Chapter 882 363: The Great Secret (Part 2)

Thus, four of them remained.

Over the years, Cheng Xinxin would come to this place every year for tomb sweeping and memorial services.

Back then, Cheng Zuyuan, considering that this Spirit Vein might be occupied, intentionally established the tomb at a secluded spot at the foot of the mountain. Over the years, it remained peaceful and undisturbed.

Unexpectedly, this time when Cheng Xinxin brought several people along, that Foundation Establishment couple had expanded their Cave Mansion's domain, even occupying the foot of the mountain.

This led to the scene that unfolded today.

After listening to Cheng Xinxin, Chu Ning finally understood the ins and outs.

Looking at the wrinkles on Cheng Xinxin's face, remembering her lively and cheerful demeanor back in the days when he was around her age, Chu Ning couldn't help but sigh softly.

"You've had a hard time these years."

At this point, Chu Ning mused for a moment, then asked Cheng Xinxin:

"For years, I've been cultivating at a Major Sect and I coincidentally need to bring some cultivators back to the Sect.

However, I still need to check if the Teleportation Array at Thousand Lakes and Thousand Islands can be repaired. What are you planning to do? Will you come with me, or should I leave you some resources to continue cultivating here in Thousand Lakes and Thousand Islands?"

Upon hearing Chu Ning's words, Cheng Xinxin was relatively calm, but the faces of Su Keke's family of three showed a trace of excitement.

"Young Master, I…" Cheng Xinxin hesitated visibly.

Seeing this, Chu Ning smiled faintly and said:

"You don't have to answer me in a hurry. I will be here for a few days, not leaving immediately.

You can discuss among yourselves, think it through and then respond to me."

Upon hearing this, Cheng Xinxin's face showed gratitude as she said:

"Thank you, Young Master."

"Let's head to Yanfeng, I'll first set up a simple array here later.

During these days, you can cultivate here and after you've made up your mind, respond to me when I return in a few days.

Oh, I haven't introduced you yet, this is my Dao companion, Cen Zijin."

Upon hearing Chu Ning's introduction, Su Keke's family of three didn't react much, but Cheng Xinxin couldn't help but say:

"Fairy Cen?"

Back then, Cen Zijin's name was quite renowned, even young Cheng Xinxin had heard of it.

"The title of Fairy was mere banter among people back then."

Cen Zijin smiled at Cheng Xinxin.

"I often visited Yanfeng back then, when Chu Ning hadn't brought you all back, otherwise we should have met."

Chatting together, the group headed up to Yanfeng.

Having gone through several owners, compared to a hundred years ago, the place had changed significantly.

However, the lakeside Cave Mansion Chu Ning had established back then was miraculously still there, possibly due to its scenic beauty.

Sitting there sipping Spirit Tea, Chu Ning and Cen Zijin reminisced deeply.

They stayed at Yanfeng for the entire day, Chu Ning set up several Array Restrictions on Yanfeng, and then gave instructions to Cheng Xinxin and the others, allowing them some time for thought.

Following this, Chu Ning, accompanied by Cen Zijin, embarked on a flying escape towards Jade Spring Island, where the Teleportation Array was situated.

Arriving at Jade Spring Island, Chu Ning and Cen Zijin felt somewhat relieved upon seeing the array site.

Although the array was severely damaged, given their Array Mastery, repairing it wasn't difficult.

While studying the layout of the Teleportation Array, they searched their Storage Bags for materials to repair the array.

After a day, they preliminarily determined the repair plan for the Teleportation Array.

Both gained a basic understanding of each other's expertise in arrays.

Recalling Cen Zijin speaking about the Cen Family's inherited arrays after Core Formation, Chu Ning couldn't help but ask:

"By the way, you mentioned last time that you returned to Thousand Lakes and Thousand Islands after forming your Core and received the family's array inheritance.

I haven't asked yet, where does this family inheritance originate from?"

Without concealing it, Cen Zijin replied:

"It comes from an ancient sect you probably haven't heard of, called the Thunder Fire Sect."

"Thunder Fire Sect?" Chu Ning was slightly startled.

This name was very familiar to him; he hadn't just heard of it, he had even visited it.

Seeing Chu Ning's expression was obviously not like someone who hadn't heard of it, Cen Zijin couldn't help but be a little surprised.

"You've heard of this sect?"

Chu Ning nodded and then began narrating to Cen Zijin through Telepathy.

"You mean the Thunder Fire Sect ruins are right here in Thousand Lakes and Thousand Islands, and you've been there twice?"

After hearing Chu Ning's words, Cen Zijin's face was full of astonishment.

Once Chu Ning confirmed by nodding, Cen Zijin, with a face full of curiosity and suspicion, asked Chu Ning:

"Our Cen Family ancestors unintentionally saved a descendant of the Thunder Fire Sect, who then taught us this array technique.

According to that elder cultivator, the Thunder Fire Sect hid a great secret.

It concerns the lives and deaths of many cultivators within the Celestial Derivation Realm, and we were told to find the Thunder Fire Sect ruins if we ever had the chance.

Did you find anything inside?"

Upon hearing Cen Zijin's words, Chu Ning's eyes involuntarily flickered slightly.

"I indeed found some secret treasures inside, and I learned about some of the Thunder Fire Sect's past from the murals.

However, if you say it concerns the secrets of the whole Celestial Derivation Realm…"

Chu Ning thought for a moment, and took something out from his Storage Bag.

It was the map of Nine Derivation Spirit Mountain obtained from the interment site of the Thunder Fire Sect's Grand Elder.

"This map was acquired when I visited the Thunder Fire Sect ruins, but over the years, although I've tried several times, I could never view its contents."

Chu Ning said as he unfolded the map, revealing only the visible characters for Nine Derivation Spirit Mountain; the rest remained unseen.

"Could it be that the cultivator was referring to this Nine Derivation Spirit Mountain?"

At this moment, Cen Zijin took the map from Chu Ning's hands and examined it carefully.

Meanwhile, Chu Ning was pondering.

The map, along with the Fiery Sun Spirit Bird's feather and Ice Shadow Sword Talisman, were together in the Grand Elder's Cultivation Room.

While the Fiery Sun Spirit Bird and Ice Shadow Sword Talisman were rare treasures, as Chu Ning advanced his realm, he realized that.

They might be valuable, but not to the extent of being sect-treasures.

Thus being placed together, even if the map is more valuable, it shouldn't be exceptionally higher up, impacting as far as Cen Zijin said about the lives and deaths of cultivators in the Celestial Derivation Realm.

"It seems that the last layer in the Thunder Fire Sect's Elder Mountain, which I haven't entered, holds more potential for hiding such a significant secret."

Chu Ning immediately shared his speculations with Cen Zijin.

Upon hearing Chu Ning's words, Cen Zijin showed great interest, asking:

"Can you still locate the Thunder Fire Sect ruins?"

"It's uncertain." Chu Ning shook his head lightly.

"The ruins are actually a small world, with its barrier points to our reality world subject to change anytime.

Besides, even Golden Core Cultivators couldn't perceive it, just as Demon Sect's Golden Core Cultivator couldn't find where I was hiding when chasing me.

Now, after a hundred years, I wonder if Bai Ling can rely on her Divine Talent to find it."

At this, Chu Ning asked Cen Zijin:

"Your Senior Sister would take some time to arrive at Thousand Lakes and Thousand Islands, so there's no rush to repair the Teleportation Array. Shall we go and explore the Thunder Fire Sect ruins again?"

Cen Zijin nodded slightly.

"That's what I was thinking. Our Cen Family ancestor specifically mentioned exploring the Thunder Fire Sect back then."

Both were interested in Thunder Fire Sect, and the repair of the Teleportation Array wasn't complex, not requiring much time, so they decided to delay starting.

Chu Ning immediately took Cen Zijin along to fly towards the location where they had entered the Thunder Fire Sect.

Back then, Chu Ning entered the Thunder Fire Sect ruins twice; once he inadvertently entered while being chased by Song Family cultivators on Luoxia Island.

Here, Chu Ning and Bai Ling formally signed a contract and cultivated the Profound Fate Technique.

The second time was when being pursued by Demon Sect's Golden Core Cultivator, Chu Ning deliberately hid in.

During that time, the Demon Sect's Golden Core Cultivator directly used his Golden Core, severely injuring Chu Ning.

With the aid of Profound Fate Technique, along with the Jade Bone left by the Thunder Fire Sect Grand Elder after he sat in meditation, Chu Ning recovered within a few months.

If they manage to enter this time, it would be the third time.

The two flew along without taking much time to reach that area.

At this moment, Chu Ning released Bai Ling, who sensed briefly and said:

"I sensed it!"