Chapter 2139: Heaven and Earth Possess Supreme Treasures, Twin Lotuses Bloom Together

Lu Ye had a strong desire to explore the mysteries of the Fog Realm, an environment with countless spatial layers superimposed, a sight rarely encountered across the starfield. However, considering the inherent dangers, he ultimately decided against it.

Although the Heaven and Earth Cauldron was a supreme treasure, its will was too weak to facilitate effective communication with others, unlike Old Tree. Its power, used to seal the vulnerabilities here, relied entirely on the starfield's ancestors, who, in their final moments before their bodies perished and souls dissipated, integrated themselves with the Grand Dao to wield it.

After ensuring everything was properly settled at Square Inch Mountain, Lu Ye departed without delay.

A few days later, Lu Ye reappeared in the Soul Clan Ancestral Land. Compared to his last visit, the Ancestral Land was noticeably quieter.

Lu Ye first found Xu Yuan and learned that the Soul Clan had already deployed its forces. All cultivators at or above the Moon Splendor (Yueyao) level who had reached their cultivation limits had departed the Soul Clan Ancestral Land. They were heading to five critical vulnerabilities across the starfield to join forces with cultivators from other races in resisting foreign invaders. Cultivators below the Moon Splendor level would not be very effective on such a battlefield, making their presence largely pointless. The Moon Splendor and Sun Splendor (Rizhao) cultivators who remained in the Ancestral Land were those with potential for further advancement. As Lu Ye had previously suggested, continuing their cultivation there was undoubtedly their best course of action.

Led by Xu Yuan, Lu Ye then proceeded to the lotus land where he had last been, finding Hun Que.

Lu Ye explained his idea. Hun Que grasped it, saying, "So you wish to leverage the Ancestral Land's power to facilitate the refinement of the Soul Suppression Secret Art?"

"Precisely!" Lu Ye confirmed with a nod. Normally, Sun Splendor cultivators refining the Soul Suppression Secret Art consume immense amounts of soul power. This is due to the need for repeated casting of chosen soul techniques to perfect their intricacies, which demands a large supply of spirit pills. This explains the popularity of Soul Refining Pills on Three Realms Island, especially the top-grade ones, which provoke a scramble among various factions upon their appearance. However, by utilizing the unique environment of the Ancestral Land, spirit pills would become unnecessary, and efficiency would significantly increase.

There was one complication, however: physical bodies were forbidden from entering the Ancestral Land. Throughout history, Lu Ye remained the sole exception. Therefore, this issue needed to be resolved before his plan could be put into action.

Hun Que responded, "I've thought about this issue too. For Sun Splendor cultivators, soul cultivation is relatively straightforward; the real challenge is improving their spiritual power. Even if the Ancestral Land could assist, growth solely in the soul would still be insufficient. How do you propose to address the accumulation of spiritual power for others?"

"With the authority of a realm lord, drawing upon the realm's inherent essence should provide assistance for cultivation."

Hun Que raised an eyebrow. "This method isn't sustainable. A realm's foundation is finite. Even top-tier realms couldn't endure such a drain; they would likely decline within a few years."

"Clan Leader need not worry; the Nine Provinces can provide the necessary support."

Hun Que was puzzled. "Though I haven't visited the Nine Provinces, to my understanding, it isn't a top-tier realm yet, is it? Even a large realm, no matter how profound its foundation, can only support so many cultivators."

Lu Ye stated, "While the Nine Provinces may not be a top-tier realm, it is unique among all others." Some things were too complicated to explain, but perhaps no realm throughout history could replenish its consumed foundation as quickly as the Nine Provinces, provided suitable channels were available. By combining the Soul Clan Ancestral Land with the Nine Provinces, Lu Ye's plan could be realized.

"While I don't know what makes the Nine Provinces so special, your conviction tells me you are confident," Hun Que mused. "The rule against physical bodies entering the Ancestral Land is not a Soul Clan decree, but one established by the Ancestral Land's own will. To accomplish your goal, you'll need to communicate with it directly."

As he spoke, he stood up and said, "Follow me."

"I am to communicate?" Lu Ye realized.

Hun Que looked at him meaningfully. "Your chances of success in communicating might be higher."

"Why is that?" Lu Ye asked, bewildered.

Hun Que slowly shook his head. The Ancestral Land's special treatment of Lu Ye years ago had greatly intrigued him, prompting him to spend a considerable amount of time communicating with the Ancestral Land's will in search of a definitive answer. Ultimately, he never received a precise explanation, only vaguely understanding that it was connected to the Dao Tree. Hun Que harbored a suspicion: if the Ancestral Land space was formed from a treasure, it must be a supreme treasure. Since the Dao Tree was a supreme-treasure-level inheritance, there might be a connection between these two supreme treasures.

Hun Que then led the way, flying deeper into the Ancestral Land. They passed numerous lotus lands, each distinct in color, flying for a considerable time until the surroundings became utterly empty. Lu Ye looked around in astonishment. Despite having entered and exited the Ancestral Land countless times, he had never realized such a blank area existed. In this almost ethereal environment, it felt as if time and space had lost all context.

Abruptly, a radiant yet incredibly gentle light appeared ahead. Bathed in its glow, Lu Ye felt an immediate warmth in his soul, as if he were submerged in warm water, and his heart found a profound tranquility. Years of battle had instilled a fierce killing intent within him, normally concealed but ever-present. Yet, under the embrace of this light, it completely dissolved.

The two figures soon reached the luminous cluster. Lu Ye focused his gaze, discovering the light emanated from a lotus flower. Staring intently at the lotus, Lu Ye found himself momentarily speechless, unable to find words to describe it. Yet, he knew without a doubt that it was the most beautiful thing he had ever witnessed.

"This is the Ancestral Land's origin; you may communicate with it using your divine sense," Hun Que instructed. This place was a forbidden zone even within the Soul Clan, traditionally accessible only to successive clan leaders. Hun Que bringing Lu Ye here today was an unprecedented exception.

Lu Ye nodded, then gently channeled his divine sense towards the Ancestral Land's origin. Upon contact, his divine sense merged instantly. What Lu Ye first perceived was the immense, magnificent, boundless, and endless soul energy within the lotus flower. Yet, this vastness evoked no terror or fear, only a profound sense of warmth.

The next moment, Lu Ye's vision blurred. The merged divine sense seemed to transport him across an eternity of time and space, revealing a sudden vision. The vision showed a group of figures slowly receding from him, their backs turned. At the center was a heroic man, surrounded by numerous women of varied physiques. One woman, dressed in white, held a long sword, exuding a chilly aura. Another was in a vibrant red gown, captivating and alluring. One woman bounced playfully, charming and adorable. Still another had a mysterious aura, with demonic energy swirling about her. There were surprisingly seven or eight such women, each with a distinct temperament. Even across immeasurable eons, Lu Ye could still sense the terrifying aura emanating from them. It was a level far beyond his comprehension. Beyond these figures, dragon shadows soared alongside them, and phoenixes danced through the air, their roars and cries echoing deafeningly.

Abruptly, the central figure paused, turned to glance at him, nodded slightly, and offered a faint smile.

Lu Ye's body jolted. As the vision in his mind shattered, he instinctively staggered back several steps.

"What happened?" Hun Que exclaimed, startled, and quickly moved to support Lu Ye. He had communicated with the Ancestral Land's origin multiple times but had never witnessed such a reaction from anyone. For a moment, he questioned whether bringing an outsider like Lu Ye here had been the right decision.

Lu Ye's head felt disoriented. As new information spontaneously appeared in his mind, he involuntarily murmured, "Warm Soul Lotus!"

"What?" Hun Que questioned, frowning.

Lu Ye shook his head, slowly regaining his composure, and asked with a frown, "How long was I in there?"

"Approximately three days."

"Three days!" Lu Ye exclaimed in surprise. Everything had seemed to happen in an instant; how could three days have elapsed? Furthermore, the heroic man in the vision had certainly looked at him at the very end. Who was that? Could such a method, an instantaneous gaze across immeasurable time and space, truly exist? Regardless of who that person was, his mere ability to foster such peaceful coexistence among so many female confidantes was profoundly admirable. My path is not solitary! I must learn more from that senior. And sacred beasts like dragons and phoenixes accompanied him. Given that Yang Qing is a dragon, could there be a connection to this individual?

"Lu Ye, you mentioned 'Warm Soul Lotus' just now. What is it?" Hun Que inquired.

Lu Ye composed himself, organizing the new information in his mind before explaining, "The heavens and earth possess supreme treasures, twin lotuses born from the same stem: the Warm Soul Lotus and the Immaculate Pure Lotus. The former pertains to the soul, and the latter to the physical body. The Warm Soul Lotus *is* the Ancestral Land, or rather, the Ancestral Land space was created by the Warm Soul Lotus."

Hun Que was utterly astonished. "The Ancestral Land's will told you this?" No one, not even within the Soul Clan, knew such details. For Lu Ye to possess this knowledge, it had to have come from the Ancestral Land's will. This was the Soul Clan's ancestral land; why would it hold a human in such high regard?

Lu Ye shook his head. "It wasn't." He knew these details because of the fleeting eye contact with the seemingly young man in that final moment. It appeared the individual had imparted information through this method.

"Warm Soul Lotus..." Hun Que murmured. The Soul Clan had long suspected the Ancestral Land's connection to a supreme treasure, but its true name had remained unknown until Lu Ye revealed it today.

"Long ago," Lu Ye continued after a pause, "a great human sage, upon traversing this starfield, witnessed the Soul Clan's struggles and harsh existence. Moved by compassion, they specifically left behind the supreme treasure, the Warm Soul Lotus, which created the Ancestral Land space as a refuge for the Soul Clan. The divine lotuses we acquire from the lotus pond are merely faint imprints of this supreme treasure's power. The Warm Soul Lotus itself is a supreme treasure specifically designed for the soul, which is why the divine lotuses are able to assist our soul cultivation."

"Wouldn't that make them subordinate treasures?" Hun Que inquired.

"Not yet on the level of subordinate treasures," Lu Ye replied, shaking his head. If the divine lotuses in his Divine Sea truly were subordinate treasures, he should have detected traces of Dao power, but he had no such sensation.

"Then what about the Immaculate Pure Lotus?" Hun Que pressed. As a treasure ranked alongside the Warm Soul Lotus, it too must be a supreme treasure, yet he had never heard of its existence.

Lu Ye shook his head. "I don't know."