Serpent Ancestor

In recent days, although Qing Shuang had received many visitors, they were all mere acquaintances.

The only one she was truly close to was Xu Hei.

Moreover, the distance between the two was no more than thirty meters, which for Divine Transformation cultivators, was just a step away, sparking endless speculation.

”Do you think the two of them might have already...”

”How could that be? How could the Wood Spirit Clan associate with outsiders...”

At this point, the two who were conversing immediately fell silent, afraid of being overheard.

...

The core area of the Wood Spirit Clan was located atop a towering mountain.

At this moment, many had gathered there, not only top-tier Wood Spirits at the Divine Power stage but also many Wood Spirits that had yet to take human form, remaining in their plant forms, entrenched nearby.

Everywhere one looked, it was a sea of green.At the center of this green expanse was an untouched plaza, where a humanoid statue stood.

The statue depicted a graceful woman, and despite the countless years that had passed, it remained lifelike, emitting a faint golden glow, as if the power of the law still resided within.

The moment Xu Hei saw the statue, he recognized its identity.

”Lotus True Monarch.”

Xu Hei took a deep breath, suppressing the tremor in his heart.

This was the ancestral statue of the Wood Spirit Clan!

Before long, Xu Hei and Qing Shuang landed beside the plaza.

The Thorn King and Leaf King were also present, both very conspicuous. The Thorn King was an elderly man with a head full of white hair, indistinguishable from a human in appearance, showing no plant characteristics, a complete transformation.

His face was gentle, his old eyes calmly watching Xu Hei and Qing Shuang, a slight smile on his lips.

The Leaf King was a middle-aged man, carrying a large sword, sitting cross-legged to one side, exuding a sharp aura, his brows like swords, his eyes like blades, resembling a sword cultivator.

This was the strongest force among the three Grand Elders.

Old Greenwood Demon was in closed-door cultivation and had not appeared.

Qing Xuan descended from the horizon, nodding to Xu Hei in greeting.

Among the crowd, Xu Hei also saw many familiar figures, such as the Yan family of the stone spirit clan, the Oli family, and the Chi family, all present.

Among them was a stone man with purple hair, crouching low-key on one side, smiling at Xu Hei.

”Alright, now that the main figures have arrived, the clan leader’s succession ceremony shall begin!”

The Thorn King stood up, his loud voice echoing throughout the venue.

He took out an ancient mirror, illuminating the center of the plaza, which was the Reflecting Sky Mirror.

At this moment, the scene in the plaza was simultaneously projected to every corner of the Wood Spirit Clan, allowing every Wood Spirit with intelligence to clearly witness this moment.

In an instant, all murmurs ceased, and everyone fell silent, focusing on the center.

”Clan leader, pay homage to the ancestral statue!” the Thorn King announced loudly.

Qing Shuang exhaled, suppressing her inner unease, and under the gaze of the crowd, walked toward the ancestral statue.

To her surprise, someone else made the same move.

—Qing Xuan!

He too was walking toward the ancestral statue!

”What does this mean?” Qing Shuang’s face changed.

Qing Xuan said nothing, reaching the ancestral statue and kneeling down.

Qing Shuang dared not delay and hurriedly knelt as well.

”Please present the clan leader’s seal!” the Thorn King continued.

Qing Shuang took a deep breath, producing a golden lotus-shaped seal, placing it in her palm.

Similarly, Qing Xuan also took out a lotus-shaped seal, identical to the one in Qing Shuang’s hand.

”What?!”

Not only was Qing Shuang struck as if by lightning, but everyone present was also shocked, staring in disbelief.

Two clan leader’s seals!

And they were exactly the same!

It was well known that the clan leader’s seal was crafted by the ancestor’s own hands, a symbol of the Wood Spirit Clan’s inheritance, only to be held by the clan leader.

It not only symbolized identity but also served as the key to inheritance, to carry on the ancestor’s legacy!

Yet now, there were two identical ones, which could only mean one was fake!

”How could this be?”

”Heh, this is going to be interesting.”

”Today might not end well!”

Among the onlookers, there were those surprised, those panicked, and those who enjoyed the spectacle, a variety of emotions filling the crowd.

The Thorn King wore a look of anger as he said, ”What’s going on?”

Qing Xuan clasped his hands and said, ”Grand Elder, I do not know where Qing Shuang obtained a counterfeit seal, attempting to seize the position of clan leader.”

”The handiwork of the ancestor should be impossible to replicate, but I have heard that the foreign cultivators outside are all highly skilled, proficient in artifact refining, and perhaps know some strange and evil techniques, which is not surprising.”

Qing Xuan looked at Qing Shuang, delivering the explanation he had prepared in his heart.

In an instant, he placed Qing Shuang in a disadvantageous position.

In contrast, Qing Shuang had not expected such a situation to occur, but at this moment, she could only suppress her inner panic and calmly said, ”What makes you say mine is fake? The seal in your hand is the counterfeit! Moreover, I have fully received the ancestor’s inheritance and comprehended the Golden Lotus Law, how could that be false?!”

With that, a golden lotus appeared at her brow, emitting a dazzling light, attacking Qing Xuan.

But this light only lasted for a moment before dissipating significantly.

Qing Shuang’s face suddenly changed, feeling as if her law was being suppressed, unable to exert even a tenth of its power.

”Hmph, ridiculous!”

Qing Xuan wore a mocking expression, a golden lotus also appearing at his brow, emitting a light ten times stronger than hers, spreading outward.

”Buzz!”

The golden light spread, illuminating the world like a rising sun, enveloping all things.

Everyone bathed in the golden light felt a peace from the depths of their hearts, their evil thoughts dissipating, impurities purified, fatigue vanished, and soreness expelled.

”The Golden Lotus Law, reflecting all beings, saving the world!”

”This is the true inheritance of the ancestor!”

Qing Xuan’s voice echoed in everyone’s ears, and all lowered their guard.

At this moment, there was no pain, no distractions, no hatred, no negative emotions.

Except for a few with profound cultivation who were unaffected, most were influenced by Qing Xuan’s Golden Lotus Law, immersed in a state of peace and harmony.

Moreover, some plants began to grow rapidly, their cultivation advancing, greatly benefiting the Wood Spirit Clan.

This influence came quickly and left just as fast.

When everyone regained clarity, they were in awe of Qing Xuan.

”This... this is the Golden Lotus Law!”

”Indeed, this is the power of the ancestor!”

”Qing Xuan’s inheritance is genuine, Qing Shuang must be an impostor!”

”That damned Qing Shuang, she almost fooled us!”

The Wood Spirit Clan erupted, with some even filled with righteous indignation, glaring at Qing Shuang, ready to take action.

They had never witnessed the true Golden Lotus Law!

But within their understanding, the Golden Lotus Law should indeed be like this, benefiting all beings, not about fighting and killing.