Immortality Cultivation: I can use my clansmen’s energy and blood to add points.

It is the most fundamental power that transcends all other powers!
What is the curse uttered by a mere demonic cultivator who sacrificed his life compared to the true power of chaos?
Suddenly, a bright gray light shone on Luo Qingchen's arm.

The black curse power that had been frantically drilling in seemed to have encountered its nemesis, and let out a terrified screech.

They began to retreat, wanting to escape.

But, it's too late.

The power of chaos, like an invisible net, tightly enveloped them.

Then, it began to devour everything in reverse!
Strands of black curse power were forcibly extracted from the spring by the power of chaos, then decomposed and transformed, ultimately becoming the purest energy that merged into Luo Qingchen's body.

Everyone around was stunned.

They were all dumbfounded, as if they had witnessed a miracle.

The highly poisonous spring water that left them helpless and dared not even touch was actually absorbed by this man as if it were a tonic?
Is this... is this still a human?!
Elder Canaan was so excited that he trembled all over, his lips quivering, and he couldn't utter a single word.

All he knew was that the prophecy of his ancestors was true!

The messenger of God has truly come to save them!

Over time.

The dense black color in the holy spring began to fade slowly at a rate visible to the naked eye.

However, Luo Qingchen's aura continued to strengthen.

Although he has not yet broken through to the true Nascent Soul stage.

But his foundation is becoming increasingly solid and profound at an alarming rate.

His understanding and application of the power of chaos have also reached a new level.

Half an hour later.

When the last wisp of black curse power was completely devoured by Luo Qingchen.

The entire holy spring has regained its former clarity and purity.

A rich life force emanates from the spring, nourishing the entire settlement.

The black spots on the bodies of the Canaanites who lay on the ground, groaning in pain, began to fade at a visible rate.

Their breathing gradually calmed down.

The crisis has been resolved.

Luo Qingchen slowly withdrew her hand.

Although his face was still somewhat pale, his eyes shone with an astonishing brightness.

He could feel that the power within him had increased by at least 30% compared to before!

This time, it can be considered a blessing in disguise.

"Lord God Envoy!"

"Lord God Envoy!"

Behind them, a deafening roar of cheers erupted.

All the Canaanites knelt down and worshipped Luo Qingchen with the utmost devotion.

Their eyes were filled with fervor and gratitude.

In their hearts, Luo Qingchen was no longer an outsider, but the true guardian of their Canaan tribe!

Even those conservatives who had previously harbored doubts and hostility towards Luo Qingchen knelt down in complete submission.

Facts speak louder than words.

Luo Qingchen saved the entire tribe with his actions.

Elder Canaan, leaning on his cane, walked shakily to Luo Qingchen.

He opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end, he simply bowed deeply, very deeply.

All the words in the world were condensed into this one silent action.

Luo Qingchen helped him up and shook her head.

"Elder, there's no need for that."

"I just did what I had to do."

He glanced at the Canaanite warriors who had fallen in the previous battle.

And then there's Kyle, who remains unconscious.

His heart was still heavy.

"What is the true purpose of those demonic cultivators?"

Luo Qingchen voiced the question that had been lingering in her mind.

"Their willingness to self-destruct in order to pollute the sacred spring is not simply for revenge."

Elder Canaan's expression also turned serious.

He remained silent for a long time before slowly speaking.

"If I'm not mistaken, they are after that thing suppressed beneath the sacred spring."

"what?"

“One, a 'Shadow's' lair.”

The elder Canaan's voice was kept very low.

“We, the Canaanite people, have guarded this place for generations. Our true mission is to suppress this nest and prevent what is inside from coming out.”

"The Holy Spring is the core of the seal we used to suppress it."

“Once the sacred spring is polluted and loses its life force, the seal will loosen. At that time, what is in the lair will break free and wreak havoc on the entire world.”

Luo Qingchen's heart sank suddenly.

He finally understood.

Those demonic cultivators were scheming and using diversionary tactics.

First, he used himself and Su Xiaowan to attract attention.

Then, they used self-destruction to pollute the sacred spring.

Their real purpose is to break the seal and release the so-called "Shadow Nest"!
What a brilliant move! A cunning scheme that kills two birds with one stone!

If it weren't for the fact that I possess the power of chaos, which happens to be able to counter the Blood Demon Curse.

Their plot has succeeded!

"What exactly is inside that nest?"

Luo Qingchen pressed for an answer.

"I do not know either."

Elder Canaan shook his head, his eyes filled with deep apprehension.

"All I know is that it was an extremely terrifying existence that our ancestors barely managed to seal away at the cost of countless lives. The ancient texts record that once it is born, the entire star realm will be devastated."

Luo Qingchen's brows furrowed tightly.

Things are getting more and more complicated.

The hidden crises in this world are far greater than he imagined.

The mere presence of a "shadow" has already caused him a great deal of trouble.

Now, another one has emerged, a "Shadow Nest" that even the Canaanites fear like a tiger.

He felt as if he were being entangled more and more tightly by an invisible net.

"Lord God's Messenger."

Elder Canaan looked at Luo Qingchen, his eyes suddenly becoming incredibly firm.

"Now that things have come to this, I can hold nothing back any longer."

"For the future of our tribe, and for the safety of this world, I have decided to tell you the greatest secret of our Canaanite tribe."

"Furthermore, we beg you to accept the oldest tradition of our clan!"

Luo Qingchen was taken aback.

The biggest secret?

The oldest tradition?

He didn't have time to react.

The Canaan elders had already turned around and were loudly announcing this to all their people.

"I, Canaan, in the name of the eighteenth Grand Elder, hereby declare!"

"From this day forward, Lord Luo Qingchen will be the only 'Holy Son' of our Canaan clan!"

"I will open the forbidden area and guide the Holy Son to receive the 'Star Imprint' left by our ancestors!"

His words were like a bombshell, causing an uproar among all the tribespeople.

The entire settlement erupted in an uproar.

"what?!"

"The elder intends to open the forbidden area?"

"Do we really want an outsider to receive our most sacred star mark?"

"This...how can this be possible!"

A heated discussion instantly erupted from the crowd.

Most of the tribespeople wore expressions of shock and bewilderment. The elders, the core of the conservative faction, were particularly agitated and stepped forward.

"Elder, you mustn't!"

An elderly man with a white beard, leaning on a bone cane, walked shakily to the Canaan elder and loudly objected.

"The forbidden land is the foundation of our clan! The Star Mark is an inheritance that only the clan leader of each generation is qualified to receive! How can we allow an outsider to..."

"Shut up, Elder Mu!"

The Canaanite elder interrupted him sharply.

His gaze swept sternly over everyone present.

"outsider?"

"Even now, you still refer to Lord Luo as an outsider?"

"Who was it that stepped forward and turned the tide when we were besieged by the sand worms and on the verge of total annihilation?"

"Who was it that, when we were being slaughtered by demonic cultivators and powerless to resist, single-handedly slew a powerful enemy?"

"And who was it that, when the sacred spring was polluted and the entire clan was about to be plunged into plague and curse, facing eternal damnation, disregarded their own safety and purified that deadly poison?"

The elder Canaan's voice grew louder and sterner with each utterance.

Each question was like a heavy hammer blow, striking everyone's heart hard.

Those clansmen who had been gossiping all lowered their heads in shame.

Yes.

What right do they have to question the benefactor who saved them all?
"Lord Luo, he is not an outsider!"

The elder Canaan's voice was filled with unquestionable authority.

"He is the messenger of the gods foretold by our ancestors! He is the only hope for our Canaanite people!"

"Now, the threat of the shadows is imminent. The demonic cultivators' conspiracies are endless. The seal beneath the Holy Spring could be broken at any moment."

"Our Canaanite race has reached the final juncture of life and death!"

"Besides relying on Lord Luo's power, do we have any other choice?"

His words silenced everyone.

Yes.

They had no other choice.

With their tribe's current strength, any demonic cultivator at the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm could wipe them out completely.

Not to mention the mysterious "Shadow Organization" and the unknown, terrifying entity beneath the Holy Spring.

They were like a small boat in a storm, at risk of capsizing at any moment.

Luo Qingchen was the only lifeline they could grasp.

"But... Elder..."

Elder Mu was still somewhat unwilling.

"The inheritance of the Star Mark is extremely dangerous. Even many patriarchs throughout history have perished from the power they couldn't withstand. Lord Luo... he's not of Canaan's bloodline after all, what if..."

"Nothing unexpected!"

Elder Canaan's attitude was exceptionally firm.

"I believe in Lord Luo! I believe in the guidance of our ancestors!"

"Moreover, I have made my decision. I will dedicate my life to protecting Lord Luo!"

"If anything untoward happens to Lord Luo during the process of receiving the inheritance."

"I, Canaan, will sacrifice myself to atone for my sins against my ancestors!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the audience was shocked.

Everyone looked at Elder Canaan with an incredulous expression.

He sacrificed his life for his cause!

This is a guarantee with one's own life!
Elder, you actually made such a momentous decision for this outsider!
Elder Mu and the others were completely speechless.

They opened their mouths, but in the end, all they could do was let out a long sigh and step aside.

The elders have already said so much, what more can they say?
To oppose it further would be to disregard the safety of the entire tribe and to force the elders to their deaths.

None of them can bear this responsibility.

Luo Qingchen saw all of this.

A storm raged within him.

He never expected that Elder Canaan would go to such lengths for him.

They not only wanted to hand over the tribe's most core secrets and heritage to him, but were even willing to risk their own lives.

This trust, this entrustment, is too heavy a burden.

It was so heavy that he could hardly breathe.

"Elder, this..."

Luo Qingchen wanted to say something.

Elder Canaan waved his hand at him, indicating that he did not need to say anything more.

"Lord Luo, please follow me."

He turned around, leaning on his cane, and walked towards a huge, heavily guarded stone gate deep within the settlement.

That place was the forbidden land of the Canaanite tribes.

Luo Qingchen took a deep breath and glanced at Lin Wan'er and Su Xiaowan beside her.

The two women's eyes were also filled with worry.

"Brother Luo, be careful."

"We'll wait for you to come back."

Luo Qingchen nodded to them, giving them a reassuring look.

Then, carrying the still-sleeping Bailing'er, he followed in Elder Canaan's footsteps.

He knew that he had no way out.

Whether it was to repay the elders' trust or to prepare for a potentially larger crisis to come.

He must become stronger!
The stone gate slowly opened.

Behind the door was a deep tunnel leading underground.

The tunnel walls are inlaid with luminous crystals, illuminating the way ahead.

The air was filled with an aura that was richer and more ancient than that outside.

Luo Qingchen followed behind Elder Canaan, step by step, deeper and deeper into the earth.

The deeper you go, the stronger that ancient aura becomes.

In the end, that aura even formed a substantial pressure.

This oppressive aura was sacred and vast, as if it came from the ancient starry sky.

The pressure was so great that Luo Qingchen had some difficulty breathing.

He had to summon the power of chaos to resist this oppressive force.

"This is the place of origin for our Canaanite people."

The elder Canaan's voice echoed in the empty tunnel.

"Yes, that's where our first ancestors are buried."

It took about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

Suddenly, everything became clear.

A huge, cavern-like underground space appeared before Luo Qingchen.

In the center of the space is a huge pool.

The water in the pool had a strange silvery hue, like flowing starlight.

This is the source of the sacred spring.

In the center of the pool, there is a small altar.

Above the altar, floats an incredibly complex mark formed from countless starlight.

The mark resembled an eye, or perhaps a nebula.

It was slowly rotating, emanating a vast and powerful aura that made Luo Qingchen's heart tremble.

This is the mark of the stars!

"Lord Luo, are you ready?"

Elder Canaan's voice became extremely serious.

"The process of receiving the inheritance will be extremely painful; your soul and body will undergo unimaginable trials."

"Once you start, there's no turning back. Either you successfully merge with the mark and are reborn, or you are annihilated, your soul destroyed, and never to recover."

Luo Qingchen looked at the floating mark, her eyes becoming incredibly determined.

Once the arrow is released, there's no turning back. (End of Chapter)