freeallnovels Chapter 12805 Merit
Chapter 12805 Merit
Chapter 12805 Merit
Master Xuanchen hesitated for a moment, but he knew that even if he didn't say anything, Ye Chen could deduce the secrets of heaven and find the whereabouts of the Celestial Ancestor.
He sighed, knowing he couldn't dissuade him, and could only slowly say, "Very well, since the Lord of Reincarnation has made up his mind, I will tell you."
"The Ancestor Qiongcang did not cultivate in any temple, but instead lived in seclusion in an upside-down temple at the deepest part of the Merit Sea. The upside-down temple stood upside down on the Merit Sea, isolated from the world. It was built by the Ancestor Qiongcang himself, specifically for his use in seclusion to refine elixirs."
He paused, then added, "However, entering the Sea of Merit is no easy task."
"The Merit Sea is the core area of Deyao District. The seawater contains immense power of merit. To cross the Merit Sea, you must spend 100,000 merit points to exchange for a Crossing-the-Sea Golden Disc at the Merit Hall. Only the Crossing-the-Sea Golden Disc can withstand the power of the Merit Sea and send you to the Upside-Down Temple."
"One hundred thousand merit points?" Ye Chen felt relieved. He had experienced countless battles and saved countless lives, accumulating a profound amount of merit. One hundred thousand merit points was nothing to him. "Thank you for informing me, Master. Please take me to the Hall of Merit to exchange for the Golden Disc for Crossing the Sea, and then I will go to the Upside-Down Temple."
Master Xuanchen nodded and reminded him, "The Lord of Reincarnation, Senior Qiong Cang, is eccentric and obsessed with alchemy. If you really disturb his alchemy, please be sure to restrain yourself and do not have a conflict with him, otherwise, the consequences will be unpredictable."
"This junior will remember Master's teachings!" Ye Chen bowed and thanked him, then headed to the Hall of Merit under Master Xuan Chen's guidance.
Before long, Ye Chen arrived at the Hall of Merit.
The monks in the Merit Hall examined the merit within Ye Chen's body and were deeply shaken, revealing expressions of awe.
Then, the monk quickly exchanged the Golden Disc for the Crossing-the-Sea for Ye Chen. The Golden Disc was entirely golden, engraved with complex runes, and warm to the touch.
Ye Chen put away the Golden Disc for Crossing the Sea, thanked Master Xuan Chen, and headed straight for the Sea of Merit.
He wondered, "I wonder if that Celestial Ancestor is willing to come out of seclusion. If he refuses, what should I do?"
With his thoughts in disarray, Ye Chen quickly arrived at the Sea of Merit.
This sea of merit is vast and boundless, its waters a pure gold color, containing immense power of merit. From afar, the golden waves surge and the magnificent scenery is filled with the sounds of chanting.
Ye Chen broke off a reed from the reeds on the beach and crossed the sea on it.
The sea of merit was turbulent, but fortunately he had the Golden Disc for Crossing the Sea with him. This item had the effect of protecting him, so he was not affected by the impact and headed towards the Upside-Down Temple where the Celestial Ancestor of the Azure Sky was located.
About an hour later, Ye Chen looked up and was immediately shocked. The scene before him was completely different from the peaceful scene in Deyao.
In the deepest part of the Merit Sea, a majestic and ancient temple stands upside down in mid-air. Unlike ordinary temples that stand upright facing the sky, this upside-down temple has its roof facing down and its foundation facing up, as if it has been inverted in the void by an invisible force.
The temple was shrouded in a faint gray mist, which carried a subtle fragrance of incense and Buddhist aura, yet also exuded a sense of isolation from the world.
Below the Upside-Down Temple lies a calm, waveless golden sea, reflecting the temple's illusory image. The interplay of reality and illusion creates a bizarre yet solemn painting. Faint sounds of fire can be heard emanating from within the temple, likely the sounds of the Celestial Ancestor Qiong Cang refining elixirs in seclusion.
Ye Chen slowly floated up and arrived at the entrance of the Upside-Down Temple, where there was a half-closed stone door with a huge "Zen" character carved on it.
He took a deep breath, gently raised his hand, knocked on the stone door, and said respectfully, "Junior Ye Chen requests an audience with Senior Qiong Cang Heng Zu. This matter concerns the survival of the Jin Yao District. I humbly request that Senior appear and meet me. Junior has no ill intentions and only asks to have a conversation with Senior."
As soon as he finished speaking, the stone gate remained silent, with only the whooshing sound of the fire burning in the temple.
Ye Chen did not give up and knocked on the stone door three more times, saying again, "Senior, I know that you are in seclusion refining pills and do not wish to be disturbed, but the Golden Radiance District is now in imminent danger, and the Divine Tomb forces are eyeing us covetously. I implore you to show yourself!"
This time, no sooner had the words left his mouth than a loud, deafening roar suddenly echoed from inside the temple.
Immediately afterwards, a violent and terrifying aura suddenly erupted from the temple, instantly sweeping across the entire Merit Sea. The sea surface churned violently, and the golden water was whipped up into giant waves hundreds of feet high.
Ye Chen froze, feeling an invisible force rushing towards him, making it hard for him to breathe.
"presumptuous!"
An old and deep roar came from inside the temple, filled with a furious rage: "I was in seclusion refining pills, and I repeatedly instructed that no one was to disturb me. How dare you knock on the door and make noise time and time again, ruining my important pill refining business!"
Before the words were finished, the half-closed stone door shattered with a crash, and a figure dressed in an ancient monk's robe strode out.
The man had an old face, golden hair and a white beard. His golden hair was as wild as a lion's mane, and he was incredibly tall and strong. His rugged aura was quite incongruous with his simple monk's robe.
"Is he the Primordial Ancestor of the Azure Sky?"
Ye Chen was startled, sensing a fierce and domineering aura emanating from the blond-haired, white-bearded old man.
Ye Chen saw that a pill-refining furnace behind the old man had exploded and shattered in the distance, seemingly because Ye Chen had disturbed the old man and caused him to fail in refining pills.
The old man's expression was terrifyingly gloomy, and his eyes were filled with rage.
"Senior, junior..." Ye Chen began to explain, wanting to clarify the reason, but before he could finish speaking, the Ancestral Master Qiong Cang raised his hand and struck Ye Chen's chest with a palm strike carrying a powerful aura.
Ye Chen could dodge or defend, but seeing the angry look on Qiong Cang Gen Zu's face, he had a thought and ultimately took the blow head-on.
boom--
Ye Chen was struck hard, his body flying backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into the surface of the Merit Sea, stirring up a sky full of golden water splashes, and he felt his breathing become disordered in his chest and abdomen.
However, his Primordial Body was so strong that he withstood the attack without getting injured.
The Celestial Ancestor, however, was still furious and roared:
"You ignorant brat! I live in seclusion here, detached from worldly affairs. How dare you trespass on my Upside-Down Temple and ruin my grand plans! Today, I will make you vanish into thin air to vent my hatred!"
He formed a hand seal, creating a golden Buddhist seal, which he then smashed down towards Ye Chen from mid-air.
This attack was terrifying, and Ye Chen could not withstand it no matter what. Just as he was about to defend himself, a sudden change occurred.
Suddenly, a dazzling golden light appeared on the surface of the Merit Sea below the Upside-Down Temple, and the golden light, like a protective shield, firmly protected Ye Chen.
At the same time, the earth veins of the Upside-Down Temple trembled violently, the Sanskrit characters on the temple body lit up, and a powerful protective force surged from the earth veins, also protecting Ye Chen.
boom--
The Buddhist seal formed by the Celestial Ancestor struck the protective barrier, unleashing a violent burst of energy. Golden light swept in all directions, and the seawater surged wildly.
Qiong Cang Gen Zu was forced back three steps, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief. He looked down at the earth veins beneath his feet, then at Ye Chen, who was protected by the shield. His brows furrowed, and his tone carried a hint of doubt and solemnity:
"This is... the protective power of the earth veins of the Upside-Down Temple? Why is it protecting you?"
He has lived in seclusion in the Upside-Down Temple for countless years, personally setting up a ley line formation to protect his secluded cultivation place. This ley line protection power will only be triggered by those he approves of or those who bear special karma. Just who is this kid in front of him?
The anger in Qiong Cang Gen Zu's eyes gradually faded, replaced by intense curiosity. He stared intently at Ye Chen, carefully probing his aura.
A moment later, he shuddered, a look of extreme shock flashing in his eyes, his body trembling slightly: "The aura of the Primordial Beginning... the karma of the Abyss... and the mark of Reincarnation! You actually bear the karma of the Primordial Beginning, the Abyss, and Reincarnation simultaneously? How is this possible!"
He had lived for countless years and seen countless brilliant talents, but he had never seen anyone who could bear these three top-level causal burdens at the same time.
In addition, there are many other divine auras, such as time, space, death, memory, and freedom, all of which are perfectly integrated into Ye Chen.
"So, it's the Lord of Reincarnation who has arrived!"
Upon discovering Ye Chen's identity, the Celestial Ancestor's expression immediately turned solemn.
Ye Chen stood up, let out a soft breath, and still said respectfully, "I dare not accept such praise, senior. The Golden District is in imminent danger, and I have no other choice but to dare to come and bother you."
In fact, the Tomb of the Gods was aimed at Ren Feifan.
It was only because Ren Feifan was in the Jin Yao District that the Jin Yao District suffered collateral damage.
Ye Chen didn't mention Ren Feifan, but only Jin Yao District, because Jin Yao District was created by the ancient Qiong Cang Ancestor, and the people of Jin Yao District are his subjects.
After a moment of silence, the shock in his eyes gradually subsided. He looked Ye Chen up and down, his expression complex, containing curiosity, doubt, and a hint of barely perceptible approval.
"Hmm, you've come for Ren Feifan, wanting me to come out of seclusion and fight against the Divine Tomb?"
Despite his calculations, the Celestial Ancestor was not fooled by Ye Chen's words. He knew that the Golden District was just a pretext, and Ye Chen's main purpose was to find Ren Feifan.
Ye Chen cupped his hands and said, "Senior, you are wise!"
"The Divine Tomb is a powerful force. If you don't take action, it won't be long before the Golden Radiance District is destroyed by the Divine Tomb. You are the ancestor of the Heavenly Craftsman Forging Platform and also the ancestor of the Golden Radiance District. We beg you to consider the countless lives in the Golden Radiance District and your past friendship with the Great Heavenly Emperor, and lend your assistance!"
After pondering for a moment, the Celestial Ancestor said, "Ren Feifan may be the Great Heavenly Emperor, a great being whom I once revered. I never expected him to have fallen to this state today."
He paused, turned to look at the Upside-Down Temple, a trace of melancholy and loneliness flashing in his eyes, his tone tinged with weariness: "It's not that I'm unwilling to help, it's just that I've spent my whole life pursuing one thing. Only when this thing is accomplished can I get away. Otherwise, with my Dao heart in chaos, I simply won't be able to fight against the Divine Tomb."
When the Tomb of the Gods was mentioned, the tone of the Ancestral King of the Azure Sky was filled with deep apprehension, clearly indicating that it was a colossal entity.
Ye Chen asked, "What do you wish to ask, senior?"
After a moment of silence, the Celestial Ancestor said, "Throughout my life, I have been refining a single elixir—the Tai Xuan Reverse Death Yin Yang Pill! This elixir is a heaven-defying treasure, combining the Yang of the Primordial Beginning and the Yin of the Abyss, and incorporating both Buddhist and Taoist alchemical principles. If this elixir is successfully completed, I will be able to break the chessboard laid out by the Primordial Beginning and the Abyss, break free from the shackles of heaven and earth, and truly achieve transcendence."
He paused, his tone tinged with bitterness: "I am tormented by love and entangled in the karma of the Great Mother Goddess. Only by refining this Tai Xuan Reverse Death Yin Yang Pill can I transcend all emotional attachments, calm my Dao heart, and truly attain liberation."
"But this pill is too extraordinary. The rarity of the required materials and the difficulty of refining it are far beyond imagination. I have spent countless hours and countless times in seclusion to refine the pill, but all of them ended in failure. Just now, it was the closest I came to success, but you disturbed me and I failed at the last minute."
Ye Chen exclaimed "Ah!" and looked at the shattered alchemy furnace. He felt a pang of guilt, never expecting that his arrival would cause the Qiong Cang Ancestor to fail in his alchemy.
Qiong Cang Gen Zu sighed with a bitter smile and said, "Never mind, I can't blame you. It's fate."
"Even if you come closest to success, you are still not truly accomplished. Even if you don't come, you will most likely fail in the end, just like in the past."
"but……"
At this point, the Azure Sky Ancestor's gaze fell on Ye Chen again, a hint of madness flashing in his eyes, and a strange smile curling at the corner of his mouth:
"Speaking of which, you are an excellent candidate. You bear the weight of the Primordial Beginning, the Abyss, and Reincarnation—the three great causes and effects. If you were refined into a pill, perhaps the Tai Xuan Reverse Death Yin Yang Pill could be successfully completed in one fell swoop!"
Upon hearing this, Ye Chen was shocked. He never expected that the Celestial Ancestor would have such a thought, using him as material for alchemy!
But then, the Celestial Ancestor laughed again, the madness in his eyes gradually fading, replaced by a hint of mockery: "Don't panic, I was just saying."
"You wield numerous divine powers and possess astonishing supernatural abilities. If a real fight breaks out, even if I can suppress you, I will inevitably pay a huge price, making it a losing proposition."
Ye Chen's expression darkened, but he knew that the Celestial Ancestor Qiong Cang was not simply joking; he was just wary of his strength, which was why he hadn't made a move.
If he were a weak person, he would probably have been suppressed.
"Then is the senior willing to come out of seclusion to help?" Ye Chen asked.
The smile on Qiong Cang Gen Zu's face gradually faded. He sighed softly, his expression becoming incredibly complex, his eyes filled with struggle and helplessness.
"How could I not want to lend a helping hand? The Golden District is a place I poured my heart and soul into building, but now, my Dao heart is in chaos and I am entangled by emotions, so I cannot unleash my full strength."
"If we force our way out, not only will we be unable to fight against the Divine Tomb, but we may also be unable to protect ourselves. In that case, we will only suffer more losses than gains."
"Love Threads?" Ye Chen's heart stirred. He hesitated for a moment, then slowly said, "Senior, the Intercepting Sword you forged in the past is now in my hands and can sever all paths."
"If you wish to sever these ties of affection, I may draw my sword and give it a try!"
"The Intercepting Dao Sword?" Upon hearing these three words, Qiong Cang Gen Zu frowned, and his expression immediately became very complicated.
He slowly raised his hand, looking at his palm, his eyes filled with reminiscence: "That was the first divine weapon I created with all my heart and soul. I know its power; it can indeed sever the ties of love."
"However, the cause and effect between me and the Great Mother Goddess is not a simple matter of romantic love; the entanglement is far more complicated than you can imagine."
(End of this chapter)