Chapter One, Annihilation of the Family (Part One)
Xin Ranzi said: "Follow me."
Everyone turned to look at him simultaneously
A voice of elegance suddenly resounded: "What is the reason for this suffering"
At this moment, Xin Ranzi raised the counting tube high, within which eighteen unmarked heavenly tokens swayed. As they continued to shake, marvelous characters still reflected upon them.
Accompanied by this sound, the world suddenly transformed into black and white, with even the flames turning black and the thunder becoming white light
In the next moment, the Hall of Heavenly Secrets erupted with countless mechanisms, restrictions activated, and magical powers rotated, revealing myriad scenes in the air: celestial cranes, giant rhinoceroses, colorful phoenixes, fierce tigers, snow leopards, and dragon steeds, among various extraordinary beasts, all fell silent under the overwhelming might of the law; furthermore, there were法轮 (law wheels),华盖 (canopies),巨伞 (giant umbrellas),玉磬 (jade chimes), and other precious artifacts appearing in the sky, with colorful light splashing, yet under the black and white heavens, everything was stained a deep black, causing the brilliance to dim, leaving the stars and moon without light
The Haotian Gate and the Taiyin Gate are certainly not demonic gates; the reason for this is merely to act under the guise of the name of the demonic gate.
Not good! Everyone at the Heavenly Secret Gate exclaimed simultaneously
The flames surged, revealing a gigantic flaming head that opened and closed its mouth: "I told you, this approach is entirely unnecessary"
However, as the radiant wheel turned and flames soared, a torrent of blazing fire surged forth. In the next moment, the elder of the Heavenly Mechanism was completely enveloped in flames, emitting a cry of painful anguish
For the Tianji Gate, such matters are conducted annually and have become a ritual, thus they are not regarded as particularly rare
Xin Ranzi, filled with inexplicable grief and indignation, knowing that the defeat of the Heavenly Secret Gate was already determined, shouted loudly: "Let’s fight them to the end!"
"Shut up!" Xin Ranzi pointed to the side hall and said: "There is an escape route here, Bai Yu knows what to do. Now the three of you must leave this place immediately."
He kept on interrupting and even nudged Zhao Longguang with his elbow: "Senior brother, last night's evening class was too exhausting. Today is the festival, and it's rare for everyone to gather. Shall we skip the evening class?"
What? Xin Xiaoye looked at Ning Ye in confusion, then turned to Xin Ranzi: "Father, you..."
Also remaining still are Qing Ling and Xin Xiao Ye—they have been captured by Xin Ran Zi
The melodious sound of the bell resonates, and the clouds echo with a ringing sound
Not only is it due to the strength of the opponent, but what is even more terrifying is that Elder Yanrong and the Blind Heavenly Demon belong to two major immortal sects, the Haotian Sect and the Taiyin Sect, which are the two top immortal sects in the Changqing Realm
At this moment, countless cultivators have flown in from beyond the heavens, each wearing a mask of a malevolent spirit, their black robes prominently embroidered with patterns of flames and skulls
"The Ancestor of Flame Fusion?" Xin Ranzi exclaimed, raising the Heavenly Mechanism Staff high. In front of the Heavenly Mechanism Hall, the two giant stone-like beasts suddenly came to life, simultaneously exhaling vibrant divine light towards the sky. The divine light illuminated the heavens, protecting the entire mountain peak.
As he spoke, a wild and thunderous laughter echoed through the sky: "Xin Ranzi, your conspiracy has already been exposed, why do you not hasten to your death!"
In the realm of black and white, a black chess piece whirled through the air, causing the entire space-time to seem as if it had frozen.
The Black and White Shrine? Xin Ranzi was astonished
Xin Ranzi's complexion was even more pale: "A great calamity is approaching... No, it is not approaching, it has already arrived!"
Ning Ye remained still.
Seal your mouth and stop feeling wronged
Beside her, Xin Xiaoye couldn't help but chuckle, her laughter was heard by Xin Ranzi, who shot an angry glance at her daughter, causing Xin Xiaoye to obediently lower her head
Ning Ye calculated with his fingertips and replied softly, "I don't know why, but I always have a bad feeling."
Upon witnessing this scene, Ning Ye had already reacted: "They want to exterminate the family!"
Every year, the Tianji Gate conducts ancestral worship and divination to follow the mandate of heaven, while also seeking the blessings of the ancestors.
Qing Lin and Xin Xiao Ye were both taken aback, still wanting to say something, when Xin Ran Zi swiftly made a move, directly sealing off the two and leading them around to the back of the hall. On the contrary, Ning Ye seemed to be prepared in advance, following directly behind. The four of them quickly arrived in front of a side hall.
Everyone looked back in astonishment, only to see a gigantic face formed by converging flames appearing in the sky, grinning menacingly down below. A massive hand of fire descended from the heavens, reaching down towards the Hall of Heavenly Secrets.
He turned around and rushed back to the Hall of Heavenly Secrets, where he saw his disciples being brutally slaughtered before his eyes
Stealing a glance at Ning Ye, I found him frowning, lost in thought
He knelt down: "Master ... ... "
"Do you still wish to run?" A cultured voice in the sky hummed, "This place has been sealed off by us. Without my permission, who can escape? Xin Ranzi, hand over the Thousand Mechanisms Hall, and the Celestial Mechanism Sect may still be preserved."
The Zen master Yuexin does not appear, yet his voice reaches: "The one we intend to deceive is not him. For the sake of righteousness in the world, we must still pay attention to our reputation in our actions; whether we can deceive or not is not important, as long as there is a pretext. Since you, Xin Ranzi, are unwilling to hand it over, then we shall kill you and find it ourselves."
A sense of crisis surged within Ning Ye, and suddenly he felt an urge to exclaim: "This plan must not fail!"
How could this be
"And let them fight!" An elder from the Tianji Sect rushed out; he was a junior disciple of Xin Ranzi and one of the elders of the Tianji Sect. At this moment, he charged out and unleashed the strongest divine ability of his life towards the sky, with the five-colored wheel of light surging, capable of illuminating the sun and moon.
Ning Ye continued to shout: "Master, this bet must not be lost!"
But now, they have fallen to dust, ultimately becoming the sacrificial stars on the Hall of Heavenly Secrets. The twinkling starlight orbits above the hall, forming a sea of stars. Each brilliant star represents a powerful being, converging into a dazzling starry sky above this hall
As the wooden fish suddenly appeared, it emitted a crisp sound, and a wave of sacred sound resonated, enveloping the approaching individuals from the celestial gate. Where the sacred sound fell, those from the celestial gate swayed, like candles in the wind
This is the leader of the Twelve Celestial Generals of the Black and White Shrine, the Lord of Zizi City, a supreme being of the fifth rank in the Black and White Shrine, who alone can annihilate all members of the Tianji Sect, not to mention the assistance of Ancestor Yanrong and the Blind Celestial Demon.
Father!" Xin Xiaoye shouted, but Ning Ye immediately embraced her, preventing her from moving, and looked at Xin Ranzi without saying a word
Crimson as blood
Xin Ranzi handed the Heavenly Machine Staff and a mustard seed bag to Ning Ye, saying: "From now on, you are the leader of the Heavenly Machine Sect"
At that moment, Xin Ranzi and Ning Ye locked eyes, and both master and disciple simultaneously understood each other's thoughts
Under the art of divination, although the omens may not be clear, they consistently indicate the overall direction. Thus, the Tianji Sect is able to rely on the guidance of divination during critical moments to make correct choices, which is precisely the way to calculate fortune and misfortune, preventing potential disasters.
Saying this, he charged out without any hesitation
All things are silent
Unlike the divination methods of the rural sorcerers, the divination techniques of the Tianji Sect are even more profound. At this moment, the counting rods are rolling, and one of them unexpectedly rises, spinning in the air, with the inscriptions becoming increasingly vivid, ultimately emitting a red glow
Xin Ranzi wept and cried out: "Ancestors and forebears above, Xin Ranzi is incompetent, unworthy to be the headmaster, yet unable to lead the Heavenly Mechanism Sect back to its former glory, instead bringing it to ruin. However, I, as a disciple, have never dared to forget the aspirations of our ancestors. The day the Heavenly Mechanism Sect rises again will surely come. Today, I forge new life with my blood; in the future, the Heavenly Mechanism Sect will undoubtedly return!"
At this time, all the disciples have already paid their respects, and the next step is to consult the oracle
However, Xin Ranzi was once again taken aback in her heart
Xin Ranzi, however, seemed to have not heard anything, merely staring intently at the chips of light, shaking her head and saying: "The will of heaven has been determined; whether it falls or not, it no longer matters. Open!"
This is precisely the guardian mechanism beast of the Heavenly Secret Gate, equivalent to a powerful entity of the Immaculate Realm
Upon this thought, Xin Ranzi already knew it was not good
It is indeed the Elder Yanrong.
A black piece landed on the wooden fish, producing a crisp sound. Subsequently, it began to crack piece by piece. As the wooden fish cracked, the entire black-and-white world split apart, transforming into a chessboard pattern, followed by countless black and white pieces flying towards...
Zhao Longguang, however, was quite stubborn, glaring at him and saying: "All you do is slack off all day, that is not allowed"
This is the standard attire of the Demon Gate
"No-eyed demon?" Xin Ranzi was astonished in her heart
It turns out to be holding hands with Yuexin Chan
Gazing at that face, which had already been shrouded in despair, Ning Ye could no longer contain himself and tears streamed down his face
"Do not let me down," Xin Ranzi said, having slammed the door shut.
Xin Xiaoye found it strange and secretly asked Ning Ye: "Hey, what are you doing?"
However, a cornered beast will still fight back, and Xin Ranzi has already activated all the mechanisms and formations of the Heavenly Machine Gate
What is the situation with the Hall of a Thousand Machines? Everyone is perplexed
After reciting the sacrificial words, the next step is for the disciples and the master's junior brothers to take turns in paying their respects.
Accompanied by this roar, an endless fire ignited, instantly spreading across the entire Tianji Mountain.
However, although Ning Ye's questioning technique is not yet fully developed, he possesses the Kunlun Mirror, which allows him to make calculations. In fact, the potential of this technique is greater than that of Xin Ranzi, a fact that Xin Xiaoye is unaware of.
Death
He was astonished because the most important mountain guarding formation of the Heavenly Secret Gate had not been activated
The crowd was astonished
Since ancient times, the Heavenly Machine Gate has produced countless great powers
At this moment, Ning Ye repeatedly calculated, yet the feeling of unease in his heart grew stronger.
At that moment, dark mist enveloped the sky, and from the black fog emerged thousands of eyes, casting their gaze upon the two mechanical beasts, rendering them momentarily immobile. They were continuously impacted within the beam of light, releasing waves of divine radiance.
Today marks the grand ancestral ceremony of the Tianji Gate, where all disciples of the Tianji Gate gather together under the leadership of Xin Ranzi to pay homage to the founder of the Tianji Gate
Everyone shouted in unison, disregarding everything as they rushed out of the great hall, attacking the sky, even if it meant facing overwhelming odds, they would fight to the death
Xin Ranzi shouted: "Yue Xinchan, do you think I would believe your nonsense? You have come here pretending to be from the Demon Sect, clearly with the intention of wiping out my entire family!"
Xin Xiaoye curled her lips and said: "Don't pretend to be a mystic; your divination skills are still far from adequate. I'm warning you, don't talk nonsense on this important day, or be careful, Senior Sister will beat you up!"
The Nine Great Immortal Sects of the Everlasting Green Realm have sent down three, and the Black and White Divine Palace is indeed the strongest among the Nine Great Immortal Sects. Xin Ranzi knows that this battle is destined to be unavoidable
The immortal gate of the Evergreen Realm will never give the Heavenly Secret Sect a chance to rise again
Indeed, has the Black and White Shrine also arrived
Fragrant mist swirls, and clouds roll above the Grand Hall of Heavenly Secrets
Xin Ranzi, with utmost respect, performed three bows to the air: "Seventy-first generation leader of the Tianji Sect, Xin Ranzi, leads the disciples to pay respects to the esteemed ancestors! May the ancestors in heaven continue to bless our Tianji Sect..."
Then Xin Ranzi smiled sadly and said: "I finally understand... Without destruction, there can be no construction. After destruction comes construction. The future of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect relies on you."
Xin Ranzi also understood this point, and with a loud shout, threw out a wooden fish
Xin Ranzi, knowing it was not good, shouted: "Everyone leave here, run quickly!"
What?
There are so many revered masters that even calling their names has become a luxury
As he spoke, the counting rods suddenly flew up, rolling in the air before falling down, yet they did not touch the ground, merely hovering in the air, where a large character appeared in midair:
When it comes to the art of questioning the heavens, naturally, Xin Ranzi is the strongest. Even her father was unable to detect any issues, and Xin Xiaoye does not believe that Ning Ye can perceive anything.
It was said that three individuals had been pushed into the hall
There is no need to ask why anymore, Ning Ye knows that it must be the matter of the Thousand Machine Hall that has been exposed