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

Chapter 274 Popular Elements
"what?"

The gray-robed man's sudden address of "Your Majesty the Holy Emperor" startled Chen Qing.

"Your Majesty the Holy Emperor?"

Chen Qing frowned slightly and looked at the other person: "Could it be that you have mistaken me for someone else?"

The gray-robed man stood up, his face still blurred beneath the hood.

This time, he no longer used telepathy, but spoke with certainty: "It is normal for Your Excellency to have doubts, this is due to the mystery of the womb. Reincarnation inevitably disturbs the true spirit. In principle, with your abilities, you should not be troubled by this, but according to records, the situation was critical back then, and in order to transcend, you took a risky gamble, making choices and forgetting your past life was unavoidable. However, it is alright, there are methods of verification and items for awakening the spirit that can help you regain your old memories and take control of the world again. Your Excellency only needs to accompany me on this journey..."

When he was not transmitting the teachings, his title changed.

As Chen Qing listened, his eyes flickered slightly, his mind racing. His gaze returned to the ancient bronze mirror, recalling its abilities and his previous discoveries. A vague guess gradually took shape.

He immediately shook his head and replied coldly, "Your words are absurd. We are complete strangers. How can you expect me to go to an unknown place with you based solely on one person's words? I cannot comply!"

"That's right!" Mang Shou Tuo had also come to his senses. He stepped forward and glared angrily at the gray-robed man. "You cowardly coward, how dare you spread rumors and deceive my young master! Speak! Are you in cahoots with that pig demon?"

As he spoke, he reached out and grabbed at the newcomer!
The gray-robed man moved like a ghost, easily dodging the grab from the powerful leader, which contained the power of blood and qi. His movements were exquisite, and he coldly sneered, "If it weren't for your esteemed reputation, a border town general like you wouldn't even have the right to pay homage to me in the past. How dare you attack me?"

"Arrogant!" Mang Shou Tuo had never been so slighted, especially in front of the young master he had sworn to protect. His blood boiled and he was about to get serious.

"Uncle Mang, stop!" Chen Qing called out to stop him, his gaze sweeping over the gray-robed man before he waved his hand dismissively, saying in a whisper, "I don't know why you misunderstand, or if you have other motives, but I have important matters to attend to and have no time to deal with you. Please leave!"

Seeing Chen Qing's resolute attitude, the gray-robed man remained silent for a moment before giving up and bowing, saying, "Your wisdom has not yet returned, and you have concerns. I understand. Please wait until I retrieve the artifact to awaken your spirit. At that time, the past will become clear, and you will know that what I said was true!"

As he spoke, he exclaimed with emotion, "Alas, if this world were not in charge of things, it would be doomed!"

"Hmm?" Chen Qing frowned upon hearing this.

The man's figure flickered, and he vanished into the shadows of the forest.

After the person left, the atmosphere became somewhat tense.

Zheng Qingtian, Ling Jue, Yun Shuyue, and even Mang Shoutuo all involuntarily focused their gazes on Chen Qing, filled with surprise and uncertainty.

"Brother, are you... are you really the reincarnation of some great figure?" Zheng Qingtian, being the most straightforward, couldn't help but ask.

Ling Jue and Yun Shuyue also looked at each other with inquiring eyes, clearly very curious about this matter.

Chen Qing felt helpless. He thought to himself that if he were to be strict, his experience of constantly entering dreams with the help of the Dao Evolution Record could be considered a reincarnation, and a very professional one at that. But the mystery involved was far beyond what ordinary reincarnation could achieve.

Suppressing his thoughts, he shook his head frankly and said, "The idea of ​​reincarnation is illusory and unfounded. Even if it were true, my past life is gone, and I have no memory of it. How could I believe it so readily because of a few words of nonsense from outsiders and let it disturb my mind?"

“Young Master is absolutely right!” Mang Shou Tuo immediately echoed, “The monks of that Kuchan Temple are treacherous, and the gray-robed man just now was of unknown origin and spoke absurd words! They are all not good people! Young Master must not be misled by them! In my opinion, the outside world is too dangerous and people’s hearts are unpredictable. We should set off immediately and return to the East Sea! The Marquis’s residence is the safest place!”

After this series of changes, he realized even more that his young master was indeed a treasure of the Marquis's mansion, just as that person had said. He became even more eager to bring Chen Qing back to the East Sea and away from these troubles.

Chen Qing remained noncommittal. He lowered his head, looked at the ancient mirror in his hand, extended a finger, and lightly tapped the bronze mirror with his knuckle. The mirror surface shimmered with a faint light, and a faint image of a painting appeared.

"This mirror is mysterious. It can cover the real with a virtual image and tamper with the present world. How similar it is to the method of the Taoist Taijing, who 'turns all things into scrolls and his thoughts into paintings'! Just now, I merely followed his example and imitated his techniques, and I was able to easily control this mirror as if it were a key locking a lock. There must be a connection between the two! That gray-robed man probably misjudged me because he saw that I could control this object, and considering that I had Buddha light and was called the reincarnation of a great power, plus all the rumors in the past."

With that thought in mind, he turned to the direction in which the gray-robed man had disappeared.

"That man spoke with conviction and his demeanor was respectful, which did not seem fake. However, the title of Holy Emperor has always been reserved for Immortal Emperors. Judging from his tone, the one he is looking forward to is not the current one, but a reincarnated Immortal Emperor from the past! Speaking of which, the current Immortal Dynasty is in decline, with war raging on all sides and government orders not even leaving the Jade Capital. Does the current Immortal Emperor still deserve the title of 'Holy Emperor'? We must find out the background of this era as soon as possible."

Chen Qing's mind raced, several clues intertwining in his heart.

"The scroll painting possesses supernatural powers, the reincarnation of a holy emperor, and is an official of the immortal dynasty..."

He narrowed his eyes.

"Could it be that the Taijing Immortal Emperor, who severed his three corpses and was trapped in his own path, truly reincarnated using the Three Lives Stone and embarked on the path again? And he appeared in this era? Or perhaps he wasn't in this era, but left clues for others to find? However, is this person's appearance here related to the strange treasure in the Kuchan Temple? Is that thing truly related to the Taiyuan Immortal Emperor? What a pity..."

Suddenly, he froze.

"My Li Qing account is just sealed in the Dream Jade Capital of the Taijing era, but it hasn't logged off yet, and there's a big shot watching over it! If it really is something from Taiyuan, who could be more familiar with it than its evil corpse? So, in seven days, I really have to come and investigate. At that time, it will be the moment of awakening from the dream. If something unexpected happens, there will be a way to protect myself..." With this thought in mind, he took a deep breath and suppressed the turmoil in his heart.

The information is still fragmented, and many parts of it are based on Chen Qing's subjective conjecture or intuition, which requires more evidence.

"Speaking of which, it's both reincarnated true Buddha and reincarnated holy emperor. Is this a trend in the late Immortal Dynasty? After the Immortal Dynasty comes the Meteor Era, which will be the great calamity of the Central Continent. I wonder when it started. Is there any sign of this in my era? Oh well, whatever it is, the most urgent task is to improve my strength as soon as possible, condense the golden core, stabilize my external realm, summon the spiritual gate, and seek the Dao fruit, so that I can have a bargaining chip in the future storms."

Thinking of this, he put away the ancient mirror and said to the people beside him, "This place is not suitable for us to stay for long. Let's find a quiet place to settle down first."

Zheng Qingtian suppressed his many questions and nodded emphatically: "Brother is right! I also have something I want to figure out." After speaking, his gaze fell on the still unconscious pig demon.

Although Mang Shoutuo was worried, seeing that Chen Qing had made up his mind, he could only suppress his words of persuasion to return to Donghai and stay by his side to protect him.

Without further delay, the group transformed into streaks of light and disappeared into the distant, vast mountains.

"Gurgle—"

Not long after the group left, the sound of rushing water suddenly came from a distant mountain stream, and several streaks of light, carrying wisps of water vapor, fell down!

"Wow!"

The water shimmered and the steam billowed, then several figures appeared.

The leader was a pale-faced monk dressed in a dark blue robe.

He narrowed his eyes, swept his divine sense across the area, and snorted coldly: "That fool Jin Yuanzhao has indeed failed! The Earth Element has always been indecisive in its actions, and its attempt to use the power of Buddhism to achieve its goals is ultimately just a mirage, utterly useless! In the end, we Water Element members have to clean up the mess, which has only delayed our important matters."

Beside this man, a tall, thin companion chimed in gloatingly, "The Earth Clan has become increasingly arrogant these past few years. Now that they've lost Yuan Zhao, the reincarnation, let's see how they'll ever hold their heads high in front of us again. However, we can't let Zheng Qingtian and the Marquis of Donghai get away with it either. Not only is Donghai our target this time, but we also have to retrieve that mirror! It's related to a clue about another reincarnation!"

But someone else immediately said, "Those two are not simple..."

"Don't worry," the blue-robed cultivator said, flipping his hand to take out a chilling, shuttle-shaped magic weapon. Runes flowed across the shuttle's body, and the sound of tides could be faintly heard. "I have a treasure bestowed by my protector. No matter how fierce Zheng Qingtian's fist techniques are, or what strange things that young master has, he will not escape death! They can't have gone far. Chase after them!"

Just as the group was filled with murderous intent and about to move, a voice came leisurely from behind them—

"Are you the Cangming Water Vein of the Five Elements Army? Since when have even rebels dared to be so blatant? However, you've come at the right time. Capturing you will be a good gift for Prince Chen."

The group of people were startled by the water vein and turned around abruptly!

Not far away, a Taoist priest in a green robe was walking slowly, his robes fluttering in the wind.

"Who are you? How dare you meddle in the affairs of the Five Elements Army!" The blue-robed cultivator's heart tightened, and the Xuan Yin Soul-Slaying Shuttle in his hand was already shining brightly, ready to be launched.

The fact that the other party could approach silently indicates that they are not someone to be trifled with.

The Taoist in green robes did not answer. He glanced at the Xuan Yin Soul-Slaying Shuttle, shook his head and sighed, "Your family's old monster's treasure has been given to a restless person like you. It's a waste of a gem."

As he spoke, he extended one finger and pointed it forward!
"Buzz!"

A shimmering light, as fine as silk, bursts forth from his fingertips, like a silkworm spinning silk, ethereal and graceful!
"Crack!"

The ice walls that the group had hastily built up shattered instantly!
"what?!"

The pupils of several people in the Cangming Water Vein suddenly contracted!

"Not good! It's a Nascent Soul stage monster! Run!"

The cultivators of the Xuan Yin Soul-Slaying Shuttle reacted the fastest. In their shock, their bodies erupted with watery light, directly activating the Xuan Yin Soul-Slaying Shuttle. Its light intensified, enveloping the group as they fled!

But the next moment, the Taoist in green made a hand seal.

boom!
Strands of heavenly fire fell from the sky, directly shattering the shuttle of light!
"Nine Luminaries Blazing Fire!" The blue-robed cultivator's eyes widened. "You're from the Li Yang Palace..."

(End of this chapter)