Ringing the Bell for a Hundred Years, I Became the Sect’s Ancestor – Chapter 139

Chapter 139: Ascending Realm

After receiving news that the senior had appeared in Mangniu County City, Xiao Wendao rushed over immediately, bringing along several half-baked formation masters from Formation Valley.

Following the blueprints left by the senior, Xiao Wendao and Hou Shuwen, accompanied by several formation masters, arrived at the most secluded Taiping Sacred Cave.

The scene with over a dozen dried corpses was no different from the city full of dead in Mangniu County City before.

However, the Moon Worship Cult’s symbol was found on these people.

“This demonic trace is indeed related to the Moon Worship Cult. Being sucked dry is their just deserts. Did they really think they could rely on demonic creatures?”

Hou Shuwen said in a deep voice.

He could deduce the general process with a little guesswork.

Xiao Wendao stood in front of a pile of debris.

It was like a pile of dried meat that had been air-dried for countless years, such a huge volume. He couldn’t help but recall the petrified ape demon corpse in that demonic ruin.

“Grand Martial Uncle, why wasn’t this corpse sucked dry? It seems to have been killed by Ancestor.”

Hou Shuwen pulled a corpse with a blown-out head from the rubble.

“The corpse is still fresh, it should have been killed with one sword.”

Xiao Wendao came over and said after observing it.

The huge corpse had been air-dried for who knows how many years, it definitely couldn’t be a demonic creature, or a demonic creature that had died many years ago, maybe it was related to the Taiping Cult.

This time, the demonic creature was most likely this person.

“Take the corpse back as well and study it carefully.”

Xiao Wendao said.

And that huge pile of air-dried debris couldn’t be ignored either.

Several formation masters were already surrounding the huge platform, discussing amongst themselves.

This was the first time they had seen such a large formation disk. Moreover, it wouldn’t be easy to move such a large formation disk out.

Time Bell Pavilion.

Early morning.

The sun came out, and the fog dissipated.

Screech!

An eagle’s cry pierced through the air.

In the sky, a black shadow circled and then swooped down, landing on a wooden shed near Time Bell Pavilion.

This wooden shed was specially built by Liu Ming for Little Black.

Now Little Black’s size was getting bigger and bigger, ordinary trees weren’t suitable for it to perch and rest.

Under Little Black’s claws, it was actually clutching a prey that looked like a muntjac.

With its current size, its staple food was no longer rats and rabbits, it had long since switched to larger prey.

After Little Black finished eating, Liu Ming went up to clean up the remains.

This Little Black was very picky about its food, it didn’t eat the fur or the skull. In the end, Liu Ming had to clean it all up.

After eating, Little Black lazily preened its feathers.

At this time, Li Qian had also finished cultivating and jumped down from the bell tower. He sat on a chair with a jade slip in his hand and began to decipher it.

In recent years, he had deciphered several jade slips in succession, all of them were demonic things and were of no use to him.

So he didn’t have much motivation.

This was the last one.

It was one of the two obtained from the Panyuan Cave Mansion.

After a long while, he opened his eyes and let out a long breath. With the current strength of his Blood and Qi Sanctuary, deciphering it was much easier.

It only took him a few days to decipher it.

The information stored in this jade slip was a bit special.

《 Myriad Spirits Compendium 》.

It focused on how to identify the spirituality of all things.

Everything in heaven and earth has spirituality. This spirituality doesn’t refer to the soul or consciousness, but rather the spiritual essence. In humans, it’s their root bone aptitude and so on.

For the Demon Race to awaken and transform, they also need to test for spirituality.

Only when the spirituality reaches a certain level is there a possibility of successful awakening.

The higher the spirituality, the greater the achievement after transformation and demonization.

The same applies to other things, such as medicinal herbs. Most medicinal herbs are very ordinary, but there are a very small number of medicinal herbs that, due to their higher spirituality and environmental factors, can eventually transform into spirit herbs.

This Myriad Spirits Compendium contains methods for identifying the grade and spirituality of medicinal herbs, so as to select those with a higher probability of transforming into spirit herbs.

“Judging from this Myriad Spirits Compendium, simply testing the bones cannot be 100% accurate, because of the existence of hidden bones and reverse bones, there may be omissions.”

Li Qian stroked his chin, “Only a true spiritual sensing method is the most accurate.”

The use of the spiritual sensing method requires the cultivation of the Spirit Sensing Technique.

The cultivation of the Spirit Sensing Technique wasn’t complicated.

Just as he was about to cultivate the Spirit Sensing Technique, Liu Ming walked over.

“Senior Brother Li, I need to go out for a while.”

“Mm, go ahead.”

Li Qian waved his hand.

Just as Liu Ming was about to go down the mountain, Li Qian suddenly saw Liu Ming’s back and was a little surprised.

This kid had been acting a little strange lately.

Why was he always going down the mountain?

And, he usually dressed casually and didn’t care much about his appearance, but recently, he seemed to have changed quite a bit?

After an unknown amount of time, Li Qian opened his eyes.

His eyes glowed slightly, as if there was a strange pupil within his pupils.

Suddenly, he checked the latest information on the system panel with a thought. Under the Secret Technique column, there was an additional Spirit Sensing Technique.

He whistled, and Little Black immediately flew down from the wooden shed and landed in front of Li Qian.

Majestic and imposing.

A pair of eagle eyes, sharp and powerful.

Li Qian’s eyes flickered with a strange light, falling on Little Black.

Immediately, in his vision, all scenery disappeared and transformed into a pure world of spiritual light.

Everything in heaven and earth was composed of spiritual light.

The spiritual light of ordinary things was dim.

But under his Spirit Sensing Technique, the spiritual light transformed by Little Black was bright and gentle.

“Spiritual light is divided into seven levels: Turbid Light, Clear Light, Bright Light, Treasure Light, Rosy Cloud Light, Aurora Light, and No Light.”

Li Qian muttered to himself.

Obviously, the spiritual light on Little Black was Bright Light level.

It could only be said that it wasn’t too good, but not bad either.

Generally speaking, turbid and chaotic spiritual light meant that there was no aptitude or talent, unable to sense the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, a pure mortal thing.

Only Clear Light could step into the threshold of cultivation.

“Treasure Light level, could it be equivalent to Treasure Bone level talent?”

Li Qian’s heart stirred.

If that was really the case, did it mean that Treasure Bone level talent wasn’t the best root bone aptitude?

Above Treasure Light level, there were Rosy Cloud Light, Aurora Light, and No Light.

When Liu Ming returned, Li Qian used the Spirit Sensing Technique to take a look. It was only Clear Light level.

Moreover, it was the kind that was clear but not pure, representing only Low-Grade Clear Light level.

In the next few days, he even went to the Inner Sect for a stroll and used the Spirit Sensing Technique to check. Most were Middle and High-Grade Clear Light level, only a few were Bright Light level.

And most of these Bright Light level people were Low-Grade Bright Light level.

“How high would Rosy Cloud Light, Aurora Light, and No Light level talent be?”

Li Qian exclaimed in his heart.

Some time later, the formation disk and six formation stakes from Mangniu County City were transported back to Formation Valley.

Li Qian became frequent in his visits to Formation Valley again.

His progress in the Lion Camel Ridge Formation Manual finally broke through to Minor Completion.

After reaching Minor Completion, it was as if he had suddenly become enlightened, his understanding of formations became even deeper.

He also used the five formation stakes to set up the Five Foundation Formation from the Panyuan Cave Mansion.

Although it couldn’t compare to the original version and there were many problems, the fact that he could set it up and it worked was a huge improvement.

Time flew by, and several more years passed.

The feudal lords were fighting for territory, coupled with the frequent demonic traces, Great Chang became increasingly chaotic.

Wu Province.

Zhenwu Temple.

Inside the Zhenwu Main Hall.

“Ancestor, when will the boundary of the Mortal Realm be restored? Demonic traces are appearing more and more frequently now. If this continues, the various factions will definitely not be able to hold on.”

Guangyang Real Person, the sect leader of Zhenwu Temple, asked.

In the past two years, the frequency of demonic traces had increased significantly, and their harm was even greater.

There were already major martial arts sects that had been nearly wiped out by demonic calamities.

This time, the old man didn’t enter riding backwards on a donkey.

The donkey was left outside.

“I came here this time for this matter. Based on the situation outside, the boundary can no longer be restored, so the Mortal Realm should soon ascend.”

The old man sighed and said.

“Ascend?”

Guangyang Real Person, the sect leader of Zhenwu Temple, couldn’t help but gasp when he heard this.

The same went for the other top-tier Celestial Beings present.

They knew what the ancestor meant by “ascending.”

“Ancestor, once the Mortal Realm ascends, we will be even less able to resist. We don’t even have Celestial Image level Celestial Beings.”

Guangyang Real Person said with a wry smile.

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“I naturally know, so there will be a group of Celestial Image level Celestial Beings entering the Mortal Realm next. In addition, Treasure Bone level martial arts prodigies can temporarily stay in the Mortal Realm. As for those of higher levels, they still need to be sent out.”

The old man nodded and said.

“Ancestor, what identities will these Celestial Image level Celestial Beings enter the Mortal Realm with?”

Guangyang Real Person hurriedly asked.

Once this group of Celestial Image level Celestial Beings entered the Mortal Realm, it would inevitably lead to earth-shaking changes in the power structure of the Mortal Realm.

“They will enter the Mortal Realm in the form of martial arts families or sects.”

The old man said calmly, “You can rest assured, I will also stay in the Mortal Realm. Including the Chai Imperial Clan, Damo Temple, and Shanhai Palace, there will also be people staying behind.”

Only then did Guangyang Real Person and the others breathe a sigh of relief.

In this way, the status of the three sects like Zhenwu Temple in Great Chang, in the Ram’s Horn Region, and even in the entire Mortal Realm wouldn’t plummet.

After those Celestial Image level Celestial Beings entered with their families and sects, the first thing they would do would be to enclose land and divide territories.

The current power structure would be completely broken.

Several months later.

Li Qian was cultivating when a strange expression suddenly appeared on his face. He looked up at the sky.

He saw that the sky had turned crimson red at this moment.

It was as if a great sun had suddenly approached, releasing endless light.

Moreover, under his Celestial Image level Sword Intent, the Yuan Qi between heaven and earth became extremely chaotic.

“Wait, something’s wrong. The concentration of Yuan Qi between heaven and earth seems to be rapidly increasing.”

A look of shock appeared on his face.

This increase in Yuan Qi was almost visible to the naked eye.

The crimson red sky lasted for more than half an hour before gradually fading away.

The Yuan Qi between heaven and earth was almost several times higher than before.

“What’s going on?”

Li Qian was very puzzled.

In fact, it wasn’t just Li Qian. As long as one’s cultivation reached the Innate Realm, they could sense the increase in the concentration of Yuan Qi between heaven and earth.

Especially the strange phenomenon of the sky turning red, which caused countless people to fall into an inexplicable panic.

Many years ago, cracks appeared in the sky, the mutation phenomenon became serious, and even the demonic traces that had disappeared for who knows how many years reappeared.

Some insightful people and top martial arts experts were vaguely worried. Would this strange phenomenon in the sky lead to a more serious disaster?

Divine Sword Hall.

Many elders with real authority and peak masters were gathered in the square, discussing the strange phenomenon that had just occurred.

“I have a feeling that something big is going to happen.”

“Yeah, I’m a little uneasy right now.”

“What’s going on? The concentration of Yuan Qi between heaven and earth suddenly increased so much?”

“With such a strange phenomenon in the sky, I hope nothing bad will happen.”

At this time, the doors of the Divine Sword Hall opened.

“Please enter the hall for discussion, elders and peak masters.”

An Inner Sect disciple said.

So, the many elders with real authority and peak masters walked in.

Inside, besides Sect Master Feng Shaoyu, Celestial Being Xiao was actually there as well.

After everyone was seated, Sect Master Feng Shaoyu began, “Everyone has seen the strange phenomenon in the sky just now.”

“Sect Master, do you know what happened?”

An elder with real authority asked.

“I don’t know either, but… the matter to be discussed next is very important.”

Sect Master Feng Shaoyu shook his head and said, “Not long ago, the imperial clan sent a secret letter mentioning the possibility of a strange phenomenon in heaven and earth, telling us not to worry, but that it would be beneficial to us.”

“The increase in the concentration of Yuan Qi between heaven and earth is indeed quite beneficial for our cultivation.”

Everyone nodded in agreement.

For martial artists above the Innate Realm, the higher the concentration of Yuan Qi between heaven and earth, the easier it would be to cultivate.

“In addition, in order to strengthen the response to the increasingly serious demonic calamities, the imperial clan has specially adjusted and modified the administrative divisions of the Great Chang circuits, ultimately reducing them to eleven circuits and abolishing the title of feudal state. Our Taixing Circuit, Shuchuan Circuit, and Kunwu Circuit have been merged into Taiwu Circuit. Furthermore, in addition to Jingwu Circuit centered around Jade Capital, the other ten circuits will establish circuit prefectures, with the position of Circuit Lord to lead the martial arts forces within the circuit.”

Sect Master Feng Shaoyu said.

“Uh… what faction will assume the position of Circuit Lord?”

Dripping Water Peak Master Yun Lei asked in surprise, “Isn’t the authority of this Circuit Lord position a bit too great?”

In the current three feudal states, besides the three princely residences, there were no less than ten other major martial arts factions.

If the Circuit Lord was to be chosen from the forces within the circuit, the problem was that no faction had an absolute advantage.

In this case, even if one became the Circuit Lord, it would be very difficult to convince the other factions, and it might further intensify the conflicts and cause chaos.

“According to the imperial clan’s secret letter, the position of Circuit Lord has already been chosen and will be parachuted in.”

Sect Master Feng Shaoyu shook his head and said.

“What, parachuted in?”

Everyone present was even more shocked.

It was fine when Prince Qi’s Residence and the He Family were parachuted in before. At that time, Prince Luo’s Residence had been wiped out, and there was a large power vacuum in Taixing Circuit. Now, three feudal states had been merged into one circuit prefecture, and a Circuit Lord was being parachuted in. Could this really suppress the many martial arts forces of the three feudal states?

It would probably be very, very difficult, right?

“Grand Martial Uncle, what do you think of this matter?”

Sect Master Feng Shaoyu looked at Xiao Wendao, who had been silent.

“Let’s wait and see. This time, it shouldn’t be so simple.”

Xiao Wendao shook his head and said.

He couldn’t understand the imperial clan’s actions either.

A few days later.

Xuan Province, Changle County.

Above Ziyue County, in the clouds, a strange cyan light rapidly flew out. As the cyan light slowed down, a flying boat more than one zhang wide and more than four zhang long was revealed.

The flying boat was enveloped in a faint cyan light, with dozens of men, women, old and young standing on it.

The leader was dressed in a cyan robe and wore a jade crown, looking to be in his forties or fifties.

His face was weathered, and his eyes were deep as the sea.

He stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the county city below. He could only vaguely see some shadows of his memories.

“Great Grandfather, is this our hometown?”

A little girl suddenly pulled the middle-aged man’s hand and asked, shaking it.

“Qing’er, yes, we’re home.”

The middle-aged man looked at his great-granddaughter beside him, a gentle and kind smile appearing on his face as he said softly.

“That’s great, we’re finally home.”

The little girl was very happy.

Because Great Grandfather always said that home was safe, there were no demonic creatures there, there was no need to worry all the time, no need to worry about loved ones suddenly being slaughtered by demonic creatures, children could grow up healthy, and the elderly could enjoy family happiness. So she had always been looking forward to going home.

“Great Grandfather, will we be able to see Great Great Grandfather, Great Great Grandmother, and the others?”

Little girl Qing’er asked again.

The middle-aged man fell silent.

He had left this Mortal Realm for over a hundred years. His parents were just ordinary martial artists, how could they live that long?

The flying boat landed in a remote area outside the county city, and then the group entered the county city like ordinary people.

No matter how hard he inquired, the middle-aged man couldn’t find any trace of his former family.

A hundred years was too long for a very ordinary martial arts family.

“Are you looking for the Yu Family in Dongpingcang?”

Just as the middle-aged man was about to give up, an old man suddenly spoke up.

“Yes, yes, yes, old man, it’s the Yu Family in Dongpingcang. Did they move?”

The middle-aged man was overjoyed. After inquiring for so long, someone finally remembered.

“The Yu Family in Dongpingcang, very few people remember them now. Decades ago, the Yu Family fell, it was quite tragic. I heard they offended someone from the Mysterious Netherworld Sect. However, the Mysterious Netherworld Sect also fell later, and now the Divine Sword Sect is in charge of our area.”

The old man said.

“Didn’t any descendants remain?”

The middle-aged man’s heart sank a little when he heard this, and then he asked.

“I don’t know about that. After so many years, even if there were any, they probably changed their names and concealed their identities.”

The old man shook his head.

The middle-aged man fell silent. In fact, he had been mentally prepared for this.

Besides, after a hundred years, even if they had continued, they would have been many generations removed.

“Father.”

An even older man beside him couldn’t help but say.

“Let’s go, to the Taiwu Circuit Prefecture.”

The middle-aged man shook his head.

He had only come this time to try his luck.

Since the Yu Family was gone, let everything in the past become bubbles and illusions, and dissipate with the wind.

After all, the Yu Family continued through his lineage, and would become increasingly prosperous in the future.

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