The second generation ancient ancestor answered with ease. Jiang Mo listened carefully to every word he said and roughly analyzed the reasons why there was such a big gap between the Daojun and the Master of the two stronger the spiritual energy outside is and the more laws of heaven and earth there are, the more difficult it will be to make breakthroughs in natural cultivation.
However, the laws in the Abyss of Heaven are incomplete and the spiritual energy is thin, so achieving a breakthrough in cultivation may be easier than in the outside world.
But the problem that arises from this is that the two Taoist Lords, inner and outer, have the same cultivation level, physical and soul strength, and the types of magical powers they possess, but there is a huge gap in their application, understanding, and development of them.
This gap is not formed suddenly, but is an unavoidable drawback from the moment one embarks on the path of cultivation.
As we go further and further, every improvement will have a corresponding inferiority, and after a long time, it will pile up into an insurmountable gap.
According to the second generation ancient ancestor, the concept of dozens of times as many masters as the Taoists is already enough to crush them without any suspense. Except for the top batch of masters, ordinary masters are no different from lambs slaughtered at will in the hands of strong people from the outside world.
In addition, Jiang Mo also knew that this individual differentiation caused by the incompleteness of the laws of heaven and earth was not absolute.
Theoretically, as long as he practices diligently and to the utmost in every step, the gap can be narrowed, rather than remaining a constant gap of dozens of times.
Afterwards, he explained his ideas to the second-generation ancient ancestor Shenlin to verify whether they were accurate, and the answer he got was indeed what he thought.
However, Jiang Mo was slightly surprised by the origin and effect of the mantra, as well as Mu Jue's background. The doubts that had been bothering him were also resolved at this moment.
However, the elder Xianhua's focus was different from his. The first thing he thought of was whether the differences between the two worlds would have different impacts on the creatures in the two worlds.
For this reason, the old man asked the second generation ancient ancestor of Shenlin:
"We, the cultivators born in the Abyss, go outside, feel a more complete set of laws, and are baptized by purer spiritual energy. What kind of changes will happen?"
"And those Dao Lords and Masters outside live in a world with complete laws. What will they encounter if they come to Tianyuan?"
"If you go out, there are generally two outcomes."
Looking at these people who were kept in the dark, the second generation ancient ancestor did not rely on the protection of his ancestors and feel arrogant or sarcastic. Instead, he patiently guided them:
"If the foundation of your cultivation is solid and recognized by the outside world, and you can withstand the test it puts on you, then your body will undergo a transformation. The process is very painful, and it is equivalent to making up for all the lessons you missed and the difficulties you escaped in the past all at once."
"If you can endure it, then everyone will be happy. After you survive the heavenly tribulation, your life span and combat power will soar dramatically, almost on par with the Dao Lords and Imperial Lords in the outside world, and there's a possibility that you may even surpass them."
"But if you can't get over it, it's very simple. You will die and disappear. There is no room for negotiation."
"Of course, hiding in the Abyss for a lifetime is also a good choice. In the time and space where our ancestor is, there are many special areas similar to the Abyss in the world outside the Abyss."
“Before the original Shenlin Sect was destroyed, the founder used the sect’s scriptures to read the Daojun and Yuzhu who walked out of these abandoned places. The probability of surviving the heavenly tribulation was less than half, and most of them ended up with their souls scattered.”
Such descriptions made Xianhua ponder deeply: facing the hazy and unknown world, is there any meaning in encouraging the younger generations to step out?
However, the Feixian Master did not feel any fear, but instead felt infinite expectations.
For an old immortal like him who has been in seclusion for hundreds of years, the probability of breaking through the shackles of life and extending his life is extremely low every time.
Having brushed past the brink of death time and again, and now hearing that there is less than a 50% chance of surviving the natural calamity from the outside world, his first reaction was not pessimism, but relief.
As long as there is a glimmer of hope, everything is fine and nothing will matter. This is the purest mentality of a seeker of truth. Even if you know there is a possibility of being shattered to pieces, you will still have the greatest courage to challenge it.
"What about them? They will be negatively affected when they enter Tianyuan, right?"
Xian Hua had a very strong premonition about this. If it was really as he thought, then it would make sense that the founder of Tianyan Sect clearly gained something in his later years, but left no useful clues until his death, urging them to leave.
Perhaps in the old man's view, staying in Tianyuan would be safer than the outside world, and as time goes by, after experiencing ups and downs and hardships, when the era of the Demon Lord rises, cooperating with the trend may be the best way to break the deadlock.
At least in this era, at this moment, the Feixian Sect, which has combined the two lineages into one, has infinite possibilities. It has taken root in the mortal world, and its believers are spread all over the world. Its level of glory has surpassed any previous moment!
Facing Xianhua's slightly moved eyes, the second generation ancient ancestor smiled calmly:
"Yes, in a world with incomplete laws, they are like fish on land. They will be severely suppressed and can only exert half or even less than one-third of their original strength."
"Even though Tianyuan is a small world, it is still a part of the big world. If you want to resist the suppression here, you need to go against the will of the outside world and endure the punishment of heaven without dying. Only then will you be qualified to show the power above the peak that does not belong to this world."
"Unfortunately for those invaders, the punishment from the outside world can directly penetrate the abyss and descend upon them. This is the second line of defense."
"Before that, Daojun and Yuzhu had to endure a thunder tribulation and be struck half to death before they could enter here. Their appearance would completely destroy the order here, so they were not allowed to come by heaven. However, cultivators with weaker cultivation would not be bound by these constraints."
"Have I made myself clear enough? The revival of spiritual energy is only caused by the influence of the will of the outside world. It is only to make the creatures here gradually stronger and gradually repair the incomplete laws of Tianyuan, so as to smoothly transition to the same as the outside world."
"When the boundary wall disappears, all the protection from God will disappear."
"The Dao Lords and the Masters of the Human Race from the outside world will officially descend, and the Demon Kings and Overlords of the Demon Race are also eyeing us covetously. They all want to plunder all the resources here and dig deep into the ground to find those innate magic tools. This is not only the reason why we have to migrate our entire clan after 500 years, but also the problem you must solve now."
"I see."
Xian Hua was shocked. Instead of feeling relaxed, he became more worried.
The Shenlin Patriarch who collected nine fragments of the history book of time still ended up in desperation and was killed by the outsiders Daojun and Yuzhu.
They only have five hundred years left, and even five hundred years is not stable. That is the fastest time for the boundary wall to disappear. But that doesn't mean that the cultivators from the outside world will not take the initiative to attack before then.
From the moment they knew the truth, it was imminent.
"I have said everything that needs to be said. The next step is entirely up to your choices. I hope you will keep your promise and leave a way out for my juniors."
The second generation ancient ancestor bowed and asked with a calm expression. When it came to this step, he had also done his best.
"can."
Jiang Mo readily agreed and said again:
"The mortal disciple you recruited a few months ago had a congenital physique, right?"
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Upon hearing this, the two ancient ancestors couldn't help but feel a pang in their hearts, their eyes became deep and alert.
It is true that the disciple's talent is too amazing and it is worth their entire sect's efforts to cultivate him. If the Demon Lord wants to kill this genius who is still in the cradle, it would be tantamount to extinguishing the hope of the Shenlin Sect's revival.
Just as waves of emotion were rising in the two's hearts, Jiang Mo's voice rang out again.
"I will not deal with him. You can train him as you wish. Like the other disciples and elders, he will be confined to the secret realm."
"He can become the master. I allow this exception to give your Shenlin Sect a chance to survive. I will not make any changes to the barrier sealed outside your secret realm."
"One hundred years, two hundred years. As long as he can become the vessel of your brother, break free from the secret realm, and tear apart the barrier, I will not hold you accountable."
"Finally, I want to get the inheritance of all the Taoist masters you killed, including skills, weapons, and natural treasures. Not a single one can be missing. The secret realm of the Pegasus clan must also be returned."
After Jiang Mo finished speaking, Xian Hua beside him also helped, stroking his beard and said intentionally or unintentionally:
"Since Xuanzun has spoken, we have no objection. I hope you two won't delay or lie. Although I can't calculate what you did, I can figure out who killed those Daojuns and masters."
"Okay, take whatever you want." The third generation ancient ancestor of Shenlin agreed without even a moment's hesitation.
Those treasures had been accumulated in the Shenlin Sect for two to three thousand years, and the techniques had long been mastered by successive sect leaders. As for giving up those looted magical instruments and cultivation resources, it would not be a big deal.
"call out--!"
The three-generation ancient ancestor of the God Lin flicked his sleeves, and the ring-shaped magic weapon worn on his fingers trembled slightly, emitting six silver lights, which were six crimson wooden boxes with ancient characters engraved on them, corresponding to the Taoist monarchs who had been killed by them.
"Ancient Era."
"Frost."
"Must be balanced."
"Thousand bells."
"Red Refining."
"Dangtian."
Jiang Mo's eyes swept across each wooden box. The names engraved on them were all the founders of first- and second-rate sects, or the last masters.
He reached out and grasped the nearest wooden box. The magic patterns sealed on the surface disappeared in an instant. He opened it and inspected it. Inside was a well-organized resource library, with all kinds of skills, weapons, and natural treasures.
Seeing those wooden boxes, Feixian Yuzhu and Xianhua were equally surprised. They had not expected that so many forces would fall into their clutches.
At this moment, the voice of the third generation ancient ancestor of Shenlin came again.
"This is what I can give you, but the secret realm of the Pegasus clan was taken away by us many years ago, and it cannot be returned."
"That's your business. You can solve your grudges on your own."
Jiang Mo no longer asked for details, but just said something casually, and then put away all six wooden boxes.
Immediately, he stared at the possessed Qi Chi and Yunxu Zhenjun, pointed at the former who had more vigorous blood, and said in a calm tone:
"Just him, I want him dead."
"Okay, I have ended my symbiotic relationship with the secret realm, you can do it now."
The soul of the second-generation ancient ancestor gradually became blurred, separated from the body, turned into a fleeting ray of light, and disappeared into the depths of the dome.
"no no!!"
"You can't use me as a bargaining chip!!"
"You are betraying the Shenlin Sect!!"
Qi Chi, awakened from a dream, roared in a hoarse voice, unable to accept such an outcome. The strength in his body was instantly weakened by 50%, making him almost insane and violent.
"Pfft!!!"
The next moment, Jiang Mo did not give him a chance to struggle, and struck him on the top of his head with a palm. His skull was instantly shattered, blood splattered, the void shook, the earth shook, and the body and soul were annihilated together.
"please."
"Buzz!"
A dark purple void portal appeared, leading directly to North Kolai Island. The three-generation ancient ancestor of the God Lin looked at it silently, without resistance, he stepped forward, and landed on the island in an instant.
"Boom!!!"
With the arrival of Jiang Mo and his companions, the nearby sky and earth suddenly became turbulent with wind and clouds, creating huge waves.
It was really too terrifying when the four Dao Lords appeared together. It directly disrupted the surrounding weather. The creatures wandering in the sea were terrified. They dared not approach and fled desperately.
"Set up the formation."
Jiang Mo gave soft instructions, and Feixian Yuzhu understood his intention. He immediately disappeared and appeared a thousand meters above the center of the island.
The surging true Qi, like a surging river, poured out from his body without restraint. As he fixed his hands on the void and sketched, a black tortoise formation that enclosed the entire island took shape.
In an underground cave somewhere on the island, the three-generation ancient ancestor of the gods sat cross-legged on the ground with his eyes closed.
After a few breaths, a golden soul light quietly left, and True Lord Yunxu regained control of the body.
He sat there motionless, like a rotten wooden sculpture, staring at the Demon Lord in front of him with a cold and complicated gaze.
All the unwilling words accumulated in my heart eventually turned into mist and dissipated helplessly with a tired sigh.
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Jiang Mo did not communicate with him at all. He urged the demon blood in his body to overflow from his palms, transforming into black chains that spread out like a snake tide, locking up Master Yunxu's limbs and throat.
Then, he continued to use his bloodline magical power, the Heavenly Net.
Tens of thousands of tiny and sharp spider silks filled every inch of the cave. They were a killing move that was enough to cut through any master and even had the property of blending into space. No one in the world could break them.
After making these two arrangements, Jiang Mo turned and left.
Not to mention the aging True Lord Yunxu, even his own Xuanming quasi-7th level body could not break free, and the heavenly net would shrink violently the moment the chains were attacked, cutting the old man at the center into meat paste.
Seeing that burly figure about to disappear at the entrance of the cave, Master Yunxu couldn't help but ask;
"How can I contact you in the future?"
"I am far away, but it seems so close. The world is thousands of miles away, but it seems like my ear. I can call you at any time."
Jiang Mo continued walking without stopping, and the old man's voice was no longer heard from the cave behind him.
At this point, the communication between the two sides ended.
Yunxu Zhenjun began a long period of imprisonment, waiting in the dark cave for the birth of the second master in the secret realm. (End of this chapter)
