Chapter 638
The Secret of the Qilin Clan!
The valley was shrouded in mist, its spiritual energy so rich it was almost liquid. Golden palaces were scattered throughout the valley, their roofs covered with glazed tiles that shone brilliantly in the sunlight, exuding an air of extreme luxury.
This is the headquarters of the Qilin Clan—Qilin Valley.
Jiang Wang did not rush into the valley, but instead hid on a mountain peak outside the valley.
The mountain peaks soared into the clouds, their summits covered with a thin layer of snow. The biting wind was fierce, yet it could not stir his robes.
He suppressed his divine sense to the extreme, focusing solely on the aura of the Qilin Ancestor who mentioned the Xuanhuang Realm, and watched him enter the largest palace deep in the valley.
In the days that followed, Jiang Wang remained hidden outside Qilin Valley, patiently waiting for his opportunity.
These things can't be rushed; we can only investigate slowly.
He did not attempt to infiltrate the interior of Qilin Valley. As the headquarters of the Qilin Clan, Qilin Valley must be protected by powerful restrictions and countless spies. In his current state, although he was well-hidden, if he rashly broke in, he would inevitably expose his whereabouts once the restrictions were triggered.
Time passed day by day, spring came and autumn went, winter came and summer went, and in the blink of an eye, ten years had quietly slipped away.
For the past ten years, Jiang Wang has remained hidden atop the mountain peak, like a lifeless rock.
His mind had long since been cultivated to the point of being as still as a deep well; ten years of waiting was nothing more than a blink of an eye for him.
During this period, he would occasionally see the Qilin Ancestor leaving the valley on business. Sometimes he would go to other areas of the Auspicious Realm to inspect, and sometimes he would meet with powerful figures from other races. But he was always extremely cautious and had many followers with him. He never had the opportunity to act alone.
Jiang Wang had also tried to extract information from other Qilin clan members. He took advantage of the opportunity when some Qilin clan members went out of the valley for training, and quietly followed behind them to listen to their conversations.
However, most of these Qilin clan members were from the lower and middle levels of the clan and knew very little. When they occasionally mentioned the Xuanhuang Realm, it was only based on hearsay and rumors. They had no specific information about the interdimensional passage.
However, the ten years of infiltration were not without results.
By chance, he overheard two elders of the Qilin clan who had left the valley for training talking about a martial arts technique called "Nine Extremes Primordial Chaos Technique".
These two elders were both highly skilled, having reached the Saint Realm. They spoke in great secrecy, clearly not wanting outsiders to know.
Jiang Wang held his breath and listened carefully.
From their conversation, he learned that the Nine Extremes Primordial Chaos Technique was an extremely ancient and supreme technique with boundless power. When cultivated to its peak, it could even condense the Nine Extremes Primordial Chaos Body, allowing one to roam freely across countless realms, invincible to all.
This cultivation method is not a traditional method passed down by the Qilin clan. Instead, it was left behind in the Auspicious Realm by a powerful being in ancient times. Later, the Qilin clan obtained it by chance and regarded it as their clan's treasure. Only the most core members of the clan are qualified to cultivate it.
What concerned Jiang Wang even more was that the acquisition method of the Nine Extremes Primordial Chaos Technique was extremely special. It could not be learned simply through talent and hard work; a special condition also needed to be met—one must obtain the "Primordial Chaos Seal" of the Qilin Clan.
Recognized.
The Hunyuan Seal is the most precious treasure of the Qilin Clan, containing the core essence of the "Nine Extremes Hunyuan Technique". Only by gaining its approval can one comprehend the true meaning of this technique.
This news stirred something within Jiang Wang.
His original purpose for this trip was simply to explore the way back to the primordial world, but now he has unexpectedly learned of such a peerless cultivation technique.
If he could master the Nine Extremes Primordial Technique, it would undoubtedly be a huge boost to his strength.
Moreover, to gain the approval of the Hunyuan Seal, one must delve into the Qilin Clan and even make contact with its higher-ups.
If they can successfully infiltrate the Qilin Clan, they will not only have the opportunity to obtain the "Nine Extremes Primordial Technique," but may also find out more easily about the interdimensional passage.
With this in mind, Jiang Wang's thoughts gradually became clearer.
Continuing to lie in wait and track that Qilin Ancestor would obviously yield little further result. Rather than waiting aimlessly, it would be better to take the initiative.
He happened to possess a treasure called the "Celebrity Mask," which he obtained during his early travels in the prehistoric world. It was extremely magical; once worn, it allowed him to freely alter his appearance and aura, and even mimic the characteristics of other races. Unless he encountered a powerful expert whose cultivation far surpassed his own, no one could detect it.
Perhaps, using a celebrity mask to disguise himself as a member of a small auspicious group and infiltrate the Qilin clan is the best option at present.
In this way, one can both find a way back to the primordial world and have the opportunity to obtain the "Nine Extremes Primordial Technique," which can be described as killing two birds with one stone.
Standing atop the mountain peak, Jiang Wang gazed at the distant, mist-shrouded Qilin Valley, a resolute glint in his eyes.
He slowly raised his hand and took out a small black mask from his storage ring.
The mask is made of a special material that feels warm to the touch and is engraved with fine patterns, emitting a faint energy fluctuation.
Gently placing the mask on his face, Jiang Wangxin stirred his mind and slowly channeled his magical power into the mask.
Instantly, the patterns on the mask glowed faintly, and his appearance began to subtly change. His originally angular face gradually softened, and his aura also changed. It was no longer the domineering and sharp aura unique to the primordial cultivators, but instead carried a touch of the gentle aura of the native races of the Auspicious Realm.
After adjusting his breathing and appearance, Jiang Wang looked down at Qilin Valley and took a deep breath.
Jiang Wang lightly touched the barrier of the One Heart Realm with his fingertips. The cool touch was mixed with a faint pressure from the Qilin. It was the Daoist charm left over from when Tu Yixin created the world. Although it had been 130 billion years, it still carried the weight and magnificence of a Saint of Power.
He withdrew his hand, a hint of contemplation flashing in his eyes, and muttered to himself, "Tu Yixin was able to break through his bottleneck by creating a world, which shows that this realm of the heart is deeply connected to his path of cultivation. If the Great Dao Secret Realm is truly related to the Qilin Clan, this place may hold clues."
He subtly concealed his spiritual power, completely hiding his aura, and transformed into a barely perceptible stream of light, slipping through the crack in the barrier.
The spiritual energy within the One Heart Realm is far richer than that outside, and it possesses a unique gentle quality. When inhaled, it even causes a comfortable tremor to emanate from the meridians.
Looking out, one sees rolling green hills below, shrouded in mist, with cranes soaring across the sky and deer roaming the forests—truly a scene of celestial paradise.
"This layout of heaven and earth seems to be a place for enlightenment that Tu Yixin deliberately created."
Jiang Wang hovered above the clouds, his gaze sweeping over the mountains and rivers below, pondering to himself.
He had come here once with Lord Tu, but only caught a fleeting glimpse and did not explore it in depth. Now, looking at it again, he realized that every inch of this realm contained the laws of power. The heaviness of the rocks, the length of the flowing water, and the resilience of the trees all revealed the sage of power's understanding of "power".
Just then, two figures in cyan robes emerged from the forest below at incredible speed, arriving in an instant not far below Jiang Wang.
They were two young Qilin, with agile bodies, light blue scales, and a single horn on their heads that shone slightly. They were surrounded by faint spiritual energy fluctuations, and their cultivation level had reached the early stage of Golden Immortal.
"Who is spying here?" The Qilin on the left spoke, his voice loud and clear, tinged with a hint of wariness, his gaze fixed on the direction where Jiang Wang was.
The Qilin Clan has always maintained strict control over the One Heart Realm, especially the Second Ring area. Outsiders are never allowed to enter unless they are members of the clan or authorized guests.
Jiang Wang's heart stirred, but he did not reveal himself immediately. Instead, he used his cultivation technique to suppress his aura even further while secretly observing the two Qilin.
He knew that the Qilin clan was extremely wary, and that showing himself rashly would definitely cause a conflict, so he thought it would be better to sound them out first.
The Qilin on the right frowned slightly, sniffed the air, and asked in confusion, "Strange, I clearly sensed an unfamiliar aura just now, how come it has disappeared now? Could it be that I sensed it wrong?"
He searched repeatedly, but still couldn't find any trace of Jiang Wang, which made him start to doubt himself.
"There's no mistake, I noticed it too."
The Qilin on the left said in a deep voice, "This realm of the heart is the world created by the Lord of Slaughter's own destiny. Ordinary cultivators simply cannot conceal their aura. Those who can do this are either reclusive elders of the clan or external enemies."
We'll split up and investigate; we must find this person!
The two immediately parted ways, one flying east and the other west, spreading their spiritual energy to carefully examine everything around them.
Jiang Wang watched the direction the two had left, a faint smile curving his lips. Although these two young Qilins had keen senses, they were not enough to see through his concealment technique.
However, he also knew that it was not advisable to stay here for long, as attracting stronger Qilin Clan cultivators would cause great trouble.
Jiang Wang moved, transforming into a gentle breeze, and flew towards the depths of the One Heart Realm.
He remembered that Tu Zhuzai had mentioned that there was a Tu Sheng Mountain in the core area of the Yixin Realm, which was Tu Yixin's usual place for enlightenment and cultivation. There might be clues about the Great Dao Secret Realm there.
As Jiang Wang flew along, he encountered several patrols of Qilin Clan cultivators, all of whom were at least Golden Immortals, and there was even a mid-stage Taiyi Golden Immortal leading one of them.
He carefully avoided them all, not daring to be careless in the slightest.
As one of the top races in the Chaos, the Qilin Clan has a profound foundation and numerous powerful figures. If they were to actually fight, even if he managed to escape, his whereabouts would inevitably be exposed, making it extremely difficult for him to find the Great Dao Secret Realm again.
About half an hour later, Jiang Wang finally arrived at the foot of Mount Tusheng.
This mountain soars into the clouds, its summit hidden in thick clouds. The mountain is composed of blue rocks, and its surface is covered with densely packed runes. Those runes shimmer with a faint golden light, which are the manifestations of Tu Yixin's power and laws, exuding an aura that suppresses everything.
"Such a powerful law of force!"
Jiang Wang was secretly alarmed. The runes on the mountain's surface alone made him feel an extremely strong sense of pressure. If he were to step into the mountain, even breathing would become difficult.
He stopped, pondering how to infiltrate the mountains, when a deep, majestic voice suddenly came from the mountaintop: "Since you're here, show yourself. Why hide?"
Jiang Wang felt a chill run down his spine, realizing that he had been discovered.
He no longer concealed his aura, and his figure slowly appeared. He looked up at the mountaintop, cupped his hands, and said, "Junior Jiang Wang has mistakenly entered this place. I hope senior will forgive me."
His tone was respectful, yet also wary. Anyone who could easily see through his concealment technique must be at least a Saint-level expert, most likely Tu Yixin himself.
As soon as he finished speaking, an old man dressed in a blue Taoist robe slowly descended from the clouds.
The old man had an ancient face, white hair and beard, but a ruddy complexion and bright, piercing eyes. He was surrounded by a faint aura of chaos. He was none other than the Saint of Strength, Tu Yixin.
His gaze fell on Jiang Wang, and after examining him carefully for a moment, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes: "Interesting. At such a young age, he has such profound cultivation and can even conceal his aura in my One Heart Realm. He is quite a promising talent."
Jiang Wang was startled. Tu Yixin could see through his cultivation level at a glance; her eyesight was truly terrifying.
He forced himself to remain calm and bowed again, saying, "Senior is too kind. I only know a little about the art of concealment."
Tu Yixin smiled and slowly walked up to Jiang Wang, his gaze falling on him with a hint of inquiry: "You are neither a member of the Qilin Clan nor a guest I allowed to enter the Yixin Realm. Why are you here? And judging from your aura, it seems you came here once with Lord Tu?"
Having lived for 130 billion years, he possessed vast knowledge and experience. Naturally, he could not hide the trace of the Overlord's aura remaining on Jiang Wang's body.
Now that things have come to this, Jiang Wang knows that hiding it is pointless, so he simply says frankly, "Senior, you have keen insight. This junior did indeed come to the One Heart Realm with Lord Tu."
I've come here to ask my senior for advice on something.
"Oh? What do you want to ask me?"
Tu Yixin watched Jiang Wang with great interest. He could sense an indomitable tenacity in Jiang Wang, a quality that was extremely rare among young cultivators.
"This junior would like to ask senior about the Great Dao Secret Realm."
Jiang Wang raised his head and looked at Tu Yixin with a firm gaze. "I have heard that the Nine Extremes Primordial Chaos Technique can only be learned in the Great Dao Secret Realm, and the location of the Great Dao Secret Realm is unknown to anyone."
This junior suspects that this Great Dao Secret Realm might be related to the Qilin Clan, hence I've come to try my luck.
Upon hearing "Secret Realm of the Great Dao"
Upon hearing those four words, Tu Yixin's expression hardened slightly, a complex light flashing in his eyes. After a moment of silence, he slowly spoke: "The matter of the Great Dao Secret Realm is a secret of my Qilin Clan. Logically speaking, it should not be disclosed to outsiders."
Jiang Wang's heart sank, but he did not give up and continued, "Senior, I did not intend to pry into the secrets of the Qilin Clan. It's just that the Nine Extremes Primordial Technique is of utmost importance to me and is related to my path of cultivation."
"This junior is willing to exchange something of equal value. As long as you, senior, provide me with clues about the secret realm of the Great Dao, I will do everything within my power to help."
Tu Yixin looked at Jiang Wang, her eyes filled with even more scrutiny: "The Nine Extremes Primordial Technique is a top-tier technique in terms of strength. For someone like you who is not a Qilin Clan cultivator, it is extremely difficult to cultivate. Why are you so obsessed with this technique?"
"The cultivation technique I practice has some connection with strength, but I have never been able to break through the bottleneck."
Jiang Wang frankly said, "I have heard that the Nine Extremes Primordial Chaos Technique can perfectly match the laws of power, so I want to learn this technique to break through my own limitations."
He didn't elaborate on the origins of his cultivation technique, as the matter was far-reaching and not suitable for easily revealing to others. (End of Chapter)