After listening to the Ninth Ancestor's words:
Chen Qingyu frowned, shook his head, and said:
They're a complete mess!
Even if we take the Emperor Yuan Palace and the Sage Evolution Palace as separate entities, it would require the entire Desolate Continent to work together to barely contend with them.
However, simply working together is a difficult task for the forces on the Desolate Continent.
Chen Qingyu was highly suspicious:
Faced with the recruitment offers from the Emperor Yuan Palace and the Sage Evolution Palace, how many Human Race holy lands would not waver in their resolve to defect to the enemy?
The Emperor Yuan Palace, possessing the righteous cause, enjoys the support of the lower and middle classes; while the Sage Evolution Palace, holding the secrets of the Corpse Demon, is extremely tempting to the higher-ups of the Holy Land.
In this respect, the various alien races were actually more resolute in their resistance, since the Emperor Yuan Palace and the Sage Evolution Palace, once in power, would certainly exterminate them.
Qingyu.
The Ninth Ancestor looked at Chen Qingyu, his voice low and deep:
As you can probably see, our chances of winning are slim.
Furthermore, aside from the descendants of the Four Saint King, I don't dare to fully trust the other holy lands.
I have already begun preparing for our escape route and gathering the elites of our tribe. If the situation deteriorates and we are unable to reverse the collapse, we will have to board the Floating Heavenly Palace, escape the Desolate Continent, and flee to the outer sea.
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu's expression changed slightly:
So, does this mean our ancestors had absolutely no confidence in winning this war?
The Ninth Ancestor shook his head and said:
It's always good to prepare for the worst.
If we wait until we suffer a complete defeat before seeking a way out, it will be too late.
Upon hearing this, Chen Qingyu took a deep breath and slowly nodded:
I see.
This world is a realm of cultivation, where individual power reigns supreme.
If a stalemate cannot be achieved in the highest-level game, then the battles at the middle and lower levels will basically not determine the outcome.
In other words
In the future wars that will sweep across the Desolate Continent, only those at least at the Extreme Transformation Realm Saint will be qualified to influence the course of the battle.
Although he was full of confidence in himself, the time was too short, and he dared not guarantee whether he could reach the Extreme Transformation Realm, or even stronger combat power.
Qingyu.
The Ninth Ancestor looked Chen Qingyu up and down, and said with satisfaction:
You've been gone for over two months, and your cultivation has already reached the Divine Ability Realm Eighth Heavenly Layer. Not bad.
You only have a little over a month left to advance to the Heavenly Impulse Realm.
He paused slightly, then added:
During this period, you should stop traveling around and stay in the Divine Capital.
In these turbulent times, you must also be wary of Saint King Tianchen and his associates secretly plotting against you!
Um.
Chen Qingyu responded and said:
I see.
As he spoke, his eyes flickered slightly, as if he had just thought of something:
Our ancestor, Wu Chenkong, from 100,000 years ago, must have passed away peacefully in the Taihuang Imperial Capital, at the end of his life, right?
The Ninth Ancestor paused for a moment, then his expression shifted slightly:
you mean
Chen Qingyu said frankly:
I want to go with our ancestors to the Taihuang Imperial Capital, enter the Taiyin Underground Treasury, and examine Wu Chenkong's coffin!
Whether or not there was a corpse in his coffin is crucial.
Zhang Yanqing once said that after the Primal Spirit Transformation, the life form becomes quite special.
The original body is still subject to the limitations of Lifespan and will die; however, after the body loses its vitality, it can still live in the Divine Void Small World in the form of Primal Spirit.
However, to move around in the Desolate Continent with a pure Primal Spirit body, an additional physical body is required.
Therefore, Chen Qingyu guessed:
Wu Chenkong's coffin was most likely empty; he probably secretly stored his remains elsewhere.
Because his corpse could resurrect as Corpse Demon at any time, it could accommodate his Primal Spirit state and was a perfect match for him, while the Great Yin Grotto could suppress the resurrection of the Corpse Demon.
Chen Qingyu explained all of this to the Ninth Ancestor in detail.
I see.
After hearing his words, the Ninth Ancestor frowned slightly:
Do you think Wu Chenkong might have secretly hidden his body near the Taihuang Imperial Capital?
good.
Chen Qingyu nodded and said:
Once the time is right, he will likely activate his body and resurrect as Corpse Demon!
With his power, prestige, and status within the Wu Clan, he could easily take over the entire Taihuang Imperial Capital once he appeared!
By then, the Sage Evolution Palace will be able to establish a firm foothold on the Desolate Continent, gaining a solid foundation. It will also be able to open the Wu Clan's Great Yin Grotto and even covet the Great Void Authority held by the Wu Clan.
Upon hearing this, even the Ninth Ancestor's expression changed:
Yes, this is something we must be wary of!
He made a decisive statement:
Here's what I'll do: I'll first send a message to that old man from the Wu Clan, telling him to open the spatial protection, and then we'll set off for the Taihuang Imperial Capital.
good.
Chen Qingyu nodded in agreement.
A moment later.
The Land of Myriad Kingdoms, the Taihuang Imperial Capital.
Tear!
Somewhere deep within the capital, a massive, pitch-black rift was torn open in space, and the figures of the Ninth Ancestor and Chen Qingyu flew out.
Brother Chen!
An elderly man with white hair and beard, exuding an imposing presence, immediately came forward to greet them.
The old man, dressed in a bright yellow robe and wearing a purple-gold crown, was none other than Wu Xiangchen, one of the four ancestors who stormed into the Saint Yuan Minor Realm that day, and the strongest contemporary member of the Taihuang Wu Clan.
Brother Wu.
The Ninth Ancestor nodded to him in acknowledgment.
I have met Ancestor Xiangchen.
Chen Qingyu bowed respectfully.
No need for formalities.
The Wu Clan patriarch waved his hand, then looked at the Ninth Ancestor, his brows furrowed, and said in a deep voice:
Brother Chen, is everything you said in that message true?
certainly.
The Ninth Ancestor said frankly:
These are all top-secret intelligence that my Qingyu obtained by personally venturing into the Divine Void Small World at great risk!
Upon hearing this, the Wu Clan patriarch's expression shifted between light and dark, and he remained silent for a moment.
Just moments before, he received a message from the Ninth Ancestor of the Chen Clan, which greatly surprised him!
He never dreamed that the founder and mastermind Sage Evolution Palace would be his own ancestor!
This is truly baffling.
Even though he knew that the Ninth Ancestor had no reason to lie to him and was unlikely to do so, he still dared not completely believe him.
Brother Wu.
The Ninth Ancestor glanced at him, easily guessing his thoughts, and said:
My friend Qingyu suggested that I come over and personally open the coffin of Ancestor Wu Chenkong to check if his body is still there.
This is also a good opportunity to verify the truth of the information I've provided.
The Wu Clan patriarch paused for a moment before speaking in a deep voice:
Okay, I'll trust you this once.
Although opening the coffin to examine the ancestors' bodies is a great disrespect, the situation is critical, and we have no choice but to act expediently in this urgent matter.
As he spoke, he turned around, flicking his sleeve, and gestured:
Come with me.
The Ninth Ancestor nodded slightly, then led Chen Qingyu and followed behind the Wu Clan Ancestor, flying away together.
Under the leadership of the Wu Clan patriarch:
The three flew through numerous palaces and pavilions, and soon arrived outside a dark and magnificent hall.
Ancestor Xiangchen!
The guard of the black palace was a powerful expert at the Void Penetration Realm. Upon seeing the three of them, he was immediately taken aback and quickly bowed.
Open the Great Yin Grotto!
The patriarch of the Wu Clan waved his sleeve and immediately gave an order.
yes!
The Void Penetration Realm expert bowed respectfully, then turned around, preparing to open the door to the dark palace.
But just then:
An untimely, deep voice came from afar:
Ancestor Xiangchen, what are you planning to do?
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