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

An unparalleled force of the stars swept out from the bronze plate, instantly filling the entire Tianjue Cliff.

Even the golden vortex that had already stabilized in the sky began to fluctuate violently again after feeling the power of the stars, as if it had received some mysterious response.

Then, a shocking scene appeared before everyone's eyes.

The bronze star map plate slowly rose into the air, projecting an enormous three-dimensional star map covering an area of ​​hundreds of feet in radius.

In the astrological map, the galaxy is flowing and the stars are shining, which is extremely mysterious.

In the center of the star map, the shadow of a majestic and ancient altar that perfectly fits the terrain of Tianjue Cliff slowly emerges.

The style of the altar was exactly the same as the description of the ancient star altar that Luo Qingchen had seen in ancient books.

And what's even more shocking is.

Above the altar's phantom, the golden vortex that had previously devoured the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was now clearly visible on the star map, transforming into a star gate phantom that was a hundred feet high, blurry, but emitting a deep and vast aura!

Behind the star gate, countless stars can be vaguely seen twinkling, as if connecting to an unknown vast world full of infinite mysteries.

Not only that.

At the other end of the star map, an extremely clear point of light was flickering.

The mountains and landforms that appeared below the light spot were actually the Wanshou Mountain Range where monsters and beasts roamed rampant, outside the influence of Qingyun Sect!
And in the depths of the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range, there is also the shadow of a small star altar, looming!
"This...is this the guidance of the star map?"

"The star altar at Tianjue Cliff, another altar at the Myriad Beasts Mountain Range, and the star gate that connects to the unknown world."

The elders present were all stunned, their faces filled with disbelief and shock.

They were all old monsters who had lived for hundreds of years and had seen a lot, but this was the first time they had seen such a miraculous sight.

The pure and vast star power emanating from the bronze plate of the star map and the virtual shadow of the star gate, as well as the vast aura originating from the ancient times, cannot be false in the slightest.

This is absolutely not something that can be simulated by any evil magic or sorcery!
Fang Zhenxiong's face had completely turned ashen.

He opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but found that his throat seemed to be pinched by an invisible hand and he could not make any sound.

All the excuses seem so pale and powerless in the face of the irrefutable facts before us.

Master Xuan Yang's eyes were fixed on the huge star map and the phantom of the star gate that exuded infinite attraction. Even his breathing became a little rapid.

He could feel that the skills in his body were accelerating uncontrollably at this moment, as if they were filled with longing for the world beyond the star gate.

As the leader of Qingyun Sect, he knew better than anyone what this bronze star map plate and the secrets it revealed meant to the entire Qingyun Sect.

That would be a great opportunity that could change the fate of the sect!
It could also be a huge crisis that is enough to drag the sect into an abyss of no return!

After a long time, the light on the bronze plate of the star map gradually dimmed.

Bailing'er's little face also turned pale. It was obvious that the consumption just now was not easy for her.

Luo Qingchen quickly picked up Bai Ling'er and asked with concern: "Bailing'er, how are you?"

Bailing'er shook her head and gave a weak smile, indicating that she was fine.

Master Xuan Yang withdrew his gaze from the gradually disappearing star map and fell on Luo Qingchen with an extremely complicated look.

There was shock, relief, anticipation, and also a hint of imperceptible fear.

He spoke slowly, his voice a little hoarse.

"Luo Qingchen, you... are very good."

These four words alone seem to contain tremendous power.

He turned to the elders who were still in shock, and his tone regained its former dignity.

"I'm sure you all already know the truth of the matter."

"Every word Luo Qingchen said is true. The strange phenomenon at Tianjue Cliff and the bronze star map plate are all related to ancient secrets, not the work of evil spirits."

His gaze, like two cold swords, shot towards Fang Zhenxiong who was lying limp on the ground.

"As for Fang Zhenxiong..."

The voice of Master Xuan Yang suddenly became extremely cold and eerie.

"As an elder of the Law Enforcement Hall, you do not think about upholding the sect's laws and regulations, but instead confuse right and wrong and frame your fellow sect members. You deserve to be killed!"

"What's worse, your nephew Fang Hao is a tyrant in the market, bullying the good and destroying the reputation of our Qingyun Sect. As an elder, you cannot escape the blame!"

"Plus, you have repeatedly obstructed the sect's investigation into the spiritual mine, and you may even be involved with the traitor Elder Jia..."

With every word Master Xuanyang spoke, Fang Zhenxiong's face turned paler.

In the end, he seemed to have lost all his strength. He collapsed to the ground with a deathly pale face.

"Somebody come!"

Master Xuan Yang shouted sternly.

"Capture Fang Zhenxiong for me!"

"Imprison him temporarily at the Repentance Cliff in the back mountains, deprive him of his position as an elder of the Law Enforcement Hall, and keep him under strict surveillance!"

"I will deal with him after I have found out whether he is indeed related to Elder Jia and other black-clothed demon cultivators!"

"Yes! Master!"

Several inner sect guardian disciples who had come with them immediately stepped forward, and like dragging a dead dog, they lifted up the completely dispirited Fang Zhenxiong and walked towards the outside of Tianjue Cliff.

A shocking conspiracy against Luo Qingchen and a huge turmoil within the Qingyun Sect were temporarily brought to an end under the thundering means of Master Xuanyang.

But everyone knows that this is just the beginning.

The appearance of the bronze star map plate and the existence of the mysterious star gate will inevitably bring immeasurable impact to the entire Qingyun Sect and even the entire cultivation world.

Master Xuan Yang's gaze fell on Luo Qingchen again, and his eyes became more solemn than ever before.

"Luo Qingchen, you, your two companions, and Bai Ling'er, follow me back to the sect." "Regarding this star map, we still have a lot of things to discuss carefully."

Luo Qingchen, Lin Wan'er, Su Xiaowan, and Bai Ling'er, who was nestling in Luo Qingchen's arms and looked a little tired, returned to the main peak of Qingyun Sect under the personal "escort" of Xuanyang Zhenren and several core elders.

Everything that happened at Tianjue Cliff was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing huge waves among the top leaders of Qingyun Sect.

In order to prevent the news from leaking out and causing unnecessary panic and covetousness, Master Xuanyang immediately ordered that Tianjue Cliff be completely blocked and listed as a forbidden area among forbidden areas. Any disciple who enters without permission will be killed without mercy.

Although the news that Law Enforcement Hall Elder Fang Zhenxiong was dismissed and imprisoned caused quite a stir and speculation within the sect, the real reason was strictly controlled within a very small circle and only known to a handful of people.

In the depths of the meeting hall of Qingyun Sect, there is a secret meeting room that is closed all year round and filled with numerous restrictions.

At this moment, the atmosphere was extremely solemn.

The eternal lamp emits a soft light, illuminating an antique round jade table in the hall.

Sitting in the main seat was the leader of Qingyun Sect, Xuanyang Zhenren.

On his left and right sides were the Grand Elder with white hair and beard and a deep aura, Elder Xiao from the Alchemy Hall, and Elder Qin Mingyuan, who had recently made a name for himself in the sect's affairs and was highly trusted by True Man Xuanyang.

In addition, there are several elders in the sect who rarely show up in public but whose cultivation and status are very important.

These people represent the real core decision-making layer of Qingyun Sect.

At the end of this long jade table, which symbolizes the highest power core of Qingyun Sect, a seat was arranged for Luo Qingchen.

For an inner sect disciple who has only been in the sect for a few years, this is undoubtedly a huge honor, but it also represents an invisible and heavy pressure.

The bronze star map plate was now quietly floating in the center of the long jade table, emitting a faint colorful halo and a vague aura from the ancient times.

Bai Ling'er was being looked after in a side hall by Lin Wan'er and Su Xiaowan because she had consumed too much energy.

"Everyone."

Master Xuan Yang's eyes slowly swept over every elder present, his voice low and powerful.

"I'm sure you all know why I called you all here today."

"Luo Qingchen, report your findings at Tianjue Cliff and everything about this bronze star map plate to the elders in detail."

"Yes, Master."

Luo Qingchen stood up, looking respectful yet calm.

He once again narrated to the elders present the entire process, starting from obtaining the first fragment of the star map, to activating the complete star map at Tianjue Cliff and manifesting the phantom of the star altar and the star gate, in detail.

During this time, he emphasized the black-robed monks' coveting of the star map, as well as the various strange methods and huge power they displayed in the spiritual mines and ancient secret realms.

It also describes in detail the mysteries of the bronze star map plate, the two star altars it points to, located at Tianjue Cliff and Wanshou Mountains, and the star gate full of unknowns and temptations.

When Luo Qingchen finished his narration, the entire secret meeting room fell into silence for a long time.

Every elder had an extremely solemn expression on his face.

They were all deeply shocked by everything Luo Qingchen described.

After a long time, the Grand Elder's cloudy old eyes slightly opened, and a barely perceptible gleam of light flashed in them.

His voice was old and hoarse, but it carried a wisdom that came from seeing through the world.

"Star map, star gate, ancient heritage."

"This is not only a rare opportunity for my Qingyun Sect, but it could also be the fuse that leads to the overthrow of my sect."

The tone of the Grand Elder was filled with deep worry.

"I have lived for nearly a thousand years, and I have heard some legends about the ancient way of the stars. It is said that those who have mastered the power of the stars have the ability to move stars and travel through the heavens. However, this power has long been annihilated in the endless years. Now that it has reappeared in the world, it is hard to predict whether it will be a blessing or a disaster."

Another elder, who looked emaciated and was responsible for the sect's classics and historical research, also nodded and agreed, "What the Grand Elder said is absolutely right. There were also sporadic records in our sect's ancient books that mentioned that in ancient times, there were powerful people who used the power of the stars to build an altar that reached the sky and the earth and opened a portal to a foreign land. But every time a star gate was opened, it was accompanied by unimaginable turmoil and slaughter."

“No one can predict whether the star gate is a paradise or a den of demons. If we rashly open it and attract unknown powerful enemies, our Qingyun Sect will probably face a catastrophe!”

The elder's tone was full of pessimism and vigilance.

Obviously, he advocated treating it with caution and even temporarily sealing the bronze star map plate.

However, there are some elders who hold different opinions.

An elder of the War Hall, who always had a hot temper and advocated for aggressiveness, slammed the table and said in a deep voice: "Wealth and honor are sought in danger! For cultivators like us, fighting against the sky for our lives is like sailing against the current. If we don't move forward, we will fall behind!"

"Now that this star map has appeared in the world, it is the fortune of our Qingyun Sect! If we give up this God-given opportunity just because we are afraid of the risk, wouldn't it be ridiculous?"

"Since that black-clothed demon cultivator is also plotting to obtain this item, it means that its value is inestimable! If we can get ahead of others and control the Star Gate, we will be able to seize the upper hand. Whether it is obtaining the lost inheritance or discovering unknown resources, it will greatly enhance the strength of Qingyun Sect in a short period of time!"

"By then, why should we fear those scoundrels?"

The eyes of this war hall elder were gleaming with excitement and desire.

He represents a radical faction within the sect who are eager to break through the status quo and pursue greater power.

For a while, there were many different opinions and endless arguments in the conference room.

Some advocated caution and conservatism, believing that the star map should be sealed first and then studied after the sect is strong enough.

Others advocate being proactive and believe that forces should be organized immediately to crack the secrets of the star map, open the star gate as soon as possible, and seize the initiative.

Master Xuan Yang listened quietly to the argument of the crowd and did not express his opinion immediately.

His eyes kept moving back and forth between Luo Qingchen and the bronze star map plate, as if he was weighing something.

At this moment, an elder from the Formation Hall who had a sinister look on his face and was usually close to Fang Zhenxiong, but who was not implicated in this incident because of his low profile, suddenly said, "Everyone, no matter what attitude we have towards this star map and star gate, there is a key issue that we seem to have overlooked."

He glanced at Luo Qingchen vaguely and continued, "According to Junior Brother Luo, the activation of the bronze star map plate and its resonance with the star altar seem to be inseparable from his companion named Bai Ling'er."

“And this Bai Ling’er, according to Junior Brother Luo’s description, is still young, but possesses such miraculous abilities. She may even be related to the legendary true dragon bloodline…”

The words of the Formation Hall elder were like a spark thrown into a frying pan, instantly making the atmosphere in the meeting room even more subtle. (End of this chapter)