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

Chapter 57 Chen Xu, it's time for you to leave.

The intention is conveyed clearly and sincerely.

As if sensing that their master meant no harm, and that the vitality and pure energy contained in the seven-colored mist were indeed of great benefit to them, the struggles of the two treasures gradually subsided.

The colorful mist, like sweet rain, completely merged into the body of the nobleman and the lotus platform.

The bronze wine vessel retains its understated brilliance and ancient simplicity, yet the patterns on its surface resemble flowing water, exuding a profound spiritual charm. It contains a pure and vast aroma of intoxicating brew, surpassing even its predecessors!

The Nine-Rank Azure Lotus Platform was lush and verdant, with full and unfurled petals. The crimson flames in the lotus heart flickered gently, and the protective light was as pure and refined as jade, radiating a stable Daoist aura that was impervious to all laws!
A connection ten times stronger than before, a connection of mutual understanding, was established between Chen Qing and the two treasures! He could even feel the satisfaction and dependence emanating from the spirits of the artifacts!
"It's done!" A glint of light flashed in Chen Qing's eyes.

This refining process, based on the "Nine Revolutions Blood Flame Forging True Method," utilizes a vast amount of precious materials, the power of the Nine Netherworld Fire and the Samadhi True Fire. It not only deepens control through blood refining but also provides a profound "tempering" and "replenishment" to the two treasures!
This is not a simple resonance, but rather akin to a "blood pact," where one's own life imprint and the true meaning of the Dao are engraved on the core of the treasure!

Even if his cultivation level has not increased, the power of the magic weapon can still increase by 50% when he uses it at full power!
Feeling the excessive depletion of his energy and spirit, and the unprecedented sense of control he had over the two treasures, Chen Qing thought to himself, "Although it doesn't have the long-lasting potential of the nurturing method, it excels in its rapid and stable development! It's perfect for this do-or-die battle!"

With a single turn of the Samadhi True Fire Talisman, all distracting thoughts vanished, and his mind returned to his journey to the Heavenly Evolution Platform.

"I have secured the lotus platform, used wine cups to confuse the enemy, risked my life to pass on the torch when the fuel was exhausted, used spiritual energy to explore, used energy to resonate with heaven and earth and conceal myself, used the Samadhi True Fire to protect my mind, and had a plan and understanding of the Zhou Tian Star Dipper Restriction and the Nine Qi Substitution Tribulation Array. These are my trump cards now. If I handle them properly, I may have a 30% chance of winning."

Thirty percent is already the limit.

"However, I need to adjust my mindset first."

Thinking of this, he pushed open the door and went out, but the atmosphere outside was unusually heavy.

Lu Feng sat alone in a corner, stroking the Jiao Wei Qin (a type of zither).

Yin Lin'er lowered her head. As soon as she saw him come out, she tried to get up, but then hurriedly sat down again, as if a heavy object was stuck in her throat.

"The deadline is approaching, so I plan to take a stroll around the city," Chen Qing said to the two of them. "After all, I haven't had a proper look at Yujing since I arrived."

Upon hearing this, Lü Feng sighed again.

Yin Lin'er stood up in alarm: "Young Master Chen..."

He hesitated, his lips moving as if he wanted to say something.

"Hmph!" Lü Feng snorted coldly. "On the path of cultivation, life and death are commonplace! Speak your mind and ask for what you need! Hesitation is not the behavior of a true man. What about the Heavenly Evolution Platform? If you don't even dare to express your thoughts, you might as well go back now!"

Yin Lin'er trembled all over, as if struck by a thunderbolt!

"Boom!"

He lunged forward, his forehead slamming heavily onto the cold, muddy ground with a thunderous thud!

"Young Master Yinlin'er!" He raised his head, his forehead already red and swollen, with faint traces of blood seeping out. "I humbly request Young Master Chen to accept me as his disciple!"

"Boom!"

Another resounding thud, mud and debris flying everywhere!

"This disciple is not afraid of death! I only ask to follow my master and serve on the path of cultivation! Even if my soul is scattered on the Heavenly Evolution Platform tomorrow, I will have no regrets!"

"Boom!"

The third slam was as dull as a drumbeat!

Three kowtows, each one louder than the last!

Chen Qing looked at the kneeling boy and instinctively wanted to push him away.

"Who can predict what the future holds?" Lu Feng's hoarse voice rang out at the right moment. "Leaving behind the Starfire legacy is also the right path. This child has a clean background and a simple and honest nature. His mother is a dragon's mount, and his father is a mortal. Because he has different blood, his cultivation has been fraught with difficulties. If your pill formula is successful, it may be his opportunity."

His empty eye sockets turned to Chen Qing, "Besides, your talent is extraordinary, and you should have shone brightly and been remembered in history. If you were to perish halfway because of the Tianyantai incident, you should not remain unknown, but leave a mark!"

Chen Qing was taken aback upon hearing this, and naturally thought of the setting of "Chen Xu" as the patriarch of the restoration.

With the Immortal Emperor ascending to heaven and the Empress taking power, the Heavenly Evolution Platform faces a dead end... If a legacy is not left behind now, it will be difficult to reconcile with the story of future generations, and may even leave hidden dangers. Moreover, this is indeed a rare opportunity.

In a flash of thought, a series of figures appeared in his mind, but in the end he had to admit that only the dragon-blooded boy Yin Lin'er, with his troubled background and pure heart, was the only suitable and most familiar candidate!
Taking on a disciple at this moment is less of a favor and more of a entrustment.

Chen Qing lowered his head and looked at Yin Lin'er.

Undeterred by difficulties and unafraid of being implicated, their sincerity is evident!

"Alright!" Without the slightest hesitation, he nodded in agreement. "Since you're not afraid of being dragged to your death by me, then I, Chen Xu, will accept you as my disciple!"

How could the founder of the Ming Dynasty have no disciples to carry on his teachings?
He bent down and gently helped her up: "Get up."

Yin Lin'er suddenly raised his head, his eyes shining brightly: "Disciple Yin Lin'er kowtows to thank Master!" He suppressed his excitement and stood up as instructed, his body still trembling slightly, but he stood straight.

Lu Feng smiled and said, "Congratulations, young friend, on gaining such a fine disciple. This child's pure heart is especially rare, but his ability to become your disciple is truly a blessing earned through his fearlessness and sincere pursuit of the Dao."

Chen Qing nodded, his gaze falling on the new disciple, and solemnly said, "Now that you have entered my sect, you should know the origins of our sect. Our sect originated from the Star Pivot Sect..."

He then briefly explained the background of "Chen Xu" and the origin of his sect.

"...After the Immortal Dynasty abolished the Hundred Sects, only I remained in the sect. Now that you have joined, the sect can be considered to have been re-established. However, the old name brings trouble, so it should be hidden in the shadows. Let's name it 'Hidden Star'."

"Hidden Star?" Silver Scale chewed on the name, a sense of belonging welling up within her. "This disciple will diligently cultivate without ceasing, and live up to the expectations of the sect!"

Chen Qing nodded, his voice like gold and jade: "Although my Hidden Star lineage has endured calamities, our lineage has never been severed! Those who enter my sect must first and foremost have an iron will, undaunted by hardship; secondly, they must follow the natural order, not coveting worldly glory. Only by holding a heart as firm as mountains and seas can one glimpse the Great Dao! Silver Scale, your choice today marks the beginning of this mindset!" The glimmer of spiritual light in the Niwan Palace seemed to be drawn, flickering quietly, echoing the karmic bond formed between master and disciple in this perilous situation.

Yin Lin'er stood solemnly, her vow resounding: "Disciple Yin Lin'er will humbly obey Master's teachings! Even if I die ten thousand times, I will not regret my choice today!"

Lu Feng silently "observed" all of this from the side, a complex and unreadable expression on his face. He thought to himself, "Hidden Star, Hidden Star resides in the square inch, inheriting the past and restoring its light. This young man's ambitions are probably not limited to one person or one school. He is a man with great aspirations! It's just a pity..."

Next, Chen Qing inquired in detail about Yin Lin'er's physical attributes and aptitude from Lü Feng.

Although this child has a solid foundation, his cultivation is twice as difficult and half as effective due to his mixed blood of dragon and mortal. If he is not careful, he will suffer a backlash from his bloodline.

"Once the Taiyin Elixir is completed, you will need to take one."

Having accepted disciples, the Hidden Star lineage has been continued, and Chen Qing has nothing to hold back—in fact, he has no secrets to hide.

He spent half a day inscribing all the profound meanings of the three true methods he had comprehended from the "Primordial Qi Scripture"—"Passing on the Flame When the Fire is Exhausted," "Qi Unites with Heaven and Earth," and "Qi Carries Spiritual Consciousness"—along with the fundamental key principles he had integrated from the "Taiyue Tongtian Jue" and the "Haiyue Remnant Scroll," onto a jade slip.

That night.

"Lord Lü." Chen Qing handed it to Lü Feng. "This is the essence of the Hidden Star lineage's teachings. If I am unable to return after tomorrow, please pass it on to Yin Lin'er, and have her choose someone with a steadfast character and sincere devotion to the Dao to pass it on, so that the lineage may not be cut off."

Lu Feng took the jade slip, his empty eye sockets "looking" at Chen Qing, and finally only let out a long sigh.

"It's just better to be prepared." Chen Qing smiled calmly, showing no sign of facing death, and his gaze returned to the sandalwood box.

Inside the box, the star-fixing bead shimmered with starlight.

This object is connected to the stars and was once in the Sixth Prince's treasury. If, as Hui Chi said, the Heavenly Vein Substitution Array is based on "substitution" and "inheritance", then using this bead as a carrier, it may be possible to perform the "grafting" method and become a variable in the array!

However, since it was bestowed by the Heavenly Empress, bringing it into the Heavenly Evolution Platform is tantamount to handing over one's life to the enemy! If one hastily refines it, it may backfire at a crucial moment!
"Better to abandon a surprise attack than to allow for unforeseen changes!"

"This pearl," Chen Qing pointed to the wooden box, "I ask Lord Lü to keep it safe for now, away from this place! If I succeed, we can discuss its use; if I fail... you can decide for yourself!"

"Rest assured," Lü Feng's voice was hoarse, tinged with a hint of ruthlessness, "As long as I live, it exists; when I die, it will disappear!"

Chen Qing nodded and said no more.

With all hidden dangers eliminated, the mind becomes clear and tranquil.

The next morning, Chen woke up and glanced at the sky.

"There is still one day of daylight left; tonight is the time for the Tianyantai event."

On this day, he did not cultivate anymore, but walked into Yujing like an idle person. In the bustling western market, he listened to an old pottery seller talking about his grandson's joy at absorbing qi into his body; outside Jinlinfang, he watched the servants of wealthy families rushing by with their luxurious carriages...

Chen Qing did not stop walking.

The setting sun casts a golden glow, bathing the streets and alleys of the eastern part of the city in its golden light.

He rested under an old locust tree.

Beside the tree, children chased after kites with broken strings, their laughter ringing out like bells, completely unaware that a storm was approaching.

As dusk fell, wisps of smoke rose from the chimneys, mingling with the aroma of food.

Chen Qing took a deep breath of the smoky, turbid air.

"These myriad lights, though shrouded in celestial mist, are no different from the world beyond dreams, or the mortal realm of past lives. Though I am but a passerby, this journey has not been in vain. If fate allows in the future, I shall savor this celestial mortal world."

As night fell, Chen Qing returned to the farmhouse courtyard.

Pushing open the door, a figure suddenly appeared before their eyes—it was Zhou Renjing, a good friend of the young Marquis Lu Qiyuan!

"Chen Jun!" Zhou Renjing said anxiously as he rushed forward and whispered, "Your Highness, she has been taken away from Qingwu Courtyard!"

Chen Qing's pupils contracted slightly.

Zhou Renjing stared intently at him and asked, "You've been hiding your whereabouts lately, as if you're plotting something? Do you know anything about it?"

Chen Qing was about to speak.

suddenly!

The wind stopped.

The chirping of insects has ceased.

Even the flickering flame of the oil lamp in the courtyard seemed to freeze into a still, orange-yellow dot.

An indescribable, absolute silence, as if devoid of all sound and color, enveloped the entire courtyard!
In the heart of this frozen silence, a pale figure silently emerged.

"The time is coming."

Xu Qingfeng stood with his hands behind his back in the courtyard, his plain clothes still spotless, his gaze calmly fixed on Chen Qing.

"Chen Xu, it's time for you to go."

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