Chapter 361: Alien Ruins, Star Probe, and the Ancient Clan's Ancestral Land

Chapter 361: Alien Ruins, Star Probe, and the Ancient Clan's Ancestral Land

Qi Yuan's conversation with the plump cultivator was a mere interlude, attracting the attention of many.

However, no one took it seriously.

They merely felt that the two were talking nonsense.

Wang Zhiqi stood not far from Qi Yuan, her eyes filled with curiosity. She secretly asked, "Senior, what have you realized? What kind of Purple Mansion are you cultivating?"

"It's a secret," Qi Yuan replied, not intending to reveal the type of Purple Mansion he was cultivating until he achieved success.

Wang Zhiqi remained silent, while Xie Tang shot her a glare.

The exchange meeting was now in full swing, as the Divine Embryo cultivators shared their insights about the Purple Mansion.

Without Qi Yuan, the discussion proceeded smoothly.

Finding it boring, Qi Yuan took out his phone, intending to post a question to gather ideas on how to improve the Netherworld.

After all, many minds were better than one.

At this moment, the Pure Red Masked Elder looked at Qi Yuan and warned, "No photos or videos allowed."

Qi Yuan smiled, "I understand. We can have fun and joke around, but let's not take pictures during the discussion."

The Pure Red Masked Elder didn't say anything further to Qi Yuan.

The Divine Embryo cultivators continued their discussion about the Purple Mansion.

Qi Yuan posted a question, "Seeking advice from everyone, how should we build the Netherworld with a 20-centimeter and 36D?"

As he posted, Qi Yuan closed his eyes to rest, but in reality, he was pondering how to cultivate his Purple Mansion.

The Primordial Purple Qi and the Netherworld... both were challenging.

The Primordial Purple Qi, which often appeared during the initial opening of heaven and earth, was no easy feat.

As for the Netherworld, it was even more challenging.

"Does this mean I have to threaten the Heavenly Dao of this world?

But... where is the Heavenly Dao in this world?"

Upon reaching the Great Venerable realm, one might be able to sense the Heavenly Dao.

Some powerful Great Venerables could even capture the Heavenly Dao of small worlds and devour it.

However, in this world, Qi Yuan couldn't detect the Heavenly Dao.

With the Heavenly Dao absent, how could he threaten it?

Time passed, second by second.

The Divine Embryo cultivators in the room all had expressions of delight.

Evidently, this discussion had been extremely beneficial for them.

Many Divine Embryo True Lords praised each other, and some even exchanged contact information.

"Fellow cultivators, this discussion is now concluded," the Pure Red Masked Elder announced, marking the end of the gathering.

The Divine Embryo cultivators on the stage still seemed reluctant to leave.

They clearly wanted to hear more from the Purple Mansion cultivator.

At this moment, the Pure Red Masked Divine Embryo cultivator shifted the topic, "Actually, I invited all of you here not only for the discussion but also to plan a significant undertaking."

The Pure Red Masked Elder spoke, his eyes scanning everyone in the room.

Those who had intended to leave returned to their seats, eager to know what this second matter was.

"I cannot reveal the details of the second matter yet, but... like exploring mystic realms, it is filled with danger and the unknown, but the rewards are also substantial.

If you are willing to participate, stay, and I will explain everything.

If not, please leave immediately."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the room was surprised.

"It's like exploring a mystic realm, but there doesn't seem to be any mystic realm in this world."

"I've just gained some insights from the discussion, so I won't get involved in this matter."

"I'm not going!"

"Hehe, it's been years since I've had any excitement. I'm quite interested in this."

Nearly twenty Divine Embryo cultivators quickly exchanged glances, and immediately, about five of them left.

After all, they didn't know each other well, and engaging in such a risky endeavor was dangerous.

A few more Divine Embryo cultivators followed suit and left.

Only twelve Divine Embryo cultivators remained.

Ning Tao approached Qi Yuan and whispered, "Husband, shall we go?"

"I'll see," Qi Yuan said, using his abilities.

At that moment, his left eyebrow twitched strangely.

His eyes lit up with delight, "Let's go!"

A twitch in the left eyebrow signifies wealth, while the right indicates disaster.

This time, the movement in his left eyebrow was significant, implying a substantial amount of wealth.

Beside them, Xie Tang was in a dilemma.

To be honest, if she were younger, she wouldn't have joined such an exploration without knowing the specifics.

The cultivation world was cruel, and countless geniuses had perished in mystic realms.

But now, with her senior sister Xie Xinsu still missing and the Xuan Tian sect in a critical situation with scarce resources, she gritted her teeth and decided to take the risk to acquire resources.

"I'll go too!"

As for Wang Zhiqi, she naturally returned to her sect.

The plump cultivator also pondered for a moment before finally saying, "I'll go!"

The remaining Divine Embryo cultivators' attention turned to the Purple Robe cultivator, anticipating his decision.

"I'm quite interested, so I'll go too," the Purple Mansion cultivator said.

Hearing that the Purple Mansion cultivator was going, some of the Divine Embryo cultivators breathed a sigh of relief, while others felt a hidden worry.

The relief came from the fact that the Purple Mansion cultivator's strength was formidable, and with him, the exploration would be safer.

Moreover, during the discussion, the Purple Mansion cultivator had been kind and gentle in his teachings.

The worry stemmed from the uncertainty of his intentions, as one could never truly know someone's heart. If the Purple Mansion cultivator were to take action, everyone present might be in danger.

Those who remained were bold and skilled.

"Since you are all going, then those who are not involved should leave," the Pure Red Masked Elder said.

Wang Zhiqi and the other disciples, along with the younger Divine Embryo cultivators, departed.

The cruise ship became more spacious, and the Pure Red Masked Elder cleared his throat, "The mystic realm we are about to explore is not a cultivation mystic realm but an alien ruin."

"What? Alien ruins?"

"With these words, everyone present was shocked.

Decades ago, an alien relic appeared, leading to a great war in Archstar.

Qin Yuan and the Ancient Witch Kingdom went to war, with Brilliant Star's involvement aiding the Ancient Witch Kingdom.

Finally, three years later, the war ended with a slight advantage for Qin Yuan, who signed a treaty with the Ancient Witch Kingdom to jointly explore the alien relic.

However, this exploration ended in failure.

The alien relic was empty, devoid of anything.

It was as if it had been emptied.

This left both Qin Yuan and the Ancient Witch Kingdom greatly disappointed.

Nevertheless, experts from both countries concluded, 'The alien relic was likely relocated by someone else first.'

Some experts also suggested that this was an abandoned alien relic, and the real one was still on Archstar.

The abandoned alien relic was still occupied by various countries' armies and many experts.

They were all investigating, trying to figure out where the relic had gone.

But now, the man in the pure red mask claimed to know the whereabouts of the relic, leaving those present astonished.

It was well-known that the Sky Eye, capable of annihilating Purple Mansion Cultivators, was obtained from within the alien relic.

If they obtained a Sky Eye, wouldn't it mean... their sect would gain a Purple Mansion-level fighting strength and foundation.

The Divine Embryo Cultivators present began to breathe rapidly, their eyes filled with excitement.

'This old man was fortunate enough to discover this relic, and I personally explored it, hoping to claim it for myself.

But with my meager strength, I couldn't even enter the door.

I occupied the relic for over a decade, but to no avail.

So, I've gathered fellow cultivators to explore it together.'

Hearing this, the Divine Embryo Cultivators present found it reasonable.

With such a significant interest at stake, it's only natural to think of monopolizing it.

Since I couldn't get in, I chose to announce it and explore it together.

This is not uncommon in the cultivation world.

'But before exploring the relic, we need to set three rules.

Inside the relic, no fighting or mutual slaughter is allowed.

Once we leave the relic, after a quarter of an hour... we'll each rely on our abilities, right?' The pure red masked elder continued.

'No problem,' a robust man spoke up, exuding the strength of a late-stage Divine Embryo Cultivator.

'Let's make a heart demon oath and swear to our respective Heavenly Dao,' a Divine Embryo Cultivator suggested.

'Good, I have no objections.'

These Divine Embryo Cultivators had no objections, evidently not new to exploring relics.

Qi Yuan also nodded in agreement: 'Good.'

Swearing to the Heavenly Dao wouldn't restrict him.

After all, when he first established his foundation in the Heavenly Dao, he might have feared the fat kid from the Canglan Realm.

But now... to be blunt, he could easily beat him up.

Twelve people in the room made heart demon oaths.

Even so, they still had reservations about each other.

The fat cultivator looked at Qi Yuan and said softly, 'Fellow Daoist, we seem to have a connection. How about we look out for each other inside the relic?'

'Good,' Qi Yuan didn't refuse.

This fat cultivator was indeed a hidden dragon in the mountains, with a very flexible mind.

Beside him, Xie Tang clenched her teeth and said softly, 'May I have the opportunity to join the three of you?'

Entering the relic alone would certainly be inappropriate.

She chose to trust Qi Yuan, the cultivator who seemed a bit odd.

'No problem!' Out of respect for Yang Shan, Qi Yuan didn't refuse Xie Tang.

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Half an hour later, twelve cultivators descended upon a deep mountain.

The mountain's forest was lush with greenery, filled with small insects flying around, venomous snakes appearing from time to time, and other poisonous creatures lurking in the surroundings.

Ordinary people would find it challenging to survive in such a mountain, but for the Divine Embryo Cultivators present, it was nothing out of the ordinary.

'After discovering the relic's entrance, I feared others might find it, so I set up a mystic array here. Now, I'll open the array,' the pure red masked elder said, waving his hand to reveal a hidden mystic array.

As the pure red masked elder performed his techniques, the array gradually disappeared.

Witnessing this, many Divine Embryo Cultivators secretly speculated about the elder's identity.

This array was extremely intricate, and few in the Three Realms could set up arrays.

As the array dissipated, a sinkhole came into view.

The edge of the sinkhole was lined with straight bamboo, and the bottom was pitch-black and seemingly bottomless. Standing above it, one could feel a faint breeze blowing upwards, indicating the presence of oxygen below.

Seeing the sinkhole, those present didn't hesitate and flew down immediately.

The sinkhole was five hundred meters deep, but for Divine Embryo Cultivators, it was merely a matter of a single breath.

Soon, the group reached the bottom of the sinkhole.

The pure red masked elder led the way.

Ahead, as they walked in the sinkhole, the group discovered numerous caves.

The pure red masked elder shrank his body and entered a small cave, no bigger than a fist.

The other cultivators followed suit, shrinking their bodies to enter the cave.

The cave was a bit cold, with temperatures below freezing. After about a quarter of an hour, the pure red masked elder stopped.

The view before them suddenly brightened.

'To find such a well-hidden place, your luck is truly remarkable,' a Divine Embryo Cultivator exclaimed.

'Just luck,' the pure red masked elder said, 'This is the relic's entrance, but unfortunately, I can't enter. It requires all of us to work together to break through the door.'

The elder waved his hand, and the array on the door vanished.

Before them was a uniquely shaped door, its material resembling glass.

It was pure and transparent, exquisitely beautiful, with a touch of sci-fi style.

On the glass door were strange symbols, looking peculiar, perhaps a kind of language.

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The Star Probe Gateway, a masterpiece of the Divine Han Clan, required a unique key for entry.

Qi Yuan gazed at it, and hidden information flooded his vision.

This is what he saw:

Qi Yuan's eyes widened slightly at the revelation.

The architectural style of this gateway resembled that of the Ancient Clan's ancestral land in the Mundane World.

Could it be...?

Qi Yuan's expression turned curious.

He had a hunch that he was about to uncover the game's deepest secret.

"Come, let's combine our strength and open the gate!" The Pure Red Mask Elder spoke with a smile.

The fact that he hadn't opened the gate himself indicated his insufficient strength.

With so many people here, perhaps they could succeed.

Without hesitation, the crowd joined forces, ready to unleash their abilities and break open the gate.

Just then, a voice whispered into the Pure Red Mask Elder's ear, "Old Five, is the magical artifact left by the Ancestor ready? Be extremely careful to avoid any mistakes!"

"Rest assured, everything is in preparation."

Whispered messages crisscrossed the air, and among the twelve Divine Embryos present, six revealed peculiar expressions in their eyes.

These six Divine Embryos were participants in the Heaven Overturn Plan.

The Heaven Overturn Plan aimed to use the Ancestor's magical artifact to drain the spiritual energy from the Three Realms and Archstar, relocating the entire sect to a vast mystic realm.

Initially, upon discovering this mystic realm, they were overjoyed.

However, even with thirty Divine Embryo Cultivators working together, they couldn't open the gate.

Later, the Pure Red Mask Elder brought out the Ancestor's secret treasure, renowned for its ability to breach any defense.

This treasure required the fresh blood of at least four Divine Embryo Cultivators, and it had to be drawn from a recent kill.

Hence, they devised a plan.

Of the twelve Divine Embryos present, half were their own people, and the other half were unsuspecting recruits.

As for the Purple Mansion Cultivator, they weren't overly concerned.

After all, the Ancestor was a flying immortal, and his magical artifact was more than a match for a Purple Mansion Cultivator."

They doubted that any Divine Embryo Cultivator would suspect someone of bringing a sect's guardian treasure to Archstar.

Breaking the gate was just a distraction.

After all, even with twenty Divine Embryos, they couldn't breach it, let alone a single Purple Mansion Cultivator.

"I never thought I'd have the chance to hunt down a Purple Mansion Cultivator," one Divine Embryo Cultivator exclaimed with excitement.

He, too, had a target—the Purple Mansion Cultivator.

At that moment, he pretended to exert himself, seemingly joining the others in opening the gate.

When the others were at their limit, their defenses would falter, and that would be the moment to strike.

"Come, let's do this together!"

As the Pure Red Mask Elder spoke, everyone unleashed their abilities.

A torrent of spiritual energy slammed into the gate, and several techniques struck it.

Yet, the gate remained unmoved.

"Don't hold back, everyone, unleash your power!" The Pure Red Mask Elder urged.

Seeing this, the remaining Divine Embryos realized they couldn't conceal their strength any longer.

In that instant, everyone unleashed their full might.

Qi Yuan's eyes flashed with a peculiar gleam, "The Divine Embryo's power couldn't break it, but what about a Yang Deity?"

In that moment, the power of a Yang Deity emanated from Qi Yuan's palm.

However, his control over the Dao was so subtle that even as he unleashed his power, the crowd couldn't discern his true strength.

Boom!

In an instant, the impenetrable gate shattered.

"The gate is open! Excellent!" The plump cultivator exclaimed with joy, his heart filled with delight.

The Pure Red Mask Elder's heart skipped a beat, perplexed by the sudden turn of events.

Earlier, when twenty Divine Embryos had struck the gate, it had remained unscathed, without even the slightest crack.

Now, it had been shattered so easily? Was the plan still feasible? He hesitated.

He glanced at the Purple Mansion Cultivator with a hint of apprehension.

Was this the true strength of a Purple Mansion Cultivator?

"What now, Old Five?"

"How did the gate open? I thought it was impenetrable."

"It must have been that Purple Mansion Cultivator who opened it."

"Let's temporarily cancel the plan. This Purple Mansion Cultivator is more powerful than we anticipated. Quickly, send a covert message to gather our fellow cultivators. We'll ambush them at the mystic realm's exit." The Pure Red Mask Elder made his decision.

The crowd stood before the gate, and no one dared to be the first to enter.

"This gate is indeed sturdy. I only used three-tenths of my strength to open it, indicating there are indeed valuable treasures within." Qi Yuan's eyes gleamed with curiosity.

Hearing this, the Pure Red Mask Elder was speechless. He couldn't help but retort, "If not for that Purple Mansion Cultivator, we might still be unable to enter."

Even with twenty Divine Embryos, they couldn't open it.

This cultivator was quick to take credit for himself.

Opening it with three-tenths of his strength?

The other cultivators looked at Qi Yuan, recognizing his strength.

However, they didn't expose him like the Pure Red Mask Elder did.

The Purple Mansion Cultivator smiled, "We all contributed. This achievement belongs to everyone; there's no need to argue."

At that moment, Ning Tao embraced Qi Yuan, and a voice whispered into his ear, "Husband, should we kill them all?"

As the Great Venerable, she couldn't hide her murderous intent.

"There's no need. When their reinforcements arrive, we can kill them all at once," Qi Yuan replied.

He was a Yang Deity Cultivator.

To him, their whispered messages were as loud as shouts.

Despite their disguises, Qi Yuan could see their true faces.

For instance, one of the female cultivators who held the secret artifact had a face as white as snow, even whiter than Nako's.

(Chapter End)

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