Chapter 488: Ancestral Home
Chapter 488: Ancestral Home
The white crane elder, composed entirely of light and shadows, did not directly answer Li Qian's question but instead, vanished in an instant.
Though he didn't respond, the unspoken message was clear.
After the elder's figure dissipated, Li Qian didn't hesitate and walked straight ahead.
Reaching the dimensional rift, he took a quick glance and then, with a casual stride, stepped into it.
As he entered the rift, the light and shadows changed in the blink of an eye. In the time it took to blink, Li Qian's figure appeared in another realm.
The sky in this new world was similar to what he had seen in Floating Ridge Outpost—equally dim and oppressive.
Standing there, one couldn't help but feel a sense of gloom at all times.
Upon entering this new realm, Li Qian quickly scanned his surroundings. Soon, he realized that he was in a village.
The village wasn't large, consisting of only twenty to thirty buildings, all two or three-story stone houses.
In the center of the village was a small square, and at its heart stood the dimensional plane leading to the outside world.
Contrary to his imagination of a solitary and desolate place, the village seemed lively and bustling with people.
In the alleys and around the square, figures could be seen moving about.
"Li Qian, my young friend, what do you think of our Forgetful Village now that you've stepped into it for the first time?" As Li Qian surveyed his surroundings, the familiar voice sounded again.
Li Qian immediately followed the voice and soon spotted the figure he had seen earlier, not far from him.
Unlike the light and shadows he had seen before, the figure in Li Qian's sight was undoubtedly a real person.
Having already guessed the elder's identity, Li Qian immediately responded respectfully, "Elder Skyfeather!"
The person before him was most likely the "Celestial Feather Ancestor" that Crane Grandfather had mentioned. However, since Li Qian wasn't a member of the Winged Clan, calling him "Ancestor" might not be appropriate, so he addressed him as "Elder."
"It was Little Crane who told you, wasn't it?" The Celestial Feather Ancestor smiled faintly and said casually.
Li Qian was at a loss for words and didn't know how to respond.
Recalling Crane Grandfather's aged appearance and the term "Little Crane," Li Qian couldn't help but sigh inwardly, thinking that only the Celestial Feather Ancestor would dare to address him like that.
"How do you feel about this Forgetful Village?" The Celestial Feather Ancestor didn't refute, implicitly acknowledging his identity, and continued the conversation.
Li Qian scanned the area again and then replied seriously, "To be honest, it's very different from what I imagined!"
"Oh, I wonder, what did you imagine it to be like?" The Celestial Feather Ancestor smiled, his eyes sparkling with interest.
"I imagined this place to be supported by formations, surrounded by demons, and filled with dangers," Li Qian answered truthfully.
"Hehe." The Celestial Feather Ancestor smiled again and waved for Li Qian to follow him. Then, he quickly walked forward, "In the beginning, it was indeed like that."
As he walked, he continued, "Later, through the continuous efforts and sacrifices of our Winged Clan elders, including my bonded companion, the former principal of Snow City Beastmaster University, we were able to establish a foothold here."
"In fact, it was already very challenging to open up such a training ground," the Celestial Feather Ancestor said as he left the square and walked on the stone path through the village, with Li Qian following closely behind.
"Do you know why I called you here?" The Celestial Feather Ancestor abruptly changed the topic and continued, "Oh, by the way, I should apologize for the way I summoned you earlier; it might have seemed a bit rude."
"Of course, I believe you will forgive me a hundred percent, because this summons is not a simple matter!" The Celestial Feather Ancestor said confidently.
He turned to Li Qian and continued in a gentle voice, "Actually, if you carefully sense it now, you should be able to detect something unusual."
After hearing this, Li Qian immediately used his psychic energy to perceive his surroundings.
As soon as he started sensing, his face showed a look of astonishment and surprise.
After the previous turmoil of skywhirl turmoil and the resulting dizziness, he found that his psychic energy had actually improved.
He had advanced from Overlord Eighth Rank to Overlord Ninth Rank.
Although the progress was not significant, it had saved him at least a few months of arduous meditation if he didn't have any other opportunities.
This advancement, once noticed, made him extremely happy.
If such progress could be achieved through turmoil, Li Qian would willingly endure skywhirl turmoil and dizziness every day.
"Thank you, Elder Skyfeather!" Li Qian sincerely expressed his gratitude after realizing his transformation.
"It's nothing. The former principal of your school and I have a good relationship, so giving a little advice is no big deal," the Celestial Feather Ancestor waved his hand dismissively.
After a brief pause and some reminiscing, the elder continued, "The reason I called you over is simple; I just wanted to see what kind of bonded companion Little Youyou chose..."
"Now that I've seen her, I have a good overall impression," the Celestial Feather Ancestor turned to Li Qian and nodded slightly, "You should know that since our Winged Clan established itself in Feather Sky City, Little Youyou is one of the most talented among the younger generation."
Li Qian, having understood the hidden meaning in the Celestial Feather Ancestor's words, immediately assured him, "Elder, rest assured, I will definitely work together with Wu You."
"As for evolution, I can assure you that it won't take long to complete it," Li Qian said confidently, without any doubt that he could achieve it.
"I have faith in you regarding this," the Celestial Feather Ancestor nodded.
As they spoke, they had already reached the village's edge.
Here, they could see that the entire Forgetful Village was enveloped in a faint light barrier.
From a distance, the light barrier resembled an upside-down bowl, covering the entire village.
Undoubtedly, this was the formation protecting Forgetful Village.
Li Qian could sense that the formation was intricate and profound.
"Do you know why this place is called Forgetful Village?" At the village's edge, the Celestial Feather Ancestor suddenly asked.
Li Qian had no idea, so he shook his head honestly.
The Celestial Feather Ancestor didn't seem to expect an answer. He looked in a certain direction and spoke softly, "Forgetful Village is named after Forgetful City, located beyond the Thousand Peaks Mountain Range. That city is our Winged Clan's ancestral home!"
(End of Chapter)
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