My Dreams Connect to Ancient Times-Chapter 206 - 46: Features of the Celestial Realms, Heading for Taishan

'Does this mean I've acquired an [Immortal Trait] ahead of time?'

'Interesting, very interesting…'

As he pondered, he immersed his consciousness into his Acupoint Heaven and Earth, observing the sun and moon cycle and the winds and clouds shift, gaining a faint understanding.

By the time he returned his focus to himself, the sun had truly risen in the sky. The morning glow was brilliant, and the autumn day was serene.

"Hm, it's about time. I should head back."

With that thought, Lu Xuan's bones and flesh trembled, and his appearance and body reverted from that of a decrepit old man back to his original form.

Then, he rose unhurriedly, put away the Jade Void Glazed Lamp, and took a single step, silently departing from Sanqing Temple.

The Daoist School became empty once more. In the pond, the liquid Divine Essence shimmered under the autumn sun, radiating a nine-colored divine splendor.

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On the top floor of the skyscraper.

Yan Huang, Qing He, and Qing Ping had spent the entire night studying the corpse and the various strange phenomena from earlier.

"I just contacted the Grand Speaker of the Federation. He told me that the incident of daytime appearing in the middle of the night was caused by a shift in the fundamental laws of the world…"

Old Yan rested his chin in one hand, lost in thought.

"But it's still just too bizarre…"

Looks of disbelief flashed across Qing He and Qing Ping's faces. The daylight had vanished as quickly as it appeared, not lasting long, but that was precisely what made it so alarming.

Was this man-made, or was it a fleeting, natural spectacle?

To the side, Yan Jiangxue yawned and said sweetly,

"If you can't figure it out, then don't think about it! It's not that big of a deal… Oh, right!"

She suddenly grew excited.

"I think Langya University is organizing a trip to Taishan. I've always wanted to go, but I don't know when Xiaolu will be back…"

Yan Huang stopped thinking and glanced at his precious daughter, a sour feeling welling up inside him.

"This evening alone, you must have mentioned that brat at least seventeen or eighteen times, haven't you?"

"Dad!" Yan Jiangxue pouted.

Old Yan felt even more sour and couldn't help but point out,

"I was the one who arranged for Langya University to organize the Taishan trip… I knew you've always wanted to go but never had the time."

"Really?" Xiaoyan grinned. "Alright then, Dad is the best, too!"

"What do you mean, 'too'!?" Old Yan was exasperated.

Qing He watched the father and daughter bicker, feeling a bit helpless, while Qing Ping remained as wooden as ever, solely focused on studying the Immortal Corpse on the floor—the self-proclaimed Upper Palace Great Traveler.

'A Ninth Grade True Immortal… How could he just drop dead so suddenly?'

'And in a way that utterly destroyed his Divine Soul, no less!'

'Too many bizarre things had happened tonight…'

Suddenly, all four of them turned their heads. A moment later, a sound came from the door.

CLICK!

The lock turned, and an exceptionally handsome young man strode in with a brilliant smile.

"Yo, everyone's here?"

"Xiaolu!!" Yan Jiangxue flew over and crashed into Lu Xuan's arms, making Old Yan's eyebrows twitch furiously and the corner of his mouth spasm.

Lu Xuan picked up the soft girl in his arms, placed her carefully on the sofa, and said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry,

"I wasn't gone for that long…"

As he spoke, his gaze fell upon the Immortal Corpse on the floor, and he froze for a moment.

"This is…?"

Qing He quickly explained what had happened.

"A Great Traveler from the Upper Palace?" Lu Xuan's expression darkened, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"That's what he called himself." Xiaoyan patted her ample chest. "It was super scary. He suddenly appeared, and then he just dropped dead…"

"Uncle Yan, what do you make of this?" Lu Xuan asked, turning to him after a moment of thought.

Yan Huang, still a bit shaken himself, replied with a grave expression,

"If I'm not mistaken, it must have something to do with that elder of yours… Anyone who bothers to investigate the events of that night can find out that you have a significant connection to it, and…"

He paused before continuing,

"And then you disappeared without a trace. The sudden appearance of an Immortal has alarmed all the major powers, especially the Life and Death Second Floors and the Upper Palace Earth Palace, who likely have Immortals of their own…"

Lu Xuan narrowed his eyes dangerously. With a quick turn of thought, he pieced together the whole story. The Upper Palace must have wanted to investigate the sudden appearance of the [Sanqing Temple Master], couldn't find him, and so decided to use Xiaoyan as a way to get to him…

He just didn't know why the man had suddenly dropped dead on the spot.

After some thought, Lu Xuan asked, "Uncle Yan, I once asked Uncle Wu about them, but he didn't know anything about the Upper Palace or the Earth Palace. It seems you know something about them?"

"Not much," Yan Huang said, shaking his head. "I only know that, like the Life and Death Second Floors, they are extremely mysterious and are suspected to have ties to Ancient Times…"

Lu Xuan nodded silently, his eyes flickering. He was almost certain in his heart that the Life and Death Second Floors and the Upper Palace Earth Palace were remnants left behind by the ancient Four Directions Celestial Court.

'Looks like none of them are up to any good…'

While he was thinking, Qing He interjected, "By the way, Xiaolu, did you see all the strange phenomena last night? Did that elder of yours… say anything about it?"

"Strange phenomena?" Lu Xuan paused, slightly taken aback.

Yan Huang then recounted the events again—the wind, clouds, rain, snow, and the most bizarre occurrence of all, the sudden appearance of daylight—and said gravely,

"It would be one thing if it were a natural spectacle, but if it was man-made, that's just absurd…"

Lu Xuan gave a hollow laugh, his eyes darting away.

'I hadn't expected that my few tests of the Acupoint Heaven and Earth would have such a massive impact…'

'I thought the sun was just hanging over Langya City, but it had actually covered the entire Eastern Hemisphere!'

'And it directly warped the fundamental laws?'

'It seems the power of the Acupoint Heaven and Earth is even more terrifying than I imagined…'

While lost in thought, Lu Xuan chatted with the others, casually fabricating a few stories about his elder, the [Sanqing Temple Master]. They also talked about Sakata Heavy Industries, which was now on its last legs.

Xiaoyan suddenly slapped her forehead and brought up the Langya University trip to Taishan again, then asked expectantly,

"It's next week… Xiaolu, are you going?"

"Of course," Lu Xuan said with a gentle smile. "I already promised I'd go with you…"

Before he could finish, Yan Huang's phone suddenly rang. He answered it, said a few words, and his expression turned solemn.

After hanging up, he said thoughtfully, "What a coincidence… There's been a major development at Taishan."

Lu Xuan and Xiaoyan were slightly taken aback, and Qing He asked curiously,

"Taishan? What happened there?"

Yan Huang organized his thoughts and said, "It seems they've discovered a fragment from the Ancient Times embedded deep within Taishan, which has formed a kind of [Peach Blossom Spring]. The Federation and various other powers have started studying it… But it won't affect your trip there, so it doesn't matter."

"A fragment from the Ancient Times?" Lu Xuan asked, slightly confused. "What's that?"

Yan Huang explained, "According to the report from my subordinates just now, the Federation's current research suggests it is most likely a tiny fragment that broke off when the world shattered during the Ancient Times. It has formed an independent Little World, which they're calling the [Peach Blossom Spring]."

He paused for a moment before continuing, "Right now, they're trying to communicate with the life forms inside to see if they will allow outsiders to enter…"

Lu Xuan, only half-understanding, fell into deep thought.

'Hm, interesting. A fragment of the Ancient Times?'

'Looks like I really have to go to Taishan this time.'

As he thought, a sudden idea struck him. After leaving the Ancient Times, he had lost his Position of Great Virtue for reasons unknown. In that so-called [Peach Blossom Spring], could it be that…

Lu Xuan's eyes lit up slightly.