Chapter 2260

In the history of the Hanshui Holy Land, Ancestor Gu Cang occupied a position of immense importance.

One million years ago, Ancestor Gu Cang rose to prominence.

At that time, the Hanshui Holy Land and the Wen Dao Sect had many conflicts, fighting battles large and small for many years, with both sides experiencing victories and defeats.

The struggle between the two sects did not reach a certain level, so the older generation of each side would not intervene; it was all fought by the younger generation.

With his own strength, Ancestor Gu Cang suppressed the disciples of the same generation from the Wen Dao Sect, leaving them unable to hold their heads up.

Later, Ancestor Gu Cang became increasingly dominant; not only the Wen Dao Sect but also the geniuses of the same generation in the Southern Continent were all defeated by his hand.

It can be said that one million years ago, Ancestor Gu Cang was the most dazzling figure in the Southern Continent.

Later, Ancestor Gu Cang broke through to the Dao Venerable 7th Realm and charged alone into the Northern Continent, defeating many powerhouses of the Northern Continent's Demon Clan.

Afterward, he went to the Western Continent and had exchanges with the Buddhist Clan, Dragon Clan, and Insect Clan.

After Ancestor Gu Cang returned, he began to live in seclusion and closed-door cultivation, no longer going out, and news about him became increasingly scarce.

Unexpectedly, the one who came today was actually Ancestor Gu Cang.

He had already broken through to the Dao Venerable 7th Realm a million years ago, yet even now, he remained trapped in the Dao Venerable Realm.

From this, one can see how difficult it is to break through the Dao Venerable Realm.

Even a genius figure like Ancestor Gu Cang, who suppressed an entire era, was trapped and unable to make progress.

Lin Moyu bowed to Ancestor Gu Cang, "So it is Senior Ancestor Gu Cang, greetings from this junior."

Ancestor Gu Cang said, "Little friend, your talent is enviable. This old man would like to invite you to join the Hanshui Holy Land; what do you think?"

Lin Moyu thought for a moment, "Many thanks for your kindness, Senior, but this junior does not currently have any thoughts of joining other forces."

Ancestor Gu Cang's eyes were deep, making it impossible for anyone to know what he was thinking.

A moment later, Ancestor Gu Cang spoke again. He sighed softly, "Everyone has their own ambitions, and this old man will not force you."

With his status, extending an invitation once was enough; it was impossible for him to invite a second time.

Mist rose again, and the power of the Great Dao permeated the air as Ancestor Gu Cang hid himself back within the mist.

Using his own power of the Great Dao to preserve his vitality, although not as effective as sealing oneself, could still greatly delay the loss of vitality.

The Third Ancestor laughed loudly, "Old man Gu, don't waste your effort. If this kid were willing to join a force, how would it ever be your turn?"

Ancestor Gu Cang chuckled, "Indeed, just a 9th-rank origin spirit vein alone is something this old man cannot produce."

The meaning in the Third Ancestor's words was clear: if Lin Moyu were willing to join a force, the Lufeng Chamber of Commerce would be the best choice.

A single 9th-rank origin spirit vein was enough to firmly suppress other forces.

Since Lin Moyu had not even agreed to the invitation of the Lufeng Chamber of Commerce, he would definitely not join any other force.

The Third Ancestor laughed, "Good that you know. This fellow is impervious to reason; actually, there is no need for him to join, right?"

His words clearly had a deeper meaning.

Ancestor Gu Cang naturally understood. From within the mist, a pure white jade token flew toward Lin Moyu.

The jade token felt icy to the touch, colder than freezing ice, enough to freeze an ordinary Supreme to death.

The front of the jade token was engraved with the character "Cang", and the back featured a vast expanse of glaciers.

"This is my token. If you ever come to visit the Hanshui Holy Land in the future, show this token, and I will know."

Ancestor Gu Cang understood the Third Ancestor's words; if he couldn't invite him, then he would become friends.

A forced melon is not sweet; becoming friends with a prodigy like Lin Moyu might bring even greater benefits.

Lin Moyu put away the token, "Many thanks for your kindness, Senior. I have heard that the scenery of the Hanshui Holy Land is excellent, and this junior has always wanted to go take a look."

Ancestor Gu Cang said, "The scenery is indeed not bad."

The other two ancestors did not speak, appearing somewhat aloof, and Lin Moyu did not know their backgrounds.

Lu Fengyao finally finished refining the formation disk. The Third Ancestor waved his hand, and the mist dispersed, revealing a path leading to the God-Slaughtering Sect.

The road was filled with deathly aura and countless rubble.

At the end of the road stood an ancient, pitch-black stone mountain. The deathly aura in the mountain was like mist, and divine light permeated it, weaving into a bizarre and surreal scene.

Waves of vast and ancient aura rushed toward them. Saintess Xianlian and the other three took a deep breath, their expressions becoming serious.

It was the first time the four of them had seen the ruins of the God-Slaughtering Sect. Feeling the indescribable ancient aura, all four of them had somewhat complex expressions.

As prodigies, the four of them had extremely strong spiritual perception, and they could sense that there was danger within.

Dongfang Wuwen said in a low voice, "A prehistoric sect; although only ruins remain, one can still feel their power."

Saint Son Tianhuan said, "It is not just powerful, but also very dangerous. I can feel that this divine light is filled with the power of the Great Dao."

Saintess Xianlian remained silent, but from her brow, one could see that she was also full of vigilance at this moment.

Lin Moyu came to Lu Fengyao's side and whispered, "Congratulations, Sister Feng Yao, for making it into the top ten."

Lu Fengyao smiled sweetly, "Thank you. Where did you go afterward?"

Lin Moyu glanced at the Third Ancestor, "I was summoned away."

Lu Fengyao understood immediately. She flipped her palm and stuffed a bead over to him, "This is a Protective Divine Bead. Keep it; it might be useful."

The bead felt warm and smooth in his hand, and Lin Moyu could feel the powerful energy contained within it.

Lin Moyu knew this bead was extraordinary. Its grade had reached at least the Dao Venerable 3rd Realm, making it an extremely powerful magical treasure of great value.

He instinctively wanted to refuse, but upon seeing Lu Fengyao's slightly warning gaze, Lin Moyu decisively accepted it, "Many thanks, Sister Feng Yao."

Lu Fengyao smiled, "That's more like it. Once you are inside, you must be careful."

Lin Moyu said, "I will be careful. Sister Feng Yao should be too. If there is danger, don't force yourself."

Lu Fengyao huffed, "That is what I should be saying to you. How can you steal my lines?"

Lin Moyu laughed, "It's the same whoever says it."

Lu Fengyao patted Lin Moyu's shoulder, "Once inside, try to follow me and don't get separated."

She looked like a big sister, as if saying: "Big sister will cover you."

Lin Moyu acknowledged that he understood.

According to the information, there were many traps in the ruins of the God-Slaughtering Sect. People who went in could easily get separated, and everyone had to face danger alone.

It was not easy to stay together.

Previously, the Third Ancestor asking him to look after Lu Fengyao was just a hope.

Chapter 2791: Just Like That

The Third Ancestor controlled the origin spirit vein, and the path leading to the God-Slaughtering Sect was becoming clear. The deathly aura on the road, under the interference of the origin spirit vein's power, gradually faded. In another moment, this road would be passable.

Lin Moyu looked at Saintess Xianlian and the other three, finding that all three were a bit nervous, yet also somewhat expectant.

They were nervous because of the status of the God-Slaughtering Sect; it was a prehistoric sect that was incomparably powerful, with terrifying existences surpassing the Dao Venerable Realm within. Although countless years had passed since the ruins were left behind, because of the existence of the 9th-rank origin spirit vein, the power remained abundant.

The ruins were full of danger; even though they were prodigies, they could still get injured or even fall.

They were expectant because, once successful, they could obtain the inheritance of the prehistoric sect.

It was hard to imagine how powerful an inheritance that even the ancestors of all sides coveted could be.

According to the rules, the person who obtained the inheritance could use it for themselves, only needing to copy a version to hand over.

If they obtained any treasures inside, they could also keep them for themselves; if they handed them over, they could receive amazing rewards.

As long as there were gains, it would be immense wealth.

Among the three, the one with the strongest sense of expectation was Saint Son Tianhuan; he had even started to get excited.

He failed to obtain the title of the strongest prodigy, and his qualifications to compete with Holy Son Huanshen for the position of Holy Land Master were no longer sufficient. Although it wasn't to say there was no chance, it was always lacking a bit.

If he could make some gains here, he would be able to reverse his disadvantage, or even surpass him.

As far as he knew, the previous Holy Son Huanshen had no gains here; he was not without a chance.

Compared to the three, Lu Fengyao was much more indifferent.

Her entering this time was just for experience, to broaden her horizons; the Third Ancestor did not have any requirements for her.

Lin Moyu asked, "Can the events happening inside the God-Slaughtering Sect be seen from the outside?"

Lu Fengyao said, "They cannot be seen. We can still see the mountain body of the God-Slaughtering Sect now, but as soon as we go in, the deathly aura inside the mountain will erupt, intertwining with the divine light, isolating the inside from the outside, just like two different worlds."

"All life-saving teleportation items will become ineffective. If you encounter danger, the best method is to return along the original path, so you must remember the path you have taken."

Returning along the original path was the safe method of exit already written in the information.

The final power of the formation disk was also left for them to return along the original path.

Historically, most prodigies were able to return safely, with only a few dying inside.

As for exactly why they died, in fact, the ancestors of each family were not clear, and in the end, they could only guess that they might have been too rash, and thus were trapped inside.

Such people were few; among all the prodigies who entered, they only accounted for one-tenth.

Lin Moyu thought to himself, "If the inside and outside are isolated, then I can go all out without having to be too cautious. This is relatively advantageous for me."

Without outsiders peeking, Lin Moyu could unleash his full power and explore properly.

He began to get excited; this feeling of excitement had not appeared for a long time.

It was just like raiding unknown Dungeons in the Small World, or exploring various secret realms after going to the Great World.

Although dangerous, it was worth looking forward to.

Lu Fengyao rolled her eyes at Lin Moyu, "Why do I feel like you are a bit excited?"

Lin Moyu laughed, "Indeed a little. Exploring the unknown is very interesting. Just like when we were at the boundary sea token, don't you think it's fun, Sister Feng Yao?"

Lu Fengyao said straightforwardly, "It's not fun at all; it's too dangerous."

Lin Moyu said, "Wealth is sought amidst danger; often, danger represents opportunity."

Lu Fengyao did not agree with Lin Moyu's statement, "You also need to have the life to enjoy the opportunity."

Lin Moyu grinned, looking excitedly at the road ahead.

The deathly aura on the road was becoming less and less, and in the end, only a thin layer remained.

At this time, the Third Ancestor said, "It is ready. Go in, pay attention to safety, and if there is danger, retreat."

These words were said to everyone, and at the same time, they were also said to Lu Fengyao.

The road was very wide, and the five of them stepped into it side by side simultaneously.

Crack!

A crisp sound rang out, the bodies of the five sank simultaneously, and their footsteps landed heavily.

An invisible force landed on them, weighing down their footsteps, and the gravel on the road turned into powder at the sound.

Dongfang Wuwen said, "These stones, after being eroded by the deathly aura for countless years, have become extremely fragile and will turn into powder at a touch."

Saint Son Tianhuan added, "There are restrictions here that suppress our ability to fly; everyone can only walk step by step."

Dongfang Wuwen said, "Let's go, hurry inside."

The deathly aura on the road was temporarily suppressed by the origin spirit vein, but it could not last too long, and they did not have much time to waste.

After speaking, Dongfang Wuwen walked toward the inside, and Saint Son Tianhuan followed closely behind.

In the blink of an eye, the two had walked far away.

In the distance, mist rose, and the figures of the two became increasingly blurred.

Saintess Xianlian's eyes carried a thoughtful look, and she did not move.

Lin Moyu also did not move. He looked at the footprints left by Dongfang Wuwen and Saint Son Tianhuan, and the powder left behind after the mountain stones were crushed; his eyes revealed a thoughtful look.

Lu Fengyao had originally wanted to walk, but seeing that Lin Moyu did not move, she also did not move.

Having had the experience of the boundary sea token, Lu Fengyao had a strange feeling that if Lin Moyu did not move, there must be a reason for it.

Lu Fengyao asked, "Why aren't you moving?"

Lin Moyu said, "This road cannot be walked on casually."

"Did you discover something?" Lu Fengyao asked.

Lin Moyu nodded, "This road should have been walked on by countless people. Since the stones turn into powder at a touch, logically speaking, there shouldn't be any stones left on this road."