The ancestors had all gone mad

The New World was mysterious and unknown, but now it also held a touch of terror. The Master led the way in fleeing, and like a herd mentality, almost everyone followed suit.

Some ambitious and strong individuals actually wanted to stay and explore, but they were swept up by the "rout" crowd and forced to retreat.

"Elder, what exactly did you see?" Xiang Yiwu pressed for details, wanting to get to the bottom of the matter.

Gu Xicheng's expression was unusually solemn. He said, "Although you have mastered a special eye technique, you are still far from perfect. I saw something extremely terrifying...!"

The Xiang Yiwu, with legs as thick as wooden stakes, a broad face like a square basin, and short hair as straight as steel needles, stared wide-eyed in shock.

"Is it... a ' Living Field '?" He knew all too well how powerful Life-Cherishing Elder was; he had already developed the Tathagata's Tathagata Dharma Eyes, able to discern the truth from a great distance by observing the aura.

Whether that once Living Field still exists is unknown; its power, radiating like the sun, was truly astonishing.

Qin Ming and Little Wu exchanged bewildered glances. Was that not a phenomenon, but a "living thing"?

Behind them, the rising sun painted the mountains with golden light, bathing the cliffs and vegetation in External Gods and peaceful glow.

The night ahead was dark and mysterious, like Abyss, yet they chose to walk against the light, doing everything they could to escape as far away as possible.

While still en route, Life-Cherishing Elder began writing a secret letter, preparing to report it.

According to him, it wasn't about the sun rising from the Abyss at all, but rather a vast "field" related to powerful beings, though they were almost completely dead.

"Senior, what level of being is that?" Wu Yaozu asked, his heart pounding.

A sense of absurdity surged within Qin Ming. The remaining "biofield," with its afterglow overflowing from behind the mountain, was shining upon everything like the morning glow, which was truly chilling upon reflection.

Unfortunately, they were unable to witness the view behind the mountain.

Without a doubt, it was absolutely spectacular!

"Surpassing all the Ancestor," Gu Xicheng replied.

Finally, they rushed into the Golden Light Cave, escaping the New World the mountains and rivers were imbued with spiritual energy and the plants and trees grew freely under the caress of the "morning glow," and stepped once again into a world covered in silver.

Before my eyes, the weather was freezing cold, and a cold wind swirled snowflakes against my face.

Everyone felt a sense of unreality; separated by just a cave, it felt like a dream spanning heaven and earth.

That night, Gu Xicheng released several Lightning Bird to deliver a message to the Tathagata Sect.

"You must avoid the Past Tathagata!" he instructed.

"Elder, is that 'morning glow' very important?" Xiang Yiwu asked.

"Of course, it's of great importance."

In the icy, snowy landscape, the Minotaur Race towns were brightly lit and bustling with activity. People returning from the New World were all talking about this as they entered the taverns and inns.

An old Master of the Esoteric Sect said, "Old Gu, you're really something as a leader. You turned around and ran away at the crucial moment. This is going to be a battle between two armies. What you did will definitely lead to a great defeat."

Gu Xicheng said, "These are two different things, okay? Maybe I saved all of your lives this time."

In the dead of night, a thunderclap suddenly rose from the ground in Niu Ben City!

The Master from Night Prefecture were all awakened by a piece of news.

"Some old fellows didn't return. They braved the impact of the crowd's burst of Heavenly Light and Divine Wisdom power, walking to the end of the rosy dawn, where they saw the truth."

"Several fellow Daoists traced back there, but in the end only that old fellow from the Immortal Path escaped back; the others were left behind!"

The Master in Niu Ben City received the news while they were still on their way, and they immediately gathered together for a secret meeting.

As the snow fell heavily, the Master of the Immortal Path, still shaken, was drinking strong liquor to calm his nerves when he was surrounded by a group of old men in the inn.

"That scene was truly sacred, yet also terrifying. It would immediately capture your attention. That tangible atmosphere was like the most magnificent dream. Several Master, one step at a time, prostrated themselves as they moved forward in worship, as if on a pilgrimage..."

The old Master on the Immortal Path seemed to be talking in his sleep; he was clearly terrified. He struggled to escape that bizarre and fantastical place and fled back.

Life-Cherishing Elder Gu Xicheng cherishes life, said, "How about it? Everyone here, kowtow to me. I saved all of you."

"Stop making a scene, make him explain in detail, and report this matter immediately," a Grandmaster said.

There are three Grandmaster in this place, who are responsible for guarding the Golden Light Cave.

In the middle of the night, the Master adjourned the meeting and were told to keep their mouths shut.

One of the three Grandmaster decided to make the trip himself, which was somewhat risky, because after the "reinforcement," the current limit of the Golden Light Cave barely allows Grandmaster to pass through.

"This is a matter of great importance; I need to witness it firsthand."

The Golden Light Cave roared and trembled slightly. The Grandmaster passed through unharmed.

The other two Grandmaster were on high alert, ready to destroy the Golden Light Cave at any moment should the situation turn out any badly.

The following day, many people from Night Prefecture heard the rumors, causing an uproar.

After all, there are Immortal Seed and God Seed here, and the paths are wide open. Some of the Master are their elders.

"Incredible! To encounter such a major event on the very first opening of the gate to New World —I reckon the powerful figures on all paths are going crazy!"

"Brother, please tell me in detail, what exactly happened?"

" In this New World, there may be Gods and Devils who have passed away peacefully, involving extremely profound lineages, whose remaining 'fields' are as bright as the sun."

The New World holds Great Fortune, and it's impossible to hide it now; there are simply too many Master who know about it.

It was eerie there; several Master knelt down and then proceeded by kowtowing, which made people uneasy.

That day, a thick fog surged in the Golden Light Cave, and the rosy light expanded outwards like crashing waves, startling the two Grandmaster guarding the entrance so much that they almost destroyed the place.

"It's me!" An old man appeared, carrying the four unconscious Master back.

"Hiss, so fast?" The two Grandmaster guarding the cave were taken aback.

"The four of them took one step and bowed one head at a time, which touched the residual energy of that area. It seemed to change something, and by using their Consciousness Spirit Light and Divine Wisdom, the pressure was not so great." The Grandmaster of the expedition returned safely.

The Grandmaster guarding the cave said nothing, but used a Treasure Mirror to examine him and, after confirming that there was nothing wrong, they breathed a sigh of relief.

One of them asked, "Did you see it clearly?"

The returning Grandmaster nodded and said, "I saw it. There is indeed something there that would drive even the Ancestor crazy. I tried, but I was too far off and couldn't get close to the core."

Now, there's nothing they can do but wait for the Ancestor to arrive in person.

"In the land bathed in the glow of dawn, there exists a special weapon, more complete and astonishing than He Lian Chengyun's broken arrow or Leng Mingkong's tattered Measuring Heaven Ruler ruler!"

Now, explorers in Night Prefecture are discussing it privately.

It should be noted that He Lian Chengyun's broken arrow and Leng Mingkong's broken ruler could both be transformed into sacred battle armor, which once helped them slay Seventh Realm Demon Immortal.

"There's also a piece of pure white, translucent bone."

"Is that bone? Conservatively speaking, it's most likely Earth Immortal Relic!"

In Niu Ben City, the God Seed and Immortal Seed beings of Night Prefecture were restless and sought verification from Master. Moreover, there were an unusually large number of explorers entering the New World that day.

Some people didn't believe it and wanted to see for themselves.

"Now, it only takes half a day to get there. I saw a wonder of nature, a place where a creature was once suppressed. What a pity, what a lament!"

"I've spotted a Earth Immortal Book!"

On that day, some explosive news came back.

"I actually misjudged the situation; a major crisis didn't erupt," Gu Xicheng reflected.

Qin Ming, Xiang Yiwu, and Little Wu couldn't resist going in again, wanting to see that natural wonder with their own eyes.

Sure enough, this time they didn't feel any pressure and were able to unleash their Heavenly Light Force, increasing their speed and heading straight towards their destination.

Along the way, lush vegetation stretched out its vigorous vitality, and with the illumination of the "Earth Immortal Relic," it was dyed with Golden Haze, making the whole world incredibly vibrant.

Qin Ming and his group arrived. There were already quite a few people there, but no one dared to cross a red line, for fear of getting lost in the Earth Immortal's Dream.

"Everyone says it's Earth Immortal Relic, but that's a conservative estimate; it might be even more extraordinary!" an old man said excitedly.

At this moment, Qin Ming and his group stood on the mountainside, which was completely illuminated by the Golden Haze glow and looked like gold, staring in disbelief at the scene before them.

Behind the mountain, there is a slightly shorter but incomparably dazzling sacred mountain, bathed in rosy light. Its shape resembles a severed hand pressed against the ground, suppressing a creature.

However, the golden mountain has been broken into pieces, and light is emanating from it.

The creature had almost struggled out from the foot of the mountain, but tragically, it was pinned to the ground by a Purple Sword and turned into a human-shaped pile of ashes.

A "Earth Immortal Relic" was left behind, its entire body golden, and the part that had been cut open by the sword's edge emitted an incomparably rich "morning glow".

It can be clearly seen that the Earth Immortal Relic manifested many blurry and wondrous scenes, like a person's past, revealing fragmented pieces of their life.

Everyone realized that it was priceless!

In addition, a book was pierced by the Purple Sword and pinned to the blade, yet it was not destroyed.

"They say he's Earth Immortal, but he's more likely Seven-Day Accumulator. After being suppressed there, he struggled to break free, but still died under the Purple Sword. It's truly terrifying!"

"It could also be Heavenly God!"

People's eyes burned with fervor as they stared at the Earth Immortal Relic, the Purple Sword, and the Earth Immortal Book. They had no way of valuing them. If used properly, Night Prefecture would surely break through its shackles and move towards an unprecedented glorious future.

Qin Ming, Xiang Yiwu, and Little Wu were all mesmerized, almost dizzy, but the treasure was right in front of them, yet they couldn't get close.

That night, they returned from the Golden Light Cave, only to be told that, for the sake of secrecy, all explorers were isolated in a manor Niu Ben City and were not allowed to go out.

"This matter is far too important; it concerns the future of my Night Prefecture. Therefore, everyone, please keep a low profile for now!" This was the order given by the three Grandmaster.

Everyone was speechless, but there was nothing they could do. Even prominent figures like Cheng Sheng and Jiang Ran, as well as people with strong backgrounds like Helian Yaoqing and Yao Ruoxian, were kept out of the manor.

Several days later, the Ancestor of Night Prefecture appeared, and he came secretly with a group of people!

They came here for only one purpose: to jointly study the "Gate" and reinforce the Golden Light Cave. The powerful beings of the Sixth Realm were preparing to personally travel to the New World.

Moon Queen, they left again because they needed some extremely precious heavenly materials and earthly treasures, and they might need to use the thirty-six Heaven Stabilizing Divine Stake to help with the refining.

Three of the Ancestor stayed behind to guard the place, and they valued the Golden Light Cave even more, causing its importance and status to rise sharply.

Furthermore, there are already no fewer than ten Grandmaster here!

Qin Ming, Xiang Yiwu, and the others now have a wider range of activities. In addition to their daily cultivation, they can also wander around the manor area, as long as they don't stray too far.

Being in the same place, they naturally met many acquaintances, such as Pei Shuyan and Zhao Qingcheng, and could exchange information with each other.

"The Ancestor have all gone mad. They actually used the thirty-six Heaven Stabilizing Divine Stake, which are crucial to the clan's fate, to refine the components of the 'Gate,' thereby ensuring the Golden Light Cave's 'immortality' and allowing them to freely roam and enter."

The main reason is that the three things in the New World are so important that they caused a great shock to the hearts of the Ancestor of all paths when they heard about them.

"It is said that if a relic of Earth Immortal Relic is absorbed by Earth Immortal in the perfect realm, or Seven-Day Accumulator, they may be able to break through to a higher realm."

"Perhaps, it might be Heavenly Immortal relic!"

In that case, the levels of the Purple Sword and the "Earth Immortal Book" would also need to be raised. Who wouldn't be envious and tempted?

A few days later, a group of uninvited guests arrived.

They were the group of people who had returned from Pugong, ranging from teenagers to the elderly.

In fact, Jian Huaidao, Xie Lin, Lu Wei, and others had arrived long ago and were also confined to the manor.

Now, their elders have arrived, having heard rumors of the "Earth Immortal Relic" from somewhere.

"The news leaked out. I knew it. They have people on every road. There's no way to keep it a secret," Master Gu Xicheng sighed.

In particular, one group of people went straight to the headquarters of the Tathagata Sect after entering the manor.

A man sitting atop Four-Tusked White Elephant was quite conspicuous; his mount was of seed-level quality, which suggested his extraordinary status.

Xiang Yiwu was displeased and said, "They really came as soon as they smelled it. They clearly went all the way to Pugong, but now that they're back, they're fighting over everything. They've got their eyes on the Earth Immortal Treasure!"

Qin Ming noticed that the man on the Four-Tusked White Elephant was looking at him.

In an instant, the man's eyes lit up like two golden lamps, so dazzling that they seemed to be filled with chaotic runes, as if they could see through everything.

His true age is unknown, but he doesn't look very old, probably in his early thirties. He has short, curly hair and a rather sturdy build. He seems to possess the power of Dragon Elephant within him, with extremely strong physical vitality. The Blood Qi he exudes is very intimidating.

"Who is he?" Qin Ming asked secretly.

"Little Tathagata," Xiang Yiwu transmitted his voice, his tone tinged with some emotion, clearly displeased with the man on the Four-Tusked White Elephant.

Because throughout history, the title "Little Tathagata" has held special significance, indicating that the Buddha is likely to take charge of the Tathagata Sect in the future and is considered a legitimate successor.

However, this title was not bestowed upon men by the Present Tathagata, but rather appointed by the "Past Tathagata" who returned from Pugong.

Qin Ming noticed that the situation on each road was somewhat delicate, even chaotic.

"What realm is he at?" Qin Ming asked.

"He's definitely not Master; he should be at the Fourth Realm," Xiang Yiwu told him. This person's identity was extremely extraordinary; he was a grand-disciple of the Past Tathagata and was deeply favored by him.

Qin Ming asked the question because he noticed that Little Tathagata was observing him.

They practice the same Chaos Force, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're on the same path; he needs to know this beforehand.

As the Four-Tusked White Elephant approached, the Little Tathagata, seated cross-legged, smiled slightly and said, "You are Qin Ming, aren't you? If you have time, go and meet the Sage."

Qin Ming addressed him as "Brother Dao" and greeted him.

You should respectfully address my teacher Tathagata.

Behind the Four-Tusked White Elephant, a young man and woman stepped forward and spoke one after the other.

"At the very least, you should call him 'senior'."

Qin Ming shook his head and said, "I'm not much older than your master. Calling him that would make him sound older."

The young couple, who had clearly mastered the Chaos Force, were both very serious. Even though they were both older than Qin Ming, how could they tolerate him being of the same generation as their master?

"How dare you be so rude! You practice our lineage's Chaos Force Technique; how can you not respect your teacher?"

Qin Ming was displeased. He practiced his family's traditional silk Silk Book Method, which wasn't closely related to their lineage at all.

Xiang Yiwu said, "Qin Ming has a different lineage."

Wu Yaozu also spoke up, "My Ming Ge has never received any guidance from you!"

Now that you have mastered the Chaos Force, you should respectfully address my master as a senior!

"The true lineage of this method now rests with us, Qin Ming. Why are you so rude?"

Clearly, this young couple was quite "stubborn".

Qin Ming felt a surge of anger. What kind of technique had the other party taught him? The so-called source of Chaos Force had several Ancestor; what gave this lineage the right to claim orthodoxy?

Moreover, the other party hadn't given him any guidance at all, and started putting on airs as soon as they met.

Qin Ming spoke up, "How did my lineage become a collateral branch? Who decided on the legitimate lineage?"

He continued, "Furthermore, Lu Zizai is my Senior Brother; neither of you are even qualified to be my peer."

The young man and woman's expressions changed.

Even Little Tathagata heard the name Lu Zizai, a flash of Divine Rosy Radiance appeared in his golden eyes.

"You two, do not be rude," Little Tathagata said, indicating that his two disciples did not need to Say More.

He then looked at Qin Ming and said, "We are indeed of the same origin. You should hurry up and pay homage to the Sage; he has mentioned you before."

"The one who returned from Pugong?" Qin Ming asked. He had no good feelings towards that person. The Past Tathagata he recognized was Old Senior who dared to fight for Night Prefecture and took two Demon God with him even before his death.

This one now calls himself the Past Tathagata it's hard to win his heart.

How dare you be so rude again?

"Either venerate the Sage, or venerate the Buddhas of the Past Tathagata!"

The young couple both looked displeased and spoke one after the other.

Qin Ming's face darkened. He had neither received any favors from these people nor had any close interaction with them, so how could they have the nerve to repeatedly ask him to show them respect?

If it were the true form of the old man who was the master of the "Past Tathagata," one of the sources of the Chaos Force, he would be willing to pay homage. Some of these disciples and grand-disciples are arrogant and have a big air about them.

Qin Ming said in a deep voice, "Who are you two? How dare you speak to me like that? If we're talking about Senior Brother Lu Zizai, you both have to address me as 'senior'."

"How dare you!"

Do you want my master to call you "senior" too?

The two stepped forward, their bodies radiating Chaos Force, their light dazzling, like two small Solar Yang blooming in the morning glow.

Many people in the same manor had already noticed the commotion, especially after the two of them unleashed their Heavenly Light, which alarmed some Immortal Seed and God Seed.

After all, the fluctuations of Primal Chaos Force are extremely intense!

"Youngsters, you should show me respect!" Qin Ming stared at them, the ripples emanating from his body blocking the Chaos Force emanating from the two.

Moreover, his Heavenly Light was even more dazzling and terrifying, directly pressing down on the two men, causing their bones to creak and groan as if they were about to break. The powerful pressure descended like Ascension Mountain, making it difficult for them to bear. Their faces turned pale, and they could only bow their heads and bend over, as if they were about to prostrate themselves.

Everyone in the manor who witnessed this scene was shocked. Although they both practiced the Chaos Force, they looked very different, as if they were two completely different methods. Which one was the true orthodox one?

I've been resting and recuperating for a while now. If I were to routinely ask for guaranteed monthly votes at the beginning of the month, would anyone want to attack me? Please be gentle, thank you!