Above the mountain of corpses and the sea of blood, the Ancestor of Alchemy was like the Sun in the sky, holy and extraordinary.
He stared at Ling Xian warmly, "You are not wrong to think that way. Though the Tomb of One Death did not come from my heart, I cannot escape responsibility."
Hearing this, Ling Xian frowned, confused.
What did he mean by not coming from his heart but cannot escape responsibility? Wasn't that contradictory?
"Right now, not only am I a remnant of a soul, I am also not the pure ancestor of alchemy." The Ancestor of Alchemy softly sighed.
"I know you are a remnant of a soul, but what does pure mean?" Ling Xian's frown deepened.
"Let me show you."
The Ancestor of Alchemy sighed. His white robe suddenly turned black and his temperament changed drastically.
If the him before was an extraordinary immortal, then right now, he was a cold and emotionless demon.
His heavenly aura, his holiness, all disappeared at this moment. What replaced it was coldness and darkness.
Ling Xian's pupils constricted at this. He sensed the ancient's Qi from the Ancestor of Alchemy.
This unique and powerful Qi was not something he could mistake. Compared to the Qi he sensed at the Tomb of One Thousand Miles, this was without a doubt, purer and more terrifying!
"Just who are you …" Ling Xian stared at the Ancestor of Alchemy. The Flower of Dao hung above his head as he waited.
"I am the Ancestor of Alchemy and the ancient ancestor."
The Ancestor of Alchemy sighed, "But right now, the Ancestor of Alchemy has the advantage. Therefore, I am the Ancestor of Alchemy."
"Two souls in one body?" Ling Xian frowned.
"That's right."
The Ancestor of Alchemy softly sighed, "Listen to me slowly."
As he spoke, he revealed a look of recollection, and he spoke about the events of the past.
"Back then, I led the demon slayer army against two ancient ancestors."
"In the end, at the cost of the entire demon slayer army, I killed one ancient ancestor."
"As for the remaining one, I killed him with me."
"However, we were both remnant souls. In the end, we tangled together and neither of us could do anything to the other."
The Ancestor of Alchemy simply explained.
"I understand now."
Ling Xian exhaled a mouthful of murky air, "Then what about the Tomb of Death and One to Live?"
"He set it up."
The Ancestor of Alchemy sighed, "He wanted to sacrifice all living beings to create himself."
"You didn't stop him? Since you have the ability to suppress him, why didn't you stop him? "Ling Xian frowned.
"Our strength is similar. Neither of us can truly suppress the other."
"Right now, I am suppressing him, but after a while, he will be suppressing me."
"Therefore, I can't stop him, nor can I destroy the Tomb of One of Myriad Deaths."
The Pill Ancestor sighed softly.
"So we can only watch as he sacrifices all the souls and resurrects in another way?"
Ling Xian frowned. Even though the life he created could not directly possess the power of the Divine Ancestor, it could inherit his memories!
It was just like the heart of an Immortal King. It wasn't an Immortal King, but its potential was heaven-defying, comparable to an Immortal King!
"The Demon Slayer Army was completely annihilated, and I also died. I paid such a huge price, how could I give him a chance to revive?"
The Pill Ancestor's eyes flashed with a cold light. "However, I am powerless to stop it. I can only go with the flow and change the life that is born."
Hearing this, Ling Xian squinted his eyes, "How?"
"My biggest regret in life is not being able to make the elixir form a spirit."
"Therefore, I plan on reversing the last step and turn a spiritual Dan into a spiritual Dan."
"That way, I will complete my wish and ruin the Divine Ancestor's plan."
The Pill Ancestor's expression was serious and his tone was powerful.
"Spiritual Dans …"
Ling Xian mumbled. Spiritual Dans are the most mysterious kind in the world.
Every flower, every grass, every mountain, and every rock can become spiritual. Medicinal Dans are no exception.
However, this is not an easy task. Even the Pill Ancestor at his peak couldn't turn a Dan into a spiritual Dan.
Ling Xian asked, "How much confidence do you have?"
"Fifty percent."
The Pill Ancestor said in a low voice, "Spiritual Dans have their own spirituality. Plus, the Tomb of One of Myriad Deaths, there is a chance it can transform into a spiritual Dan."
"Theoretically speaking, it is possible."
Ling Xian squinted, "But don't forget, if you can stop the Divine Ancestor, he can stop you."
"Yes."
The Pill Ancestor softly sighed, "Therefore, I need you."
Hearing this, Ling Xian silenced.
After some time, he asked in a low voice, "What do you need me to do?"
"Help me complete the last step. I need you to destroy the life he created and inject spiritual energy into the Dan." The Pill Ancestor's expression was serious.
"It sounds easy, but to do it …" Ling Xian bitterly smiled.
Though normally speaking, a new life doesn't have any energy, can the Divine Ancestor be judged by normal standards?
Especially this Divine Ancestor, he was someone who could die with the Pill Ancestor!
Therefore, even Ling Xian found this troublesome.
"It truly is difficult to do. But I have no other choice. You are the same," the Pill Ancestor said in a low voice.
"Why me? Giving such a heavy responsibility to a seventh level cultivator, don't you think it's too reckless? "Ling Xian asked after a moment of silence.
"Because you respect heroes."
The Pill Ancestor looked at Ling Xian in a serious manner, "Your personality makes me feel safe in giving you this heavy responsibility. I believe that you will do your best to complete it."
"I cannot believe a subconscious action would bring me trouble …" Ling Xian shook his head and smiled bitterly.
"I believe that you will accept this trouble." The Pill Ancestor was certain.
"You want me to watch the Divine Ancestor kill everyone? I cannot do that." Ling Xian softly sighed.
"Very well."
The Pill Ancestor smiled, "This truly is troublesome. But I will not let you do this for nothing. I will not let you sacrifice yourself."
"Oh?"
Ling Xian faintly smiled, "So you are going to give me benefits?"
"I am merely a remnant of a soul today and I am not pure. The remnant of the ancestor's soul has been affecting me."
"Therefore, I cannot give you the inheritance and the Dan."
"However, I can teach you how to control the array. That will give you an advantage in the fight."
The Pill Ancestor smiled warmly, "With this array, even if you fail, you will be able to leave safely."
"That doesn't sound like I'm losing out." Ling Xian smiled and stopped worrying.
"It's very rare to find a descendant as talented as you."
The Pill Ancestor sighed, "This world needs people like you to protect it. No matter what, I will not let you die."
Hearing this, Ling Xian silenced.
He could tell just how much emotion the Pill Ancestor was talking about. It wasn't about him, it was about the world.
"Okay, I don't have much time left. Hurry up."
The Pill Ancestor's expression turned serious. Then, he pointed between Ling Xian's brows and transferred the method to control the array into his mind.
This process lasted for a while.
After the Pill Ancestor retracted his finger, Ling Xian also learned how to control the array.
He was an array grandmaster. Given time, even if he doesn't know how to control the array, he can control it. Now that he has the method, it was easy to learn.
"How much have you learned?" The Pill Ancestor smiled warmly, his eyes were full of anticipation.
"I have learned it." Ling Xian grinned.
"Learned it?"
The Pill Ancestor was startled, "Young man, I have underestimated you."
"You are flattering me."
Ling Xian smiled and erased his smile. He said in a low voice, "Immortal, do not worry. I will do my best to stop you."
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