The mysterious old man shook his head, a hint of bitterness flashing in his eyes as if he were recalling distant memories.
He spoke slowly, "That was merely a fabrication they created to cover up the truth. I have long since perished in the Asura Abyss, and my Shen Hun has suffered severe damage, leaving me with only this remnant of a soul, barely clinging to life. The one sitting in the position of authority, I do not even know who it is; it is certainly not me."
Chen Moxuan listened intently, pondering the old man's words and questioning their authenticity. He recalled everything he knew about the Jing Zong Jiao. Jing Zong was the largest sect in the neighboring Xianyuan Shengzhou. The teachings there were on par with those of his master. Most importantly, the Jing Zong under Jing Zong Jiao was no different from the Heavenly Court in other states, possessing formidable strength.
The Jing Zong Jiao was most renowned for its Treasure of the Universe Star-Determining Disk. The Qian Kun Ding Xing Pan could predict all disasters that would befall Xianyuan Shengzhou. In other words, even before danger arrived, Jing Zong Jiao could prepare in advance. Coupled with its immense power, it naturally ensured that Jing Zong remained safe for millennia.
Chen Moxuan narrowed his eyes. "Jingyun Xian Emperor, tell me, why did you venture into the Asura Abyss?"
Jing Yun recalled, "The Qian Kun Ding Xing Pan indicated that a great calamity was approaching Xianyuan Shengzhou, and its source lay within the Asura Abyss. Naturally, I had to investigate. However, upon entering the Asura Abyss, I was immediately cut off from retreat by a terrifying creature."
At that moment, I only remembered feeling as if I had entered another world; a sea of Hong Yun obscured the sun, and everything in the heavens and earth underwent unimaginable changes. All the monsters in the abyss surged toward me like they had gone mad.
Of course, they posed no real threat to me; they were merely cannon fodder that I could easily dispatch in large numbers. But just at that critical moment, a powerful entity from the Asura Clan appeared—one so formidable that even I found it difficult to contend with! The Hong Yun severed my connection with the Qian Kun Ding Xing Pan.
Caught between these two forces, escape seemed impossible. It felt as if they were waiting for me!
The more Chen Moxuan listened, the more he sensed something was amiss. Hong Yun obscuring the sun? Going mad? This reminded him of thousands of years ago when he battled alongside his master against the Blood Emperor; the Blood Sea had covered heaven and earth like a Hong Yun.
"Could it be? The more I think about it, the more reasonable it seems," Chen Moxuan pondered. If the Blood Sea were hiding in Yun Miao Sheng Zhou, how long could it possibly remain concealed, even with its cunning? The Tian Shu Lu was not to be underestimated! This artifact had functions similar to the Qian Kun Ding Xing Pan; anyone who posed a significant threat to Yun Miao Sheng Zhou would surely be recorded in the Tian Shu Lu.
Thus, once the Blood Sea gained sentience, it must have realized that hiding in Yun Miao Sheng Zhou would be nearly impossible. Consequently, it fled to the neighboring Xianyuan Shengzhou, where ordinary places offered little refuge. The Asura Abyss was undoubtedly a fitting location. There were numerous demons there, many of whom were on par with the Blood Sea's strength. If the Blood Sea allied with the Asura Clan, it would naturally become a great calamity for humanity!
The Asura Clan was extremely warlike; they had surged from the abyss several times, and most of the disasters faced by Xianyuan Shengzhou stemmed from this warlike race. However, you died three thousand years ago—how could Xianyuan Shengzhou still be facing these threats now?
Jing Yun expressed his concerns, "Perhaps the disaster has already arrived! It’s just lurking beneath the surface!"
Chen Moxuan did not dwell on this for long. "In a few days, I plan to head into the mountains and will take you to my master. If she can confirm that what you say is true, I will naturally let you go. If it's false, I will crush your soul along with Han Yuan Wang's into Soul Power and return it to its source!"
With that, he waved his Soul Mirror, capturing both souls within.
Once the storm clouds above dissipated completely, Xuanji cautiously approached Chen Moxuan, her eyes filled with confusion and concern. "Chen Moxuan, what just happened? Who was that soul you captured?"
She asked softly, hoping to glean some answers from him.
Chen Moxuan's expression grew serious as he gently patted Xuanji's shoulder. "Things may become a bit unsettled soon; you need to be careful—especially in protecting yourself and the disciples of Heavenly Pivot Sacred Land."
He fell silent afterward, seemingly unwilling to elaborate further.
Though Xuanji was filled with questions, she understood that when Chen Moxuan chose not to speak more on a matter, it often meant that things were far more complicated than they appeared on the surface. She nodded discreetly, resolving to first lead everyone back to Holy Land and observe how things unfolded.
With a slight smile directed at Chen Moxuan, she said, "I understand. I will take everyone back to Holy Land first."
Chen Moxuan nodded in satisfaction and turned his gaze toward Chen Feng, his expression softening somewhat. He retrieved a large pile of spirit stones from his sleeve and handed them to Chen Feng with earnest words.
"Chen Feng, these spirit stones are for you and Di Sha Zhan Bu. Use them for cultivation and remember to practice military formations diligently. You must be able to condense Junqi even without Xing Luo Zhen Ren's assistance."
In the past few days, I will be leaving for a while. During this time, you must work even harder and not slack off.
Chen Feng took the spirit stone, a glimmer of excitement flashing in his eyes as he quickly nodded in agreement. "Yes, Ancestor! I will definitely work twice as hard and won’t let you down!"
However, just as Chen Moxuan was about to leave, he suddenly seemed to remember something and turned around to face Xuanji.
"Right, you stay here and wait for me. Don't move."
With that, he swiftly ran back to the place where he had been hiding and observing. Earlier, everyone had their own targets, and the battle was about to begin. So Tiger Brother had placed Xing Luo Zhen Ren on a tree.
When Chen Moxuan arrived at the spot, he found that Xing Luo Zhen Ren was deeply asleep. Clearly, the previous injuries had left it extremely drowsy.
Using his spiritual power to support Xing Luo Zhen Ren, Chen Moxuan quickly returned to Xuanji's side.
"It's my fault; I almost forgot about him. Xuanji, you take him with you."
"Who is he?" Xuanji asked, somewhat confused.
Chen Moxuan smiled. "It's normal that you don't recognize him. He claims to be Xing Luo Zhen Ren. Does that ring a bell?"
Upon hearing this, Xuanji's eyes widened in shock.
"This... this is impossible! Master said that Xing Luo Zu Shi should have ascended long ago!"
"It’s just a matter of a Changsheng Pill," Chen Moxuan replied as he handed Xing Luo Zhen Ren over to Xuanji. "His time is running out; it's time for him to return home."
"Be careful with him once you get there. If there's a chance, I will visit him again. And if he is gravely ill and about to pass away, notify me in advance."
"I'm leaving this to you; I have other matters to attend to."
With that, Chen Moxuan did not linger any longer and swiftly departed, leaving behind a puzzled Xuanji and an energized Chen Feng.
Xuanji approached Xing Luo Zhen Ren and couldn't help but feel that he resembled the portrait of the ancestor more and more.
Could it really be Xing Luo Zu Shi? If so, our Heavenly Pivot Sacred Land is finally saved! Chen Moxuan, I truly adore you!
Her face lit up with excitement as she exclaimed, leaving Shi Yuan—who overheard this—feeling utterly helpless!
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