Chapter 806: Chapter 28: Crystal Skull
Because he knows nothing, Zhou Yan intends to use borrowing-the-sword-to-kill tactics, stirring the grass to startle the snake, in order to observe the enemy’s reaction.
Originally, Zhou Yan did not intend to employ any methods in this area of the Ancestor Land, only wanting to properly impart Dao and then lead the Cultivators of this Ancestor Land onto the path of Ancestor Worship.
Yet unexpectedly, some with intentions demanded the restoration of the Ancient Divine Weapon’s Divinity as a condition, secretly enraging him, and then launched a fatal strike.
In Zhou Yan’s view, these Cultivators might think that after eight consecutive days of repairing damage for the Ancient Divine Weapon, his Soul Power is severely depleted, presenting a good opportunity for a one-hit kill.
“This series of circumstances seems exceedingly enigmatic. Directly taking these two down, with the Grand Ancestor’s skills as mentioned by the Fu Xi Clan’s Feng Xiao, should be able to extract some very important information. This would allow seizing some lifelines.”
Analyzing, Zhou Yan set up a scenario, scheming against an Elder of the Fu Xi Clan, killing and then rescuing, playing two roles by framing that Granny Qiu.
This way, Granny Qiu is undoubtedly rendered speechless, immediately hitting the target.
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“Granny, what should we do next? I feel that Elder Feng Xiao from the clan has always been at odds with us, perhaps he’s already growing suspicious.”
Feng Yunxi follows by the side of the old woman, Granny Qiu, casting a glance into the distance, seemingly spotting Feng Xiao’s silhouette, yet after another glance saw no one, prompting her to recall the matter, transmitting sound to inquire.
“They wonder, suspect, yet only think I might have ties with the Western Great Sect, without imagining anything deeper. Yes, after entering within the Fu Xi Clan’s boundary, leave these thoughts empty, ensure an uncluttered mind, reveal no flaws, understand? Or, as always, seal your inner self, letting the true nature of the original Feng Yunxi emerge.”
Granny Qiu deliberates briefly, transmitting sound.
“Yes, granny, be assured.”
Feng Yunxi gravely nods.
The two dive deeper into the Fu Xi Ancestral Land.
No different from usual, only the atmosphere thickens somewhat.
Granny Qiu vaguely senses something amiss; why has the aura of this Ancestor Land suddenly become so heavy?
Just as she ponders, a clansman says: “The Grand Ancestor is about to emerge; hearing there will be Tao-teaching at the Immortal Pool soon, intends to observe the Cultivation World outside. The Grand Ancestor commands, after Elder Qiu and Fairy Yunxi return, to visit the Forbidden Land and meet the Grand Ancestor.”
The voice arrives, followed by a somewhat detached, cold voice of a man in green clothes.
“Oh, Feng Yun senior brother, have you emerged as well?” The old woman feigns indifference, rather asking.
“The Grand Ancestor is soon unsealing and will choose a leader; naturally, I emerge. Even though my chances are slim, I must compete with you, won’t let you gain the Clan Leader’s position so easily.”
The green-clothed man snorts.
“Senior brother misunderstood Qiu Fen, junior sister’s endeavors are merely for strengthening the clan.”
“Hmm.”
The green-clothed man coldly snorts, ignoring Granny Qiu, directly turning to fly away towards the Forbidden Locale.
“Granny——”
“It’s nothing, just remember what I said. The Grand Ancestor’s emergence, I’ve foreseen long ago, awaiting this day.”
The old woman transmits sound, then carries Feng Yunxi flying towards the Forbidden Land.
Upon entering the Forbidden Land, the world changes suddenly, mountains appear, peaks lush and green.
A stream of Immortal Realm-like aura flows in all directions.
Yet, just stepped within, Granny Qiu doesn’t sense the Grand Ancestor’s aura; her complexion instantly changes but it’s too late.
An Ancient Tower suddenly crashes down with a “boom,” simultaneously a powerful Qiankun Bag fiercely absorbs Granny Qiu and Feng Yunxi into a Void black hole.
At this moment, a youth with an exceptionally handsome figure, clothed in pitch-black Ancient robe, simultaneously drops a tower and a Qiankun Bag into his palm.
“Grand Ancestor.”
Suddenly, Fu Xi clan members appear from all directions, each kneeling before the black-robed youth.
The black-robed youth pays no mind, only infuses blood force into the Ancient Tower and Qiankun Bag.
Moments later, his gaze turns towards the direction of the Forbidden Locale, showing complex emotion.
“Ten Thousand Buddhas’ Extinction, All Immortals Suffering… One Derivation Realm replaces, yet cannot avoid it? Alas, how tragic!”
The black-robed man mutters, words spoken in pure Tai Chu Rune.
“Tomorrow, summon the Sharing Ancestor Holy Land toward Kunlun Immortal Pool to hear Zhou Yan impart Dao. It presents an enormous opportunity for you. The Heaven and Earth Dao, not of this domain’s spirit, must be transmitted, unbounded by rules.”
“If the clan harbors talents with true Dao heart and cultivation desire, consider apprenticing Zhou Yan, respecting the master to seek wisdom.”
“Yes, Grand Ancestor.”
All clan members bow, kowtowing.
The black-robed youth’s gaze gradually clouds, as if seeing through Space-Time, his eyes deriving into two Eight Diagrams Mirrors, flickering with unusually complex Eight Diagrams Runes.
Within, a world seems to shift, birth, and annihilation, exceptionally terrifying.
All Fu Xi clan members, utterly shocked, dare not make the slightest move.
“Upper Nine, the hidden dragon should not be used.”
“Seeing a dragon in the field, a dragon trapped in the abyss.”
“Regret for the arrogant dragon; heed well, conceit invites disaster, leads to clan extinction.”
“The Ancestor’s perseverance, stability is hard-earned.”
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The black-robed youth speaks further to Fu Xi clansmen, then with a wave of his hand, the pagoda vanishes, and the Qiankun Bag turns to nothingness.
From the Void arise two unique Soul Crystal Chips, infused with vast energy and Heavenly Dao aura.
The black-robed youth casually stretches his hand, the two chips drop into his hand, whereupon a purple Vast Qi Flame appears, within which the chips explode violently but fail to budge the flame.
Ultimately, the black-robed youth completely refines them, revealing their true form—a skull, the skull of a powerful Cultivator.
The skull appears crystal-like, radiantly sparkling like a diamond.
On the skull, many Tai Chu Runes are forcibly compressed by unique power.
A skull forged into a storage chip, now restored by Great Power to skull form.
The black-robed youth holds this skull, once more gazing at his Forbidden Land, muttering: “Unknown desired by, known charmed by, how sorrowful.”
The black-robed youth laments briefly, carrying the skull, vanishing directly, Fu Xi clansmen, unaware of his destination.
Yet the direction he viewed is the true Forbidden Land of Fu Xi Clan—once the Grand Ancestor’s seclusion place.
At this time, Zhou Yan is breaking through Tai Chu Runes, quietly entering the inner world of this Ancestor Land.