking Formation, forming the "Earth Vein Stone Barrier" recorded in the Remnant Scroll Pavilion. It served both as an obstacle and as a means of communication. He didn't force his way through. Instead, following the secrets of the Remnant Scroll Pavilion, he circled around to the edge of a deep pool. With a flick of his fingers, he activated the essence of the Gui Water within the pool, uttering a low shout: "Use the Xuan Water as a guide, break through the barrier silently!"

The pool water boiled silently, and a stream of extremely cold water vapor emerged like a serpent from its hole, silently seeping into the earthen light curtain.

The yellow light trembled slightly, and its flow suddenly slowed down, revealing a gap about the height of a person. Chen Qing's figure flickered, and he passed through the barrier, increasing his speed again.

After that, there were many more secret realm mechanisms and restrictions blocking the way. Unlike the secret passage we entered through, this place was not dilapidated and was frequently repaired and maintained. Therefore, it was functioning normally. However, Chen Qing knew a great deal about the many taboos of this Floating Capital Secret Realm through the Remnant Scroll Pavilion. He dealt with them one by one without any delay and soon approached his destination.

But the closer he got to that solitary crimson peak, the more violently the strange door in his heart trembled, almost bursting out of his chest!

After Chen Qing stepped across a clear stream, he felt as if he had entered a completely new realm, with a sensation of plunging into the water!

The inner gate paused for a moment, then began to vibrate rhythmically like a heartbeat!
"This is a restrictive barrier!"

In response, the entire Copper Furnace Mountain trembled violently, the runes on the mountain surface flickered wildly, emitting a muffled roar, and a vast and ancient suction force erupted from the depths of the mountain, drawing in spiritual energy from all directions!

"The two fake doors are too close; they've begun to resonate and synchronize!" Upon seeing this, Chen Qing immediately understood: "Even without Liu Yin's exposure, my approach with the inner gate would inevitably cause anomalies. Taiyi has spent thousands of years refining this fake door, expending countless resources; how could they not be fully prepared? The rumors of the stolen door have already sounded the alarm; this place has probably laid a trap, just waiting for the fish to take the bait! However..."

He gazed intently into the distance, and a projection of himself appeared beside him. His Ice Soul Eyes shone brightly, piercing directly through the mountain and revealing the enormous portal inside!
The moment Chen Qing's gaze fell upon it, the portal began to tremble, and strands of light separated from it, turning into streams of light that flew towards Chen Qing!

"Who says that the two gates can only unite when they are right in front of each other? As the saying goes, those of the same kind respond to each other, those of the same spirit seek each other out, water flows to damp places, fire goes to dry places, clouds follow dragons, and wind follows tigers—each follows its own kind! This weak gate must naturally follow the strong gate!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he opened his mouth and inhaled, drawing in the flow of light from the void, which immediately invigorated him!
"Liu Yin has appeared in the Floating Capital Secret Realm. Instead of hiding, his power has surged, killing and injuring many of his disciples. He even flew straight towards Copper Furnace Mountain in a flying boat? However, his flying boat has been intercepted, and he was surrounded and killed. His body fell to the ground and disappeared without a trace! No, he is definitely not dead!"

Master Dongming looked at the jade slip that had just been presented, a hint of surprise and doubt flashing in his eyes.

"How did he infiltrate Fudu? And why did he head towards Tonglu Mountain? Was it because Tonglu Mountain had the most guards, with sentries every few steps, so he just happened to run into them? But after breaking through the encirclement, he didn't leave, but instead rushed into the mountains! In short, how did this person infiltrate the secret realm? This doesn't make sense!"

His brows furrowed as his gaze swept over the words "sword energy crisscrossing" and "protective spiritual light crumbles upon contact" on the jade slip.

"At this point, worrying about how he got in is pointless!" The furnace fire flickered, and the blurry figure solidified again, his voice tinged with displeasure. "Quickly send someone to subdue this person! Do not let him approach Copper Furnace Mountain! The Xuanmen's core has already trembled! That person is touching the very foundation!"

The Master Dongming put away the jade slip and whispered, "Liu Yin is my grand-disciple. I know his capabilities best. Such ruthless methods are beyond his capabilities! Possession might be possible, but..." He paused, a glint of light flashing in his eyes, "This man's attacks mostly use sword energy, and this style of sword energy is exactly the same as Li Qing's early attack methods!"

The blurry figure seemed impatient and said bluntly, "Dongming, you've drawn the target before you shot the arrow. There are countless sword-wielding cultivators in the world; how can you conclude it's Li Qing based on that alone? Besides, he managed to sneak into Fudu and head straight for Tonglu Mountain! He's clearly aiming for my gate, and there must be a major thief behind him! This matter is no longer an internal affair of your Taiyi Palace!"

As he spoke, his tone turned stern, and the aura of incense emanating from his body surged, clearly indicating his genuine anger: "I must go there myself! Before that, have your men spare no effort to either capture the person or hold them off at all costs! I will not allow the Xuanmen main body to suffer even the slightest mishap!"

Upon hearing this, Master Dongming simply nodded.

The blurry figure seemed genuinely enraged and said, "You call it the secret realm of your Taiyi Palace, but after thousands of years of management, it's become an uninhabited place! Ultimately, it's an outsider's paradise, and you haven't mastered its methods! However, even the Sea of ​​Annihilation is still beyond your complete control, and you're becoming increasingly complacent."

Master Dongming remained expressionless and said, "Liu Yin's misfortune began with his investigation of Li Qing. The trouble started with him, so naturally I suspected him first. My lineage has been entangled with him for nearly a hundred years and knows him very well. This boy's actions are often unexpected, yet he is extremely audacious and reckless."

At this point, he suddenly paused, as if he had realized something crucial: "No, if it really is him, given his personality, if he chose to disguise himself and infiltrate, he would have tried his best to conceal his whereabouts and spent time exploring the secret realm. How could he have exposed himself so quickly and caused such a commotion? Moreover, it doesn't match the timing of Liu Yin's return..."

"Finally, you've figured out the key point!" The blurry figure sneered repeatedly. "Such methods, so precise and aimed straight at the core, could not possibly be possible without the support of a far-sighted organization that knows the secrets of the Xuanmen! I have said long ago that the mysteries of the Xuanpin are not something that a mere individual can fathom."

After saying this, he said no more. He formed a hand seal, and his body shone brightly. A phantom portal suddenly leaped out from his chest, unfolded in the air, and emitted a deep rumble.

As the portal trembled, it seemed to be communicating with an unknowable entity in the darkness. Ripples spread outwards, and the portal was about to open.

Master Dongming gazed at the gate that was about to open, remained silent for a moment, and then said, "No matter who he is or what kind of deity is behind him, now that he has been exposed, he has lost his greatest advantage!"

He took out a token from his robes and raised it in the air. His voice entered the token and spread throughout the sect: "By the order of the supervisor, the three Nascent Soul elders and seventy-two array-wielding disciples who remain here are hereby ordered to assemble in the Floating Capital Secret Realm! Order the secret realm to activate the Taiyi Binding God Array!"

After the order was given, Master Dongming looked at the blurry figure and said, "Now that this person has been exposed, he is destined to perish. In this world, no one has ever been able to leave alive after being so rampant in the heart of Taiyi."

"I hope so, but many of your experts have already gone out, and there are not many people left behind. The other party's attack at this time is a calculated move!" The blurry figure had already stepped into the doorway. "If this person succeeds in the end and ruins the Xuanmen's plan, your Taiyi Dao Palace's reputation will be completely lost."

As soon as he finished speaking, a burst of light flashed, and the figure and the portal vanished in an instant, leaving only a slightly distorted space and the increasingly gloomy face of the Insightful Immortal.

Outside the palace, alarm bells rang continuously, and powerful auras soared into the sky from all parts of Taiyi Palace, rushing towards the Floating Capital Secret Realm like shooting stars chasing the moon!
The enlightened master himself showed no intention of leaving, remaining seated and directing operations from the center.

"Report——"

Suddenly, a disciple rushed in in a panic.

"Elder! A disciple has violated the rules and entered the Spirit Gathering Valley of the Floating Capital Secret Realm. This person's evil magic is astonishing, and there are traces of demonic cultivation. The disciples on duty are completely unable to stop him!"

"Oh?" Master Dongming slightly raised his eyelids. "He abandoned Copper Furnace Mountain and went to Spirit Gathering Valley instead?"

Immediately, a thought flashed through his mind.

"Previously, when this person forcefully charged into Copper Furnace Mountain, was it merely a bluff to deliberately provoke the Xuanmen's main body and attract my attention? Was his true target the Spirit Gathering Valley, which nurtures the Seed of the Dao? No! If he truly came for the Seed of the Dao, why was the Xuanmen's main body provoked?"

Before his thoughts were settled, another message shot into the hall with lightning speed.

"Elders Liu Xuangang and Liu Zhengduo of the Liu family, along with a team of Liu family secret guards, have infiltrated the Fudu Secret Realm from who knows where! A member of the royal family is also with them! After they were discovered, they claimed that they had received a secret report that foreign enemies had infiltrated the secret realm and came to help Taiyi capture the thief!"

"The Liu family?!"

The enlightened master suddenly stood up, and in an instant, all his previous doubts were resolved!
"Oh no! The other entrance has been discovered!"

(End of this chapter)