Chapter 654: Ancestor, Laozi’s Stance

"I'm asking you a question, can you speak or not!"

Seeing Han Yu lost in thought, Han Jue couldn't help but interrupt.

This kid is trying to act all deep and mysterious!

If he kept acting, Han Jue would throw him directly into the Hongmeng Heavenly Prison!

Han Yu snapped out of it and hesitated, "Empress Nuwa has also shown me kindness, I'm afraid…"

Han Jue said crossly, "Do you know who I am to you?"

"You are?"

"I am your Ancestor!"

"Impossible!"

Han Yu instinctively denied it. He had met Han Tuo, who was very punchable and pretentious.

Wait!

Han Yu thought of something, his expression jolted, and his body couldn't help but tremble.

Those painful memories sealed in the deepest part of his heart surfaced. Back then, in his moment of greatest despair, he had begged his Ancestor Han Tuo to save the Han Family, but Han Tuo had not responded.

When he was filled with anger and hatred, a savior he had never imagined appeared.

It was his Ancestor's Ancestor!

So many years had passed, and Han Yu had tried to find this life-saving Old Ancestor, but he had never succeeded.

So… he has been watching me all along.

He even bestowed a Cultivation Technique upon me.

Han Yu's heart was filled with gratitude and a sense of grievance. Although he already had descendants of his own, before his own Ancestor, he would always be a child.

Seeing Han Yu's eyes turn red, Han Jue felt a headache coming on.

He hated these sentimental scenes the most!

"Since you know who I am, then you clearly understand why I helped you. Now you should also understand why Nuwa sought you out," Han Jue snorted, his tone stern.

Han Yu's emotions were interrupted. He was, after all, a God Realm being, so he naturally wouldn't continue to act like a sentimental child.

He wasn't a fool. There is no love in this world without cause. Why did Empress Nuwa look for him? Was it truly because she valued his talent?

[Han Yu's favorability toward you has increased. Current favorability: 6 stars]

Han Yu took a deep breath and said, "Empress Nuwa told me that the Heavenly Dao Saints aren't truly acting for the good of the Heavenly Dao. She was plotted against by the Saints and had to feign her fall. She wants to nurture me to become a Saint so that I can lead the Human Race back to its position as the Heavenly Dao race."

Empress Nuwa still remembers the Human Race?

In Han Jue's impression, Empress Nuwa cared more about the Yao Race than the Human Race.

Otherwise, with a Saint backing them, how could the Human Race have suffered so many calamities?

Han Jue asked in his mind, "Is what Han Yu said true?"

[50 million years of lifespan will be deducted. Do you wish to continue?]

Continue!

[Nuwa did indeed give him those instructions.]

Han Jue looked at Han Yu and said, "Since we have recognized each other, I will give you Sermons while I'm at it."

Han Yu was pleasantly surprised and hurriedly bowed in thanks.

Han Jue immediately submerged Han Yu's consciousness with the Extreme Origin Great Dao, letting him immerse himself in the vastness of the Dao.

No one knew how much time had passed.

Han Yu opened his eyes. He felt as if he had experienced a dream of a thousand years; upon waking, the world he knew had undergone a massive change.

With Han Jue's help, he had truly come into contact with the Dao. Although he hadn't yet truly stepped into the Extreme Origin Great Dao, he had at least laid a foundation.

After having an Epiphany regarding the Dao, Han Yu's senses and thinking underwent a world-shaking transformation, and his entire temperament became much more steady.

Han Yu suddenly thought of something, a look of regret appearing on his face as he murmured, "I forgot to ask the Ancestor's name… Sigh."

Though he sighed, a smile soon spread across Han Yu's face.

Before, he always felt very lonely. Meeting Han Jue today made him realize that someone cared for him, and his heart felt warm.

He then thought of Han Tuo.

Hmph!

Just wait, I will definitely surpass you!

A fighting spirit burned in Han Yu's eyes… Giving Sermons to Han Yu had taken fifty years. After Han Jue cut off the dream, he didn't immediately Cultivate, but instead turned his gaze toward the Primal Chaos coffin outside the Underworld.

The Primal Chaos coffin was still there, and the hun yuan stele stood motionless.

However, Han Jue sensed the residual aura of the various Saints nearby. It seemed that the Saints had discovered the Primal Chaos some time ago.

Han Jue looked toward the Heavenly Dao. The Heavenly Dao was formless, but its fortune was like a giant dome enveloping the Immortal Realm and the Myriad Heavens and Myriad Realms. He discovered a line appearing beside this giant fortune dome, the other end of which disappeared into the depths of the darkness, connecting to the distant Earth Immortal Realm.

Venerable Xuandu had also returned.

After a moment of hesitation, Han Jue decided to go find Venerable Xuandu.

Arriving Outside the Thirty-Third Heaven, just as he appeared at the Qiankun Hall, the gates swung open with a boom.

Han Jue stepped in front of Venerable Xuandu.

Venerable Xuandu spoke, "You've come because of that mysterious coffin outside the Underworld, right?"

Han Jue nodded.

Venerable Xuandu sighed and said, "I have contacted my teacher. This coffin has a great origin; it escaped from the Ancient Desolation. The reason it came to the Heavenly Dao is simply to use the Heavenly Dao's fortune to avoid the entanglement of Inauspicious Evil Spirits and Dao Demons."

Han Jue asked in surprise, "The Heavenly Dao can actually block Inauspicious Evil Spirits and Dao Demons?"

Previously, an Inauspicious Divine Spirit had sneaked into the Immortal Realm. If the Weird Spirit hadn't gone and swallowed it, the Immortal Realm would have certainly fallen into Chaos.

"That's right. This is also why Inauspicious Evil Spirits only stay in the Dark Forbidden Zone, while Dao Demons only stay in the Guixu Divine Realm. The Heavenly Dao might not be considered powerful, but its rules are of an extremely high level. Like the Pangu Great God, the Heavenly Dao is absolutely the safest place in the Chaos, but it is also the place with the most shackles. It's like a prison; you can live peacefully inside, but you cannot escape," Venerable Xuandu nodded and said.

Han Jue asked, "If an Inauspicious Evil Spirit sneaks into the Heavenly Dao, what does that indicate?"

Venerable Xuandu shook his head and said, "Impossible!"

In the next second, he seemed to think of something, and a look of terror appeared on his face.

Han Jue's words were already a clear hint!

Venerable Xuandu stood up and said, "I must have a word with my teacher about this."

Han Jue nodded and then left.

Returning to the Hundred Peaks Immortal River, Han Jue felt completely relaxed.

It had to be said, it was great having Venerable Xuandu around; he could be left to handle everything.

Han Jue inexplicably thought of Li Qingzi.

Back then, he could Cultivate in peace because Li Qingzi was busy with all the Sect's affairs. At most, Li Qingzi would ask him for advice on what to do.

Sigh.

I really am getting old, becoming more and more nostalgic.

Han Jue gave a self-deprecating laugh.

He continued his cultivation.

Eight hundred years later, Venerable Xuandu sent a voice transmission to Han Jue, saying he had something to discuss. Han Jue replied telling him to wait; he had to remain in Seclusion for a thousand years and still had two hundred years left.

Although Venerable Xuandu didn't understand, he could only agree.

After the thousand-year period was up, Han Jue went to the Qiankun Hall to see Venerable Xuandu.

Han Jue asked, "What is it?"

Venerable Xuandu said, "I've asked. Those are Inauspicious Divine Spirits, beings that have developed intelligence among the Inauspicious Evil Spirits. Now, a mysterious existence among the Inauspicious Divine Spirits is gathering them, and they might be forming a force. For now, it won't affect the Heavenly Dao, so we can rest easy."

"Oh."

Han Jue gave a response. He was very curious about Laozi.

Laozi's stance seemed to be leaning toward the Heavenly Dao.

Venerable Xuandu said, "Whether it's the Inauspicious Divine Spirits or that Chaos Demon God's coffin, we can ignore them. This time, I've brought back a Prodigy from the Guixu Divine Realm. Does Fellow Daoist Han wish to take him as a Disciple?"

"Giving me a Disciple of the Human School? Are you trying to plant a spy?" Han Jue rolled his eyes at Venerable Xuandu.