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

Chapter 218 All Desiring to Find It
at the same time.

In the deepest part of the South China Sea, beneath a bottomless abyss, a crystal palace stands silently.

The palace was dry, but filled with a spiritual light that was soft and bright, illuminating the four walls.

A middle-aged man dressed in a dark robe with long, flowing hair sat slumped on a jade couch, his presence permeating the entire palace.

Suddenly, he slowly opened his eyes, his gaze seemingly reflecting a vast expanse of blue waves.

"In this age of Dharma decline, to be able to condense the essence of the Nine Revolutions and trigger the Heavenly Tribulation to refine him means that this person had prepared the fragments of the Mysterious Female in advance! It seems that he anticipated that he might be able to form the Nine Revolutions Core? What courage and what a solid foundation!"

The man muttered to himself, his voice echoing in the hall.

"However, this person's aura is unfamiliar, unlike the methods of existing major sects. Could he be a rogue cultivator, or perhaps from a minor sect? If so, he has reached this realm through his own talent and luck. If he is properly nurtured and supported, he might achieve great things and reach the Nascent Soul stage sooner. Then he would be qualified to sit and discuss the Dao with me, jointly comprehending the mysteries of the vicissitudes of life and the beginning of a new era. After all, it is already quite difficult for me to comprehend this alone; I need someone with a clean background to help me..."

With this thought in mind, he slowly rose, his robes fluttering without wind, his aura vast and ethereal, as if he could stir up the tides of the four seas with a single thought!
However, when he turned his gaze toward the northern continent, he shook his head slightly, with a hint of regret.

"Unfortunately, those incompetent officials of the Great Yan Dynasty are most afraid of us setting foot on land and disrupting their rigid order. Although the sea ban is like a piece of waste paper, it's not good to tear off the mask and cause trouble." He pondered for a moment, then sat down again. "Very well, let's observe for a while longer. If they are truly promising talents, we will meet again someday."

After speaking, he flicked his finger, and a wisp of spiritual light disappeared into the void. Only then did he close his eyes again, his aura merging with the endless deep sea, and he entered a state of deep meditation.

the other side.

On the west side of Nanbin, at the ends of the earth, lies a Black Demon Valley.

In the valley stands a magnificent palace built entirely of pitch-black boulders!

The hall was empty except for a high platform, shaped like an altar.

An elderly man with white hair and beard, yet a ruddy complexion like that of a baby, sat upright atop the throne, draped in a wide black robe. Behind him, a deep, dark, phantom of a black sun slowly rose and fell, emanating a terrifying aura that corroded the surrounding void!

Suddenly, the old man slightly raised his eyelids, and two beams of light, which had materialized, shot out like lightning, piercing through the barrier of the main hall. Looking towards the northeast, a hint of surprise appeared on his face.

"I never expected that a whim of a spiritual journey would lead me to such a person! He has cultivated a Nine-Turn Golden Core as soon as he advances in his cultivation. In this era of depleted spiritual energy, it is rare for someone to be able to walk this path. But it would be a pity if such a talent were left to his own devices, or if he were to be snatched up by those hypocrites first."

As he was thinking, he suddenly spoke.

"Black Demon".

As soon as the words were spoken, the shadows below the platform twisted, and a person shrouded in a dark red cloak and wearing a demon mask silently appeared, kneeling on one knee with a respectful posture.

"What is the order from the sect master?"

"In the northeast, within the territory of Blackwater City, someone has reached the ninth level of Core Formation, triggering a heavenly tribulation. You must set off immediately to find this person and bring him to me."

The old man's voice was deep and hoarse, yet it resonated throughout every corner of the hall, carrying a profound and weighty will!
A hint of surprise flashed in the eyes beneath the black demon's mask. He hesitated and said, "Sect Master, the Nine-Turn Golden Core is a prerequisite for Nascent Soul formation. It's not difficult for someone to achieve it. Could it be that someone prepared the Xuanpin fragment in advance and condensed the Golden Core from the Yin Spirit, leaping to the Nine-Turn stage? That... this matter is too shocking. Even if it's true, people with such talent and temperament are often unruly and might not accept the invitation."

"Hmph!" The old man snorted lightly, and the illusory black sun behind him rippled slightly, causing the temperature in the entire hall to drop sharply. "Precisely because he has embarked on the path of the Nine Revolutions, he should know even more how difficult the road ahead is. Judging from the method he cultivates, it is not mainstream, and he is certainly not from a major sect. After the Golden Core stage, the process of Devouring Realms and Refining the Nascent Soul requires comprehending the laws of heaven and earth, condensing one's own Dao Domain, and creating a Nascent Soul Dao Field. How could ordinary cultivation methods help him to glimpse the path?"

He paused, a dark light flashing in his eyes: "Take my 'Black Sun Seal' with you, and bring a copy of the general outline of the 'Nascent Soul Chapter' of the 'Black Sun Devouring Heaven Secret Scripture'. Tell him that if he wants to glimpse the splendor beyond the Nascent Soul stage, he should come to Black Fiend Valley to find me. This is an open strategy; if he is determined to achieve the Great Dao, he will weigh the pros and cons."

Black Demon's body trembled slightly, shocked that the sect leader was going to use part of the essence of the "Black Sun Devouring Heaven Secret Manual" as bait. This was one of the sect's most treasured techniques!

But he dared not ask any further questions and immediately bowed his head in response, "Understood! I will set off immediately and will certainly convey the sect leader's wishes!"

"Go. This is a time of great change. The appearance of such a person must be due to the convergence of fortune. Remember not to force him, for once you are tainted by karma, you will surely fall into calamity! But also remember not to lose the dignity of my Eclipse Sun Sect." The old man waved his hand, closed his eyes again, and the black sun phantom behind him slowly disappeared, plunging the hall into silence and darkness.

The black ape's figure then merged into the shadows and disappeared.

Inside the Remnant Scroll Pavilion.

Yu Yin was deep in thought, staring at a roll of charred animal hide. The characters on it resembled insect script and bird seal script, as well as cloud-like engravings.

"This newly projected scroll of text should describe some situations during the Meteor Era. The world and humanity at that time were completely different from those during the Immortal Dynasty, but the records on it vaguely reveal a vast organization..."

As he pondered, he walked among the various pavilions, trying to verify the contents of the newly acquired fragment by consulting other documents and ancient books.

However, as Yu Yin was searching, he suddenly sensed something, looked up sharply, and saw a flash of brilliance in the strongman's eyes.

"Your Excellency!" Yu Yin immediately guessed the reason, put down what he was doing, came closer, and bowed. "Are you inquiring about the past events of other eras?" Chen Qing telepathically asked, many thoughts running through his mind, but he did not express them directly.

Yu Yin said, "That's right. The Remnant Scroll Pavilion has a vast collection of books, including those from other eras. However, each era has its own unique characteristics. If you are interested, I can select one or two and give them to you as a gift!"

Chen Qing then said, "There's no rush." ​​He hasn't even figured out the Immortal Dynasty yet, so he naturally doesn't plan to delve into other eras. Otherwise, in the midst of chaos, it would be even harder to distinguish between them.

Upon hearing this, Yu Yin's thoughts surged, and many ideas arose in his mind, all of which he wanted to ask. However, after thinking it over, he was afraid that asking rashly would be taboo. So after a while, he said, "May I ask, Your Excellency, what you said about what I asked last time, that the time was not yet right?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Qing was delighted and immediately said, "The time is now ripe to know the verse you inquired about."

what?
Has the time come? What happened in the meantime?

Yu Yin was initially puzzled, but then thought, "Anyway, this is good for me. I'll just listen to whatever this person says. If he says the time is right, then it must be right!"

The thought of finally understanding the truth behind the matter that had been troubling him filled him with excitement, and he quickly cupped his hands and said, "I humbly request your guidance!"

Chen Qing then said, "The calamity of an era is not a divine punishment, but a change in the flourishing and withering of the Dao Fruit. One fruit corresponds to one era; the birth of a fruit marks the beginning of an era, and the destruction of a fruit marks the end of an era."

He needed to clarify things while also holding back some information. The key was not to be too blunt, otherwise it wouldn't fit his current persona. However, given his profound knowledge, even if he spoke vaguely, the other party should still understand.

Not to mention, this person has read many classic books and collections, and can often make connections between different books. My words might help him figure out the connection between several classic books and gain even greater insights!
Sure enough, those few words startled Yu Yin. He frowned in thought, then his face flushed with wild joy as he murmured, "So it is! So it is! The ancient texts are not false! The calamity was not without cause; its root lies in the Dao Fruit! What Dao Evolution True Text?"

"The wonder of the three lives can be seen in the legacy left by those who ascend to immortality, or in the writings born from the merits of those who have attained the level of creation. These writings can reveal the past and present lives. However, if one's level of attainment is not high enough, knowing this is of no use and may even bring disaster." As Chen Qing spoke, he turned and asked, "From which source did you come to know this verse?"

Yu Yinshang was still in shock when he heard this and said, "It was found in an ancient book."

Chen Qing then asked, "Does that ancient book have any distinctive features? What was it made of, or what is its origin?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Yin knew that the ancient book probably contained some hidden secrets, so he said, "The ancient book is made of animal hide. Please wait a moment, Your Excellency." He then withdrew and quickly retrieved a scroll, placing it on the table in front of him.

"This is it! I obtained it from the ashes of an ancient, desolate place. It is impervious to water and fire, and its spiritual power is difficult to damage. It can only be activated by a specific method. It manifests this verse for more than ten breaths before returning to silence. I believe there should be more content after this, but it cannot be revealed..."

As Chen Qing's thoughts swept over the animal hide, he felt a desolate aura wash over him. There were three twisted characters on the cover, but their meaning was hard to discern. However, when his divine sense touched them, the characters twisted as if they were alive, seemingly trying to devour the inquiring mind!

"As expected, it is no ordinary vessel. It can devour divine thoughts, its nature is lively, it has some of the characteristics of a primordial spirit, and it even exudes an eerie feeling..."

After a moment's thought, he said, "You have a great opportunity, but since ancient times, possessing a treasure has been a crime. You should be careful."

Yu Yin understood the deeper meaning in the words, and his heart skipped a beat. He quickly asked, "Does Your Excellency mean that there is something wrong with this item?"

Chen Qing didn't expose him, but simply said, "Fortune and misfortune are intertwined; you should consider it carefully." He then changed the subject, "Where did you obtain this item? Is there anything else unusual about that place?"

Yu Yin dared not be negligent and replied after a moment's thought: "Reporting to Your Excellency, this animal skin scroll was obtained from the place where an ancient cultivator passed away. However, that place has long been sealed by the dust of time, and as for its specific location... I am ashamed to say that I did not personally go to excavate this fragment."

He paused slightly before explaining further: "The Remnant Scroll Pavilion collects fragments from all over the world. How could manpower alone be enough? The pavilion has mysterious methods that can command the spirits of the five elements, wandering gods of the mountains and fields, and even communicate with some beings from other worlds to search for them. This animal skin scroll was accidentally brought back from a crack in the void by the 'Five Ghosts Transporting' technique."

Seeing that Chen Qing remained silent, seemingly listening, he continued, "As for the details of the excavation site, the five ghosts are of low intelligence and cannot fully describe it. If Your Excellency wishes to know the details, I fear that I will need to use a secret technique to summon the five ghosts again for detailed questioning in order to obtain more clues."

Upon hearing this, Chen Qing's mind raced.

This Scroll Pavilion is indeed extraordinary, capable of commanding ghosts, gods, and spirits to do its bidding; no wonder it can gather so many rare and secret texts. With Yin Neng presiding over this place, his means of communicating with all spirits are probably only the tip of the iceberg. Perhaps, this is not the first time he has encountered beings like himself who descend through the aid of powerful slaves.

Thinking of this, he took the opportunity to ask the question that had been lingering in his mind for a long time: "Is there any connection between the Remnant Scroll Pavilion and the Mysterious Scroll Pavilion?"

Yu Yin seemed to have anticipated this question and was not too surprised. After a moment of contemplation, as if reminiscing or sighing, he said, "I dare not hide anything from you, but if we talk about the origins, my Remnant Scroll Pavilion and that Mysterious Scroll Pavilion are originally from the same lineage. They can both be traced back to the Dao Inquiry Era, which was the time when a hundred schools of thought contended and all laws were first established. Our ancestors were determined to collect what they saw and heard in the world and to inscribe the knowledge of all realms in order to prevent civilization from being cut off and the lineage from turning to ashes."

As he spoke, his tone grew somber, tinged with a hint of melancholy: "But time is merciless, and calamities are unavoidable. Numerous calamities have befallen the world, causing repeated losses to our sect. Especially during that chaotic era, with endless wars, countless lineages were severed, and the vast collection of treasures was reduced to a mere fraction, leaving only fragments and incomplete records. Our ancestors also suffered heavy casualties, and our lineage was nearly annihilated. It can be said that what we are guarding is a mess left after a glorious era, but it is precisely these fragmented records that contain the truth of a lost age."

"As for the Xuanjuan Pavilion..." Yu Yin paused, his tone becoming calmer, "They were indeed a branch that split off from our lineage, choosing a different path. They cooperated with the current dynasty, using the dynasty's power to rebuild their strength. As a result, they have a large number of people and abundant resources. Moreover, relying on the dynasty's power, they can more systematically collect and supplement the ancient books and scrolls from the past few thousand years. The questionnaire records collected in their pavilion are naturally relatively complete and detailed. In the present world, they have a far-reaching influence and a great reputation."

At this point, he straightened his back slightly: "However, the dynasty can both make and break a dynasty. Since they are supported by the imperial power, they have to run errands for the monarch. Many of their actions are beyond their control, and what they record is inevitably tainted by worldly thoughts, and may even be selected and embellished for political purposes. Moreover, because their focus is on serving the present, they either do not delve deeply into distant and ancient eras such as the Daoist Chronicle, or many unorthodox, taboo, and even secrets that may shake the foundation of the dynasty's rule, or... they keep them very secret."

"And my Remnant Scroll Pavilion," he said, his tone shifting with a hint of arrogance, "though weak and powerless, relying only on some mystical methods to wander the edge of time, picking up the missing pieces, it still has the advantage of being carefree and independent, not seeking fame among the lords, but only seeking to preserve the truth. What is stored in the pavilion may be fragmented, may be strange, but may contain only traces of things covered by the dust of time, concerning the great secrets of heaven and earth, or even the root cause of the rise and fall of eras."

(End of this chapter)