Chapter 1030 Supreme Divine Liquid
After saying this, Jiang Bai felt no goodwill whatsoever towards this terrifying guy who was on par with Xu Changsheng, or even stronger than him.
I secretly cursed that insatiable guy!
"That is certainly one reason, but my father used rare and precious materials to enhance my cultivation since I was a child, which has given me my current level of cultivation. However, my foundation is not stable and there are bound to be some loopholes. If I want to go further, it will be extremely difficult."
"Beneath this treasure vault lies a Cleansing Pool, containing supreme divine liquid that can cleanse the mind, purify the body, solidify the foundation, and enhance aptitude. Of course... it can also significantly improve one's cultivation level."
"Legend has it that the First Emperor was able to achieve such success because of these supreme divine liquids. As for my father and Xu Changsheng, while their own talent and abilities were extremely important in attaining such cultivation at such a young age, these supreme divine liquids also played a significant role!"
"Legend has it that this thing came from the ancient Heavenly Court. It was a divine liquid refined by the Heavenly Emperor for millions of years. When the human race rebelled against Heaven and destroyed the Heavenly Court in one fell swoop, this thing fell to the mortal world and was obtained by the First Emperor by chance, which led to his becoming the First Emperor of all time."
"Of course, this is just a legend without any basis. I think it's better to treat it as unofficial history. According to my father's investigation, there should be no such thing as a Heavenly Court, let alone a Heavenly Emperor."
"Where the First Emperor obtained this item is now impossible to verify. Apart from him, probably no one else would know."
"However, this thing is indeed extremely precious. It is located below this treasure vault. Only those who are proficient in Qimen Dunjia and the Five Elements and Eight Trigrams can find clues to enter it."
"Back then, they discovered that place because of a master from the Supreme Dao, but unfortunately, that master from the Supreme Dao was too badly injured and could not be cured."
"So they were simply given a place to stay. Of course, the price was that if they had children in the future, those children would have to join the Supreme Dao."
Jiang Bai had always been curious as to why she had such an amazing background and why she would join the Supreme Dao and cultivate the Supreme Dao's Supreme Forgetfulness Technique.
In retrospect, however, there was a reason for it.
It turns out that Xu Changsheng and Ye Jingshen made a promise to someone back then. Xu Changsheng was an old bachelor, so this matter was left to Ye Jingshen, who had a full family.
"Your cultivation is exceptionally high. Judging from what you've said, your brother's cultivation must be quite strong as well. Your father made so many benefits back then, how come he gave them all to the two of you, while our Qingcheng got nothing? Isn't your father being a bit biased?"
Hearing this, Jiang Bai said with some dissatisfaction.
It was Ye Qingguo, not his brother, who went to the Supreme Path without being asked why.
What a joke! Jiang Bai doesn't have a son. Even if he did, he wouldn't let him go. He would never allow it, no matter what. He has to leave an heir, otherwise what's the use of being so powerful?
When you die, you'll have nothing left. In the end, it'll all be for nothing.
"Hmph! My father dotes on Qingcheng the most, how could he not treat her well?" Ye Qingguo snorted coldly, glanced at Jiang Bai with disdain, and said this in a cold tone.
After saying that, he ignored Jiang Bai and started fiddling with things on the ground.
It was only then that Jiang Bai realized that although the patterns on the ground were carved with dragons and phoenixes, at first glance, they didn't seem to be any different.
Upon closer inspection, however, one could still discern something amiss, though Jiang Bai couldn't quite put his finger on what it was.
Ye Qingcheng was more professional. She manipulated the ground pattern and, in no time, rotated and moved it to several different places. The ground began to tremble, and the next second, the ground made a "crackling" sound, and a tunnel appeared in front of Jiang Bai and Ye Qingguo.
"My father placed three treasures down there back then. Come with me. I originally wanted to give this opportunity to someone else, but you refused to give up your spot, and his cultivation level is indeed too low. Why don't you come here?"
"So, I can only let you have it this way, as a way of repaying a favor I did for you before."
Perhaps because of Ye Qingcheng, Ye Qingguo did not treat Jiang Bai as an outsider. It is unknown what the two sisters had talked about, but in any case, Ye Qingguo treated Jiang Bai with great kindness.
He had never attacked Jiang Bai before, and during their fight, he deliberately avoided Jiang Bai. Then, he brought Jiang Bai here from the Heavenly Palace on the Cloud Top and offered many explanations.
If others saw this, they would probably be stunned. Everyone knows that Ye Qingguo, the number one beauty in the cultivation world and the Ice and Snow Fairy, never shows any respect to anyone.
The fact that he's saying so much to Jiang Bai now shows how much he values him.
Of course... Jiang Bai also knew that this wasn't about his own face, but about Ye Qingcheng's face.
But none of that mattered. Jiang Bai followed Ye Qingguo down the street with a smile, his heart pounding with excitement as he prepared to collect his reward and leave this godforsaken place.
As for the Twelve Golden Men and such, let those old guys have their own headaches. If they're so capable, they can send someone else to do it.
Alternatively, we could call over Xu Changsheng and Ye Jingshen, their two top henchmen, since they got so many benefits here back then.
That despicable Ye Jingshen is now turning his daughter around to continue getting benefits. How can I not put in any effort?
Going down the corridor, the underground steps weren't too deep, probably a few hundred steps, and we didn't encounter any difficulties.
And just like that, we arrived here smoothly.
What comes into view is a ferocious jade dragon dancing, holding a jade bowl in its hand. The bowl seems to contain some liquid, emitting an intoxicating fragrance.
Beneath the jade bowl, beneath the dragon's claws, are three boxes of varying sizes, some extremely long and some extremely short. One appears to contain long weapons, another is simply a large chest, and the third is so small that its contents are unknown.
Presumably, inside are the three treasures that Ye Qingguo mentioned before, which Ye Jingshen had hidden. I wonder what exactly is inside.
However, Jiang Bai's attention was not on these things now, but on the jade bowl, because according to Ye Qingguo, this mysterious solution had endless benefits.
Back then, Xu Changsheng, Ye Jingshen, and even the First Emperor all benefited greatly.
Of course, that poor King Xiang Yu, given his temperament, probably had no interest in searching for any hidden compartments or anything like that, and naturally missed out on this good opportunity.
Otherwise, there probably wouldn't have been the legendary tales of "Ambush from Ten Sides," "Song of Chu on All Sides," and "Suicide at Wujiang"!
Because that would allow him to further enhance his strength, and those cultivators and martial artists hidden within the old rogue army would be unable to accomplish this feat, as it would result in their own complete annihilation.
Chapter 1031 The Chaotic Emperor
Of course, this was related to the fact that the cultivation world at that time was generally very powerful. Although Qin Shi Huang destroyed the martial arts world, there were still many experts in that era. Although Qin Shi Huang's destruction of the martial arts world caused heavy casualties, many experts managed to escape.
This led to the later story of Xiang Yu, the Hegemon of Chu, who rose to power but was eventually wiped out.
That was the second catastrophe after Qin Shi Huang destroyed Wu, because too many experts perished in that battle, and some sects even lost their lineage.
"There are two drops left. One drop for each person. After taking it, sit cross-legged and meditate immediately to digest it. Don't delay, otherwise the medicine will dissipate."
Ye Qingguo took out a jade bowl, then took out a drop of the crystal-clear, radiant Supreme Divine Liquid and drank it herself. She then gave the remaining drop to Jiang Bai.
Jiang Bai didn't hesitate and nodded in agreement. Then, as Ye Qingguo instructed, he swallowed the drop of liquid without any suspicion.
He was somewhat suspicious by nature, but he trusted Ye Qingguo. If Ye Qingguo wanted to do something underhanded, she wouldn't care about him before. He had already died several times over, so there was no need for him to be on guard.
After consuming this supreme divine liquid of unknown origin, Jiang Bai instantly felt as if he were surrounded by raging flames. His entire body was burning hot, giving him a feeling of being engulfed in flames, making him feel somewhat uncomfortable all over.
He felt an unbearable itch, his whole body, including his bones, was itchy, as if something was growing inside him.
Then came another sharp pain, as if something had been destroyed.
Jiang Bai was so immersed in this feeling that he couldn't extricate himself, feeling as if he had lost all five senses and was completely lost in it.
An energy emanated from his body, spreading throughout his entire being and constantly cleansing him. It was as if divine light was sweeping over him, and after each wave, Jiang Bai felt his strength increase.
It's always the same, a constant erosion...
After an unknown amount of time, Jiang Bai felt that he had reached a critical point, just one step away from breaking through.
He entered an unprecedented realm, becoming a master of the Middle Heaven Rank! A genuine Middle Heaven Martial Emperor.
And his aptitude began to improve dramatically.
After an unknown amount of time, with a sudden bang, Jiang Bai felt himself break through some kind of barrier.
Having reached the Middle Heaven Rank and become a Middle Heaven Rank martial artist, Jiang Bai is confident that he can fight against Xuan Yuanpo again, and even defeat him.
The premise is that the opponent doesn't use that damned Emperor's Sword. This shrunken Tiger Soul is obviously no match for that divine weapon.
Of course, Jiang Bai also has his advantages, namely his almost immortal body. Especially after using the Supreme Divine Liquid, Jiang Bai felt that his super regenerative power had also been enhanced.
I can't be sure because I haven't experienced it firsthand.
"Boom!"
Just then, a loud bang was heard. The next second, Jiang Bai felt a mountain pressing down on him, making him unable to move. He couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood before opening his eyes.
His path forward was interrupted, but fortunately, the pressure had dissipated by now, so the impact was not significant. However, the only painful thing was that his realm was not yet completely stable.
He possesses the power of the Middle Heaven Realm, but lacks the time to stabilize his realm, so he cannot unleash its full potential.
"Damn it!" Jiang Bai cursed under his breath. He was pinned down and unable to move. As he coughed up blood, he saw a middle-aged man in a white robe smiling at him and Ye Qingguo.
At this moment, Ye Qingguo was also attacked. The two of them were so absorbed in the benefits of the supreme divine liquid that they did not come back to their senses or guard their surroundings.
They probably thought others couldn't get here so easily, so they didn't take any precautions. Now look what happened, they've suffered a great loss.
Jiang Bai was suppressed by this large seal, while Ye Qingguo was also ambushed from within. A rope bound Ye Qingguo tightly, preventing her from moving an inch.
Of course, he didn't forget to deliver a few blows to Ye Qingguo, severely injuring her and causing her to collapse to the ground. Only then did the middle-aged man feel relieved.
Jiang Bai recognized this person; he was a mid-level cultivator from the second immortal sect, Jade Void Palace!
"The Immortal Binding Rope and the Heaven-Turning Seal! You've brought these two supreme treasures of the Investiture of the Gods. Your Jade Void Palace has really gone all out this time! Chaotic Emperor, you dare to ambush us. Aren't you afraid that my father and the Supreme Dao will find out and make you die without a burial place, and that Jade Void Palace will also pay the price for this?"
Despite being injured, Ye Qingguo quickly recovered, ignoring the blood at the corner of her mouth, glanced at the middle-aged man in front of her, and said coldly.
As she spoke, she glanced at Jiang Bai again, then looked at the large door on the left wall.
Before this, Jiang Bai hadn't paid attention to that place. All his energy was focused on the Supreme Divine Liquid and the three treasures, and he hadn't noticed that there was an iron door on the left wall.
Jiang Bai knew that Ye Qingguo was hinting that he should find an opportunity to get rid of the heavy, mountain-like Fantian Seal on his body and then rush to the gate.
Although we don't know what's there, since Ye Qingguo gave such a hint, there must be a reason for it.
She knows this place much better than I do. Back then, Ye Jingshen and Xu Changsheng ventured into the Heavenly Palace on the Cloud Top together and even went to the main tomb chamber. Who knows where else they went back then?
If we were to ask who in this world knows the most about the Lishan Mausoleum and the Heavenly Palace on the Clouds, it would definitely be these two.
Since they are not here now, Ye Qingguo, as Ye Jingshen's daughter, must know the details very well.
So, having received Ye Qingguo's hint, Jiang Bai nodded secretly, and at the same time tried on the extremely heavy seal that had been magnified dozens of times on his body.
Jiang Bai was naturally aware of the infamous Fantian Seal, which appeared in mythological novels, demonstrating its formidable power. With a slight exertion, Jiang Bai discovered that he was unable to break free.
This seal was far too heavy, making it even more difficult for Jiang Bai to overcome than the first obstacle he had faced.
"Hey, the Heaven-Turning Seal is much heavier than Mount Tai. I'm already quite surprised that it didn't crush you. Of course, this is because I didn't unleash its full power, and the place is a bit too cramped to use it effectively."
"However, you still surprised me. But don't waste your time. You can't break free. Even a martial artist at the middle level would have a hard time breaking free."
Seeing Jiang Bai's actions, the scoundrel chuckled and said disdainfully, then turned his gaze to Ye Qingguo, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes: "You're right, with the strength of the Supreme Dao and your father, I really wouldn't dare to do anything to you under normal circumstances!"
"The Supreme Dao, the number one sect in the immortal path, is already suffocating. It is truly terrifying that the Supreme Dao has been able to suppress our Jade Void Palace for so many years."
Chapter 1032 Main Tomb Chamber
"Moreover, you don't just have the Supreme Dao backing you up. Your father, Ye Jingshen, is a notoriously difficult person in the cultivation world. He and Xu Changsheng are known as the Twin Fiends. Let alone a mere disciple of the Jade Void Palace like me, even the sect leaders of the Ten Great Immortal Sects wouldn't dare to do anything to you!"
"However, that was under normal circumstances; things are different now."
"There's no one around here, hehe, and you two have both been suppressed. Now I can do whatever I want, right?"
"I can do whatever I want!"
At this point, the scoundrel from Jade Void Palace chuckled, a glint of greed and lust flashing in his eyes.
His intentions are now crystal clear!
"What do you want to do?" Ye Qingguo's expression suddenly changed. She realized that something was wrong, and her face turned quite ugly.
If I weren't currently trapped and unable to move, I would have already taken action.
This lecherous bastard deserves a good lesson.
Unfortunately, she was powerless to do anything about it. The Immortal Binding Rope had Ye Qingguo firmly trapped. This magical artifact, which was said to be able to trap even a true immortal, was incredibly powerful, and Ye Qingguo was now completely unable to struggle.
Besides, even if she struggles free, it won't make much difference, because Hun Tianzi's cultivation level is already higher than Ye Qingguo's, and he successfully launched a sneak attack that severely injured Ye Qingguo. Now, it's simply impossible for her to turn the tables.
After all, she had already suffered serious injuries, and her cultivation level, like Jiang Bai's, had just broken through and was not stable.
"What I want to do? Don't you know? Hehe... You, Ye Qingguo, are known as the number one beauty in the immortal realm..."
"Ice and frost are like snow~ I've been envious of you for a long time. In fact, it's not just me, many people have been eyeing you for a long time, but because of your powerful background, others can't do anything to you. They can only admire you from afar and can't touch you."
"However, I never expected that this trip to Lishan Mausoleum would give me such an opportunity to become the Emperor of Chaos."
"I am fortunate enough to have the pleasure of tasting your unparalleled beauty. Taking your red pill would make my life worthwhile."
With a chuckle, Hun Tianzi shamelessly uttered these words with a lewd grin. As he spoke, he walked to Ye Qingguo's side and ran a hand across Ye Qingguo's fair face.
"Shameless scoundrel, don't even think about it!" Ye Qingguo shouted angrily.
"Hehe, that's not up to you!" Hun Tianzi sneered, then grabbed Ye Qingguo's cheek and poured a bottle of pink potion directly into Ye Qingguo's mouth.
After doing all this, he revealed a smug smile, a somewhat lewd and vulgar one, and chuckled, "This is the supreme treasure of the Hehuan Sect, the Yin-Yang Hehuan Powder!"
"I went through so much trouble to get my hands on these, and I haven't been able to use a single one. I never thought I'd have the chance to use them now. Using them on you wouldn't be a waste of your talent!"
"Yin Yang He Huan San, once you take it, no matter how chaste or virtuous you are, or how powerful you are, you will have to submit. At that time, don't say you can't do it to me, you will be begging me to do something for you."
With a chuckle, Hun Tianzi squinted and uttered these words: He had actually drugged Ye Qingguo.
This startled Jiang Bai for a moment. He then exerted his strength and tried to struggle to get up, but he failed. Instead, he was met with a disdainful sneer from Hun Tianzi.
They didn't take Jiang Bai seriously at all, probably thinking that Jiang Bai couldn't possibly fight back under the suppression of the Fantian Seal.
Unfortunately, he soon realized his mistake, because as soon as he turned around, Jiang Bai suddenly sprang up, creating a gap in the Heavenly Seal, and then leaped out, punching him directly in the back.
Then, without looking back, he grabbed Ye Qingguo and rushed straight toward the iron gate on the left.
They kicked open the door, and a corridor appeared in front of Jiang Bai and his group.
"There's a Dragon-Slaying Stone on Jiang Bai's left. Press the second stone in!" Ye Qingguo said. Jiang Bai immediately understood and followed her instructions to put down the Dragon-Slaying Stone.
As he rushed inside, the massive stone wall crashed to the ground, accompanied by the roar of the Hun Tianzi.
Carrying Ye Qingguo, they walked forward, passing through layers of stairs, until they reached the end of the road, a huge platform standing at the top of the Cloud Palace.
On the platform, at this very moment, lies a huge coffin, made of jade, ten meters square, with nine dragons soaring on it, seemingly heading towards the sky.
Jiang Bai was stunned, realizing he had come to a place he shouldn't have been.
If his guess is correct, this is the so-called "main burial chamber," and the huge jade coffin in front of him should be the mausoleum of the First Emperor.
This sent a chill down Jiang Bai's spine, because this was a place he shouldn't have come to. Ye Qingguo had been warned by Ye Jingshen before entering this place, and Xu Changsheng's meaningful words were also a warning to others not to enter.
He hadn't originally intended to come here, but by some twist of fate, he ended up here, which gave Jiang Bai a bad feeling.
"Put me down, the Immortal Binding Rope has loosened," Ye Qingguo said in a low voice, her face already flushed and her eyes watery, it seemed that the Yin-Yang Harmony Powder had taken effect.
However, she was, after all, a master, and she cultivated the ultimate technique of the Supreme Dao, the Supreme Forgetfulness Method, which is devoid of desire and emotion. Her greatest skill was suppressing the desires in her heart, so she was able to persevere.
If it were an ordinary person, they would have died long ago.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Bai quickly put Ye Qingguo down from his arms. Looking at her rosy face, his expression was somewhat strange and awkward.
Jiang Bai coughed lightly twice and said, "What do we do now? I never expected that the two of us would run into that Hun Tianzi guy, and it was such a coincidence that he ambushed us."
"If our cultivation levels were stable enough, we wouldn't be afraid of him. But right now, we might not be his match, especially since you're injured."
"The injuries are nothing serious, but this place is full of eeriness and misfortune. We shouldn't stay here any longer. My father warned me not to enter this place."
"Given the situation just now, there was no other way. The only thing we can do now is to stabilize our state and recover from our injuries as soon as possible."
"There is more than one way to get here. The fact that Hun Tianzi was able to find the place he just came from shows that he has some understanding of this place."
"Other routes are difficult to travel and find. I estimate it will take him at least half a day to get here. In that half a day, the two of us should be able to stabilize our injuries."
Ye Qingcheng said this in a low voice, ignoring Jiang Bai as she sat down cross-legged and released the Heavenly Joy Xuanhuang Exquisite Pagoda above her head. The pagoda rotated continuously and then grew larger, enveloping Jiang Bai and Ye Qingcheng.
The two people were forced to enter the tower.
Chapter 1033 Three Treasures
Hearing this, Jiang Bai felt relieved and didn't ask any awkward questions about the effects of the dispersing medicine. He simply focused on stabilizing his cultivation level.
They thought Ye Qingguo would always find a way to resolve this matter.
However, Jiang Bai still misjudged Ye Qingguo's situation. Just over twenty minutes later, he could hear heavy breathing coming from the side.
Opening his eyes, Jiang Bai saw that Ye Qingguo was now somewhat disheveled and her face was flushed.
He knew things were bad; the drug had taken effect.
This left Jiang Bai momentarily flustered and unsure of what to do.
Jiang Bai wasn't exactly a novice; he'd done this kind of thing a lot and was quite experienced. However, today's target was a bit... making it hard for Jiang Bai to make a move.
After all, she is Ye Qingcheng's older sister, and most importantly, she looks exactly like Ye Qingcheng. Moreover, she has an incredibly powerful background, making it difficult for Jiang Bai to make a move against her.
Jiang Bai had considered the idea of having twin sisters, but he felt a little embarrassed to actually do it.
But now he has no way to help Ye Qingguo. If it were before, Jiang Bai would still have a way. With the system, there is nothing that cannot be done. Detoxification is too easy. As long as you have prestige, no problem is a problem.
The key issue is that Jiang Bai is currently penniless and has nothing.
He was heavily in debt and simply couldn't help Ye Qingguo; he was a classic case of having the will but not the ability.
So all we can do is watch her current state; she's clearly in a daze.
While tearing at her own clothes with one hand, she leaned towards Jiang Bai.
"Jiang Bai... I... I... want to." Nuonuo's voice rang in Jiang Bai's ear, and one hand had already grabbed Jiang Bai's body.
Faced with such a stunningly beautiful woman, no one could resist the temptation! Especially someone like Jiang Bai, who was never exactly honest to begin with.
Therefore, Jiang Bai could only "reluctantly" "help" Ye Qingguo in the end.
In an instant, the tower was filled with a myriad of enchanting sights.
After an unknown amount of time, the two slowly separated. Jiang Bai felt that his cultivation had increased dramatically again, and he was even showing signs of breaking through. Not to mention stabilizing his realm, he was even about to break through the limitations of the Middle Heaven Realm.
This left Jiang Bai, who was still feeling the afterglow of passion, quite bewildered. He looked at Ye Qingguo, who was looking dejected and silently tidying her clothes, with a puzzled expression.
"Don't look at me. You took my Red Pill, which contains the essence of my cultivation. It will be of great use to you. Otherwise, do you think the Chaos Emperor simply wants to possess me?"
"He also wants to achieve a breakthrough through me."
"I never expected that you would benefit in the end!" As if guessing the source of Jiang Bai's astonishment, Ye Qingguo, who was straightening his clothes, suddenly looked up and said these words to Jiang Bai.
He then narrowed his eyes and said coldly to Jiang Bai, "Jiang Bai, this time it's not your fault. None of us expected it to turn out this way. It was my own carelessness. But this is the only time. I hope you can forget about it. From now on... we have nothing to do with each other!"
"If you tell anyone about this, I will never let you get away with it!"
These words left Jiang Bai with a strange expression. He then nodded silently. He had already taken advantage of the situation, so why couldn't he let people say a few words? Jiang Bai completely understood Ye Qingguo. He felt that whatever Ye Qingguo said or did at this time was reasonable and tolerable.
However, Ye Qingguo did not resort to any dramatic displays of emotion, nor did she threaten to fight Jiang Bai. She simply spoke these words in a very calm manner before removing the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Exquisite Pagoda.
His expression was somewhat blank, and it was unclear what he was thinking.
"Hmph! You two are actually here, I..." Just then, a cold snort came, and Hun Tianzi had caught up at some point.
The Immortal Binding Rope returned to his hand and wrapped around his waist, while the Heavenly Seal was held in his palm.
Just as he was about to speak, he saw Jiang Bai and Ye Qingguo. His expression changed drastically, and he said in a deep voice, "Boy, you actually took her red pill, you deserve to die!"
"Do you know how precious that is? What a waste! Damn it, I went through all that trouble, and you got the better deal? I'm going to kill you!"
"Kill me? You?" Jiang Bai glanced at the scoundrel in front of him with disdain and said coldly.
He is different now than before. He has stabilized his realm and reached the deepest part of it. Jiang Bai is confident that he can face Hun Tianzi.
As for Ye Qingguo, she didn't say a word, but her eyes were filled with hatred. The moment Hun Tianzi appeared, she used the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Linglong Pagoda to attack him.
"Heh... Your Supreme Dao's supreme treasure, the Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda? It is indeed powerful; even my Heaven-Turning Seal is no match for it. However... that was in the past. Today, thanks to the two of you, I have gained some benefits—three treasures, which I'll take out to entertain you!"
While unleashing the Heaven-Turning Seal to clash with the Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, the Chaotic Emperor laughed arrogantly.
This caused Jiang Bai and Ye Qingguo's expressions to change immediately. They knew what kind of treasure Ye Jingshen regretted not taking with him was.
Think about it, the two of them were in such a hurry to leave and escape that they forgot about the three boxes. Now it seems that all the benefits have fallen into the hands of Hun Tianzi.
Although he didn't obtain the Supreme Divine Liquid, he did acquire three treasures, which was still a significant gain.
As he spoke, he drew a massive halberd, its cold light gleaming, exuding a murderous aura, and radiating a flame-like glow. Or rather... there was actually a raging fire burning on it.
He then took out a long sword, held it in front of his chest, and let it float up on its own. Immediately afterwards, a flag floated around him and spun continuously.
"The Xuanming Water Control Flag! The Blazing Sun Heaven-Burning Halberd! The Northern Darkness Immortal-Slaying Sword! These three items? Damn it! How did they end up in your hands?!"
Jiang Bai may not recognize the value of something, but that doesn't mean Ye Qingguo is. She actually knew what it was before she came.
Seeing these three treasures now in the hands of the Hun Tianzi, even the well-mannered Ye Qingguo couldn't help but exclaim, "Damn it!" This shows how powerful these three items are.
"Is it very powerful?" Jiang Bai couldn't help but lean closer and ask in a low voice. Although he knew it was a no-brainer, he still asked because he wanted to know what these three things were for.
Only by understanding their functions and power can Jiang Bai better face Hun Tianzi!
After glancing at Jiang Bai, Ye Qingguo took out a cyan flying sword and held it horizontally in front of her chest. Only then did she look at Hun Tianzi with a wary expression and whisper to Jiang Bai, "Of course it's very powerful. Otherwise, why do you think my father sent me here?"
Chapter 1034 Did you ask me in my grave?
"The Northern Netherworld Immortal-Slaying Sword is exactly what I'm looking for. Legend has it that it's an unparalleled flying sword that a great cultivator refined from the Northern Netherworld Sea, a forbidden land beyond the realm. It comes with its own sword array and can transform into millions of swords to kill all enemies. It's practically indestructible!"
Then, fearing that Jiang Bai, being an idiot, wouldn't know what "outer domains" meant, he added, "Outer domains are the space outside our planet."
Jiang Bai nodded blankly, looking slightly embarrassed.
It's really not a pleasant feeling to be treated like an idiot.
She then added, "The Blazing Sun Heaven-Burning Halberd is said to be the weapon of an ancient great master. It is indestructible. This great master was a peerless martial arts expert who once fought against a hundred people and countless cultivators. He relied on this Blazing Sun Heaven-Burning Halberd."
"I've heard that this Blazing Sun Heaven-Burning Halberd contains this master's unparalleled martial arts and halberd techniques. Whoever obtains it can instantly become a martial arts master. Of course... he can only use this to scare people; the Emperor of Chaos can't use it."
"The troublesome thing is the Xuanming Water Control Flag! Also known as the Xuanming Water Control Flag, it is one of the five innate flags. It is extremely defensive and is known as the 'Hidden Universe, Covering the Sky and Sun, Repelling All Evils, and Impervious to All Laws'."
"You might not be familiar with this, but you're definitely familiar with the other one of the Five Banners of the Primordial Chaos: the Central Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner! The one Jiang Shang used in the Investiture of the Gods."
Jiang Bai was speechless. Of the three treasures, the Blazing Sun Heaven-Burning Halberd was definitely unusable by the Chaos Emperor; it was only good for scaring people. But the other two were truly troublesome and difficult to deal with.
Hun Tianzi was already quite powerful and possessed two treasures. Now, with these three added to the mix, Jiang Bai felt like he was facing a hedgehog, with no way to bite it.
This thing is now a complete collection of magical artifacts!
"Heh... I'm done... I'm done. You should all understand that although you, Ye Qingguo, possess the Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, your cultivation is too weak. You were never my match to begin with, and now that I have so many more good things, you are even less of a match for me!"
"I'll give you both a chance. Jiang Bai, kneel down and apologize to me right now. As for you... Ye Qingguo, strip naked and let me have my way with you. If you serve me well, I might consider letting you go!"
"Otherwise, hmph!"
"Hmph, you bastard!" Jiang Bai roared immediately, then charged out, giving his opponent the best answer with his fists.
It's true that their magical treasures are inferior, but in terms of cultivation, the two of them are now a notch above the Chaotic Emperor in front of them.
With a loud "boom," Jiang Bai directly used his fist to shake the oncoming Fantian Seal, holding it back, and then pushed the mountain-heavy Fantian Seal away with a forceful push.
He charged straight for the opponent's head, ready to smash it with a single punch. At that moment, Jiang Bai's martial arts technique, the Claw of Heaven, silently approached from behind Hun Tianzi.
If the Emperor of Chaos is not careful, he will be reduced to ashes by Jiang Bai.
Ye Qingguo was equally decisive. The Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Exquisite Pagoda flew out, radiating golden light that enveloped her head, blocking the opponent's Immortal Binding Rope and the Northern Darkness Immortal Slaying Sword, which transformed into thousands of flying swords and formed a sword array.
He used his own sword to fly out and directly attack the Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag.
In an instant, the three men started fighting in the main tomb chamber, fighting so fiercely that the sky darkened and the sun and moon lost their light.
A series of noises came from the open-air main tomb chamber. Fortunately, this was the tomb chamber of the Qin Emperor, and everything here had been specially treated and had an extraordinary ability to withstand damage. Otherwise, they would have destroyed the place when they fought.
Even so, the ground was riddled with craters, demonstrating the intensity of their battle.
The Hun Tianzi stood there manipulating his magical artifacts, fighting two opponents at once without being at a disadvantage, while Jiang Bai and the others continued their fierce attacks, and before they knew it, the battle had been going on for quite some time.
No one had harmed anyone. At this moment, Hun Tianzi's face had turned extremely ugly: "It seems that you just gained something. It actually allowed you to advance to the Middle Heaven Rank and even stabilize your realm. You deserve to die. Giving you something like this is simply a waste of heavenly resources!"
Jiang Bai sneered at this and remained silent, focusing his attacks on his opponent, searching for an opening and trying to kill him in one blow.
Just now, Ye Qingguo clearly told Jiang Bai: "Don't keep trying to wear him down. His true energy is limited, and controlling four magic treasures consumes a huge amount of energy. He can't hold out for long!"
With these words, how could Jiang Bai give up his attack? His cultivation level was secondary; his greatest strength was his robust physique and immense power. After fighting for so long, both Ye Qingguo and Hun Tianzi were starting to feel the strain.
Only Jiang Bai remained energetic and lively, constantly attacking, keeping Hun Tianzi busy dealing with him.
"Unbeknownst to them, the three of them fought here for quite a while, causing the tomb chamber to shake continuously."
The battle was still undecided. Although Hun Tianzi was weaker than before, he was still able to hold on. If things continued like this, Jiang Bai estimated that it would take at least half a day to wear down his opponent.
This is taking too long and too much time, so Jiang Bai is getting anxious. However, the opponent has too many treasures, all of which are top-tier items, and their defenses are too strong, making it really difficult to break through.
Just like Ye Qingguo's defense, it is extremely abnormal.
Although their cultivation levels were not low, they still couldn't unleash the full power of these magical treasures. This was a typical case where the magical treasures were more powerful than the people, making it naturally difficult for them to break through the opponent's defenses.
Just as they were fighting so fiercely that the heavens and earth seemed to tremble and the sun and moon were obscured, a voice suddenly appeared: "Is it really okay for you to fight like this in my tomb, turning the world upside down? Did you even ask me?"
One sentence was enough to frighten the three men so much that they turned pale and jumped back, no longer daring to make a move.
One by one, they looked in the direction of the sound with surprise and doubt, only to find that the old man Jiang Bai had seen before had appeared directly north of them, standing on the coffin, looking at the three of them with a half-smile.
It wasn't that the three of them were too timid, but rather that the old man's words were too frightening.
What do you mean by fighting like this in my tomb? Is this really okay? Did you even ask me?
What does this mean? He said this is his tomb?
Isn't this the main tomb chamber of Qin Shi Huang? How did it become his?
So that means... Damn... Could this old man be...?
Thinking of this, the three of them turned pale, and the other two even glared angrily at Jiang Bai with a rare sense of shared hatred!
Whether Qin Shi Huang was dead or not... But Jiang Bai investigated, and at the time he was certain that Qin Shi Huang was dead!
This is no secret!
Chapter 1035 The Qin Emperor is Not Dead
But now, things have taken such a turn.
If this old man actually said such a thing, then Jiang Bai must not have investigated this matter properly!
Of course, when it comes to this matter, Jiang Bai is a little confused. Since Xu Changsheng and Ye Jingshen have already been here, and since other people have been here before, why did they still ask him to investigate this matter?
They made it sound so serious back then?
Don't they know that themselves?
Now it seems they really didn't know, otherwise they would never have let Ye Qingguo come here.
"Um...that's what I saw written in Xu Fu's notes at the time, I don't know..."
Jiang Bai said awkwardly.
Before he could finish speaking, the old man interrupted him with a disdainful sneer: "Xu Fu's notes? That little alchemist Xu Fu has notes? Heh... Nonsense!"
"He's a complete fraud. Do you really think he has any skills or that his words are credible? You're naive. This guy is a habitual liar and a fraudster; his notes and such are not to be trusted!"
"Besides, he didn't actually know the situation on my side. When I sent him to find the three immortal islands overseas, it was just a temporary measure to mislead some people. I didn't expect you to actually take him seriously?"
"Who am I! A man who slays immortals and demons, who slaughters gods, would I believe in the empty words of a sorcerer? In my entire life, I have believed in no one but myself!"
These words only further confirmed his identity, and Jiang Bai said that at this moment, his calves were already trembling.
Damn... This guy in front of me is a truly ruthless person, far more ferocious than Xu Changsheng, Ye Jingshen, or the Ten Great Immortal Sects.
Qin Shi Huang destroyed the Wu kingdom, slaying immortals, demons, and monsters; he also destroyed Buddhism, gods, and the world.
Damn, he's practically on Mars, ruling the world alone. Anyone who sees him would be terrified.
Jiang Bai declared that it wasn't that he was a coward, but even if Xu Changsheng came, he would still have to kneel down.
"Speak! You haven't answered me yet. You've been fighting here, and you've even damaged the floor of my tomb. Tell me… how do you plan to settle this score?" The three men were pale-faced and none of them dared to utter a sound. The old man standing there looked at the three men with great amusement and asked again.
"You...you...are you a human or a ghost?" Hun Tianzi asked, his face pale and trembling. He no longer had the extremely arrogant aura he had just displayed, and his whole body trembled as he spoke.
"Hmph! You're the ghost, your whole family are ghosts!" The old man glared angrily at the chaotic emperor in front of him and said these words in an extremely cute way, which was quite unexpected. No one expected that the First Emperor, who held all the power in the world, would have such a cute side.
However, Jiang Bai soon realized that the First Emperor was not lovable at all. Anyone who thought that the First Emperor was a lovable person must have been kicked in the head by a donkey.
After saying this, he left his original position and appeared in front of Hun Tianzi. He lifted him up with one hand, grabbed his neck, and raised him high. No matter how much the other struggled, it had no effect.
"Heh heh, the Immortal Binding Rope and the Heaven-Turning Seal? You little beast from Jade Void Palace, I thought you were some great person. You were so arrogant in front of me just now, but it turns out you're just that old dog's son and grandson."
"Let me tell you, not to mention you, even that old guy who called himself the Celestial Venerable back then, I would beat him without hesitation. When my Great Qin was illustrious, those so-called Three Celestial Venerables didn't dare to utter a single fart."
"I pointed at his face and called him an old dog, and he would laugh and agree with me. Now what are you, you piece of trash, daring to come here and fight, and even beat me up like this?"
"I think... you might as well give up on life."
As he spoke, a red light flashed in his hand, and the Chaos Emperor screamed as he turned to ashes. As for the magical treasures, they all landed steadily in the hands of the First Emperor.
Originally, Jiang Bai and Ye Qingguo should have been happy that the Emperor Hun had been killed, but now they couldn't be happy at all.
No one would be happy to face someone who can kill at will and leave them completely powerless to resist.
"You two... Heh... There are plenty of bizarre things in this world, but you're the first people to dare to do that kind of thing in my tomb. I've certainly broadened my horizons."
"You two are really bold!"
The First Emperor said with a half-smile, and it was unclear what he meant.
The words made both of them blush. It was already a little embarrassing to do that kind of thing, and doing it in this place made it even more awkward. If no one knew, it would be fine, but now that someone knew, even Ye Qingguo felt his cheeks burning.
"It's quite remarkable that you two have such cultivation levels at such a young age."
"It's a pity, though. One's approach is chaotic and disorganized, and the other has mistakenly chosen a master. Two fine gems have been wasted. How about you two become my disciples?"
These words stunned Jiang Bai for a moment, then he was overjoyed. Although he showed no expression on his face, he almost knelt down and kowtowed to become Jiang Bai's disciple.
Damn it... So far in this world, Jiang Bai has never heard of anyone more awesome than the First Emperor.
If you could become his apprentice, you'd be set for life!
From now on, he'll be able to walk sideways wherever he goes. What immortal sects, martial arts clans, myriad saints sects, witch god sects—who will dare to challenge Jiang Bai now?
With such a powerful backer, they could be wiped out in no time.
Unfortunately, before Jiang Bai could speak, Ye Qingguo spoke first: "I already have a sect, the Supreme Dao..."
Before he could finish speaking, the old man rudely interrupted him: "What Supreme Dao? Isn't that just that shameless old man who calls himself the Celestial Venerable, the Supreme Daoist?"
"The Supreme Method of Forgetting Emotions! No desires, no wants, the Supreme Method of Forgetting Emotions! How can he even say that? Of these three old dogs, he's the most scheming. He's drowning in the sea of desires himself, yet he creates this Supreme Method of Forgetting Emotions for his disciples to cultivate. He's worse than a pig or a dog!"
"Ignore them. The disciples you've joined, I've gathered from the works of some masters, including the 'Zhou Tian Xing Dou Da Fa,' the 'Jiu Pin Tian Xian Jue,' and the 'Zi Xiao Dao Jing,' which I can pass on to you in their entirety. I'm a martial arts cultivator, not a magic practitioner, but I have plenty of good stuff!"
"As long as you nod your head, I have all kinds of flying swords, magical treasures, elixirs, and peerless secret manuals!"
"If you don't like it, I'll go and raid those three old dogs' property. I'll get you the'Supreme Forgetfulness Technique,' 'Jade Void Heavenly Observation Technique,' and 'Azure Wandering Immortal Slaying Technique.' How about we combine the three books into one?"
That's why he said that no one else would dare to talk so big. If it were anyone else, everyone would definitely think he was bragging, but Jiang Bai really couldn't bring himself to do that in front of this guy.
Chapter 1036 Master, what's the matter?
Because this old man wasn't bragging; he absolutely meant what he said.
"No, once you join a sect, you're bound to it for life. I won't agree to that!"
To everyone's surprise, Ye Qingguo resolutely refused the offer, which greatly surprised Jiang Bai.
I wonder what benefits the Supreme Dao gave Ye Qingguo that made her willingly refuse the First Emperor's personal offer to become his disciple?
Reject such tempting offers?
This is simply unimaginable!
"Little brat, aren't you afraid I'll kill you?" The aged First Emperor squinted at Ye Qingguo in front of him and said noncommittally. A murderous aura burst forth in his eyes. The surrounding air froze instantly. The chilling killing intent made Jiang Bai feel cold all over and break out in a cold sweat.
"Death can be as light as a feather or as heavy as Mount Tai. To die for one's sect is as heavy as Mount Tai!" To everyone's astonishment, Ye Qingguo actually said this.
This made the First Emperor narrow his eyes, let out a cold snort, and then glance at Jiang Bai, asking in an unfriendly tone, "And you? Are you doing the same thing as her?"
However, he clearly overestimated Jiang Bai's integrity and underestimated his intelligence. The moment he opened his mouth, Jiang Bai knelt down with a thud and kowtowed several times: "Master, please accept my bow!"
This scene stunned Ye Qingguo, who stared wide-eyed. The First Emperor was also taken aback for a moment before a satisfied smile appeared on his face: "You lad, you're teachable."
"But if you become my disciple, what about your sect? Are you going to abandon them?"
"I trained all by myself, what sect did I come from!" Jiang Bai rolled his eyes at the other person, speechless.
"If I'm not mistaken, you're practicing the 'Demon Dragon Suppressing Prison Technique' of the Yellow Spring Demon Sect. Has it fallen to such a state that its most treasured technique has been obtained by outsiders?"
Squinting, the First Emperor looked Jiang Bai up and down before asking a noncommittal question.
"The Yellow Springs Demonic Sect?" Jiang Bai looked blank, indicating that he had never heard of this name before.
What is the origin of this sect? Judging from the tone, the "Demon Dragon Suppressing Prison Technique" should be their ultimate martial art?
That must have been a very powerful sect, so how did it end up being cut off from its lineage? Jiang Bai was very curious!
"You don't know?" Jiang Bai's reaction was noticed by the other party, who asked with some surprise.
Then Ye Qingguo interjected, "The Yellow Springs Demon Sect was once at its peak, but when you, Emperor Qin, destroyed the martial arts world, you wiped out the Yellow Springs Demon Sect. All the experts were wiped out, and only a few people managed to escape. The Yellow Springs Demon Sect suffered heavy losses in that battle."
"Later, Xiang Ji, who came from here, was also from the Yellow Springs Demon Sect. He offended all the masters in the world and was besieged by military generals, whereupon he committed suicide. As a result, the Yellow Springs Demon Sect suffered another devastating blow."
"From then on, it never recovered, and the sect's lineage almost ended."
"The two families suffered repeated retaliations from their enemies over the next century, and were eventually wiped out 1,800 years ago!"
Jiang Bai was unaware, but Ye Qingguo was, so she stepped forward and offered an explanation, which made the Qin Emperor nod noncommittally.
Then, looking at Jiang Bai in front of him with a smile, he said, "Good disciple, you have already become my disciple, so I will accept you as my disciple. I have lost my son, so my disciple is like my son. In the future, when I revive the Great Qin Empire, you will be the crown prince!"
Damn it. Upon hearing this, Jiang Bai immediately had a very, very bad feeling.
He clearly sensed that something was amiss, something big.
I might have made the wrong choice just now!
However, that was a last resort. The First Emperor had already spoken, and Ye Qingguo was already showing no respect. If they didn't give in, who knew if this capricious emperor of all ages would simply turn them both into ashes?
That's why he chose to become an apprentice, but now it seems... there's more to this than meets the eye.
The apprenticeship was completed, but the teaching hadn't even started yet. The two had just met, so why were they already talking about making him the crown prince of the Qin Empire?
What's the difference between you and just grabbing anyone off the street to fill the quota?
If there were no problems, Jiang Bai would have twisted his own head off.
Not only that, the First Emperor casually tossed the previously used Blazing Sun Heaven-Burning Halberd to Jiang Bai, placing it right in front of him and driving it deep into the ground: "This thing is still a bit inferior to my Imperial Limitless Sword."
"However, that thing is in my coffin. It's my personal weapon, and I still need to use it, so I can't give it to you. You can just take this and use it as you see fit."
"There's a set of Heaven-Burning Halberd Techniques inside, which is quite a good martial art. You can use it."
"You know, it took me a lot of effort to deal with the person who wielded this Blazing Sun Heaven-Burning Halberd back then. It's just a good thing you got off easy!"
"Besides that, um... I can also teach you my ultimate techniques, the 'Imperial Supreme Book of World-Shaking Techniques' and the'Supreme Skill of Heaven and Earth, Qiankun'. Um... of course, these are quite profound, but you can learn some of the earlier ones first..."
"Anyway, your cultivation level isn't high, and it will take a long time to cultivate the first few levels..."
"Master~" Before the other person could finish speaking, Jiang Bai stood up and quietly interrupted him.
"Um... yeah? What's wrong?"
"Just tell me what you want to say," Jiang Bai asked bluntly.
They immediately made me become Ye Qingguo's disciple, then gave me weapons, cultivation techniques, and even wanted me to become the crown prince or something.
If there's no problem, that would be truly bizarre!
Jiang Bai isn't stupid. What kind of love is there without a reason?
Moreover, the love happened so suddenly; Jiang Bai would never believe it if nothing was amiss.
"Well..." This emperor, who was considered one of the greatest emperors in history, hesitated after hearing this, which surprised Jiang Bai, who was puzzled.
Then the other party glanced at Ye Qingguo, and with a single move, knocked Ye Qingguo unconscious. Jiang Bai knew that this person wanted to say something secretive and didn't want Ye Qingguo to hear it.
"Well... um... your master... well... I have a little trouble and need your help. As my disciple and the future crown prince of the Great Qin Empire, I think you wouldn't refuse your master's request, would you?"
The First Emperor seemed to have reverted to his previous old-man demeanor, rubbing his hands together and chuckling, appearing somewhat embarrassed.
"Go ahead and say it..." Jiang Bai rolled his eyes, realizing he was in trouble. Did the First Emperor need his help?
How ridiculous is this?
But the fact that he did speak to me meant that I was really in big trouble.
Since even this master who slays immortals and demons and slaughters gods can't handle this matter, and they actually need to ask him for help, then he must be extremely difficult to deal with.
But he dared not refuse. Although they seemed to get along well now, being both master and apprentice, if he didn't agree to the conditions the other party proposed, he would be reduced to ashes in a heartbeat.
Jiang Bai had no doubt about this.
Chapter 1037 The Twenty-Seventh Layer of Imperial Supreme World-Shaking Technique
"Well, your master here is like a tiger fallen into the plains, a dragon stranded in shallow waters. Now, I've encountered a slight problem and am unable to leave this coffin. Only my spiritual body is wandering outside."
"This was twenty-five years ago. Those two little rascals were messing around in my main tomb chamber, which helped release a spiritual body. But those two little rascals were really timid. Before I could even show up, after just making a little noise, they actually ran away."
"I was so angry! But I had no choice but to wander around here for twenty-five years before finally getting this opportunity. I went through so much trouble to select the two of you, and now I have you as my disciple, so..."
"So what?"
"So the important task of helping Master get out of this coffin falls on your shoulders!" The First Emperor patted Jiang Bai on the shoulder and said these words in a serious tone. As he spoke, his eyes were fixed on Jiang Bai in front of him, as if he wanted to get a positive answer from him.
"Um... okay, what do you suggest?" No wonder the system wouldn't reveal the identity of the person in front of me at the beginning, always demanding ten million prestige points; it certainly deserves the price.
What's really annoying for Jiang Bai is that this whole mess was clearly caused by Ye Jingshen and Xu Changsheng, yet the two of them just packed up and ran away.
It would be a miracle if he felt any better knowing he was left here to suffer.
But given the current situation, why don't you try not to agree?
Don't be fooled by the emperor's amiable pat on the shoulder and talk about the deep bond between master and disciple, or about future benefits. If you dare to disagree, he'll turn you into a piece of trash in no time.
After cursing Xu Changsheng and the other man a thousand times in his mind, Jiang Bai said this to the First Emperor with a bitter face.
One sentence brought a bright smile to the old man's face. He patted Jiang Bai on the shoulder and said, "That's a good boy~ You're a good disciple of your master. But don't rush, come here, master, let me first teach you my 'Huangji Jingshi Shu' and 'Tiandi Qiankun Zhizun Gong'. These are two unique skills."
"The Imperial Supreme Book of World-Shaking Techniques was my early cultivation method. It was obtained from a peerless masterpiece. Its age is unknown, but it is at least from the era of the Human Emperor. I found it in a cave when I was a child."
"It contains some extremely legendary cultivation methods, as well as some unparalleled skills from ancient times to the present. It is the same place where I found the Supreme Divine Liquid. At that time, this skill had no name and was engraved on the stone wall. After I obtained it, I renamed it 'The Book of the Supreme Ultimate'."
"It can be said that without this book, there would be no me. I and many of my Qin generals have actually practiced the contents of this unique skill."
"The Imperial Ultimate Book of Amazing Martial Arts is arguably the greatest martial art of all time. It played an indispensable role in my reaching that level. Although the Yellow Spring Demon Sect's Demon Dragon Prison Suppression Technique that you cultivate is not bad, it is still far inferior to the Imperial Ultimate Book of Amazing Martial Arts."
"As for the Supreme Technique of Heaven and Earth, it is a unique skill that I created when I was at the Martial God realm, based on the Imperial Supreme Book and after collecting countless secret manuals from numerous sects and the sect-protecting secret manuals of major cultivation sects. Its power... well, you can imagine."
"Tell me which path you wish to practice, and I will teach you!"
"You decide... I don't know anything about this either," Jiang Bai replied absentmindedly, his mind focused entirely on one thing.
So, wasn't the Lishan Mausoleum built by order of the First Emperor himself? Didn't it take countless efforts and cause the deaths of many people?
According to Jiang Bai's understanding, the hundreds of thousands of prisoners from the six kingdoms were just a small number. When Qin Shi Huang destroyed the Wu kingdom, he imprisoned countless martial arts masters, demons, and cultivators. All of these people died from exhaustion in the Lishan Mausoleum.
This is how the magnificent Lishan Mausoleum was built. It can be said that every blade of grass and every tree here, the grand city below, and the heavenly palace on the cloud top where Jiang Bai is standing at this moment, are all soaked with blood.
But how could the First Emperor claim that he is trapped in a coffin and unable to get out of such a place?
How did he get into the coffin, and how did he get trapped inside and unable to escape?
Everything seems a bit illogical.
Has he isolated himself, or is he... being imprisoned here?
If it's the former, why would he do that? If it's waiting... Jiang Bai felt a chill run down his spine.
The First Emperor, a supreme ruler throughout history, who was invincible and almost unified the world, was imprisoned in a coffin for thousands of years. What kind of person could have done that?
"Hmm~ Let's call it the 'Imperial Supreme World-Shaking Book', or you can call it the 'Imperial Supreme World-Shaking Technique'! It has a total of twenty-seven levels of the Imperial Supreme World-Shaking Technique, nine more than your 'Demon Dragon Suppressing Prison Technique', so its power... is naturally much stronger."
"Your cultivation level is still too low for the Thirty-Three Levels of the Supreme Heaven and Earth Technique. It may do more harm than good to learn it. It's better not to learn it for now. It's not too late to learn it when your cultivation reaches the Martial God realm."
After thinking it over, the First Emperor gave Jiang Bai these words. In fact, he had already made preparations and what he passed on to Jiang Bai was this "Imperial Supreme World-Shaking Skill".
This is just rhetoric. What surprised Jiang Bai was that he had now reached the Middle Heaven level, and the "Demon Dragon Suppressing Prison Technique" had also broken through to the twelfth level.
If we follow the previous principle of one level per realm, Jiang Bai would be able to advance to the Great Heaven Realm and become a high-level Martial Emperor at the thirteenth level, and to the Supreme Heaven Realm and become a Martial Saint at the fourteenth level.
The fifteenth level is enough to reach the Martial God level.
Of course, the actual situation is not calculated in this way. According to what he learned from the system before, once you advance to the Tai Tian position, it will not be so easy to advance. The fourteenth level is only the initial Martial Saint, the fifteenth level is the intermediate Martial Saint, the sixteenth level is the advanced Martial Saint, and the seventeenth level is the peak Martial Saint.
It takes eighteen levels to reach the Martial God realm.
The Tai Tian realm is divided into four levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced, and peak. Each advancement in cultivation level only allows one to take a small step forward within that realm.
The 18th level of the Martial God realm is the ultimate realm. It is said that even the founder of this technique did not reach this level.
But this is already shocking enough. What exactly is this twenty-seven layers of the "Imperial Supreme World-Shaking Merit" of the First Emperor?
What kind of realm is the perfection of cultivation?
Besides that, what exactly is this Thirty-Three Levels of the Supreme Technique of Heaven and Earth?
Just think about it, isn't that terrifying? This clearly doesn't conform to common sense that Jiang Bai knows.
Chapter 1038 Pit
The more Jiang Bai talked to this guy, the more alarmed he became.
He felt that there were many things he didn't know.
The title of "God of War" may not be the end.
But if not, then what would be the end?
Jiang Bai was extremely skeptical of this.
You have to understand that his current cultivation level is already comparable to a human nuclear warhead. Wherever he goes, he can easily destroy a city. If he uses his full power, he can destroy everything within a radius of several kilometers in one go.
Any firearms have become useless against them; they are practically invincible in the mundane world.
Such an existence should, in theory, have already reached its limit.
But now it seems he was just a minor character.
Of course, this "minor character" is relative. To the Qin Emperor, he's definitely trash; even a mere wisp of his spirit could instantly kill him. But to others... Jiang Bai doesn't really think he's that weak.
After Qin Huang finished speaking, Jiang Bai immediately felt a series of obscure and difficult-to-understand messages appear in his mind, forming a specific technique. Jiang Bai knew that Qin Huang was teaching him the "Imperial Supreme World-Shaking Technique".
Humbly accepting the instruction, the technique and a great deal of experience entered Jiang Bai's mind in a short while.
In addition, Jiang Bai also obtained the Blazing Sun Heaven-Burning Halberd. As for the Tiger Soul Blade, it had been completely relegated to the trash heap. This thing used to be extremely powerful for Jiang Bai, but now... it's no longer sufficient.
Compared to the Flaming Sky-Burning Halberd, which weighs tens of thousands of kilograms and is covered in flames that burn everything, the Tiger Soul Blade is clearly insufficient.
Who made it... a censored, abandoned version?
Having accomplished all this, Jiang Bai gained a completely new understanding of the "Imperial Supreme World-Shaking Skill." This ultimate technique had abandoned the so-called martial arts supernatural powers; it wasn't that they were gone, but rather that they had been integrated into the body.
It emphasizes the unity of man and god, the fusion of martial arts supernatural powers and the body, the flow of power is like an arm, the martial arts supernatural powers are generated from within the body, and then fused together.
Opening the five internal organs of the human body allows one to incorporate five unique skills, resulting in boundless power.
Once you start practicing it, its power will definitely be a level above the "Demon Dragon Suppressing Prison Technique" that Jiang Bai practiced before.
The First Emperor did not lie about this, but he clearly held back a trick when he passed on his skills to Jiang Bai.
The Imperial Supreme Skill was only given eighteen levels; the remaining nine levels were not given to Jiang Bai, so the twenty-seven levels of the Imperial Supreme Skill were clearly incomplete.
However, Jiang Bai didn't go out of his way to ask why.
This is an unspoken rule. Qin Shi Huang's meaning is clear: he's willing to teach you such a powerful technique, but if you want anything beyond that, sorry... You get what you want now. If you do it well, you get it; if you don't... well, you can go back to where you came from and cool off somewhere else.
This was an unspoken understanding, so Jiang Bai naturally wouldn't ask anything.
After hearing all this last night, the First Emperor chuckled and said, "Good disciple, take advantage of this moment, I will protect you and help you switch to cultivating the 'Imperial Supreme World-Shaking Technique,' abandoning your previous cultivation method. With my help, you can master the first twelve levels in just a few hours and transform your cultivation."
"If you rely on yourself, you absolutely cannot do it in less than a year or two. Now that you have this opportunity, why not take action?"
Jiang Bai was helpless with his urging. He knew that there must be a coincidence in the "Imperial Supreme World-Shaking Skill". If he didn't do his best to help him in his cultivation, he wouldn't be able to get the later parts of the skill, and he would probably be in trouble.
If he doesn't practice, things will get even worse, and his seemingly kind master might turn on him immediately.
Fortunately, Jiang Bai has the system with him, so he's not afraid of this. Otherwise, he would be suffering even more right now.
"Well, alright..." Jiang Bai replied dryly with a bitter face, and then began to cultivate the "Imperial Supreme World-Shaking Technique" according to the knowledge he had previously acquired.
He already possessed the cultivation level of the Middle Heaven Realm, and with the Qin Emperor personally protecting him, the conversion of cultivation techniques was not difficult. In about two hours, Jiang Bai completed the conversion, transforming all his cultivation into the "Imperial Supreme World-Shaking Technique".
Throughout this process, Ye Qingguo remained unconscious.
After Jiang Bai finished all this, Qin Huang showed a satisfied smile, then patted Jiang Bai's shoulder with a smile and said, "Good disciple, you have completed the conversion of your technique, so I will tell you the truth."
"This Imperial Supreme World-Shaking Technique is indeed unprecedented, but it still has some drawbacks. Each level has a limited lifespan, and you can't stop progressing. Although its power is enormous, this drawback is also very obvious. You know, people at our level should have extremely strong vitality."
"Normally, a mid-level expert has a lifespan of at least two to three hundred years. However, cultivating this Imperial Extreme World-Shaking Technique is rather tragic. Each level only lasts for ten years. You must break through within ten years, or you will die immediately."
"Damn it!" Jiang Bai wanted to curse right then and there.
Isn't this ridiculous? He was perfectly fine, and at a normal pace, he would have had hundreds of years to live comfortably. With his super regeneration ability, his lifespan would have been even longer. Now, he only has ten years left to live.
Ten years of lifespan? Isn't that nonsense? Ten years seems like a lot, but that's for ordinary people. For true masters, ten years is just a blink of an eye.
The higher one's cultivation level, the more difficult it becomes to advance. A hundred or more years is a common occurrence. Now, he's being asked to break through within ten years?
This is driving people crazy!
That's not the most important thing. Jiang Bai can accept ten years. His cultivation level improves quickly enough that it won't take ten years.
The problem lies in the subsequent training methods.
That's where the problem lies.
The First Emperor in front of him only gave it eighteen levels. If Jiang Bai heard correctly, the Imperial Supreme World-Shaking Skill should have twenty-seven levels.
The remaining techniques are the real danger, because even if Jiang Bai progresses smoothly and methodically, improving every ten years, his lifespan will only be sixty years.
During this period, if Jiang Bai's cultivation level increases rapidly, his lifespan will be shortened. Once he reaches the eighteenth level, without any further cultivation methods, Jiang Bai will face certain death.
Thinking of this, Jiang Bai's face turned extremely ugly. He was lucky to have the system with him, otherwise he would have been completely controlled by the system.
"Good disciple, don't look so pale. Although the cultivation technique has some shortcomings, it also has many advantages. The Imperial Extreme World-Shaking Technique is easier to cultivate than other techniques, and it transforms lifespan into potential, making it easier for you to break through."
"With your talent, reaching the eighteenth level in a few decades is not difficult. Of course... during this time, you'd better finish your work for your master and get me out of this coffin. Otherwise, you won't be able to obtain the subsequent cultivation techniques, which would be really troublesome."
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"Of course, don't worry. If you do as I say, not only will you receive the 'Imperial Supreme World-Shaking Skill,' but you will also be able to inherit my thirty-three-level 'Heaven and Earth Supreme Skill.' It has already eliminated some of the shortcomings of the 'Imperial Supreme World-Shaking Skill' and has pushed this skill to a level that is unprecedented and unparalleled in the past thirty-three levels."
"If you cultivate this, not only will all hidden dangers be eliminated immediately and you will have an extremely long lifespan, but you will also be invincible throughout the world."
The First Emperor said these words with a smile.
"Master, just tell me what you want me to do."
Jiang Bai felt like crying inside the room. He had said this twice already, but the old guy just kept rambling on and on, and now he had gotten himself into a trap. Jiang Bai thought, surely he could finally talk to him without worry?
As expected, Qin Huang chuckled and reverted to the appearance he had when Jiang Bai first met him. With his hands tucked into his tattered hemp clothes, he said to Jiang Bai, "Actually, it's not a big deal. Just let me out."
"Of course, getting me out is an extremely troublesome process. Those bastards tricked me into this Copper Coffin of Burial, where I've been trapped for many years and can't leave."
"Those guys are really troublesome, so getting me out of here will be a bit difficult."
"First, you need to find the Qin Emperor's Key. Hmm, not the one you use to open the door, but a smaller key that looks basically the same as the Qin Emperor's Key you've seen."
"Back then, it was kept by those monkeys, but they lost it later. It's quite troublesome to find it now. But since you were able to find the large key, you should be able to find those monkeys. Search carefully. Anyway, you have several decades, which is enough time to search."
"In addition, you need to go to the Hell Demon Realm. There is a Reincarnation Disc deep in the eighteenth level of the underground world. Take that thing out and bring it here. Then find the True Dragon Liver, Phoenix Gallbladder, Qilin Heart, White Tiger Marrow, and Black Tortoise Shell, and gather them all here."
"I can naturally open the coffin and get out. Of course... these are the important ones. There are some less important ones. I need 100,000 living souls. Hmm... killing 100,000 people... is a piece of cake. If you don't like it, there are plenty of demons and monsters in the underworld. Killing them is no big deal for you."
"Kill living beings, find a Myriad Souls Banner to gather them together, and bring them over as well."
"I will naturally be able to go out, and then... rebuild my Great Qin Empire, and you will be my crown prince! The future heir to the empire."
The First Emperor, Ying Zheng, squinted and said these words in a calm tone.
It almost made Jiang Bai vomit blood.
Jiang Bai has that smaller version of the Qin Emperor's key; he's carrying it with him right now.
But where to get the rest of those weird things? At least he knew where the Reincarnation Disc was, but the underworld was fraught with danger, and Jiang Bai didn't think he could just recklessly charge in alone.
That's one thing, but where are things like dragon liver, phoenix gall, qilin heart, white tiger marrow, and black tortoise shell so easy to find?
Did you think it was the age of mythology? These things sound like legendary artifacts; where are you going to find them?
Is this going to make things really difficult for him?
If he could find these things, why would he be wasting his breath talking to this old man? He would have killed him long ago.
Relatively speaking, 100,000 living souls are really not a big problem.
"I'll try my best..." Jiang Bai replied, on the verge of tears.
In fact, I had already made up my mind that once I left this place, I would immediately find a way to pay off my debt to the system, and then do nothing but accumulate prestige points to exchange for the follow-up techniques of the "Imperial Supreme World-Shaking Skill".
Once the "Imperial Supreme World-Shaking Technique" is nearly complete, I will switch to cultivating the "Heaven and Earth Supreme Technique." At that time, who will care about this old guy who was trapped in the "Burial World Coffin"?
At worst, Grandpa will never come to this godforsaken place again. Judging from the looks of it, his spirit will never be able to leave this Lishan Mausoleum. Otherwise, he would have already gone out to make arrangements and get people to help him escape.
If Jiang Bai is unwilling to do it, there are definitely plenty of people who would be willing to.
"Hmm~ It's always good to try your best, but you also need to hurry up. After all, you don't have much time. A few decades will pass in a flash. If you can't complete the task by then, don't blame your master for being heartless and not helping you."
The First Emperor patted Jiang Bai on the shoulder, said this, and then disappeared.
Before leaving, he added to Jiang Bai, "If your little lover is alright, I've erased her memory of seeing me. Just say that you killed that little guy yourself. Don't tell anyone about our affair for now."
"Also, don't mention the name of the Imperial Supreme World-Shaking Skill to outsiders. Apart from a few people, no one recognizes this thing."
"Those bastards who trapped me are probably still alive. They're not to be trifled with. If they find out you're my disciple, you'll be in big trouble."
"At that point, things could get really bad, and we might end up wishing we were dead!"
Hearing this, Jiang Bai could only curse and watch helplessly as he left. He then swept all the treasures off the ground, leaving only the Northern Darkness Immortal-Slaying Sword, intending to give it to Ye Qingguo as compensation.
As for other things, Jiang Bai can use them now, because the "Huangji Jingshi Gong" belongs to the dual cultivation of Taoism and martial arts.
Besides his powerful physique and martial arts skills, Jiang Bai can also use magical artifacts. Although they won't be as powerful as those of other cultivators, they are still usable.
He had witnessed the power of those magical treasures and naturally accepted them with delight.
Last night, Ye Qingguo woke up looking completely bewildered. Seeing Jiang Bai's puzzled expression, Jiang Bai explained the situation to Ye Qingguo, just as the First Emperor had instructed.
Although the other party expressed doubts, they ultimately chose to believe them and, after some back and forth, obtained the Northern Darkness Immortal-Slaying Sword.
After that, without any further obstruction, Jiang Bai and Ye Qingguo, led by Ye Qingguo, walked out of the Lishan Mausoleum.
However, the two of them were destined to never meet again, as for the Twelve Golden Men.
According to Ye Qingguo, a person can only enter the Lishan Mausoleum once in their lifetime; otherwise, even if they have a key, they will be pushed out.
Of course, this statement was definitely directed at others. Jiang Bai knew he was no longer in the quota, but he didn't go to get the Twelve Golden Men.
Because he didn't want to arouse suspicion from others.
As the First Emperor himself said, the people who were able to imprison him back then were extremely terrifying. Whether they deceived him or used force, they managed to keep the First Emperor in this "Bronze Coffin for Burying the World" for a thousand years, which shows how terrifying these people were.