Chapter 200: Wu Xuan Ancestor
It was a massive, ancient face.
The body was hidden, concealed by the enormous canopy of the tree.
But even just the face radiated an overwhelming, ancient power.
A power that transcended even the Grand Clarity Realm.
…An Immortal? He stared at the face intently.
The ancient eyes opened, their gaze fixed on the three intruders.
“Even I,” the raspy voice echoed through the chamber, “have been waiting here for seven hundred years for this Phantasmal Harmony Ganoderma to ripen.”
Seven hundred years… The Grand Witch’s eyes widened in disbelief.
“Y-you’re the Wu Xuan Ancestor?!”
“Oh?”
The ancient face turned towards her. “A child of the Wu Xuan Cave? And a Sacred Child physique… To think this generation has produced someone who passed the Sacred Child trials. No wonder the Ganoderma has been lacking nourishment these past few years.”
Nourishment? Chen Yin frowned.
“The Wu Xuan Ancestor was supposed to ascend seven hundred years ago,” the Grand Witch whispered to Chen Yin. “But for some reason, he didn’t. He’s been hiding in this secret realm.”
“Wait here, let me talk to him.”
She stepped forward and bowed respectfully. “Ancestor, I am Bi Luo, the current Grand Witch of the Wu Xuan Cave. The sect’s scriptures say you ascended seven hundred years ago. Why are you here?”
“Ascend? Heh.”
The Wu Xuan Ancestor’s voice turned cold. “You un-ascended children wouldn’t understand. Ascending is just changing one cage for another. What’s the point?”
The Grand Witch was confused.
Chen Yin, however, looked up thoughtfully.
“True transcendence can only be achieved with the Phantasmal Harmony Ganoderma.”
“But after centuries of waiting, it still lacks nourishment.”
The Wu Xuan Ancestor looked at them, his ancient face suddenly contorting into a grotesque smile.
“Haha, what a pleasant surprise.”
“A Sacred Child as nourishment… this Ganoderma will finally ripen.”
The Grand Witch’s eyes widened in horror.
“Ancestor?!”
“You’re a disciple of the Wu Xuan Cave. It’s your duty to serve the sect.”
The Wu Xuan Ancestor’s eyes were cold and ancient as an irresistible force surged towards the Grand Witch.
She desperately tried to resist, but his power was like an unbreakable chain, binding her tightly.
“System!” She cried out mentally in panic.
“It’s no use. He’s already on the path to enlightenment. My abilities are useless against someone like him.”
The System’s voice was filled with alarm. “How can someone like this still exist in this world?!”
Despair filled the Grand Witch’s eyes.
But then, she felt a warm hand on her shoulder, and the pressure on her body vanished.
She turned and saw Chen Yin’s arm protectively around her.
He was staring at the Wu Xuan Ancestor, his expression calm. “Stay close. My protective aura will shield you.”
The Grand Witch was stunned, then, slightly flustered by his embrace, she nodded silently.
“Hmm?”
The Wu Xuan Ancestor’s eyes narrowed slightly.
“Immortal Qi? Strange.”
“How can a child from the Lower Realm possess such pure Immortal Qi?”
Immortal Qi? Chen Yin paused.
Was he referring to his blue spiritual energy?
“Hahaha, all the more nourishment for me.”
The Wu Xuan Ancestor chuckled. “Such pure Immortal Qi, a true delicacy! After all these years, such a feast!”
“Thank you for this gift.”
Chen Yin’s expression remained unchanged. “A question. Was the Sacred Child trial designed to provide nourishment for the Phantasmal Harmony Ganoderma?”
The Grand Witch looked at him, surprised.
“What if it was?”
The Wu Xuan Ancestor didn’t seem to care. “The Ganoderma thrives on human flesh and pure toxins. The Sacred Child trial provides both. Even if they die, their bodies nourish the Ganoderma. In fact, this entire realm, even the Yama’s Valley above, was created for the Ganoderma. And you,” he grinned sinisterly, “have taken the bait.”
Chen Yin didn’t speak.
He just looked at the ancient face,
As if he were looking at a dead man.
The Grand Witch’s expression flickered, then her eyes hardened with fury.
“You… monster!”
“Little girl, I am your ancestor.”
The Wu Xuan Ancestor snorted. “You dare disrespect your ancestor? You deserve to die!”
The branches of the tree suddenly lunged towards them, each one radiating a terrifying pressure that made it difficult to breathe.
The Grand Witch desperately dodged and counterattacked, but it was useless.
“It’s futile. I created the techniques you cultivate. Do you think you can use them against me?”
The Grand Witch gritted her teeth, dodging the incoming branches.
Before she could be overwhelmed, Chen Yin’s sword flashed, deflecting the attacks.
“Be careful. His physical body might be decayed, but his cultivation has reached the Immortal Realm.”
The masked man moved closer to Chen Yin and whispered, “Immortals have comprehended the Dao. Even with our Heavenly Dao Fragments, we’re no match for him.”
“Oh? You’re Chosen Ones?”
The Wu Xuan Ancestor chuckled. “Excellent! What a delightful surprise! Even your souls and blood will nourish the Ganoderma!”
“Die!”
The Grand Witch and the masked man’s eyes widened in horror.
The tree’s branches and leaves grew rapidly, its aura growing more terrifying with each passing moment.
Even the surrounding lava seemed to boil and churn under its immense pressure.
The branches, like writhing tentacles, lashed out at them.
“Damn it!”
The masked man’s System shrieked. “Run! He’s using his full power! No one in this world can withstand the full might of an Immortal!”
But the masked man didn’t move. He just gritted his teeth.
“System, exchange for a Heaven Severing Talisman.”
“Are you crazy?! Even with the talisman, you can only exchange one blow with him! What then?! We should escape!”
“The Grand Witch also has a System. She can use a Realm Breaking Talisman to escape with him. We just need to block this attack. Otherwise, none of us will survive.”
He stepped forward, his eyes filled with a desperate resolve.
“I won’t let him die.”
“You…” the System sighed helplessly. “So stubborn and foolish! Fine, then let’s fight to the death—”
But then it stopped.
The masked man felt a hand on his shoulder.
“There’s no need for such heroics, my friend.”
Chen Yin’s gaze was calm as he looked up at the sky.
“Heaven’s wrath will punish those who defy the natural order.”
“Don’t throw your life away so easily.”
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