Chen Qingyuan kept his eyes on the ancient bell that had fallen to the ground, a wisp of unknown Law drawing him into the traces of a bygone era.

It wasn’t just Chen Qingyuan; many others were also affected.

Zhangsun Fengye, Zhangsun Qian, Wu Junyan, Song Ningyan, Daochen Monk, and dozens of other highly talented individuals.

They saw a blurry scene, deeply shocked, an unforgettable sight for a lifetime.

An ancient monk, location unknown, surrounded by broken traces of the Great Dao, faced a fog of Law ahead, powerless to dispel it no matter what methods he used.

Sitting in front of the fog for years, the ancient monk sighed softly.

He knew that even with his boundless Buddhist teachings, he couldn’t cross this step.

So, he made a decision.

He sacrificed his lifetime of Buddhist teachings to pave the way for future generations.

Using forbidden techniques, he established an ancient temple, dispersing the dense fog ahead with profound forbidden Law.

An ancient bridge appeared beneath his feet.

The ancient monk cast spells as he stepped onto the bridge, moving forward slowly.

After a long time, the ancient monk reached the edge of the broken bridge and stopped.

“Go!”

With a shout, his head separated from his body and flew forward.

Thus, the ancient monk’s vitality began to drain away.

In the moment before his death, the ancient monk seemed to see the end of the divine bridge, the entrance to the other shore.

The remaining power of the forbidden technique sealed the ancient monk’s body within the ancient temple, his head hanging from the temple’s roof. As for the prayer bead, it was the embodiment of his lifetime of Buddhist teachings, enduring the ages without decay.

With the ancient monk paving the way, future evildoers could find the location of the divine bridge and attempt to move forward.

Even if they failed, they had no regrets.

For instance, Quasi-Emperor Qiyou, thanks to the ancient monk’s sacrifice, avoided many detours. Unfortunately, even though Quasi-Emperor Qiyou reached the ninth realm of the divine bridge, he still couldn’t take the most crucial step and ultimately failed.

Whoosh—

The traces of the past flashed before everyone’s eyes, as if in the blink of an eye, yet also like a span of centuries.

Chen Qingyuan was deeply curious about the events of that ancient period.

That long-sealed history might be unveiled in this lifetime.

“What do that bridge and that fog mean?”

Many people were puzzled, their faces full of confusion.

Chen Qingyuan didn’t answer; there was no need.

“I wish to ascend the tower and take a look.”

Daochen Buddha’s child turned to Chen Qingyuan and said.

“Go ahead!”

Chen Qingyuan nodded lightly.

Then, Daochen Buddha’s child, with a pious Buddhist heart, took heavy steps forward.

Poof!

Daochen Buddha’s child passed through the Prohibition at the stairway entrance without obstruction, ascending to the second floor.

Some Heaven’s Pride didn’t want to miss the opportunity. Seeing that Daochen Buddha’s child encountered no trouble, they followed closely behind.

Boom!

A powerful force knocked these Heaven’s Pride to the ground, leaving them in a sorry state.

Daochen Buddha’s child, being a member of the Buddhist Sect with a pure Buddhist heart, was recognized by the ancient temple’s Law. Ordinary Heaven’s Pride with impure intentions were bound to be obstructed.

Moreover, even if the headless ancient monk left something valuable, it would surely be for someone from the Buddhist Sect.

“Let’s wait outside.”

Chen Qingyuan surveyed the surroundings, believing that the Fortune here had nothing to do with him.

After a dozen breaths, Chen Qingyuan and the others stood in the Void near the ancient temple, waiting quietly.

“What do the traces of the past we just saw mean?”

Zhangsun Fengye asked a question.

“Repairing the path of the divine bridge.”

With no outsiders around, Chen Qingyuan sealed the surrounding space and spoke.

“You know?” Zhangsun Fengye turned hurriedly, surprised. “What is the path of the divine bridge?”

“The road beyond the Great Vehicle.”

Chen Qingyuan replied.

Upon hearing this, Zhangsun Fengye and Wu Junyan, among others, couldn’t hide their shock.

“Recently, Brother Wu obtained an ancient scripture that recorded some things about the ancient Emperor Taiwei. Could it be that the so-called divine bridge is the necessary path to becoming a Great Emperor?”

Zhangsun Fengye connected the dots, feeling that the fog before him had cleared significantly.

“Exactly.”

Chen Qingyuan nodded.

“So, this ancient monk wanted to repair the broken path of the Great Dao, which led to this situation.”

Zhangsun Qian, half-understanding, voiced her thoughts.

At this point, everyone looked at the ancient temple with a bit more reverence, no longer finding it terrifying.

A cataclysm a million years ago caused the Law of the Great Dao to break, leading to the fall of the ancient Emperor Taiwei.

Future powerful figures, reaching the peak of the Great Vehicle, yearned for higher peaks, sacrificing their lives in the process.

Who wrote the ancient scripture of the bitter sea and the other shore, guiding future powerful figures?

The answer was right before them.

This ancient monk, who sacrificed himself, dispersed much of the fog on the divine bridge, believing that the current world was an endless bitter sea, and only by reaching the other shore could one see hope.

Months later, Daochen Buddha’s child emerged from the ancient temple, a faint golden light emanating from his body, carrying an indescribable aura of Buddhist teachings.

Crack—

As Daochen Buddha’s child stepped out, the prayer bead atop the ancient temple gradually dimmed. Soon, a crack appeared on the prayer bead, spreading continuously.

Finally, the crack encircled the prayer bead, splitting it into two halves, losing all its Buddhist aura.

The two halves of the prayer bead began to fall, and many Heaven’s Pride reached out to grab them, trying to seize them.

Before the Heaven’s Pride could start fighting, the prayer bead, devoid of Buddhist aura, turned to dust, leaving no trace.

“What a pity!”

Seeing this, many sighed in regret.

The ancient monk’s prayer bead was undoubtedly one of the most precious items in the world. Even if broken, it held immeasurable value.

“Why did the prayer bead suddenly shatter?”

This question arose from the crowd, and many unfriendly gazes fell on Daochen Buddha’s child.

Because of Daochen Buddha’s child’s emergence, this situation occurred.

There was a high possibility that Daochen Buddha’s child had obtained some Fortune within the ancient temple, causing the prayer bead to break.

“It’s best not to provoke him.”

After some consideration, most decided to abandon their greed, not daring to act against Daochen Buddha’s child, as the risk was too great.

With a clang, the ancient temple’s door closed again.

A strange force covered the ancient temple, causing it to drift into the depths of the starry sky, quickly disappearing from everyone’s sight.

With no Fortune to be gained, the Heaven’s Pride from various factions didn’t linger, turning to other places.

The Hundred Veins Banquet lasted only a century, and they needed to seize as much Fortune as possible within the limited time, avoiding unnecessary trouble.

“Are you alright?”

Chen Qingyuan quickly walked to Daochen Buddha’s child, his face full of concern.

“I am fine, Donor Chen need not worry.”

Daochen Buddha’s child retracted the golden light from his body and said softly.

His eyes were deep, undoubtedly hiding many thoughts.

No one asked about Buddha’s child’s experiences in the ancient temple. Since he didn’t mention it, it meant it was hard to speak of.

The group left this starry sky, and a few days later, they discovered a resource-rich area with many top-grade spirit veins.

Seeing this, Chen Qingyuan’s eyes lit up, ready to take action.