Chapter 404: The Floating Divine Island, the Profound Image Secret Realm p1
This expression… didn’t seem like her usual self.
Lin Tianlu pondered for a moment and then asked directly: “What are you thinking, Valley Master?”
“Me?”
The Valley Master blinked her eyes and quickly replied with a meaningful and ambiguous smile: “Are you worried that I’ll become greedy, Tianlu, and abuse this divine power?”
“I can’t see through your thoughts, Valley Master.” Lin Tianlu’s expression turned serious: “And you haven’t revealed your true intentions to me.”
He had met countless people and demons and ghosts.
But there was only one person whose thoughts he couldn’t discern at all.
This Valley Master.
“You’ll understand eventually.”
The Valley Master’s smile didn’t fade, and she said softly: “At least, I’ve kept my promise to you, Tianlu, I won’t get involved in worldly power struggles.
And now, thanks to your help, I’ve regained the power of our ancient ancestors and can protect our Lunar Valley for tens of thousands of years, without having to worry about any external threats.”
She suddenly chuckled softly: “It seems I showed a strange expression just now?”
Lin Tianlu frowned: “That smile of yours just now was quite… intriguing.”
“I was just… overjoyed and a bit… unstable.” The Valley Master pursed her lips and smiled faintly: “There’s no need to overthink it, Tianlu. How about we explore this floating island now?”
“…Alright.”
Lin Tianlu hesitated and nodded, cupping his hands respectfully: “I believe that even with such power, you’ll remain true to your heart, Valley Master.”
“All the changes in Lunar Valley are thanks to you, Tianlu, I will naturally listen to you.” The Valley Master’s gaze softened, a gentle smile appearing on her face.
At the same time, clouds and mist seemed to gather beneath her, slowly lifting her massive body towards the floating island.
…
Approaching the island, Lin Tianlu was surprised to see that it was like a celestial kingdom, with palaces and halls carved from gold and stone, its scale incredibly grand and majestic. He had only seen such grandeur at the Wan Sheng Immortal Sect before.
But unlike the immortal aura of the Wan Sheng Immortal Sect, this island kingdom felt sacred and inviolable. Even with the Valley Master’s massive body, she seemed tiny upon landing on the island, the palaces and pillars towering into the sky, surrounded by swirling mist, like a divine palace symbolizing supreme authority.
“This divine island and sacred hall were built by our Earth Mother Clan in ancient times, for worship and also as a resting place.”
The Valley Master slowly entered the sacred hall.
Lin Tianlu looked around and saw murals carved on the walls of the corridor, depicting ancient characters and patterns, mysterious and unfathomable.
Although he couldn’t understand their meaning, the sheer scale of these murals, stretching endlessly like a mountain range, was awe-inspiring.
“These murals were created by the people of the ancient wilderness, worshipping our Earth Mother Clan.”
The Valley Master parted her lips slightly and explained: “They depict scenes of burning incense, bathing, sacrificing livestock, performing rituals, and also our Saint Clan fighting against enemies and protecting the people in ancient times.”
Lin Tianlu asked curiously: “These ancient times… were they… tens of thousands of years ago?”
“I know you’re curious, Tianlu.”
The Valley Master chuckled: “Based on the records within the One Profound Wish, the era when immortals and gods coexisted was still three thousand years after the ancient times of our Earth Mother Clan.”
“The legacy of the Earth Mother Clan… is that ancient?” Lin Tianlu couldn’t help but look surprised.
“Although ancient, it ultimately crumbled and fell apart.”
The Valley Master lowered her eyes and smiled faintly: “By the time of the immortals and gods, our Earth Mother Clan was already in decline, no longer as powerful and glorious as before. And our ancestors, no longer interested in fighting and killing, gradually withdrew from the world, seeking a secluded paradise to live in peace.
And this floating divine island was built by the ancient clan, to continue our bloodline, our only sanctuary. As for the conflicts and chaos of the outside world, our Earth Mother Clan no longer participated.”
“But unfortunately, we were repeatedly persecuted over the millennia, gradually declining, until a thousand years ago, when we were almost completely annihilated, only two true descendants remaining.”
The Valley Master sighed softly: “After tens of thousands of years of glory, it all vanished like smoke and mist. Even such a powerful and sacred clan was reduced to ruins.”
“It’s already a miracle that this glorious civilization has been preserved.”
Lin Tianlu looked at the murals and carvings on the walls, his heart filled with amazement.
He looked at the towering jade throne at the far end of the hall, behind it hundreds of figures, half-human, half-serpent, carved in relief, holding weapons, their aura imposing, like invincible divine soldiers, far more powerful than any mortal army.
After a while, the Valley Master had reached the center of the hall.
She lightly tapped the ground with her serpent tail, and a crystal pillar rose from a crack in the floor.
As she placed her hand on the pillar, a strange light flickered within, transforming into intricate and shining patterns that quickly flowed down into the depths of the hall.
Instantly, the entire hall, like a complex machine, lit up, countless pathways and channels glowing brightly. In a flash, the entire sacred hall seemed to awaken from ancient times, trembling and rumbling!
Thump, thump, thump!
Lin Tianlu’s expression changed slightly as he heard the heavy, muffled sounds and quickly looked towards the source.
Seeing what was happening, his eyes widened, and he held his breath.
From the tunnels and passageways surrounding the hall, groups of soldiers, their formations neat and orderly, emerged, almost identical to the figures carved on the murals, their bodies exposed, clad only in leather armor, their demeanor solemn and dignified.
And these soldiers were all incredibly beautiful and graceful, both heroic and elegant, their serpent tails swaying, not a strange or unsettling sight, but rather natural and alluring.
“These soldiers…”
But looking closely, Lin Tianlu quickly realized that their eyes were empty and vacant, although they had bodies, they were just empty shells.
“They are the Sacred Guards from ancient times.”
The Valley Master explained softly: “They offered their bodies tens of thousands of years ago, slumbering with this floating island and sacred hall, waiting to be called upon again, willing to sacrifice themselves to protect our descendants.
Even without souls or consciousness, as long as they receive an order, they will still be the invincible warriors of ancient times, fighting to their last breath.”
“…”
Lin Tianlu was silent, staring at the hundreds of soldiers gathered around them.
He could almost see these women from tens of thousands of years ago, fighting bravely on the battlefield, defending their home.
Although they were women, their courage and determination were no less than men’s, perhaps even greater!
His thoughts stirring, he bowed respectfully to the soldiers.
Even though they were long gone, soldiers who sacrificed themselves for their home and country deserved respect and admiration.
“If these warriors knew that someone was still paying their respects to them tens of thousands of years later, they would surely be pleased.” The Valley Master looked down at her ample bosom, cupped by her arm, and chuckled: “Tianlu, you can also command these ancient Sacred Guards now.”
“Me?”
Lin Tianlu was slightly stunned, his thoughts racing, and he quickly chuckled: “Is it because of… what happened between us earlier, Valley Master?”
“You now have the necessary authority.”
The Valley Master’s lips curved into a smile as she continued walking forward, surrounded by the hundreds of ancient Sacred Guards.
And at this moment, she slowly ascended the majestic jade throne.
Lin Tianlu looked at the brightly lit throne and platform, the atmosphere in the hall becoming more and more solemn and oppressive, and after a moment of thought, he whispered: “Valley Master, should I… step down before you ascend the throne? Or perhaps, you should… put on some more clothes—”
“Just stay where you are, Tianlu.”
The Valley Master smiled gently: “As for clothes, it’s fine to wear some.”
As soon as she finished speaking, a brilliant golden light, like starlight, seemed to pour down from the high walls of the hall, swirling and converging around the Valley Master, forming a magnificent golden robe, embroidered with intricate patterns, like golden feathers, a sash around her waist and shoulders, tassels like flowing stars dangling from her arms, countless gold and silver ornaments tinkling softly from the hem of her skirt.
Her demeanor dignified and holy, like a queen or empress, her graceful movements incredibly beautiful and captivating.
But the Valley Master, despite her majestic aura, still had a gentle smile on her face, her dress low-cut, her ample bosom, bound by the golden gauze, even more prominent, almost bursting out of her clothes.
“Cough, cough!”
Lin Tianlu almost choked, his eye twitching awkwardly.
The Valley Master looked down and teased: “Why are you so flustered, Tianlu?”
“Perhaps I shouldn’t have mentioned the clothes…”
The Valley Master chuckled softly: “You’ll get used to it.”
As she teased him, she had already reached the throne and gracefully sat down.
The gentleness in her eyes vanished, replaced by a cold and condescending gaze, as if she looked down upon all things, her aura like that of a queen from tens of thousands of years ago, returned to her throne, surrounded by hundreds of ancient Sacred Guards.
In an instant, the entire hall seemed to tremble, as if celebrating the arrival of its new master, even the floating divine island was bathed in a multicolored light.
And beneath the throne, several glowing spheres of light rose from the ground, like stars arranged on a Go board.
Lin Tianlu pondered for a moment and suddenly asked:
“Now that you’ve recreated this floating divine island with your great power and become its new master, Valley Master, what are your plans?”
“You didn’t say it out loud, Tianlu, but I can see that you’re worried I might become greedy and abuse this power.”
The Valley Master chuckled and extended her hand:
“But do you remember what I mentioned before we came here, Tianlu?”
Lin Tianlu thought for a moment and then asked in surprise: “The new secret realm?”
“Indeed.”
The Valley Master smiled gently, a strange light gathering in her palm: “This realm, along with this floating divine island, will become a new secret realm for our Lunar Valley, a cultivation ground for our disciples. And the ancient rituals within will provide us with opportunities for breakthroughs.
The elders and I have been working on this for more than a month, constructing the foundation of the formation, connecting this realm to the rift valley in the back mountain.”
Lin Tianlu’s expression changed slightly.
After a moment of silence, he couldn’t help but cup his hands and apologize: “It seems I was overthinking things.”
The Valley Master just smiled without saying a word, and with a tap of her finger, this realm seemed to connect to the outside world, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth flowing in once more.
Lin Tianlu asked, puzzled: “But what will you do afterward, Valley Master?”
This massive body couldn’t possibly stay in Lunar Valley.
“This form is just a temporary manifestation.” The Valley Master seemed to have anticipated his question, and she smiled faintly: “I’ll return to normal once the technique is deactivated.”
She stood up from the throne and waved her sleeve gently: “As for now, Tianlu, why don’t you explore this divine island with me?”
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