Eternal Life Starts as a Hunter-Chapter 175 - 102: The Most Unique Sixth Grade, Blood Saber Ancestor’s Identity Exposed
He looked at the Life Atlas of the Soul-Throwing Technique, then found Tie Sha and reviewed the atlas of the Earth Fire Travel Technique.
To others, these atlases of Form Without Soul meant nothing, but he gleaned some insights from them. However, it wasn’t enough, he needed more reference.
So, where else could he find these Life Atlases of Form Without Soul?
There are two more within the Three Families Alliance.
These two are the Frost Sword Sect and the Chenghua Sect.
Additionally, the Frost Sword Sect is allied with the Fuyue Nunnery.
Under the Chenghua Sect’s banner, there are three more smaller forces.
Perhaps all four have them.
They’ve all encountered Life Atlases before, but were unable to comprehend them, and for various reasons, they can no longer access them, leaving only atlases of Form Without Soul.
Tie Sha has already sent word to the Frost Sword Sect and Chenghua Sect, saying the Blood Saber Ancestor wishes to borrow the Life Atlases.
Although the Life Atlases of Form Without Soul are secrets of the sect, they are essentially useless, and neither the Frost Sword Sect nor the Chenghua Sect want to offend this fearful Ancestor, so both have replied agreeing to lend them.
Thus...
While Tie Sha was contemplating how to arrange for Li Yuan to secretly go to the two counties without revealing his identity, Li Yuan said, "There’s no need to hide my identity."
Tie Sha was stunned, not understanding the Ancestor’s thought process, but he agreed anyway.
The Ancestor showing himself has both advantages and disadvantages; the advantage is it helps increase cohesion, expands influence, and reasonably secures more benefits; the disadvantage is that it lessens the mystique and perhaps reduces intimidation...
Li Yuan’s idea, however, was simple.
This is his consistent approach: Reveal three parts, hide seven.
When he annihilated the Sun-Wei Alliance Army and slaughtered the remnants of General Qing Xiang, his power was only "305~455", relying mainly on the "City Destruction" move. And this power was what a normal newly entered Sixth Grade should possess.
And now, his power has reached "635~1135".
Since the Blood Saber Ancestor’s power is "305~455", what else does he need to hide?
He is the Ancestor.
As for why he is so young, isn’t Zhao Xiantong and General Gu Xiang also young?
This is called Sixth Grade doesn’t show age.
...
At that moment, when Qian Da saw the carriage stopping by the lake, he ran forward; he no longer wished to break the legs of beauties in Celestial Fragrance Building but instead wanted to present the limited rouge from Jade Capital Lianyi House to Elder Li to enhance his presence.
However, when Qian Da truly arrived here, he stopped hundreds of meters away.
Why?
Because by the lake stood many figures in profound robes with white-tipped sleeves, as well as a striking white robe.
These are Inner Sect disciples, along with Sect Leader Tie Sha.
Qian Da, with keen eyes, saw in the Inner Sect disciples Fang Jianlong, Fang Chengbao such talents, as well as the recently disheartened Zhao Cunxin, who has been stuck at Eighth Grade, and many other familiar, high and mighty faces.
Suddenly, Qian Da felt a sense of unease.
Because, many Inner Sect disciples, even the new Elders and Sect Leaders were all standing, while Elder Li did not disembark but let the carriage boldly drive into them.
This... is somewhat disrespectful.
What’s going on?
Elder Li shouldn’t act this way.
Qian Da, having worked with Li Yuan in transporting wild pig meat, naturally understood Li Yuan’s caution but thought maybe Li Yuan had become complacent with his elevated status?
Just as he was pondering, the carriage curtains lifted, Li Yuan stepped down, and behind the curtains, a tall, stiff silhouette could be vaguely seen.
"Sect Leader Tie, Miss Zhao..." Li Yuan greeted.
All the Inner Sect disciples looked at him with complex and incredulous eyes and then collectively said, "Greetings, Ancestor."
Qian Da was dumbfounded, his mouth agape, unable to close.
Zhao Chunxin also lowered her head, her emotions conflicted; she still couldn’t believe her own junior brother was the Blood Saber Ancestor.
Li Yuan looked at this chubby, scarred senior sister, approached her side, abruptly drew the Ghost Head Blade from her waist, shook it with a flick of his wrist, and strong, high-frequency vibrations followed, as if infusing the Ghost Head Blade with a soul.
A hysterical scream rose from low to high, eventually transforming into a demonic shriek piercing the sky.
Zhao Chunxin’s memories were suddenly awakened.
That day, in the Inner City, she had heard this shriek.
Now hearing it again felt like an eternity.
She immediately wanted to half-kneel, prostrate before the Ancestor.
Li Yuan supported her with one hand, saying, "This move is called City Destruction, does Miss Zhao want to learn?"
Zhao Chunxin looked surprised, then immediately said, "Yes..."
Li Yuan said, "I’ll teach you."
Then he patted her on the shoulder and said, "If the Seventh Grade of Blood Saber Sect cannot be broken, don’t rush; I’ll have a surprise for you then."
The crowd, having seen the shriek and felt the oppressiveness within it, had all of their remaining doubts wiped away; at this time, they all looked at Zhao Chunxin with envy.
Li Yuan walked further; Tie Sha had already prepared incense for the worship, quickly handed it to him, and then joined him to pay respects at the tomb of Master Li’s dress by the lake.
Seeing this scene added a bit more warmth to the complexity and awe in Zhao Chunxin’s heart. It seemed... not entirely a guise? This Blood Saber Ancestor’s feelings for her and Master Li were genuine...
After paying respects to Master Li, Tie Sha disbanded everyone, then said, "Ancestor, the arrangements for traveling to the two counties have been made, Inner Sect disciples have already gone ahead, and when you arrive there, someone will meet you outside the city."
"Thank you, Old Tie." Li Yuan patted him on the shoulder.
Everything appeared extremely natural.
And then, he spotted Qian Da standing not far away and called out, "Old Qian, what are you doing?"
Qian Da hurriedly ran over, bowed low, and said, "Ancestor, just call me Little Qian... Old Qian is too flattering."
Li Yuan laughed heartily, looked at Tie Sha, and said, "Let’s keep calling you Sect Leader, I call you Old Tie, others wouldn’t dare respond."
Tie Sha didn’t care about such nominal titles, he laughed along and said, "Whatever the Ancestor pleases."
Qian Da stood nearby, sweating, not daring to speak, but his heart was stuck in shock, unable to digest it quickly.
"Old Qian, don’t you believe I’m the Ancestor?" Li Yuan said with a smile.
Qian Da laughed bitter than tears, "How could I..."
Li Yuan patted him on the shoulder and said, "You’re with me, no need to be so reserved."
"Yes!" Qian Da took a deep breath and stood tall.
Li Yuan asked, "Anything you need me for?"
Qian Da originally intended to take out the rouge box, but now... with Tie Sha beside, he didn’t have two rouge boxes, so he said, "Seeing the Ancestor enter the city fills Qian Da’s heart with admiration, hence uncontrollably following the Ancestor’s footsteps..."
Li Yuan and Tie Sha exchanged glances, before laughter broke out.
Li Yuan turned to Qian Da and said, "Practice well."
"Yes!" Qian Da quickly replied, then added, "Ancestor, I have work to do over there, I’ll head back first."
After Li Yuan nodded, he left hurriedly.
And the rouge box from Jade Capital Lianyi House... remained in his embrace.
...
...
Li Yuan got back into the carriage, inside, Tang Nian and a tall Faceless Puppet who had retracted its six arms sat one tall and one short.
Li Yuan saw the child’s personality tending towards reclusion and decided to take her on a trip.
"Foster father..."
In the darkness, the young girl called softly, her voice containing hints of reverence.
Li Yuan rubbed her head, saying, "To defeat me, first stash away the reverence."
"Mm, I’ll try hard." Tang Nian said softly.
The carriage set off, turned, exited the city, and soon began to jolt.
The lengthy journey, the dull white outside the window, the winds rising and falling, and the cold easily lulled travelers into slumber.
Tang Nian dozed off, leaning drowsily onto Li Yuan, using his thigh as a pillow, but after a short while, she seemed unaccustomed to this warmth and tilted back, leaning against the puppet.
The puppet was ice-cold, devoid of any warmth; Tang Nian slept deeply, soundly...
Li Yuan didn’t correct her sleeping posture or wake her; he took a small blanket from beside and covered her, then rested his chin on his hand, contemplating the matter of cultivation skills.
The two White Sparrows were still staying at Antelope Pass and Mass Grave; the house-keeping Pearl-necked Little Sparrow unexpectedly froze to death, Li Yuan buried it and replaced it with a new Falcon.
The Falcon, also known as Hawk Eagle or Hai Dongqing, is a rare white eagle that somehow flew here, was tamed by Li Yuan, forming a Divine Soul Connection, now magnificently perched on the snowy rooftop, surveying all directions.
It was surrounded by crows.
Altogether... four of them.
