Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi-Chapter 131 - 121: Preparing for Foundation Establishment

Chapter 131: Chapter 121: Preparing for Foundation Establishment

Inside the Inheritance Hall.

"So that’s how it is..."

After listening to Zhuge Xing’s account, Zhang Yao finally understood the cause and effect.

Over a hundred years ago, although the five major Golden Core powers in the Da Li Cultivation Realm had friction among them, they could barely maintain a balance.

It wasn’t until the relics of the Five Elements Wanderer surfaced that the five Golden Core powers first cooperated and then turned against each other, with none willing to give way, leading to the eruption of the Five Sects War.

Many years later, few people knew the deep-seated secret of the war, the high-level maneuvers that shaped its course.

But the repercussions of this war have persisted to this day.

"The relics of the Five Elements Wanderer were the fuse that ignited the Five Sects War."

"This war ultimately ended with the destruction of the Pingdu Sect; just over a decade later, the Celestial Treasure Tower issued a recruitment order for those with the Five Spirit Roots that shook the Southwest Cultivation Realm..."

Zhang Yao’s mind was suddenly clear, a thread linking many mysteries and his past speculations:

In the initial relics struggle, the Pingdu Sect seized the initiative, obtaining the largest share, yet this also made them a target for the other sects’ joint attacks.

After several alliances and betrayals, for some reason, the Pingdu Sect was eventually besieged and destroyed, with most of the relics in their possession seized, though two or three items have remained missing.

All these years:

The Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Dongge Sect and Xige Sect have always speculated that when the mountain gate was overturned, the Golden Core Ancestor within the sect made early arrangements to hide the relics in the secret collection.

In the Celestial Capital Secret Collection, there may be a relic of the Five Elements Wanderer hidden, but they have never been able to confirm it, with multiple attempts all ending in failure.

"If this information is true, then everything makes sense."

In Zhang Yao’s mind, thoughts flickered rapidly:

"The final reward of the Celestial Capital Secret Collection is merely an early stage Spiritual Artifact and a Foundation Establishment Pill, certainly attractive to Foundation Establishment Cultivators."

"Yet for so many years, nearly a dozen Foundation Establishment Cultivators from Dongge Sect and Xige Sect have been keeping an eye on the secret collection in the Celestial Yin Mountain, even sending people to guard it at great risk, which seems a bit excessive."

"It now appears that the true reason for their emphasis on the Celestial Capital Secret Collection is the possibility that it contains a relic of the Five Elements Wanderer!"

It’s not just the Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Dongge Sect and Xige Sect.

Logically, over a hundred years have passed, and the Pingdu Remnants should have long been unable to stir up any trouble.

Yet why have the four major Golden Core powers of Lingyang Sect, Fuhai Sect, Dugu Family, and Shanhe Sect not hesitated to spend a fortune to still post rewards and hunt down these Pingdu Remnants?

This indicates that their goal is likely to be the clues related to the relics of the Five Elements Wanderer, rather than placing much importance on these Pingdu Remnants.

"The relics of the Five Elements Wanderer..."

Zhang Yao’s feelings at this moment were quite complex.

"I never imagined that after going round in circles, I’d still step into this vortex."

All coincidences, in fact, have their origins.

He had heard Old Qi mention the destruction of the Pingdu Sect in passing years ago and had forgotten about it immediately, never realizing the complex secrets behind it.

"Bang!"

After probing for more details and ensuring he could extract no further value, Zhang Yao killed Zhuge Xing.

He picked up Zhuge Xing’s Storage Bag, infused his Magical Power into it, and quickly sorted through the spoils, particularly noting the conspicuous Jade Ruyi.

"He chose the Spiritual Artifact, not bad."

"This way, after I advance to the Foundation Establishment Stage, I won’t be without a Spiritual Artifact to use."

Zhang Yao toyed with the Jade Ruyi for a moment before storing it in his Storage Bag, then pondered deeply.

There might be a relic of the Five Elements Wanderer hidden in the Celestial Capital Secret Collection, and since there is such a chance, he definitely wanted to try to obtain it.

"The Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Dongge Sect and Xige Sect tried every available method decades ago."

"Since the relic is not hidden among the rewards, it means a special method is needed to find it..."

Zhang Yao mused for a while, then suddenly had a flash of inspiration and approached the white wall.

He placed his hand on the wall, trying to circulate the Scripture of All Transformations and True Nature, and slowly infused his own Five Elements Magical Power.

In some sense, he was also an inheritor of the lineage of the Five Elements Wanderer, so maybe he could sense his relics through the same source of power?

"...Okay, it seems this trick doesn’t work."

"If the Golden Core Ancestor of the Pingdu Sect really hid the relic here, it’s unlikely he’d leave such a backdoor."

A moment later, Zhang Yao regretfully withdrew his palm.

For the next half hour, he tried various methods, but they all ultimately failed.

"Forget it."

Zhang Yao shook his head, having no choice but to give up.

"To gain it is my fortune, to lose it is my destiny; when the old man loses his horse, who knows if it’s a blessing or a curse."

"Not being able to obtain the relics of the Five Elements Wanderer might actually be a good thing?"

He comforted himself with these words, then tidied up his robes and headed towards the stone door exit on the side of the hall.

The Celestial Capital Secret Collection has a time limit; if he doesn’t leave soon, he might never get out.

......

Deep within the Celestial Yin Mountain, inside the Imperial Mausoleum.

The Dan Shen Guest sat cross-legged, appearing at ease and quietly meditating with eyes closed.

Beside him, Fu Yaozi frowned, uneasy and pacing back and forth.

"Junior Brother Fu Yaozi, can you be quiet?"

The Dan Shen Guest suddenly opened his eyes, speaking calmly:

"According to the timing, the only seedling of your Xige Sect should have perished, and your Xige Sect will face failure again."

"But my Nephew Zhuge from the Dongge Sect has a high success rate of passing the trial this time."