novelapdf #347 - Hua Zixuan is the ancestor of Qingtian
#347 - Hua Zixuan is the ancestor of Qingtian
This secluded place was heavily guarded. Imprisoned within was Hua Zixuan, a highly esteemed disciple of the Qingyun Ancestor. He had been trapped for quite some time. The name Li Chengfeng was like a distant legend to him, someone who had never set foot here.
Although this small courtyard lacked nothing in terms of supplies, with food, clothing, and daily necessities provided, and even a fragrant garden, books, and tea for company,
it was utterly devoid of the spiritual energy that cultivators relied on for survival. Furthermore, his power was sealed, making it impossible to move an inch. It was truly a case of "a dragon trapped in shallow water, tormented by shrimp," causing him endless sorrow.
Hua Zixuan racked his brains, devising various schemes to try and deceive the guard, Lou Lan. However, Lou Lan was as cunning as a fox. After repeated failures, he stopped showing his face altogether, only sending puppets to deliver supplies. This infuriated and frustrated Hua Zixuan, filling him with resentment.
Just as he was feeling vexed, he suddenly sensed the restrictions in the courtyard fluctuating. Amidst the rising wind and surging clouds, a figure in white, like snow, entered with a smile. It was Li Chengfeng, as if descending from the clouds like an immortal. Hua Zixuan's eyes narrowed, and a strange unease welled up in his heart.
"Young Master Hua, long time no see," Li Chengfeng said with a smile, his words astonishing.
"You... what do you mean by this? I am a delicate woman, how can you call me Young Master?" Hua Zixuan feigned surprise, but his heart was already in turmoil.
Li Chengfeng laughed heartily, "Hahaha, Brother Hua, your disguise is clever, but it cannot fool my discerning eyes.
A man's heart in a woman's body must have a deeper meaning. Why don't we treat each other honestly and work together for a great cause?
Although I, Li Chengfeng, love wealth, I also understand the meaning of loyalty. If you can show sincerity and work together for great profit, I will definitely help you with all my strength!"
After he spoke, the atmosphere became subtle.
A playful smile tugged at the corner of Hua Zixuan's lips, and his voice suddenly changed, becoming deep and powerful, revealing his true masculine nature: "What discerning eyes! I thought no one in the world could see through my disguise.
I never expected to be exposed by you today. Fellow Daoist Li, what are your insights? Please, speak freely."
A faint smile hung on Li Chengfeng's lips as he slowly said, "If I'm not mistaken, you should be Qingyun Ancestor's junior brother, Qing Tian Ancestor, am I right?"
Upon hearing this, Hua Zixuan's expression changed drastically, filled with shock and uncertainty: "How... how is this possible? This secret is known only to me, how did you find out?"
Li Chengfeng nodded slightly, reassuring him, "Fellow Daoist, please calm down and listen to me. Since I am determined to be an enemy of the Qingyun Sect, I naturally have a thorough understanding of its past.
I spent a lot of money collecting all kinds of secrets, and finally learned a piece of sealed history—Qingyun Ancestor was not only not the sect leader in the past, but he only managed to ascend to his current position through rebellion.
Although this past event has been deliberately erased, traces still remain in the cracks of history.
When I first heard about this, I didn't delve into it. It wasn't until I met you last time that your cultivation method made me suspicious."
He paused, his eyes deep: "The cultivation method you practice is the legendary 'Flourishing and Decaying Sky-Reaching Art.' This cultivation method originated from ancient demonic arts, with many versions, but all are inseparable from their origin.
And you are just one of the many experimental subjects of this cultivation method.
You mistakenly believe that obtaining this cultivation method will allow you to avenge yourself, but you don't know that it is quietly changing your gender and physique. Although your cultivation has improved, it is like sailing against the current, making it difficult to move forward.
What's even more tragic is that once you embark on this path, it's hard to turn back. And once you go astray, you will transform yin and yang, turning into a female cultivator, making it impossible to change to other cultivation methods."
Upon hearing this, Hua Zixuan's expression changed from shock to sadness, and then to resignation: "So that's how it is. Fellow Daoist Li, you can see through everything with just these clues, you are truly a divine being!
I have lived for thousands of years, but I am exposed before a young cultivator in his twenties, how ridiculous! How sad! With my state of mind, revenge is hopeless, and even self-preservation is difficult."
Li Chengfeng waved his hand gently, a faint smile on his lips, and slowly said, "Fellow Daoist's thinking is indeed extraordinary.
That determination to rather endure humiliation and seek apprenticeship than submit to Qingyun Ancestor is truly admirable.
The reason why I can understand your background is not because I am omnipotent, but because I have studied the 'Flourishing and Decaying Sky-Reaching Art' for many years. It used to be the foundation of my being.