"Tian Tong Continent... I've returned to my homeland?" he murmured to himself, his voice trembling slightly.
His memory flashed back, and images and memories of his hometown surged into his mind like a tide.
He once thought he would never be able to go back, but now, the system tells him that he has returned to the Tian Tong Continent.
Nangong Yehua felt a surge of excitement, but also a hint of confusion.
He wasn't sure if this meant he had truly been reborn, or if it was just some kind of strange illusion.
However, he could clearly feel his physical condition gradually improving, and that feeling of weakness was slowly disappearing.
Chapter 128 The Secluded Courtyard
Soon, several guards from the capital city, dressed in uniform, came into his view. They marched in unison, their expressions solemn, clearly well-trained.
The leading guard was burly with a resolute face. His sharp eyes sized up Nangong Yehua before he spoke.
"Nangong Yehua, the ancestral spirits summon you. Please come with us."
Nangong Yehua nodded slightly. Although she was a little nervous inside, she maintained her composure on the surface.
Following behind the guards, Nangong Yehua crossed the bustling streets and arrived at the gate of the capital city.
The gate stands tall and imposing, like an insurmountable barrier.
After entering the capital city, Nangong Yehua was led by the guards to a secluded courtyard.
The surrounding environment here is serene, and the air is filled with a mysterious atmosphere.
"This is where the ancestral spirits will conduct their trials."
The lead guard pointed to an ancient building ahead and said,
"You must enter alone and complete the test. We will be waiting outside. Good luck."
Nangong Yehua raised her head and looked ahead.
This secluded courtyard is located deep within the capital city, seemingly a corner forgotten by time.
Surrounded by towering courtyard walls, the walls are covered with the marks of time, with mottled moss and withered vines intertwined, adding to the sense of vicissitude.
Inside the courtyard, several ancient trees stand tall, their branches and leaves casting dappled shadows.
These trees seem to have witnessed countless changes over the years, quietly guarding this mysterious land.
In one corner of the courtyard stands an ancient stone pavilion, its roof covered in moss and its stone pillars carved with intricate patterns, seemingly telling an ancient story.
Inside the stone pavilion, there is a stone table and several stone benches. Although simple, they exude an ancient and solemn atmosphere.
The courtyard is paved with bluestone slabs, which bear the deep marks of time, and in some places they have even worn down to the point that the soil underneath is exposed.
The air was filled with the scent of damp earth, mixed with the fragrance of trees, which gave people a sense of tranquility and peace.
In this secluded courtyard, time seemed to slow down, and everything appeared so tranquil and mysterious.
Nangong Yehua stood in the courtyard, feeling the atmosphere.
After the guards led Nangong Yehua to a secluded courtyard, they turned and left in unison, without saying a word or lingering.
Their footsteps faded into the distance until they disappeared completely, and the courtyard fell into silence once more.
Nangong Yehua stood in the empty courtyard, looking around.
He took a deep breath, savoring the damp earth and fresh scent of trees in the air, while pondering the ancestral spirits' test that was about to begin.
He knew this test would not be easy, and he had to be fully prepared.
Just as he was deep in thought, suddenly, the world changed drastically. The once clear sky instantly turned gloomy.
The once azure sky was now covered by thick, dark clouds, as if some powerful force was gathering and preparing to be released.
A powerful pressure descended from the sky, causing Nangong Yehua to feel a chill in his heart.
He looked up at the sky and saw lightning and thunder in the dark clouds, as if countless divine beasts were roaring within them.
A strong sense of crisis welled up in his heart, letting him know that this test had begun.
Nangong Yehua frowned, secretly on guard.
Chapter 129 Clan Spirit's Three Moves in Three Years
Just then, a dazzling light shot out from the dark clouds and landed directly on the ancient building in the center of the courtyard.
Within the light, a colossal figure gradually emerged, radiating a powerful aura.
At the same time, a system alarm suddenly sounded in Nangong Yehua's mind.
"A powerful being has been detected. Please prepare to respond."
The system's voice was cold and clear, devoid of any emotion, yet it conveyed a sense of urgency and danger.
Nangong Yehua felt a chill run down his spine. He immediately stopped and turned to look around.
Nangong Yehua took a deep breath to calm the turmoil in her heart.
He knew he couldn't panic; he had to remain calm and clear-headed to face the challenges ahead.
He looked at the ancient building again, and saw that the ancestral spirit's figure in the light was becoming clearer and clearer, and the aura it emitted was becoming stronger and stronger.
He understood that this was the test he had to face, and also the best opportunity for him to improve his abilities.
Nangong Yehua clenched his fists, a strong fighting spirit surging in his heart.
He knew he could not back down; he had to forge ahead to defeat this powerful being and complete the ancestral test.
"System, do you have any more information about this powerful being?"
Nangong Yehua inquired about the system in his sea of consciousness.
The system paused for a moment, then replied:
"We cannot provide more information at this time, but please be aware that this creature is extremely powerful and you must go all out to deal with it."
The light and shadow gradually solidified against the backdrop of dark clouds and thunder, eventually transforming into the image of a strange person.
His serpentine body coiled, his scales gleaming with a cold light, as if containing boundless power.
The human body appears solemn and mysterious, with a cold face and piercing eyes that exude an arrogant and domineering aura.
As the light and shadow solidified, a powerful aura emanated from the strange man, causing the entire courtyard to tremble.
Nangong Yehua could clearly feel the oppressive aura, as if an invisible mountain was pressing down on his chest, making it difficult for him to breathe.
The strange man slowly raised his head, his lightning-like eyes staring straight at Nangong Yehua, as if he could see through his heart.
Nangong Yehua met his gaze, a strong sense of crisis welling up in her heart.
Standing in the empty courtyard, Nangong Ye Hua's gaze was sharp as he faced the strange phenomenon of the ancestral spirit with its snake body and human head, yet his heart was filled with turbulent emotions.
As a reborn person who has experienced countless cycles of life and death, his nature has become suspicious and ruthless.
Sensing the powerful energy fluctuations of the ancestral spirit, Nangong Yehua did not immediately show awe or excitement, but instead remained vigilant, pondering the true purpose of the ancestral spirit summoning him.
The ancestral spirit seemed to have read his mind, and its voice echoed in Nangong Yehua's mind:
The ancestral spirit seemed to appreciate Nangong Yehua's straightforwardness, and it slowly said:
“I appreciate your frankness. I did have a purpose in summoning you here.”
"But I can assure you that if you pass the test, you will receive an unimaginable opportunity."
"As for the test, I will go all out three years from now. If you can withstand three of my moves without being defeated, you will pass."
A glint of light flashed in Nangong Yehua's eyes. He knew this was the ancestral spirit testing his strength. But he also understood that this was a rare opportunity.
Chapter 130 The Story of the Clan Spirit
Three years may not be a long time for a cultivator, but to reach the level of being able to withstand three moves from the ancestral spirit in such a short period of time is undoubtedly a huge challenge.
He took a deep breath, suppressing his doubts and ruthlessness, and said coldly:
"Lord Ancestral Spirit, are you setting a limit for me? I, Nangong Yehua, have never been afraid of challenges, but I also need to know just how powerful these three moves are?"
The ancestral spirit smiled faintly and said:
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. The power of each of these three moves will be adjusted according to your strength, so that you won't win easily, but you won't be completely helpless either."
A glint of light flashed in Nangong Yehua's eyes. He knew that the ancestral spirit's words meant that it already had a plan.
He didn't say anything more, simply nodded, and said:
"Alright, I accept this test. I will return here in three years and withstand your three moves."
The ancestral spirit nodded slightly, seemingly quite satisfied with Nangong Yehua's attitude.
It slowly said:
"Then I will wait for you here for three years. I hope you will not disappoint me."
Nangong Yehua bowed respectfully, his voice firm and resonant:
“Lord Ancestral Spirit, I shall take my leave now. See you in three years.”
After saying that, he turned and left, his steps firm and powerful.
As Zu Ling watched Nangong Yehua's departing figure, he recalled some memories from his youth.
That was a distant era.
In the distant past, when the ancestral spirit was still young, its clan was renowned for its divination skills.
The elders of the clan are well-versed in the ways of heaven and earth, and can see through the laws governing the operation of all things in the world. Their divination techniques are even more amazing, and they can glimpse all sorts of possibilities for the future.
From a young age, the ancestral spirit displayed an extraordinary talent for divination. It was extremely intelligent, diligent, and eager to learn, and quickly mastered the clan's divination secrets.
However, the elders of the tribe told it that although the art of divination was magical, it also had great limitations and could not foresee all of the future.
One day, the elders of the clan decided to conduct a special divination for the ancestral spirits.
They gathered together, burned precious incense, set up complex magic arrays, and began to predict the future destiny of their ancestral spirits.
The deduction process was long and arduous, and the elders' foreheads were covered in fine beads of sweat, but they dared not relax in the slightest.
Finally, after several days of effort, the results of the deduction were presented to them.
The elders were pleasantly surprised to find that the divination revealed the figure of a young man who would appear one day in the future and ascend to the immortal realm with the ancestral spirits.
This is an opportunity ordained by the ancestral spirit, and also an important guide for its future path.
Upon learning this news, the ancestral spirit was filled with excitement and anticipation.
It knew that it had to work hard to cultivate and improve its strength in order to welcome the arrival of that young man in the future and ascend to the immortal realm with him.
Therefore, the ancestral spirit began to cultivate the art of deduction even more diligently, constantly exploring the mysteries of heaven and earth and comprehending the truths of the world.
At the same time, it kept a close eye on the clan's activities, waiting for the young man to appear.
(The years have flown by, and in the blink of an eye, Zu Ling has grown into an outstanding member of the clan.)
Its deductive skills had reached a level of perfection, enabling it to perceive the subtle changes in all things. However, the figure of that young man never appeared.
The ancestral spirit was not discouraged by this; it knew that fate was predetermined and it only needed to wait patiently.
It continued to hone its divination skills and also began to teach them to the younger members of its clan, hoping that they would inherit and carry forward these skills.
Chapter 131 System Fully Activated
The ancestral spirit, upon regaining its senses, thought to itself:
"I hope this time I won't be disappointed again."
It turns out that, including this time with Nangong Yehua, the ancestral spirits have been searching using the same method for countless years.
Nangong Yehua walked straight out of the National Palace, her steps firm and powerful.
Sunlight fell on him, illuminating his resolute gaze and upright posture.
His heart was filled with determination and anticipation, as if he could already see the scene three years later when he successfully withstood the three moves of the ancestral spirit.
He knew that the next three years would be a crucial time for his cultivation and improvement, and he had to go all out and constantly push his limits.
Outside the capital city, there was a wide square. The sunlight slanted down, casting golden spots that danced on the ground, creating a striking contrast with the ancient color of the bluestone slabs.
The square is surrounded by lush trees, and the occasional chirping of birds adds a touch of life to this tranquil space.
In the center of the square, a wide bluestone avenue stretches into the distance, lined with shops on both sides, their various signs swaying gently in the breeze.
The vendors enthusiastically beckoned to passersby, and the aromas of various goods mingled together, creating a unique atmosphere of bustling street life.
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