Chapter 757 - 534: Sudden Upheaval (Part 3)
With the help of Qin Cangwu, they easily passed the most dangerous initial checkpoints.
Old Mirror’s gaze swept across the surroundings, looking at the ethereal seven-colored clouds and the faint outlines of the palace; that was the outer Treasure Vault.
At this moment, the main entrance of the palace was half-open, and rich Spirit Light Treasure Qi was gushing out from within, dazzlingly bright, even illuminating the void brilliantly.
"Let’s go, follow me to retrieve the treasures!"
Very soon, Du Han was overwhelmingly shocked by the scene before him.
Inside the Treasure Vault, the ground was covered with top-grade Spiritual Materials... Elixir Pills and Talismans, with various Tier Six Ancient Treasures hanging, exuding immense Dao Rhyme.
And at the center of the Treasure Vault, atop the Jade Platform, a fist-sized, pure white Jade, faintly glowing with moonlight, was suspended quietly, its moonlight circulating and nurturing the Spiritual Qi of the entire vault.
Old Mirror flicked his finger, wrapping the Lunar Soul Condensed Jade with Yin Yang Dao Rhyme, slowly capturing it into his hand with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes:
"This is the Lunar Soul Condensed Jade!"
"With this artifact, you have hopes of Integration!"
Upon hearing this, Du Han’s eyes were filled with joy.
"Alright, let’s first take all the treasures, and speak later."
"Yes!"
Before long, the originally dazzling Treasure Vault was emptied, the two of them sweeping up all the ancient Spiritual Materials, Elixir Pills, and Talismans...
Du Han remembered Old Mirror’s previous instructions and asked:
"Old Mirror, you previously said to let me cultivate here and teach me a cultivation technique. Now that the treasures are obtained, when shall we begin cultivation?"
Upon hearing this, the smile on Old Mirror’s face slightly faded, his expression gradually grew solemn, shaking his head, he said firmly:
"Putting cultivation aside for now, this is no place to linger. We must pack up and return to Chongli Heaven immediately!"
Du Han was stunned, recalling Old Mirror’s previous confidence in Chongli Heaven, he couldn’t help but worry, subconsciously questioning:
"Old Mirror? Why the rush to return to Chongli Heaven? Could it be Qin Cangwu has additional plans?"
Old Mirror was initially taken aback, but then couldn’t help but light laugh:
"Hahaha, young Du, you certainly think deeply, indeed there is a point."
If Qin Cangwu has additional plans, with a Dharma Master blocking the gate, it’s manageable, but if it’s a Daoist Monarch, that would be bad.
"However, you needn’t be overly worried."
"Look, the remaining resources in the outer Treasure Vault, ancient Spiritual Materials, Elixir Pills, and Talismans, are plentiful."
"These items are enough for me to construct another powerful Yin-Yang Restriction, far superior to the previous one!"
"By then, I will truly achieve Void Refining invincible, enough to rival the likes of Qin Cangwu... isn’t that more reassuring than shrinking here to cultivate?"
Upon hearing this, Du Han’s worry gradually faded, he bowed deeply and said respectfully:
"I understand! It’s Old Mirror’s foresight and thorough planning, I’ll follow Old Mirror’s arrangement!"
...
Though the turmoil in the Qin Clan Ancestral Land was temporarily subdued by the supreme pressure of Ancestor Qin Zhaoyu.
Yet the investigation never ceased, becoming more meticulous and urgent.
The Qin Clan Elders, upon receiving orders, immediately dispersed in all directions, their figures like shooting stars speeding through the Spirit Realm.
Within days, countless clues converged to the Qin Clan Ancestral Land, but most were chaotic, contradictory, or incomplete, difficult to verify.
"Ancestor Yu commands us to ascertain the truth of the Clan Leader’s fall; yet we find ourselves without leads, failing the entrusted mission!"
"The clues are too messy, impossible to connect."
It was at this moment, a figure rushed in quickly, aura urgent—it was Elder Qin Lie who had been sent to investigate Chongli Heaven.
In his hand, he held a Jade Talisman tainted with faint blood Qi, expression excited:
"Everyone! We have clues! I traced it to Chongli Heaven’s Falling Star Cliff and discovered a major incident; not long ago, Qin Changkong fell there!"
"Within the Jade Talisman is the residual aura collected at Falling Star Cliff, along with testimonies from surrounding cultivators."
"On the day of Changkong’s fall, there was a fierce Dao Rhyme clash there, the aura chaotic, with faint traces of the Shura clan’s Dao Rhyme!"
The Elders all sent their Divine Thoughts into the Jade Talisman.
Upon seeing the remnants of that day at Falling Star Cliff and sensing the residual blood Qi and Shura Dao Rhyme, their expressions grew increasingly solemn.
"This is definitely not a coincidence!"
"The Clan Leader’s incarnation fell within days of Changkong’s demise, there must be intricate connections between them!"
"Immediately shift the investigation focus, fully explore the truth of Qin Changkong’s fall!"
"Prioritize tracing all movements on that day at Falling Star Cliff, delve into the source of that Shura Dao Rhyme, find out who killed Changkong, and whether it relates to the Clan Leader’s demise!"
"By command!"
The Elders responded in unison, once again dispatching personnel, fully advancing towards Falling Star Cliff and the surrounding areas for deeper inquiries.
This time, the clues grew clearer as the investigation deepened.
The scene of Qin Changkong and a black-robed cultivator (Du Han) in pursuit and fierce confrontation began to be pieced together...
"Black-robed cultivator? Mid-stage Void Refining cultivation, yet capable of unleashing power far beyond his capability?"
"Marquis Wushang intervened to assist, the Clan Leader suppressed..."
As time slowly passed, when the Elders all returned to the Qin Clan Ancestral Land, it had been three days.
They dared not delay, immediately proceeding to the forbidden Divine Temple of the ancestral land to meet Qin Zhaoyu and report the investigation findings.
On the ancient and unadorned lotus platform sat Qin Zhaoyu, dressed in a Purple Robe, phoenix eyes slightly closed, exuding supreme pressure from her entire being.
The leading Elder bowed deeply, speaking with utmost respect, not daring to overstep the limits:
"Ancestor Yu, we have uncovered part of the truth, and now we report our findings to Ancestor Yu one by one."
The other Elders also bowed together in support:
"Please Ancestor Yu listen!"
Subsequently, the leading Elder began to speak slowly, reporting the entire investigation process from start to finish truthfully, without any omission.
Qin Zhaoyu kept her phoenix eyes slightly closed, expression calm and unperturbed; only once the leader completed reporting did she slowly open her phoenix eyes.
Those were eyes extremely cold and indifferent, with pupils like icy pools in a deep lake; even a single glance made the Elders feel as if they were plunged into an ice cellar.
This moment, she had already linked all clues, piecing together the rough cause, a sharp gleam flashing through her phoenix eyes.
"Mid-stage Void Refining cultivation, yet capable of unleashing Void Refining Twelfth Tribulation’s power, even Marquis Wushang was helpless..."
"And that ancient Treasure Mirror aura appearing faintly, ancient and magnificent, carrying Yin Yang Dao Rhyme, seems to be a Daoist Monarch’s artifact."
Thinking back to Qin Cangwu’s actions, her heart snorted coldly:
"Heh, seems indeed to encounter an extraordinary opportunity, hiding it like this."
"Reluctant to report it to the clan, fearing me to covet your fortune?"
Next moment, her pressure suddenly became sharper, with a hint of anger flashing through her cold phoenix eyes.
A cold snort echoed throughout the Divine Temple, the tone icy and piercing, clearly transmitted into every Elder’s ear:
"Foolish beyond measure!"
These words were not loud, yet like thunder they exploded in the consciousness of the Elders, making them all shudder, bowing even deeper, barely daring to breathe.
Qin Zhaoyu’s tone grew increasingly icy, the coldness in her phoenix eyes almost turning tangible:
"Greedy and insatiable, dared to conceal, only to end up with all incarnations falling,"
"In the end, making me cleanup after you, dealing with your mess!"
Inside the Divine Temple, a dead silence reigned!
The Elders dared not speak, only kept their heads low in deep respect and fear.
They had never seen Ancestor Yu so enraged, evidently this matter had thoroughly infuriated this ancestor.
Qin Zhaoyu’s avatar closed her phoenix eyes, dismissing everyone, she alone fell into silence for a moment, having already made a decision:
"This matter is thorny, seems I can only seek Teacher’s help."