Chapter 64: Ancestor Lidao!
“Tiangong Island? Is there a sect stationed on that island?”
Ancestor Lidao narrowed his eyes and spoke in a low voice.
“Tiangong Island is a rather remote island in the southeast of the Seven Stars Sea Region, with few people visiting it year-round.”
“As for that Secret Realm, it isn’t far from Tiangong Island. Elder Wang must have run into trouble while repairing his Dharma Ship here.”
“From what this subordinate knows, a small sect called the Chaotian Sect seemed to arrive at Tiangong Island years ago.”
“But its power is extremely small, its reputation unknown. Its sect master is said to still be a Foundation Establishment cultivator?”
“Within its ranks, there seems to be only one Golden Core.”
Listening to his subordinate’s report, Ancestor Lidao’s brow furrowed tightly.
“In that case, the trouble that befell Elder Wang and the others definitely has nothing to do with the Chaotian Sect.”
“Such a small sect. It’s probably just some rogue cultivator come to freeload off the Sect Management Council. It’s just…”
“It’s just… could there be other forces near Tiangong Island?”
Muttering to himself, Ancestor Lidao’s face shifted through uncertainty.
But soon his gaze sharpened, revealing a trace of ferocity.
“The death of someone surnamed Wang is a small matter. The main issue is that the Secret Realm must not be discovered by others!”
“Unless the one who acted was a Spirit Transformation Divine Lord, I will not let this matter rest!”
At this thought, killing intent burst from Ancestor Lidao’s eyes.
“Pass down my orders. Gather all Golden Core True Monarchs and Foundation Establishment True Persons!”
“This Ancestor will personally go to Tiangong Island!”
“Also, tell all the Hall Masters to recall every disciple wandering outside and garrison the sect!”
With a round of arrangements, Ancestor Lidao immediately made his decision.
“Yes, Sect Master.”
Hearing Ancestor Lidao’s command, everyone below the hall responded in unison.
Several days later, the Heavenly Saber Sect’s Golden Core True Monarchs and a host of Foundation Establishment True Persons had all assembled.
A black Dharma Ship roughly several hundred meters long led nearly a hundred smaller flying boats, surging toward Tiangong Island.
Atop the Dharma Ship, Ancestor Lidao sat in the seat of honor.
Looking at the mighty array behind him, his expression improved slightly.
Though the Heavenly Saber Sect was merely a Nascent Soul sect, it had taken root in the Seven Stars Sea Region for many years.
Its disciples were a mixed bunch. Though most had joined midway as rogue cultivators, at a single command they had still gathered a hundred Golden Cores and several thousand Foundation Establishment cultivators.
It’s just a pity that my Heavenly Saber Sect has no floating giant ship.
If we had a floating giant ship, even Soul Transformation sects would have to give my Heavenly Saber Sect some respect.
Looking at the various Dharma Ships and flying boats behind him, Ancestor Lidao could not help but feel envy in his heart.
But he quickly suppressed his greed and swept his gaze over the people beside him.
“On this trip to Tiangong Island, all of you must be at your sharpest.”
“Whoever dares to slack off, this Ancestor will never forgive him!”
“If we find the true culprit, wipe them out along with everything else.”
“If we cannot find them, then occupy Tiangong Island. Wait until that Secret Realm is completely taken before returning to the sect.”
“We obey the Sect Master’s commands!”
Hearing this, everyone beside him respectfully cupped their hands.
Ancestor Lidao nodded slightly at the sight.
That Secret Realm had been watched by his Heavenly Saber Sect for several years.
It was just a pity that the Secret Realm, protected by the rules of the Heavenly Dao, had never been openable.
Now, with only a few more years before the Heavenly Dao’s rules loosened, the opportunity had finally come.
How could he possibly give it up?
At this thought, he immediately ordered the pace increased.
“Whoosh~ whoosh whoosh~~~”
As streaks of piercing Skyrend sounds echoed through the sky.
The Heavenly Saber Sect’s many Dharma Ships and flying boats all rose into the air, shooting toward the southeast.
……
Tiangong Island.
After dozens of days, Lu Qingyang finally refined the Nascent Soul Breaking Pill.
Overjoyed, Jun Moyan immediately entered secluded cultivation, striving to form his Nascent Soul as soon as possible.
And Lu Qingyang, having finished his work, could finally fish leisurely by the Spirit Lake again, waiting for the Simulation.
As the night deepened, the Spirit Lake at the summit of Chaotian Peak glimmered with a faint silver radiance.
A crescent moon hung quietly in the sky.
【Ding! Simulation cooldown complete】
【Yes/No begin Simulation?】
Listening to the System’s prompt sounding right on time, Lu Qingyang smiled faintly.
In truth, the mechanical, stiff voice Jiangxin used during conversation was deliberately crafted by him based on the System’s settings.
So when Jiangxin spoke, it made Jun Moyan and the others feel extremely odd.
But he found it quite pleasant to hear.
“Come, let me see what good things this Simulation can dig up.”
“Yes.”
As Lu Qingyang’s voice fell.
The scene before his eyes began to shift and flicker.
【Age 0: You were born in a small Daoist temple called Zhengyi Temple. There was only one old Daoist within】
【Age 1: The old Daoist seemed to have a mysterious origin. He took you as his disciple and taught you cultivation】
【Age 2: Your daily food and drink were provided by the old Daoist. Though it was only simple fare, it contained a different kind of aura】
【Age 3: Three years of Qi Refining. Whether because of your special Constitution, you still had not managed to draw qi into your body. The old Daoist did not seem to mind】
【……】
“Hm? How could that possibly be?”
Looking at the Simulation’s progress, Lu Qingyang frowned.
Since the last Simulation had not run its full course, this Simulation had no interference options.
But that was not important. What mattered was how, with his current Constitution and aptitude, he could possibly fail to draw qi into his body after three years of Qi Refining?!
After all, once the last Simulation ended, he had raised his Constitution another rank.
Now he already had a Rank Seven Constitution!
“It seems… this Simulation won’t be simple.”
“Could it really be a special Constitution?”
Stroking his chin, Lu Qingyang focused his attention on the Simulation screen once more.
【Age 15: You still had not drawn qi into your body. You lost your temper with the old Daoist and said you would never cultivate again in this life】
【Age 16: Seeming to agree with your actions, the old Daoist stopped teaching you cultivation, and life at the temple grew calm】
【Age 17: The temple’s meals grew more abundant. You grew tall and strong, as if your body held inexhaustible strength】
【Age 18: You grew somewhat curious about life beyond the temple. You decided to see the dazzling world and quietly slipped down the mountain】
【Age 19: Wandering among the mundane world, everything drew your interest, until one day you met a youth who claimed to be an Immortal Master】
【Age 20: Recalling the charlatan you had beaten soundly last year, you spat disdainfully. “Immortal Master? He couldn’t even withstand a single punch from me.”】
【……】
【Age 52: You roamed the world for half a lifetime. Having seen all manner of strange and wondrous things, you found it all rather dull, so you returned to the temple】
【Age 53: You told the old Daoist of everything you had seen outside, saying there were people in the world who called themselves Immortal Masters, who only knew a few tricks to fool mortals】
【Age 54: The old Daoist seemed to sense his end approaching. He passed you a talisman, saying you could ponder it when bored】
【Age 55: A group of cultivators claiming to be Righteous Path sects broke into the temple to arrest you. Just then, the old Daoist quietly passed away……】
【Age 56: Last year, a massacre that shook the cultivation world occurred at Zhengyi Temple. The Eight Great Sects joined forces to attack it and were utterly annihilated……】
【……】
【Age 197: Your appearance showed not the slightest sign of aging. You finally understood that you were seemingly not an ordinary person. But unfortunately, you still had not drawn qi into your body】
【Age 198: More and more legends about you spread through the cultivation world, and Zhengyi Temple was listed as a forbidden zone】
【Age 199: This day, you observed the morning sun. A sudden premonition stirred within you, and you felt something burst forth from your entire body. You sat within the temple, wanting to comprehend something】
【Age 200: Last year you observed the morning sun, drew qi, established your foundation, and condensed your core. At sunset, you had broken through to Nascent Soul and become an Ancestor. Only then did you realize what the old Daoist had been feeding you every day while he lived……】
【Ding! Simulation ended: Simulation limit reached】