The Prodigies War-Chapter 2734 The Chronicle of Epochs

The large bronze door was tightly shut. Faint ripples of law power shimmered on the surface that was engraved with abstruse cloud patterns, giving off a mysterious air.

Jiang Ye murmured, “The Immortal legacy within the Ninth Hall is called the Chronicle of Epochs. The founding ancestor left it to us very long ago.”

The Chronicle of Epochs!

Lin Xun's eyes lit up as a small surge of excitement stirred within him.

Jiang Ye continued, “You probably already know that it's nearly impossible to pass down legacies of the Immortal path. Everybody’s path is unique to an extent, so even if one compiles their insights into scriptures, other cultivators won't be able to fathom the principles in them.

“But the Chronicle of Epochs is different. It embodies an interpretation and derivation of the Immortal path, allowing any readers to obtain different insights and realizations.

“Over countless moons, many of our members have studied the Chronicle of Epochs, yet what they’ve gained vary greatly from person to person. Some peeked into the mysteries of immortality, achieving sudden enlightenment. Others pondered for ages yet harvested nothing.

“Ultimately, the Chronicle of Epochs is less an Immortal legacy than an exposition of the Immortal path. It is a grand outline of immortality without any specific, actionable methods.”

Lin Xun gained a gradual understanding as he listened. Suddenly, he thought of the Infinite Divine Scroll.

When the Nine Great Divine Talismans merged into one, they became the Infinite Divine Talisman. From this talisman, one could deduce and conjure the myriad marvels pertaining to the dao of runes. This seemed to share a similar nature with the Chronicle of Epochs.

Could it be that the Infinite Divine Talisman is also an Immortal legacy? Lin Xun's mind tumbled.

Jiang Ye had no idea what he was thinking. The elder said, “Once you are prepared, I will open this door. What you can gain from the legacy will depend entirely on yourself.”

Lin Xun took a deep breath and replied, “I'm ready, Senior.”

Jiang Ye quietly took out a primal-looking talisman and gently waved it. Instantly, law power surged and billowed across the bronze door, coalescing into a mysterious vortex passageway.

Jiang Ye then gave Lin Xun the talisman, “Take this. While you meditate inside, no one will disturb you. To exit, simply crush this talisman.”

“Thank you, Senior.” Lin Xun bowed respectfully before stepping into the vortex portal.

Buzz!

As he vanished, the swirling vortex on the bronze door churned and disappeared. Jiang Ye stood there without a word for a while before he finally turned and left.

On Origin Emptiness Mountain, in the Little Pavilion Retreat that was the secluded retreat of Deputy Pavilion Master Dugu Yong...

“That young man only joined Origin Sky Pavilion yesterday, and today he’s already sought to consult the Chronicle of Epochs. He has realized his unfavorable situation, it appears,” mused Dugu Yong in his contemplation after hearing Jiang Ye's report.

“Those fogeys have gone too far, attempting to crush him before he reaches the Immortal Stage. If he wishes to avoid future peril, his immediate priority is naturally to improve his cultivation,” stated Jiang Ye calmly.

Dugu Yong’s gaze became profound, “The Master of Fangchun Mountain has staked everything on him, believing he will tread an Immortal path unlike any other in this world or throughout history.

“This is precisely why he has always drawn the enmity of the enemies of his lineage. They cannot tolerate him advancing smoothly into that level. However, once he does, it would prove advantageous for us.

“For ages, the Shaman Sect has produced talents after talents, growing ever stronger and now flourishing at a momentum that threatens to surpass our sect.

“The Zen Sect has also been quietly gathering strength and meticulously planning. Though it has remained hidden for a very long period, its true depth remains even more unfathomable than that of the Shaman Sect.

“The Spirit Sect embraces all cultivators without discrimination, adhering to a philosophy of no desire and letting things grow naturally without interference. While its ranks still hide deep-seated problems and corruption, its overall state is still far better than ours.”

At this part, Dugu Yong sighed softly, “All in all, the Origin Sect's situation is the most dire among the Four Great Ancestral Courts.”

Jiang Ye listened in silence before asking, “Why do you think our sect has fallen into such a state?”

“It’s complicated.” Dugu Yong pondered for a moment before continuing, “Simply put, there are two main reasons.

“Firstly, the influence of those giants in the Eighth Heaven Domain has permeated our every level over these long years. By now, they have come to control a big portion of the authority. If this trend continues, the Origin Sect will sooner or later become their backyard.”

Jiang Ye's eyes narrowed sharply. “The magpie made a nest, yet the cuckoo dwells in it?”

Dugu Yong said, “You could say that.”

Jiang Ye let out a long sigh. In the current Origin Sect, descendants of the Eighth Heaven Domain's Immortal Giants had mingled among all peaks with the sole exception of the Ninth Peak.

Some served as inner true disciples or core disciples. Others held positions of elders and peak masters. They were interconnected, forming a unified whole that had now taken over the majority of power of the Nine Great Peaks!

Take Yun Tianming, the second peak master, and Nan Bohong, the third peak master, for example. Both of them came from the Donghuang’s Four Clans. Whatever the Donghuang Clan ordered, their clans carried it out.

As for the fourth peak master, Mu Yunzheng, he hailed directly from the Mu Clan of the Eighth Heaven Domain!

A similar situation was presented in the three pavilions. It could be said that the tentacles of those Immortal Giants had reached every nook of the Origin Sect. If this was allowed to continue, then the scenario of their sect becoming a stolen nest would very likely come true.

After a short pause, Dugu Yong continued, “As for the second reason, it involves some matters in the Ninth Heaven Domain. In short, the state of our sect is plain for all to see, but changing it proves exceedingly difficult.

“And the reason? Our leader went out a long time ago and we haven’t had any news of him since. Origin Clarity Pavilion Master You Beihei is at the critical juncture of certifying eternity. Origin Sky Pavilion Master Yan Ji faced a dao tribulation and now exists as a wisp of primordial spirit. Whereas our own pavilion master...even I cannot fathom what he is thinking after all these years,” he couldn't help but frown.

The Origin Sect would never have bred so many internal troubles if the master of Origin Emptiness Pavilion had been overseeing things. However, this revered pavilion master had been secluding himself in his cave haven, utterly disengaged from outside-world affairs.

Not to mention others, even a deputy pavilion master like Dugu Yong hadn't seen him in ages.

Jiang Ye asked, “How does our current state connect to the Ninth Heaven Domain?”

Dugu Yong slowly explained, “Without the support of the Eternal Divine Clans, those Immortal Giants of the Eighth Heaven Domain would never dare encroach upon us through such gradual erosion. Also, the fact that our sect leader has gone missing the entire time means he likely encountered trouble in the Ninth Heaven Domain.”

Jiang Ye began to grasp it, “This matter is indeed intricate and tricky.”

The look in Dugu Yong's eyes deepened, “Regardless, the emergence of Fangchun Mountain’s Lin Xun presents an opportunity, for his enemies align with certain malignant tumors in our sect.

“This young man also carries all the efforts of the Master of Fangchun Mountain, so his future is bound to be limitless. I eagerly wish for his continued growing strength. Perhaps then, we can resolve some of our own internal threats.”

Jiang Ye was shaken, “I see.”

Dugu Yong instructed, “Keep close watch over Scripture Mountain and ensure no one disturbs him. Furthermore, when he initiates a breakthrough in cultivation realms, notify me immediately. When that time comes, I wouldn't mind serving as his guardian!”

Jiang Ye acknowledged the order and left.

......

That day, news spread throughout the Origin Sect that Lin Xun had entered Scripture Mountain to research the Immortal legacy. It instantly attracted the attention of countless people. Even those unaware of the full situation knew that he was preparing to break into the path to Immortality!

Those privy to the details harbored mixed sentiments. Those who harbored enmity toward him naturally couldn't endure his bold attempt to ascend.

The underlying currents in the sect violently boiled up!

......

In the Ninth Hall of Scripture Mountain, a solitary scroll floated at the center of the empty hall, emanating a mysterious aura of immortality.

Lin Xun walked forward and fixed his eyes on it, yielding nothing after a long observation. However, when he probed with his spirit sense, countless scenes of unspeakable phenomena flooded his mind like raging tides. Overwhelmed, his consciousness faded away.

In his trance that was shrouded in complete darkness, a heavy thunder resounded. The darkness then shattered, as if primal chaos itself had been cleaved apart. An energy akin to the atmosphere when the world was first created emerged, introducing a primordial sight.

Gradually, pure qi rose up and shaped the skies, while the impure sank and solidified into the earth. The primal chaos origin transformed into myriad dao paths, filling the world within and beyond. From them, the sun, moon, stars, mountains, rivers, and everything coalesced into existence...

Soon, various types of creatures started to emerge and multiply. Even plants and rocks gradually developed intelligence after being bathed in the essence of the dao for too long, thus the appearance of spirits and supernatural beings. The mountains, seas, and lakes nurtured countless lives. Birds and animals began to roam the earth...

Such was the primordial era, the dawn of creation when all things first sprouted and carried the most primal aura. Later, diverse clans and civilizations formed. Along the passage of time, these civilizations collided and intermingled, causing the world to continuously evolve and transform...

Through the ebb and flow of worldly affairs over ages, countless cultivation civilizations surged forth like waves, only to fade away. Extraordinary talents embarked on the almighty path, journeying through time to search for the truth of eternal immortality.

Finally, someone certified their Immortal dao. The Immortal path thus appeared, unshaken by the erosion of time, eternal and indestructible!

This was the golden age, a dazzling time when cultivation civilizations reached a pinnacle. It was as though, through eons of accumulation and immersion in knowledge, the beings had finally found the key to transcending the cycle of the mortal world!

When his consciousness touched on the aura of this Immortal path, Lin Xun in his trance felt an indescribable excitement and joy. That Immortal path was precisely the power he had tirelessly pursued!

However, as a terrifying thunder soon echoed across the long river of time, his exhilaration was instantly replaced by a cold chill and sheer terror.