Urban Martial Saint

The first line on the stele left Ye Qing puzzled, as he couldn’t understand the reason behind it, so he decided to continue reading.

As a result, upon seeing the second line, Ye Qing understood the meaning of the first line.

”In the Gate of Life, I have left the power of the Primal Mysterious Body; only with this power can you push the stele aside and open the Gate of Life.”

This was the second line. After reading it, Ye Qing not only understood the meaning of the first line, but also finally knew what the pressure inside the Death Gate was all about. It turned out this pressure was the power of the Primal Mysterious Body left by the person who erected the stele.

Ye Qing had heard Bai Li Xi mention the Primal Mysterious Body before, knowing it was the strongest body cultivation technique of the Taoist Sect, akin to the Indestructible Demon Body of the Demon Sect and the Vajra Indestructible Body of the Buddhist Sect. Shijia had cultivated the Vajra Indestructible Body and became a beyond peerless master, able to resist the attack of the Corpse Ghost Dragon. According to Bai Li Xi’s previous statement, these top Buddhist and Taoist body cultivation methods could not only strengthen one’s physical body but also offer methods for life extension and longevity. Thus, within this Tomb of Ghost Valley Master, there truly exists a method for life extension and longevity, which is the power of the Primal Mysterious Body. Whoever obtains this power would not only significantly enhance their strength but also increase their lifespan.

Upon this realization, Ye Qing couldn’t help but feel a bit regretful. If Fu Qingping were to acquire this power, not only would Fu Qingping’s injuries fully recover, but he could also absolutely overcome the pinnacle barrier and reach a beyond the pinnacle realm. In this way, Fu Qingping would not only regain his full strength but also increase his lifespan, a win-win situation indeed.

However, the power was absorbed by Ye Qing. All it did was slightly enhance the Taoist power within him, allowing him to contend with the power of Buddhist and Demon forces, without much else benefit. It’s crucial to note that Ye Qing currently had no meridians, making any powerful internal force useless. This is why Ye Qing, despite obtaining so many Buddha’s Relics, felt no joy or excitement and rather had an underlying sense of worry. This power was useless to him; on the contrary, it continually occupied his body. Ye Qing still wasn’t sure if this was good or bad.

But it’s too late to ponder these matters now as the power of the Primal Mysterious Body has already been absorbed by Ye Qing. And even if Ye Qing had foreseen this situation, he couldn’t be certain Fu Qingping could indeed absorb the power of the Primal Mysterious Body. Previously, members of the Church and Wo Country’s Ninjas had rushed into the Death Gate together, yet not only did they fail to absorb the power of the Primal Mysterious Body, but they were also crushed to death by this very power. If Fu Qingping couldn’t absorb this power either, wouldn’t entering the Death Gate be equally dangerous for him?

These circumstances left Ye Qing doubting the intentions of the person who placed the stele here. Although this person left behind the power of the Primal Mysterious Body, the power wasn’t something just anyone could absorb. This means that if those entering the Tomb of Ghost Valley Master can’t absorb this power, they would be crushed to death by it. So what’s the point of leaving such a trap inside the Tomb of Ghost Valley Master?

Contemplating for a long time, Ye Qing still couldn’t fathom the reason behind it and eventually decided not to dwell on it any further. He took a deep breath and continued reading.

Reading the third line on the stele, Ye Qing’s already shocked expression turned even more so.

”Although this place is my tomb, I am not buried here. Rather than calling this place the Tomb of Guiguzi, it’s more appropriate to call it the Tomb of Deification!”

This third line was simple, but the revelation it bore was exceptionally startling. To begin with, the first sentence stating that this place is the writer’s tomb already revealed who had carved these words back then, none other than the master of this Tomb of Ghost Valley Master, the number one Great Sage Guiguzi of the Taoist Sect across thousands of years!

When Ye Qing had first seen the stele, he thought it was left by Guiguzi’s descendants. After all, who would write their own tombstone? So, he hadn’t considered the possibility that this stele was left by Guiguzi himself and always believed another had left it, with the power of the Primal Mysterious Body being left by another Taoist master. Only now, reading this, did Ye Qing understand that this stele was indeed left by Guiguzi himself. Therefore, the power of the Primal Mysterious Body within the Death Gate was also left by Guiguzi himself!

Thinking about it now, it’s no wonder the power of the Primal Mysterious Body was so formidable. Who was Guiguzi? He was the number one Great Sage of the Taoist Sect across thousands of years! Though no one knows the extent of his power, the fact he established the Heaven Earth Man Three Gates and governed the destiny of future generations for thousands of years clearly indicates his unmatched strength, incomparable to modern masters. The power of the Primal Mysterious Body left by Guiguzi could indeed crush peak masters alive, let alone the likes of the Undead Lord Corpse Ghost Dragon, without a sliver of doubt. Guiguzi’s prowess likely surpassed even the beyond the pinnacle realm!

Yet even the first sentence’s shock couldn’t compare to the second: But I am not buried here. What does this mean? Guiguzi wasn’t buried in the Tomb of Guiguzi? Then where is he buried? Or, more shockingly, is Guiguzi dead or alive?

Considering the thousands of years between Guiguzi and today, Ye Qing naturally assumed his death was without question. How could anyone survive such a vast stretch of time? So, Ye Qing concluded Guiguzi must be dead. However, what perplexed him was whether Guiguzi was alive or dead when constructing this Tomb of Guiguzi. Evidently, he wasn’t dead when building it. The question remained, how long did he live after establishing the tomb, and what extraordinary deeds did he accomplish during his prolonged life?

Learning of the existence of the Heaven Earth Man Three Gates, Ye Qing diligently studied many texts about Guiguzi, including the esoteric secrets of the Taoist Sect. Yet, all accounts of Guiguzi ceased after the construction of this Tomb of Guiguzi. This means there were no records of Guiguzi following the completion of the tomb. Historians generally agree Guiguzi was buried here, and the tomb was constructed for him after death. But judging by current revelations, those records now seem hardly credible. Guiguzi was still alive when the Tomb of Guiguzi was completed and, moreover, he’s not buried in this Tomb of Guiguzi.

If Guiguzi didn’t die after this tomb was completed, he undoubtedly undertook significant ventures afterward. Yet, such actions were never recorded, suggesting they were conducted in secret, shielded from public knowledge. Considering Guiguzi’s renown and wisdom, why would he feign death and conceal his identity, working anonymously? It’s a significant point for reflection!

Ye Qing couldn’t discern what happened during Guiguzi’s time, nor could he surmise why he took such actions. However, he pondered another issue: Since Guiguzi wasn’t buried here, then where lies his final resting place? Could there be another authentic Tomb of Guiguzi? And within the true Tomb of Guiguzi, what did Guiguzi leave behind?

A false Tomb of Guiguzi already drove the world mad, with countless peak masters losing their lives within it, showcasing its allure to posterity. If a real Tomb of Guiguzi exists, what a world-shaking occurrence that would be! Ye Qing hardly dared to imagine such a spectacle!

Additionally, the fact that Guiguzi could leave the power of the Primal Mysterious Body in this false tomb, where it remained for thousands of years until absorbed by Ye Qing, astonished him further. Shen Tianjun posited that powerful figures could indeed preserve their force for a very long time. For instance, the Great Demon King, whose power has lasted countless millennia. Though Guiguzi’s power didn’t match that, conserving it for thousands of years still shocks and amazes people!

Given that Guiguzi left the power of the Primal Mysterious Body in this false tomb, the items in the real tomb certainly wouldn’t be inferior. What treasures did he leave in the true Tomb of Guiguzi that might drive the descendants mad?

Ye Qing had no answer, as he lacked knowledge of Guiguzi’s full capabilities. However, he surmised the real Tomb of Guiguzi might indeed contain the Taoist Sect’s most potent secret manuals and powers.

Then he read the subsequent lines, and Ye Qing’s astonishment grew even more evident.

”Rather than calling this place the Tomb of Ghost Valley Master, it’s more appropriate to call it the Tomb of Deification!”

While he could comprehend the first part of the sentence, the latter part left him bewildered. What does the last four characters mean — Tomb of Deification?

What is a Tomb of Deification?

A Tomb of Deification? Is this where deities are consecrated? But what exactly does the term ”deification” mean in this context?

Having read the Investiture of the Gods, Ye Qing knew that deification referred to the appointment of deities’ positions. But ”deification” could also mean sealing. Does the term here imply the former, or the latter? The implications differ immensely!

Moreover, the real shock wasn’t the semantic distinction of ”deification,” but the ”god” character itself.

Isn’t it said that no deities exist in this world?