Free Web NovelChapter 569: Chapter 560: Duan Yu’s Ancestor
Ding Ling thought of that Unparalleled Divine Lady who planted the Immortal Tree Seedling.
Perhaps this technique belongs to her, and she must have a deep connection with this mysterious plaque of the South Celestial Sect.
Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence?
Other techniques are ineffective, but the Longevity Venerable Qi, evolved from the Eternal Youth Technique, is coincidentally able to lift this plaque?
Ding Ling tried with force.
Sure enough.
He actually managed to lift the plaque.
Although it was a bit strenuous.
But as the Longevity Venerable Qi surged more wildly, that sense of strain became lighter and weaker, until the plaque in his hands felt as light as nothing.
Ding Ling was amazed.
Involuntarily, he swung the plaque up, boom!
Smashed it down on the ground with a crash, crack!
The ground started to crack, making Ding Ling’s eyelids twitch; he dared not smash it again. There was already an abyss here, and if smashed too many times, causing the place to collapse entirely and triggering some unknown change, making him unable to return, wouldn’t that be troublesome?
It’s better to return to the Celestial Dragon Eight Books World for careful observation and experimentation.
However, the reason Ding Ling dared not try again was that when using the Longevity Venerable Qi to smash this plaque, the consumption of his Longevity Venerable Qi increased sharply.
Ding Ling feared that if this continued, he would not be able to control the plaque for long, so he naturally wouldn’t smash it again.
Tap tap!
Ding Ling, holding the large plaque, ran all the way to the chasm, then used Soaring in the Void, fusing Vigorous Qi tenfold to amplify himself, the Longevity Venerable Qi enhancing his body, whoosh!
Flying over the chasm, his entire body sank, and Ding Ling dared not waste another second, speeding to the opposite side of the chasm, thud!
Landing heavily on the ground, even the ground seemed to shudder three times.
"Your Majesty."
Li Canghai rushed over to assist him, trying to help take down the plaque, but found it incredibly heavy; without using Inner Strength, she couldn’t move it at all, and even if she exerted all her strength, she would only be able to lift a corner of it, leaving her in shock.
"Your Majesty, why is this thing so heavy?"
"It is indeed very heavy."
Ding Ling gently placed the plaque on the ground, boom! The entire surface trembled.
The weight of the plaque is evident, comparable to a small mountain, without exaggeration.
Li Canghai tried again to activate Fusion Qi, tenfold amplifying to move it, managing to carry it around. However, she could not achieve the ease with which Ding Ling lifted it, as if it weighed nothing, effortlessly.
She couldn’t help but be full of admiration.
"Not only is it heavy, but the material seems extremely unique, in the Lower Realm, with a tenfold amplification, I would never find moving something this heavy so difficult and laborious."
Li Canghai remarked, then couldn’t help but ask:
"Your Majesty. What did you encounter there? What happened?"
Ding Ling relayed the details.
Li Canghai was moved:
"Unexpectedly, such a catastrophe also occurred in the Upper Realm. I truly don’t know what happened in the Ancient Era? Something’s not right..."
She thought of the Ghost God warrior Ding Ling mentioned and asked him to describe it in detail.
Ding Ling simply took paper and pen from the Storage Pouch and quickly sketched out the vivid likeness of the Ghost God.
His drawing skill was at Great Perfection.
Drawing skills collected from several worlds.
The Ghost God on the paper seemed ready to step out, incredibly lifelike and vivid.
Li Canghai stared at it carefully, then suddenly said:
"This person looks like Duan Siping."
"Duan Siping?"
Ding Ling was taken aback, contemplating the image he saw in the Valley of Eternal Spring and finding several suspicious points upon comparison.
This Duan Siping and Murong Longcheng were both towering, imposing, and commanding figures.
But compared to Murong Longcheng,
Duan Siping was slightly shorter. But here, this figure was evidently taller.
Although the height of the Ghost God was more akin to Murong Longcheng,
the armor on this Ghost God’s body, including the Jade Pendant around his neck, was exactly the same as Duan Siping’s.
"Perhaps because Duan Siping experienced a drastic change in the Upper Realm, leading to significant physical alterations. But the armor and Jade Pendant cannot lie. Moreover, as you mentioned, he didn’t attack you when seeing you use the Six Meridian Divine Sword. This implies a deep connection with the Six Meridian Divine Sword, making it likely he is Duan Siping."
Duan Siping was the ancestor of the Duan Family, the founding emperor of Dali, and the creator of the Six Meridian Divine Sword.
This was the record of the Duan Family.
Ding Ling had heard of it before.
And Murong Longcheng was the ancestor of the Gusu Murong Clan, a Martial Arts Genius who created Star Shifting.
These two, along with Master Xiaoyao, were legendary figures of their time.
Unexpectedly all entered the Valley of Eternal Spring, ascended the Celestial Ladder, and came here.
Moreover, given the situation,
The three likely met with misfortune as well.
Ding Ling could think of these things.
Li Canghai naturally thought of them too, becoming sad and distressed:
"Who would have thought that Master’s lifelong wish of achieving the Immortal Dao would end up as an empty endeavor."
Her face darkened.
Evidently thinking the three ascended to the Immortal Realm and entered the South Celestial Sect.
Duan Siping became a Ghost God.
Master Xiaoyao probably didn’t fare much better either.
"I don’t think so."
Ding Ling consoled:
"Your Master drank the first drop from the Fountain of Youth, becoming immortal. Eating the first bark of the Immortal Tree further blessed him with immense divine power and limitless potential. I didn’t see any corpses in the Celestial Palace, so we can’t just assume your Master is dead simply because we saw Duan Siping in a Ghost God form."
With those words,
Li Canghai’s sorrow eased considerably, but she was still uneasy, only sighing:
"According to what you said, the Celestial Palace shattered, and beyond is a vast Forbidden Realm. Where would my Master and the others go?"
How would Ding Ling know?
After asking this, Li Canghai seemed to realize this point, thought for a moment, then said:
"Can I try to observe it myself?"
"You’re unlikely to make it across."
Ding Ling casually replied, but seeing Li Canghai’s insistence, he took out a chain, tied it around her waist, holding onto the other end himself, letting her try.
Sure enough.
As Li Canghai leaped, she sank straight down into the abyss.
Ding Ling took the opportunity to pull the chain, bringing her back up.
She said with lingering fear:
"It seems like my lack of power is the issue."
"And impure power."
Ding Ling reminded:
"Once you’ve mastered the Eternal Youth Technique, you’ll likely be able to enter."
"So that’s it."
Li Canghai carefully sensed and explored, then came to terms:
"I was confused as to why leaping over the chasm felt like being shackled, unable to exert any strength."
"Additionally, you must be immune to all poisons."
Ding Ling pointed out all the difficulties.
"..."
Li Canghai fell silent, ceasing to speak about exploring, but her gaze towards Ding Ling became more nuanced, filled with awe.
Ding Ling could enter freely and, amidst the Ghost God’s attacks, remained unharmed, eventually retreating entirely unscathed.
Though it related to the Ghost God recognizing the Six Meridian Divine Sword and retreating, if they really fought, with Ding Ling being the All-Purpose King, it would be hard to say who would win or lose.
