If you don't give up, I'd like to be your adoptive father.

Chapter 1290 Lightning-Struck Tomb

After the immortals inside the reed hut left, Grand Tutor Yu did not immediately dispel the immortal formation, appear before the people, or show off in public.

The Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation outside Xianyang City continued until after dark, when most of the onlookers had dispersed, before finally coming to a complete halt.

Although Grand Master Yu gained a great deal from his battle against several great immortals in the art of immortal formations, he also paid a heavy price.

The Crimson Dragon Cauldron had a hole in it, so how could she, in her "Nine Cauldrons Controlling Dragons" state, be unharmed?
Oh, Grand Tutor Yu did show off to Lu Dingxian and the others, saying that he controlled nine dragons with nine cauldrons, and that even when the cauldrons broke, he was still alive and hadn't suffered any harm.

To be honest, she's bluffing.

Not only was her soul injured, but like Yin Yinzi, she also had to take responsibility for the damage to the sacred artifacts of the human race.

To put it bluntly, she committed a sin, and her body is now tainted with karmic consequences. Even the Nine Tripods of Yu the Great have begun to resist her.

It's not as easy to control as before.

Helpless, Xiaoyu could only extract Heavenly Merit from the Golden Lotus of Merit to repair the Crimson Dragon Cauldron, at least to plug the "wound" (hole) and ensure that the human race's fortune would no longer be lost.

She had redeemed herself, and once again had complete control over the Nine Cauldrons of Yu the Great.

Then, using the method of "Refining the Spirit by Mixing Wind and Mountains and Rivers," she borrowed the essence of the Four Rivers and Five Sacred Mountains to heal the wounds on her soul.

It wasn't until dark that Grand Tutor Yu finally recovered to his original state, with his whiskers and tail intact.

"Grand Tutor, you are amazing!"

Seeing that Grand Tutor Yu's face was rosy and her almond-shaped eyes still shone brightly, and that there was not a trace of weakness on her body, the Celestial Masters were filled with the utmost respect.

"One against four, no, including Yin Yinzi, you challenged five Great Luo Immortals all by yourself. Not only did you escape unscathed, but you also won the battle without sustaining any injuries. A miracle!" Yang Li's eyes were practically sparkling.

Grand Tutor Yu didn't try to show off; instead, he recounted in public how the Great Yu Divine Cauldron was damaged and how he almost lost his life.

"Fortunately, I repaired the sky the other day and gained a lot of merit from heaven and earth, otherwise I'm afraid I would no longer be able to 'control the dragon with the Nine Cauldrons' in the future."

"Didn't the Grand Tutor use up all the merit he had accumulated from mending the sky?" Yang Li asked in confusion.

Grand Tutor Yu didn't need to lie; Master Guan explained for her, saying, "Grand Tutor isn't mentally unstable; he would definitely keep some of the merits of heaven and earth as a trump card for unforeseen circumstances."

And here it is, coming in handy today.

Everyone agreed.

Ying Ziying asked worriedly, "How can such a sacred artifact of humanity be so fragile? Can it be reforged using the essence of heaven and earth?"

"Absolutely not!" Upon hearing this, the knowledgeable celestial masters immediately changed their expressions and exclaimed urgently, "The Nine Cauldrons are sacred artifacts, not weapons. If they are melted down, it's like a human sage being reincarnated. After reincarnation, he will still be himself?"

Grand Tutor Yu also said, "The Nine Cauldrons only failed to withstand the Golden Immortal's fatal blow, which does not mean they are not strong enough."

Within the Three Realms, other named and recognized acquired treasures and innate spiritual treasures might not remain intact under the immense supernatural powers of a Great Luo Immortal.

Ying Ziying said, "With just a hole, the Nine Cauldrons began to resist the Grand Tutor's spiritual will."

How can we help the Grand Tutor cope with even fiercer battles in the future?

Regardless, while things haven't completely fallen apart today, they certainly will in the future.

"The immortals aren't fools. Given the example of Yin Yinzi, how could they dare to forcibly chisel the Nine Cauldrons?"

Master Guan sighed, “Instead of worrying about the Nine Cauldrons being damaged and falling out of Grand Tutor’s control, we should focus on the fact that they are not under Grand Tutor’s control.”

It's better to worry about the rise of various states; if the Qin Dynasty cannot represent humanity, the Nine Tripods will naturally depart.

He glanced at Grand Tutor Yu, his expression worried, and said, "While Grand Tutor Yu was battling the Great Immortal, the old Wei Kingdom was restored."

Chen Sheng's general Zhou Shi led 50,000 elite troops to break through the blockade set up by Li You, the governor of Sanchuan County.

When they entered the former Wei territory, they already had an army of 150,000.

Afterwards, they occupied Linji and announced that they would respectfully welcome Wei Jiu, a member of the former royal family of Wei, as the new King of Wei.

“Zhou Shi,” Grand Tutor Yu pondered, “this man seems to be a general of our Great Qin.”

Not only was he a Qin general, but he was also mentioned in the "Biographies of One Hundred Generals," which is why she remembered him.

Ying Ziying sighed, "Zhou Shi is indeed the prison clerk of Chenliu County, Dang Commandery."

But long before Chen Sheng's uprising, he led a group of constables south to infiltrate Chen County and cooperated with Chen Sheng to capture Chen County.

It was obvious that Zhou Shi had already been bribed by Chen Sheng and harbored rebellious intentions.

Yang Li said, "Grand Tutor, there is no need to worry. The rebels of today were once Qin people and Qin subjects."

All those who are capable of fighting are generals trained by my Great Qin.

Sooner or later, the high-ranking traitors who have disrupted the Qin Dynasty will all be former officials of Qin.

Grand Tutor Yu said with a blank face, "So we should relax and just let things go?"

Yang Li shook his head and said, "What I mean is that this is the general trend, like a flood rushing down from upstream."

Though it was not my wish, it was inevitable. Since it was inevitable, why indulge in meaningless sorrow?

Grand Tutor Yu pondered for a moment and said, "The Nine Cauldrons Controlling the Dragon does indeed have significant limitations."

We must plan ahead and prepare another set of 'human sacred artifacts' besides the Nine Cauldrons, powerful enough to deter even Golden Immortals.

"Grand Tutor, are you looking for the Xuanyuan Sword?" Yang Li asked.

"Do you know where the Xuanyuan Sword is?" Grand Tutor Yu asked in return.

Yang Li shook his head. "It is said that he was left at Xuanyuan Hill by the Human Emperor, in the mausoleum where the Xuanyuan Emperor died."

But all these years have passed, and no one has ever seen the real Xuanyuan Sword.

Grand Master Yu said, "The ancient human artifacts are useless; they belong to the human race and are not exclusive to the Great Qin."

My Great Qin must have its own sacred artifact for the human race!

I think the twelve golden figures in the tomb of the late emperor have the appearance of sacred artifacts.

"You all go and open the underground palace in the tomb first. After I've paid my respects to the Grand Commandant, I'll retrieve them and examine them."

"The Twelve Golden Men were weapons of war forged by the Mohist School, and they've been ruined," said Master Guan.

Grey Crane Master also said, "The Twelve Golden Men only look impressive; they are actually just a pile of scrap iron."

Grand Tutor Yu laughed and said, "It's enough that it looks impressive. The Nine Cauldrons were originally just used to intimidate people, but over time they became sacred artifacts of the human race."

Yang Li's heart skipped a beat, and he asked expectantly, "Could it be that the Grand Tutor already has a plan to turn the Twelve Golden Men into sacred objects?"

Grand Tutor Yu nodded slightly. "I have a rough idea. I previously considered the Nine Cauldrons as 'one of my own' and arranged a bigger and brighter future for them."

Unexpectedly, they became upset simply because they took a sword for me.

That's too delicate, how can that be?

Instead of focusing on 'great prospects', we should use them to cultivate 'our own people'.

Even if the twelve golden statues were truly scrap metal, they were obedient scrap metal.

"What great future?" Ziying and the other celestial masters looked at her expectantly.

Grand Tutor Yu shook his head. "Let's first offer sacrifices to the Grand Commandant. Has the old man's coffin been laid to rest?"

Was his death announced to the world?

Ziying nodded and said, "The seventh day after the death has passed, so of course the coffin must be buried. The Second Emperor also held a state memorial service on the same day. He wore mourning clothes and led a group of palace maids and guards on foot to the altar outside the city to mourn for the Grand Commandant!"
The ceremony was very grand, and Prime Minister Li was so moved that he cried.

"It's truly touching, not just a case of feeling sorry for someone who has suffered the same fate, but rather a deep sense of empathy," Grand Tutor Yu said with a smile.

Ziying said awkwardly, "Grand Tutor Yu has already intimidated the immortals, preventing them from acting rashly. Prime Minister Li, there's no need to be afraid." "By the way, the case of the assassination attempt on the Grand Commandant is not yet fully closed!"
"How should we deal with Qinglian Sun? And how should we judge those involved, such as Qinglan?" Ziying asked.

"Qinglian's grandson was dismembered, and his body was taken to the tomb of the Grand Commandant. Dismemberment was performed to comfort his spirit in heaven. Miss Qinglan."

Grand Tutor Yu pondered and said, "Although she did not actively participate in the assassination, she was indeed involved in it."

If we don't punish them, others will inevitably follow suit in the future.

If the punishment is too harsh, what was the relationship between the eldest brother and Miss Qinglan before his death?

Ziying said, "We've met a few times, and the old master admires Qinglan's talent."

Grand Tutor Yu said, "Punish her by making her guard the old master's tomb for three years. If the old master harbors any resentment towards her, his spirit will seek her out and make her suffer."

If she lived a peaceful and comfortable life for three years, it means that the old man did not resent her.

Since the old master doesn't blame her, killing Qinglian's grandson will be enough to comfort his spirit in heaven.

"Oh, I almost forgot." Grand Tutor Yu took out a golden bucket from his sleeve, shook it, and a golden light flashed from the mouth of the bucket, spitting out a human head.

"Is this the Great Immortal Yin Yinzi?" Gray Crane Immortal exclaimed in surprise.

Grand Tutor Yu laughed and said, "Yin Yinzi's five elements are completely destroyed, two of his three flowers are destroyed, and his immortal body and immortal destiny have all turned into 'pus'."

Originally, it was headless, but I reshaped it from pus into a head, which can serve as a sacrifice for the Grand Commandant.

Grey Crane Immortal hesitated, "But Yin Yinzi Immortal isn't completely dead yet. If he sees you using his head as a sacrifice to the Grand Commandant, I'm afraid..."

"I will not only offer his head as a sacrifice to the Grand Commandant, but I will also proclaim his shameless deeds to the world!"
In the "Biographies of Immortals" in the History of Qin, there will definitely be an article titled "The Assassination of the Three Dukes."

Grand Tutor Yu sneered, "I want them to be remembered for eternity."

Master Guan asked in confusion, "Wasn't the Grand Tutor all very amicable and courteous with Master Fuqiu and Immortal Luding before? I thought you had reconciled, or at least compromised."

Grand Master Yu said, "Believe it or not, they must be discussing how to break my Nine Elements Yellow River Formation right now."

They might seek help from a powerful deity or the Three Immortal Maidens.

Next, they will use an even more 'holy' method to deal with me, intensifying their efforts.

"What kind of sacred path?" Ziying asked nervously.

A mocking smile appeared on Grand Tutor Yu's pretty face. "They used to despise me and look down on me, so they never thought of learning from me."

From this day forward, they will surely study me and learn from me.

They use my methods to win over the hearts and minds of the people and seize 'morality,' then use the morality they possess to offset my morality.

If I'm not mistaken, for some time to come, they will be focusing their efforts on helping other potential dragons establish their own nations.

Soon, various states and kings will rise up in the Central Plains.

Perhaps they will go to Mount Tai to offer sacrifices to Heaven.

Only by completing the sacrificial ceremony at Mount Tai can you gain my approval and receive the true form map from me.

Although Mount Tai has become an "earthquake mountain," at least at this time, the "Mount Tai Sacrifice to Heaven" still possesses a special sacredness.

"What should we do if they really seize the title of 'righteousness'?" Ziying asked in a panic.

“We’ll fight them! To win the hearts of the people, we must treat them well. I don’t believe anyone can outmaneuver our Second Emperor,” said Grand Tutor Yu.

The Guowei family is very large. After all, Guowei Liao lived for more than 10,000 years and always held a high position of power. His family must have benefited from this and multiplied and grown.

However, Guoweiliao's direct relatives had already dwindled in number by this time.

The Grand Commandant's household had only one two-hundred-year-old grandson, leading three young grandsons.

Other members of the clan have scattered throughout the land, and many have even changed their surnames.

The old man, Guowei Liao, had witnessed the fall of the Jin state, served the King of Wei, and then saw the fall of the Wei state.

They have too much experience in dealing with "national collapse and family destruction".

Because he had long since sent his family away, his funeral was rather quiet.

The Qin court treated him with the utmost respect and honor, and all the officials and nobles who remained in Xianyang came to pay their respects.

The State Commandant's mansion was sparsely populated and looked rather shabby.

"Grand Tutor Yu, you can't go back on your word!"

The next morning, Qinglian Sun was tied to the "Soul-Fixing Stake," with Iron Eagle Warriors sharpening their knives beside him.

He already knew his fate, and now, filled with grief and despair, he roared, "The mastermind has already revealed himself, so why kill me, an accomplice?"

Grand Tutor Yu first lit an incense stick in front of the State Military Commander's tomb before turning around and saying, "The plotter deserves to die, and you who directly caused the death of the old man also deserve to die. I said this a long time ago."

Your request for a public trial is merely a way to buy time for Yin Yinzi to come and save you.

"It's not that I didn't give you a chance; they did their best, but they didn't succeed. That's fate. What do you have to complain about?"

Master Guan also advised, "Qinglian Sun, they only killed your body, but didn't destroy your soul. You should be content."

Qinglian Sun cried out, "But I can't die! I've honed my skills and should have shone brightly in this great calamity. Now I'm going to Fengdu Hell with a body full of karma and sins. Who will redeem me?"

"Gag him and then cut him open!" Grand Tutor Yu said impatiently.

"Don't cut me, I'm afraid of the pain. It's come to this, just give me a quick death!" Qinglian Sun cried.

"You're a cultivator, can't you even use your 'mind' to control your five senses?" Grand Tutor Yu said irritably.

"The Soul-Stabilizing Stake has shattered my mind, and I can't control myself," said Qinglian Sun.

"The Grand Commandant is of noble status, and we must dismember you to appease his spirit in heaven. Bear with it, the Iron Eagle Warriors are skilled with their swords, it will be over soon."

The Grand Commandant probably doesn't need any consolation. Xiao Yu's insistence on dismembering Qinglian Sun was to deter other villains and protect the surviving civil and military officials of Qin.

Others come to work for the imperial court, but they can't even guarantee their survival. They live in constant fear every day. What's the point?

Grand Tutor Yu must use swift and decisive measures to make the cultivators of Fulongting understand: if you honestly support Fulongting, there will be no problem; but if you dare to engage in treacherous schemes, the Great Qin Dynasty has the determination and the ability to make you pay the price.

In despair, Qinglian Sun cursed, "I cannot bring peace to the Imperial Commandant even if I am dismembered. When I go to the underworld, I will curse him and beat him until he is utterly humiliated— Waaah~~"

Iron Eagle Warriors swiftly and decisively sealed his mouth shut—cutting off his tongue with a single stroke.

Grand Tutor Yu then took out Yin Yinzi's head and placed it on the table.

"Lord Grand Commandant, the two people who harmed you have been beheaded by me. Rest in peace!"

Grand Tutor Yu shouted.

"Rest in peace, Your Excellency!" The guests attending the memorial service echoed the cry of Grand Tutor Yu.

The old grandson of the Grand Commandant was also moved to tears, "Grandpa, the Grand Tutor even killed a Great Luo Golden Immortal, you can rest in peace in the afterlife!"

Before he finished speaking, a beam of purple light descended from the sky and struck the Guowei Liao burial mound with a "crack".

"Boom!" The three-zhang-tall stone tablet shattered into countless pieces, flying around like bullets.

The burial mound, with a circumference of 199 zhang, was completely opened, revealing the burial chamber inside, which contained numerous funerary objects.

"Boom~~ Crack—"

Before anyone could react, a second bolt of lightning struck, smashing the coffin to pieces.

"Boom~~ Crack~~~" Then came the third, the fourth...
"Ahhh~~~" Amidst the continuous lightning, a mournful wail could be faintly heard.

(End of this chapter)