Chapter 2676: Second Generation Ancestor

In the main hall, Dragon Venerable stood with his hands behind his back, calmly saying, "Young man, don't blame Phoenix Lord and me for being assertive. It's simply that you young people are hot-blooded and impulsive, prone to making mistakes. Phoenix Lord and I are merely showing a little concern."

'Your fists are bigger, so you can say whatever you want,' Lu Ye thought to himself.

Lu Ye grumbled inwardly, but outwardly, he dared not show the slightest hint of it. "Disciple understands. Your intentions are well-meaning, and I will keep them firmly in mind."

"Cough, cough..." Dragon Venerable suddenly coughed lightly, his fist held to his mouth.

Lu Ye furrowed his brow slightly. He felt that Dragon Venerable's energy seemed somewhat unstable, a clear sign of injury, though he wondered how such a powerful being could have been hurt.

"Dragon Venerable," Lu Ye said, cupping his hands, "I actually came to Dragon City this time to ask about something."

He hadn't expected to meet Dragon Venerable, but since he had, it was better to ask in person.

"Speak," Dragon Venerable said, lowering his hand.

"May I ask if there is a Dragon named Yang Qing here in Dragon City?"

He had considered this ever since Su Yan mentioned coming to participate in the Dragon City Grand Ceremony. Yang Qing had shown kindness to him, and indeed to the entire Starry Sky, but they hadn't met since their parting all those years ago.

Initially, he had only considered Yang Qing a powerful figure in the Starry Sky, but later learned that his true level was much higher than he had imagined. Yang Qing definitely came from the Inner Realm.

Since he was a Dragon, he must certainly be connected to Dragon City.

"Oh?" Dragon Venerable showed slight surprise. "You know the Second Ancestor? Have you received kindness from the Second Ancestor?"

"The Second Ancestor?" Lu Ye was astonished. Was Yang Qing's seniority among the Dragons that high? He had thought the other party was just an ordinary Dragon.

"If the Yang Qing you're asking about is a Dragon, then he is indeed our clan's Second Ancestor," Dragon Venerable explained. "This Second Ancestor of ours excels in the art of clone manifestation, transforming into countless avatars to travel across various starry skies, bestowing kindness upon others. That's why people who have received favors from the Second Ancestor often come to seek refuge in Dragon City."

"Then where is the Second Ancestor now?" Lu Ye asked. He truly wished to meet Yang Qing in person and express his gratitude.

Dragon Venerable shook his head. "No one knows. Let alone you, even we Dragons don't know his exact whereabouts. He's been out of contact for many years now. The only thing we can still confirm is that the Second Ancestor is alive."

Lu Ye couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

However, it was the first time he learned that the Yang Qing he had encountered in the Starry Sky was merely an avatar.

Upon reflection, it wasn't surprising. Yang Qing's true power was undoubtedly extremely high, at least on the same level as Dragon Venerable and Phoenix Lord. With his cultivation, even a casual avatar could not be underestimated.

No wonder he could casually leave the Starry Sky and even specially enlightened the Star Beast Yin Luo to guard the Star Abyss Gate.

This Second Ancestor of the Dragon clan had many avatars traveling through various starry skies, but his main body was like a divine dragon, its head seen but its tail unseen. After their parting that day, he didn't know when they would meet again.

Dragon Venerable also mentioned that many Starry Sky cultivators had received favors from the Second Ancestor. With such a connection, it was only natural for them to seek refuge in Dragon City when they became powerful enough, and Dragon City would most likely not refuse them.

It seemed his thanks would have to wait for a fated reunion in the future.

"Young man, since you are an external official of the Phoenix clan, I won't invite you to join Dragon City. You can come visit anytime in the future." Dragon Venerable's demeanor was undoubtedly much more genial than before.

"Thank you, Dragon Venerable."

"Let's talk about something important first." Dragon Venerable's expression turned serious. "Phoenix Lord and I were observing in secret just now. It seems you used a runic pattern to merge your spatial power with Yin'er's temporal power, evolving it into spatiotemporal power?"

"Dragon Venerable's insight is sharp; that is correct," Lu Ye nodded.

"Can you display that runic pattern once more?" Dragon Venerable asked.

"Of course," Lu Ye replied. He then activated his power to construct the 'Shared Spirit' runic pattern. In an instant, intricate patterns layered upon layered, spreading out as if a flower was blossoming beneath his feet, enveloping the surroundings.

Dragon Venerable secretly marveled. Lu Ye's speed in constructing the runic pattern was simply unprecedented. Even more remarkable was his ability to maintain it stably, which was crucial for ensuring the fusion of spatial and temporal powers. If the runic pattern wasn't stable enough, the resulting spatiotemporal power wouldn't last.

"It seems to easily connect people's energies," Phoenix Lord murmured, silently sensing. She quickly discerned the runic pattern's effect, her eyes brightening as she turned to look at Dragon Venerable.

Dragon Venerable nodded slightly and instructed Lu Ye, "Young man, try your best to maintain this runic pattern."

"Yes!"

As soon as he spoke, he sensed the powers within Dragon Venerable and Phoenix Lord spreading out and converging, clearly intending to use the runic pattern to replicate the cooperation he had just demonstrated with Zhu Yin.

It seemed they were afraid of impacting Lu Ye's runic pattern, so both Dragon Venerable and Phoenix Lord were cautiously controlling their own powers.

Lu Ye stood still, silently feeling the grandeur of their powers.

However, something unexpected soon occurred. Even with the augmentation of the 'Shared Spirit' runic pattern, the powers of Dragon Venerable and Phoenix Lord were as incompatible as fire and water.

He was greatly puzzled.

This was because his power and Zhu Yin's could merge. Space and time were inherently one, and spatial power and temporal power naturally possessed a certain affinity. Aided by the 'Shared Spirit' runic pattern, there was no reason for them to remain so distinct.

He carefully sensed their powers and found no irregularities. Both Dragon Venerable and Phoenix Lord exhibited far greater control over their powers than he and Zhu Yin did, so it should have been very smooth.

Yet, the fact remained that what he and Zhu Yin could achieve, Dragon Venerable and Phoenix Lord could not. This was utterly preposterous.

Dragon Venerable and Phoenix Lord continued to try, controlling their powers even more carefully.

After a long while, the two suddenly withdrew their powers.

Dragon Venerable shook his head and sighed, "It's true. Only a human body can harmonize yin and yang!"

Phoenix Lord remained silent.

Indeed, there was such a record in the ancient texts passed down by both clans, but neither Dragon Venerable nor Phoenix Lord truly believed it. For so many years, they had been striving to evolve spatiotemporal power.

It wasn't just them; successive generations of Dragon Venerables and Phoenix Lords had all worked towards this goal.

Yet, none had succeeded.

Zhu Yin's birth was a miracle and gave the Dragon and Phoenix clans immense hope. However, as Zhu Yin's power grew, they discovered that even with her bloodline awakened to its ancestral origins, and possessing both temporal and spatial powers, she still couldn't merge her two inherent abilities.

Dragon Venerable had once thought it was due to Zhu Yin's insufficient mastery of spatial principles.

Only later did he gradually realize it was a bloodline issue.

And now, with this latest attempt, it was finally confirmed.

"Why can only a human body harmonize yin and yang?" Lu Ye humbly inquired. "Is there something special about humans?"

Compared to other races, humans were actually the most ordinary. They were naturally weak in physique, lacking any special racial talents or divine abilities; everything had to be cultivated through postnatal effort.