Chapter 234: Chapter 232: Disaster 50 Years Later

“What did you see…”

Lingji Zi repeated his junior sister’s words, then recalled the moment of divine prognostication he had just experienced.

Beneath a mass of golden light, among the 24 streaks of radiance, countless figures flickered…

“Junior sister, that single glance… it cleared away years of my accumulated merit and also took 50 years of my life span…”

“What! Such a significant cause and effect, and even merit is insufficient to offset it! It actually took so many years of brother’s life span!”

The divination of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect always came at a price; those who disclosed heavenly secrets were always synonymous with short-lived.

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Seeing that Lingji Zi was still in a state of deep shock, Yuheng Zi pressed further:

“Brother, what exactly did you see?”

“I saw… destiny.”

“Des…tiny?”

Yuheng Zi had never heard such a grave term; it was rarely mentioned in the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, because in some sense, the sect had the ability to change the future, and their merit came from this.

Therefore, Yuheng Zi wondered why Lingji Zi felt he had to lie to Yang Fu.

At this moment, looking at her brother’s expression, she deduced there must be some unspeakable secret.

Lingji Zi looked down at Yang Qiang sleeping below him and, after pondering for a moment, let out a bitter smile.

“Since you are here… let’s proceed as usual.”

[Yang Qiang has joined the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, adding the new faction ‘Heavenly Mechanism Sect’, information can be checked at any time.]

[Yang Family descendants have entered a powerful sect, further diversifying the family’s power, Incense Fire Value +200.]

“What the hell am I even watching! All I see is question marks!”

Yang Genshuo cursed outright, not only was his vision limited to a range of 100 meters, but the information of the two people he could see there was all a bunch of question marks… oh wait, after they introduced themselves, two names were added.

After Yang Fu left, he noticed Lingji Zi and Yuheng Zi seemed to be conversing, but not a sound was heard. It must be the Heavenly Mechanism Sect’s voice transmission technique, making him scratch his ears in frustration.

“What the hell are those two blabbering about? Why do they love speaking in riddles so much!”

Yang Genshuo preferred those characters who talked to themselves about their thoughts, otherwise, it was as boring as it was with these two enigmas since he could observe nothing.

The addition of incense fire was quite good, especially since his Incense Fire Value was quite useful at the moment, developing the Devil Wind Forest to absorb the essence of new demon beasts’ flesh and blood, which was rapidly increasing the strength of Yang Shi and Yang Fujian.

“The Heavenly Mechanism Sect can conceal heavenly secrets… impossible to probe their data, it must be a game setting, yet not entirely invincible.”

In the past, he was able to see Character Cards of Golden Core Stage, even Nascent Soul Stage old monsters, thinking that flipping through Character Cards could ignore all states, until the Heavenly Mechanism Sect taught him a lesson that there was a ‘Concealing Heavenly Secrets’ state that could block his vision.

“Luckily, such an ability rarely exists; at least, I have only seen it used by people of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect so far.”

Complaining about the Heavenly Mechanism Sect was not the point, after Yang Genshuo swore a few times, he started to focus on the important matters.

“The fact that people from the Heavenly Mechanism Sect are not taking action… this is a problem.”

“What they said about cherishing the last 50 years, does it mean something big will happen after 50 years? A complete breach of the barrier? Wouldn’t that be the end of it? If the Demon Clan’s strength is as they claim to be like Bear Boss Pei Qi and others… then not to mention the Danai Dynasty, even if all the Cloud Hidden Spirit Sect went up, it would not be enough to fight them.”

“I’m getting a feeling that we’re screwed…”

The results of this divination exceeded Yang Genshuo’s expectations. If it was as Lingji Zi said, that they had only the last 50 years… that would mean game over.

“Better to believe it exists than not; one should consider the credibility of the number one hidden sect.”

After all, Yang Genshuo could think of no reason why people from the Heavenly Mechanism Sect needed to deceive Yang Fu.

“It’s time to leave a backup plan for the family…”

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“Yang Shi, that group of demons is completing a ceremony to destroy the barrier of the Demon Realm; in 50 years, a drastic change will occur, and the Demon Clan might descend upon the Devil Wind Continent in full force. You need to plan an escape route in advance.”

“What!?”

Yang Shi was shocked after receiving the message from his ancestor.

“Don’t be surprised; this is the result of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect’s Great Power’s deduction. If we can’t stop it, when the time comes, you must take all the Yang Family away from here…”

“Leave here? To where? The Fierce Sun Dynasty? With the Demon Clan’s abilities… it’s impossible that they won’t discover the way to the Fierce Sun Dynasty. That’s not safe either.”

“To the Spirit Miao Continent.”

“This! How is it possible to reach the Spirit Miao Continent across the insurmountable gap between it and the dynasties without the guidance of the Cloud Hidden Spirit Sect?”

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“At that time, I will arrange for you…”

“Oh…”

Upon hearing this, Yang Shi’s expression fluctuated between hope and uncertainty.

It wasn’t that he doubted the ancestor’s abilities; the ancestor’s strength far exceeded their imagination. He was pondering…

“What about the people of the Danai Dynasty…?”

“…”

Yang Genshuo had no answer.

Seeing that the ancestor did not respond, Yang Shi understood and bowed towards the ancestral shrine.

“Ancestor, there are still 50 years… You have already told me, so there is hope for change. I will not give up on my hometown! You taught me that there are no insoluble issues, as long as I believe!”

At this moment, Yang Shi’s face was resolute, and a peculiar light seemed to flicker around him.

The [Madman] Talent was triggered.

[Madman (Earth Level): When one’s heart is set, success follows! One has the chance to accomplish whatever is earnestly sought, Qi Fortune +30. When one doubts oneself, Qi Fortune -30.]

Yang Genshuo looked at Yang Shi, whose Qi Fortune had just increased by 30 points.

This was the first time Yang Shi had triggered the effect of the [Madman] Talent after resolving the chaos caused by the Demon Cultivators.

It required immense willpower to trigger this Talent.

“Is this the power of belief…”

Yang Genshuo nodded. He did not understand the mysteries of divining the Heavenly Mechanism in the world of Immortal Cultivation, but… his knowledge and thoughts told him that there is no such thing as fate.

If everything were predestined, why would one look both ways before crossing a road?

“Man’s determination can overcome destiny, Yang Shi… give it your all.”

Time flowed swiftly on.

Yang Fu returned to the Cloud Hidden Spirit Sect to seclude himself for cultivation, to recover the majority of the Thunder Tribulation Power that had been taken from him, and to modify his Cultivation Technique. His loss in Cultivation was severe, and he would need to be in retreat for several years.

Yang Qiang had begun his Cultivation in the Heavenly Mechanism Sect.

However, the Cultivation methods of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect were completely different from other Sects; they didn’t teach Yang Qiang Cultivation Techniques, but instead started with imparting knowledge to purify his heart and mind.

During the day, he studied history and the sect’s classics…

At night, Lingji Zi and Yuheng Zi, whose whereabouts were unknown, would come back wearing various strange and exotic garments to teach him perspectives on worldly matters.

“Yang Qiang, once a teacher, always a father. From now on, your second master and I are your closest kin.”

“Yes, Grandmaster.”

Yang Qiang nodded. His brother Yang Fu had also taught him this principle.

“After you become a member of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, you must let go of worldly attachments and with a pure heart cultivate the ‘Heavenly Mechanism Skill’ and the ‘Merit Technique’. From now on, worldly affairs… are nothing but external objects to you.”

This principle was too profound for Yang Qiang to grasp, and after pondering for a long while, he ended up saying:

“Wuu wuu wuu~ Grandmaster, I miss my mother and stepmother.”

After all, he was still a child, and in this world where he had no kin, his heart was filled with loneliness.

“Forgetting the bonds of your family is the first step to entering the Heavenly Mechanism Sect…”

The voice of Lingji Zi was ethereal and penetrating.

On several large screens that belonged to Yang Genshuo, Yang Qiang occupied only a small portion of space. At this moment, his field of vision, which was at 100 meters, slowly shrunk to 95 meters.

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Three months passed.

Yang Shi’s conviction did not bring immediate effects; rather, he first received the news of Hu Yue’s death…

At that moment, even Yang Genshuo was shocked.

That was a Great Demon at the Foundation Establishment Stage!