Chapter 500 Nascent Soul Old Ancestor

Just as True Lord Heavenly Annihilation completely captured Bright Sun Prefecture capital, driving One Yang Sect cultivators out.

An illusory human face silently appeared in the sky above Bright Sun Prefecture capital.

The face was not large, but the powerful aura emanating from it was terrifying.

Instantly, all God Locking Sect cultivators, previously smiling, believing Bright Sun Prefecture as easily captured as Cloud Prefecture, sensed the overwhelming spirit pressure.

When the terrifying spirit pressure unique to the Nascent Soul realm emanated from the illusory face.

When the terrifying spirit pressure wantonly spread over Bright Sun Prefecture capital.

As the illusory face became recognizable.

Immense fear gripped all God Locking Sect cultivators.

Though illusory, many recognized the face.

Especially older God Locking Sect Golden Core elders, who might have encountered him several times long ago.

Now, as that indifferent face reappeared before them.

Those aware of his identity and strength naturally reacted.

Quickly.

God Locking Sect cultivators recognized the figure represented by the illusory face.

It was One Yang Sect's Nascent Soul Old Ancestor.

One Yang Child.

The title One Yang Child wasn't One Yang Child's dharma name.

Rather, it was a title inherited by each Nascent Soul Old Ancestor of a Nascent Soul Upper Sect from their predecessor.

In Nascent Soul Upper Sects, Nascent Soul Old Ancestors were the face of the sect, each with a unique title.

For instance, every Nascent Soul Old Ancestor of One Yang Sect was titled One Yang Child.

However, the title One Yang Child was primarily used in formal settings by others.

In private, each Nascent Soul Old Ancestor had their own dharma name, used since Foundation Establishment.

Currently, One Yang Sect's Nascent Soul Old Ancestor, One Yang Child, had the dharma name Clear Yang.

Addressing him as One Yang Child was a respectful title for Old Ancestor Clear Yang, denoting his identity and status as One Yang Sect's contemporary Nascent Soul Old Ancestor.

Nascent Soul cultivators who were sect Old Ancestors differed from other Nascent Soul cultivators.

Possessing the accumulated resources of a Nascent Soul sect spanning millennia, even tens of millennia, sect Old Ancestors wielded formidable strength and status.

Without a Nascent Soul sect under their command, their strength paled in comparison to Nascent Soul Old Ancestors like One Yang Child.

Precisely for this reason.

Given the disparity in strength and status, the title One Yang Child became a term of respect.

As One Yang Child's face suddenly appeared above Bright Sun Prefecture capital.

The previously clamorous Bright Sun Prefecture capital abruptly fell silent.

In the sky, One Yang Child's expression was indifferent.

His gaze silently settled upon True Lord Heavenly Annihilation.

True Lord Heavenly Annihilation.

He was God Locking Sect's true disciple.

Without True Lord Heavenly Annihilation, One Yang Sect's retreat wouldn't have been so swift.

True Lord Heavenly Annihilation was a thorn in One Yang Sect's side, a barb in their flesh.

As One Yang Sect's Nascent Soul Old Ancestor, One Yang Child naturally wished to eliminate him swiftly.

However.

Just as murderous intent began to emanate from One Yang Child's illusory face.

Another illusory face silently appeared behind God Locking Sect cultivators.

As another Nascent Soul aura arose over Bright Sun Prefecture capital, One Yang Child, who had shown a hint of killing intent, quickly calmed down.

Simultaneously, his gaze shifted from True Lord Heavenly Annihilation below, meeting the gaze of another illusory face nearby.

Above Bright Sun Prefecture capital.

Two illusory faces, radiating Nascent Soul realm aura, faced each other silently in the sky.

Moments later, both illusory faces dissipated.

No sound broke the silence.

Soon after, True Lord Heavenly Annihilation left the battlefield, swiftly returning to God Locking Sect.

The war between One Yang Sect and God Locking Sect resumed.

But with True Lord Heavenly Annihilation, the biggest variable, removed, the war between the two sects became unpredictable.

The war between God Locking Sect and One Yang Sect continued.

The scene of the two great Nascent Soul Old Ancestors facing off over Bright Sun Prefecture capital baffled countless individuals.

No one knew if the two Nascent Soul Old Ancestors had communicated.

Nor did anyone know why the illusory faces, formed by the two Nascent Soul Old Ancestors, simply dissipated after a prolonged silent gaze.

Even less did anyone know if the two Nascent Soul Old Ancestors had plotted anything regarding the war between their sects.

Even.

Many harbored a lingering doubt.

Why... didn't the two Nascent Soul Old Ancestors immediately engage in combat upon encountering each other?

In the cultivation world, the simplest solution to a problem was to eliminate the source of the problem.

To end this protracted war, the two Nascent Soul Old Ancestors simply needed to duel, with one eliminating the other, swiftly ending the conflict.

Such a simple, clear, convenient, and quick solution.

Had these two Nascent Soul Old Ancestors lost their minds, that they didn't choose to act?

However.

Just as many harbored doubts, even suspecting a conspiracy.

He Song scoffed at this conjecture.

The simplest way to resolve a problem is indeed to eliminate the one who raised it.

But there was a prerequisite.

The problem-raiser must be the weaker party.

If a weaker party raised a problem.

To solve the problem, eliminating the weaker party was indeed the simplest solution.

But if the problem-raiser was a Nascent Soul realm powerhouse.

And a Nascent Soul powerhouse who had absorbed the accumulated strength of a Nascent Soul Great Sect over millennia, even tens of millennia.

Could this still be done?

Who possessed the strength to casually crush a Nascent Soul Old Ancestor?

To permanently resolve the One Yang Sect and God Locking Sect war.

One person had to be eliminated.

That was either One Yang Sect's or God Locking Sect's Nascent Soul Old Ancestor.

One of these two Nascent Soul Old Ancestors had to die or be driven back to resolve the conflict.

As Nascent Soul Old Ancestors of opposing sects, both One Yang Child and God Locking Sect's Nascent Soul Old Ancestor knew the other was not easily provoked.

Furthermore, as Nascent Soul Upper Sect Nascent Soul Old Ancestors, their level of tolerance for their respective sects was questionable.

As Nascent Soul Old Ancestors, they held absolute authority within their sects.

They were akin to local emperors.

No, even stronger than mortal emperors, countless times stronger.

But would mortal emperors engage in hand-to-hand combat with emperors of other nations to decide victory?

As Old Ancestors of Nascent Soul Upper Sects, both One Yang Child and God Locking Sect's Nascent Soul Old Ancestor would likely strongly resist such an idea.

"Why should I, a sect Old Ancestor."

"Risk my life against One Yang Child, also a Nascent Soul Old Ancestor, for a bunch of Qi Condensation, Foundation Establishment, and Golden Core juniors in the sect?"

"What if I'm the one who dies?"

"What if I'm driven back?"

"As a Nascent Soul Old Ancestor, I have at least two thousand years of lifespan."

"With life-extending pills and natural treasures, even thousands of years."

"With such a long lifespan, what better things could I do?"

"Must I risk my life against another formidable Nascent Soul Old Ancestor for a bunch of sect juniors?"

"Are they worth it?"

"What right do they have?"

"Watching from the sidelines, expecting me, a Nascent Soul Old Ancestor, to fight for them?"

"Even if I win, what do I gain?"

"If I lose, they won't be the ones to die."

"It's me!"

He Song could imagine the thoughts of One Yang Child or God Locking Sect's Nascent Soul Old Ancestor.

But such was indeed the case.

As sect Old Ancestors, both One Yang Child and God Locking Sect's Nascent Soul Old Ancestor held absolute authority within their sects.

This war might not have been their initiation.

He Song suspected there was a deeper reason.

But since neither side had publicly stated the reason, He Song couldn't guess.

Naturally, he could only infer their thoughts from the actions of both Nascent Soul Old Ancestors.

The above conjecture was He Song's explanation for why the Nascent Soul Old Ancestors didn't fight when they met.

Even He Song, as a Nascent Soul Upper Sect Old Ancestor, would likely not duel another Nascent Soul cultivator of unknown but certainly formidable strength, for a group of juniors.

In such a situation, He Song would likely have acted as One Yang Child and God Locking Sect's Nascent Soul Old Ancestor had.

Based on these two Nascent Soul Old Ancestors' actions, He Song gradually pieced together the situation.

At that time.

When One Yang Child's gaze settled on True Lord Heavenly Annihilation, murderous intent surely surged within him.

However, One Yang Child must have hesitated.

Otherwise, with a Nascent Soul cultivator's power, casually eliminating a Golden Core Great Perfection cultivator was simple.

At that distance, even if God Locking Sect's Old Ancestor tried to intervene, interception was uncertain.

But even if True Lord Heavenly Annihilation was killed, what would be achieved?

It would only enrage God Locking Sect's Nascent Soul Old Ancestor, intensifying his hatred for One Yang Sect and provoking further complications.

Beyond this, there was no benefit.

But if he wasn't killed.

Waiting for God Locking Sect's Old Ancestor to arrive, allowing both sides to confer.

The situation would be completely different.

He Song guessed the two must have communicated during their silent standoff.

Though the process was unexpected, the outcome was True Lord Heavenly Annihilation's overnight return to God Locking Sect, and the continuation of the war.

Such tacit cooperation made He Song suspect a discussion had occurred over Bright Sun Prefecture capital.

However, being a discussion between two Nascent Soul cultivators, others remained ignorant of their conversation.

What was certain.

One Yang Child and God Locking Sect's Nascent Soul Old Ancestor certainly hadn't intended to duel to decide the war's outcome.

Had they intended to, a duel would likely have erupted over Bright Sun Prefecture capital.

Why prolong the war?

As time passed, the war between One Yang Sect and God Locking Sect naturally devolved into a stalemate.

The number of Golden Core True Lords on both sides was roughly equal.

With True Lord Heavenly Annihilation, the wildcard, removed, they were even more evenly matched.

Unfortunately.

Upon learning of this, He Song had sent messages to Meng Guan and Wei Fan, stating they could now participate, as the biggest wildcard in the war had returned to God Locking Sect.

However, Meng Guan messaged He Song.

He had already joined the war.

And had joined when God Locking Sect and One Yang Sect were battling over Cloud Prefecture capital.

He Song, stunned, inwardly sighed in relief.

Meng Guan's early involvement in the war risked an encounter with True Lord Heavenly Annihilation.

Thinking of True Lord Heavenly Annihilation's combat record, He Song worried for Meng Guan.

Fortunately, Meng Guan could still message He Song, indicating his safety.

Which meant.

Meng Guan might not have encountered True Lord Heavenly Annihilation in this war.

Relieved, He Song also learned from Meng Guan that Wei Fan hadn't joined the war.

Wei Fan was only deployed to the battlefield after the One Yang Sect and God Locking Sect war reached a stalemate, and now fought alongside Meng Guan.

By this time, the war's intensity had lessened.

Golden Core early stage True Lords like Wei Fan and Meng Guan were no longer in significant danger of death.

Naturally, One Yang Sect deployed as many cultivators as possible; safety in numbers.

Regarding Meng Guan and Wei Fan fighting together.

Two Golden Core True Lords together improved both their safety considerably.

They assured He Song not to worry, they would take care of themselves.

As time passed.

Victory reports naturally followed.

Even in seclusion, He Song frequently received updates on the war's progress through letters from Meng Guan and True Lord Luo Jing.

It's worth noting that True Lord Purple Robe, True Lord Luo Jing's master, within Cloud Prefecture capital, hadn't been purged by God Locking Sect.

True Lord Purple Robe hadn't participated in the initial battle for Cloud Prefecture capital between God Locking Sect and One Yang Sect.

Naturally, when God Locking Sect fully occupied Cloud Prefecture capital, they didn't perceive True Lord Purple Robe as a threat.

Relieved, True Lord Luo Jing remained peacefully in Bright Moon Prefecture capital, awaiting the war's end.

He Song replied, advising her and True Lord Cloud Serenity to remain in Bright Moon Prefecture capital.

He Song didn't disclose his own location.

Even though the war between One Yang Sect and God Locking Sect seemed unlikely to reach Bright Moon Prefecture for now.

He Song, still in seclusion, had no immediate plans to return.

(End of Chapter)