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

Chapter 303 The Portal of the Noble Family
"Om-"

After the bronze jue trembled violently, it transformed into a streak of light and soared into the sky right before everyone's eyes!

"what?!"

Just moments before, everyone was marveling at the many unexpected opportunities, but now they were completely dumbfounded by this turn of events!
The ancient cultivator's illusory figure's expression changed drastically!
"presumptuous!"

He roared and, no longer caring about maintaining his aloof and detached demeanor, unleashed a burst of spiritual light and rushed toward the bronze goblet, intending to plunge back into it!
However, ripples spread out from the bronze goblet, which actually slowed down the ancient cultivator's phantom's attack. Then, it drew an arc in the air and landed squarely in Chen Qing's palm!

"Snapped."

Chen Qing clenched his five fingers and held the object firmly in his hand; it felt slightly heavy.

The entire room fell silent instantly!
All eyes turned to Chen Qing, filled with shock, confusion, and deep bewilderment!
Just now, the rain fell and everyone received something, except for this person who seemed to have experienced nothing unusual. How could this extraordinary treasure have suddenly appeared in his hands?!

"What kind of trick did this boy use?" The white-bearded monk frowned, his divine sense sweeping over Chen Qing, but he could not see anything. "I did not see him use any supernatural powers, nor did I see any Buddhist light respond. Why did this bronze Buddhist treasure fly up on its own and fall into his palm?"

The eminent monks looked at each other in bewilderment.

Chen Qing ignored the burning gazes coming from all directions. With his divine sense as thin as silk, he penetrated deep into the bronze jue!
Logically speaking, such a treasure, which is so revered by the Buddhist sect, should be difficult to investigate. However, Chen Qing is an exception. Once this item entered his hands, although it became somewhat unfamiliar, a connection still remained. This was the gap that allowed him to bypass the protective array on the treasure and penetrate it with his divine sense!

The moment he probed inside, his heart sank.

The lively and vibrant spirit that was once connected to him by blood and soul has vanished completely!

Instead, a cold, indifferent, and unfamiliar wave of will swept over it!

"This feeling is definitely not as simple as just erasing it!" Chen Qing narrowed his eyes. "Even if a great supernatural being forcibly erased the Blood Refining Mark, with my deep connection with this noble spirit, it would be impossible for me not to detect even a trace of familiar aura!"

This bronze wine vessel must have undergone some kind of bizarre and unimaginable change!

His mind raced, and he immediately activated his divine sense to further explore the internal structure of the noble body.

Based on his understanding of this treasure from his first life as "Chen Xu", Chen Qing quickly noticed more anomalies!
Most of the array patterns and spiritual energy nodes within this bronze jue have been altered and reconstructed! Its core function is now vastly different from the "Thousand-Day Intoxication" I remember!
"No wonder the Drunken Immortal Brew turned into the Buddhist Pure Moon Dew, the root cause lies here! But this thing is a celestial treasure, and the person who made it could reconstruct a treasure of this level is definitely not simple!"

Just as he was carefully examining the area, his divine sense inadvertently touched a very hidden corner on the inner wall of the body.

hum!
A barely perceptible crimson glow, like a dormant spark awakened, suddenly ignited and resonated faintly with Chen Qing's will!
"This is... remnants of the Blood Refining Brand?!"

A thought struck Chen Qing!
"There are still remnants! If it was truly forcibly erased by a great master with supreme power, there should be not a trace left. How could such residue be left?"

As soon as this thought crossed his mind, he realized that there must be something fishy going on!

This remaining mark, like a lost soul, clings to the most fundamental material of the body, clearly distinct from the cold will that later took over. Originally, it would inevitably be completely erased with the passage of time, but at this moment it has been awakened by Chen Qing's divine sense and shines with new brilliance!
"Om-"

The bronze jue trembled violently in Chen Qing's palm again, emitting a deep hum, which resonated with Chen Qing's aura!
"You brat! You really intend to steal my dojo!"

Seeing the bronze wine cup fall into Chen Qing's hands, the ancient cultivator's phantom resonated with it, and the phantom suddenly expanded, swirling with sharp spiritual light, and was about to pounce on Chen Qing again to take back the wine cup!
However, as soon as he moved, a golden Buddhist light blocked his way like a wall.

"Amitabha." The old monk Jingyan put his hands together and looked solemn. "Treasures choose their own owners naturally. This is the law of fate and also the rule of our Dharma assembly. Although the benefactor has an extraordinary background and is destined to have the treasure, one cannot forcibly interfere with the law of fate."

"Fate? Predestination?" The ancient cultivator's illusory figure laughed in fury, pointing at the bronze jue still humming in Chen Qing's hand. "Old monk, look carefully! This object is connected to my mind; it is the foundation of my Daoist temple! Now that my temple has been forcibly occupied, you dare to tell me I cannot interfere? What kind of logic is this!"

“I actually know a little about the reason why you have this treasure.” The old monk Jingyan lowered his eyelids slightly. “The circulation of treasures has its own cause and effect. Today’s Dharma assembly is to open the rare treasure and make good connections. Everything is in accordance with the rules. Now that this treasure has come into your hands, it is a manifestation of the Dharma. Even if you have a past connection with the treasure, you cannot go against today’s new connection. This is a pure place in Buddhism, and the rules cannot be broken.”

"Very well!" The illusory figure was so angry that its spiritual light trembled wildly. "What a Buddhist rule! You set up this Dharma assembly and summoned my remnant spirit to manifest, just so that this junior could reap the rewards? What a clever scheme!"

His aura surged once more, and a ferocious expression appeared on his blurred face, clearly indicating extreme anger and a desire to forcefully break through the barrier of the Buddha's light regardless of everything!
The old monk Jingyan's expression remained unchanged, but the Buddhist light emanating from his body suddenly intensified, like a small sun, completely blocking the illusory figure and making it impossible for it to advance an inch!
"Benefactor, the sea of ​​suffering is boundless, but turning back is the shore. Excessive attachment may harm the last vestige of your wisdom." The old monk's voice carried a power that could cleanse the soul, and also contained a warning.

"This illusory afterimage is not the master of the Bronze Goblet at all; it seems more like a true spirit residing within it!"

Chen Qing was aware of the changes around him, but he had already figured out the origin of the illusory figure. At this moment, he ignored the outside disturbances and focused all his thoughts on the faint resonance, carefully probing deeper into the bronze goblet!
But as soon as his divine sense penetrated deeper, he felt dizzy and the world spun around him. Countless chaotic and complex fragments of his thoughts surged in like a tide, mixed with a cold and strange corrosive force that wanted to assimilate and devour his divine sense!
Deep within the bronze goblet, there was an even more bizarre and fantastical world, seemingly a twisted realm of its own!
If he hadn't once been the master of the Bronze Goblet, possessing a faint protective power within his divine sense, he would likely have been lost in the chaos and corrupted by that chaotic will upon encountering it!

"Why has this place become so strange?"

Chen Qing felt a chill run down his spine and was about to withdraw his divine sense to carefully consider a countermeasure.

suddenly!

"Buzz!"

A terrifying suction force suddenly erupted from the depths of the bronze goblet, gripping Chen Qing's divine sense that had been probing inside and pulling it sharply inward!

"Hmm?" Chen Qing's heart skipped a beat!
The suction force was far stronger than he had expected. It followed the connection between his divine sense and his physical body, rising upstream like a venomous snake, heading straight for Chen Qing's Niwan Palace in the Purple Mansion, as if it wanted to drag his divine soul and origin into it!
"Good guy!"

A thought flashed through Chen Qing's mind, and in a split second, he made a decision!
Instead of resisting, he went with the flow, letting the suction force penetrate deep into his body and actively activating the half-dormant Demon Buddha Dao Fruit in his Purple Mansion, which emitted a series of annihilating Buddhist auras!

"Whoosh-"

The terrifying suction force, like a shark that has smelled blood, immediately abandoned its attempt to pull at Chen Qing's soul essence and instead began to seize and devour this pure Buddhist aura!

The Buddhist chants swirled back and returned to the bronze jue!
next moment!
"boom!"

The bronze goblet in Chen Qing's hand suddenly trembled violently, and the "pure moon sweet rain" that had been pouring out came to an abrupt stop!

Above the figure, the illusory crescent moon burst forth with a cold radiance, instantly enveloping Chen Qing, who was sitting cross-legged on the futon!

"Little Lord!"

"Uncle Master!"

"Good brother!"

Mang Shoutuo, Zheng Qingtian, Ling Jue and the others were shocked to see this, thinking that Chen Qing had been ambushed. They rushed forward to protect Chen Qing in the center and glared at everyone!

"Jingyan! What do you mean by this?! Could it be that your Kuchan Temple is planning to do something despicable and harm my young master?!" The burly monk, his hair and beard bristling, roared like thunder, his fierce aura locked onto the old monk Jingyan without any attempt to conceal it!

Faced with the questioning, Jingyan showed no sign of panic. He clasped his hands together and loudly proclaimed the Buddha's name: "Amitabha! Please be calm, everyone. This is not a calamity, but an opportunity! Benefactor Chen has profound blessings and is being guided. Do not disturb or interrupt him!"

Having said that, he waved his sleeve and commanded, "Huiming! Form the Vajra Subduing Demon Circle to protect Venerable Chen! No one is allowed to approach or disturb him!"

"Here!"

Huiming and dozens of monks from the Kuchan Temple responded in unison. In a flash, they quickly formed a circle, protecting Chen Qing, Mang Shoutuo, and the others in the center. The monks' auras were connected, and the Buddhist light was faintly visible as they formed a battle formation!

The Kuchan Temple was actually protecting Chen Qing!
This scene caused Murong Gu, Murong Zhiqing, and the others, who were also about to step forward, to stop in their tracks, their faces showing surprise and doubt.

On the contrary, the white-bearded old monk and the other visiting monks frowned and exchanged glances.

The white-bearded old monk stepped forward, his tone grave: "Brother Jingyan, the situation is unclear. Should we go forward and investigate to avoid any mishaps that might lead to regret?"

Several eminent monks behind him nodded in agreement, clearly sharing the same thought.

The old monk Jingyan said decisively, "No need! This treasure has long been enshrined under the lotus seat and refined by the Buddha's Dharma, reaching the pure lotus realm without any error! This strange phenomenon is a sign of guiding those with affinity! Fellow disciples, please observe quietly and wait for the right conditions to come to fruition!"

"Attaining the Pure Lotus Realm?"

The white-bearded old monk and the others immediately changed their expressions, and a look of surprise flashed in their eyes!
"This object is actually a guide to the Pure Lotus Realm?" a red-robed monk from Dalun Temple exclaimed in surprise. "Doesn't that mean that with the help of this object, it is possible to instantly attain Buddhahood?"

The white-bearded old monk replied, "How can such a priceless treasure be taken out so easily?"

The old monk Jingyan glanced at him and said calmly, "How difficult it is to find a vessel that can carry the power of communication between the two realms! This treasure is destined for Buddha and is suitable for this task, but it was forged halfway through its journey and still has karma to carry on. It must go through the mortal world before it can be transformed into a Buddhist treasure!"

Upon hearing this, all the monks focused their attention on Chen Qing again.

A monk murmured, "Could this person be a future Buddha in the mortal world?"

"It's hard to say. It depends on what he can gain from this. If he is truly a future Buddha or a reincarnation of a true Buddha, he might receive feedback and guidance from one of the great beings of the Lotus Realm, gaining direct benefits!" The white-bearded monk's thoughts had already changed. As he spoke, his brows furrowed more and more, and he thought to himself: If he is truly a reincarnation of a true Buddha or a future Buddha, yet he falls into the hands of the Lotus Sect...

In that instant, a few thoughts began to take root in his mind.

Most of the cultivators who had come to seek their fortune were now completely bewildered, having no idea what had happened.

The wandering Taoist priest, who had attracted the ancient cultivator's illusory figure, was particularly anxious as he watched the figure being blocked by the Buddhist light, showing signs of dissipation. His own opportunities were rapidly slipping away, so he hurriedly asked, "Senior! What exactly is going on? How did that fellow Daoist gain the favor of this extraordinary treasure? Could it be... could it be that we will witness this treasure recognizing its master today?"

"What's going on?!" The ancient cultivator's illusory figure suddenly turned its head. "That bronze jue is now the link between the real and the illusory worlds, the gateway for my return! This time, I finally managed to find a gap to receive offerings from the outside world. If this person takes it over, my true spirit will be forever trapped in this world, tainted by the mortal world, and sooner or later my status will fall, my spirit will be tarnished, and I will become a mortal!!"

"Portal?"

Bathed in moonlight, Chen Qing did not lose his sense of the outside world. Hearing the ancient cultivator's angry words, a flash of inspiration struck him!
"If this bronze jue truly becomes a gateway connecting the two realms, wouldn't it be perfect for the great supernatural powers I possess?!"

Once this thought arose in his mind, he no longer hesitated. He poured his divine sense into it and activated his supernatural powers!
"Open the gates of enlightenment!"

In an instant, the deepest part of the bronze jue suddenly burst open, revealing a strange scene!
(End of this chapter)