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

Chapter 82 Finally, they entered the mountain.

"Suppressed the demonic cultivators single-handedly? And saved the flying boat?"

Holding the communication talisman, Su Zhijin's usual composure vanished, replaced by shock and frustration. He immediately ordered, "No need to wait for the big fish any longer! Intercept and kill the two demons immediately to ensure the safety of the flying boat!"

"Yes!" The soldier accepted the order and left.

Su Zhijin walked to the porthole, shook his head with a wry smile.

"No wonder Old Xu thinks highly of him; I was blind."

"call--"

A strong wind rushed in from the damaged cabin, making people's clothes flutter and making them unsteady on their feet.

The airship rocked violently, the talisman was on the verge of extinction, and the cabin was a mess.

Lin Zhuan leaned against the bulkhead, his face pale, his knuckles white from clenching his fists.

Feng Guang sat cross-legged to one side, still shaken, his chest heaving.

Qingling quickly walked up to Chen Qing and bowed solemnly: "Sect Leader Chen, you have done us a great favor! If it weren't for your decisive action, we would probably be..." Her eyes were still filled with lingering fear.

Yun Cang's face was deathly pale, but he forced a nod: "If it weren't for you breaking the demonic restriction and guiding us in setting up the formation, we would all be fish on the chopping block! Compassion! This is a great kindness in protecting the Dao!"

Ling Xiao clutched her chest, recalling her master Xu Yan's instructions, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

Building connections is so difficult!

Zhang Shun frowned, then finally stepped forward and bowed: "I will never forget the life-saving grace of Sect Leader Chen! But..." He paused, "...that method of summoning the demonic artifact just now was no ordinary technique! Sect Leader Chen seems to be quite familiar with this method?"

The atmosphere inside the cabin instantly froze.

"Hmph!" Lin Zhuan suddenly looked up. "Who cares about any method! Survival is the only thing that matters!"

Feng Guang also chimed in quietly, "My Hundred Birds Valley also has a few unorthodox secret techniques. Which family doesn't have such methods?"

Zhang Shun's expression changed slightly, and he forced a smile while cupping his hands: "It was my slip of the tongue, I really meant no harm." He took a step back, but the doubt in his eyes did not dissipate.

Chen Qing ignored him and turned his gaze to the outside of the cabin.

The flying boat has arrived at the outer perimeter of Mount Xuyuan!
The fractured mountains, like the skeleton of a giant beast, pierced the sky.

A gray fog filled the air, starlight distorted, and space folded like crumpled brocade, exuding an eerie and dangerous atmosphere!

"These are the three perilous passes of Mount Xuyuan!" Yun Cang's voice was hoarse. "The mists of time slow down the soul, the chaotic star streams corrode bones and destroy the soul, and the Void Folds are an absolute wasteland. A slight mistake and you will be torn apart or banished!"

Chen Qing frowned, his fingers twitched slightly, and he quietly made a Star-Sealing Forbidden Technique.

hum!
A surge of emotion rose from his dantian, resonating with the vast, deathly still shadow of the mountain!
The Star-Fixing Bead! It's right there!

"With this bead in hand, no matter how dangerous the mountains are, I'll have more confidence to protect myself!"

Right now!

"Om-"

Su Zhijin's calm and steady voice came from the cabin wall magic array:
"Gentlemen, do not worry, the demonic cultivators have been intercepted. The 'Returning Light Formation' node is approaching; we will arrive in the time it takes for an incense stick to burn! Remember! Maintain altitude! The gravity in the mountains is chaotic, and the space is riddled with folds; once caught in, there is no chance of survival! Calm your minds and wait..."

The words have not yet finished...

A sudden change occurred!

"Boom!"

The sky suddenly darkened, and a blood-red shadow carrying lightning tore through the sky!
Its figure was ethereal, seemingly merging with the primordial energy of heaven and earth!

"Thunder envelops the Yin spirit! Kan and Li intersect in truth! The Yin spirit reaches its great perfection!" Upon seeing this, Yun Cang immediately exclaimed in disbelief!

Blood Shadow raised his hand in a grasping motion!
"boom!"

A crimson lightning bolt, as thick as a palace pillar, crashed down with a deafening roar!
Before the thunder even arrived, the violent pressure had already crushed the air!
The flying boat wailed, runes flashed wildly, and cracks instantly covered its hull!
At the critical moment!
"Om-"

At the core of the flying boat, an ancient jade talisman suddenly shone brightly, with countless runes flowing like living ants!

"Yin Yang Divine Light Talisman!"

Ling Xiao recognized the item!

The talisman light surged, transforming into a tough, chaotic light shield that tightly enveloped the flying boat!

"boom!!!"

The lightning bolt slammed into the light shield!
Blazing light engulfed our vision! A deafening explosion shattered our ears!
The chaotic light shield twisted violently, desperately holding back the lightning spear!
But the terrifying impact was unstoppable!
Click! Click! Click!

With a piercing tearing sound, the hull disintegrated on a large scale, and fragments flew everywhere!

It was only thanks to the tough light shield holding the main body together that it did not completely disintegrate!
However, the airship had completely lost control, crashing down like a burning meteorite into the terrifying mountain shadow below, where stellar energy was chaotic and space was distorted!
Ling Xiao frantically made hand seals, trying to control the wreckage of the flying boat!
But it's too late!
With a deafening roar, the wreckage of the spaceship plunged headlong into the gray "fog of time"!

The gray fog surged, and my thoughts felt like they were trapped in a quagmire!

Immediately following, the "Chaotic Star Stream," shimmering with a ghostly blue starlight, cut through the light shield like a sharp blade of dust!
The resilient light shield burst open with countless cracks!

Ahead, the space resembled a brocade crumpled by an invisible giant hand, twisting and folding eerily to form black lines that devoured everything!

The wreckage of the spaceship was torn apart and tumbled by the chaotic gravity, crashing into a spatial rift!
Deep within the cracks lies a chilling, turbulent void!
Once caught in it, even with the protection of a light shield, one will inevitably be torn to shreds by the power of space!
"It's over!" Everyone turned pale; their talents were utterly useless in the face of such immense power.

Just when all hope seemed lost!
"Hold on tight!"

With a shout, Chen Qing stepped to the bow of the ship, his ten fingers flying like lightning as he formed complex and profound hand seals!

Star Forbidden Technique! "Buzz!"

An invisible force of attraction erupted from Chen Qing, piercing through the light barrier and penetrating deep into the massive, lifeless mountain!

In an instant!
Deep within the mountain, the immense stellar power, dormant for millennia, awakens from its deepest slumber, responding with a thunderous roar and bursting forth!

"My spirit is one with Heaven and Earth! The boat is my body!"

Chen Qing's eyes shone brightly, and his aura merged with the wreckage of the flying boat!
The torrential force immediately pulled the entire flying boat, twisting its direction and narrowly missing the spatial rift before crashing into a thick nebula at the foot of the mountain!
High above the mountains.

The blood-red shadow, carrying thunder, suddenly paused, its vision obscured by the churning clouds and starlight.

"There is indeed some skill involved; no wonder it caught the master's attention."

He casually raised his hand and gestured.

hum!
A crescent-shaped Dharma boat, shimmering with silver light, soared through the sky.

Inside the boat, a body sat cross-legged, its aura deep and composed.

The blood shadow vanished into his crown chakra in an instant!
The physical body opened its eyes!

A terrifying pressure, almost tangible, suddenly descended!
The unity of spirit, body, and life!

He stepped out of the Dharma Boat and looked down at the churning starlight below.

"A death throes is quite amusing. Let's see how long it takes me to find you all. Guns, bring them on!"

With a swift movement, a jet-black spear landed in his palm. Then, with a flick of his wrist, a beam of energy pierced through the gray mist as he calmly stepped into the fog, his posture resembling that of a tiger entering a sheepfold!
"Oh!"

Su Zhijin slammed his fist down, scattering teacups, jade slips, and fragments of array diagrams in all directions!
"We must ask General Zhao for help immediately!" He forced himself to calm down, turned around to leave, but suddenly stopped at the door.

At the end of the corridor, Xu Yan walked slowly, his face as calm as still water.

"Old Master Xu!" Su Zhijin stepped forward, about to apologize.

Xu Yan raised his hand to stop them, and said calmly, "Just now, I used my blood and sweat as a guide to deduce the secrets of heaven. Although the divination was ominous, it was not a dead end. It was an omen of danger but no real harm. I also used the Mysterious Divination Plate to disrupt a trace of cause and effect, causing the pursuers to be temporarily lost in the mountain fog, which should delay them for a while."

After saying that, his gaze fell on Su Zhijin, "But your actions were reckless. Using the seed of primordial energy as bait, you tried to catch a demon cub, but instead attracted a dragon! You almost ruined everything!"

Su Zhijin's back was covered in cold sweat. He bowed and said, "It was my oversight that nearly caused this disaster! I will accept the punishment once this matter is over!" When he looked up again, the corridor was empty.

After a moment's thought, Su Zhijin headed towards General Zhao's location.

At the foot of Xuyuan Mountain, beside the Broken Jade Cliff.

The wreckage of the airship was scattered everywhere.

Only a layer of chaotic light, riddled with cracks, flowed with faint light, isolating the surging gray fog.

Inside the light shield, the smoke and dust had not yet dissipated.

"Cough cough cough..."

A suppressed cough broke the silence.

Feng Guang spat out a mouthful of bloody saliva, cursing as he crawled out from under the metal plate: "Damn it! I almost broke my bones!"

The others were also in a sorry state, each with their own injuries, but after recovering slightly, they all fixed their gazes on the corner.

Where their eyes met, Chen Qing slowly withdrew his stance, concealing the remaining starlight around him. The fur of the golden monkey on his shoulder stood on end, and it squeaked in surprise.

He looked around, feeling helpless: "We've finally entered the mountains, but this method is really..."

"Thank you so much, Fellow Daoist Chen, for saving my life!" Yun Cang struggled to get up.

Seeing that the others were also expressing their opinions, Chen Qing waved his hand to stop them: "We're not out of danger yet!"

Qingling's expression changed as she recalled the situation: "I need to recover some of my energy as soon as possible, that Yin Spirit at the Great Perfection might be chasing after us..."

Feng Guang looked up at the sky and said resentfully, "Even a person at the Great Perfection of the Yin Spirit Realm would have to suffer greatly to pass through the Triple Gates of Hell unscathed! It won't be that quick!"

Yun Cang swallowed a pill, took a breath, and nodded in agreement: "This place is shrouded by an innate array, isolating it from the outside world. Furthermore, the mist of time permeates the area, hindering our divine sense detection. As long as we don't actively reveal our presence, he won't be able to find this place for a while."

Chen Qing had been trying to forcefully draw the Star-Stabilizing Pearl over using resonance, but felt a heavy pressure pressing down on it, preventing him from getting closer. Upon hearing this, a thought struck him: "An innate formation?"

"Exactly!" Yun Cang's spirits lifted, and he pointed outside the light barrier. "This formation is not natural; it was laid out by a great master using the mountain's terrain and water veins, drawing upon the power of heaven and earth! It can suppress everything here! After ten thousand years, its core remains intact and continues to operate! Truly a masterpiece of nature, surpassing the creation of heaven and earth!"

Could it be that the Star-Stabilizing Pearl is suppressed by this formation?
As Chen Qing was pondering this, he saw several silver beads the size of pigeon eggs slide out of Yun Cang's sleeve. With a flick of his wrist, the silver beads shimmered and transformed into several silver threads, silently piercing through the light barrier and disappearing into the mist.

"What is this?" A hint of curiosity flashed in Chen Qing's eyes.

Yun Cang smiled sheepishly: "This little gadget is called the 'Probing Mother-Child Beads.' The mother bead senses, and the child bead explores. If you are interested, I will give you a set in the future."

"Hmph, all that fancy stuff!" Feng Guang crossed his arms, looking disdainful. "When it comes to investigation, you have to look at this!" He flipped his hand, and a grayish iron piece shaped like a feather appeared in his palm, faintly exuding a fierce aura.

"This is the natal iron feather of the 'Iron Feather Hawk,' refined without any activation. It is naturally sensitive to auras and dangers! Here you go, Brother Chen!" Without further ado, he stuffed the iron feather into Chen Qing's hand.

Qingling also took out a jade talisman that was emerald green and shaped like a bird: "This is the 'Azure Bird Talisman'. It was made using the secret method of my Hundred Birds Valley. It can create an illusory image of an azure bird, has excellent eyesight, and can also be used for short-range communication. Please accept it, Sect Leader Chen. It may be useful."

Knowing that the two were genuinely grateful, Chen Qing accepted the gift readily: "I am deeply grateful for your kindness, fellow Daoists!"

After thanking the two men, his gaze swept over the chaotic wreckage and suddenly sharpened!
A dark red banner was half-buried among the fragments; it was the Blood God Banner that the blood-robed man had left behind!

The blood-red patterns on the banner surface writhed, exuding a fierce and malevolent aura!
　There were some things going on at home, so I got back late. The paid chapter will be released around 6 PM. Here are two free chapters for now...

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