“Lu Xuan, tomorrow, Tianyuan Old Ancestor will lead everyone to Fuzhou. Please have Ji Fuyao and Ye Chen prepare themselves.”
Lu Xuan gave a casual nod. “Alright.”
The Sect Master then asked, “Will the White Robe Senior be attending the Bronze Ancient Palace event this time?”
“Yes,” Lu Xuan replied.
A faint laugh escaped the Sect Master. “Excellent! That is truly excellent!”
A moment later, Lu Xuan put away his Transmission Jade Slip and relayed the news to Ji Fuyao, Ye Chen, and Chen Changsheng.
Ji Fuyao and Ye Chen both showed clear signs of excitement. Chen Changsheng, however, remained as still as a mountain, his expression utterly placid.
Lu Xuan turned to his third disciple. “Lao San, did you perhaps enter the Bronze Ancient Palace during the Ancient Era?”
Chen Changsheng nodded. “I did. However, anyone who exits the Bronze Ancient Palace has their memories wiped by its Rule Power. So, I’ve long forgotten the specifics of my time there.”
Lu Xuan raised an eyebrow slightly. “Such a thing exists?”
Chen Changsheng explained, “The Bronze Ancient Palace’s power must have reached the Supreme Tier, a level that transcends this entire realm.”
Lu Xuan waved a hand dismissively. “No matter. It’s just a trifling Bronze Ancient Palace.”
A faint ripple disturbed the depths of Chen Changsheng’s eyes. His Divine Sense stretched out, probing beyond Azure Mystery Peak.
At this very moment, all the peaks of the Grand Dao Sect blazed with divine radiance. Even the hidden Dao patterns within the sect’s secluded areas stirred, shimmering like countless stars scattered across the heavens, a truly magnificent sight. Every peak was making preparations for the journey to the Bronze Ancient Palace tomorrow.
This time, numerous Old Ancestors from the Grand Dao Sect’s Cang Lineage and Heaven Lineage had already emerged from seclusion. Even the Old Ancestors of the Xuan Lineage were preparing to make their appearance after the Heaven and Earth Change, signifying the sect was bringing forth its full, ancient heritage.
It was well known that Lu Xuan had recently annihilated major powers like the Stabbing Heaven Palace and the Demon Court, which had caused considerable concern among many Grand Dao Sect Old Ancestors. However, these Old Ancestors had secretly contacted Lu Xuan, asking him to relay a message to the White Robe Great Emperor: The Grand Dao Sect would not abandon Azure Mystery Peak, nor would they abandon the White Robe Great Emperor, despite the escalating conflicts! For, according to the Grand Dao Sect’s founder’s prophecy, this epoch was when the Grand Dao Sect was destined to re-emerge and contend for the opportunities of the Supreme Path. Therefore, the Grand Dao Sect becoming an enemy to All Prefectures was an unavoidable fate. The Grand Dao Sect, dormant for several epochs, was finally ready to re-enter the world! All Prefectures would soon learn that the Grand Dao Sect had merely been dormant, not withered.
In the past few days, the cold, ancient will of the Bronze Ancient Palace had descended once more, announcing the rules for its impending opening. At that time, the interior of the Bronze Ancient Palace would be divided into three distinct zones, separated by cultivation realm: Below Emperor Realm, Emperor Realm, and Above Emperor Realm. Each zone would be sealed by a barrier, allowing passage from a lower realm to a higher one, but strictly forbidding entry from a higher realm back to a lower one. Tianyuan Old Ancestor, adhering to the cold will of the Bronze Ancient Palace, had already proclaimed these rules to All Prefectures!
Across All Prefectures, humans, demons, and other races alike were in an uproar. Many powerful forces had already begun their journey to Fuzhou.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Ancient spirit boats, visible everywhere in the void above All Prefectures, streaked through the skies from every direction. Their destination: Fuzhou!
However, what remained uncertain was the extent to which the Heaven and Earth Change would unfold after the Bronze Ancient Palace’s descent this time. Following the patterns of the Ancient Era, Half-step Supremes should now be able to emerge without being annihilated by the Heavenly Dao. Yet, some supreme magnates speculated that after eight Supreme Paths, the Southern Wilds Heavenly Dao’s rules were no longer as complete as before. This time, perhaps even One-rotation Quasi-Dao Supremes might be able to emerge into the world.
As the appointed time drew near, all the forces across All Prefectures finalized their preparations.
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Supreme Profound Sect.
Within the Supreme Profound Sect, several Nine-star Great Emperor Old Ancestors had already emerged, and even Half-step Supreme Old Ancestors had awakened from their deep slumber, sensing the opening of the Heaven and Earth Change. In the grand hall of Supreme Peak, Nanchenzi, Yuan Qingzi, and many other Old Ancestors were gathered.
Nanchenzi’s gaze was profound as he looked into the depths of the void. “With the Bronze Ancient Palace opening this time, the Grand Dao Sect will undoubtedly become a target.”
Yuan Qingzi let out a cold scoff. “That’s the Grand Dao Sect’s own doing. They have no one else to blame.”
Nanchenzi’s voice deepened. “It seems the Grand Dao Sect intends to protect the White Robe Great Emperor to the death.”
Hearing this, another Old Ancestor spoke up. “Our founder once warned us to be wary of the Grand Dao Sect in this epoch. They have decided to re-enter the world and contend for the Supreme Fruit Position.”
Yuan Qingzi let out a cold huff. “We can’t possibly let them succeed!”
Everyone present nodded in agreement. Their Dao paths were fundamentally opposed; those whose paths diverged could not plan together. The Dao pursued by the Supreme Profound Sect and the Grand Dao Sect were diametrically opposed. With the Supreme Path opening, their conflict was inevitable.
A moment later, Yuan Qingzi inquired, “Nangong Baixue entered the Ultimate Inheritance Land several days ago. What is her current progress?”
At his words, the assembled Old Ancestors each sent a wisp of their Divine Sense, probing towards the distant Ultimate Inheritance Land.
This place was an expanse of boundless wilderness, a self-contained world of immense proportions. Towering mountains pierced the sky, and great rivers surged with overwhelming momentum. This was once the secluded cultivation ground of the Supreme Profound Sect’s founder. After she had achieved the Supreme Fruit Position, she left behind an immense amount of Dao Rhyme, which, after countless ages, remained as grand and boundless as ever. Throughout this realm, endless Dao patterns circulated, shimmering brilliantly like stars. The heaven-reaching momentum of mountains and rivers constantly evolved, shifting unpredictably. The profound aura of the Supreme Scripture flowed like a gentle breeze, permeating everything.
In the deepest part of the Ultimate Inheritance Land stood an incomparably tall sculpture: the Ancestor Statue of the Supreme Profound Sect. The Supreme Profound Sect’s founder was depicted like a divine lotus in full bloom, her robes fluttering, her long hair cascading like a waterfall. Divine radiance emanated from her form, and her alluring curves seemed capable of captivating all beings, making her appear incomparably beautiful.
The only imperfection was that the statue was Faceless. The founder’s face was utterly indiscernible! None of the Supreme Profound Sect’s Old Ancestors knew what had transpired in the past; it seemed this stone sculpture had been Faceless since the moment it was erected. Furthermore, among all the relics left behind by the Supreme Profound Sect’s founder, not a single item could reveal her true visage. Once, a magnate of the Supreme Profound Sect attempted to deduce the events of that time, concluding that some drastic change had occurred after the founder achieved the Supreme Fruit Position. The history of the Supreme Profound Sect’s founder seemed to have been severed, as if a heaven-reaching power had struck it with a mighty sword, creating a profound rift. This was the Supreme Profound Sect’s ultimate secret.
Meanwhile, Nangong Baixue sat cross-legged in a long gown, her slender, jade-like legs radiating a crystalline glow. Her long hair floated around her, and her delicate hands formed spiritual seals. Her aura intertwined with that of the Ancestor Statue, shining in harmony. Around her, Profound Saint tier energy surged, rising and falling like vast, endless waves. Her Divine Soul had already left her body, entering the Ancestor Statue to undergo the final trial.
Nanchenzi’s eyes burned with intensity. “Countless ages have passed, and Nangong Baixue is the first to clear two of the founder’s trials! As long as she passes this third and final trial, she will obtain the founder’s complete inheritance!”
Yuan Qingzi voiced his concern. “I hope Nangong Baixue succeeds!”
All the Old Ancestors held their breath, watching intently.
An hour passed.
Divine radiance blazed from Nangong Baixue’s body, making her appear incomparably sacred. Her aura was ethereal, as if she were about to ascend on the wind.
Half a day later.
Nangong Baixue’s delicate form trembled, her skin glowing, and even her hair turned crystalline. An incomparably cold aura settled upon her face, making her seem like a ten-thousand-year-old ice mountain, utterly unapproachable.
Suddenly, an unforeseen change occurred!