A Mortal’s Journey to Immortality: Wang Yu’s Rebirth as the Reincarnation Dao Ancestor - Chapter 216

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“What should we do?”

With the two Saints in seclusion, the affairs of the Star Palace were entrusted to them.

Originally, they thought that the combined strength of several mid-Nascent Soul stage experts would be enough to quell the situation at the Star Palace.

However, their plan was sound, but the reality was quite troublesome.

They were simply unable to stabilize the situation.

The Six Paths Supreme Saint and Wan Sangu completely ignored them.

Realizing they had been somewhat presumptuous, they chose to retreat, hoping to buy time until the two Saints emerged from seclusion.

If either of the two Saints could advance to the Divine Transformation stage, the current crisis at the Star Palace would be easily resolved.

Even if the two Saints didn’t advance further, with their late-Nascent Soul stage cultivation and the Yuan Magnetic Divine Light that restrained almost all the five elements in the world, they were definitely among the strongest below the Divine Transformation stage. The two of them working together could surely defeat the Six Paths Supreme Saint and Wan Sangu, quelling this chaos.

In other words, they only needed to stall until the two Saints emerged from seclusion.

However…

Their strategy of sacrificing some territory to buy time was quite successful, gaining them over three months. However, due to a carelessness, they had trapped the young palace master, Ling Yuling.

If the two palace masters found out they had lost the young palace master, they would definitely not let them off easily.

“We must rescue her unharmed, no matter the cost,”

a burly man said in a deep voice.

As long as they could get her back, they could accept any loss.

And they had to accept it.

“How do we rescue her? The other party knows that our Star Palace has two Grandmasters, both at the Yuanhou level, and more than thirty of us at the Nascent Soul stage, yet they still dare to make such extortionate demands. What does this mean?”

another person asked.

“This person is so fearless; they must have powerful methods at their disposal, and they are probably not easy to deal with.”

“He chose Gengjin; could he be a sword cultivator?”

“Among those of the same level, sword cultivators are indeed very difficult to deal with.”

Sending too few people wouldn’t be enough to intimidate them.

Sending too many people would clearly indicate that they didn’t want to trade.

It could lead to the other side killing them.

Worse still, given their current internal and external troubles, they can’t spare enough manpower to target the enemy overseas. If the Reverse Star Alliance learns of their internal weakness, the consequences would be unimaginable.

It’s troublesome.

Extremely troublesome.

This person has struck at their Achilles’ heel.

“So, are we just going to agree to these unreasonable conditions? You know, even if we took out all the Geng gold from the Holy Palace’s treasury, we still wouldn’t have enough for thirty jin.”

A piece of Geng gold the size of a pigeon egg only weighs one jin.

Thirty jin is roughly the size of thirty pigeon eggs.

That’s enough to buy the lives of more than a dozen Nascent Soul stage cultivators!

As far as they know, the total amount of Geng gold in the Star Palace’s secret treasury is only a little over four jin.

It’s simply not enough.

“Not only is the Geng metal insufficient, but the ten-thousand-year-old heartwood of the Golden Magnetic Spirit Wood is also insufficient. There are only three pieces left in the treasure vault…”

“That guy’s conditions are too high and too unreasonable.”

“But what can we do if we don’t agree? We only have a little over a day left. Once it’s over, the consequences will be unimaginable. Don’t forget, that person mentioned the Great Jin.”

The Chaotic Star Sea is a vast sea area that even a Nascent Soul cultivator would need to fly for more than ten years to reach the Great Jin.

The dangers there are countless.

“That’s right, that guy claims to be a rogue cultivator from the Great Jin! And there are very few Nascent Soul cultivators in our Chaotic Star Sea who know about the Great Jin Dynasty.”

Only the Twin Saints have actually been to the Great Jin.

Even they, the Nascent Soul elders, have only heard of the Great Jin’s name.

“Since the other party knows about the Great Jin Dynasty, they might really be from there. The reason this person smuggled himself to the outer sea is probably because he doesn’t want to get involved in our war with the Reverse Star Alliance.” “

This person’s true intention is probably not to be an enemy of our Star Palace, otherwise he would have already handed the young palace master over to the Reverse Star Alliance to control us…”

Mentioning this, everyone felt a chill of fear. It was hard to imagine

the terrible consequences that might occur if Ling Yuling fell into the hands of the Six Paths Supreme Saint or Wan Sangu.

Fortunately,

the situation was still under control.

They could still salvage the situation.

“Those two idiots guarding the teleportation array, how did they think of profiting from a defective teleportation talisman?”

“They privately opened the teleportation array to earn exorbitant teleportation fees, but because the teleportation talisman was defective, they couldn’t guarantee the safety of the teleportation process!”

It was simply a deadly scheme.

And it happened without anyone knowing.

“You know what, those two, though they were inconsiderate and made a huge mess, are quite capable when it comes to scheming in this area.”

“Hmph, just a little cleverness, nothing special. Besides, they used their cleverness in the wrong place and on the wrong people.”

“More trouble than they’re worth…”

“They truly deserve to die.”

Mentioning these two, the Nascent Soul cultivators of the Star Palace were furious.

If Ling Yuling were to suffer any mishap during the teleportation, they would be equally responsible.

The Two Saints might even punish these “incompetent” individuals before the battle even begins.

“Alright, the treasury can’t produce that much Geng gold to satisfy them. Besides, it concerns the safety of the Young Palace Master; we absolutely cannot hide it from the Two Saints, otherwise, the consequences will be even more severe. So, please, Two Saints, come out of seclusion.”

The crowd exchanged glances.

Many sighed inwardly.

Some even looked ashen.

After all, it was their people who caused the trouble; how could they, as their superiors, remain uninvolved? Thus, they grew even more resentful   of

the two brilliant guards watching over the teleportation array.   The handsome yet dignified Ling Xiaofeng, and the stunningly beautiful yet aloof Wen Qing, were both very unhappy that their seclusion had been interrupted.   Then, when they heard about Ling Yuling’s plight and learned of their daughter’s current situation, one’s pretty face darkened, and the other’s turned ashen.   The young couple’s expressions were so somber they could drip water.   Ling Yuling was their child, conceived and born after decades of hardship.

With the exceptional talent of a Heavenly Spiritual Root and the millennia-old heritage and foundation of the Star Palace, she was destined to reach the late Nascent Soul stage!

She was the Star Palace’s sole designated successor!

Yet, with such a background, she was sent to Nanming Island for training?

And coincidentally captured alive by a Nascent Soul cultivator and taken to the outer sea? She

even nearly died during her own family’s teleportation array?

Is this the kind of experience the young master of the Star Palace should have?

The two almost laughed in anger at this.

Was this how their subordinates were raising their daughter?

During their years of seclusion, how corrupt had the Star Palace become?

“What do we do? How do we rescue her?”

The stunningly beautiful Wen Qing looked at her husband.

“If we could go there ourselves, we would definitely show that person our power. But we can’t go. Our Yuan Magnetic Divine Light is not yet fully developed, and we can’t venture beyond the ten thousand miles of Yuan Magnetic Divine Mountain.”

If they were to force their way away from Yuan Magnetic Divine Mountain, who knows if others would die, but their Yuan Magnetic Divine Light would definitely go out of control first.

Therefore,

it’s best not to risk their lives.

“Are we not going to save Ling’er?”

Wen Qing’s eyes were full of regret.

“We must save her. She is our only bloodline, and we cannot afford to lose her! Just give that person what he needs.”

Ling Xiaofeng said through gritted teeth.

“But the Gengjin we have, plus what’s in the treasure vault, is far from enough for what that person needs.”

“It’s alright. The other party is just asking for thirty jin, testing us. As long as we show sincerity, he won’t go too far.”

Although he said this, Ling Xiaofeng was still extremely angry.

When had he, Ling, ever been so easily manipulated in this small corner of the Chaotic Star Sea?

He had been famous for a thousand years, never suffering a defeat, always using his power to intimidate and manipulate others.

Only today did he have to admit defeat.

He had to swallow this bitter pill.

“Let’s go see those useless elders.”

…

Star Palace, 80th floor, Council Hall.

On the high platform, Ling Xiaofeng and Wen Qing, who had just emerged from seclusion, sat on either side.

Below, a large group of people stood.

“The Six Paths Supreme Saint and that madwoman Wan Sangu haven’t even broken in yet, and you two have already given us such a big surprise.”

“How should I thank you?”

Ling Xiaofeng calmly looked down at the Nascent Soul stage cultivators standing upright below, lavishing praise on them and expressing his gratitude.

However, those praised all lowered their heads,

like a group of naughty students afraid of being called on by the teacher.

Not one of them dared to meet Ling Xiaofeng’s gaze openly.

Even the three Nascent Soul stage cultivators from his direct lineage would flinch and avert their eyes when they met the Palace Master’s sharp gaze.

The three felt a mix of guilt, worry, and a deep-seated fear that had been ingrained in their hearts for many years.

With just his power, he suppressed twenty or thirty Nascent Soul cultivators… none of them uttered a sound when questioned.

Beside him,

Wen Qing sat expressionless, saying nothing.

But everyone could sense that this aloof iceberg was on the verge of exploding.

Forget it.

They couldn’t afford to offend him. They’d better

just stay put.

No one present wanted to provoke the Twin Saints.

“Hmph, you lot, Yu Ling usually calls you uncles, and she’s been quite respectful to you. But what have you done? You’ve arranged everything for her so clearly? My wife and I haven’t even passed away yet, and you’re already vying for power?”

These words shocked the six mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, who immediately knelt on one knee.

Cold sweat broke out on their backs.

“Palace Master, we wouldn’t dare.”

“Palace Master, it’s a misunderstanding.”

“…”

This misunderstanding was huge.

Even if they had ulterior motives, they would only arrange for their most outstanding disciples to cultivate a good relationship with Ling Yu Ling, hoping to match her with their best offspring as childhood sweethearts!

Who would dare harbor any other wicked thoughts?

At the same time, the other early-stage Nascent Soul elders also knelt on one knee, afraid of standing too high and drawing too much attention.

“You lot, those with Geng Metal, bring it out. Those without, bring out equivalent top-grade spiritual materials. Afterwards, Junior Brother Jin, you go and make this trip, you must bring back the Jade Spirit. I don’t want that child to suffer any more mishaps, do you understand?”

A large gray sun slowly rose behind Ling Xiaofeng.

Everyone present felt their steady magical power suddenly surge wildly through their meridians like a wild horse

, trying to leave their bodies .

“What’s going on?”

someone exclaimed in shock.

“It’s the Yuan Magnetic Divine Light!”

It was said that the Yuan Magnetic Divine Light, when pushed to its extreme, could damage a person’s cultivation.

Now it seemed it was indeed true.

At this moment,

the Star Palace cultivators’ awe of Ling Xiaofeng increased even further.

Jin Kui, at the peak of the mid-Nascent Soul stage, took out a piece of Gengjin the size of an infant’s fist that he had treasured for many years:

“I will definitely bring back that child, Yu Ling.”

“There’s not much time left, go. Go quickly and return quickly.”

“Yes.”

Then.

Jin Kui, the number one person below the Twin Saints, took a total of about ten catties of Gengjin, along with five pieces of ten-thousand-year-old golden magnetic spirit wood heartwood, and some other top-grade spiritual materials, and went straight to the Starry Sky Palace on the fiftieth floor of the Holy Mountain.

Looking at the Twin Saints again…

Ling Xiaofeng raised his hand and summoned the old man in the Core Formation stage, and then, searched his soul.

Wen Qing pressed his hand on the forehead of another young man in the Core Formation stage… searched his soul!

The two of them wanted to understand the situation at that time in great detail.

Then.

The more they understood, the colder their eyes became.

When they caught a glimpse of some elders present, they were so frightened that they didn’t dare to breathe.

…

Silver Shark Island.

Jin Kui, wearing a mask, concealing his appearance and changing his appearance, descended by teleportation array.

Then, he chose the agreed direction and went straight there with the escape light.

After Jin Kui had left Silver Shark Island, Han Li emerged from a pavilion under the jurisdiction of the Four Seas Chamber of Commerce.

Han Li was wearing a fine ancient treasure robe that could help cultivators conceal their aura. Even a high-level cultivator’s divine sense couldn’t penetrate the robe’s disguise.

He was disguised as a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Even at a short distance, Jin Kui couldn’t detect his disguise.

“Only one person came?”

This was unexpected. He

had thought there would be three to five, or even seven or eight, Nascent Soul cultivators.

“However, this person’s cultivation is extremely high; their magical power is stronger than that of Barbarian Beard and Wan Tianming.”

In other words, they were a mid-Nascent Soul expert.

This one person alone was equivalent to four or five ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators.

“And this person’s escape technique is incredibly fast, much faster than that of Barbarian Beard and Wan Tianming.”

In Elder Ximen’s memory, there was only one person who met the criteria.

That was Jin Kui, the junior brother of the Twin Saints.

The eternally third-ranked one, who was also quite old.

“Looks like it’s the right thing to do to stake out here and observe the situation secretly…”

If the Star Palace caused trouble, he wouldn’t go to the transaction.

Turning away was the best policy.

If the Star Palace followed the rules, he would definitely follow them too.

In short,

he would never be foolish enough to go to the agreed-upon location and wait.

…

Several hours later.

When Jin Kui arrived at the location and found no one there, veins bulged on his forehead.

But…

when he saw a Foundation Establishment stage puppet emerge from the seabed, approach the water’s surface where he stood, and gesture towards him…

His heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled. He

immediately unleashed his full divine sense, searching every inch:

“You cowardly rat hiding your head and tail, come out!”

He wanted to see just who this rogue cultivator from the Great Jin Dynasty, Li Feiyu, really was

. He refused to believe that his divine sense, surpassing even that of a peak mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, wouldn’t be able to find this person.

The result…

After a hundred breaths, the puppet was still standing there, staring straight at him.

Jin Kui, somewhat embarrassed, was even more stunned.

“No one within a two-hundred-mile radius?”

Impossible!

(End of Chapter)