Primordial Era: The Holy Maiden Shiji, a woman of exceptional talent and beauty

Shi Ji swallowed hard, feeling as if something was blocking his throat.

He braced himself and tried to make his voice sound calm: "I am Shi Ji, a descendant of the Nanming family."

The corpse remained silent for a moment, as if it were thinking about something.

After a long while, he slowly spoke: "Why did you touch my remains?"

Shi Ji took a deep breath; he knew he couldn't hide anything or deceive anyone at this moment.

He raised his head and looked directly into the corpse's eyes: "I... I was told that the Emperor's legacy is hidden here, and I want to find powerful strength."

"Power?" The corpse's lips curled into a meaningful smile. "Young man, are you truly ready to embrace this power?"

Shi Ji remained silent for a moment, knowing that this problem was not simple.

Power is an allure for everyone, but it is also a responsibility and a burden.

He raised his head, looking directly into the corpse's eyes: "I..."

He hesitated, but only for a moment. He knew he couldn't back down, nor could he give up this opportunity. He gritted his teeth and said firmly, "I'm ready."

The corpse remained silent for a moment, as if deep in thought. After a long while, it slowly spoke: "Since that's the case, then I will grant you a memory. But remember, power always comes with immense responsibility and a great price."

Shi Ji felt a blur before her eyes, and then she was plunged into a jumble of memories.

Countless images flashed rapidly through his mind, each one filled with violence and bloodshed.

He saw countless lives struggling in agony, and countless planets being destroyed in explosions.

Suddenly, the scene shifted, and he saw a tall man fighting in the sky.

The man was dressed in armor and held a long sword; each swing of his sword seemed capable of tearing the heavens and earth apart.

The heavens and earth changed color, and the stars trembled.

Shi Ji could sense the powerful force emanating from the man; it was an indescribable power, as if it could destroy the world.

“This is…” Shi Ji exclaimed in amazement.

He knew this memory was not simple; it must contain some great secret.

As her memories continued to flow, Shi Ji saw that the man finally defeated the enemy, but he himself was also seriously injured.

He saw the man seal a power within himself before he died, and then he collapsed to the ground.

Shi Ji felt a surge of immense sorrow welling up inside her; she could almost feel the man's helplessness and regret.

He knew that the man was the corpse before him, and that this power was the legacy of the Great Emperor he was searching for.

As her memories faded, Shiji returned to reality.

He looked up at the corpse, his eyes filled with awe and gratitude: "Thank you for giving me this memory."

The corpse nodded slightly: "I hope you can make good use of this power and not let it become a burden to you."

After saying this, the corpse's eyes slowly closed, as if it had fallen asleep again.

The entire space returned to calm.

Shi Ji turned around and said to Nanming Liyue, "Mother, I have gained a memory, a powerful technique."

Nanming Liyue looked worried: "Child, you must be careful. This power of unknown origin may bring unpredictable consequences."

Shi Ji nodded: "I will be careful. Now, I need time to understand this memory and to practice this technique."

"Then I won't bother you any longer. If you need anything, just call me anytime." After saying that, Nanming Liyue left the secret room.

Shi Ji sat on the ground, closed her eyes, and began to concentrate on her cultivation.

He felt an unprecedented power surging within him, a power as vast as the universe.

He was filled with anticipation and excitement, but also with a touch of unease.

He knew that this power was not something that could be easily controlled.

Each time this technique is used, it requires immense mental focus and also puts a tremendous strain on the body.

Shi Ji took a deep breath, gradually immersing her mind in that chaotic and ancient memory.

Everything around him seemed to disappear at that moment, and he completely entered another time and space—a time and space belonging to the Great Emperor and to that legendary era.

He felt as if he had returned to that ancient battlefield, witnessing the Great Emperor battling countless powerful enemies in the heavens.

Each swing of the sword contains the most primal power in the world, as if it could tear everything apart and destroy all things.

Shi Ji carefully observed the Emperor's every movement and every glance, trying to comprehend the essence of that mysterious technique.

Time slipped away quietly during the cultivation; one day, two days... seven days had passed in the blink of an eye.

For seven days, Shi Ji seemed to be isolated from the entire world. His aura grew deeper and deeper, as if merging into the void. In the secret chamber, the air seemed to freeze, with only Shi Ji's breathing echoing.

Suddenly, a powerful energy surged through the secret room.

Shi Ji's body seemed to transform into a vortex, frantically devouring the surrounding energy.

His aura was rising steadily, as if it were about to break through the sky.

Just then, Nanming Liyue entered the secret chamber.

She sensed the powerful energy fluctuations within the secret room, and a look of shock appeared on her face.

She saw Shi Ji sitting upright, radiating a powerful aura, as if she had become a different person.

“Child, what’s wrong with you…” Nanming Liyue’s voice trembled slightly.

Shi Ji slowly opened her eyes, which shone with an unprecedented light.

He smiled and looked at Nanming Liyue: "Mother, I seem to have grasped the true essence of that technique. I feel full of power now, as if I can destroy everything."

Looking at Shi Ji, Nanming Liyue felt a mix of emotions.

She was both pleased with Shiji's growth and worried about that powerful force: "Child, you must be careful. If this force cannot be fully controlled, it may bring you disaster."

Shi Ji nodded and replied, "I understand, Mother. I will gradually become familiar with and control this power, and I will not let it harm myself or those around me."

In the days that followed, Shiji devoted herself to cultivation in the secluded chamber.

He kept trying to master his newfound power and began practicing the moves recorded in the technique.

Each practice session triggers energy fluctuations within the sealed chamber, as awe-inspiring as thunder.

Nanming Liyue often stood outside the secret chamber, silently observing Shiji's cultivation progress.

She could feel Shi Ji's aura growing stronger, and she felt both gratified and worried.

She knew that Shi Ji had embarked on a completely new path, a path filled with unknowns and challenges. One night, a powerful energy fluctuation surged once again in the secret chamber.

This fluctuation was more intense than any before, as if it were about to tear the entire sealed room apart.

Nanming Liyue sensed this fluctuation, and a solemn expression appeared on her face.

She knew that Shi Ji was undergoing a completely new breakthrough.

Inside the secret room, Shi Ji seemed to be enveloped by a powerful energy.

His body was trembling constantly, as if he were undergoing a complete transformation.

This change was extremely painful, like countless steel needles piercing his body.

But Shi Ji gritted his teeth and persevered, knowing that this was an inevitable step in his growth.

The breakthrough lasted all night. As the first rays of sunlight shone into the secret room at dawn, Shi Ji finally completed the breakthrough.

He slowly opened his eyes, his gaze shining with an unprecedented light.

He felt as if he had been reborn, his whole body filled with power.

He stood up, took a deep breath, and felt himself become one with the world.

He knew he had reached a completely new level—a level he had never imagined before.

When he emerged from the secret chamber, Nanming Liyue was waiting outside. Seeing Shiji's appearance, she exclaimed in surprise, "Child, what happened to you...?"

Shi Ji smiled confidently: "Mother, I have completed the breakthrough. Now, I am no longer the Shi Ji of the past. I feel that my strength has undergone earth-shattering changes, and now I am even confident to face any challenge."

Nanming Liyue gazed at him, her eyes flashing with a complex light: "I am glad you have achieved such success, but remember, as your power grows, your responsibilities will also become heavier. You must know how to use your power correctly."

Shi Ji nodded solemnly: "I understand, Mother. I will remember your teachings and use my strength to protect everything I cherish."

Nanming Liyue smiled slightly, then turned around and said, "Now you have enough strength. It's time to complete your father's unfinished work. Are you ready?"

Shi Ji clenched her fists, her tone firm: "I'm ready."

In the following days, Shiji's life became exceptionally busy.

He not only needs to consolidate his cultivation, but also needs to understand and master more information about the outside world.

He knew that the challenges he was about to face were far more difficult and dangerous than any he had ever experienced before.

Nanming Liyue also provided him with a lot of guidance and help during this period.

She not only taught Shiji many practical combat skills and survival experience, but also told him that the outside world was far more complex and dangerous than he had imagined.

She instructed Shiji to be careful when she was out, not to trust others easily, and never to reveal her strength or purpose.

“Mother, don’t worry.” Shi Ji looked at Nanming Liyue with a firm gaze. “I will act cautiously. I will definitely find the secret of the Ancient Styx Map and bring glory to our Nanming family.”

Looking at Shi Ji, Nanming Liyue felt a surge of relief and emotion.

She knew that Shi Ji had grown up and become a responsible and dependable man.

She believes that no matter what difficulties and challenges she encounters, Shi Ji will be able to persevere and ultimately achieve victory.

Finally, with everything ready, Shiji embarked on her journey.

His destination was the place where the Three Kings of the Northern Desert resided, because the secrets of the ancient Styx Map were hidden there.

He knew that this journey was full of unknowns and dangers, but he was fully prepared and determined to uncover the secret.

During her journey, Shiji encountered all sorts of difficulties and challenges.

Sometimes he had to cross desolate deserts, sometimes he had to climb steep mountains, and sometimes he had to fight with ferocious beasts.

But no matter what difficulties she encountered, Shi Ji was able to overcome them one by one with her own great strength and wisdom.

During this process, Shi Ji also met some like-minded partners.

They were drawn to Shi Ji's strength and character and were willing to fight alongside him.

They supported and helped each other, and built a deep friendship during their journey.

"Brother Shiji, you are truly an extraordinary person." A young man named Lin Feng looked at Shiji with admiration in his eyes. "Your strength and wisdom are truly admirable. It is my honor to fight alongside you."

Shi Ji smiled and patted Lin Feng on the shoulder: "Brother Lin Feng, you flatter me. We are all fighting for a common goal. As long as we are united, we will definitely achieve victory."

After overcoming a series of hardships and dangers, Shiji finally led her companions to the territory of the Three Kings of the Northern Desert.

They hid in the shadows, carefully observing the situation in this territory.

They found the place heavily guarded and well-protected, making it difficult to infiltrate.

"It seems it won't be easy to infiltrate." Lin Feng looked at the territory ahead, his brows furrowed. "We need to think of a way."

Shi Ji nodded: "That's right. We can't act rashly, or we'll only alert them. We need to learn more about the Three Kings of the Northern Desert before we can formulate a detailed plan."

So Shi Ji, Lin Feng, and the others split up to conduct reconnaissance and gather information in the surrounding area.

They discovered that the Three Kings of the Northern Desert were not a single force, but rather a coalition of three powerful tribes.

Each tribe possesses powerful warriors and unique combat skills, and there are also complex relationships of interest and conflicts among them.

During the investigation, Shi Ji unexpectedly discovered a secret—the three kings of the Northern Desert were plotting a conspiracy against the entire continent.

They planned to use the power of the Ancient Styx Map to control the entire continent and become invincible.

This discovery strengthened Shi Ji's resolve to expose the true nature of the Three Kings of the Northern Desert.

After a period of investigation and reconnaissance, Shi Ji and his companions had gathered enough intelligence.

They began planning a meticulously crafted battle to weaken the power of the Three Kings of the Northern Desert and expose their conspiracy.

Using her wisdom and with the help of her companions, Shi Ji devised a detailed plan.

They decided to start from within, breaking up the alliance of the three kings of the Northern Desert, and then defeating them one by one.

Through a series of strategies and methods, they successfully created rifts and conflicts among the three kings of the Northern Desert.

At the same time, Shi Ji also defeated many powerful warriors of the Three Kings of the Northern Desert with her own strength, greatly boosting the morale of her side.

Every move he made was clean, decisive, and awe-inspiring, striking fear into the hearts of the warriors of the Three Kings of the Northern Desert.

As time went on, the alliance of the three kings of the Northern Desert began to falter, and internal conflicts became increasingly prominent.

They began to suspect and attack each other, plunging the entire territory into chaos.

Taking advantage of the situation, Shi Ji intensified her offensive, gradually weakening their strength and forcing them into a passive and defensive position. (End of Chapter)