Chapter 324
Lin Wanqiu met his gaze calmly, her eyes clear.
After a long silence, Lin Zu shook his head and said, "You've changed a lot over the years."
Lin Wanqiu's expression remained indifferent as she said, "I have never changed."
Although she has grown older, her inner essence has never changed.
"I know." Lin Zu nodded and continued, "I also know you hate me, and I won't ask for your forgiveness. I've always believed that my intentions weren't bad, it's just that my methods were flawed."
Lin Wanqiu remained silent; how difficult it was to make a supreme being bow his head.
Even the break with another supreme being, even the Emperor's personal intervention, even more than ten years of war would not shake him in the slightest.
The saying "bamboo can be burned but its joints cannot be destroyed" probably describes this perfectly.
But Lin Zu suggested talking to her alone, and that there was more to say than just that.
"While I don't believe I was wrong about what happened back then, it certainly caused great harm to you and your parents. This gift is something I obtained in my youth, and my current Dao Fruit attainment is entirely due to its power. I'm giving it to you two sisters as compensation."
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Zu took out a bright green jade pendant from his pocket and handed it to Lin Wanqiu.
The jade pendant is about the size of a palm, with a faint emerald glow on its surface, making it seem almost alive and containing some kind of mysterious power.
"This is..."
Lin Wanqiu's pupils contracted slightly, and her expression changed.
"This jade tablet is essentially a Jade Slip containing a classic text for earth Xuandu Forgetful Heavenly Tome.' I think it might be helpful to you."
Lin Zu explained.
The "Xuandu Forgetful Heavenly Tome" is a classic text that focuses on cultivating one's Primordial Spirit. By cultivating it to perfection, one can reach the true realm of immortals.
This is a true classic that transcends the mortal realm, almost equivalent to Immortal Method.
"If one cultivates this classic to the highest level, one may be able to comprehend the immortal divine power 'Mysterious Capital Xuandu Godslayer,' which can even sever the Primordial Spirit of an immortal. Its power is terrifying beyond belief!"
"Even I have never cultivated this technique to its highest level; I'm always just one step short, unable to grasp its true essence."
Lin Zu spoke slowly, a hint of regret flickering in the depths of his eyes.
In the end, Lin Wanqiu accepted the jade pendant.
It was not only for her own sake, but also for Lin Zhaoyu's.
This classic work was perhaps originally intended to be passed down to Lin Zhaoyu. Giving it to her now is merely a way of presenting it to the Buddha through her hands.
After presenting the classic texts, Lin Zu went into seclusion, declaring that he would no longer concern himself with any worldly affairs. His last order was that all members of Lin Zu's lineage must obey Lin Zhaoyu's commands from this day forward, and no one was to disobey. Anyone who disobeyed would be beheaded with the Xuandu Guiyuan Sword!
This also means that the Lin family will gradually move towards integration, and the Longevity Family, which has been divided for more than ten years, will finally reconcile all its contradictions and return to unity.
"Sister, what did the Ancestor say to you?"
Upon seeing the patriarch depart, Lin Zhaoyu immediately flew over.
Lin Wanqiu raised her right hand, displaying the jade pendant in her hand.
"Huh!"
Upon seeing the jade tablet, Lin Zhaoyu was stunned and exclaimed in astonishment, "This, this is a jade tablet of inheritance?"
The jade plaque bestowed by Lin Zu himself is certainly not as simple as an ordinary classic.
"The classic text recorded in the jade tablet is called the <Xuandu Forgetful Heavenly Tome>!"
Lin Wanqiu spoke slowly.
Upon hearing this, Lin Zhaoyu was immediately shocked. "The Ancestor actually bestowed this method upon my sister!"
Lin Wanqiu shook her head slightly and handed the jade token to Lin Zhaoyu.
"The ancestor said, 'I bestow upon us two.'"
"Real?"
Lin Zhaoyu's face immediately lit up with surprise. When she was young, she had been taught the first stage of the <Xuandu Forgetful Heavenly Tome> by Spirit Transformation Zu, but before Lin Zu could teach her the higher levels, he was punished and sent to the Two Realms Battlefield.
Although she could sense some of the essence of the Xuandu Guiyuan Sword, it was only superficial; how could it compare to the intricately crafted inheritance jade tablet?
"The jade pendant is right here, how could it be fake?"
Lin Wanqiu smiled and said, "Chaoyu, keep the jade token safe and cultivate diligently. I'm sure it won't be long before you break through to the Saint Realm."
Upon hearing this, Lin Zhaoyu immediately nodded excitedly and reached out to take the jade token.
But after she grasped the jade pendant, she hesitated for a moment and then placed it back into Lin Wanqiu's hand.
"There's plenty of time later, so please cultivate first, sister. I'll use it after you've used it."
"Okay." Lin Wanqiu was slightly taken aback, then chuckled softly.
In the blink of an eye.
Several days have passed.
Lin Zhaoyu emerged from seclusion.
"Chaoyu, how's your cultivation going?"
"... no progress whatsoever."
How could this be?
Lin Wanqiu asked, puzzled.
"It's my heart..."
Lin Zhaoyu clutched her chest, looking at Lin Wanqiu with a complex expression, and slowly said, "This isn't my heart. Until it returns to its original place, I won't make any progress for the rest of my life..."
Upon hearing this, Lin Wanqiu's pupils contracted sharply, and she instantly understood what Lin Zhaoyu meant.
"Sister, I want to return your heart to you..."
Holy Temple.
The Sun God Palace.
A young girl dressed in a bright yellow dress stood quietly. Her eyebrows were like crescent moons, her eyes were as bright as stars, and her features were exquisitely beautiful, like a beauty who had stepped out of a painting.
However, this beautiful and charming young woman, despite her stunning appearance, showed an undeniable weariness.
"You've been gone for months, my good disciple, you've finally returned."
The Sun Hall Mistress looked on with a sigh, and his gaze toward his disciple was filled with deep surprise.
She never expected that in just a few months, Xiao Minghuang would go from being a beginner in the King Realm to a Saint Realm expert at the sixth level of the Longevity Realm!
She had witnessed the earth-shattering battle in the Southern Border a few days ago, but at the time she wasn't sure if her junior disciple at the King Realm truly possessed such strength.
In retrospect, this is indeed well-deserved.
However, when she looked again, she discovered that there seemed to be a strange suction force expanding within Xiao Minghuang's body, constantly absorbing her magical power.
"My good disciple, did you encounter anything on your journey?"
428. Seek another way out
The Sun Hall Mistress looked surprised and doubtful.
"I can't hide it from Master..."
Xiao Minghuang sighed softly and recounted in detail how he fought fiercely against the Daoist Siming in the Great Xia Dynasty and was later ambushed by the True Martial Earth Immortal.
"... The seal I was struck by, which the True Martial Earth Immortal calls the 'True Martial Demon Subduing Talisman Seal,' can suppress the magical power within me and gradually devour it. In the end... my Dao Fruit will be completely consumed, and I will fall into the realm of a mortal..."
She narrated in a calm tone, as if she were telling someone else's story, rather than her own.
But it was precisely this calm narration that caused the Sun Hall Mistress's expression to change drastically.
She never imagined that her beloved disciple would fall victim to the wickedness of the True Martial Earth Immortal!
The True Martial Earth Immortal has become so ruthless that he would resort to such a vicious scheme.
Doing this is tantamount to killing the future of the Holy Temple!
The Sun Hall Mistress was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "You stay here and wait. I'll go find the Dean and ask him to intervene. He will definitely get justice for you!"
"Master, wait..."
Xiao Minghuang had just opened his mouth, before he could finish his sentence, when the Sun Hall Mistress had already vanished.
"Well!"
Xiao Minghuang sighed softly. It seemed that the Sun Hall Mistress was unaware of her interactions with the Emperor, otherwise she wouldn't have sought the Emperor's help.
Fifteen minutes later.
The Sun Hall Mistress has descended once more.
She stared at Xiao Minghuang for a long time, her expression shifting between anger and uncertainty, before finally letting out a slow breath.
"The dean actually said 'Don't worry about her'..."
How could he do this!
"In the next era, who else but you can succeed him?"
The Sun Hall Mistress's face was filled with grief as she asked questions repeatedly. It seemed she was speaking to Xiao Minghuang, but in reality, she was questioning herself and, moreover, the Emperor.
Xiao Minghuang clenched her fists, unable to hold back her words, "Master, please don't be agitated. The Emperor must have his reasons for doing this..."
In any case, she didn't want her master and the emperor to become estranged.
"Let's assume he's right, but how do we undo this True Martial Demon Subduing Seal?"
Although the Sun Hall Mistress leads the Holy Academy and is undoubtedly the strongest person in the entire Eastern Pole after the Supreme Being, he is not familiar with Heretical Paths.
"Master, I have previously researched this. If I can break through to the Supreme Realm before the talisman completely devours my cultivation, then by the balance of power, I can shatter the talisman."
"Moreover, the magical power accumulated within the talisman will then be entirely transformed into nourishment for me, helping me to reach a higher level."
Xiao Minghuang spoke slowly.
However, when faced with Xiao Minghuang's proposal, the Sun Hall Mistress frowned, his eyes filled with heartache as he looked at her.
Then, she walked down the steps to Xiao Minghuang, touched her forehead, and said gently, "Silly girl, have you been confused by this seal technique? How can one's cultivation level drop while the other is rising?"
"Master, I..." Xiao Minghuang was about to argue.
The Sun Hall Mistress waved his hand, "Alright, I will help you to the very end. If the Emperor doesn't care, then I have other ways!"
After saying that, she turned and walked out.
"Master, what are you planning to do?"
"You stay put and don't wander off during this time. I've cultivated for so many years, and I'm not without friends. I'll figure something out for you right away!"
As he spoke, the Sun Hall Mistress gazed into the depths of the Holy Academy, where the Emperor resided, and said resentfully, "If you don't care, I can find others to help. Just you wait and see!"
Soon, the Sun Hall Mistress disappeared from sight.
"Sigh~"
Looking at the distant mountains and rivers, Xiao Minghuang sighed softly. Although she felt a little helpless, she felt more warmth in her heart.
She had come here intending to find the Sun Hall Mistress, hoping to obtain some rare and precious materials to help her improve her cultivation level and break through to the Supreme Realm.
However, the Sun Hall Mistress clearly misunderstood her intentions and did not follow her plan at all. Instead, he took on the entire matter himself.
However, since she embarked on her spiritual journey, she has never experienced such care.
Although Ye Ruoshui, Lin Wanqiu, and the other sisters also had a deeper concern for her, these were indeed two completely different emotions.
Ye Ruoshui and her sisters cared for her as if she were a lover. Although their concern was ardent, it was not appropriate enough and could not truly help her relax in practical matters.
The Sun Hall Mistress is different.
Xiao Minghuang was her disciple, and her only disciple. In her heart, he was probably like her own child.
This kind of care is more like that of an elder or a mother, who takes good care of her and helps her resolve all her worries in a subtle and gentle way.
Although Xiao Minghuang has a cold and aloof personality and doesn't care about family ties, she is not heartless. She naturally has the simple emotions of human nature, but she just never shows them in ordinary times.
She naturally longed for the care and protection of her elders.