Great Red Immortal Sect

Chapter 271 Qi Tomb
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The dark light and ghost energy surged and dispersed in an instant. Liu Qiuci held a green willow leaf in his hand, emitting rippling clear light, and drove away all the ghost energy in the road. Xu Xuan followed behind him, step by step.

I don't know how long I have been walking. Along the way, the dark light and ghostly energy are gushing out, making it difficult to perceive the outside world. Moreover, the tunnel is winding and it is even more difficult to estimate how far we have traveled.

He asked Liu Qiuci where this place was, but he just told him to follow him, saying that it was not appropriate to talk nonsense in this place. The two were silent for a while.

The tunnel is paved with blue bricks covered with green moss. It is dark and cramped. There are carvings on the bricks, but after years of use, there is a layer of dark light. This light has a bit of evil spirit, but it does not devour the Dharma light, but rather obscures and turbidizes it.

Tiantuo activated his magic power, and a flash of golden and white flashed across Xu Xuan's eyes. Only then could he clearly see the blue brick patterns around his feet, and the patterns of tree branches on top. They were all straight without a single bend, intertwining into the shapes of palaces and nests.

The golden pheasant with double pupils, the two-horned scaly beast and the black-patterned turtle each live in their nests. The person wearing the imperial crown lives in the Qingmu Taoist Palace and is widely worshipped.

"[Chongming], [Tianlu], [Lingsui], these are the symbols of the three Qi of happiness, wealth and longevity. The Emperor of Qi is not a Golden Elixir, yet he dares to imitate the rituals of the Celestial Empire. No wonder his country was destroyed."

Tian Tuo sighed softly, but Xu Xuan was puzzled and asked:
"Is this place related to Qi? I thought it was a relic of Dashu."

"You'll find out later. Hey, I hadn't imagined there was such a scene underground. Even my spiritual consciousness hadn't noticed it." Tiantuo laughed strangely, "The destruction of the Great Qi was not unjust. The Emperor of Qi bowed to [Yin Guang]. His imperial status was not high, but he dared to perform the rituals of the Great Feng Heavenly Dynasty. Isn't that seeking death?"

"Even if it's the current Song family, as long as they haven't unified the world, the emperor wouldn't be able to bear this [Grand Ceremony of Supreme Virtue]. If he did, it would only damage his luck."

"I wonder what kind of person the last Emperor of Qi was?"

Xu Xuan was confused. According to Tiantuo, this person liked to show off.

Tian Tuo sighed a little and continued:

"Emperor Gong of Qi, Ye Canxuan, is a well-chosen name. He inherited the Central Plains from Emperor Shizong and received support from Guangmu. Upon ascending the throne, he sought the three paths of [Virtue Qi], completing a grand ceremony of supreme virtue. Blessings, wealth, and longevity all came to him. He claimed that his merits and virtues would never fall, and his blessings and virtues would never wane."

"It's just that Shu fell early, so Wu Tu didn't show up. Otherwise, I think he would have gone to Fengshan to show off."

"Later, he burned himself to death in the palace, which made people sigh. With the Nine Purple Fire, how could he, like a dead tree, survive forever?"

After hearing this, Xu Xuan felt that the current Song family member was very powerful. Da Qi had the support of the Immortal Sect. In the past, Taizu stole the country with the body of Zifu, achieved Lihuo, and even attacked Guangmu, put down the chaotic world, and suppressed Guangmu to this day.

Liu Qiuci stopped and saw a black wooden door in front of the tunnel, shining with the luster of gold and iron. Xu Xuan recognized it at a glance. It was the [Wuyi Golden Wood]. This spiritual wood was the most precious in the forest. It was indispensable for building palaces and halls.

Just looking at this door, a gloomy and sinister aura seeped out from it, which was completely dissipated by the green willow leaves in Liu Qiuci's hand. The head of the Liu family urged the door, and the black wooden door quietly opened, and a gust of sinister wind gushed out from it.

When Liu Qiuci spoke at this time, his temperament changed, and he had a bit more ghostly aura, as if he was a lonely soul in the wild.

"Now that you've settled in Dajingyuan, I should tell you about these things. Do you still remember the Pinghu Underground Palace and the ruins of the Qi Kingdom?"

Xu Xuan's eyes narrowed. There was no way he could forget this incident. It was because of this that he came into contact with Tiandu Mountain.

Liu Qiuci led Xu Xuan into the doorway. The room had a round ceiling and a square bottom. The ground was covered with dark, wet soil. In the room stood a dark green willow tree, about one meter tall, with eighty-one branches. The leaves were jet black and as textured as jade.

Unlike the vibrant [Qingyu], this willow tree is shrouded in deep yin energy, as if it was taken from the underworld.

"Under Dajingyuan lies the tomb of a prominent figure from the State of Qi. Today, only an empty shell remains, but many relics remain. My family has deposited our ancestral belongings here."

"This important figure is a direct descendant of Yin Guang. He once held an extremely high position in the Qi Dynasty. Yet, he chose this place to rest in peace. Do you know why?"

Xu Xuan thought for a moment, there must be a reason why Chi Yun gathered so many remnants of Shu.

Liu Qiuci sighed softly and said softly:

"The Great Shu is about to fall. Emperor Wang has died. Purple thunder ripples through the northern sky. The emperor's corpse turns to dust. A [Tai Heng Wu Xuan Bird] flaps its wings and flies north. It arrives here, where it transforms into a ball of bloody light and spreads, staining the sky red."

"Emperor Wang was the direct descendant of two Jindans, and the imperial dynasty collapsed. Due to various fateful circumstances, the final essence of his spirit fell into the hands of Chiyun."

"Later, the Qi State took a fancy to it and built a mausoleum. He used the two trees Jia Guang to transform into earth, and gradually drew spiritual energy from it, until it reached the state it is today. All the families above were transferred to this place after the fall of Qi and the rise of Li Xing."

There was a deep sense of fatigue in his voice, and there was no trace of romanticism in his voice. He just offered the precious leaf in his hand, and saw engravings appear on the four walls one by one.

Xu Xuan looked at them one by one and saw that they were divided into Green Willow, Wooden Palace, Earth Ox, and Magnetic Cart, corresponding to the Liu, Wu, Duan, and Zhu families respectively. Liu Qiuci walked forward and first walked to the Green Willow. The Dao pattern lit up and a word appeared. "Fuxian Palace, Jiuyinsi."

He read out these words in a low voice, but saw that below the green willow in the Taoist picture on the wall, the roots were entangled, and another dark green willow tree grew, wrapped in a deep aura of death.

Liu Qiuci's expression was solemn at this time, and he said in a deep voice:
"The [Fuxian Palace] is the key to the Great Shu's management of the immortal path. By order of the Emperor, a person from the [Xuanlei Tianshu Dao] serves as the Palace Master. It governs various departments with different responsibilities and powers. My Liu family once headed one of them, the [Jiuyin] department."

"Emperor Jing has achieved the Subduing Earth Golden Elixir, and many matters concerning the Netherworld are now happening in the country. Therefore, the two officials, Ji Mu [Jiu Yin] and Fu Tu [Di Yu], are in charge of them. They can actually replace the duties of Wen You."

"Later, the Netherworld Disaster caused the dismissal of all official positions related to the Netherworld, and our clan fell into decline. I believe someone from the Chen family informed you of this?"

Xu Xuan nodded slowly. Fu Tu was indeed something from the underworld. When Emperor Jing took it, underworld things happened in the country, and it was not even under his control. It was really weird.

At this time, Liu Qiuci walked to the bottom of the black wooden palace engraving. The Taoist pattern became clear again, and some words appeared, which were [Shen Guangxiu Tian Sikong].

"There are many Guangmu Dao veins. Some advocate primitiveness and the coexistence of humans and animals, while others focus on building buildings and pavilions, erecting beams and building structures."

"[Yinguang Palace] belongs to the former, renowned throughout the world for its animal husbandry. As for the Wu family, they belong to the latter. If you trace their ancestry back further, you can even find some connection to [Youchao]. The patriarchs of each generation served as Grand Marshals of Shu, responsible for overseeing construction and renovation. The tomb of Emperor Jing was built by his patriarch."

"Most of the Wu family members died at the hands of Wu Heshou, and their Daoist scriptures were also completely destroyed. What a pity."

Xu Xuan understood in his heart that Guangmu seemed to be a very useful Taoist tradition. First, it was used to build palaces, and second, it was used to raise spiritual beasts.

However, there is another Wu Qinghe in the mountains. Since the Wu family was destroyed and Xu Xuan killed Wu Heyong, this man has stayed in the mountains wholeheartedly. If he can build a foundation, he will be of great use.

Liu Qiuci said nothing more, hesitated for a moment, and slowly walked up to the calf with golden horns carrying the mountain. The light of Gen Earth slowly emerged and became the [Mountain Driving Master].

At this time, the official position was not revealed, which made Xu Xuan feel a little confused, but he heard Liu Qiuci say in a low voice:

"The Duan family originally belonged to the Yuanshan Dao, with three branches: Shenhe, Dingji, and Fushan. His family is the Fushan branch, specializing in conquering mountains. These three branches fled to various countries, and now only Dingji Mountain remains."

"The relationship between these three clans is difficult to sort out, but the Duan family has its own way out, unlike us."

Xu Xuan thought for a moment. Duan Pingdu was indeed somewhat extraordinary, but apart from that, the Duan family was only outstanding in formations and had some connection with Dingji Mountain. Apart from that, there was nothing unusual.

The two finally stopped on the south wall. There was a picture engraved on the wall, which showed a yellow wooden cart emitting a strong magnetic light. There were thick clouds and mists beside it, and there seemed to be many soldiers following behind.

The Yuan magnetic divine light intertwined and turned into the words "Tian Yuan Jiang". Liu Qiuci was silent for a moment before he slowly spoke, with a hint of worry in his voice.

"The Zhu family has the greatest origins and is a true minister who supports the dragon. They witnessed the great ancestor's attainment of the Wu Earth and have always been in charge of the military."

"Its power reached its peak during the reign of Emperor Jing. When Emperor Jing discovered Fu Tu, the military strength of Great Shu instantly surpassed that of other nations. Furthermore, with the rise of Wu Tu, Fu Tu, Huo Du, and Shen Lei, the Shu Empire reached its peak."

Liu Qiuci looked a little surprised and continued:

"Once the hidden earth is complete, a pseudo-hell will be built in Qishan Mountain to attract heroic spirits and deploy ghost soldiers. Even if a cultivator dies, as long as his soul survives, he can recover 80% of his combat power."

"The Zhu family had many generals who commanded the military and were extremely powerful. At that time, the Great Shu Dynasty already had the aura of a celestial empire. Unifying the world and emulating the Zhou and Xia dynasties was just around the corner."

Xu Xuan's mind sank. Forging the underworld and collecting heroic spirits was a method even more sophisticated than that of the Liao Dynasty's imperial family. Fu Tu Congwei was so magical, I wonder what his status would be like?
"As for the aftermath, it was the underworld disaster. The first to be in chaos was the pseudo-underworld under Mount Qi, where the ghost soldiers were in chaos."

Liu Qiuci's pupils shrank slightly, and he said softly:
"From among the Yin soldiers, many unknown figures appeared. Their clothing and attire resembled those of ancient people. Their cultivation was extremely high. They led the troops to charge into battle and disobeyed the emperor's orders."

"The Jingming disaster was quelled, the Xuanshu Dao declined, the cave heaven was sealed, the Jing Emperor fell, the so-called heroic spirits and ghost soldiers became nothing, and the Wu Xiang was also seriously injured."

"The Emperor Gaozu issued a final decree, placing Emperor Wang on the throne. He used the Zhu family's rebellion and collusion with the Netherworld as an excuse to exterminate all things related to the underworld in the country."

Liu Qiuci's voice was faint, but Xu Xuan gradually felt a chill on his back. He first got entangled with Beihai, and the underworld did not let him go either.

A cold wind arose and blew out the mermaid oil lamp in the corner.

(End of this chapter)