Martial Universe: Inherit the Future, Quickly Become a Martial Ancestor!

The moment the Devouring Ancestral Symbol appeared, the Qiankun Ancient Formation, which had been recklessly devouring Yuan Power, suddenly stopped rotating.

The light from the ancient array flickered, as if struggling and resisting. However, under the suppression of the supreme rules originating from the very source of heaven and earth by the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, this resistance quickly weakened.

Lan He seized the opportunity, using both his spirit and Yuan Power, and with the Devouring Ancestral Symbol as a bridge, he deeply engraved his own will into the core of the ancient formation's operation, like a brand.

After an unknown amount of time, the spinning Qiankun Ancient Array gradually calmed down, its light stabilized, and it stopped violently devouring Yuan Power. Instead, it began to reach a delicate balance with the vast purple-gold Nirvana Yuan Power within the dantian.

The Qiankun Ancient Formation was thus initially subdued and suppressed in the dantian.

Lan He let out a long sigh of relief, beads of sweat already visible on his forehead. Subduing such a divine object was by no means easy, even with the help of the Devouring Ancestral Symbol.

Once his breathing had calmed down a bit, he stirred his thoughts and tried to activate the Qiankun Ancient Array that had just been settling inside his body.

Under the profound harmonization and transformation of the ancient formation, the spiritual power in the Niwan Palace and the Nirvana Yuan Power in the Dantian seemed to be drawn together by invisible threads, and began to naturally permeate and nourish each other.

A wisp of new energy, with a faint, chaotic hue and a subtle glow flowing within, quietly emerged from the core where those forces converged.

The power of primordial essence!

This power combines the agility and versatility of spiritual power with the might and strength of Nirvana primordial power. Its purity and energy level far exceed the simple sum of the two.

With a slight thought, Lan He sent this nascent primordial essence through his meridians. Wherever it passed, his flesh and bones trembled with pleasure, as if they had received the deepest nourishment and strengthening.

He sensed it slightly, and a glint of light flashed in his eyes. The power contained in just this wisp of primordial essence far exceeded the Nirvana power he had painstakingly cultivated!

"The Qiankun Ancient Array, fusing all things and generating primordial essence... truly worthy of being called an ancient divine artifact!"

Lan He slowly exhaled a long breath, within which the sounds of wind and thunder and the light of purple and gold intertwined and flickered, before disappearing into nothingness.

His spiritual power and elemental power both broke through, and he even had the Qiankun Ancient Array enter his body, giving birth to the power of primordial essence. Now, his true foundation is as profound as an abyss, incomparable to what it was before.

"It's time to emerge from seclusion."

He stood up, his aura completely concealed, revealing only the fluctuations befitting a First-Level Nirvana Realm cultivator and a First-Level Heavenly Talisman Master. He pushed open the stone door of the meditation room, and the bright sunlight from outside immediately flooded in.

……

Several figures were already waiting outside the door.

Lan Zhan was still dressed casually in his brocade robe, a faint smile playing on his lips. His gaze swept over Lan He, and he immediately understood.

The old steward, Lan Zhong, stood to one side, his expression a mixture of respect and satisfaction.

At the very front stood Lan Ying, dressed in red and exuding a heroic air. Upon seeing Lan He emerge, she stepped forward without a word and delivered a powerful punch to his shoulder.

"Good lad! You kept it a secret for so long!"

Lan Ying stared with wide, beautiful eyes, her tone a mixture of surprise and admiration. "I thought you were at most trying to break through to the Creation Realm, but I didn't expect you to have quietly passed the Nirvana Tribulation!"

She leaned closer, lowering her voice but unable to hide her curiosity: "And that tribulation of wind and thunder that day, the talisman master... your cultivation speed is simply frighteningly fast, much faster than mine back then!"

Her cultivation has now reached the peak of the Three Elements Nirvana Realm, and she is not far from the next Nirvana Tribulation. However, Lan He's momentum of catching up from behind makes her feel both pressured and genuinely happy.

Lan He rubbed his shoulders and laughed, "Sister Lan Ying, you flatter me. I was just lucky."

"luck?"

Lan Ying rolled her eyes at him and said irritably, "If this is luck for you, then what are we?"

Lan Zhan strolled over, patted Lan He on the other shoulder, his tone as lazy as ever, but a hint of barely perceptible pride lurked in his eyes: "Alright, it's good that the kid's doing well. But... things are probably going to get busy from now on."

"Oh?" Lan He turned his gaze to his father, his expression questioning.

"The Great War of a Hundred Dynasties is approaching, and you know the rules."

Lan Zhan toned down his casual demeanor and explained, "Around this time of year, the ten super dynasties of our Eastern Xuan Region will privately organize an 'exchange battle.' Ostensibly, it's a friendly spar, but in reality, it's a way for us to assess each other's strengths and rank ourselves roughly."

He paused, then continued, "While this exchange battle isn't as brutal as the Hundred Dynasties War, it's still crucial. Having a clear understanding of each other's strengths will allow us to show some consideration and make things easier for each other during the actual Hundred Dynasties War. At the very least, it will ensure that the top talents from each sect can secure their places in a super sect."

"So," Lan Zhan looked at Lan He, his eyes filled with a hint of testing, "now that you have broken through to the Nirvana Realm, you will naturally be a part of this exchange battle."

Upon hearing this, a glint of eager anticipation flashed in Lan He's eyes, and he asked, "Will the Tianyuan Dynasty... participate?"

"That's natural."

Lan Zhan nodded and said, "After all, they are the leaders of the ten super dynasties, how could they be absent from such an occasion? However, in this kind of exchange battle, none of them will easily reveal their true trump cards."

"Most of the people sent by the Tianyuan Dynasty are the second or even third most important figures among their younger generation. Their true trump cards will be reserved for the final stage of the Hundred Dynasties War."

Upon hearing this, Lan He turned to look at Lan Ying beside him and immediately asked, "So, Sister Lan Ying, aren't you participating in this exchange battle?"

Lan Ying smiled and nodded, saying readily, "Of course, there's no need for me to personally take the stage for such an 'appetizer.' I am one of the trump cards of our Immortal Dynasty in this Hundred Dynasties War, so naturally I have to save myself for the main course."

As she spoke, a glint of eager anticipation flashed in her eyes as she sized up Lan He: "Well... you're at the Nirvana Realm now, and you've even become a Heavenly Talisman Master. Come on, let me test your abilities after your breakthrough, and see just how good this 'Double Tribulation Simultaneous Transcending' genius really is!"

Before she finished speaking, she had already taken a step forward, and the aura of the peak of the Three Elements Nirvana Realm rose up around her. Although she did not unleash her full power, she had already brought with her a scorching wave of air. Her red clothes fluttered without wind, and she was imposingly heroic.

Seeing this, Lan Zhan couldn't help but chuckle and shake his head, but he didn't stop them. He simply said, "If you want to fight, go to the training ground. Don't demolish houses here."

Upon hearing this, Lan Ying immediately toned down her outward aura and gestured with her chin towards Lan He: "Let's go to the training ground!"

The War King's training ground is located on the west side of the mansion. It covers a large area and the ground is paved with hard blue stone. It is surrounded by reinforced defensive formations, which are sufficient to withstand the aftershocks of battles at the Nirvana Realm level.

The two stepped into the arena one after the other, standing ten feet apart. Lan Zhong had already cleverly activated the protective array at the edge of the arena, and a faint light membrane rose up, enveloping the entire martial arts arena.

Lan Ying cracked her knuckles, her eyes gleaming with fighting spirit: "Kid, watch out, I won't hold back!"

Lan He remained calm, his Azure Scale Sword still sheathed. He simply raised his hand slightly, gesturing for guidance: "Sister Lan Ying, please enlighten me."