Chapter 120: The Legacy Statue of Chu Xingming

Chapter 120: The Legacy Statue of Chu Xingming

The Bright Cloud Continent was famed for its awe-inspiring landscapes, and Celestial Lake City was a testament to this reputation.

On this particular day, the city was illuminated with festive fervor, a rich mosaic of lantern-lit vessels gently swaying on the lake's reflective surface.

Mirthful laughter and lively cheers reverberated across the waters, while the air hummed with the enticing scent of celebratory delicacies and the harmonic cadences of traditional melodies.

Yet, an overhead perspective would reveal a curious anomaly.

Within the extensive armada of boats, there was one that inevitably drew the gaze.Follow current novels at novelhall.com)

It wasn't due to its dimensions or adornments, but rather its occupants.

Seated within the vessel were three veiled women, their faces obscured, but their radiant auras were undeniably prominent.

It was a celestial brilliance, a divine luminosity that bore testament to their heavenly beauty.

This aura cloaked the boat in an entrancing halo, akin to a lotus in full bloom upon a moon-kissed pond.

Young masters from prosperous clans, captivated by their allure, sought to approach them.

However, as they encroached upon the hundred-meter radius, a formidable presence descended.

A regal aura, teeming with lethal intent, encapsulated the boat, offering a stern warning to all who dared invade their space.

It was an edict issued by a monarch, the verdict of a tribunal, threatening fatal retribution to any who transgressed the boundary.

This culminated in a near ethereal scene: the vessel, a solitary haven of serenity and elegance, drifting amidst the ocean of revelry, encircled by a two-hundred-meter void.

The mysterious boat in question was none other than the one ferrying Jiang Chen and his enthralling consorts.

Eighty days had lapsed since they set sail on their expedition, meandering from one city to another across the span of the three continents, never allowing their hearts to settle for more than a trio of days.

However, it seemed as though the customary protagonist's destiny evaded Jiang Chen.

The divine intervention, the eleventh-hour rescue, the fortuitous discoveries, the miraculous survival against all oddseverything was conspicuously missing.

The world continued its rotation, indifferent to their existence, staunch in its adherence to banality.

Yet, despite the lack of a chance encounter, Jiang Chen harbored no resentment against the passage of time.

Their journey was far from fruitless.

On the contrary, it bore delightful yields.

Through considerable 'endeavor', and under the influence of the emotion-amplifying wave, Miao Xiaorui and Mu Tao finally received their nuptial rings etched with their namessymbols of their everlasting bond.

Additionally, a novel function had been revealed in the Eternal Binding Vows Ring, one facilitating mental dialogue between Jiang Chen and his spouses, each possessing a matching ring.

This newly uncovered feature, comparable to the telephones of Earth, seemed to surpass all spatial constraints, interweaving their hearts and thoughts irrespective of their physical separation.

At this particular juncture, Jiang Chen's eyes were drawn to his three wives, who seemed to be quietly absorbing the festive surroundings.

In truth, their exchange was animated and vivacious, their thoughts interchanging through their respective nuptial rings.

A tender smile adorned his features as he observed them, his Villain's Eye unveiling their individual details.

[Name: Ning Xian

Aptitude: Top Grade

Innate Talent: Evergreen Vitality Willow Body (Awakens at the Dao Comprehension realm)

Realm: Half-step Mysterious Platform

Status: Villainess

Cultivation Methods: Starry Abyss Heavenly Scripture, Thousand Green Pill Heart Records, Wind Void Steps, Dormant Spirit Stirring Divine Secrets, Heavenly Spring Coalescing Sea Records...

Intimacy: 100

Fate Value: Unknown]

[Name: Miao Xiaorui

Aptitude: Upper Grade

Innate Talent: None

Realm: Late-stage Mysterious Platform

Status: Villainess

Cultivation Methods: Ice Heart Divine Scripture, Wind Void Steps, Dormant Spirit Stirring Divine Secrets, Heavenly Spring Coalescing Sea Records...

Intimacy: 100

Fate Value: Unknown]

[Name: Mu Tao

Aptitude: Upper Grade

Innate Talent: None

Realm: Late-stage Mysterious Platform

"Very well, Supreme Elder."

Feng Jun concurred with a grave nod.

He then soared into the air, charting the course.

Jiang Chen, his mind abuzz with expectation, trailed closely behind.

In the blink of an eye, Jiang Chen, accompanied by Sect Master Feng Jun, found themselves before the imposing edifice, once the dwelling of the esteemed Chu Xingming.

The expedition was rapid and unimpeded by diversions, as Jiang Chen's sole attention lay in accessing the Ancestral Hall.

"Do you regularly visit this place?"

Jiang Chen's gaze remained fixed on the majesty of the hall as he addressed his question to Feng Jun.

"No."

Feng Jun answered, his tone grave, "I only ventured here once, upon succeeding the position of the Sect Master. This would be my second visit."

He shook his head, elaborating, "Only the successive Sect Masters are granted access to the knowledge of the Heavenly Origin Realm and the heirlooms left behind by our ancestor."

"Understood."

Jiang Chen responded, a faint smile playing on his lips. He didn't dwell on the conversation and stated, "Let's proceed inside."

"Yes!"

A glint of expectation shone in Feng Jun's eyes as he nodded, trailing behind Jiang Chen towards the Ancestral Hall.

Despite holding the title of Sect Master for almost a century, the mystery surrounding Chu Xingming's concealed secrets and the true origins of the Starry Abyss Sect continued to intrigue him.

Within a few paces, Jiang Chen and Feng Jun found themselves standing on the cusp of the Ancestral Hall.

Parting the imposing doors, they ventured into the sanctified expanse within.

Despite its antiquity and infrequent use, the hall was impeccably maintained, preserved by layers of intricate wards, bearing testament to the profound skills of its constructor.

Within, commemorative tablets densely covered the space, tier upon tier, resembling a forest of stone.

Jiang Chen projected his divine sense over these tablets, tallying a total of thirty.

Each one signified a successive Sect Master of the Starry Abyss Sect, with the uppermost one belonging to the Founding Sect Master, Chu Xingming.

"Thirty Ancestors!"

Jiang Chen expressed, a hint of astonishment gleaming in his eyes, "Our Starry Abyss Sect must span a history of at least three thousand years!"

The profound age of the sect left a profound impact on him.

"Indeed."

Feng Jun confirmed, a surge of pride gracing his visage, "The Starry Abyss Sect has upheld its prominence for three thousand six hundred years. Throughout these millennia, it has consistently remained one of the paramount powers on the Mysterious Truth Continent."

"Considering the Founding Ancestor's legacy is at stake, there's no time for delay."

Jiang Chen asserted, his smile subtle but brimming with resolve.

Disregarding the towering array of tablets, he advanced towards the depth of the hall.

Beyond the imposing formation of ancestral tablets, a broad platform unveiled itself, bordered by jade railings that shimmered with a surreal luminescence.

A solitary figure stood there, an elder robed in attire as pristine as the whitest snow.

His stature was lofty and slender, emanating an aura of immortal elegance as he stood in silent vigilance by the railing.

His gaze appeared to be fixated on the relentless waves of the cloud sea, akin to an eternal guardian observing the passage of time.

This was the Founding Sect Master, Chu Xingming.

However, the man himself had long left this realm, leaving only this legacy statue, meticulously sculpted by his own hands, as his timeless testimony.

"Disciple Jiang Chen offers his respects to the Ancestor."

Jiang Chen respectfully declared, extending a bow towards the statue of Chu Xingming.

"Disciple Feng Jun, likewise, offers his respects."

Feng Jun mirrored, joining Jiang Chen in his act of reverence.

Upon the conclusion of their formalities, Jiang Chen approached Chu Xingming's legacy statue.

He stopped in front of the statue, his gaze meeting Chu Xingming's.

The intricate engravings conveyed a sense of reminiscence and reluctance seemingly dwelling in Chu Xingming's eyes, alluding to a history brimming with untold tales.

"Ancestor, the time has arrived to uncover your secrets."

Jiang Chen softly murmured. He extended a hand, resting it on the statue's shoulder. "What drove you to establish the Starry Abyss Sect?"

The instant his fingers brushed the statue, a rush of Heavenly Yuan Power erupted forth, coursing into the legacy statue like a river suddenly sprung to life.

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