Chapter 412: 达成共识

That's right, because the Heart of the Angel is the source that nurtures true divine power! Only under its protection can mortals withstand the destructive force of the Divine Domain of Qilin Mountain. All secrets on the continent related to achieving godhood, whether known or unknown, originate from Qilin Mountain.

Yet, for over a hundred thousand years, no one on the continent has achieved supreme godhood. The last to do so was Shura, in our era. Do you think it's normal for a continent with its own independent divine laws to produce only one god among billions of beings in over a hundred thousand years?

Xu Yang immediately grasped the deeper meaning hidden in Daojun Xiaoyao's words.

"Are you suggesting that our continent originally had an exclusive path to ascension connected to the Divine Realm, but for some reason, Qilin Mountain isolated our mortal world from the true Divine Realm? By doing so, they monopolized the opportunity for countless cultivators among billions of beings to achieve godhood?"

"Exactly." Little Flower said, her expression cold.

Xu Yang couldn't help but fall into deep thought, sensing profoundly that Daojun Xiaoyao was not deceiving him. After all, if they were to truly engage in a fierce battle, Xu Yang wasn't certain he could defeat his opponent. The other party had no motive or reason to deceive him.

"Actually, after hundreds of thousands of years, my desire to achieve godhood has long since faded. But I have one lingering obsession: to unveil the mystery of Qilin Mountain and find a true path to godhood for the continent's countless cultivators, rather than merely relying on so-called 'slaughter commands' to attain it!"

"It seems Qilin Mountain is indeed highly suspect. If they truly blocked such a miracle, then the Qilin Mountain lineage is profoundly sinful!"

"If your assessment is correct, then the 'slaughter command' you and Shura received might also have been manipulated by Qilin Mountain."

Daojun Xiaoyao nodded solemnly. "Additionally, the Dragon lineage, on the same level as Qilin Mountain, might also be deeply involved in this matter."

Xu Yang understood this point even more clearly. After all, the full truth of the Nine Dragon Tribulation has not yet been revealed. Undoubtedly, the Dragon clan must be playing the role of beneficiaries in this conspiracy; perhaps they are another accomplice of Qilin Mountain.

Xu Yang pondered for a moment, then suddenly turned and looked at Daojun Xiaoyao, who had a silhouette similar to Little Flower, with a smile. "It seems we no longer need to be opponents. In comparison, if we cooperate, perhaps both of us will have a greater chance of unveiling Qilin Mountain's secrets!"

Daojun Xiaoyao let out a half-smile and snorted. "There was indeed that opportunity, but you chose Wushuang over it. Now that the sole vessel of the Heart of the Angel has disappeared, what do you plan to do?"

Xu Yang shrugged helplessly. "I refuse to believe that among the billions of beings on this continent, another person with a Nine-Orifice Exquisite Heart truly cannot be found?"

"If you ask that, there is indeed one person I know of—the last one possessing a Nine-Orifice Exquisite Heart!"

"Who?"

Aunt Yun from Yunmengze, in the Western Extremity.

Yunmengze.

This name was not unfamiliar to Xu Yang. Although he had never visited, the name had lingered in his ears more than once before he chose to go into seclusion. About twenty thousand years ago, a monumental event occurred in Yunmengze. It's said that a mysterious treasure appeared in the Western Extremity at that time, drawing nearly half of the continent's top forces to gather there. That battle was considered the only epic melee on the continent in nearly ten thousand years; every participating sect fought tooth and nail for that mysterious treasure.

Interestingly, in the end, no faction emerged victorious. Everyone returned to their sects disheartened, leading their defeated forces, and no one found the mysterious treasure. However, Yunmengze, a mysterious domain previously like a fairyland, was severely damaged by that battle, and many precious spiritual seeds of heaven and earth went extinct during the conflict. If it hadn't been for Bai Lianxue's incident back then, Xu Yang would have surely gone to Yunmengze to see the commotion. Now, fate had finally linked Xu Yang once again with the name Yunmengze.

"Since that's the case, let's make preparations soon. We'll go to Yunmengze first and find Aunt Yun! However, I'd like to ask about the Nine-Orifice Exquisite Heart's uniqueness: does obtaining it also mean the demise of its original host?"

Daojun Xiaoyao shook his head. "Not necessarily. As far as I know, the Nine-Orifice Exquisite Heart isn't a bloodline inheritance, but a special state of mind! The most profound aspect of this state is the ability to tap into a very special hidden energy between heaven and earth. Through mental comprehension, this energy is drawn from the myriad ways of the universe into the body, leading to further bloodline transformation and sublimation, and consequently, physical changes!"

Xu Yang's eyes widened in surprise. "You mean the Nine-Orifice Exquisite Heart is a state that guides the energy of heaven and earth through a spiritual realm, thereby transforming the physical body?"

Daojun nodded. "One could say it's also a result, because not everyone who enters that state of mind can successfully develop a Nine-Orifice Exquisite Heart. However, Aunt Yun is one of the few in the world who has truly reached that state."

Xu Yang couldn't help but ask with a hint of amusement, "You're considered one of the continent's top powerhouses. Are you and Aunt Yun old acquaintances?"

Daojun Xiaoyao shook his head. "I have never met that woman, but during my fated battle with Shura, Aunt Yun's aura clearly appeared within the Ancient Desolate Dynasty's domain. I initially thought she also wanted to contend for godhood, but she ultimately did not. After that, I never received any further news about her. Even during the world-shaking conflict in Yunmengze twenty thousand years ago, no one saw Aunt Yun's true appearance."

After hearing Daojun's words, Xu Yang couldn't help but feel a surge of curiosity about this Aunt Yun. "It seems she's an extraordinary individual in this world. Given that, we must certainly make a trip to Yunmengze. Before we do, however, I need to take Ah Xue and the others back to their respective imperial dynasties, as there are still many matters we need to attend to within the Three Thousand Dao States."

Daojun Xiaoyao nodded. "Before we leave, I suggest you visit my Xiaoyao Dao Sect. The Nine-Colored Qiankun Bell needs a more suitable master."

Xu Yang's expression showed surprise. "You mean you want me to inherit the Nine-Colored Qiankun Bell?"

"Precisely. Let's consider it a conclusion to our bond in the illusory world."