Chapter 1045: Primordial Seed

A majestic flying vessel glided through the clouds, moving as smoothly as if traveling over land, its hull adorned with a lifelike fire lotus pattern.

This was the flying vessel of the Qin Tianwang lineage.

At that moment, in the upper deck cabin of the flying vessel, Qin Lian sat cross-legged, her gaze fixed on the stunning figure ahead, and she calmly asked: "Qin Yi, have you completed the task I entrusted you with?"

A complex expression appeared on Qin Yi's beautiful face; she naturally knew the task Qin Lian referred to—that was to find an opportunity to obtain a piece of Li Luo's flesh and blood.

She gently shook her head and said: "I have disappointed Mother, for Li Luo is extremely wary of me, and the trump cards he hides are incredibly strong—he not only severely wounded Zhao Yan, but I even witnessed him slay that true demon."

"Therefore, I did not obtain his flesh and blood."

Qin Lian's face turned slightly cold as she said: "You have disappointed me greatly!"

Qin Yi lowered her head slightly and said: "It is my inadequacy as a daughter."

Qin Lian stared at Qin Yi, her voice cold: "I warn you—though that Li Luo boy is indeed handsome, I and his family are mortal enemies; in the future, either I will die at their hands, or they will die at mine. As my daughter, you had better make your position clear!"

Qin Yi spoke softly: "Whatever Mother says, there is nothing between me and Li Luo, and since you are my mother, no matter what, I will always stand by your side."

Upon hearing this, Qin Lian's expression eased slightly; her eyes flashed as she said: "You previously said Li Luo entered that medicine hut without revealing his 'token'? And moreover, the white ape there even brought him into the main hall?"

Qin Yi nodded and said: "Indeed, I did not see Li Luo produce any token, and the white ape seemed quite courteous toward him—even respectful."

"I suspect Li Luo may have obtained a high-status identity through extraordinary luck in the Lingxiang Cave Heaven."

Qin Lian let out a cold laugh: "How could an identity obtained within the Lingxiang Cave Heaven possibly surpass the 'Elder Token' I gave you?"

"That token was acquired by me back then in the ruins of the 'Wu Xiang Holy Sect,' including the intelligence about that medicine hut..."

Qin Yi questioned: "Then why would the white ape treat him so courteously and even guide him into the main hall? From what I observed there, Li Luo must have gained considerable benefits."

Qin Lian's eyes flashed, then she waved her hand and said: "Forget it—this matter is already past; no need to pursue it further. Upon returning this time, you must also begin preparing for your future assault on the Tianxiang Realm."

Qin Yi nodded in agreement and then turned and withdrew.

After Qin Yi departed, Qin Lian's face suddenly turned icy, her eyes filled with uncertain suspicion: "That Li Luo boy—actually managed to be respectfully guided into the main hall by the white ape without showing the Elder Token—this identity..."

Qin Lian rose, flicked her finger, and a strand of firelight landed on the wall behind her; instantly, flame patterns spread outward, forming a fire lotus.

Then the wall trembled slightly and actually split open from within.

Qin Lian entered, where stood a stone platform bearing a crystal ball; she approached it, raised her hand, and infused a stream of spiritual force into it, activating it.

As the crystal ball activated, light suddenly flowed within it, then gradually condensed into a human figure seated cross-legged above it.

It was a silver-haired man, his physique robust, his features handsome, with mysterious runes etched upon his face, giving him an aura of profound mystery.

"Grand Palace Master." Qin Lian bowed upon seeing him.

The person before her was named Qin Jiejie, the true current ruler of the Qin Tianwang lineage.

"How is it?" the silver-haired man asked with a light smile.

Qin Lian fell silent for a moment, then said: "I suspect the thing is on Li Luo's person!"

Qin Jiejie's eyes flowed with unfathomable light as he stared at Qin Lian and slowly said: "Are you certain?"

Qin Lian said in a deep voice: "I have investigated—within the Lingxiang Cave Heaven, Li Luo moves about as freely as a fish in water, obtaining opportunities with ease, which indicates he must have deep ties to the Wu Xiang Holy Sect."

"Furthermore, that white ape in the medicine hut guided him into the main hall, while even Qin Yi, holding an Elder Token, cannot enter there. Moreover, medicine gathering in the hut is strictly limited in quantity, yet Li Luo managed to take out many rare items—this shows the ape allows him to take freely. Such status and position are certainly not ordinary."

"Thus, even if Qin Yi failed to obtain Li Luo's essence blood for verification, from these details alone, we can already make some judgments."

Qin Jiejie's voice came without ripple: "But these have always been merely your speculation."

"For your speculation, our Qin Tianwang lineage's reaction back then was already somewhat excessive, nearly inviting suspicion."

Qin Lian suddenly raised her head, locking eyes with Qin Jiejie, somewhat agitated: "My speculation is absolutely correct—back then, in the ruins of the Wu Xiang Holy Sect, I indeed obtained this information from a scattered classic!"

"In those ruins, there existed the 'Primordial Seed'!"

"Grand Palace Master, you certainly know what the 'Primordial Seed' represents, which is why back then you allowed the Qin Tianwang lineage to erupt in such fierce retaliation, hunting down Li Taixuan and the two!"

"And the 'Primordial Seed' is very likely taken by Li Taixuan and Dan Tai Lan!"

Upon hearing the three words 'Primordial Seed,' even Qin Jiejie, the current ruler of the Qin Tianwang lineage, felt his eyes surge with violent emotion.

Because the ruler of the Tianwang lineage is himself a 'Dual Crown King'-level existence, Qin Jiejie naturally knows many ancient secrets, including this so-called 'Primordial Seed.'

It is the most ancient and mysterious power in the world—even a Tianwang-level towering being has great interest in seeking it.

Throughout history, there have been records of the 'Primordial Seed'; it is said that every appearance and awakening of the 'Primordial Seed' brings countless struggles, even involving Tianwang-level powerhouses making a move.

And in history, there have also appeared beings bearing the 'Primordial Seed,' standing at the peak of heaven and earth, becoming supreme existences that dominate an era.

Therefore, whether demon, human race, or other beings, all harbor great interest in the 'Primordial Seed.'

Because in ancient history, a proverb has been passed down.

Chaos returns to the origin.

Some say this chaos may be the source of demons—after all, among all beings between heaven and earth, only the demons are truly terrifying and unsettling.

But no matter what, the 'Primordial Seed' is absolutely the most ancient secret in this world, and its allure is something no one can resist.

Silence fell within the secret chamber.

The undulations in Qin Jiejie's eyes gradually subsided; facing the so-called 'Primordial Seed,' even he could not remain calm.

"Actually, it is also possible that the 'Primordial Seed' remains in the ruins of the Wu Xiang Holy Sect, and Li Taixuan and Dan Tai Lan back then perhaps did not obtain it." Qin Jiejie said slowly.

"The 'Primordial Seed' involves too much, so information about it is known only to the true rulers of the Qin Tianwang lineage—even they dare not act too aggressively in hunting Li Taixuan, for they understand that although Li Taixuan has left the Tianyu Divine Province, Li Jingzhe's gaze remains fixed upon them; if they act too radically, they will inevitably invite suspicion."

"Of course, there is still an important premise: no one can truly confirm whether Li Taixuan and Dan Tai Lan obtained the 'Primordial Seed.'"

"All of this is merely suspicion and speculation from Qin Lian."

"Yet even as mere speculation, back then the Qin Tianwang lineage acted as if they were about to launch a 'Tianwang Great War' against the Li Tianwang lineage."

"Grand Palace Master, if the 'Primordial Seed' was truly taken by them?" Qin Lian said calmly.

Qin Jiejie fell silent; if Li Taixuan and Dan Tai Lan truly took the 'Primordial Seed,' then perhaps in the future, the Li Tianwang lineage will far surpass our Qin Tianwang lineage.

At that time, given the enmity between them, the Qin Tianwang lineage will inevitably have to pay a heavy price for what happened back then.

Silence continued for an unknown duration; Qin Jiejie's eyelids slowly drooped, and he said: "Li Jingzhe's recent advancement to 'Dual Crown King' will greatly increase the strength of the Li Tianwang lineage, and his grand display of force against the Tiger King Zhao Zong is also meant to tell us these people: do not think of doing anything to Li Luo."

"He is warning us."

So, as long as Li Jingzhe is here, we cannot move against Li Luo.

Qin Nine Tribulations smiled faintly, looking toward Qin Lian.

This matter still requires a plan; wait for now, I naturally have my own scheme.

Upon hearing this, Qin Lian understood in her heart, then lowered her head in assent. She stared at the ground, as if seeing the faces of Li Taixuan and Dan Tai Lan, and thus her gaze grew ever colder.

Dear readers, a correction here: it is the primordial species, not the primordial beginning species. A primordial beginning species appeared once before, which was a double-pinyin error; from now on, we shall follow the primordial species. Haha.