Chapter 557

Chapter 557: Free Gains Make Me Happy

"Please intervene, Master," Luo Qingcheng said.

Luo Qingcheng stood up and bowed deeply.

"This is simple," Ye Xu smiled lightly and thought in his heart, "System, how should I interpret the phrases ‘in Water Moon Mountain’ and ‘Great Luo Time and Space’?"

"Is Water Moon Mountain a place name?" he added.

"Yes."

"Where is its location?" Ye Xu continued.

The yang realm was vast, and there might be more than one place named Water Moon Mountain. The safest way was naturally to get the answer from the System.

Otherwise, if he made a mistake, the reputation of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion would be ruined.

"Eighty billion Hongmeng points," the System replied.

"…" Ye Xu was speechless; the System was clearly extorting him.

"Go ahead," he said.

After the transaction was completed, a piece of information flooded into Ye Xu’s heart.

Water Moon Mountain, in White Deer Immortal Domain, Tianshui County, the central part of the Qilin Mountain Range.

Ye Xu understood clearly in his heart and looked towards Luo Qingcheng and Luo Qinchuan, smiling as he said, "If you two wish to know the location of the ancestral land, you need to pay one hundred trillion divine stones."

"One hundred trillion?" Luo Qinchuan frowned slightly as he asked, "May I ask, Master, is it a specific location?"

Ye Xu nodded.

"I will tell you the specific location, but how to enter the Great Luo Time and Space where the ancestral land is located will depend on the Dao Clan’s own strength," he said.

"Of course, if you pay extra, I can also tell you the method to crack the Great Luo Time and Space."

"Hahaha…" Luo Qinchuan was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, Master."

"If we can find the ancestral land, our clan can naturally open it."

He mobilized his magic power, and a Great Dao World appeared, filled with countless treasures. Luo Qinchuan said generously, "The treasures in this Great Dao World should be worth one hundred trillion divine stones."

As the Great Dao World opened, ancient auras spread out. Immortal plants floated amidst streams, and magical artifacts rained down like rain. An ordinary Great Celestial Lord probably could not offer such a rich fortune.

"System, convert them," Ye Xu thought internally with great joy.

"Congratulations, host. You have obtained one hundred two billion Hongmeng points."

"Hahaha…" Ye Xu also felt like laughing. He had only spent eighty billion Hongmeng points and effortlessly obtained one hundred two billion.

It was purely free gains.

Free gains make me happy.

Ye Xu thought so in his heart.

As the treasures in the Great Dao World vanished, Ye Xu solemnly remarked, “Within the Water Moon Mountain lies the Great Luo Time and Space. The Dao Clan’s ancestral land is the primordial dwelling of Primordial Qi.”

“This Water Moon Mountain is located in the middle of the Qilin Mountain Range, Tianshui County, within the White Deer Immortal Domain.”

“However, the Dao Clan is concealed within illusions and the Great Luo Time and Space. Pinpointing the ancestral land’s location will require your additional effort.”

“We understand.” Luo Qinchuan and Luo Qingcheng exchanged a glance before Luo Qinchuan replied, “As long as we find the ancestral land, our clan will be able to open it ourselves.”

Ye Xu’s expression hinted at regret; he had been hoping to make extra money, but Luo Qinchuan’s resolute attitude clearly denied him that opportunity.

“Master, this is our clan’s invitation.”

Luo Qinchuan stepped forward and presented a golden ancient command token. On its front, an archaic character etched with strokes as wild as a dragon’s flight, sharp like silver hooks and iron strokes, formed the distinct character “Dao” (道).

Every trace of this character radiated an indescribable spiritual charm, embodying infinite Daoist wonder.

The reverse of the token bore an ancient totem.

The totem shifted constantly, formless and boundless like the heavens and the sea, enveloping everything.

Accepting the invitation, Ye Xu grasped the Dao Clan’s underlying intent.

“When the ancestral land opens, our clan will widely invite guests to witness the ceremony.” Luo Qinchuan said with a smile, “We sincerely hope the Master will honor us with his presence then. The Dao Clan will surely welcome him with utmost ceremony.”

“You’re too courteous, Daoist friend.”

A glint flashed in Ye Xu’s eyes, “The Heaven’s Secret Pavilion will certainly attend.”

Luo Qinchuan paused for a moment, then added, “After the ancestral land opens, cultivators who have reached the Dao Sovereign Realm may also enter.”

“If you see fit, Master, you could also send Dao Sovereigns into our ancestral land.”

“Good.”

Ye Xu nodded.

“Then, we juniors shall take our leave.”

Luo Qinchuan clasped his hands respectfully.

With those words, the two exited the Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, summoned the Colorful Phoenix, and soared into the distance.

“Intriguing.”

Ye Xu rubbed the Dao Clan’s golden command token, his gaze profound.

It was perplexing. The Dao Clan possessed an ancestral land yet didn’t know its location. It could only be found by requiring the Heaven’s Secret Pavilion’s divination.

Though disinclined to overthink, he deduced that a significant upheaval must have occurred within the Dao Clan during its long history, leading to the loss of ancestral land records.

The second puzzling matter was the invitation.

After expending immense effort and treasure to locate the ancestral land, the Dao Clan intended to openly invite the realm’s formidable figures—their motive remained unclear.

Especially the restriction placed on the ancestral land.

Only Dao Sovereigns could enter.

“Luo Qianchen is merely a One Tribulation Dao Sovereign. What if a swarm of Five Tribulations Dao Sovereigns rushed in? Is the Dao Clan not afraid of ancestral heritage being plundered?”

Ye Xu found it quite bizarre.

Perhaps the ancestral land provided an innate sanctuary solely for the Dao Clan members.

"With the opening of the ancestral land, it could very well be the Dao Clan’s chance to soar to prominence—or perhaps Luo Qianchen’s," Ye Xu contemplated inwardly. "The Hall Master of the Reincarnation Hall is about to become a sacrificial offering."

With a thought, he summoned Mu Fanyin.

Suddenly appearing in Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, Mu Fanyin remained utterly composed, showing not a trace of surprise or alarm. She gave a slight bow and said, "Why has the Master summoned this young lady?"

"This is an invitation from the Dao Clan." Ye Xu flicked his finger, sending the Invitation into Mu Fanyin’s hands.

Mu Fanyin made a soft sound of surprise, her eyes shifting thoughtfully. "Is the Master sending this young lady to the Dao Clan?"

"Not just you," Ye Xu replied.

He continued, "The opening of the Dao Clan’s ancestral land will restrict the entry of Dao Ancestors and Dao Sovereign realm cultivators. Only those below the Dao Sovereign realm will be able to set foot within."

"Heaven’s Secret Pavilion has few true Dao Sovereigns. You will take Li Ruoyu, Dao Sovereign Qingyuan, and also Ye Li. Proceed to the White Deer Immortal Domain and have them enter the ancestral land to test their mettle."

"Ye Li?"

A flicker of recognition passed through Mu Fanyin’s eyes. She had heard of Ye Li during her time in the lower realms; he was a junior member of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion who hadn’t yet achieved Ascension to Hongmeng Dao Realm.

"Has he ascended to the upper realm?" Mu Fanyin asked, surprised.

Ye Xu smiled but didn’t answer. Ye Li certainly had not ascended. This "Ye Li" was a Dao Sovereign avatar he planned to forge.

"Set aside the matters of Tianxia for now. Leave them to Taotie and Yi Tianxing to handle. In three days, you will depart for the White Deer Immortal Domain," Ye Xu instructed.

"As you command." Mu Fanyin accepted the order and withdrew.

Ye Xu turned and walked into a palace that transcended time and space.

"System," he intoned solemnly, "how many Hongmeng points are required for you to forge a flawless Five Tribulations Dao Sovereign avatar for me?"

[Eight hundred billion.]

"Deal."

In the very next second, countless Precious Materials and immortal plants materialized out of thin air. Alongside them appeared a perfect immortal embryonic form. Under Ye Xu’s meticulous crafting, it gradually took the shape of a handsome youth.

However, his Great Dao World contained only a single Dao fruit.

The Easy Dao of Natural Change.

Using the Book of Changes as its core, Ye Xu forged a Five Tribulations Dao Sovereign avatar.

This expedition to the Dao Clan’s ancestral land was bound to be fraught with twists and turns. He also wanted to see how an avatar possessing a fragment of the Book of Changes would measure up against other Five Tribulations Dao Sovereigns in direct combat.

Time slipped by, minute by minute, second by second.

One day later, a flawless avatar was born.

Its features bore no resemblance to Ye Xu’s own, yet it exemplified the very peak of masculine beauty.

"Whoosh!"

Suddenly, streams of information flooded into Ye Li’s consciousness.

That was knowledge regarding combat, alchemy, forging, and formations.

Additionally, the secrets of the Heavenly Venerate realm were also injected by the system into Ye Li’s mind.

Before long, Ye Li opened his eyes.

Divine patterns crisscrossed within his pupils, like the sun and moon, like the stars.

"Daoist friend."

Ye Li called out.

"???" Ye Xu was baffled. "Have you developed sentience?"

"System, how is this accounted for?"

The system remained silent.

"Daoist friend it is, then," Ye Xu couldn’t be bothered to delve deeper; after all, Ye Li was himself, yet he wasn’t entirely Ye Li.

Every movement and action of Ye Li was still within his control.

At this moment, Ye Li bore a ninety percent resemblance to the Innate Dao Body which Ye Xu and Li Ruoyu had forged in the past using their two Spirit Roots. Both could be considered true forms.

However, for Ye Li, Ye Xu still held the dominant position.

"This incarnation incarnation," Ye Xu mused, his eyes shifting, "has been infused by me with combat knowledge spanning all realms. Though purely theoretical, it should yield some effect in practical combat."

"Right now, Ye Li’s essence, energy, spirit, and Dao are all at their peak."

"What’s still missing is a suitable weapon."

He entered the system store.

Three seconds later.

Ye Xu selected an ancient bell.

The Creation Bell!

As the saying went, the Creation Bell embodied miraculous excellence.

"Can’t disgrace Heaven’s Secret Pavilion," Ye Xu declared, flicking his sleeve. He spent six hundred billion Hongmeng points to purchase the Creation Bell.

An incarnation costing fourteen trillion Hongmeng points… Ye Xu felt he had grown rather extravagant.

But there was no help for it.

Who asked him to be a multi-quintillionaire now?

Fourteen trillion Hongmeng points weren’t even enough to cover the fractions.

"This time going to the Dao Clan’s ancestral land," Ye Xu thought, his heart filled with anticipation, "I absolutely must thoroughly thrash all the young prodigies and ancient fossils of the same realm."

He wanted to prove to the world that Heaven’s Secret Pavilion was the absolute strongest in the Hongmeng Dao Realm.

All those so-called nine young masters were utterly weaklings compared to Ye Li.