My carefree life in space

Chapter 252 Trip to Qingyun Sect

With the death of the powerful demons, the battle outside the city quickly came to an end, with the human side emerging victorious. Lanyue City will now return to its former prosperity.

After all, the fragments of the Brahma Bowl have been removed, so there is no point in the demons attacking the city again.

Upon learning that Lin Shushu and the others were going to Qingyun Sect with Xiao Jingping, Xie Fan was somewhat tempted, but his desire to join the sect had faded considerably, so he had no choice but to say goodbye to the two of them.

"Feel free to come find me anytime after you've finished your business," Xie Fan said cheerfully as they parted.

Mo Ze nodded, but he also knew that they were at best casual acquaintances with Xie Fan, not close friends, and it was hard to say whether they would meet again. Moreover, they would eventually have to leave the Azure Cloud Continent.

Upon learning that Lin Shushu had obtained the fragment of the Brahma Bowl, Xiao Jingping's junior brothers and sisters were astonished. They finally understood why their senior brother had been so kind to her yesterday; it turned out he had the backing to do so.

Standing before the gates of the Qingyun Sect, Lin Shushu and Mo Ze were awestruck by the sight before them. Nestled amidst rolling mountains, a magnificent sect stood imposingly, its grandeur awe-inspiring. Exquisite carvings adorned the massive stone gate, each piece lifelike and seemingly imbued with boundless power.

Upon entering the sect, a wide bluestone plaza comes into view, surrounded by towering buildings with upturned eaves, carved beams, and painted rafters, exuding antiquity and solemnity. The walls of these buildings faintly shimmer with spiritual energy, indicating the operation of powerful protective formations.

In the distance, atop the towering main peak, a golden hall gleamed, exuding an aura of holiness and solemnity. That was the core of the Qingyun Sect—the Council Hall.

“Fellow Daoists, I have already reported your matter to our Master and Elders. They are currently in the Council Hall. I will take you there now.”

Led by Xiao Jingping, Lin Shushu and Mo Ze arrived at the council hall. Inside, the atmosphere was solemn and dignified. An elderly man in a black robe, with an extraordinary and refined demeanor, sat in the main seat. He was none other than Lingyun Venerable, the sect leader of the Qingyun Sect. Below him sat the various elders of the Qingyun Sect.

When Venerable Lingyun saw Lin Shushu and Mo Ze walk in, a kind smile appeared on his face, and his eyes were full of appreciation.

"My two young friends, your courageous battle against the powerful demons and your successful protection of the fragments of the Brahma Bowl is truly a great achievement. On behalf of all cultivators on the continent, I express my gratitude to you." Venerable Lingyun's deep and powerful voice echoed throughout the hall.

Lin Shushu and Mo Ze quickly and humbly bowed, indicating that it was all within their duties. Venerable Lingyun waved his hand slightly, gesturing for them to sit down.

"Back then, the ancient demon god ravaged the continent, causing immense suffering to all living beings. In order to save the world, the major sects joined forces to find a way to seal the demon god. The Brahma Bowl appeared at the right time. It was a divine artifact with supreme divine power. With the combined efforts of many powerful individuals, the ancient demon god was finally successfully sealed in the endless abyss of darkness."

Venerable Lingyun revealed what he knew. Although this matter was not a secret on the continent, the Qingyun Sect, as a participant in the past, had more detailed information.

His expression turned serious. "The power of the Brahma Bowl is too great. To prevent it from being used by evil forces, it was divided into six parts and hidden in various secret places across the continent. What you have found this time is one of them."

Lin Shushu and Mo Ze knew all this, but they weren't particularly concerned. However, they didn't interrupt Venerable Lingyun.

The next moment, they heard more secrets.

“This Brahma Bowl is not only related to the seal of the ancient demon god, but also hides many unknown secrets,” Venerable Lingyun continued. “These secrets may be closely related to the fate of the continent.”

Hearing this, Lin Shushu felt a huge surge of emotions. It concerned the fate of the continent. Could this be the reason why the three continents were separated?

Her heart suddenly raced. Her guess was right. If the secret of the Brahma Bowl was indeed related to the division of the continent, then finding the remaining fragments and unlocking the secret might change the fate of the continent and provide a way to return to the Flaming Sun Continent.

Subsequently, Venerable Lingyun provided a detailed account of the location of the remaining fragments of the Brahma Bowl.

One copy is hidden beneath an icy abyss in the far north, a place perpetually covered in ice and snow, with an extremely harsh environment and guarded by powerful beasts; another is in a mysterious forest in the southern borderlands, filled with all sorts of strange formations and poisonous creatures; and yet another is on a mysterious island in the East China Sea, surrounded by powerful spiritual storms that ordinary ships simply cannot approach.

The other two are located deep in the desert of the Western Regions, buried by ancient ruins; the other is in a hidden cave in the Hanging Mountain, a mountain that rises into the clouds, with a treacherous terrain and a cave full of traps.

Lin Shushu and Mo Ze listened intently, but they were also very curious as to why Venerable Lingyun would tell them all these secrets. Did he want them to retrieve them one by one?

This question lingered in their minds, and soon they found the answer.

Venerable Lingyun seemed to see through their thoughts, sighed slightly, and slowly said, "I know you come from the Yan Yang Continent, and I also know you are looking for a way back."

Upon hearing this, Lin Shushu and Mo Ze's eyes widened in shock. Since arriving on the Azure Cloud Continent, they had never revealed their origins to anyone. How did Venerable Lingyun know?

Mo Ze couldn't help but ask, "Senior, how did you know that?"

Venerable Lingyun smiled and said, "Some secrets in this world cannot be kept secret. When your group arrived here, the powerful fluctuations caused by the formation spread out the moment you landed, and were keenly sensed by the experts of the major sects."

Lin Shushu and Mo Ze both wore incredulous expressions. So, everything they did was right under their noses? Luckily, they hadn't intended to harm the mainland, otherwise they would have been dead countless times over.

Lin Shushu took a deep breath to calm her shocked emotions and asked, "Senior, are you telling us this so that we can find the rest of the Brahma Bowl fragments?"

Venerable Lingyun nodded slightly. "Indeed, the demon race is now stirring, and the seal of the ancient demon god is showing signs of weakening. Only by gathering all the fragments of the Brahma Bowl and reinforcing the seal can the peace of the continent be ensured. And you may be the key to unraveling all these mysteries."

His eyes revealed expectation and trust, as if he were entrusting the fate of the entire continent to Lin Shushu and Mo Ze.

The sudden burden was almost too much for Lin Shushu to bear. It wasn't that she looked down on herself, but the Qingyun Continent was full of talented people. The original seal was the work of various sects. Even if those who carried it out were no longer around, there must be successors, right? How could the two of them be the key to solving the mystery?