Chapter 2486 - 2176: Capture Him and Bring Him Back

In order to put on a convincing act and not arouse suspicion from various factions, Chu Yuqin personally led the elders and disciples of the Heavenly Profound Sacred Land back to the Heavenly Profound Sacred Land.

Heavenly Profound Sacred Land, Heavenly Profound Hall.

At the end of the hall, atop the Nine-Tier Jade Steps, a broad Mystic Beast Throne radiated a dazzling array of colors.

An exquisite woman lay against the back of the chair, her elbow resting on the armrest, her slender fingers nonchalantly pressed against her cheek. Her Moon White Flowing Immortal Skirt was covered by a Cloud Pattern Gauze Robe as thin as cicada wings, the fabric draping into gentle folds with her languid posture.

Her whole aura was cool, exuding an effortless ease.

The woman was stunningly beautiful, like a Heavenly Immortal descending to earth.

At this moment, Chu Yuqin’s figure appeared at the entrance of the hall, her white embroidered shoes stepping over the hall’s smooth and polished tiles.

One step, two steps, three steps...

After walking to the middle of the hall, Chu Yuqin bowed to the woman on the throne and said, "Greetings, Holy Master."

Seeing Chu Yuqin return so promptly, Chu Yunzhi propped herself up, curiously asking, "Did Elder Yu Changqin obtain the Ancient Inheritance?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Yuqin immediately remarked, "Holy Master, our people were unable to enter the Ancient Ruins, and thus did not obtain the Ancient Inheritance."

Chu Yunzhi asked in puzzlement, "Then why did you return so quickly? You should know the Ancient Inheritance is crucial to me."

Though there was no blame in Chu Yunzhi’s tone, she was very confused.

As the Great Elder of Heavenly Profound Sacred Land, Chu Yuqin should be acutely aware of Heavenly Profound Sacred Land’s current predicament.

Currently, the ancestors of Heavenly Profound Sacred Land are all in seclusion, and the Heavenly Profound Sacred Land lacks any Emperor Realm expert to oversee it. Should it be known that Heavenly Profound Sacred Land will not have an ancestor to oversee it for the next 100 years, various forces will undoubtedly oppress the Heavenly Profound Sacred Land.

Heavenly Profound Sacred Land is in dire need of an Emperor Realm overseer now, and Tianji Pavilion sent word that if she could obtain the inheritance inside the Ancient Ruins, she might possibly break through to the Emperor Realm directly.

With that Ancient Inheritance, Heavenly Profound Sacred Land would gain another Emperor Realm.

Once another Emperor Realm appears, even if people know their ancestors failed during seclusion, with her in the Emperor Realm, no one would dare to do anything to Heavenly Profound Sacred Land.

Chu Yunzhi never doubted Chu Yuqin’s loyalty to Heavenly Profound Sacred Land; she was just perplexed as to why Chu Yuqin would abandon the Ancient Inheritance.

Returning so early, Chu Yuqin must have encountered something.

Perhaps she encountered something dangerous, and only a crisis that could threaten Heavenly Profound Sacred Land’s safety would make Chu Yuqin abandon the Ancient Inheritance and return.

At this moment, Chu Yuqin said, "Holy Master, you should have received our message, right?"

After discovering the entrance to the Ancient Ruins, Chu Yuqin immediately relayed information about the Ancient Ruins back to Heavenly Profound Sacred Land, so Chu Yunzhi should be aware of Dazhou’s current situation.

Chu Yunzhi then replied, "Naturally."

Chu Yuqin continued, "The Ancient Ruins require specific individuals to enter; our people staying in the Border Wilderness serves no purpose."

"This..."

Chu Yunzhi paused for a moment, she had initially thought that Chu Yuqin was fleeing due to a crisis threatening the safety of Heavenly Profound Sacred Land, yet it turns out to be because she felt there was no purpose to them remaining there, thus she withdrew early.

How could it be without purpose?

Even if they currently can’t enter the Ancient Ruins, what if the ruins undergo a change, or they find someone capable of entering?

Returning now means they’ve essentially given up on the Ancient Inheritance.

What if, after their withdrawal, other forces find a way to enter the Ancient Ruins, wouldn’t Heavenly Profound Sacred Land suffer great loss?

Thinking of this, Chu Yunzhi’s expression turned cold, and she subsequently said, "Great Elder, do you know what you’re saying? That Ancient Inheritance is crucial to our Sacred Land, yet you’re abandoning it like this?"

As soon as Chu Yunzhi finished speaking, Chu Yuqin immediately replied, "Holy Master, I haven’t given up; I just feel that it’s useless for Heavenly Profound Sacred Land’s people to linger there. Continuing to stay would only hinder me, so I brought them back."

"Hinder?" Chu Yunzhi asked in confusion, "What do you mean?"

Chu Yuqin plainly responded, "Holy Master, after my testing, I found that I might possess the special physique mentioned by Tianji Pavilion, as the Mysterious Power at the entrance to the ruins is unable to devour my vitality."

Upon hearing Chu Yuqin’s words, Chu Yunzhi was initially stunned, then felt joyful. Unexpectedly, after searching for so long for someone with a special physique, it turns out their Sacred Land’s Great Elder herself possesses this physique; this means Chu Yuqin could enter the ruins alone to seek the Ancient Inheritance.

Currently, none of the factions in Central State have found someone with the special physique, only their people from Heavenly Profound Sacred Land can enter, and she is a Saint Realm expert.

As long as the Ancient Inheritance remains within the ruins, Chu Yuqin’s Saint Realm strength would ensure she obtains the Ancient Inheritance, with no one to rival her.

Chu Yunzhi now understood why Chu Yuqin was eager to bring back the disciples and elders of Heavenly Profound Sacred Land.

If it became known that she entered the Ancient Ruins, the various factions in Central State would undoubtedly besiege the people of Heavenly Profound Sacred Land.

In the Border Wilderness, Chu Yuqin is just one Saint Realm, unable to protect so many.

The best solution was to send them back, and then for her to venture alone to the Border Wilderness.

In this way, even if the factions of Central State learn it was her who entered the Ancient Ruins and obtained the Ancient Inheritance, so long as Chu Yuqin can escape back, the factions of Central State could do nothing against her.

Chu Yunzhi, after coming to her senses, said, "I see, never expected the Great Elder to have the special physique; truly, the heavens favor our Heavenly Profound Sacred Land!"

"If you can obtain the Ancient Inheritance, our Sacred Land will have an additional Emperor Realm expert, and even if the ancestors fail in seclusion, the Sacred Land’s orthodoxy can still continue."

Chu Yuqin then said, "Holy Master, currently all factions are fixated on that Ancient Ruins; if I enter the Ancient Ruins and am recognized, Heavenly Profound Sacred Land may face very perilous circumstances."

Chu Yunzhi replied, "No matter, you go ahead, I shall send people to protect you in secret. Once you acquire the Ancient Inheritance and emerge from the ruins, I’ll have people escort you back to Heavenly Profound Sacred Land."

At this moment, Chu Yunzhi suddenly remembered something and said, "By the way, if you encounter Lu Chen in the ruins, capture him and bring him back, do not kill him; this man has exceptional talent, if he surrenders to Heavenly Profound Sacred Land, perhaps another Emperor Realm expert may emerge in the future."

Several years ago, upon receiving intel from Chu Yuqin, Chu Yunzhi became very interested in Lu Chen.

A Border Desolate Native, capable of rising so rapidly to become a King Realm expert, and even manage to lead many Dazhou citizens to take refuge in the Ancient Ruins, Lu Chen very likely harbors some significant secrets.

Of course, what she valued most was Lu Chen’s talent.

In truth, even without Chu Yunzhi’s instruction, Chu Yuqin had no intention of killing Lu Chen.

To kill someone so talented would indeed be a waste.

Additionally, for some reason, Chu Yuqin always felt the name Lu Chen was very familiar, as though she had heard it somewhere, but couldn’t recall it for the life of her.

At this moment, Chu Yunzhi continued speaking to Chu Yuqin, "This is an Emperor Realm Magic Treasure, when fully activated, it can withstand the strongest strike from a Saint Realm expert."

As she spoke, Chu Yunzhi took out a black bracelet from the Space Ring.