Qi Cultivation Starting from the Repair Panel

Hearing Moonlight Immortal Ancestor's words, Chu Zheng hesitated for a moment before asking his question:

"Can you see the origin of the Dao Seed within me, Master?"

"An Acquired Dao Seed cannot be separated. If not intercepted by the Vast Universe, it is highly likely to reincarnate with the living beings. Perhaps you were one of the beings in the Ancestral Realm of the Vast Universe, or even an Ancient Ancestor from ancient times."

"Now that the Reincarnation Road is severed and living creatures cannot touch it, I cannot deduce the karma of your past life for you."

Moonlight Immortal Ancestor spoke softly, her tone indifferent:

"The Ancestral Dao once left traces in Cangyun Realm. It is possible that the Dao Seed within you is his, which wouldn't be surprising. Slight discrepancies in the news about his death over the decades are normal."

Chu Zheng could not understand the hidden meaning in these words, feeling even more confused.

If the Dao Seed cannot be separated, why did he not notice anything unusual in his past life?

If the Ancestral Dao paved the way for him, does it mean he had a connection with the Ancestral Dao in his past life?

Moonlight Immortal Ancestor's words only added to his confusion.

According to the earlier news from Nie Longhu, many people should be interested in the Daoist Collection left by the Ancestral Dao. However, Moonlight Immortal Ancestor seemed completely uninterested in him.

Regarding Chu Zheng's current thoughts, Moonlight Immortal Ancestor seemed to have a clear understanding and spoke calmly:

"Even if the Dao Seed within you truly belongs to the Ancestral Dao, what of it?"

"Whether the Ancestral Dao is truly dead or faking death, even if he is hiding, if he dares to show up and the Dao War starts, he would be the first to die."

"Do you think this is still ancient times? Do you think someone would help him a second time? Do you think he can start over again with such ease?"

At this point, Moonlight Immortal Ancestor's tone turned slightly indifferent:

"As for you..."

"The rules of the Great Universe are now decided by fourteen beings in the Ancestral Realm. The Immortal Alliance holds four, the Martial Hall holds five, the Myriad Realms now have one Dao Ancestor, equal to the Immortal Alliance, and the All Heavens have only one struggling Dragon Ancestor. Their destruction is imminent."

"You cannot obtain Heaven's Fortune, and without access to the Ancestral Realm, you have no authority in the Great Universe. Even if you become a Primordial Golden Immortal and step into the Immortal Emperor realm, killing you would be as easy as lifting a finger. Can you really rely on a single Dao Seed to protect you?"

"Living beings in the Ancestral Realm cannot even sway the situation to their will, let alone an unknown Ancient Ancestor who died a long time ago."

Moonlight Immortal Ancestor's words were direct and uncompromising, yet they struck Chu Zheng like a bell, instantly clearing his mind of distractions.

The Ancestral Realm was completely different from other living beings, as it controlled the present age.

All his previous concerns were meaningless. Until he obtained enough Heaven's Fortune and escaped the game board, he did not need to worry about the players' intentions.

To control his destiny, he must first cross the threshold into the Ancestral Realm, only then could he sit and converse with Moonlight Immortal Ancestor and the other unseen powerhouses of the Ancestral Realm.

"Junior thanks Moonlight Immortal Ancestor for enlightening me today."

Chu Zheng bowed deeply, setting aside his Punishment Authority identity and expressing his gratitude as a pure cultivator.

Letting go of some unnecessary worries, his divine soul felt clearer, with a sense of relief.

On his journey, knowing many secrets had made him overly cautious, always having unclear thoughts with doubts lingering over him.

When he first set foot on the cultivation path, he knew that hesitation and overthinking were major taboos, yet he had forgotten this over time.

There was no need to consider these causal relationships; his current task was to gather as much Heaven's Fortune as possible through various methods.

Since Moonlight Immortal Ancestor did not bring up the existence of the Luck Stealing Skill, he naturally would not be foolish enough to mention it himself.

Though powerful, the beings in the Ancestral Realm were not all-knowing and omnipotent. Otherwise, not so many of them would have perished.

"Your comprehension is indeed exceptional."

Moonlight Immortal Ancestor said no more, gesturing with her hand:

"Time is up."

As soon as the words fell, the world around him abruptly dimmed. Chu Zheng felt as if he was falling into an abyss, everything turning dark, and he lost consciousness.

When he regained his senses, Chu Zheng was already standing before the Heaven Pass. The Jade Scroll before him unfolded, revealing only a single line of small script.

[If you can break through the shackles and become an Immortal Venerable, I will support you in becoming an Immortal Emperor.]

Chu Zheng's heart trembled slightly. The decree's meaning was very clear, combined with Moonlight Immortal Ancestor's earlier words to him, it was now unmistakable.

Someone in the Immortal Alliance had intended to kill him, but Moonlight Immortal Ancestor had intervened.

This was an olive branch, a very straightforward recruitment without any pretense.

If he could break the shackles left by the Ancestor of Ancient Immortals and step into the Immortal Venerable Realm, he would have Moonlight Immortal Ancestor as his strong backing within the Immortal Alliance.

An Immortal Ancestor who was also the Master of the Punishment Authority would be an exceptionally strong protective umbrella.

Chu Zheng had no thoughts of refusal, not even a hint.

He did not have the capital to refuse. Without accepting the olive branch, losing Moonlight Immortal Ancestor's protection meant his death was imminent.

Moreover, to him, Moonlight Immortal Ancestor, whom he had already interacted with, seemed much safer compared to all the other beings in the Ancestral Realm.

Chu Zheng put away the Jade Scroll and bowed towards Taiyi Tongyun:

"Thank you for the trouble of delivering the message, Immortal Venerable."

For an Immortal Venerable to personally deliver a message, Moonlight Immortal Ancestor had shown him considerable face.

"It was on the way. We are all under Moonlight Immortal Ancestor, so we are family."

Taiyi Tongyun nodded slightly, her gold and blue eyes filled with a smile, waving her hand as she turned:

"See you around. We will likely meet again soon."

Her actions and demeanor were free and casual, nothing like someone nearly twenty thousand years old, still maintaining a girlish playfulness.

Chu Zheng withdrew his gaze, looking at the Heaven Pass in front of him. He took a deep breath and stepped slowly forward.

Beyond the Heaven Pass, what awaited him might be the real Boundary Battlefield.

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In the Glazed Immortal Palace.

After sending Chu Zheng off, Moonlight Immortal Ancestor raised her eyes to the vast starry sky. Her voice, like an arrow through time, reached the heavens beyond:

"Candle Star, have you considered what I said earlier? Would you rather be captured and killed by the Martial Hall or join the All Heavens in my Immortal Alliance?"

After a moment, a dragon's low murmur came from the depths of the starry sky:

"Even if the Immortal Path gains half of Heaven's Fortune, it cannot contend with the Martial Hall. With the Universe under siege, the Martial Ancestor has no time for other matters."

"When did I ever mention the Martial Ancestor?"

Moonlight Immortal Ancestor laughed coldly:

"Fu Pinglan has gone to ancient times. Once he retrieves his eyes, the first thing he will do is chop off your head!"

There was silence in the depths of the starry sky before the voice reemerged, tinged with doubt:

"You are willing to help me fend off Fu Pinglan?"

"If you join the Immortal Alliance, with the Immortal Alliance and the Myriad Realms having four and a half parts of Heaven's Fortune, if Fu Pinglan dares to come, then with his ancestral blood, we will sharpen our blades."

Moonlight Immortal Ancestor's tone carried a murderous intent:

"With this half of Heaven's Fortune, we can start the war directly, then crush the Martial Hall and shatter the Chaos Sea, completing the eternal grand enterprise."