I really became a king.

Chapter 257 The True Identity of the Hundred Ghosts Venerable
However, when faced with the life sacrifice technique of the Lord of Hundred Ghosts, Jiang Yi was not tempted at all, and he would not practice this technique.

He had personally witnessed the power of this forbidden technique, which was effective as soon as he said it, without any action, and could decide the fate of the world with just a few words. Once this forbidden technique was released to the outside world, it would inevitably cause a bloody storm, and all warriors would go crazy for it.

But Jiang Yi didn't want it at all. The price was too high and it was not what he wanted.

The face of the Hundred Ghosts Venerable also showed an inexplicable expression, as if he was reminiscing, and there was a trace of regret in his reminiscence.

"If I hadn't obtained this forbidden technique, with my talent and aptitude, I would still have no problem reaching the eighth level, but it might take a little longer."

"But since I got this forbidden technique, I entered the eighth level of martial arts before I was sixty years old. This is unprecedented in history, but so what? I lost nearly a hundred years of my lifespan..."

A lifespan of one hundred years... Jiang Yi secretly clicked his tongue. The strongest person in the eighth realm only lived for more than two hundred years, so a hundred years accounted for nearly half of that.

The Hundred Ghosts Venerable looked gloomy and continued:

"But it's not without gain. I have relied on this forbidden technique to gain countless opportunities and adventures, and also earned the title of 'Hundred Ghosts'." When he said this, his expression was somewhat proud, but he still couldn't hide the bitterness in it.

"Your Highness may not know that I am only a little over a hundred years old..."

Jiang Yi frowned. This was indeed a bit beyond his expectations. Before this sacrifice of his lifespan, the other party looked much older than this.

As if he knew that he would not be able to leave this swamp in the short term, or because he did not have many years left to live and wanted to find someone to talk about the past, the Lord of a Hundred Ghosts sat down directly.

Jiang Yi also sat down cross-legged, which was how he could be a qualified listener.

"At the end of this forbidden technique, every practitioner left a diary. No matter how great their achievements were, they all lived in regret at the last moment of their lifespan."

"Does Your Majesty know why?"

Jiang Yi shook his head. Although he vaguely guessed that he really regretted consuming too much of his life because of this forbidden technique, he also gained countless opportunities for adventures after all, and he must have some things to be proud of.

The Hundred Ghosts Venerable smiled and sighed, "Because every cultivator's life span is no more than a hundred years!"

Seeing Jiang Yi's shocked expression, the Hundred Ghosts Venerable continued bitterly, "Yes, no one can live for more than a hundred years, because the temptation of this forbidden technique is too great. No one can control the desire in their heart in the face of a chance encounter...

"I always thought that I could find a natural treasure that could increase my lifespan to make up for it later, but how could such a natural treasure of heaven and earth be obtained so easily?"

"In this way, every practitioner used forbidden techniques again and again, and their lifespan was consumed bit by bit. It was not until the moment when their lifespan was completely exhausted that they suddenly realized their mistake. Unfortunately, it was too late, and they could only leave a final note at the end of the book."

"Rather than being an essay, it's more like a record of regrets to warn future generations. The words in it are all about persuading future generations not to practice this technique..."

Jiang Yi heard this and asked, "Why not just destroy it completely?"

The Hundred Ghosts Venerable smiled bitterly and shook his head, sighing, "I can't bear to part with it. After all, this forbidden technique is too powerful. It is the hard work of our ancient ancestors. How can a latecomer have the heart to destroy it..."

"Moreover, every practitioner believes that there is a great secret hidden in this forbidden technique. Once it is comprehended, it is possible to cross the long river of life." Jiang Yi shook his head disapprovingly. In the final analysis, he still coveted the powerful power of this forbidden technique.

Perhaps because he was out of energy, the Hundred Ghosts Venerable did not notice Jiang Yi's expression and continued leisurely: "When I first obtained this forbidden technique, I did not take the notes left by the predecessors seriously. I believed that I had the self-control and would never use it unless it was absolutely necessary."

"I should say I did it. From the day I got this forbidden technique, I have only used it three times, including the two times I used just now..."

"But this does require a lot of self-control. I gave up a lot of opportunities for this. But just these three times cost me more than a hundred years of life... How many hundred years can a person have in his life?"

The eyes of the Hundred Ghosts Venerable were filled with nostalgia for this world, and he continued, "Sometimes I think, if I hadn't obtained this forbidden technique, I might not be able to break through to the eighth level until I was over a hundred years old, but I would still have a long life of a hundred years and be able to do more things."

"But now, in the past few decades since I broke through the eighth realm, I have been running around looking for natural treasures to increase my lifespan, and I haven't put much energy into cultivation. In the end, I ended up with nothing."

At this point, the Hundred Ghosts Venerable looked at Jiang Yi and said with a smile: "That's why I said that the prince is a person with great willpower, and he can remain indifferent to this forbidden technique."

Jiang Yi just smiled and shook his head. He felt that the atmosphere was a little silent. He also had a question in his mind, so he changed the subject:

"How did Your Excellency know where I was hiding? And how did you figure out my identity?"

He was very curious about this. He had been practicing the "Nine Nine Return to One Art" from the beginning to the end, and judging from the reactions of the Lord of Yinshan Mountain and others, the "Nine Nine Return to One Art" could indeed be concealed from the top powerhouses of the Eighth Realm. However, it was discovered by the Venerable Hundred Ghosts, and his true identity was seen through.

The Hundred Ghosts Venerable smiled and said, "So this forbidden technique is very powerful. When you burn your lifespan, you can see through all illusions!"

Jiang Yi suddenly realized and thought of the magnificent power of the golden flame burning on the other party's body. At that moment, he felt that he had nowhere to hide.

"The prince's reputation is well-known even in the border areas, and his portrait is circulated everywhere, so I can naturally recognize the prince."

“But Your Highness must be careful with the Master of Yinshan Mountain in the future. This woman is no ordinary person. She is able to unite the secluded sects in the border areas and the central area. I’m afraid she has some amazing tricks.” Finally, Venerable Baigui gave a reminder.

Jiang Yi nodded. The four great dynasties in the border areas and the four great dynasties in the central area were enemies for generations. The hatred had accumulated for countless generations and began in ancient times.

Especially at the beginning of the founding of the four great dynasties such as the Dali Dynasty, the two sides fought fiercely. In this founding war, the secular sects also participated. The bloody hatred between them cannot be easily resolved.

"How did the Lord of Yinshan Mountain unite the two sides?" Jiang Yi asked curiously.

"If I'm not mistaken, it should be that precious tree. The Yinshan secret order of the foreign tribes on the border also came from the hands of the Lord of Yinshan Mountain!"

Jiang Yi also guessed it, but he sensed something from the words of the Venerable Hundred Ghosts, and stared at the other party motionlessly.

Venerable Baigui also realized that he had let the cat out of the bag. He had forgotten that he was a member of the Baiyue Dynasty and actually called himself a foreign tribe from the border.

However, he had no intention of hiding anything. He showed a meaningful smile on his face, then raised his hand and touched his face, revealing another face.

(End of this chapter)