freenovelworld Chapter 682: Two-Faced Pavilion Master
Chapter 682: Two-Faced Pavilion Master
Yun Yao and Chu Mochen hurried through the black market, surrounded by stalls selling all kinds of strange things, including magic weapons emitting dim light, ancient books recording lost skills, and some mysterious objects that seemed to be true but could not be named. The air was filled with a mixture of spiritual fluctuations and old smells. People came and went, all in a hurry, some bargaining in a low voice, and some looking around warily. It was obvious that although this black market was a mixed bag, it also had hidden dragons and crouching tigers, and everyone had unknown purposes.
They followed the person who sold the fragments of the Hongmeng scroll all the way here, but the clues became more and more blurred in this complex and noisy situation. Just as Yun Yao was anxious and looked around every corner eagerly, trying to find the suspicious person, Chu Mochen suddenly grabbed her wrist and pointed to an inconspicuous corner in front of her. Yun Yao looked over and saw a graceful woman in a black robe standing behind a stall full of fragments of ancient books. Her face was hidden in the shadows, and only a pair of jade earrings shone with a warm luster in the dim light, which was exactly the same as the one worn by Yun Yao's mother!
Yun Yao's heart trembled suddenly, and before she could think too much, she and Chu Mochen hurried forward. The woman seemed to sense something, and looked up at them. A hint of subtle surprise flashed across her eyes, and then she regained her composure. When they approached, the woman spoke softly, her voice like a wind chime in the night sky, crisp but with a hint of mystery: "Are you two interested in the things on my stall?" As she spoke, her fingers gently brushed across a fragment of a scroll, seemingly casually, but in fact secretly paying attention to the reactions of Yun Yao and the others.
Yun Yao stared at the woman's jade earrings, took a deep breath, and asked, "Where did you get these earrings?" The woman was slightly stunned, then chuckled, raised her hand and gently took off the earrings, played with them in her palm, and said, "It seems that you recognized it." After that, she slowly took off her veil, and her blue hair cascaded down like a waterfall. The mechanical prosthetic eye on her left eye shone with a cold metallic luster in the dim light, which added a different kind of charm to her beautiful face.
"I am your mother's disciple, codenamed 'Xinggui', and I was No. 006 in the laboratory back then." Xinggui's self-introduction made Yun Yao's eyes widen in shock. Without waiting for Yun Yao to ask, Xinggui flipped his wrist, threw out a jade slip, and handed it to Yun Yao: "This records Yun Lan's scientific research process in modern times, take a look."
Yun Yao took the jade slip with trembling hands and probed her consciousness into it. Pictures after pictures flooded into her mind like a tide: in the modern laboratory, various high-precision instruments flashed indicator lights, and researchers in white coats were busy shuttling between them. And her mother, Yun Lan, was standing in front of the laboratory table, staring at the data in her hands intently. She was surrounded by piles of papers filled with complex formulas, and the blackboard hanging on the wall was also densely drawn with various genetic maps and space-time models.
It turns out that the real purpose of the "cross-time and space gene experiment" is not as simple as Yun Yao had thought before. In the modern world where technology is highly developed but faces many unknown difficulties, scientists have discovered that there are some mysterious forces in the universe, which seem to echo the power of time and space in ancient legends. As one of the core members of the scientific research team, Yun Lan knows that if these forces are not properly controlled, they are likely to cause chaos in the world. But if they can be perfectly combined with modern technology, perhaps they can break through the cruel blockade of the Hongmeng tribe by the upper world and find a ray of hope for the tribe.
"The Galaxy Wheel on your neck is actually a space-time locator. Your mother used it to send you to Chu Mo's house when you were a baby." Xinggui's voice interrupted Yun Yao's thoughts. She subconsciously raised her hand to touch the Galaxy Wheel on her neck, and a complex emotion surged in her heart. This jade pendant that had accompanied her since she was a child actually carried such a heavy mission. It was her mother's protection of her and also the key link between the two worlds.
Yun Yao raised her head and looked at Xinggui, her eyes full of confusion and expectation: "What happened next? Why did I travel through time? What happened in the meantime?" Xinggui sighed slightly, looking into the distance, lost in memories: "As the experiment progressed, we gradually discovered that in order to open the space-time channel, we not only need powerful scientific and technological power as support, but also a special bloodline power as a trigger. And the Hongmeng bloodline happens to have this characteristic."
"At that time, the experiment had reached a critical stage, but it also attracted the covetousness of various forces. The Heavenly Dao in the upper realm noticed our actions through some unknown means and began to exert pressure secretly, trying to stop the experiment. At the same time, some organizations with ill intentions also attempted to snatch the experimental results and use them for their own purposes. Under such internal and external troubles, Senior Sister Yunlan knew that danger was about to come. She tried her best and started the Galaxy Wheel at the last moment in the laboratory, sending you, who was still in your cradle, to the Chu Mo family. Because she calculated that only there, relying on the origin of the Chu Mo family and the Hongmeng clan thousands of years ago, could you grow up safely and have the opportunity to awaken your bloodline and complete the mission of restarting the Hongmeng clan."
As Yun Yao listened to Xinggui's story, her respect for her mother grew deeper. She seemed to see the great figure who, in the midst of the storm, spared no effort for her people and children. At the same time, she also had a clearer understanding of her mission, which was not only for the mystery of her personal life, but also for the future of the entire Hongmeng tribe and for the balance of the two worlds.
At this time, Chu Mochen asked, "How did you come to this world of cultivation? Have you been looking for Yun Yao all these years?" Xinggui turned to look at Chu Mochen and nodded slightly, "After the accident in the laboratory, I escaped with some special means. But I also know that it is difficult for me to complete the unfinished business of my senior sister alone. So, I explored everywhere, looking for a way to enter the world of cultivation. Hard work pays off, and finally I found a hidden space-time crack. After going through untold hardships, I came here."
"Over the years, I have been collecting fragments and information of the Hongmeng clan in the world of cultivation, while keeping an eye on Yun Yao's movements. It was not until recently that I felt the strong fluctuations of the Hongmeng bloodline, and I knew that you had finally awakened." There was a hint of relief in Xinggui's eyes, as if years of waiting and hard work had finally paid off at this moment.
Yun Yao was touched, she stepped forward and held Xing Gui's hand: "Thank you, you have worked hard all these years. If it weren't for you, I would still be groping in the dark, knowing nothing about my life experience." Xing Gui held Yun Yao's hand in return and patted it gently: "You and I are working towards the same goal, no need to thank me. Now that you have awakened your bloodline, the road ahead will only be more difficult. But I believe that with you, Chu Mochen, and like-minded people like us, the Hongmeng Clan will be able to regain its former glory."
At this point, a determined light flashed in Xinggui's eyes. She looked around and lowered her voice and said, "Now the cultivation world seems calm, but in fact, there are undercurrents. The three sects in the upper realm are colluding with the Blood Evil Sect and are eyeing the Hongmeng bloodline. We must improve our strength as soon as possible to compete with them."
Yun Yao and Chu Mochen looked at each other, and both saw determination in each other's eyes. Yun Yao nodded and said, "You are right, we can't just sit there and wait for death. Xinggui, you know a lot about technology and cultivation, and I believe you have a lot of unique ideas. Why don't we work together to overcome the difficulties." Xinggui's eyes lit up when he heard this, "That's exactly what I meant! In the past few years in the cultivation world, I have researched some methods to integrate technology and cultivation, which may be able to help us."
After that, Xinggui brought Yunyao and Chu Mochen to her secret residence in the black market. The residence was filled with all kinds of strange instruments, some of which looked like improved versions of magic weapons, and some were completely beyond the cognition of the cultivation world. Xinggui walked to a table full of parts and drawings, picked up a small device, and introduced: "This is my improved 'Talisman Paper Printer'. Unlike the traditional hand-painted talismans, it can batch produce high-level talismans by inputting specific spiritual power rune instructions, which greatly improves efficiency. Moreover, the talismans produced are more powerful because they can accurately control the output of spiritual power and the arrangement of runes."
As she spoke, Xinggui demonstrated it. She put a blank piece of talisman paper into the printer, tapped her fingers on the control panel next to it, and entered a series of complex commands. After a while, the printer made a slight humming sound, and a talisman emitting dazzling light slowly came out. The runes on the talisman flashed with a lively light, and the spiritual power fluctuations were extremely strong. At a glance, it was obvious that it was extremely powerful.
Yun Yao was amazed, took the talisman and examined it carefully, becoming more and more fascinated by the wonders of this technological cultivation. "This is really amazing! If we can promote this technology, our talisman reserves will far exceed the enemy's, and we will be able to gain the upper hand in the battle." Chu Mochen also nodded in praise, his eyes full of interest in these new inventions.
Xinggui smiled slightly and picked up another scanner-like instrument: "Take a look at this, this is the 'Spirit Vein Scanner', it can quickly analyze the opponent's spirit vein weaknesses. In battle, we can target our attacks against the enemy's weaknesses and achieve twice the result with half the effort." As she spoke, she pointed the scanner at Chu Mochen, and a series of complex data and images immediately appeared on the screen of the instrument, clearly showing the direction, strength and some subtle weaknesses of Chu Mochen's spirit vein.
Yun Yao and Chu Mochen looked at the data and were delighted. With the help of these technologies, they would undoubtedly have a better chance of winning when facing a strong enemy. "Xinggui, your inventions are simply a stroke of genius! If we can combine them with our cultivation techniques, they will surely exert unexpected power." Yun Yao said excitedly.
A hint of pride flashed in Xinggui's eyes: "This is just the tip of the iceberg. I have many other inventions, which I will share with you slowly in the future. Right now, the most important thing is to improve our strength and deal with the upcoming crisis."
The three were discussing their next plan when suddenly, an urgent message came from Xingxuan Sect: "The Ten Thousand Immortals Conference is being held ahead of schedule, and the Tiandao Palace has issued a wanted order for you!" Yun Yao's face instantly became solemn. She knew that this head-on confrontation with the forces from the upper realm had finally arrived ahead of schedule.
Chu Mochen held Yun Yao's hand tightly, giving her strength and support: "Don't be afraid, I'm here. No matter how many difficulties and obstacles there are ahead, we will face them together." Xinggui also stepped forward with a firm look in his eyes: "Yes, we have already expected this day to come. Now, let them see how powerful we are!"
Yun Yao took a deep breath, and the flame of fighting spirit ignited in her eyes: "Okay, let this Ten Thousand Immortals Conference become the stage for us to rewrite our destiny!" After that, the three of them packed their bags and prepared to go to Xingxuan Sect to meet the upcoming storm. In this ever-changing world of cultivation, their figures seemed so small, yet so determined, as if they were about to break through the darkness and open up a new path for the Hongmeng Clan and the future of the two worlds.
Along the way, Yun Yao's mind was full of thoughts. She recalled every detail of her journey through time, from the ignorant girl who struggled to survive in the world of cultivation to the Hongmeng Saint who now shoulders heavy responsibilities and is about to face the authority of the upper world. Her growth along the way was full of hardships and tribulations. But every time she encountered difficulties, Chu Mochen was by her side, never leaving her, and the appearance of Xinggui and the friends who secretly supported her made her feel warm and powerful.
She knows very well that this Ten Thousand Immortals Conference is not only a contest of strength, but also a confrontation of faith and justice. The three sects of the upper world and the Blood Demon Sect are trying to wipe out the Hongmeng Clan for their own selfish interests and maintain their so-called "heavenly order", but they don't care about the lives of countless lives. And she, Yun Yao, as a descendant of the Hongmeng Clan, must stand up to seek justice for her people and restore balance to this chaotic world.
As they got closer to Xingxuan Sect, the tense atmosphere in the air became more intense. In the distance, the towering Xingxuan Sect buildings were looming in the sea of clouds, like a fairyland. But Yun Yao knew that behind this seemingly beautiful scene, there were countless conspiracies and dangers. She clenched the Hongmeng Sword in her hand, her eyes revealing determination and resoluteness, and walked side by side with Chu Mochen and Xinggui, stepping into this unknown battlefield.
When they entered Xingxuan Sect, they saw the disciples in a hurry, talking about each other, and their eyes were full of fear and curiosity. Obviously, Yun Yao's Hongmeng bloodline and the wanted order had already spread widely in the sect. But Yun Yao didn't care about these looks. She held her head high and walked straight to the venue of the Ten Thousand Immortals Conference. At this moment, she had only one belief in her heart: to break this hypocritical way of heaven and give the world a truth!
Above the venue, the leaders of the three sects in the upper realm sat high in the clouds, their faces grim, their eyes fixed on the ground. The Heavenly Dao Monument was suspended in the center, emitting a depressing atmosphere, and Yun Yao's "crime" was reflected on it: "With the blood of Hongmeng, you attempted to subvert the Heavenly Dao, your crime should be torn to pieces!" The remnants of the Blood Demon Sect mixed in the crowd, ready to make a move, as if ready to launch a fatal attack at any time.
Yun Yao stood in the center of the venue, facing it all. She swept her eyes over everyone present, without any fear in her heart. Behind her, Chu Mochen and Xinggui followed closely, as well as a group of Xingxuan Sect disciples. Their eyes were also full of determination, as if they were an indestructible line of defense, protecting Yun Yao and also protecting the justice in their hearts.
At this tense moment, Yun Yao took a deep breath, slowly raised her hand, and pressed her fingertips on the Hongmeng Sword. In an instant, the sword shone brightly, and the power of Hongmeng surged, forming a sharp contrast with the tense and depressing atmosphere around her. She knew that this battle that would determine her fate had already begun...