Chapter 1171, The Founder Is About to Return; They Are From the Same Era

Translator: Fate

Translation Checker: Silavin

 

Ling Yuxian stood there with her eyes closed. It seemed that she was getting some rest while her mind was elsewhere.

 

It was as though she and the other people in the hall were not in the same world. She just ignored them.

 

Even when the Elders arrived, she would not salute them. She could do whatever she wanted, and there was an icy aura around her.

 

The Elders and Disciples of the Imperial Celestial Palace had a complicated attitude towards Ling Yuxian.

 

Many speculated that she might be the Daughter of the current Palace Master. After all, they shared the same surname, Ling.

 

However, the Palace Master never had a partner, so it did not seem like he had any children. Therefore, all sorts of speculation were formed about Ling Yuxian’s identity.

 

Many felt that she was the Daughter of a powerful cultivator from the Imperial Celestial Palace in the distant past, and she had been sealed the entire time. It was not until the current epoch that she was born.

 

Ling Qiuchang had never told anyone about Ling Yuxian’s identity. Although he was Ling Yuxian’s Master on paper, he did not treat her like she was a Junior or a Disciple most of the time.

 

Anyway, Ling Yuxian’s Talent was unrivalled. It could be said that she was one of the most gifted prodigies in the history of the Imperial Celestial Palace.

 

Even the Elders in the Dao Realm were not sure about how powerful Ling Yuxian truly was.

 

Whenever her name was brought up, the Disciples of the current generation would show their reverence and admiration.

 

“Don’t worry. When all the Elders arrive, I’ll tell all of you what is happening.” Noticing the glances of the Disciples in the hall, Ling Qiuchang took a look at Ling Yuxian and shook his head.

 

The incident this time was unexpected. He still found it inconceivable. Since Ling Yuxian had told him about it, he would naturally believe her.

 

Everyone at the Imperial Celestial Palace knew that Ling Yuxian’s identity was special, but only Ling Qiuchang and several people were aware of who she was.

 

The others who knew of Ling Yuxian’s identity were all living fossils of the Imperial Celestial Palace. Their status was unrivalled. They had been in seclusion in the depths of Spacetime to comprehend the Great Dao. They would only show up every several epochs.

 

However, even they were respectful of Ling Yuxian. They did not treat her like she was a Junior.

 

As the current Palace Master of the Imperial Celestial Palace, Ling Qiuchang took the responsibility of looking after Ling Yuxian.

 

He still vividly remembered the scene. The Great Ancestors who told him to look after Ling Yuxian spoke to him in stern voices. They even said that Ling Yuxian’s existence was more important than the Imperial Celestial Palace itself.

 

That was because she was from the same era as the Founder of the Imperial Celestial Palace.

 

They speculated that she might be his Daughter. For some reason, she was sealed, and it was not until the current epoch that she was born.

 

Ling Qiuchang was flabbergasted at that time. He had never expected that he would come into contact with such an ancient existence one day. Naturally, he would not dare to be disrespectful.

 

However, Ling Yuxian was only seven or eight years old at that time. She looked clever and adorable, just like a finely made porcelain doll. It seemed that she wasn’t aware of her identity and background. She was just like any other ordinary child.

 

Ling Qiuchang suspected that she did not have her past memories, that was why she was acting like any ordinary girl. Hence, he quit being as cautious as he was in the beginning.

 

After passing Ling Yuxian to him, the Great Ancestors directly left for the depths of Spacetime and continued comprehending the Great Dao, hoping to achieve a breakthrough one day.

 

Ling Qiuchang felt helpless at that. He could only handle the affairs at the Imperial Celestial Palace while nurturing Ling Yuxian.

 

Fortunately, even though Ling Yuxian was young, she was clever and thoughtful. He did not have to worry about her. Moreover, she had an outstanding cultivation talent.

 

It would take ordinary Disciples decades or even hundreds of years to learn a Divine Dao Ability, but she only needed half a day to master them, which was incredible.

 

Ling Qiuchang had been cultivating his power for countless years to attain his current cultivation and Dao Fruit. He was gratified with Ling Yuxian’s achievements.

 

He had been pursuing the Great Dao all his life, so he never had a partner, let alone a child. As time passed, he treated Ling Yuxian like his Adoptive Daughter.

 

Many years ago, one of his enemies broke free and came to get his revenge. To make sure the Imperial Celestial Palace would not be dragged into this, he went to battle against the enemy on his own.

 

For this reason, he entrusted Ling Yuxian to a friend. The battle lasted for more than ten years. In the end, they failed to kill each other, so they could only give up and wait for a chance to battle again in the future.

 

Then, he went to the place where his friend resided and took Ling Yuxian back. Nevertheless, he discovered that Ling Yuxian seemed to have regained her past memories.

 

Sometimes, when he saw her gaze and expression, he would tremble in fear. He would not dare to look her in the eye.

 

Ling Yuxian was no longer the little girl she used to be. After she retrieved some of her memories, she became sacred and authoritative like a Deity from Heaven.

 

Naturally, Ling Qiuchang would not dare to continue treating her like his Adoptive Daughter.

 

To others, he was still Ling Yuxian’s Master, but she was the one who gave him some guidance when he had some problems regarding his cultivation. This made Ling Qiuchang feel helpless and bitter.

 

[Yuxian is from the same era as the Founder. Since she said that she could detect the Founder’s aura and that he is about to return, there is no need to hold any doubt. But, why was the Founder trapped somewhere and needed other people to save him? Are there secrets that even I’m not aware of?]

 

Ling Qiuchang snapped back to reality and shook his head. Although he was perplexed, he did not doubt what Ling Yuxian had told him.

 

The Founder of the Imperial Celestial Palace did not have any descendants. The other Bloodlines in the Imperial Celestial Palace came about at a later time.

 

As for why the Founder went missing back then, it remained a mystery in the Imperial Celestial Palace.

 

Outside the hall, more and more Elders arrived along with their Disciples.

 

Ling Yuxian, whose eyes were closed as though she was getting some rest, finally opened her eyes and swept a glance over them.

 

“There are fewer True Dao Realm experts than in the past. Is this the current power of the Imperial Celestial Palace? If those reclusive ancient beings are also included, I guess we can be more confident but…” She muttered under her breath.

 

Ling Qiuchang, who was nearest to Ling Yuxian, heard her and put on a helpless smile.

 

The current Imperial Celestial Palace was indeed much weaker than in the past as they were on the decline. Otherwise, they would not have put up with the fact that Di Wen of the Beast Court had made a fuss and destroyed many universes in their territory.