Chapter 271: Too Bad!

The old man slowly stood up and walked to the secret chamber deep within the shrine. In the center of the chamber, an ancient coffin was emitting a faint, eerie black mist. That was the supreme treasure guarded for generations by the Dongying Alien world, the legendary "Ghost God Box" capable of awakening ancient demons.

"Two hundred years..." the old man muttered to himself, "The Dongying Alien world has laid dormant for two whole centuries, and finally, we have waited for this opportunity. The Eight Extraordinary Techniques of Huaxia, and that little Daoist named Lin Xuan, will all become our nourishment!"

He stretched out his withered fingers and gently stroked the coffin: "Soon, you will see the light of day again. When that time comes, the entire Alien world will bow at our feet!"

Inside the secret chamber, the eerie green firelight flickered, reflecting the old man's crazed smile. A storm capable of shaking the entire Alien world was quietly brewing.

Lin Xuan, who was cultivating in the Quiet Room, suddenly felt a heart-wrenching, agonizing pain; his Heart Fire actually showed signs of spiraling out of control. That violent power rampaged through his body like thousands of red-hot steel needles traveling through his meridians, each heartbeat bringing unimaginable pain.

"Oh no!" Lin Xuan's forehead was instantly covered in cold sweat, "The Heart Fire has completely run wild. If I can't find the Dust of Earth to suppress it, I'm afraid..."

He dared not continue that line of thought. The Heart Fire was, by nature, the most Yang and rigid power between heaven and earth; if it completely spiraled out of control, it would not only destroy the Dao foundation he had painstakingly cultivated for years but could also trigger a catastrophic disaster. By then, the entire Baiyun Guan might be reduced to ashes.

"I can only try this method." He endured the excruciating pain and began to urge the Heart Fire. Since the Heart Fire had reached this point, he might as well borrow this power to sense the location of the Dust of Earth. The nature of the Dust of Earth was the most Yin and soft, which was just right to restrain the violence of the Heart Fire.

As the Heart Fire was urged, a peculiar power began to circulate between heaven and earth. The sky suddenly changed color, dark clouds rolled, and lightning flashed and thunder rumbled. A brilliant golden light descended from the sky, pointing straight into the distance. The radiance was so dazzling that it could be clearly seen even from dozens of miles away.

This sudden anomaly instantly caused a sensation. Media outlets from all directions rushed to report, helicopters circled in the air, and drones were densely packed. The number of clicks on online videos grew exponentially, and related topics on social media occupied the trending lists.

"My god, it's Baiyun Guan again! What on earth is going on?" "How many times has this anomaly happened now? There really is a master at Baiyun Guan!" "It seems to be pointing somewhere!" "This is too magical, this is definitely a real Immortal manifesting!" "Quick, watch the live stream, the scene is too shocking!"

Zhang Chulan was regulating his breath in the courtyard when he suddenly saw the anomaly in the sky and was dumbfounded: "My god! This... what is the situation?"

Xiao Qing's expression, however, became unusually grave: "Benefactor's Heart Fire has completely spiraled out of control. He is using this method to find the Dust of Earth. It's just that..." She bit her lip, "This commotion is too big; I'm afraid it will attract quite a bit of trouble."

At this moment, Zhao Fangxu was presiding over a high-level meeting at the Company when he suddenly received an urgent report from his assistant. It said that videos related to Baiyun Guan had appeared online again, and this time the anomaly was more astonishing than any before. However, what shocked him most was that this anomaly did not appear at Baiyun Guan, but pointed to another place.

"What?!" Zhao Fangxu slammed the table and stood up, "Investigate immediately, especially if there are any Outsiders present! Do not let any detail go!"

He had a faint premonition in his heart that this matter was likely more complex than any before. An existence capable of stirring the heavens must not be an ordinary Outsider. #: Anomaly Reappears

In the early morning at Baiyun Guan, mist shrouded the ancient complex of buildings like thin gauze. The copper bells on the eaves made crisp sounds in the morning breeze, as if foreshadowing something. Lin Xuan stood in the small courtyard in front of the Quiet Room, watching the gradually rising morning sun, yet a trace of indescribable unease welled up in his heart.

Just then, footsteps broke the morning silence. Xiao Qing led a figure over, and that person was none other than the long-unseen Zhang Chulan. Lin Xuan noticed that Zhang Chulan's temperament had changed somewhat compared to before; his gaze was deeper, and there was a bit more steadiness in his every move.

"Lin Daozhang." His voice carried a hint of trepidation. His fingers were unconsciously twisted together; clearly, his heart was not as calm as his appearance suggested.

Lin Xuan carefully examined the young man before him. Ever since they parted at the Tang Sect last time, Zhang Chulan seemed to have experienced something, and his whole person appeared more steady and reserved. "Sit," Lin Xuan signaled, "what wind blew you here?"

Zhang Chulan sat on the meditation cushion and took a deep breath. His gaze wandered around the room before finally settling on an ancient painting... "About the Jiashen Rebellion."

Once these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the entire room instantly became heavy. Even the morning breeze outside the window seemed to have stalled. The Jiashen Rebellion—these four words were like a key, opening the deepest scar in the Alien world. Xiao Qing and Xiao Bai stopped what they were doing in unison, holding their breath and focusing their attention as they waited for Lin Xuan's response.

Lin Xuan's gaze became deep, as if he wanted to see through Zhang Chulan's heart: "Why ask about this suddenly?"

"I..." Zhang Chulan's voice trembled slightly, and fine beads of sweat seeped onto his forehead, "Recently, I found some information about my grandfather. Those materials were fragmented, but they all pointed to the Jiashen Rebellion. I always feel that there must be some important secret hidden within it."

He paused, as if organizing his words: "Every time this matter is mentioned, the reactions of those in the know are very strange. Some avoid it, some stop mid-sentence, and others... turn hostile directly. This makes me even more convinced that the Jiashen Rebellion is definitely not as simple as it looks on the surface."

Lin Xuan watched Zhang Chulan quietly, looking at the near-obsessive longing in the young man's eyes. After a moment, he slowly shook his head: "I don't know about this matter either. Some truths are not yet time to be revealed."

Seeing Zhang Chulan's disappointed expression, Lin Xuan added: "However, since you have come, you might as well stay at Baiyun Guan to cultivate for a period of time. I see your foundation is not bad, but you lack systematic training."

Zhang Chulan's eyes lit up: "Is that really okay? Recently, there haven't been any missions at the Company, and I've been worrying about not finding an opportunity to improve my strength!"

Lin Xuan looked at Xiao Qing to the side: "What do you think?"