Yinshan Record

Chapter 538 The Bloodstained Jade Sun of the Past (Part 2)
"Bai Zhi, your journey down the mountain has taken you a step further in your cultivation, which is truly something to celebrate."

Master Cangyuan looked down at the female Taoist priest below.

Jade Sun Mountain has many disciples, but only a handful of the younger generation have truly succeeded. Among the disciples at the Core Formation stage, only three or four are even remotely decent. This particular disciple of mine is truly the best among the younger generation. This time, his descent down the mountain was further aided by a fortuitous encounter that allowed him to enter the ancient underworld. This opportunity alone is enough for him to learn far more.

"I am ashamed that I failed to find Zuo Lengchan's whereabouts. Although I accomplished a few small things, it was all in vain."

Xue Baizhi said calmly that during her journey down the mountain, she had truly experienced the flavors of human life. She had also acted as a chivalrous knight and had also enjoyed the pleasures of revenge. Amidst the beautiful mountains and clear waters, she comprehended the mysteries of the universe and found a steadfast and unwavering heart amidst the myriad phenomena of human life.

His Dao heart was polished in the mortal world, becoming increasingly clear and pure, and his sword intent became more ethereal and unpredictable.

His cultivation, which had been stagnant for a long time, gradually showed signs of progress. Although Bu Xu had a long way to go, he had finally seen the direction of the future.

"The reason I have summoned you today to embark on this journey of self-examination is precisely for this matter."

Master Cangyuan's face showed a hint of solemnity.

"Elder Gu, in your opinion, is Bai Zhi qualified to enter the Ancestral Hall for a visit?"

Elder Gu's face was solemn. He was one of the few remaining Longevity True Immortals in Yuyang Mountain, and his status within the sect was self-evident. Especially since the other Longevity True Immortals had all sealed themselves off on Tiandu Peak to avoid the Heavenly Tribulation, Elder Gu now truly held a position of supreme authority in Yuyang Mountain.

“Since Bai Zhi has walked the Path of Inquiry into Her Heart, it is clear that her Dao Heart is unhindered. Now that she has condensed the Elixir of Immortality, she is naturally qualified to enter the Ancestral Hall according to the sect rules.”

"it is good."

Master Cangyuan nodded silently, waved his hand solemnly, and then stepped towards the Ancestral Hall.

The Ancestral Hall, as the name suggests, is a place to enshrine the ancestral masters of Yuyang Mountain. However, compared to the other magnificent celestial temples on the top of Tiandu Peak, this most important Ancestral Hall is quite shabby. Not only is it very small, but the materials used are also not exquisite. It seems to be intentional, and it is out of place with everything around it.

As a core disciple of Yuyang Mountain, Xue Baizhi had naturally visited the Ancestral Hall several times, but she only paid her respects from the outside. This was because Yuyang Mountain had long-standing rules that, apart from the sect leader and elders, no other disciples were allowed to enter the Ancestral Hall, regardless of the reason.

Therefore, the Ancestral Hall became a forbidden area on Tiandu Peak.

Of course, Xue Baizhi had also heard other disciples say that the reason why this ancestral hall was so shabby was actually due to the good intentions of the sect's elders. It was to remind everyone that Yuyang Mountain started from humble beginnings, and no matter how high they reached in the future, they should always maintain a humble heart. That's why the ancestral hall was specially renovated to be so shabby.

However, once Xue Baizhi followed Master Cangyuan into the Ancestral Hall, she truly felt its shabby state.

There were no other furnishings in the hall except for a spacious offering table with an incense burner on it. Behind the incense burner were a mountain of memorial tablets, including the names of the sect's past leaders as well as many meritorious elders. The tablets were so numerous that even Xue Baizhi felt a sense of oppression when she looked at them.

Xue Baizhi also noticed that the memorial tablets for the first seven generations of sect leaders, including the founding patriarch, were covered with an ordinary red cloth. Only the tablets for the eighth generation and later were displayed in the open.

It's strange, why does the ancestral tablet of the founder of the sect have to be covered up? Xue Baizhi didn't know if there was another reason behind this arrangement, but seeing it for the first time still made her a little suspicious.

Even though few people come to Tiandu Peak, we can't be so casual about it. The elder in charge of this place will probably be punished.

"My cultivation has reached a critical juncture, and I will soon be heading to the East Sea to undergo the tribulation of lightning. If I am fortunate enough to succeed, all will be well. But if I unfortunately fail, there may be turmoil within the sect. At that time, Baizhi, you will follow Elder Gu's arrangements in everything."

Xue Baizhi was startled upon hearing this and immediately spoke up.

"Teacher, isn't this a bit too much..." Although Yuyang Mountain is the number one Xuanmen sect in the Central Plains, it does have many embarrassing records when it comes to attaining immortality. Many exceptionally talented predecessors have fallen victim to tribulations. In Xue Baizhi's opinion, the sect leader's cultivation might still be somewhat lacking, and attempting to attain immortality at this time seems far too hasty.

"Time waits for us not."

A resolute glint flashed in Cangyuan Zhenren's eyes.

"I have summoned you here today because I have an important matter to discuss with you. If I unfortunately perish under the tribulation of lightning, Elder Gu will temporarily act as the sect leader. Once you reach the Void Step stage, you will automatically take over as sect leader and take charge of the Jade Yang Mountain lineage."

To take over Yuyang Mountain?
Even with her stable Dao heart, Xue Baizhi was somewhat dazed upon hearing this.

"But……"

"Three years from now, Xuandu Palace will hold a grand gathering to determine the qualifications for entering and leaving the ancient underworld. This matter concerns the future of our sect." True Master Cangyuan looked at Xue Baizhi and said firmly, "If I am not here at that time, then you will be the one to win one of the qualifications for our sect."

The sect leader pointed to the memorial tablets on the offering table as he spoke.

"Bai Zhi, do you know why the memorial tablets of the previous eight sect leaders were covered up back then?"

So it was intentional.

Xue Baizhi looked at the memorial tablets on the table, somewhat puzzled.

"This story begins a long time ago, even with the founder of the school."

The voice of Master Cangyuan carried a hint of regret: "All cultivators in the world know that my Yuyang Mountain started from humble beginnings. Back then, our ancestor was only at the Huan Dan realm and could not break through for a long time. Finally, on this Tiandu Peak, he comprehended the two great skills, Shaoyang Lingguang Sword Qi and Huifeng Kuxue Sword Qi. However, this is not the truth."

Is this not the case?

Xue Baizhi looked at Elder Gu on the other side. His face remained calm, indicating that the elders in Yuyang Mountain knew a great deal about what happened back then.

"Back then, the patriarch did not gain any enlightenment by observing the stars at night on Dutian Peak, but rather he saw two people."

Cangyuan Zhenren looked at Xue Baizhi.

Long ago, the Central Plains were still a peaceful and unified land. The dynasty ruled the land and the heavens, and order prevailed everywhere. Even cultivators had to abide by the laws of the court. On such a cold and freezing night, the patriarch of Yuyang Mountain ascended Tiandu Peak. He came here to find a place to pass away peacefully.

However, just when he was feeling disheartened, he unexpectedly met two people on the summit of Tiandu Peak.

And these two people changed everything forever.

I apologize for having to share some good and bad news. The bad news is that I tested positive, but the good news is that my condition isn't too serious yet.

Wishing everyone well and good health.

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(End of this chapter)