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Chapter 21: Unlocking the Hidden Task, Activating the Ancient Sacred Body’s First Meridian

The air seemed to be filled with the scent of romance, and the thousand-year-old bachelor, Gu Eagle, was furious as he gazed at Nie Chen with an eerie glint in his eyes.

Meng Yangqiu was startled.

Every time Gu Eagle was awakened, it was usually when the Youming Sect was facing a crisis.

But now, Meng Yangqiu had unknowingly summoned the Gu Eagle, and it was normal for the beast to be angry.

However, the Gu Eagle was a sacred beast that had fought alongside the Youming Sect’s ancestors, and its strength was far greater than Meng Yangqiu’s.

If it were to be thoroughly enraged, the consequences would be severe.

Meng Yangqiu hastily stepped forward to calm the Gu Eagle’s anger.

But Nie Chen noticed the commotion and walked over to the Gu Eagle, exclaiming in surprise.

“What a huge bird!”

He then fearlessly patted the Gu Eagle’s head, causing Meng Yangqiu’s face to turn pale with fear.

The Gu Eagle was a majestic creature that had fought alongside the Youming Sect’s ancestors, leaving behind a legendary reputation.

No one had ever been able to tame it, and even Meng Yangqiu didn’t dare to touch it.

But Nie Chen had just patted the Gu Eagle’s head!

Meng Yangqiu tried to intervene, but it was too late.

A strange, baby-like cry echoed throughout the Youming Sect as Gu Eagle’s massive body began to stir.

A dark wind swept through the area, and the Gu Eagle’s eyes gleamed with a fierce, icy light.

The Gu Eagle was enraged, and its massive claws swiped at Nie Chen with a fierce gust of wind.

“Get out of the way!” Meng Yangqiu shouted in alarm.

If Nie Chen were to be hit by that claw, he would surely die, no matter how strong he was.

But Nie Chen didn’t flinch, and instead, he calmly took out a Token Stone from his pocket.

The Token Stone emitted a soft blue glow, and a gentle, soothing energy flowed into the Gu Eagle’s massive body.

In an instant, the Gu Eagle’s killing intent dissipated, and it froze in place.

A strange, creeping chill ran down its spine, and even with its thick, heavy feathers, it felt like it was plunged into an icy abyss.

The Token Stone contained the aura of an emperor-level strongman, and Gu Eagle was intimidated.

Its massive body trembled, and it slowly cowered, its huge head bowing down to Nie Chen.

“Good bird,” Nie Chen said, patting the Gu Eagle’s head.

Meng Yangqiu was stunned, and he almost cried.

He had fantasized about taking revenge on Nie Chen one day, but now, even the Gu Eagle had submitted to him.

If this continued, would he even be able to keep his position as the sect leader?

[The Gu Eagle’s beastly perspective was severely impacted]

[Meng Yangqiu’s perspective on life was severely impacted]

[Hidden mission completed, taking control of the entire Youming Sect]

[Reward obtained, activating the Ancient Sacred Body’s first meridian]

“Hidden mission triggered!” Nie Chen exclaimed in delight.

The System’s reward was completely unexpected.

“Ancient Sacred Body’s first meridian?” Nie Chen wondered.

It seemed that his Ancient Sacred Body had eight meridians, each like a lock that, when unlocked, would release the body’s hidden power.

As the System’s voice faded away, a flame erupted, and Nie Chen’s sleeves were instantly incinerated.

On his arms, a scorching hot, golden pattern emerged, like molten lava.

An intense heat emanated from it, and Nie Chen’s body burst forth with an enormous energy.

This energy was like a massive, heavy tripod, stable and unshakeable.

In the flames, Nie Chen’s eyes burned with intensity.

He had just entered the Opening Profound Realm, but in an instant, he seemed like a descended god, radiating an aura of majesty.

“Is this the Ancient Sacred Body’s first meridian?” Nie Chen asked, his fists clenched.

He felt like his fists contained the power to shatter mountains and cities.

This was just the first meridian; if all eight were unlocked, what kind of terrifying existence would he become?

No wonder the Ancient Sacred Body was considered the most mysterious and elusive.

Not only was it rare, but it was also extremely difficult to cultivate.

Without the System, even those who possessed the Ancient Sacred Body would be unable to unlock its secrets.

The Gu Eagle cowered on the ground, and the protective array’s four pillars of light slowly dissipated.

The dark clouds in the sky began to disperse, and the entire Youming Sect seemed to relax.

But just then, a cold voice echoed from the horizon.

“What a grand display! You’ve even activated the protective array. Who are you trying to impress?”

Two figures emerged from the clouds.

One was an old man with a withered face, dressed in black, emitting an eerie aura.

The other was a towering figure, eight feet tall, with a sturdy build, and a robust physique.

“Old Demon of Hongshan, Qi Haomiao!” Meng Yangqiu exclaimed, his pupils constricting in fear.

He had been afraid of Qi Haomiao, who had mid-stage Opening Profound Realm strength and wielded strange, unpredictable magic.

And now, he had brought his nephew, who, although weaker, had tempered his body to an extraordinary level.

Meng Yangqiu’s heart sank.

“You and I have no unfinished business, Old Demon Hongshan. What brings you here?” Meng Yangqiu asked, trying to hide his fear.

“What brings me here? Ha! Today, I’ve come to take this young man’s life!” Qi Haomiao sneered, his eyes fixed on Nie Chen.

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