Tianhai Fairy Journey

Chapter 1601 The Mystery of the Descent
Within the small world of the great formation.

Faced with the meaningful question from Ancestor Baili Yunfang.

A thoughtful look appeared in Li Qing's eyes, and then he slowly said, "This junior has some basic understanding of the unsealing of heaven and earth."

"As for what the world will be like after the lockdown is lifted, it is all unknown to me!"

"A chaotic marketplace!"

Ancestor Baili Yunfang said calmly, "At that time, we will all be like fish on a chopping board, at the mercy of others!"

"Everyone will become a bargaining chip in the power struggle between various parties, and will ultimately be truly integrated into the vast spirit world with a new identity."

"On the surface, the humans within the Sealed Land seem insignificant compared to the humans outside the realm, both in number and strength. However, the key lies in the feedback from the rules of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth. That creation will allow the entire human race within the Sealed Land to collectively elevate, making the gifted even more gifted and the prodigies even more prodigies. It can be said that the humans within the Sealed Land will be an incomparably powerful and more promising new force compared to the entire human race outside the realm."

"All factions will want to control the people inside the sealed land to strengthen their own power. The final result is predictable: everyone will become part of the deal."

As he spoke, Ancestor Baili Yunfang smiled faintly and said, "The sealed land is clearly under the control of the human race, yet no human force has successfully descended to the realm. On the contrary, various ancient alien races have descended to the realm one after another. Don't you find that strange?"

"The reason lies in this: it's a tacit understanding reached by various forces of the human race outside the realm. Once they all descend to the realm, it will definitely exacerbate the chaos, leading to endless disputes and infighting, causing severe damage to the human race in the sealed land and undermining the very foundation of the human race."

At this moment, Li Qing was already deep in thought.

He could imagine the scene after the sealed land returned to the spirit world.

At that time, the entire sealed land of humans will become easy prey for the extraterrestrial human forces to carve up, at their mercy, powerless to resist, and forced to passively accept their new fate.

Compared to forces outside the boundary, what are they?

Even if those great cultivators manage to successfully enter the Nascent Soul realm, what then? They still cannot control their own destiny. You must know that above the Nascent Soul realm, there are even more terrifying Void Refinement realm beings, and even the legendary, almost immortal, ancient beings in the Body Integration realm.

Before beings of that level, even the seemingly lofty Nascent Soul True Venerable would be reduced to a mere ant.

At this moment, the thoughts that had once crossed my mind resurfaced.

"It seems I need to consider leaving early!"

Whether for freedom or to conceal his secrets, he must carefully consider his future choices.

Having cultivated himself step by step from the bottom of the cultivation world, he finally gained his freedom. Why would he want to have his fate controlled again and be forcibly joined by some unknown force?

Even if he were to return to the Tianshui Dao Sect in the future, it would only be an option for Li Qing, not a necessity.

Of course, the most important thing is the Zhenhai Pearl.

He absolutely cannot pin his hopes on the Zhenhai Pearl not being detected by the methods of powerful beings from outside the realm.

That was the foundation of his pursuit of immortality, and there could be no risk whatsoever.

"Young friend Qingxuan should also understand the meaning of my words!"

Ancestor Baili Yunfang slowly said, "Regarding the future of the sealed land, there is only one special case that can be exempted, and that is our family and sect forces that already have an extraterritorial background!"

"If you don't want to become a fish on a chopping board, your only option is to join a force with a powerful extraterrestrial background, thereby escaping the sealed land and entering the true spirit realm to cultivate."

Li Qing naturally understood the implication behind the words of this venerable ancestor, Baili Yunfang.

Clearly, this person wanted to take this opportunity to recruit him into the Baili family so that he could enter the Spirit Realm as a member of the Baili family in the future.

"And this also has another huge benefit and advantage!"

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Ancestor Baili Yunqi offered a huge temptation.

"Although the human forces from beyond the boundary cannot descend to this boundary themselves, as the seal of heaven and earth further dissipates, they have every means to send down more opportunities from beyond the boundary. At that time, for example, young friend Qingxuan can rely on the power from beyond the boundary to further solidify his Dao foundation. All things like Dao-entrusting objects are nothing more than that."

What is your opinion on this, young friend?

Ancestor Baili Yunfang bluntly stated, "Given your relationship with Luo'er, there is probably no more suitable choice than our Baili family!"

"Furthermore, I have also heard some things about you, young friend. For example, there are two hidden threats in the cultivation world in the eastern part of the Southern Moon Sea: a demonic sect and a demon kingdom, both of which are guarded by powerful cultivators at the level of great cultivators!"

"Once the seal on heaven and earth is lifted to a certain level, those two powerful figures can openly reveal themselves, and they will likely also try to harm you, young friend. But to our Baili family, that's nothing. We, the Baili family, will handle those two threats properly for you."

Faced with the combined kindness and sternness of this venerable ancestor Baili Yunqi, Li Qing suddenly looked troubled.

He had already secretly prepared his explanation.

"To be honest, senior," Li Qing said with a wry smile, "you should have heard of the Taiyuan Realm as well!"

"This junior may appear to be a wandering hermit, but in reality, I already possess the inheritance of a sect, and upon receiving the inheritance, I had already joined the sect and become a direct disciple."

"You mean the Tianshui Dao Sect?"

Upon hearing the name "personal disciple," Ancestor Baili Yunfang visibly frowned slightly.

He naturally already knew about the situation of this True Monarch Qingxuan, and also knew about the affairs of the Tianshui Dao Sect.

But to his surprise, this True Monarch Qingxuan did not accidentally obtain the inheritance of the Tianshui Dao Sect, but formally became its disciple, and even as its personal disciple.

"That's exactly right. I have no choice now, at least I can't abandon my sect and join a new force."

For a moment, Ancestor Baili Yunfang fell silent.

This situation was somewhat unexpected for him.

If this True Monarch Qingxuan accidentally obtained the inheritance of the Tianshui Dao Sect, he could of course choose his own path of cultivation. However, if he had the status of a formal disciple, things would be more complicated.

Moreover, he doesn't know what the current situation of the former Tianshui Dao Sect is. If it is still a terrifying sect that dominates the region, then perhaps after the seal is lifted, the Tianshui Dao Sect will take this Qingxuan True Monarch away on its own initiative.

"It's alright!"

Ancestor Baili Yunfang suddenly smiled faintly: "My suggestion just now was merely to provide a reference for you, young friend!"

"If the Heavenly Water Dao Sect were still around, they might take the initiative to contact you, young friend."

"I hope so!"

Li Qing smiled wryly.

He really hoped that the Tianshui Dao Sect was still at its peak outside the realm, so that he could be considered someone with a powerful background.

Compared to rashly joining an unfamiliar force, it is naturally more appropriate to return to the Tianshui Dao Sect. He is now considered a direct disciple of the Tianshui Dao Sect, and can rightfully join it. Moreover, with this status, even the sect's experts cannot forcibly probe the secrets within him.

"However, what I just said still stands. If one day you are forced to make a choice, our Baili family will welcome you at any time."

"Thank you for your high regard, senior!"

Li Qing bowed solemnly and said, "Besides the Heavenly Water Dao Sect, the Holy Sect is naturally my first choice!"

Upon hearing this, Baili Yunfang smiled. In any case, at least a possibility had been preserved for the family to secure the services of this prodigy born from the sealed land; the rest was up to fate.

"Senior, rest assured, Brother Luo and I became acquainted when we were at the Golden Core stage, and we have a deep friendship. Whether or not you join the Baili family, it will not affect our relationship. If there is anything I can do to help you, I will do my best."

"Indeed!" Thinking of the Qilin prodigy of his own lineage, Baili Yunfang couldn't help but smile: "Not only have you two known each other since you were young, but you are also destined to become the most dazzling rising stars of the human race in this sealed land. You are truly rare!"

"Given time, you will all be able to represent the future of humanity in the entire sealed land and continue to enter the spirit realm to pursue the path to immortality."

After exchanging pleasantries, the atmosphere became incredibly harmonious and congenial.

"Young friend, are you about to be promoted as well?"

Ancestor Baili Yunfang took the initiative to speak.

“Indeed, I am on the verge of a breakthrough and am currently sensing the opportunity for it!” Li Qing nodded.

"Young friend, your cultivation speed is truly terrifying!"

Upon hearing such a definite answer, even Baili Yunfang, who was a great cultivator, couldn't help but show his admiration and respect.

Just now, through the entire small world array, he had already sensed the aura of perfection faintly emanating from this True Monarch Qingxuan, and now it seems that he was right.

"After cultivating for over five hundred years, I must prepare to break through to the peak of the late Nascent Soul stage!"

Baili Yunfang shook his head: "Such a cultivation speed is truly unprecedented and unmatched."

"Senior, you flatter me. I have only just touched the bottleneck of the breakthrough, and it may be a long time before I can truly break through."

"After this breakthrough, young friend, you will truly be invincible in the world!"

Baili Yunfang said meaningfully, "I believe that in the near future, more and more forces will want to win over you, young friend."

"If your ambitions haven't faded, young friend, and you still wish to forge a powerful foundation, you might as well wait a while!"

"Wait a minute?"

Li Qing's eyes flickered slightly: "What does Senior mean?"

"According to Baili Qing, when you came to Xuan Yi Realm, you encountered an ancient alien race descending upon the realm?" Baili Yunfang did not answer, but continued to ask.

"Exactly!"

Li Qing then recounted what had happened back then.

"The ancient alien race that descended to this realm is the Divine Pattern Clan. Their strength and methods are extremely strange, and two powerful cultivators at the Great Master level also descended here."

"Looking across the entire world, I'm afraid only you, young friend, would dare to hunt down the people of two ancient alien races who are at the level of great cultivators!"

Baili Yunfang sighed, "What I said is exactly right. The king of Huanglong Kingdom chose to betray the human race for the sake of the Dao-entrusting artifact, but this is enough to prove that more opportunities from beyond the realm will flow into the sealed land in the future, including the so-called Dao-entrusting artifact!"

"At that time, young friend will have ample choices regarding where to trade, how to trade, and so on."

The next moment, Baili Yunfang offered his advice: "Behind the will of the extraterrestrial humans are some ancient sects and powerful lone wolves. Unable to descend to the extraterrestrial realm on their own initiative, they also need proxies and assistance from within the sealed land."

"Thank you for your guidance, senior!"

Li Qing bowed deeply.

Unlike before, this time the guidance from the patriarch Baili Yunqi was not based on considerations of the Baili family's interests, but rather on his identity, analyzing the future trends of the world for him.

The meaning is clear: the Baili family is not his only option.

"The timing, the location, and the people are all on your side!"

A glint of expectation flashed in Baili Yunfang's eyes: "Whether you join the Baili family in the future or not, you are destined to be extraordinary, far surpassing us old fogies!"

"I hope that Luo'er and you will continue to have the opportunity to support each other in the spirit world and pursue the arduous path to immortality together!"

This is another reason why he took the initiative to invite Qingxuan Zhenjun to come.

Even if they fail to invite her to join the Baili family, they can take this opportunity to deepen their relationship and lay the groundwork for Luo'er's future.

"Reporting to Senior, there is still one thing I do not understand!"

Taking this opportunity, Li Qing finally asked the last question that had been lingering in his mind.

However, before he could finish speaking, Baili Yunfang seemed to have already known his inner question, and instead smiled faintly, "But why are the wills from outside the realm all going down to the scene?"

"Exactly!"

Li Qing nodded deeply.

Clearly, besides the obvious creation bestowed by the laws of heaven and earth, there is something else latent that is tempting the forces outside the realm, which is why they are frantically interfering in the affairs inside the sealed land.

"Young friend, do you know what the seal of heaven and earth truly is?"

Ancestor Baili Yunfang asked in return.

"This junior only knows that this is an ancient passage to the demon realm that was sealed by a group of near-immortal powerhouses from the human race and various other top races!"

"You're right, but since it's a seal, it must need support!"

A hint of awe appeared in Baili Yunfang's eyes: "It is said that this Heaven and Earth Seal is a great array created by many peak races using multiple Xuan Tian treasures as its foundation. Only in this way can this ancient demon realm descent passage be truly sealed!"

"A treasure of the Mysterious Heaven!"

Li Qing felt a tremor in his heart as an ancient legend surfaced in his mind.

The Mysterious Treasure contains the power of laws, is eternal and indestructible, and is the highest level of unknown object.

"They...they're plotting to steal the Xuan Tian Treasure?"

Upon hearing this, Baili Yunfang looked at Li Qing with a strange expression.

It's hard to believe that such irrational words could come from this chosen one born within the sealed land.

"It seems that you really don't know much about the outside world, let alone what the Xuan Tian Treasure represents!" Baili Yunfang shook his head.

Upon closer examination, it becomes understandable. Apart from receiving the inheritance of a cultivation technique left by an ancient sect, everything else is no different from that of a rogue cultivator. It is unlike the Baili family, a force that has been passed down since ancient times and has long had detailed records of the true spirit world.

"The treasures of the Xuantian realm can even determine the survival of an entire race; how can they be easily plotted against!"

Baili Yunfang stated frankly, "The Heaven and Earth Sealing Array, based on the Xuan Tian Treasure, isolates itself from the external Heaven and Earth Great Dao, forming an independent sealed world!"

"When the seal on heaven and earth completely dissipates, the countless opportunities nurtured within the entire sealing array will emerge; you can call them the source of the Dao."