Battle Through the Heavens: Marry Cao Ying, Reward is Devouring Ancestral Symbol

Salvation of the Heavenly Serpent Palace, Master of the Underworld SectHei Jue’s heart shook violently. He had been in closed-door cultivation for decades; when did such a young Grandmaster, capable of turning clouds into rain with a flip of his hand, appear in the Northwest?

However, someone in the mansion recognized him, and their panicked tone made him instantly realize that the person before him was definitely not bluffing.

He suppressed his churning blood and Qi, saying urgently, ”A misunderstanding! Grandmaster Shen, there must be a misunderstanding in this!

The Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils are a legendary divine object of our snake-cultivator lineage.

Our Heavenly Serpent Mansion has searched for them to no avail; how could we leak information to a ferocious race like the Nine Serene Earth Nether Python? This must be a frame-up by some villain!”

Shen Wen’s expression remained calm as he stood at the bow of the flying boat. His black robes fluttered slightly in the wind as he looked down with an indifferent gaze.

”Whether it’s a misunderstanding or not, do you think I don’t know?”

Before his voice could fade, he stopped wasting words.

A speck of golden light suddenly lit up at the center of his brow.

At first, it was like a bean, but then it silently exploded, turning into a gentle yet magnificent tide of golden light that shrouded the entire mountain gate of Heavenly Serpent Mansion like liquid silver pouring onto the ground.

Having performed it several times, especially after successfully converting the Ice River Valley’s Dou Zun, Shen Wen’s mastery of the ”Great Universal Salvation Technique” had reached perfection.

His Soul Power at the Late Stage of the Heaven Realm was as vast as the sea. With his exquisite control now, wherever the golden light passed, it was not a brutal collision, but a conversion force that was silent like rain yet irresistible.

Hei Jue bore the brunt of it. His Soul Power as a two-star Dou Zun allowed him to struggle half a bit more than the others. Shock, anger, resentment, and horror intertwined in his eyes as black Qi surged around his body in an attempt to resist.

However, that golden light seemed to ignore all defenses, piercing straight through to the Soul’s Origin.

In just a few breaths, the ferocity in his eyes receded like a tide, turning into a deep, pool-like calm. When he looked at Shen Wen again, only pure awe and obedience remained.

Next was the Mansion Master, then the Elders of each peak, and then the countless Disciples... wherever the golden light reached.

Whether they were Dou Zun, Dou Zong, Dou Huang, or Dou Wang, the fear, anger, and confusion on their faces all dissolved, replaced by a uniform and submissive expression.

A moment later, the golden light retracted.

The giant palm of Chaos in the sky, which had caused the world to change color, also quietly dispersed. Sunlight fell once again, but it shone upon a silent and respectful mountain gate.

The flying boat landed on the main peak’s plaza. Shen Wen stepped out with Qing Lin. Hei Jue and the Mansion Master led the crowd in bowing to welcome them, their posture extremely humble: ”Greetings, Venerable One.”

Shen Wen’s gaze swept over them, and he said indifferently, ”Those who secretly communicated with the Nine Serene Earth Nether Python, come out yourselves.”

As his voice fell, two Elders with Dou Huang cultivation at the edge of the crowd turned pale and scrambled out, collapsing a few feet in front of Shen Wen’s feet.

Their whole bodies shook like sieves, their faces filled with desperate panic and regret. Their heads were buried deep, not even daring to speak words of mercy.

Shen Wen didn’t even look at them, turning his head to say to Qing Lin beside him, ”These two are for you to deal with.”

Qing Lin’s body stiffened slightly. Her jade-green eyes looked at the two shivering figures on the ground.

She knew that it was the leak from these people that had almost brought her a fatal disaster.

She thought of Sister Cao Ying’s efficiency, Sister Cai Lin’s decisiveness, and Sister Xiao Yi Xian’s inner strength hidden behind her soft exterior... Beside Brother Shen Wen, there was no need for a weak flower that always hid under his wings.

In the blink of an eye, that trace of hesitation was cut off. She had to take this step.

Qing Lin took a step forward, jade light swirling in her eyes as the three-flower phantom flashed across her pupils.

She raised her hand, and two refined streaks of green light shot out from her fingertips, accurately entering the brows of the two Elders.

There were no screams, nor much of a struggle. Their bodies trembled, the light in their eyes quickly dimmed, and then their life force was severed as they slumped to the ground.

Qing Lin withdrew her hand. Her fingertips were slightly cold, but her heart gradually settled.

She met Shen Wen’s gaze.

A hint of approval flashed through Shen Wen’s eyes, and he nodded slightly.

Only by being decisive in killing can one establish themselves. Qing Lin’s choice meant she had truly begun to walk the path of the strong.

”Dispose of them,” Shen Wen instructed Hei Jue, then walked straight toward the main hall of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion.

Hei Jue hurriedly complied, ordering people to drag the bodies away, and respectfully followed along with the Mansion Master.

Inside the main hall, Shen Wen took a seat while Qing Lin stood quietly beside him. Hei Jue and the Mansion Master waited for orders with lowered hands.

”Tell me, what unusual movements has the Hall of Souls made in the Northwest recently?”

Shen Wen got straight to the point.

The eyes and ears of the Snake-People Clan and Hai Bodong mainly covered Jia Ma and its surrounding areas. In terms of controlling intelligence for the entire Northwest Continent, the deeply rooted Heavenly Serpent Mansion clearly had an advantage.

The Mansion Master pondered for a moment and reported respectfully, ”Reporting to the Venerable One, in the past six months, an outside force has indeed secretly infiltrated the Northwest.

About three months ago, a Sect called the ’Shi Ming Sect’ moved their entire Sect to the depths of the ’Twilight Mist Mountain Range’ adjacent to the Black-Corner Region and quickly established their roots.”

”Shi Ming Sect...” Shen Wen tapped the armrest of his chair with his fingertip, his gaze turning slightly cold.

He remembered that this Sect was related to the Hall of Souls.

It seemed that after the Black and White Heavenly Venerates, the Hall of Souls had not given up on their designs for the Northwest, but had instead changed to a more hidden way of infiltrating.

This Shi Ming Sect was likely an important stronghold set up by the Hall of Souls in the Northwest, or perhaps even a cover or hub for some secret spatial tunnel.

He looked at Hei Jue and the Mansion Master, issuing a command: ”From this day forward, Heavenly Serpent Mansion is to mobilize all resources.

Secretly strengthen surveillance of the Twilight Mist Mountain Range and the Shi Ming Sect, and gather detailed intelligence on their personnel movements, Formation layouts, energy fluctuations, and so on.

But remember, you may only observe from a distance; you must not get close and alert the enemy.

All information is to be sent directly to Elder Cao Ying in Holy Pill City of the Pill Tower through secret channels.”

”We obey the Venerable One’s command!” the two answered solemnly.

”Furthermore,” Shen Wen stood up, ”Qing Lin will remain at the Heavenly Serpent Mansion for a period of time.”

Qing Lin looked up.

Shen Wen explained, ”Among the legacies of the Heavenly Serpent Mansion, there is no lack of ancient records and secret techniques regarding snake-type Bloodlines and pupil techniques. You can use this to solidify your Foundation and further control the power of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils.

In passing, you will oversee this place.”

The last sentence had a deeper meaning. With Qing Lin here, along with the already converted Hei Jue and others, he could ensure the Heavenly Serpent Mansion was completely at his disposal.

Qing Lin was clever and immediately understood the key points. She nodded and replied, ”Qing Lin understands. I will not fail Brother Shen Wen’s trust.”

Shen Wen said no more. With a movement of his body, he turned into a silver light and streaked out of the hall, disappearing into the horizon.

Next, he needed to complete the arrangements at the other end of the spatial tunnel as soon as possible... After Shen Wen left, Qing Lin looked at the horizon where he had disappeared. A trace of reluctance flashed through her jade eyes, but she quickly suppressed it.

She understood Brother Shen Wen’s intentions. For her now, the most important thing was to improve her strength as quickly as possible.

Although Brother Shen Wen had already found several high-level Soul Skills and cultivation methods for her in the Pill Tower that were compatible with the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils,

The Heavenly Serpent Mansion, as the leader of the Northwest with a long history, likely had unique insights or unconventional techniques left behind by former possessors of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils in its secret treasury.

This accumulated knowledge would undoubtedly be of great benefit to her in fully tapping into the potential of her own pupil techniques.

Staying at the Heavenly Serpent Mansion allowed her to both oversee and monitor, as well as use its resources to Cultivate in peace; it was the most suitable choice.

Hei Jue and the Mansion Master were very discerning. They immediately arranged the quietest cultivation cave for Qing Lin and granted her permission to consult all secret treasury records within the mansion, allowing her to take whatever she needed.

Qing Lin composed her thoughts and began her closed-door cultivation in the Heavenly Serpent Mansion.