"Nian Beast, what bad luck to encounter such a thing! The Nian Beast is a ferocious creature bred in the long river of time. Although it’s just a shadow, it shouldn’t be underestimated, and it can only be dealt with using the Origin Dao Technique of the Path of Time; other methods are ineffective! Little Fang, use Chang Hong’s Jade Blood and the Arrow of Time to fight it!" Xue Xi’s ancestor’s voice sounded, carrying a hint of gravity.
The name Nian Beast reminded Yu Qingtan of some legends from her previous life, but the ferocious beast before her, nearly a thousand zhang in size, was not something that could be scared away with firecrackers like in those tales.
Since she did not know the Origin Dao Technique of the Path of Time, she could only rely on Fang Ling’s methods.
She had experienced Chang Hong’s Jade Blood before, a Dao Technique much like the solidification of time. However, the Arrow of Time was something she had not yet seen Fang Ling use.
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Suddenly, Fang Ling’s expression became stern, and spiritual power surged around him.
With a low shout from Fang Ling, "Chang Hong’s Jade Blood!"
In an instant, the flow of time around them seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, and the Nian Beast’s originally fierce movements slowed down at that moment, as if a pause button had been pressed.
The Nian Beast writhed menacingly, struggling to break free of the constraint.
Following that, Fang Ling’s other hand made a grasping motion in the air, and spiritual light gathered in the palm, forming an arrow made purely of the Power of Time. The arrow’s tip flickered with dazzling light, as though it could penetrate all illusions.
"Arrow of Time, go!" he uttered softly, and the arrow tore through space, carrying the might to rip through time, aimed directly at the Nian Beast’s massive body.
"Boom!" A loud noise resounded as the Arrow of Time struck the Nian Beast’s head with unerring accuracy. The Power of Time exploded, causing the Nian Beast’s body to twist and fade in the radiance, eventually turning into a wisp of green smoke that melted back into the river of time.
"What a powerful Dao Technique!" Yu Qingtan praised.
"Indeed, it’s strong, but it’s a technique passed down through heritage, which I can’t share with you!" Fang Ling explained.
"No matter, let’s continue forward!" Yu Qingtan said. She knew plenty of Dao Techniques herself and wasn’t one to feel envious.
The two continued to wander in the phantom of the river of time, and after an indeterminate amount of time, they saw a rock ahead that seemed plain, but they hadn’t noticed anything like it before.
"Hehehe, this is the place," Xue Xi’s ancestor spoke up, "This is where the Miluo Celestial Immortal Venerable’s heritage lies!"
"Senior, although this rock stands out, it doesn’t seem particularly special?" Yu Qingtan observed with her Purifying Buddha Eyes and then said doubtfully.
"Just stand on it, and you will see!" Xue Xi’s ancestor replied cryptically.
Hearing this, Fang Ling and Yu Qingtan flew onto the rock.
In an instant, the two felt a momentary daze and then found themselves standing in a spacious hall. At the head of the hall, on a chair, sat an old man with white hair.
Inside the hall, the light was soft, and the walls around were covered with complicated and mystical runes and patterns. Each stroke seemed to hold an understanding and mastery of time, irresistibly drawing people into rapture.
"You have finally arrived, my successors!" The white-haired elder slowly opened his eyes, which twinkled with wisdom and the sediment of years. His voice was gentle and profound, as though it could penetrate the deepest secrets of the heart.
"Senior, are you Miluo Celestial Immortal Venerable?" Fang Ling respectfully performed a salute, feeling both reverence and excitement in his heart.
"I am a time projection of Miluo, waiting here for the arrival of the Successor!" The elder smiled slightly, a smile that seemed to encompass the vicissitudes and tolerance of all things in the world.
Yu Qingtan was somewhat surprised; she couldn’t discern any difference between this projection and a real person.
She, too, took a step forward and bowed, "This junior, Yu Qingtan, is fortunate to see the true visage of the Immortal Venerable across three lifetimes."
"This junior, Fang Ling, pays respects to the Immortal Venerable! Immortal Venerable, did you know we would come?" Fang Ling saluted and asked.
"No need for such formalities." Miluo Celestial Immortal Venerable gently raised his hand, a warm strength lifting the two of them up, and looked at Fang Ling, "In you, I sense an old friend’s aura. When I left this heritage behind, I knew that someday he would bring my Successor to this place!"
"Xue Xi, pays respects to the old master!" At this moment, the Universe Light Pearl emitted a soft light, and the voice of Ancestor Xue Xi echoed within it, carrying an indescribable excitement and awe, as if he had traversed endless years and finally been able to reunite with his old master.
Hearing this, Miluo Celestial Immortal Venerable’s gaze landed softly on the Universe Light Pearl and said gently, "Xue Xi, the years are long, yet you remain unchanged. I didn’t take you with me because I feared you wouldn’t withstand the Heavenly Tribulation. Following my Successor may allow you to evolve once again, achieving the status of a Supreme Immortal Artifact!"
A Supreme Immortal Artifact is an existence comparable to that of a True Immortal.
"Xue Xi has always understood the old master’s good intentions, looking forward to meeting again in the Immortal Realm!" Ancestor Xue Xi said with great emotion.
"Alright, let’s put aside these old stories for now! Fang Ling, is this person your Dao companion?" Miluo Celestial Immortal Venerable looked at Fang Ling and Yu Qingtan and asked.
"Immortal Venerable, Qing Tan is my good friend, but not my Dao companion!" Fang Ling touched his nose and spoke.
"If she’s not even your Dao companion, then why have you brought her here?" Miluo Celestial Immortal Venerable frowned.
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"Immortal Venerable, to enter this Land of Heritage, one requires the cultivation of the Void Refinement Stage. However, at the end of ancient times, a Heaven and Earth Great Tribulation occurred, and the Lichuan Cultivation World was divided into inner and outer realms. We are in the Outer Realm, where advancing to the Void Refinement Stage would bring down divine retribution.
If it wasn’t for Qing Tan lending me a treasure that could negate that divine retribution, I would not have been able to break through to Void Refinement and enter here. That’s why I promised to share the heritage with her equally!" Fang Ling explained.
"Nonsense, my heritage cannot be split at will! She has done you a favor, and you can find other ways to repay her in the future, but this matter is absolutely not feasible!" Miluo Celestial Immortal Venerable said displeased.
"Senior, please calm your anger. This junior understands your concerns." Fang Ling quickly bowed deeply after hearing this, his tone carrying a blend of sincerity and firmness, "But to me, Qing Tan is not merely a friend, but also a Dao companion who has fought side by side with me. Without her selfless assistance, I might still be lingering outside the threshold of Void Refinement, let alone standing here, ready to accept your heritage. Moreover, a person is only as good as their word; having promised, I naturally will not go back on it."
"Presumptuous! My heritage is not something you can bestow privately at your discretion. If you insist, then leave!" Miluo Celestial Immortal Venerable’s authoritative voice placed a heavy pressure on both Fang Ling and Yu Qingtan.
Upon hearing this, Yu Qingtan gently tugged at Fang Ling’s sleeve and transmitted a message, "Fang Ling, there’s no need for this, I..."
"Little Ling, in the end, this is just a projection of the old master, strictly adhering to the orders left by the old master; arguing with him is useless," Ancestor Xue Xi’s voice also rang in Fang Ling’s mind.
"Qing Tan, there is no need for further words," Fang Ling interrupted Yu Qingtan, his gaze resolute as he looked at Miluo Celestial Immortal Venerable, "Senior, I boldly request once more to be allowed to share this heritage with Qing Tan."