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

Chapter 255 Decisive Hidden

Recalling the past, Chen Qing's eyes narrowed, and his heart was filled with turmoil.

According to Xuan Su of the Taiyin Sect, these divine and demonic relics can be traced back to an era even older than the Hundred Races Era, known as the Divine Court Era or the Divine and Demon Era.

It contains a great secret, but also harbors great misfortune!
Xuan Su's words back then were vague, but between the lines, a sense of apprehension was constantly revealed.

"If this relic is indeed the trap from the Immortal Dynasty, then could this 'relic of gods and demons' that I feel a connection with be the place I glimpsed when I escaped the Moonflower Palace's killing trap and fell into the void turbulence? Xuan Su once said that such relics are mostly buried deep in the long river of time and cannot be manifested without great opportunities and great fortune. How could it appear in the world on its own at this moment and even resonate with me?"

Upon realizing this, he quickly made a decision amidst his surprise and doubt.

"This place is of uncertain fortune and is definitely not a good place. The more it seems to hold great opportunities, the more likely it is to be bait. Do not get involved!"

For Chen Qing, this relic was not necessary for his path, and there was nothing he strongly desired inside. He had the Dao Yanlu as an opportunity, so why should he take risks for it?
"But it has followed me all the way here, opening its gates here. Considering the matter of the Immortal Dynasty, it is very likely that it really came for me. If it continues to follow me, there will be many inconveniences. I must conceal my aura and see if I can cut off its pull! Otherwise, if it is left hanging over my head, things will inevitably change in the long run!"

As he was pondering, several figures below, seeing the ruins open, could no longer contain themselves!
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"

Several streaks of light flashed like lightning; they were elite cultivators from the heartland, each employing their own methods to rush towards the entrance!

The three in the lead were none other than Lie Fenyun, Luo Shuanghua, and Leng Wuchen, who had just been severely injured by Chen Qing's thunderous methods!

At this moment, they mustered their strength, suppressed their injuries, and activated their supernatural calligraphy, sparing no effort to sacrifice their life force, all in order to gain the upper hand!
For them, the opportunity to reach the Nascent Soul stage was before them, and no matter how dangerous it was, it was worth risking their lives for!

However, fearing that Chen Qing would obstruct them again, these people exerted all their strength and sped to the limit, disappearing into the gate of the ruins in the blink of an eye!
Upon seeing this, Liu Shuang'er turned her beautiful eyes to Chen Qing, her gaze filled with inquiry.

She was insightful and could see that there must be a connection between the ruins and Chen Qing. The opportunity within was probably extraordinary. Wouldn't it be a pity if someone else got there first?
Chen Qing shook his head again.

Not to mention that in his perception, the ruins were full of eeriness and danger, and he wanted to avoid them at all costs. They had already realized the law that "opportunities are accompanied by karmic tribulations" after experiencing it many times in the Immortal Dynasty in their dreams. Forcing undeserved blessings would bring unexpected disasters. This is a principle that is difficult to change even when traversing dreams with the Dao Evolution Record.

Upon realizing this, he immediately said, "It's alright, let them be."

After speaking, he had a thought, and his aura suddenly became more concentrated! He reversed the operation of the Qi-Heaven and Earth Method, sealing all his own Qi and soul fluctuations within his body, without letting any escape, as if he were detached from the world!

And just as Chen Qing completely sealed off his aura!

"Boom!"

The Taiyin Ruins in the sky suddenly trembled violently, and the portal slammed shut!

The rosy glow faded, and the deep, secluded atmosphere vanished.

"Ah this!"

Some cultivators who hesitated and failed to rush in immediately stamped their feet and beat their chests in regret, feeling that their indecisiveness had caused them to let a great opportunity slip through their fingers! A few others looked relieved but were secretly afraid, thinking that if they had really entered such a mysterious place, their lives would have been uncertain, and they might have cut off their path to enlightenment before even obtaining the opportunity!
In the mountains, An Ning and Liu Shuang'er both showed surprise. They keenly sensed the subtle changes in Chen Qing's aura, and seeing the strange movements of the ruins in the sky, they couldn't help but let their imaginations run wild.

“Everyone else is seeking out the ruins, but Chen Jun seems different. It feels like the ruins are begging you to go there,” Liu Shuang’er said, her eyes sparkling with interest.

An Ning frowned and said, "Lie Fenyun and Luo Shuanghua are not ordinary rogue cultivators. They are connected to many powerful sects and ancient families in the heartland. If they gain an opportunity in the ruins, that will be fine. But if they all lose their lives in the ruins, and everyone holds them accountable, Nanbin will likely be in turmoil..."

As he spoke, his gaze seemed to casually sweep over Chen Qing.

Unexpectedly, before she could finish speaking, the ruins in the sky trembled again, and the enormous phantom began to distort and blur, like a reflection in water or a flower in a mirror, showing signs of dissipating into the world!
Upon seeing this, An Ning's expression changed again, and she looked at Chen Qing: "Sect Leader Chen, this..."

Chen Qing remained calm and said, "This is a change within the ruins themselves and has nothing to do with me. I have never intended to enter from the beginning. Besides, these people have obtained the so-called quotas, and their entry this time demonstrates their courage, diligence, and unwavering pursuit of the Dao. Why should they think of anything else?"

Seeing his clear attitude, An Ning sighed but did not insist. She took out a communication jade talisman and sent messages to various parties with a flash of spiritual light, obviously arranging follow-up matters.

Chen Qing felt a sense of urgency because of the connection between the ruins and his own existence. He thought that the trouble in the dream had not yet been resolved, and if it were to involve matters of gods and demons, it would become even more chaotic. So he turned to Liu Shuang'er and Mu Qingling and said, "We should not delay. We should set off immediately, or things will change."

Liu Shuang'er smiled and said, "Please rest assured, Lord Chen. The Qingmu Ling Kingdom is no ordinary country. It is the descendant of the Mude Dynasty, with a profound foundation and many rules. In addition, the matter of Princess Qingling still needs some planning. I have already sent people to prepare the flying boat, which will arrive in a while. We will set off directly then."

Upon hearing this, Chen Qing pondered for a moment and said, "In that case, you will all travel together in one boat, and I will travel alone..."

Liu Shuang'er chuckled upon hearing this and interrupted, "Lord Chen, you're overthinking it! Our entourage is large and impressive; how could we possibly invite gossip? Are you perhaps afraid that Princess Qingling and I will devour you?"

Chen Qing thought to himself, it's not that he's afraid of gossip, but rather that with so many people on the boat, the atmosphere is chaotic and unpredictable. If they were attacked en route, wouldn't he become a sitting duck? Besides, since he started out, he's traveled with many people on boats, and there's rarely been a peaceful time. It's safer to travel alone on a boat.

Seeing his expression, Liu Shuang'er took it as a tacit agreement and said with a smile, "Then it's settled. Go and prepare quickly!"

“Alright, then I’ll take this opportunity to make arrangements for the mountain gate.” Chen Qing nodded in agreement, but as he said that, he wasn’t familiar with the situation at the mountain gate. So he simply called everyone in the mountain over and gave them some instructions, making it clear that Bai Shaoyou would temporarily take care of all the affairs of the mountain gate. He also urged Fang Da’ao and the others to cultivate diligently, and that he would thoroughly examine their progress when he returned.

Then came the external affairs, where Bai Qichen took the initiative to say that the Bai family's influence could be used to deal with various parties.

Chen Qing thanked him and agreed.

Then, the little monkey and the little black cat said they wanted to go along, and Chen Qing thought about it and agreed.

Before long, a streamlined green wooden flying boat broke through the clouds and arrived. Chen Qing, Liu Shuang'er, Mu Qingling and their entourage boarded the boat and transformed into a streak of green rainbow, disappearing into the distance in an instant.

Because the expansion of the Hidden Star Sect was somewhat hasty and the internal structure was not yet unified, the news of Chen Qing's departure quickly spread outside the mountain. At the same time, the details of his use of a single finger to startle the thunder and his palm to suppress Gong Zhen Daoist and the heroes were also spread with embellishments.

The entire cultivation community in Nanbin was immediately abuzz with this news!
(End of this chapter)