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

Chapter 125 Superior Grade [First Update]

Chen Qing ignored the two women's questions and instead weighed the green pearl in his palm.

The bead blended seamlessly with his aura, as if it were an extension of himself, without any hindrance. With a thought, a mesmerizing power rippled out like water, and there was also an exquisite array contained within it.

"It's actually a magic treasure made of array techniques!"

With a slight thought, divine will is infused.

"Buzz!"

The azure pearl responded to the call, its clear light flowing and resonating with the Dao seed in the Niwan Palace!

The surrounding void rippled with layers of dreamlike and strange light!

"To think that the Qingqiu Inducing Technique could be activated so easily!" The voluptuous beauty exclaimed, covering her mouth in surprise.

The slender, beautiful woman's pupils constricted sharply, and she asked again, "Who exactly are you, Your Excellency? What is your connection with my Qingqiu clan? Please enlighten me!" This time, her tone was even more urgent.

"Crack!"

Just then, three powerful auras of Golden Core cultivators suddenly erupted!

The cold aura surrounding Master Han Jing exploded, causing the surrounding illusions to crumble inch by inch; the clear moonlight above Master Ji Yue's head shone brightly, dispelling the illusions; Elder You Chan, on the other hand, unleashed a pale blue light, tearing apart the remaining illusionary net.

After the three escaped, their faces were ashen and cold as iron.

"You vixen from Qingqiu! How dare you deceive us with illusions!" Master Han Jing's voice was as cold as ice. He took a step forward, and his Ice Soul True Qi transformed into a ferocious ice python, rushing straight at the two women!
Jiyue Zhenren and Youchan Elder also attacked in anger, their cold moonlight and Xuan Yin water arrows intertwining to form a net, sealing off their retreat!
"Misunderstanding!" the slender, beautiful woman shouted urgently, forming hand seals that caused the ice walls on both sides of the canyon to rumble and tremble. Ice and snow light condensed out of thin air and rushed towards the ice python!

The voluptuous beauty's figure flickered like smoke and mist, narrowly avoiding the moonlight water arrows.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Song Qiao had already turned into a gray shadow and retreated quickly.

"Bang! Sizzle!"

The ice python clashed with the cold light, sending ice shards flying everywhere!

The slender beauty let out a muffled groan, fighting and retreating alongside the voluptuous beauty, using the cold energy of the earth veins and illusions to maneuver around the three golden pills, only defending and not attacking.

In the blink of an eye, the three of them had retreated to the edge of the canyon.

The slender, beautiful woman gave Chen Qing a deep look and raised her voice, "Our offense today was unavoidable! Qingqiu has chosen a wise master, which is the will of Heaven! We hope that you will consider the connection between this treasure and our clan and come to the old land of Qingqiu for a meeting! All of this is due to the connection of blood ties and is by no means malicious! We were presumptuous this time, so we will take our leave now and come back to apologize later!"

After saying this, he and the plump and beautiful woman turned into two wisps of green smoke, enveloping Song Qiao, and disappeared into the swirling snow, leaving no trace.

The three, including Master Han Jing, did not pursue them further. They understood the principle that one should not pursue a desperate enemy, given the dangers of the place.

They withdrew their magic and their gazes all fell on Chen Qing.

"Junior brother, what exactly happened?" Master Hanjing frowned, looking at the green bead. "What did that fox demon mean by the last thing? How could this bead be so compatible with you?"

Youchan and Jiyue were also full of curiosity.

Chen Qing naturally understood the connection between the events at this moment, after all, his Dao Seed was inherited from "Chen Xu", and the birth of this seed was directly related to Princess Xi Yao.

But the key to this involves the secrets of reincarnation, which cannot be fully explained.

He raised his head, spread his hands, and said, "Senior brother, fellow Daoists, I am also very puzzled by this matter. When this pearl flew over, I felt that our auras were compatible. With a thought, it recognized me as its master and became exceptionally docile. As for the rest..." Chen Qing shook his head slightly, "Perhaps this treasure spirit is destined to be with me."

"That's possible." Upon hearing this, Master Hanjing seemed to understand something. "Spiritual treasures have spirits and choose their own masters! Such extraordinary treasures containing the power of illusion and void are even more mysterious! Junior Brother, your comprehension is profound, and your foundation in the Dao is even more unique. This treasure must have sensed your potential in the path of cultivation and come to you on its own!"

Master Jiyue and Elder Youchan exchanged a glance. Although they still felt something was amiss, Master Hanjing's words made sense.

Chen Qing's comprehension and Dao foundation qualities have long exceeded the norm, and it seems that... it is not entirely impossible for him to induce a rare treasure to actively recognize him as its master.
"In any case, since this treasure has recognized Junior Brother as its master, it is Junior Brother's opportunity! Given Junior Brother's mind, if this treasure has any secrets or dangers, it certainly won't be hidden from you!" Master Hanjing concluded.

Chen Qing nodded and then said, "Getting out of trouble is the most important thing right now! Fellow Daoist Xuan Su, what are the results of your investigation? Now that the demons of the Hundred Races have attacked, we must move. Staying here will definitely pose a danger!" He turned his gaze to Xuan Su, who had been casting a spell.

With a wave of her hand, Xuan Su summoned the talisman that had been submerged in the frozen earth back to life. The talisman glowed with a faint light as she carefully put it away. Then she said succinctly, "The mark is now solidified. You can nurture it and move on."

"Alright!" Master Han Jing was the first to conceal his aura.

The group immediately set to work, stealthily making their way through the rugged, icy canyon.

"Don't rush, safety first," Elder Youchan whispered a reminder. "This place is dangerous. Any commotion here will be like a beacon in the dark. There's more than just Qingqiu to avoid."

Chen Qing nodded, the Qingqiu Guide in his palm already sealed layer by layer, isolating the internal and external senses, and then said, "We should lie low for now, and wait until Fellow Daoist Xuan Su has ascertained the situation on the other side before we leave."

However, just half an hour later, a gust of wind and snow blew in, and three figures drifted over.

Chen Qing and the others immediately stopped and took precautions.

The woman at the head was dressed in palace attire, her hair styled in a high bun, and she had a beautiful and refined appearance.

Behind her were the voluptuous beauty "Yunniang" and the aloof beauty "Bingli" who had retreated earlier.

Yunniang's eyes were filled with curiosity and inquiry, while Bingli remained cold and stern, her gaze fixed on Chen Qing.

The woman's gaze was calm as she looked past Han Jing, Ji Yue, and the others, landing on Chen Qing. She said indifferently, "Young friend, are you the new master of Qingqiu? I am Qing Li, the third elder of the Qingqiu tribe. My clansmen acted rashly in the past and offended many people. I have come to apologize."

Master Han Jing was on high alert, while Ji Yue and You Chan also secretly channeled their magical power. Being found so precisely meant their whereabouts were now completely transparent; if they attracted the attention of the hundred races' army, they would be in grave danger…

Chen Qing gestured for the three to calm down, then stepped forward and got straight to the point: "Elder, what brings you here?"

Elder Qingli's phoenix eyes flickered slightly. She did not force herself to get closer, but simply smiled and said, "I dare not presume to offer guidance. The Qingqiu Guide is a treasure of my clan. Its compatibility with your aura to this extent is truly extraordinary. I have come here for two reasons: first, to apologize for my previous offense, and second,..." She paused, and a small mirror the size of a palm slid out from her sleeve.

"This item is called 'Tracing Shadow.' It has no offensive capabilities; it can only sense the flow of bloodlines and verify cause and effect. Young friend, you seem to have a very deep connection with my Qingqiu. I would be so bold as to ask if I could borrow a wisp of your aura to take a look? Perhaps it can resolve the doubts in our hearts."

She held the Reflection Mirror, her gaze filled with anticipation, yet her demeanor remained composed.

"Who knows if it's another trap?" Elder Youchan sneered, clearly not believing it.

"I'm sorry," Chen Qing refused decisively. "I'm currently in a dangerous situation and have no intention of exploring the elusive origins of this thing. This matter is mysterious, and I'm afraid I cannot cooperate." Under these circumstances, how could he easily reveal his aura to someone? What if he were ambushed? Who would he complain to then?

Han Jing and the others listened from the sidelines, raising their magical power to its peak, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.

Elder Qingli was not angry. Instead, she nodded understandingly and said, "Young friend, your caution is only to be expected. It was I who was presumptuous." She did not put away the Shadow Mirror. Instead, she gently lifted it up and held it about a foot in front of her.

"In that case, I'll settle for second best. I'll use the lingering resonance between you and Qingqiu to send a teleportation, without touching your physical body in the slightest. How about that? This is my bottom line. If you still feel uncomfortable, I'll leave immediately with my people and won't bother you at all." Her gaze was frank, and she had done her duty.

Chen Qing narrowed his eyes slightly, pondering and weighing the options.

The other party had already adopted a humble attitude, and if I were to refuse forcefully again, it might really escalate the conflict. Besides, since it was just a lingering effect, I couldn't really interfere completely, so I nodded.

"Good!" Elder Qingli pointed, and the Shadow Mirror lit up with a soft light, rippling outwards to capture and sort out the lingering aura left behind by the resonance between Qingqiu Yin and Chen Qingdao.

Even though Chen Qing and the others had already moved, the mirror was clearly exploring along some kind of cause-and-effect relationship. After a few breaths, the mirror began to change!
Elder Qingli's composed and calm expression froze instantly when she saw the complex markings forming in the mirror!
In the next instant, a dazzling blue light burst forth from the mirror, and the intricate and mysterious fox patterns flowed and combined, as if cheering and jumping for joy! The entire mirror emitted a deep and joyful hum, exuding a pure aura.

“This…” Yunniang, standing to the side, was speechless, her beautiful eyes wide with disbelief.

Bingli's pupils suddenly contracted.

"A fox seal, and a superior one at that!" Elder Qingli's eyes were filled with shock and confusion. "But you are clearly a human! Your flesh and blood, your soul, are all of the origin of humanity! How could you manifest a fox seal, and a superior one at that, the likes of which haven't been seen in three thousand years?!"

This discovery completely overturned her understanding!
"This level of bloodline is truly incredibly precious!"

Her eyes changed, no longer showing any of her previous composure and reserve.

You must return to your clan immediately and report to the clan leader and the Supreme Elder!
"A-Yun, A-Li!" Elder Qingli turned around abruptly. "You two stay here and must protect this distinguished guest! You must not be negligent in the slightest! And you must not allow any other tribes to approach or disturb him! If anything goes wrong, you will be beheaded!"

"Yes, Elder!" The two beautiful women knew the gravity of the situation and dared not hesitate in the slightest. They immediately bowed and accepted the order.

Elder Qingli gave Chen Qing a deep look and said sincerely, "I hope you can stay a little longer, fellow Daoist. Our clan will treat you with utmost sincerity!" After saying that, she said no more, and her figure blurred, transforming into a streak of azure light, tearing through the wind and snow, and rushing towards the northern horizon!

In the ice crevice, only a group of people with different expressions remained.

Han Jing, Ji Yue, and You Chan looked at each other, their doubts growing stronger.

Not to mention them, even Chen Qing was extremely puzzled. After all, although his Dao Seed was related to Princess Xi Yao, the princess herself was a mixed-blood of Qingqiu. How could she have such a reaction when she was reflected in that mirror?

the other side.

The azure rainbow had already crossed the ice field and landed in front of a strange mountain range.

This is the core of the Qingqiu tribe, the Nine-Tailed Hills.

The mountains stretch endlessly, and from a distance they resemble nine enormous fox tails intertwined and coiled, appearing and disappearing in the wind and snow.

After landing, Elder Qingli did not linger. She directly passed through the layers of dazzling illusion arrays and entered the magnificent palace built of huge jade deep in the hills.

A woman leaned lazily against the main seat in the palace.

She looked to be no more than twenty years old, her every smile and gesture exuding natural allure, yet also carrying an air of dignified authority. A magnificent robe was casually draped over her shoulders, revealing a small portion of her jade-like arms.

It is Qingqin, the current patriarch of the Qingqiu clan.

"Qingli? What's wrong? Why are you so flustered and lost your composure?" Chief Qingqin lazily raised her eyes.

"Clan Chief!" Elder Qingli, disregarding the formalities, presented the Shadow Mirror, its radiance still undiminished. "Take a look!"

Chief Qingqin frowned slightly, extended her slender finger, and pointed it from a distance.

hum!
The mirror shone brightly, and in the next moment, the complex fox mark and the pure aura were revealed at the same time!

Chief Qingqin's gaze sharpened, and her languid demeanor vanished without a trace!
She sat up abruptly, her captivating fox eyes wide open, staring at the light and shadow in the mirror!

Because of her higher cultivation level, Qingqin's senses were deeper. She had already realized that the aura emanating from the mirror was not only pure, but also carried a sense of "source"!

She suddenly stood up, and the nine-tailed phantom flashed behind her, its powerful aura causing the light in the entire palace to freeze.

"Where is this person now?!" Chief Qingqin's voice was urgent. "The flame of the Qingqiu Mystic Fire is about to weaken. If a trace of his original aura could be used as a catalyst and integrated into the core of the altar, it might truly reignite the sacred fire!"

　The second update will be around 11 PM.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)