The Ancestral Master of Longevity had some doubts in life, wondering where that brat got such a grand formation that was so incredibly powerful?
However, the identity of Zou Wenlong was extraordinary, and he must not be allowed to easily fall into the array. The master must find a way to rescue him.
Along with the endless infusion of magical power from the Ancestral Master of Longevity into the Heaven and Earth Treasure Mirror, Zhang Chen was now refining the mirror as if divinely assisted. Moreover, as his connection with the mirror deepened, he also captured the commotion outside.
"Even the Ancestral Master of Longevity is helpless against my Nine Bends Yellow River Array?" Zhang Chen felt a sense of pride swelling in his heart as he perceived the external commotion.
"Heh, keep pondering. The longer you think, the faster I can refine the restriction," Zhang Chen thought proudly to himself.
The Ancestral Master of Longevity used the Heaven and Earth Treasure Mirror to shine on the array for seven or eight days, and Zhang Chen had completely mastered the restriction of the First Heaven. Just as he was about to capitalize on the momentum to attack the restriction of the Second Heaven, the master stowed away the Heaven and Earth Treasure Mirror, thwarting Zhang Chen's plans.
He had thoroughly understood the Nine Bends Yellow River Array, but unfortunately, he couldn't break through it, much like a dog facing a porcupine, utterly helpless.
"What to do?" The Ancestral Master's head buzzed. Having this array in his own dojo wasn't a good scenario at all.
"Someone, send word to the East Profound Ancestor, the Three Immortals from Overseas, Xuanji Ancestor, Fairy Dongqian, Moonlight Fairy, Monk Hai Chan, and Ancestor Fu Lu of Fulu Island, inviting them all here. I want to consult with these ancestral masters to decipher this array." The Ancestral Master's eyes were filled with helplessness.
These people were considered his allies, comrades in the same line. His survival up to today, holding the blessed land of Qingcheng Mountain, was not just due to his formidable strength, but because he wasn't fighting alone.
He managed to carve a place for himself in this ancient era, surviving the tumultuous tides and emerging victorious. How could he succeed if he fought alone?
With an issued command, a cultivator left Qingcheng Mountain to swiftly send invitation letters to all sides.
Meanwhile, the master instructed his disciples: "You all guard the array here. Do not let the disciples fall into it. Once the decision is made with the ancestral masters, we shall proceed accordingly."
Then the Ancestral Master of Longevity instructed Xu Erniu: "Come with me."
The two of them advanced to the rear hall, where the master repositioned the Heaven and Earth Treasure Mirror. Then, with a wave of his sleeve towards Xu Erniu, she immediately fell into the Illusion Realm.
The Ancestral Master pointed at the Heaven and Earth Treasure Mirror, and in the next moment, the mirror opened, and the reflection of the Innate Peacock's soul appeared on the mirror surface.
In the Land of Return within the Heaven and Earth Treasure Mirror, Zhang Chen had mastered the first innate restriction and was about to launch an assault on the Second Heaven. But the next moment, he sensed a fluctuation in the mirror, realizing someone was activating its power to spy here. Fortunately, Zhang Chen had already grasped the restriction of the First Heaven of the Spiritual World, so hiding himself wasn't difficult.
Moreover, he could perceive that the other party's method of manipulating the mirror was very crude, forcibly activating it with sheer magical power and realm, making it operate very clumsily, which was easy for him to evade.
As Zhang Chen concealed himself, the voice of the Ancestral Master of Longevity echoed in the Land of Return: "Peacock, long time no see."
"Wretched thief, if you have the guts, release me. What skill is there in relying on schemes?" The Innate Peacock snorted coldly, his voice filled with deep-seated hatred: "Let me not find a chance to escape, or I'll tear you apart one thousand times. If it weren't for my support, you'd be just a street beggar today. How dare you repay kindness with enmity?"
The Ancestral Master chuckled lightly: "Those are matters of the past. No need for you, beast, to mention them. My achievements today rely entirely on my own creation. I possess immense destiny. You merely encountered me, supported me, and fulfilled me due to my fate, nothing to do with you."
Zhang Chen, overhearing the Ancestral Master's words, almost couldn't hold back. This guy was excessively narcissistic. How could such an oddball exist in the world?
Zhang Chen then glanced at the Innate Peacock: This guy seemed like a real big fool, being used as a tool even while having the status of an old grandpa?
As expected, seeing the reaction of the Innate Peacock, who trembled with rage to the point of almost shattering his illusory body, Zhang Chen was not surprised.
"Evil creature! Don't let me get a chance to escape, or I'll definitely kill you!" The Innate Peacock trembled with rage.
To the surprise of the Ancestral Master, he laughed softly at the Innate Peacock's angry scolding, paying it no heed, and instead said with a smile: "Don't be angry, old ancestor. I have come today with a matter for your guidance. I encountered a large array; although I understood its roots, I can't break it. I ask for your expert advice."
"Do you think I would tell you?" The Innate Peacock's voice quivered with anger, risking his state of unruffled composure.
"Heh, do you know who this girl next to me is?" the Ancestral Master asked, suddenly changing the topic.
The Innate Peacock looked at Xu Erniu silently.
The master then spoke: "This person is your 732nd great-granddaughter, and she is to be refined into the ninth Ginseng Fruit. If you help me, it is not impossible for me to spare her life in the end. Otherwise, I will utilize the power of bloodline from her body to extract your Power of True Spirit. Sooner or later, you will be shattered to pieces, and I will be able to refine a Grass Returning Pill."