The sound, like a resounding bell, echoed throughout the entire Valley of the Void Gods. Although the Ancient Heavenly Venerable of the Void was nowhere to be seen, the sound seemed to come from all directions, clearly reaching the ears of every living being.
The voice contained supreme majesty and power, causing the surrounding air to tremble. Many humanoid demon beasts knelt down, not daring to breathe.
As Qin Luo curiously searched for the source of the sound, You Yueying's voice echoed in his mind:
"Stop looking. This Ancient Void Celestial Venerable isn't on this Ancient Void Continent. He's probably still guarding the Boundary Sea. This should be a projection of his soul left behind beforehand. Although this projection has no physical form, it can completely convey his will and possesses considerable power, enough to intimidate many creatures within the Valley of the Void God."
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Qin Luo's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.
He responded softly in his heart:
"So that's how it is. No wonder the voice was so powerful, yet its source was nowhere to be seen. This Ancient Void Celestial Venerable is indeed extraordinary."
"Hmph, that's natural." You Yueying's voice carried a hint of arrogance. "The soul projection left behind by a Heavenly Origin Realm expert is not something that an ordinary Supreme can contend with."
Then, seeing Qin Luo's somewhat wistful expression through the ring, she couldn't help but say:
"Don't be discouraged. Although you haven't reached the Saint Realm yet, your potential is limitless. The Ancient Venerable of the Void has cultivated for a long time and accumulated profound knowledge, which is why he has achieved what he has today. You have only been cultivating for a short time. If you can concentrate on your cultivation, you may be able to catch up with him."
Hearing her words, Qin Luo was taken aback. He hadn't expected You Yueying to comfort him, and he felt a warmth in his heart.
He silently responded in his heart: "I am not discouraged, but I am just amazed by the unfathomable strength of the world's top experts."
Upon hearing Qin Luo's words, You Yueying quietly 'tsk' inside the ring, and then a phantom figure appeared in front of Qin Luo.
The slender, divine finger suddenly pointed at Qin Luo's forehead.
Upon seeing this, Qin Luo was startled, keenly sensing that You Yueying's divine soul essence was beginning to weaken, and her aura was becoming increasingly unstable.
He instinctively wanted to raise his hand to stop her, but You Yueying raised her delicate hand first and stopped him.
"This ancestral land of demonic beasts has strict rules. Beings like us who are beyond the corresponding realm cannot enter it, either physically or spiritually."
“I know you have many tricks up your sleeve and many powerful trump cards. But this ancestral land is full of dangers and variables, and I’m always worried about you. The mark I left on your forehead can allow you to unleash several attacks at the peak of the first-grade saint realm at critical moments. Under the rules of this ancestral land, this is almost the limit of the power you can carry.”
At this point, a cold glint flashed in You Yueying's eyes, "Moreover, this mark has another function. It can firmly control Yue Lishan's life. That woman seems to be under my control, but in reality, she is deep and unpredictable. In this ancestral land full of temptations, it's hard to guarantee that she won't harbor ulterior motives for the sake of opportunity. If she does anything detrimental to you, or no longer obeys your orders..."
You Yueying's voice gradually deepened, her words carrying an undeniable air of authority.
"Then activate this mark, so that she may neither live nor die!"
Qin Luo's gaze fell directly on You Yueying, his eyes clear and resolute. You Yueying met his gaze for a moment, then inexplicably felt a pang of guilt and unconsciously turned her head to the side.
Seeing this, Qin Luo was somewhat surprised, but he didn't have the mind to think about it too much, and said with a helpless tone:
“Senior You, you should know that this mark is not necessary for me. With my current strength, even if Yue Lishan were to betray me, I would have a way to deal with it, so there is really no need to worry about it.”
Upon hearing this, You Yueying thought that Qin Luo was making excuses for Yue Lishan, and a feeling of grievance welled up in her heart.
She bit her lower lip lightly, her tone tinged with resentment, and said coldly:
"Since that's the case, then I'll consider it meddling! I was just worried that you might encounter unpredictable dangers in the ancestral land, so I went to great lengths to leave this mark for you, hoping to add a layer of security. Since you think it's unnecessary, then let it be."
That's what she said, but You Yueying's finger was still pointing at Qin Luo's forehead, and more and more of her divine soul essence flowed into it.
"What's going on here?" Qin Luo was speechless. Watching the altar continuously open, he knew he couldn't wait any longer and quickly stopped You Yueying's finger from touching his forehead.
“Senior You, it’s really not worth it for you to do this. You’ve already consumed too much of your divine soul essence for this mark. Your divine soul has only just recovered. If you put yourself in danger because of helping me leave this mark, I will not be able to rest easy.”
"At least you still have some conscience," You Yueying thought to herself with a hint of annoyance.
However, his fingers remained persistently on Qin Luo's forehead, and he accelerated the inflow of his essence.
You Yueying gave a soft snort, her tone carrying a hint of stubbornness:
"What do you know, kid! It wasn't easy for my soul to recover, but what's a little loss in order to give you more protection? This ancestral land is extremely dangerous, and no one knows what we might encounter. I left this mark, which might save your life in a critical moment."
As they spoke, the mark gradually took shape, and the dark runes shimmered with a faint light on Qin Luo's forehead. Only after seeing this did You Yueying feel relieved.
He withdrew his fingers from Qin Luo's forehead, and his already slightly weak figure became even more frail.
Looking at Qin Luo before her, You Yueying's eyes held a hint of concern as she softly advised:
"As for my safety, you can rest assured. No demonic beast dares to act recklessly in this Ruins of Gods Valley. Although my divine soul has consumed some of its essence, it is not difficult to recover. You are in real danger in the ancestral land."
At this moment, Qin Luo vaguely noticed You Yueying's unusual behavior. Her concern for him seemed a bit excessive, completely unlike her usual self.
However, time was of the essence, leaving him little room for further thought. He simply tentatively whispered:
"Senior You, rest assured, I will make a swift trip to the ancestral land and return without keeping you waiting."
After saying that, Qin Luo walked towards Nuantang and the other three who were anxiously craning their necks not far away.
However, the moment he turned around, he silently counted down in his mind, and sure enough, before he had even counted down to three, You Yueying's voice, tinged with sternness and worry, suddenly rang in his mind:
"Qin Luo, listen to me carefully: be extremely careful in the ancestral land. Do not underestimate your enemies or act rashly. In any situation, survival is the priority; do not be reckless!"
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