Chapter 414: 414: The Branch of the Li Clan

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Chapter 414: Chapter 414: The Branch of the Li Clan The music sliced through the final note. Like a phoenix courting, the last tremble of its wings. Li Xueyi slowly lifted her gaze, looking into Lin Xiaosu’s eyes. Lin Xiaosu applauded and praised, “Miss, your deft hands produce heavenly sound, truly: this melody should only exist in heaven, it’s rare to hear such on earth.” Li Xueyi was overjoyed, her eyes brightened, “Really?” “From the bottom of my heart!” Jiao’er laughed, “Young master, then would you accompany with a tune?” Accompany with a tune? What does that mean? To respond to her “Phoenix Seeking Phoenix”? To respond to her song? Or to respond to the meaning within her song? Lin Xiaosu pondered for a moment, “I’m not knowledgeable in zither music, so I can’t respond with one... Do you happen to have a flute with you?” “Flute?” Jiao’er gently shook her head, “Is young master proficient in flute?” “I wouldn’t call it proficient, just know a little...” Lin Xiaosu said, “I’ve heard that people from the Ancestor Hall have miraculous skills in playing and crafting flutes, so I assumed you might carry one with you.” These words were spoken casually. However, Lin Xiaosu deeply cared about this answer. The Divine Temple has a miraculous flute. It could command the Fallen Beasts, with a sound, the Di Luo Army would form, sweeping out, and the Menghu Army would be annihilated. That was the deepest image in his memory. He wanted to know what roots the Beast Taming Skill had within the Li Clan. Li Xueyi frowned slightly, “Miraculous skills in playing and crafting flutes? I... How come I don’t know anyone proficient in the flute?” Jiao’er’s eyes twinkled, “I get it, young master must be mistaken! Are you perhaps talking about the Magic System?” “Magic System? What do you mean?” Jiao’er laughed, “The Li Clan has two branches, our branch is called the ‘Original System’; the other is known for magic, called the ‘Magic System’, the Beast Taming Skill they spread to the world uses ‘Magic Artifacts’, specifically flutes made from the ancestral beast’s original bone. Young master, could it be their flute you are talking about?” Lin Xiaosu’s heart raced, “The Li Clan actually has two systems, I’m... I’m so ignorant, I didn’t know.” “As the young miss said, since young master comes from the outside world, it’s understandable not to know about this.” Jiao’er said, “Let me tell you...” The Li Clan, a branch of the Earth Core Strange Race. Established by the power of their bloodline. They had been developing down this path of bloodline for a long time. But three hundred years ago, the clan obtained an unparalleled treasure, one of the Sub-god Three Treasures, the “Moon Lotus”. The Moon Lotus can create illusion realms, invade others’ Sea of Consciousness, read their minds, and control various Earth Core Strange Beasts. When this treasure emerged, in the chaotic Bridge Realm, it became a true hegemonic weapon. The Li Clan’s influence soared, becoming a superpower in the Bridge Realm that none dared to provoke. They were unmatched for a time. However, behind this prosperity, the Clan Leader and a group of top elders felt deeply uneasy. Because they realized the clan was becoming overly reliant on the power of the Moon Lotus, neglecting the fundamental of the Li Clan. They believed the Li Clan, formed by the earth as the Earth Core Strange Race, was fundamentally rooted in bloodline power, and should not rely too much on external objects. But those who enjoyed the benefits through the Exotic Treasure stubbornly believed that as long as they could achieve their goals swiftly, they should use everything at their disposal, and why exchange clan members’ lives for problems that can be solved with “Magic”? The two sides were irreconcilable, and finally, one day, an internal war broke out within the Li Clan. They officially split into two factions, the “Original System” and the “Magic System”. The Original System people stayed in the ancestral land. By developing blood power and divine skills, they were called the “Original Clan”. The Magic System people took the Moon Lotus, went into the Southern Wilderness, and established a great foundation based on various mystical Magic techniques, calling themselves the “Ancestor Hall”. Ancestor Hall! This is what the Divine Temple people refer to as the Ancestor Hall! The “Holy Lotus” needed for their nation-switching plan was indeed the Moon Lotus, one of the Sub-god Three Treasures. Lin Xiaosu’s heart flowed with countless thoughts... Entering the Bridge Realm, he had come in pursuit of the Left Envoy. Following the third Miss of the Li Clan, he also aimed at penetrating the enemy’s heart with strategic intent. However, now he knew he had made a mistake. He had completely targeted the wrong goal. The liaison with the Divine Temple on the ground wasn’t the Li Clan headquarters he intended to go to, but the “Magic System” that split from the main branch three hundred years ago. Does he need to adjust his direction after being wrong? Perhaps there’s no rush, he should first visit the Li Clan headquarters. Although the Magic System split, it still originated from the Li Clan main branch, directly entering the Magic System’s “Ancestor Hall” with his identity as Lin Xiaosu would be too risky, finding indirect ways to understand might not be a bad thing. Perhaps a few hints of dilemma finally appeared on his face. Li Xueyi misunderstood his meaning, “Young master, having come from outside, might be more familiar with the Magic System and closer to it, but listen to my advice, the Magic System’s path is a dead end, definitely not the choice for you.” She said, Lin Xiaosu came from outside, more familiar with the Magic System. Because she was very clear that their Original System side did not extend its reach externally. Only the Magic System extends its reach externally. He comes from outside, his sense of belonging to his ancestors is influenced by the Magic System, and his identification with the family also stems from the Magic System. But she hopes he can correctly identify his ancestors, hence she sincerely advised him. But she was completely wrong. Lin Xiaosu was not from the Li Tian Clan at all. How could he have any sense of belonging to the Li Tian Clan? He harbored nothing but deep hostility! However, she did get one thing right. This deep hostility indeed stemmed from the Magic System... The ones building the Utopia externally are the Magic System. The ones planning to implement the national change plan are the Magic System. The ones posing a huge threat to Daxia are the Magic System. The ones who’ve come to arms with Lin Xiaosu, never to rest till one of them is dead, also belong to the Magic System. Although the Magic System originated from the Li Clan, it had already split three hundred years ago. They fought a battle during the split. Even if they aren’t mortal enemies, they certainly have deep conflicts... Can the enemy of an enemy be a friend? Lin Xiaosu’s brain spun chaotically, turning into a spoken sentence: “You say... the path of the Magic System is a blocked path?” “Yes!” affirmed Li Xueyi firmly. “Is it just because they abandoned the super bloodline of the Li Clan which is the hero of the earth? And used external artifacts?” Lin Xiaosu asked. To tell the truth, he understood this obsession. However, he definitely would not blindly agree. Using external artifacts is a blocked path? In modern society, with ever-changing technology, aren’t technological products external artifacts? As long as the goal is achieved, it is effective. Confidence is good, but being closed-minded is definitely not a positive thing. Li Xueyi said: “No! It’s not just that! The reason I say their path is a blocked path is mainly because of the Moon Lotus’s own constraint.” “Constraint of the Moon Lotus? What does that mean?” Li Xueyi began to explain... The Moon Lotus, one of the Sub-god Three Treasures, serves as a treasure that can manifest the various mysteries of the Subdivine Secret Technique, its power unparalleled. However, it is merely an artifact. If any faction relies entirely on an artifact for their development, it is clearly unfortunate. Therefore, the most valued thing on the Cultivation Path is the real benefits that this Exotic Treasure can bring to the disciples of the sect. The disciples of the Magic System have gained benefits from the Moon Lotus, and their Sub-God Skill has improved rapidly. Quickly reaching Level 30. However, they can only reach Level 30. Why? Because the human body is mysterious, and both the path of heaven and earth are balanced. The human body contains a hidden “Heavenly Human Lock.” The Moon Lotus cannot break this lock, so its ability to enhance one’s Sub-God Skill is capped at Level 30. To surpass this, one needs another Sub-god Treasure: the Lost Lotus. The Heaven and Earth Mysterious Gate serves as a lock, while the Lost Lotus can “reopen the lost path.” In other words, without the Lost Lotus, with only the Moon Lotus, the Sub-God Skill can only reach Level 30 at most. Li Xueyi said that the path of the Magic System is a blocked path. That’s what she meant! On the Cultivation Path, having no further path upward is the most taboo. No path upward is a blocked path! Lin Xiaosu’s heart was pounding wildly... He acquired the Subdivine Skill by chance. The concept of the Sub-god Three Treasures, he learned from the ancient Big Yellow within himself. But the cultivation technique of the Subdivine Skill is so obscure, even Big Yellow didn’t know its details. He never expected that in this bridge world underground, he would learn the true mysteries of the Subdivine Skill. The Moon Lotus is an Exotic Treasure that enhances the Subdivine Skill. But it can only enhance up to Level 30. The human body has a mysterious lock, the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Gate... The Lost Lotus has the ability to reopen a broken path... “The Lost Lotus... they can’t find it?” Lin Xiaosu asked a crucial question. “The Lost Lotus is only a legend, with no evidence to prove it!” Li Xueyi said. “What kind of legend?” Li Xueyi said: “According to legend, in ancient times, Emperor Kun took thirteen ribs from himself, integrating the true essence of ‘lost path’ from the Lost Lotus, forming a great formation that defies heaven and earth. It is said that this extraordinary lotus from beyond the world is suppressed beneath the Abyssal Boundary Wall.” “Abyssal Boundary Wall...” Lin Xiaosu murmured: “This is a new term for me.” Li Xueyi smiled gracefully: “That’s because you’re not a local. Locals are exceedingly familiar with this term, as the Abyssal Boundary Wall is what blocks the Earth Core World from the Bridge Realm. It’s where one of Emperor Kun’s ribs is located. For the 193 clans of the Bridge Realm, hundreds of millions of people, over tens of thousands of years, their collective goal is to break through this boundary wall.” Lin Xiaosu slowly lifted his gaze, looking at the river surface outside. The river waves surged, but the waves in his heart were even higher than those of the river. The collective goal of 193 clans in the Bridge Realm, hundreds of millions of people over tens of thousands of years, is to break open the boundary wall. On the other side of the boundary wall lies one of Emperor Kun’s ribs. What does this imply? It implies that behind Emperor Kun’s rib is the Earth Core World. He had seen one such rib! He had even personally repaired one! After entering the Bridge Realm, he felt that the Earth Core World was very distant from that world because the Bridge Realm served as a transitional realm in between, but upon suddenly hearing the word “rib,” he realized that his world was actually just a step away from the Earth Core World. Not every Array Platform has an intermediary zone behind it. The underground of Ning City might lead directly through! “Your eyes are gazing at the river, your thoughts running wild, are you thinking about the river outside?” Li Xueyi’s voice came from beside him. “Indeed.” Li Xueyi asked: “What kind of scenery is the river outside right now?” “At this time of year, green trees and red flowers are reflected on the riverbanks, a gentle breeze brings refreshing coolness, white clouds drift across the horizon, the evening sun casts its glow while cooking smoke rises. As night falls, the stars and moon hang in the sky, the rippling waves, roosters crowing and dogs barking...” Lin Xiaosu looked toward the dome above, as if his thoughts had returned to the Yishui River outside his hometown.

Chapter 414: 414: The Branch of the Li Clan

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