After a while, the pain gradually subsided. Chen Qingyuan breathed a long sigh of relief, and his clothes were soaked with cold sweat.
Use spiritual energy to dry the clothes.
"I seem to have forgotten something."
Chen Qingyuan stood on the spot, frowning, as if he had forgotten something and felt uncomfortable all over.
He only remembered that he came to the ancient city of the old land and saw some scenes about the ancient Emperor Taiwei. As for what the scenes were, he had no impression.
"It's really evil."
After thinking for a long time and thinking of nothing, Chen Qingyuan murmured.
He glanced around a few times, as if there was some kind of existence watching him, and he felt panicked.
"Looking at how desolate and decayed this place is, there must be no chance, so we should leave as soon as possible!"
Chen Qingyuan didn't want to stay here for long, so he turned around and walked behind him.
As soon as I stepped out of the gate of the ancient city, a strong wind blew in my face.
"Shashasha..."
The wind is mixed with yellow sand, covering the void, making it impossible to see directly with the naked eye.
After the yellow sand in the sky cleared, Chen Qingyuan found that the ancient city behind him had disappeared.
"It's really weird."
Chen Qingyuan checked it many times and was convinced that the ancient city had disappeared out of thin air, as if it had never appeared.
However, Chen Qingyuan can be sure that when he enters the city, the feeling of vicissitudes of time should not be an illusion.
"It's better to go back first!"
Chen Qingyuan used the power of the jade bracelet to change his breath and appearance.
The news about the old land spread out very early, and there must be many powerful people preparing to come, but we don’t know the specific situation now.
For safety reasons, identity is hidden.
After confirming the direction, Chen Qingyuan walked towards the road he came from.
The territory of the Old Land is too vast, and it is definitely impossible to understand it in a short time.
A few days later, Chen Qingyuan noticed a trace of aura and immediately hid.
Fortunately, with the protection of the jade bracelet and the supreme Buddha beads, Chen Qingyuan hid in advance and was not discovered by passers-by.
"So many people!"
Chen Qingyuan saw dozens of people walking together and passing by him.
If it had been slower, it would have been discovered.
But it's not a big problem. Anyway, I have something to protect my path, so it's just a little troublesome.
"The news has just spread, and there are strong people coming so quickly. It seems that the old land is quite attractive!"
Chen Qingyuan thought to himself.
When I came back, I met several groups of people, and there was no danger.
"Finally it's out."
After another period of time, Chen Qingyuan finally returned to the starting point and found a sense of peace in his heart.
In the dark, the second uncle Xiao Junchou recognized Chen Qingyuan and was overjoyed.
It wasn't that Xiao Junchou could see through the power of the jade bracelet, but that he had secretly protected Chen Qingyuan and saw that his appearance after hiding his true body was the same as it is now.
"Boy, as long as you're not dead."
Xiao Junchou's message fell on Chen Qingyuan's ears.
"Uncle."
Chen Qingyuan heard the voice of his second uncle, and his tense body relaxed slightly. With his uncle's protection, there was no need to be afraid.
"Speak somewhere else."
The old land has been targeted by many forces. Xiao Junchou did not want to cause trouble and asked Chen Qingyuan not to reveal his true appearance for the time being.
Half an hour later, the two of them went to a hidden void.
Xiao Junqiu placed many restrictions to ensure that no one would discover it.
Therefore, Xiao Junchou secretly reached out and directly brought Chen Qingyuan to this space.
"Meet Master."
Chen Qingyuan saw Xiao Junchou and bowed with great respect.
He wears a simple gown, has a ring of stubble around his mouth, has deep eyes, dark yellow skin, and sharp eyebrows and starry eyes.
Xiao Junqiu looked at Chen Qingyuan carefully, grabbed his wrist, and checked whether there was any injury. After making sure that Chen Qingyuan was fine, he felt relieved.
"Uncle, why are there so many people in the old land?"
Chen Qingyuan said doubtfully.
"It's been so many years. Not only the major forces in the Imperial State have gone in to inquire, but also the powerful people from Western Xinjiang and the Southern Territory. Daoyi Academy has also sent several elders to inquire about the situation."
Xiao Junchou said.
"Many years?" Chen Qingyuan said in surprise: "Isn't it just a while?"
"Huh?" Upon hearing this, Xiao Junchou's eyes flashed with suspicion, and he said seriously: "You have been in for fifty-four years."
"What!"
Knowing this, Chen Qingyuan was shocked and his expression changed drastically.
"Don't you feel it?"
Xiao Junqiu frowned slightly, looking at Chen Qingyuan like this, as if he was unaware of the passage of time.
"No."
Chen Qingyuan was stunned for a long time.
After careful calculation and Xiao Junchou's affirmation, Chen Qingyuan accepted this fact.
But why don’t I feel how long it has passed?
Chen Qingyuan was puzzled.
After thinking about it, I thought of the vague picture about the Taiwei Ancient Emperor in my mind. Could it be related to this?
Maybe!
More than fifty years have passed at a glance, like a dream, very unreal.
"Fortunately, you are out now. If it had been a few decades later, Qingzong might have changed drastically."
Xiao Junchou said.
"What's wrong?"
Chen Qingyuan asked subconsciously.
Immediately afterwards, Chen Qingyuan thought of something: "Could it be that my uncle's death is approaching?"
When I said this, my heart tightened and my whole body trembled.
"That's not true, it's because of the Demon Abyss."
Xiao Junqiu's expression was solemn.
"Uncle, please send me back first!"
Chen Qingyuan was silent for a moment, wanting to go home as soon as possible.
"Um."
With Xiao Junchou's protection, the journey was smooth.
Soon, I returned to Qingzong.
Chen Qingyuan had the fingerprint to unlock the entry restriction and went straight in.
Many people saw Chen Qingyuan and saluted.
People in the sect didn't know that Chen Qingyuan had gone to the old land, so they didn't react much. For decades, Dugu Changkong told the outside world that Chen Qingyuan had gone into seclusion.
"It's good to come back safely."
As soon as he entered the elegant pavilion in the inner hall, Chen Qingyuan saw Dugu Changkong's kind face and soft voice.
"Old man, do you want to guard the Demon Abyss?"
Chen Qingyuan bowed, stood aside and hesitated for a while, then asked.
"Yes." Dugu Changkong nodded slowly: "The seal of the Demonic Abyss is gradually loosening. If we don't leave, there will be endless troubles."
"Please forgive me for my improper words. We can completely ignore it and do whatever we want. Only when the monks in the world are hurt can they understand Qingzong's kindness and concerted efforts."
Chen Qingyuan knew that after the Moyuan broke out, countless innocent people would die tragically. However, he did not want to let the old man die. Enough people from Qingzong had already died.
"Silly boy, there are always people to do some things. If the empire turns into a demonic land and causes countless lives to die, wouldn't it be a failure of the will of our ancestors?"
Dugu Changkong had a similar thought when he was young, letting the demonic abyss explode and not bothering to pay attention. Only when he gets older can he understand many truths. He doesn't care about fame and fortune, he just wants to have a clear conscience and no regrets.
"If you go to the Demon Abyss, what should Qingzong do?"
Without the old man in charge, Qing Zong could not stabilize the situation with only Lin Changsheng, who was at the peak of Mahayana.
Chen Qingyuan neither wanted to part with the old man nor knew how to preserve the Qingzong.