Chapter 76 Meeting the Ancestral Dragon
Under the influence of various forces, the incense crystal underwent a wondrous transformation, a wisp of divine radiance flowing from it, exuding an aura of supreme nobility.
After the Dao fire was completely extinguished, the incense crystal had transformed into a dazzling divine light, constantly dancing in the air, appearing incomparably agile.
Gazing at this divine light, Feng Zichen's mind stirred, and he descended a projection from the Ziwei Star, merging with it. Instantly, the illusory image solidified, becoming identical to Feng Zichen's true spirit.
"Haha!" With a loud laugh, Feng Zichen rose and walked out of Ziwei Mountain.
This divine light was neither innate nor acquired, but a wondrous product of heaven and earth. It possessed no offensive power, nor any defensive power. Its only ability was to transform the illusory into the real.
Regardless of whether it was innate or acquired, any illusory object could be transformed into a tangible object by this divine light, which was truly miraculous.
Now, Feng Zichen is in the Ziwei Star, using the power of divine light to solidify the projection, essentially allowing his true self to control his physical body without affecting his strength.
With a single step, Feng Zichen left the Zichen Cave Heaven and arrived before the Ancestral Temple.
"Sigh!"
Looking at the long queue outside the Ancestral Temple, Feng Zichen sighed deeply. That was the Everlasting Light Hall, the place where the everlasting lamps were kept.
They were queuing here to light the everlasting lamps so they could leave the human territory and travel to the prehistoric world.
"I wonder how many of them will return alive from the prehistoric world?" Shaking his head, Feng Zichen did not show himself and turned to fly towards the East Sea.
The human race's departure from the East Sea was an inevitable trend, and Feng Zichen was merely going with the flow. To become a protagonist of heaven and earth, bloodshed was inevitable; without experiencing countless hardships, how could one enjoy boundless fortune?
For example, Feng Zichen, as the first acquired being, could achieve the Great Luo Golden Immortal status by virtue of boundless fortune once the era of the Lich King ended. Even so, he continued to cultivate diligently.
Feng Zichen knew very well that the Heavenly Dao would not allow him to live easily into the future.
From being rejected by the innate energy at the beginning, to the later limitation of his lifespan… these were all tribulations sent down by the Heavenly Dao, intended to kill him.
Only by diligently cultivating and using his immense strength to overcome the numerous tribulations sent down by the Heavenly Dao could he successfully live into the future and enjoy boundless fortune.
Imagine, if Feng Zichen wanted to obtain the fortune he deserved, countless hardships lay ahead of him. The hardships that humanity would have to endure to secure its position as the protagonist of the world are unimaginable.
Therefore, humanity must leave the shores of the East Sea, to struggle and hone themselves in the primordial wilderness, to be baptized in blood, in order to cope with future tribulations.
The Taiyi Golden Immortal, having merged with the Dao, transcends the material world, possessing a basic understanding of the universe's structure, essentially forming their own small world, able to roam freely in the void.
Therefore, after Feng Zichen broke through to the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, his strength increased dramatically. Previously, it would have taken him hundreds of years to reach the East Sea. Now, in just a few breaths, he traversed countless voids and arrived above the East Sea.
After flying over the East Sea for several days, Feng Zichen stopped before a divine temple.
"Fellow Daoist, His Majesty the Ancestral Dragon has been waiting for you for a long time!" Before the temple gate, the Water Dragon Lord saw Feng Zichen and immediately stepped forward, saying.
"It's been a long time since we parted in the Heavenly Court. Dragon Lord, your brilliance is even greater than before!" Seeing an acquaintance, Feng Zichen couldn't help but feel happy. "
Fellow Daoist, you flatter me. Compared to you, what are my achievements?" The Water Dragon Lord shook his head with a wry smile.
Thinking back to when he first met Feng Zichen, he was only at the Earth Immortal realm, not even comparable to a young dragon. If it weren't for his accumulated merits, the Water Dragon Lord wouldn't have even given him a second glance.
Unexpectedly, in just ten thousand years, the other party had stepped into the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, becoming an existence on par with him.
This comparison made the Water Dragon Lord, who was still stuck in the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm, feel somewhat uncomfortable.
"His Majesty the Ancestral Dragon is still waiting for you. There's plenty of time for a chat; we can't keep him waiting!" Seeing that Feng Zichen wanted to say something more, the Water Dragon Lord quickly pulled him towards the temple.
"His Majesty the Ancestral Dragon is just ahead; you should go in quickly!" After escorting Feng Zichen to the main hall, the Water Dragon Lord left.
"Human Zichen Clan greets His Majesty the Ancestral Dragon!"
Stepping into the hall, Feng Zichen bowed to the statue in the center.
"No need for formalities!"
A majestic voice rang out, followed by the billowing smoke of incense. A majestic deity, clad in a crown and with a dragon's head and a human body, slowly emerged from within.
"Zi Chen, your method of incense incarnation is truly extraordinary, enabling me to return to the primordial world!" The Ancestral Dragon paused, then said solemnly, "Zi Chen, I ask you, are you willing to join the Dragon Clan?"
"This… Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty, but as a member of the human race, how can I betray my clan and join another?"
"Alas! What a pity!" The Ancestral Dragon wasn't angry at Feng Zi Chen's refusal, but merely sighed.
"I summoned you here because I have something to tell you. Ten thousand years from now, countless ferocious beasts will sweep across the primordial world; you must act accordingly!"
"Thank you for informing me, Your Majesty!" Upon receiving this news, Feng Zi Chen was greatly alarmed and quickly bowed in gratitude.
"Alright! You may go now!" As soon as the words fell, a gentle force transported Feng Zi Chen out of the temple.
Inside the Purple Star, reminded by the Ancestral Dragon, Feng Zi Chen mobilized the power of the Purple Star and began to calculate with all his might. In an instant, the mist shrouding the heavens dissipated, allowing him to glimpse the truth.
"The human race has barely entered the world, and already faces this situation... truly..." With a sigh, Feng Zichen didn't linger and quickly returned to the human race.
"What? The calamity of the ferocious beasts?" Upon hearing the news Feng Zichen brought back, Youchao exclaimed in shock.
"That's right, the Ancestral Dragon himself said so, it's confirmed!" Feng Zichen replied confidently.
"This matter is of great importance. Zichen, go and gather everyone at the ancestral temple for a meeting. I'll go and invite my elder brother out of seclusion!" After thinking for a moment, Youchao gave the order and turned to leave the ancestral temple.
Youchao's elder brother refers to Suiren. He was the first human created by Nuwa and the oldest among them.
Thousands of years ago, Suiren showed signs of breaking through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. He then entrusted the human race to Youchao's management and went into seclusion to break through.
However, now that the chaos of the ferocious beasts is about to erupt, and the human race faces a great crisis, Youchao dared not make a decision on his own and had to invite the oldest among them.
"Greetings, Emperor Sui!"
Inside the ancestral temple, the elders of the human race bowed deeply upon seeing Suirenshi.
"Hmm! Why are only you here? Where are the others?" Looking around, Suirenshi noticed the number of human elders in the ancestral temple was much smaller and he couldn't help but frown as he asked.
"They've all gone on a journey!" Seeing no one answer, Feng Zichen stepped forward and said.
"On a journey?" Suirenshi was somewhat puzzled.
(End of Chapter)