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

Chapter 281 Borrowing Rhyme
As Chen Qing's main consciousness left this body, the next moment, "Chen Qiu's" body trembled slightly.

The brilliance in his eyes faded, replaced by an indifference that looked down upon all things and disregarded all living beings. He raised his hand and waved it slightly at Zhang San and Li Fei, who were standing in front of him with surprise and uncertainty.

In an instant, all the strange phenomena that had been intertwined and conflicting around him subsided.

Only one aura suddenly awakened, then expanded, and finally exploded with a roar!
"boom!!!"

His majestic imperial power, like a mountain collapsing or a galaxy bursting its banks, surged from his body and radiated outwards in all directions!

This overwhelming pressure was absolutely domineering, filled with an unparalleled will to rule over all directions and control the universe, looking down upon the mortal world!
"Uh!"

Zhang San and Consort Li were the first to be hit, and were violently struck by this sudden imperial might. Their minds were shaken, and they were forced to retreat repeatedly, their internal magical power also stagnating!
Zhang San's face drained of color, his eyes filled with horror, which then turned into wild joy; while Li Fei's delicate body trembled slightly, showing no fear, her beautiful eyes shining brightly, and her breathing became more rapid!
"His inner imperial bearing is overflowing with domineering aura! His majestic presence encompasses the entire realm! This cannot be faked! It is a sign that His Majesty's sacred soul has awakened!"

Zheng Qingtian, Mang Shoutuo, and the others standing nearby all stopped abruptly!
"This...this is? Young Master?" Mang Shou Tuo exclaimed in surprise, feeling that the figure was somewhat unfamiliar.

Behind the crowd, Murong Gu's pupils shrank sharply: "The aura of an emperor? This change, could it be that this boy's will from his past life has been stimulated and revived for a moment? Just who was he in his past life?"

Just as everyone was stunned by this domineering imperial aura and their minds were wavering, Chen Qiu, with an indifferent expression and a smile on his lips, suddenly had a flash of inspiration and comprehended some kind of principle of heaven and earth from the depths of his mind. So he raised his hand and made a hand seal!

"Buzz!"

Within his body, a wisp of Dao Fruit aura was forcibly extracted and transformed into a strange, incomplete rune with a fragmented inner essence!
Immediately afterwards, with a casual gesture, a spark of Qingqiu Mystic Flame flew over and merged into the rune, causing its radiance to become restrained, dreamlike, and elusive.

Finally, he combined this rune, which blended the incomplete rank and the hazy light, with the ever-surging imperial aura!

"Buzz!"

The imperial aura seemed to be infused with a soul, suddenly contracting and condensing, transforming into a point of dazzling light!
Immediately afterwards, "Chen Qiu" flicked his finger.

That ray of light instantly shot out and went straight into the cloth bag in Consort Li's hand that was not yet closed!

"call--"

It was as if a spark had fallen into boiling oil, or as if the scorching sun had shone on ice and snow!

Inside the bag, the few wisps of light belonging to Chen Qing that had been collected by Consort Li suddenly trembled violently, like dry tinder being ignited, and burst into flames!

Its essence, its aura, and all its inherent symbols and information were all tainted by that single point of light, and then forcibly twisted, covered, and reshaped!
The originally mixed aura was purified, transforming into the symbol of emperor represented by that single point of light!
Aoki Spirit Kingdom, a secluded courtyard.

Chen Qing suddenly opened his eyes, a hint of confusion flashing in them before his eyes cleared.

The many experiences he had in this newly created dream world flowed through his mind.

"The end of the Immortal Dynasty, 28,000 years ago, the heir of the Marquis of the East Sea, the leader of the Rift Cloud Gang, several beauties, the true disciple of the Hidden Star, the Nine Revolutions of the Golden Core, the misunderstanding of the reincarnation of the Holy Emperor, the Lotus Realm, the Five Elements Army, the Cangming Water Vein, and the mountain in the mirror that seems to be the remains of Buddha..."

In just a few days of dreaming, Chen Qing witnessed a complex and ever-changing array of events.

As those many thoughts flashed through my mind like lightning, they all ultimately focused on the last moment before I woke up!
"If the organization behind Zhang San truly originated from the previous reincarnation of the Immortal Emperor, and was deliberately set up by the Immortal Emperor to facilitate his actions after reincarnation, then this organization must possess considerable power. Moreover, it must have knowledge of the secrets of the Immortal Dynasty, various forces, and even the secrets of the Dao Fruit. If we can make good use of this misunderstanding about the reincarnation of the Holy Emperor and use it as a channel to search for clues about the Demon Buddha Dao Fruit, it will undoubtedly save me countless efforts and allow me to investigate the reincarnation of that Taijing Immortal Emperor nearby. However, the risks are not small. But the most urgent task at present is not the risks in the future, but whether we can keep this misunderstanding going for now..."

As he carefully considered and weighed the pros and cons...

"boom!"

The feedback from the dream suddenly descended upon his Purple Mansion!
The pure and vast spiritual energy surged and roared, rushing down and flowing into every part of the body, nourishing every meridian and every inch of flesh!
This feedback from him was a creation from nothing, a complete transformation of a cultivator at the ninth level of the Golden Core stage! Therefore, this feedback contained almost the entire essence of Chen Qiu's life's cultivation! It was truly remarkable!
Chen Qing's bones emitted subtle crackling sounds, his blood and qi surged like a dragon, his internal organs resonated, and a precious light flowed beneath his skin. The strength and vitality of his body were increasing and transforming at a speed visible to the naked eye!
Within the Purple Mansion, the external landscape of half a Demon Buddha Dao Fruit manifested, quickly solidifying and becoming clear, and its connection with the physical body rapidly strengthened.

"call--"

After a long while, he exhaled a breath of stale air, which shot out like an arrow, traveling three feet before dissipating.

Feeling the surging power within his body and the increasingly fragile nascent soul barrier, a glint of light flashed in Chen Qing's eyes.

"I have a feeling that if we continue to strengthen it like this, even without absorbing the innate Qi, we might be able to forcibly break through the barrier of the Nascent Soul realm. But what would happen if that were the case? Would we prove the Dao through force?"

As soon as this thought arose, Chen Qing felt a sense of the unseen world, vaguely sensing that if he could break through the barriers of the Great Realm without absorbing the Primordial Qi, there would be tremendous benefits!
For the time being, he had no way of knowing how much he had gained. After all, none of the methods and techniques he had encountered since he began his cultivation had ever mentioned anyone being able to surpass the innate Qi and forcefully prove the Nascent Soul stage!

"This matter can't be rushed. Given the current situation, as long as we keep getting feedback in our dreams, we might be able to break through the obstacles soon, and then we'll see the benefits. The most urgent task right now is to gather enough intelligence in the real world. Zhang San and the others mistakenly believe I am the reincarnation of the Holy Emperor, which is a golden opportunity. But to utilize this power for my own purposes, I must gain a deeper understanding of the so-called Holy Emperor and the situation within the Immortal Dynasty in order to fake the gradual recovery of my memories and deceive them for a while." As his thoughts raced, Chen Qing's ideas quickly became clear. He had a plan. He decided that as long as he could utilize the power behind Zhang San for a period of time, he would deal with the rest later if he was exposed.

"Liu Shuang'er comes from the Demon-Slaying Guard and frequently investigates secrets. Moreover, given her extraordinary background, she may know many secrets of the Immortal Dynasty. Furthermore, An Ning, backed by the imperial court, should have the most complete archives in the Southern Yan Dynasty regarding the history of the Immortal Dynasty and various forces."

"Besides, this Qingmu Ling Kingdom is a descendant of the Mude Dynasty, which once ruled Dongling Continent for many years. Even though it has declined, a lean camel is still bigger than a horse. Its scrolls must contain ancient records that are hard to find outside!"

"And there's the Fragmented Scroll Pavilion. Yu Yin has a mysterious background and a rather diverse collection, which might provide some unexpected clues."

Having considered it carefully, he immediately stood up without further hesitation and pushed open the courtyard gate.

Liu Shuang'er and Mu Qingling were waiting outside the courtyard. When they saw him come out, they immediately came to greet him.

"Chen Jun, you've finally come out! The spiritual energy fluctuations in your secluded cultivation area were intense just now. Have you made any progress in your cultivation?" Liu Shuang'er asked routinely, but she was already used to Chen Qing's routine of coming out every few days.

Mu Qingling was quite curious. After carefully examining him, her eyes lit up: "Young Master Chen's demeanor is becoming increasingly profound."

Chen Qing didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "I've gained some insights. Perfect timing, I have some things I'd like to ask you two for help with."

“Please speak freely, Mr. Chen!” Liu Shuang’er readily agreed.

"Please speak, Young Master Chen." Mu Qingling nodded in agreement.

"I want to look into some things, which may involve things that the elders have been concerned about." Chen Qing's gaze swept over the two women. "It's about detailed records of the emperors of the Immortal Dynasty, especially those related to the Taijing Immortal Emperor, including his deeds in his later years and rumors or records about his reincarnation. In addition, I want to know about the various Buddhist sects in the Western Wilderness, especially the Lotus Dharma Realm, the Great Wheel Temple, the Little Sumeru Mountain, and the Dry Zen Temple, their lineage, core doctrines, famous figures, and their connections with various forces in the Central Continent. The more detailed the better."

Upon hearing this, Liu Shuang'er and Mu Qingling were both taken aback, their faces showing surprise.

Chen Qing's request covers a wide and deep range of issues, especially the sensitive and secretive topic of the reincarnation of the emperors of the Immortal Dynasty.

Liu Shuang'er pondered for a moment and said, "The historical records of the Immortal Dynasty and the general situation of various Buddhist sects should be included in the archives of the patrol department above my Demon Suppression Guard. I will compile a copy for you as soon as possible. However, the matter of the reincarnation of emperors is mostly taboo or legend. Ordinary people do not know much about the Immortal Dynasty as a whole. Even the official records are few and far between, and it is difficult to distinguish between true and false. I need some time to search carefully."

Mu Qingling also said, "In the library of my Qingmu Ancestral Hall, there are indeed some ancient notes and catalogs that are rarely seen outside. There may be content that you need. I will go and ask my father to grant you access. However, the Lotus Dharma Realm and other things you mentioned are all from the ancient Buddhist lineage and are no longer visible in the world. It will probably take some time to find the records."

"Thank you both for your trouble," Chen Qing said, bowing with his hands clasped in thanks. "This matter is of great importance to me."

"You're too kind, Mr. Chen." Liu Shuang'er smiled sweetly. "Your business is my business. I'll go and deliver the message right away."

Mu Qingling also said, "Please wait a moment, young master. I will be right back."

Both women acted swiftly and decisively, and immediately departed on their own.

After watching the two leave, Chen Qing didn't rest. He sent a message to An Ning about what he wanted to investigate, asking her to look into it. An Ning readily agreed, saying that she would try her best to collect information within her capabilities and authority, but she couldn't guarantee that it would be useful to him.

"Thank you, fellow Taoist."

After ending the communication, Chen Qing stood in the courtyard, closed his eyes, and pondered.

Clues from the present world and his dreams intertwined in his mind.

"The true purpose of the organization behind Zhang San in searching for the reincarnation of the Holy Emperor is probably not as simple as the apparent revitalization of the Immortal Dynasty. The two of them were somewhat evasive when they spoke, and the woman's purpose in taking the radiance that was emanating from me at the end is unknown."

"Besides, this dream and the establishment of a new ancestor actually contain a very important piece of information: if the Cangming Water Palace is related to the Cangming Water Vein of the Five Elements Army, it means that I am coming into contact with historical changes that are directly related to the present day. After that, my actions in the dream may have a greater impact on the present world."

"And the Buddha's remains in the mirror of the withered Zen Temple are also extraordinary. I wonder if we can find out their origins. In addition, the opening of the extraordinary treasure in the Immortal Dynasty in the dream seven days later is also subject to many variables. To be on the safe side, perhaps I should retrieve the Thunder Tribulation Sword that I have nurtured for 20,000 years. With this sword by my side, I will have more confidence in dealing with any changes. And the sword in the mortal world should also provide feedback!"

After organizing his thoughts, Chen Qing felt that he should wait until he had enough information before going to the Scroll Pavilion to investigate further, so that he could act with a clear purpose.

However, after he had sorted out all these thoughts, he suddenly had a premonition.

"I feel like I've forgotten something..."

Suddenly, Chen Qing's eyes narrowed, and he finally realized the problem. With a flick of his wrist, a bead appeared in his palm.

(End of this chapter)