Lu Changsheng and his companions arrived beneath the central sarcophagus and recognized the characters on the monument. Just like the giant stele outside the Qing Emperor’s Mausoleum, they both bore the vigorous “Suppressing Evil” inscription.
“The two steles, positioned along the central axis of the palace, must be the focal points of the Evil-Suppressing Great Formation. We cannot act rashly and carelessly.”
Lu Changsheng had some understanding of formations and knew that these two steles were crucial focal points that should not be moved lightly.
In the middle of the sarcophagus, there was also a longsword, which was thrust into the center of the sarcophagus, anchoring it firmly in place.
“Could this longsword be a magical treasure of the Qing Emperor?”
Everyone understood what this sword signified.
This magical treasure was capable of suppressing demons and remained indestructible for eons, which attested to its quality.
“Could it be that this sword was forged from Primordial Emperor Gold?”
Immortal Yuexi recognized the material used for the longsword and was greatly shocked.
“Primordial Emperor Gold?”
Lu Changsheng had heard of this supreme material for refining, which originated from the dawn of heaven and earth.
It was said that even Saints could not inflict the slightest damage on treasures forged from Primordial Emperor Gold.
“We still cannot move this longsword.”
Lu Changsheng was unsure whether the evil spirit suppressed within the sarcophagus was still alive, and did not want to be the sinner who unleashed some formidable evil spirit for the sake of a magical treasure.
In front of the sarcophagus, there were also four indentations pointing downward.
Could these indentations be spots meant to fit the legs of the Human Sovereign Cauldron?
The more Lu Changsheng thought about it, the more likely it seemed.
The Human Sovereign Cauldron and this Divine Sword were likely the Qing Emperor’s magical treasures, used to suppress evil spirits after his death.
Afterwards, the Human Sovereign Cauldron was taken away, leaving only the Divine Sword.
Regardless, both the Human Sovereign Cauldron and this nameless Divine Sword were treasures of the Qing Emperor and of immeasurable value.
Immortal Yuexi and the Princess exchanged a look, their eyes revealing a mutual decision.
The Qing Emperor’s belongings should not be handled recklessly.
“Aside from the treasures, the Qing Emperor should have left other things for future generations, right?”
Lu Changsheng looked towards a palace directly in front of the sarcophagus.
Inside the palace, there were likely other things as well.
Since they couldn’t take away the treasure that suppressed the evil spirit, perhaps the contents inside the palace could be taken?
“Hahaha, the Qing Emperor’s treasures are mine now!”
From behind Lu Changsheng and his group, an old voice rang out, filled with extreme fervor.
Immortal Yuexi, the Princess and the others’ expressions changed at once.
Someone had actually followed them in!
An elder with grizzled hair and a grey robe, accompanied by a richly dressed young master, appeared before the group.
“It’s you?”
The Princess recognized the two men.
One of them was her third brother, whom she knew all too well.
“Eldest sister, the Qing Emperor’s Mausoleum is within the Immortal Dynasty’s domain. The treasures inside should rightfully belong to our Immortal Dynasty entirely. How could they fall into the hands of outsiders?”
The Prince’s eyes were fixed on the Divine Sword atop the sarcophagus, a relic of an ancient Great Emperor of the Human Race.
If he could obtain this magical treasure, he would no longer lack offensive magical treasures.
“The Qing Emperor was one of the ancient leaders of the Human Race, not of the same lineage as our Supreme Emperor Body, and not from a single tribe. His treasures do not truly belong to the Immortal Dynasty. Third brother, would you really dare to make a move? And you, Grand Preceptor Xu, what on earth are you planning to do?”
With her lofty status in the Immortal Dynasty, the Princess rebuked the two men.
“Originally, I should not offend Her Highness the Princess, but with treasures before me, do not blame me for dispensing with pleasantries,” Grand Preceptor Xu’s eyes flashed with a hint of ruthlessness.
For the sake of obtaining the Qing Emperor’s magical treasure, offending the Princess was a small price to pay.
The Immortal Realm was not the sole domain of the Immortal Dynasty. As long as he obtained the Qing Emperor’s treasure, there were other places he could turn to.
Even if he could no longer stay in the Immortal Realm, there were still the Demon Realm and the Demon Realm to go to.
“What is his cultivation level?”
Lu Changsheng privately sent a message to the Princess to inquire about Grand Preceptor Xu’s cultivation level.
This Grand Preceptor Xu brought with him a remarkably oppressive aura.
The Princess responded with utmost seriousness: “Second-order Divine King.”
“Hiss…”
Both Lu Changsheng and Immortal Yuexi were shocked by Grand Preceptor Xu’s cultivation level.
The Immortal Dynasty truly was a great power that kept watch over the central part of the Immortal Realm – even a Grand Preceptor was a second-order Divine King.
“He is my third brother’s mentor, and it looks like this time, he’s dead set on helping my brother to confront us,” the Princess knew the situation was bad.
It was not uncommon for blood to be shed over treasures, even among kith and kin, let alone between a sovereign and ministers.
“Big sister, don’t worry. I will not harm you, and as for the Mysterious Lady Palace’s Immortal Yuexi, I really cannot afford to provoke your sect. As for you…” The Prince, with Grand Preceptor Xu as his backing, assured of victory, looked at Lu Changsheng with some disdain, “If you dare to contest with us over the treasures, then you only have a path to death.”
“Third brother, if you do this, once I report back to our father, the Emperor will surely punish you!”
“Eldest sister, are you willing to help outsiders?”
The Prince’s eyes turned fierce, signaling that if the Princess enraged him, he would not hesitate to truly engage in battle.
“This is the mausoleum of the Qing Emperor. We, as his descendants, must not fight amongst ourselves. Otherwise, with the Qing Emperor’s spirit in heaven, what would he think?”
Immortal Yuexi also stood by Lu Changsheng’s side.
“A bunch of naive girls, dare to spoil my plans, those who obstruct me shall die!”
Grand Preceptor Xu’s True Qi spread out, stirring the winds and clouds, and the aura of a second-order Divine King Realm master was laid bare for all to see, causing many buildings within the palace to shake violently.
“This guy is much harder to deal with than the Carefree Old Man or the Sky Martial Demon Monarch. Even if I used the Ancestral Dragon Blood Pill, I might not be his match, and besides, I have no more Ancestral Dragon Blood Pills left…”
Lu Changsheng pondered in his heart about how to handle Grand Preceptor Xu.