As expected, the decision to rescue Luofu was passed unanimously.
"I will fulfill my responsibility to Luofu as a descendant of the Vidyadhara one."
Thank you, Dan Heng.
" Teacher Ye Yan, stop drinking your milk tea! What brilliant plan does the general have next?" March 7th called Ye Yan over.
"There's no brilliant plan, only a gamble. A gamble Vidyadhara Elder Scalebreaking Technique, a gamble on Dan Heng still being able to recover the High Elder's Remembrance..."
" High Elder?"
On March 7th, he pondered, realizing that Dan Heng's hidden identity was that of Vidyadhara High Elder, just like Bailu.
"Back then, although the [ Ambrosial Arbor ] was severed by the Reignbow Arbiter and Fate, a trace of the curse of the Plagues Author remained. In order to seal it, Luofu invoked the power of the [ Permanence ] Scions of the Dragon, making it possible to tame the remains of the [ Ambrosial Arbor ]."
Jing Yuan explained to everyone, "Under the guidance of the ancient High Elder, the Vidyadhara guided the waters of the Ancient Sea to submerge the Scalegorge Waterscape's grotto-heaven, using it as a container to seal the [ Ambrosial Arbor ]."
"To commemorate this heroic feat and sacrifice, the Xianzhou Alliance erected the Dragon Exaltation Hall in the Scalegorge Waterscape, leaving behind a statue of the Vidyadhara."
Everyone's gaze followed Jing Yuan, landing on the stone statue that looked exactly like Dan Heng's.
"This statue looks like Dan Heng. Could it be... that the person in the statue is..." March 7th stroked his chin.
" Dan Heng's brother!" she suddenly realized.
Following up on March 7th's guess, Jing Yuan said, "Ha, only a slight resemblance, that was a long time ago. To be precise, the appearances of the High Elder throughout history are indeed quite similar... except for this one."
"The current successor to the Vidyadhara High Elder is merely a child who inherited the title, without inheriting the full power."
" Dan Heng, do you understand? After Dan Feng's death, there is no one Vidyadhara in Luofu who can accomplish this task."
Jing Yuan entrusted Dan Heng with this important task, saying, "You, who once guarded Ambrosial Arbor, should be able to open the path to [ Ambrosial Arbor ] for us."
"Now it's your turn."
However, the situation wasn't that urgent at the moment, Jing Yuan gave Dan Heng a few minutes to prepare.
"So it turns out you two knew each other all along."
"Haha, those are just painful memories." Jing Yuan chatted with March 7th.
Fu Xuan took the initiative to approach Dan Heng, never expecting that besides Ye Yan, there was such a person hiding beside her.
"The reincarnation of Imbibitor Lunae... Dan Heng, right? I've heard your name before."
Why must the names of exiles be recorded?
"Your name has merely been erased from public view by the Ten-Lords Commission. But as the Grand Diviner, I know, and should know, the old cases and secrets of Luofu, just in case."
"When you shone brightly as one of the High-Cloud Quintet, I wasn't even born yet. I witnessed the legend of that time with my own eyes..." Fu Xuan raised his head and looked Dan Heng up and down.
"You look almost exactly like the image recorded in the painting. Can the reincarnation of Vidyadhara truly bring about a transformation and rebirth?"
"Regarding this matter, I presume Taibu already has the answer in his heart." Vidyadhara the cycle of reincarnation, Dan Heng will not escape the sins of the past.
Xing found Ye Yan and specifically brought out Blake's murder weapon—a bar of soap.
[ Eternity ] soap, isn't that amazing? She actually held it before she lost consciousness.
"See? We have witnesses and physical evidence. Quickly make Chair Blake pay our medical expenses." Blake himself wasn't present, and Xing's attitude was extremely firm.
"So what do you think... he should compensate for? Credits? Or his position Chair?"
"Sigh... they all sound pretty good, oh no, I'm having trouble making a decision..." After chatting with Jing Yuan, March 7th came over to join in the fun, and as soon as he arrived, he heard that compensation was going to be given.
"Ordinary positions in the Church are definitely not suitable for you; let's rule out ordinary clergy first." Ye Yan listed some special positions:
" Chair, priest, deacon, pastor, and knight commander. Hmm~ that's all the positions available in the Fiery Church. Take your pick."
Xing's ambitions were grand. "Compared to what you've said, I'd much rather be Saintess in the Church!"
" Saintess? The Church has Saintess?"
Dan Heng walked up to the stone statue. This stone sculpture, depicting the image of High Elder, had endured the ravages of time. Near the base, a line of small characters was engraved:
[To prevent the Ruomu tree from reviving, and to stop the invasion of wicked bandits, we prayed and drew water from the Ancient Sea to cover the cave and subdue the mysterious root. We inscribed this on stone as a testament, so that all things may move freely...]
He closed his eyes lightly, letting his breath rise and fall with each breath, sensing the power of this place.
Beneath the vast expanse of waves, the ancient Ambrosial Arbor's Roots stir and spread restlessly, like a beast that has lain dormant for a thousand years, awakening from a great dream.
The restrictions woven by successive Vidyadhara High Elder, the entanglements that tamed and dispersed the power of the giant beasts, formed a decaying and crumbling net, about to fall apart.
Remembrance of the past surfaced from the darkness, gripping him tightly...
Deep within the Ambrosial Arbor's Roots in the Scalegorge Waterscape
A wisp of ghostly fire stared at a mocking mask; she had already seized the Ambrosial Arbor and was only waiting to forge an immortal body.
But now...
Phantylia stared at the ten cups of special-effect milk tea placed in front of her, lost in thought.
"Are you kidding me? This is the ' Abundance ' Miracle you were talking about? It's just ten ordinary cups of milk tea!"
Guided by the voice within her, she fled to a relatively safe place, and then the Fool's Mask appeared out of nowhere.
Out of caution, Phantylia did not believe his words at first, until the mask revealed her entire plan, which made her realize the seriousness of the matter.
This seemingly ordinary Xianzhou has attracted a gathering of heroes! Even members of [ Elation ] have come to join the fun. The Stellaron Hunters's speed in spreading the news is truly astounding!
Based on Phantylia's understanding of [ Elation ], these people were definitely up to no good and wanted to make fun of her.
Looking at these ten cups of milk tea...
Sigh~ These days, they [ Destruction ] are so unpopular, they're not even worthy of being a source of amusement, they're treated like livestock.
"Haha~ I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush~ How can you assume this is just ordinary milk tea? This is a special medicine I went through all sorts of trouble to get for you!"
"Hmph..." Phantylia chuckled dismissively, "Fool of the [ Tavern ], do you know the consequences? To deceive a Lord Ravager, one must be prepared to be consumed by wrath."
Phantylia didn't even consider the possibility of " Eternity." The oddballs at the " Tavern " could pull out anything, so it wouldn't be surprising if they had milk tea.
"Ahem... Madam, I think you may have misunderstood something." The masked voice suddenly became refined and gentlemanly.
"Like you, I too have been bathed in the gaze of the Aeon, and I solemnly assure you... that under normal circumstances, our Destruction is mutually assured."
"What a boastful fool! Perhaps one day in the future, the [ Tavern ] will pay the price for your words."
"Just kidding, trying to lighten the mood~ Besides [ Eternity ], what other force would dare to provoke [ Destruction ]!" The mask still held Phantylia's words, afraid that the other party would go back on their word.
"Snort..."
Suddenly, a violent tremor came from inside the Ambrosial Arbor, Phantylia was directly pressed to the ground by this enormous force.
The mask hurriedly protected the ten cups of milk tea, as if afraid of damaging them. "Aren't you going to absorb them yet? Those guys from the Astral Express... they've already started their operation."