What a joke. The moment Li Xuan heard that the Chaos Eastern Emperor Bell was on Old Ancestor Qi Yun, he decided to follow Old Ancestor Qi Yun.
To be honest, the appearance of Old Ancestor Qi Yun saved Li Xuan from a difficult choice. After all, everyone present was a powerful being. Li Xuan's purpose for this trip was the Chaos Eastern Emperor Bell, and who knew if he would have a chance.
Everyone present fell silent upon hearing this, but Li Xuan's choice also made them think highly of him. After all, choosing an elder with no cultivation required great courage.
More importantly, this could be seen as fulfilling Old Ancestor Qi Yun's wish for everyone. In the end, the Chaos Sacred Land owed Old Ancestor Qi Yun a debt.
At this moment, Old Ancestor Qi Yun looked at everyone excitedly upon hearing this. Although Li Xuan had agreed, he still needed the consent of the other old ancestors.
"Enough. Since the Divine Son has made his choice, let's discuss it later," Emperor Ming and another Ancient Ancestor exchanged a look before making a final decision.
Everyone nodded upon hearing this. With even the two Ancient Ancestors agreeing, they naturally had nothing more to say. Besides, they could all see that Old Ancestor Qi Yun likely only had another year or two to live.
"Elder Jieyin, please escort Old Ancestor Qi Yun back," the Holy Master said, his gaze shifting to Elder Jieyin.
"Yes!" Elder Jieyin bowed and nodded, then looked at Old Ancestor Qi Yun and Li Xuan, saying, "Old Ancestor, Divine Son, please."
Old Ancestor Qi Yun nodded slightly, then looked at Li Xuan.
Seeing this, Elder Jieyin waved his hand, and Old Ancestor Qi Yun and Li Xuan instantly disappeared from their spots.
"Everyone, disperse. As for how the Divine Son will proceed, it depends on whether he can comprehend the Chaos Heart Sutra in these one or two years. Even if there's no progress by then, we can afford to wait."
As Li Xuan and the other two departed, Emperor Ming looked at everyone and said.
Immortal Palace.
"Old Ancestor Qi Yun, Divine Son, I shall not disturb you further." With a flash of spiritual light, Elder Jieyin and the other two appeared. After bowing to Old Ancestor Qi Yun and Li Xuan, Elder Jieyin turned and left.
"Old Ancestor," as Elder Jieyin departed, a figure quickly approached Old Ancestor Qi Yun and bowed, calling out.
Old Ancestor Qi Yun nodded slightly and said, "Uncle Fu, this is the Divine Son. The Divine Son will be residing in our Immortal Palace from now on."
After speaking, Old Ancestor Qi Yun looked at Li Xuan with a kind smile and said, "Divine Son, this Uncle Fu is someone close to me, and he usually manages this Immortal Palace."
"This old servant greets the Divine Son," Uncle Fu immediately bowed to Li Xuan upon hearing this.
Seeing this, Li Xuan hurriedly helped Uncle Fu up and said, "Uncle Fu, there's no need for such a formality. By age, I am just a junior. I will have to trouble you in the time to come."
A hint of surprise flashed in Uncle Fu's eyes, but he then smiled and nodded, saying, "You are too kind, Divine Son. This is what this old servant should do."
Old Ancestor Qi Yun also nodded with satisfaction. In fact, even he himself was somewhat subordinate to Li Xuan in his capacity as Divine Son, and Li Xuan's humble demeanor made him even more trustworthy.
"Uncle Fu, let's go to the Elixir Hall," Old Ancestor Qi Yun said.
"Yes." Uncle Fu stepped forward to support Old Ancestor Qi Yun and then looked at Li Xuan, saying, "Divine Son, please."
Li Xuan nodded slightly and followed behind the two towards the main hall.
Soon, the three of them entered a grand hall.
"Divine Son, my time is short, so you should begin comprehending now. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me at any time," Old Ancestor Qi Yun said, sitting on a cushion.
"Old Ancestor, are you referring to the Chaos Heart Sutra?" Li Xuan asked.
Old Ancestor Qi Yun gave a wry smile and nodded, "Apart from the Chaos Heart Sutra, I have nothing else to guide the Divine Son with."
After speaking, a golden light flashed from Old Ancestor Qi Yun's body, and the Chaos Eastern Emperor Bell directly appeared. A ray of golden light enveloped Old Ancestor Qi Yun, causing him to be surrounded by a layer of spiritual energy.
"Thank you." Old Ancestor Qi Yun looked at the Chaos Eastern Emperor Bell with a complex expression before pointing his finger at Li Xuan's forehead.
Boom!
As a torrent of memories surged in, Li Xuan's mind was instantly filled with countless insights, all pertaining to the Chaos Heart Sutra.
"Cough, cough..." As the golden light faded, Old Ancestor Qi Yun's finger weakly slipped away. A violent cough instantly startled Li Xuan awake.
"Old Ancestor..." Seeing this, Li Xuan hurriedly supported Old Ancestor Qi Yun, and a surge of spiritual power flowed into the elder's body. However, Li Xuan quickly discovered that his spiritual energy could not circulate within Old Ancestor Qi Yun at all.
"Divine Son, don't strain yourself. My body is like a dying ember and can no longer withstand the nourishment of such pure spiritual energy," Old Ancestor Qi Yun said with a faint smile, as if sensing something.
Li Xuan frowned deeply, feeling a sense of remorse. Although his spiritual energy could not enter Old Ancestor Qi Yun's body, Li Xuan had managed to examine the elder's physique. It was like the withered roots of an old tree, on the verge of perishing.
Even in such a state, Old Ancestor Qi Yun had spared no effort and expended his own energy to pass on his lifelong insights into the Chaos Heart Sutra to him.
"Thank you." Li Xuan sighed softly and bowed solemnly to Old Ancestor Qi Yun.
Old Ancestor Qi Yun waved his hand with a smile, "Divine Son, there's no need for this. In truth, I have my own selfish motives. If my master hadn't saved me back then, how could I have lived to this age? Even though my dantian was destroyed in that battle, I am content."
"To be able to help the Divine Son of the Chaos Sacred Land advance further now is my way of repaying my master and the Chaos Sacred Land."
"Old Ancestor, you speak too highly. You have already given too much to the Chaos Sacred Land," Uncle Fu said tearfully from the side.
Old Ancestor Qi Yun smiled and said, "Divine Son, take this time to absorb it properly. The Chaos Heart Sutra is the most powerful technique of our Chaos Sacred Land, but it is also the most difficult. For so many years, no one has ever fully comprehended it."
Old Ancestor Qi Yun took a breath and continued, "Even I, after tens of thousands of years, have only comprehended sixty-seven layers. The remaining fourteen layers will likely depend on you, Divine Son."
"Alright. I will definitely work hard!" Li Xuan immediately nodded upon hearing this.
"Uncle Fu, help me back," Old Ancestor Qi Yun said, nodding with satisfaction, and then looked at Uncle Fu.
As Uncle Fu helped Old Ancestor Qi Yun leave, Li Xuan closed his eyes and immediately entered a state of meditation.
Outside the Elixir Hall, Old Ancestor Qi Yun stopped Uncle Fu. Uncle Fu looked at Old Ancestor Qi Yun with some confusion. Old Ancestor Qi Yun paused and said, "Let's not go back yet. We should go to the Purgatory Hall to make preparations. Only when my Chaos Body is formed can I rest assured."
Uncle Fu immediately said, "Old Ancestor, in your current condition, you are not suited for further exertion. Moreover, those rare heavenly treasures were found by you through immense hardship."
Old Ancestor Qi Yun shook his head slightly, "It's alright, I can still hold on. Those materials are of no use to me anymore. It's rare that we have a Divine Son, and the Divine Son is willing to follow me. How can I fail him?"
Uncle Fu fell silent. In the end, unable to dissuade Old Ancestor Qi Yun, he helped him walk towards the Purgatory Hall.
Inside the Prison Suppressing Ring.
"This Old Ancestor Qi Yun truly pours his heart and soul into the young master," said the Heavenly Dao Brush.
The Azure Spirit Pagoda nodded slightly, "People like this are rare nowadays. It's a pity his time is short."
The Heavenly Dao Brush fell silent upon hearing this, then moved and disappeared from its spot.