A knowing glint flashed in Qin Yu's eyes.
"That's right." Qian Wenwan nodded. "Countless rootless Rogue Cultivator flock to this unique inheritance. It requires no years of arduous cultivation; one can quickly develop combat power by utilizing the natural environment. For low-level cultivators without sectarian traditions or family backgrounds, it's extremely tempting."
Upon hearing this, Qin Yu raised an eyebrow, a hint of doubt arising in his eyes. "If that's the case, once others have learned the inheritance, they can simply leave and join a prestigious family. Having already obtained the method, why cling to this scattered group?"
"What Young Master Qin said is precisely the wishful thinking of countless cultivators back then." Qian Wenwan's smile faded, and her expression became solemn. "Initially, some people did act in this way, but in the end, they all regretted it. They ultimately underestimated the domineering constraints of the Myriad Transformations Return to the Ruins Scripture."
She set down her teacup, speaking clearly and explicitly, revealing the hidden shackles of this lineage. "Anyone who inherits the complete legacy of the Primordial Dao Clan will have all their original, painstakingly cultivated supernatural abilities slowly devoured and completely replaced. From then on, there are no shortcuts on the path of cultivation; all combat power and supernatural abilities must evolve and develop based on the surrounding environment."
"Mountains and rivers can borrow their power, and the starry sea can borrow the power of the stars and the void." Qian Wenwan raised her finger and explained in detail, "If one is in a secret realm with a unique Daoist charm, one can even borrow the unique Daoist charm of the world to temporarily generate killing and divine abilities far exceeding one's own realm. This is the greatest reliance of the Primordial Dao Clan in this chaotic world."
She paused slightly, then added in a deep voice, "It is also their inherent fatal weakness."
Qin Yu listened silently, waiting for what would follow.
"If there are no external resources to borrow, then all one's abilities are sealed away." Qian Wenwan asked herself and answered, succinctly revealing the drawback. "Once one steps into the vacuum superdimensional space, where the Dao is barren and the structure is simple, there are no mountains, no void, Wudao to borrow. The Primordial Dao Clan cultivators are essentially stripped of all their supernatural powers and are helpless."
Even in ordinary, barren lands, where opportunities are scarce, the Spirit Transformation will be extremely weak, even inferior to the foundational Dao techniques of ordinary cultivators at the Realm Breaking Realm.
Qian Wenwan gently shook her head, revealing the clan's predicament. "After this secret was revealed, the Primordial Dao Clan's situation became increasingly awkward. Everyone knows that their strength or weakness depends entirely on heaven and earth, and they also know the methods of checks and balances. Whenever someone wants to fight against them, they must first choose a location and lure them into a barren territory where they have no leverage. Their strange methods will then crumble without a fight, and they will suffer heavy losses."
Qin Yu understood everything completely.
Holding the secret to rapid advancement against all odds, yet bound by the shackles of heaven and earth, they have been unable to rise to the top ranks for three million years, remaining only among the lowest-ranking clans. This is the root of their problems. The Myriad Transformations Return to the Ruins Scripture shortcuts, but also cuts off one's path forward, emphasizing extreme choices and the Ultimate of advantages and disadvantages.
"Having lost their advantageous position, they are practically helpless in this environment," Qian Wenwan sighed softly.
Qin Yu slowly nodded, already having grasped the situation. The Azure Wood Divine Forest, with its dense vegetation, abundant Daoist energy, and complex structure, was the perfect battlefield for the Primordial Dao Clan cultivators to unleash their supernatural powers. Three years ago, those seven people lay in wait here in advance, familiar with the Chi Lineage's patrol routes, and were poised to strike, thus Ultimate the advantages of their own clan.
As his thoughts settled, Qin Yu's expression grew increasingly serious. Qian Wenwan took in all his changes in expression and, finally unable to suppress her doubts, asked softly, "Young Master Qin came here today specifically to investigate the Primordial Dao Clan... have you incurred their wrath?"
Qin Yu raised his eyes, his coldness vanishing, replaced by a calm smile, and stated frankly, "Indeed, during my three years of seclusion, someone from the Primordial Dao Clan secretly plotted against my two close friends."
Qian Wenwan's smile vanished instantly, her eyes sharpening: "Targeting us secretly?" "Yes," Qin Yu replied calmly, yet with a hidden edge, "The other side laid an ambush beforehand, their aim not to kill, but to capture my two close friends alive."
Qian Wenwan furrowed suddenly, her mind racing as she deduced what was happening.
The Primordial Dao Clan was originally a disorganized group, with its members acting independently and pursuing their own interests, without any unified command or clan planning. However, this operation was characterized by accurate intelligence, a cunning location, a clear objective, and meticulous deployment, unlike the Rogue Cultivator actions of independent cultivators.
In an instant, she grasped the crux of the matter: "So it seems the target was never your two friends, but you, Young Master Qin." "That's my judgment as well," Qin Yu nodded slightly, "That's why I came here specifically to ascertain the foundation of the Primordial Dao Clan."
"Is someone deliberately orchestrating this behind the scenes?" Qian Wenwan's gaze was grave. "There must be someone." Qin Yu's tone was firm, without the slightest hesitation.
After a moment's consideration, Qian Wenwan offered a suggestion. "In that case, I will immediately mobilize the spies of the Heavenly Secrets Dao Pavilion to secretly investigate the traces of the Primordial Dao Clan around the Skeleton Star Sea and the Stele Forest Imperial City, without alerting them. Is that acceptable?"
Qin Yu gently raised his hand, politely declining, "There's no need to trouble you, senior." Qian Wenwan stopped speaking and waited for him to continue.
"Today, my senior has already revealed many core secrets to me, which is enough." Qin Yu's expression was calm and his confidence was unwavering. "I now understand the foundation of the Primordial Dao Clan. As for the remaining grievances, I will personally go and settle them."
Qian Wenwan gazed at him intently for a moment, then finally gave up trying to dissuade him.
Three years ago, Qin Yu was just beginning to show his talent and amaze everyone. Now, having reached the Eternal Silence Realm · Supreme, his foundation is unfathomable. Although the Primordial Dao Clan has a strange inheritance, they are ultimately a low-ranking clan in the region and are no longer a threat to him.
She reached for her personal communication jade tablet, placed it lightly on the table, and said frankly, "Since you have made your decision, I will not disturb you further. However, if you need assistance or intelligence support from the Heavenly Secrets Dao Pavilion, please send me your communication jade tablet anytime, and I will be there immediately."
Qin Yu rose and bowed respectfully, saying, "Thank you for your understanding today, Shopkeeper Qian. I will take my leave now." "Take care, Young Master Qin," Qian Wenwan said, rising to see him off.
Qin Yu gave a slight bow, then turned and strode forward.
With a creak, the wooden door of the quiet room slowly opened and closed. His figure swept across the long corridor with unhurried steps, and in an instant, he disappeared at the end of the pavilion, his aura completely dissipating.
Qian Wenwan did not sit down immediately. She stood alone by the door, gazing at the empty corridor for a long time before slowly withdrawing her gaze. "Someone come here." As soon as she finished speaking, steady footsteps came from the far end of the corridor. Uncle Xu, who was on duty on the first floor, quickly arrived and bowed. "Manager."
Qian Wenwan's expression was solemn, without a trace of jest. She issued a command in a deep voice, "Pass on my order. From this day forward, all members of the Holy Clan shall come to the Heavenly Secrets Dao Pavilion to purchase supplies. Regardless of the quantity or value of the goods, everything that the pavilion can allocate will be provided free of charge, without a single penny."
Uncle Xu's eyes widened slightly in surprise, but he strictly adhered to the rules and did not ask any further questions. He bowed and replied, "This old servant obeys." "In addition," Qian Wenwan added sternly, "Guests from the Holy Clan must be treated with the highest courtesy, with utmost care and attention, without any negligence or mistakes."
"Yes." Uncle Xu responded and left, the door closing gently to shut out any sounds from inside and outside.
Qian Wenwan moved to the window, her gaze piercing through the layers of bustling pavilions, landing on the distant, surging crowds of the Stele Forest Imperial City. Thousands of figures moved through the streets and alleys, but that tall and composed figure was nowhere to be seen. The wind blew through the window lattice, and the aroma of tea gradually faded.
After leaving the Stele Forest Imperial City, Qin Yu did not head directly to the "Sea of the Boundless Realm" in the Skeleton Star Sea as Qian Wenwan had indicated.
High above, the vast and magnificent Stele Forest Imperial City rapidly shrank behind him, with towering ancient steles and pavilions gradually disappearing into the depths of the sea of clouds. Qin Yu walked alone in the sky, his cultivation at the Eternal Silence Realm · Supreme completely contained within the depths of his Fate Soul. No overwhelming power emanated from his body, only his robes were constantly being blown by the gale-force winds of the high sky.
He gazed into the distance, his mind already reorganizing the next steps. Since the Primordial Dao Clan was located in the Sea of the Boundless Realm, they couldn't escape. What truly made him change course at this moment were two other matters that he hadn't personally overseen for three whole years.
The Holy Clan, and— the Annihilation God Clan. "Three years have passed..."
Qin Yu's gaze darkened slightly. Before he went into seclusion, he had left Ye Ting with very clear requirements: to become the patriarch of the Holy Clan within three years. Now, having learned from Qian Wenwan that Ye Ting had already begun purchasing large quantities of resources needed to establish the Lineage three years ago, it was clear that the original plan had truly begun to take shape.
"I suppose Ye Ting has already completed the task I assigned him." Qin Yu's mind raced, and he quickly thought of two other people: Yuan Zhanxiao Yuan Xuangu.
After the Ancient God Clan were rebuilt, they truly re-established themselves in the Eternal Nonexistence Limitless Domain under the name of "Annihilation God Clan." These two individuals have been in charge of the development of the entire clan ever since. They have been in seclusion for three years, almost completely ignoring the outside world, and have no idea how far the Annihilation God Clan has progressed.
Qin Yu's eyes narrowed slightly. "This time, the annihilation of the Primordial Dao Clan..." "It'll be perfect to take the Holy Clan and the Annihilation God Clan along with it." With that thought settled, he changed the direction he was facing.
Whoosh! The figure streaked across the sky and vanished in an instant.