Chapter 1360
The Earth Trembles, and He Resumes Seclusion
After the death of the Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor, Ye Yang looked at the dissipating light of the Nine Heavens Ancestor with a calm expression.
next moment,
He raised his hand and summoned two dimly lit objects that flew out of the void and landed in his palm.
One of them is the Nine Heavens Ancestor's signature Dao artifact, the Nine Heavens Annihilation Seal.
This seal is entirely purple-gold in color, about the size of a palm, and features lifelike thunder dragon patterns. Although its spirituality is damaged, it still exudes a heavy and imposing aura.
The other item was an antique-style storage bag with intricate sealing runes engraved at the opening.
Ye Yang swept his divine sense across the area, easily breaking through the seal and probing inside.
The next moment, he raised an eyebrow slightly.
"There are quite a few good things here."
The storage bag was spacious, filled not only with mountains of spirit stones, but also with countless kinds of rare and precious materials.
The most eye-catching things are three items.
The first item was a fist-sized, purplish-gold lightning crystal.
This lightning crystal is completely translucent, and inside it are sealed nine thin strands of lightning that move slowly, as if they were alive.
Each bolt of lightning contained the purest and most refined Daoist essence of lightning tribulation, which was the primordial lightning power accumulated by the Nine Heavens Ancestor over tens of thousands of years.
"Nine Tribulations Origin Thunder Crystal... No wonder he was able to stay in the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm for so long without falling."
A glint of light flashed in Ye Yang's eyes.
If he refines this lightning crystal, it will greatly enhance his lightning tribulation power, which will be of great benefit to his breakthrough to the late stage of the lightning tribulation realm.
The second item was a medicinal herb that was entirely white and had roots and stems as white as jade.
This herb is about three feet tall, with crystal-clear leaves, each one shimmering with a faint starlight.
Most remarkably, its roots are shrouded in wisps of silvery mist, emitting a refreshing fragrance.
"Star Marrow Jade Fungus..."
A hint of surprise appeared in Ye Yang's eyes.
This thing is one of the spiritual roots of heaven and earth, blooming once every three thousand years and bearing fruit once every three thousand years.
Although this plant in front of us has not yet borne fruit, it is still four or five thousand years old and has medicinal value.
Its medicinal effects can temper the primordial spirit and stabilize the foundation of the Dao, making it a priceless treasure for cultivators in the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm.
The third item was a yellowed ancient book.
On the cover of the ancient book, four large characters are engraved in ancient seal script: "Nine Heavens Clouds and Thunder Transformation Technique".
Ye Yang scanned the area with his divine sense and instantly understood the profound mystery of this technique.
This is the method passed down through generations of the Nine Heavens Sect at the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm.
It contains a complete record of the cultivation methods from martial artist to the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm.
In particular, the insights gained from the breakthrough of the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm from the middle to the late stages are written in great detail.
"It saved me a lot of time figuring things out."
Ye Yang carefully put away the three treasures and then glanced at the other resources in the storage bag.
There were thousands of items, including various elixirs, magical artifacts, and spiritual materials.
These things alone are enough to support the expenses of a medium-sized sect for hundreds of years.
The Nine Heavens Ancestor lived for thousands of years, and the wealth he accumulated was indeed astonishing.
Putting away his storage bag, Ye Yang turned to look at the people from the Taixu Dao Sect.
At this moment, everyone in the Taixu Dao Sect, from Daoist Jinyu to the most ordinary outer disciples, looked at him with awe.
Ye Yang remained silent for a moment, then suddenly raised his hand.
"Buzz!"
A streak of cyan sword light flew from his fingertips and instantly soared into the sky.
The sword light split into a hundred in mid-air, then into a thousand, then into ten thousand, and in the blink of an eye, it filled the entire sky above the Taixu Dao Sect.
Countless sword lights intertwined, forming a massive sword array that enveloped the entire Taixu Dao Sect.
Within the sword formation, the Daoist aura of the Azure Lotus flowed, and illusory Azure Lotuses bloomed in the void, radiating vitality.
This is the signature technique of the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal—Azure Lotus Sword Realm.
Ye Yang received the inheritance of the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal in the Star Ruins Ancient Road, and now when he unleashed it, its power was even greater than before.
"This sword realm can protect the Taixu Dao Sect for a hundred years without any worries."
Ye Yang's voice was calm, yet it clearly reached the ears of everyone present.
"Senior Qinglian has passed away. The Taixu Dao Sect was the culmination of his life's work. Today, I am here to establish the Qinglian Sword Realm to protect the Taixu Dao Sect for a hundred years."
"From this day forward, the Taixu Dao Sect will be under the protection of my family."
His gaze swept over the onlookers outside the square, and his tone turned cold.
"Gentlemen, who still wants to take action against the Taixu Dao Sect?"
A dead silence.
The representatives of those forces that had been eyeing the Taixu Dao Sect with covetous intent were now all deathly pale.
Xue Wuyai was the first to react, and quickly stepped forward to give a respectful bow.
"Dao Ancestor Ye, you misunderstand! My Blood Shadow Sect has no prior grudges with the Taixu Dao Sect. We have come here only to... only to..."
He suddenly stopped mid-sentence.
Ye Yang looked at him calmly without saying a word.
That calm gaze, however, instantly soaked Xue Wuyai's back in cold sweat.
"This is all to pay my respects to Senior Qinglian!"
Xue Wuyai finished speaking with a forced smile, and then took out a brocade box from his storage ring.
"This is a thousand-year-old Blood Spirit Mushroom treasured by my Blood Shadow Sect. It is a small token of my appreciation. I hope the Taixu Dao Sect will accept it."
He offered it with both hands, his attitude extremely respectful.
With Xue Wuya's example, people from other factions also came to their senses.
"Yes, yes, yes! We're here to pay our respects too!"
"This is a small gift from my sect, nothing more!"
"We admire Master Ye's noble character!"
In an instant, a barrage of apologies and flattery followed.
These people no longer had the same opportunistic attitude they had before; now they just wanted to lower their stance to the lowest possible level.
Are you kidding me? Even someone like the Nine Heavens Ancestor died at Ye Yang's hands, so what are they?
If you really anger this evil star, you might not even have a chance to escape.
Looking at the scene before him, Jin Yu Dao Ren felt a mix of emotions.
The Taixu Dao Sect, which was just on the verge of despair, has become a hot commodity in the blink of an eye.
The faces of these opportunists are truly laughable.
But he also knew that all of this was because of Ye Yang.
"Thank you, Daoist Ye."
Jin Yu Daoist bowed deeply, his voice choked with emotion. "If my master could know this in the afterlife, he would surely be grateful for the Dao Ancestor's protection."
Ye Yang waved his hand.
"Senior Qinglian has been kind to me, so there's no need to mention it further. Take good care of yourself and recover from your injuries. There's no need to worry about the Taixu Dao Sect for now."
Having said that, he ignored the apologetic cultivators, and with a flicker of his body, he transformed into a streak of azure light and disappeared into the horizon.
Flying Gate.
As soon as Ye Yang landed, he sensed two familiar auras.
He pushed open the door and entered, only to see Yan Qingying and Gu Xuan standing in the hall.
"I've met Daozu Ye!"
When the two saw Ye Yang, a hint of surprise flashed in their eyes, but it was quickly replaced by worry.
"I've heard that the Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor is concerned about the Taixu Dao Sect..."
At this moment, they were unaware that Ye Yang had slaughtered the Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor at the Taixu Gate.
"It's alright."
Ye Yang waved his hand, indicating that the two of them didn't need to worry.
He didn't explain much, because he knew that it wouldn't be long before the news of his killing of the Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor would spread throughout the cultivation world.
He walked to the head seat and sat down, his gaze sweeping over the two men.
"Qingying, Sect Leader Gu, I have summoned you here because I have important matters to discuss."
Gu Xuan and Yan Qingying exchanged a glance, their expressions turning serious.
"Please give your orders, Dao Ancestor."
Ye Yang remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking.
"I will be in seclusion for the next few days to try and break through to the late stage of the Thunder Tribulation Dao Realm."
"what?!"
"You two will have to work hard on the sect's affairs, especially to keep an eye on whether cultivators from outside the realm are secretly infiltrating the Flying Heaven Sect."
"If you have any undecided ideas, you can communicate with me outside the quiet room. Unless it is a matter of life and death, there is no need to disturb me."
"Yes."
The two responded respectfully.
"Furthermore," Ye Yang added, "make sure the sect disciples intensify their cultivation, especially those with potential; don't be stingy with the resources they need."
"If the Flying Heaven Sect wants to truly stand at the pinnacle of the cultivation world, it cannot rely on me alone."
"I'll wait to understand."
Yan Qingying nodded, a determined look flashing in her eyes.
"Dao Ancestor, please go into seclusion with peace of mind. Leave the affairs of the sect to us."
Ye Yang looked at the two of them and suddenly smiled.
"Okay, then I'm relieved."
After saying that, he stood up and walked towards the quiet room in the back mountain.
Yan Qingying and Gu Xuan watched his retreating figure and both silently bowed.
Meanwhile, the cultivation world was in complete uproar.
The news of the fall of the Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor swept through the entire cultivation world like a hurricane.
All the major powers were shocked.
Inside the main hall of Qingyun Sect.
Qingyun Sanren listened to his disciple's report and remained silent for a long time.
"The Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor... just like that, he's dead?"
He muttered to himself, his face filled with disbelief.
"Yes, Sect Leader."
The disciple said respectfully.
"According to the reports from the cultivators present, Dao Ancestor Ye killed Dao Ancestor Jiutian with just one sword and one saber. The power he possessed was simply... simply..."
As he spoke, he became somewhat incoherent.
"This is simply inhuman."
Qingyun Sanren finished the sentence for him.
Silence fell over the main hall.
After a long silence, Qingyun Sanren finally spoke.
"Pass down the order to prepare generous gifts immediately. I will personally visit Daozu Ye at the Flying Heaven Gate in three days."
"Yes!"
The disciple accepted the order and left.
Qingyun Sanren gazed at the sky outside the hall, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.
"The landscape of the cultivation world is about to change..."
Liuyun Sect.
After listening to the report, the Sect Master of Liuyun Sect remained silent for a long time.
"Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor..."
He sighed.
"This person has been famous for thousands of years, and his cultivation is unfathomable. I never expected that he would perish at the hands of a junior."
"Sect Master, what should we do next?"
An elder asked.
The sect leader of Liuyun Sect pondered for a moment.
"Prepare generous gifts and choose an auspicious day to visit the Flying Heaven Gate."
"Furthermore," he paused, "instruct your subordinate sects that if they encounter disciples of the Flying Heaven Sect, they must not engage in conflict. Help them if you can, and remember that."
"Yes!"
The Snow Demon Clan of the Ice Plains.
Xuefeng Daozu stood at the highest point of the Ice Crystal Palace, gazing in the direction of the Flying Heaven Gate.
"Master Ye..."
He murmured softly.
"Too fast. Has Daozu Ye's strength reached this level?"
Behind him, a Snow Demon Elder spoke respectfully.
"The fall of Dao Ancestor Ye and the Nine Heavens Dao Ancestor may not be a good thing for our clan. Now, of the four giants of the Immortal Alliance, two have fallen, leaving only Dao Ancestor Ye and the legendary emperor Ren Taxian who is in seclusion." (End of Chapter)