A technologically powerful nation: The national treasure is actually myself.

Half an hour later, Sima Ming left the Zhao family.

Having learned that Lin Yang would continue to stay in Xiwu City, he also needed to return to the prefectural city to report the news and make some corresponding preparations.

Lin Yang was recalling the information he had learned about the Ancestral Temple from asking Sima Ming.

The Hall of Human Ancestors houses five Hall Masters, who are the five most powerful beings of the human race on the ancient continent of the Primordial Era, protecting all of humanity.

There is no hierarchy among the five hall masters, and they usually discuss and decide matters together.

Apart from the five main hall masters, there are no deputy hall masters. Instead, there are guardians of the Heng, Wei, and Gu realms. Below the guardians are the patrol elders of the Dao Wulou realm.

The patrol elders are responsible for handling emergencies within the human territory; they are not fixed in any particular prefecture.

We will be dispatched randomly depending on the situation, wherever there is an emergency.

The garrison commander is someone who is stationed in a certain place for a long period of time.

However, garrison commanders are usually stationed in areas near the ancient Ye tribe's territory and in some special places.

Although Xiwu City is also on the border, it has a good relationship with the Guxu Clan, so there is no garrison commander, only patrol elders who come to inspect occasionally.

The situation inside the Ancestral Hall is simple in a way: the five hall masters are in a class of their own, and the rest can all be called elders.

It's simply a matter of the difference between patrolling elders and garrison commander elders.

As for Lin Yang himself, after advancing to the Dao Without Leaks stage, according to the rules of the Human Ancestor Hall, he could choose to become a long-term resident elder of a prefecture or a patrolling elder.

There isn't much difference between the two, except that the patrolling elders are not always responsible for the affairs of a particular area.

And this is something that cannot be refused.

Once one reaches the state of perfect enlightenment, one must become an elder of the Ancestor's Hall.

Normal cultivation is not affected, but if the Ancestor Hall assigns a task, it must be carried out.

This rule may seem domineering, but in reality, if it weren't for the protection of the Ancestral Temple, the entire human race wouldn't be as peaceful as it is today.

As the saying goes, if you enjoy the benefits, you should also contribute your efforts.

Moreover, the existence of the Ancestral Temple was also for the purpose of fighting against foreign tribes.

Therefore, Lin Yang does not reject becoming an elder of the Ancestral Hall.

After Sima Ming left, he did not immediately go to the Cave Heaven Secret Realm to cultivate, but continued to wait for the elders of the Human Ancestor Hall to come and find him.

During this period, the Zhao family also ushered in unprecedented glory, expanding to a level that they never dared to imagine before.

This was only the result of Zhao Yuan's best efforts to suppress it.

That day, Lin Yang was organizing his cultivation gains in the Zhao family's villa when his expression suddenly changed slightly as he looked towards the villa's entrance.

An elderly man in a gray robe with a kind face stood quietly at the entrance. Seeing Lin Yang's gaze, the old man smiled slightly and said:

"Fellow Daoist Lin Yang, I am Qing Yuan, and I have come to pay my respects on behalf of the Ancestral Hall of Humanity. I hope you will not be offended by my sudden visit."

"Qingyuan?"

Upon hearing the name, Lin Yang was slightly taken aback. The name sounded familiar, but he wasn't sure for a moment, so he simply said:
"Fellow Daoist Qingyuan, please come in quickly. This courtyard is rather simple. Please don't mind my poor hospitality."

"Haha, Fellow Daoist Lin Yang, you're too kind." Qingyuan said with a smile as he walked into the courtyard.

"Fellow Daoist Qingyuan, please have a seat," Lin Yang said again.

Qingyuan nodded slowly and sat down on the stone bench opposite Lin Yang.

Then, the two looked at each other and fell silent for a moment.

It seemed like both of them had something on their minds.

Lin Yang had someone on his mind and was thinking about how to ask to confirm without seeming abrupt.

Qingyuan looked at Lin Yang with deep, unfathomable eyes, seemingly lost in thought.

In short, neither of them spoke for some reason.

Lin Yang quickly realized this and some doubts arose.

This Qingyuan representative from the Ancestral Temple came without saying a word?
After a pause, Lin Yang spoke first: "Fellow Daoist Qingyuan, I wonder what arrangements the Human Ancestor Hall has for me?"

Qingyuan seemed to have come to his senses and said with a smile, "I'm sure Fellow Daoist Lin Yang is also aware of the rules of the Human Ancestor Hall. Now that you have advanced to Dao Without Leaks, you can choose to guard a region or become a patrolling elder. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Lin Yang has already made a decision?"

Lin Yang nodded: "I plan to become the resident elder of the Western Border Prefecture."

“That’s excellent. Fellow Daoist Lin Yang has been in the Western Region for many years and is familiar with the situation here. It is only natural for him to take over the Western Region.”

Qingyuan smiled, then took out a token and handed it to Lin Yang:

"This is the Elder's Token of the Human Ancestor Hall. Through this token, you can contact the General Affairs Department of the Human Ancestor Hall and other elders of the Human Ancestor Hall. If you need any assistance, you can directly ask for help through the token, and the Human Ancestor Hall will send someone to assist you."

"At the same time, when tasks are assigned, they will be communicated through the token. This token can also be used to teleport directly to the area where the Ancestral Temple is located. This is a very important item for us, so please keep it safe."

Lin Yang took the token, imprinted it with his divine sense, and then put it away.

However, the two remained silent.

Logically speaking, Qingyuan's mission should be complete by now, and he can leave.

But for some reason, they did not leave.

Driven by his own thoughts, Lin Yang saw that Qingyuan showed no intention of leaving, and after thinking for a moment, he couldn't help but speak directly:

"Fellow Daoist Qingyuan, there is something I would like to ask you. Please forgive me if I am being presumptuous."

"Oh? What is it?" Qingyuan asked curiously upon hearing this.

Lin Yang composed himself and slowly said:

“I came to the Primordial Ancient Continent from the Time-Space Tree. Before coming to the Primordial Ancient Continent, I received guidance from a senior and was also given a magic weapon by that senior. That senior’s name is the same as yours, Fellow Daoist Qingyuan, but I have never met him and cannot be sure. Fellow Daoist Qingyuan, are you that senior from back then?”

As he spoke, Lin Yang directly summoned the Silver Dragon Spear.

The Silver Dragon Spear he possesses now was bestowed upon him by the senior who guided him when he gained guidance after passing through the ninety-ninth level of the Dao Inquiry Pavilion in a high-level timeline.

The senior who provided guidance was also named Qingyuan.

So when he heard Qingyuan's name just now, he was a little dazed, but he was not sure if it was the same person, so he had to take out the Silver Dragon Spear to verify it.

He didn't notice that Qingyuan's eyes looked strange and complicated after hearing his words.

Until he took out the Silver Dragon Spear, Qingyuan sighed deeply, as if he had a thousand emotions to express:

"I didn't expect it to really be you, Lin Yang. That's right, this gun was given to me by me back then."

Lin Yang was immediately taken aback again.

It really is the same person?!

He also became slightly excited.

Before he could even speak, Qingyuan sighed again:
"To be honest, I was quite surprised when I heard that a new Dao Wulou had appeared in the Western Region Prefecture and his name was Lin Yang. But I didn't dare to think too much about it. After all, there are so many people in the world with the same name. Besides, when you obtained the guidance qualification in the Dao Inquiry Pavilion, you were not even at the Dao level!"

"Later, out of curiosity and because I happened to be relatively free at the time, I took the initiative to accept the task of meeting you. However, when we first met, I still didn't dare to confirm it directly."

As he spoke, Qingyuan burst into laughter again: "But I really didn't expect it to actually be you, kid! I was just thinking about how to ask you about it."

Upon hearing these words, Lin Yang couldn't help but chuckle in astonishment.

No wonder Qingyuan didn't speak up easily just now, and didn't leave in a hurry after finishing his business.

So it turns out they were both thinking about how to bring it up!

This is really... such a coincidence!
Lin Yang looked at Qingyuan, feeling a mix of emotions and shock.

He never expected that the person who guided him back then was actually a Daoist without flaws!

At the time, he thought it was just a being above the Dao.

Who would dare to imagine that after passing through the ninety-nine levels of the Dao Asking Pavilion, one could receive guidance from a Daoist without flaws?

Qingyuan was just as shocked.

How many years have passed, and Lin Yang has already become Dao Wulou!

He simply found it unbelievable!

The two were once again caught off guard by each other's identities.

Finally, Lin Yang spoke first to express his gratitude: "Speaking of which, I must thank Fellow Daoist Qingyuan for bestowing this treasure upon me back then. This gun has helped me a lot!"

Qingyuan then said, "Haha, Fellow Daoist Lin Yang, you're too kind. It's just a magic weapon. I just thought that not many people use guns, so it would be a waste to leave it there. I didn't expect you to reach this level so quickly!"

Lin Yang solemnly said, "Perhaps this was nothing to Fellow Daoist Qingyuan back then, but for me, it is something I cannot help but be grateful for."

The Silver Dragon Spear was indeed very effective for him.

When he obtained the Silver Dragon Spear, he secretly thought that he would repay the Daoist Master Qingyuan in the future.

Now that he has seen Qingyuan in person, he naturally wants to express his gratitude.

Qingyuan waved his hand: "Fellow Daoist Lin Yang is too polite. There's really no need to take it to heart. You come from the Time-Space Tree, and so do I. We're practically fellow countrymen, so there's no need to be so formal."

Lin Yang took a deep breath and said, "In that case, I will keep this kindness in my heart. If Fellow Daoist Qingyuan needs my help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask."

"Haha, I've really struck gold! I've traded a magic weapon for a promise from Dao Wulou. If word gets out, people will be green with envy!" Qingyuan laughed loudly.

Lin Yang couldn't help but chuckle.

After laughing, Qingyuan composed himself and slowly said, "Fellow Daoist Lin Yang, now that I've confirmed it's you, I'm relieved. At the same time, I have a favor to ask. If the Dao Asking Pavilion ever needs anything in the future, and my fellow Daoists and I are unable to spare the time, I would be grateful if Fellow Daoist Lin Yang could lend a hand." As he spoke, he recounted the origins of the Dao Asking Pavilion to Lin Yang.

Although the Asking the Way Pavilion was the work of the Human Ancestor Hall, it was usually managed by him and several other Dao Wulou from the Time-Space Tree. Moreover, the Asking the Way Pavilion was established based on suggestions from the beings within the Time-Space Tree.

The aim is to create more opportunities for some practitioners within the Time-Space Tree.

If a cultivator successfully passes through the ninety-nine levels, these people will take turns guiding and instructing them.

It mainly depends on who is available at the time.

Although not many people can pass through all ninety-nine levels of a single Time Tree, there are always some exceptional talents or people with strong perseverance who can pass through all the Time Trees combined. Therefore, in general, I am usually quite busy.

However, very few of those who emerge from the Time-Space Tree can achieve the state of perfect enlightenment.

Currently, excluding Lin Yang, a newcomer, there are only five people in the Ancestral Hall.

Especially in recent years, only Lin Yang has reached the state of Dao Wulou.

Nevertheless, they still did their best to provide some assistance to the cultivators within the Time-Space Tree.

In addition to the Asking Pavilion, each will also select some guides to guide some exceptionally talented cultivators.

For example, the Green Mountain Daoist who guided Lin Yang back then was like that.

In short, Qingyuan and the others have done a lot for the cultivators within the Time-Space Tree, and have tried their best not to bury any person with outstanding cultivation talent.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yang's expression also became solemn: "Fellow Daoist Qingyuan, rest assured, since I also come from the Time-Space Tree and have enjoyed the guidance of the Dao Inquiry Pavilion, it is my duty to guide the younger generation."

"Good, good!" Qingyuan smiled with satisfaction.

There weren't many Dao Wulou from within the Time-Space Tree to begin with, and now that Lin Yang, a Dao Wulou whose cultivation progress is so rapid, has appeared, Qingyuan is genuinely happy and feels even closer to him.

Having both originated from the Time-Space Tree, they already had a natural affinity, and Qingyuan was even more delighted to hear Lin Yang say this.

Afterwards, Qingyuan took his leave: "Fellow Daoist Lin Yang, I'll head back to report for now. I'll find some time later to invite the other old guys over for a get-together."

"If you have any questions, you can send me a message directly. Some things in the Ancestral Hall are quite complicated and troublesome, but it's hard to explain them in just a few words. I'll explain them to you in detail later. You've just been promoted, so you shouldn't encounter any troublesome matters in the short term."

"Alright, thank you for the reminder, Fellow Daoist Qingyuan." Lin Yang saw Qingyuan off.

Then, after informing Zhao Yuan, he went to the secret realm.

The main reason he chose to become the resident elder of the Western Prefecture was because of the Cave Heaven Secret Realm.

"Jie" needs to absorb the power within this hidden paradise.

Now that they had finished receiving visits from all sides, the first thing they did was head to the secret cave.

The main guards of the Cave Heaven Secret Realm are now disciples of the Zhao family.

Most of the valuable resources inside also belong to the Zhao family.

However, this was not what Lin Yang was concerned about.

What concerned him was that this hidden realm had experienced a power upheaval several hundred years ago.

It was that riot that made people realize he was gone.

Zhao Yuan told him about this when he had some free time after he returned.

"The cause of the power surge hasn't been determined, but it's not fatal during the surge..."

Lin Yang didn't take it too seriously and went straight into the secret realm.

His training room naturally became the largest one.

In fact, Lin Yang didn't care at all.

But everyone knew he was going to cultivate in the secret realm, so they reserved the best and largest cultivation room for him.

"Jie, now you can absorb it without worry."

Lin Yang had a sudden thought, and as before, regardless of whether "Jie" understood or not, he gave the instructions.

Even if the "boundary" makes a big commotion during absorption, it doesn't matter.

He can handle it!

Then, he sat down cross-legged and began to contemplate the nature of time.

Cultivation knows no time, and the path to enlightenment knows no duration.

As time went by, Lin Yang's understanding of the concept of time deepened.

They have also become increasingly adept at using time-related techniques.

For example, time freezing, time acceleration, or even time rewinding.

Lin Yang has a deeper understanding and control over these methods.

It goes without saying that it can freeze time, temporarily stopping the time in the surrounding area. Although the duration is short, it is very powerful.

Lin Yang also made new discoveries about the ability to rewind time.

If you use time reversal when facing an enemy, you have the opportunity to send a person back to a certain moment in the past.

If it reaches its extreme, it can go back directly to infancy.

It can directly render someone unable to fight.

However, this backtracking also has limitations.

After the duration ends, the other party can return to normal.

As for time acceleration, it is the opposite of time rewind; it can instantly accelerate a person to old age, causing them to lose their fighting ability.

Furthermore, if one's own cultivation level is sufficient to support it, it can be used simultaneously on a large scale, achieving time acceleration or reversal within a certain range.

It can be said that the power of the Time Path is terrifying.

It can even be used on oneself.

But Lin Yang dared not try it lightly.

Besides these three methods, the Time Path also possesses some other abilities.

For example, peering into the future.

Yes.

One can use the power of time to observe some of the future possibilities of oneself or others.

This is somewhat similar to foresight, but it is a higher level than foresight.

Prediction is a low-level application of the power of time.

When Lin Yang elevated the concept of time to the level of controlling and observing the future of time.

Even with all his restraint, a glimmer of desire to peek into the future still rose within him.

"Someone once said that the future is unpredictable. If we don't observe it, we are in a state of uncertainty with infinite possibilities. If we do observe it, there may only be a few possibilities."

"This is because people may make choices that differ from what they foresee about the future in an attempt to influence or change it."

Lin Yang whispered.

He believes this is more of a psychological suggestion.

It implies that we should act in accordance with a foreseen future.

However, if one has a rebellious streak, they may try to change the future outcome.

These words are directed at ordinary people.

For a spiritual practitioner, a change in a single thought can trigger a dramatic transformation.

In the end, Lin Yang still chose to spy.

The path of cultivation is inherently about contending with the heavens for the Way and with human life for survival.

A slight advantage can change many things and avoid many dangers.

Otherwise, no one would bother to calculate the advantages and disadvantages of celestial secrets.

He tried to examine himself.

A glimpse into the future.

With the emergence of the power of time.

Lin Yang sensed an incredibly mysterious change.

A painting seemed to appear before his eyes.

The scroll was completely black.

Only one corpse lay there.

Lin Yang was startled. How could he, who was spying on him, see a corpse?
He tried to make out the corpse's face.

The next moment, the corpse's face became clear.

But his expression changed drastically in an instant.

Because the corpse's face was...himself! (End of Chapter)