Asura Mad Emperor-Chapter 532 Ancestral Temple

After news of the Bronze Stone Coffin spread, Lu Yuan dispersed the members of the Li Gui Sect.

The current events were an unfortunate turn for the sect.

It was precisely because they had secluded themselves from the mainland and calmly developed on this small island that the Li Gui Sect, after inheriting traditions for a million years, had not yet faced extinction.

If they were to get involved in the scramble for treasure at Crystal Mountain, the sect would not be far from destruction.

By dispersing his disciples, he effectively preserved their heritage.

He himself went to the Ancestral Temple with a few elders whose strength was slightly superior.

Which is the small temple where everyone currently resided.

This Ancestral Temple was the foundational root from which the Li Gui Sect was established, the very purpose of their existence, having been passed down for a full million years.

The ancestral edict of the sect stated, "If the Ancestral Temple stands, the Li Gui Sect stands; if the Ancestral Temple falls, the Li Gui Sect falls."

They had to ensure that the Ancestral Temple was not destroyed by external cultivators.

Though called the Ancestral Temple, in reality, it only enshrined two people.

Within the entire temple, there were only two portraits of such divine skill and likeness, untouched by the passage of millions of years, as if freshly painted.

The two figures in the portraits, clear of appearance and exquisitely lifelike, radiated a thread of righteousness.

Besides these, there were no other objects of veneration, not even a spiritual tablet or plaque.

If Ji Huo'er and the others were here, they would discover that the two depicted in the portraits were none other than Luo Ling'er and Qinchuan, lying within the Crystal Coffin.

The Li Gui Sect had maintained this Ancestral Temple for a million years, standing firm in this place.

While Lu Yuan and others stayed in the Ancestral Temple, waiting for the powers of the outside world to open the Bronze Stone Coffin and leave,

One day, Lu Yuan's face suddenly turned a bit ugly: "Two saints are heading in this direction!"

"Two saints! Why aren't they staying at Crystal Mountain to focus on how to open the Bronze Stone Coffin, instead of coming here?" one elder asked with a hint of anxiety.

"If these people are just looking around, that's fine, but I fear they might destroy the Ancestral Temple."

A look of concern also appeared on the face of another elder.

Most of these cultivators were attracted to Divine Demon Island by the treasures, and they knew very well what these treasure-seekers were capable of; if they found the Ancestral Temple, they might very well ransack it for treasures.

Lu Yuan thought to himself: "My Li Gui Sect has guarded the Ancestral Temple for a million years, which has never been subjected to destruction. If it were to be ruined under our lineage, that would be an immense sin."

Most of the disciples of the Li Gui Sect had grown up on Divine Demon Island and had already formed a deep emotional bond with the Ancestral Temple.

While everyone was anxious, the two saints from the outside world had already discovered the Ancestral Temple, their presence majestic as they transformed into a bolt of lightning heading straight for it.

"I will go ahead to negotiate, hoping these two saints are not ones to cause trouble," Lu Yuan said, not wanting a conflict to ensue.

The strongest among the Li Gui Sect was Sect Leader Lu Yuan, who had reached the Holy Realm, while the remaining elders were at most at the Dragon Transformation stage.

The goal was to avoid conflict as much as possible because, win or lose, the outcome held no benefit for the Li Gui Sect.

Losing would endanger everyone; winning could attract even more cultivators to this place.

Lu Yuan rose into the air.

"May I ask who the esteemed cultivators ahead are?" Lu Yuan asked, standing before the two unyieldingly, and speaking loudly.

Lu Yuan carefully examined the two men before him. One was tall and burly with an intimidating and malevolent look, while the other was a short and fat man with a sleazy look and a greasy mustache on each side of his mouth, looking extremely wretched.

"Hehe, Brother Jin Ba, see, I told you I was right. Divine Demon Island is so vast; it cannot be just barren mountains and wild ridges. There must be places with treasures to find.

Look ahead, this temple, even though it doesn't look big, is subtly exuding a profound aura of the Laws, and there must be treasures hidden inside," said the sleazy fat man named Zhang Cang, while the intimidating saint was named Jin Ba.

Zhang Cang gazed at the distant temple, his beady eyes gleaming with sleaze and longing.

Then, he inspected Lu Yuan in front of him with an air of arrogance and demanded,

"My brother and I are the Protector Elders of the Jiuxiang Ancient Kingdom, who might you be?

What treasures are hidden in this temple? Have you taken any? Hand them over immediately!"

Jin Ba's eyes shone with malice as he shouted loudly, "If you've found any treasures, I advise you to hand them over to us brothers obediently, or else don't blame us for not showing mercy."

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Lu Yuan's expression turned bitter, fearing exactly this situation; these two were indeed not the easy-going type.

Still, he feigned composure and with a clasped hand said, "You brothers must be joking. On this Divine Demon Island, where the spiritual energy is meagre, not even fierce beasts are willing to set foot within ten thousand miles, where would treasures come from? If you wish to hunt for treasures, you should head to the Crystal Mountain, this place is indeed the wrong location!"

"Hmph."

Zhang Cang sneered, "If Crystal Mountain had any opportunities, would we brothers have drifted here? You, this boy, are sneaking around, you surely have something to hide. Be honest, have you found any treasures here? If you have found anything, hand it over honestly, and we might spare your life."

"Brother Cang, why waste words with him? Let's just search the temple. If we can't find any treasures, then this brat must have taken them," said Jin Ba.

Within the Ancestral Temple.

Several elders and disciples appeared terrified, their hearts filled with fear.

"It's over, these two want to come to the Ancestral Temple."

"These two are treasure hunters; by their looks, they seem ready to turn the Ancestral Temple upside down," another elder said with concern.

"We must not let them desecrate the Ancestral Temple!" an elder said resolutely, as the Crystal Mountain had already been occupied by cultivators.

The majority of the cultivators came to Crystal Mountain for the first time, flooding into the gate of the Li Gui Sect. Upon seeing pavilions, they dismantled them; upon spotting daises, they dug three feet into the ground, all in the hope of finding treasures.

Now the gate of the Li Gui Sect lay in ruins, and the Ancestral Temple was the last intact place of the sect.

"Right, we must not let them desecrate the Ancestral Temple," the remaining elders and disciples said in unison.

"Brother Daoists, I am Lu Yuan, the Sect Leader of Li Gui Sect. Behind me lies the Ancestral Temple of our sect, which truly harbors no treasures,"

Lu Yuan tried to persuade them again, as he was reluctant to engage in conflict unless absolutely necessary, and could only patiently explain.

"Hmm? Ancestral Temple?"

Upon hearing Lu Yuan say this, Zhang Cang's eyes sparkled even brighter.

"Since it's the Ancestral Temple, there must be offerings! We need to search more thoroughly," he said.

As he spoke,

The two moved swiftly, rushing toward the direction of the Ancestral Temple.

A fierce light flashed in Lu Yuan's eyes as he saw the two determined to force their way in, realizing that the situation could not be peacefully resolved today.

"Then step over my dead body!"

Lu Yuan's aura suddenly exploded, and a terrifying energy transformed into a huge wave, instantly engulfing the two.

"Seeking death, daring to launch a sneak attack!"

Engaged by Lu Yuan, Jin Ba bellowed, his hand sweeping out with a black Palm Imprint that enveloped Lu Yuan's head.

"Bang!"

The black Palm Imprint transformed into a towering Divine Peak, smashing down on Lu Yuan with ultimate speed.

Without any surprise, Lu Yuan was sent flying by the blow.

This Jin Ba had already reached the peak of Holy's Realm, while Lu Yuan was merely at the Holy Realm Early Stage.

Before him, Lu Yuan was as helpless as an infant.