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

Chapter 279: The front and back of fame, the distinction between inside and outside

"Om-"

The spiritual gate has opened!

In an instant, a surge of pure spiritual energy roared out from the illusory portal, like a river bursting its banks, and rushed wildly into Chen Qing's body!

With this new force, his aura surged like a flaming fire, rising rapidly and intensely!

Within his dantian, the already formed golden elixir spun endlessly, its speed increasing, radiating countless auspicious rays of light that illuminated the entire quiet room like a celestial abode. Then, the building vanished, and he rose into the air!

Flowers rained down from the sky, and golden lotuses sprang from the ground!
The extraordinary phenomenon of the Nine Revolutions of the Golden Elixir was unleashed without any reservation!
Amidst the surging clouds, there seemed to be the roars of dragons and the cries of phoenixes; the radiant light of magic soared into the sky, manifesting all sorts of wondrous and miraculous powers!
Furthermore, three faintly visible "gates to other self" phantoms, leading to unknown places, floated around him, exuding an ancient, mysterious, and otherworldly aura!
With the support of this massive amount of spiritual energy, combined with the power of the core-forming resources he had previously refined, Chen Qing turned his thoughts around, and the most clearly visible projection of the "Hidden Star Dharma Lord" in the center solidified and became concrete at a speed visible to the naked eye!
Its features became clearer, and its eyes shone with a crystal-clear, cold light, revealing the divine power of the Ice Soul Eye!

At the same time, the projections behind the other two doors gradually took on blurry outlines. One of them exuded an ancient and vicissitudes, carrying the meaning of the extinction of stars, and was known as the "Hidden Star True Lord". The other resonated faintly with the present-day body, with a restrained Daoist charm that was unfathomable!
As the concept of "the law has a primordial spirit" was established, the "Jade Palace Purple Mansion" in the Niwan Palace suddenly opened, and the purple aura spread for 30,000 miles!

Thus, Chen Qing's third dream body finally achieved perfect cultivation, completing the nine-stage Golden Core!

Moreover, since "Li Qing" has already stepped into the Nascent Soul stage, under the guidance of Qi and the feedback of Dao, Chen Qing's third dream body has even touched the threshold of the Nascent Soul realm!

With the external landscape of the half-Dao Fruit that already existed deep within his Purple Mansion, he felt that the barrier of his Nascent Soul was as thin as a cicada's wing. He only needed to draw in a suitable innate Qi and find the right path to break through the realm and condense his Nascent Soul!
"The primary mission of this body is to contain the other half of the Demon Buddha Dao Fruit, and the path of cultivation will inevitably lean towards the Buddhist lineage of Nirvana." Chen Qing's mind was clear, and he had already begun to plan his path of cultivation. "However, my understanding of this path is still shallow. I need to find relevant classics to fill in the gaps in my knowledge before I can attempt to break through to the next realm."

Once he made up his mind, he immediately formed a hand seal, and the Nine-Turn Golden Pill within his body suddenly stabilized!
As he guided the hand seals, the raging, roaring thunder in the sky, which had been directed in all directions, suddenly paused, then receded like a tide, disappearing into nothingness in the blink of an eye, leaving only a faint smell of burning and ripples of spiritual energy in the air.

It comes with a surging tide and goes swiftly; this is the wonder of heaven and earth, which cannot be measured by ordinary reason.

"call--"

"Finally...it's over!"

Those forces who had been forced to dodge and flee in disarray by the lightning breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this, still shaken by the experience.

However, when they regained their senses and turned their gaze back to the eye of the storm, they were all taken aback, and their pupils shrank sharply!

Chen Qing sat in mid-air, his long hair moving freely without wind, his robes billowing in the wind, and his body surrounded by immortal energy, like clouds and mist. Above his head, clouds and mist swirled, and the energy of the pill surged, forming nine ever-changing rays of light!

"Nine Revolutions of the Golden Core?! How is that possible?!" The green-robed Taoist's hand, which was stroking his beard, froze in mid-air. "The Nine Revolutions of the Golden Core has been a legend since ancient times, unattainable only by those with great fortune, perseverance, and profound foundation! Let alone now, when the spiritual energy is waning! This child... this child can actually do it?!"

Consort Li's beautiful eyes widened, her red lips slightly parted. Her previous doubts had long since vanished, leaving only shock and certainty: "Nine-Turn Golden Elixir! A rare sight indeed! If not a reincarnation of a great being, possessing innate wisdom, how could one achieve this?! Zhang San! You have rendered a great service this time!"

Ignoring his own injuries, Monk Huiming clasped his hands together, his eyes shining: "Amitabha! The Nine-Turn Golden Elixir, indeed, demonstrates a deep and boundless affinity with Buddhism! This matter is beyond my control!"

Even Su Yue, who had intended to leave quietly, froze in place, staring at the magnificent spectacle with a complex expression. Then, a thought arose in her mind, and she decided not to go any further.

For a moment, no one cared about Chen Qing's earlier attempt to "shift the blame."

"Quick! Go there!"

"We absolutely cannot miss this!"

"This person must be the reincarnation of a great being, currently in the early stages of his rise. Now is the perfect time to pledge allegiance!"

The next moment, the Taoist in green robes, Consort Li, Monk Huiming, and even more hidden figures, disregarded their need to recover and their manners, and transformed into streaks of light, rushing anxiously toward the small courtyard!

However, before most of the people who rushed over upon hearing the news could even reach the courtyard where Chen Qing was staying, they were stopped by the members of the Lieyun Gang.

Although these gang members were not top-tier in terms of cultivation, they had the advantage of numbers and power. After years of training by Zheng Qingtian, they formed a battle formation and were quite imposing. In addition, their attacks were swift and decisive, and they quickly kept most of the people on the outside.

However, there are always a few people with profound cultivation or special identities who cannot be stopped by ordinary gang members.

the other side.

Just as Chen Qing had calmed his surging aura and stabilized his Nine-Turn Golden Core state, Zheng Qingtian, Mang Shoutuo, and his two junior disciples Ling Jue and Yun Shuyue had already rushed into the courtyard.

"Congratulations, my brother, on achieving the Golden Core stage and reaching the legendary Nine Revolutions Realm!"

"Congratulations to my martial uncle!"

"Young Master is mighty!"

The faces of the group revealed genuine joy and admiration, especially Zheng Qingtian and Mang Shoutuo, who knew what the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir meant. Their gazes toward Chen Qing were filled with not only joy but also a sense of awe.

The guards and servants around them, including the pig demon Jin Yuanzhao who was tied up in a corner of Zheng Qingtian's courtyard, were all wide-eyed with awe from the strange phenomena that had occurred earlier.

The pig demon grunted twice, its eyes filled with disbelief and horror. It thought that this person might really be a reincarnation of a Buddha. Now that it had fallen into the other party's hands, it didn't know when it would be able to find a chance to escape!
As he pondered, discontent grew within him: "Weren't those people from the Water Vein supposed to be there to provide backup? I've been captured for three days now, haven't they noticed? Why haven't they made a single move?" Just then, a clear voice came from outside the courtyard—

"Young friend Chen Qiu, I have come with my young apprentice and a few people who harbor ill intentions towards you that we captured along the way, and have come to pay you a visit."

Before the words had even faded, a streak of azure light ignored the attempts of the Lieyun Gang members on the perimeter and landed directly into the courtyard.

The light faded, revealing the figure of the Taoist priest in green robes.

With one hand behind his back, he gently held a cage formed from dark blue flames in the other. Inside the cage were several pale-faced, weak cultivators, who were none other than the people of the Cangming Water Vein.

He stepped through the air with effortless ease, the cage in his hands seeming weightless. His aura as a Nascent Soul cultivator flowed naturally, causing even a powerful figure like Zheng Qingtian to straighten up, step forward, and clasp his hands in greeting: "Senior, your arrival is a great honor!"

Murong Zhiqing followed quietly beside him, her gaze flickering slightly when it fell on Chen Qing, as if a ripple of emotion was present.

When Chen Qing saw Murong Zhiqing, fragments of "Chen Qiu's" memories naturally surfaced, revealing that this woman had a close relationship with him.

Ling Jue and Yun Shuyue quickly stepped forward, exclaiming in delight, "Miss Murong, is this the senior you invited as your helper?"

Murong Zhiqing nodded slightly to the two of them, and then introduced them to everyone: "This is my master, and also Zhiqing's great-uncle."

The Taoist priest in the green robe stroked his beard and smiled, "This humble Taoist is Murong Gu of Liyang Palace."

"Murong Gu of Liyang Palace?" Mang Shou Tuo gasped upon hearing this, exclaiming, "Is that the Li Huo Jushi of Liyang Palace who burned down thirteen strongholds in one night?"

Murong Gu waved his hand and smiled calmly: "A little bit of empty fame, not worth mentioning."

After speaking, he turned his gaze to Chen Qing, his expression revealing approval, and said with a smile, "When Zhiqing heard that you were trapped in the Xuanyu Prison, she was extremely anxious and insisted on dragging me here to help. Unfortunately, I arrived a step too late. My young friend has already escaped on his own and even forged the unparalleled foundation of the Nine-Turn Golden Elixir. This is truly a cause for celebration! Fortunately, I did not come away empty-handed. I caught these few rats that were lurking nearby. Since they plotted against you, they should be handed over to you to deal with."

As he spoke, he flicked his sleeve, and the Fire Prison floated down lightly in front of Chen Qing. The flames dimmed, revealing several cultivators with fear on their faces.

"These people come from the Cangming Water Vein within the Five Elements Army." Murong Gu's tone softened, carrying a hint of warning. "The Five Elements Army has always acted with impunity, disregarding laws and regulations. I heard you captured some of their people? You'll need to be more careful in the future, as these people are extremely vengeful. However, the Five Elements are mutually reinforcing and restraining, and their methods also have their weaknesses. Since you've made enemies with them, these people likely possess remnants of the Cangming Water Vein's cultivation methods, as well as the water vein's imprint, which forms the basis of their supernatural powers. With your abilities, you might be able to glean some ways to restrain them."

"Cangming...water veins?"

Upon hearing this name, Chen Qing was slightly taken aback, a look of astonishment flashing in his eyes.

This title instantly reminded him of Erqing, the young master of the Cangming Water Mansion in the present world, who suffered from an old ailment and whom he had met once before!
"The Cangming Water Vein and the Cangming Water Palace have such similar names. Is there any connection between them? Is it a coincidence or a legacy? Generally speaking, it's highly likely that this name runs through the entire history. Speaking of which, the Five Elements Army is rooted in Dongling, with its power deeply entrenched. Could the subsequent cycles of the Five Elements Qi and the rise and fall of dynasties in Dongling Continent also be related to the Five Elements Army?"

As he pondered this, he vaguely grasped a clue, and the Taoist Murong Gu of Liyang Palace in front of him clearly knew quite a lot. Chen Qing was looking for an excuse to subtly ask him for some advice.

At this moment——

"Wow!"

The surrounding air suddenly fluctuated, and a sound of air being torn apart rang out!
Suddenly, ancient scrolls appeared out of nowhere, flying with lightning speed, heading straight for Chen Qing!

The scroll unfurled in mid-air, filling the air with the fragrance of ink. Streams of ink flowed out, intertwining with each other, sketching and rendering around Chen Qing in the blink of an eye. With the power of brush and ink, it created a strange space independent of the real world, enveloping him within it!

"Be careful, my brother!" Zheng Qingtian's eyes widened, his blood boiling, and he was about to stop him.

"Wait a minute." Chen Qing suddenly raised his hand to stop him. As the scroll approached him, he caught a familiar aura, somewhat similar to the "Myriad Phenomena as a Scroll" supernatural power of Daoist Taijing, but simpler and weaker. He was confident that he could easily break through it, and he made a plan in his mind.

Zheng Qingtian was taken aback upon hearing this and abruptly stopped his momentum.

Murong Gu, standing to the side, also raised an eyebrow slightly, quietly releasing the hand seal he had been making in his sleeve, without intervening.

The next moment, the ink marks closed, and Chen Qing felt the surrounding scenery ripple and distort like water. When it stabilized, he found himself in a strange, empty, and void region, with only black and white colors intertwined, as if this space had been forcibly "cut out" from reality by someone with great magic.

"What an exquisite void formation! It uses painting to enter the Dao and opens up a world of possibilities."

As Chen Qing was observing, ripples appeared in the void ahead, revealing two figures.

One of them was Zhang San, whom he had met once before, and the other was a beautiful woman with her hair tied up high, her face delicate and charming, dressed in palace attire.

The moment the two appeared, they immediately bowed down, their posture extremely respectful!
"Your subject is Zhang San!"

"Concubine Nuli!"

"Welcome, Your Majesty! Your wisdom is gradually returning!"

(End of this chapter)