153: Upon first arriving in the ancient realm, the Azure-Robed Sword Master

The feeling of space Transmigration was completely different from before.

It wasn't a violent turbulence, but rather like floating in a tranquil river made of countless azure light spots, gentle and stable.

This was a spatial tunnel unique to the Ancient Clan, its stability and intricacy far beyond what ordinary powers could compare to.

A moment later, the pressure around them lightened, and their vision suddenly cleared.

An indescribable energy, ten times purer and more concentrated than the outside world, surged towards them, mixed with an ancient, vast, and Soul-calming peculiar Aura.

Looking around, Li Ao and the other two were all shocked by the scene before them.

They seemed to be in an independent world.

The sky was a pure azure blue, with three suns hanging, emitting a soft glow, yet not feeling scorching hot.

Below were rolling mountains, like carved jade, with clouds and mist swirling among them, faintly revealing countless pavilions, terraces, and flowing waterfalls, full of vitality and immortal charm.

Further away, huge floating mountains drifted slowly, with magnificent palace complexes built upon them, exuding a majestic pressure.

The air was filled with a sense of ancient precipitation and majesty, this was one of the ancient races, the core of the Ancient Clan — the Ancient World!

"What dense energy... The spatial structure here is also far more stable than the outside world."

A hint of surprise flashed in Medusa's purple eyes; she could feel that Cultivating here would undoubtedly be far more effective than outside.

Xiao Yi Xian also took a deep breath, feeling her Dou Qi within her body become much more active, and even the dormant poison pill seemed to have become a little more docile.

"The Ancient World was created by our clan's ancestors and has been managed for countless generations, forming a self-contained heaven and earth."

Elder Tong Xuan looked at their surprised expressions, smiled slightly, and said with a hint of pride, "Come with me, Clan Chief has already been waiting at 'Guest Welcome Peak'."

He waved his sleeve, and a gentle force supported the three of them, transforming into a blue light, and flew towards the distant, most towering peak that pierced the clouds like a sharp sword.

Along the way, Li Ao could feel countless obscure and powerful Auras sweeping from the mountains and clouds below, carrying curiosity and scrutiny.

The weakest of these Aura owners had probably reached the Dou Huang Realm, and Dou Zong and Dou Zun were everywhere!

The foundation of an ancient race was evident.

Soon, everyone landed on the top of Guest Welcome Peak.

The peak was flattened and paved with smooth white jade, with an ancient and grand palace situated on it.

In front of the palace, several figures were already waiting.

The leader was dressed in simple linen, with an ordinary face, looking like a common old man, but his seemingly turbid eyes, when opened and closed, seemed to contain the rotation of the sun and moon, and the birth and death of stars, giving people a feeling of unfathomable depth, as if facing the vast starry sky.

This person was none other than the Clan Chief of the Ancient Clan, Gu Yuan!

Beside Gu Yuan, there were also several individuals with profound Auras, clearly core Elders of the Ancient Clan.

One of them, dressed in a green robe, carried an ancient long sword on his back, with a handsome face and eyes as sharp as a sword.

His Aura was unparalleled in its sharpness, actually causing the Nirvana Origin within Li Ao's body to subtly stir, as if encountering a challenge from a force of the same level.

"Clan Chief, Young Friend Li has been brought here."

Elder Tong Xuan stepped forward and bowed.

Gu Yuan's gaze fell on Li Ao, his gaze peaceful, yet seemingly capable of penetrating all disguises and looking directly at the Origin.

Li Ao immediately felt his body tense, and the black iron deep within his Soul subtly trembled, emitting a faint light that isolated the invisible probing.

"Oh?"

Gu Yuan let out a light sound of surprise, a hint of genuine astonishment flashing in his eyes, which then turned into a gentle smile, "Indeed, heroes emerge from youth.

Young Friend Li, welcome to the Ancient World."

His voice was calm, yet carried a natural majesty that inspired respect.

"Junior Li Ao greets Clan Chief Gu Yuan and all Elders."

Li Ao bowed neither subserviently nor arrogantly.

Medusa and Xiao Yi Xian followed closely behind.

"No need for such formality."

Gu Yuan waved his hand, his gaze lingering for a moment on Medusa and Xiao Yi Xian, especially on Medusa's Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python Bloodline, nodding slightly, "Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python, Calamity Poison Body... all are exceptionally gifted Aptitudes.

It is also a fated Opportunity for a few young friends to gather here."

At this moment, the green-robed Elder with the long sword on his back took a step forward, his sharp gaze fixed on Li Ao, his voice like the ringing of a sword: "Young man, what is the Origin of that power within you, which is full of destruction and ending?"

His tone was direct, carrying the unique sharpness of a Sword Cultivator.

"Green Peak, do not be rude."

Gu Yuan spoke lightly.

The Elder named Ancient Green Peak, however, continued to stare at Li Ao, Battle Intent faintly present: "Clan Chief, I am merely curious.

This child's power is strange, even I feel a hint of threat.

If I don't clarify it, my heart will be uneasy."

Li Ao felt the opponent's pure Sword Intent and Battle Intent, and felt no displeasure in his heart, but rather a surge of heroic spirit.

He looked at Ancient Green Peak and said frankly, "Senior's perception is correct.

Junior, by a stroke of Opportunity, obtained a trace of 'Nirvana' Origin power."

"Nirvana Origin?"

Ancient Green Peak's eyes erupted with brilliant light, "The rumored rule of the end of all things?

Good! Good! No wonder he could slay a five-star Venerable of the Hun Clan!

Young man, do you dare to take a sword from me?"

He was actually a martial arts fanatic, and upon hearing that Li Ao possessed such power, he immediately became excited.

"Green Peak!"

Gu Yuan's tone deepened slightly.

Li Ao, however, smiled faintly, stepped forward, and met Ancient Green Peak's sword-like gaze: "Senior intends to guide me, Junior would be honored.

However, this place does not seem to be suitable for sparring."

Ancient Green Peak heard this and laughed heartily, his voice echoing across the surroundings: "Good! You have guts!

Clan Chief, lend me the 'Sword Testing Platform' for a while!"

Gu Yuan looked at Li Ao's steady and confident demeanor, then at the battle-ready Ancient Green Peak, and shook his head helplessly, but did not stop him: "Very well, just to a point."

He waved his sleeve, and the scene before everyone's eyes changed, and they were already on a huge stone platform covered with countless sword marks.

Clouds and mist swirled around the stone platform, and the space was sealed by a powerful barrier.

"Young man, be careful!

This sword of mine is called 'Rift'!"

Ancient Green Peak pointed his fingers like a sword, and without even using the ancient sword on his back, he merely made a stroke in the air!

"Chi—!"

A condensed and ultimate azure sword Qi, as if it could cut through heaven and earth, appeared silently in front of Li Ao, its speed surpassing thought!

Wherever the sword Qi passed, the space was neatly cut open with a slender black line!

This sword contained extreme sharpness and spatial power, its might far exceeding Venerable You Ming's full-strength attack!

Li Ao's pupils constricted slightly, not daring to be careless.

He let out a low shout, the Nirvana Dou Qi surging within his body, his right index and middle fingers joined together, a wisp of extremely solidified gray-white Qi entwined around his fingertips, and he pointed it out towards the azure sword Qi!

"Nirvana Finger!"

The finger wind and sword Qi clashed head-on!

There was no earth-shattering explosion, only two completely different rule powers frantically eroding each other!

The azure sword Qi was unparalleled in its sharpness, attempting to tear everything apart!

While the gray-white finger wind exuded the meaning of ending, wanting to completely obliterate the opponent's existence!

"Zzz la—!"

A piercing sound of erosion rang out.

The invincible azure sword Qi, in front of the Nirvana Finger wind, seemed to have met its nemesis.

Its front half rapidly dimmed and became ethereal, eventually being completely annihilated!

However, the Nirvana Finger wind was also exhausted by that extreme sharpness, and both dissipated into the air.

An even match!

Ancient Green Peak's eyes erupted with an even more fervent light, and he laughed heartily: "What a Nirvana Origin!

Indeed overbearing!

Young man, you are qualified to make me draw my sword!"

He gripped the hilt of the ancient sword on his back, and an even more terrifying Sword Intent began to condense.

"Enough, Green Peak."

Gu Yuan's voice sounded at the right time, carrying an unquestionable majesty.

Ancient Green Peak's Aura stagnated, and he somewhat reluctantly released the sword hilt, but his gaze towards Li Ao was full of appreciation: "Young man, not bad!

Come to the Sword Testing Platform more often when you're free!"

Li Ao gasped slightly, his blood Qi churning within him.

Taking that sword strike was not easy for him, but he felt quite exhilarated in his heart.

Fighting against such a powerful expert was greatly beneficial for him to familiarize himself with and control the Nirvana Origin.

"Young Friend Li is indeed extraordinarily powerful."

Gu Yuan looked at Li Ao, his eyes showing even deeper admiration, "With you here, we have an even greater chance of resisting the Hun Clan."

After this test, Li Ao had truly earned the initial recognition and respect of the Ancient Clan's high-ranking members based on his own strength.

Gu Yuan personally arranged accommodation for Li Ao and the other two, located on the mountain peak with the most abundant Spiritual Qi in the core area of the Ancient World, and granted them the status of Guest Elder, enjoying privileges such as consulting certain ancient books and using Cultivation Secret Realms.

For the next period of time, Li Ao temporarily settled down in the Ancient World.

Every day, besides Cultivating and consolidating his Dou Zun Realm, deepening his understanding of the Nirvana Origin, he would immerse himself in the Ancient Clan's Scripture Pavilion, which housed countless ancient texts accumulated over years, trying to find more clues about the Hun Clan, the Tuoshe Ancient Emperor Jade, and even the black iron within his body and the mystery of his Transmigration.

Medusa and Xiao Yi Xian also found suitable Cultivation places for themselves, and their strength steadily improved.

Xiao Xun Er also visited frequently, exchanging Cultivation insights with Li Ao and bringing some news from the outside world, especially concerning Xiao Yan and Starfall Pavilion.

The situation in the Central Plains became increasingly confusing under the secret maneuvering of various parties.

The peaceful Cultivation time did not last too long.

One day, as Li Ao was browsing an Incomplete Manual about ancient Divine Beasts in the Scripture Pavilion, Elder Tong Xuan's figure quietly appeared, his expression carrying a hint of solemnity.

"Young Friend Li, Clan Chief requests your presence."

Elder Tong Xuan said in a deep voice, "We just received a secret report that the Hun Clan... seems to have found the exact whereabouts of the Xiao Clan's ancient jade, and there are signs that they may be targeting the Xiao Family's... last Bloodline."

Li Ao abruptly closed the Incomplete Manual in his hand, and a cold light suddenly appeared in his eyes.

The storm was finally going to directly sweep over the people he cared about most!