Chapter 274: 5th Era: Ancient Survivors, Pure Land Beyond the World!_2
When cultivators attempt to break through the sky-high storm and force their way into the forbidden land, they will find themselves influenced by some force.
To the extent that they lose all their Mana, and their True Spirit is eternally silenced.
In an instant, from a supreme powerhouse capable of obliterating stars with a flick, they become a mere mortal unable to even truss a chicken!
If it's said that a Venerable Strong Person, who has mastered the Heaven and Earth Laws, moves through the Profound Realm as if it were a fish in water, like a favorite of the heavens.
Then now, in this forbidden land, they are like an Aquatic Race on land without water.
They not only face an unprecedented sense of powerlessness, but must also cross the endless desert with their remaining strength.
Especially as this land seems as if it were once cursed by Heaven, filled with omnipresent malice.
Once any being steps into it, they will be suppressed and attacked by the entire world!
"This place holds many Heavenly Dao Residual Thoughts; no wonder even the Ancient Venerable finds it difficult to set foot here."
Lu Yuan muttered to himself.
Fortunately, his physique is unparalleled; even under the influence of the Heavenly Dao Residual Thoughts, he can safely pass through the void storm.
However, just as he was approaching the Ancient Forbidden Land, he suddenly discovered.
The seemingly terrifying sky-high storm ahead unexpectedly parted, giving him a road through!
Wasn't it said that this land would indiscriminately attack all Venerables?
Yet in front of Lu Yuan, all the Heavenly Dao Residual Thoughts and Law storms were as if non-existent?
"Could it be because of the Ancient Laws I have mastered?"
Lu Yuan was amazed and bewildered.
If, according to the words of the Reincarnation Sect ancestor, the Dao Ancestor truly is an Ancient Survivor.
Then the Ancient Laws of the Supreme Divine Hall should originate from the same source as the Ancient Forbidden Land, hence this incredible incident.
When he crossed layer after layer of storm and finally set foot on this land.
There was no discomfort, but rather a sense of security like a dragon returning to the sea.
Lu Yuan looked up.
Unlike the perilous and desolate scene he had imagined.
This place was lush with mountains and rivers, Spiritual Energy lingering.
Rare Birds and Beasts long thought extinct leisurely roamed the forests, looking like a paradise!
"Is this the Ancient Forbidden Land?"
If not for seeing it with his own eyes, Lu Yuan wouldn't have believed that the so-called forbidden land looked like this.
This is not a desolate land; it is plainly a pure land.
And as for the so-called Heavenly Dao Residual Thoughts, rather than a curse, it seemed more like an alternative protection for this place!
Looking at everything before him, a sliver of understanding gradually rose in Lu Yuan's heart.
The Heavenly Dao is unkind, treating all things as straw dogs.
In a sense, the Heavenly Dao Will is more like a program without emotion.
Even if killed by all the Venerables, it would only faithfully fulfill its mission until the last moment of its life.
Before death.
Knowing it could no longer reverse the course, it used its last strength to create several Ancient Forbidden Lands to spare some beings from the ravages of war.
"This world's will is indeed a competent Heavenly Dao, but the human heart is unpredictable, even the Heavenly Dao has times of helplessness."
Lu Yuan shook his head.
If not for the insatiable greed of the Ancient Hundred Venerable seeking immortality, how could this great calamity have occurred?
"An outsider?"
As soon as Lu Yuan set foot on this land, an elderly voice immediately sounded in his ear.
Soon, an old man with white hair walked out from the void.
Yet, when he looked at Lu Yuan, his eyes were filled with hostility and distrust.
The old man's clothing was exotic and ancient, not belonging to this era.
The language he used was quite different from the common language of the Profound Realm.
Fortunately, Venerable Strong Persons communicate with Divine Thought, so even with different languages, they can clearly understand each other's intent.
"Junior Lu Yuan, greets the elder."
"This time Lu Mou comes uninvited; I ask for the elder's forgiveness."
Lu Yuan solemnly bowed as he spoke.
"You should leave, this is not a place for you traitors."
The old man was unceremonious, directly issuing an expulsion order.
"The dark turmoil is about to come; does the elder know anything about the Dao Ancestor?"
Upon seeing this, Lu Yuan immediately asked.
"Dao Ancestor?"
The old man's expression softened upon hearing these words, but his eyes were still full of vigilance and distrust.
"It seems you have inherited his Dao and Skill, hence you could step onto this pure land."
"However, you are the descendant of those traitors, with the blood of sinners flowing in you, so you should still leave!"
The old man was very stubborn, unmoved no matter how Lu Yuan tried to persuade him.
"Elder, the Dark Alien Race is coming fiercely, intending to settle all scores, and by then, I fear neither you nor I will be spared."
Lu Yuan advised once again.
"When darkness finally arrives and the heavens fall, we shall emerge and fight to the death with all our might."
"But before that, you are not qualified to set foot here!"
"If you do not leave, don't blame this old man for taking action!"
The elder in white clothes shouted angrily.
The Divine Power within him was ready to burst, with a posture that indicated he could strike at any moment.
Lu Yuan's gaze was deep as he stared at him for a while before ultimately abandoning the idea of making a move.
The little old man in front of him was merely in the Ancient Supreme Realm, someone Lu Yuan could crush with one hand.
But nonetheless, he was a clansman of the Dao Ancestor, and there was no need to kill over something so trivial.
Furthermore, he could see that the elder's hostility was directed at the Ancient Hundred Venerable, not deliberately against him.
"Since the elder insists, Lu Mou will not disturb you further."
After saying this, Lu Yuan was prepared to turn around and leave, only to be stopped by another voice.
"Please hold on, young friend!"
"Elder Gu Mo has an old-fashioned nature and a fiery temper, please forgive him, young friend."
Lu Yuan turned around to see a white-haired elder wearing a dark robe hurriedly approaching.
"Clan Leader, those who are not of our race must have a different heart."
"Moreover, they recklessly endangered all living things for their own selfish desires and even dared to harm the Heavenly Dao; they are not to be trusted!"
Gu Mo said discontentedly.
"Enough, this is a grievance between us and the Ancient Hundred Venerable, it has nothing to do with posterity."
The elder in the dark robe sternly said, finally making the other shut up.
Then.
He looked at Lu Yuan again, with a hint of apology in his tone.
"This young friend, I am Gu Yuan, the Clan Leader of the Ancient Relic Race."
"Since the young friend has obtained the true inheritance of the Dao Ancestor, it means you are destined with our Ancient Relic Race. If you don't mind, would you care to move to another place to discuss further?"
"Then this junior will impose."
Lu Yuan felt relieved.
Compared to the stubborn and obstinate Gu Mo, the elder in the dark robe in front of him was clearly more reasonable.
Under the guidance of Gu Yuan.
Not long after.
An ancient village came into Lu Yuan's view.
Compared to the magnificent and grand World Gate, this village seemed extremely small and ordinary.
The village buildings were mostly built by the mountains, and although they didn't appear particularly grand or magnificent, they blended with the surrounding environment.
There was a sense of Unity of Heaven and Man, and Natural Daoist Law.
The entire village had about a thousand households, still maintaining the traditional habits of men farming and women weaving.
Working at sunrise, resting at sunset.
They seemed no different from ordinary villagers, but each person's aura was terrifyingly strong.
Even a two-year-old toddler, still nursing, possessed inherent Ancient Laws and could easily enter the Unity of Heaven and Man status.
Just a shake of their arms, and they could carry a large mountain and run around!
As for the men returning from hunting in the deep mountains, each had a terrifying aura, not inferior to Upper Three Realms Powerhouses.
The prey they carried on their shoulders were all powerful Ancient Exotic Beasts!
However, because they remain unworldly.
These villagers are simple-minded and benign individuals.
Compared to cultivators in the outside world, they had less ferocity in their eyes and more simplicity.
"Are these the Ancient Survivors?"
Lu Yuan sighed inwardly.
Perhaps only such a transcendent pure land could cultivate a prodigious figure like the Dao Ancestor.
The men in the village, having returned from hunting, did not hurry home.
Instead, they placed their prey in front of a broken stone monument at the entrance of the village.
Then they knelt on one knee, clasped their hands together, and muttered, as if they were venerating something.
After the explanation from the Ancient Abyss Race Leader.
Lu Yuan finally understood.
They were worshipping Heaven, thanking the Heavenly Dao for its protection and guardianship!
"Heaven has the virtue of cherishing life, and to the Heavenly Dao, all living beings are its children."
"Even if betrayed by its own children, it will protect us until the very last moment."
Gu Yuan said with a complicated tone.
Hearing this, Lu Yuan naturally understood he was talking about the Heavenly War during Ancient Times.
Afterward.
Once the villagers finished their worship.
At Lu Yuan's inquiries.
After a moment of silence, Gu Yuan finally spoke of the origins of the Dao Ancestor.