Chapter 2280

According to the rules, the magic treasure obtained by Dongfang Wuwen belonged to him and did not need to be handed over.

The technique obtained by Saint Son Tianhuan needed to be copied.

The death energy on the path, which had been calm, began to churn. The Third Ancestor said in a low voice, "Someone else has come out."

The few people present looked up at the same time. Amidst the churning mist, Saintess Xianlian and Lu Fengyao walked out one after the other. They were close on each other's heels, practically leaving at the same time.

Seeing that Lu Fengyao was unharmed, the Third Ancestor seemed to heave a sigh of relief.

Everyone could tell that the Third Ancestor had been in a state of high tension, very worried about Lu Fengyao. Now that Lu Fengyao was fine, the Third Ancestor could finally rest easy.

In the eyes of others, this was a very reasonable reaction for the Third Ancestor—an ancestor concerned about his descendant.

If Lin Moyu were present, he would surely be muttering to himself, "Keep acting. Just keep acting."

He was already aware of the collusion between the Third Ancestor and the Sect Master of the God-Slaughtering Sect, so he naturally understood that Lu Fengyao would absolutely not come to any harm. Even those who had met with accidents before were likely part of their pre-arranged plan, just for show.

There was another person who displayed the same behavior as the Third Ancestor.

Among the three Holy Land ancestors who had come this time, one of them was the ancestor of the Ancient Lotus Holy Land.

That ancestor also visibly relaxed after seeing that Saintess Xianlian was unharmed.

Although he didn't say anything, everyone could clearly feel it.

The Third Ancestor asked, "Did you have any gains?"

Saintess Xianlian said, "My gains were not significant. I only obtained one technique, an ancient magic treasure of the Dao Venerable 4th Realm, and some diary notes left behind by a disciple of the God-Slaughtering Sect."

These words fell upon the ears of Dongfang Wuwen and Saint Son Tianhuan, making their faces burn with pain.

What do you mean by 'not significant' and 'only obtained these'? If you put it that way, then what are we?

Saintess Xianlian brought out her gains.

After examining the magic treasure, the Third Ancestor returned it to Saintess Xianlian. "According to the rules, you may keep this magic treasure for yourself."

"We need to make a copy of the technique and the diary."

As he spoke, the Third Ancestor began to copy the technique and the diary. For figures of their ancestor-level status, this information was all considered public knowledge.

Saintess Xianlian bowed gracefully. "Thank you, Senior Third Ancestor."

The Third Ancestor quickly finished copying the technique and the diary, then returned the originals to Saintess Xianlian before turning his gaze to Lu Fengyao.

Before the Third Ancestor could speak, Lu Fengyao took the initiative. "I obtained a bottle of prehistoric medicinal pills. I don't know if they are still useful."

"Besides that, there is also a magic treasure of the Dao Venerable Realm. Feng Yao is dull and cannot distinguish which Dao Venerable level it belongs to."

"I did not obtain any techniques on this trip, but I did get a medicinal formula in the alchemy room." Lu Fengyao also brought out the items and handed them to the Third Ancestor.

Lu Fengyao had entered the alchemy room of the God-Slaughtering Sect and obtained a bottle of medicinal pills from countless years ago, as well as a book of medicinal formulas.

The medicinal formulas recorded the refining methods for several types of pills, all of which were no longer available today.

However, that was secondary. Being able to study the alchemy methods of a prehistoric sect through these formulas was where the greatest value lay.

Furthermore, Lu Fengyao had also obtained a Dao Venerable Realm magic treasure in the alchemy room, though she could not tell its specific level.

After the Third Ancestor identified it, it was confirmed that this magic treasure had reached the Dao Venerable 6th Realm.

However, it was somewhat damaged. Whether it could be restored to the Dao Venerable 6th Realm after repairs was hard to say.

The Third Ancestor sighed. "Although we didn't get what we wanted, your gains are quite good. Was there any danger on this trip?"

Saintess Xianlian said, "It was a close call, but fortunately, Fellow Daoist Lin led us down the correct path, which is why we had these gains."

Lu Fengyao added, "That's right. If not for Young Friend Lin, we wouldn't have been able to enter the hinterlands of the God-Slaughtering Sect."

A look of slight surprise appeared on the Third Ancestor's face. "Tell me in detail."

Lu Fengyao said, "I saw a map in that alchemy room—a map of the God-Slaughtering Sect."

"Only then did I realize that the God-Slaughtering Sect is divided into three areas: the outer perimeter, the hinterlands, and the Core Area."

"One must use the correct method to enter the hinterlands; otherwise, one can only stay in the outer perimeter area, and the gains will naturally be poorer."

Lu Fengyao explained the method she used to enter the hinterlands, and the others listened, suddenly realizing the truth.

Among the three ancestors, one exclaimed, "So that's how it is. In that case, we have been sending people in time and time again, but most of the time, they were only active in the outer perimeter."

Another ancestor said, "It seems that is indeed the case."

The expressions of Dongfang Wuwen and Saint Son Tianhuan were not good. They hadn't expected that because they were in such a hurry to get ahead, they had actually taken the wrong path.

It turned out that the path could not be simply walked upon. They had completely overlooked such a detail.

If they had been a bit later, they might have been able to follow Lin Moyu into the hinterlands and gain more.

Saintess Xianlian said, "That's not necessarily true. Some people enter the hinterlands due to luck; even if they take the wrong path, they can still get in."

She had also gained something inside and learned some things about the God-Slaughtering Sect.

She recounted what she knew, corroborating what Lu Fengyao had said.

The Third Ancestor said, "The rules of the God-Slaughtering Sect are ever-changing. The rules for this time might not necessarily apply next time."

"However, this also highlights a problem: we have indeed not been careful enough. Many things cannot be accomplished simply by having a high cultivation realm."

Everyone present deeply agreed. If things could be accomplished just by having a high realm, they would have finished it long ago; what would be the need for heavenly geniuses?

Lu Fengyao suddenly asked curiously, "Has Little Brother Lin not come out yet?"

Saintess Xianlian said, "Fellow Daoist Lin hasn't come out yet. Could he have entered the Core Area?"

The auras of the few ancestors fluctuated for a moment.

Entering the Core Area meant that what they were plotting had a chance of success.

Lu Fengyao said, "Given Little Brother Lin's intelligence, it is not impossible!"

The Third Ancestor said, "Perhaps, it is truly possible."

Chapter 2822: Who Told You to Always Talk About Killing

Time passed second by second. For the few ancestors, every second felt very long.

Old monsters like them who had lived for countless years were starting to lose their composure at this moment.

A long-held wish, many years of anticipation—perhaps it could be realized this time. How could they not be excited?

The auras shrouding them churned like waves, representing their current state of mind. The Third Ancestor took it all in, and in the depths of his eyes, there was a hint of an inexplicable smile. It seemed like mockery, with a touch of sarcasm.

Finally, after half a day, the death energy on the path began to churn again. "He's coming!"

Three pairs of eyes lit up amidst the rolling aura. The three ancestors stared intently at the path filled with death energy, without blinking.

Lin Moyu's figure appeared within the death energy, becoming clearer and closer.

The look in the three people's eyes was as if they wanted to devour someone.

If they weren't still maintaining their status, they might have already rushed over to drag Lin Moyu out.

Lu Fengyao's expression changed abruptly. Lin Moyu's way of walking was wrong; he was staggering, as if he would collapse at any moment.

She rushed to Lin Moyu's side and supported him.

Lin Moyu's face was as pale as paper at this moment, completely devoid of blood.

Although his cultivation realm was higher than before he went in, having become a High-level Heavenly Venerable, the aura emanating from his entire body told everyone that this realm could collapse at any moment.

It wasn't just his aura that was depleted; even his soul was extremely weak.

Lu Fengyao asked anxiously, "How could it be like this?"

Lin Moyu revealed a bitter smile. "It's nothing, just suffered a minor injury."

A minor injury? If he couldn't even hold onto his cultivation realm, could that be called a minor injury?

Lu Fengyao immediately took out a medicinal pill and, without another word, stuffed it into Lin Moyu's mouth.

The pill was of a very high grade and of immense value.

Yet Lu Fengyao didn't care at all and fed it directly to Lin Moyu.

The Third Ancestor on the side twitched his eyelids, looking pained. Clearly, the value of this pill was extraordinary.

At the same time, he looked at Lin Moyu, lost in thought, his gaze filled with profound meaning.

After taking the pill, Lin Moyu's aura improved slightly, but not by much.

Lu Fengyao asked curiously, "How can this be? Why is the great dao longevity pill useless? This shouldn't be."

As she spoke, she was about to take out a second pill, but Lin Moyu stopped her in a low voice. "Sister Feng Yao, there's no need to waste pills. The injury I suffered is unusual; pills are useless."

Lu Fengyao couldn't help but ask, "What kind of injury did you suffer? Why would the great dao longevity pill be useless?"

Lin Moyu said, "It's a long story!"

He muttered to himself, "I'm not injured, so of course the pill is useless. Besides, I didn't even swallow the pill."

"Look at the expression of that old guy, the Third Ancestor. If I were to eat a second one, he would likely flip out on the spot. This great dao longevity pill must be extremely precious."

"Sister Feng Yao treats me with genuine sincerity, feeding me such a precious pill without a second thought."

"The Third Ancestor must have realized I'm faking it, but he won't expose me because he's also afraid I'll expose him."

"Then let's act together and see who has better acting skills."

Lin Moyu said in a low voice, "Sister Feng Yao, please help me over to sit down. I can't stand."

Lu Fengyao hummed in agreement and immediately supported Lin Moyu over, taking out a chair for him to sit on.

She thought that Lin Moyu was so weak that he couldn't even take items out of his storage ring.

Lin Moyu slumped in the chair and said to the few ancestors, "Seniors, please forgive this junior's rudeness. I truly cannot stand."

The Third Ancestor said in a deep voice, "It's fine. Tell us what you obtained this time."

Lin Moyu said, "This junior was fortunate enough to solve the trial of the God-Slaughtering Sect and entered the Core Area."

"In the Core Area, I barely managed to traverse the Divine Path up the mountain of the God-Slaughtering Sect and reached the summit."

"At the summit, this junior obtained some things, but it's a pity…"

Someone immediately couldn't help but ask anxiously, "What did you obtain? And what is a pity?"

Lin Moyu said weakly, "It's just a pity that this junior failed to obtain that long spear."

"What I obtained… this junior obtained the method to break through to the Dao Venerable Realm."

As soon as these words were spoken, the auras of the three ancestors erupted violently, and a terrifyingly powerful aura swept through this space.

They were excited and agitated. After countless years of waiting, they had finally received the result today.

A powerful, invisible pressure swept out, and Lu Fengyao and the others were violently pushed back by the pressure.

Lin Moyu, who had been slumped in the chair, was also sent flying. After hitting the ground, Lin Moyu didn't make a sound and passed out.

The Third Ancestor shouted urgently, "Calm down!"

The three ancestors then realized what they had done and quickly retracted their auras.

Looking at the unconscious Lin Moyu, the three looked at each other, not expecting that they would have a moment of such loss of control.

Ancestor Gu Cang of the Hanshui Holy Land said in a low voice, "Sigh, this old man's Dao Heart is still insufficient."

The ancestor of the Ancient Lotus Holy Land also shook his head and said, "It's not that the Dao Heart is insufficient; it's truly that the anticipation has lasted too long. What do we do now?"

The Third Ancestor waved his hand. "Anyway, this kid has already obtained the method, so you don't need to be in such a hurry. I will take this kid to heal his injuries first. Once he has recovered a bit, I will call you over."

"You know your own situations well. Guard your Dao Heart well and do not get so excited again."

The Third Ancestor's words had an unquestionable tone, and the three also trusted the Third Ancestor, nodding in agreement one by one.

After sending them all away, only the Third Ancestor, the unconscious Lin Moyu, and the worried-looking Lu Fengyao remained in the space.

Lu Fengyao said to the Third Ancestor, "Third Grandpa, is he okay?"

The Third Ancestor smiled. "Don't worry, Yao'er. This kid has a life as tough as a dog's; he'll be fine. Yao'er, go back first; leave this to Grandpa."

Lu Fengyao also trusted her Third Grandpa. "Then, I will leave it to Third Grandpa."

The Third Ancestor opened a passage and used the origin spirit vein to send Lu Fengyao back.

The space became extremely quiet, leaving only the Third Ancestor and the 'unconscious' Lin Moyu.

The Third Ancestor took out a chair and sat down comfortably. "Kid, stop pretending!"

Lin Moyu's body trembled slightly, and then he stood up, taking the opportunity to stretch.

Imitating the Third Ancestor, Lin Moyu also took out a chair and sat down securely, his posture even being similar.

The Third Ancestor sneered. "Kid, you act pretty well."

Lin Moyu laughed. "Compared to the Third Ancestor, I'm still far behind."

The Third Ancestor said, "Aren't you afraid that I'll expose you?"

Lin Moyu said, "This junior believes that the Third Ancestor won't do that. After all, no matter how I act, it doesn't harm you, Third Ancestor."

The Third Ancestor said in a low voice, "You are doing this because you want to ask for benefits, right?"

Lin Moyu nodded. "That is natural. How can I easily hand over something obtained with such hard work? I must obtain some benefits."

The Third Ancestor said, "Hand over that great dao longevity pill."

Lin Moyu put on a confused expression. "That pill melted the moment it touched my mouth; it was digested long ago."