There are no ancestors at all; I made them all up.

Chapter 108 Returning to the Mountains [Second Update]

Upon hearing the words "Cangming Water Mansion," Kong Liu frowned, his gaze sweeping over the aggressive cultivator before remaining silent.

As the Five Elements cycle and the Metal element begins to flourish, the Cangming Water Palace, though powerful, is rooted in the Water element. At this moment of burgeoning Metal energy, its significance has already changed.

The woman in the palace dress stepped forward, blocking the formation, and said coldly, "Fellow Daoists in the formation are currently condensing their Yin Spirits, a crucial stage in their path. How can they be disturbed? Even if you are powerful, you should still respect the order of arrival!"

She felt that this matter was really strange, and it was too much of a coincidence. First it was on Black Reef Island, and then it was here!

"There are priorities, and there are distinctions of rank!" A fierce glint flashed across the brocade-robed cultivator's face, and his sleeves billowed with mysterious water. "My young master's Dao foundation is in grave danger; there can be no delay! Get out of the way!"

Before he finished speaking, a huge wave suddenly roared from the dark sea behind them!
A dark blue, whale-shaped "Mysterious Water Shuttle" appeared on the sea, with a cold-looking woman in blue standing at its bow.

Her gaze swept across the cliff top, her voice piercing the sea breeze: "Qi Xiangrong! The young master is suffering from the pain of burning his heart! He needs the water-elemental spiritual vein to suppress it! We finally got the news and learned about this place, what are you still delaying for? Clear it immediately!"

"Please wait a moment, Young Master and Envoy Lan!" Qi Xiangrong replied, his eyes flashing with fierce light. His body surged with Xuan Shui, which transformed into several ferocious water pythons that crashed fiercely into the protective array's light barrier!
With a wave of her hand, the woman in the palace dress sent down a barrier of light that blocked the way!

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The light screen trembled violently, ripples flashed wildly, and then shattered inch by inch!

Upon seeing this, Kong Liu finally spoke up: "Stop! This is the territory of Wanghai City. How dare you forcibly seize the spiritual vein? What do you think of our city rules?!" He had already formed a hand seal, which subtly echoed the restrictions imposed by the city guards.

An Ning's face turned icy: "On Black Reef Island, you bullied others and forcibly seized places! Now that you're here, you're using the same tricks! Is this how the Cangming Water Palace operates?"

Upon hearing this, Qi Xiangrong understood and immediately became furious: "So that's how it is! Doesn't that mean my young master took the fall for this person?! He should have been in that mutated spiritual vein! He deserves to die! Break through!"

His Yin Spirit leaped out, and the pressure of the mid-stage Yin Spirit erupted. The Xuan Shui Giant Python roared and howled, trying to tear apart the restriction!

Just now.

"Om-"

At the core of the formation, the powerful vortex of spiritual energy suddenly collapsed inward!

A beam of cool moonlight descended from the heavens, enveloping the heart of the formation!
Immediately afterwards, a clear and melodious chant rang out, and the Yin spirit, condensed and radiating vast primordial energy, leaped out from Chen Qingtian's head and soared into the night sky!
As the Yin God manifested, the sharp, metallic energy that permeated the heavens and earth converged, heading towards a gray-gold cold light beside the Yin God!

Taking advantage of this advancement, the Yuan Dan Flying Sword was further refined!
Nourished by the Geng metal energy, the cold light emitted a sword cry like a dragon's roar, and its sharpness increased by several feet, its chilling intent piercing people's souls with pain!

"It has actually triggered the cyclical metal energy!" Kong Liu was shocked. "At this time when the metal virtue is just beginning to rise, it has been able to attract the blessing of the metal element's origin! Its future is limitless!"

The woman in blue and the flag also changed their expressions drastically, stunned by this sudden and strange phenomenon!
Inside the formation, Chen Qing's Yin Spirit Eyes suddenly opened, his gaze like two tangible bolts of cold lightning, piercing through the light barrier and locking onto Qi Xiangrong, who was forcibly breaking into the formation!
Qi Xiangrong felt a chill run down his spine, and alarm bells pounded in his chest!

"Oh no! This person..."

Before he could even process the thought, a cold voice rang out.

"Anyone who obstructs my pursuit of the Dao will be a calamity for humanity!"

The words have not yet been spoken!

"call out--"

That cold light, emanating the sharp energy of Geng metal and entwined with the gray glow of annihilation, moved!

fast!
Everyone only saw a flash of gray-gold lines before their eyes, and the space seemed to be silently torn apart!

A sharp aura washed over him! Qi Xiangrong was terrified; at the critical moment of life and death, he unleashed his full potential!

Yin Shen frantically formed hand seals, and seven giant shields formed from Xuan Shui instantly appeared in front of him. Layers of water curtain runes shone brightly, and several protective magic artifacts shone brightly, blocking his way!

but……

"Puff puff!"

After a series of soft, rapid-fire sounds...
The seven-layered Xuan Shui Giant Shield was pierced instantly!
Several magical artifacts emitted a mournful light, either flying away or shattering!

"Stop!" The woman in blue shouted in shock and anger. As she opened her mouth, a pearl the size of a pigeon's egg, with a pure blue color, shot out and crashed into the gray-gold cold light, attempting to save Qi Xiangrong!
"Clang!"

A crisp clang of metal clashing!

The azure pearl flashed with dazzling light, but a crack appeared on its surface, and it flew back with a mournful cry!

The woman in blue was struck as if by a heavy blow. She let out a muffled groan, her face turned pale, and blood spilled from the corner of her mouth. She was severely injured and her eyes were filled with horror as she looked at the gray-gold cold light!

The cold light continued its momentum and pierced through Qi Xiangrong's Yin God in the blink of an eye!
"Ugh!"

With a miserable howl, Qi Xiangrong's Yin spirit fell back, his body suddenly stiffening!
His protective aura and the vitality of his flesh and blood were withering and decaying at a visible speed. Although the vitality of his flesh and blood still remained, his cultivation foundation was constantly disappearing!
The gray-gold cold light flew straight towards the woman in blue!
The woman's eyes widened, and she spat out the precious pearl!

But with a flash of cold light, the pearl was pierced through, and the woman was also instantly pierced!
"puff!"

The woman burst like a soap bubble!
"Ok?"

Chen Qing let out a soft exclamation, and the cold light transformed into a stream of light, swirling back and hovering beside the Yin God, exuding a chilling sharpness.

At this moment, Qi Xiangrong was already slumped on the ground, his cultivation collapsed, his face was ashen, and his body was like rotten wood, revealing a sense of old age. His life was waning and his nature was damaged, and he was already in a dead end.

The whole place was dead silent!

Only the sea breeze howled.

In the water, a splashing sound rang out, and the pale-faced woman in blue reappeared, but her aura had dropped by a level!
"You've lost twenty years of cultivation, which can be considered a punishment for you. Don't be so reckless and let others act arrogantly next time!"

At that moment, a clear yet weak voice rang out.

Then a person slowly stepped out of the Xuan Shui Shuttle Boat.

This man was strong and muscular, dressed in a brocade robe with water patterns, and had a handsome face. He was none other than Er Qing, the young master of the Cangming Water Mansion. However, at this moment, the left half of his body was shrouded in a strange, blazing white flame!

The flames burned silently, clashing violently with his own water-based magical power!
The man was pale, with throbbing veins on his forehead, clearly enduring unimaginable pain.

He glanced at Qi Xiangrong's miserable state, then solemnly clasped his hands in a fist salute towards Chen Qing: "Fellow Daoist, please calm your anger! Today's events are due to the lax discipline of my Cangming Water Palace, where my servants have been arrogant and disruptive to your path of cultivation. This is a grave offense!" After speaking, he reached out and grabbed!
Qi Xiangrong screamed in agony, his life force instantly extinguished, he was actually killed by being grabbed from a distance!
"Qi Xiangrong forced his way in first and should atone with his life! This is his own fault! I hope you can calm your anger. In the future, my Water Mansion will make amends. Cough cough..." As he spoke, Erqing's body trembled slightly from the burning white flames, and beads of sweat rolled down his temples, but he forced himself to maintain his composure.

Chen Qingyin spirit hovered in the air, his gaze sweeping over the somewhat familiar blazing white flames. With a wave of his hand, the gray-gold flying sword suddenly disappeared into his spirit.

The powerful aura of Yin spirit slowly receded, transforming into a stream of light that returned to the seated physical body below.

The tense atmosphere on the cliff top suddenly eased with the return of Chen Qingyin and his words.

Er Qing breathed a sigh of relief, his back already soaked with cold sweat. He glanced at the woman in blue and gestured for her to bow her head and admit her mistake.

The woman had long lost her courage and immediately lowered her head, saying, "It was Lan Yi who was ungrateful. Please forgive me, fellow Daoist."

Chen Qing put away the battle flags and stepped out of the formation.

"This is a loss of peace and tranquility; we failed to protect them fully!" The woman in the palace dress stepped forward quickly, her voice slightly tense.

A mid-stage Yin God was actually cleaved in two by a single sword strike from someone who had just advanced to Yin God!
However, upon further reflection, she realized that the Rainbow Gold had also met its end at the hands of this person, and then she understood.

That's right. Even those powerful figures of the demonic sects fell to him. What is a mere Water Palace Elder?
"It's not your fault." Chen Qing shook his head.

Suppressing his shock, Kong Liu forced a smile and stepped forward, saying, "Congratulations, Sect Leader Chen, on your great achievement in Yin Spirit cultivation! A small banquet has been prepared in the city; we hope you will grace us with your presence..."

"I appreciate your kind offer." Chen Qing turned his gaze towards Mingxia Mountain, "But I have been away from the mountain gate for a long time, and I am eager to return home, so it is inconvenient for me to stay any longer."

Kong Liu's smile froze. Seeing that Chen Qing wasn't just being polite, he said, "I was being presumptuous! The sect should take precedence! If I have some free time in the future, please allow me to fulfill my duty as a host!"

Just then, a muffled groan came from over there.

Suddenly, the blazing white flames on his body shot up!
The woman in blue supported him, glanced at Chen Qing with some fear, and then walked towards the spiritual vein node, saying, "My young master's Dao foundation has been injured, and he urgently needs pure water veins to suppress the fire poison! Patrolman Kong, this node has been requisitioned by my Water Palace. He needs long-term recuperation. All irrelevant people must leave immediately!"

"Long-term?" Kong Liu's expression turned somewhat grim.

How can a spiritual vein node be private property? No matter how powerful the Water Mansion is, such a forceful occupation leaves Wanghai City in a terrible position.
Chen Qing's gaze fell on the blazing white flames, and the sense of familiarity grew stronger. He frowned slightly and slowly stepped forward.

"What are you going to do?" The woman in blue, though her face was full of fear, still stood in front of Erqing.

"Lan Yi, step back." Er Qing spoke weakly, then said to Chen Qing, "What advice do you have for me, fellow Daoist?"

"I want to investigate this fire!" Chen Qing said without further ado.

"Zheng!"

The gray-gold cold light reappeared, and it flew straight towards the spot where flames were rising on Erqing's left shoulder!

Lan Yi's pupils contracted sharply, and she almost reached out to stop him, but Er Qing stopped her with a look in his eyes.

The gray-gold sword light, like a serpent probing its hole, spun in the air, emitting a solemn Buddhist light. Like a tiny vortex, it drew in a patch of white flame, tightly enveloping it with the golden light at the tip of the sword, condensing it into a dancing fire!

"laugh--"

In an instant, half of the flames dimmed. Although they were not completely eradicated, the excruciating pain was greatly reduced!

He let out a long sigh, his gaze towards Chen Qing filled with astonishment and gratitude: "Thank you, fellow Daoist! This fire is like a maggot clinging to the bone, even the secret techniques of the Water Mansion are difficult to suppress, yet you were able to peel it off so easily, I am deeply grateful!"

"You've only been using fire to treat your ailment; the root of the problem remains. I have no reason to save you; sparing your life is already showing you courtesy." Chen Qing sheathed his flying sword, gazing at the blazing white flame and sensing the familiar intent of destruction within it, and asked, "Where did you get this taint from?"

He had already realized that this fire was the world-burning flame of the "Great Sun True Flame" path cultivated by the newly awakened True Man in the Dream Immortal Dynasty!

This fire is domineering and fierce; it is difficult to extinguish without the intervention of a true cultivator of this path, or by finding rare and precious objects such as extremely yin and cold marrow or ten-thousand-year-old mysterious ice.

A glint flashed in Er Qing's eyes: "Fellow Daoist, do you perhaps know the origin of this fire? To be honest, it's from a ruin on the edge of the Guixu Sea Eye in the westernmost part of Dongling Continent! That ruin is extremely dangerous and filled with fire poison," he paused, looking at Chen Qing, "If you are interested, I can provide a map showing the location of that ruin..."

Chen Qing shook his head directly.

He had already taken the inheritance of the Great Sun True Flame Dao Path from the Crimson Sun Cave Heaven and incorporated it into the Hidden Star Dao Lineage, so why would he need to take any more risks?
"Ruins and ominous places are not what I seek." With that, he turned and left without looking back.

"Fellow Daoist, please wait!" Lan Yi exclaimed urgently, her tone softening with pleading, "Since you have the means to suppress the fire poison, could you perhaps..."

"Lan Yi!" Er Qing said in a deep voice, "Qi Xiangrong was arrogant and reckless. It is already magnanimous of you not to take your anger out on him. How can we ask for anything more? This fire is strange. It is already a help that you were able to suppress it for a while."

Chen Qing did not stop or respond. After bidding farewell to Kong Liu, he and the woman in the palace dress boarded the silver shuttle flying boat.

With a flash of light, the flying boat soared through the air and disappeared into the sea of ​​clouds.

Lan Yi was about to speak when she saw this.

Erqing then said, "That fellow Daoist seems to have used Buddhist methods to suppress it. Perhaps we could find some Dharma masters to treat me."

Lan Yi's eyes lit up, and she said, "I see, Young Master is indeed very thoughtful! That person is new to the Yin Spirit realm, and his fighting skills are indeed high, but he is certainly no match for a high-ranking monk!"

A boat sails through a sea of ​​clouds.

Before long, the outline of Mingxia Mountain came into view in the distance.

Chen Qing got up and looked around. He saw that the mountain was still serene and shrouded in mist. He couldn't help but smile and felt relaxed and comfortable.

The airship landed.

Beside the mountain path, beneath a gnarled ancient pine tree, a thatched hut is half-hidden.

A scholar in white robes stepped out, saw the flying boat land, smiled, clapped his hands and sighed softly.

"Wonderful! On the day of reincarnation, the Dharma carriage returns to the mountain! The transfer method has indeed worked, causing him to return at this time. I wonder if there are any other gains."

　Third update, aiming for midnight...

　　
　
(End of this chapter)