Chapter Seven: The Legend of "Xuanyuan"

Various signs indicate that Mo Yunyi, who is hidden in the Sutra Pavilion, holds a special identity within the Ji family. At her outburst, all the young men of the Ji family realized the gravity of the situation, secretly cursing Ji Changxiao for stirring up trouble and questioning why he had to provoke her displeasure. When she is unhappy, no one else can expect to be in good spirits.

Ji Changkong was no exception; he set down the scroll of "Overview of Celestial Scholars" in his hand and raised his head to look at the third floor of the Sutra Repository.

The door of the small room on the fourth floor of the Scripture Repository, which had been tightly closed, was gently pulled open. Mo Yunyi, hunched over and frowning, stepped out and stood at the staircase leading to the third floor. She scolded towards the corridor on the third floor, "Young man, what are you doing making such a fuss? The Scripture Repository must not be noisy, and no sounds should be made. Did your elders not remind you of this when you arrived? You have no sense of decorum at all"

For instance, during a bout of heavy drinking, Ji Yuxing, the current head of the Ji family, once proudly recounted how prosperous the Ji family was in its heyday. Ji Haoguang, Ji Haohong, and others have also privately remarked that if the Ji family could regain even half of its former glory, they would not have to languish in such a small place as Qingyan Mountain.

"Enough!" After returning the round stool to its original position, Mo Yunyi shouted sharply, pointing her wrinkled left hand at Ji Changxiao. A visible wave-like ripple surged directly towards Ji Changxiao.

As soon as these words were spoken, all the members of the Ji family, including Ji Changkong, wore solemn expressions and focused their attention on Mo Yunyi

Three years ago, you were fortunate to find a collection of hand-written notes here that resembled the bottleneck you encountered, which allowed you to break through to the realm of the Two Instruments. This year, you still place your hopes here, thinking you could be as lucky as three years ago. If you cannot find the notes, you blame the library. Is this all the ability you, Ji Changxiao, possess?

At the moment when Mo Yunyi made a promise, Ji Changkong truly breathed a sigh of relief, and fatigue followed suit, overwhelming him. Ji Changkong ultimately decided to temporarily leave the Sutra Repository and return to recuperate before anything else.

Mo Yunyi extended his hand and pressed into the void, causing the round stool that had flown out to suddenly freeze in mid-air, and then slowly descend back to its original position.

Hmm. Mo Yunyi nodded, no longer looking at Ji Changxiao. Frowning, she cast a glance over all the Ji family sons on the second and first floors, then let out a gentle sigh and said in a softened tone: "Since you are all here today, I will say a few more words to let you know some of the Ji family's past."

Due to the fact that every five to six hundred years, a member of the terrifying Ji family is born with natural purple blood, and is always able to cultivate to the peak of the Nine Palaces, for many years, the practitioners of the world have respectfully referred to those who reach the peak of the Nine Palaces as the first generation title—'Xuanyuan'. The purple blood at birth is also known as the 'Xuanyuan Bloodline'. Each generation of 'Xuanyuan Bloodline', once they cultivate to the peak of the Nine Palaces, is formally honored with the title 'Xuanyuan'. Therefore, the title 'Xuanyuan' has once been regarded as a synonym for invincibility, representing the highest honor of the Ji family

Bang

Five hundred years later, a descendant of the fallen Ji family was born with purple blood. Similarly, relying on the purple blood within him and the Ji family's ancestral technique, the "Blood Dragon Great Nine Styles," he propelled the once-declined Ji family to new heights. However, as his ambitions did not lie in the state and its governance, the Ji family was unable to unify the world again. Nevertheless, due to his existence, the Ji family became the most powerful clan in the eyes of the celestial beings. He gathered countless celestial texts and secrets for the Ji family, ensuring that it would produce a continuous stream of talented individuals in the years to come, becoming one of the most formidable families among the celestial beings.

Unlike the previous days, this time Ji Changkong no longer secretly observed the small group of Ji Yueqing and Ji Xiaolian who were tightly guarding the eastern corner treasure. Instead, he earnestly read the classics that he had previously overlooked, which detailed the fundamentals of the Heavenly Masters, dedicating effort to the scriptures that the Ji family sons would not waste a moment on.

For all the members of the Ji family, Mo Yunyi of the Cangjing Building is a mysterious figure. Before coming to the Cangjing Building, their elders repeatedly cautioned them to be careful and prudent, advising them not to provoke Mo Yunyi's anger, to behave properly while studying the secrets of the Tian Shi in the Cangjing Building, and to avoid causing trouble

In his era, the Ji family was the most esteemed family in the world, revered by the populace and the celestial beings. Due to his birthplace at Xuanyuan Hill, he was referred to as 'Xuanyuan' after unifying the realm. During his time, the Ji family remained the foremost family in the world, a royal household. However, shortly after unifying the realm, he abdicated the throne in favor of his son, seeking the pinnacle of celestial existence, and mysteriously vanished. Subsequently, over the course of a century, the Ji family underwent significant changes, leading to the fall of the nation and the decline of the family.

Having obtained the permission of Mo Yunyi, Ji Changkong no longer needs to worry about not being able to see the celestial secrets and techniques of the Scripture Repository. This allowed him to regain focus on an aspect that others often overlook, yet is crucially important, and he began to study the foundational texts with earnest diligence

Is it to say that from now on, the Ji family will not produce a "Xuanyuan" every five or six hundred years, but rather, a "waste"?

"Why is there none... why is there none... why is there nothing at all?" Ji Changxiao walked into the corridor, his hair disheveled, his eyes bloodshot, murmuring to himself in a daze. As he spoke, he kicked a round stool that was blocking his way, sending it flying straight towards the roof of the scripture repository.

Creak!

After receiving the privilege personally promised by Mo Yunyi, Ji Changkong was overjoyed, only to realize that his already frail body had reached its limit after two days of torment.

On the contrary, when it comes to the younger members of the family, these elders remain tight-lipped, never mentioning the past of the Ji family. If someone cannot help but inquire, they are reprimanded by these Ji family elders, who forbid them from asking further, as if the history of the Ji family is a significant taboo

On the second day, Ji Chang Kong still arrived early at the Scripture Repository.

All the members of the Ji family were stunned by a remark made by Mo Yunyi. Some were filled with fervor, while others remained unable to extricate themselves from the glory of the Ji family's past

Suddenly, a series of loud noises resembling the sound of hands striking a wooden table came from the third floor of the Sutra Repository. In the hushed atmosphere of the repository, the few "bang bang" sounds from the third floor clearly startled many people.

There has never been a shortcut on the path of cultivation; if you continually place your hopes on the insights of others' cultivation, you will find it increasingly difficult to make any breakthroughs

Today, the Ji family is hardly worth mentioning, as they have retreated to Qingyan Mountain. The clan's population is sparse, and the family lacks any formidable Celestial beings to speak of. Even the head of the family is merely a Six Harmonies Celestial, and he has yet to unify his essence, energy, and spirit as a Six Harmonies Celestial!

Every five to six hundred years, a member of the Ji family is born with purple blood, possessing an extraordinary talent in the cultivation of celestial warriors that surpasses that of ordinary people. Relying on the Ji family's ancestral and powerful secret technique, "Blood Dragon's Great Nine Forms," they dominate the world, allowing the Ji family to rise once more. However, whenever the Ji family reaches the pinnacle of glory, they inevitably depart in pursuit of their inner aspirations, leading the Ji family into periods of silence time and again

At this point, Mo Yunyi fell silent for a while, allowing them some time to digest this shocking past.

Six hundred years have passed, yet the new 'Xuanyuan' has yet to be born. Such distant legends, after so many years, have likely led even your parents and grandparents to believe that the 'Xuanyuan bloodline' will never exist again. The 'Blood Dragon Great Nine Techniques' are no longer present, and the 'Xuanyuan bloodline' has not emerged. They have all resigned themselves to this fate, which is why this once-glorious chapter is no longer mentioned to you. They wish for you to start from this generation and forever forget the legend of the 'Xuanyuan bloodline'

For a long time, the elders of the Ji family have rarely spoken to them about the family's past. However, there are occasions when the elders of the Ji family discuss certain matters, during which they occasionally reveal some information.

Ji Changxiao's robust body fell in response, as if ensnared by an invisible giant net, collapsing to the ground and unable to move.

Bound by strange powers, Ji Changxiao, after receiving such a scolding, gradually regained his senses. At this moment, with a mournful expression, he fell to the ground and admitted his mistake: "Aunt Mo, I know I was wrong. Just now, I was indeed out of my mind. I am sorry, and I will never do that with the library again."

On the third floor resides Ji Changxiao, the protagonist who emerged victorious in this trial. Since the first day Ji Changxiao stepped into the third floor of the Sutra Repository, no one has seen him come down. Ji Changxiao is physically strong and is also a practitioner of the Two-Element Celestial Arts; even without food or water, he could remain up there for six or seven days without any issues. His prolonged stay on the third floor has not raised any suspicions among the others.

Bang! Bang!

The stars dotted the night sky, and Ji Chang Kong arrived at the familiar kitchen, preparing some food for himself to enjoy a good rest afterwards

To achieve excellence in one's work, one must first sharpen one's tools

I tell you, even without the "Xuan Yuan bloodline," as long as you put in the effort, you can still become powerful Celestial Warriors and restore the glory of the Ji family! The legends have passed, but you can rewrite the legends!" Mo Yunyi finally shouted fiercely, her voice somewhat sharp

However, the good times did not last long. Following in the footsteps of his predecessors, he soon left the Ji family in pursuit of the pinnacle of celestial mastery. Without him, the Ji family became a target in the eyes of the celestial masters across the land. In their quest for the celestial texts held by the Ji family, they banded together, nearly annihilating the Ji family, once again leading to the swift downfall of its former glory

The foundational texts of celestial scholars are indeed very important, a fact that Ji Chang Kong has long understood. Without understanding these fundamental concepts, it is quite difficult to grasp the obscure and esoteric language of the celestial secrets clearly. A few days ago, he also put considerable effort into this area, knowing that the secrets are more crucial for him, which is why he chose to temporarily set this aspect aside.

Taking a deep breath, Mo Yunyi's expression turned solemn as he excitedly shouted: "However, over three thousand years ago, one of the ancestors of the Ji family was born with purple blood. On the path of cultivation as a celestial warrior, he made rapid progress, reaching the pinnacle of the Nine Palaces in a mere few decades, where he could traverse the sun and moon and comprehend the true essence of their transformations. He also created the 'Blood Dragon Great Nine Techniques,' a set of super attack secret skills for celestial warriors. For many years, he fought across the south and north, relying on the purple blood within him and his original secret techniques 'Blood Dragon Great Nine Techniques and Scriptures,' dominating all without rivals and unifying the entire world."

He is unlike the other sons of the Ji family, lacking their robust physique. Although Ji Changkong has a resilient will, having been frail and sickly since childhood, he unfortunately does not possess a body that matches his determination

Mo Yunyi let out a cold snort, casting a condescending glance at the young men of the Ji family on the second and first floors who were looking up at him. With a stern expression, he admonished, "Listen carefully, all of you. The cultivation secrets of the Celestial Masters and the insights from predecessors found in the Scripture Repository are merely methods. Whether you can successfully cultivate using these methods ultimately depends on yourselves! Do not place all your hopes on these cultivation secrets; only you can unlock the treasures within your own bodies! Do not lose sight of the essentials for the trivialities!"

Since then, the Ji family has been in decline, continuing to this day

After a while, Mo Yunyi let out a gentle sigh and said wearily: "According to the timeline, the new 'Xuan Yuan' should have already been born. However, when you were born, we conducted a thorough examination, and neither your previous generation nor your generation has had anyone born with purple blood!"

Six hundred years ago, the last generation of the Ji family, known as 'Xuanyuan', departed at the peak of their power, causing the Ji family to fall into decline once more. Subsequently, history repeated itself, as the heroes of the realm coveted the Ji family's collection of secrets, texts, divine weapons, and vast wealth, uniting once again to launch a treacherous attack against the Ji family

Only Ji Changkong felt a deep sorrow in his heart, and he found it extremely ironic. Calculating the time, he was born right at the end of the six hundred years. However, not only was he unable to possess the "Xuanyuan bloodline," but he also could not gather the primordial energy of heaven and earth from the moment he was born

This blow was immensely painful for the Ji family. All the secrets, techniques, and divine weapons of the Tian Shi, as well as various Tian Shi cultivation essence stones and spiritual herbs, were completely plundered. To prevent the Ji family from rising again by relying on the "Xuan Yuan Bloodline," even the "Blood Dragon Great Nine Styles," a powerful secret technique left by the ancestors of the Ji family, was seized, and its whereabouts remain unknown to this day