Chapter 1552: How to resolve the curse, going to Shengyang ancient domain

Jing Xiang could clearly sense that his parents were hiding something from him. Throughout this time, his contact with that voice had inevitably raised suspicions. The inability to cultivate felt like a knot lodged in his throat. Every time he thought about it, he found it hard to accept, difficult to let go of, and challenging to reconcile.

Why could others cultivate?

His sister could practice, yet he alone could not. Since this curse was passed down from the clan, why was it imposed only on him and not on others?

Why did the ancestors of the clan have the power to lift the curse for him, yet no one offered assistance? Even his parents withheld the truth from him, clearly guarding many secrets he did not know.

In the imperial capital of Jing Guo, in the Scripture Pavilion, Jing Xiang closed the slightly heavy ancient book in his hands and then shut his eyes, feeling a bit fatigued. He stepped out of the Scripture Pavilion; the sun hung high in the sky, glaring down as scorching sunlight poured over him.

“It’s almost noon, and today I must ask that voice how to resolve the curse he mentioned.”

“What exactly is this curse?” Jing Xiang looked up at the blue sky, muttering to himself. Since even his parents didn’t reveal the truth, it was up to him to uncover it.

At the same time, outside the starry sky of Xiyan Prefecture in the Shengyang Ancient Domain, a spatial crack spanning tens of thousands of miles opened. One after another, ancient warships slowly emerged from this rift. Surrounding them in the void, streaks of multicolored rays appeared, almost submerging half of the ships’ hulls, wafting like mist, undulating and turbulent. A chaotic aura flowed across their surfaces like a waterfall, exuding a wild and ancient atmosphere.

The appearance of these ancient warships was adorned with various Dao runes that concealed their secrets. The atmosphere of chaotic energy made the surrounding time and space blur, rendering it difficult to see clearly. Even if cultivators happened to pass through this star field at that moment, they would struggle to detect the presence of these ancient warships.

All these warships had departed from the Yu Xian Palace, traversing the time and space of many universes before finally arriving at this location. After all, the Yu Xian Palace’s mission to rescue the patriarch was conducted in secrecy, with no rumors escaping. Furthermore, the ancient warships that left the Yu Xian Palace, carrying many elder disciples, had also shrouded their secrets to avoid detection by others.

To ensure safety, Yu Xian Palace made extensive preparations for this mission. On one of the ancient warships, Ling Yuxian frowned as she gazed at the scene below in the vast star field, deep in thought.

“The Jing clan has lived in seclusion here for generations, and their ancestral place, Sumina Mustard Seed, is hidden in the endless void, making it nearly impossible for outsiders to locate it. If we want to reach the Jing clan’s territory, we still need guidance from their clansmen. Fortunately, Ling Qiuchang has already contacted the ancestors of the Jing clan; otherwise, we would encounter significant trouble…”

Ling Yuxian sighed softly.

In truth, she was unaware that her sister had entrusted the gate of eternal life to the ancestors of the Jing family. Where had the ancestors of the Jing family sealed the gate? So many epochs had passed that the ancestors of the Jing family must have long since passed away. It was unlikely for them to live that long unless they could transcend their limits, but that possibility was incredibly slim. Moreover, this matter was likely a secret within the Jing family, not something they would casually share with outsiders.

At that moment, Ling Yuxian would have found it impossible to reveal her true identity. After all, it was too absurd, and even many elders of Yu Xian Palace would probably not believe it. The members of the Jing family might also find the situation a bit strange; from their perspective, the ancestor of Yu Xian Palace was likely regarded as an ancestor of their own Jing family.

This time, Yu Xian Palace had mobilized so many elders to rescue the trapped ancestors, which meant they were attempting to save the ancestors of the Jing family. However, according to the records of the Jing family, their ancestor should have already passed away, so why had news of their being trapped suddenly emerged? How did Yu Xian Palace come to know about this matter?

Ling Yuxian felt that explaining the situation to everyone in the Jing family would require a lot of conversation, and likely, not many would believe it.

“This situation sounds a bit troublesome, but since Senior Sister Yuxian can command Yu Xian Palace, it must not be too much of a problem for you,” Gu Changge said with a slight smile upon hearing her concerns.

Ling Yuxian glanced at him, shook her head, and replied, “I hope there will be no accidents.”

The two had grown closer in the past few days, at least in the eyes of the elders and disciples of Yu Xian Palace. Many disciples speculated whether this was the Palace Master’s intention to match them, considering that they seemed to be a good fit. Although Gu Changge had never revealed his cultivation strength in front of others, anyone with a bit of discernment could see that he was extraordinary. Moreover, even the palace lord, Ling Qiuchang, was very optimistic about Gu Changge.

This had led to a flurry of news and rumors about Gu Changge and Ling Yuxian among the younger generation of disciples in recent days. It was noteworthy that not long ago, Jing Xiao and Gu Changge had seemed quite close. Yet in just a few days, Ling Yuxian and Gu Changge’s relationship appeared to have grown significantly closer, which only stoked the fires of gossip among many disciples.

Suddenly, all sorts of speculation arose, with even some elders not being exempt from the chatter. Ling Yuxian was aware of the rumors and guesses surrounding her, but she neither confirmed nor denied them, choosing instead to let nature take its course.

This was precisely the outcome she wanted, as it allowed Jing Xiao to avoid being placed in a dangerous situation. Furthermore, Gu Changge had upheld the agreement they made a few days ago, maintaining a respectful distance from Jing Xiao and not getting too close, which reassured Ling Yuxian greatly.

As for any misunderstandings Jing Xiao might have, she was unconcerned; after the current matter was resolved, she planned to find a suitable moment to explain everything to her.

“It seems we just need to wait here for the members of the Jing family to arrive and guide us?” Gu Changge said, appearing unfazed by the curious gazes and speculations around him, asking with his usual smile.

“You don’t have to wait here either.” Ling Yuxian paused for a moment, then thought of something and shook her head, her expression becoming somewhat complex. She didn’t want to waste too much time. However, if they didn’t wait here for the members of the Jing family to lead the way, there was only one other option. She simply didn’t want to go to Jing Guo and impose on Jing Xiao’s parents, as that would inevitably lead to some contact with Jing Xiao.

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