Chapter 124: Chapter 118: Elder Wei’s Identity
"I have to admit, he had real guts." Even though he disapproved of Cao Jinxian, Elder Wei couldn’t help but admire him at this moment.
"To be able to form a Contract with a being like the Profound Turtle Ancestor is truly the lifelong dream of every Beast Master."
Taking a deep breath, Elder Wei took another sip of tea to wet his throat before speaking softly.
"A pity... If he had succeeded, that would have been the end of it. But alas, he underestimated the Profound Turtle Ancestor’s power."
"The Profound Turtle Ancestor is suspected to be a descendant of the Black Tortoise. How could it possibly be willing to be contracted by Cao Jinxian? When it comes to forming a Contract, perhaps only Grandmaster Wei would have stood a chance."
"Cao Jinxian was undeniably a generational talent, but far too arrogant. In all his Contracts, he was the master and the beast was the slave. How could the Profound Turtle Ancestor ever agree to such terms?"
Hearing this, Elder Wei’s expression soured, clearly disapproving of Cao Jinxian’s methods.
"Cao Jinxian thought his plan was perfect. He used his authority as Sect Leader, combined with some unknown method, to twist the Earth Same Life Array into a true Sealing Skill."
"What he didn’t know, however, was that when Grandmaster Wei first established the array, he had already told the Profound Turtle Ancestor its weakness. So, although the ancestor was caught off guard, Cao Jinxian still, regrettably, failed in the end."
Elder Wei sighed again, whether for Cao Jinxian’s failure or for his wild ambition, it was hard to say.
"And the consequences... were severe. The Profound Turtle Ancestor, who was still recovering from its original injuries, suffered a backlash from the Array. Its wounds worsened, and its Soul Body became unstable."
"In its fury, the ancestor struck back. Cao Jinxian’s actions had harmed not only himself but the entire sect. The Wanxiang Sect’s fortune had been intrinsically linked to the Profound Turtle Ancestor’s grace, and now it suffered a karmic backlash, declining almost overnight. Other sects, both rivals and otherwise, took advantage of the chaos, and the Wanxiang Sect was reduced to a second-rate power for a time."
"Fortunately, out of respect for its life-saving debt to Grandmaster Wei, the Profound Turtle Ancestor didn’t take its anger out on the other members of the Wanxiang Sect. But... after that incident, its attitude toward the sect..."
"Cao Jinxian, for his part, was no ordinary man. Even in failure, he managed to alter the Earth Same Life Array to some extent. Its healing properties, while still present, were greatly diminished, while its sealing function was reinforced."
"And so, as time passed, the whole affair gradually became a sect secret, known only to a select few."
When Elder Wei finished, he fell silent for a long while.
As he looked up at Yu Changsheng, his eyes held a peculiar, unreadable expression.
"It’s truly... a shame. What happened to Cao Jinxian in the end?"
Yu Changsheng let out a soft sigh.
"He died at the hands of the Profound Turtle Ancestor, of course."
Elder Wei smiled and glanced casually to the east as he spoke.
"And now, a thousand years have passed. That Seal has likely weakened considerably. The presence you felt in Yuntai Valley..."
"If I’m not mistaken, that was likely a wisp of its Divine Thought that has leaked from the Seal. From what I understand, the Profound Turtle Ancestor possesses a Talent Magic that allows it to perfectly simulate and manifest other creatures through contact—even replicating their innate talents and bloodlines without any difference."
"The Biluo Snake you encountered was a Spirit Body created by that very Talent Magic."
At this, complete understanding dawned on Yu Changsheng.
’So that’s what happened. Everything makes sense now.’
"However," Elder Wei said, giving Yu Changsheng a peculiar look.
"But... as a disciple of Beast Taming Peak, you have a history with the Profound Turtle Ancestor, so to speak. By your account, when it was destroying the Cloud Platform array eye, it didn’t just swat you dead. It seemed to be deliberately waiting... for you to be teleported away..."
"That... is a bit strange."
"I don’t know why, either."
Yu Changsheng said, looking genuinely puzzled.
"Oh?" Elder Wei suddenly gave an enigmatic smile, tapping his fingers lightly as if in thought.
"Yu Changsheng, have you ever wondered why all these Spirit Beasts seem to be naturally drawn to you?"
Elder Wei remarked cryptically.
Yu Changsheng’s heart skipped a beat. He chuckled and said, "Maybe it’s just my personal charm!"
"Heh..." Elder Wei chuckled, shaking his head. He gave Yu Changsheng a long, meaningful look but didn’t press the topic. Instead, he said:
"Focus on your Cultivation. Break through to Foundation Establishment as soon as you can. When you do, I will grant you a world-shaking opportunity!"
Yu Changsheng’s eyebrow twitched imperceptibly. Surprised, he cupped his fist and bowed his head in acceptance.
"I will do my best."
’An opportunity described as ’world-shaking’...’ Yu Changsheng was filled with anticipation, and his mind was already racing with possibilities.
"Alright, I’ve told you a great deal, and you now know what you wanted to. Don’t overthink things. If the sky falls, the sect will be here to hold it up. Go back, get some rest, and prepare for the second trial."
Elder Wei waved his hand, dismissing him.
"Alright." Yu Changsheng nodded and didn’t linger. The information he’d learned today would take some time to process.
After Yu Changsheng left, Elder Wei remained motionless, a sharp glint in his eyes as if he were deep in thought.
After a long moment, he suddenly looked east again and said coolly, "You’ve been here long enough. How much longer do you intend to hide?"
The moment his words faded, the air before Elder Wei rippled. A figure slowly materialized, shifting from illusion to reality.
He was dressed in immaculate white robes, his long hair flowing. His features were strikingly handsome, with sharp brows and eyes like stars, giving him the air of a banished Immortal. A helpless expression crossed his face as he cupped his fist in a bow toward Elder Wei. "It seems I can never hide from you, Elder Wei."
It was none other than the current Peak Master of Beast Taming Peak, Mo Pengchen!
Elder Wei just grunted. He showed the Peak Master of Beast Taming Peak no particular deference, accepting the bow as his due before saying calmly:
"Well? Next time, just show yourself. Why sneak around?"
"Heh heh." Mo Pengchen chuckled without offering an explanation. His expression suddenly turned troubled, and he sighed softly.
"Elder Wei, this time, you must help this junior. Otherwise, the Wanxiang Sect is going to fall into chaos."
If any other disciple of the Wanxiang Sect were to witness this, they would be utterly dumbfounded. The great Peak Master of Beast Taming Peak, acting so deferentially and calling himself a "junior."
"What is it?" Elder Wei asked, his eyelids lifting slightly.
"What is it? How could you not know, Elder Wei? Is there anything on Beast Taming Peak that can escape your Divine Sense?"
Mo Pengchen sighed again.
"Oh," Elder Wei replied noncommittally, leaving the sentence hanging.
Seeing this, Mo Pengchen grew anxious.
"Elder Wei, this junior truly doesn’t know what to do this time. On the entire Beast Taming Peak, there’s no one else I can turn to but you."
"The Cloud Platform shattered, creating a breach in the Seal. Exactly nineteen people died in the Beast Taming trial, which just so happens to correspond to the nineteen Cloud Platforms that *didn’t* shatter. This... this means the Profound Turtle Ancestor is about to make a major move!"
"This junior is at a loss and implores Elder Wei to come out of retirement and offer his guidance!"
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