CHAPTER 168: CHAPTER 168: THE ANCESTOR’S WORDS, JUST BELIEVE THEM

The entire ancient palace complex didn’t yield any remnants of cultivators, even under Lu Ping’s extensive search.

This clearly indicates that Xuu Yi and the others are the first outsiders to set foot here.

As for valuable items like Magical Treasures and Elixirs, Lu Ping did have some findings.

In places he’s passed, Lu Ping can detect the fluctuation of spiritual power emitted from the surrounding Magical Artifacts, the fragrance of Elixirs, and even the scent of Spiritual Herbs and Medicines.

In his consciousness body state, perception is exceptionally strong.

However, truly appealing things to Lu Ping are indeed few.

Tier Two Spiritual Artifacts, Tier Two Elixirs, and Spirit Medicines are there, but not in large quantities.

These can still provide significant help to Cyan Mountain Sect and Xuu Yi.

To Lu Ping, they are not particularly attractive.

Having reached the Golden Core Stage in cultivation, he is no longer the young cultivator who would be tempted by Tier Two Spiritual Artifacts.

Having memorized several notable harvest points, he planned to let Xuu Yi pick them up later, and Lu Ping continued his exploration.

He truly didn’t believe anything sinister was going on.

In such a vast ancient palace complex, within the cave mansion left by a Crystallization Cultivator, there must be Tier Three or Tier Four treasures.

As for the dangers, there’s no need to worry; he didn’t find any mechanisms during his sweep.

The only threat currently detectable is from the two statue guardians wielding spears and shields outside the main hall, and the lantern maid statues on either side of the main hall throne.

While Lu Ping continued his systematic search, outside the cave mansion, Xuu Yi and the others finally broke the restriction and set foot inside.

Upon seeing the hidden grandeur of the ancient palace complex within the cave mansion, they were indeed stunned.

In terms of vision and experience, they naturally don’t compare to Lu Ping and are bound to be amazed by this scene.

But after a brief moment of wonder, the four of them began moving toward the ancient palace complex.

Now was not the time for admiration; treasure hunting was the priority.

Every second counts.

Led by Qi Yuanming in the front, followed by Han He, with Lin Qing’Er and Xuu Yi at the rear.

Seeing Xuu Yi had entered, Lu Ping paused in his exploration and descended from above, landing beside Xuu Yi.

Now, he had to keep an eye on Xuu Yi’s safety and provide some care.

After some thought, Lu Ping initiated communication.

"Xuu Yi, be cautious at the main hall entrance’s two bronze statues. Once you approach, they will attack."

"Hmm?"

As soon as this voice echoed in Xuu Yi’s mind, it made him pause in surprise.

How could he have known that during this cave mansion treasure hunt, Lu Ping, the ancestor, had arrived here ahead of him, exploring treasures in the cave mansion and now backing him up?

Suddenly hearing Lu Ping’s communication, it’s no surprise if he was bewildered.

"Brother Xuu Yi, what happened?"

Walking alongside Lin Qing’Er, his change in demeanor made her concern apparent, so she asked, "Is something wrong?"

Xuu Yi didn’t think he was hallucinating; it wasn’t his first time hearing Lu Ping’s voice.

Recalling the past in the Cyan Mountain Range when dealing with the Black Armor Crocodile, Lu Ping’s communication had greatly helped him.

Back then, he wondered who Lu Ping was and why he would assist a junior like himself.

It was only after casually asking about it with She Qingqing that Xuu Yi confirmed Lu Ping’s identity—he was Cyan Mountain Sect’s founding ancestor, leaving no more doubt.

This time, with the ancestor appearing again, he just needed to trust it.

The ancestor wouldn’t harm him.

"Everyone, wait a minute. Those two statues are problematic; they’re alive and will attack."

Xuu Yi’s gaze was alert now, his eyes landed on the two bronze statues at the entrance of the main hall.

The statues were clad in bronze armor, holding a spear in one hand and a shield in the other, each standing eight feet tall with their faces covered by bronze masks, revealing only a pair of eyes and a small hole at the nose.

Looking at them, they emitted a majestic aura.

"Are you saying these statues on either side are alive?"

Lin Qing’Er, hearing this, couldn’t believe it; she hadn’t felt anything unusual.

How could two statues act as gatekeepers and possibly move or attack?

Up ahead, Qi Yuanming and Han He also heard Xuu Yi’s words; they paused and looked toward the statues at each side of the hall entrance.

They were still three yards away from the statues, a distance making it difficult to sense any abnormalities in the statues.

Using the divine sense of Qi Cultivators, even scanning the statues wouldn’t reveal anything unusual.

If revealing flaws in a statue were this easy, the palace complex’s builder might as well have a pair of Divine Beasts guarding the gate instead.

Lu Ping’s ability to sense an anomaly in the statues was due to his insight as a Golden Core Ancestor; such a small trick couldn’t fool him.

The second reason was relying on his consciousness body to observe closely and feel the details, naturally discovering clues.

"Okay, everyone be careful."

Facing Lin Qing’Er’s inquiry, Xuu Yi didn’t say much other than to remind Qi Yuanming’s trio to stay alert.

Having been aided by Lu Ping in the Cyan Mountain Range, knowing Lu Ping wouldn’t harm him, Xuu Yi immediately stayed vigilant and accessed his personal spiritual artifact as precaution.

"These statues are alive, but why do I not detect any signs?"

Qi Yuanming still didn’t fully believe Xuu Yi, wondered if he was overly cautious, glanced over the statues again, but still saw no cues.

With his Eighth-Layer Qi Cultivation, while Xuu Yi was in Fifth-Layer.

Still ahead of Xuu Yi in rank.

A cultivator with lower cultivation, and at the back, Xuu Yi could notice the statues first, having such an ability?

"Senior Brother Han, did you detect anything unusual with the statues?"

Qi Yuanming turned to ask Han He.

"No."

"Including Junior Sister Lin, none of us have found any anomaly. How did Daoist Xuu discover it?"

"How would I know."

Observing Qi Yuanming’s trio’s reaction, evidently still hard to convince, even without preparing for battle, Lu Ping couldn’t help but roll his eyes.

Still too young, more experience is needed.

He didn’t bother with those three.

As a Cyan Mountain Sect disciple, Xuu Yi was guided by Lu Ping, and compared to his brief acquaintance with Qi Yuanming’s trio, who would he trust more?

The answer is clear, naturally trusting Lu Ping.

Whether this potential danger is real or not, better to avoid it.

But gazing at the main hall entrance, to enter, you must pass through this entrance.

To proceed or not, Xuu Yi was about to communicate with Lu Ping, asking Lu Ping’s advice.

The next moment, Lu Ping’s voice came first.

"Enough, let’s just act directly."

Xuu Yi was puzzled, was the ancestor suggesting a direct confrontation?

Very soon, he saw Han He step forward a few steps into the statues’ perception range, and suddenly, the two previously motionless statues started to move.