Chapter 726 (1/2)

Chapter 726: 726

“Nine-line Soul Calming Jade?!”

That illusory figure was surprised by this jade .

“Does senior know the origin of this jade pendant?” asked Long Chen .

The figure didn’t reply to him . It was silent for a while, as if it was trying to gather its determination . “You want to use Future Lake to divine this thing’s origin?”

“Can it do that?” Long Chen was delighted . He had thought that Future Lake would only be able to divine the future . Now that he knew it could divine the past, he could no longer remain calm .

“You don’t even know the origin of this jade, so you definitely don’t know the things related to it . I’ve watched over Future Lake for countless years, and I’ve managed to find out a few secrets about it . Activating the lake in one way will divine the future, while activating it the other way will divine the past . Do you want to know this thing’s future or past?”

“Can I first see its future and then see its past?” asked Long Chen .

“No . ” The illusory figure gave him a direct reply . This soul was a monster who could shock both the Righteous and Corrupt paths . Even with its soul shattered, it had managed to gather again in the Nine Netherworld Path . That was enough to prove what a terrifying existence it had been .

The other souls were all turned into spiritual beasts in the Nine Netherworld Path . The strength of the spiritual beast was based on the strength of the soul back when it had been alive . But no matter how strong the soul had been, once it was transformed into a spiritual beast, it had no true consciousness . It could only attack the disciples instinctively .

But this person was completely different . It was far too powerful . It had recalled some of its memories and was even planning on using Long Chen to escape this place .

It had noticed that Long Chen’s Spiritual Strength was incredibly powerful . Only such a person could leave this place with it without being immediately noticed . This was the only chance it had run into in countless years, so it had to make a deal with him .

It had advised Long Chen not to look at his future because it was worried that he would see the scene of himself dying .

The final scene that Future Lake showed people was the end of their life . Any genius who saw the scene of their demise would become dejected, and their Dao-heart would receive a huge blow . Perhaps their martial heart would be instantly destroyed .

This was also why the vice sect master had so solemnly warned everyone not to go see their future .

Future Lake was the core of the Nine Netherworld Path . It was something that controlled the entire trial, so there was no way to seal it . He could only ask the disciples not to go there . And even if they were to go there, they shouldn’t get close to the lake .

When a person’s reflection appeared on Future Lake, it would automatically show them their future . But Long Chen didn’t need to see his future . What he wanted was to know his past .

And that required this mysterious existence’s help . Having relied on Future Lake to survive for all these years, it had definitely figured out a few ways to use it .

“Then just the past,” said Long Chen .

Meng Qi saw that Long Chen was involuntarily trembling . Even in the midst of battle, Long Chen had never been this nervous . She gently held one of his hands and found that it was covered in sweat .

That figure placed the jade into the lake . Ripples immediately began to emanate from it .

Those ripples eventually stopped, returning the lake to calm . A scene appeared on the mirror-like surface .

The jade pendant was in a large hand . A brush left behind two bold and powerful lines .

“Hahaha, The Dragon roars at the Heavens, Looking down arrogantly on the mortal world of dust . My son Long Chen possesses a special Spirit Root, a divine Spirit Bone, and supreme Spirit Blood . He’ll definitely become a peak figure above the nine heavens, one who will arrogantly look down on all else! Hahaha…”

It was impossible to see the owner of that hand, but it was possible to hear his domineering and happy laugh .

“Don’t be so loud . Chen-er is still sleeping . Furthermore, Chen-er is also my son, and I don’t want him to be fighting all day . ”

That was a woman’s voice . That voice was full of warmth and pampering . A pair of jade hands took the pendant and brush . After a moment’s thought, she left behind some graceful words: Live peacefully and happily, Never to be parted .

That man grumbled, “Ningshuang, look at how domineering my lines were! Don’t you think your lines are a bit out of place?”

“Hm? He’s my son too, and I don’t want him to become some hero . I just want him to be able to live happily . And let me warn you, don’t treat our son as a tool to fulfill your dreams,” she said .

“Fine, fine . I’ll listen to you . ” The man didn’t argue . Threading a red string through the pendant, he gently placed it over a sleeping baby .

A pair of jade hands and a large, coa.r.s.e hand gently rubbed the baby’s cheeks . Those soft actions made it seem like they didn’t even dare to touch the baby’s skin, as if they were afraid of harming him .

Long Chen couldn’t hold back his tears . Those were his parents . He felt like he had once heard those words before . Hearing them again, a sour feeling filled him .

That scene suddenly disappeared to be replaced with a new one . The baby was still there, and so was the jade . But those tender hands had disappeared .

A pair of slender hands appeared and they could only be described as extremely beautiful . One particular finger wore a ring that had been carved into the shape of a dragon .