The Ancestor's Entrustment! Chen Whitehair Will Take Over

Longevity Sect.

Inside the Longevity Hall, the atmosphere was solemn. Xing Huiguang listened with a tired and serious expression to the instructions of the Second Ancestor Jiang Jian and the Third Ancestor Su Yanyan, and hesitated before speaking.

"But Second Martial Uncle, we still haven't found Junior Brother Chen. If I go into seclusion to prepare for breaking through to the Nascent Soul, the sect only has Senior Brother Ran who can take charge of the overall situation. We are still lacking someone who can stand alone."

"This role now belongs to none other than Junior Brother Chen."

Apart from Xing Huiguang, the Longevity Sect currently has eight Golden Elixir cultivators.

Among the eight Golden Core cultivators, Elder Ran is too old to fight well, while Qiu Feng is the youngest Golden Core Late Stage, capable of standing alone in terms of combat strength.

The other Golden Core Elder are only at the Golden Core Mid Stage level, insufficient to stand alone, and one traitor has even been discovered but not yet dealt with.

Qiu Feng, being the Evergreen Sect Master, had long since left the Longevity Sect to establish his own sect, so the Longevity Sect naturally needed a capable successor.

The successor, Chen Dengming, the Daoist Longevity Dao Child, is now too inexperienced and immature.

In extraordinary times, extraordinary measures are necessary. Chen Dengming was appointed to this critical mission, but he had been out of contact since the Border Town was attacked by the Soul Devouring Ancestor eleven days ago.

The Second Ancestor Longevity was an absolute madman of seclusion, but after finishing his seclusion, he became a complete chatterbox, as if he wanted to say everything he hadn't said during his seclusion.

At this moment, he circled around Xing Huiguang, talking rapidly as he spoke, "Hey! I say, Xing, you've been the sect leader for so many years, why are you suddenly so reserved at this time?"

What time is it? The First Ancestor was seriously injured, and now it's up to us old bones to shoulder the burden of the Longevity Sect.

When the Nascent Soul Treaty was still effective, it needed you as a deterrent, standing in front of us. Now, the Nascent Soul Treaty is just a piece of toilet paper, not even worth mentioning.

If you can break through to the Nascent Soul at this time, it will add to the deterrent power of our sect.

As for Xiao Chen, even if we find him, we have other plans and responsibilities for him. We won't keep him in the sect as we'd like. You should also know that his strength is not yet sufficient."

Xing Huiguang was stunned. "That..."

The Third Ancestor, Su Yanyan, timely interrupted the talkative Second Ancestor, adding, "While you are in seclusion breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage, I will be in charge of the sect, and Elder Ran will assist me in managing the sect."

Upon hearing this, Xing Huiguang could only agree. Since the two elders had other arrangements for Chen Dengming, it seemed they had planned it all along.

These two are much older than him; they've seen more in life than he's ever had. Listening to the advice of elders will never hurt you.

Just then, a series of celebratory drumbeats came from the side hall.

Xing Huiguang's expression changed slightly, and he said with delight, "It's Junior Brother Chen! This teleportation array has only recently established a two-way connection with his small communication array."

A corner of the riverbank near the Ming River.

Chen Dengming smiled as he watched the small sound transmission array gradually brighten.

"Senior Brother Xing!"

"Junior Brother Chen, are you alright? How come so many geniuses are trying to reconnect with you, Soul Devouring Ancestor is chasing after you?"

"Well, it's a long story. Here's how it is."

"Senior Brother Xing, is the elder from our Eastern Region currently guarding the Border Town?"

"I never expected that you, Junior Brother, could survive the pursuit of that cunning old monster, the Soul Devouring Ancestor. It's truly remarkable."

"That's right, the one currently guarding the Border Town is a Nascent Soul senior from our Eastern Region, Senior Kou from the Curiosity Sect."

Upon hearing this, Chen Dengming and He Yingyu exchanged a glance and both breathed a sigh of relief. As long as it wasn't some Old Devil from the Western Devil Cultivator, then everything was fine.

He then spoke with Xing Huiguang for a long time, discussing the current situation in the four regions, the difficulties facing the Longevity Sect, and the arrangements made by the two patriarchs.

"Do the two patriarchs have other plans for me?"

Chen Dengming was quite surprised to hear that the two elders of the sect had entrusted him with another important task.

"Good."

Xing Huiguang said, "Junior Brother, I just told you some things as well."

Now I'll make some things clearer for you.

Although the First Ancestor was injured, fortunately Senior Qu returned six days ago. Senior Qu is indeed powerful; even Mochao Kingdom Lord and that Venerable Lord joined forces, they did not gain a significant advantage.

Fortunately, that Venerable Lord had only recently broken through to the Spirit Transformation. Although his combat power was terrifying, Senior Qu was no pushover either.

After a fierce battle, the three of them disappeared into the depths of the Spirit Thunder Layer. The Second Martial Uncle suspected that they had fought their way out of the heavens.

However, this significantly reduced the threat and pressure from those at the Spirit Transformation level, meaning the Demonic Sect didn't gain much advantage this time.

Xing Huiguang paused for a moment, then continued, "Judging from the current situation, the Heavenly Demons are also stirring up trouble. They may lead their hordes of demons to launch a large-scale invasion of our Southeast Two Regions while Senior Qu is away. This period is very sensitive."

You can return, or you can stay and seek refuge far away. The two patriarchs' instructions were actually to have you flee far away so that the Longevity Sect could establish a new second Mountain Gate and leave behind seeds."

"Escape far away."

Chen Dengming frowned in deep thought.

His original intention was to return to his sect, stay on Longevity Peak to cultivate diligently, and slowly break through to the Nascent Soul Realm.

Even if a Nascent Spirit Transformation cultivator were to attack him along the way, he would accept it. It was better than hiding and running around outside, not being able to cultivate properly, and living in constant fear.

But now it seems that the sect's elders have high hopes for him and have made new arrangements.

"It seems that the First Ancestor was seriously injured after the battle with the Mochao Kingdom Lord. Otherwise, the ancestors would not have wanted to open up new sects and Mountain Gate sites outside the Four Domains, so that some of the seeds could avoid the increasingly chaotic vortex of the Four Domains."

This was also a worst-case scenario plan; even if something unexpected happened to the sects in the four regions in the future, the Longevity Sect's lineage would not be broken.

But the person chosen to open up new territory was me?

After closing the small communication array, Chen Dengming frowned in thought, looked at He Yingyu, and couldn't help but smile bitterly, "Senior Sister, it seems that for us to cultivate peacefully and comfortably for some time to come will be a luxury, at least within the Four Inner Domain."

He Yingyu smiled brightly, took Chen Dengming's hand, and said, "At least we still have plenty of resources for cultivation."

It would have been better if this hadn't been mentioned, but just thinking about it made Chen Dengming feel a pang of heartache.

He was almost tricked by Jia Guoxian. He hadn't even had a chance to enjoy the Storage Bag he got before it was lost when his clone was killed. Now it was definitely gone forever, and he had lost at least several thousand High-grade Spirit Crystal.

"Sigh, these are turbulent times. Now that the sect is safe for the time being, and we have some matters to instruct, let's head back."

Chen Dengming put away the small communication array and then summoned the spirit boat.

Even if it is to flee far away as arranged, to find a new blessed land for the Longevity Sect, and at the same time leave behind seeds.

I need to go back first and use my battle merits to prepare various resources such as Technique Method.

Moreover, there's the sect's Immortal Celestial Lineage and the unique skills of its elders—all of which I need to learn about before leaving.

Chen Dengming flew onto the spirit boat, pondered for a moment, and then summoned an ordinary fake core clone by making a hand seal. After that, he summoned Zhu Xun from the Soul Guiding Banner.

"Old Zhu, you've made great contributions these past few times, so I'm not stingy with my money. I'll feed you the two Golden Core souls I recently collected after slaying them. I hope they can help you break through to become a Foundation Establishment Perfection Fierce Ghost, or even a Ghost General."

Chen Dengming looked at Zhu Xun with a smile, his hands behind his back. Then, with a wave of his hand, the Soul Guiding Banner flew towards his clone.

"My clone has been holding the banner with you these past few days, urging you to slowly devour and absorb these two golden core souls. Thirteen days should be enough, right?"

Upon Zhu Xun counted on his fingers, but after a long time he still couldn't figure it out. Then he widened his eyes, grinned, and pointed with his fangs to indicate that there was no problem.

"It's not just about feeding you and making you stronger; I also need you to assist this clone of mine in exploring the Fallen Forbidden Zone, and ideally, to find some Soul Flower."

Chen Dengming continued to give instructions.

Zhu Xun grunted, sounding somewhat impatient, implying that he would do anything as long as he was given food.

Chen Dengming shook his head, glanced at the clone, and nodded slightly.

The butcher was impulsive and irritable when he was alive. Although he has been trained to be more cunning in the years since his death, he is still hard to change his nature.

Fortunately, he left a clone by his side to supervise, so nothing serious happened.

"Thank you, fellow Daoist, for remembering my matter."

Soul House, the Little Array Spirit stammered his thanks.

"No need for thanks. You've been helping me all these years. We've supported each other, and that's what's called a 'dao companion' on the Immortal Path."

Chen Dengming smiled nonchalantly.

The Little Array Spirit Soul House blushed with embarrassment. Although it knew that the so-called dao companion did not refer to the relationship between a man and a woman as husband and wife, but rather to Daoist friends who could communicate and support each other, it still made it feel strange.

Soon, the spirit boat took off and sped away.

The clone left behind by Chen Dengming stared at Zhu Xun, then the clone waved and pointed to the gloomy and eerie Fallen Forbidden Zone across the Ming River.

One soul and one avatar then crossed the river together.

Five days later.

After meandering through the surrounding areas, Chen Dengming and He Yingyu finally approached the heartland of the Longevity Sect in the Eastern Region.

On their return journey, they were much more cautious than when they went there.

After all, they had already learned from Xing Huiguang that the Nascent Soul Treaty was no longer valid.

Although the powerful Spirit Transformation cultivators like the Sha Star had some restraint, they could unleash their true power at any moment and become unable to control themselves.

These powerful figures used to either travel the world or dream of immortality under the Tree of Immortality, or take naps in seclusion and rarely went out.

But now these powerful figures have all emerged and begun to clash.

If these insignificant individuals happen to stumble upon Spirit Transformation cultivator returning from a battle, it would be no different from two Qi Cultivation Cultivator suddenly being caught in the aftermath of Golden Core Cultivator's fight.

"We're flying right through Battlefield right now. It's terrifying to see Spirit Transformation experts fighting. This battle is said to have happened six days ago, and even after six days, the Spiritual Qi here hasn't recovered at all."

The two flew over a Battlefield that had existed six days earlier. Chen Dengming looked at the ruins left on the ground below and clicked his tongue in amazement.

This place was clearly once the territory of a Cultivation Family.

But now only ruins remain. The mountain has collapsed, creating a deep pit that is tens of feet in diameter and seven or eight feet deep. The mud and sand on the ground seem to have been scorched by high temperatures, melting into a dense, crystallized layer that reflects a scaly light under the sunlight.

"An attack falling from tens of kilometers above the ground might just be the aftershocks of a battle, but landing here has caused the annihilation of a Cultivation Family."

Chen Dengming looked up at the sky and could see very thin clouds and a dark background behind them, which made his heart pound.

He floated on the edge of the pit and looked up, feeling as if he were an ant gazing up at the human realm—incomprehensible and deeply awestruck.

The Spiritual Qi here, spanning hundreds of miles, is extremely thin, not much better than in the Southern Seeking Land.

Deep within the ruins of the Cultivation Family, the Spirit Vein were almost completely destroyed.

This place may have once been teeming with people, but now no one dares to approach it.

Chen Dengming didn't dare linger, worried that the Nascent Spirit Transformation who had fought in the high sky nearby might suddenly descend from the sky and return.

Even though the chances are slim, take a look and leave quickly.

Along the way, they encountered several more places where the Spiritual Qi seemed to have been drained.

Chen Dengming originally wanted to go to the vicinity of Heguan City to check on Jiang Qiang and the others, but seeing the dire situation in the Eastern Region, he gave up the idea of wandering around aimlessly.

He sent a clone as a representative to visit, and quickly returned to the Longevity Sect with He Yingyu.

The situation at the Longevity Sect is also not good.

The once Immortal Qi and misty Thirteen Peaks of Longevity now have about 30-40% less Spiritual Qi.

High above the Mountain Gate, the clouds were thin, and if you flew higher, you could hear the howling winds of the Spiritual Qi Wind Layer.

This also seems to cause the mountain winds of the Thirteen Peaks of Longevity to become exceptionally strong, scraping against one's bones like knives, like a wild shrew, leaping and rolling in the valley, rolling on the treetops, raising sharp, mournful cries, and making the leaves cry out pitifully.

"Junior Brother Chen, as you have seen, the sect's fortune has actually been diminished after the battle of the Spirit Transformation, and it will take a long time to recover."

At the Longevity Peak, Xing Huiguang spoke with a sigh, his hands clasped behind his back, to the returning Chen Dengming.

Chen Dengming's expression was solemn, his heart heavy, and his white hair at his temples danced in the gale. He said, "I didn't expect the hidden dangers left behind after the battle between Spirit Transformation experts to be so great. How is the First Ancestor now?"

If the First Ancestor is still in good condition, he could probably easily restore the deteriorating environment of the Mountain Gate with his abilities.

But now, it's likely that the First Ancestor was seriously injured, rather than just suffering a minor injury as some have claimed.

"Don't worry, a Nascent Spirit Transformation lives for five thousand years. Our Longevity Sect's Nascent Spirit Transformation live even longer. Our First Ancestor has lived for over five thousand eight hundred years and has countless methods at his disposal. His injuries will heal quickly."

Xing Huiguang offered words of comfort, but the information he revealed deeply shocked Chen Dengming.

An ancestor who lived for over 5,800 years!

For these ancient ancestors, the idea of a quick recovery might mean that even a decade or so would be considered a short time.

"Get ready. You're going to see your Second Martial Uncle and Third Martial Uncle soon. Tell them what you need. Don't be afraid."

Xing Huiguang reached out, patted Chen Dengming on the shoulder, and smiled.

"Senior Brother, I'm about to go into seclusion to break through to the Nascent Soul. The future of the Longevity Sect may soon be entrusted to you."

Before you truly leave the sect, the First Ancestor might even see you one last time and light Longevity Incense!

Chen Dengming was startled and nodded solemnly.

Seeing the sect's current state, he knew that it would be difficult to stay in the sect and cultivate peacefully for long.

According to the arrangements of the Second and Third Ancestor, he was to leave the Four Regions and find a new treasure land for the Longevity Sect outside the Four Regions, and then take some of the sect's seedlings there to develop.

This is probably a habitual, proactive plan of the Longevity Sect.

If the four Nascent Spirit Transformation clash, the situation could easily spiral out of control, potentially recreating the great war of a thousand years ago, or even worse.

The Longevity Sect dislikes war and has always been aloof from worldly affairs. However, its power has grown significantly, unlike that of small sects. It will be difficult for them to easily extricate themselves from the vortex. They must make plans early and at least preserve the sect's future.

"Hahaha, Chen kid, long time no see. You're much more successful than before. Chen Baimao? This old man has a full head of white hair and hasn't even earned the title of Jiang Bai Mao."

Just then, a carefree laugh suddenly drifted through the mountain breeze.

"Second Ancestor!"

Just as Chen Dengming was about to look in the direction of the sound, he suddenly felt a shiver run down his spine and was patted on the shoulder.

When I looked back, someone patted my other shoulder.

"You reacted too slowly! How did you manage to escape from that Soul Eater with such a slow reaction time?"

A smiling old face emerged from behind Chen Dengming, followed by a short, somewhat obese old man with a belly that bulged like a balloon. He laughed like a frog, a picture of a playful old man.

"Second Grandmaster!"

Chen Dengming quickly bowed and paid his respects, not daring to judge a book by its cover. He smiled humbly and said, "This disciple was only fortunate enough to escape from the clutches of the Soul Devouring Ancestor; please don't take it too seriously."

"Sometimes, luck is also a kind of strength. Many geniuses of Heavenly Pride are chosen ones, and in our Immortal Celestial Lineage, they are divided into three paths: fortune, longevity, and destiny."

My Longevity Sect is the Way of Longevity, while the Tiandao Sect is the Fate Dao. We are ordained by Heaven and can invoke Heaven's might and punishment."

The voice of the Third Ancestor Su Yanyan rang out, and a graceful figure appeared beside Chen Dengming, speaking calmly.

"There is another path, the Path of Fortune, which is both fortune and luck. Those who inherit the Path of Fortune have great fortune and blessings, enjoy heavenly blessings, Great Fortune Reaching the Heavens. They can always turn danger into safety. Unfortunately, the Path of Fortune has long been lost. Perhaps after you leave the Four Regions, you can find the fragmented lineage of the Path of Fortune."

"Third Grandmaster!"

Chen Dengming hurriedly bowed and paid his respects.

Su Yan Yan gazed intently at Chen Dengming and said, "You have already reached the Golden Core stage. In the Cultivation World, strength is paramount. You can address us as 'Uncle-Master,' just like your Senior Brother Xing."

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