NOVPUB"Back in the day, the seal was unstable, and later, some monsters from the Form Blood Clan broke through the seal.
Despite repairing the seal promptly, there were still a few that slipped through the net."
Jiang Li coldly huffed, "The way the Three Sect have developed is precisely by relying on these escapees to assist them in the dark.
Don’t be fooled by their apparent incessant infighting; it’s all just a façade, and their disciples are none the wiser.
But indeed, the higher-ups know each other."
"You mean to say, the Three Sect are puppets of the Form Blood Clan," Xu Zimei said.
"I had suspected as much before."
"Right, the strongest in the Three Sect are merely at the Divine Vein Realm, while my Jiang family possesses ancestors who have Stepped into Immortality.
How could we be afraid of them?" Jiang Li said, and then he sighed softly.
He continued, "At the time of the seal’s upheaval, our ancestor had no choice but to descend personally and suppress it.
And it was during that time that the higher-ups of the Three Sect actually banded together, aiming to attack our Jiang family."
"Then how did you manage to leave?" asked Xu Zimei.
"My Jiang family had long been prepared. We built a city beneath Sword Casting Mountain.
We used a spatial formation to leave, causing all of them to grasp at nothing."
As the two talked, they had already entered the city.
The Jiang family still had a considerable number of people; several hundred lived in the city. 𝙣𝒐𝙫𝙥𝙪𝙗.𝙘𝙤𝙢
There were both direct lineage and collateral members, and as Jiang Li introduced, very few from here ever ventured out.
Some might not go outside for more than a decade at a time.
For Xu Zimei, an outsider, his arrival sparked immense curiosity throughout the Jiang family.
After all, this was the first time in many years that an outsider had come here.
"Family Head, who is this?" asked an elder of the Jiang Family.
"My friend," Jiang Li didn’t elaborate.
Although the news of the Jiang family descendant had been causing a stir recently, as for those living in this underground city,
Their access to information wasn’t all that prompt.
"Jiang Yun left a legacy for you all back then; why didn’t anyone go looking for it?" Xu Zimei asked, puzzled.
Considering the current situation of the Jiang family, the legacy of the ancestor might be their only chance for a rise to prominence.
Yet nobody had sought it out.
"That’s my fault," Jiang Li shook his head and sighed.
"In the past, our ancestor left a map for our Jiang family, stating that it required someone of exceptional talent.
Only after enduring trials could that person obtain his legacy.
But for so many years, countless people from our Jiang family have gone, yet not a single one has passed the tests he set.
It is my failure as the family head in leading our family."
"No wonder," Xu Zimei shook his head slightly.
He said, "Perhaps that fellow didn’t want to tarnish his legacy, seeking a true successor instead.
Such a pity!"
"Young Master Xu, you mentioned earlier that you possessed the legacy of the ancestor.
Could you share the story with me?" Jiang Li asked tentatively.
"There’s not much to tell. I accidentally entered his Legacy Land and encountered his avatar," Xu Zimei said.
"Subsequently, I made a deal with him to help bring the legacy here."
"Thank you, Young Master Xu," said Jiang Li earnestly.
"Now, I’m not sure what the Jiang family should do for Xu Zimei to be willing to hand over the legacy."
"Just take me to your ancestral shrine," Xu Zimei replied.
Hearing Xu Zimei’s words, Jiang Li had no objections.
He immediately led Xu Zimei toward the back of the city. Guarded by many disciples, the rear of the city was clearly under strict surveillance.
Both arrived in front of a temple, with Jiang Li slowly opening the door to enter.
The search for this temple had taken a long time.
Inside, however, it was spotlessly clean, indicating that it was frequently visited.
Directly ahead were three statues. Zimo did not recognize the ones on the left and right, but the statue in the middle was none other than the Sword Immortal, Jiang Yun.
This statue was carved so lifelike that Jiang Yun, in a white robe with gold threads, appeared to be floating gently behind him.
His gaze was stern, holding a purple longsword in his hand.
At this moment, his hand was on the longsword, the statue’s pose captured the motion of drawing the sword.
At this moment, Zimo slowly took out the sword seal he had obtained earlier.
The sword intent of Wu Geng permeated it, and the sword seal hummed.
Eventually, it turned into a beam of sword light that shot into the statue of Jiang Yun.
At that moment, the entire statue began to shake, and a very strong sword intent burst forth from it.
The Heaven Shaking Sword Intent soared into the sky, its vast and mighty presence filling this underground city.
"Ancestor," Jiang Li said excitedly, his body trembling as he knelt on a cushion to one side.
It was not only Jiang Yun; the entire underground city felt this sword intent.
Their swords also began to hum uncontrollably.
Many people looked inexplicably in the direction of the ancestral temple.
Inside the ancestral temple at this moment, three great figures instantly appeared, stepping on the void.
These three were elderly, dressed in uniform blue sword robes.
They were three of the most prestigious elders of the Jiang Family.
"Family Head, what is this?" the Great Elder asked incredulously.
"The ancestor’s legacy has returned," replied Jiang Li, his voice filled with excitement.
In the ancestral temple at that moment, with the entry of the sword seal, the statue seemed to come alive.
The statue’s eyes were bright and sharp as it looked down at the people below, sword intent surging around it.
"My descendants," Jiang Yun said with a tone of emotion.
"Ancestor," at this moment, everyone knelt down to pay their respects.
"It is our incompetence that has failed to continue the brilliance you brought to the family.
The Jiang family is in such a dire situation today," said Jiang Li with sorrow.
"Alas, this is not without my own responsibility," Jiang Yun said, shaking his head.
"Having the family guard the seal, I had anticipated this day would come."
"Ancestor, how are you faring in the Upper Realm?
Is it truly impossible for you to return?" asked the second elder of the Jiang Family.
Jiang Yun shook his head slightly and said, "All of you, leave us for the moment. I have matters to discuss with this Young Master Xu.
As for the affairs of our Jiang Family, I will think of a strategy."
Upon hearing Jiang Yun’s words, the people of the Jiang family all gave Zimei deep looks.
Then they paid their respects and respectfully withdrew.
When only Zimei and Jiang Yun remained in the ancestral temple, Jiang Yun was the first to speak.
"I am very grateful to you for bringing back my legacy."
"It was a mutual necessity," Zimei replied with a slight shake of his head.
He said, "Now, can you tell me the news about the Void Spirit Monkey?"
"In one of the Ten Great Forbidden Lands, the Void Valley, such creatures from the Mythical Era are indeed living there."
Jiang Yun nodded and said, "When I went to obtain the Void Wood, I encountered these Monster Beasts and can confirm it."
"I will go there," Zimei nodded slightly.
"May I ask if there is something you would like Young Master Xu’s help with?" Jiang Yun pondered for a moment before asking again.
"You want me to help the Jiang Family?" Zimei said with a smile.
"Yes, if Young Master Xu is willing, once you reach the Heaven Beyond Heavens in the future, I am willing to repay this favor," Jiang Yun said earnestly.
