Ling Tian Sword God

Chapter 1283: Chapter 1282: Secret History

However, it can be confirmed that the Undying Medicine that just appeared in the outside world is definitely fake.

Xia Yunxin glanced at the chaotic skeletal remains around and then said, ”If this cauldron is the Nine Provinces Cauldron, then the skeletons surrounding it should all be alchemists who made pills for Emperor Qinling.”

”Emperor Qinling was inherently cruel; most likely, the refinement of the Undying Medicine failed, which is why he flew into a rage and killed all these alchemists.”

Ling Chen surveyed the surroundings, speculating.

”Not so.”

Just as Ling Chen’s voice trailed off, a voice came from the darkness; the three of them quickly turned to look behind, only to see a figure emerging from the shadowy area, coming toward them.

”The Undying Medicine was actually successfully refined, but it was stolen by the leader of the alchemists, which caused Emperor Qinling to become enraged and slaughter all the alchemists.”

The figure was clad entirely in black armor, emanating an extremely intense aura, and it was none other than General Bai.

”General Bai?”

Both Xia Yunxin and Ling Yin showed a hint of shock on their faces, quickly becoming alert.

”No need to panic; General Bai is not an enemy.”

Ling Chen raised his palm, signaling the two women to remain calm.

Although puzzled by Ling Chen’s words, Xia Yunxin and Ling Yin temporarily stopped circulating their True Qi, but the vigilance in their hearts was not completely eliminated.

”General Bai just said the Undying Medicine was indeed successfully refined, but was it stolen by the alchemist leader?”

Ling Chen’s eyes showed a hint of surprise as he asked.

”Correct.”

General Bai nodded, ”The leader of the alchemists was named Cloud Monarch. This man possessed strange arts and not only had exceptional personal strength but also unrivaled alchemy skills. It was he who proposed the idea of refining the Undying Medicine to Emperor Qinling. Emperor Qinling then gathered talented individuals from across the Nine Provinces and mobilized national resources to help Cloud Monarch refine the medicine.”

”Cloud Monarch initially set a ten-year period for refining the Undying Medicine, which he delayed repeatedly. Emperor Qinling, growing impatient, gave him three more years to refine the medicine, or face death. But as the three-year deadline approached, Cloud Monarch escaped the Qin Capital, leaving no trace.”

”Emperor Qinling, in a fury, killed all the alchemists and declared Cloud Monarch a fugitive throughout the Nine Provinces Land. However, not long after, Emperor Qinling met a violent death, and the Great Qin Dynasty collapsed, leaving the matter unresolved and gradually forgotten by the world.”

”So that’s how it is.”

Ling Chen nodded in realization. Cloud Monarch was known as the foremost alchemist in the land, and Ling Chen had naturally heard of him. But what he knew was different from what General Bai described. According to his knowledge, Cloud Monarch went overseas to search for medicinal materials to refine the Undying Medicine for Emperor Qinling, but never returned. Unexpectedly, Cloud Monarch had stolen the Undying Medicine and fled the Nine Provinces Land.

With the Undying Medicine, Cloud Monarch might indeed have gained immortality, whereas Emperor Qinling fell into madness because of it and died.

This entire process and outcome are indeed heart-wrenchingly ironic.

”There’s something I really can’t understand.”

Ling Chen looked at the General Bai before him, his eyes showing a hint of curiosity, ”General Bai, you were a high-ranking official under Emperor Qinling, so why are you helping me?”

Earlier, he almost got entangled by the Undying Tree, but it was General Bai who assisted him in escaping. Now, seeing the latter appear here, Ling Chen was naturally puzzled.

”When alive, General Bai was naturally a servant of Emperor Qinling.”

General Bai’s expression was indifferent, without a trace of emotion, ”But as for the dead General Bai, why should he continue to serve Emperor Qinling?”

”I have done enough for Emperor Qinling. Even if I once owed him for discovering my potential, that debt has been paid off.”

General Bai continued, ”I have no intention of being a gravekeeper here for eternity; I want to leave this cursed place.”

”Given senior’s capabilities, surely that’s achievable?”

Ling Chen asked somewhat surprisedly.

General Bai was a supreme expert; his power might not match Emperor Qinling’s, but it would not be far off. With his capabilities, leaving the Emperor’s Tomb should not be difficult.

”We gravekeepers have all had marks placed in our bodies by Emperor Qinling. Unless the mark is removed, we cannot leave the Emperor’s Tomb.”

General Bai shook his head.

”This mark placed by Emperor Qinling; I doubt many in this world can undo it.”

Ling Chen also shook his head, indicating he was unable to help, given Emperor Qinling’s prowess. In today’s Nine Provinces Land, there is likely no one who could surpass him.

”The mark cannot be undone.”

General Bai’s eyes emitted a sharp gleam, ”But if the Emperor’s Tomb is destroyed, the mark will be automatically lifted.”

”Destroy the Emperor’s Tomb?”

Ling Chen’s expression changed. As expected, General Bai’s idea was ruthlessly bold.

”However, can we possibly achieve that?”

Ling Chen’s lack of confidence was not unwarranted; the idea sounded implausible. The Emperor’s Tomb is immense, and countless prohibitions and Array Formations are scattered within. To destroy the Emperor’s Tomb would likely require legendary Supreme Experts to accomplish.

General Bai said, ”The Emperor’s Tomb was designed with a main switch controlling all the tomb’s prohibitions and Array Formations. Destroy it, and the tomb will cease functioning and collapse quickly.”

”Such a thing exists?”

Upon hearing this, Ling Chen’s eyes brightened. Currently, Emperor Qinling is outside, dominating and slaughtering, relying on the power of this tomb. Once the main switch is destroyed, the tomb loses its energy, significantly diminishing Emperor Qinling’s strength.

Then the crisis would be naturally resolved.

But in the next moment, Ling Chen was puzzled again. He looked at General Bai and asked, ”Since senior knows about the main switch, why not destroy it yourself and need me?”

”Because only you can break it; others cannot.”

General Bai looked deeply at Ling Chen.

”Why?”

Ling Chen’s brows furrowed even tighter.

”Because of the Void Emperor’s royal decree you possess.” General Bai said.

”How does senior know I have a Void Emperor’s royal decree?”

Ling Chen was startled, involuntarily taking two steps back. The Void Emperor’s royal decree was his biggest secret; nobody knew it except those closest to him. It was the source of all evil, with enormous temptation difficult for anyone to resist.

How does General Bai know he has a Void Emperor’s royal decree?

”No need to panic; I once obtained one of the Nine Void Emperor Orders, the Thunder Emperor Order, and naturally can recognize the Thunder Emperor Order’s aura from you.” General Bai shook his head and then added, ”Besides, I am a dead man, do you really fear I covet your Void Emperor’s royal decree?”

Hearing this, Ling Chen finally calmed down. What General Bai said made sense; if the latter were truly interested in the Void Emperor’s royal decree, he wouldn’t have saved him earlier. Taking advantage when necessary and snatching the decree would’ve been more fitting. It seemed Ling Chen was overly sensitive.