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

Chapter 223 Seeing Through the Trump Card, Ensuring Absolute Safety

After seeing Jiang Huan off, Shen Nanting let out a long sigh of relief.

"That Ji Mingzi Li Qing is truly unexpected. I thought that since the various sects wouldn't grant him their secret realms or fragments, his path to enlightenment would be temporarily delayed. I never imagined that this person would be so audacious as to infiltrate the secret realm of the Taiyi Dao Palace, steal its supreme treasure, and preserve his own Golden Core! However, he has now revealed his trump card: the Xuanmen. No wonder he was able to suppress Nascent Soul cultivators in the North, and even erase the Yuehua Mansion, leaving behind the remnants of heaven and earth. It seems that he relied on the Xuanmen..."

As he was thinking, the scenery around him suddenly distorted and changed!
The next instant, he found himself above a sea of ​​clouds, with a celestial palace floating in front of him, its jade steps towering high, and two blurry figures perched atop it, their bodies intertwined with Daoist aura.

One was enveloped in starlight, while the other was shrouded in wisps of yellow clouds.

Melodious and mysterious songs drifted from the void.

"Greetings, Venerable Ones." Shen Nanting was not surprised and immediately bowed.

The figure in the starlight spoke first, his voice indifferent: "Are you sure that Li Qing stole the Gate of Taiyi?"

Shen Nanting lowered his head and said, "Based on the intelligence from all sides and the calculations of several fellow disciples, it is most likely true. Moreover, this person not only possesses a rare treasure, but also has a strange escape technique that allows him to disappear into thin air under heavy blockade without leaving any trace or fluctuation of vital energy. He is extremely troublesome."

"I never expected that we would misjudge him!" The figure shrouded in yellow clouds churned with aura. "We actually let such a big fish stir up trouble right under our noses! He was able to usurp the foundation of the Xuanmen that Taiyi had nurtured for thousands of years, which means that the rank of the 'gate' he possesses must be even higher! We previously thought he was just a border madman with some luck, and we punished him slightly to smooth out his rough edges before subduing him. Now it seems that we have let the tiger return to the mountain! Now that he has entered Yujing, it is not good for us to directly capture him."

The figure in the starlight appeared profound. He said, "Opposing his path earlier was both a warning and a test. I never expected this boy to be so patient, possessing such a powerful weapon, only to reveal it today! Now that he has forcibly seized the Taiyi Gate in Yujing, the karma has been settled. If the old monster of Taiyi Palace finds out, he will never let it go. If we want to take the gate again, we must face this overwhelming karma head-on. One careless move could shake our very foundation."

Shen Nanting reported at the opportune moment: "The Taiyi Dao Palace was misled by my secret techniques, which prevented us from immediately linking the 'thief of the gate' with Li Qing. However, this method may not last long."

"You've done well." The figure in the starlight nodded slightly, the surrounding starlight swirling faster. "In that case, let's go with the flow. On the surface, continue to mobilize the Sky Patrol Division and all other forces, making a big show of it, sealing off Jade Capital, creating a trap, forcing him to reveal his whereabouts, compressing his room for maneuver, but ultimately forcing him out of Jade Capital..."

He paused, raised his right hand, palm up.

"Om-"

The scattered starlight gathered from the void, swirling and condensing in his palm, transforming into a constantly evolving cloud of starlight that faintly formed a miniature array.

"This is the 'Small Heavenly Cycle Star Restriction,' containing a star restriction technique. With this, you can activate part of the key mechanism of the Jade Capital Grand Array, sealing off a region within a short time. Even outside the Jade Capital, you can still borrow its power! This restriction technique was secretly passed down by my master, and very few in the world can decipher it. If anything changes, or if Li Qing has other methods, do not hesitate to use the power of the Jade Capital Grand Array to forcibly suppress it. This will ensure absolute safety."

As they spoke, the wisp of starlight drifted lightly toward Shen Nanting and merged into his brow.

Beside him, the Venerable One in the Yellow Clouds also moved, flicking his finger.

A wisp of extremely condensed bright yellow cloud shot out, transforming into an ancient bell in mid-air, which landed in Shen Nanting's hand.

The bell appeared small, but it felt as heavy as a mountain when held, exuding a majestic aura of grandeur, benevolence, and the power to suppress evil spirits.

"This bell contains the merits my ancestor gained from saving the world with the True Lord, and I have refined it with a Xuanhuang Daoist aura. Holding it, even if a being of the Dharma Aspect level disregards their dignity and forcibly intervenes with their avatar or will, you can still withstand it for a moment with this merit and Xuanhuang aura, protecting you. Even if Li Qing can borrow the power of the Xuanmen, you can use this to suppress him. Looking back now, all his previous achievements were due to this gate. Once the gate is sealed, it should be easy to capture him."

Holding the Xuanhuang Bell, Shen Nanting sensed the vast star barrier between his brows and felt reassured. He bowed deeply and said, "I will obey the decrees of the two Venerable Ones! I will make meticulous arrangements to capture Li Qing and the 'Gate' he possesses and present them to you!"

"Go." The figures of the two Venerable Ones slowly faded away.

Shen Nanting straightened up, a glint of light flashing in his eyes, and his figure disappeared into the sea of ​​clouds.

"Since we're going to force people out, there's no need to confuse the heavenly secrets anymore. Let Taiyi Dao Palace also contribute; that way, we'll be absolutely certain of success."

When he set foot on the land of Yujing again, the Xuanhuang Bell in his sleeve suddenly trembled slightly, and the vast earth veins of the entire Yujing resonated with it in a mysterious way.

"Buzz!"

In the distance, the ancient Taoist temple, which had been temporarily suppressed by the mysterious presence, also trembled!
"Ok?"

In another corner of Yujing City, Chen Qing paused slightly, then suddenly turned around and looked southwest, a look of surprise and doubt flashing in his eyes.

Just a moment ago, his divine sense in his Niwan Palace twitched slightly, as if something resonated and vibrated with his divine sense!

"What's wrong?" Beside her, Bing Yanmiao immediately noticed, a cold glint flashing in her glassy eyes. "Did the divine senses of pursuers sweep past?"

Chen Qing slowly shook his head and said, "It doesn't seem like it. It's not a killing intent locking onto me, but rather... a call from something of the same origin." In a flash, he suppressed the strange feeling he had just experienced. "Ignore it. Getting out of Yujing is the priority."

After saying this, he walked to a house by the roadside, grabbed a wooden door, and was about to use the "Mysterious Gate Transfer" supernatural power that ignored spatial barriers to escape from the Jade Capital!

"Buzz!"

However, this time, when he opened the door, ripples appeared on the surface, but vanished in an instant!
The vast, ancient, and awe-inspiring power forcefully suppressed and blocked his spatial abilities, making it difficult for him to escape the Jade Capital's territory!

"Hmm?" Chen Qing's gaze sharpened.

Inside the door, a family of commoners who were having dinner were startled when they saw Chen Qing suddenly open the door. Then they exclaimed in surprise!
The man in the house immediately got up to look for something!
"Wrong address!" Chen Qing was momentarily embarrassed and slammed the door shut as he ran away. A few steps later, Bing Yan smiled and said, "You were able to escape from the small courtyard to here earlier by using the city gates as a springboard for a short distance, but want to jump directly out of Yujing? Difficult! This place is the central hub of the Immortal Dynasty, protected by the ancient formation 'Zhou Tian Xing Dou Jin,' which seals the universe and suppresses all laws! Your ability to teleport is wonderful, but you're still lacking in skill to break through the formation's seal and escape."

Upon hearing this, Chen Qing immediately asked, "Since you know this, how did you manage to traverse thousands of mountains and rivers to reach the Floating Capital Secret Realm? Did you make arrangements in the refining method?"

Bing Yanmiao paused, then raised an eyebrow, her smile somewhat strange: "I relied on the bloodline secret technique passed down through generations of the Ice Soul Mystic Maiden, borrowing the primal connection of those 'eyes.' What?" She took a half-step closer, her breath sweet as orchids, her eyes carrying a hint of provocation: "Master, perhaps you'd like to try too? If you refine those eyeballs into your body, perhaps you'll develop some subtle connection with me, and then… maybe you really can use their power to escape far away…"

Chen Qing glanced at her, ignoring the latter half of her sentence, and calmly analyzed: "So, to leave Yujing, one either needs to find a gap in the formation or a specific passage, or break the Zhou Tian Xing Dou barrier? It doesn't sound too difficult, but I can only borrow its power when the great formation manifests..."

Forcibly breaking through the formation is a poor strategy, as it would instantly make one the target of everyone's criticism.

Bingyanmiao listened, but couldn't help but facepalm: "Master, you're being too arrogant! Although there are no good people in the Immortal Dynasty, the Zhou Tian Star Constellation Restriction is no simple matter. Apart from the Immortal Emperors of past generations and those who have been granted the authority, no one else can control it."

Chen Qing smiled but said nothing.

At this moment...

"Buzz!"

The star talisman in his arms, which had been temporarily sealed, began to tremble.

Chen Qing thought for a moment and then answered the call.

Instantly, Lu Zhao's urgent voice came from the Star Talisman: "It's actually connected! Fellow Daoist Yin Hua, your technique is truly profound!" Then, he abruptly changed the subject: "Junior Brother Ji Ming! Are you still in Jade Capital right now? The three Nascent Soul cultivators and seven Golden Core cultivators of the Liu family have all perished. Was it your doing? The Taiyi Dao Palace has also been acting strangely, sending out almost all its disciples to search everywhere. The Zhou Tian Star Array in Jade Capital has been activated, and all the forces are acting strangely, yet they are also wary of each other. It's very strange. Are these... related to you?"

Chen Qing's eyes sharpened, and he immediately understood.

Having revealed the secrets of the Xuanmen sect, he has now become the target of everyone's attacks. Everyone wants to find him, but they are also wary of each other, fearing that someone else will get there first. This has created a delicate stalemate.

"This gives me a chance to maneuver." His mind raced, and he immediately asked, "Senior Brother Lu, do you have a way to help me leave the capital?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Zhao's voice suddenly tightened: "You want to leave the city? You... Could it be that the strange occurrences in the city really were caused by you? Where are you now? No! You must not reveal your location! The Heavenly Secrets Alliance is most skilled at tracing back to the source of souls; any trace left by words will be deduced..."

"In that case, let's stop talking for now. Fortunately, what you said has given me a general idea of ​​the situation."

Chen Qing was decisive; he cut off the communication and then closed his eyes to ponder. When he opened his eyes again, they were clear.

"It seems that if things go wrong, there will be a fierce battle ahead. In that case, I need to go to a place that is advantageous to me and where I can use my trump cards. It's a pity that I was not exposed so quickly. Perhaps I could have found some scenery of heaven and earth in this Jade Capital that I could learn from."

Upon hearing this, Bingyan Miao, who was standing to the side, suddenly said, "Master, are you really thinking of capturing the scenery of heaven and earth, just as that old Taoist said?"

Chen Qing sensed something else and asked, "Do you have any experience with this?"

Bingyan Miao proudly said, "The true meaning of the Eight Scenes of the Nascent Soul is hidden in the memories passed down through generations of my Bingpo clan. The so-called refinement of scenery is actually the forging of one's own worldview. Only in this way can one bear the corresponding duties when the Dharma body is completed."

Upon hearing this, Chen Qing immediately realized that this disciple knew quite a lot, even about the Dharma Aspect Realm.

Bingyan Miao then said, "You don't need to worry about not getting the Jade Capital Scenery. The scope of the Nascent Soul Scenery is very vast. Even if you fight with someone, you can still capture it as a scene! But before that, you have to form your Nascent Soul first!"

"Can a battle of magic also become a spectacle?" Chen Qing suddenly felt enlightened and was about to ask in detail.

But just then!
"Boom!"

The void ahead suddenly shattered!

"You little beast! I've found you! You stole my Xuanmen! You destroyed my lineage! You killed my disciples! This hatred, this grudge, even if all the water in the Milky Way were poured out, it would be impossible to wash it away!" Grand Master Mingquan stepped out of the void, his crimson robes fluttering, a dark shadow behind him devouring the light. "Today I will make you perish, body and soul, and then forge a new Xuanmen to forever suppress the Eye of Annihilation!"

Seeing this, Chen Qing remained calm and composed. He grabbed Bing Yanmiao and quickly took three steps back. He then turned around, grabbed a wooden door beside him, and stepped inside. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared!

"Ok?"

The expression on Grand Master Mingquan's face changed. He swept his divine sense across the area, but could no longer find any trace of Chen Qing!

"Ran?"

But he wasn't angry; instead, he gave a cold laugh.

"You've indeed mastered the art of escape! But no matter how fast you run, you can't escape our grasp! You'll never imagine how deep the foundation of a great sect is!"

(End of this chapter)