Checking in for 100,000 Years

Chapter 260: Chapter 260: The True Strength of the Sacred Sect of the Mysterious Bird

Ye Yun made such a suggestion because he was worried that Lei Qinian might perish within the Heavenly Moon Secret Region. After all, entering any Secret Region alone posed a very high risk of death. And Lei Qinian was only at the Fifth Level of Nirvana Realm, possessing merely average combat power.

”Senior, I appreciate your kindness. I have some personal matters to attend to in the Heavenly Moon Secret Region, so it’s really impossible for me to join your disciples in forming a team.”

After some thought, Lei Qinian still refused Ye Yun’s kindness, as he had to be extremely cautious with this mission. After all, those Tianyue Osmanthus Fruits were extremely precious, and he was afraid that others would covet them if they formed a team. Although the senior before him had treated him well, in reality, he had no idea about the senior’s background.

”You ungrateful brat! My Master is so kind to you, yet you have the audacity to refuse...” Big Black Cat gritted his teeth at the side, wearing an expression of thorough exasperation.

”Think it over. By the time the Heavenly Moon Secret Region opens, perhaps you will change your mind,” Ye Yun smiled faintly, not insisting any further.

He naturally knew the secret Lei Qinian was hiding. After all, if they formed a team, Lei Qinian wouldn’t be able to act alone to find the Tianyue Osmanthus Fruits hidden in the valley.

There were still a few days until the Heavenly Moon Secret Region would open. Ye Yun was not in a hurry and decided to give the young man some time to think it over.

After all, he was the only descendant left in this world by his good brother. No matter what, Ye Yun had to take care of this bloodline and ensure Lei Qinian was safely sent on his way; only then could he feel at ease.

”Thank you for your understanding, Senior. I will take my leave now.” Lei Qinian clasped his fists in a bow, then hurriedly departed.

He now possessed a Heavenly Moon Order and needed to hurry to the Heavenly Moon Dynasty. Not far from Wu Kun Mountain was a ferry port with large ships traveling between the Heavenly Star Dynasty and the Heavenly Moon Dynasty. By spending a certain amount of Spirit Stones, he could board a ship to quickly reach the Heavenly Moon Dynasty.

Watching Lei Qinian’s departing figure, Ye Yun smiled.

What a stubborn young man! His demeanor is very similar to my good brother, Lei Cheng. Lei Cheng was quite stubborn himself.

”Master, why are you treating this young man so kindly? Is he also the descendant of an old friend of yours?” Big Black Cat mused before boldly asking from the side.

After all, Big Black Cat had also been to the Chang Family and knew it was the family of an old friend of his Master from a hundred thousand years ago. And just now, his Master had repeatedly questioned the blue-robed young man about his surname. Clearly, this young man in blue... he might also be a descendant of an old friend Master met a hundred thousand years ago.

”That’s right,” Ye Yun nodded, not hiding it.

He looked down at the base of the mountain. With a mere thought, a command was instantly conveyed to the Bloody Overlord Demonic Dragon’s mind.

”Don’t worry, Master. I will definitely protect that young man,” replied the Bloody Overlord Demonic Dragon. He then transformed into a red-robed young man and flew off in a specific direction.

With the Bloody Overlord Demonic Dragon gone to protect Lei Qinian, Ye Yun felt much more at ease. He had sent him because he didn’t want Lei Qinian to encounter any mishaps on his journey. Fortunately, Little Dragon had been idle, so this escort mission was a fitting task.

Big Black Horse looked in a certain direction, suddenly lowered his head, and sighed. Alas, now only I am left... My lot is just to pull a carriage. Now that even the Bloody Overlord Demonic Dragon has a task and has left, I can only wait here for Master’s return.

Ye Yun continued to roam the streets, quietly awaiting any news from the Sacred Sect of the Mysterious Bird.

「At the same time.」

Several Elders who had been teleported from Wu Kun Mountain to the Sacred Sect of the Mysterious Bird immediately rushed towards an ancient tower on the Sect’s rear mountain upon their arrival.

”Supreme Elder, something terrible has happened! The Sect Master and Deputy Sect Master have been killed! The Saintess has also betrayed the Sect...” These Elders knelt before the ancient tower, crying and recounting the tale with faces full of grief.

At first, the ancient tower was silent. But as the Elders continued their tearful pleas, an emaciated, grey-robed Elder pushed open the tower’s large door and stepped out.

”Supreme Elder, you’ve finally come out!” Seeing the grey-robed Elder, fresh tears welled up in the eyes of the other Elders, and they were so overwhelmed they could barely speak.

The grey-robed Elder, his face deeply wrinkled but his eyes exceptionally sharp, said coldly, ”Tell me in detail exactly what happened.”

One of the Elders recounted in full detail everything that had transpired on Wu Kun Mountain, not forgetting to embellish his account to emphasize the white-robed youth’s despicable and terrifying actions.

After listening, the grey-robed Elder’s face turned so gloomy it seemed to freeze the air around him. A boundless fury ignited in his chest, threatening to erupt like a volcano.

Suppressing the fury in his chest, the grey-robed Elder said faintly, ”This person is no simple character...”

”Supreme Elder, you must avenge our Sect Master...” Seeing the Supreme Elder had not immediately declared his intentions, the Elders burst into renewed tears.

”Revenge is a certainty. Follow me.” The grey-robed Elder stated coolly, turning and departing, his wide sleeves fluttering. He navigated a winding path and soon disappeared into a long, narrow valley.

Within the valley lay a mist-shrouded Formation. The grey-robed Elder formed a series of hand seals, channeling a spell into it. Instantly, the Formation activated, and a large gateway opened. The grey-robed Elder led the way inside.

What is this place? The other Elders, clearly unfamiliar with this location, exchanged puzzled glances. When the Supreme Elder didn’t respond, they prudently kept quiet, following him single file.

Beyond the gateway lay a pitch-black tunnel that slanted downwards, extending deep into the earth, its end nowhere in sight.

”Supreme Elder, is this a secret sanctum of our Sect?” one Elder asked cautiously, shivering slightly in the chilly wind that gusted through the tunnel.

”Indeed. Deep underground lies the greatest foundation of our Sacred Sect of the Mysterious Bird,” the grey-robed Elder stated, a hint of pride touching his lips.

They quickened their pace, and after an hour, they finally arrived in a grand hall deep underground.

HISS! The Elders gasped, gawking at a massive megalith standing in the center of the hall. The megalith was crystal clear, emitting a potent life aura, and within its heart, a large black bird was sealed.

”Supreme Elder, this... could this be the legendary Xuan Bird Ancestor of our Sect?” one Elder exclaimed, a sudden realization dawning on him. His knees buckled, and he knelt on the ground.

The other Elders quickly followed suit, kneeling as well. All of them stared at the black Xuan bird encased in the transparent megalith, their expressions fervent and awestruck as they kowtowed repeatedly.

For tens of thousands of years, a legend had circulated within the Sacred Sect of the Mysterious Bird: that a true Xuan bird once resided in the Sect. However, it was only ever a legend; no living Successor of the Sacred Sect of the Mysterious Bird had ever seen it.

”Each of you will contribute ten drops of Essence Blood. I shall awaken the Ancestor,” the grey-robed Elder commanded, looking at the kneeling figures with an indifferent expression.

Upon hearing his words, the Elders immediately pressed their hands to their chests without hesitation, each coughing up ten drops of Essence Blood. The dark-red Essence Blood radiated a dense Profound Bird Bloodline aura.

The grey-robed Elder collected the Essence Blood into a small vial. He walked to the front of the megalith and levitated into the air above it, then tilted the vial.

The dark-red Essence Blood streamed down like a thin thread, entering the crystal-clear megalith. It passed through the stone and slowly seeped into the body of the black Xuan bird.