In Zhang Liang's view, the Holy Ancestor was the most powerful being in heaven and earth. As long as he could guide the Holy Ancestor to descend, no force in the world would be able to stop him.
But now Yang Cheng has only produced a strange stone eye, yet it has already made the Holy Ancestor fearful. What does this mean?
This means that even though the Holy Ancestor was a god-like being, he was not omnipotent, and there were still things in this world that could harm him.
This truth was actually very cruel to Zhang Liang, as if it completely shattered his worldview.
"No living being in this world, not even the gods and Buddhas in the heavens, is truly invincible. What kind of invincible ancestor do you think your so-called Holy Ancestor is?"
Yang Cheng coughed and slowly walked to Zhang Liang, whose body had been drained of all life force and who was like a dried-up corpse, nearing the end of his life.
Zhang Liang wanted to say something more, but Yang Cheng's Soul-Severing Spear had already fallen, smashing Zhang Liang's body into pieces.
"Congratulations to the reincarnator for completing the side quest 'The Mystery of the Holy Ancestor': Annihilate the Great Brightness Cult, kill Holy Duke Zhang Liang, and explore the mystery of the Holy Ancestor's descent."
Quest Reward: Key to Heaven's Gate
Note: This is a master key that can open any portal, whether it exists or not, in the sky or on the ground, but it can only be used once.
A very simple key appeared in Yang Cheng's hand, seemingly made from some kind of bone material.
This was something that Yang Cheng found completely baffling.
A key that can open any door?
It is indeed very useful. For example, some gates sealed with arrays or secret techniques can be completely opened with this key.
But the problem is that this thing is a one-time use key. It was obtained by killing the Holy Duke Zhang Liang and even forcing himself to use the Underworld Child to suffer a great loss of energy. If it is only used to open the door, wouldn't that be a bit of a waste?
Furthermore, the key's description states that it can open portals that exist or do not exist, implying that it can also open some intangible, void portals.
In short, the value of this thing lies not in the key itself, but in the door.
If Yang Cheng can open a door of immense value, then the key will have made its cost worthwhile; otherwise, he will have suffered a huge loss.
Yang Cheng sat cross-legged on the spot for a while, and after regaining some strength, he left.
This place is not actually underground; it should be a space created by the Holy Duke Zhang Liang using the power of the Holy Ancestor, which can connect to the space where the Holy Ancestor is located.
This space has just experienced a great battle, and even the Holy Ancestor almost descended upon it, so it is already covered in wounds and will probably collapse completely in a short time.
After Yang Cheng came out, Ye Meiniang and the others were waiting for him outside.
Although they couldn't see what was happening inside, the aftershocks of various forces emanating from the passage were terrifying.
"Disperse, everyone. From now on, there will be no more Great Brightness Cult in Miao territory."
Ye Meiniang asked instinctively, "What about the people of Nanning Prefecture?"
Yang Cheng paused for a moment, then said, "They won't be coming back either."
Everyone present fell silent.
In fact, over the years, various rebellions have occurred in all four parts of the Great Zhou. Each rebellion has either swept through a county or, in severe cases, engulfed an entire region.
At that time, it's possible that not only hundreds of thousands of people will die, but millions could.
But seeing the entire population of such a large city wiped out right before their eyes still left them feeling somewhat choked up.
Saintly Duke Zhang Liang repeatedly claimed that the reincarnators from beyond the realm had disrupted the fortune of the Great Zhou world and interfered with its normal operation. In reality, if Yang Cheng had not forcibly reversed the fortune of the Great Zhou, countless people might have died by now.
The forces from beyond the realm, such as the Thirty-Six Great Bandits and the Holy Duke Zhang Liang, will impact the martial arts system, and no martial artist in the Jianghu can stop them.
The Golden Horde controls the Buddhist kingdoms on earth, and the Jurchens in the north are supported by evil spirits like the Five Immortals. Once they enter the Central Plains, they will unleash waves of bloodshed.
If the Great Zhou Dynasty had developed normally, it would have been a world in complete chaos.
The martial arts system belonging to this world will completely collapse and be continuously compressed, while various evil forces from outside will shine brightly.
At that time, it won't just be one person from Nanning Prefecture; the entire world will be stained with blood.
After returning to the capital, Yang Cheng began preparations for his return.
Now that the internal and external troubles of the Great Zhou have been cleared away, it's time for him to leave.
Moreover, after leaving this time, Yang Cheng probably won't return to the Great Zhou world.
However, before leaving, Yang Cheng still needed to go with Master Xuanwei to the abyss where the Thirty-Six Great Bandits had discovered the secret treasure.
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