The Jing family's ancestral land was not within the mortal world but in a small world created within a Void Realm. Only at noon, when the sun was at its highest, would a trace of its aura leak out.
At that time, by locating that trace of aura, one could naturally determine the location of the Jing family's ancestral land.
With everyone working together, they could open the portal to the Jing family's ancestral land and enter it.
Jing Xiang explained everything he had learned from the ancestor to Jing Xiao and the others.
Of course, he still claimed that he had found this information by studying records in the royal archives.
Neither Ling Yuxian nor Jing Xiao paid much attention to his explanation, focusing instead on the details he provided.
"Why does it sound so complicated? I thought entering the Jing family's ancestral land wouldn't be this troublesome," Jing Xiao frowned slightly.
Ling Yuxian also looked thoughtful.
She felt something was off. Why did entering the Jing family's ancestral land require such complicated steps? Why did they need everyone to work together to locate a trace of aura leaking out at noon to open the portal?
The Jing family's ancestral land was indeed well-hidden.
If she had known it would be this troublesome, she would have asked the elders of the Imperial Immortal Palace who had connections with the Jing family to wait until everyone had gathered before heading to the Jing family.
This way, although it would still waste some time, it wouldn't be as troublesome as it was now.
"It does sound complicated. Why don't we wait a bit longer? We can wait for Jing Xiao's parents to return or for the elders of the Imperial Immortal Palace who contacted the Jing family to come back," Gu Changge said, showing some surprise. He glanced at Ling Yuxian, seemingly aware of her thoughts, and smiled.
Ling Yuxian shot him a look and shook her head. "We can't wait any longer. Time is tight. Staying here will only waste more of our time."
She was worried that her sister might not hold on much longer, so they had to hurry to the Jing family's ancestral land to find the location where the Gate of Eternal Life was sealed.
"In that case, let's follow Senior Sister Yuxian's plan," Gu Changge nodded.
Ling Yuxian agreed and, without lingering, prepared to return to the ancient warship to contact the elders of the Imperial Immortal Palace.
At this moment, Jing Xiang showed a look of longing and told Jing Xiao that he also wanted to go to the Jing family's ancestral land with them. After all, he was also a member of the Jing family and wanted to witness the glory and ancient history of the Jing family.
Jing Xiao looked conflicted. Her parents had not told Jing Xiang about the Jing family's secrets, clearly for a reason.
Moreover, Jing Xiang had no cultivation. If they encountered any danger during the mission to rescue the Imperial Immortal Palace's founder, how would he protect himself?
Ling Yuxian frowned, not expecting Jing Xiang to make such a request at this time.
She instinctively wanted to refuse, not wanting to complicate matters.
However, Gu Changge interrupted her and said with a smile, "Thanks to Brother Jing Xiang, we've found a way to reach the Jing family's ancestral land. Otherwise, we'd still be wasting time here. So, why not bring him along?"
Jing Xiang's face lit up with joy. He hadn't expected Gu Changge to speak up for him again.
Although he was jealous of Ling Yuxian's attention toward Gu Changge, he had to admit that this was his own issue, not Gu Changge's. He felt a slight sense of guilt.
Only petty people feel jealousy, and he was no exception.
"Since Senior Brother Gu has spoken, Brother, you can come with us. But you must stay close to us. If danger arises, no one will be able to protect you," Jing Xiao nodded and warned.
Ling Yuxian gave Gu Changge another deep look.
She wasn't sure if it was her imagination, but she felt that Gu Changge seemed to know something, which was why he kept speaking up for Jing Xiang.
But she had no evidence.
The Jing family's ancestral land was located in an independent universe created by their ancestors using great divine abilities.
Tens of thousands of earth veins converged there, and auspicious energy filled the air. The spiritual energy and radiant light were exceptionally dense.
Within the ancestral land, there were majestic ancient mountains, islands scattered like stars, and vast lakes. Mountains, lakes, and marshes intertwined, with silver waterfalls cascading down like rivers from the heavens.
Each area was vast and expansive, with many clan members cultivating in seclusion.
Now, in the grand halls and pavilions at the center of the ancestral land, prominent members of the Jing family had gathered.
In addition, several elders with blurred faces and ancient, profound auras were also present.
They stood with their hands behind their backs, their robes embroidered with the insignia of the Imperial Immortal Palace, exuding an imposing presence.
"I never imagined that our Jing family and the founder of the Imperial Immortal Palace had such deep connections," one of the Jing family members said.
The Jing family members gathered here were all core figures of the clan, so they were now privy to the secrets of the Imperial Immortal Palace and the Jing family.
Jing Xiang's parents were also here, standing alongside other core members of the Jing family, their hearts filled with shock.
They hadn't known why so many clan members had been summoned.
However, it was true that the connection between the Jing family and the Imperial Immortal Palace ran deep. Almost every generation had members who went to the Imperial Immortal Palace to cultivate.
Jing Xiang's parents had also spent time at the Imperial Immortal Palace, where they had met Ling Qiuchang and formed a close relationship with him.
"We only recently learned of this matter. It concerns the return of the founder, so we had no choice but to come here and discuss it with you all. The elders of the Imperial Immortal Palace have also awakened one after another, preparing to welcome the founder's return," an elderly man with black hair but a weathered face spoke, his eyes as deep as the starry sky.
He was an elder of the Imperial Immortal Palace, his cultivation unfathomable. He had been sent here to discuss the matter with the Jing family.
The elders he mentioned were likely even more powerful.
The Jing family members present were visibly shaken.
"Our Jing family has always had a clan rule: all matters are subordinate to the Imperial Immortal Palace. It seems our ancestors foresaw this long ago," the current head of the Jing family said.
He knew more secrets than most and was not overly surprised by what the elders of the Imperial Immortal Palace had revealed.
Hearing this, the elders of the Imperial Immortal Palace nodded in satisfaction.
"The founder of the Imperial Immortal Palace is said to have left behind a descendant. It is only now, with the awakening of this descendant, that we learned the founder still exists in the world and has not passed away," an elder with an immortal demeanor and snow-white hair and beard said with a smile.
He was also a highly respected elder of the Imperial Immortal Palace, his cultivation profound and unfathomable.