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

Chapter 225 Calculated to the extreme!

In the city of Yujing, there is a seven-story pavilion.

Shen Nanting stood by the railing, his eyes half-closed.

He was extending a finger and repeatedly pointing it in the air. With each point, a ripple spread out and entered the spiritual energy channels of Jade Capital.

Furthermore, streams of spiritual energy converged, condensing into a water mirror before him. The mirror reflected shifting light and shadow, clearly displaying fragments of scenes from various parts of Jade Capital—

Taiyi disciples formed an array to block off the streets and alleys;

The envoy from the Huanglong Sect returned empty-handed.

Chen Qing and the Ice Soul Mystic Maiden of this generation vanished through the doorway...

Countless pieces of information converged here, and Shen Nanting deduced and integrated them using the secret methods of celestial secrets.

“East Third Street, the Kan position, the formation is weak by three points, which can lure them into a trap.”

“West Seven Ward, where the Xun wind rises, can be used to deploy feints to slow down Taiyi’s advance and leave an opening.”

……

"The energy of the Beiqu Stele Forest has been activated, and it's time for Jiang Huan, this chess piece, to play his role."

He appeared to be in complete control, constantly communicating and subtly guiding Chen Qing, causing the vast network to tighten quietly. While seemingly leaving Chen Qing room to maneuver, he was actually driving him step by step toward a predetermined destination.

"Those who do not understand the timing of events, even with extraordinary escape techniques, how many waves can they stir up? The mysteries of the Xuanmen (mysterious sect) cannot be controlled by brute force. In Li Qing's case, the Xuanmen is truly a pearl cast before swine. It must eventually fall into the chessboard of our Heavenly Mystery Alliance to be of full use. Afterwards, we will give him sufficient compensation, quell the anger of the Taiyi Dao Palace, balance the cause and effect, and then we can stabilize the situation!"

He slowly opened his eyes, his pupils sparkling with starlight, reflecting Chen Qing's figure disappearing once again in the water mirror.

"Everything is within the calculations; this man is about to fall into the trap!"

With a flick of his sleeve, the water mirror disappeared. Shen Nanting turned and stepped down from the high pavilion, sending out several divine messages silently, which disappeared into the four directions of Jade Capital.

"The time to close the net has come. We must proceed according to plan and not allow any mistakes."

North of Yujing City, the Forest of Steles.

The stone peaks here are like a forest, solemn and ancient.

Stone tablets stand among the trees, some intact, some broken. Some tablets exude a sword-like aura that seems to echo with the roar of a dragon; others are shrouded in a bloody aura, as if the shadow of a shaman is crawling upon them; still others have runes that have faded and reappeared, occasionally stirring up spiritual energy like the ebb and flow of the tide.

At the very center of all the stone tablets, a simple and unadorned ink tablet stands quietly.

It has no imposing presence, yet it seems to be the soul of the entire Stele Forest, protected by thousands of steles.

Its surface is as smooth as a mirror, without a single inscription, yet it exudes a sense of vastness and antiquity.

At this moment, in a corner of the Stele Forest, Jiang Huan, the executioner of the Heavenly Patrol Division, sat cross-legged, silent.

After three days of meditation and breath control, he seemed to have transformed into a stubborn stone in the Stele Forest, cold, hard, and austere, with a thunderbolt seemingly brewing within him that was about to be unleashed!

Da da da--

Suddenly, there was a sound of footsteps.

Not far away, an elderly man dressed in a crimson robe and full of vigor was leading several young men and women on a stroll through the forest of steles.

These young people, dressed in various styles and exuding extraordinary bearing, were elite disciples from the three families of Washing Sword Pool, Witch Ancestor Altar, and Liyang Palace. Moreover, each of them had a distinguished background, with family members holding important positions in their respective sects, making them true second-generation cultivators.

This time, they came to this stele forest to travel and contemplate, accompanied by Elder Qu Lezhi of Liyang Palace.

"Senior Uncle, look at this sword tablet! The sword energy is awe-inspiring, penetrating straight to the soul. The senior who left this tablet must have reached the pinnacle of sword cultivation!" A girl with a sharp temperament and carrying a long sword pointed at a stone tablet covered with deep and shallow sword marks, her eyes full of amazement and longing.

This woman comes from the Sword Washing Pool, so she naturally cares a lot about the way of the sword.

On the other side, a tall, flesh-and-blood cultivator from the Witch Ancestor Altar was examining a stone tablet engraved with ferocious beast patterns. He took a deep breath, and a wisp of blood energy rose from the stone tablet and merged into his body, causing his blood and qi to throb slightly!

He exclaimed in amazement, "Such pure Ancestral Witch Battle Intent! If I could meditate here for several months, my Battle Witch Body would surely advance to another level!"

The elder of Liyang Palace stroked his beard and smiled, saying calmly, "The mystery of the Stele Forest lies in its alignment with one's own path of cultivation. One should not be overly ambitious, especially regarding the Taiyuan Xuan Stele in the very center. If one's karmic affinity has not yet arrived, sitting in vain for a hundred years will be in vain."

Everyone said yes again and again.

However, some people couldn't contain their temper.

A young cultivator from Liyang Palace asked in a low voice, "Senior Uncle, isn't that Jiang Huan, the executioner, the one next to you? I heard he was the leader in capturing the rebels in the city. Why is he sitting here?"

A man nearby calculated with his fingers and whispered, "The divination is vague, but it seems to indicate that Enforcer Jiang is waiting here for that rebel to fight him! Speaking of which, that man is quite formidable, managing to hide in the capital for three days..."

The young female cultivator at the Sword Washing Pool looked in Jiang Huan's direction, her eyes sparkling with admiration: "Enforcer Jiang became famous at a young age. In less than three hundred years of cultivation, he has already reached the Seventh Nascent Soul stage, wielding the law with impartiality! These mere rebels will surely be captured with ease!" "Don't be distracted by this!" At this moment, Elder Qu Lezhi of Liyang spoke up, his words tinged with displeasure. "What sect pursuit? It's nothing but petty squabbles. Compared to the Great Dao, what are they worth? You must calm your minds and comprehend the Dao, so as not to waste this trip! You should know that although this Stele Forest is not a forbidden area, it is not a place that ordinary people can easily approach now. This time, it was only through the request of your elders that I obtained this opportunity, and the fact that the families in the city were too busy to inquire further. Don't waste it!"

Upon hearing this, the young cultivators immediately bowed and apologized.

The old man nodded slightly, about to once again admonish the younger generation to calm their minds, when he suddenly sensed something and looked up towards the entrance of the Stele Forest.

At the entrance to the Stele Forest, behind a dilapidated wooden door, ripples of space suddenly appeared. Then the door was pushed open, and two figures stepped out!

"Sure enough, it's here!"

Jiang Huan suddenly opened his tightly closed eyes, his eyes gleaming with a sharp light that seemed to pierce three inches. The immense aura that had been suppressed for three days burst forth and locked onto Chen Qing!
On the other side, after Chen Qing stepped into the stele forest, Bingyan Miaoyou, who was beside him, looked around and suddenly paused. Then she let out a soft exclamation, made a hand seal, and her delicate body turned into a stream of light, flew forward, and merged into a stele in the forest, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Chen Qing didn't have time to ask any more questions. The Qingqiu Fire in his Niwan Palace was surging, and his divine sense had a mysterious connection with the giant black stele in the center. It seemed that there was an ancient imperial aura humming in the stele, which echoed a point of spiritual light deep in his soul!
"The legacy of Taiyuan is indeed here!"

But before he could finish his thought, a chilling killing intent swept over him!

"Since you have come here, you should submit to the law today!" Jiang Huan's voice was as cold as ice. He made a hand seal, and legal runes surged up from behind him, bursting forth and transforming into shackles, guillotines, cages, and other strange phenomena. Layer upon layer, carrying the power of the Immortal Dynasty's laws, they crashed down!
Upon seeing this, Qu Yuezhi of Liyang Palace also frowned slightly: "To think that he would use the Heavenly Laws, one of the most powerful divine abilities of the Zhenglu Sect, right off the bat!"

In an instant, the air in the entire forest of steles seemed to freeze, and a torrential downpour crashed down, causing several young cultivators in the forest to stop breathing, their faces turning deathly pale. They felt as if their souls were about to break, and their bones were groaning in agony!
"There really is someone lying in ambush here!"

Upon seeing this, Chen Qing gave a nonchalant smile, a faint light swirling around him!

The true light shines beyond the law, untouched by worldly rules and regulations!
The wondrous phenomenon formed by the mighty law, upon descending, simply slid away and disintegrated beside him, having no effect whatsoever!

"Hmm?" Qu Lezhi, who was watching from the sidelines, raised his white eyebrows to protect the junior behind him, and his eyes flashed with a sharp light. "To be able to disregard the laws of Heaven? So, this person is the Hidden Star Dharma Master, who is regarded as a thorn in the side by the Righteous Law Sect! Then he is also the person who has been making headlines recently for stealing the sect?"

"Just as the rumors say, you really do possess a treasure that can evade the law!" Jiang Huan's face was ashen, but he had anticipated Chen Qing's response. He spread his hand, and a golden scroll of judgment suddenly unfolded in his palm: "Relying on a rare treasure to cheat, little did you know that the net of heaven is vast! Rise!"

The judgment grew longer in the wind, transforming into a golden screen ten thousand feet high, upon which appeared the stars of the heavens and the map of the territories, and there were also lines of law flowing like dragons, exuding a magnificent will to rule over all directions and judge all realms!

"Even if you truly possess the ability to evade the law, my judgment has been refined with the energy of Yin and Yang breaking the boundary, granting me the power of great discretion and the extraordinary ability to interpret the law! The law states: Those surnamed Li are guilty, and no law can be evaded. Lock them up!"

As the golden light swept across the book, all established laws were distorted wherever it passed, and the principles of humanity bowed down in submission!
"Oh!"

One of the sorcerers protected by Qu Lezhi suddenly screamed in agony. After being swept by golden light, chains flew out from the void and immediately bound him, labeling him "criminal under the surname Li," petrifying him instantly, and setting a three-year period before he could be released!

"Oh no! Li Guo has been caught in the crossfire!"

Upon seeing this, the others were filled with fear, finally realizing just how dangerous it was to watch high-level cultivators fight. Even being swept by the aftershocks could lead to unpredictable changes!
"You all retreat at once!" Qu Lezhi's expression changed drastically. With a wave of his sleeve, a golden shield flew out and enveloped the group. "This Jiang Huan's legal cultivation has reached the Great Freedom of Mind, and he can commit crimes with his words! If you're not careful, you will all be locked up and taken in!"

"So scary!"

The group of young cultivators finally realized the gravity of the situation and hurriedly retreated. However, some of them looked at Chen Qing and thought to themselves that he was doomed in this predicament.

Unexpectedly, Chen Qing flicked his finger, and a filthy river of blood surged out from his sleeve, roaring like a monstrous dragon, crashing into the magnificent golden curtain!
"Since you have condemned me, I will punish you!"

Within the river of blood, countless sins and evil thoughts surged!
"boom!"

The golden light in the judgment book was so focused on condemning the sins within the blood-red light that it was completely absorbed by the magic power and could not attend to anything else!
"Boom boom boom!"

Next, the blood-red light and golden radiance frantically annihilated each other, the dissipated energy swept across the ground, and countless stone tablets hummed and trembled with spiritual light!
Amidst the surging air currents, the two remained motionless, seemingly evenly matched!
"How is this possible?!" The girl from the Sword Washing Pool exclaimed. "This rebel has the aura of a Dao Embryo, clearly only at the Golden Core stage, yet he can actually contend with Grandmaster Jiang's Nascent Soul power?"

“This person possesses a method for protecting the Nascent Soul, which is indeed extraordinary. However…” Qu Lezhi, protecting the group, said with a solemn gaze, “Jiang Huan’s true killing move has not yet been revealed. A Nascent Soul cultivator can create external scenes with a single thought. Ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators simply absorb the phenomena of heaven and earth whole, refining them into Nascent Soul scenes. But Jiang Huan is different. He is a seeker of the Dao. Every scene he creates is carefully considered and coordinated, a manifestation of the foundation of the Great Dao…”

As if to prove his point, Jiang Huan took a step forward after seeing the judgment being restrained. The void behind him suddenly cracked open, and seven Nascent Souls appeared. They then intertwined and combined, transforming into a solemn atmosphere!
Then one sees endless laws piled up like mountains, and chains of decrees stretching across the sky, forming a heavenly prison that suppresses all ages!

Within the prison, the cries of immortals and demons seemed to echo, and all living beings bowed their heads!

The exterior of the Nascent Soul stage, the Heavenly Rules and Prison!
"Li Qing, if I were you, I would bow my head and admit my mistake now. Otherwise, if I fall into my Heavenly Law Prison and suffer many torments, I will know the pain, but it will be too late to regret it!"

As he spoke, Jiang Huan's aura surged, causing the judgment to vibrate and rise, resulting in the blood-red river retreating steadily!

Chen Qing suddenly felt a heavy weight on his body, as if carrying a mountain. His golden core trembled violently. He thought to himself, "The Nascent Soul stage can actually influence the laws of heaven and earth to this extent? A single Blood River Avatar is probably not enough to withstand it. Even with the Tribulation Lightning Sword, it may not be able to break this situation. The only way is to use the Destiny Connection Technique to trigger the historical echo of the Taiyuan Immortal Emperor. But I originally wanted to lure more people here and deal with them all at once. If I expose my trump cards now, it will be difficult to achieve the full effect. After all, I don't have enough trump cards. But I can't hesitate now..."

His mind raced, but he no longer hesitated, determined to evoke the lingering imperial aura!
But just then!
"The celestial constellations, the forbidden universe!"

A clear and resonant shout descended from the heavens!

In an instant, the stars above the Forest of Steles suddenly lit up, and the sun and stars appeared in broad daylight!
Countless starlight fell like silver needles, each ray containing an unparalleled restriction that sealed the heavens and earth, weaving together a star net that covered thousands of miles!

The entire forest of steles, and even the surrounding void, were instantly imprisoned and stripped of the present world!
Then, the voice said again, "Elder Qu, it's a pity you're here. I hope you can use the Li Yang Formation to help me stabilize the Star Forbidden Formation and maintain its changes! This is a matter of righteousness for the Immortal Dynasty, and I hope you can act justly!"

"The Heavenly Secrets Alliance?" Qu Lezhi's expression changed upon hearing this. "You all really have a way of calculating things. So this is why I was able to get a spot this time! What a scheme! I'll definitely settle this score with you later!"

After saying that, he formed a hand seal, and a ball of fire flew out from above his head, spreading out in the air and merging with the starlight to stabilize the great formation and keep it running!
As starlight shifted, Shen Nanting stepped out of the void, his robes fluttering, like a star lord descending to earth. He looked down at Chen Qing and smiled, "Fellow Daoist Li, what do you think of this situation?"

(End of this chapter)