The elders of the Imperial Immortal Palace escorted Ling Yuling and the others, moving in a grand procession across the heavens, preparing to leave this place.
In the distance, members of the Jing Clan had already noticed the commotion here, and many of them were rushing over.
With the destruction of the Demon-Sealing Tower, many of the Jing Clan's ancestors had escaped. From the accounts of their clansmen, they learned about everything that had happened over the years. Although it wasn't a complete transformation, the changes in the Jing Clan still shocked all of its ancestors.
Now, knowing that the ancient ancestor had also escaped from the Demon-Sealing Tower, though his whereabouts were unknown, the members of the Jing Clan were naturally eager to see him and learn the full story from his own mouth.
Jing Xiao and Jing Xiang followed their parents, accompanied by the elders of the Jing Clan, heading deep into the Land of Eternal Life.
On the way, the entire Jing Clan encountered the returning members of the Imperial Immortal Palace.
Jing Tianyuan didn't waste any time and immediately revealed himself, confirming his identity.
After countless years, seeing the ancient ancestor again, the Jing Clan was naturally as excited as the elders of the Imperial Immortal Palace had been earlier.
Jing Tianyuan first calmed the Jing Clan members, then began to explain the matter of the Demon-Sealing Tower.
Of course, his explanation was identical to what Jing Xiang's parents had told the clan members earlier about the secret of ancestor-slaying.
However, when speaking of this, he couldn't hide his grief and helplessness.
Hearing this directly from the ancient ancestor, the Jing Clan members were naturally furious and shocked. They truly hadn't expected that their ancestors could have done such a thing.
The other ancestors of the Jing Clan who had escaped from the Demon-Sealing Tower were also deeply shaken.
Originally, when they heard about this, they had been somewhat skeptical, finding it hard to believe that their ancestors could have done such a thing.
But now, since the ancient ancestor himself had confirmed it, how could they not believe it?
However, Jing Tianyuan then shook his head and explained that this wasn't entirely the fault of the descendants.
Because they had already been corrupted by dark energy, they were no longer themselves.
Even he had been somewhat mentally unclear at the time.
It often took great effort to suppress himself and maintain clarity.
The descendants' strength was far inferior to his, so it was understandable that they could be bewitched by dark forces and commit ancestor-slaying.
He had created the Demon-Sealing Tower to seal himself and those descendants, leaving warnings to prevent future generations from opening it, all out of concern that the dark energy might spread and infect the mortal world.
If that happened, the situation would spiral out of control.
The entire Jing Clan would likely be implicated and thrown into chaos.
As for how the Prime-Origin Civilization would react to the remnants of the Black Calamity, he didn't need to elaborate—everyone could imagine.
The remnants of the Black Calamity had never truly been eradicated. Like weeds that cannot be burned away, they would grow back with the spring wind.
The founder of the Imperial Immortal Palace had been trapped here all these years, locked in a struggle with the remnants of the Black Calamity.
Jing Tianyuan sighed as he revealed this shocking secret.
With this, the origins of the Demon-Sealing Tower and the Jing Clan's ancient mission were finally laid bare.
All the members of the Jing Clan fell silent after hearing this, deeply shaken. They hadn't expected it to involve the remnants of the Black Calamity.
Ling Yuxian, in particular, looked impressed, admiring Jing Tianyuan's resolute decision.
Jing Tianyuan also didn't hide the origins of Ling Yuxian and Ling Yuling, stating outright that they were the founders of the Imperial Immortal Palace.
The two women had jointly established the Imperial Immortal Palace, naming it after Ling Yuxian.
Ling Yuxian had suffered near-fatal injuries in a great battle, her soul nearly destroyed, forcing her to reincarnate.
Only when mentioning Gu Changge did Jing Tianyuan hesitate, not explaining much. He simply said that Gu Changge was a benefactor of the entire Jing Clan.
His escape from the Demon-Sealing Tower and his recovery were entirely thanks to Gu Changge's help.
Moreover, Ling Yuling's return to the mortal world was also due to his intervention.
As for Gu Changge's origins and identity, Jing Tianyuan didn't say a word. The members of the Jing Clan wisely didn't press further.
Only Jing Xiang and Jing Xiao looked at Gu Changge with complex expressions, each harboring their own thoughts.
Jing Xiang was still recalling the events inside the Demon-Sealing Tower, but now, all of that could only remain buried in his heart.
Jing Xiao, on the other hand, thought about the difference in their statuses. Gu Changge was likely like Ling Yuxian—a reincarnated individual with past-life wisdom and an extraordinary background.
Outside the Land of Eternal Life, the portal opened once more.
The vast assembly of the Imperial Immortal Palace and the Jing Clan withdrew from it.
The Land of Eternal Life was originally a condensed fragment of a broken universe. Now that its purpose was fulfilled, it was time for it to dissipate into the mortal world, allowing the secrets of the past to turn to dust and scatter with the wind.
Several elders of the Jing Clan took action, condensing the elements of earth, wind, water, and fire, refining chaos to engulf this place.
Vast, boundless mana surged forth, revealing their true strength. With a single thought, they could annihilate an entire universe or wipe out an entire clan.
Great Dao runes flickered, turning into kindling, igniting to burn everything to ashes.
The ancient warships of the Imperial Immortal Palace appeared in the void, surrounded by chaotic light, ancient and weathered, like floating continents capable of carrying the heavens and earth.
Ling Yuling, Ling Yuxian, and the others had already returned to the ancient warships, calmly watching all of this from a distance.
Gu Changge and Jing Tianyuan stood on the other side, also quietly observing the scene.
From this point on, the secrets guarded by the Jing Clan for generations would turn to dust and vanish.
And the news of the Gate of Eternal Life would also disappear from the mortal world with the destruction of the Land of Eternal Life.
This had no impact on Gu Changge.
After all, the Gate of Eternal Life held little significance for him now. At best, it could be considered a first-generation treasure that might prove useful in the future—a collectible, so to speak.
What Gu Changge needed to consider now was how to learn the location of the Sixfold Celestial Abyss from Ling Yuling.
He felt that Ling Yuling had already sensed something back in that dark space.
However, she was clever, pretending to know nothing and playing along with him, trying to deceive him.
Gu Changge saw through all of this as clearly as if it were reflected in a mirror, but he chose not to expose Ling Yuling.
He wanted to see what Ling Yuling's plans were and what she would do next. Could this lure out an even bigger fish?
Moreover, did Ling Yuling know his true identity, or was she merely wary and suspicious?
In fact, if Ling Yuxian hadn't explained earlier that her sister had been injured during the joint operation to besiege the Lord of the Black Calamity, and was later plotted against by the Spirit of Eternal Life, even Gu Changge himself wouldn't have remembered that Ling Yuling had been among those who had once surrounded and attacked him.