Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant-Chapter 1388 - 41 Emerging into the World_2

Qin Lingxiao couldn’t help but show a pensive look upon hearing these words.

And the old crone herself unveiled the answer:

"Zhongsheng Continent serves to assist the Little Cang World in the digestion of all spirit items from outside the realm, just like the stomach of a human, capable of metabolizing the essence and qi of food and water."

"A person will perish without food, and a realm will vanish without sustenance; therefore, Zhongsheng Continent is a place of utmost importance for the Little Cang World. The operation of heaven and earth naturally prioritizes some areas over others, and the force that transforms all external spirit items into the power of heaven and earth is none other than Yuanci."

Qin Lingxiao suddenly realized:

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"So you’re saying, Yuanci is like the gastric juice of the Little Cang World?"

Seeing Qin Lingxiao’s understanding, the old crone nodded with satisfaction:

"Exactly, which is why the Spiritual Energy in Zhongsheng Continent is thin, far inferior to that of Fenglin Continent. This is because the Spiritual Energy here has long been eroded by Yuanci, merging into the heaven and earth, benefiting the other continents."

Although Qin Lingxiao thought such a metaphor was quite peculiar, the more she pondered, the more fitting it seemed.

However, after contemplating for a moment, her gaze scanned across the cave entrance behind the old crone, and she couldn’t help but ask in doubt:

"But what is the purpose of this cave then?"

The old crone smiled and posed a counter-question:

"Have you ever seen an infant fall to the ground?"

Qin Lingxiao nodded in confusion:

"I have, but how is that related to this place?"

"How is it not related?"

Yet the old crone shook her head and said:

"The Little Cang World is like an embryo, and the world outside is the mother’s body. What does an embryo rely on to draw sustenance from its external environment?"

Qin Lingxiao was taken aback, and then a realization flashed in her eyes:

"Could it be..."

"Correct, this place is the connection between the Little Cang World and the outside world, or rather, this is the umbilical mouth of the Little Cang World."

The old crone nodded, affirming Qin Lingxiao’s guess.

However, now that her conjecture was validated, Qin Lingxiao found it even harder to believe:

"This... This Extreme Southern Wind Cave is actually the umbilical mouth of the Little Cang World?"

Her doubts only deepened:

"Then why are you here? And why are they here?"

The old crone chuckled, and a complex expression flickered over her seasoned face:

"If the Little Cang World, this embryo, has food, it can always grow, but if there is no food outside, what then?"

Upon hearing the old crone’s words, Qin Lingxiao was struck in the heart, and couldn’t help but ask:

"What will happen?"

"It will fall sick, it will starve to death, it will make every attempt to survive, devouring its own flesh, drinking poison to quench thirst..."

The old crone’s words were measured, her tone unavoidably carrying a hint of grimness:

"Here, you should feel a Corrosive Force. That is the Little Cang World’s instinct for self-preservation, evolving into a power even stronger than Yuanci, with the wish to transform this place entirely into the power of heaven and earth, to nourish the Little Cang World!"

"The Little Cang World... wants to devour us all!"

At the old crone’s words, Qin Lingxiao’s color changed dramatically.

She forced herself to calm down, her gaze sweeping over the silent figures behind the old crone, and with a frown she said:

"Are you all here to block this Corrosive Force?"

"But with just you alone, how can you withstand such a catastrophe? Why didn’t you seek help from people of other continents?"

"Seek help?"

A sneer crossed the old crone’s eyes.

"What do you think I went to your Fenglin Continent for? I have been there, but regretfully, you didn’t care... Back then in your Jin, the Wanxiang Sect had a Saint Mage named Hui Yunzi, quite a formidable character. Both of us being peak fifth tier Saint Mages, and even I could not withstand three of his moves. I was seriously injured upon return, heh, he even said they had their own ways of dealing with it. Now, it seems, your Jin too has failed."

"Hui Yunzi Ancestor of Wanxiang Sect?"

Qin Lingxiao was visibly moved.

Even though she knew the other party held a very high status, hearing this exceptionally revered figure from her great-grandfather’s mentions having past encounters still left her feeling stupefied.

"But, there’s a destiny to every drink and peck. After being severely injured by him, I helplessly returned to Zhongsheng Continent and, using a treasure that had been treasured for many years in the palace, I cultivated arduously for many years. It was here in this Extreme Southern Wind Cave that I achieved the status of a Class VI God Realm."

The old crone sighed:

"Regrettably, this treasure also had many flaws. After consuming it, my Lifespan greatly diminished. To stay alive, and to protect this place for a long time, I gave up my physical body, merged my Soul with this place. Although I cannot leave, I’ve managed to survive to this day."

Her gaze swept over the silent, closed-eyed figures around her and she shook her head:

"They, too, are disciples of Yuanci Palace, whose Lifespans were nearing their end, so they came here to join me in guarding this place."

Qin Lingxiao couldn’t help but look toward the Yuanci Palace members surrounding the old crone, her eyes filled with a growing respect.

Always clear on her likes and dislikes, even though she had been wary of the old crone previously, it did not affect her reverence for these Divinity Transformation cultivators who were selflessly guarding the Extreme Southern Wind Cave.

"But why have you brought me here? What use could I possibly be?"

Qin Lingxiao still voiced the doubt in her heart:

"Right now I am nothing but a remnant soul, and moreover the remnant soul of an only Nascent Soul Cultivator."

The old crone looked up and laughed heartily:

"Do you not know you’re undervaluing yourself?"

"You are naturally endowed with a unique physique and a Soul that permeates all, with Talent that’s quite extraordinary. It appears you are already following the path of my Yuanci Palace, perfectly suited to inherit the mantle of Yuanci Palace. Once that treasure matures, after consuming it, you won’t need a thousand years; you will rise up swiftly!"

"Look across the Little Cang World, all within the Sea Heaven – would there be any who can oppose you?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Lingxiao not only felt no joy, but instead, her suspicions grew even thicker:

"It’s not that I don’t trust you, but your Yuanci Palace has not ceased to exist with so many disciples around, and you also have the Three Saints of Yuanci. Even if my Talent is as good as you say, how can you ensure I won’t turn my back on you once I’ve learned enough?"