Martial Universe: Inherit the Future, Quickly Become a Martial Ancestor!

Chapter 104 Ying Huanhuan: "Sis, someone's trying to take your territory!"

Upon hearing this, a thoughtful look flashed in Lan He's eyes.

Seeing this, Ying Xuanzi was not in a hurry. She simply waited quietly for his reply, her gentle smile still on her lips.

After a moment, Lan He raised his head, looked at Ying Xuanzi, and said in a humble yet assertive manner, "Sect Leader, before I chose to join the Dao Sect, the Deputy Hall Master of the Enlightenment Hall said that as long as I joined the Dao Sect, I could freely study the unique techniques of the Four Halls. I wonder if this statement still stands?"

Upon hearing this, the gazes of the four hall masters in the hall all turned to Wu Dao.

Wu Dao felt a cold sweat break out on his forehead as he was stared at by four pairs of eyes. He forced a dry laugh and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Ying Xuanzi: "Sect Leader, this—I did say that back then. This lad is exceptionally talented, and I, out of a moment of appreciating his talent, just—"

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Ying Xuanzi raised an eyebrow slightly, his gaze towards Wu Dao carrying a hint of helplessness, but without any sense of blame. He simply waved his hand gently, indicating that Wu Dao did not need to say anything more.

He turned to look at Lan He, his tone still gentle, but with a touch more frankness: "What you said about enlightenment is true. Our Dao Sect's four great scriptures are all Heavenly Martial Arts. If someone with exceptional talent wishes to cultivate all four scriptures, our Dao Sect will naturally not stop them. However, little fellow—"

Ying Xuanzi paused, his gaze deepening. "You must understand, the Heavenly Martial Arts are unfathomably profound. For an ordinary person, mastering even one technique is enough to reach the Reincarnation Realm. Even for those exceptionally talented individuals, exhausting their entire lives to fully comprehend a single Heavenly Martial Arts technique is already extremely difficult."

"In our Daoist sect, there has never been anyone who has been able to cultivate all four classics since the sect was founded. Even our founding patriarch only mastered the first three classics."

He leaned forward slightly, his tone becoming increasingly gentle yet meaningful: "Little one, you should understand the principle of not biting off more than you can chew."

Upon hearing this, Lan He pondered for a moment, then bowed firmly to Ying Xuanzi and said with a resolute expression, "Reporting to the Sect Leader, this junior still wishes to give it a try."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Qi Lei abruptly stood up, his brows furrowed: "Try? Kid, do you think this is child's play? Simultaneous cultivation of the Four Scriptures is something no one has ever accomplished since the founding of the Dao Sect. You, a junior who has just entered the sect, dare to spout such arrogant words?"

Xia Yan shook his head, his tone carrying a hint of disapproval: "It's good for young people to have ambition, but they should also act within their capabilities. I advise you to first choose a temple to enter and establish a solid foundation before talking about anything else."

Zhu Shan sighed and said earnestly, "The Hong Scripture of my Hong Palace emphasizes profound Yuan energy; just this one discipline alone is enough for you to study for half a lifetime. Cultivating all four scriptures simultaneously? I'm afraid you'll end up with nothing."

The three of them spoke one after another, all expressing their opposition.

Only Chen Zhen remained seated there with a smile, his cloudy old eyes filled with curiosity, as if he wanted to see just how far this young man could go.

Ying Xuanzi waved his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet. He looked at Lan He, his gaze filled with helplessness, but even more so with appreciation and understanding: "Since you want to try, then give it a try. It'll just take a little more time anyway."

Qi Lei wanted to say something more, but Ying Xuanzi stopped him with a look.

Ying Xuanzi continued, "Here's the arrangement: you will study the unique techniques of each of the four halls in turn. The hall whose technique you master in the shortest time indicates which hall's martial arts you are most suited to. At that time, you will enter that hall to cultivate, how does that sound?"

Lan He nodded and said solemnly, "Thank you for your kindness, Sect Leader."

His choice was certainly not made on a whim.

Judging from the futures shown in the previous urns, his comprehension should be quite good. Shenzong Lanhe was able to comprehend the method of refining ancestral symbols, while he only took three days to comprehend the Devouring Heaven Creation Technique, a Heavenly Martial Arts level technique.

This is enough to show that comprehending the Heavenly Martial Arts was not difficult for him.

Moreover, understanding is one thing, and cultivation is another.

Lan He knew perfectly well that he should first master all four classics, comprehend them all, and then choose the one that best suited him for intensive study. As for the other three classics, even if he didn't study them in depth, it wouldn't hurt to know more about them.

Seeing his resolute attitude, Ying Xuanzi stopped trying to persuade him and instead brought up the important matter: "Since you have made up your mind, let's talk about the rewards for joining the sect. You are now at the seventh level of Nirvana, and no matter which hall you enter in the end, you will be directly promoted to a personal disciple and receive the Danhe Initiation."

He paused, then continued, "A large amount of primordial spirit energy has settled at the bottom of the Dan River. If someone like you, who has already condensed their primordial spirit, can completely digest it, their cultivation will definitely advance to the next level."

Lan He listened quietly, secretly making plans in his mind.

Seeing that his expression remained unchanged, Ying Xuanzi's smile deepened: "This is merely the Dao Sect's reward for your entry into the sect. If there is anything else you desire, please feel free to ask. Our Dao Sect hasn't produced a champion among the Hundred Dynasties for many years; as the sect leader, I should reward you handsomely."

Upon hearing this, Lan He's eyes lit up, and he immediately blurted out, "Since the sect leader is so kind, this junior would be so bold as to ask if you could bestow upon me ten million Xuan Yuan Pills?"

Upon hearing this, the hall fell silent instantly.

Ying Xuanzi's lips twitched slightly.

Qi Lei, the Lord of the Heavenly Palace, stared wide-eyed; Xia Yan, the Lord of the Earthly Palace, had his eyes twitching; and Zhu Shan, the Lord of the Flood Palace, froze in mid-air while stroking his beard.

Even the elderly Chen Zhen opened his mouth slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his cloudy old eyes.

Ten million Xuan Yuan Pills?

This is no small amount!

It's important to understand that the resources of the Eastern Xuan Domain are far less abundant than those of the Chaotic Demon Sea. Even the four palace masters and the eight department heads of the Yuan Sect are only at the Life Profound Realm cultivation level.

Cultivating a Life Profound Realm expert requires at least several million Profound Yuan Pills, and the number of Profound Yuan Pills needed to support their cultivation is even more staggering. These tens of millions of Profound Yuan Pills are enough to cultivate several Life Profound Realm experts.

Lan He's offer of ten million Xuan Yuan Pills was so generous that even Ying Xuanzi, the head of the Dao Sect, couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.

Wu Dao, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but speak up: "Sect Leader, this—"

Ying Xuanzi waved his hand, pondered for a moment, and slowly said, "Ten million Xuan Yuan Pills—that's indeed a considerable amount. However, you're only at the Nirvana Realm now, and you don't need such high-level resources for the time being. If you really want them, I can give them to you without hesitation, but you should think carefully: do you want these ten million Xuan Yuan Pills, or do you want me to exchange them for some resources that are more suitable for your current cultivation?"

Upon hearing this, Lan He's eyes flashed with a sharp light. After a moment's thought, he took out nineteen incomplete Heaven-Rank Spiritual Treasure Longswords from his bosom and respectfully displayed them in front of him.

"Reporting to Sect Leader, these are nineteen Heavenly Rank spiritual treasures that I found in the ancient ruins. Although they are incomplete, their foundations are still intact. I would like to take this opportunity to repair them and, incidentally, hone my weapon-refining skills."

He raised his head and looked calmly at Ying Xuanzi: "I wonder if the sect leader could provide me with a batch of materials needed for the repair?"

Upon hearing this, Ying Xuanzi's expression immediately relaxed, and he stroked his beard and smiled, "That's easy to say. My Dao Sect has quite a few materials in its treasury for repairing spiritual treasures. Don't worry, I'll have someone prepare them right away."

The other four hall masters secretly breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

Exchanging ten million Xuan Yuan Pills for a batch of refining materials, the Dao Sect won't lose out on this deal.

They knew perfectly well that if the nineteen Heavenly Rank spiritual treasures were intact, each one would be worth tens of millions of Nirvana Pills. The exchange rate between Nirvana Pills and Profound Origin Pills was roughly ten to one; based on this, the materials needed to repair these spiritual treasures should have been worth far more than ten million Profound Origin Pills.

However, the Dao Sect is not skilled in weapon crafting, and these crafting materials, stored in the warehouse, are far less valuable than the Xuan Yuan Pills available for cultivation. Exchanging materials for the expenses of tens of millions of Xuan Yuan Pills is naturally a worthwhile investment.

Seeing this, Lan He nodded inwardly.

This was also the result of his careful consideration. If the nineteen Heavenly Rank spiritual treasures could be repaired, they could be sold for tens of millions of Xuan Yuan Pills. This would not only be enough to gather the resources needed to perfect the Life and Death Ancestral Symbol, but also allow him to hone his weapon-refining skills.

Why not kill two birds with one stone?

Seeing this, Ying Xuanzi looked around, his gaze sweeping over the four hall masters one by one, finally landing on Lan He, and said gently, "Now that the martial arts have been chosen and the rewards have been decided, you may enter the hall to cultivate."

He paused, then continued, "Of the four palaces of our Dao Sect, Heaven, Earth, and Primordial Era, the Heavenly Palace is currently the most important. You will first follow Palace Master Qi Lei to the Heavenly Palace to study the Heavenly Emperor Scripture. As for the Danhe Initiation, it will also take place in the Heavenly Palace."

"The Dan River of the Heavenly Palace is the largest among the four palaces."

Upon hearing this, Qi Lei beamed with joy and quickly stood up, cupping his hands in a respectful gesture, saying, "Sect Leader, rest assured, I will certainly take good care of this lad."

The other three hall masters, though unwilling, were helpless upon hearing this. After all, the Heavenly Hall was indeed the head of the four halls, and the sect leader's arrangement was reasonable.

"If there's nothing else, everyone can leave."

Ying Xuanzi waved his hand, his tone gentle yet carrying an undeniable authority.

Upon hearing this, the four hall masters rose to their feet, bowed, and left the hall in turn.

Before leaving, Qi Lei made a point of looking back at Lan He, his eyes filled with a confident smile.

Wu Dao also withdrew, but as he passed by Lan He, he whispered, "Boy, after you finish your study in the Heavenly Palace, come to our Desolate Palace. Our Great Desolate Scripture is the most profound of the four scriptures; don't miss it."

Lan He nodded slightly, which was considered an agreement.

Wu Dao then stroked his beard with satisfaction and slowly walked out.

In a short while, only Ying Xuanzi and Lan He remained in the hall.

Ying Xuanzi looked at Lan He, his gaze filled with both expectation and deeper meaning: "Lan He, I have high hopes for you. No one in the Dao Sect has ever successfully walked the path of cultivating the Four Scriptures simultaneously. But since you dare to choose it, I will give you this opportunity."

He paused, his tone becoming increasingly gentle yet solemn: "I hope you will not disappoint me."

Lan He bowed respectfully, his expression earnest: "This junior will certainly do his utmost to live up to the sect leader's high expectations."

Ying Xuanzi nodded and waved his sleeve: "Go, Qi Lei is waiting for you outside."

Upon exiting the council hall, Qi Lei was already waiting outside.

Upon seeing Lan He emerge, the Heavenly Palace Master laughed heartily and patted him on the shoulder: "Come on, kid, I'll show you around our Heavenly Palace."

With that, he waved his sleeve, and together with Lan He, they transformed into two streaks of light, hurtling towards the east of the Dao Sect.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the scene before him made Lan He squint slightly.

Towering mountains, thousands of feet high, stand majestically, forming a ring around the mountain. Atop these peaks, waterfalls cascade down like silver rivers, their thunderous roars echoing across the sky, awe-inspiring and breathtaking.

On those towering peaks, countless grand halls stand side by side, with densely packed figures moving about like ants, exuding a vibrant energy—this is the Heavenly Palace.

What truly captivated Lanhe's gaze was the river, thousands of feet long, that flowed around these colossal peaks.

The river stretched across the sky, like an inverted celestial river, radiating a light so intense it almost seemed tangible. Only upon closer inspection could one discover that this colossal river was entirely formed from the condensed energy of Nirvana!

A real Dan River!

Above the Dan River, numerous platforms float, each with disciples cultivating with their eyes closed, powerful energy emanating from their bodies.

These platforms are scattered around the Dan River, but the closer to the center of the Dan River, the fewer the platforms there are, and the fewer disciples there are.

Qi Lei pointed to the platforms and casually explained, "My Dao Sect disciples are divided into three categories: registered disciples, formal disciples, and personal disciples. The closer you get to the center of the Dan River, the fewer platforms there are. Those who can cultivate on those platforms are the best among the personal disciples."

"You are now a direct disciple. After you have comprehended the Heavenly Emperor Scripture, you will be able to receive the Dan River Initiation. As for how far you can go, that depends on yourself."

He pointed to the Dan River that stretched across the sky and casually asked, "Kid, would you like to go to the Dan River first to take a look and try your hand at cultivation, or go directly to the Martial Arts Hall to comprehend the Heavenly Emperor Scripture?"

Lan He looked up at the thousand-foot-long river formed from the energy of Nirvana, his eyes flickered slightly, and then said, "Let's go and take a look at Dan River first."

Upon hearing this, Qi Lei's eyes flashed with a barely perceptible smile, and he nodded: "Very well. Now that you are a direct disciple, you can ascend the jade platforms throughout the Dan River. However—"

He paused, his tone carrying a deeper meaning, "If you want to cultivate on those jade platforms closest to the center of the Dan River, you'll have to rely on your own abilities. Each of those jade platforms has an owner; to ascend, you must defeat the corresponding jade platform disciple."

As he spoke, he glanced at Lan He, his gaze clearly saying: Let me see just how much real skill you, the champion of a hundred dynasties, really have.

Lan He understood the meaning behind his words, but did not point it out. Instead, he raised the corners of his lips slightly, revealing a faint smile.

The next moment, he moved and soared into the sky, transforming into a streak of light and heading straight for the center of the Dan River!

A chorus of exclamations immediately erupted from the surrounding area.

"Who is that? Why is it heading straight for the center?"

"Wow, that's fast! Who's that senior brother?"

"Never seen him before—a newly promoted personal disciple?"

Countless gazes were cast toward the white figure, and exclamations of surprise rose and fell.

Meanwhile, on a jade platform at the deepest part of the Dan River.

Two women are sitting facing each other.

A woman in a red dress, with a pretty face and clear, lake-like eyes. Her long, black hair was tied in a ponytail, reaching her waist, with slightly curled ends, exuding youthful vitality. Her hands were long, slender, and fair, like fine jade, with perfectly proportioned fingertips.

A strange fluctuation emanated from within her body, as if a clear musical sound was echoing around her.

The other woman was dressed in black, with a slender and graceful figure. Her soft, dark hair was casually tied up with a blue ribbon, the ends of which drew a sharp arc.

She placed her hands on her knees, with a cyan longsword resting between them. Wisps of sword energy emanated from it, even cutting through the surrounding Nirvana energy.

"Sis, don't be angry. It's just that you lost to that jerk Ling Qingzhu, isn't it?"

The girl in the red dress pouted, her tone tinged with dissatisfaction, "I'll fight back for you next time!"

The woman in black glanced at her indifferently without saying a word, but her slightly furrowed brows revealed that she was not at peace at the moment.

Just then, a whooshing sound suddenly rang out.

The woman in black looked up and saw a white figure rushing towards the jade platform where she was. Judging from the posture, it seemed that it was going to land directly on her cultivation ground!

A collective gasp of astonishment immediately filled the air.

"Good heavens! They're after Senior Sister's jade platform!"

"That's Senior Sister Xiaoxiao's private cultivation place! Has this kid gone mad?"

"New here, huh? Don't you know your place?"

The girl in the red dress's eyes lit up, immediately showing interest. She tugged at her sister's sleeve and said with a grin, "Sis, someone's trying to take your territory!"

No sooner had the words been spoken than a loud voice suddenly resounded throughout the entire Dan River!

"I'm a junior student at Blue River, please give up your seat, senior!"