The Palace Master of the Mysterious Lady Palace had an indifferent expression and ignored Lu Changsheng’s proposal.
Lu Changsheng frowned, realizing that compared to the likes of the Qiongxiao Sword Maiden and Yuexi, the Palace Master of the Mysterious Lady Palace was not as easy to talk to.
As the master of one of the eight great Divine Palaces, the Palace Master of the Mysterious Lady Palace, she wielded unlimited power within her domain, a position not even the Qiongxiao Sword Maiden could challenge.
Having accepted Chen Yao as a disciple, it would be difficult for her to extricate Chen Yao from future troubles.
The cultivation level of the Palace Master of the Mysterious Lady Palace was unfathomable and at least on par with powers like Yang Qing.
With his current realm, Lu Changsheng was far from being able to contend with her, let alone negotiate terms.
Power is everything.
Master pointed out that Lu Changsheng could make a trip to the Qing Emperor’s Mausoleum, where he might gain something by using the Human Sovereign Cauldron.
Having stayed for only half a day, Chen Yao and Lin Qingzhi were summoned back by the Palace Master of the Mysterious Lady Palace. Because of the Palace Master’s favor and the treasures of the Mysterious Lady Palace that facilitated her cultivation level, Chen Yao could not refuse the orders of the Palace Master.
What worried Chen Yao even more was the possibility that if she did not comply, Lin Qingzhi might be implicated, which would be unfavorable.
Lu Changsheng copied a complete version of the Qing Emperor Manuscript he had obtained and handed it over to Princess Yao Yusheng as reciprocation for the fragments of the scroll she had given him.
Upon receiving the Qing Emperor Manuscript, Princess Yao Yusheng’s eyes widened.
This was an ancient Qing Emperor’s manuscript, moreover, it was a cultivation technique for refining qi!
If she could master the method recorded in the Qing Emperor Manuscript and cultivate the complete Qi of Qing Emperor, perhaps she could activate the bloodline power of the Supreme Imperial Physique and step into the Longevity Immortal Realm!
Even though Princess Yao Yusheng had no chance of inheriting the throne of the Immortal Dynasty, cultivators value the eternal pursuit of immortality and longevity over the throne.
“I plan to go to the Qing Emperor’s Mausoleum.”
Lu Changsheng revealed his intention.
He knew that Princess Yao Yusheng must have plenty of information about the Qing Emperor’s Mausoleum.
One of the forbidden places in the Immortal Realm, the Qing Emperor’s Mausoleum, lies within the territory of the Immortal Dynasty, about which the Immortal Dynasty knew quite a bit.
It was Princess Yao Yusheng who had found the fragmented manuscript of the Qing Emperor in the caves on the periphery of the mausoleum.
“I am well acquainted with most of the outer areas of the Qing Emperor’s Mausoleum; I can accompany you there as a gesture of gratitude,” she offered.
Grateful for receiving the Qing Emperor’s refinement technique from Lu Changsheng, Princess Yao Yusheng decided to join Lu Changsheng on his journey to the Qing Emperor’s Mausoleum.
“Hmm.”
This time, Lu Changsheng did not refuse the kind offer from the Princess.
With the Human Sovereign Cauldron belonging to the Qing Emperor in his possession, as long as he does not enter the Qing Emperor’s tomb chamber, there shouldn’t be any trouble.
“You’re going to the Qing Emperor’s Mausoleum? I’ll go with you.”
Yuexi decided to join them upon hearing their conversation.
“We may be able to help.”
The disciples, Lin Qingzhi, Lu Qinglian, Mo Huazhi, Shen Xiaoyao, and Tang Ling’er, also planned to go together.
“Don’t forget about this Daoist.”
Daoist Earth Hound, having recently opened his Heavenly Eye, was full of confidence.
It had lived too comfortably in recent years, lacking the tempering of life-and-death experiences, which is why it was able to open the Heavenly Eye only now.
Exploring the Qing Emperor’s Mausoleum presented an invaluable opportunity for practice.
Lu Changsheng was in no hurry to go to the Qing Emperor’s Mausoleum immediately; instead, he spent several days trying to cultivate the qi refinement method recorded in the Qing Emperor Manuscript.
“The cultivation technique created by the Qing Emperor is truly exquisite; he probably has grasped the essence of the Great Way.”
Following the method described in the manuscript, Lu Changsheng circulated his qi for forty-nine cycles of the heavenly circuit and sensed the profound mysteries of the technique created by the Qing Emperor.
The Qing Emperor was one of the ancient Human Emperors, who invented numerous techniques for the then-weak Human Race, paving the way for future human cultivators.
After seven days of cultivation, Lu Changsheng finally refined a strand of the Qing Emperor True Qi.
This small strand of Qing Emperor True Qi, inconspicuous within the vast Qi Sea of his Dantian, was, however, much more refined. If used in combat, its efficacy would be significantly higher.
At the moment Lu Changsheng successfully refined a strand of Qing Emperor True Qi, the Human Sovereign Cauldron within him suddenly quivered, and from within its space resounded a long, faint sigh.
Lu Changsheng did not notice the anomaly of the Human Sovereign Cauldron; he was immersed in the cultivation of the Qing Emperor’s qi refinement technique.
“With my current cultivation efficiency, to completely transform all my True Qi into Qing Emperor True Qi, it’s impossible without hundreds of millions of years. Perhaps I should explore the Qing Emperor’s Mausoleum first, then make long-term plans.”
Due to being ignored by the Mysterious Lady Palace Master, Lu Changsheng yearned for power even more, seeking to collect all means possible to enhance his strength.
In the palace of the Princess, she too was practicing the Qi Cultivation Technique created by the Qing Emperor, and had successfully refined the first strand of Qing Emperor True Qi.
“My Supreme Emperor Body Bloodline seems quite suitable for practicing this Qi Cultivation Technique.”
The Princess was overjoyed, as fully mastering the Qing Emperor’s Cultivation Technique could give her hope of achieving immortality.
With this achievement, the Princess became even more driven, taking out the treasured map of the Qing Emperor’s Mausoleum from the Immortal Dynasty’s collection.
The Immortal Dynasty had always been secretly exploring the Qing Emperor’s Mausoleum, and except for the valley where the Qing Emperor was buried, which had not been touched, other areas had been more or less investigated and mapped, marking the dangerous spots.
“Let’s set off.”
The Princess followed Lu Changsheng to the Qing Emperor’s Mausoleum.
Lu Changsheng led the team, accompanied by the Princess, Yuexi, several of his disciples, and a dog…
After Lu Changsheng and his group departed from the Immortal Imperial City, the Third Prince appeared atop the majestic city walls, accompanied by an old man with white hair and beard.
“Master, I heard from Big Sister that they’re heading to the Qing Emperor’s Mausoleum. Now, without the Master’s protection, I have the opportunity to accomplish the task. By then, she will have no choice but to accept.”
The Third Prince stared at Mo Huazhi’s departing figure, clenching his fists with a determined look.
“The Master is not easy to provoke. He has endured more than ninety tribulations in ancient times, and without exception, he has survived every time. If he finds out what we’re doing, even I would have to turn tail and run.”
Despite saying this, the old man’s eyes were crafty, and his lips curled up, showing no fear but rather enjoying the prospect.
“Please rest assured, Master, as long as we find the opportunity, this matter is guaranteed to succeed.”
The Third Prince and the old man leapt into the air from the city walls and flew towards the direction of the Qing Emperor’s Mausoleum.
The Qing Emperor’s Mausoleum was located in the vast mountains in the southern part of the Immortal Domains, where countless Demon Beasts lurked, and a mix of creatures thrived. Some criminal fugitives wanted by the Holy Lands, the Immortal Dynasty, or the Confucian Sect would hide in these places rich in nature’s spiritual energy. Firstly, to evade the pursuit of the Holy Lands and Immortal Dynasty, and secondly, these areas are not lacking in Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures and opportunities; perhaps with the turn of fortune, one could achieve Path Comprehension.
Enshrouded in fog, the valley deep within the Qing Emperor’s Mausoleum was so obscure that even with Lu Changsheng’s cultivation level, he couldn’t see clearly what lay at its heart.
Lu Changsheng looked at the big yellow dog: “Daoist Earth Hound, can you see through to the essence of the Qing Emperor’s Mausoleum with your Heavenly Eye?”
Having opened the Heavenly Eye once, the Daoist Earth Hound had now become proficient at using its innate gift.
A beam of golden light burst from the Heavenly Eye, piercing through the fog.
“Hmm?”
Yuexi was stunned.
Isn’t this Yang Qing’s Heavenly Eye Divine Ability?
How…does a dog also possess it?
What kind of monsters are all under Lu Changsheng?
Even the big yellow dog guarding the gate has the Heavenly Eye Divine Ability!
You should know, the Heavenly Eye Divine Ability is one of the strongest Ancient Divine Powers!
The Heavenly General Yang Qing, who guards the Southern Heavenly Gate, possesses two Ultimate Studies, one of which is the Heavenly Eye Divine Ability.
Is it possible that in the future, this dog can rival Yang Qing?
Impossible, absolutely impossible.
“Master, the Qing Emperor’s Mausoleum is protected by a Great Formation. My Heavenly Eye cannot see through it,” said the Daoist Earth Hound in frustration.
The Ancient Formation left by the Qing Emperor was indeed not something a single demon of the Immortal Emperor Realm could fathom.
“Then we will focus mainly on exploring the periphery.”
Lu Changsheng did not blame the Daoist Earth Hound for this; not to mention the Daoist Earth Hound had just uncovered the Heavenly Eye Divine Ability, even Yang Qing, who had fully mastered the Heavenly Eye Divine Ability, might not be able to discern the truth of the Qing Emperor’s Mausoleum.
It’s said that even Great Powers and Saints dare not trespass into the Great Formation surrounding the Qing Emperor’s Mausoleum.
The Princess pointed at the Qing Emperor’s Mausoleum and said, “The Great Formation laid down by the Qing Emperor, with ley lines as its eyes and the heavens and earth as the formation—the moment someone intrudes, the Formation will draw upon the spiritual energy from hundreds of millions of miles around, leveraging the power of the world, to execute the intruder. We must not venture too deep.”
“If there’s a chance, I’d like to try it.”
Lu Changsheng thought about the Magical Treasure Human Emperor Cauldron inside him; since the Human Emperor Cauldron came out of the Qing Emperor’s Mausoleum, it must have a way to enter.
