Chapter 378: Chapter 228: Brahma Venerable’s Legacy

As Ling Changqing vanished, the Divinity Transformation Great Powers, having lost their target, ceased their pursuit.

"...The one who received the opportunity... was that just a Primordial Spirit projection? They didn’t come in person, did they?"

A noble-looking, middle-aged man in a purple-sashed Daoist robe spoke with a frown.

"That’s right. Exactly."

Liu Ying Ziying nodded. She naturally wouldn’t reveal Ling Changqing’s true identity, though it wasn’t much of a secret anymore.

After the trials in Dragon Soul Valley concluded, the upper echelons of many major powers had already obtained an impression of Ling Changqing’s aura. However, many Great Powers suspected it was a fake and didn’t pay it much mind.

"This cultivator’s aura feels unfamiliar. Why have I never heard of such a figure before?"

Another elder, wearing a Feather Cloak, stroked the Duster in his hand and muttered in confusion.

Any Cultivator who reaches the Divinity Transformation Realm is a renowned Great Power, a figure of standing across the entire Qingyao Continent.

Their circle was both large and small. The fall of any Divinity Transformation Cultivator, or the emergence of a new one, could hardly escape the notice of its members.

"I don’t know either. Perhaps it’s a fellow cultivator who only recently broke through?"

Qin Mengxuan said softly, "Now that the most important legacy of the Ancient Divine Dream Venerable has fallen into that person’s hands, I fear the Qingyao Continent will no longer be at peace."

"Perhaps this is fate?"

A voluptuous, scantily clad woman said with a sigh of resignation.

Ten years ago, the ruins of a lost Ancient Immortal Mansion had appeared in the territory of the Songhe Sword Sect, sparking a war between the sect and numerous surrounding powers.

But before that war could be decided, the Ancient Cave Mansion Hall of the Divine Dream Venerable suddenly emerged half a month ago. It immediately drew the attention of the top powers from across the Qingyao Continent and more than a dozen Ancient Great States.

Compared to the previous Immortal Mansion Ruins, the value of the Divine Dream Venerable’s Ancient Cave Mansion Hall was simply inestimable.

This all led to the scene that had just transpired.

Tens of thousands of Cultivators had rushed in from all corners of the continent, hoping to try their luck, obtain a sliver of immortal fortune, and change their destinies, soaring to new heights.

Unfortunately, only a tiny few ever truly saw their wishes fulfilled.

Tonight, in particular, the most important legacy of the Divine Dream Venerable had clearly been taken by the Primordial Spirit projection of that unknown, mysterious young man.

As for where he had ultimately hidden himself, none of the great figures present could discern it.

After muttering among themselves with grim expressions for a moment, the various Great Powers transformed into streaks of light and dispersed.

Liu Ying Ziying and Qin Mengxuan, of course, departed together. They were accompanied by several other Female Cultivators, all high-ranking members of Lu Hua Palace and the Liu Ying Clan.

Seeing no outsiders nearby, Qin Mengxuan summoned a magnificent Tianzhou Skyboat. Once the women were aboard, the skyboat accelerated into the distance, vanishing over the horizon.

"...Sister, what Cultivation Level do you think he’s at now?"

Inside a luxurious cabin within the Tower Boat, Qin Mengxuan asked with a frown.

The last time they were in Dragon Soul Valley, Ling Changqing’s Cultivation had only been at the Foundation Establishment Realm. In the eyes of these Great Powers, that was utterly insignificant.

Yet, what they had just seen and heard suggested that Ling Changqing’s Cultivation had very likely reached the Divinity Transformation Realm. That was an utterly shocking possibility.

Liu Ying Ziying mused, "It is indeed unbelievable. How many years has it even been? Is the growth rate of a Child of Destiny really that terrifying?"

A pretty, charmingly innocent young woman in a Water and Fire Daoist Robe beside them whispered, "If that’s true, then even if we do find him... what could we possibly do?"

The women fell silent in unison.

Before, the various powers had all schemed to find the Child of Destiny and abduct him, thereby guaranteeing their own faction’s rise.

The thinking of Lu Hua Palace and the Liu Ying Clan was no different, though their approach was gentler. They planned to have their most outstanding Female Cultivators befriend him, making him stay of his own free will.

Back then, Ling Changqing’s Cultivation was limited. Faced with the threats and enticements from numerous major powers, he frankly would have had very little say in the matter. He would have been lucky to maintain a shred of dignity. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Now, however, it seemed that such a plan was no longer feasible.

Faced with a Child of Destiny who possessed a Divinity Transformation cultivation, any power would have to proceed with extreme caution, not daring to make a reckless move.

Even to simply befriend him or seek some form of cooperation, the terms they would have to offer would be unimaginably generous.

"Even so, we can’t give up, can we?"

Liu Ying Ziying said thoughtfully, "Ling Changqing will have an indispensable impact on the future of this world. If our clans are to survive the coming calamity, we must get on good terms with him."

Qin Mengxuan sighed. "That has always been our stance! But he refuses to show himself and won’t even give us a chance to speak with him in person. What are we supposed to do?"

A beautiful woman in white, her expression majestic and as cold as ice, suggested:

"Why don’t we... investigate every power, large and small, within this coastal region? Perhaps we’ll find some clues?"

Ling Changqing’s Primordial Spirit projection vanished in this region. By logical deduction, he could very well be hiding within one of the powers in these waters.

Liu Ying Ziying thought for a moment. "That’s a rather large-scale operation, and there’s no guarantee it will work. But... maybe we should try it anyway?"

The coastal region of the Qingyao Continent contained hundreds of sea domains, thousands of powers, and countless islands of all sizes. A thorough investigation of the entire area would be no small undertaking.