After being reborn, all I want to do is run away.

Chapter 107 Phantom Wall

Two days after leaving Yunlong City, Shen Xu finally saw the full view of Qingzhu Peak from a distance.

However, before returning to his sect, he needed to visit the Wang family first. After all, it was he who had taken the initiative to send Uncle Wang to the Wang family, and now that he had chosen to leave Uncle Wang with the Shen family, he naturally had to give the Wang family a heads-up.

As people passed through the familiar city gates, even though it was already the new year, the people of Qingzhu City seemed to still be immersed in the festive atmosphere. People in the streets and alleys still had smiles on their faces and a sense of pride unique to the people of Qingzhu City.

The main gate of the Wang family residence was also bustling with activity, as elegantly dressed figures constantly entered and exited. At the beginning of the new year, large families still had a great deal of social interaction.

This made Shen Xu wonder if his timing was wrong, but someone quickly made the choice for him.

"Young Master Shen, are you here to see the two young masters?" Butler Qi spotted Shen Xu at the door.

"Steward Qi! I am indeed here to see Wu Qi and Senior Brother Wang."

"That's unfortunate, the two young masters will be returning to their sect immediately after the New Year. However, the master instructed that as soon as you arrive, Young Master Shen, you must be taken to see him. The master has something very important to say to you."

"Alright! Then I'll trouble you to take me to see Uncle Wang."

"It's something that should be done, how can you call it a trouble!" Butler Qi replied with a smile.

"How are Wushang and Wuyou doing now, Young Master Shen?"

"They're doing very well now, so Butler Qi doesn't need to worry. They even said they'll come to see you when they grow up!"

"Haha, they are lucky enough to have met you, Young Master Shen. If they had stayed in the underground battlefield, I can't even imagine what Wu Shang would have become!" After laughing, Butler Qi couldn't help but feel a little emotional.

"He'll probably turn into a beast that only knows how to kill!" Shen Xu thought to himself.

after a while.

"Uncle, I heard from Steward Qi that you have something important to tell me?" Shen Xu asked respectfully as he entered Wang Huaizheng's study.

“Nephew, you’ve come alone. It seems you intend to leave your old servant in the Shen family.”

“Wang Boren is old and can’t withstand the long journey, and the Shen family is a place he is familiar with, so he is more comfortable staying there.”

"Nothing is more difficult than leaving one's homeland," Wang Huaizheng couldn't help but sigh.

"Nephew, would you like to know the history of the Wang family and Qingzhu Peak?" Wang Huaizheng suddenly asked.

Shen Xu was somewhat surprised, but still said, "I couldn't be happier!"

"Alright, then I'll tell my nephew about it!"

"According to the clan's records, our Wang family has lived at the foot of Qingzhu Peak for generations. At that time, Qingzhu Peak was not called by this name, but by Heiyan Peak."

Just from the name, you can feel how barren this place was back then; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that not a blade of grass could grow here.

After an unknown amount of time, a towering, emerald-green bamboo, carrying endless dark purple lightning, struck Black Rock Peak, shattering countless rocks and cascading down towards the city below. The apocalyptic scene terrified our ancestors.

Just when their ancestors thought their lives were about to come to an end, a gentle blue light curtain lifted up countless rocks and slowly placed them on one side of the city.

The city walls of Qingzhu City today are built from those black rocks that were struck down by lightning.

That day was also the day that changed the fate of the Green Bamboo Mountains, because the patriarch came to the Green Bamboo Mountains with his boundless power and wisdom.

The ancestor volunteered to become the master's servant, but the master refused, saying that no intelligent being should be bound, and made an exception by accepting the ancestor as a disciple.

However, the ancestor always considered himself the servant of the patriarch, because he knew clearly that he was not qualified to be the patriarch's disciple.

Therefore, over the past three hundred years, the Wang and Chen families have had the most descendants die in the Cloud and Mist Bamboo Realm, because they all wanted to prove that they were qualified to become the true disciples of the patriarch.

But even though three hundred years have passed, we still haven't qualified to become true disciples of the patriarch.

But you, my dear nephew, obtained that qualification before us. Although I know there is another ancestral lineage within the Cloud Mist Bamboo Realm, it still cannot belong to our two families. Thinking about it now, it still feels somewhat ironic.

Although you have obtained what we have always dreamed of, I am still happy for you, because our Wang family can finally let go of this obsession that has troubled us for hundreds of years. I am truly grateful to you.

"I learned from the Grand Elder that you received the Ancestral Master's inheritance of water, and what the Ancestral Master taught our ancestors was his understanding of water. Therefore, the Grand Elder asked me to give you a chance to comprehend the water insights left by the Ancestral Master. This is the last thing our Wang family can do for you." Wang Huaizheng's tone was somewhat emotional.

“Uncle, please forgive me for not being able to accept this. I already owe the Wang family enough favors, how can I accept such a great favor?” Shen Xu refused without hesitation.

Wang Huaizheng said earnestly, "The stronger you are, the greater the rewards our Wang family will receive in the future. As long as you understand this principle, you should not refuse. Please come with me!"

After Wang Huaizheng finished speaking, he began to turn the bookshelf behind him. With a clicking sound, the bookshelf was turned to open a passageway large enough for one person to pass through.

Seeing Wang Huaizheng go inside, Shen Xu had no choice but to follow him. After Shen Xu went in, the bookshelves slowly and automatically returned to their original positions, as if nothing had happened in the study.

Behind the bookshelf was a stone-paved passage leading to an unknown destination. Numerous lanterns were placed on both sides, illuminating the entire passage and making it appear very tranquil.

“Nephew, please follow me closely. There are many traps and mechanisms here,” Wang Huaizheng warned.

“Okay!” Shen Xu replied softly.

The sound of their footsteps echoed through the passage, breaking the silence. They walked for an unknown amount of time, turning countless corners, until Wang Huai led Shen Xu to a large gate made of black stone, adorned with carvings of numerous exotic animals.

Wang Huai stepped forward and began to rotate the patterns on the door. His movements were so fast that Shen Xu was dazzled. Moreover, the patterns had the effect of interfering with the soul. After watching for a while, Shen Xu felt dizzy and had to close his eyes.

After a while, Shen Xu heard a rumbling sound. He opened his eyes and saw Wang Huai slowly pushing open the black door. He wanted to go up and help but was afraid of breaking some taboo, so he stayed where he was and waited quietly for Wang Huai to open the door.

Finally, after Wang Huaizheng walked through the opened door, Shen Xu followed him in. He found that there was nothing behind the door except a smooth, reflective stone wall. He looked at Wang Huaizheng, who had led him in, with some confusion.

Seeing Shen Xu's confusion, Wang Huaizheng slowly said, "What our ancestor left for our ancestors was this stone wall, or more precisely, the images stored inside the stone wall."

This stone wall was discovered by our ancestors when they were helping our ancestor set up the Gathering Yuan Array. It can not only store images, but also a trace of the true meaning of the Dao.

The ancestor heard from the patriarch that such a stone wall is called the Illusion Wall. Many major sects use this stone wall to help their disciples comprehend various Dao meanings. It is a very precious treasure. However, the Dao meaning stored in it will not be preserved forever, but will slowly disappear with time and the number of times it is used.

Three hundred years ago, at the request of our ancestors, the Grandmaster projected his profound understanding of the essence of water onto this stone wall. Now, this stone wall will likely only be able to reproduce the Grandmaster's profound Daoist meaning one last time.

"This... I am not worthy of such a title!" Shen Xu refused again.

“Nephew, please don’t refuse. Right now, no one but you is qualified to use this stone wall. We’re just keeping it as a decoration. Once you’ve finished comprehending it, the Wang family will return it to the sect.”

Ultimately, it was the ancestor's momentary selfishness that prevented this stone wall from reaching its full potential. With this stone wall, the sect would undoubtedly have cultivated even more talented disciples.

After Wang Huaizheng finished speaking, he slowly walked out, leaving Shen Xu with mixed feelings.